The Blacktop

As we near the end of Season 2,  we welcome our podcasting brethren, The Groovy Tapes. Join us as we talk about the Seattle culture and why it's important to be a  beacon to shed light on what's going on in the city. Listen to our do's and don'ts of guest interviewing as we exchange our collective stories, their experience being live on Rory and Mal, and gaining insights into their captivating journey in the podcasting world. We also go into overtime in a friendly competition—a hip hop trivia drinking game. Don't forget to see our new home court by Alive & Well on the Youtube/Instagram/Tiktok (@3lacktop).

We sit down with Brittaney Bunjong, a rising star in the creative and entrepreneurial world. From making her debut TV appearance on The Curious Chef to managing emerging artists in LA and throwing Citrus Room parties in Seattle and LA, Brittaney has a wealth of experiences to share. Tune in to hear about her journey, her insights on building a successful brand, and her plans for the future.Don't forget to see our new home court by Alive & Well on the Youtube/Instagram/Tiktok (@3lacktop).

Kayce, known by many as a fashion icon and cultural trailblazer, has a unique story that started on the basketball court at the University of Hawaii-Hilo. After her time as a college athlete, she navigated the corporate world with a day job before fully embracing her passion for fashion, sneakers, and basketball. She's now a recognized figure in the industry, having made a name for herself through her creativity, unique style, and love for the game. In this episode, she shares her journey and highlights, including her interview with Kobe Bryant at the WNBA All Star Game in 2019.And make sure to check out our home court by Alive & Well on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok (@3lacktop).

It's only fitting that we bring in the man, the myth, and the legend, Marcus Lalario, who has gifted us the studio to record Season 2. Marcus is the founder of Alive & Well, Can't Blame the Youth, and the owner of some of Seattle's most popular restaurants such as Lil Woody's, Fat's Chicken and Waffles, Ciudad, and Mezzanotte. From running nightclubs at 19 to building a cultural empire within the city, Marcus has always been a master of connecting the right people to build his brand. In this episode, we learn about his stubborn love for Seattle, his journey as a creative visionary, and how he gives back to the community.Don't forget to see our new home court by Alive & Well on the Youtube/Instagram/Tiktok (@3lacktop).

We got Rapper Jaywop featuring on the Blacktop to touch on his music journey from writing poets to opening for Earth Gang, the ties between artist authenticity vs chasing the bag, and even a little freestyle. Don't forget to see our new home court by Alive & Well on the Youtube/Instagram/Tiktok (@3lacktop).

Dockery joined us to speak about his ups and downs of playing Division 1 football and what drew him into expanding on social media, his love for gaming, anime, his first viral moment, his friendship with Odell Beckham Jr and Juju Smith-Schuster, and much more. Don't forget to see our new home court by Alive & Well on the Youtube/Instagram/Tiktok (@3lacktop).

Today we have singer Moretti on the floor with us to chat about her rise to stardom on TikTok, where her quirky internet persona derived from, her obsession with the smell of poop, transitioning  from TikTok sensation to singer, and much much more. Don't forget to see our new home court by Alive & Well on the Youtube/Instagram/Tiktok (@3lacktop).

Tacoma native Le'Zjon came through to discuss how he broke into modeling, the ins and outs of the industry, dating other models, his skincare routine, modeling for Nike, Champion, Hypebeast, Xbox, and other major brands, & much more.Don't forget to see our new home court by Alive & Well on the Youtube/Instagram/Tiktok (@3lacktop).

Travis Thompson joins us to share his journey as a rapper, the importance of artist-fan relationships, his role in the FX show Reservation Dogs, the lack of good pizzas in Seattle, the pros and cons of being signed to a label vs being independent, funny stories in the studio, cake flipping, his nightmarish first big performance in Los Angeles with Macklemore, and much more.Don't forget to see our new home court by Alive & Well on the Youtube/Instagram/Tiktok (@3lacktop).

Genesis Skate Team pulled up to our court to talk skate culture in Seattle, best skaters of all time, the unwritten rules within the skating community, who has the most game in Genesis, the connection between skateboarding and film, the best skating video game & a lot more. Don't forget to see our new home court by Alive & Well on the Youtube/Instagram/Tiktok (@3lacktop).

Parisalexa in the building to touch on her musical family, birth of her music career, being in writing camps, the red flags in the music industry, the making of her video, 'Chocolate', the reason she quit smoking weed, and a lot more. Don't forget to see our new home court by Alive & Well on the Youtube/Instagram/Tiktok (@3lacktop).

Yung Tada joins the Blacktop to chop it up about directing Lil Mosey's first viral song in 2017 + their continued relationship, why he started DJing recently, and how living in LA has impacted his career compared to living in Seattle. Don't forget to see our new home court by Alive & Well on the Youtube/Instagram/Tiktok (@3lacktop).

