{"podcast":{"title":"The Progress Report Podcast","slug":"the-progress-report-podcast-1205536","podcast_index_feed_id":1205536,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/RMTV2547539343","website_url":"https://tprmediagroup.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0faea14c-b49c-11ed-8b35-df310a86e3d3/image/Progress_Report_1x1.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"The Progress Report Media Group LLC","episode_count":675,"summary":"The Progress Report is more than media—it’s a movement. Founded in Atlanta, we are a premier hip-hop platform dedicated to documenting the culture, amplifying untold stories, and championing the voices that shape the streets and the sound. Through raw interviews, real conversations, and unapologetic content, we bridge the gap between underground talent and mainstream recognition. We don’t chase clout—we create impact. Our mission is to give artists and creatives the space to speak their truth, share their grind, and inspire progression. From breaking new music to covering industry trends, The Progress Report is trusted by artists, respected by fans, and rooted in authenticity. This is where hustle meets media. This is The Progress Report.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T02:19:04.472794+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast-1205536"},"episode":{"title":"Michael V. Epps on Growing Up in Chicago, Landing The Chi & His Music Journey | Skipping Class","slug":"michael-v-epps-on-growing-up-in-chicago-landing-the-chi-his-music-journey-skipping-class","published_at":"2026-07-10T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast-1205536/michael-v-epps-on-growing-up-in-chicago-landing-the-chi-his-music-journey-skipping-class","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast-1205536","url":"https://youtu.be/ruz963S9rYE","audio_url":"https://chrt.fm/track/5DD7DF/traffic.megaphone.fm/RMTV9875994477.mp3","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","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1043,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-progress-report-podcast-1205536/episodes/michael-v-epps-on-growing-up-in-chicago-landing-the-chi-his-music-journey-skipping-class/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast-1205536/michael-v-epps-on-growing-up-in-chicago-landing-the-chi-his-music-journey-skipping-class.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}