Call Out Culture
288 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 92 ratingsCall 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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Episodes
20 Years Ago Today - Hangar 18 Multiplatinum Debut Album Feat. paWL and Windnbreez
June 12, 2024 06:17 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBThis week we are joined by Hangar 18 (our very own Alaska, paWL and Windnbreez) to discuss their debut album on Def Jux, the Multiplatinum Debut Album which was released. 20 years ago on 6/15/2004. You can find the Multiplatinum Debut Album here: Bandcamp: https://hangar18.bandcamp.com/album/the-multiplatinum-debut-album Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6c8N0SmHnSmTNJRDn3e5RL?si=Y3_wycCkQ96T9VZLr0ByRg For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: ht...
Ball Out Culture: NBA Finals Preview with Willie Green
June 06, 2024 18:03 - 1 hour - 186 MBWillie Green is back with Castro and Zilla to talk about Kyrie transitioning to a likeable hooper, the follies of 3 teams not drafting Luka, the atrocity of Reggie Miller over Dwight Howard on the NBA 75 list, how the Mavericks made it back to the Finals after 13 years in purgatory, why Jayson Tatum doesn't invoke fear in a series, who the wildcard player is for both teams, and which former Celtics and Mavericks will be courtside for these games! For all things Willie Green: https://www.w...
Blind Spot: Vast Aire - Look Mom...No Hands
June 06, 2024 07:38 - 1 hour - 172 MBThis week we go revisit Look Mom...No Hands, the 2004 solo debut from Vast Aire. For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast You can find our music here: Zilla Rocca: https://5oclockshadowboxers.bandcamp.com/music Curly Castro: https://curlycastro.bandcamp.com/album/little-robert-hutton https://shrapknel.bandcamp.com/ Alaska: h...
Megalithic Monoliths - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Feat. Wavy Bagels and Driveby
May 31, 2024 04:42 - 1 hour - 229 MBThis week we dive into the Apple Music greatest album of all time, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. We are joined by Wavy Bagels and Driveby. We also discuss their amazing new album A Carfull. You can pick up a copy of A Carfull here: https://wavybagels.bandcamp.com/album/a-carfull You can find all things Driveby here: https://linktr.ee/driveby__ And all things Wavy Bagels here: https://linktr.ee/wavy_bagels For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: http...
Ball Out Culture: Conference Finals Preview with Willie Green & PremRock
May 23, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBBall Out Culture returns to preview the conference finals and talk about offseason moves for the Cavs, Nuggets, and more with Willie Green and PremRock! https://www.williegreenmusic.com/ https://planetpremrock.bandcamp.com/ For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast You can find our music here: Zilla Rocca: https://5oclockshadowboxers.bandcamp.com/music Curly Castro: https://curlyca...
"X-Men 97" Finale with Open Mike Eagle
May 22, 2024 14:17 - 40 minutes - 92.5 MBOur pal Open Mike Eagle swings by again for final thoughts on season 1 of "X-Men 97" and the sloooooow resolution to the Krakoan Era in the comics! You can find all things Open Mike Eagle here: https://linktr.ee/openmikeeagle For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast You can find our music here: Zilla Rocca: https://5oclockshadowboxers.bandcamp.com/music Curly Castro: https://curlycastro.bandca...
Style Wars: Best Character Tournament
May 16, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 188 MBThe 32 best characters from the movie will be facing off to see who the best character is. Will it be the favorite KASE2, or maybe Skeme's mom Barbara. Perhaps it will be a dark horse like Ed Koch or Det. Bernie Jacobs. Will there be a Cinderella run for the lady at the art show who says "I KILL YOU MON!" or the MTA worker who laments "If the Japanese can do it, so can we!" We are joined by Illogic and Secret House Against co-host Mega. You can find everything Illogic here: https://li...
Emergency Pod: Kendrick murdered Drake
May 06, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBThis weekend Kendrick finally did what needed to be done and ended the career of Drake. We break down the action and revel in the joy! The people are celebrating this like the galaxy celebrated the Battle of Endor at the end of Return of the Jedi! Playlist of diss tracks: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2f8Gzu1MUaN7QwbUqrahR4?si=d6a69d7afbd4445c For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast You can find ...
Ball Out Culture: 2nd Round Playoff Preview feat Milc
May 06, 2024 19:20 - 1 hour - 178 MBZilla and Castro are back and joined by Milc to talk about how scary the Timberwolves are, how weird the Pacers can be, the two-way awesomeness of SGA, and if the Cavs have a prayer against Boston. Plus, Castro divulges his origin story of becoming an OKC Thunder fan thanks to PJ Carlisemo and Scott Brooks! You can find Milc here: https://televangel.bandcamp.com/album/the-fish-that-saved-portland For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: https://www.patreon.c...
