BIG UP BROOKLYN!!
Real People. Real Stories. Real Brooklyn.
If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.”
FEATURED EPISODES
Ep. 15 - Julia Rock "Brooklyn: Where No One's Better Than You"
Ep. 14 - Keair Brown "Brooklyn molded me to the person that I am today."
Ep. 10 - Kevin Warren "Everybody wants to live and be from Brooklyn. Because that's just the way we move."
Ep. 9 - Olivia Newton "Growing up being a princess of Brooklyn is being strong."
What OUR FANS Are Saying
“So many memories flowing as a result of this interview! I'm here in Florida missing Brooklyn and the 90s!”
— @d.thomas7987 about Ep.15 via YouTube
“Murrow in the house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
— @daphneyrene275 about Ep.14 via YouTube
“Loved the reminiscing on ENY and growing up in Boulevard! IYKYK Great interview to Ty and my big sis Q.”
— @chantae6450 about Ep1 via YouTube
“Brooklyn community- great memories and stories about some important BK history”
— @donsinkfield246 about Ep.4 via YouTube
ABout OUR HOST
Born and raised in East New York's Boulevard Houses, Tyrone Hodges embodies the spirit of "Growing Up Brooklyn." Born in 1976, Tyrone’s journey through one of the city’s most vibrant and diverse neighborhoods shaped his outlook on life. He later graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School, where he further honed his passion for sports, community, and culture.
Known today as "Coach Ty," Tyrone has dedicated himself to transforming young lives through basketball, using the game as a tool for empowerment and positive change. His story is one of resilience, community, and a deep commitment to uplifting the next generation.