The Legit Sidekick and The Host with the Most really exist in this realm.

Episode 022 welcomes Painter, Chocolate Lover, and non-Mime Jenna Arvelo (@femme.noire.vll). We sat with Jenna as she told us about her spiritual growth through therapy and her practice as a painter.

Jenna gives some insight into astrology, astronomy, and we share our astrological big-3 round table style. We also get into her spiritual practices, shopping for crystals, and much more. We discuss the backlash against Tennis Star Naomi Osaka and 7-time Olympic Champion Gymnast Simone Biles pulling out of the Olympics as we dive into the bigger topic of mental health, male athletes advocating for mental health, and being ok with not being ok. As we close off the eppy, Jenna sheds her shyness by sharing her own mental health, using therapy as a tool, self-care, and how her paintings are a form of self-medication.  We put a bow on this one by naming our favorite items from Trader Joe's because Jenna loves Trader Joe's. "Existing is quite weird."

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The Legit Sidekick and The Host with the Most are betting on ourselves!

Episode 021 welcomes DJ, style extraordinaire, but most of all "just a guy" NKNX [en•kay•en•ex]. A few months ago, we sat with NKNX as he told us about his 10 plus year journey of being a DJ and the experiences that came along the way.

NKNX explains how DJing is his creative outlet, the idea of having (or not having) the genius gene, his perspective on the 'come up,' and his personal hardships, especially during the quarantine. We discuss his transition from podcasting to new ventures including WE OUTSIDE, alongside Joga (@joshuagarcia) and Délé (@dele.don.dele) every other Friday at The Yard (@theyardnewark), working with hip-hop band/group, The '99 Trip (@the99trip), and more to come. We close off the eppy discussing the sacrifices it took to get him here, lessons learned, applying them, and what comes along with the gig, whether at weddings... or funerals. 'What are you willing to give?"

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The Legit Sidekick and The Host with the Most are talkin' about practice. We talkin' about practice, man.

MF DOOM pulled from the world around him to create his music and persona. His attention to detail, observant nature, and constant absorption of information fueled his creativity. The concept of 10,000 hours yet again holds true. In short, it was practice.

To honor the late, great and influential MF DOOM, Episode 020 dives into the creative direction and what inspired the cover of Madvillian's–the duo of MF DOOM and Madlib–2004 album Madvillainy. We share our theory on the connection between Kanye's MBDTF and Yeezus to Madvillainy, as we detail the dots (or squares) that tie them together. We discuss how inspiration fuels the work, stealing like an artist, how essential repetition and observation is to our craft(s), MF DOOM actually being mainstream in hindsight, "putting the mask on," and the art of practice. We talkin' about practice, man. Life is just practice.

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Grab Einie and travel back to 2021 with The Legit Sidekick and The Host with the Most!

The rewind concludes and we once more reflect on the question proposed by The Legit Sidekick at this time last year: If you could go back to any year you previously lived with the knowledge and information you have up until now, what year would you go back to?

THNX for the Rewind: Part Tree features Auto Mechanic, Car Enthusiast, and Starlord look-alike Jake Collazo and Artist, Thinker, and Godly presence Emmanuel Amoakohene. Part Tree opens with the THNX Crew giving THNX and saying arrivederci to 2020. We bid farewell and send our thoughts to all whom we've lost this year. We then rewind to conversations with Jake and Emmanuel as they give us their answers, reflect on memories, and share stories on special times. Enjoy the Rewind! –Begin Here, End Here–

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Where you're going, you won't need roads with The Legit Sidekick and The Host with the Most!

The rewind continues as we reflect on the question proposed by The Legit Sidekick at this time last year: If you could go back to any year you previously lived with the knowledge and information you have up until now, what year would you go back to?

THNX for the Rewind: Part Dos features Illustrator Ronaldo Spooner, Artist and Photographer Gustavo Morais, Writer, Interdisciplinary Artist, Educator, and Arts Advocate for the City of Newark fayemi shakur, and Poet, Photojournalist, Educator, and Scholar Bimpé Fageyinbo. *Guest featuring Illustrator and Anime aficionado Jonas Labri.* Part Dos opens with the THNX Crew on going back to 2006/2007, giving their thoughts on the year that was, and why there was plenty to learn from in 2020. We then rewind to conversations with Ronaldo, Gustavo, fayemi, and Bimpé as they give us their answers, reflect on memories, and share stories on the best years of their lives. Enjoy the Rewind!

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Take a trip down memory lane with The Legit Sidekick and The Host with the Most!

With an unorthodox and complex year to start the decade, we reflect on the question proposed by The Legit Sidekick at this time last year: If you could go back to any year you previously lived with the knowledge and information you have up until now, what year would you go back to?

THNX for the Rewind: Part One features Designer and Broadway enthusiast Dalia Abdalla, The Good Hearted Dairyman Josh Chavez, and Illustrator and Anime aficionado Jonas Labri. *Guest featuring Illustrator Ronaldo Spooner and Artist/Photographer Gustavo Morais.* Part One opens with the THNX Crew introducing the question as we close out the year. We then rewind to conversations with Dalia, Josh, and Jonas as they give us their answers, reflect on memories, and share stories on this sci-fi inspired Q. Enjoy the Rewind!

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Travel to Town with The Legit Sidekick and The Host with the Most!

Episode 019 welcomes Mr. All City, Splash Washington, Don't call him K-Money Khadir Punch. Earlier this year, we sat, chatted, and bonded with Khadir about everything. We start with the infamous story of the almost put back dunk he attempted. We discuss the New York Knicks, a variety of NBA Players, non-regional fans, New York sports, Kobe, Brooklyn High Schools, the 2000 Royal Rumble, favorite athletes, why we connect with sports, and the game of basketball being a source of decompression. In the second half, Khadir shares with us the perspectives he's gained after the passing of his mother and not letting the position you're in deter you from your goals. A splash of hilarity, a splash reality, and a splash of bonding. This is THNX for da Convo.

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The Legit Sidekick and The Host with the Most are parts of the bigger picture.

Episode 018 welcomes photographer, printmaker, collaborator, mother, and all-round cool woman Jillian M. Rock. We start the convo with Jillian's practice as a multidisciplinary artist, her work with the LAND Collective (@landcollective.nwk), and the Feminist Incubator Project (@pesfeministincubator). We're filled in on life as both a student and a mother, growing up in Brooklyn, and her background in both dancing and literature. Plus, we discuss being the first to break ground in one's field, self as community and bridging communities, The Presidential Election, race/identity, and how is excellence measured? "Excellence is my presence."

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3/4 stardust and 1/4 THNX with The Legit Sidekick and The Host with the Most.

Episode 017 welcomes the always ready, madwoman designer, nature lover, and nuance admirer Ayah Elgendy. From the jump, we learn about Ayah's relationship with Islam and the values she has inherited. We discuss nature, space, her love for design, the challenges within the design process, admiration for collaboration, and the bonds that have resulted from it. Of course, movie and music chatter; what she is watching and listening to. Finally, her secret (or not so secret) love for the Seattle Seahawks! Have you checked out the specs?

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The Legit Sidekick and The Host with the Most are showing their inner child!

Episode 016 welcomes the boisterous, free-spirited, and artistic Kevin Cristancho. We receive gems early on as we find out the origins of Kevin's nickname. We share stories on how we all met, his journey into art and going to art school, working for Daniel Arsham's studio, what really defines "adulting," all the heat on Mondays, and what makes us... us. Plus, being an extra on a film, movie and tv chatter, his love for shoe customization, and how its only starting. Shine on you crazy diamonds.

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