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Godfrey is joined by Mark Gregory, Dante Nero, Akeem Woods, Eva Evans, and Vishnu Vaka to talk about how Jamaicans cheat in their songs, John Witherspoon's son doing his voice, Dick Gregory on Michael Jackson's death, Bohemian Diet, Epstein Conspiracies, Kabbadi and India Cricket, Bill Clinton's son and Leonardo DiCaprio eats babies allegedly.Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got endless impressions, a white producer, random videos Godfrey found on the internet and so much more! We're not reinventing the wheel, we're just talking 'ish twice a week... with GODFREY on In Godfrey We Trust.Original Air Date: ----------------------------------------------

Last week at Palisades Tahoe, Jonathan Ellsworth & JBobb stopped by the The Ledge Boardshop to talk about snowboard culture & the current state of snowboard gear w/ a rather legendary figure in the snowboard world, Suge (aka, Brett Scott). We talk 90's Hip-Hop; the history of snowboarding (and its influence on ski gear); and innovation in snowboard gear itself.Note: We Want to Hear From You!Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you'd like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here.RELATED LINKS:The Ledge BoardshopPalisades TahoeGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Join Us! Blister Summit 2026BLISTER+ Members: Blister Summit DiscountEnter Our Weekly Gear GiveawaySee Our Blister Recommended ShopsCHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS:Blister Studios (our new channel)Blister Review (our original channel)TOPICS & TIMES:‘Know The Ledge' (3:50)Hip-Hop & Snowboarding (7:29)BOA (17:42)Customization of Snowboard Boots? (18:22)‘Convenience' Bindings (23:12)Indemnified Gear (36:04)Snowboard Design Updates (43:34)Shop Culture (48:23)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What up Fellas! Mittlerweile schon fast 5 Jahre liegt der tragische Tod von Rap-Legende DMX nun schon hinter uns; und wie schon häufiger kann ich es kaum fassen, dass wir ihm bislang noch keine Folge gewidmet haben. Vergleichbar mit dieser Folge dauerte es auch bis DMX sein Debüt-Album im Jahr 1998 droppte. Nach bereits über 10 Jahren aktiver Karriere und verschiedenen kleinen Hypes und Rückschlägen veröffentlichte DMX sein Debüt letztlich erst mit 28 Jahren. So spät dies auch war kompensierte er dies mit einem kometenhaften Aufstieg und prägte das präferierte Soundbild der kommenden Jahre. In der neuen Folge sprechen wir darüber, wie sich sein unverwechselbarer Sound zu diesem Zeitpunkt vor allem in New York abhob, und wer hierbei mitunter seine Finger im Spiel hatte. Zudem sprechen wir u.a. über emotionale Ausdrucksweisen, einen Pakt mit dem Teufel und mögliche Grundpfeiler funktionierender sozialer Beziehungen, also... Checkt gerne die neue Folge „Rap gehört zum guten Ton“ aus! Habt ein schönes Wochenende! Stay strapped und seid lieb zueinander!

Godfrey, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, and crew on this episode dive into the legacy of Phil Donohue to discussions around BAFTA, Tourette's, social media discourse, influential books, and legendary comedy figures like T.K. Kirkland, this conversation explores how culture, entertainment, and media continue to shape the way we think.We also break down the impact of An Empire of Their Own, the powerful play Day of Absence, and introduce the concept of Tendernism before wrapping up with a discussion about award show speeches and the entertainment industry.Beat Contest Winner: L8 5hifthttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2yYSvGdO8ATI0l0DKfcoRr?si=kxU7939uRs2ZQT_Z1XLCWAtaconetheartist@gmail.comGuests: Phyillis Yvonne Stickeny, Dante Nero, Yamaneika Saunders & Eva EvansLegendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got endless impressions, a white producer, random videos Godfrey found on the internet and so much more! We're not reinventing the wheel, we're just talking 'ish twice a week... with GODFREY on In Godfrey We Trust.Original Air Date: 3/3/26SPONSOR:FACTORUse code godfrey50off to get 50% off your first box, plus FreeBreakfast for 1 year at http://FactorMeals.com/godfrey50off----------------------------------------------

