Eddie Robinson

Executive Producer & Host, I SEE U

A native of Mississippi, Eddie started his radio career as a 10th grader, working as a music jock for a 100,000-Watt (Pop) FM station and a Country AM station simultaneously. While Mississippi Governor Ray Mabus had nominated him for the U.S. Naval Academy in 1991, Eddie had an extreme passion for broadcast media, particularly radio.

While earning a Mechanical Engineering degree from Prairie View A&M University, he received numerous awards as an on-air talent for NPR-affiliate, KPVU-FM. After working as a Project Manager for Exxon/Mobil and the 3M Corporation, Robinson decided to move to New York City and get a Masters degree in Media Ecology at New York University. His network television experience started as a Writer/Producer for CBS News. Eddie also worked with CBS Radio for over 7 years, including on-air work at WNEW-FM and WFAN Sports Radio. In addition, he’s worked as a Writer for CNN-affiliate, New York 1; and a Digital Programming Manager for MTV Networks.

Eddie also served as News Host for the #1 public radio station in the country, WNYC. He hosted a number of sold-out news events and cultural programming for New York Public Radio’s performance venue, ‘The Greene Space,’ and served as a contributor for Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen.

When he returned to Houston, Eddie hosted his very own live, weekly talk show on SiriusXM Satellite Radio. “The OutField” on SiriusXM’s OutQ, became the first-ever sports talk radio show for the LGBTQ community and served as a sounding board for athletes struggling with ‘coming out’ and issues of acceptance.

Robinson also co-hosted a television special on Houston Public Media’s TV 8 entitled, “Houston In Black and White,” a 60-minute show that explores racial issues facing black and white communities in Houston.

Eddie is currently the Host and Executive Producer of I SEE U, a weekly radio program and podcast centered around cultural identity and racial equality. He’s also a member of the global non-profit, The Mankind Project; the National Lesbian and Gay Journalist Association; the National Association of Black Journalists; and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Eddie’s also a proud new dad of a baby son.

New York Times Business Reporter Jordyn Holman, Beyonce's Renaissance Tour Image, Cultural Historian Harrison Guy

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I SEE U, Episode 96: Beyoncé, Send Us a Revival with New York Times Business Reporter Jordyn Holman & Cultural Historian Harrison Guy

Posted on September 22, 2023 · With Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour in Houston, I SEE U pays tribute to the Third Ward native by examining her contributions of reawakening queer dance culture and delivering an Afrofuturism movement to a mass audience.

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I SEE U, Episode 96: Beyoncé, Send Us a Revival with New York Times Business Reporter Jordyn Holman & Cultural Historian Harrison Guy

From Left to Right: (Top Left- Blues Artist Gatemouth Brown, Bottom Left - Blues singer Jewel Brown, Center- When Houston Had The Blues Film Poster with Little Richard and Grady Gaines, Top Right - Blues singer Willie Mae Big Mama Thornton, Bottom Left - Blues artist Clifton Chenier and Lightin' Hopkins)

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I SEE U, Episode 95: Houston’s Emancipation Street Blues with Documentarian Drew Barnett-Hamilton

Posted on September 15, 2023 · For a project originally intended to focus on Third Ward’s Eldorado Ballroom, producer Drew Barnett-Hamilton decided to dive deeper into the cultural history of the blues and capture Houston’s distinct role in defining this revolutionary sound in popular Black music on film.

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I SEE U, Episode 69: Black Men On The Cutting Edge [Encore]

Posted on September 8, 2023 · Houston entrepreneur, Ken Hicks, reveals his challenges and triumphs as he, along with his clients and customers candidly discuss the power of support, connectivity and mental healing when experiencing the culture of Black barbershops. This episode is an encore of the January 7, 2023 original broadcast.

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I SEE U, Episode 94: Bi Now, Play Later with NFL Veteran R.K. Russell

Posted on September 1, 2023 · Author and NFL veteran, R.K. Russell, shares his thoughts on why players tend to receive cheers and support from the league and teammates after coming out but soon find themselves faced with a decision to retire.

Mike Jackson Producer and Co-Founder of Get Lifted Film Co.

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I SEE U, Episode 93: To Dream a Relatable Dream with Acclaimed Producer Mike Jackson

Posted on August 25, 2023 · Emmy® and Tony® Award-winning film, theater, and television producer Mike Jackson reveals the secret ingredient to well-pitched storytelling and admits to I SEE U instances of prejudice inside pitch sessions with studio and network executives.

