We spoke with producer and engineer extraordinaire Bob Power about his pivotal role in a whole host of conscious rap classics, helping to shape the Native Tongue collective's greatest boom of creativity (Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Black Sheep, Jungle Brothers), working with The Roots, Erykah Badu and the greatness of J Dilla and Common.

Indie rap stalwart Jam Baxter walks us through key moments from crafting his latest release, including recording during a state-wide alcohol ban in San Cristobal De Las Casas, the conception behind "The Infamous Gatwick Meltdown of 2016", the influence of rich Mexican culture, and more!

With his latest release, DW Smith has assembled his most piercing and soul searching collection of material to date. Inspired by the Dark Ages and defined by the tough times of today, 'Journey To Jotunheim' looks to ancient mythology for clues about the present and uses Norse Mythology references as a device for approaching modern day topics. Episode 40 features a deep-dive conversation about Norse Mythology with DW Smith and Dr. Natalie M. Van Deusen, Assistant Professor of Scandinavian Studies.

Best known for his portrayal of Carlo Rizzi in Francis Ford Coppola's mafia epic 'The Godfather', Gianno Russo details his wild story, in which he credits Marlon Brando for being his only acting coach and Frank Sinatra being his only singing teacher. An intimate and no-holds-barred conversation, featuring some of the most compulsive tales, including how he became Frank Costello's associate for thirty years!

In this deep-dive into Mafia legacy and crime history, Robert ‘Boston Bob’ Luisi joins us to discuss his time as a caporegime and crime boss, working with Joey Merlino and more. We're also joined by former made man of the Philadelphia Mafia, Paul Tanso.

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For our last episode this year, we're joined by Slug from Atmosphere, to discuss and explore their 12th studio album "WORD?" and the legacy and genius of MF DOOM. We also talk about going from Hair(2002) to Scalp (2010) to Skull (2021) and ending the trilogy from a third person perspective, working with PNS from Molemen and much more!

On her intimate Rhymesayers debut album, SA-Roc pours her heart out and bares her soul with her magnum opus, The Sharecropper's Daughter. In this episode we dive into its creation and discuss collaborating with legendary bass player Preston Crump, working with the late great MF DOOM for the deluxe edition and more!

Mr. Substance offers a seldom heard insight into his recent collaborations with the likes of Joe Blow and Bard Picasso's Blue City, working with K-Saulz and more!

Episode 34 features a deep dive with the ever prolific DJ Alkemy, Pun Ra and Empuls, better known as Mise En Garde. Get familiar!

Joining us for episode 33, Skyzoo digs into the origins of 'All The Brilliant Things', his latest and arguably most profound release. A love letter to Brooklyn, a rumination on change and a reflection on gentrification and cultural appropriation. We discuss its making, inspiration, writing, recording and everything between. Tap in!

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