Getting Close UP!

Getting Close UP!

Getting Close UP! is a YouTube talk show and now a podcast that features independent artist and creatives (musicians, singers, bands, producers, song writer, filmmakers, videographers, clothing designers, event planners, artist, etc.) If you would like to be a guest on our show, please contact us at gcu@thesanct.com.For the video version, check out our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@thesanctuaryentertainment; like, share and subscribe!!! We’ll be checking 4 U.

Episodes

September 5, 2025 40 mins

Well this isn't the first time you've seen this guest in the purple chairs, he also hosted our Season 4 Retro Show.

Let's welcome host of SprinkleSumSalt Podcast, Mr. Bump Jonas. Giving us insight into the motivation that fuels his desire to provide a platform for the hiphop community, he and Danielle get into the depths of his origin story, which provides the foundation for everything else he does. I

f you've ever been on his podc...

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We've had a lot of artist with alot of experiences as they are running the race to obtain their dreams. In this episode we have Sweet Caroline Skye who has been in the game for a minute, and the experiences she shares with us is a darker side of the industry than we've heard thus far.

Going now by the name of Bae, she and Danielle talk a lot about her early years with dreams of becoming a star and how the traumatic circumstance she...

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Content creator, fashion designer, entrepreneur and the Morehouse College Official Host Isaiah Evans also know by his YouTube page ‪@zaisteppa‬

Being only 19, this young man has been places others are trying to get. Starting his content creating at the early age of 11, he has produced videos of his match making talents (make sure you check out his Game Time, you'll understand what we're talking about) to his displays of college she...

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Bedazzled, Repurposed, Customized and in Honor Of describe the DIY fashions from Trunks Up Apparel.

Designer Terrae Porter sits down with Host Danielle Cox to give us a glimpse into the inspiration that lead to his aspirations into the fashion industry. In partnership with his brother Trin, the two have managed to let memories so dear live on through their philanthropy.

You can also see the video version of this episode on our YouT...

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Imagine waking up one morning and realizing your aspirations of a perfect life has been overcome with dreams of runways and recording booths.

Our guest for episode 3 is singer, songwriter and fashion designer Noye'. Danielle and Noye' get close up and personal as they discuss childhood trauma giving way to melodic storytelling written not only for her own projects but the desire to lend her stoke of the pen to others.

You can also ...

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If you've ever talked to Danielle you know that she has an affinity with two specific creatives...............authors and artists.

Welcome to episode 2 of season 5 which introduces us to Kitty, a well known artist here in the Kansas City area, known for collaborative live art sessions at concerts and open mics around town. She introduces us to some of her own unique creations and gives some insight into the inspirations that become...

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Season 5, Season 5, Season 5, Season 5, Season 5, Season 5, Season 5

Can you believe we started this talk show 2 years ago, trying to find guest amongst people we know?  Now we have a whole community of creatives that we can call upon to tell their unique stories and display their unique gifts.   

Our first guest of Season 5 is a well known artist in the community and someone who has become a member of the GCU! family.  Please welc...

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We've reached the end of season 4, ending with a creative who's walk through life led down the black and white path of Kansas straight to the yellow brick road to Dream Street.

Betting on himself, Lucas Carpenter uprooted his comfy, cozy, safe surroundings to follow his dream to be come a film producer; leaving Kansas for the bright lights of NY. Lucas and Danielle touch on his inspiring journey. From miraculously overcoming from b...

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There is such a negative connotation when referring to someone a two faced, but what about when someone is referred to as the man with one thousand and one faces? Well let's meet him...............welcome to the purple chairs Michael McQuary.

Host Danielle Cox and Mr. Michael McQuary go back in time to the days of old Hollywood, the New York Club Kid scene and the years of impersonation that have defined Michael as the great talent...

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Bugzy Beast, Gnotezz, King Kihei and Antonio J are the special guest who makeup the S4E9 Panel Show.

