State of Podcast listening 2020
Since the last post update about podcasts I'm currently listening to the list definitely got deeper. One in particular that I want to highlight since it brought me back to a familiar space is Way Down in the Hole with Jemele Hill & Van Lathan. The program takes us through each episode of The Wire! It's slowed me down though since I've decided to revisit the actual episode and watch it again before moving on to each episode of the podcast. These days that's easier done than said. I've got each season on DVD (those big block cases) but have been able to access the high resolution stream on Amazon Prime which contributes to a new experience revisiting The Wire. Matter of fact, it brought me back to this vision I had a few years ago to create a mixtape for each episode of The Wire. I was able to tap into the first episode of the mixtape series I created titled Tapes & Wires. You can check out the old post right here about that, includes cover and the tracklist click here. But this is more about what Jemele and Van got going on, cause they definitely got it going on with this concept and a lot of brilliant ideas in the way a podcast can be structured to engage listeners but most importantly to keep the conversation interesting for themselves. Nothing is more disengaging then a podcast that loses its purpose or as Combat Jack used to say, extends the lay offs for too long. Gotta keep it pushing, but it's a lot easier when the podcast got a purpose like with what Jemele & Van got planned out. Plus, just judging from the first three episodes, they definitely breaking things down and bringing some new information and conversations to the universe of The Wire. I'm about as OG as it gets when it comes to being a fan of The Wire...I started watching the show on its day 1 debut during my college years since a while before that I had already invested all my time with The Corner when I caught notice of the program through my fandom of Charles S. Dutton's work and then of course Sean Nelson from Fresh. You can tune into the archive and each new episode of Way Down in the Hole at this Spotify link: click here.
Honorable mentions that have made their way into my podcast channels include the following:
Bishop Chronicles click here
My experience with this program goes back I'm sure to a past update, but I want to make sure to pass on the Spotify location since that's where you're going to find the latest and the greatest from the Black Dragon of the \/\/estside!! If you got a podcast out the Bay Area that I should be hearing over this one, I dare you to present yourself to the center of the dojo! Cause really, I don't see anyone running that territory other then the Bishop of Hip Hop!
The Gangster Chronicles click here
A dope platform for who I consider a curator of stories and perspectives from gang culture with Alex Alonso and Death Row affiliates Reggie Wright, Jr. and Big James McDonald who's insight is as raw and conversational as it gets. What's great is you get three brothers in the room having an honest conversation, each of them sticks to their guns and aren't concerned with modifying who they are for the sake of the audience. You find your place in what's being said and keep it moving. Great podcast, award winning podcast, nothing like it! Its got me on my subscribed Spotify game right now!
Super Duty Tough Work Podcast click here
I heard about this podcast from the good folks and #1 podcast on my list Southern Vangard! This one is definitely verified, two Hip Hop aficionados with experience to understand the game inside and out, especially from the independent side of things! Blueprint & Illogic giving ya'll game and some of the illest conversations with some of our favorite artists out there through their cheat code sessions.
Sands on Sports with Grap Luva click here
Sports wouldn't be able to shine the way it do without Hip Hop. Especially when it comes to hoop, football, and boxing. I love how J Sands brings us closer to some of Hip Hop's most notable eMCees and beatmakers through a conversation about Sports and the Hip Hop culture. When it comes to time the game clock is on as soon as the intro comes in with Grap Luva for the 1st, 2nd, halftime, 3rd quarter and 4th. J Sands if you don't know is one of the illest eMCees in the game! Check in with Pittsburgh's own!
Underground Society Murder Master Music Show click here
When I found this, it took me back to AM radio. Straight up. It's about as terrestrial as it gets when it comes to Hip Hop. I challenge ya'll to find an archive that's as deep as what the host Prez has presented out there. Includes a connecting line to their man in France on the interviews. But yeah, guaranteed to learn something new about this Hip Hop universe running through this archive and weekly interview updates. Stretches across the map, underground to the mainstream and in between. Respect to UGS Life.
Democracy Now click here
Not a podcast, but in the days of joke news networks out there, I got it listed to tap into real conversations and especially after I saw folks like Ilyasah Shabazz make there way through for an interview or any other notables that just don't seem to have a place on other news networks out there that get fat over 45's every waking tweet & move. On Democracy Now, you're more likely to be educated on what's going on as opposed to being manipulated or filled up with processed nonsense.
Gimme That Volumes with Robert Rodriguez of Wanted Records click here
I found out about this program through a plug from the Soul Rebel Radio family which included finding out about George Miller's program. While you gotta dig through the mixcloud archive to find each volume, it's worth the search. You won't find a .45 vinyl session quite like this. It's timeless so it really don't matter that it's old cause the rotation is mindblowing. A crate diggers dream right here. Tune in for the ride...if you can find it. The "click here" above takes you to one volume of many. You're on your own finding the other volumes though!
There's a few more additions to the list! In the past I've mentioned my top of the list with Edge of Sports podcast, Break Dances with Wolves, the Premium Pete Show, Making Contact, Marc Maron's joint, The Collision with Dave & Etan, Hot 107.9 ATL, Sway's Universe, 24/7 Hip Hop, my dude Bill Burr, and the list goes on & on. So if you're ever in need of something to listen to run through one of these programs and check in! Peace.
