INVESTED: A Fanbase Podcast
“INVESTED” is a limited podcast series hosted by Fanbase Founder and CEO Isaac Hayes III giving you front-row access to the evolution of the creator economy and our active equity crowdfund. Each week, I'll unpack the latest news, trends, and shifts in creator monetization and platform ownership with special guests. We’ll spotlight how creators are earning real money, building equity, and transforming the way content powers culture. If you’re a creator, investor, or just curious about the future of social media, Invested gives you the knowledge and access to get ahead. Tap in. Own a piece. Be part of the movement.
Episodes
The latest episode of Invested, Isaac Hayes III sits down with journalist and Fanbase Head of Comms and Partnerships Noah Washington for a wide-ranging conversation that connects culture, media, ownership, and power in real time.
In this episode the duo breaks down the viral “Tendernism” controversy, unpacking how a feel-good internet moment around Destination Smokehouse evolved into a larger debate about intellectual property, aut...
In this episode of Invested, Isaac Hayes III sits down with journalist and Fanbase Head of Comms and Partnership Noah Washington to examine who holds power in today’s creator-driven media economy, and who pays the price when that power is abused.
The conversation opens with allegations against fast-fashion giant Shein after Black-owned Atlanta brand Dulsè accused the company of using its promotional image without permission, removi...
Fanbase Founder & CEO Isaac Hayes III and Tamisha Harris break down the moment the industry couldn’t ignore: Netflix stepping in to buy Warner Bros, a billion-dollar declaration that tech now controls the future of entertainment. Legacy studios are shrinking. Platforms are becoming power centers. And creators are becoming the new networks.
They dissect how the cultural reckoning surrounding Diddy exposes the industry systems c...
We are SOOOO back. This week on INVESTED, Noah and Isaac are joined by special guest TY Walker, veteran producer and executive producer behind Fanbase’s new slate of original microdramas launching exclusively on the platform in 2026.
Together, they dive into the wild moment when X briefly exposed the real locations behind major political and culture-shaping accounts… and let’s just say a whole lot of “USA-patriot-1776” profiles tur...
This week on INVESTED, Isaac Hayes III and Noah Washington sit down with Mandii B, the outspoken creator, entrepreneur, and co-host of Decisions Decisions and Selective Ignorance. Known for her unfiltered honesty and cultural insight, Mandii joins the show for a raw conversation about power, politics, media, and what it truly means to stay authentic in a changing digital world.
As Election Day nears, the Fanbase crew spotlights how...
In this episode of Invested, Isaac Hayes III and Noah Washington, with special guest Sharonda L. Britton, as the tackle a cultural flashpoint at the intersection of media, politics, and accountability. Stephen A. Smith, one of the most recognizable voices in sports, recently apologized to Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett after comments that drew backlash for their tone toward Black women in politics. But the apology came just as Do...
In Episode 12 of INVESTED, Isaac Hayes III and Noah Washington return to unpack a packed cultural and economic week, from the energy of Spelhouse Homecoming and Ralph Lauren’s Black Ivy-inspired takeover to the national “No Kings” protests that shook headlines across America. The duo dive deep into what these moments mean for ownership, representation, and the future of the creator economy.
They also spotlight how Fanbase’s $17 mil...
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From housing to hardware, politics to platforms, Episode 11 of INVESTED unpacks what happens when ownership becomes the new civil rights frontier. Isaac Hayes III and Noah Washington sit down with Sam Foster to discuss mayoral run in Marietta to Julian Brown’s world-changing fuel breakthrough. They connect the dots between Black innovation, media control, and AI’s fight for truth in the digital age.
In episode 10 of INVESTED, host Isaac Hayes III is joined by Noah Washington and returning guest Tamisha Harris for a real conversation on why creator ownership is no longer optional, it’s now essential in the wake of Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension. The trio unpacks the turbulence surrounding platforms like TikTok, the ways government control and algorithm shifts threaten creator livelihoods, and why Fanbase’s equity crowdfunding campai...
