Get ready, hip-hop heads and culture chasers! Starting next week—July 16 through August 6—Urban Grind TV & Radio, the Midwest’s longest-running hip-hop TV show, drops a scorching summer schedule. From in-studio interviews with rising stars to a three-part deep dive into UGTV’s legacy, this lineup celebrates 16 years on the air, 28 industry awards, and over 700 episodes of pure urban culture.
Schedule Highlights
July 16
- Urban Grind Radio interview with Pony Boy of Los Marijuanos IG @OG_PONYBOY_
- Model Feature: Tiara Smith IG @_IBETIARA
July 23
- Urban Grind Radio sits down with comedian Tim Walkoe IG @timwalkoe
- UGTV Origins—Part 1: Founder Wally Lockard III, J.D. IG @UrbanGrindTV unveils the vision that launched a media empire
- Host: Randy Chertkow
July 30
- Featured Model: Kayla IG @k.ayla444
- The Urban Grind TV Legacy—Part 2: Celebrating 28-time award-winning seasons, surpassing 700 episodes as the Midwest’s longest-running hip-hop TV show
- Host: Randy Chertkow
- Guest: Wally Lockard III, J.D. IG @UrbanGrindTV
August 6
- Interview: Tay Renee IG @tay.renee6
- The Urban Grind TV Legacy—Part 3: Milestones & the future—tour our new TV & radio production center, global distribution plans, and internationally syndicated radio expansion
- Host: Randy Chertkow
- Guest: Wally Lockard III, J.D. IG @UrbanGrindTV
Where to Watch
- Chicago Broadcast: Comcast & Astound TV Channel 25
- Streaming Apps: Download Urban Grind TV on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Roku TV
- YouTube: Subscribe at youtube.com/@URBANGRINDTV
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Stay Connected
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- Twitter: @UrbanGrindTV | @UrbanGrindRadio
- Facebook: @UrbanGrindTV | @UrbanGrindRadio
For bookings and more info, call 1-888-380-1913 or visit UrbanGrindTV.com/contact-us.
Dive into the culture with interviews, model spotlights and legacy specials that trace UGTV’s rise from Chicago startup to hip-hop institution. Don’t miss a moment of this can’t-miss summer lineup!