This week on At the Table with Greg & Elliott, Greg Mathis Jr. and Elliott Cooper sit down with media personality and journalist Archie Jay, creator of The Arch Effect, co-host of ReKap with Colt Paulsen, and Vice President of the Los Angeles chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists.

Archie opens up about his journey from Midwest radio to digital media, the evolving role of Black journalists in the creator economy, and how traditional journalism can coexist with podcasts, YouTube, and social platforms. The conversation explores integrity, trust, and visibility in media, especially as audiences increasingly turn to independent voices over legacy news.

The episode dives into pop culture and entertainment, including Archie’s work covering the Kardashians, Bravo and Real Housewives franchises, and his candid thoughts on figures like Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Brandy, Byron Allen, Tyler Perry, Andy Cohen, and Ryan Murphy. Greg and Elliott also unpack how capitalism, branding, and algorithms have reshaped reality TV and celebrity culture.

Later, the table gets personal as Archie discusses grief, mental health, dating, authenticity online, and the pressure creators face when numbers don’t match impact. The episode wraps with a lively round of “Be Honest, Don’t Hold Back,” touching on redemption, power, and legacy in Black culture—plus a Chef’s Kiss or Miss food review.

A thoughtful, funny, and wide-ranging conversation about media, culture, creativity, and showing up with purpose.