On this episode of Sippin' 40s, the guys sit down with John Caleb Pendleton. Besides flexing the greatest full name of all time, John is a florist and a woodworker. John is storyteller and flowers are his form of communication. Using flowers, John creates narratives about black identity and joy. On this episode, John shares what it is about flowers that made him want to use them as his medium, who his bucket list clients for arrangements are for, the process of creating floral arrangements for clients, and how Jamila Woods needs to give him a call and get her free flowers.

You can follow John on Instagram @planksandpistils and you can place an order for some beautiful flowers with him on his website www.planksandpistils.com.

On this episode of Sippin' 40s. The guys are joined by singer/songwriter Julius Dolls (@juliusdolls). Fresh off the release of his new EP, Lavish Outlandish, Julius talks to the 40 boys about dropping out of college, trials and tribulations of finding his way in the music world, and how presentation is just as important as the music. You can hear Lavish Outlandish on all streaming platforms now.

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On this episode of Sippin' 40s, Jacob and Giovanni sit down and chat with Maria Balboa (@itsmariabalboa). Maria is known best for her photography and art direction, but she is here to tell everyone that she wants to be known for much more than that.  Maria chats with your favorite duo of drunken idiots about how she built her expansive network that stretches all around the world through instagram, her approach to taking her photos and working with models, knowing your worth as an artist, and when just to say no to opportunities. 

On this episode of Sippin' 40's Jacob and Giovanni celebrate the birth of Yung Polhill, what makes Bandcamp is the truth, keeping up with Chicago's very own, the brilliance of Euphoria, why Tik Tok aids the ills of society, and the boys prepare for their first "40 oz Bounce".

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music played this episode: 

Flowurz - Untitled 3.0

Mán Cub - PUUURA CUUUBIA

Frail Body- Old Friends 

Rudy De Anda - Mirror

pibblepap - Judy Garland.zip

On this episode of Sippin' 40's, Jacob and Giovanni sit down with Ramona and Ezra, creators of Salmon Bandit. Salmon Bandit is a Chicago based collective, and platform where artists can go to share and sell their ware.

Sit back and crack open a cold as your favorite duo pick Ramona and Ezra's brains on the importance of artist getting paid for their work, how genuine connections bring the best opportunity, why good kids deserve beer, and whether or not toilets make the best napping locations.

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On this episode of Sippin' 40's, Jacob and Giovanni return from a Thanksgiving break with discussions on the logistics manscaping, NBA players love for being hot, why fishermen are the realest men, how Dave Chapelle is the new Jesus, Sippin' Sounds winners, and the boys thank the listeners for their support.

(feat. an impromptu call to Core Rex)

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On this episode of Sippin' 40's, Jacob and Giovanni sip with Chris Orta (Killa Bunz). Chris is tattooer and illustrator based in Chicago.

Sit back and crack open a cold as your favorite duo reminisce with Chris on first 40's. Chris talks rolling deep with painters during quarantine, how to tackled the world when you're not given the resources, why it's important for educators to understand their influence, and how Chris brings spirit into his work of tattooing.

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On this episode Jacob and Giovanni sip (topo chico) with Frillz. Frillz is visual artist based in Chicago, who's made a name for themselves through dutiful work and diligence.

Sit back and crack open a cold one as your favorite duo get the word from Frillz on what it's like to be a young professional artist, creating a lane for yourself in the art scene, how to go about finding mentors to help you build, and what it means to trust your own value.

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On this episode of Sippin 40's, Jacob and Giovanni try to crack the case on cool parents, the pains of student debt, who will win the race for vaccines, new Sippin' Sounds picks, and Soundmaster Geo is no where to be found.

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On this episode of Sippin' 40's, Jacob and Giovanni sip with Óscar Sánchez. Oscar is an organizer, artist, and activist based in South East Chicago. Óscar uses organizing as a vessel for conducting pathways for youth to build their own future, and photography as a resources for telling the stories of Chicagoans.

Sit back and crack open a cold one as your favorite duo discuss the importance of understanding your power to create change, why Chicagoans are fighting the long fight, the value in paying youth and investing in their time, and the boys get candid about their trauma. 

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