Cutting Edge with Landon Sturdevant

By Landon Sturdevant

What's Cutting Edge with Landon Sturdevant about?

To be cutting edge is to be "state-of-the-art", "progressive", and/or pioneering. On this show, Landon Sturdevant uncovers the ideas, habits, and characteristics behind the movers, shakers, and trailblazers from all walks of life and fields of expertise.

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Cutting Edge with Landon Sturdevant episodes:

12.29.2022
The Return of George Pareti
Exactly a year after we first spoke, content creator and social media commentator George Pareti joins me from his hometown of Evanston, Illinois to catch up on the year he’s had- and boy, has he had one! His edits via...
11.12.2022
Street Photographer Matt Rygh
In this episode, Matt Rygh joins me from Seattle, WA. Having taken pictures every day for the last five years and refining his craft, this last October, he released his first picture book, titled Sanctuary, in which he conveys emotions...
10.18.2022
Hip-Hop Artist foster n!x
In this episode, foster n!x joins me from New York City. Born in Costa Rica, Foster grew up in Sammamish, a suburb just east of Seattle, and moved to the Big Apple this year following his graduation from Skyline HS....
10.05.2022
Hip-Hop Artist Yonny
In this episode, Yonny joins me from Lynnwood, Washington. Despite only just starting to commercially release music in August of this year, Yonny has been under wraps and working on his craft for the better part of two years and...
09.20.2022
My INSANE Goal For the Year's End
In a rare and exclusive solo episode, I break down my ambitious personal goal for the year. Though it is unrelated to the podcast, I’m still really fired up about it, and as the host of a show called...
09.13.2022
Seattle Kraken Social Media Manager Zack Peggins
In this episode, Zack Peggins joins me from Seattle, Washington. Following his graduation from the University of Washington in 2015, he started working for Tagboard, but after being laid off, his life would take an unlikely turn as he was...
09.05.2022
Creative Director Canaan Henson
In this episode, Canaan Henson joins me all the way from Orlando, Florida. This 19 year old does everything, from videography, to editing, to creative direction, to social promotion for many of your favorite creators, including NELK, Tayler Holder, FaZe...
08.29.2022
YouTube Personality Dexter Shack
In this episode, Dexter Shack joins me from Seattle, Washington. As of the last five months, his video series posing as a fake employee at various fast food restaurants have garnered hundreds of thousands of YouTube views (and tens of...
08.24.2022
Videographer and Director Nash Pearson
In this episode, Nash Pearson joins me from Seattle, Washington to talk about everything from his budding videography career, being a HS football star, to even the decision behind coming up to WWU this fall. Through his Citywide brand, he’s...
08.17.2022
Singer/Songwriter Nicholas Mick
In this episode, Nicholas Mick joins me from Columbia, South Carolina. At only 18 years old, he's already accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify, millions of views on TikTok and Instagram Reels, and even garnered features from the...
08.10.2022
Hip-Hop Artist Xavier Weeks
In this episode, Xavier Weeks joins me from Bothell, Washington (not Kent, oops). At only 19 years old, with the assistance of his TikTok-famous song "TEAM" from 2019 and the four EPs that followed it, he is now one of...
08.03.2022
Social Media Specialist Brenden Galluzzo
In this episode, Brenden Galluzzo joins me on call from over 3,000 miles away in Orlando, Florida, and spits free game from years of experience and a packed resume of high-profile influencers he's assisted. Starting from humble beginnings in partially...
07.28.2022
Graphic Designer and Visual Artist Jang
In this episode, Quinn Mcinnis, better known by his social media handle Jang, joins me from his apartment all the way in Tempe, Arizona. Despite only being a third-year student at Arizona State University, he's already produced video edits and...
07.20.2022
Body Positivity Influencer Sophia Carter
In this episode, Sophia Carter connects with me from right here in Bellingham to talk about the last eleven months. Formerly a college volleyball player at Western Washington University overtaken by four eating disorders, she is now almost a year...
07.14.2022
Hip Hop Producer Jayko
In this episode, Jayko joins me from the heart of Seattle to speak on his ascent to being one of the most highly accredited and renowned producers in the Seattle rap scene, despite having only produced since 2020 and going...
04.08.2022
Saint Peter’s: What Made Them Great and Why It Shouldn’t Have Been So Surprising
There’s always Madness in March, but this year, brackets were obliterated by a little-known 15 seed from Jersey City, who became the lowest seeded team to make the Elite Eight in tournament history. Though many were shocked to see the...
04.02.2022
Calvin Harris: The Greatest Artist You Know Nothing About
You've probably heard the name, you may even be familiar with some of his work, and might just like it, too- but did you know that he is worth $300m (twice as much as Drake), broke one of Michael Jackson's...
03.16.2022
DJ and Producer WAVHART
In this episode, I catch up with Cameron Devereaux, known more widely by his stage name WAVHART, connecting with me all the way from Los Angeles. One of the most renowned musical minds coming from the gold mine of the...
01.11.2022
4 Ways To Assure Success With Your New Year's Resolutions
"New year, new me!" and "___ is going to be my year!" are phrases you hear on an annual basis between late December and early January- but how often do those phrases come to life in the way people claim...
12.29.2021
Social Media Creator George Pareti
In this episode, TikTok creator, musician, music critic, videographer, and current Marquette University student George Pareti joins us all the way from Evanston, IL to speak on his career to date. At only 18 years old, George has amassed a...
12.21.2021
Hip-Hop Artist and Rapper Moondrop
In this episode, I got the chance to reconnect with Moondrop, a former track star who is now an established rapper in the underground Seattle scene. His charisma, character, confidence and passion speak boldly through his craft, and even more...
11.25.2021
How To Mitigate Burnout
