In this episode of At The Table w/ Greg & Elliott, we sit down with a special guest who also happens to be family — producer, on-camera talent, and creative force Amir Mathis. From growing up in the Mathis household to building a multi-platform entertainment career, Amir gives us an honest, funny, and inspiring look into what it really takes to make it in today’s shifting media landscape.

We talk about his work producing American Gangster: Trap Queens on BET+, lessons from working alongside icons like Steve Harvey, Tiffany Haddish, and Judge Greg Mathis, and what he’s learned from years behind the scenes in talk shows, true-crime storytelling, and reality television. Amir breaks down the real grind — pitching networks, developing shows, casting, managing chaos, navigating budget cuts, and the evolution of TV in the streaming era.

We also get into the creation of Mathis Family Matters, what the industry really looks for when buying a show, how to stand out as a young producer, and why execution matters more than ideas. And of course… plenty of family moments, jokes, and behind-the-scenes stories that only we could tell.

Later, we dive into Amir’s personal life — growth, love, emotional maturity, boundaries, and finding peace outside of the nonstop entertainment grind. It’s an honest, thoughtful, and uplifting conversation that gives you a deeper look at the man behind so many of your favorite projects.

If you’re interested in Hollywood, producing, true crime, family legacy, or the business of storytelling — this one is for you.

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In this episode, Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper welcome photographer and creative visionary Jon Dailey to At The Table for one of the most heartfelt conversations of the season. Before Jon joins, Greg and Elliott kick things off with a Culture Catch-Up spotlighting A’ja Wilson, celebrating the WNBA champion’s authenticity, leadership, and her bestselling book Dear Black Girls. They also reflect on a recent car break-in in Hollywood that cost them an iPad — a frustrating but grounding reminder of the realities of city living. And, of course, they share what’s on the table: a full spread from Fixins Soul Kitchen, co-owned by former NBA star Kevin Johnson and his wife Michelle.

Once Jon arrives, the episode becomes an intimate journey through purpose, pain, and resilience. Jon opens up about growing up in Memphis as a twin and the youngest of seven, being raised by a single mother who hustled nonstop, and the deep impact of losing her in high school. He shares how his godparents stepped in as true chosen family, how their iconic Memphis restaurant The Four Way — a historic landmark where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once dined — shaped his understanding of legacy and community, and how his time at Jackson State University helped him embrace his creative path.

Jon then walks Greg and Elliott through his transition from engineering and government contract work to pursuing photography full-time in Los Angeles. What began with hustling for opportunities quickly grew into a standout career, leading him to work with major names including Taraji P. Henson, Regina King, Candace Dillard Bassett, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Cynthia Bailey, Alex Isley, Chris Perfetti, and more — not to mention capturing unforgettable images of Greg and Elliott themselves.

He speaks candidly about the realities of creative work: inconsistent income, undervaluation, and one painful payment dispute that became a turning point. Through it all, Jon credits the unwavering support of community — including close friends like Tay Hawes and Brian Henry — for helping him stay grounded, centered, and aligned. He also reflects on the importance of showing up authentically, trusting your path, and honoring the people who pour into you. One of the episode’s most powerful moments comes when Jon shares how Taraji insisted he shoot her Met Gala looks because his work moved her mother to tears.

Greg, Elliott, and Jon explore vulnerability, faith, and what it means to build family as an adult navigating a challenging industry. They close with their “Be Honest, Don’t Hold Back” segment and a Chef’s Kiss or Miss review of Fixins Soul Kitchen, where the gumbo, fried deviled eggs, and chicken “fried hard” earn a unanimous Chef’s Kiss.

This conversation is emotional, grounded, funny, and deeply inspiring — a reminder that purpose, creativity, and community can carry you through anything.

In this episode of At The Table, Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper sit down with political strategist, social impact leader, and culture shifter Dorien Blythers—a powerhouse whose career spans public service, national campaigns, and advocacy at the highest levels. Fresh off a whirlwind week of weddings, travel, and lupus fundraising, Greg and Elliott jump straight into Culture Catch-Up, spotlighting philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, her Yield Giving platform, and her historic $700M+ in donations to HBCUs, including more than $132M to Howard University.

From there, they welcome Dorien, CEO of Good Rebel, a social impact firm shaping strategies for justice, equity, and civic engagement. Dorien walks listeners through his journey from Atlanta and Chulahoma, Mississippi roots to Howard University, where the Obama era transformed his worldview and pulled him toward public service. He reflects on his years advising Vice President Kamala Harris, serving at the EPA, working with End Citizens United, and learning that even the most powerful political figures are still human—and sometimes disappointing.

