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Radio...suckas never play me.

If you weren't born in the 70s/80s I think it's hard to understand the importance radio stations once held. In a world before the internet radio was the primary way we learned about and consumed new music. In that paradigm the radio DJ held a sacred place. The old school disc jockey was curator, taste maker, and gatekeeper all rolled into one. Luckily the the Dad Bods came of age in a time and place where the benevolent radio DJ Chuy Gomez presided over Hip Hop radio. For more than 20 years Chuy was the voice that brought us Hip Hop over the airwaves. He also held it down (and continues to hold it down) on TV as well as the host the California Music Channel.

The bros were fortunate to get some of Chuy's time and nerd out about the bay area radio of yesteryear.

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Theme song was produced by the homie DJ Cutso.

On this week's episode of Dad Bod Rap Pod your humble hosts talk to underground rap veteran Mr. Lif. This Boston bred emcee rose to prominence in the early 2000's and has worked with some of rap's most brilliant minds including El-P and Edan.

In this wide ranging interview Lif talks about his rap origin story, getting encouragement from guru, almost leaving the rap game, and his newest business venture. During the intro Demone talks about his recent trip to Brooklyn and ruminates with Nate about whether BK is the center of the indy rap universe.

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Theme song was produced by the homie DJ Cutso.

Joints used in this episode

1. Unbeautiful- Oh No
2. History- Thievery Corporation feat Mr. Lif
3. Luna Thee Impressionist- Mint Beats
4. Making Planets-Edan feat Mr. Lif

Return guest Kenny Segal, one of the most influential and prolific producers in underground hip-hop, joins Dave and Nate to break down his marvelous new album Maps, a collaboration with the best rapper in the world billy woods. Maps is the follow up to 2019's Hiding Places, an album we hold in the highest esteem, so it was great to be able to talk to Kenny about the differences between the two projects. He also enlightens us on the stories behind some of theguest appearances on Maps, including a Danny Brown verse that must be heard to be believed. Big thanks are due as always to the team at Stony Island Audio, the home for hip-hop storytelling.

Who doesn't love a good listicle?

The great Nate Le Blanc once said that arguing is the 6th element of Hip Hop and what generates more arguments than a Rolling Stone list of the top 100 West Coast rap songs. On this week's episode the three bad brothers you know so well audit the Rolling Stone list and break down the defining characteristics of West Coast rap.

The guest for episode 267 is producer Jel from Anticon. Jel talks to Nate, Dave, and Demone about the Anitcon origin story, how he got started as a producer, and the slew of new projects he is set to release.

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Theme song was produced by the homie DJ Cutso

Joints used in this episode

1. Zen Approach (Remix Instrumental)-Jel
2. God Thinks Funny Haha-Jel
3. Know You Don't-Jel
4. Mixtapes (81st Street Subliminal Remix)

Naw, you aint trippin'

We do have an abiding curiosity about all things Chicago rap. It is for these reasons we were geeked to have the multi-faceted Alexander Fruchter (like hookter) join us for a proper nerd out. Alexander has moved deftly between the roles of DJ, writer, and label head for many yes. His Closed Sessions imprint is the artistic home for several aritsts we dig (Defcee, Kipp Stone, Boathouse). In this interview Alexander talks about the origin of Closed Sessions, meeting Defcee, and his new dinner/conversation series Legends.

During the into Nate and Demone wax nostalgic about the best albums of the pandemic (cause that's over now right?).

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Theme song was produced by the homie DJ Cutso

Joints used in this episode

1.Poppy Seed Buns-DJ Rude One feat Wiki

2.Norville Rodgers-Conducter Williams

3.Popovich Offense-Defcee feat Mick Jenkins

It's like quibble jam but not quite....

This year is flying by! Can y'all believe we are already at the quarter poll of 2023. The pandemic is over (supposedly) but the rap virus continues to spread. There were so many releases no sane person could keep up with them all. But no worries, the dad bods are not regular. They listened to a ton of rap releases in the first months of the year and they gather this week to share their findings.

What were the stand out releases, biggest surprises, and bitter disappointments? Tune in to find out.