From the perspective of someone who struggles profoundly and is in the process of learning this very thing, in this episode, I reference experiences and growing moments in my own life in this realm, and name a few habits and...
11.16.2021
North Texas Linebacker KD Davis
In this episode, KD Davis joins me all the way from Denton, TX, to reflect on his life and football career to date. A three-star recruit out of Ennis HS (Ennis, TX) who is now a junior at the University...
11.15.2021
The Hurdle Podcast Crew
In this episode, Bailey Bleazard, Logan Knudsen, Jack Goodman, and Nick Caiazzo join me all the way from Bozeman, Montana to discuss their very own Hurdle Podcast, which covers hot topics in professional sports based out of Montana State University,...
11.14.2021
What I've Learned About Goal Setting and What Could Help You
Admittedly, I'm no master or expert at goal setting and goal achieving, and nor do I claim to be- however, in the last few months, I've slowly developed some strategies and tools that are projecting much more results than ever...
11.07.2021
Advice I Would Have Given To Myself A Year Ago
In this episode, I flash it back to November of 2020, evaluating where I was at the time, who I was at the time, and what advice I would have given to that version of me, knowing what I know...
11.03.2021
NW Ballers Founder James Christianson
In this episode, I connected with James Christianson, the singular man behind NW Ballers, the HS sports media outlet that has over 13k Instagram followers and over 2,000 total YouTube subscribers. Bringing attention to young athletes all throughout Washington...
11.01.2021
Singer Daniel Proper-Yates and Social Media Guru Max Peterson
In this episode, Daniel and Max join me all the way from Los Angeles, where the two now live, to break down the incredible, storybook journey that describes their successes to date. In recent months, the manager-artist duo have exponentialized...
10.31.2021
The Beauty in Imperfection
I've had a lot of fun and felt so much purpose in putting out this content in the last couple weeks- but it hasn't come without its share of stress, natural desires of certain outcomes, and above all, mistakes. In...
10.30.2021
Soccer Star and Digital Creator Nathan Berg
In this episode, I sit down with Nathan Berg, who generously took some time away from his packed schedule as a student, athlete and influencer to discuss how he built his dream life, and how you can, too. A true...
10.27.2021
Multi-Platinum Producer Brennen Charles
In this episode, I had the honor of conversating with Brennen Saulness, the producer behind Lil Mosey's "Blueberry Faygo" and the mastermind behind 888 Recordings, the top studio in Bothell, WA, as well as its new location in Clemson, SC....
10.26.2021
Eczema: Being Comfortable In My Own Skin
This one is a heavy-hitter for me...but in order for this podcast to live up to its name, I need to dig deep, be vulnerable, and hopefully impact others at a more personal level. In this episode, I talk about...
10.23.2021
How Stephen Curry Perfected The Art of 3PT Shooting
Stephen Curry has been renowned all over the world for his ability to shoot from beyond the arc- a skill that he's nailed down to such a science that it's hard to remember sometimes that he's still human. In this...
10.23.2021
Joe Burrow: From Obscure Grad Transfer to All Time CFB Great
In 2019, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow had arguably the most illustrious and accomplished seasons in college football history, winning every possible award you could possibly imagine and putting up numbers that were only thought to have existed in videogames. The...
10.22.2021
The Inevitable Rise of DJ Khaled
We all know DJ Khaled to be the boastful and confident executive who practically has the industry at his fingertips. Though "We The Best" sounds corny to many, his track record, veteran status, knowledge of the industry, and massive skillset...
10.20.2021
What I've Learned and Gained From This Week
This week has been one that's changed my life in a powerful way- a week ago today, I started uploading episodes of this podcast daily, and I'm so grateful for all the support I've received thus far! In this episode,...
10.20.2021
Why Kanye West Could Have Never Rapped
Ye is one of the most commercially successful artists of all time, let alone just in the hip-hop genre. Masterfully blending his innovative style of production and his uncanny and poetic storytelling ability, he has put ten albums atop the...
10.19.2021
How IMG Academy Became The Premier Sports School In America
IMG Academy, established in the late 70s as a tennis academy, has gone on to revolutionize the way high school sports are played at the elite and national level. With what seems like endless funding and a long list of...
10.17.2021
The Story of Squid Game and Why It's So Popular
Hwang Dong-hyuk's "Squid Game" is a sensation in every sense of the word. The show is thought to have produced nearly $900m in profits, the stars went from little to no following to millions of followers on social media, and...
10.16.2021
How The Weeknd Went From HS Dropout to Global Megastar
We're all familiar with The Weeknd and his amazing body of work- but his growth from a high school dropout who posted anonymously on YouTube to one of the greatest talents of our generation is one for the ages. In...
10.16.2021
How The New England Patriots Stayed On Top For Nearly Two Decades
Before Tom Brady's departure for Tampa Bay, a world where the New England Patriots weren't the dominant force of the football realm was long forgotten. In this episode, I bring to light some of the lesser-known background of just how...
10.15.2021
Cole Bennett: The Process Behind Lyrical Lemonade's Meteoric Rise
Before there was the superstar hip-hop video director, there was just a small town boy with a deep passion - Chicago rap. In this episode, I unpack the INSANE details and efforts behind what it took Cole Bennett, the visionary...
10.14.2021
Why I Started a Podcast (A Message on Just Starting)
Putting myself out there was hard...in this episode, I talk about why I NEEDED to make this podcast, some observations I made about myself and the process of pursuing my passion, and how this can be applicable to anyone who...
09.27.2021
Elian "Oscar Jay" Joseph
In this episode, we sit down and chop it up with Elian Joseph (also known by his stage name Oscar Jay), an up-and-coming singer/songwriter and rapper based out of Seattle! 1:25 - How fellow Seattle artist Nathan Nzanga inspired him...

