Podcasts about stoops2stages

Our first episode features NYC comedian Gastor Almonte. Gastor Almonte is an award-winning storyteller, standup comedian, show producer and host. He’s an active member of the New York City comedy scene, and can been seen nightly at various clubs on the east coast. He’s appeared on Comedy Central’s This Is Not Happening, the New York Time’s featured The Liar Show, and The Story Collider. He's a 2017 Cinderblock Festival invitee. As the host Stoops2Stages, a weekly interview series, Gastor interviews various HipHop artist and comedians. Find him on all social media @ Gastor Almonte

This week, we present stories of science and fatherhood. Part 1: As a teenager, comedian Gastor Almonte seeks answers about some of the scientific terms he hears around school. Part 2: Medical student Usman Hameedi struggles to live up to his father’s expectations while also pursuing his art. Gastor Almonte is a storyteller and stand up comedian based out of Brooklyn, NY. Gastor will be appearing on season 3 of "This Is Not Happening" on Comedy Central. He is the founder and host of Stoops2Stages, a weekly interview series featuring many talented independent artist from the worlds of music and comedy. He performs throughout the east coast, and has been a regular guest at QED Astoria, UCB and the NY Times featured Liar Show. GastorAlmonte.com Usman Hameedi received his MS in Biomedical Sciences from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. His research focused on cancer biology, specifically on how cells determine their fate and sometimes write their own destinies. He is also a poet with experience performing and coaching at both collegiate and national poetry slams.  Usman was highlighted on the Huffington Post and Upworthy, was featured at multiple venues, and was invited to speak at the Harvard Kennedy School and The White House. As an aspiring physician, he hopes to dovetail his scientific and artistic passions in a career focused on illuminating the rich narratives in health care. Despite some impressive credentials, he still can’t drive a car or ride a bike. Feel free to make fun of him about this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Esco sits down with Kastoway. Kastoway is a DMV based musician. During their sit down, they talk about creating music, his humble beginnings, and Kastoway shared some live music as well. On how cutthroat the industry can be: I believe in helping others. I'm not for other people's downfall. On what other musicians struggle with: There's millions of really talented singers out there. But they don't have a direction. They don't have a plan. Stoops2Stages.com

In today's episode, Gastor sits down with Dyme-A-Duzin. Dyme is an emcee from the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn. We discuss his natural need to be creative, his childhood love for NBA Live, and why everyone is after that easy chicken. On getting his name from his rap mentor Q the Prophet: They say rappers come a dime a dozen, so why not take it? Why not be a standout and make it ironic. Just strive to be the best. On his independent mindset, and how it effects his output: I've always moved like an independent artist. That was always my attitude. Shits gotta get out. I gotta find a way to make a music video the way I see it. I don't want to have sit at notable and have to explain to people my vision. Might as well bring it to life myself. On his joy of performing: I love performing. Making a song is fun too, but performing? I live for that. That's when you really connect. They feeling what you're saying. They get your attitude. It's all about the connection. Stoops2Stages.com

In today's episode we sit down with Oscar Collazos. On what inspired him to be a standup: Being an immigrant, I didn't know what standup comedy was. I knew humor. But I always think back and wonder how did I end up here. On when he first discovered that he was funny: I got voted the funniest person in my 3rd grade class. I barely spoke English and I was making people laugh! On how he responded to his brother's career questions: My brother is in finance. He's a suit. One time he asked me when is this funny business going to get left behind. And I was appalled. I told him never. I'll be doing this when I'm 80. Oscar is a comedian out of New York by way of Plantation, Florida. We talk shop, discuss bombing early on, what keeps him doing standup, and how his girlfriend learned to appreciate what he does. Stoops2Stages.com

In today's episode, Gastor sits down with the homie Lawrence Deloach. Lawrence is a comedian out of Brooklyn. During his visit to the stoop, the guys discussed being from real Brooklyn, doing shows 6 days a week, and taking the plunge and doing Standup full time. On the support he received when he decided to do standup: I have one of the most supportive mothers. Ever. She told me if that's what you want to do, do it. Just don't half-ass it. On the response some of his peers have gotten when deciding to live the artist life: People need to see something tangible. Our families worked too hard, so they aren't going to have you out here bullshittin. People don't understand the process. They don't know how long it takes to build a solid 15 minutes. You're like a mad scientist. It's the hardest job but it's also the most satisfying. Stoops2Stages.com

In today's episode, we will have the final installment of season 2's best of series. This week's episode will feature Hannibal King, Renaissance of Green Street, Sean Phazes, Cocoa Sarai and Marcus D. Stoops2Stages.com

