Beyond The Artist

Producer Hollywood Beats joins Matt Weiner on the ninth and final episode of the Mob Ties Collection cover piece series.  It is presented on the Beyond The Artist podcast platform where Matt uses interviews he did backstage at the Mob Ties Event on January 29th in Los Angeles to inform and give his personal interpretation on their music and life. Matt covers the Hit Mob Member's appreciation for Nipsey Hussle, his relationship with Lil Cadi PGE and  "Get That Check Right". Subscribe to the Beyond The Artist podcast on spotify and apple podcasts because Matt still has a plethora of interviews coming your way. Tap into his Twitter and Instagram @mattweinerbta to see bar of the day and borderline funny content. And @beyondtheartistpod on Instagram as well to keep up with all content as well. Have a 12/10 day and live loaded.  (0:00) Introduction (2:00) Jerking influence (2:45) Ace The Face/”Sauce Mafia” (4:25) YNK Pt 2 with Lil Cadi PGE (5:25) First time smoking with (6:11) “Get That Check Right” (7:20) Studio sessions with Nipsey Hussle (7:55) Introduction to Nipsey (8:40) Reflecting on Nipsey (9:50) New Beat Tape ((10:50) Future (11:00) Conclusion

Welcome to Episode 8 of The Mob Ties Collection featuring Southfield G hosted, written, and produced by Matt Weiner. The Mob Ties Collection  is a cover piece series on Matt's Beyond The Artist podcast platform where he uses interviews done backstage at the Mob Ties Event on January 29th in Los Angeles to inform and give his personal interpretation on their music and life. Southfield G is one of the newest members of Hit Mob and his tape with Ron Ron The Producer and Ace The Face has the streets buzzing right now! Once you're done listening subscribe to Beyond The Artist Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Tap into Matt's Twitter and Instagram @mattweinerbta to see bar of the day and borderline funny content. And follow @beyondtheartistpod on instagram as well to keep up with content as well. Have a 12/10 day and live loaded. 

South Central rapper Donny Loc has had a crazy ride transitioning from basketball junkie to high school outlaw to one of LA’s best up and coming MCs. On the seventh episode of The Mob Ties Collection Matt Weiner discus his love for Andre 3000, how me made "ABC" and what his future looks like. If you’re popping your Mob Ties Collection cherry it is a cover piece series on Beyond The Artist podcast where Matt Weiner uses interviews he did backstage at the Mob Ties Event on January 29th in Los Angeles to inform and give his interpretation on their music. Subscribe to Beyond The Artist Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Tap into my twitter and instagram @mattweinerbta to see bar of the day and borderline funny content. And follow @beyondtheartistpod on instagram as well to keep up with content as well. Have a 12/10 day and live loaded.  (0:00) Introduction (2:45) Kobe Bryant (4:50) MLK Parade Photogate (7:15) Donny Loc favorite artists (10:15) ABC (13:20) Future (15:40)What I Need featuring D3 produced by Hotboii (16:10) Conclusion

Rapper 1Takequan joins Matt Weiner on Episode 6 of Beyond The Artist’s cover piece series The Mob Ties Collection. The Mob Ties Collection is released weekly and is composed of cover pieces on artists Matt interviewed backstage at the Mob Ties concert on January 29th. Quan is a member of the 1Take boys and songs like Fuck it up, War with me freestyle, and stick n Move have earned him millions of views on Soundcloud and Youtube. During the episode the two discuss the process of making the track “Fuck it up”, shutting down Rolling Loud and the struggle days. Support Beyond The Artist by subscribing on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and follow the podcast on Instagram @Beyondtheartistpod. You can find Matt on Instagram and Twitter @Mattweinerbta, enjoy! (0:00) Introduction (1:10) 4 My Dawgs (2:30) Reminiscing on success (3:45) Thriving while being broke (5:00) Rolling Loud 2019 (5:40) Surprise guest (7:00) “Fuck it Up” feat Rucci (8:10) School (8:30) Lyrics and heading forward (9:40) Conclusion

