The LIKEITORNOT Podcast

Your host AHyp (A-Hip) is back with another episode of LIKEITORNOT, this time a solo show that highlights many things, including the burger joints we visited on National Burger Day, some local food spots I hope to check out soon, plus a recap of my time spent on the Olympic Peninsula, basically an unofficial food tour of Silverdale, Poulsbo, Chimacum, Port Townsend & Port Ludlow. More episodes like this coming. I also talked about Radnor's 1 year anniversary as well as SIG Brewing's 5 year anniversary, which is coming up. I played Truss One instrumental's the entire time until the end when I played various local artists you've grown to love,  an episode you don't wanna miss, trust me! Huge shoutout to everyone out there supporting, means the world to me- I love y'all, LIKEITORNOT

LIKEITORNOT is back again with another episode, this one with long time Tacoma resident Joseph Frank Bradley. Tune in as we touch on the local food scene, new happy hours around town and reminding everyone to check in on their friends. May is not only Burger Month but also National Mental Health Awareness month. And it's not only reminding people to check in on family or friends but also to not be afraid to reach out to someone if you need to talk. We also talk about Joseph's mother's art display & where you can see it and where you can go to purchase her artwork. Hope you guys enjoy the latest episode of LIKEITORNOT. Talk to me, LIKEITORNOT.Thanks for listening to the latest episode of LIKEITORNOT

The LIKEITORNOT Podcast presents The Chef's Table- a new miniseries presented by host Andy Hyppa & his division of homies who happen to be chef's, owners or workers in the restaurant/service industry. In this miniseries we will go behind the scenes in the trenches and get basic, lifelong tips in the kitchen from chef's who have been there and done that. And of course dive into the why. You may wonder why they put themselves thru all that pain? I'm kidding about the pain part (kind of) but I can imagine it's not easy! Haha I mean, especially in Tacoma. You got the GTG (grease trap gang) and other obstacles hindering small businesses from growing and thriving and making a real living out of their true passion. And so we'll dive into those ups and downs and allow the chef's and guests to take us on authentic rides we'll never forget. Tacoma is magical and so are its people. Come hear how these folks started from the bottom and made their way to the top, through the struggle and all, LIKEITORNOT

Like it, Or not?LIKEITORNOT is back! This time host AHyp comes through solo with his March Madness predictions as well as a few of his iconic food reviews and ideas for new places to eat at in Tacoma. Lakewood veteran producer Truss One tunes lace the background as Hyp breaks in and out of freestyles throughout the podcast. A must listen to episode and the first one that's dropped all year long. Some good episodes in the works too though so stay tuned and remember to always be nice & drink lots of water, LIKEITORNOT

Like it, Or not?LIKEITORNOT is back! This time I sit down with local chef Shawn Tibbits, owner of Tibbits at Fern Hill.  We start from the beginning and I let Shawn tell us about his early years coming up in Tacoma in a rough living situation but finding a way out and a way thru the adversity-In the kitchen. Garnering national attention with his creative cooking and highly acclaimed brunch, (6th most popular in the entire US) you have to make a reservation to experience Tibbits food. He gives up the sauce on his favorite spots to get a bite in Tacoma & why and also dives in to why he is so community driven. An hour straight of nonstop entertainment in this brand new episode which you can download anywhere you listen to podcasts. Thank you again if you made it this far, and thank you for listening to the latest episode of LIKEITORNOT. Thanks for listening to the latest episode of LIKEITORNOT

Like it, Or not?LIKEITORNOT is back with another episode. This time I sit down with Tacoma legend Eric Overgaard. A straight hour+ of hoop banter mixed with EO's top 5 Tacoma food spots & his all time Tacoma starting 5. We talk his favorite hoop memories, coaching philosophies as well as how to deal with today's parents and stay true to the ones who matter the most: The kids. We go back 20 years to Al Davies Boys and Girls Club where it all started. We talk early influences & Coach E candidly describes the ills of street life, that can eventually take you down if you dare decide to venture down that path. But lots of kids are misled or have no parent around at all. And that's where Eric steps in. He can be that. He has been that and will continue to be that beacon of light at the end of the tunnel for these kids, providing hope for those who have none. Tune in on this one sports fans. A few friends join us as usual and it's just another episode you definitely do not want to miss, LIKEITORNOT

Like it, Or not?LIKEITORNOT is back! This time we are live and direct with local legend and pro boxer Marquice Weston, aka Tree The Champ the week of his fight at Emerald Queen Casino. The Champ takes us on a journey through his life and where he got to where we he is. How he got into boxing, who kept him in it and why and so much more in this episode which also features Hilltop Boxing Club coach and trainer Hyson Mazique. S/O to DJ T-Blezzy for coming on and shooting the shit and his girlfriend and amazing photographer Chloe for capturing shots from the episode. And another huge S/O to Tre, owner and operator of Wing Wizard for bringing a cool 50 piece for the champ and his camp to try. Much love to Post Office studios once again for providing the space and all the love to you, the listener, for keeping this thing going, LIKEITORNOT

