The Hannibal Boxing Podcast

Despite being passed over—and even having his beats dissed by the legendary Big L—producer EZ Elpee launched his career producing the platinum-selling second single by Junior M.A.F.I.A., "Get Money." In this interview clip, Elpee recalls the night Notorious B.I.G. chose the beat and the epic sessions that followed. This interview is part of a series of interviews conducted by hip-hop journalist and author, Riley Wallace. These interviews are part of Riley's research for the book From Boom Bap to Trap: Hip-Hop's Greatest Producers. Get in early and help create a missing piece of hip-hop canon - exclusively on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hamilcarpubs/from-boom-bap-to-trap-hip-hops-greatest-producers?ref=cvnf4y

This is an excerpt from the BBC's podcast, The Inquiry. The episode title is "How will the concussion issue affect the future of sport?" This short excerpt on expert Tris Dixon, the author of Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing. The full episode, covering concussions in American football, soccer, and more can be found here - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct1z1q

Gordon Marino, author and professor of philosophy at St. Olaf College, joins the show to discuss his writings on existentialism, how they apply to his experience training fighters and to stepping into the ring itself. Gordon also talks about Bundini, Hamilcar's recent release.

Former heavyweight champion Shannon "The Cannon" Briggs crashes the Hannibal Boxing Podcast with his special blend of humor, inspiration and experience. Hear about Shannon's fight career and his new cannabis business, and brace yourself for a few hilarious Shannon Briggs stories you won't hear anywhere else. LET'S GO CHAMP!

Author Christian Giudice stops by the Hannibal Boxing Podcast to discuss the process of writing Macho Time: The Meteoric Rise and Tragic Fall of Hector Camacho, his books about Roberto Duran, Alexis Arguello and Wilfredo Gomez and much more.

Journalist and author Jonathan Eig joins the Hannibal Boxing Podcast for a chat about Ali: A Life, Drew "Bundini" Brown, an impressive writing résumé, what gets books published and more.

Learn More Here: https://hamilcarpubs.com/slaughter-audio Narrated by Chris Ciulla, and written by author Don Stradley, Slaughter in The Streets: When Boston Became Boxing's Murder Capital masterfully unfolds the story of how Boston became “boxing's murder capital.” From the early days of Boston's Mafia, to the era of Whitey Bulger, Stradley tells the fascinating stories of men who were drawn to the dual shady worlds of boxing and organized crime. Boston was once a thriving boxing city. And it was also host to an ever-expanding underworld. From the early days of Boston's Mafia, to the era of Whitey Bulger, many of the city's boxers found themselves drawn to the criminal life. Most of them ended up dead. Slaughter in the Streets tells the violent and often tragic story of these misguided young men who thought their toughness in the ring could protect them from the most cold-blooded killers in the country.

Bronze Nazareth, Wu-Tang Clan associate emcee and producer, drops in to mix it up about Detroit and Midwest hip hop, his influences, upbringing and of course boxing.

Author and former professional light heavyweight Glen Sharp stops by the Hannibal Boxing Podcast to discuss his book "Punching from the Shadows: Memoir of a Minor League Professional Boxer," his writing influences and much more.

Writer Jimmy Tobin visits The Hannibal Boxing Podcast to chat about his upcoming book "Killed in Brazil? The Mysterious Death of Arturo 'Thunder' Gatti," his writing and reading inspirations and more.

Noted boxing journalist and author, Carlos Acevedo talks to the Hannibal Boxing Podcast about his writing influences, his specific interests within boxing, and his new book, Sporting Blood: Tales From the Dark Side of Boxing (Hamilcar Publications, March 2020).

Author and journalist TJ English joins the Hannibal Boxing Podcast to discuss the interconnected worlds of boxing and crime, as well as the subject of and his foreword for upcoming Hamilcar Noir title "Slaughter in the Streets: When Boston Became Boxing's Murder Capital," by Don Stradley.

Noted author Paul Zanon and Teresa Tapia join the show to speak about collaborating on "The Ghost of Johnny Tapia," one of Hamilcar Publications' latest books in the Hamilcar Noir series.

Noted boxing writer Don Stradley joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming book "Berserk: The Shocking Life and Death of Edwin Valero," the opening salvo of Hamilcar Publications' new series "Hamilcar Noir." Stradley also talks about the work put into writing Berserk, how he became a boxing fan and much more.

Boxing sage John "Pops" Arthur is kind enough to impart wisdom from his days in law enforcement, a boxing trainer and even his time spent as an underground, bare knuckle fighter. From James Toney and Michael Nunn to "The Greek," you have to listen to this episode of The Hannibal Boxing Podcast!

Todd Snyder, Associate Professor of English at Siena College and noted author, joins the podcast, talking at length about his excellent book "12 Rounds in Lo's Gym: Boxing and Manhood in Appalachia." Todd also drops tidbits from his upcoming book about Drew "Bundini" Brown, soon to be published by Hamilcar Publications. Click to order a copy of 12 Rounds in Lo's Gym: https://www.amazon.com/12-Rounds-Los-Gym-Appalachia/dp/1946684120/

Author and University of Connecticut associate professor of journalism Mike Stanton visits the Hannibal Boxing Podcast to discuss his book "Unbeaten: Rocky Marciano's Fight for Perfection in a Crooked World," and much more. For instance, did you know Marciano has a something of a dark past? Stanton gives listeners great insight into the Marciano story and the nature of being undefeated in this episode.

Noted author Donald McRae joins the podcast to detail the recent U.S. publication of his splendid book "Dark Trade: Lost in Boxing" by Hamilcar Publications/Hannibal Boxing. Fortunately Donald also discussed his own experiences writing, getting his work published, and his newest book "In Sunshine or in Shadow: How Boxing Brought Hope in The Troubles." Click to order a copy of Dark Trade: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1949590054

Kyle Sarofeen, co-founder of Hannibal Boxing and Hamilcar Publications, chats with boxing historian Patrick Connor about the creation and emergence of Hannibal Boxing and its upcoming projects.