[AUDIO] Boom Bap Archeology Part 2: Scarface "Mr. Scarface is Back" Feat. Kam from Crate 808
April 30, 2024 04:17 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBFor our second episode in the Scarface series we explore Mr. Scarface is Back and we are joined with our dear friend Kam from the Crate 808 podcast. You can find all things Crate 808 here: https://www.crate808.com/ You can find Kam's Scarface playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P4R1InRGYfFzr4rQNUpfa?si=cf9f61c39727484d For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast You can find our music here: ...
Call Out Culture Wrestling - WWE Fantasy Draft
April 26, 2024 04:38 - 39 minutes - 91.1 MBSince it is WWE draft season Alaska and Griff decided to host a fantasy draft of their own. We pick our brands, our champions, our contenders and some wildcards. After the draft we discuss some recent developments around the WWE. For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast You can find our music here: Alaska: https://thatrapperalaska.bandcamp.com/ Jason Griff: https://insubordinate.bandcamp.com/music...
The Blind Spot: Dungeon Family Edition with Cool Breeze and Witchdoctor
April 24, 2024 15:47 - 1 hour - 214 MBThis week we go into our blind spots and look at the second wave Dungeon Family albums "East Point's Greatest Hit " by Cool Breeze and "A S.W.A.T. Healin' Ritual" by Witchdoctor in honor of the late Rico Wade. For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast You can find our music here: Zilla Rocca: https://5oclockshadowboxers.bandcamp.com/music Curly Castro: https://curlycastro.bandcamp.com/a...
BALL OUT CULTURE with Willie Green and PremRock
April 19, 2024 13:54 - 36 minutes - 83.2 MBPremRock and first time/long time guest WILLIE GREEN join Castro and Zilla to preview the upcoming NBA Playoff picture, slander Doc Rivers, iron out Castro's OKC Thunder/Knicks fandom, and potentially damage friendships over the Knicks vs. Sixers series! For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast You can find our music here: Zilla Rocca: https://5oclockshadowboxers.bandcamp.com/music Curly Castro:...
Call Out Culture Wrestling - Wrestlmania XL Recap w. Akrobatik
April 18, 2024 04:12 - 1 hour - 140 MBWe are joined by legendary MC Akrobatik to recap Wrestlemania XL For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast You can find our music here: Alaska: https://thatrapperalaska.bandcamp.com/ Jason Griff: https://insubordinate.bandcamp.com/music --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
The X-Men Renaissance feat Open Mike Eagle
April 08, 2024 18:12 - 37 minutes - 86.9 MBQuick episode from Castro and Zilla with our good friend and lifelong X-Men devotee Open Mike Eagle to talk Disney+ "X-Men 97" and the current comic book run ending it's 5 year phase as potentially the greatest X-Men storyline ever in The Krakoan Era with Jonathan Hickman! For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast You can find our music here: Zilla Rocca: https://5oclockshadowboxers.bandcamp.com/music Curl...
Call Out Culture Wrestling - Wrestlemania XL Predictions
April 05, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBThis week Alaska and Griff discuss the past few weeks and the important storylines leading up to Wrestlemania XL. In the second half of the podcast they are joined by two very special guests to predict this year's winners. For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast You can find our music here: Alaska: https://thatrapperalaska.bandcamp.com/ Jason Griff: https://insubordinate.bandcamp.com/music --- Support t...
‘overDOSE’ A conversation with the incomparable Doseone
April 03, 2024 06:45 - 1 hour - 266 MBThis week we are joined by Doseone for a free flowing conversation about coming up in the indie scene, battling and more. You can find all of Doseone's music here: https://doseone.bandcamp.com/ For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast You can find our music here: Zilla Rocca: https://5oclockshadowboxers.bandcamp.com/music Curly Castro: https://curlycastro.bandcamp.com/album/little-robert-h...
Used Records: Special Delivery Custom Playlist
March 27, 2024 13:48 - 42 minutes - 97 MBInspired by St. Vincent's mixtape delivery service on Apple Music, Zilla offers his services to one of our patrons who is looking for rap music to play on long road trips with his wife that isn't indie/underground af! Tracklisting: 1. "Talk Down" Dijon 2. "With You" Nicole Bus 3. "Keepin it Real" - Mack Wilds 4. "All the Way Up" - Fat Joe feat Remy Ma and French Montana 5. "4pm in Calabassas" - Drake 6. "Worth it" - Offset feat Don Tolliver 7. "4 AM" - 2 Chainz feat Travis Scott 8. ...
