Ode to the Underdog

Aubrey & Brandon chop it up about their 3+ month hiatus and catch up on life. Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Featured local music: Rain by Aubs.

Doe Heisman! Doe is a Davenport-based rapper. Aubrey and Doe talk about his influences, his writing style, and his upcoming project. Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Intro song: Doe Heisman - Devil in Front of Me Outro song: Doe Heisman - 4 a.M. on Locust    

Jeff Wallace! Jeff shares his story of how he went from being in prison to eventually working in the system to improve it. Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Featured local music: Poor Bill - Ugly

Young Scrimmage is back! And he just released a new EP. Aubrey sat down with Young Scrimm to talk about his latest project. Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Featured local music: Tiffany - Young Scrimmage/Fvntvnv/Sons of Mars

We sat down with Zach O'Connell who is the owner/operator of Underground Daydream.    Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Featured local music: BLKLYTLUV - Young Scrimmage/K-Swank/Taj

Jacob Jensen & Bert Johnson! Jacob is the owner of Cloud 9 Glass & Cloud 9 Cure and Bert is an employee. We talk CBD oil, Kratom, and much more! Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Larry June - Diamond Heights Song #2: Manwolves - You    

In this *VERY* special episode, we are honored to bring you an interview with Mambo Margerie. On a recent trip to Haiti, Aubrey sat down with Margerie who is a voodoo priestess. I think everyone will find the interview incredibly interesting and enlightening.   Special thank you to Lee Rainboth for translating.   Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good   No intro/outro music

Debra Des Vignes! On a trip to Indiana, Aubrey interviewed Debra Des Vignes, author of Sunday Sweet Sunday. Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Sunni Colon - Technicolor Song #2: Snoh Aalegra - I Want You Around

Aubrey & Brandon chop it up about cancel culture. How do people integrate back into society after making mistakes? Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Xavy Rusan - For Us By Us

Benny the Jet! Ben R Chapman, Quincy Jones, and the Zeffsterr sat down with us to talk making music, to talk about the Iowa City music scene, and tons more.  Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: You Sauced - OP Sav. ft. Benny the Jet Song #2: The Statement - Benny the Jet

Crougs! Crougs is a hip hop artist from East Moline. We talk about moving from Nigeria to the US and his growth as an artist. Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Shook Ones Freestyle - Crougs Song #2: KOD Freestyle - Crougs

Dan! Dan is the host of a QC podcast called Retale. We talk about his podcast and working in retail in general. Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Ari Lennox - Chicago Boy Song #2: The Lioness - Chosen Ones

TAJ! TAJ is an artist and co-owner of E$ Sounds in East Moline. We talk music production and the opening of his studio, E$ Sounds. Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: TAJ - Bag Chase Song #2: TAJ - Motion

We sat down with Emerald and Nicki from Tryb, an organization in Davenport that aims to support women who have experienced trauma.   Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Mahalia - Grateful Song #2: Summer Walker - I'm there

Elijah Grant! Elijah is the Chief Director of Good Real Estate in Davenport, creates content for Elijah Grant TV, and much more! We talk about the mindset of an entrepreneur and some of the limitations we put on ourselves growing up.   Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Col3trane - New Chain Song #2: Leven Kali - Do U Wrong

Ben Fawks! Ben is the owner/operator of Rozz-Tox in Rock Island, IL. We pick Ben's brain about how he has been able to create such an amazing culture and atmosphere at Rozz-Tox.  Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Berhana - Grey Luh Song #2: Quincy Mumford - Cruisin'

Young Scrimmage! Young Scrimmage is a producer from Bettendorf, IA. He is the in-house produce for E$ Sounds in East Moline, IL. Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Rain Delay - Prod. by Young Scrimmage Song #2: Free Beat #2 - Prod. by Young Scrimmage

Aubrey & Brandon are joined by Royce aka Crunk Chocolate from Stuck in the Middle Podcast. We chop it up and talk about the death of Nipsey and why it so many people so hard.   Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Nipsey - Sound of My Ceremony Song #2: Nipsey - The Hussle Way

E & Me! E & Me is a new podcast with Ellie and her father Robb. Ellie & Robb have great father-daughter conversations that cover a range of topics. Check out their podcast! Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Mereba - Highway 10 Song #2: Nick Hakim - Cuffed

Rieley Finn! Rieley is a QC based artist! We talk about his influences   Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Dijon - Nico's Red Truck Song #2: Sensei Chanel - Sensei from the Vallie

Aubrey & Brandon Chop It Up about Jussie Smollet! Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: UnoTheActivist - Requiem Song #2: Young Nudy - Friday    

K-Swank! We talk about how he started making music and the influences he draws from.   Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: K-Swank - SLOW Song #2: K-Swank - SpaceMan

Josh Graves! Josh is the owner/operator of Graveyard Studios. We talk to him about the local music scene and what goes into running a production studio.   Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Mereba - Sandstorm Song #2: Vanacana - Super Smash

Lee Rainboth! Lee is the Executive Director of the Jacmel Art Center in Haiti, and he is visual artist. While in Haiti, Aubrey sat down to talk with Lee about his work.   Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Franco - Mans Song #2: Franco - EgoCheck

Jharee! Jharee is from a local production studio called Music.To.Producer. We talked about how he got into beat making, what his process is like, and more! Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Jharee - dinero Song #2: Jharee - The Theory