This podcast explores the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur as presented in Jeff Pearlman's biography, "Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur."The episode centers on biographer Jeff Pearlman, a white sportswriter who spent three years conducting over 650 interviews to piece together a "definitive historic record" of Tupac. Pearlman acknowledges his status as an outsider to Hip-Hop culture, describing his approach as a "blank slate" intended to listen rather than project an agenda. A pivotal moment in his reporting occurred during an interview with Tupac's sister, Sekyiwa, who "checked" his privilege by correcting his use of the word "moved" to "relocated" when describing the family's transition from Baltimore to California—a distinction that highlighted the systemic forces at play in their lives.A major portion of the discussion focuses on the "profoundly sad" reality of Tupac's childhood. While his mother, Afeni Shakur, was a revolutionary icon of the Panther 21, the book reveals the devastating impact of her crack addiction on a young Tupac. The "Thug Life" persona was, in part, a carefully constructed mask. Before his rap fame, Tupac was a sensitive ballet and theater student who loved Kate Bush and Don McLean. The narrative suggests that as "gangsta rap" became the dominant commercial force, Tupac adapted his image to fit the industry, leading to a "saga of the mask gradually eating the face" as he became increasingly reckless to maintain his street credibility.

In honor of Women's History Month, Stay Busy is joined by Coey, creator of Talk Of The Town Show and producer for the Let's Rap About It podcast and Jim Jones' Artist 2 Artist series. The crew kicks things off with a Coey-inspired segment where she shares her best  memories with some of your favorite New York City drill artists (5:03). Next, a WHM-themed LUNCH BREAK (22:54) before diving into the new music CHAT - Ty Dolla $ign's ‘girl music vol. 1' (45:45) and the discourse surrounding Swae Lee's new single “FLAMMABLE” (58:43). For this week's BOARD MEETING (1:17:31), Coey discusses how she broke into the entertainment industry, the rise of Talk Of The Town Show, her top female artists and content creators, working with some of Hip-Hop's OGs, what she has planned for the future, and much more!  Stay Busy with Armon Sadler⁠ https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/staybusypod⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod⁠ Armon⁠ https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/⁠⁠ https://x.com/armonsadler Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://x.com/WxLLxxM Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://x.com/miss2bees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones and Jason England continue their discussion of Hip=Hop in the year 1996.From classic albums by A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul to the massive breakthrough of The Fugees, the conversation explores how 1996 produced some of the most important rap records ever made. But it was also the moment when hip-hop started shifting—from a culture-driven scene to a more commercial industry.Bomani and Jason break down why albums like Beats, Rhymes and Life, Stakes Is High, Hell on Earth from Mobb Deep, and Ironman from Ghostface Killah captured a turning point in the genre. They also discuss how artists like Lauryn Hill helped expand hip-hop's audience while changing the sound of rap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Note from James:In the Blondie song “Rapture,” which was the number-one song in 1981, Debbie Harry has this famous line: “Fab Five Freddy told me everybody's fly.”So the question is—who is Fab Five Freddy?This guy is one of the central figures in the birth of hip-hop culture. Not just rap music, but the whole ecosystem: graffiti, breakdancing, fashion, DJ culture, art, film—everything that eventually turned into a massive global industry.Hip-hop today represents hundreds of billions of dollars in music, fashion, and