Sad Boy Radio

By Mathew A

Sad Boy Radio is the #1 music podcast in Chicago! We interview your favorite artists around the world, and discuss everyday life problems through the universal language of music! Tune in every Frid

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The podcast currently has 144 episodes available.

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August 27, 2024 Gado 2X Interview: Talks Fatherhood, BREAKING Generational Curses, G Herbo & MORE | Sad Boy Radio
Sad Boys For Real! Chicago rapper, Gado 2x, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss the highs & lows of his journey. From receiving features from G Herbo & Valee, to getting locked up for a weekend and being forced to reflect. Gado has faced many of his own struggles, but has continued to look for ways to elevate throughout his life.
In the song, "First Day Out," Gado says, “Ain’t no criminal, I’m just misunderstood." A feeling that is consistently discussed for many creatives; for Gado, this feeling runs deeper than the surface. Gado allows his music to tell the stories he usually keeps silent about.
Also discussed, Impact of Father's Incarceration, Losing A Child, and Reflecting On What Could've Been had he stayed in Chicago.
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42min
August 27, 2024 BigKayBeezy Interview: Dropped MURDER Charge, LEAVING Street Life, Polo G & MORE | Sad Boy Radio
Sad Boys For Real! Interscope signed recording artist, Big Kay Beezy, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss overcoming a murder charge, singing to Interscope, becoming a dad, and being the role model that he never had.
In the song, "Set The Record Straight," Beezy raps, "Screaming what’s up now / but deep inside I’m breaking down / and they not trynna see me smile."
Beezy has endured more than most in this lifetime. From fighting for his life, losing close friends, and reaching the lowest point of his life at what should've been the highest.
Often, people are forced to put on a smile when all they want to do is stop and breakdown. Through it all, Beezy has embodied the definition of resilience; not allowing anything to stop him from being the role model he didn't have growing up.
Also discussed, impact of parents' divorce, why he continued to pursue street life, working with Polo G, and maintaining mental health even at his lowest.
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1h 24min
August 27, 2024 Sergio Esparza Interview: Talks Sexxy Redd, No More Heroes, QUITTING School & MORE | Sad Boy Radio
Sad Boys For Real! No More Heroes Videographer, Sergio Esparza, slides to PVTSTCK to talk about his decision to quit school & pursue videography, Regrets from past decisions, and working with some of the biggest artists in Hip-Hop at this moment!
In the song, "Eastside," Halsey says, "Seventeen and we got a dream to have a family / A house and everything in between / And then, oh, suddenly we turned twenty-three / Now we got pressure for taking our life more seriously." A feeling that every young 20 year old goes through. There becomes a pressure to succeed, and make sacrifices in your personal life. Sometimes, these sacrifices aren't even worth your happiness. Fortunately Sergio has been blessed to work with No More Heroes, and shoot for artists such as Sexxy Red, Mello Buckz, DCG Bros & MORE!
Also discussed, MISSING dad's birthday, Trying to Sneak Into G Herbo Show, Building Community In Chicago.

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46min
August 27, 2024 Jaas Interview: HIATUS from Music, Infidelity, Toxic Relationships, Self-Love & MORE | Sad Boy Radio
Sad Boys For Real. R&B Singer, Jaas, slides to PVTSCK, to discuss her hiatus from music after her Debut EP, non-traditional view on cheating, toxic relationships, and learning & practicing self-love.
In the song, "Unavailable," Jaas sings, "Pain is love, you know you taught me first / So I think I'll wash my hands with." A feeling that is all too familiar to everyone; even those who are too prideful to admit it. Through this experience, we learn what we will accept from love, as well as reject from it. For Jaas, she realized that her self-worth comes from more than just relationships & wholeness won't come from solely another individual.
Jaas explores the concept of love through her music, and allows it to tell her story to a T. She chases her passion to the very end, and won't let anybody stop her from being the star she's meant to be.
Also discussed, working with Chris Classick, Briefly living in Atlanta, Influence of growing up around males, and Finding her Purpose in Chicago.

