DJ Vlad is back in New york and of course stopped by to check in with Akademiks. This episode is a masterclass in media and building a successful independent brand. They talk about how the business of  podcasting has changed the game and also how some of the earlier choices each independent companies have made also were anticipating the ever changing ecosystem. Conversation gets to go through some of the guests that were interesting as well as Vlad coming around to the idea of interviewing 6ix9ine one day.