Like it, Or not?LIKEITORNOT is back with another entertaining episode, this time with Tacoma legend Boe Blast & co-hosted by his longtime friend and my favorite rapper & buddy,  Bruce Leroy. A lot of passion, a lot of grit and a lot of truth is packed in this hour and a half episode. Boe especially goes in to let the community know about his event Thursday at Edison Square. You are gonna find out what being on 10 actually means. He also touches on his new nights at the Tacoma Comedy Club as well. We hope you enjoy this one and we want to thank you, the listener, for all the support, it never goes unnoticed, LIKEITORNOT

Like it, Or not?This is the 3rd installment from the live from Bigfoot Pizza & Bar series. Make sure to get out of your comfort zones and try new food in new areas of town. Tip your bartenders and try to keep it real, authentic & genuine. It's the only thing I know, LIKEITORNOT

Like it, Or not?LIKEITORNOT & friends live from Bigfoot Pizza & Bar, part 2. This segment we got a legend in the house! Longtime friend & first time guest, Josh Bosh joins us, owner and operator of Seven Sons Kitchen, father, Brother, friend & overall just a very important community member. He brought us ribs and the "everything soup" & just damn, you gotta hear about it, whew!! I wasn't sure who all was gonna show up but it was my pleasure to have Josh stop by. This is like my brother too guys. Not only did my guests get to try a few of his dishes live but we get to know a little more about Josh and where the passion and drive comes from to make Seven Son's a reality. We talk hoop, life and food, so tune in! S/O the entire Barsh family & S/O to you, the listener, cause once again, we couldn't do this without you, LIKEITORNOT

Like it, Or not?Welcome back! This is part 1 of a 3 part mini-series live from Bigfoot Pizza & Bar, located on North "I" St. in Tacoma's beautiful North End. DJ QJ, Lewis from Radnor's & 401 K Tra join host A-Hyp & dive right into live reviews of the pizza and wings that Bigfoot offers. Huge S/O to Todd, the owner and operator, for graciously extending an invite to my comrades and I, and S/O to each and every person who came to support the cause. More importantly, I thank YOU, the listener, for checking in to hear what all the fuss is about, LIKEITORNOT

Like it, Or not?A new episode of LIKEITORNOT is out now featuring Radnor's head burger chef Lewis & special guests Myra, DJ QJ and rapper Big Face Ray. Recorded down at Post Office Studios, we get into everything burgers and QJ and I are lucky enough to be one of the 1st people to test Radnor's take on the Whopper & the Big Mac, both of which may be on the secret menu here soon, if ya know, well then, ya know.. but also we just kept it real as usual and listened to Lew speak on the true importance of living with purpose and how important that is. Fulfilling your dreams is a possibility folks and this episode is direct proof as Lewis details his journey in the burger world from Pasadena to the Tac, LIKEITORNOT

Like it, Or not?LIKEITORNOT we're back! And this time we bring back Hoody Coob, thrift god extraordinaire, undercover food agent and all around good guy. We talked about food of course and burgers seemed to be the topic of the podcast. Funny too cause we were lucky enough to be paid a special visit by Tre, owner of Wing Wizard & Thingz. We covered the eTc x 7Seas event, drank plenty of the collaboration brew & smoked the finest of greens. We touched on the LIKEITORNOT pizza crawl, future LIKEITORNOT food tours, Olympic Snubs and handed out flowers throughout the show. Crews got his again and we briefly spoke on the importance of his NW based playlist on Apple Music. Hoody spoke on his journey in the thrift game, where he says the best bins are and also what he has planned for this weekend. Catch him in Fremont on Sundays, the eTc 10 year Saturday and thrift con in PDX this weekend as well. Also tune in to hear about the rise of Prolific Studios. Another episode you are not gonna want to miss, LIKEITORNOT

Send us a Text Message.LIKEITORNOT is back! This time we welcome Angel in, owner and operator of Angel's Cocina, his personal business, where he makes his famous tamales & sells them by the dozen. He also makes his own salsa verde and brought some of that too. Jean-Pierre film and food came through as well to join us and talk shop. He and Angel are not only friends but have worked together in the kitchen and know each other very well. We dove right into who Angel is, where he found his inspiration to start his cooking journey, where he shops for ingredients at and many other golden tidbits of info that only a Tacoma local would love, cause well, they'd understand! Although anyone can drive or fly to Tacoma and meet Angel for his notoriously delicious tamales. Where does Angel eat out? + a lot of other information in this episode too so be sure to download it and tune in! Share it with your friends and family and be sure to follow @AngelsCocina on Instagram and be sure to get in touch with him to order yours today, LIKEITORNOT!

