Podcasts about Chuck D

EPISODE PROMISEChuck D is back, and the crew wastes no time getting caught up.On this episode of The Down & Dirty Podcast, The Professor, Chuck D, and David talk about where Chuck has been, dating updates, Half-O-Ween, costume grudges, vasectomies, threesomes, party fit, lifestyle crowds, Man in the Woods rumors, and Chuck's upcoming men's health and manscaping episode.KEY TOPICS / SEARCH TERMS Chuck D returns Back in these streets Vasectomies in the lifestyle Lifestyle dating and lady friends Half-O-Ween and costume parties Threesomes and party chemistry Lifestyle parties and finding your crowd Men's health and manscapingWHAT WE TALK ABOUT Chuck D checking back in with the crew The Professor being “back in these streets” Dating, patience, vetting, and knowing when to move on The legendary Doctor Evil / Mini-Me costume dispute Half-O-Ween, Mardi Gras, late nights, and party energy Vasectomies, recovery, and why timing matters Threesomes, chemistry, and when the room actually works Parties where the crowd is not your speed Man in the Woods getting called out Chuck D's upcoming men's health and manscaping episode with ElizaGUESTS & CREDITS The Professor — host Chuck D — host / guest host David — producer / on-mic contributorSPONSORS / PARTNERS MENTIONED Couples Next Door Down & Dirty Podcast 50-state lifestyle calloutCALLS TO ACTION Follow and subscribe to The Down & Dirty Podcast Rate and review the show Find Down & Dirty on Couples Next Door and major podcast platforms Want to share what the lifestyle is like in your state? Reach out at https://downdirtypodcast.com or through the Down & Dirty Podcast page on Couples Next DoorSTANDARD FOOTERDown & Dirty Productions is a sex-positive, consent-forward space for honest conversation. This episode reflects personal experiences and opinions and is not medical, legal, or therapeutic advice.

For our 19th edition of Contemporary Cool, we get into the third instalment of Kid Cudi's "Man On The Moon" series and the most Bomb Squad sounding album from Chuck D in decades.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (0:51)Ben:Drake: ICEMAN, MAID OF HONOUR & HABIBTICharlie:A-F-R-O - Blood RainValtteri Laurell & Ricky-Tick Big Band - Visions of DillaSonedo - From Here On OutSolene - Femme Fatale Cosima - Outsider Music Vol. 1: you don't know what you want, do you?JuJu Rogers - Pink Guitars, Spaceships N Voodoo DollsThee Marloes - Di Hotel MalibuAlsogood - 1000 SmilesNightmares On Wax & Adrian Sherwood - In A Space Outta DubMan On The Moon III: The Chosen - (12:30)Chuck D Presents Enemy Radio: Radio Armageddon - (31:44)Lighter Note - (48:03) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

Episode 235: In this episode, Mark is joined by Hip Hop icon Chill Rob G. We talk about his early days in Jersey, working with Mark The 45 King, The Flavor Unit, Queen Latifah, Lakim Shabazz, his debut album "Ride The Rhythm", and the story behind "The Power" record. We also discuss his new album, produced by C-Doc entitled "Survival Of The Better", plus Chuck D and Spit Slam Records reaching out to him to make new music and some funny takes on seafood and food choices. Check out Chill Rob G's music at- https://spitslamrecords.com/products/chill-rob-g-survival-of-the-better-cd-rMark also weighs in his expectations for the upcoming Star Wars movie- The Mandalorian and Grogu" and the return of the 1986 Transformers movie coming this Fall. Watch Mark on Wordsworth's podcast "What Words Are Worth" here- https://youtu.be/bpQCoe8NlkQ?si=ulr9Mr5WRIP9Th_PExclusive deal for listeners of The Infinite Banter Podcast, get a discount for Circle House Coffee. A great deal on your entire order when you use the link- http://circlehousecoffeeonline.com/discount/mark10Watch "Things and Stuff” where Mark reviews collectibles on The Infinite Banter Youtube channel. Direct link for current video- https://youtu.be/TvQro7ftL7Y?si=ZNyFYV7n_UHj78kOCheck out our sponsor Super 7, for the latest in action figures and merch featuring pop culture icons. Click the link for the latest figures and more- https://super7.com/INFINITEBANTERPODCAST

New releases from The Farewell Drugs, and doPE (John Densmore and Chuck D). Plus faves from Motorhead, Sugarcubes, NY Dolls, Sex Pistols and so much more. Roll up a couple for The Duane Strain. Rock. Mock. Dance. Laugh.

The Professor and Chuck D are back with a loose, funny, very Down & Dirty conversation that moves from toga-party chaos and Couples Next Door site talk into old-school adult magazines, movie sex scenes, party memories, pet interruptions, and the strange stories that only seem to happen in the lifestyle.The episode also launches a bigger listener callout: Down & Dirty wants to hear from people across all 50 states about what the lifestyle looks like where they live — from house parties and hotel takeovers to clubs, road trips, mansion parties, and whatever else people are doing to have fun.Key Topics / Search Terms Swinger lifestyle stories Couples Next Door Ozone Presents events Hotel takeovers and house parties Adult movie memories Sex toys and lifestyle humor Pet interruptions during play 50-state lifestyle calloutWhat We Talk About The Professor's toga birthday party and Chuck D showing up without knowing the theme Early feedback, bugs, and updates after the Couples Next Door site launch Old birthday-party memories, including the infamous “Hulk Room” era Movie and TV sex scenes that stuck with them, from old-school films to modern shows Adult magazines, porn habits, toys, cleanup problems, and the difference between fantasy and reality Pet-related lifestyle stories, from pool-party dogs to cats interrupting the moment The idea of collecting lifestyle stories from all 50 states How different areas handle clubs, house parties, hotel takeovers, and local lifestyle communities Chuck D's travel plans and the possibility of finding lifestyle voices in other states A would-you-rather debate about 60 days of oral vs. analHosts / On-Mic The Professor Chuck D Down & Dirty Productions / producer voice — brief production contextGuests & Credits No outside guest interview in this episode. Chuck D appears as the featured returning on-mic guest/co-host voice.Sponsors / Partners Mentioned Ozone Presents Mayhem — May 30 at the mansion in St. Paul. Details available through the Events section on Couples Next Door: https://couplesnextdoor.com Ozone Presents Exposed — monthly downtown Minneapolis event. Details available through the Events section on Couples Next Door: https://couplesnextdoor.com Couples Next Door — find the Down & Dirty Podcast page, event details, and ways to connect: https://couplesnextdoor.comCalls to Action Follow and subscribe to The Down & Dirty Podcast. Rate and review the show. Listen to more episodes: https://downdirtypodcast.com Want to represent your state on the podcast? Leave a note at https://downdirtypodcast.com or through the Down & Dirty Podcast page on Couples Next Door.Down & Dirty Productions is a sex-positive, consent-forward space for honest conversation. This episode reflects personal experiences and opinions and is not medical, legal, or therapeutic advice.

