Episodes

  • EP 144 Walk Of Shame

    EP 144 Walk Of Shame
    Jun 28 2024
    In this Episode, E-Man and Neil recap their visit to Roots Picnic in Philadelphia and the travel stories that ensued from the trip. E-Man recaps the Michigan Central concert and Neil talks about going to Blue Slide Park, a park in Pittsburg made famous by the late Mac Miller. With everything going on in Hip Hop between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, Neil, and E-Man also give a brief history of Beef in Hip Hop and the music industry, highlighting the first recorded rap battle between Busy Bee and Kool Moe Dee at Harlem World Theater in 1981 to Gucci Mane and Jeezy. Beverages of the Week: Eastern Market Brewing Pineapple Market Day IPA 4.9% ABV Primitiv Tropical Punch CBD/THC electrolyte drink.
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Episode 143: For All The Big Steppers

    Episode 143: For All The Big Steppers
    May 15 2024
    On this episode, E-Man and Neil open up with Payola and how it affects the music you here via who gets pushed through the machine, a breakdown of the flurry of dis tracks between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, our something old something new segment and more! Brew of the week: Fair State Brewing "Hop Water with Cirta and Centennial hops CQ drink enhancer.
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Episode 141: And it Brick

    Episode 141: And it Brick
    Apr 30 2024
    In this Episode, E-Man and Neil touch a bit on the legacy of poet, activist, one of the founding members of the White Panther party, and former manager to MC5Jonh Sinclair, who recently passed away, Drake vs seemingly all of mainstream hip hop, and much more. Also, happy birthday to E-Man. Beverage of the week: Tonic, infused drink. Opening Song: Imposter Syndrome-NameNReverse Closing Song: Courtney Bell feat. Conway the Machine - Word II Conway
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 140: Genius Level

    Episode 140: Genius Level
    Mar 28 2024
    In this episode, E-Man and Neil give a breakdown of the TikTok vs Universal Music Group situation, albums vs singles, and the genius of Issac Hayes and Stevie Wonder. Also, they give big praise to the new ScHoolboy Q album, "Blue Lips." Make sure to subscribe to the show to stay in the loop on new episodes and more! Opening song Revolution- Na Bonsai Closing song Evermore- Oddisee
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    55 mins
  • Episode 139: Crossover

    Episode 139: Crossover
    Mar 16 2024
    In this episode, Neil and E-Man go into the cost of being an artist in current day compared to older generations, black artist crossing over to white audiences, Censorship, and much more. We open U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib's message in front of Congress talking about payout per stream. Make sure to tune in and subscribe! Beverages of the week: Sünner Kölsch: 4.9% ABV 19 IBU Armada Cannabis Co Apple Cider: 20mg THC
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    55 mins
  • Episode 138: The List

    Episode 138: The List
    Feb 17 2024
    In this Episode, E-Man and Neil break down their favorite albums of 2023 and talk about what they're most excited for 2024. Neil celebrates 1 year sober and E-Man talks about the expansion of DOR Media Happy Dilla Month and happy Black History Month. Beer of the week: Detroit Fan Zone IPA 5% ABV (Ellicott Brewing)
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • EP 137: Alphonso Mango

    EP 137: Alphonso Mango
    Dec 13 2023
    On this episode, E-Man and Neil sit down with artist Jalen Fraizer. We talk about what makes an artist genuine, realizing musical talent and creating a lane for yourself, different creative processes, and much more. As always, thank you for tuning in! Jesus Looks Like Me EP and God Bless My Chalice EP are available on all streaming platforms now! Beer's of the week: Little Saints CBD and Botanical Terpene infused drink Fair State Brewing KÖLD-Style Kolsch Style Fat Orange Cat Brewing Co. You Had Me at Meow.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Episode 136 - A Midwest Thing

    Episode 136 - A Midwest Thing
    Oct 4 2023
    In this episode, Neil and E-Man set up shop at Stadt Garten in Detroit's Cass Corridor for the release of "Hey You" A collab beer between Hopewell Brewing and Fair State Brewing. We sit down with Phil from Fair State and Jonathan from Hopewell to talk about how the collab came about, working together in the industry, the importance of networking, and of course a ton of music. Fair State is based in Minneapolis and Hopewell in Chicago so we centered our theme around music from both cities. Make sure to tune in and subscribe for more! Editor Note: There is a part in the episode where we talk about Chicago's music origin and the great migration is mentioned. E-Man says 2010's instead of 1910's, we're aware lol. Beer of the week: Hey You-Hopwell/Fair State Brewing. ABP 6.5% IBU N/A
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    1 hr and 21 mins