The Combat Jack Show

You think you know the history of New York Hip Hop? You really don't know Jack until you talk to Jessica Rosenblum. Hear her talk about her role in opening the downtown NYC nightlife scene to Russell Simmons, Lyor Cohen, the Beastie Boys and LL Cool J. Listen as she shares about her role in making a then unknown Sean "Diddy" Combs into a household name. Learn as she walks us through what really happened that fateful night at the tragic CCNY event and why she wasn't responsible. Marvel at how she decided to build Funk Master Flex into the brand that he is today. Take in her close and meaningful relationship with the late, great Chris Lighty. We only scratched the surface as to this woman's integral role in contributing to this culture, but this episode's lessons is an important and mostly overlooked in this thing we call rap. PLUS: Dallas Penn shares how he single handedly broke the Internets with his ingenious execution of Pologate.

The Godfather of this whole damb thing, Rush broke bread reflecting on his time as a gang member, small time drug dealer, how Hip Hop saved his life, why DJ Hollywood should be remembered in the rap history books, why Diddy is the man he his today, Rick Rubin, Lyor Cohen, Dame Dash, how he's not hung up on the word "nigga".... so much covered that we had to end it with a lesson in meditation, literally. I've seen a lot in my life, but I never thought I'd see the day when a real life rap yogi would be walking us down memory lane.

One of my favorite interviews with one of the original Roc boys. Sauce talks growing up in the Marcy projects sandbox with childhood friend Jay Z, how Jay influenced him to start rapping. How he ghost wrote the Grammy winning "I'll Be Missing You" for Diddy. He also gets personal about his struggle with weight loss, his issues with Jaz-O, how he was managed by Big Daddy Kane and why he stopped effin with Dame Dash. I also talk about why Steve Stoute might not be fuxin with me too tough.

Lord Jamar talks Brand Nubian, the role that Grand Puba played in the beginning of the group, left them for dead and how the remaining Nubians were able to create the classic 'In God We Trust' album. We also talk 5 Percenter history and where the nation is in 2014. Finally we tackle his controversial views on gays and whites in hip hop. It ain't pretty and this is an official disclaimer that Lord Jamar's views aren't shared by The Combat Jack Show. But as always, its nothing but #Newmanati.

This week, Cipha Sounds from Hot 97 and Juan Epstein dropped by and shared his history from being Lil Kim's DJ to opening up for Funk Master Flex at the Tunnel. He also talks the change in NY rap radio, why he wishes he stayed on satellite radio and how's he's doing big things in Hollywood via his Take It Personal improv movement. Eff their podcast? Not on this episode.

Strange Music boss chopped it up about being drug free for 8 years, his relationship with Kendrick Lamar and T.D.E., his upcoming Independent Grind Tour, how he almost became a dance for MC Hammer, his relationship with Tupac, Lil Wayne, ghosts, witches, God and more. Learn and sizzle #Fuckybergs.

Another episode with Jean Greasy. Our friend and liquor thief DonWill stops by. DJ BenHaMeen is back from Africa. A-King is still alive. Dallas Penn makes it to the studio. Good times, good talk.

When I met Bobbito back in 1989, when we were both interns at Def Jam, I never imagined dude to be facing such an illustrious career. Basketball, official #Shoemanati, a&r, label owner, author, actor, filmmaker... we talk about the origins of MF DOOM, his history with kicks, memories of the legendary Stretch & Bobbito show, his documentary 'Doin It In The Park' ... man this is too much. PLUS Jean Grae sits in as a guest co-host. Is she gonna be a permanent feature??? Tune in.

As you might have heard, Shots Fired, the iconic LA podcast staring Jeff Weiss and MC Nocando, is the latest addition to the LoudSpeakers Podcast Network.

A couple of months ago Combat and Pete sat down with Jeff, aka Passion of the Weiss, and chopped it up regarding his book Tupac Vs Biggie: An Illustrated History of Rap's Greatest Battle, his podcast, whether white boys are running hip-hop journalism

and insights into Jay's MCHG album. Not to mention a walk down memory lane through the golden age of hip-hop blogs.

Its a New Year and Dallas Penn doesn't show up because he's not effn with Rap Genius. Is it because they're perpetual douche bags? Is it because they got a slap on the wrist from Google after they cooked their SEO books? Who the fux are these guys and why do they continue to piss the rap and tech and business world off? After getting through mad bullshit, we finally get some candid talk from these #Fuckybergs.