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I SEE U, Episode 92: Here I Am with Rice University President Reginald DesRoches

Posted on August 18, 2023 · A year into his historical presidency, Rice University’s Chief Executive Officer, Reginald DesRoches, is remaining steadfast and championing measures of inclusion despite the state of Texas dismantling them at colleges across the region, all while he leads an institution whose founder during slavery profited off individuals who looked like him.

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I SEE U, Episode 91: What It Means To Be OTHERED with ‘The Blackening’ Actress Grace Byers

Posted on August 11, 2023 · Growing up in a single-parent home inside the deaf culture, acclaimed actress Grace Byers shares compelling insight on defining one’s identity through multiculturalism and confronting the harmful effects of society’s interest in labeling people when certain parts of a family unit are missing.

Stephen Caple Jr., Center - Anthony Ramos, Tobe Nwigwe and Stephen Caple Jr.

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I SEE U, Episode 90: More Than Meets The Eye with Transformers Director Steven Caple, Jr.

Posted on August 4, 2023 · Acclaimed filmmaker Steven Caple, Jr., is becoming one of the most sought-after directors in the business, but he’s quick to acknowledge the lack of Black executive decision-makers inside Hollywood front offices when it comes to building diverse representation and fostering creative freedom in storytelling.

Top Left: Actors Clare-Hope Ashitey, Russell Hornsby and Regina King, all other images: Russell Hornsby

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I SEE U, Episode 87: The Souls of Russell Hornsby [Encore]

Posted on July 28, 2023 · Critically acclaimed actor Russell Hornsby shares his vulnerability in a compelling, yet intriguing conversation about the challenges of living in truth and finding one’s authentic self, while portraying powerful roles and characters on-stage and on-screen. This episode is an encore of the May 20, 2023 original broadcast. The interview was taped prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.

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I SEE U, Episode 64: Pursuing A More Perfect Union with Legal Expert Jeffery Robinson [Encore]

Posted on July 21, 2023 · Racial justice activist and legal expert, Jeffery Robinson, admits that he’s not about bashing America or making someone feel guilty about what happened hundreds of years ago—he simply holds a passionate advocacy for providing new perspectives on the truth of our American history. This episode is an encore of the October 29, 2022 original broadcast.

Rock 'n' Roll Icon Little Richard Penniman. Director of the Little Richard: I Am Everything documentary, Lisa Cortes.

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I SEE U, Episode 82: Sorry Y’all… It Wasn’t Elvis with Filmmaker Lisa Cortés [Encore]

Posted on July 14, 2023 · Academy Award®-nominated, Emmy-winning producer and film director, Lisa Cortès, provides fresh perspective and analysis about her latest documentary that uncovers surprising revelations about musical legend, Little Richard. This episode is an encore of the April 15, 2023 original broadcast.

Center image, Director Elegance Bratton (All outer images are from the movie The Inspection) Top Left- Actress Gabrielle Union and Actor Jeremy Pope, Top Right - Actor Jeremy Pope, Left Center - Actor Jeremy Pope and Raul Castillo, Right Center - Actress Gabrielle Union, Bottom Left - Actor Jeremy Pope and Aubrey Joseph, Bottom right - Actor Bokeem Woodbine and Raul Castillo

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I SEE U, Episode 68: Storytelling Elegance in God, Fear & Sex with Elegance Bratton [Encore]

Posted on July 7, 2023 · Acclaimed writer/director, Elegance Bratton, shares deeply, personal insight into the tumultuous relationship with his mother as I SEE U takes a provocative look at THE INSPECTION – a compelling, autobiographical film about a young Black, gay man seeking acceptance by joining the military. This episode is an encore of the December 3rd, 2022 original broadcast.

Dr. Javoris Hollingsworth, Dr. Arlene Gordon-Hollingsworth and Graceyn Hollingsworth, the creators of the YouTube show Gracie's Corner.

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I SEE U, Episode 80: Sweet Sounds of Amazing Gracie [Encore]

Posted on June 30, 2023 · The Houston family behind the visually popular YouTube channel, “Gracie’s Corner,” reveals how their digital platform showcasing their daughter highlights Black culture through education, the importance of family and empowers millions of children worldwide. This episode is an encore of the April 1st, 2023 original broadcast.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

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I SEE U, Episode 89: Hope Is Stronger Than Pride with Karine Jean-Pierre

Posted on June 23, 2023 · White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre shares her perspective as to what it will take to bridge a divided America and why she’s so open about her queerness in an exclusive conversation on I SEE U with Eddie Robinson.

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