Rapper, producer and designer, Kee Riche$, joins Matt Weiner on episode 5 of Beyond The Artist’s miniseries The Mob Ties Collection. The Mob Ties Collection is a weekly series, composed of cover pieces on artists Matt interviewed backstage at the Mob Ties concert on January 29th. Key is an up and coming artist from Compton who is pushing a positive impact and is using his music as a platform to inspire those around him. During the episode Kee discusses what Compton means to him, his current direction, and relationship with his producer JR. Support Beyond The Artist by subscribing on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and follow the podcast on Instagram @Beyondtheartistpod. You can find Matt on Instagram and Twitter @Mattweinerbta, enoy! (0:00) Introduction (1:37) Kobe Memory (2:25) JR (5:30) Introduction to 03 Greedo (6:20) Westside Lady Freestyle (Free 03) (6:50) Rapping or singing? (7:40) Icon (9:00) Compton(10:00) Future

Producer Joog SZN joins Matt Weiner on Episode 4 of Beyond The Artist's miniseries the Mob Ties Collection. The Mob Ties Collection is a weekly series, composed of cover pieces on artists Matt interviewed backstage at the Mob Ties concert on January 29th. The Hit Mob and R Baron affiliate was the producer behind 2019’s socal summer slap Vintage and Adventurous by Conrad from da aves that is currently sitting at over 10 million views on Youtube. He also has helped on numerous songs with Stinc Team, Shoreline Mafia, 03 Greedo, and AZ Cult. Matt goes over Joog's work with 03 Greedo, Drakeo The Ruler, and importance of T Swish. Support Beyond The Artist by subscribing on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and follow the podcast on Instagram @Beyondtheartistpod. You can find Matt on Instagram and Twitter @Mattweinerbta, enjoy and have a wonderful day!  (0:00) Intro (1:20) Twish (2:25) Ron Ron The Producer (3:15) Horror’s of 82nd (3:40) Rude By 03 Greedo (5:00) Greedo’s ability to relate and influence (7:30) Tequilla (8:15) Meme God (9:15) Black Holocaust (10:30) 2020 vision

Producer Low The Great joins Matt Weiner on episode 3 of Beyond The Artist’s mini series, The Mob Ties Collection. The Mob Ties Collection is a weekly series, composed of cover pieces on artists Matt interviewed backstage at the Mob Ties concert on January 29th. Low has acquired millions of plays on Soundcloud through his work with Los Angeles disciples like Shoreline Mafia, 1Take Jay, AZ Chike, and Blueface. One of the most interesting members in Hit Mob, he opened up about being antisocial, the Arco 2 music video, and how the track “Hello” by 1Takejay and Rich The Kid came together. Support Beyond The Artist by subscribing on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and follow the podcast on Instagram @Beyondtheartistpod. You can find Matt on Instagram and Twitter @Mattweinerbta, enjoy and have a wonderful day!  (0:00) Introduction (2:15) Getting used to notoriety (3:20) Low in the cut (4:15) Impact of son (5:40) Favorite Kobe memory (6:00) Burn Rubber Again (9:00) Arco 2 music video (10:30) Relationship with 1TakeJay and story behind Hello (15:00) Future plans

Ron Ron The Producer joins Matt Weiner on episode 2 of Beyond The Artist’s mini series, The Mob Ties Collection. The Mob Ties Collection is a weekly series, composed of cover pieces on artists Matt interviewed backstage at the Mob Ties concert on January 29th. The multi platinum producer shares future music he has coming out with 03 Greedo, love for Detroit and Bay Area artists, and advice he has for Matt as a journalist. Ron Ron The Producer and The Hit Mob have a plethora of music coming forward, and if you’re not on the wave now it is time to hop on. Support Beyond The Artist by subscribing on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and follow the podcast on Instagram @Beyondtheartistpod. You can find Matt on Instagram and Twitter @Mattweinerbta, enjoy and have a wonderful day!  (0:00) Introduction (0:35) Before the fame (1:40) What’s the deal (2:12) Love for fans (2:20) The bleezy blunders (3:30) 03 Greedo (5:00) Detroit (6:15) Love for Oakland and All Black (7:05) Starting from the bottom (7:50) Advice for Matt Weiner (8:30) Impactful songs (9:40) Studio experience (10:30) Vision for 2020