Send us a Text Message.LIKEITORNOT is back with another 1! 1st off, an episode this special meant calling Tre & getting some wings for the show & if you pay attention to the podcast then you know that Tre is the owner of Wing Wizard & Thingz. And boy did he come through! And on one day notice! He also sat down and rolled up some nice fat joints of the Oishii s/o my guy Travis. Anyways to get to the fcking point, I had a Tacoma living legend on the podcast (Tre joins too y'all!) and he needs no introduction so I don't know how I'm gonna announce it but Dontay Harris sat down with LIKEITORNOT last week. Yep. Killa. The chosen one. Host of the Crucial Conversations Podcast. Coach Harris. A dad, a father, a big brother and a great friend to many. We ate wings and drank Coors lights & Dontay just really opened up & was candid about his journey. It's truly a must listen to anyone who has ever thought of  giving up. In sports, in school, at work or even at life. June is mental health awareness month and it lines up perfectly with this episode right here and it's not on purpose, it's with purpose & with that being said,  we expedite this one to you and part 2 will be coming very soon, so please stay tuned & thank you for listening & supporting the podcast, LIKEITORNOT

Send us a Text Message.LIKEITORNOT is back. This time we bring back Carl for Sheboygan part 2 and we include a trip to Hanks Bar and Pizza and sprinkle in rapper BigFace Ray, who accompanied us to eat the pizza and then joined us on the podcast as well.  Expect to see more of Carl in the future, LIKEITORNOT.  And if you see Ray in the city tell em the people have spoken and we want that house album he and DJ QJ have been working on for over a year now. Also a huge s/o and thank you to our loyal listeners for showing love and a warm welcome to our new listeners, I am glad you are here, LIKEITORNOT

LIKEITORNOT is back! This time we welcome Seattle based rapper Don Dishes to the podcast. Don wear many hats and talks about all his hustles in this funny ass episode recorded in downtown Tacoma at Post Office Studios. Local tastemaker 5' O Clock Rich joined the episode as well as your favorite photographers, favorite photographer, Jean-Pierre films! We started the day off all linking at e9 Brewing Co. down on brewers row for an amazing “Radiator" pizza  or until May 14th,  you can get your Frisko Freeze fix right there as well. After some food and a few Tacoma brews, we made our way down to the studio to get down to business.  What came of it was another episode that flowed like water from start to finish. We let the world know who Don is, where he's from, what got him into music,  his influences etc. We talked about his connection to the Seattle Mariners and the backstories behind how he went about getting his music not only played throughout the loud speakers in the stadium during the game but also connecting with and striking up friendships with the players. We talk a little about the rap beef that's been capturing the world lately as well as shining light on some of our favorite local food establishments. Another one you are not gonna want to miss, LIKEITORNOT!

The 420 Extravaganza episode recorded at the 765 Broadway Gallery is now live wherever you stream your podcasts! First off, a huge thanks to my long time friend Dion for allowing us to use his space and the great Umi W. aka the Other Guy for not only returning to the podcast he helped build but also for facilitating the venue. We had the best dispensary in Tacoma, Mary Mart in the building as our special guests and even had the Wing Wizardz crew pull up on us with the Sexxi Reds plus other flavors and last but not least guys, you'd never believe it but for this episode we really had the pleasure of having Chris Crayzie on the podcast! A variety of kush tales and off the wall stories were told but ya gotta tune in to hear em!  Out now everywhere you stream podcasts, just another raw, uncut episode of LIKEITORNOT

New LIKEITORNOT is now live wherever you listen to podcasts.Have you discovered @wingwizardthingz yet? Follow them to see where they will pull up next. Lately they've been @beerstartacoma and most recently surprised the Ave this past Friday night and pulled up kitty corner from @djqjandfriends in the Tapco parking lot, which ended up being more cracking than the party?! Almost but the point is, the hot honey w/ lemon pepper sprinkles is so damn good I been talking about it to people but all of the wingz are amazing. Happy to share my experience and of course each flavor carefully and personally curated by the man & owner Tre himself, straight from Georgia you will have to listen to the podcast tomorrow morning and find out more about the man the myth and the legend in the making that Wing Wizard and Thingz is becoming, LIKEITORNOT! Also featuring background beats by @trussoner & an appearance by one of Tacoma's favorite sons, @ttin_the_great dropping tomorrow morning 9am PST, Definitely part 1 of who knows how many, we are just cracking the tip of the iceberg here, tune in!

LIKEITORNOT is finally back with the 2nd episode of 2024, with the one and only Jan Parker! I was nervous for this one but those feelings quickly dissipated after we hit record. We started the day doing Brunch at Manuscript, a new Tacoma Restaurant/Night Club off of a Tacoma Ave.  in the old Odin Brewing location. I was hungover. JP of All Purpose Media accompanied us and got some video that we'll drop soon. S/O my brother Billee for coming down too and taking some amazing photos. Guys, this is an amazing episode. It'll make ya laugh, think a little and maybe even cry. I teared up a few times but you gotta listen to see how and why. We go over Jan's whole life basically and she tells all on this Part 1, hour and thirty minute long episode. She's proof that your dreams can become reality if you attack them with a plan. Overcoming obstacles is nothing new for Jan, being a woman and a woman of color, she talks about real adversity she's overcame, just a real no frills no gimmicks episodes, she even tells us where she eats out locally and she may have even given some of her cooking tips up during this episode. But you have to tune in to see. Again, no editing, like usual and had some Truss One instrumentals playing in the background to ease our minds. I'm out though, I hope you guys like this one, it flowed like water. Lastly, Happy National Women's month, LIKEITORNOT