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1h 10min
August 26, 2024 Richaun Holmes Interview: Journey to NBA, Wizards Trade, IMPORTANCE of Family & MORE | Sad Boy Radio
Sad Boys For Real! Washington Wizards Forward, Richaun Holmes, invites us to discuss the struggles he's overcome to make it to the NBA, mental impact of being traded mid-season, and maintaining professionalism while dealing with adversity.
In the song, "Soul Right," Femdot says, "Understand that in this world put your joy first / I seen a lot of things, but never a trailer on a hearst / so yes, build some, get some for the lineage / but doing so without living life is ridiculous." This is a sentiment that most people chasing their passion can relate to. For Richaun, this goes back to the fear of failing, and not being enough for what his family needs. Not only that, but not being everything he thought he could be.
Also discussed, Getting Benched After Welcome To The NBA Moment From Lebron, Being Traded For "Cash Considerations," Definition of Being A Man.
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46min
August 26, 2024 Munna Ikee Interview: Growing Up In O'Block, No Jumper, HEALING From Loss & MORE | Sad Boy Radio
Sad Boys For Real! Chicago singer, Munna Ikee, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss his recent visit to No Jumper, the influence from growing up in O'Block, and the mental impact of losing close friends.
Munna Ikee sings in his song, "Hope In My Hood," "I been tryna find hope, but I'm the hope in my hood," Ikee has witnessed the many phases his community has gone through. From the peaks of Chief Keef & King Von, to the losses of some of the people closest to him & his neighborhood. Ikee talks about feeling like all hope has been lost, but with love & leadership he can be the one to bring hope back to O'Block.
Also discussed, relationship with Shoebox Baby, being forced to grow up fast/losing his childhood, and feeling misunderstood by those closest to him.

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48min
August 26, 2024 OG Juwon Interview: Being SENT to Nigeria, OG Music Group, Purpose in Life & MORE | Sad Boy Radio
Sad Boys For Real! Chicago Rapper, Juwon, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss the formation of OG music group, growing up with immigrant parents, and the significance of being able to blend into both corporate & street life.
Finding your voice & your purpose is sometimes the hardest thing to do; especially once you've finished school during a pandemic. In the song "Feeling Lucky," Juwon says, "Ever hear a rap before? Cause them lil boys ain't ****** with me." It wasn't long ago that Juwon was strictly focused on throwing parties; however, he's is quickly rising in them music scene & showing the world that he belongs.
Also discussed, QUITTING basketball in college, self-expression through music, being pushed to pursue music, and figuring out purpose in life.

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38min
August 26, 2024 HotRod Interview: Talks JOINING WGCI, Losing His Father, Chicago Community & MORE | Sad Boy Radio
Sad Boys For Real! Chicago DJ/Activist/Creator, HotRod, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss his recent move to WGCI, importance of building creative community in Chicago, mental health struggles after losing father, and more!
In the song, "Turn To You," Justin Bieber says, "when you’re lost and you’re tired / When you’re broken in two / Let my love take you higher/ 'Cause I still turn to you..." Even at the peak of his father's sickness Hotrod turned to his father for guidance. His father set the standard for who he hoped he could be, and it has shown through his value in being a parent.
Hotrod has turned his grind up knowing he has to provide for his family, and has established himself as not only a pillar in Chicago, but the music community. Breaking countless records (Yung MA "OOOUUU," Jack Harlow "What's Poppin") & starting his own company, Peprally Takeover.
Also discussed, starting playlists, helping artists breakthrough, and growing as a person/creative.
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1h 12min
August 26, 2024 Eddy Mack Interview: Talks QUITTING music, Battling Depression, & Palestine | Sad Boy Radio
Sad Boys For Real! Detroit artist, Eddy Mack, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss ongoing controversy in Palestine, his battle with depression, and completely quitting music.
Eddy Mack says in his VIRAL song, "The Sound of War," "News telling lies check the facts that they cover / Cuz my people out here crying or they dying or they suffer," touching on the current controversy taking place in Palestine.
This song became a turning point for Eddy's career & gave him a greater purpose. A purpose to speak out for his people & who are facing immense turmoil. Eddy has become a voice for the voiceless & has taken the lead in executive producing a whole album dedicated to the country. This album has revitalized Eddy's career, and brought him back after he initially gave up on a dream that was proven to be a fantasy.
Also discussed, having his music STOLEN, dependency in relationships, losing football career to injuries.
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54min
August 26, 2024 Pierre "Peeweedaplug" Andresen on LEAVING House of Highlights, ESPN, Music & MORE | Sad Boy Radio
Sad Boys For Real! Numbers on The Board host, Pierre "Peeweedaplug" Andresen, slides to PVTSTCK to discuss leaving House of Highlights, giving up making music to manage Flex Sinatra, and finding his purpose in life.
In the song, "Heavily Flawed," Pierre says, "You won’t see a blemish or gimmick / I’m real / I’m authentic / Can’t do it unless my heart in it," Something that he lives by to this day. Pierre keeps three things close to him: his faith, basketball, and music. In two of those things, he had to adapt & find his true purpose.
Although Pierre gave up playing a sport that's in his DNA he found a way to keep it in his life through his podcast "Through The Wire." Pierre's story truly demonstrates to never give up, and that your purpose will find you.
Also discussed, origin of RichVision, lessons from his mother, how being born in the city but raised in the suburbs helped shape him, signing to ESPN through Peyton Manning's production company "OMAHA"

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1h 25min

FAQs about Sad Boy Radio:

How many episodes does Sad Boy Radio have?

The podcast currently has 144 episodes available.