A fan favorite of the show, comedian Desi Banks stops by the world-famous Power 105’s The Breakfast Club to discuss a variety of topics, including Raw Comedy, The Purpose Chaser Tour, Vine, and More.
Desi is an Atlanta native holding a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Georgia State University. Through life’s experiences combined with the wisdom imparted from maternal figures, Banks was inspired to pursue a full-time career in acting. With a desire to curate original content, Desi Banks Productions was created. Desi uses lessons learned while on the football field to apply in life while fulfilling his purpose. His purpose in the film and entertainment industry has connected Banks with eager audiences and brands across the world.
Fresh off of the 30 cities, You’re My Boyfriend Tour with B.Simone, Desi standup act showcased to audiences his versatility and range. Desi’s social influence and killer engagement metrics, it has afforded him huge brand partnerships in social campaigns with companies such as Google Pixel and TikTok reaching millions of fans. Bank’s high level of professionalism and coachable abilities translate well onscreen, enabling him to deliver brand messages that garner positive attention. Desi’s production company has produced over 2,000 original videos to date. Desi Banks Productions creates writing and production opportunities for aspiring actors and provides a platform to disseminate creative compelling content to the masses.
Desi was able to land his first lead role in the short film Flexin’ which led to a big supporting role in the movie Love By Chance. Fast forward to 2019, Banks has secured a role in the Will Packard Production film, Little starring Issa Rae and Regina Hall. Desi’s commitment to perfecting his acting skills have led to more appearances and opportunities to audition for leading roles in major films.
Banks is dedicated to fulfilling his passion through purpose. Each day proves to be a new opportunity for Desi to soar to new and exciting heights in hopes of propelling his career in film and television!
The Breakfast Club: The Breakfast Club is an American syndicated radio show based in New York City hosted by DJ Envy, Angela Yee, and Charlamagne tha God that currently airs in over 90 radio markets around the United States. Common topics of discussion on the show are celebrity gossip (especially in the hip hop industry), progressive politics, and sexual and dating issues. In January 2020, The Breakfast Club was nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special). In July 2020, The Breakfast Club was nominated for induction into the Radio Hall of Fame. Talk radio industry magazine Talkers included it in its 2020 “Heavy Hundred” list of top 100 influential talk radio shows, calling the show “appointment listening every day for people of color.” During the aftermath of the George Floyd protests, the Los Angeles Times called it “a radio forum for the nation’s racial reckoning.” As of July 2020 the show reach 8 million listeners a month according to Nielsen.
In November 2021 the show stopped its simulcast on Revolt.