Aubrey interviews Brandon about his newly published book, Meaningful Again: How One Pastor Questioned Everything & Found Comfort in Uncertainty.   Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Lewis Knudsen - We Are Still Young Song #2: Lewis Knudsen - Color & Warmth

Lskii! Lskii is a local producer. We talk about crate diggin and the beat making process. Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Lskii - Cherrybombwithkhalifakush Song #2: Lskii - Lskii Got Wings

Beej Dillard! Beej is a local musician and promoter involved with far too many acts to list here! We talk about the local music scene and the Nu Gruv Society.  Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Jay Taj - Never Perfect Song #2: Maxo Kream - Meet Again

Pollinators! Tom & Steve from local band Pollinators sit down to talk about moving back to the QC and the record they are currently working on.   Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Pollinators - Used to Without You Song #2: Pollinators - Drum Machine

Aubrey Barnes! Aubs. ! For this special episode, Brandon interviews Aubrey about his latest projects.    Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Aubs. - Kids & Rap Song #2: Aubs. - SOMA

Eric Sorenson! Meteorologist at WQAD! Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Mac Ayres - Get to You Again Song #2: Braxton Cook - When You Hold Me

Royce Barnett aka Crunk Chocolate from Stuck in the Middle Podcast joins us to talk the best albums of 2018.   Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Saint Jhn - 3 Below Song #2: SmokePurpp - Big Bucks

Kyle Gripp! Davenport Alderman-at-large! We talk about sustainable infrastructure, Davenport re-zoning and more!   Aubrey and Brandon chop it up about mumble rap. Is it good music? Is it even music? YES, IT IS MUSIC, DON'T BE A HATER. Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: AlunaGeorge - Cold Blooded Creatures Song #2: blackbear - if i could i would feel nothing

Aubrey and Brandon chop it up about mumble rap. Is it good music? Is it even music? YES, IT IS MUSIC, DON'T BE A HATER. Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Lil Baby Gunna - Sold Out Shows Song #2: Famous Dex - Real Life

Jasmin Aaliyah Moenay Martin! Local artist! We talk about her creative process and how she got into making art.  Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Jalen Santoy - Pain Song #2: Lil Gnar - Ride Wit Da Fye

Xavy Rusan! Hip Hop artist from Davenport, Iowa. Aubrey and Xavy talk about the balance of catchy music and quality content and the creative process in general! Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Xavy Rusan - Bubble Song #2: Xavy Rusan - Old Enough

Poor Bill! Jacob Nolan, aka Poor bill, sits down to talk hip hop and MOB QC. Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Poor Bill - Ugly Song #2: Poor Bill - Tung Fu    

Lauren Wood! Writer, comedian, Gold Coast Almanac, Paradisiac Publishing. Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Abstract Rude - The Solution Song #2: Steve Lacy - Some

Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: LMNO - Free the Web Song #2: Flohio - 10 More Rounds

GL & Franco are two local emcees that make up the Sons of Mars. We talk about making music in the QC and their creative process.   Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: GL - Like That Song #2: Franco ft. Soultru - Mondays

Isaiah Williams! Clothing designer (zayinfinityy), poet, dancer, actor, and much more! We talk about creating art and the local art scene.   Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Starrah - Zoo Song #2: Tierra Whack - Shit Happens    

Alex Mahaffey! We talk with Alex about the local art and music scene, and much more!   Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Kenyadda - The Goods Song #2: Domo Genesis - Me vs. Me

Sarah Stevens is back! We talk about her latest venture: The Beautifull Project. We talk about body autonomy and dissect a poem by Jill Scott called Nothing Is For Nothing.   Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Sa-Roc - Forever Song #2: June Marieezy - Fly

Leslie Klipsch is back! This time she talks to us about her work with Empower Tanzania and The Water Party.   Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Pigeon John - Rainy Day Song #2: Caleb Hawley - Little Miss Sunshine

Baruch Young! Aka LONGESTDAYEVR! Hip hop artist from Rock Island.   Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: LONGESTDAYEVR - BOAT' Song #2: LONGESTDAYEVR - 24 Summers

Justine Sibomana! Justine owns her own clothing store and clothing line, Kwazzo Designz. Both of which operate in Rock Island, IL.    Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: PatNPac - Post Up Song #2: Maxo Kream - Grannies

In reference to episode 17 with Ryan Collins, Aubrey and Brandon Chop It Up about "interrogating ideas."   Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: WSTRN - Ben' Ova Song #2: Sheck Wes - Chippi Chippi

Wes Julien! Wes is a drummer, producer, engineer, event organizer, and more.    Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: Dark Side of My Mind - Wes Julien Song #2: The Meditation: Quest for the Divine InnerG

Brandy Donaldson! Overall badass human. Among about 4,000 other things, Brandy is the co-founder of QC A.L.P.H.A.S. and the QC Empowerment network. Recorded at Rooster's in Rock Island, IL.   Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: BOSCO - Cruel Song #2: The Equatics - Merry Go Round

Royce Barnett! Fellow podcaster, overall amazing human. Check out his podcast: Stuck in the Middle. Recorded at Rooster's in Rock Island, IL.   Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: NESSLY - LSDSKITRIP Song #2: Slim Jxmmi - Changed Up

CHISongwriter! Musician from Peoria, IL!   Song played behind intro/outro: Lewis Knudsen - Somebody Good Song #1: CHISongwriter - Whole PRTY Drunk Song #2: CHISongwriter - PRTY GRL