New LIKEITORNOT is live! This time I had the pleasure of having my friend Carl in to talk about a number of things, including our appreciation for the sports card hobby, how important and vital music is for one's soul, why you should always keep atleast $200 cash on ya & where to stay and what to do when in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Carl tells us all about his traveling adventures, his favorite bar experiences, his disdain for bandwagon fans and much much more. We started the day off at The Red Hot, a local Tacoma bar that serves a variety of local and regional craft beers as well as a variety of hot dogs. S/O Chris & Buzzerd's barbershop for getting our first round! Carl and I agreed it was nice to be noticed in public from the stream. We made sure to stop by next door and thank Chris. Check out Red Hot if you already haven't & get your haircut st Buzzerd's next time you need a fresh cut! Hope yall enjoy this one, LIKEITORNOT. Huge S/O to all of our listeners and followers. And so much love to my chat on whatnot yall know who you are!!! And S/O Post Office Studios for holding it down for Coach one more time. ☝️

Welcome to the first episode of the year. Just me in my living room recapping the first few weeks of 2024 and giving my two cents on a few local Tacoma food spots. First off, I'm letting you know about the Buddy's Chicken & Waffles x Sidepiece Kitchen Buddy collab and that it is back this week! They are said to only be making 150 of the Buddy Bowls, so make sure to get yours!!  On another note, Go Philly has the best Philly Cheesesteak's in town and I wanted to let you all know that.  They got wings to die for as well. I touch on our amazing pizza scene & how you can't go wrong with Tacoma Pie, Salamone's or Camp Colvos, to name a few. (I know there's a few spots I missed but it's all good)  I just highlight the fact that we have this amazing, constantly budding food scene and I vow to cover more of it this year. Remember y'all, I ain't a foodie I just eat a lot. Lastly, the fcking French dip from O'Malley's was SO good you guys I'm not  even playin'! 9.4 type good. Yes, 9.4. The tunes in this episode were brought to you by Khris P (BBL Money & SHARKEESHA) which I play in the middle and then at the end I play (Finding My Way) by Truss One. Hope this episode helps educate the new Tacoman, LIKEITORNOT ☝️

Part 2 of the Tacoma Sunday Market series is live! Another episode where I gathered a few friends to eat, drink and bullshit with me for a  few hours. This is what came of it. Thanks again to everyone who has listened and shared the podcast, without y'all LIKEITORNOT is nothing. So get read for another hour full of nonsense and raunchy comments from co-hosts that may leave you scratching your head, LIKEITORNOT☝

Day games, day drinking, day anything, SIGN ME UP! This episode is a day at the ballpark with LIKEITORNOT. 1st off, Shout out to the Tacoma Sunday Market, Rich & Desi, & all of our listeners who continue to support the cast, LIKEITORNOT. In this episode, we take it back to where it all started for AHyp, aka Coach, Cheney Stadium. Joined by a few associates and local celebrities throughout the cast, this 1st installment, you experience the true essence of LIKEITORNOT; the ranting, the raving, being ALL over the board. Aliens, noodles, first kisses, whores on the floor and so much more packed into this hour long episode that was powered by your car working fathers least favorite beer..Michelob Ultra. Thanks again for listening, sharing and all that stuff. Andy said he appreciates that, LIKEITORNOT. RIP JO. I Love You my brother and you will forever be the fire in my belly, my motivation to keep going. Gone too early but will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. Thanks for listening to the latest episode of LIKEITORNOT

LIKEITORNOT & friends are back at it with another episode, this time, we have @jasontreehawk of @treehawk.farms on! Listen in to hear a behind the scenes perspective from a cannabis company owner telling his story from the ground up, mixed in with hot takes & random stories you won't hear anywhere else.  Can't miss content y'all! The Tito's was flowing, the Treehawk was burning & AHyp was off his rocker, LIKEITORNOT

Join us for the latest episode of LIKEITORNOT, where every episode is a treat if you really listen in. This time,  Bruce Leroy co-hosts with Coach aka A-Hyp as they welcome in rapper/producer/creative Noo Makes Music & 1of1 Neo from Chicago. (The boys also were live in the Metaverse the entire time in Seoul, Korea, s/o Michael Pierce, the GM!) Anyways, a truly entertaining episode that took place at Courthouse Square a few weeks back before we partook in the Tacoma Sunday Market. Sex with your socks on or off? Pizza laws revisited? Pineapple on pizza? Come find out. Also, the 2nd half of the pod is dedicated to Coach & Noo talking about his music career, his studio habits and how he goes about creating and putting his music out, his diet, why he usually works alone, and many other cool facts as well as familiarizing ourselves with Chi town's 1of1 Neo as he speaks on nft's, crypto currency and the future of your art as we know it. He will be flying in this September as well for the Tacoma Sunday Market at Cheney Stadium, performing w/ Noo, so don't miss out on that live show (& my live pod) Sept. 10th! And definitely don't miss out on this one y'all, trust me, LIKEITORNOT☝️