De La Soul and AOI Radio
March 20, 2024 14:36 - 34 minutes - 79.3 MBQuick episode with Castro and Zilla while ALASKA is out of town to talk about the great new Apple Radio show from De La Soul, how the Plugs have opened up the floodgates on their process, and why their catalog is worth more dissection! For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast You can find our music here: Zilla Rocca: https://5oclockshadowboxers.bandcamp.com/music Curly Castro: https://curlycastro.ban...
Call Out Culture Wresting IV
March 15, 2024 05:53 - 51 minutes - 117 MBAfter a week's hiatus the boys are back. Griff and Alaska breakdown all of the WWE action from the past two weeks and we get some additional clarity on Wrestlemania 40! For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast You can find our music here: Zilla Rocca: https://5oclockshadowboxers.bandcamp.com/music Jason Griff: https://insubordinate.bandcamp.com/music --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify....
BLAZE Magazine Pt 2: Best Groups, Producers, and More from Feb '99
March 12, 2024 08:21 - 1 hour - 242 MBWe're back with the February 1999 issue of BLAZE Magazine to get their inane, ridiculous, and sometimes-on-point rankings for: Best Entertainer Best Group Best Producer Best Label Best Executive Most Controversial Addition and Omission to the Lists Upcoming Rising Stars For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast You can find our music here: Zilla Rocca: https://5oclockshadowboxers.bandcamp.com/music Curly Castr...
Tournament: Greatest Pop Song of the Past 40 Years ft. Alex Ludovico, Jesse the Tree and Steel Tipped Dove
March 06, 2024 09:53 - 1 hour - 260 MBThis week we finally figured out what song is the greatest pop song of the past 40 years. We are joined by an esteemed panel of experts including COC tournament stalwarts Alex Ludovico and Jesse The Tree and upstart bracketologist Steel Tipped Dove. One song to rule them all, who will it be??? You can find the full playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3L4MNXMuCmjGAGjoa7XWZW?si=237987c74c5942a6 And you can find the entire bracket here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/...
Call Out Culture Wrestling III Feat. Marcus Pinn
March 01, 2024 21:05 - 1 hour - 147 MBThis week on Call Out Culture Wrestling we are joined by Marcus Pinn to discuss this past week's Elimination Chamber PLE, Monday Night RAW and where this leaves us for Wrestlemania! For all things Marcus Pinn you can visit his website: http://www.pinnlandempire.com/ For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast You can find our music here: Zilla Rocca: https://5oclockshadowboxers.bandcamp.com/music Jason Griff: h...
BLAZE Magazine's 50 Best MC's from February 1999
February 29, 2024 07:52 - 1 hour - 242 MBWe're going back 25 years to find out who the best 50 MC's of all time were according to BLAZE Magazine, an underground offshoot of VIBE, from February 1999. Tune in as ALASKA, Castro, and Zilla properly discuss the insane, ridiculous, and sometimes on-the-money rankings of the greats! For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast You can find our music here: Zilla Rocca: https://5oclockshadowboxers.bandcamp.com/music Cur...
Used Records: Isaiah Rashad "Cilvia Demo" with @TrillBroDude of You Know Ball Podcast
February 23, 2024 17:20 - 46 minutes - 107 MBTo celebrate the 10th anniversary of Isaiah Rashad's breakthrough debut "Cilvia Demo", Zilla is joined by venerable Sixers/NBA podcast titan Trill Bro Dude of You Know Ball podcast to extol the virtues of TDE's artist development, why Isaiah is more approachable than Kendrick, the power of Schoolboy Q's guest verses, and how "Cilvia Demo" can convert non-rap fans into true believers. For early access to episodes and exclusive content join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculture...
CALL OUT CULTURE WRESTLING II
February 23, 2024 11:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBThis week on Call Out Culture Wrestling Griff and Alaska recap Smackdown and Raw, discuss the new developments in the Bloodline and Cody feud, whats next for Sami Zane and we preview this weekend's Elimination Chamber PLE! As always for early access to episodes and exclusive content please support our patreon! https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Out of my Element
February 20, 2024 08:50 - 58 minutes - 133 MBThis week we borrowed an idea from the homey Myke C Town (with Myke's permission of course). Myke has a series called Out of my Element where his Patreon subscribers recommend albums for him to review. You can find all of Myke's Out of my Element episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWEBNnrvioxwfYZiY7EMgRJ5D8Nl10yGx&si=ep2_v9CJa9vpo2IR We changed up the format slightly, and each member of the pod took an album that was recommended by our Patreon supporters. Alaska went wit...