Nikki and Jess join The Professor, Chuck D, and David for a raw conversation about divorce in the lifestyle — what changes, what gets exposed, and what happens when a couple enters swinging with issues already sitting under the surface.This episode gets into attention, jealousy, insecurity, poly rules, broken boundaries, coming back to the lifestyle after divorce, being seen differently as a single person, and whether the lifestyle actually causes breakups or just shines a light on problems that were already there.Key Topics / Search Terms divorce in the lifestyle swinging after divorce lifestyle relationship problems jealousy and insecurity poly rules and boundaries single women in the lifestyle single men in the lifestyle honesty and accountabilityWhat We Talk About How Nikki and Jess entered the lifestyle while married Why attention can feel intoxicating when someone first enters the lifestyle Whether the lifestyle caused the divorces or exposed existing problems How jealousy, insecurity, and broken boundaries show up fast What it feels like to come back to lifestyle spaces after divorce Why some people feel freer as singles than they did as part of a couple How people react when someone returns to the lifestyle in a new form What Nikki and Jess would do differently in future relationships Why rules, honesty, and accountability matter if couples want this to last The difference between sneaking around and being direct about what you wantHosts The Professor Chuck D DavidGuests Nikki JessPartners CouplesNextDoor.com — original sponsor / overall backing Passionscapes Photography — in-kind contributor Glitz by Jax / Good Supply — partnerStudio Partner https://couplesnextdoor.com Code: DD25Calls to Action Follow and subscribe to The Down & Dirty Podcast Rate and review the show Listen to more episodes at https://downdirtypodcast.comThe lifestyle may not create every problem, but it can expose the ones people have been avoiding. This episode is about what happens when attention, desire, rules, honesty, and accountability all collide.Down & Dirty Productions is a sex-positive, consent-forward space for honest conversation. This episode reflects personal experiences and opinions and is not medical, legal, or therapeutic advice.

To celebrate 500 episodes, rap legend and Public Enemy frontman Chuck D joins the boys to talk about falling in love with baseball (and old school ballparks) while growing up in the shadow of Shea Stadium, his dad's tryout with the Brooklyn Dodgers, the importance of the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates, his influence on pop culture and hip hop fashion, touring and hitting baseball games with bandmate, legendary guitarist Tom Morello and, of course, the power of Strat-o-Matic. This week's podcast was brought to you by  Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort Baseball Co and Patrick's Custom Painting.

He broke Kanye West in the UK before College Dropout dropped. He filmed Drake's first ever UK interview in Hyde Park — paid the cameraman £50 out of his own pocket because the station didn't care. He flew to New York to sign Fatman Scoop and got aired for a week until a 4am diner meeting sealed the deal. Ghostface Killah called his book the Bible of hip hop. Chuck D wrote the foreword in five minutes.And before any of that, he was an 8-year-old kid in North Manchester who discovered what the N-word meant because there was a game in the playground called "Catch The N****r." This is DJ Semtex. And this is the conversation I've been waiting to have.Semtex: Instagram · X · TikTok · YouTube · djsemtex.comMarvyn: Instagram · Podcast IG · X · TikTok · YouTube · marvynharrison.co.ukDope Black Dads: Instagram · dopeblackdads.comWelcome to The Marvyn Harrison Podcast — a story-driven conversation exploring identity, fatherhood, masculinity, relationships, culture, politics, sport, and modern life.In each episode, Marvyn Harrison sits down with leading thinkers, creatives, athletes, policymakers, and cultural voices to unpack the defining moments that shaped them. Through image prompts, structured storytelling, and revealing game segments, guests explore pivotal memories, career turning points, personal struggles, and the beliefs that guide their decisions today.Expect honest discussions on mental health, family dynamics, leadership, equity, ambition, resilience, and the realities of navigating success in Britain and beyond.This is a podcast about clarity, where lived experience meets sharp cultural insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LISTEN WITHOUT ADS: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast This week on Dopey! We check in after Dopeywood! And talks about going back to meetings, realizing they don't need to be brilliant to be good. Dave shares a story about going to a Howard Stern vinyl party, meeting Baba Booey and Chuck D, and telling his Stern story while playing Neil Young. He reflects on being relentless in both recovery and building Dopey. The episode features Sarah Clark, a lawyer in recovery, who shares her story. She grew up with a drug-addicted father and started using as a teenager. Her addiction escalated from alcohol and Xanax to pills and eventually IV heroin. Within months, she was shooting in her neck and forehead and living a chaotic life of hustling, stealing, and bouncing between rehabs. After developing a severe abscess that led to losing part of her butt, she still couldn't stop. She went to treatment multiple times before finally committing. She got sober, worked the steps, and rebuilt her life. Today, Sarah is a lawyer, married, raising her stepchildren, and has adopted her husband's daughter, breaking the cycle of addiction in her family. ALl that and MORE, MORE, MORE, MORE on a super duper Dopey show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BANG! @southernvangard radio Ep469! It's a WORLD EXCLUSIVE BONANZA this week, Vangardians - Napoleon Da Legend, Maitre D, DJ Crazy Bazarro, EvON + The Process, J Scienide, Waterr, Vanderslice, Daniel Son, Futurewave - you can't get it like this anywhere else, folks. Speaking of that - there's another place you can get this work every week, as this week marked our debut on CHANNEL ZERO / youtube.com/@publicenemy - yeah you read that right, read it again if ya need to. So now every Monday at 9p ET you can catch a replay of the Twitch stream from the week prior. BIG UP JENNIFER O JENNY, C-DOC, ULTRAMAG7, CHUCK D and the whole CHANNEL ZERO team for the support of love. Do we have to say it - of course we do - #YOUWAAAAALCOME and it's that #SMITHSONIANGRADE from Atlanta's most hated! // southernvangard.com // @southernvangard on all platforms #hiphop #rap #undergroundhiphop #boombap ---------- Recorded live March 30, 2026 @ Dirty Blanket Studios, Marietta, GA southernvangard.com @southernvangard on all platforms #SmithsonianGrade #WeAreTheGard twitter/IG: @southernvangard @jondoeatl @cappuccinomeeks ---------- Pre-Game Beats - Circa 97 “Southern Vangard Theme Song” - Bobby Homack & The Southern Vangard All-Stars Talk Break Inst. - “Scholars In Training” - Rico James “Dirty Timbs” - Def Soulja ft. Teeg Austin (prod. Brain Orchestra) “Aintthatabitch” - Dookie Bros “Hitters” - Kut One ft. RJ Payne, Rockness Monsta “Star Wars” - Napoleon Da Legend/Maitre D/Crazy DJ Bazarro ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE ** “Headayche” - Emskee x MiLKCRATE (cuts DJ Jon Doe) ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE ** “Light Out!.” - EvOn + The Process ft. J Scienide ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE ** Talk Break Inst. - “Through The Window” - Rico James “No Smoke” - Venom ft. Reef The Lost Cauze “Fire Vision” - Q-Unique & Rhettmatic ft. LMNO “Black Caesar” - Napoleon Da Legend/General Steele/Maitre D “Not Ya Average” - Emskee x MiLKCRATE (cuts DJ Jon Doe) ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE ** “Out Your Jurisdiction” WateRR x Vanderslice ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE ** “45 MINUTES” - WateRR x Vanderslice ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE ** Talk Break Inst. - “Paper Planes Three” - Rico James “Broke Routine” - Daniel Son & Futurewave ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE ** “Falls Count Anywhere” - Ferris Blusa & Swab “Basically” - Mick Jenkins & greenSSLIME “Crystal Ball” - Nickelus F "Pottymouth” - Bub Styles (prod. Foulmouth) “Be Free” - The Artist Yahn Freeman fka Jon Connor (prod. Smitti Boi & Doc Uno) “History Lesson” - WateRR x Vanderslice ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE ** “Dear Winter” - Bub Rock (prod. Billy Hoyle) “Purple P's” - Wavy Da Ghawd ft. Bub Rock Talk Break Inst. - “Urgent Care” - Rico James “Slow Motion” - DOECINO (Eddie Meeks + DJ Jon Doe) (prod. Vanderslice) “Brothers Gonna Work It Out” - Public Enemy “Welcome To The Terrordome" - Public Enemy