entertainment. But in the late '70s and early '80s it was just a small creative movement happening in New York.Fab 5 Freddy helped connect all those worlds. He bridged graffiti artists, musicians, downtown art scenes, and eventually MTV.He also just wrote a book called Everybody's Fly, and it was a huge honor for me to talk with him about the origins of hip-hop and how creativity actually grows.Episode Description:Before hip-hop became a global industry, it was a loose network of DJs, graffiti artists, dancers, and musicians creating something entirely new in New York City.Fab 5 Freddy was at the center of it.In this conversation, he explains how hip-hop emerged from a mix of street culture, art scenes, punk music, and experimentation with records and sound. He discusses the origins of graffiti tagging, the rise of DJs like Grandmaster Flash, and the cultural moment when Blondie's “Rapture” helped bring hip-hop into mainstream awareness.Freddy also shares how the first hip-hop film, Wild Style, helped unify the culture's elements—music, dance, graffiti, and fashion—and introduce them to a wider audience.The conversation then turns to the modern era: AI-generated music, the attention economy of social media, and why artists today may need to slow down and develop their work before exposing it to the world.What You'll Learn:How hip-hop emerged from a mix of music, graffiti, dance, and street cultureWhy early DJs searched old records for breakbeats to create new soundsHow the film Wild Style helped define hip-hop culture for the worldWhy artists today may need to resist posting unfinished work onlineHow creativity evolves when technology disrupts the music industryTimestamped Chapters[00:02:00] The Story Behind the Title Everybody's Fly[00:03:01] A Note from James[00:04:15] Meeting Biz Markie and the Culture of Collecting Hip-Hop History[00:05:35] How Jazz, Blues, and Soul Influenced Early Hip-Hop[00:06:22] DJs Digging Through Records to Find Breakbeats[00:07:40] Grandmaster Flash and the Science of DJing[00:08:41] Why Producers Became Central to Hip-Hop Music[00:09:54] Blondie's “Rapture” and Hip-Hop's Mainstream Breakthrough[00:11:00] The Downtown Art Scene: Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Andy Warhol[00:12:24] The Origins of Graffiti and Tagging Culture[00:13:48] Graffiti as Competition and Artistic Evolution[00:15:12] Punk Rock and Hip-Hop: Parallel Cultural Revolutions[00:17:47] The Idea for the First Hip-Hop Film Wild Style[00:19:02] Bringing Breakdancing, Graffiti, and Rap Together on Film[00:21:50] Lessons Modern Artists Can Learn from Early Hip-Hop[00:22:49] Why Posting Creative Work Too Early Can Hurt It[00:24:00] Social Media, Attention, and the Speed of Culture[00:26:00] Hip-Hop's Global Influence[00:29:00] The Birth of Conscious Rap[00:31:12] Directing KRS-One's “My Philosophy” Video[00:33:00] Finding Great Hip-Hop in the Streaming Era[00:36:00] Battle Rap and Lyrical Skill[00:37:00] Artists Who Still Push the Genre Forward[00:40:11] How Rappers Make Money Today[00:43:00] What Makes an Artist Stand the Test of Time[00:47:00] Sampling, Technology, and the Evolution of Music Production[00:54:00] AI Music and the Future of Creativity[01:02:00] What “Everybody's Fly” Really MeansAdditional Resources:Fab 5 Freddyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fab_Five_FreddyRapturehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapture_(Blondie_song)Wild Stylehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_StyleGrandmaster Flashhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandmaster_FlashKRS-Onehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KRS-OneDebbie Harryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debbie_HarrySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week King Prince,Killah Keel,& Wes Craven discuss new music (Sicarii & Wolf T. Calzone,Freddie Gibbs,Santana Fox),the T.I. vs 50 Cent situation,Scream 7,and of course everything current in the culture.Tune in for unfiltered Hip Hop discussion.