What's Cutting Edge with Landon Sturdevant about?

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Cutting Edge with Landon Sturdevant episodes:

The Return of George Pareti

Street Photographer Matt Rygh

Hip-Hop Artist foster n!x

Hip-Hop Artist Yonny

My INSANE Goal For the Year's End

Seattle Kraken Social Media Manager Zack Peggins

Creative Director Canaan Henson

YouTube Personality Dexter Shack

Videographer and Director Nash Pearson

Singer/Songwriter Nicholas Mick

Hip-Hop Artist Xavier Weeks

Social Media Specialist Brenden Galluzzo

Graphic Designer and Visual Artist Jang

Body Positivity Influencer Sophia Carter

Hip Hop Producer Jayko

Saint Peter’s: What Made Them Great and Why It Shouldn’t Have Been So Surprising

Calvin Harris: The Greatest Artist You Know Nothing About

DJ and Producer WAVHART

4 Ways To Assure Success With Your New Year's Resolutions

Social Media Creator George Pareti

Hip-Hop Artist and Rapper Moondrop

How To Mitigate Burnout

North Texas Linebacker KD Davis

The Hurdle Podcast Crew

What I've Learned About Goal Setting and What Could Help You

Advice I Would Have Given To Myself A Year Ago

NW Ballers Founder James Christianson

Singer Daniel Proper-Yates and Social Media Guru Max Peterson

The Beauty in Imperfection

Soccer Star and Digital Creator Nathan Berg

Multi-Platinum Producer Brennen Charles

Eczema: Being Comfortable In My Own Skin

How Stephen Curry Perfected The Art of 3PT Shooting

Joe Burrow: From Obscure Grad Transfer to All Time CFB Great

The Inevitable Rise of DJ Khaled

What I've Learned and Gained From This Week

Why Kanye West Could Have Never Rapped

How IMG Academy Became The Premier Sports School In America

The Story of Squid Game and Why It's So Popular

How The Weeknd Went From HS Dropout to Global Megastar

How The New England Patriots Stayed On Top For Nearly Two Decades

Cole Bennett: The Process Behind Lyrical Lemonade's Meteoric Rise

Why I Started a Podcast (A Message on Just Starting)

Elian "Oscar Jay" Joseph