Title: Isaac Hayes III and Thelma Anderson talk Free Speech and Media Power Plays
Description: What happens when late-night comedy collides with politics, billion-dollar mergers, and free speech? In this episode, Isaac Hayes III and Thelma Anderson unpack Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension after comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk — and the political and business storm that followed.
Together, they break d...
Attorney, commentator, and viral creator AB Burns-Tucker (@iamlegallyhype) joins Isaac Hayes III and Noah Washington to expose the myths around “dark money,” media bias, and creator equity.
This episode cuts deep into:
- The pay gap Black creators face, and how backchannel group chats are rewriting the rules.
- How mainstream journalists can twist the narrative
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Isaac Hayes III is back with Big Brother 27's Mickey Lee and Noah Washington to expose a coordinated assault on Black women across multiple fronts. The crew breaks down alarming statistics showing 319,000 Black women lost jobs this year while white women gained 142,000 positions, and it all connects it to post-election retaliation against Black women's political support.
Mickey delivers raw insights on navigating reality TV as a Bl...
Fanbase Founder and CEO, Isaac Hayes III is back, this time teaming up with TV producer Tamisha Harris and Fanbase Communications and Partnership Manager Noah Washington to dive into two explosive stories that pull back the curtain on how Black creators get targeted and disrespected. The crew unpacks Taylor Lorenz’s hot-button “dark money” article, calling out how mainstream media loves to throw around loaded terms that make Black ...
Target's CEO steps down after boycotts tank revenue by 21%, while Black media ownership sits at just 2% of newsrooms. The connection reveals a critical vulnerability: when communities lack media ownership, their economic power gets weaponized against their own interests.
In Episode 5 of INVESTED, Fanbase Founder Isaac Hayes III sits down with seasoned television producer Tamisha Harris, who has shaped content at CBS, ABC, MSNBC, HL...
Soulja Boy and Bow Wow helped fuel Justin.TV’s rise into the $46 billion Twitch, and 25 million users made BlueSky a $700 million company overnight. The common thread: Black culture consistently drives tech unicorns, but ownership rarely follows.
In this episode, Fanbase Founder & CEO Isaac Hayes III and Partner Relations & Communications Manager Noah Washington break down the “Black Culture Tech Effect”, how Black creators...
Own the Platform You Make Popular
*Nielsen predicted in 2022 that $1.98 trillion would flow out of Black America in 2025, but Fanbase Founder Isaac Hayes III has the blueprint to flip the script and redirect that money toward systemic change.
Joined by Fanbase Partner Relations Manager and Journalist Noah Washington fresh from Martha's Vineyard, Isaac breaks down why equity crowdfunding crushes VC funding for community wealth whil...
What’s the biggest threat, and opportunity facing creators today?
Will AI kill human creativity, or become its most powerful weapon?
In this episode, Fanbase CEO Isaac Hayes III and CTO/COO Ramiro Canovas pull back the curtain on how AI is being used as a "second brain", supercharging content creation without sacrificing soul. But that's just the beginning.
Exposing how legacy platforms string creators along, while making them wai...
INVESTED Episode 1: "The Equity Gap - Why Creators Need Ownership, Not Just Cash"
Fanbase CEO Isaac Hayes III and investor Justin Dawkins tackle the creator economy's biggest problem: why Black creators consistently miss out on equity opportunities while white creators secure millions through ownership deals.
Broadcasting live from Atlanta during Fanbase's active $17M Regulation A fundraising campaign, they explore how Char...
“INVESTED” is a limited podcast series hosted by Fanbase Founder and CEO Isaac Hayes III and CTO Ramiro Canovas, giving you front-row access to the evolution of the creator economy and our active equity crowdfund. Each week, we unpack the latest news, trends, and shifts in creator monetization and platform ownership with special guests. We’ll spotlight how creators are earning real money, building equity, and transforming the way ...
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