Welcome to another episode of the Duff Radio Podcast featuring a conversation between Nathan Green, CEO and Co-Founder of New Level Radio and Ty McDuffey of Duff Radio.

In 2007, along with long-time business partner Sam Ambrose, Nathan Green helped launch New Level Radio, creating a new niche in the radio and music industry. Today, the company delivers customizable radio networks for hundreds of businesses all over the U.S., including more than 60 casino properties in 24 states across the U.S. 

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro to Nathan Green and the early days of New Level Radio 
2:41 - Challenges in starting a new business 
5:00 - How to do client outreach
7:47 - Phone sales closing techniques
9:57 - New Level Radio's first customers
11:22 - Who picks the music at casinos?
13:37 - Psychology of music and emotion
16:39 - Developing a musical ear
17:33 - Best decade of music
19:05 - Scaling up a small business
20:50 - Finding a niche in business
22:35 - Business growth technique
26:54 - Most fulfilling part of career
28:32 - Casino psychology
31:43 - Most interesting stories
33:45 - Most beloved songs
34:59 - Artificial intelligence age
38:29 - Anthropic AI copyright ruling
40:58 - Pushback against generative AI
43:17 - Impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on business
46:24 - Job displacement due to AI
50:39 - Biggest missed opportunities in industry today? 
52:44 - Outro; how to find Nathan Green and New Level Radio

More about New Level Radio: https://www.newlevelradio.com/company

#podcast #business #businessgrowth #businesstips #entrepreneurship #musicindustry #casino #psychology #ai #artificialintelligence 

PK Waves is an experimental/ambient/lo-fi/vaporwave/hip-hop/rap artist hailing from Camdenton, Missouri, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Houston, Texas, and most recently, San Luis Obispo.

Timestamps for our conversation on the Duff Radio Podcast:

0:00 - Linking up with PK Waves on Duff Radio
0:16 - Samson long hair; having long hair as a guy
1:16 - Is Lake of the Ozarks lifestyle similar to Ozarks Netflix?
2:58 - Crime rate in Nashville, Tennessee; California gentrification
4:38 - Gun laws in Tennessee; concealed carry pros and cons
5:37 - PK Waves background from Camdenton, Missouri; audio engineering school; vaporwave scene; SPF 420 music; vocal competition
10:59 - Using obscure samples; plunderphonics
12:36 - Modern rap origins; Lil Wayne legacy; 2010s rap; Lil B memes
14:44 - Soulja Boy FL Studio; resourcefulness
15:16 - Moving to Nashville; meeting Machinesix; joining a record label
18:55 - Rapper scammer - public rap beef
20:13 - Investing in an artist's development
21:59 - For a Better Tomorrow album by Killian; improving as a writer; overcoming perfectionism; how to find flow states; tapping into Source
25:28 - Why does time go faster as you get older? 
28:24 - Gamification of social media
32:13 - Making money as an artist in 2025; decline of rap
32:52 - AI music generators; Udio AI music
34:21 - Using an old Android phone
35:34 - FLAC and WAV vs mp3
36:12 - Paul McCartney's "McCartney II" 
38:05 - Psychedelic music; Soothes record; living off the grid
40:20 - Releasing music under an alias; 1 of 1 albums; Martin Shkreli Wu Tang Album; NFTs
43:00 - Is humanity going into the Matrix?; AI 2027; ChatGPT
44:57 - Will AI cause us to go extinct?; AI prediction; drones for biochemical warfare 
48:08 - 1984 George Orwell; Reddit bots; dead Internet theory; TikTok algorithm
50:43 - Starlink Internet; old Android phones; retro camera footage; 90s culture & technology; 
54:09 - How to pull vinyl records into a DAW; sampling with SP404; how to make a sample beat; producing in Ableton; audio engineering school
1:04:54 - Vintage microphones & gear
1:08:33 - PK Waves' journey & mindset in Franklin, Tennessee 
1:14:18 - Outro; how to find PK Waves; OG Da Sleep Dealer YouTube channel; listen to Soothes & Bubblestar projects

You can find PK Waves on:
Bandcamp: https://pkwaves.bandcamp.com/music
X: https://x.com/pkwaves
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/pkwaves
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pkwaves/

Fresh Cola Records: https://freshcolarecords.bigcartel.com/

For a Better Tomorrow (Album): https://lilkillian.bandcamp.com/album/for-a-better-tomorrow

Video by vvundertone we mentioned about vintage mics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5emYUDODqIs

#podcast #interview #rapper

Ty McDuffey (host of Duff Radio) and STBtheDON have a discussion on life, creativity, and staying true to our goals. 

STBtheDON tells us about the story behind his stage name and his roots in Kansas City. We reflect on the importance of communication and respect in personal and professional relationships and how those values help us form strong bonds. 

Throughout our talk, STBtheDON opens up about the pressure to constantly deliver fresh content in the social media era. We talk about the costs of always needing the next big moment, emphasizing that the slower road often leads to more success. He also looks back on moments when he questioned continuing with music. 

