In this heartfelt and wide-ranging episode of At The Table with Greg & Elliott, the hosts are joined by Linda Mathis — educator, entrepreneur, community leader, and matriarch of the Mathis family — for a powerful conversation about family, legacy, education, and service.

Linda Mathis reflects on her decades-long career in education, from teaching in Detroit Public Schools to founding Children’s Advanced Learning Centers, a network of early childhood education centers that shaped generations of Detroit youth. She also discusses the ongoing work of the Mathis Community Center in Detroit, which provides mentorship, job readiness programs, expungement fairs, and real second chances for returning citizens.

The conversation moves through deeply personal territory, including raising four children alongside Judge Greg Mathis, building strong family traditions through travel and shared experiences, and navigating life as both a mother and grandmother. Linda shares unforgettable stories from family trips to Egypt, Ghana, South Africa, Anguilla, St. Martin, Australia, and beyond — and explains why exposure, curiosity, and journaling are key parts of childhood development.

Greg and Elliott also talk candidly with Linda about opening their lives to reality television on Mathis Family Matters (Peacock), the importance of protecting family bonds in the public eye, and why authentic storytelling matters more than manufactured conflict. The episode touches on cultural education, Black history, early childhood learning, philanthropy, and the responsibility of giving back.

As always, the episode wraps with the fan-favorite “Be Honest, Don’t Hold Back” segment and a Chef’s Kiss or Missfood review featuring New Orleans-style cuisine from Fat Tuesday: A Taste of New Orleans in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles.

This episode is a warm, funny, and deeply meaningful look at motherhood, leadership, and the legacy of a woman who has quietly shaped countless lives — starting with her own family.

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.