Good looks for tuning into the first episode of The Mob Ties Collection featuring Hit Mob member Marley Don Films. The collection is a weekly podcast composed of interviews Matt Weiner did with different artists at the Mob Ties concert on January 29th. The interviews were turned then turned into cover pieces, in this one Marley was able to build a foundation of Hit Mob, give insight into the beginning and what the future holds. Check out Marley and Matt's social media down below Twitter: @Marleydonfilms and @Mattweinerbta. Instagram: @Marleydonfilms, @Beyondtheartistpod, and @Mattweinerbta. (0:00) Introduction (1:35) Marley’s first time getting loaded (2:40) Hit Mob forming (4:55) Impact of Shoreline Mafia (6:20) Different bloodlines (7:00) Other members from Hit Mob (8:20) Just the beginning (9:10) Lighter fiasco shit was boof (11:00) Hit Mob’s future (11:30) Conclusion 

On Episode 15 of Beyond The Artist, Matt Weiner sits down with cover artist, and clothing designer Parsa Kosmic. Parsa does the album artwork for the Stinc Team, Shoreline Mafia, 1Takejay, and has his own successful clothing brand called Kosmic Clothing. In the interview Parsa opens up about his creative process, dishes game, and his love for Future. You can follow him on Instagram @Parsa_kosmic, and Twitter @Parsa_kosmic. Once you're done following him you can find Matt and Beyond The Artist on Instagram @Therealmattyw and @Beyondtheartistpod, and Twitter @Tharealmattyw.   (0:00) Intro (1:00) Educational experience (1:30) Correlation of tagging and art in school (2:15) Influence of Denver, CO (3:18) Expanding as an artist (3:45) Getting into art and weed (5:15) Artist vibe (7:05) Trifecta of art, weed, and music (8:10) Getting into music  (9:40 Music taste over the years (10:55) Watching rise of Stinc Team (11:50) Studio environment (13:20) Creative process (14:53) Ion Know Nothing remix cover (16:15) Witnessing bangers (17:25) Black Holocaust (19:15) Learning from previous mistakes (22:00) Drakeo The Ruler (25:30) Matt’s Song of the day (27:38) Ohgeesy solo tape? (28:20) Parsa’s Song of the day (29:45) Parsa’s Song of the day 

Joining Matt Weiner on episode 14 of Beyond The Artist is Oklahoma State commit Cade Bennett. Recently Cade was named Arizona 5a high school player of the year, and is considered one of the top linemen on the west coast. Cade talks about Oklahoma State’s interesting recruiting process, his love for rap, and all the details behind his rap instagram account. You can follow Cade on Twitter @Cadealanbennett and follow both of his Instagram accounts @cbennett_238 and @myweeklyplaylist. You can follow Matt on instagram @Therealmattyw and @Beyondtheartistpod, and on Twitter @Tharealmattyw.    (0:00)Intro (1:00) First encounter with Mike Gundy (2:50) Mike Gundy’s mullet/personality (4:00) Commitment to Oklahoma State (5:10) What Cade will miss from Scottsdale (5:55) Most food ever eaten in one meal/In n Out (7:30) Working out (10:00) Workout music (10:45) Getting into rap (12:15) Rap reviews for My Weekly Playlist (15:45) Danny Brown (21:45) Cade’s Song Of The Day (24:30) Matts Song Of The Day  