You can only image what it’s like bringing 4 different rappers with different experiences at different places in their career to talk on all the different topics that define who an artist is.

Host Danielle Cox and our 4 guest present to you………theRapper Panel.

You can also see the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel:...

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If you remember the Band Leader panel show from Season 3 (episode 11) then you will surely remember our S4E8 guest, songstress Frankie Lynn Shorez.

Host Danielle Cox and Frankie getting into new conversations regarding building a fan base, being an artist and manager, new singles and being the odd woman out in a family of athletes; culminating in the ability to take all her experiences and wrap them up in deep, thought provoking, h...

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How do you come up with a name like Delilah Sugarwood, well it involves a bird, a condominium and some great advice from a friend.

Tune into this episode and find the answer to the riddle as Host Danielle Cox and Delilah Sugarwood embark on an exciting transformation that helps us understand the magical, colorful world of Delilah Sugarwood!

You can also see the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel:  https://youtu.be...

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Batman has his gadgets, Tony Stark has his technology. Who do you get when you combine both with music,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Jansen Wooten.

In the wake of Danielle's summer illness guest host Antonio J steps in to introduce us to the newest superhero of sonic compositions, exploring the different instruments (some purchased and some home made) and the training and techniques acquired to master each.

This is a different take on explorin...

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Season 4, episode 5 brings a new ingredient to the GCU! recipe.

Meet Chef Christina Clark. Her egg rolls, her, dumplings, and oh to taste her fried rice (she made it in the studio during this episode); it's no wonder she is the at the top of the food chain when someone is looking for a personal chef.

Danielle and Christina talk about the decisions to pursue a career in the creative design of food and her aspirations of taking contr...

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Have you ever met someone who can do it all? Well let Danielle introduce you to Markus Raines.

He's a rapper, he's a singer, he's an actor, he's a producer, he's a writer (shall I go on?). Having all of these talents under his belt, you can only image where this interview goes.

Danielle and Markus get deep down into each and every one of these EGOT defining gifts with a very deep insight into an artist mind, body and soul.

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Zach, Aaron and Duncan are our special guest.  Together their individual musical gifts create an eclectic sound that will take you through a time warp of musical vision.  Welcome Cat Voltron!

Danielle and the boys explore the origin of how their name was chosen  and how it defines their sound  and style.  They dive into the music and the business behind it.  You also may get some news about a new EP that should drop right around wh...

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Today's artist is a phenomenal talent. Andrea Tribitt is a singer a songwriter, an entrepreneur, a motivational speaker, a counselor, a mother, a sister and mentor all wrapped up with a new start on life.

Danielle and Andrea talk about her creative nature, her being a part of the grammy award winning gospel group "The Sound of Blackness" and venture into her other creative endeavor such as "Drea's Naughty Nuts"

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And we are back!!!  Season 4 opens with a unique individual of whom Danielle describes as an "Experience".  Welcome Luke "Skippy" Harbur of Music by Skippy.

Beatbox professional, singer, songwriter, music producer, theatrical producer and the list goes on and on.  Growing up with a rare condition but given a second chance at life to become the showman we meet today, Danielle and Skippy dive deep into the music business and the uniq...

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Welcome to the end of season 3! We would like to thank you guys for supporting our efforts as we work to give the creative community a voice.

Episode 11 is something new that we tried as we gathered several Kansas City creative to talk about what it means to be a Band Leader.

Join Host Danielle Cox as she sits down with Jamogi, Joshua James, Rachel McMillan and Frankie Lynn Shorez to find out what it takes to guide other musical cr...

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Have you ever wondered what success is? Songstress, actress and bandleader LeShea Wright helps us to understand, it's not about the money, but the ability to do the things you love the most!

Danielle and LeShea talk about the early beginnings of being a part of a musical family and finding a way to become an individual powerhouse talent.  Check out episode 10 of season 3.  This interview is sure to open your eyes to a versatile tal...

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