The episode covers the balance between real life and the online world, including how oversharing on social media can turn harmful. We also touch on the motivation to leave behind a legacy of honesty in rap music, which sometimes prizes shock value over substance.

Listeners also get a look at STBtheDON's thoughts on growth, challenges, and what it really means to work for your goals.

This new episode of the Duff Radio Podcast features a conversation with Kansas City rapper TS Shaad, his first appearance on the channel. You may have also heard him on "Hotbox Freestyle" and "Heart Of A Lion from the Duff Radio Podcast Vol. 1.

In this Duff Radio Podcast episode, TS Shaad shares his personal writing process and what it was like in his early days of recording music. He also talks about dropping 100lbs by playing basketball, which gave him a new sense of confidence and energy. 

Duff Radio listeners get an exclusive look at Shaad's upbringing in Kansas City, including thoughts on the Midwest rap scene. Shaad explains how his childhood filled with music shaped the way he approaches his artistry today, drawing inspiration from family members and the sounds he grew up on. We also discuss the motivation behind the stage name TS Shaad and how his upcoming EP, "Before SNS," came together. 

Make sure to follow TS Shaad on social media (@ts.shaad on IG) and stay tuned for “Before SNS.” Subscribe and share your thoughts in the comments.

#podcast #rap #hiphop #music #artist #interview

Welcome to a conversation with LoganDaBaller on the Duff Radio Podcast:

0:00 - Intro
1:25 - Martin Luther King Jr Day 2025
2:15 - Inauguration 2025 Highlights
3:30 - After Tiktok Ban Reaction
7:31 - War with China and US
11:25 - Trump presidency predictions
20:17 - Investment strategies 2025
21:50 - Inflation economics explained
24:14 - Censorship in government
27:46 - Truth in the Internet age
33:11 - Biden pardon list
38:13 - Federal income tax unconstitutional; national debt of the United States
41:04 - US Senate explained
43:40 - X algorithm 2025; Reddit moderators
49:08 - Different perspectives on life

#podcast #politics #socialmedia

This is a conversation between Ty McDuffey, the host of Duff Radio, and Riley Macc, a rapper, producer, and audio engineer from Blue Springs, Missouri.

0:00 - Interview intro inside Riley Macc's childhood home
0:49 - Meeting Riley Macc for the first time
3:52 - Life and what's going on for 2025, lifting weights, protein shakes gaining weight making money making music as a business and auto business
5:05 - Working in an auto shop with his grandfather, custom exhausts, learning as a mechanic, routine, purspose and balance
6:01 - Don't Let Bad Thoughts Take Over nonprofit organization
7:30 - Our concert in Kansas City
12:02 - Traveling the Great Plains
14:00 - World's funniest cat videos, building a new house
17:48 - Burner accounts on social media, turning off phone notifications
19:31 - Putting on muscle at the gym, keeping a low body fat percentage, staying consistent
23:50 - Benefits of a cold shower
28:22 - Flipping a car
30:00 - Hilarious Riley Macc video from 7th grade
35:12 - Find Riley Macc on Spotify, Apple Music, and Soundcloud

Riley Macc Links

Soundcloud: Stream riley macc music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud

IG: (@riley_macc) • Instagram photos and videos

Spotify: Riley Macc | Spotify

Apple Music: ‎Riley Macc - Apple Music

Returning to the Duff Radio Podcast for the first episode of 2025 is Anwar, an independent artist (rapper, singer, painter, clothing designer) from St. Louis, Missouri, who just released his 8th body of music called "Leviticus." 

Timestamps:
0:00 - Congratulations to Anwar on his new album, Leviticus, Happy New Year 2025, how it feels to have a project out in the world
3:21 - Independent artist vs record label, Distrokid review, Soundcloud music
5:30 - Which streaming service pays the most to artists?
6:20 - Selling art online
13:38 - Autotune vs no autotune
14:50 - How to make low voice
16:44 - Choose me love me Grey's Anatomy
17:35 - Album skits
19:49 - Audio engineering mixing
23:26 - Make money as an artist 2025
25:57 - Starting a new project
28:07 - Personal life story
29:33 - Music listening party
32:30 - Funny deer moments
33:46 - Do animals like music?
34:45 - Are you born with talent?
36:58 - Hinduism vs Christianity; Hindi philosophy; finding life purpose
41:40 - What does the afterlife look like?
42:50 - Why do people reincarnate?
44:06 - Yin and yang explained
45:50 - Sperm cells racing to egg
47:40 - Sora OpenAI demo
55:22 - Humans vs AI art
59:13 - Authenticity in music
1:08:45 - Listening to old music
1:14:12 - Selling your own clothes; learning how to sew
1:21:12 - Akari
1:24:24 - Style tips; how to get a better style
1:27:00 - How to gain confidence in yourself
1:29:37 - 1440 minutes in a day
1:31:42 - 2025 New Year goals
1:34:54 - Sales skills development; car sales closing techniques; body language analysis

Spread the word about Anwar’s album, Leviticus. Stay tuned for

Listen to the entire Duff Radio catalog on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/duff-radio

WELCOME TO SEASON 3 OF THE DUFF RADIO PODCAST
This is an interview between Ty McDuffey (owner/host of Duff Radio) and Ana Danch, a Ukrainian pop-folk singer and songwriter. She has been part of two female bands, "Dessert" and "Trishi," before starting her solo career. Ana's daughter joined us for this interview to translate between Ukrainian and English.