On episode 13 of Beyond the Artist Matt Weiner sits down with Andy Garriola. Andy is currently a sophomore at Old Dominion University and is coming off of a freshman year where he was named to the 2019 Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American team, C-USA Freshman of the Year and named to the All-C-USA First Team All-Conference. They discuss Andy’s love for Rock and Roll, Mac Miller, and travel baseball memories. You can follow Andy on Twitter @Andrewgarriola and Instagram @AndyGarriola, and follow myself on Twitter @Tharealmattyw and Instagram @Threalmattyw and @Beyondtheartistpod.  (0:00) Introduction (1:35) Memories from Play Hard (2:25) Favorite Cooperstown memories (3:05) Being close with friends from home (4:20) Importance of bats growing up (7:15) Getting into Rock and Roll (8:00) Van Helen and Motley Crue (10:30) Favorite Nirvana songs (11:05) Andy’s rock songs he suggests (12:10) Introduction to Mac Miller (13:30) Mac Miller Faces mixtape (16:10) Andy’s favorite Mac Miller songs (18:00) Matt’s Song of the day: Perfect Circle/God Speed (23:00) Andy’s Song of the day: When In Rome by Mac Miller

On Episode 12 of Beyond The Artist, Matt Weiner talks to ASU Blaze radio director Scott Gange. Scott is one of the biggest faces currently at Cronkite, and if he looks familiar well it's probably because you saw him at ASU football games doing the halftime show. During the interview Scott opens up about his self growth, his music background, and the importance of Drops of Jupiter by Train. You can follow us on Twitter @Scottyg_6 and @Tharealmattyw, and follow myself on Instagram @Threalmattyw and @Beyondtheartistpod. (0:00) Intro (1:25) Working halftime show (2:25) Getting booed off (4:15) Influence of older brother’s (6:40) Reflecting on high school (8:40) Growth through college (10:40) Introduction to music (11:40) Charlie’s musical side (14:40) Relationship with music (15:50) Scotty’s abysmal music taste (17:10) Getting kicked off the aux (18:45) Sott’s Song of the day: Drops of Jupiter by Train (24:15) Matt’s Song of the day: Serve a boat by Shoreline Mafia

On Episode 11 of Beyond The Artist, Matt Weiner talks to Washington Post Pop music critic Chris Richards about one of the greatest specimens to bless the Earth-Young Thug. They break down everything from his personality to his trend setting offbeat flow. Chris also gives some insight on what it is like to work for the Washington Post and the influence Hip-hop has had on him. You can follow us on Twitter @Chris__richards and @Tharealmattyw, and follow myself on Instagram @Threalmattyw and @Beyondtheartistpod. (0:00) Introduction (1:20) Washington Capitals/Nationals recent bandwagon (4:45) Impact of music growing up (7:00) Initial reaction to Young Thug (9:00) Young Thug purpose in his vocals (11:25) Young Thug “alien esque” personality (12:55) Importance of Slime Season series (14:45) Growing up with Young Thug (15:30) History helping contextualise music (17:00) Matt’s Song Of The Day: Check by Young Thug (19:00) Finding new music through new people (20:25) Chris’ Song Of The Day: Just How It Is by Young Thug (23:30) Importance of adding purpose to sound (25:00) Importance of experiencing firsts (26:45) Conclusion  