World Premiere: Call Out Culture Wrestling with Jason Griff and Alaska
February 16, 2024 03:23 - 43 minutes - 101 MBWelcome to the world premiere of our new podcast Call Out Culture Wrestling with Jason Griff and Alaska. In our premiere episode the boys discuss how Alaska got back into wrestling, thoughts on the week that just passed and the Wrestlemania press conference and we pick who we think will retain their titles at the showcase of the legends. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Backpack Valentine's - Given Flowers to Paten Locke and Pumpkinhead ft. Dillon Maurer and Brian Kayser/seven3zero
February 14, 2024 13:55 - 1 hour - 256 MBThis week's episode is a very special Backpack Holiday episode. We talk about two of our fallen comrades - Paten Locke and Pumpkinhead. We are joined by Dillon Maurer to discuss his friend Paten Locke and Brian Kayser who wrote Rock, Rock, Rock On: The Robert "PH" Diaz Story to talk about Pumpkinhead. You can find Paten Locke's amazing album Americancer here: https://fullplate.bandcamp.com/album/americancer-pl004 You can find all things Full Plate and Dillon Maurer here: https://linktr.ee/fu...
Backpack Valentine's - Given Flowers to Paten Locke and Pumpkinhead ft. Dillon Maurer and Brian Kayser
February 14, 2024 11:49 - 1 hour - 256 MBThis week's episode is a very special Backpack Holiday episode. We talk about two of our fallen comrades - Paten Locke and Pumpkinhead. We are joined by Dillon Maurer to discuss his friend Paten Locke and Brian Kayser who wrote Rock, Rock, Rock On: The Robert "PH" Diaz Story to talk about Pumpkinhead. You can find Paten Locke's amazing album Americancer here: https://fullplate.bandcamp.com/album/americancer-pl004 You can find all things Full Plate and Dillon Maurer here: https://linktr.ee/fu...
The Rapper Athlete Fantasy Draft
February 05, 2024 15:57 - 1 hour - 242 MBAll three boys are back to pick a starting 5 and sixth man in all sports for the best team of athletes who rap! As always for early access to regular episodes and exclusive content please support our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Boom Bap Archeology: Scarface (Part 1 - The Diary)
February 01, 2024 08:11 - 1 hour - 149 MBWe kick off a new yearlong series dedicated to Face Mob's vast and heavy catalog to discover and educate our east coast biased ears on the legend of Brad Jordan! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Used Records: Nirvana "Nevermind" with ALASKA
January 25, 2024 18:28 - 27 minutes - 63.9 MBThe first Used Records of 2024 features ALASKA and Zilla with separate but equal thoughts on the landmark rock album of the '90s from Nirvana! As always, you can get early and exclusive content by joining our patreon. https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Used Records: New Mainstream Rap Bangers
January 13, 2024 13:57 - 48 minutes - 111 MBWe're back! Zilla posted a poll and the people have spoken: here's one long mix of relatable major label rap that will appeal to your golden era '90s sensibilities and to your potential love of strip club heaterz! Tracklisting: 1. "Long Story Short" 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne 2. "Patty Cake" Quavo & Takeoff 3. "Klink (Live)" T-Pain 4. "Oh U Went" Young Thug feat Drake 5. "Two Tens" Cordae feat Anderson .Paak) 6. "Worth It" Offseat feat Don Tolliver 7. "bread & butter" Gunna 8. "Evil Ways" ...
2024 Town Hall
January 10, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 242 MBWelcome to the annual town hall episode! We are joined by patreon subscribers and call out culture regulars including Brian Ennals Dan O Jason Griff Milc Son Raw Wall Sparks We talk tiny desk dream concerts, autograph forgery, E-40, rappers with veneers, girls with gold teeth, Wally’s Wu Wear, No Limit Records, Tip or Phife, funky diabetics, slept on 2023 albums and Castro’s cats! As always, for early episodes and exclusive content sign up for our patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c...
