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Michael V. Epps on Growing Up in Chicago, Landing The Chi & His Music Journey | Skipping Class
- Podcast
- The Progress Report Podcast
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- Jul 10, 2026
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- 1043
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Summary
Michael V. Epps joins The Progress Report’s Skipping Class for an in-depth conversation about growing up in Chicago, landing his breakout role as Jake on the hit television series The Chi, balancing acting and music, navigating fame at a young age, family support, mental health, and what’s next in his career. Throughout the interview, Michael also discusses his musical influences, recording process, working with fellow cast members, his New Music Mondays experience, upcoming projects, and what the word “progress” means to him. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialmichaelepps/ https://www.instagram.com/mikflyy/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com Listen to us on the Revolt Podcast Network: https://tr.ee/GxMmkTcj7o Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcastshttps://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices