Podcasts by Call Out Culture
Call Out Culture is a podcast about rap music hosted by Alaska, Curly Castro and Zilla Rocca - three long time practitioners and lifetime fans. These dudes know what the hell they are talking about. Every episode is a deep dive into an artist or a concept. With close to 50 years of artistry and 70 years of fandom combined in the three hosts, it is safe to say, that you are going to get perspectives that you will not find in other podcasts about the genre.
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Backpack Christmas: Episode 2 - Massinfluence and Swollen Members from 2023-12-11T05:15
This is the 2nd episode in our Backpack Christmas series where we dig into the backpack artists of days past. This week we talk about the Atlanta group Massinfluence and the Kings of Canada Swol...
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Backpack Christmas: Episode 1 - K-Otix and Styles of Beyond from 2023-12-05T01:27:28
This is the first episode in our Backpack Christmas series where we dig into the backpack artists of days past. This week we talk about the Houston hip hop trio K-Otix and Californians that feel...
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Left Field Hip Hop Feat. Beans from Anti-Pop Consortium from 2023-11-29T17:00
This week we are joined by Beans from the legendary group Anti-Pop Consortium for an in depth discussion on left field hip hop.
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Blind Spot - Micranots - Obelisk Movements from 2023-11-13T15:57:06
This week we discuss the 2000 release on Rhymesayers from I Self Divine and DJ Kool Akiem as Micranots! Equal parts Bigg Juss, Sir Menelik, Bobby Digital, and Y2K rap, "Obelisk Movements&qu...
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Wine Mom Anthem Tournament feat. Alex Ludovico, Blockhead, Jesse the Tree from 2023-11-06T14:44:26
The answer to the Soft White Boy Rock Tournament, the Wine Mom Anthem Field of 64 includes such Barefoot wine approved pre-game/karaoke jams from Cher, Cheryl Crow, Lisa Loeb, Pink, Kelly Clarks...
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Killmatic 2: The Nas/Halloween Proof from 2023-10-30T05:19
Ok, this is the one for spooky season! Since the first episode in 2021, where ALASKA was the ferryman wading us all through the "Halloween" franchise and the similarities between horro...
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Used Records: Lupe Fiasco "Enemy of the State" Mixtape from 2023-10-28T05:17
The first mixtape featured on Used Records is 2009's "Enemy of the State" from Lupe Fiasco, one of the most vicious collections of otherwordly bars and versatility from the mixtape...
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Lost Episode: Killmatic The Halloween/Nas Theory from 2023-10-27T07:52
Alaska has a theory that Halloween and Nas have the same career arc. Enjoy this wild off the cuff theorizing of this lost episode from Zilla and Alaska back in 2021.
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"Do Remember!": Talking Mixtapes with Evan Auerbach and Daniel Isenberg from 2023-10-26T19:52:37
The latest coffeetable book all hip hop diehards will add to their Christmas list is "Do Remember!", a history of NYC mixtapes from the '80s through the early 2000's. Authors E...
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The New Renaissance of Indie Rap with Open Mike Eagle from 2023-10-16T08:08
Our pal Open Mike Eagle swings by to talk about the blooming indie rap scene and the parallels to the late '90s/early '00s era of Def Jux/Anticon/Rawkus/Rhymesayers, plus shed light on t...
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3 Questions from 2023-10-06T08:14
This week each of the fellows brought a long a question for the others thus the title, 3 questions.
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Blind Spot: The Doppelgangaz - Hark from 2023-09-27T10:15
This week Alaska introduces Castro and Zilla to the 2013 Doppelgangaz album Hark.
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Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: Incubus' Morning View Feat. Alex Ludovico from 2023-09-23T07:48
PARDON ME WHILE I POD! Alex Ludovico is back for part 2 of the Incubus trilogy on Used Records to discuss the 2001 album "Morning View". Wait till you hear the absolutely WILD Rolling ...
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Bourbon, Books, and Brotherhood with Southern Vangard from 2023-09-18T04:51
First time guests DJ Jon Doe and Eddie Meeks of Southern Vangard Radio swing by to talk about their history with Southern radio, creating weekly mixshows and rap podcasts for close to a decade s...
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Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: Get Busy Committee's Uzi Does It from 2023-09-16T10:50:49
A truly rambunctious bass-heavy album from an unlikely trio of Apathy, Ryu of Styles of Beyond, and producer Scoop DeVille, "Uzi Does It" from Get Busy Committee is a record you need t...
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Live from the Liner Notes - Zilla Rocca and Jason Griff - Staking Chips from 2023-09-05T04:13
This week we are joined by Jason Griff to discuss Stacking Chips, the new record with Zilla Rocca!
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Justified: City Primeval Season Recap from 2023-09-02T11:11:14
Zilla is here to give his overall thoughts on the FX mini-series, how it compared to the original run, why it felt more like a David Simon show, and the nods to "No Country For Old Men"...
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Lineage of Greatness - Biz Markie from 2023-08-21T15:57:20
This week we discuss the career of the legendary Biz Markie.
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Oppenheimer Review from 2023-08-16T04:16
The fellas do a full and thorough review of the new Christopher Nolan epic about the man who unleashed hell during WWII along with update Nolan movie power rankings, favorite performances, and o...
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One Shot: F The 6ers from 2023-08-15T15:38:03
Previously only available to our Patreon subscribers, this One Shot with Zilla Rocca was recorded in 2 parts: first on Mother's Day after the Sixers were humiliated in Game 7 by the hated Bo...
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Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: College Mixtape Side B from 2023-08-12T14:19:19
Zilla is back to wrap up the early 2000's college mixtape with 40 minutes of rock, pop, jazz, and turntablism:
1. Pulp "Disco 2000"
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Call Out Culture: Frankenstein an MC Fantasy Draft w/ Fatboi Sharif and Steel Tipped Dove from 2023-08-07T04:02
This week we are joined by Fatboi Sharif and Steel Tipped Dove for a journey to Frankenstein's laboratory where we create the perfect MC out of the traits of other MCs in the first annual Fr...
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Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: Incubus' Make Yourself Feat. Alex Ludovico from 2023-08-06T12:54:28
It's what the streets have been begging for: Alex Ludovico and Zilla talking Incubus! This is a special Used Records about the nu-metal, Clinton-era, mild mannered, and agreeable " beta...
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200th Episode Mailbag from 2023-07-31T04:30
This week we celebrate out 200th episode with a listener mailbag!
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Talk Your Talk w/ Alaska: This week's guest Gary Suarez from 2023-07-24T14:33:39
This week we are joined by journalist Gary Suarez. We discuss his career path, philosophy with regards to his work, criticism as an artform and the Cabbages empire, and more.
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Justified: City Primeval" E1&2 Recap with Zilla from 2023-07-21T03:20:59
Zilla is over the goddamn MOON that Timothy Olyphant as Raylan Givens is back for the new season of "Justified". Set in Detroit, with wall to wall beloved character actors, the new ser...
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The Bear Season 2 Recap Feat. PremRock, TweetsVanZandt & MaxNoPo from 2023-07-17T04:28
This week we are joined by three veterans of the service industry (PremRock, TweetsVanZandt and MaxNoPo) to discuss Season 2 of the Bear!
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Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: College Mixtape Side A from 2023-07-15T12:28:49
Zilla Rocca is back with 35+ minutes of songs pulled from an actual college cassette mixtape from the early 2000's! None of that DAMN RAP CRAP EITHER!
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Crew Love Boot Camp Clik (BCC) from 2023-06-29T12:16:04
This week we offer the second installment in our Crew Love series where we discuss the Boot Camp Clik (BCC)! We are joined by longtime friend of the pod GENG PTP!
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Lineage of Greatness: Heavy D feat. Grap Luva from 2023-06-20T05:03:40
This week we are joined by Grap Luva to discuss the legacy of his cousin Heavy D!
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Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: Showbiz & AG's Full Scale from 2023-06-17T10:50:19
This week, Zilla spotlights Showbiz & AG's 1998 EP Full Scale.
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Blindspot: Blahzay Blahzay's Blah Blah Blah from 2023-06-13T11:51:56
Castro is back!
This week we offer up a new blindspot episode. We will dive into 1996's Blah Blah Blah by the group Blahzay Blahzay.
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The Curious Case of Jay-Z and Linkin Park feat Milc from 2023-05-30T14:36:36
Mash-up culture. All brown Ecko outfits. CDs selling 2 million copies. Yes we are going back to the turn of the century for one of the oddest releases in music history from Linkin Park and Jay-Z...
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Talk Your Talk w/ Alaska - This Week's Guest Geng PTP from 2023-05-23T04:27:42
This week we are joined by friend of the pod GENG PTP. Traditionally when GENG joins us it is to talk music, but this episode focuses on his design work and his journey into becoming one of the ...
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Ask Zilla Rocca (not Alaska) from 2023-05-15T14:39:41
This week Zilla Rocca takes of the the Ask Alaska reigns and answers all of your questions!
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Reviewing The Source's 100 Issue from 2023-05-08T04:51:57
This week we take a look back at the state of hip hop in 1998 according to The Source Magazine's 100th issue. We discuss their choices for best albums, best rapper, best song, best beat, bes...
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Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: Curren$y's Pilot Talk's from 2023-05-06T04:46:03
This week, Zilla spotlights Curren$y's 2010 album Pilot Talk. For early access to episodes and exclusive content please be sure to support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast...
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Blind Box Hot Potato from 2023-05-01T15:20:28
This week Zilla and Alaska go back and forth sharing songs that they think the other has not heard. We listen to the following:
#1 FKJ feat ((o))
2 Kelis “jerk ribs” Listen
Talk Your Talk w/ Alaska: This week's guest Alexander Richter from 2023-04-28T04:45:19
This week we are joined by photographer and documentarian Alexander Richter. We discuss his career path, philosophy with regards to his work, Backwoodz, and more.
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The Soft White Boy Rock Tournament Feat. Alex Ludovico, Jesse the Tree and Wally Clark from 2023-04-24T13:57:39
It is tourney time!
This week we are joined by Alex Ludovico, Jesse the Tree and Wally Clark for the Soft White Boy Rock Tournament. We take 64 songs from the soft white boy greats like T...
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Live from the Liner Notes: The Structural Dynamics of Flow feat. Steel Tipped Dove from 2023-04-17T11:51:25
This week we are joined by Steel Tipped Dove to discuss The Structural Dynamics of Flow, his new album with Alaska.
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Call Out Culture Presents: Talk Your Talk with Alaska: This week's guest is Roy Christopher from 2023-04-10T11:43:05
Talk Your Talk is a new podcast series from Call Out Culture where we explore the people whose work focuses on music but they themselves are not necessarily musicians. In our first episode we talk...
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Taking a TR"L" feat. Jesse The Tree from 2023-04-03T13:39:55
This week we are joined by Call Out Cultist favorite Jesse The Tree. Jesse joins us for our 2nd episode in the Taking a TR"L" series where we examine the careers of the biggest stars o...
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Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Andrew: The Magnolia Electric Co. by Songs: Ohia from 2023-04-01T13:27:37
This week, Andrew sits in for Zilla on Used Records and spotlights Songs: Ohia's 2003 album The Magnolia Electric Co.. For early access to episodes and exclusive content please be sure to support o...
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Lineage of Greatness - The Bomb Squad from 2023-03-29T04:12:44
This week we discuss the importance and the mastery of the hip hop production team The Bomb Squad which is made up of Chuck D, Hank Shocklee, Keith Shocklee, Eric "Vietnam" Sadler, and...
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The Blind Spot: Tony Touch - The Piece Maker from 2023-03-20T10:54:14
The blindspot is a series where we explore the work of artists that we missed out on the first time around. We kick off the series with The Piece Maker by Tony Touch. And as always for early acce...
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Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: Hu$tle Simmons by Dave Ghetto and Tha S Ence from 2023-03-18T12:33
This week, Zilla spotlights Dave Ghetto and Tha S Ence's 2008 album Hu$tle Simmons.
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De La Legacy from 2023-03-15T13:31:28
This week we look into the legacy of De La Soul.
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Live from the Live Show: Shrapknel x Brian Ennals & Infinity Knives x Jesse the Tree - Providence, RI 3/26/23 from 2023-03-06T16:46:43
This week Zilla is reporting live for the March 26th Shrapknel x Brian Ennals & Infinity Knives x Jesse the Tree in Providence, RI.
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Mailbag: Mailbagg Yo from 2023-02-27T05:20:26
This week we answer listener questions and dig into the deep dark mysteries of the universe.
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The Curious Case of Rap Retirement feat. SKECH185 from 2023-02-20T05:33:26
This week we are joined by SKECH185 to talk about "He Left Nothing for the Swim Back", his amazing new album with Jeff Markey and the myth of rap retirement. You can find "He Left Nothing ...
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Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: De La Soul's B-Sides from 2023-02-18T15:13:24
This week, Zilla spotlights De La Soul's B-Sides.
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Shook World // Neo New York...And the Tales of Our Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated Feat. Geng PTP/King Vision Ultra from 2023-02-13T05:01:13
This week we talk with Geng PTP aka King Vision Ultra about his amazing new album Shook World and the new era of New York hip hop.
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Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: Beck's Guero from 2023-02-11T13:30:51
This week, Zilla spotlights 2005's "Guero" by Beck.
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Crew Love: Native Tongue from 2023-01-30T05:01:07
This week we introduce another new series called Crew Love where we examine the impact and careers of the most important crews in hip hop. It is only right that we set it off with Native T...
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Live From The Liner Notes: Pop Songs for the Apocalypse Feat. Jason Griff from 2023-01-23T14:36:55
This week we are joined by Jason Griff to discuss Pop Songs for the Apocalypse his new EP with our very own Alaska. You can find Pop Songs for the Apocalypse exclusively on Bandcamp:
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The Blind Spot: The Beatnuts - Musical Massacre from 2023-01-17T15:42:29
The blindspot is a new series where we explore the work of artists that we missed out on the first time around. We kick off the series with Musical Massacre from The Beatnuts.
Ask Alaska: A New Year, A New You from 2023-01-11T17:00:26
Welcome back to Ask Alaska, in this episode Alaska answers questions about doomsday scenarios, relationship building, investing in yourself, the punk/hip hop connection and the best concerts he ...
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Best of Patreon Exclusive Clips from 2023-01-04T12:32:26
Happy 2023. This week we have pulled together a collage of some of our best Patreon exclusive clips. To get these types of clips on a regular basis you can subscribe to our Patreon feed (l...
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Festivus 2022 from 2022-12-29T14:00:36
We wrap up 2022 with our annual Festivus episode.
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2022 Recap w/ Fatboi Sharif and noface from 2022-12-20T14:20:20
This week we are joined by Fatboi Sharif and noface to discuss their amazing new album Preaching in Havana and we discuss our favorite albums of the year as well as some disappointing outings. You...
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Rappers over 40 Fantasy Draft w/ Cryptic One from 2022-12-12T15:21:33
This week we are joined by our friend and yours, CRYPTIC ONE, for the Rappers over 40 fantasy draft!
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Simple Versus Complex from 2022-12-05T05:01:55
This week we break down the art of MCing through the lens of simple vs. complex. Is one better? What are examples of good simple and bad simple, good complex and bad complex. Do MCs ...
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Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: Mos Def's True Magic from 2022-12-04T13:40:29
This week, Zilla spotlights 2006's "True Magic" by the might Mos Def.
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Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: Grand Agent's By Design from 2022-11-26T13:29:01
This week, Zilla spotlights 2001's "By Design" by Grand Agent.
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Atlanta Series Recap w/ CineMasai and Reef The Lost Cauze from 2022-11-21T16:17:19
This week we are joined CineMasai and Reef The Lost Cauze
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Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: Schoolboy Q - Oxymoron from 2022-11-07T22:35:04
This week, Zilla spotlights 2014's "Oxymoron" by Schoolboy Q.
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Hot Take Mania feat. Illogic from 2022-10-31T14:23:09
This week we are joined by Illogic to discuss his upcoming record The Transition and to scorch the earth with hot takes.
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Ask Alaska: Thirce as nice from 2022-10-29T04:02:04
This week we discuss horror movies, hating on things, teaching your kids to like things, staying fresh, Presidential mortal combat, and more.
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Live from the Liner Notes: Don't Wait For Me to Leave Feat. Zilla Rocca and Andrew from 2022-10-24T04:01:22
This week we are joined by Andrew and Zilla to discuss their new project Don't Wait For Me.
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Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: Coolio - It Takes a Thief from 2022-10-22T04:01:26
This week, Zilla spotlights 1994's "It Takes a Thief" by Coolio.
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Six Pack of Questions from 2022-10-19T16:03:24
Castro is still on tour. This week Alaska and Zilla trade questions with one another in the first ever Six Pack of Questions episode.
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The Double Shot of One Shot episode from 2022-10-17T15:51:20
One of the features of our patreon account is that you get One Shot episodes, which are short episodes where we discuss any topic than interests us at the moment. Today we are giving you a doubl...
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Call Out Culture Presents: Ask Alaska Too the Askening from 2022-10-15T04:01:27
Welcome to the second episode of Ask Alaska, a podcast where I answer your questions about life and offer advice. Today we discuss going against the norms, the 3-2 NY Jets, Wrecking Crew, ...
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Live from the Live Show: ShrapKnel and Billy Woods @ Johnny Brenda's in Philly from 2022-10-10T14:24:28
This week we are coming live from the SharpKnel and Billy Woods show at Philadelphia's Johnny Brendas.
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Call Out Culture Presents: Ask Alaska from 2022-10-08T04:01:02
Welcome to the first episode of Ask Alaska. A podcast where I answer your questions about life and offer advice. Today we discuss old heads, weirdos, parenting, Star Wars, The New York Jet...
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Disposable Culture from 2022-10-05T16:00:30
This week we discuss Santigold's open letter about cancelling her tour and whether or not the disposable nature of modern culture is somewhat responsible for this.
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Call Out Culture Presents Used Records with Zilla Rocca: The Jackie Brown Soundtrack from 2022-09-24T12:43:38
This week, Zilla spotlights 1997's "Jackie Brown Soundtrack. For early access to episodes and exclusive content please be sure to support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast...
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Agism in Hip Hop w/ Deep from 2Hungry Bros from 2022-09-19T14:44:06
This week we are joined by Deep from 2Hungry Bros to discuss his new album "What Dad Listens To" and agism in Hip Hop.
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Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: Ski Beatz - 24 Hour Karate School from 2022-09-17T04:01:45
This week, Zilla spotlights 2010's "24 Hour Karate School" by Ski Beatz.
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Mailbag: Featuring Blockhead from 2022-09-12T17:00:11
This week we are joined by friend of the show and producer extradonaire Blockhead to answer mailbag questions from our listeners.
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Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: Freeway - Free at Last from 2022-09-10T11:03:05
This week, Zilla spotlights 2007's "Free at Last" by Freeway.
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One MC with One Producer feat. Jesse The Tree and Mopes from 2022-09-05T04:00:16
This week we are joined by Jesse the Tree and Mopes to discuss our favorite and least favorite albums that feat. one MC and one producer.
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Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: Nikka Costa - Everybody's Got Their Something from 2022-09-03T11:39:25
This week, Zilla spotlights 2001's "Everybody's Got Their Something" by Nikka Costa.
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Live From The Liner Notes: ShrapKnel - Metal Lung Feat. Curly Castro, PremRock and Steel Tipped Dove from 2022-08-30T10:42:14
This week we are joined by ShrapKnel (Curly Castro and PremRock) along with producer Steel Tipped Dove to discuss their new album Metal Lung.
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Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: Kenna - New Sacred Cow from 2022-08-27T13:14:18
Our latest offshoot show is with Zilla Rocca and it's built for discovering music on the weekends when you're cleaning the crib, running errands, or going for a drive. Dedicated to his past life...
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Taking a TR "L" from 2022-08-22T04:00:27
This week we discuss Fabolous, Ludacris and Nelly who some of the biggest acts of the early Aughts that nobody seems to care about anymore.
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The Dual Threat - Rapper/Producer or Producer/Rapper with Brainorchestra from 2022-08-15T13:07:11
This week we are joined by Rapper/Producer or vice versa Producer/Rapper Brainorchestra to discuss our favorite Rapper/Producer or Producer/Rappers.
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Podcast Bloody Podcast: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath Feat: Abdul Hakim-Bilal and Myke C-Town from 2022-08-05T16:14:03
This week we are joined by Abdul Hakim-Bilal and Myke C-Town to discuss Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
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Blind Box 2: This Time It's Personal Feat. GENG PTP from 2022-08-01T04:00:22
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME BLINDBOX!!!!!
This week friend of the Pod and cohost of Podcast Bloody Podcast GENG PTP takes control of the pod and drops six albums on the guys blind box style.&n...
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Podcast Bloody Podcast: Vol. 4 Feat: Anysia Kym and John Morrison from 2022-07-30T17:30:22
This week on Podcast Bloody Podcast we discuss the landmark Black Sabbath Album Vol. 4. We are joined by NYC born and breed producer, drummer and multi-instrumentalist Anysia Kym and John Morris...
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Live from the Liner Notes: Wrecking Crew - Sedale Threat feat. PremRock and Small Pro from 2022-07-25T15:54:47
This week we are joined by PremRock and Small Pro to talk about the amazing new album from Wrecking Crew - Sedale Threat which is available for purchase here:
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Podcast Bloody Podcast: Master of Reality Feat. Hanif Abdurraqib and Savannah Harris from 2022-07-23T13:38:31
This week we are joined by poet, essayist, and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib and New York City-based drummer, composer, and producer Savannah Harris.
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Decoding Lyrics: Modern Day Etymology of the Bap from 2022-07-20T19:15:36
We are back! This week we break down coded lyricism and our favorite artists doing it!
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Podcast Bloody Podcast - Paranoid: Feat. E. from the Next Movement and Chris Maestro from Bierwax from 2022-07-11T11:56:15
This week Geng and Alaska are joined by E. from the Next Movement and Chris Maestro the owner/operator of Bierwax to discuss the amazing Black Sabbath album Paranoid.
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Rebroadcast: Top Ten BBQ/Summah Jams Part Two from 2022-07-04T04:00:50
Part two of a of our two part BBQ/Summer Jam count down. This week we count down numbers 5-1
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Rebroadcast: Top Ten BBQ/Summah Jams Part One from 2022-07-04T04:00:30
Part one of a of our two part BBQ/Summer Jam count down. This week we count down numbers 10-6.
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Podcast Bloody Podcast: Black Sabbath Self Titled Album Feat. Fatboi Sharif from 2022-07-01T04:00:15
This week we are joined by New Jersey MC Fatboi Sharif to talk about the self-titled debut album from Black Sabbath.
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Live from the Liner Notes: King Cobra Feat. Infinity Knives & Brian Ennals from 2022-06-27T13:10:49
This week we sit down with Infinity Knives & Brian Ennals to discuss their amazing new album King Cobra which can be purchased here:
Podcast Bloody Podcast: A Black Sabbath Podcast from 2022-06-24T04:00:35
This summer Alaska and Geng PTP will take you on a musical journey through all of the early Black Sabbath albums!
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Wu Affiliate Fantasy Draft Feat. ACE CANNONS and MIGHTYHEALTHY from 2022-06-21T13:49:22
You can find all things MIGHTYCANNONS (the amazing new album from Ace and MIGHTY) here:
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Lineage of Greatness: Notorious B.I.G. Feat. Mic King from 2022-06-13T15:30:15
This week we discuss the Brooklyn legend - Notorious B.I.G. and we are joined by Mic King
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We Need To Talk About Redman Feat. Fatboi Sharif from 2022-06-08T04:00:18
This week we are joined by New Jersey legend Fatboi Sharif to talk about the weird career of Reggie Noble aka Redman!
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Atlanta Season 3 Recap from 2022-05-31T13:49:25
This week we discuss season 3 of Atlanta!
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Marcus Garvey Didn't Ask for this Black Star Album Feat. CineMasai from 2022-05-23T17:08:42
This week we are joined by CineMasai to discuss the new Black Star album.
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Best Album Covers (As per the May 2000 issue of The Source) from 2022-05-16T15:31:21
This week's episode was inspired by a tweet from @realjoeyjojo. It was a screen grab of The Source Magazine's Best album covers of all time, whic...
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Megalithic Monuments: TI's King feat. Brian Ennals and Dan O from 2022-05-09T13:35:06
This week we are joined by Brian Ennals and Dan O for a discussion of TI's 2006 album King.
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One Shot: Hypocrites and Thieves from 2022-05-05T22:26:41
If you are not familiar with one shots, they are a feature that is usually held for our Patreon supporter where one of us drops a mini episode on any topic that we are feeling.
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Mailbag feat. Steel Tipped Dove from 2022-05-02T15:00
This week we are joined by longtime friend and associate Steel Tipped Dove. You can find his amazing new album Listen
Snowfall Season 5 Recap from 2022-04-25T12:54:05
This week we discuss season 5 of Snowfall and its thrilling season finale!
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NUYO Feat. Breeze Brewin, Cryptic, Geng and Wiseguy from 2022-04-19T04:00
This week we are joined by discuss the legendary Nuyorican Poets Cafe which was the home of the hip hop showcases All That and Words which were a breeding ground for an entire underground ...
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Lineage of Greatness: Fat Joe from 2022-04-04T04:00
This week we talk about the amazing career of Fat Joe.
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March Madness: Soundbombing vs. Lyricist Lounge feat. Blockhead and Wally Clark from 2022-03-28T12:58:11
This week we are joined by Blockhead and Wally Clark for a Soundbombing vs Lyricist Lounge March Madness tournament.
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We Need to Talk About Def Comedy Jam Feat. Donwill from 2022-03-21T04:00
This week we are joined by the legendary Donwill to discuss the legacy of Def Comedy Jam!
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An Interview with Mike Vanderbilt from the Halloweenies Podcast from 2022-03-14T04:00
This week we are joined by Mike Vanderbilt from the Halloweenies podcast. Halloweenies is launching the new season of their podcast this month and it will focus on the Evil Dead franchise.
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The Legend of Scaramanga feat. Yashar Zadeh FKA Yak Ballz from 2022-03-07T05:00
This week we are joined by Yashar Zadeh FKA Yak Ballz to discuss the legend of Scaramanga who is also known as Sir Menelik, Cyclops 4000, Chewbacca Uncircumcised, Jabbar El, Scaramanga Shallah, ...
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Lineage of Greatness - Ice Cube featuring Tajai from 2022-02-28T05:00
This week we are joined by the Legendary Tajai from Souls of Mischief/Hieroglyphics to discuss the legendary career of Ice Cube.
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Blind Box/Bird Box featuring Dan O from Freemusicempire from 2022-02-21T12:45:16
This week we are joined by Dan O from Freemusicempire for a special Blindbox/Birdbox episode.
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You Are The Reason Nobody Likes You - Feat. Illogic from 2022-02-14T05:00
This week we are joined by Super Duty Tough Work's very own Illogic to talk about the reasons that artists find themselves on the outside looking in and why their behavior is the reason for this...
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Mailbag 3: Mo Mail, Mo Baggin! from 2022-02-07T14:53:23
This week we answer listeners questions in the third installment of our mailbag series.
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The Definitive Odd Future Rankings feat. Love, Ulysses from 2022-01-31T13:57:16
This week the gang is joined by St. Paul rapper Love, Ulysses aka LU to discuss and rank their favorite Odd Future members.
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Rumors of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated: The eMCee from 2022-01-24T05:00
This week we talk about the media obsession with the death of rappers and the way that impacts their coverage.
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The Franchise Draft from 2022-01-17T17:20:58
This week we pull together our all everything franchises via draft.
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We Need to Talk About The Matrix from 2022-01-11T14:20:44
This week the gang talks about the Matrix quadrilogy and the newest installment Matrix: Resurrections.
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Festivus Muthaeffers! from 2021-12-27T17:17:30
This week Zilla and Alaska celebrate Festivus with an airing of our grievances and we share our readers grievances as well!
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Stop Sleeping from 2021-12-20T13:45
This week we discuss our slept on favorites of 2021.
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We Need To Talk About: Will Smith feat. Reef the Lost Cauze from 2021-12-13T05:00
This week we are joined by Reef the Lost Cauze to discuss the remarkable career of Will Smith.
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Live from the Liner Notes: Trapdoor Feat. Defcee and Messiah Musik from 2021-12-06T14:43:33
This week we are joined by Defcee and Messiah Musik to discuss their new album Trapdoor:
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Live from the Liner Notes: Career Crooks - Never at Peace feat. Small Pro from 2021-11-29T15:22:28
This week we are joined by Small Pro to discuss his new album Never at Peace with Zilla Rocca as the duo known as Career Crooks. You can find Never at Peace here:
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The Call Out Culture Town Hall from 2021-11-22T11:50:38
This week we opened our lines up to anyone who wanted to join the fun for the first ever Call Out Culture Town Hall.
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Goin' Solo from 2021-11-15T14:24:11
This week we discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of artists that were once members of a group deciding to go solo.
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Adjacent to Greatness: Spike Lee from 2021-11-08T17:29:57
This week we talk about the legendary Spike Lee!
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Lineage of Greatness - LL Cool J feat. Marcus Pinn from 2021-11-01T13:21:20
This week we are joined by DJ, podcaster and film expert Marcus Pinn to discuss the legendary career of LL Cool J.
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Best Hooks feat. FreeMusicEmpire from 2021-10-18T12:40:03
This week we are joined by our good friends at FreeMusicEmpire for a joint podcast. One half here and one half on their podcast. On Call Out Culture we discuss our favorite albums based on...
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Live from the Liner Notes - Curly Castro's Little Robert Hutton from 2021-10-11T15:52:36
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We Need To Talk About Wu Tang: An American Saga - Feat. Cryptic One, MidaZ The BEAST and Poison Pen from 2021-09-27T10:44:12
This week we discuss the HULU series Wu Tang: An American Saga with out guests Cryptic One, MidaZ The BEAST and Poison Pen. You can find their music below:
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We Need To Talk About Common Feat. Sean Kantrowitz from 2021-09-20T04:00
This week we discuss the 14 album career of Common, who Zilla dubs the best worst rapper. We are joined by the host of Cant Knock the Shuffle and The Questions Hip Hop Trivia - Sean Kantrowitz.<...
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Live from the Liner Notes: Human Zoo - Alaska and Jason Griff Feat. Jason Griff from 2021-09-13T13:58:13
This week we are joined by Jason Griff to talk about his new album Human Zoo, with Call Out Culture's very own Alaska.
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We Need To Talk About Donda...Actually Y'all Need To Talk About Donda from 2021-09-06T04:00
This week we had the listeners call in with their opinions on the new Kanye West album Donda.
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We Need To Talk About O.C. Feat. Ray West from 2021-08-30T11:52:21
This week we talk about NYC/DITC legend O.C. and we are joined by his frequent collaborator Ray West.
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Lineage of Greatness: De La Soul - Feat. Breeze Brewin from 2021-08-23T11:55:38
This week we are joined by the legendary Breeze Brewin to discuss one of the most important acts in the history of the genre - De La Soul.
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Live from the Liner Notes: Zilla Rocca's Vegas Vic feat. Disco Vietnam from 2021-08-16T04:00
This week we are joined by Disco Vietnam to discuss Zilla Rocca's new album Vegas Vic. The album was executive produced by Zilla and Disco Vietnam.
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Woodstock 99 Feat. Myke C-Town from 2021-08-09T12:59:57
This week we discuss the Woodstock 99 documentary with DeadEndHipHop's very own Myke C-Town. You can find Myke at his youtube channel:
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Best Guest Appearances feat. Rob Sonic from 2021-08-02T20:36:51
This week we speak with the legendary Rob Sonic about the art of the guest appearances and some of our favorites. --- Support this podcast: Listen
Megalithic Monuments: Jay Z - Vol 3...The Life and Times of S. Carter feat. Son Raw from 2021-07-26T16:44:10
This week we are joined by Son Raw to discuss Jay-Z's epic album Vol 3...The Life and Times of S. Carter.
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Live from the Liner Notes: Load Bearing Crow's Feet feat. PremRock from 2021-07-20T13:53:08
This week we speak with PremRock about his amazing new album Load Bearing Crow's Feet which you can purchase here:
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Episode One Hundred! Our Live Watch of the Substitute from 2021-07-13T12:37:09
This week to celebrate our 100th episode we decided to do a live watch of the 1996 trash classic The Substitute.
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The Science of the Two feat. Rapswell and Squires from Penpals from 2021-07-06T15:55:27
This week we discuss the best back and forth rap songs with Rapswell and Squires from Penpals.
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Inaugural Rap Fantasy Draft Feat. Blockhead from 2021-06-22T11:39:59
This week we are joined by Blockhead for the first ever rap fantasy draft!
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Live from the Liner Notes: Wrecking Crew - Steel's Kitchen from 2021-06-15T13:06:14
This week we discuss the amazing new album Steel's Kitchen from Wrecking Crew. You can find Steel's Kitchen here:
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Best Producer Albums Feat. Jason Griff from 2021-06-07T16:06:31
This week we talk with Jason Griff about the greatest producer albums of all time. This means albums with one producer and a gang of random rappers.
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Call Out Culture vs. Dad Bod Rap Pod hosted by Open Mike Eagle from 2021-06-01T15:22:58
This week we have a very special episode and it is a game show pitting your favorite middle aged rap podcasters against one another for 4 rounds of rap knowledge. Open Mike Eagle hosts the proce...
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Worst Album Covers Feat. Pecue from 2021-05-26T01:32:52
This week we are joined by world famous designer Pecue to discuss album art, specifically bad album art.
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The Problem with Indie Culture from 2021-05-17T14:52:06
This week we discuss how indie culture has permeated into every aspect of our lives.
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We Need to Talk About Naughty By Nature from 2021-05-10T15:03:26
This week we dig into to the astonishingly slept on career of Naughty By Nature, one of the biggest groups of the 1990s.
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The Seriously Out of Control Mailbag Episode from 2021-04-26T17:00
This week the gang spends hours answering our listeners questions.
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Megalithic Monuments: DMX's It's Dark and Hell is Hot feat. Reef The Lost Cauze from 2021-04-19T04:00
This week we are joined by Reef the Lost Cauze to discuss DMX's It's Dark and Hell is Hot.
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The History of Backwoodz Studioz feat. Billy Woods from 2021-04-14T03:06:23
This week we sit down with Billy Woods to talk about the history of his label Backwoodz Studioz.
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Mystery Box Episode from 2021-04-05T13:50:55
This week we ask each other rap related questions that are intriguing us. The call out culturists who are are answering the questions have had zero prep time so the answers are all off the cuff....
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Lineage of Greatness: N.O.R.E - Feat. selfsays from 2021-03-30T14:24:19
This week we are joined by selfsays to talk about the legendary career of N.O.R.E.
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The Curious Case of Canibus feat. Vic Spencer from 2021-03-24T02:00
This week we are joined by Vic Spencer to discuss the career of Canibus.
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We Need to Talk About MC Hammer from 2021-03-17T03:00
This week the gang talks about the importance of MC Hammer, one of the genres most overlooked legends.
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Lineage of Greatness: D'Angelo - Feat. Rah M. Sungee aka Rah the Sun God from 2021-03-05T14:32:26
This week we talk about the legacy and music of one of our generations greatest artists D'Angelo and we are joined by Rah M. Sungee aka Rah the Sun God who was Lauryn Hill's bandleader from 2009...
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Megalithic Monuments: Smif-n-Wessun's Dah Shinin' from 2021-02-25T16:19:16
This week we discuss the epic album from Bootcamp Clik affiliates Smif-n-Wessun.
The Worst Era of Rap feat. Infinity Knives and Brian Ennals from 2021-02-19T02:44:12
This week we discuss the worst era(s) in rap music history and we are joined by Infinity Knives and Brian Ennals. You can get their amazing album Rhino XXL Listen
Rap Half-Life feat. Marq Spekt from 2021-02-11T18:01:40
This week we discuss why rappers fall off as they get older. We are joined by the legendary Marq Spekt!
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Best Rap Duets Feat. Stan Ipcus from 2021-02-05T16:23
This week we discuss our favorite rap duets with MC, producer, journalist and children's book author Stan Ipcus.
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Scorcese Memorial Feat. Alex Ludovico and Jason Griff from 2021-01-29T19:05:22
This week we are joined by Alex Ludovico and Jason Griff to talk about Scorcese who tragically passed away.
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MF Doom Eulogy Roundtable Feat. Blockhead, Cryptic One, Doof, PremRock from 2021-01-21T18:00
This week we are joined by Blockhead, Cryptic One, Doof and PremRock to discuss the importance and impact of MF Doom.
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Best Beats for Freestyling feat. Fatboi Sharif and Roper Williams from 2021-01-21T16:13:27
This week we are joined by Fatboi Sharif and Roper Williams to discuss the best beats to freestyle to which was inspired by this Listen
Call Out Cult Classics 2020 from 2021-01-06T13:00
This week we discuss some of our favorite under the radar projects and artists from 2020.
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Live from the Liner Notes: BRASS - Feat. Moor Mother and Billy Woods from 2020-12-30T16:05:33
This week we are joined by Moor Mother and Billy Woods to discuss their excellent album BRASS which can be found here:
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Lineage of Greatness: Mary J. Blige - Feat. Chanel Ali from 2020-12-22T03:00
This week we talk about the queen of hip hop soul Mary J Blige with our special guest comedian Chanel Ali!
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Skating, Shroomz and Beat Machines w/ DOOF from 2020-12-16T19:03:04
This week we are joined by DOOF to talk Skating, Shroomz and Beat Machines. You can find DOOF's music here and follow him on twitter Listen
Lineage of Greatness: Aesop Rock - Feat. Premrock from 2020-12-10T00:00
This week we are joined by Premrock for a discussion about the greatness of Aesop Rock.
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Rammellzee, Rasheed Wallace & Tity Boi feat. Moor Mother from 2020-12-03T13:39:43
This week we are joined by the amazing Moor Mother for a wide ranging discussion covering topics as diverse as Rammellzee, Rasheed Wallace and 2 Chainz aka Tity Boi.
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Live from the Liner Notes: Midnight Sons feat. Chong Wizard from 2020-11-20T13:42:34
This week we discuss Midnight Sons, the amazing new album from COC co-host Zilla Rocca and producer extraordinaire Chong Wizard. You can get your Midnight Sons album and merch here:
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Beginning of Greatness w/ Theravada from 2020-11-13T16:03:51
This week we are joined by Queens/Long Island MC Theravada. You can find his works here and here. Don't forget to subscribe to the patreon for additional content. --- Support this podcast: <...
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We Need to Talk About Busta Rhymes feat. Defcee from 2020-11-06T17:48:55
This week Busta Rhymes dropped the excellent ELE 2, so we thought what better way to celebrate than with a WNTTA Busta Rhymes.
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Ninja Scroll, Flatlinaz & One Man Gang w/ Open Mike Eagle (Anime, Trauma, & Divorce Included) from 2020-10-29T04:22:01
This week we are joined by Open Mike Eagle whose new album Anime, Trauma and Divorce is out now.
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Indie Hustle with special guests Blueprint and Illogic from the Super Duty Tough Work Podcast from 2020-10-22T01:48:04
This week we are joined by our friends Blueprint and Illogic from the Super Duty Tough Work Podcast...
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Megalithic Monuments: Souls of Mischief's 93 Til Infinity with Special Guest Tajai from 2020-10-15T02:22:35
This week we discuss the landmark album 93 Til Infinity by Souls of Mischief and talk with group member Tajai.
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Live from the Liner Notes: Griff/Scorcese - Midnight Express from 2020-10-07T17:14:56
This week we are joined by Griff/Scorcese to talk about their amazing new album Midnight Express which you can purchase here:
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Live from the Liner Notes: Cargo Cults - Nihilist Millennial from 2020-10-03T04:46:55
This week the gang talks about Cargo Cults, the new group that features Zilla Rocca on production and Alaska on vocals, their new album Nihilist Millennial is out now:
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Listener Mailbag Part 2 from 2020-09-25T14:46:31
Part two of our listener mailbag. In this episode we discuss the rap characteristics of the 5 boros, the allure of Mach Hommy, bitcoin vs. Griselda Physicals as an investment, going DIY vs. sign...
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Listener Mailbag Part 1 from 2020-09-23T14:41:26
This week we reached out to our listeners for mailbag questions. We received so many that we needed to break this into a two parter. We plan to drop part 2 on Friday.
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Zilla and Alaska are Hanging Out from 2020-09-18T03:16
Castro took a much deserved rest this weeks so Zilla and Alaska decided to wing it. The conversation lead to a meandering discussion on indie rock, 90s rap, HBO's Bored to Death and Covid Jams. ...
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Ignorant Rap Appreciation Society feat. Blockhead from 2020-09-09T20:38:48
This week we are joined by our friend Blockhead who you may know as the super producer who has worked with the likes of himself, Aesop, Billy Woods, Hangar 18 and more.
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Dispelling the Myth of So-Called Safe/PC Rap from 2020-09-04T04:31:10
This week we talk about the hypocrisy of so-called safe/PC rap.
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Live from the Liner Notes: An Unknown Infinite by Amani + King Vision Ultra feat. Scorcese from 2020-08-28T13:56:45
This week we are joined by Amani and King Vision Ultra aka Geng PTP to discuss their stunning new album An Unknown Infinite. You can get the album here:
Cappadonna and Hip Hop Eccentrics from 2020-08-20T12:44:19
This week we discuss the greatness of the oft misunderstood Cappadonna and then dig deeper into some of our favorite hip hop eccentrics like N.O.R.E., Pan Amsterdam, Phil Da Agony, Thirstin Howl...
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The Wee Bee Foolish Interview from 2020-08-15T02:52:03
This week Castro and Alaska are joined by Brooklyn hip hop group Wee Bee Foolish and we talk about their storied career as legends of the late 90s early 2000s indie hip hop scene.
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Lineage of Greatness: Raekwon - Feat. Scorcese from 2020-08-05T03:13:19
This week we are joined by friend of the podcast Scorcese to discuss the legend Raekwon the Chef.
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Live from the Liner Notes: Bluu Edwards Feat. Small Pro and iAlive from 2020-07-31T00:52:04
This week we talk about Castro's new project with Small Professor Bluu Edwards. We are joined by Small Pro and iAlive who mixed the album.
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We Need to Talk About Vordul Mega feat. Cryptic One and Geng PTP from 2020-07-17T03:12:13
This week we are joined by former Atoms Family members Cryptic One and Geng PTP to discuss the lyrical and stylistic wizardry of Vordul Mega. Music used in this episode includes: Not for Promotion...
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Hip Hop Movies feat: the Zebras in America Podcast from 2020-07-10T15:10:30
This week we talk about hip hop movies with Marcus Pinn and Scott Thorough who are the hosts of the wildly enjoyable movie podcast Zebras in America.
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Rawkus Vs. Def Jux from 2020-07-02T05:45:04
This week we celebrate our 50th episode with a marathon session comparing the late 90s/2000s powerhouse indie labels Rawkus and Def Jux.
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Lineage of Greatness: Prodigy - Feat. Geng PTP from 2020-06-25T14:13:13
This week we discuss the greatness of Mobb Deep/Queens legend Prodigy and we are joined by our friend Geng PTP.
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Call Out Culture: Megalithic Monuments - Organized Konfusion's Stress: The Extinction Agenda from 2020-06-18T16:11:32
This week we are joined by friends of the podcast Skech185 and John Morrison to discuss the monumental album STRESS: The Extinction Agenda from Organized Konfusion.
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Live from the Liner Notes: Armand Hammer's Shrines with special guests Armand Hammer from 2020-06-09T14:14:45
Armand Hammer (Billy Woods and Elucid) join us to discuss their monumental new album Shrines. You can listen to and purchase Shrines here:
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We Need to Talk About the Police feat Blueprint from 2020-06-01T22:57:45
This past Saturday we sat down with our friend Blueprint to discuss the fall out from the murder of George Floyd. Harvard Business Review: Organizational Reasons Police Depts. Don't Change: https:...
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We Need to Talk About Griselda feat. Wrecking Crew (Premrock and Small Pro) from 2020-05-29T12:44:05
This week the gang talks about the Buffalo NY supergroup Griselda (Westside Gunn, Benny the Butcher and Conway the Machine). They are joined by Premrock and Small Pro who along with Castro and Z...
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Megalithic Monuments: Company Flow's Funcrusher Plus w/ Special Guest Myke C Town from 2020-05-21T12:43:22
This week we launch a new concept for the podcast, the Megalithic Monuments, these are the albums that changed the way we view everything. It is only right that the first album we feature is Com...
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Lineage of Greatness: Ghostface Killah from 2020-05-14T04:27:51
This week we discuss the greatest rapper of all-time, Ghostface Killah.
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Concept Albums feat. Mr. Lif from 2020-05-08T02:13:18
This week we are joined by legendary MC Mr. Lif and we discuss concept albums.
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Call Out Culture vs. Dad Bod Rap Pod - The Takeoff Part 2 from 2020-05-01T13:11:02
This week marks part two of our first ever crossover episode with our good friends at the Dad Bod Rap Pod. It is a battle royale of spicy rap takes and feelings will be hurt!
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Live from the Liner Notes: Rowhouse Whispers feat. Ray West from 2020-04-23T16:29:41
This week Ray West joins us to discuss his new project with our very own Zilla Rocca.
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Bonus Episode: Call Out Culture Roundtable pt. 2 from 2020-04-20T12:38:09
Part two of a two part roundtable episode with our folks Scorsese, Geng, Roy C, GBattle, Alex Ludovico and Wally Clark.
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Bonus Episode: Call Out Culture Roundtable Pt. 1 from 2020-04-18T19:29:48
Part 1 of a two part roundtable episode with our folks Scorcese, Geng, Roy C, GBattle, Alex Ludovico and Wally Clark.
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Roundtable Recap of the DJ Premier vs RZA Battle from 2020-04-14T20:48:16
We were joined by our folks Jedi Bateria, Jihad Scorsese, Small Pro, Defcee, Premrock, Chum Zilla, Skech185 and Geng to discuss the historic DJ Premier and RZA battle.