The conversation moves through faith, upbringing, and how service and community shaped Dorien long before he had the language for “social impact.” He breaks down how to stay civically involved beyond voting, how values shape political choices, and how younger generations can build an internal “algorithm” for understanding what truly matters to them.

Dorien also opens up about his recent viral critique of GLAAD’s partnership with Snoop Dogg following harmful comments about the LGBTQ+ community, explaining why accountability and thoughtful representation matter—especially at sacred institutions like HBCUs. Greg and Elliott deepen the discussion by connecting it to their own LGBTQ+ advocacy and the need for aligned, culturally competent voices leading public health and stigma-reduction work.

They also explore:

• Why hope and optimism are still political tools

• How to survive the emotional grind of national politics

• Why “light attracts light” in community organizing

• The rise of leaders like Jasmine Crockett, Zora, and young candidates stepping into congressional races, including Everton Blair in Georgia

• Finding beauty in broken moments

• Mental health, running, sunrise-chasing, and grounding practices

• How Good Rebel is expanding into film, documentary storytelling, and new issue-based campaigns

The episode closes with Be Honest, Don’t Hold Back, where Dorien talks about lessons he learned the hard way in D.C., and a hilarious Chef’s Kiss or Chef’s Miss review of their food of the week: legendary Beverly Hills spot Il Tramezzino(“El Trimm”), complete with chicken specials and Nutella crepes.

This conversation is grounded, inspiring, sharply funny, and rich with insight—politics, culture, community, love, advocacy, and joy all sitting at the same table.

Featuring:

MacKenzie Scott, Yield Giving, Howard University, Morehouse College, Spelman College, Tuskegee, Xavier, Hampton, Prairie View A&M, Vice President Kamala Harris, EPA, Biden Administration, End Citizens United, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Jasmine Crockett, Snoop Dogg, GLAAD, Good Rebel, Il Tramezzino, John Lewis, Joshua DuBois, Values Partnerships, Everton Blair, Taylor Coleman, Dylan Het.

In Just Us, Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper sit down for a rare, guest-free episode of At The Table, giving listeners a front-row seat to the unfiltered chaos, honesty, and laughter that makes their dynamic so magnetic. Over sushi from Crazy Rock’n Sushi in West Hollywood, the two husbands dive into their week, their ever-evolving routines, Greg’s mysterious hiccup saga, and the small joys of settling into fall.

In Culture Catch-Up, Elliott spotlights NSBE — the National Society of Black Engineers — a powerhouse organization uplifting Black excellence in STEM since 1975. From pre-collegiate programs to nationwide conferences, NSBE’s mission and community impact get the shine they deserve.

They also share news they’ve been sitting on: Greg, Elliott, Judge Greg Mathis, and Linda Mathis appear on the Tamron Hall Show, with Tamron dedicating an entire episode to their family, advocacy work, Elliot’s lupus fundraising, and their wedding journey. (Streaming on ABC, Hulu, and Disney+.)

With no guest to grill… they turn the show’s signature segment, Be Honest, Don’t Hold Back, on each other. The result? A hilarious and unexpectedly vulnerable exchange about exes, emotional green flags, cleanliness, leaving kitchen cabinets open, family dynamics, communication, and which one of them is messier. Greg wrestles with whether exes can truly be “friends,” Elliott breaks down the difference between friends vs. associates, and the two get real about trust, intimacy, and vulnerability inside a marriage.

They also wander into topics like:

• why Elliott thinks the entire Mathis clan runs like one giant group chat

• why Greg wants their home to feel like “the Ritz Carlton at all times”

• why being playful matters

• what relationships look like for introverts vs. extroverts

• green flags that actually matter: openness, vulnerability, trust, communication

• and the honesty question that leaves Greg completely speechless: “What would Dr. Patricia Cooper think of you?”

This is a fun, candid, inside-the-house kind of episode — the kind that reminds listeners why people love Greg & Elliott together. Come for the sushi, stay for the relationship gems, the shade, and the real love.

Featuring:

Tamron Hall Show, Tamron Hall, Judge Greg Mathis, Linda Mathis, NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers), Crazy Rock’n Sushi (West Hollywood), Hulu, Disney+, ABC.