Welcome to Beyond The Artist, I am your host Matt Weiner AKA Therealmattyw and this is the place where music is used as a platform to let one express themself. Episode 9 will feature San Diego State Redshirt sophomore Corner Darren Hall. After a strong first year that included winning a co outstanding freshman award, and two time mountain west defensive player of the week. This year was really his breakout year after earning a mountain west conference honorable mention and his 16 deflected are tied for most in nation as of December 26th. We talked about the influence of Nipsey Hussle, Pasadena being the real DBU, and the importance of believing in yourself. You can follow us on Instagram @_dhall23, @Therealmattyw @Beyondtheartistpod, Twitter @Tharealmattyw, and @_darrenhall23. Time Stamps (0:00) Introduction (1:30) College football athletes from Pasadena (2:45) Is Pasadena DBU? (4:00) Importance of Robert Maxie (7:00) Younger talent from Pasadena (7:45) Shoutout Jabari Kindle (8:45) Returning starter in high school vs college (12:15) How Darren was introduced to music (14:06) Darren’s music taste (14:30) Favorite artists from Pasadena (15:23) GMG Yae (16:40) Favorite artists right now (18:20) Love for R&B (19:25) Mozzy (22:00) Darren’s Song Of The Day: Victory Lap (album) by Nipsey Hussle, (26:30) Matt’s Song Of The Day: Deep In These Streets by Kodak Black (28:15) Power of social media (30:40) Conclusion

Joining Matt Weiner on episode 9 of Beyond The Artist is safety Dwayne Johnson Jr from San Diego State. The interview was recorded October 3rd 2019 and since then has gone on to having an incredible Junior year that earned him a Mountain West Honorable mention. It was an awesome conversation that included wicked hot takes, such as Lil Wayne being better than Biggie and Tupac. Once you are done listening to the episode, subscribe, and follow Dwayne on Instagram @__Dwaynejohnson.j and Twitter @__Dwaynejohnson, Matt Weiner and Beyond The Artist on Instagram at @Therealmattyw and @Beyondtheartistpod, and on Twitter @Tharealmattyw. Have a 12/10 day and skirt skirt! (0:00) Introduction (1:10) Beating UCLA (2:00) Advantages of attending school close to home (2:30) Growing up in South Carolina and California (3:10) The bet that Matt ended up winning (3:40) Elaborating on whether he is more South Carolina and California (4:10) Changing vocabulary (5:00) The adjustments in moving somewhere new (5:40) Friendships from South Carolina (6:15) Closest friendships from Murrieta High School (7:15) Growing up with Kyle Williams (9:20) How music was introduced (10:40) Artists introduced to Dwayne from his older sister (11:05) Discussing Patiently Waiting by 50 Cent Featuring Eminem (12:35) Dwayne wishing to grow up in the 90’s (14:40) Micheal Jordan (15:00) Kobe being snubbed on Bleacher Report all time list (16:00) Artists Dwayne wished to experience in their prime (17:00) Lil Wayne hot takes (19:45) Matt Weiner’s Song Of The Day: Wasted by Lil Wayne (21:40) Dwayne’s Song Of The Day: The Fire Next Time by Vic Mensa (23:10) Dwayne’s early reality check (25:10) Dwayne’s education and future after football (26:30) Excitement for the future

On episode 8 of Beyond The Artist Matt Weiner sits down with former USC Trojans swimmer Olivia Ontjes. They talk about the body image issues Olivia dealt with and how she was able to persevere through them. Through her connection with USC volleyball stud Victoria Garrick she was able to share her story to the Players Tribune. She shares with us how she got into music through car rides with her dad, and her favorite concert experiences. Follow Olivia on Instagram and Twitter @Oliviaontjes and follow Matt on Instagram/Snapchat @Therealmattyw and Twitter @Tharealmattyw. Have a 12/10 day and skirt skirt! (0:00) Introduction (2:00) Olivia’s advice for anyone dealing with body image issues (4:00) Body image issues affecting performance (5:50) Victoria Garrick/Players Tribune (9:10) Reminiscing on hard times (10:40) Victoria Garrick’s social media movement (11:45) Introduction to music (14:45) Concert Experiences (18:20) Olivia’s Song Of The Day: Paradise (remix) by Coldplay featuring Tiesto and Hell Of A Night by Schoolboy Q (21:45) Matt’s Song Of The Day I

