In this episode of At the Table with Greg & Elliott, Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper are joined by Camara Mathis-Webb and Ryan Webb for an honest, thoughtful conversation about marriage, parenting, and navigating modern life together.

Camara and Ryan open up about their journey from high school sweethearts in Detroit to building a life as parents of two daughters, sharing how their relationship has evolved through different seasons of growth. The conversation explores communication in marriage, balancing careers and family, and the realities of raising kids in a digital world.

The group also dives into topics like emotional intelligence, setting boundaries, co-parenting as a team, and how social media impacts relationships and parenting expectations. With humor, vulnerability, and real-life perspective, this episode offers a refreshing look at partnership, commitment, and what it truly takes to grow together.

This episode is a candid, relatable discussion for anyone navigating love, family, and long-term relationships — no filters, no clichés, just real conversation at the table.

This week on At the Table with Greg & Elliott, Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper sit down with media personality and journalist Archie Jay, creator of The Arch Effect, co-host of ReKap with Colt Paulsen, and Vice President of the Los Angeles chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists.

Archie opens up about his journey from Midwest radio to digital media, the evolving role of Black journalists in the creator economy, and how traditional journalism can coexist with podcasts, YouTube, and social platforms. The conversation explores integrity, trust, and visibility in media, especially as audiences increasingly turn to independent voices over legacy news.

The episode dives into pop culture and entertainment, including Archie’s work covering the Kardashians, Bravo and Real Housewives franchises, and his candid thoughts on figures like Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Brandy, Byron Allen, Tyler Perry, Andy Cohen, and Ryan Murphy. Greg and Elliott also unpack how capitalism, branding, and algorithms have reshaped reality TV and celebrity culture.

Later, the table gets personal as Archie discusses grief, mental health, dating, authenticity online, and the pressure creators face when numbers don’t match impact. The episode wraps with a lively round of “Be Honest, Don’t Hold Back,” touching on redemption, power, and legacy in Black culture—plus a Chef’s Kiss or Miss food review.

A thoughtful, funny, and wide-ranging conversation about media, culture, creativity, and showing up with purpose.

In this episode of At the Table with Greg & Elliott, Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper are joined by Sarah Allyn Bauer, COO, and Veronica McClelland, CEO of Towne Street Theatre, one of Los Angeles’ longest-running community theatre companies.

The conversation dives into Towne Street Theatre’s 32-year legacy, its origins following the LA uprising, and its ongoing mission to tell stories that challenge, heal, and build community. Sarah and Veronica share what it takes to sustain a nonprofit theatre company in today’s climate — from funding realities and labor costs to adapting to the digital age while remaining rooted in live, communal storytelling.

Greg and Elliott also kick off the episode with a personal update, including Greg’s For Your Consideration campaign for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie for Fighting To Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story, before moving into the Culture Catch Up spotlight on August Wilson and the lasting impact of his work on American theater.

The episode closes with a look ahead at Towne Street Theatre’s upcoming programming, including the Black Classic Series, reading series, and the 13th Annual 10-Minute Play Festival, plus a lighthearted Chef’s Kiss or Miss featuring California Chicken Cafe.