BANG! @southernvangard radio Ep468! Hey ho Vangardians, we're a a bit late getting this one out the gate on the plattys but it was worth the wait. First off - we have a WORLD EXCLUSIVE courtesy of our good friend JASON GRIFF, who has a project dropping with ALEX LUDOVICO in early MAY titled “A LOT TO UNPACK.” Yeah you read that right - you're getting it over a month before it drops worldwide! Second - make sure you check out DJ JON DOE's interview last week with C-DOC, ULTRAMAG7 and JENNIFER O JENNY on the IT'S C-DOC AGAIN show on CHANNEL ZERO! Yep THAT Channel Zero - big up CHUCK D and the whole CHANNEL ZERO / PUBLIC ENEMY fam. Last but not least - you can now find the Twitch replay of the show every Monday evening on CHANNEL ZERO. Big up JENNIFER O JENNY for the alley oop and #YOUWAAAAALCOME for this #SMITHSONIANGRADE! // southernvangard.com // @southernvangard on all platforms #hiphop #rap #undergroundhiphop #boombap ---------- Recorded live March 23, 2026 @ Dirty Blanket Studios, Marietta, GA southernvangard.com @southernvangard on all platforms #SmithsonianGrade #WeAreTheGard twitter/IG: @southernvangard @jondoeatl @cappuccinomeeks ---------- Pre-Game Beats - El Michels Affair “Southern Vangard Theme” - Bobby Homack & The Southern Vangard All-Stars Talk Break Inst. - “I Am I” - Terilekst “Legendary” - Shyste Chronkyte ft. DJ TMB “Majestic” - Hus Kingpin ft. Ghostface Killah & Planet Asia (prod. Big Ghost Ltd) “Al & Andy” - Jamal Gasol & Denny Laflare ft. Jynx718 “#WSGtypebeat” - Alex Ludovico & Jason Griff ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE ** “Crumbs” - Blu x Exile ft. Rome Streetz & IceColdBishop “Same Corner” - SunN.Y. Talk Break Inst. - “Ethereal Views" - Terilekst “Shoe Fits” - Tash “CLAP (JFB Mix)” - T.F. ft. Ghostface Killah & DJ Muggs “RZA Fangs” - Hus Kingpin (prod. RZA) “Sean Price II” - Da Flyy Hooligan ft. Sean Price “Mic Rockin” - sham tha insOMNIac “Rollercoaster Pt. 2” - M-Dot & Confidence ft. Masta Ace "Ghost Of Camay” - Hus Kingpin (prod. Mathematics) Talk Break Inst. - “Wu Wei” - Terilekst “Sayyid Was Here" - Cormega ft. Sean Price (prod. Streetrunner) “No Warning” - Spoda x DJ Mickey Knox ft. Papoose “Phone Time Gawd" - Starz Coleman (prod. DJ Mike C) "Pay The Price" - Karbine ft. Rome Streetz “Remember” - Pretty Bulli & Kidd Called Quest “Big Shiny Box Of Nothing” - Al.Divino (prod. DJ MastaMind) “Switch Tucker” - Panamera P & Jose Franco SSW ft. Vic Spencer & Wordmann Talk Break Inst. - “Ecstatic Presence” - Terilekst