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Theme song was produced by the homie DJ Cutso.

Interstitial beats for this episode were produced by Deep Search Collective

Joints used in this episode

1. Noise Pollution-Taumie
2. Loading-Conductor Williams
3. She Could-Phiik & Lungs/Lonesword

Shingo2 is a Japanese born, American bred rapper, producer, and DJ. After moving from Yokohama, Japan to Northern Cali Shingo2 cut his teeth in the vibrant hip hop coalescing around UC Berkeley in 1993.

Shingo2 was a member of the experimental Hip Hop group Terracotta Troupe and has collaborated with several prominent producers including Nujabes, Fat Jon, and Substantial. Shingo2's music has also been featured in several popular anime series, including "Samurai Champloo" and "The Eccentric Family."

Nate, Dave, and Demone talk to Shingo2 about his humble beginnings, rapping in two languages, and helping to bring west coast underground rap to Japan.

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Joints used in this episode

1. Luv (Sic) rmx-Nujabees feat Nujabees
2. Ecydsis-Terracota Troupe

It's simple mathematics!

We all know that Wu-Tang Clan aint nuthin to fuck with but in 2023 its important to note that the Wu-Tang Brand is also unfuckwittable. The "W" logo has become almost ubiquitous, there is a Wu TV show, and, Method Man seems poised to become a full blown acting sex symbol. But all this greatness had to start somewhere right? On this week's episode of Dad Bod Rap Pod your humble hosts David Ma, Nate Le Blanc, and Demone Carter talk to DJ Mathematics, who in addition to producing and DJing for the Clan was also the person who designed the iconic Wu logo. In this interview you will hear the story behind the logos' creation and what Mathematics has learned from his friend and mentor the RZA.

During the funky intro, the bros talk about their all-time favorite Wu Tang beats (spoiler alert: there is a good deal of overlap). Listen all the way to the end of the episode to hear what novels the dad bods are currently reading.

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Theme song was produced by the homie DJ Cutso

Joints used in this episode

Side A

1. Maxine (RMX)-Ghostface Killah featuring Raekwon
2. Mighty Healthy-Ghostface Killah

Side B

1. Wu Banga (RMX)-GZA, Ghostface Killah, Cappadona, Masta Killa
2. King Toast Queen-U God, Cappadona, Buddha Bless

Meaty Ogre is a self-described "midwestern" guy. The Rockford, IL born and Chicago-based producer made a name producing for underground cult heroes like Galapagos 4. His style is precise as it is dusty with samples being chopped and flipped in innovative ways. On this weeks episode Meaty Ogre talks to your humble hosts about his new project Escape From Grenades, coming up in Rockford, and his work as head of the eclectic indy label Potions.

On the intro segment Nate, Dave, and Demone talk about two new releases-Kool Keith's Serpent and Navy Blue's Ways of Knowing. During the outro the dad bods talk about their weekend hanging with the legendary Prince Paul!

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Theme song was produced by the homie DJ Cutso

Joints used in this episode

1. Waiting For Itzuri-Meaty Ogre
2. Teach Em-Meaty Ogre -
3. Simply Red- Meaty Ogre
4. Glass Ceiling-Meaty Ogre

Kid Koala is a Canadian turntablist, DJ, producer, and graphic novelist. He has released hella solo albums, collaborated with artists such as Deltron 3030 and Dan The Automator and some group called Gorillaz. He is renowned for his other worldly turntable techniques, blending diverse musical genres and creating surreal soundscapes. His latest project Creatures of The Late Afternoon is a multimedia adventure that comes with its own board game. 

On this week’s episode Nate, Dave, Demone talk to Koala about the origin of his name, touring with Hip Hop legends, and how his music ended up on the big screen. On the B-Side of the interview Nate and Demone talk about the interesting sub-genres lurking at the intersection of rap and electronic music. 

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Theme song was produced by the homie DJ Cutso

Joints used in this episode

Side A

1. Kid Koala - Once Upon a Time in the Northeast
2. Kid Koala - Skanky Panky

Side B

1. Kid Koala - Basin Street Blues

2.Kid Koala - Emperors Main Course