Bun B’s musical legacy is what thrust him into a cultural icon within hip-hop. However, the “Get Throwed” rapper’s savvy business dealings are shaping Bun B into a global power player.
Today (August 21), Bun B announced his latest venture. Alongside longtime business partners Merrick Creative, Bun B has launched the podcast network Merrick Studios.
Described as a culture-forward, focused mission with AI-powered production tools, at Merrick Studios, Bun B, Merrick Studios’s co-founder, and Merrick Creative’s Chief Marketing Officer, Tom Frank, as well as industry legend Jeffrey Sledge aim to handle “the technical heavy lifting, so hosts can focus on the creative work that makes their shows shine.”
In a statement shared with ENVERT, Bun B discussed the new venture.
“At Merrick Studios, we’re not just building a network of shows—we’re building a family of creators,” said Bun B. “When you’re part of this network, you’re never on your own. You have the full weight of our production team, promotional reach, and monetization strategies behind you, plus the ability to collaborate and cross-promote with other hosts. That’s how great conversations find bigger audiences.”
Tom Frank built upon Bun B’s point. “Podcasting can be isolating when you’re doing it alone,” Frank added. “We’re here to change that. By bringing shows together under one roof, giving them the resources to create world-class content, and amplifying their reach through the power of the network, we’re creating something bigger than any one show.”
To give supporters a peek into what’s in the works, Bun B revealed the network’s fall lineup, which features the Bun B, Tom Frank, and Jeffrey Sledge-hosted podcast, Unglossy. View the full lineup below.
Unglossy — Hosted by Bun B, Tom Frank, and Jeffrey Sledge, spotlighting cultural powerhouses such as Keenan Scott II, Marcus Samuelsson, Eric Liedtke and Andre Reed.
Mixed and Mastered — Jeffrey Sledge with the music executives, producers, and creatives shaping modern music.
Pitch Lab — Entrepreneurs and creatives sharpen their ideas through candid critique.
The Love/Hate Relationship with Comic Culture — Pete Rock, Mickey Factz, and Tat Wza on comics, movies, and fandom.
Pendulum Podcast – Guest lectures encompassing some of the greatest rappers of our time brought to you by Pendulum Ink, a school for lyricism.
PlaceShaper — Stories from the people redefining real estate, design, and community.
The Juniata Men’s Basketball Show — Inside access to one of Division III’s standout programs.
Two Mothers, One Aché: A Grief Dialogue – Honest conversations on loss, love, and healing with Yvette Dávila and Dionne C. Monsanto.
The Grey Area – Dante Ross exploring the common ground where artists of every walk of life connect, collide, and create.
Click here to learn more about Merrick Studios.