BLACKTOP IS BACK. Lots to catch up on guys. Primo left to another country, Lil Flava had a lil basketball accident, and Aman Snaps went missing...We finally got the gang together again. Let's tip-off into another season of the Blacktop. Don't forget to see our new home court by Alive & Well on the Youtube/Instagram/Tiktok (@3lacktop).

We close this season with our host, Mr. Nicenice as we go over our favorite guests, moments, inside stories, and a farewell drinking game. Thank you so much for tuning in with us. We are nothing without the love and support we have been getting through this amazing journey. We tip our hat to the listeners that has been here since episode one, and to the new listeners, we dare you to run this podcast from the start. Although we wish to make these year round, we must gameplan if we're gonna two-peat. See you next season. Blacktop in 4. Video content available on Youtube: https://bit.ly/355eUAPFollow @3lacktop on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok for updates and exclusive content.

This one was special. Bjack opened up to us about his life after his unfortunate career ending injury in 2020. From his life as a Seahawk, playing with the Legion of Boom, Russell Wilson, Pete Carroll, his internal battles of stepping away from football, dealing with fanbase noise, the importance of mental health in professional sports, and what it's like on a night out with Bjack.Video content available on Youtube: https://bit.ly/355eUAPFollow @3lacktop on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok for updates and exclusive content.

Today, we have Umi Wagoner, Co-Founder of the Lifestyle Brand, ETC TACOMA. We had the pleasure to shoot this episode right in the middle of his storefront on 9th street in Tacoma, Washington. We touch on his day in a life, favorite brands in Washington, his inspirations, his association with Bobby Hundreds, favorite places to eat, and his impact to the city of Tacoma & more. Video content available on Youtube: https://bit.ly/355eUAPFollow @3lacktop on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok for updates and exclusive content.

Native Soul Cuisine joins us to talk about how getting fired started his food business, being on King 5 News, the lack of Native American representation, giving back to the community, & more. Video content available on Youtube: https://bit.ly/355eUAPFollow @3lacktop on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok for updates and exclusive content.

We talk with Jennatypebeat about health and wellness, the importance of mental health, how the pandemic helped us self reflection, making vlogs, and a lot more. Video content available on Youtube: https://bit.ly/355eUAPFollow @3lacktop on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok for updates and exclusive content.

Another good one with DJ Basskids as we dive into his process of making a beat, where he got his DJ tag, working with Internet Money, how to crowd control as a DJ, stories about Juicethegod, clubs in Seattle, and more. Video content available on Youtube: https://bit.ly/355eUAPFollow @3lacktop on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok for updates and exclusive content.

Lani is definitely the life of the party. She gives us the tea on how men ain't shit, best fast food places, her picks on the hottest summer spots in Washington, and more. Video content available on Youtube: https://bit.ly/355eUAPFollow @3lacktop on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok for updates and exclusive content.

Jordan Nicholson must be protected at all cost. He tells us how he met with Pharrell for an Adidas Campaign, designing a shoe for Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll, rituals before a photo shoot, working with Macklemore, people watching & much more. Don't miss this one. Video content available on Youtube: https://bit.ly/355eUAPFollow @3lacktop on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok for updates and exclusive content.

Mr. Nicenice is an Energizer Bunny. This is a MUST LISTEN episode. He talks about his epic performances, getting robbed in Oakland, where his 24/7 energy comes from, his favorite apples, favorite places to eat and go out in Seattle and more.Video content available on Youtube: https://bit.ly/355eUAPFollow @3lacktop on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok for updates and exclusive content.

Staystacced joining us to explain what NFTs are, what the metaverse is, and the NFT project he is working on. Topics on Lebron James, Black Panther Director Ryan Coogler's arrest, what you do if you're friend's clothing brand is trash and more.Video content available on Youtube: https://bit.ly/355eUAPFollow @3lacktop on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok for updates and exclusive content.Beat by: @beatsbyonly1s

Wish we had more time for this episode. We also had Primo on the injury reserve. Regardless, this was a great episode with Rapper Campana. We discuss video games, making a short film, Russell Wilson trade, favorite weed strands, worst thing we've ever witnessed, and more.Video content available on Youtube: https://bit.ly/355eUAPFollow @3lacktop on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok for updates and exclusive content.Beat by: @beatsbyonly1s

No guest for this one. Just vibes. Video content available on Youtube: https://bit.ly/355eUAPFollow @3lacktop on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok for updates and exclusive content.Beat by: @beatsbyonly1s

Welcome to our debut episode joined by Rapper grxtty. We discuss the process of being a creative, getting his ads on buses, life as a strip club DJ, cheating, Kanye West, Pete Davidson, running over animals, and more. Video content available on Youtube: https://bit.ly/355eUAPFollow @3lacktop on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok for updates and exclusive content.Beat by: @beatsbyonly1s