Welcome to Beyond The Artist, the place where music is used as a platform to let one express themself. On episode 7 Matt Weiner sits down with sophomore swimmer Jack Little from Arizona State University. Jack has won Swimmer of the Year honors in the Arkansas LSC seven times, and has been swimming distance in his first two years as a Sun Devil. We discuss Jack’s love for kinesiology and working out, how he got into Christian Rap, and his opinion on Logic. You can find him on instagram at Jack1ittle, once you are done following him. Follow Beyond The Artist on Instagram at BeyondTheArtistPod, my personal Instagram at Therealmattyw and Twitter at Tharealmattyw. (0:00) Introduction (1:00) How Jack became a swimmer and member of Crossfit(2:00) Lackluster basketball skills(3:10)Importance of trainer Chris Rich(3:45) Kipping pullups debate between Jack and Matt(6:00) Training sessions back home in Arkansas(7:00)Best advice received from Chris Rich(7:30)Training with other teammates Jack Dolan and Grant House(9:15 )2019 Maroon and Gold Inter squads(11:00) How music was introduced growing up(11:45) Christian Rap(12:10)Country Music(13:10)Music that is played during swim practice and workouts(13:45) Jack winessing Evan’s crazy Screamo(15:10) Best songs for lifting personal records(15:15) Matt and Jack spill some tea(16:00) House Music and Vince Staples(19:00) Jack’s Song Of The Day: Nikki by Logic(24:00) Matt’s Song Of The Day: ASMR by 21 Savage(27:40)Matt explaining to Jack what Mukbang’s are(28:40)Conclusion 

Thank you for tuning into episode 6 of Beyond The Artist. Matt Weiner sits down with Cameron Smith who is a Junior swimmer at Arizona State University. She reminisces about her favorite concert memories growing up, Bumbershoot Festival, and the “unique” way she became best friends with fellow teammate Erica Laning. You can find Cam on Twitter at Camsmithhhhh and Instagram at Camsmiiith, you can find Matt Weiner on instagram at Therealmattyw and Twitter at Tharealmatty. Hope you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and have a 12/10 day! (0:00) Introduction (1:00) Icarly (1:29) Transition to Arizona State University from Seattle (2:25) Friendship with fellow teammate Erica Laning (5:10) Importance of Bumbershoot music festivals (7:15) Difference of music taste between mother and father (8:50) Love for Britney Spears and Nicole Sherzinger (12:00) J Cole, Drake, and Mary J. Blige concert experience (14:00) Reflecting on aging (17:00) Matt’s Song Of The Day: My World by Kid Cudi(19:30) Cameron’s Song Of The Day: Feeling Good (Bassnectar Remix) by Nina Simone (23:30) Cameron failing to convince Matt EDM isn’t absolutely abysmal(24:45) Masego (end of show)

Welcome to Beyond The Artist! Episode five will dive into Arizona State University's favorite swim couple Erica Laning and Evan Carlson, to explore what it is like to have a romantic relationship on the same division one swim team. We discuss how they got to know each other through their love of 90’s grunge, difficult aspects of their relationship, and the meaning behind their tattoos. The interview shows the power sports and music can have when bringing people together. Hope you guys enjoy, and have a 12/10 day! Follow me on instagram @therealmattyw and twitter @tharealmattyw (0:00) Introduction (0:53) How they met (1:30) The slow start to their relationship (2:45) The importance of understanding each other(4:30) Family life (7:10) Difficulties in relationship they had to work through (10:30) The importance of music in there chemistry (11:20) Beginning stage struggles (12:30)Love for 90’s Grunge (13:40) Showing each other new music (15:10) Evan’s band experience (16:00) Matt’s song of the day: I Could Never by SOBXRBE featuring Drakeo The Ruler (18:50) Erica’s song of the day: Best Of You by the Foo Fighters (20:15) Evan’s song of the day: What’s My Age Again by Blink 182 (22:20) Erica explaining her tattoos (25:00) Evan explaining his tattoos