GRAMMY® Winning TrumpeterIn This Episode, To Get Us in a Happy Holiday Mood You Listened to  Black Girl Magic (feat. Badia Farha, Mumu Fresh & Nikki Grier) & Harlem Shake On "En Motion". Just a Couple Songs, Great Music from Nabate Isles'.Nabaté Isles is a Grammy-winning trumpeter as well as a composer and producer, born and raised in New York City. Nabaté' second album called, En Motion, released on Ropeadope Records. The album features the core lineup of Sam Barsh (also the album's producer), Eric Harland, Kaveh Rastegar, David Gilmore and Rachel Eckroth & guests include James Francies, Ben Wendel, Victor Provost, Sasha Berliner, Badia Farha. Added featured performers on the album are Mumu Fresh, Kardinal Offishall and Chuck D.Nabaté has performed, toured and/or recorded with unique artists Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def), Christian McBride, Chuck D, Kenny Lattimore, Philip Bailey, Fantasia, Jeffrey Osborne, Jill Scott, Leslie Odom, Jr., Robert Glasper, Dianne Reeves, José James, Savion Glover, Gregory Porter, Freda Payne, Shareefa, Oliver Lake, Steve Coleman, Ravi Coltrane, Steve Wilson, Joey DeFrancesco, Muhal Richard Abrams, Matthew Shipp, Charli Persip, Mike Longo, Uri Caine, Buster Williams, Grady Tate, Jay Hoggard, Holt McCallany, the Mingus Big Band, and the José Limon Dance Company. He composed a solo double bass composition called 'Lessons', which was premiered by world-renowned double bassist James VanDemark at Louisiana State University. Nabaté also received two commissions from the Festival of New Trumpet Music to compose and premiere new compositions entitled, ‘We Need Unity in the Community' and 'Same Strife, Different Life'.Nabaté provided private trumpet instruction to the actor Rob Brown for his role as trumpeter Delmond Lambreaux on the HBO series, ‘Treme'. Nabaté was part of three Christian McBride Big Band's Grammy-winning albums, ‘The Good Feeling', ‘Bringin' It' and 'For Jimmy, Wes & Oliver' as well as the band's performance at the White House for the last concert under President Barack Obama's administration. He has composed five music scores for short films as well as contributing original music to Amos Poe's innovative film, ‘Empire II'. He recently completed a score for his first feature called, 'The Rhythm in Blue'. He recently co-released a record dedicated to the late, great thespian and humanitarian, Chadwick Boseman called, 'Super Hero: Ode to Chadwick Boseman' with Niles, featuring Beth Griffith-Manley. Nabaté Isles' broadcasting and production career is just as vast as his music career. He has covered a plethora of sporting events involving the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA Basketball, and world boxing championship prizefights. Nabaté co-hosted a SiriusXM boxing show, Going The Distance with the well-respected Teddy Atlas and Wally Matthews. He was featured and consulted with the ESPN 30-for-30 documentary short, '86-32'. Also, he was an accomplished producer for SiriusXM NBA Radio. © 2026 All Rights Reserved© 2026 BuildingAbundantSuccess!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

London in the mid-seventies was not a comfortable place to be young. Unemployment was climbing, the National Front was gaining ground on the streets, and the music coming out of the mainstream had nothing to say about any of it. Punk arrived as a reaction, detonated largely by the Sex Pistols, but if the Pistols were the bomb, The Clash were the politics that followed. Joe Strummer, born John Graham Mellor, had been fronting a pub rock outfit called the 101ers when he saw the Sex Pistols play in the spring of 1976 and understood immediately that everything had to change. He quit within days and joined guitarist Mick Jones and bassist Paul Simonon, who had been playing together in a pre-punk group called London SS. Simonon came up with the name after noticing it appearing constantly in British newspaper headlines: race clashes, class clashes, political clashes. It fit perfectly. With drummer Terry Chimes completing the lineup, they played their first show on 4 July 1976, supporting the Sex Pistols in Sheffield, having rehearsed for less than a month. The Clash signed to CBS Records in January 1977 for a reported £100,000 and immediately had to defend the deal against accusations of selling out. Their answer was their self-titled debut album, recorded in three weekends for roughly £4,000 and released in April 1977. It was raw, fast, and direct in a way the music press had rarely encountered: thirty-five minutes of songs about unemployment, police harassment, boredom, and the grinding weight of class. ‘Career Opportunities', ‘White Riot', and ‘Janie Jones' announced a band writing from lived experience rather than spectacle. Critically, the album also included a cover of Junior Murvin's reggae track ‘Police and Thieves', signalling from the outset that The Clash were listening beyond punk, that their cultural reference points stretched into the Jamaican community in London, a community living under the same conditions of poverty and institutional racism that Strummer was putting into lyrics. CBS's American division refused to release the album, deeming it too raw for US radio. In the UK it reached number twelve and announced the band as something serious and lasting. Their second album, Give ‘Em Enough Rope, released in 1978 with American producer Sandy Pearlman at CBS's insistence, had a bigger, more polished sound that sat uneasily with the band's instincts. It sold well but felt constrained. What mattered more that year was where The Clash were placing themselves politically. They headlined the Rock Against Racism concert in Victoria Park in east London in April 1978, drawing a crowd of over 80,000 people at a time when far-right parties were actively recruiting in British cities. They had also recorded the furious single ‘Complete Control' in 1977 with Lee ‘Scratch' Perry producing, a direct response to CBS releasing a track without the band's approval, and a signal of how seriously they took the connection between Jamaican music and the political fire in their own work. The band insisted their records be priced accessibly, refused to charge inflated ticket prices, and were chronically in debt to their label as a result. For The Clash, the politics were never separate from the music. They were the same thing. The impact The Clash left behind is difficult to overstate. Chuck D has credited them as the direct template for Public Enemy's approach to socially conscious lyrics and their relationship with the press. Tom Morello, who inducted the band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003, built the entire philosophy of Rage Against the Machine on the question The Clash asked first: what happens when you put radical politics inside music with real rhythmic weight and make people want to move to it? Their influence runs through Massive Attack, U2, the Beastie Boys, and virtually every artist who has ever believed that bass and conviction belong in the same room. Joe Strummer died on 22 December 2002, one month before that Hall of Fame induction, at the age of fifty. The music has not stopped mattering since. This mix pulls from the early years, the fury of the debut, the political fire of the singles, and the moment a band from west London decided that punk was only the beginning. Turn it up. PLAYLIST The Clash The Guns of Brixton - Remastered The Clash Remote Control - Remastered The Clash Know Your Rights - Remastered The Clash Police & Thieves - Remastered The Clash London Calling - Remastered The Clash Straight to Hell - Remastered The Clash Safe European Home - Remastered The Clash White Riot - Remastered The Clash Should I Stay or Should I Go - Remastered The Clash Train in Vain (Stand by Me) - Remastered The Clash London's Burning - Remastered The Clash Tommy Gun - Remastered The Clash Police On My Back - Remastered The Clash Drug-Stabbing Time - Remastered The Clash Red Angel Dragnet - Remastered The Clash Junco Partner - Remastered The Clash Rock the Casbah - Remastered The Clash Hateful - Remastered