Part 1 of the EuroTour Diaries w/ DJ QJ is out now. We dive deep into his recent European tour with Travis Thompson and also talk a lot about what shaped him, his influences & how he got into music. Over an hour of tour stories and laughter you won't get anywhere else, LIKEITORNOT with Quincy James out now wherever you stream podcasts at. Any questions, comments, or blunts to be shipped, just message the IG, the host runs that, take care, LIKEITORNOT ☝️

The summer kick off for the Tacoma Sunday Market commenced the first Sunday of June down at the Old Post Office Building and I was fortunate enough to sit down with the man, the myth, the legend himself, Mr. DJ Supreme La Rock. He was also DJ'n this day so we had a limited amount of time as we sat and conversed about his early upbringings and introduction to hip hop, his early and continued love and support of BMX riding and the BMX community and how he got to be a household name, DJ'n all across the world, living a dream that he continues to live to this day. Follow him on all socials and find out how to hear his shows on KEXP. Pro tip-GO to the club you don't want to go to when he is there. Just do it, LIKEITORNOT. Any questions, comments, or blunts to be shipped, just message the IG, the host runs that, take care, LIKEITORNOT ☝️

Welcome back to LIKEITORNOT! I had a lot of fun with this one. Played some cuts, drank a beer, called Q in Glasgow & finally got thru , talked about the upcoming Night Show on 6/24 at Alma, shoutout to Daryl Crews & special guest Brian "B.Dot" Miller of Rap Radar, its gonna be a great event. I also shared how you can help Buddy's Chicken & Waffles get into that brick & mortar a little faster by donating to their kickstarter campaign. A lot more is covered in this one so don't miss it & be sure to tune in wherever you listen to podcasts. Stay tuned y'all, LIKEITORNOT. Any questions, comments, or blunts to be shipped, just message the IG, the host runs that, take care, LIKEITORNOT ☝️

This past Sunday, as Mother's Day festivities commenced, I had the opportunity to host another episode of what is widely known as thee LIKEITORNOT Podcast. My guests that evening were Perry Porter and Baloogz, who are a duo for the first time with Porter's release of "Chariot”. Out for a week now it boasts perhaps the best features I've seen on an album for awhile, (peep the track list) and the sounds and vibe that Baloogz aka Big Splash brings to the album are just so timely for the upcoming summer weather. Add that with Perry Porter's unique, creative sound and you've got straight bangers from start to finish! Play it in the club, play it at the all the backyard bbq's this summer and especially when you are rolling on the waterfront in your respective city, if y'all have a waterfront to roll, but, LIKEITORNOT, this is an episode you will definitely want to tune in to. We had food catered by the homie @teehalseth of the @theboomboomroomtacoma  there was crawfish quesadillas, pork belly bites, this amazing meat gumbo, it was so fire! Of course we had backwoods galore, @titosvodka and more.Any questions, comments, or blunts to be shipped, just message the IG, the host runs that, take care, LIKEITORNOT ☝️

LIKEITORNOT is back with Oranj Goodman! Giving y'all another episode that is sure to make you laugh and cry, think, do and rise. Rising to the occasion of the day you are facin'. Meeting the opportunity and the opposition head on. Oranj opens up about alot in this hour long episode that easily could've went for three. He talks on the impact of growing up fast as his parents moved the family all across the state in his early years. They lived a life on the streets which led to a young Goodman seeing and experiencing things a normal child shouldn't have to see or go through. He talks about his musical influences, his growth as a musician and what it takes to persevere through the worst of circumstances, in life and in his art. We talk about his native roots, basketball and how they've coexisted forever.  Just so much to talk about m, it's tough to put it all in this write up. DJ QJ joins us for a moment as well, Eastside Bill was back in the studio snapping photos and shooting BTS stuff. All in all, possibly the best episode of LIKEITORNOT to date. So come get to know a little more about Oranj Goodman today y'all, in part 1 of this multi part series, LIKEITORNOT. Any questions, comments, or blunts to be shipped, just message the IG, Hyp runs that, take care, LIKEITORNOT ☝️

I like to call this piece, NEXT QUESTION-The I'm only here so I don't get fined episode, I sat down with my brother, homie and legendary rap artist Awall aka Two Piece & A Biscuit. Some topics weren't meant to cover but the Tito's made me try anyway, s/o Yung Cryme and the early producers who let Wall hone his skill. Kickin' up dust on lost projects, pizza, I'm talking Pryor & Wilder & we go there with the old story of HOODSTOCK 2009 & How AWALL TOOK THE TOWN OVER that night. They didn't deserve it then and then don't deserve it now but we gonna give it to em anyway, just how they like it baby, LIKEITORNOT-Put your 1's up Any questions, comments, or blunts to be shipped, just message the IG, Hyp runs that, take care, LIKEITORNOT ☝️