In this interview, we talk about the Ukraine war today and life in Ukraine right now.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction to Ana Danch on Duff Radio
0:41 - How is life in Ukraine right now?
2:14 - Making music during wartime
3:35 - Having a young family during the Ukraine War
7:09 - Global support for artists during the Ukraine War
9:30 - How has music tied Ukrainians together during the war?
11:39 - Day-to-day life during the Ukraine war
15:09 - Ukrainian singer Ana Danch's New Single "Take Me to New York"
17:10 - Ana's most proud moment in her music career
21:24 - Advice for artists in early career
22:29 - What does success look like as an artist?
24:15 - Playing instruments
25:55 - Music scene in Ukraine
28:05 - Streaming music on the Internet
30:40 - Performing music live
31:38 - Ana's dream collaboration - Adele, Lana Del Rey
33:25 - What does Ana write about?
34:38 - Favorite books?
38:37 - Visiting America
43:51 - Passions outside of music?
45:32 - Food in Ukraine
47:20 - What should Americans and Westerners know about the Ukraine War?
54:48 - How to support Ana Danch's music

Ana Danch Links:
https://soundcloud.com/ana-danch
YouTube:  @anadanch  
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32ey5EpTVPAVTRcKVeZ1jf
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ana.danch/?hl=en
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ana-danch/1596503301

#podcast #interview #artist #music #ukraine #ukrainewar #singer #songwriter

Welcome to another episode of the Duff Radio Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Gittyman, a good friend and music producer from Kansas City known for his work with the Scumlords of KC and his collaboration with Waka Flocka Flame. In this interview, Gittyman opens up about the early days of his career in the music industry, his creative process, and how he overcame some of his personal challenges to pursue his passion.

Gittyman talks about monetizing creativity and turning his passion for making music into a sustainable business and gives tips on social media marketing. He also talks about some of the personal hardships he faced, including the loss of his dog and how he found motivation in music afterward. Gittyman describes how his faith and belief in a higher power have helped him stay grounded. He also talks about the importance of showing personality online and being authentic on social media, sharing tips on how to be better on camera. 

Chapters:
00:00 - What's new with Gittyman
1:12 - How to make money as a musician with social media marketing
3:34 - Putting your face out there on social media 
5:07 - Tips for speaking in front of a camera
6:37 - Coming out of your shell as an introvert
8:46 - Belief in God
10:29 - How we met
13:14 - Starting from the bottom, getting better at our craft
14:26 - Being underrated/overlooked as an artist in Kansas City
16:24 - Being your authentic self 
17:28 - Knowing your end goal
18:44 - Putting in work on FL Studio
19:46 - Find what you love and work hard at it
21:23 - Using life experiences as inspiration for your art 
23:52 - People watching
26:52 - Advice for long-term success, "Why not me?" attitude 
28:48 - Believing in yourself, proving other people wrong 
30:27 - Taking risks in life
32:07 - A few years of work can take you far
33:08 - Why chase your dream? 
35:40 - Developing a good relationship with yourself
36:50 - Using YouTube as an educational tool
39:03 - Gittyman's end goal
39:55 - Monetizing your passion 
40:51 - Cryptocurrency and NFTs
43:21 - Rapid fire questions
55:24 - Final thoughts, Gitty's contact info 


Connect with Gittyman:
Instagram: @gittymankc 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GittymanKC
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-214342767

If you need music gear, he's currently working at Guitar Center and offers deals on audio equipment.

Stay tuned to Duff Radio for more interviews:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/duff-radio
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/duff-radio-podcast/id1719531442
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WWf9Ssh6f16mvcjb7vdyn
X: https://x.com/DuffRadio 

Ty McDuffey (host) Contact:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ty-m-205709581
Blog: https://tymcduffey.com/blog/
Email: [email protected]
X: https://x.com/TyMcDuffey

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In this interview, I (host Ty McDuffey) speak with Kelle Sparta, an author, podcast host, and spiritual teacher. Kelle hosts the "Spirit Sherpa" and "Spirit Guides" podcasts. She is the author of The Over-Achiever’s Guide to Spiritual Awakening. Kellis is also a business coach and the founder of Kelle Sparta Enterprises. 

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Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/duff-radio
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X: https://x.com/TyMcDuffey
Website: https://tymcduffey.com/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ty-m-205709581
Email: [email protected]
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