Welcome back to the show! In today's episode, we're breaking down four MASSIVE trending stories shaking up the worlds of hip‑hop, sports, comedy, and culture — and trust us, this one gets wild.Dive into two of the week's biggest culture‑shaking moments: Waka Flocka Flame stepping in to headline the “MAGA Is in the Air” Valentine's Day event in D.C., replacing DaBaby, and sparking new conversations about hip‑hop's growing presence in conservative spaces. Then we break down Chuck D's sharp response to Gene Simmons' claim that hip-hop doesn't belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, unpacking what “rock” and “roll” really mean and why the debate is far from over.Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson went viral AGAIN, this time for claiming he only dates women with at least two kids because “women without kids never have food or snacks at home.”He doubled down on the “two‑kid minimum rule,” saying single mothers have structure, snacks, and discipline—and that's what he needs in a partner.Shannon Sharpe's week just went from bad to worse.Former ESPN producer Michele Evans filed two lawsuits in New York on February 13, 2026 — one for defamation and another under the Gender‑Motivated Violence Act, alleging a series of non‑consensual acts dating back to 2010.

Public Enemy were revolutionaries – both in their message and their music. In the 1980s and 1990s, they elevated hip-hop to an art form. They did this with Chuck D's booming voice, Flavor Flav's comic levity, and the auditory assault of the Bomb Squad's production. But with that revolution came scandal. Their hype man allegedly tried to shoot his neighbor while high on crack cocaine. Their so-called "Minister of Information" was so controversial that his words alone nearly derailed the group's success. They performed at a prison – after just releasing a song about a prison break. And in the summer of 1989, Public Enemy released a song that was so powerful, it put them in the middle of the cultural zeitgeist at the very moment that it seemed they were splintering apart. To see the full list of contributors, see the show notes at ⁠www.disgracelandpod.com⁠. This episode was originally published on April 23, 2024. To listen to Disgraceland ad free and get access to exclusive weekly bonus content and more, become a Disgraceland All Access member at ⁠disgracelandpod.com/membership⁠. Sign up for our newsletter and get the inside dirt on events, merch and other awesomeness - ⁠GET THE NEWSLETTER⁠ Follow Jake and DISGRACELAND: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠X⁠ (formerly Twitter)  ⁠Facebook Fan Group⁠ ⁠TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Public Enemy were revolutionaries – both in their message and their music. In the 1980s and 1990s, they elevated hip-hop to an art form. They did this with Chuck D's booming voice, Flavor Flav's comic levity, and the auditory assault of the Bomb Squad's production. But with that revolution came scandal. Their hype man allegedly tried to shoot his neighbor while high on crack cocaine. Their so-called "Minister of Information" was so controversial that his words alone nearly derailed the group's success. They performed at a prison – after just releasing a song about a prison break. And in the summer of 1989, Public Enemy released a song that was so powerful, it put them in the middle of the cultural zeitgeist at the very moment that it seemed they were splintering apart. To see the full list of contributors, see the show notes at ⁠www.disgracelandpod.com⁠. This episode was originally published on April 23, 2024. To listen to Disgraceland ad free and get access to exclusive weekly bonus content and more, become a Disgraceland All Access member at ⁠disgracelandpod.com/membership⁠. Sign up for our newsletter and get the inside dirt on events, merch and other awesomeness - ⁠GET THE NEWSLETTER⁠ Follow Jake and DISGRACELAND: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠X⁠ (formerly Twitter) ⁠Facebook Fan Group⁠ ⁠TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sole Free Awards celebrate the biggest moments in sneakers, music, fashion, and culture, and this year's celebration brought together legendary voices who helped shape the culture.Special appearances from Posdnuos (De La Soul), Chuck D, Fat Joe, Nigel Sylvester and Mark Ronson helped honor the artists, innovators, and collaborations that pushed culture forward in 2026.From Sneaker of the Year to Most Stylish New Yorker and the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Sole Free Awards spotlight the creators who continue to inspire the worlds of hip-hop, sneakers, and street culture.

In der neuen Folge Love'N'Hate verarbeitet die Crew eine News, die vielen wehtut: 2026 wird es keine Tapefabrik geben. Niko, Emma und Base sprechen über die Gründe, Haltung und Ehrenamt, über Kulturarbeit hinter den Kulissen - und warum eine Pause manchmal genau das ist, was ein Herzensprojekt braucht, um 2027 umso stärker zurückzukommen. Außerdem: KI-Musik & Suno, was das mit Kunst, Business und „Seele“ macht. Zum Schluss gibt's noch Event-Tipps für Hip-Hop-Heads und einen kurzen Nostalgie-Trip zur Boombox-Renaissance. Viel Spaß mit der Folge!

Oklahoma Hotel Takeovers, Sooner Swing & Consent Workshops (with Justin from OTB)Justin from OTB (On the Border) joins The Professor, Chuck D, and producer David to break down what the lifestyle really looks like in Oklahoma—and why it's bigger (and wilder) than most people assume.From full-weekend hotel takeovers to a massive campground festival-style event called Sooner Swing, this episode hits real-world event flow, what couples should expect, and how education + consent workshops can make the difference between a messy weekend and an amazing one.Topics / Search Terms Oklahoma lifestyle / swingers / ENM Hotel takeovers (weekend flow) Sooner Swing (campground festival) Consent workshops + boundaries Event etiquette + signals Hedonism tripsGuest / Tickets OTB (On the Border) — https://otbls.comAlso Mentioned Mardi Gras hotel takeover: February 20–21Sponsors / Partners PassionScapes Photography — https://passionscapesphotography.com Glitz by Jax — https://glitzbyjax.comStudio Partner Couples Next Door — https://couplesnextdoor.com Referral code: DD25Listen & Connecthttps://downdirtypodcast.comProduced byDown & Dirty Productions Company — https://downdirtyproductions.com