Backpack New Years: Natural Elements and Scienz of Life
January 03, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 187 MBThe final Backpack installment for the New Year! We're bringing it back to the late '90s NYC world of backpack rap with the legendary and highly influential Natural Elements and the longstanding prolific crew Scienz of Life! As always, for early episodes and exclusive content sign up for our patreon! https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
The 1st Annual Preseason Christmas Music Invitational feat Jesse the Tree, Milc, and Televangel
December 24, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 222 MBThe first Christmas Song Tournament is here! Run-DMC, Mariah Carey, Burl Ives, The Pogues, Nat King Cole, and more fight to the death for title of Best Christmas Song according to Jesse the Tree, Milc, and Televangel! Plus we take a detour into the Burl Ives classic White Dog! As always for exclusive content and early releases sign up for our patreon! https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Backpack Christmas Pt. 3: Hard 2 Obtain and World Renown
December 18, 2023 14:52 - 1 hour - 179 MBFor part 3 of Backpack Christmas, we're going to the mid '90s in New York for 2 major label acts that were certainly in the underground sphere: Hard 2 Obtain, who dropped 1 album in "Ism & Blues" and World Renown, who had 2 big singles but no album! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Backpack Christmas: Episode 2 - Massinfluence and Swollen Members
December 11, 2023 05:15 - 1 hour - 192 MBThis 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 Swollen Members. As always you can get early access to episodes and exclusive content at our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Backpack Christmas: Episode 1 - K-Otix and Styles of Beyond
December 05, 2023 01:27 - 1 hour - 193 MBThis 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 Canadian Styles of Beyond. As always you can get early access to episodes and exclusive content at our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Left Field Hip Hop Feat. Beans from Anti-Pop Consortium
November 29, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 162 MBThis week we are joined by Beans from the legendary group Anti-Pop Consortium for an in depth discussion on left field hip hop. You can find Beans' music on his Bandcamp page: https://beansiswack.bandcamp.com/ As always you can find early episodes and exclusive content at our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Blind Spot - Micranots - Obelisk Movements
November 13, 2023 15:57 - 1 hour - 199 MBThis 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" gets the close up to see if the record has aged gracefully in the caverns of indie rap history. As always for early access and exclusive content please subscribe to our patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Wine Mom Anthem Tournament feat. Alex Ludovico, Blockhead, Jesse the Tree
November 06, 2023 14:44 - 1 hour - 242 MBThe 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 Clarkson, The Cranberries, and many many more in a battle for the championship! Noted wine mom experts Alex Ludovico, Blockhead and Jesse the Tree join us to answer this pressing question! As always you can get exclusive and early content through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcas...
Killmatic 2: The Nas/Halloween Proof
October 30, 2023 05:19 - 1 hour - 220 MBOk, 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 horror purists and hip hop purists regarding "Illmatic", Zilla has caught up to the filmography of Michael Myers and now both guys go one-for-one: what Nas album is the ideal match for each "Halloween" flick! What "Halloween" installment matches up with "It Was Written", "Untitled", "King's Disease", or "Street's Di...
Used Records: Lupe Fiasco "Enemy of the State" Mixtape
October 28, 2023 05:17 - 27 minutes - 62.2 MBThe 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 era! As always you can get exclusive and early content through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Lost Episode: Killmatic The Halloween/Nas Theory
October 27, 2023 07:52 - 1 hour - 151 MBAlaska 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. Next week Zilla and Alaska are going to do a Killmatic Deep Dive, consider this episode a primer. As always, for exclusive content and early access, be sure to check out our patreon! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
"Do Remember!": Talking Mixtapes with Evan Auerbach and Daniel Isenberg
October 26, 2023 19:52 - 1 hour - 232 MBThe 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 Evan Auerbach (of Up North Trips fame) and Daniel Isenberg aka Stan Ipcus join Castro and Zilla to highlight the power of tapes, why hunting for exclusives is still a drug, and how DJ Clue, DJ S&S, Kid Capri, and DJ Mister Cee changed the landscape of rap forever! You can find Do Remember online here or search to see i...
The New Renaissance of Indie Rap with Open Mike Eagle
October 16, 2023 08:08 - 1 hour - 245 MBOur 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 the making of his new LP "Another Triumph of Ghetto Engineering". Finally, Castro and Zilla pick some of their favorite indie rap releases of the year! As always for exclusive content and early access please support our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: ...
3 Questions
October 06, 2023 08:14 - 51 minutes - 118 MBThis week each of the fellows brought a long a question for the others thus the title, 3 questions. As always for exclusive content and early access please support our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Blind Spot: The Doppelgangaz - Hark
September 27, 2023 10:15 - 1 hour - 173 MBThis week Alaska introduces Castro and Zilla to the 2013 Doppelgangaz album Hark. You can find the 10 year anniversary edition of Hark edition here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support