Welcome back sports fans! Join me as I sit down and conversate with the one and only @seantheshaman We talk about so much in this hour long episode you won't turn it off until it's finished. Unless you gotta feed your dog. We cover a variety of topics all the way from what it means to talk to somebody or see a therapist to sharpen and stay in tune with your mental health consistently, to what artists Sean deems important for the youth to take heed on. He also echoes sentiments to the youth to give them ideas on how to blossom and be their creative selves in order to navigate and be successful in the here and now as well as set themselves up for future successes. A deep, intuitive conversation that your 3rd eye had to have seen comin'..LIKEITORNOT

We had the Meta-Cast was poppin' down @postofficestudios this past weekend. We were live in Downtown Tacoma at Post Office Studios as well as across the world in Seoul Korea,  s/o @michaelscottpierce for making it all happen & s/o to each and every person who curiously rolled into the studio ‘cause they wanted to know and understand just what in the fuck was going on! And it was a lot! We had food from @the.cooking.goddess to get us started for the episode and then I just pressed play and we rocked for a few hours and had multiple guests on, too many to name. So thank you if you dropped in just to say hi or if you happened to Grace the mic. I appreciate it, LIKEITORNOT. Again, huge s/o to @djqj_ & @postofficestudios for allowing me to use the space☝

LIKEITORNOT is back for the first episode of 2023, with Chef Marshall, owner of A Pizza Little Italy, a brand new, New Haven Connecticut style pizzeria in downtown Tacoma off 9th & Pacific Avenue. He speaks on how he learned to cook from simply being in the kitchen with his mother, who learned how to cook from following recipes she cut out from The NY Times. I'm not gonna give away too much in this write up here but current & aspiring business owners should take heed on a lot of the tips Marshall shares in this episode from literal in the kitchen tips, to how to run a successful business. So tune in & share with your friends if you feel so inclined. And be on the lookout for the patio to open this summer! I appreciate all the continued support and hope you find this episode helpful & as entertaining as I did, LIKEITORNOT! And if you haven't been yet, make sure to put a trip to A Pizza Little Italy in your plans for the near future. Tell them Coach Pepperoni sent ya! And it's pronounced AH BEETZ!!! But you knew that.. 

This episode of LIKEITORNOT was recorded in AHyp's cozy 3 bedroom apartment in Tacoma's West end neighborhood, now respectfully known as University Place, WA. It is Christmas evening and Chaz Lavender stops by w/ Holiday whiskey and a plethora of good cheer to go over a # of topics we deemed important, meaning we just pressed play, drank whiskey & shot the shit for an hour,  All while rocking my new eTc puffer I got earlier in the morning. (A snippet of it is on my Instagram if anyone wants to see how fire the coat is.) BUT, Regardless of where the podcast has been, this is the episode that changes all of that. I do this shit on my  own time! And lately, I haven't had much. Grateful for all my listeners and followers who have stuck with me and who truly  keep me afloat when I'm in too deep & I start to sink. We all just gotta keep swimming. Just keep fucking swimming. You'll get there if you really try, LIKEITORNOT, your effort is never overlooked or undervalued. Ok, take care y'all. Thanks for reading this far,. Time to go roll up. 

LIKEITORNOT is back with another episode for you to iron your clothes to! We've got producer extraordinaire, DJ, Spark Studios owner and wordsmith Mr. Torbjorn in the building! My guy is a gem in our PNW music & arts community and he didn't hold anything back in this one. From telling us of his early days growing up in music heavy family, instruments in hand, to creating bands with friends in his adolescent years up to attending prestigious music & audio recording schools in Europe. He breaks down the formula for his success and attributes it to nothing else other than hard work, patience and perseverance. So much to unpack in this episode from world tours to the British Basketball League. Come get to know the man behind the beats, LIKEITORNOT. Super huge shout out to y'all for finding this amazingly refreshing episode with a truly genuine dude. Appreciate you guys and like I always say, LIKEITORNOT is nothing with out you guys, the listeners. 

It's really him, the episode, LIKEITORNOT. Welcome back to another episode of the LIKEITORNOT podcast, this time we welcome in Christian Taylor to Post Office Studios, alongside my co-host 5 o'clock Rich, & we call this one the ‘It's Really Him' episode. Christian first tells us why he changed his name from Baja Boy to his government name and also where he even got Baja Boy from. Hint, it's exactly what you think. I then get into a sort of timeline sort of groove as me and my cap and stem (pensiEnvys) I took before the show progress. We talk his earliest musical influences. First instrument played. We even discover he played with his Dad's friends band when he was 10 or 11. We talk BATH TOYS, if you know, we'll then.. you know. We transition into how he and Baloogz met and speaks on Splash's influence on his success as well. We talk Buddy Ross and him being a factor in he and Aiden moving down to Los Angeles. He also later speaks on Buddy's influence on him as an artist as well. We break off into shroom talk which 5 o'clock leads like a stampede. Rich also breaks down the art of heckling, why we need to eat at PARKY'S PIZZA on the EASTSIDE & just more awesome shit I don't wanna giveaway here in the ol' write up. All in all it was an absolute pleasure talking with Christian and we hope you all can take a listen to his music if you haven't already, LIKEITORNOT. 