Hour 1 kicks off with Pastor Ken Sullivan delivering a powerful morning prayer before the crew dives into a chaotic political showdown on Capitol Hill, President Trump distancing himself from his own commerce secretary amid an Epstein‑related controversy, and Americans freaking out over Friday the 13th. The team runs through trending headlines—LeBron breaking NBA history, Olivia Miles dropping 40 points, and Super Bowl celebration drama—before Brat flames up the Hot Spot with Gene Simmons vs. Chuck D over hip‑hop’s place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Sexy Redd stirring outrage with her explicit “Beat It” remake. Plus, Rock‑T highlights an HBCU legend, and Rita Brent jumps in for a hilarious “Fix It Jesus” moment involving family beef, IQ tests, and breakout‑the‑hospital tales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This full episode of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show is packed with everything listeners crave—big headlines, big celebrities, and even bigger laughs. From Pastor Ken Sullivan's uplifting prayer to explosive political stories involving immigration gridlock, President Trump distancing himself from a cabinet member, and RFK Jr.’s outrageous toilet‑seat confession, the show never slows down. Celebrity scandals dominate the mic: Stefon Diggs getting humbled after the Super Bowl, Myles Garrett’s relationship buzz, Todd & Kandi breakup rumors, Gene Simmons vs. Chuck D over hip‑hop, and Sexy Redd’s wild “Beat It” remake. Sports fans get LeBron’s historic triple‑double and a Seahawks parade meltdown, while comedy fans get gold from Rita Brent, Mad Willie the Mechanic, and a Soul Train–style “Black History” escape tale. The highlight is a heartfelt, funny, and revealing live interview with Jill Scott as she launches her new album. Whether you're here for the music, the mess, the motivation, or the madness—this show delivers nonstop reasons to click “play.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sex Games with Eliza is back — and this time it's all playful chaos: sex trivia, dirty word prompts, and “what would you do?” scenarios that turn into real talk about turn-ons, boundaries, and what people actually mean when they say “I'm into that.”Eliza joins Chuck D and The Professor (with the Dean in the room) for a light, funny, adult conversation that's part game-night, part confession booth — and fully unfiltered.Key topics / search terms:Sex games & sexy icebreakersSex triviaTurn-ons & boundariesDirty word promptsConfidence, comfort levels, and consentWhat we talk about:Rapid-fire prompts and game momentsHow people communicate turn-ons without overexplainingComfort levels, privacy, and boundariesWhere humor helps — and where clarity matters moreGuests & credits:Guest: ElizaHosts: Chuck D, The ProfessorIn-room: The DeanSponsors / Partners:PassionScapes Photography — https://passionscapesphotography.comGlitz by Jax — https://glitzbyjax.comCouples Next Door — https://couplesnextdoor.comListen & connect:https://downdirtypodcast.comThe Down & Dirty Podcast is a sex-positive, consent-forward space for honest conversation.

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl told fans at a recent show in Australia that their follow up to 2023's ‘But Here We Are' has already been recorded, the Eagles make music history as they now have the first quadruple diamond certified album and are celebrating with a special clear vinyl edition of their greatest hits, The Doors' John Densmore and Public Enemy's Chuck D have formed a new musical project called DoPE with new music set to be released on Record Store Day this April, The Beach Boys will be releasing a long-lost, unheard album from 1977 in an all new box set deluxe release featuring 35 unreleased tracks with new interviews… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia', Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week' & much more!All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you can check out the full episode on 8 different platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts)Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more…Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweeklyWatch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweeklyFollow us online:Instagram.com/rocknewsweeklyFacebook.com/rocknewsweeklyTwitter.com/rocknewsweeklyTikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly#FooFighters #Eagles #BeachBoys #JohnDensmore #DoPE#Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

