We're celebrating twenty years of David Simon’s original and uncompromising look into corruption and policing in Baltimore, The Wire. This week, we're joined by director Ernest Dickerson to discuss the lasting legacy and impact of HBO’s ground-breaking crime show with special guests: Skyzoo, A$AP Ant, Kam Thandi (808 Crate Podcast), Dylan Green (Reel Notes, Pitchfork), Kennith B. Inge (Dead End Hip Hop), DJ Alkemy and Skarr Akbar! (WARNING: Contains spoilers)

We're joined by the garden state gargoyle Fatboi Sharif (+ Wavy Bagels) to chronicle the making of his dystopian and disruptive Cyber City Society EP with LoneSword. We also discuss the influence of cults, colours and Cronenberg in this very special season four premiere!

Defcee is many things— an artist, a technically adept MC, a writer's writer, a teacher, a father, and co-facilitator of Emcee Wreckshop. Fresh from his acclaimed 'For All Debts Public and Private' with BoatHouse, he joins us to unpack his process and discuss his incredible career and everything between on our FIFTIETH episode!

Fliptrix takes us through his journey as a solo artist and the origins of the independent powerhouse that is High Focus Records. Join us as we pay tribute to one of UK's leading hip hop labels and dive into its historic contributions, meteoric rise, artists, and growing legacy in this deep-dive conversation!

The legendary DJ Q-Bert takes us inside the making and meaning of his psychedelic 'Origins (Wave Twisters 0)' and each of the album's 18 songs. Dive deep into the studio process and the Wave Twisters characters via this fascinating track-by-track breakdown!

This week –cult rapper, producer and multi-instrumentalist Rodney 'Godfather Don' Chapman is on the show. In this candid talk we explore Don's one-of-a-kind career, working with Kool Keith on The Cenobites LP, Hydra Entertainment and so much more, including the upcoming reissue of Hazardous and a collaborative project with Vijay Anderson.

Comedian, actress and co-host of Talib Kweli's Peoples Party Podcast, Jasmin Leigh opens up about her career and journey.

This week's show features a chat with one half of Drink Champs — DJ EFN! From mixtapes to festivals, artist management, development, radio, production and podcasts. EFN’s career dates back to the 90’s through his Crazy Hood group of companies. In this episode, we explore his journey in a deep dive one-on-one conversation. Make some noise!

We spoke with the legendary DJ Yella for a wide-ranging conversation about the World Class Wreckin' Cru , the seismic scale and enduring impact of NWA, Ruthless Records, and everything between!

AJ Suede is this week's featured guest, who joins us for a career-spanning chat, exploring his early days, seminal moments, and the revelation that the baby featured in the iconic Def Squad logo was based on him! We also discuss collaborating with Televangel for one of his most searing and nuanced gems in his discography, 'Metatron's Cube