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On this episode we discuss who had the bigger impact on hip-hop, James Brown or Michael Jackson. We also talk about the difference, musically, in both Dallas and Houston and the emerging artists from both cities. Hip-Hop facts this week are about Bubba Sparxxx, Zach Brauf, Nelly and more. Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion this week is […] The post This Or That? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Hip Hop at it's best. Top Albania Radio ka një traditë të transmetimit të Hip Hop-it që në fillimin e saj, atëhere kur kjo rrymë konsiderohej nga kritikët si denigrim i muzikës. Ky program sjell më të mirat e rrap-it të pa censuruara, dje dhe sot, duke zgjuar nostalgji dhe duke ju prezantuar hitet që do trondisin bokset e makinës tuaj, të miksuara nga Dj Keddos.

Im Februar 2001 hat das französische House-Band Daft Punk ihr zweites Album "Discovery" veröffentlicht. Auf dem Album ist mit "One More Time" auch einer der erfolgreichsten Songs der Gruppe. Daft Punk sind eine der größten House-Bands aller Zeiten. Den internationalen Durchbruch haben sie mit ihrer Single "Around The World" und dem dazugehörigen Album "Homework" geschafft. Mit ihrem zweiten Album "Discovery" hat die Gruppe ihren Stand gefestigt und gezeigt, dass sie keine musikalischen Eintagsfliegen sind. Ab da ist die Erfolgskurve von Daft Punk, die man auch dadurch kennt, dass sie selbst immer mit Roboterhelmen verkleidet in der Öffentlichkeit aufgetreten sind, weiter steil nach oben gegangen. Daft Punk machen auf "Discovery" – und auch in der Zeit danach – eine besondere Form der House-Musik, nämlich: "French House". Diese spezielle Spielform hat ihre Ursprünge auch im französischen Hip-Hop, der vor allem in den äußeren Bezirken von Paris, den sogenannten "Banlieues" entsteht und stark vom Jazz geprägt ist, erklärt Musikredakteur Stephan Fahrig im Podcast. Wie genau das Erfolgsrezept von French House und Daft Punk zusammengesetzt ist, erklärt Meilensteine Gast Sascha Simnovec. Dabei beginnt alles mit einem sehr genauen 4/4-Drumbeat, einer funky Bassline und einer Portion Nile Rodgers und Chic. Was sonst noch reingehört in das fein abgeschmeckte Rezept, das hört ihr im Meilensteine Podcast. Darüber hinaus lassen Daft Punk auf ihrem Album auch die Klänge verschiedener Instrumente verschwimmen. Es gibt Synthesizer, die wie Gitarren klingen, und Gitarren, die wie Synthesizer klingen – House-, Elektro-, Hip Hop- und Rockelemente bekommen hier vollkommen neue Klanggewänder übergezogen. Das hört man zum Beispiel auch beim Song "Digital Love". Auf ihrem Album "Discovery" bedienen sich Daft Punk auch ganz häufig bei mehr oder weniger bekannten, aber bereits veröffentlichten Songs – oft aus den 70ern. Hier werden einzelne Schnipsel von Songs genommen, stark bearbeitet und damit wird dann etwas Neues geschaffen. Auf die Spitze treiben Daft Punk es damit bei dem Song "Face To Face" wie Stephan Fahrig findet. Mit ihrem Album "Discovery" und ihrem French-House-Stil, haben Daft Punk die Popmusiklandschaft und Dancemusik der nachfolgenden Jahrzehnte stark beeinflusst, beweist Podcast Gast Sascha Simnovec mit Musikbeispielen von Lady Gaga, Madonna, Coldplay, The Weeknd und anderen Popmegastars. __________ Über diese Songs vom Album "Discovery" sprechen wir im Podcast (28:09) – "One More Time"(45:03) – "Digital Love"(50:17) – "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger"(01:01:54) – "Face To Face"__________ Alle Shownotes und weiterführenden Links zur Folge "Discovery" findet ihr https://x.swr.de/s/daftpunkdiscovery __________ Ihr wollt mehr Podcasts wie diesen? Abonniert die Meilensteine! Fragen, Kritik, Anregungen? Meldet euch gerne per WhatsApp-Sprachnachricht an die (06131) 92 93 94 95 oder schreibt uns an meilensteine@swr.de

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Godfrey is joined by legend Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, and his usual cast with Dante Nero, Eva Evans, and Yamaneika Saunders to discuss Phyllis' early start into stardom and the struggles with it as a black female entertainer, clean concious comedy vs dirty comedy, the worst flyer possible, the Cicely Tyson story from Brewster's Place and more!CHAPTERS:00:00 - Introducing LEGEND Phyllis Yvonne Stickney9:50 -Yvonne's long journey to Success15:51 - Meeting Gordon Parks and Struggles with Colorism21:58 - When Young Godfrey met Phyllis (When Wisdom is in the room)33:30 - Clean and conscious comedy vs Dirty mouth46:40 - The worst flyer (Renee Hicks)50:50 - Amazing Dynamic Black Women in Comedy55:10 - Brewster's Place (Cicely Tyson Story)1:00:00 - Super Chat introduced by YamanekaLegendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got endless impressions, a white producer, random videos Godfrey found on the internet and so much more! We're not reinventing the wheel, we're just talking 'ish twice a week... with GODFREY on In Godfrey We Trust.Original Air Date: 3/3/26----------------------------------------------

Episode 475 of the New Old Heads had discussions on the situation with the US bombing and escalating the conflict/war in Iran - and if now is the most divisive time we've witnessed in our lives (Patreon exclusive), Spotify's listing of the "next up" in Hip Hop being the wrong messenger, Nipsey Hussle's Marathon, Lil Yachty being disrespectful towards Hip Hop's elders again, Nipsey Hussle's new music reaction, and much more.Support the show