I haven't met many famous music artists but I couldn't imagine any of them to be as down to earth as Travis Thompson is. If you follow him on any social media platform, you know how much he engages with his fans. And if you've ever been to one of his shows, you know what I'm talking about. He stays after or will come out to the crowd and allow fans to take picture after picture and sign autographs as well, just like a pro ball player. LIKEITORNOT, it was a privilege and an honor to have a real conversation with him that saw absolutely no boundaries as we dove into everything from his childhood, to touring with Macklemore and what that meant, to throwing out the first pitch at a Mariners game. We talk about him working with legendary Seattle music producer and beat maker, Jake One. We speak on his love for Tacoma, what his first rap name was, his character Tino on Rez Dawgs and the Hulu experience in general, and much, much more in this hour long episode that opens up season 4 for y'all, LIKEITORNOT. I am joined by my old running mate Baloogz, who also asks some great questions, DJ QJ, who I end up having a few questions for & Durrdy Dan. Topo Chico & Natty Wine were the unofficial sponsors and of course S/O to backwoods and all the fire smoke we burned that evening.  Also, S/O young Jayce for gracing us with his presence and Billee Thorp of course for getting some amazing photos. Throw your 1's up now as well for Q and Travis as they've embarked on their nationwide tour and are in Houston at the moment & a huge S/O to our listeners out there around the world, LIKEITORNOT.

Welcome back folks, LIKEITORNOT is here to give y'all a quick intro to season 4 with a quick summer recap brought to you by host A-HYB. Nestled away in cozy Post Office Studios in downtown Tacoma, WA, you can tell Hyp gets in a groove while recording at home base. We talk re-opening of the Pine Cone restaurant. We touch on the basics of the Fester Inc. Umi's Corner collab that is now available on https://www.umiscorner.com/Are you team python or team cheetah when bowling rounds with your friends? We also speak on a new foodie crew in town known as BIG ZESTY. Really looking forward to watching them put in work. Hyb then talks a little about the Mary Mart 8 year anniversary and the double contributions of eTc Tacoma & Community Gardens NW to help make that day a special one. Also talked about: NBA players complaining about the ratings on 2K23. A recap of QJ & Friends 1 year at The Zodiac Supper Club. The fall opening of the Tacoma Sunday Market 10/2. I give love and insight into the last two episodes and why NYC snow days took a hit this last week when they announced if it did snow that kids would be expected to then attend class virtually. I call BULLSHIT on the NYC public education system. Let kids enjoy the snow, it's the last little bit of joy a school kid has lmao. We play 'Party Lick Prince' from Travis Thompson's new EP IF IM ALIVE, THAT IS. Hyp also freestyles to the Big Pimpin beat from the Above The Rim soundtrack, so you know it's must hear content, LIKEITORNOT. 

CHUUCH! LIKEITORNOT is back with another episode, this one recorded from The Tacoma Darkroom. Durrdy Dan co-hosts with me and we welcome C-Legz & Dracula Milk on the podcast, the duo that forms 202059 Bllang Thaang, a YouTube cartoon they've created together, from scratch. Nothing but an idea from D-Milk is what you'll find out. They go back and talk about how they met and a bunch of crazy stories growing up in Pierce County together. C-Legz explains the process behind each episode. He also freestyles, as does Milk, over a Khris P/DJ QJ beat. Can't miss action like always.  Unofficially Sponsored by Remy Martin & Lemon Pound Mintz, LIKEITORNOT. 

LIKEITORNOT is back with another episode. This time I've got Kwabi, creator/owner of the Peace Bus, the soon to be Peace Plane & just a true humanitarian to the highest degree on the podcast w/ my co-hosts JP of ItsUrbanNature Candles & rapper/producer Seaan Brooks. Kwabi tells all in this hour long episode that'll have you wanting to make sure you do your part to make the world a better place, LIKEITORNOT. He talks about what equal education should look like, what he plans to do once he obtains his own plane and why he decided to take the humanitarian path after he was initially the frontman in a reggae band he formed while at Western Washington University. I'll let you listen to the rest but do yourself a favor and tune in and feel the energy of this powerful human being, LIKEITORNOT.

The Grand Finale is out now, the 5th and final episode of the @tacomasundaymarket series. This episode features Tacoma legend @chriscrayzie253_  @seaan_brooks & @durddydan co-host and we just have a blast laughing our asses off most of the time and then getting serious when we talk about the Reign Man & his friendship. It was a pleasure having Chris on as he is a major staple in our community and an overall well respected guy. As soon as Chris' piece ends, young @darrionzane joins the podcast for the last 20 mins and freestyles for us and breaks down for us how he comes up with his content as well as his new releases. It was a pleasure to podcast live from Cheney Stadium for The Tacoma Sunday Market, LIKEITORNOT

LIKEITORNOT is back with the 4th installment from the Tacoma Sunday Market. We hope you've been enjoying the previous episodes. This time, Durrdy Dan of the Tacoma Darkroom co-hosts the show and we welcome Julian & Eddie, two friends who were among the 5,000 ppl who attended the market. They came by the booth to introduce themselves and It turned into a half hour of LIKEITORNOT, live @ Tacoma Sunday Market. We talked about a lot of things but one thing that Eddie Boy wanted to share was an event on Sept. 10th out in Spanaway that includes Music and bull riding as well as Tijuana Birria Tacos (from S. Tacoma Way) + more, LIKEITORNOT. Follow @Lopez_Audio for all the details & follow @julianggarcia_ as well, it was a pleasure having you guys on.