In today's episode we will be checking out part 2 of Season 2's best of. This will feature clips from Gist the Essence, Tab One, Gail Thomas, J Manifesto and DonWill. Stoops2Stages.com

In today's episode, Gastor sat down with Theda. Theda is a New York based singer, who recently put out her own EP. Heavy Hitter. We talk about her creation process, her mom's role in her career, and why it was so important to her to write her own material. On being self motivated in her early development as a singer: That was all me. I would do the research online, looking for contest to enter. Then I'd beg my mom to take me. On her mother's requirement that she earn everything she was given: Everything was earned. Everything. You want that new Eminem cd? I had to clean the kitchen. But I'm glad my mom did that because I'm ok with working for everything. On the role that her music plays in working through her darker moments: When I came out with these songs, my own parents were surprised about whats going on. I don't talk about things. It's uncomfortable talking. I'd rather sing the song. Stoops2Stages.com

In today's episode, Gastor talks with the homie Ty Millan. Ty is an emcee out of the Bronx, NY who's been creating a street buzz with a real grassroots approach to his marketing. During his visit to the stoop, we talked about how the modern independent artist has to market, staying true to yourself, and why he doesn't glorify the negativity of street life. On why he is so driven: For me? It's by any means to me. I really live by that. Sometimes you don't have those initial resources, but you have to do what you have to do, to get to where you want to be at. On his decision to make street music without glorifying street life: I don't glorify the street life because there is a lot of loss. I don't glorify it because I don't want people to think it's the only way. There's many ways. On the focus on quality and telling of his current life with each project: I'm laying the groundwork right now. I want my new fans to discover me, and go back to my old shit and know that I've progressed. Stoops2Stages.com

In today's episode, Gastor sits down with Half Amazin. Half Amazin is an eclectic east-coast producer. Mostly known for his work with Noah Caine, we discuss his production history, what inspires his music, and how his creative eye effects his overall vision for a project. On taking part with the art direction of an album he produces: I just wanted to make sure that the album art work matched the album. And who else would know what the album feels like more than the producer? On being consumed with his art: It's dope to have a passion like that, because it doesn't matter what's going on, you can go back to that. On the advantages of the digital music age: People always talk about the industry being flooded. Music cleanses itself. If you're not strong enough, you're not going to be making music on a certain level. Stoops2Stages.com

In today's episode, Gastor sits down with Erik. Erik is a Danish emcee who is currently out in Los Angeles. During our chat, we talk about the creation of his new album No Boundaries, what inspires him to travel, and his plans to create more music in other languages. On how working with other talented artist made him up his game: Deacon and Natti, took a few hours to write and record their parts, and they were out. Then after that I realized, OK, my part of this track has to be good enough to be on par with those guys. On the positive vibe of the album: That's something I've always gone for. Positive and Uplifting. That's something I've always tried to portray with my music because that's what drew me in. On getting over the intimidation of the LA scene: A lot of people let the fact that it's Hollywood, scare them because they make the most movies and music. But if you look passed that, you realize they're just people. People making what they want to make. Stoops2Stages.com

In this weeks episode, Gastor sat down with JreamBeatz. Jream is a producer out of the Castle Hill area of the Bronx, NY. We talk about how moving as a child influenced his music, his musical idols, and how his support system has been vital to his success. On the value of learning the more technical aspects of making music: Once you understand how music works, that's when you really become 'you.' It's a science and people take it for granted. On how a vioilent incident at his local barbershop changed his life: Day before thanksgiving, I was at the barbershop and I guy came in shooting. I caught one in the leg. That day wasn't a sad day though, because to me it was an awakening. It was blessing in disguise. It pushed me to become the producer I am today. On his approach to production: I started looking at production like a job. It's like building the ultimate race-car. I started to make guidelines for myself. Putting additional pressure on myself and making it a chore to do the things others don't. You really want to put out the best possible product. Stoops2Stages.com

Welcome to a new year of Stoops2Stages. This week Gastor got to sit down with Jeff Simmermon. We had a chance to talk about Jeff's background in writing, how he fell in love with storytelling, the role his imagination and art background played in his storytelling, and his reasons for pursuing stand up. On why he got into storytelling 8 years ago: I've always been the person who was telling the story that people wanted to hear. [12:15] On his time at art school: I always loved critique day. Other people hated it, but I loved it because I got to explain and justify. I got to tell the story behind the painting. So my stories got bigger and bigger, and my paintings got smaller and smaller. [15:30] On the time he hosted a standup show at Carolines for Michael Che: I was wearing a 3 piece suit. I sweated through all of it. People didn’t get laid because of me. I watched it not happen. I came away from it feeling horrible but wanting to conquer that environment. [24:38] JeffSimmermon.com Stoops2Stages.com