Editor Patrick Prince and Holden Russiano of Luna Record Shop have a discussion about the best albums to pick up for the Trip-Hop genre of the '90s on this episode of the Goldmine Podcast's Record Shop Talk. Plus, the upcoming Record Store Day-affiliated project doPE (with Chuck D of Public Enemy and drummer John Densmore of The Doors) is also discussed. It has all the elements to be as good as any spoken-word album ever produced. Listen up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part two of the N.W.A story finds the group dead center in America's crosshairs, due in part to their own violent behavior, and at a crossroads creatively. Death Row's Suge Knight, Public Enemy's Chuck D., and a young hustler from the east coast all ride shotgun to Dre, E, Cube, Yella and Ren as the group finds itself having predicted yet another one of America's darkest moments. To see the full list of contributors, see the show notes at ⁠www.disgracelandpod.com⁠. This episode was originally published on September 26, 2019. To listen to Disgraceland ad free and get access to weekly bonus content and more, become a Disgraceland All Access member at ⁠disgracelandpod.com/membership⁠. Visit ⁠www.disgracelandpod.com/merch⁠ to see the latest Disgraceland merch! Sign up for our newsletter and get the inside dirt on events, merch and other awesomeness - ⁠GET THE NEWSLETTER⁠ Follow Jake and DISGRACELAND: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠X⁠ (formerly Twitter)  ⁠Facebook Fan Group To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dans ce premier épisode de 2026, je reçois Baby Blu aka Chuckie Fresh, figure incontournable du hip-hop en Suisse, animateur radio, intervieweur passionné et auteur du livre Les grandes aventures de Baby Blu.Pendant plus d'1h30, on revient sur la genèse de ce livre hors norme : comment l'idée est née, le temps colossal qu'il a fallu pour rassembler souvenirs, archives et anecdotes, l'envers du décor de l'édition et le travail de mémoire que ça a représenté. Baby Blu raconte comment l'écriture est devenue un exercice presque thérapeutique, un moyen de faire le bilan de plus de 30 ans dédiés au hip-hop.On plonge aussi dans des anecdotes marquantes avec des artistes majeurs : Kendrick Lamar, Chuck D, Ice Cube, The Game, Kanye West, A$AP Rocky et bien d'autres. Des histoires parfois drôles, parfois frustrantes, souvent révélatrices de ce que signifie vraiment “être là”, au bon endroit, au bon moment.Enfin, on élargit la discussion au hip-hop d'aujourd'hui : la manière dont la musique est consommée, la perte (ou non) de profondeur, le rôle des algorithmes, le retour en force des artistes plus âgés en 2025, et ce que Baby Blu attend encore du rap actuel.00:00 – 12:59 Introduction & découverte du hip-hop13:00 – 34:59 Pourquoi écrire Les grandes aventures de Baby Blu35:00 – 1:01:59 Anecdotes & interviews légendaires1:02:00 – 1:23:09 Relation à la musique aujourd'hui1:23:10 – 1:30:33 Questions de finUn épisode dense, sincère et passionné, entre transmission, culture et amour du hip-hop.Chuckie Fresh sur InstagramHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This week, Matt falls head over heels for a little place called River Flats, Chris loses his taste for skateboarding despite many many many attempts to become a champ, and you had better not mess with the Gang Mafia Mob! https://archive.org/download/346-bounce/346%20bounce.mp3 Also, Chris challenges Matt to a User-generated, Gleaming the Cube-inspired round of the Blanking the Blank quiz (thanks again, THEKyleThomas!); Matt guides Chris through fave seg Let's Roll a Dude, Skateboard Dude Edition, Paul makes a fool of himself in front of the boys, but it all works out in the end; and someone's trying to sneak in a backdoor pilot! Let's Roll a Dude: Skateboard Dude Edition Primary Ability 1. Strength 2. Speed 3. Dexterity 4. Charisma 5. Intelligence 6. Constitution Skater Style 1. Jumbo charm necklace, alien sunglasses, cowboy hat 2. Farmcore 3. Leather jacket, leather pants, leather gloves, propeller beanie 4. Denim dracula 5. Punk rock in the front, adult contemporary in the back 6. Sponsored by mountain dew dorito powder punch Skateboard Team Name 1. The Dapper Mountaineers 2. The Ogres 3. The Big Bad 4. The Young Alligators 5. The Iron Wizards 6. The Skeleton Creatures Skate Team Vibe 1. Ska band 2. Mark is a dentist, Michelle owns her own cafe truck, Zuber works for their dad at the old pine mill, Jasper robs banks (overseas), Poppy is a tug boat captain 3. Straight-up Dexy's Midnight Runners 4. Mad Max putt-putt golf team 5. Wizard cloaks and boomboxes 6. Buncha Trons Competition Song (from Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 Soundtrack) 1. Guerilla Radio – Rage Against the Machine 2. You – Bad Religion 3. Bring Tha Noize – Anthrax ft. Chuck D. of Public Enemy 4. Blood Brothers – Papa Roach 5. Cyclone – Dub Pistols 6. When Worlds Collide – Powerman 5000 Signature Move 1. Grinding all the way around a hot tub 3 times 2. Getting big air in the half pipe, landing on knee pads, sliding all the way up the other side, 180 back on to board in midair 3. Skitchin roller coaster 4. Hella big drop into gorilla enclosure, banana slide back out 5. Blazing guitar solo while flatlandi freestyling 6. 360 smashburger to primo fartslide Discord is so Hot Right Now Doing the Bluesky Thing Listen on Apple Podcasts Watch the YouTubes! We're Still on Twitter Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It! We're on Stitcher, Too There's a Subreddit! Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloud Catch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So Desire Illustrations by the great Ron Wing.

Happened In the 90's hosted by Steve and Matt picks a day, any day, and then goes back in time to that magical decade we all know and love the 90's, to revisit episodes of tv, movies that premiered, or cultural events that occurred on that day in the 90's. This week Steve & Matt discuss the iconic fury of Rip Torn, screwing up on the job, and those against rap & rappers!!!SEGMENT 1Show: The Larry Sanders ShowEpisode: “The Matchmaker” (Season 5 | Episode: 6)Premiere Date: 1/8/1997Story: When Brian ends his relationship w/ his boyfriend, Hank tries to fix him up, but winds up starting rumors about himself.SEGMENT 2Show: NewsRadioEpisode: "Rap” (Season 3 | Episode: 12)Premiere Date: 1/8/1997Story: Bill's editorials against rap music lyrics prompt Jimmy to invite rapper Chuck D. to respond on the air.

This week on the Mr. Throwback Thursday Podcast,we bring you holiday joy, Treach going solo, Tupac getting hit up, was Craig Mack murdered?, Ghostface hating “pause”, Chuck D brings us a new magazine, a new Artist of the Month, and brand new music from Billy Danze to start the year. What else? Let's listen. Holiday in the Bay Luda Clause   Rap Central Station Treach and the Iceberg Mass Appeal   Hit Em Up    Mack Attack Murder Was the Case New School News     Wu Newsa.  Pause b.  Protect Ya Plaque One and Done – PHD Record of the Week – Madd Hatta “All About Me”    Artist of the Month – Madd Hatta Old to the New – Billy Danze ft B-Real “Let it Be” Bill Reads Lyrics Check us out on social media. Instagram: @mrthrowbackthursday | @bill_mr_tbtThreads: @mrthrowbackthursday | @bill_mr_tbtX (Twitter): @THE_Mr_TBT | @bill_mr_tbt Facebook: Mr. Throwback ThursdayYouTube: @mrtbt

In this episode of the CD Financial Podcast, Chuck D and Marcus C delve into the implications of the new Secure Act 2.0, particularly focusing on catch-up contributions to retirement accounts. They discuss the differences between Roth and traditional contributions, the tax implications of forced Roth contributions, and the concerns that high earners may have regarding their tax bills. The conversation also touches on the challenges of payroll setup for federal employees and the perceived unfairness of the new rules. Additionally, they provide insights into how these changes may affect cash flow and retirement planning, concluding with a health tip emphasizing the importance of resistance training for longevity.TakeawaysCatch-up contributions can be made to Roth or traditional accounts depending on income levels.The Secure Act 2.0 mandates Roth contributions for high earners.Tax implications of Roth contributions can affect take-home pay.Forced Roth contributions may disrupt financial planning for some individuals.Payroll systems may struggle with the implementation of new rules.Many employees feel penalized by the new tax rules.Federal employees need to consider how these changes affect Medicare premiums.Regional variations exist in contribution rules for federal employees.It's crucial to review retirement plans regularly to avoid mistakes.Resistance training is essential for maintaining health as we age.