LIKEITORNOT is back with part 3 of the Tacoma Sunday Market series & this time we link with Baka & a Colin of SluColour and get into a number of things in this 36 minute episode that'll have you yearning to go back to the good ol' days. They talk about how they teamed up and got into hand dyeing garments, how SLUCOLOUR began and what the plan is for the near future, it's just a special, spur of the moment episode that I am grateful to have had happen. This is only the tip of the iceberg with these gentlemen though so like I said, expect a full interview with my guys soon, LIKEITORNOT 

LIKEITORNOT is back with another 20+ minute installment of 'Live at Tacoma Sunday Market'  this time, with OTM Brokeboy,  a young music artist from the dangerous streets of South Tacoma. 'Out The Mud' Brokeboy joins AHyp & co-host Seaan Brooks & Maza Robbie, on an assist from  Richard, 1 of the Markets organizers, and All-Star Star vintage owner. The only organized episode of the series, Brokeboy comes on and tells all in a candid episode that even called for a Lil' Seeto diss, of sorts. No love lost for Carson though, as we get back on track and talk inspiration for his (OTM Brokeboy) music and why he does what he does, the way he does it. Brokeboy is a star in the making. OTM is all in house with Yella on the beats. Watchout for these young bucks, LIKEITORNOT. 

LIKEITORNOT is back! This time A-Hyp was invited to podcast live from Cheney Stadium for the Tacoma Sunday Market, S/O to ALL-STAR VINTAGE, Desi & Rich & the entire team behind the Tacoma Sunday Market. WHAT. AN. EVENT. As one guest puts it during this series, 'everyone was with it' meaning to me, that everyone was on the same page and basically minding their own business, Thrifting, Eating from 1 of the 23 or so food trucks that were lined up outside of the main entrance into the stadium, just enjoying themselves, as they should, LIKEITORNOT. I recorded about 5 episodes and will drop them consecutively so you won't get bored! And you won't get sick of me because we have amazing guests and two solid co-hosts as well, Seaan Brooks, who just dropped a new album that we play a song of & Durrdy Dan aka Daniel Davis, creative director over at the Tacoma Darkroom anyways AHyp clears up how he's 42 and is past the pause era , so when he asks for y'all to sign his balls, he means his baseballs he had on the table. Anyhow, it's LIKEITORNOT and I appreciated all the interaction during the market and have got so much love for Tacoma and the Northwest in general. S/O my guests Don Havi, Travis aka @holyopal, Quontrel and my co-host for this episode Seaan Brooks. We close with 'WAY TOO UP' from Seaan himself, LIKEITORNOT.

LIKEITORNOT is back folks! Tune in to this special ROADHOUSE edition where JP let's y'all in on what's to come for ITS URBAN NATURE CANDLES AT THE 1st ANNUAL TACOMA SUNDAY MARKET.

Good evening everyone. As Baloogz' intro hits y'all know that LIKEITORNOT is back with another ROADHOUSE EXCLUSIVE! This one is with the homies JP aka the Candle man, owner of Its Urban Nature candles, also Leo of Community Gardens NW & the man himself Jerome Trescott aka JNEEK aka BBOY Rome aka the designer of my logo. We talk about Leo's latest endeavors, we introduce the world to Mr. Trescott and talk  a little about his jiu jitsu journey. JP talks about his recent collaboration with Ish from Zealot Apparel, a terp blended mix the two of them spent hours concocting. JP explains how tough the process can be. Quickie Too gets shown love.  Hyp talks about how Escalade gave his brother Chris his nickname on a side AND1 Tour in early 2000's + more AND1 talk including Josh Barsh ripping the rim off the backboard at UPS & Justin Holt dominating the initial Tacoma Dome game with a 20-10 performance. Hyp then graces the podcast with game by recommending a movie for y'all to watch & it's called SOUL IN HOLE. We talk a little pro-am hoops and Hyp says he thinks LeBron will come to the CRAWSOVER by end of summer. Can you imagine? (written the morning of) LIKEITORNOT folks, Nick Young couldn't put up 30 in the Drew League. We close the episode with beautiful music from Christian Taylor titled, 'Why am I (In California).cass

Hi, you've reached the Ocean Shores episode. A solo masterpiece, recorded in the dogg house, early in the Morning off a sativa mixed oil kief joint that got me straight to the point. S/O B.Haze, Basics Co, and Heart 2 Heart Workshop, I talk a little about his new endeavor and how YOU can be a part of it as an intern at the creative workshop. S/O DJ QJ & Travis Thompson, I speak on their upcoming tour they will embark on this fall, i S/O the fireman, the legendary Khris P on his day of birth, PUTCHA 1's up! S/O to pressure washers and to Ocean Shores for not having them readily available, the whole town needs to be pressure washed, LIKEITORNOT.