With the one and only Jermaine Cole now "retired" (We don't believe in artists retiring) after the release of The Fall Off, we thought we'd contextualise Cole's career as a whole. From the mixtapes to the albums, we take it all in.(We are aware it's March and we should be doing Women's History Month retrospectives. We'll start next week and go through to the 1st week of April!)TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:13)Ben:Thuli P - AvanaRobb Bank$ - Rich BadnessBruno Mars - The Romantic Boldy James x Rome Streetz - ManhuntWILLOW - Petal Rock BlackRJD2 x Supastition - According to...Charlie:Vic Santoro - SURFNTURFRyder - RYDERHOOD 2Light Seekers, JamesThe3rd & Akari Sage - FLYNPEA€EKiyan Foroughi - inner light. OUTER SPACEGENA (Liv.e & Karriem Riggins) - The Pleasure Is YoursFoggieraw - With No Due RespectGorillaz - The MountainShocka - CONSCIOUS GRIMEThuli P - AvanaTopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (11:52)The Come Up - (18:24)The Warm Up - (25:07)Friday Night Lights - (29:13)Cole World: The Sideline Story - (34:02)Born Sinner - (44:21)2014 Forest Hills Drive - (53:39)Lighter Note - (1:06:51)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

Full show: https://kNOwBETTERHIPHOP.com Artists Played: Purple Kloud, conshus, Mugs and Pockets, Skipp Whitman and Jeremy Page, Georgie Sweet, Children Of Zeus, Honey Dijon, Adi Oasis, Danielle Ponder, SUNI MF, J.Rocc, Sankofa, Uncle Fester, Jalen Ngonda, Adrian Younge, Kristen Warren, K-Rec, Chiare, Gnut, Michael Jackson, Mos Def, DJ Bonez, Table For Three, Brother Wallace, Zo and Tall Black Guy, Darien Brockington, Ozay Moore, DJ Jazzy Jeff, JANA, Daniel Crawford, OutKast, GOODie MOb, IMAKEMADBEATS

Author Steven Blush has just completed his rock trilogy, When Rock Met Disco, When Rock Met Reggae, and the just-released When Rock Met Hip-Hop.  Steven recalls times spent with Rick Rubin, The Beastie Boys, Run DMC, and Russell Simmons, and the huge influence they had on the 80s music scene and pop culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests - Brittany Sprung and Giovanni AllenHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 257 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we're discussing how to keep artistry at the forefront of competitive dance choreography in an arena where it can sometimes feel like tricks have overtaken the stage. Topics Include: The creative process and tips for choreographers of all ages and levels What aspects of artistry the judges are looking for on stage How to help your students develop their own creative and artistic voiceHelp support our podcast! Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes:Monthly Q&A episodes released to members onlyPriority to have your questions answered each month on the live Q&A.Ad-free listening for all of Seasons 4 through 7. No sponsored ads!20% off all IDA MerchandiseExclusive bonus content released throughout the yearDiscounted IDA Online CritiqueGroup Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!Your support helps us produce future episodes of Making The Impact for years to come!Making The Impact's Platinum Premium - Sign up now for only $5/month!Follow your Hosts & Guests!Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceBrittany Sprung - @bsprung514Giovanni Allen - @Giovannicallen, @GroundworksdancecoThis episode is sponsored by:The DanceOne Summit The premier event for dance teachers and studio owners to unite. share. inspire! This summer in New York City - August 13-16th, 2026Register now for $100 off using promo code: DOS26IMPACT Check out IDA-affiliated event Uproar Dance Competition! Visit their website for more info on their 2026 season!Join our FREE Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.comSupport the show

What happens when a man who built his identity in hip hop walks away from the illusion of the industry and into the ancient Church? James "J-Ro" Robinson rose to prominence in the golden era of West Coast hip hop as a member of Tha Alkaholiks, part of Los Angeles' influential underground scene. Fame, touring, culture, and credibility were all there. But behind the curtain, things weren't what they seemed. In this conversation, J-Ro opens up about: • His childhood and the spiritual influence of his great-grandfather, a Christian minister • The formation of Tha Alkaholiks and life inside 90s hip hop culture • What he learned about the record industry that led to deep disillusionment • Why he eventually moved to Sweden • The tension between persona and personhood • Fatherhood and the call to something more rooted • Discovering the Orthodox Church • Life today in Tucson, Arizona, attending St. Anthony's Monastery • Asceticism, repentance, and redefining masculinity • What "keeping it real" actually means Sponsor: Podsworth App: https://podsworth.com  Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: https://youtu.be/F4ljjtR5QfA  Full Ad Read AFTER processing: https://youtu.be/J6trRTgmpwE Donate to the show here: https://www.patreon.com/counterflow  Visit my website: https://www.counterflowpodcast.com  Audio Production by Podsworth Media: https://www.podsworth.com  Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!