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The Lower Bottoms

A scripted drama / dark comedy told through the voices that make up the quickly gentrifying neighborhood of the West Oakland neighborhood.

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Lenny plans his departure from office but an encounter with Danny derails everything. Poppins attacks Beulah, leading to a deadly confrontation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday Ghosts

Valera punishes Shant’e for her lies and Irene reveals the truth about the pills they’ve been giving her. A Lower Bottoms wedding brings the neighborhood together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Red Pill Moment

After the FCC shutdown of Liberation Radio, Rebecca and Owen are back on air…or at least podcast. Later, they meet with an old friend with questionable loyalties. Special guest Shayla Jamerson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A PROPOSAL

Rebecca and Shant’e are led into a compromising situation by Beulah, who now believes she is Savannah. Lenny dunks on Agent Evans but a parent-teacher conference proves his home life is in shambles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fair Trade

Savannah talks gentrification. After Irene is taken for ransom, Shant’e debates her next steps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crossroads

ICE comes for Owen. Rebecca enlists Beulah’s help to find the informant. Special guest Pascal Robert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Truth and the Rat

Lenny attempts to deliver an inspiring speech at City Hall but things don’t go as planned. A potential love interest lures Shant’e out of her comfort zone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unpredictable Predicaments

Araceli’s life changes forever when she goes to visit her old friend Devon. Beulah struggles with paranoia in the aftermath of the cafe bombing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recalibrate

Shante’s luxurious new life comes at a steep cost. Rebecca and Owen are back with Liberation Radio. Special guest Alice Walker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Devochka

Beulah wakes up in a storage unit after blacking out. Lenny’s dream of becoming Oakland mayor has finally come true but his life couldn’t be more of a mess.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pipe Dreaming

The Lower Bottoms: Season 2 Coming Monday September 12, 2022!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The plan doesn’t go as Beulah expects and she receives a surprise visitor. Lenny’s prospects as mayor start to look brighter. Starring: Ryan Destiny as RebeccaKelsey Grammer as NarratorTheo Rossi as LennyAnnie Ilonzeh as BeulahOmar Dorsey as Pastor GreenTeresa "TopNotch" Celeste as Shant'eDru Down as DevonRobbie Jarvis as Owen  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10. The Revolution Might Be Televised / Adios, Denis Dane

Shant’e takes her life into her own hands and joins forces with Irene. Lenny is confronted by his wife, who has damning evidence of his infidelity.Starring: Ryan Destiny as RebeccaKelsey Grammer as NarratorTheo Rossi as LennyAnnie Ilonzeh as BeulahOmar Dorsey as Pastor GreenTeresa "TopNotch" Celeste as Shant'eDru Down as DevonRobbie Jarvis as Owen  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9. A Startling Revelation / The Sordid Truth

Savannah reveals all. Owen urges Beulah to betray everything she believes in for a greater purpose.Starring: Ryan Destiny as RebeccaKelsey Grammer as NarratorTheo Rossi as LennyAnnie Ilonzeh as BeulahOmar Dorsey as Pastor GreenTeresa "TopNotch" Celeste as Shant'eDru Down as DevonRobbie Jarvis as Owen  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8. Do the Right Thing

After a long night in jail, Beulah and Rebecca finally have a long-overdue tête-à-tête . Elaine Brown comes to Liberation Radio to talk about Little B, a thirteen-year old black boy who was sentenced to life in prison  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7. Repercussions / Beyond the Pale

Lenny is still reeling from the embarrassing events at the fundraiser but receives another surprise visit at the cafe from Danny and Sebastian. Just when Shant’e starts to open up, a chance encounter with Rebecca leads to disaster.Starring: Ryan Destiny as RebeccaKelsey Grammer as NarratorTheo Rossi as LennyAnnie Ilonzeh as BeulahOmar Dorsey as Pastor GreenTeresa "TopNotch" Celeste as Shant'eDru Down as DevonRobbie Jarvis as Owen  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6. Informant / Freedom Ain’t Free

Tom stops by Liberation Radio to make the case for gentrification in Oakland and Elaine Brown discusses affordable housing. Beulah, Rebecca and Owen take a ride to an abandoned train station where the truth about Savannah comes out.Starring: Ryan Destiny as RebeccaKelsey Grammer as NarratorTheo Rossi as LennyAnnie Ilonzeh as BeulahOmar Dorsey as Pastor GreenTeresa "TopNotch" Celeste as Shant'eDru Down as DevonRobbie Jarvis as Owen  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5. Gourmet Toast / An Intimate Evening

Beulah meets some of Rebecca’s strange new friends. At Freedom House, Irene tries to win over Shant’e but the task proves harder than expected.Starring: Ryan Destiny as RebeccaKelsey Grammer as NarratorTheo Rossi as LennyAnnie Ilonzeh as BeulahOmar Dorsey as Pastor GreenTeresa "TopNotch" Celeste as Shant'eDru Down as DevonRobbie Jarvis as Owen  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4. Return of the Sleuth / Not Bad, Just Drawn That Way

Savannah tells her side of the story. Lenny is on cloud nine when his fundraiser is a hit but the tides quickly change when his son Danny shows up fresh out of rehab.Starring: Ryan Destiny as RebeccaKelsey Grammer as NarratorTheo Rossi as LennyAnnie Ilonzeh as BeulahOmar Dorsey as Pastor GreenTeresa "TopNotch" Celeste as Shant'eDru Down as DevonRobbie Jarvis as Owen  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3. Woke / A Very Tough Crowd

Rebecca and Owen welcome a very unwelcomed visitor to Liberation Radio. After a harrowing evening, Shant’e gets picked up by a cop with an unknown agenda.Starring: Ryan Destiny as RebeccaKelsey Grammer as NarratorTheo Rossi as LennyAnnie Ilonzeh as BeulahOmar Dorsey as Pastor GreenTeresa "TopNotch" Celeste as Shant'eDru Down as DevonRobbie Jarvis as Owen  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2. Pirate Radio / Trials, Tribulations, Rebab

Beulah and Rebecca's trip to the laundromat gets derailed after they help out a very troubled teenager. Mayoral candidate Lenny Martelli keeps himself busy around The Bottoms but starts as many fires as he puts out.Starring: Ryan Destiny as RebeccaKelsey Grammer as NarratorTheo Rossi as LennyAnnie Ilonzeh as BeulahOmar Dorsey as Pastor GreenTeresa "TopNotch" Celeste as Shant'eDru Down as DevonRobbie Jarvis as Owen  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. Cesspool of Crime / Campaign Trail from Hell

A scripted drama / dark comedy told through the voices that make up the quickly gentrifying neighborhood of the West Oakland neighborhood. Narrated by Kelsey Grammer, The Lower Bottoms delivers mesmerizing characters voiced by Ryan Destiny (Star) and Theo Rossi (Luke Cage), corruption, tension, suspicion, greed, and passion. Make sure to check out The Lower Bottoms every Tuesday on iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.