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Jay Electronica and the Slacker A$$ Rapper Syndrome from 2020-04-10T02:03:10
This week the crew discuss Jay Electronica and rappers who don't make music.
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The Call Out Culture Roundtable! from 2020-04-02T19:50:10
This week we are joined by our friends Prem, Nate from Dad Bod, Scorsese, Geng, Roy C and more.
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Live from the Liner Notes w/ ShrapKnel from 2020-03-19T17:06:39
This week we talk with Backwoods Studios' Recording Artist ShrapKnel about their amazing new album. You can purchase the album here:
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Fly Vs. Dope from 2020-03-09T13:17:44
This week the boys get esoteric and break down the difference between Fly and Dope.
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Hip Hop Fashion from 2020-02-28T02:27:14
This week the gang discusses the long arc of hip hop fashion.
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Do Rappers Need Albums? from 2020-02-18T02:00:47
This week the gang discusses the debate of whether or not rappers need albums which was spawned by Jay Electronica announcing that he was going to drop a record.
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Dropping Names from 2020-02-10T13:45:31
This week the gang talks about collaborations that they did and how they came to work with said artists.
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We Need to Talk About - White Rappers from 2020-01-24T11:55:51
This week the gang addresses white rappers and all that entails.
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How did that get there? from 2020-01-16T14:00:47
This week we discuss songs that are out of place on an album. Whether it is a great song on an awful album or a terrible song on a great album, we discuss the head scratching decisions tha...
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Albums of the Decade from 2019-12-23T07:10:17
This week the gang discusses their favorite albums of the past decade.
Artists of the Decade from 2019-12-12T03:51:32
This week Alaska, Castro and Zilla talk about their top artists of the decade!
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What really grinds my gears from 2019-11-22T23:58:33
This week we go full on what's in your craw old man style complaining bout stuff.
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The Hardest Verses from 2019-11-14T15:33:21
This week we talk about those verses that make us feel like we can kick over buildings, beat up god, rule the world.
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We Need to Talk About The X-Men with Open Mike Eagle from 2019-11-08T03:33:14
This week Castro and Zilla are joined by LA (by way of Chicago) rap legend Open Mike Eagle and they have a rip roaring conversation about the new X-Men books.
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Slept on Producers from 2019-10-18T05:34:45
This week we talk about producers that we feel do not get their proper due.
Lineage of Greatness - Billy Woods from 2019-10-09T20:20:19
This week we discuss the brilliance of Billy Woods and then have a conversation about his music, old New York, and the Christian Slater vehicle Pump Up The Volume. Mr. Woods dropped two st...
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Lineage of Greatness: Black Thought from 2019-09-26T22:24:53
This week we discuss legendary rapper Black Thought who is the most recent entry into Lineage of Greatness in regards to both this episode and his turn possessing the spirit of greatness. ...
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Disappointing Verses from Great Rappers from 2019-09-20T04:22:42
This week we examine the worst, corniest, just utterly inexplicable verses from some of the genre's greatest artists including:
Cannibal Ox
Ab Soul
Big Daddy Kane
Starange Wondah...
We Need to Talk About AND Talk to Breeze Brewin from 2019-09-13T05:24:13
This week we discuss the music of a true legend, Breeze Brewin. Breeze has obtained god like status with those in the know, and chances are if you like indie hip hop, he is your favorite r...
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Guilty Pleasures from 2019-09-06T10:51:23
This week the gang talks about their favorite musical guilty pleasures,.
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How to Finish an Album from 2019-08-30T16:38:25
This week we are joined by the one and only DJ Chong Wizard and we discuss how to go about finishing an album!
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We Need to Discuss Length from 2019-08-09T13:16:52
This week we discuss album lengths and how the length of project changes as mediums do.
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The Grab Bag Episode from 2019-08-01T09:00
This week we talk about a trio of topics.
- Albums we made but ended up hating
- Artists that we wished had a larger catalog/stuck around longer
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Lineage of Greatness: Nas from 2019-07-25T14:10:12
This week we discuss the greatness of Nas as part of our Lineage of Greatness series. As mentioned in the podcast, Alaska goes next gen stats on Nas and fully nerds out. You can find...
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Lineage of Greatness: Andre 3000 from 2019-07-17T02:47:32
Lineage of Greatness is a new series from Call Out Culture where we trace the elusive spirit/muse that possesses an artist for a period of time making him or her the greatest. It is tempor...
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We Need to Talk About Capitalism with special guest Blueprint from 2019-07-10T15:43:16
This week the gang is joined by famed rapper/author/producer/podcaster Blueprint and they discuss the merits of capitalism.
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Top Ten BBQ/Summah Jams Part Two from 2019-06-28T06:42:50
Part two of a of our two part BBQ/Summer Jam count down. This week we count down numbers 5-1
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Are Artists Ripping Off Their Fans? from 2019-06-21T03:53:45
This week we discuss the practice of artists charging exorbitant prices for their projects and whether or not such practices are ripping off fans.
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Top Ten BBQ/Summah Jams Part One from 2019-06-14T05:44:30
Part one of a of our two part BBQ/Summer Jam count down. This week we count down numbers 10-6.
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Cannibal Ox The Cold Vein/Def Jux Talk from 2019-06-06T12:19:15
This week we go back to February 26th, and discuss the classic Def Jux album The Cold Vein by Cannibal Ox.
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Disappointing Albums/Questionable Classics from 2019-05-31T05:21:23
This week the gang discusses albums that left them wildly disappointed, questionable classic albums, and which rapper had the best "I am on the scene verse" Nas on Live at the BBQ or Redman on H...
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We Need to Talk About Wu-Tang from 2019-05-22T20:45:33
On the heels of the new Wu Tang documentary "Of Mics and Men", our hosts, Alaska, Curly Castro and Zilla Rocca, discuss the legacy and the complicated feelings they all have for the greatest rap...
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Call Out Culture: I hate rap but I love "Artist X" from 2019-05-18T11:55:36
This week we discuss people who claim that they hate hip hop but love a specific group.
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Call Out Culture: An Interview with Roy Christopher the Author of Dead Precedents from 2019-05-10T01:02:09
This week the Alaska, Castro and Zilla sit down with author Roy Christopher who recently released his book Dead Precedents: How Hip Hop Defines the Future. We discuss Roy's book, his theor...
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We Need to Talk About Kanye from 2019-05-03T13:49:53
In this week's episode the gang starts by talking about Kanye West's latest attempts at redemption and ends with a discussion about online begging.
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Call Out Culture: The Intro Episode from 2019-04-04T02:51:38
The intro episode of Call Out Culture, an almost weekly podcast about rap and rap related goodness. Hosted by Alaska, Curly Castro and Zilla Rocca.
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