In this episode, Chuck D and Marcus C discuss the recent government shutdown, its effects on employees and retirees, and the importance of having a financial plan. They explore the challenges faced by those returning to work, the uncertainty for retirees, and the mental health benefits of planning and communication in relationships. The conversation emphasizes the need for preparation in the face of potential future shutdowns and the value of having a solid strategy for retirement.The government shutdown lasted 43 days, the longest in history.1.4 million employees were unpaid during the shutdown.Essential employees had to work without pay, affecting their finances.Retirees faced uncertainty with delayed pension checks and processing.Many employees drained savings and incurred credit card debt during the shutdown.Having a financial plan is crucial for retirement readiness.Mental health benefits arise from having a plan and open communication.Walking with loved ones can improve both physical and mental health.The importance of family meals without distractions for relationship building.Future government shutdowns may require better preparation and planning.

It's your Halloween hotel-takeover crash course: costumes that actually work in crowded spaces, how to handle the 10:30 lingerie change without stress, and newbie survival tips that keep the weekend fun and consent-forward. The Professor, Mrs. Doll, and Chuck D share what to pack, how to pace, and how to plan your night so you make it through the main event and the after-party.Sponsors & PartnersGlitx by Jax — https://www.glitzbyjax.com/PassionScapes Photography — https://passionscapes.com/CouplesNextDoor — https://couplesnextdoor.com/ (code: DD25)CreditsHosts — The Professor, Mrs. Doll, Chuck DStudio — Down & Dirty Productions Company

Guest host, Chuck D, chats with multi-talented filmmaker, songwriter and artist D. Channsin "Chann" Berry to talk about how Black artists and influencers can respond to the shutdown, the culture wars and trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Guest host, Chuck D, chats with Clinician-Educator and Vice Dean of Community Health at Columbia University, Dr. Olajide Williams, to talk about the state of health in Black America. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Guest host, Chuck D, chats with Author and Associate Professor in the Department of African American Studies and Department of Chicano Studies, Dr. Gaye Theresa Johnson, to talk about how Black America can harness both political and cultural power for this moment. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Guitarist and music director of Public Enemy, Khari Wynn talks to guest host Chuck D about politics, music and resettling back in Memphis.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) joins guest host Chuck D for an update on the government shutdown and the Fighting Oligarchy Tour. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Olajide Williams to explore how stroke awareness, prevention, and treatment intersect with culture, equity, and the arts. He shares both personal insights and groundbreaking research that has saved lives in Harlem and beyond.Together, we discuss:* The urgent reality of stroke – why every minute counts (“time is brain”).* Why stroke disproportionately affects Black and Brown communities—and tragically, at younger ages.* The treatment window: from clot-dissolving medications like tenecteplase to advanced clot-removal procedures.* The hidden barriers to timely stroke care—knowledge gaps, delayed responses, and reliance on cabs or waiting rooms instead of calling 911.* The power of health literacy as the first pit stop on the road to health equity.* How the Hip Hop Stroke Program quadrupled treatment rates in Harlem by engaging children, who then educated their parents and grandparents.* Why music, art, and emotional connection are indispensable for learning and transforming community health.Key Insights & Gems

Step into Episode 181 of On the Delo as David DeLorenzo sits down with Charles Jr. (“Chuck D”) —an East Valley native behind Aftermath, Born & Bred, and the forthcoming Rosewood in downtown Gilbert—to talk craft, community, and why he wants people dressing up for dinner again.From first shifts at Tony Roma's to 15 years fast-tracking at Zinc with mentor Terry, Charles breaks down the real levers: concept, lighting, music, and a female-friendly vibe that draws everyone. The two get real on safer nightlife and DUIs, scaling pains from a 1,300→3,800 sq ft buildout, and what's next—an aggressive late-night push in Chandler.Chapter Guide (Timestamps): (0:15 – 1:02) Opening & Episode 181; welcome Charles.(1:03 – 2:23) Junior & nicknames (“Chuck D” plates; Delo's “Italian Stallion”). (2:26 – 3:01) Origin story—5th-gen AZ; Mesa/Chandler/Gilbert roots. (6:52 – 8:27) First jobs: Tony Roma's → Outback lessons. (11:41 – 13:29) Zinc years & discovering hospitality as craft. (18:00 – 20:07) Launching Aftermath in Uptown; scaling from 1.3k→3.8k sq ft. (22:41 – 23:48) Where to find them: Aftermath (Phoenix), Born & Bred (Scottsdale & Chandler), Rosewood → downtown Gilbert. (25:17 – 27:05) Mature crowd, safer nights; calling out DUIs. (39:56 – 40:24) Chandler goes late-night—food & cocktail specials. (40:33 – 42:27) Rapid fire: read minds, water slides, gold, flip-phone experiment. (45:06 – 45:28) Health: lift weights & bodyweight focus.

Episode 218: In this episode, Mark is joined by DJ and producer- DJ MROK. We talk about his work on recent projects from Chuck D, Public Enemy and Phill Most Chill. We also discuss his upcoming project with Paavo called "Green Moon Rising". He talks about how "the Thing" helped inspire that project and his love for John Carpenter movies. We dive into his roots in music, working in other genres, coming back to Hip Hop, working with icons like Kool G Rap and Gift of Gab, the origin of his name, Marvel Zombies and living in the Chicago area. Check out MROK on Spit Slam records and more- https://linktr.ee/djmrokMark also gives his thoughts on the Angry Orchard apple cider drinks, that feature a Jason themed can and flavor, called "Blood Orange". He also list his top 5 favorite themed tv/movies. Watch "Things and Stuff” where Mark reviews collectibles on The Infinite Banter Youtube channel. Direct link for current video- https://youtu.be/G1el4GYzHF8?si=GadJ1aAHKCJ0bgKaCheck out our sponsor Super 7, for the latest in action figures and merch featuring pop culture icons. Click the link for the latest figures and more- https://super7.com/INFINITEBANTERPODCAST

Flavor Flavvvv in the house! The rapper, reality star, OG hype man, and national treasure sits down with Bunnie to talk about everything, starting with his wild come-up in Freeport, meeting Chuck D, and what life was really like inside Public Enemy. He gets honest about blowing thousands a day on drugs, the moment he got clean, and how he's trying to pay it forward. Flav sets the record straight on the infamous clock, breaks down his sweet and strange relationship with Brigitte Nielsen, and spills behind-the-scenes tea from Flavor of Love. He talks about cousins ODB, RZA, and GZA, his love for Taylor Swift, and his new show Old School (yes, he's actually going back to high school), plus plans for a late-night talk show.Flavor Flav: IG | XWatch Full Episodes & More:www.dumbblondeunrated.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.