Welcome to Beyond The Artist! Joining me today is 4 star wide receiver and future Sun Devil Chad Johnson Jr. 247 sports ranks him as the No. 281 overall prospect, No. 62 wide receiver and No. 28 recruit out of California in the 2020 class. On today’s episode we discussed Chad’s love for Drake, his special relationship with Jayden Daniels, and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson’s music taste. Chad is one of the top recruits from this year's class, and this is a great way to get to know him. Follow my Instagram at Therealmattyw and on Twitter at Tharealmattyw. Subscribe to the podcast and have a 12/10 day. Skirt! Skirt!  (0:00) Introduction (1:10) Where Chad get’s being outspoken from (1:20) Current season status (1:43) Why Chad prefers Cathedral High School over Venice High School (2:15) Chad’s baseball career (2:55) His love for Tempe (3:45) Jayden Daniels (4:10) Earliest memories of music (4:30) Love for Drake(5:20) Meeting rappers at Rolling Loud (5:47) One on one experience with Drake (7:10) Running into him at Colorado game (8:03) Importance of staying humble (9:24) Which artists Ochocinco likes and dislikes (10:10) Favorite artists (10:55) Kodak Black (12:40) Mom and Dad’s music taste(14:00) Chad’s song of the day: Wu Tang Forever by Drake (15:30) Matt’s song of the day: Down Below by Roddy Rich (18:00) More Drake (19:20) Chad’s current favorite songs (19:20) Conclusion (20:06)

On episode three of Beyond The Artist, Matt Weiner sits down with actress Kristen Renton. You may recognize her from Sons Of Anarchy as Ima Tite, Morgan Hollingsworth on Days Of Our Lives, and most recently as Isabelle in the horror film Marriage Killer. In the interview we talk about how playing Ima Tite in Sons Of Anarchy showed her the positives of the pornography industry, plus her philanthropic efforts with sex industry workers, the impact music has had on her, and New Orleans street performers. You can find Matt on instagram @Threalmattyw and twitter @tharealmattyw. Enjoy! (0:00) Introduction (1:10) New Orleans street performers (2:25) Special insight into the pornography industry and why it needs be judged less harshly(5:00) Kristen’s opinion on going vegan (6:33) The music artists Kristen first listened to (9:00) Why Birthday Song by 2 Chainz should be the only way to sing happy birthday (9:35) The transition of Kristen’s music taste (11:15) Kristen’s song of the episode, Where Is My Mind by Pixies (11:45) Berkely’s song of the episode, Lose Yourself by Eminem (13:20) Best music spot in New Orleans (14:40) Matt’s song of the episode You Love Me You Hate Me on Dedication 3 by Lil Wayne (16:00) Kristen’s relation to hip hop and her open ended personality (18:40) Conclusion (19:40)

In episode two of Beyond The Artist, Matt Weiner sits down with future Arizona State University swimmer Jarod Arroyo. While he was born in the United States, through his father he has very close ties to Puerto Rico and is currently on the Puerto Rican National team. After competing internationally for the past 4-5 years, Jarod is looking to take the next big step and compete for Puerto Rico in the 2020 Summer Olympic games in Tokyo. In this conversation Jarrod and Matt discuss Puerto Rican culture, Eminem, Lil Wayne, and Lin Manuel Miranda. Hope you guys enjoy our conversation and subscribe to the podcast. Have a 12/10 day, skirt skirt.  (0:00) Introduction (1:00), competing against future teammates (1:50), Relationship with Lin Manuel Miranda (3:17), Puerto Rican celebrity relief efforts (3:41), Daddy Yankee Gasolina, (4:07), Jarod’s favorite Puerto Rican artists (5:15), Eminem (7:10), Rapper NF (8:20), Lil Wayne (10:10), El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico (12:14), Jarod’s song of the day Til I Collapse Eminem Ft Nate Dogg (14:10), Motivation for swimming (15:20), How Jarod started swimming (18:30), Matt’s song of the day IFHY -Tyler The Creator featuring Pharrel Williams (21:00), Jarod’s music relationship with friends (23:25), Music bringing people together (25:00)