Call Out Culture
289 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
Snowfall Season 5 Recap
April 25, 2022 12:54 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBThis week we discuss season 5 of Snowfall and its thrilling season finale! As always, for exclusive content and early access to our episodes, sign up for our Patreon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
NUYO Feat. Breeze Brewin, Cryptic, Geng and Wiseguy
April 19, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBThis 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 moving. As always you can support our patreon here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Lineage of Greatness: Fat Joe
April 04, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBThis week we talk about the amazing career of Fat Joe. As always you can support the podcast via our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
March Madness: Soundbombing vs. Lyricist Lounge feat. Blockhead and Wally Clark
March 28, 2022 12:58 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBThis week we are joined by Blockhead and Wally Clark for a Soundbombing vs Lyricist Lounge March Madness tournament. You can find our guests here: Twitter: Blockhead: https://twitter.com/BlockheadNYC Wally Clark: https://twitter.com/wallyclarkgs Music: Blockhead: https://blockheadnyc.com/ Wally Clark: https://gummysoul.bandcamp.com/ As always you can support the podcast via our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcaster...
We Need to Talk About Def Comedy Jam Feat. Donwill
March 21, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBThis week we are joined by the legendary Donwill to discuss the legacy of Def Comedy Jam! You can find Donwill on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/donwill You can find Tanya Morgan's amazing discography here: https://tanyamorgan.bandcamp.com/ As always you can support the podcast via our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
An Interview with Mike Vanderbilt from the Halloweenies Podcast
March 14, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBThis 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. Mike is a true renaissance man and all around good dude. You can find the Halloweenies podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/halloweenies-a-horror-franchise-podcast/id1348188941 And you can follow Mike on twitter at: https://twitter.com/MikeVanderbilt And on Instagram at: https://www.i...
The Legend of Scaramanga feat. Yashar Zadeh FKA Yak Ballz
March 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBThis 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, Scaradonna, Don MegaBaron Menelik, Juan Excelsior and Clavius IV. You can find Yashar on twitter at: https://twitter.com/yakballz As always you can support the podcast via our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...
Lineage of Greatness - Ice Cube featuring Tajai
February 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBThis week we are joined by the Legendary Tajai from Souls of Mischief/Hieroglyphics to discuss the legendary career of Ice Cube. You can find all things Tajai here: https://linktr.ee/rapnoir As always you can support the podcast via our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Blind Box/Bird Box featuring Dan O from Freemusicempire
February 21, 2022 12:45 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBThis week we are joined by Dan O from Freemusicempire for a special Blindbox/Birdbox episode. You can find all things Freemusicempire here: https://freemusicempire.com/ As always you can support the podcast via our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
You Are The Reason Nobody Likes You - Feat. Illogic
February 14, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 221 MBThis 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. You can find Illogic's music here: https://illogic.bandcamp.com/ As always you can support the podcast via our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Mailbag 3: Mo Mail, Mo Baggin!
February 07, 2022 14:53 - 1 hour - 104 MBThis week we answer listeners questions in the third installment of our mailbag series. And as always if you want early and exclusive content please be sure to join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
The Definitive Odd Future Rankings feat. Love, Ulysses
January 31, 2022 13:57 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis week the gang is joined by St. Paul rapper Love, Ulysses aka LU to discuss and rank their favorite Odd Future members. You can find LU's music here: https://loveulysses.bandcamp.com/ And you can follow him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/LoveUlysses651 And as always if you want early and exclusive content please be sure to join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Rumors of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated: The eMCee
January 24, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBThis week we talk about the media obsession with the death of rappers and the way that impacts their coverage. And as always if you want early and exclusive content please be sure to join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
The Franchise Draft
January 17, 2022 17:20 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBThis week we pull together our all everything franchises via draft. And as always if you want early and exclusive content please be sure to join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
We Need to Talk About The Matrix
January 11, 2022 14:20 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBThis week the gang talks about the Matrix quadrilogy and the newest installment Matrix: Resurrections. And as always if you want early and exclusive content please be sure to join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Festivus Muthaeffers!
December 27, 2021 17:17 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBThis week Zilla and Alaska celebrate Festivus with an airing of our grievances and we share our readers grievances as well! And as always if you want early and exclusive content please be sure to join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Stop Sleeping
December 20, 2021 13:45 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBThis week we discuss our slept on favorites of 2021. And as always if you want early and exclusive content please be sure to join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
We Need To Talk About: Will Smith feat. Reef the Lost Cauze
December 13, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBThis week we are joined by Reef the Lost Cauze to discuss the remarkable career of Will Smith. You can find all of Reef's music here: https://reefthelostcauze.bandcamp.com/ And as always if you want early and exclusive content please be sure to join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Live from the Liner Notes: Trapdoor Feat. Defcee and Messiah Musik
December 06, 2021 14:43 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBThis week we are joined by Defcee and Messiah Musik to discuss their new album Trapdoor: https://defcee.bandcamp.com/album/trapdoor As always, for early and exclusive content please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Live from the Liner Notes: Career Crooks - Never at Peace feat. Small Pro
November 29, 2021 15:22 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBThis 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: https://wreckingcrew.bandcamp.com/album/never-at-peace As always, for early and exclusive content please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast Support for Call Out Culture is brought to you by MANSCAPED™, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming champions of the world. MANSCAPED™ offers pre...
The Call Out Culture Town Hall
November 22, 2021 11:50 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBThis week we opened our lines up to anyone who wanted to join the fun for the first ever Call Out Culture Town Hall. As always, for early and exclusive content please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast Support for Call Out Culture is brought to you by MANSCAPED™, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming champions of the world. MANSCAPED™ offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. MANSCAPED™ just launched their fourth generation trimm...
Goin' Solo
November 15, 2021 14:24 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBThis week we discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of artists that were once members of a group deciding to go solo. As always, for early and exclusive content please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast Support for Call Out Culture is brought to you by MANSCAPED™, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming champions of the world. MANSCAPED™ offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. MANSCAPED™ just launched their fourth generation trim...
Adjacent to Greatness: Spike Lee
November 08, 2021 17:29 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBThis week we talk about the legendary Spike Lee! As always, for early and exclusive content please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast Support for Call Out Culture is brought to you by MANSCAPED™, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming champions of the world. MANSCAPED™ offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. MANSCAPED™ just launched their fourth generation trimmer, The Lawn Mower® 4.0. You heard that right….. The 4.0! Join over...
Lineage of Greatness - LL Cool J feat. Marcus Pinn
November 01, 2021 13:21 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBThis week we are joined by DJ, podcaster and film expert Marcus Pinn to discuss the legendary career of LL Cool J. You can find Marcus here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PINNLAND_EMPIRE Website: http://www.pinnlandempire.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zebras-in-america/id1220264878 As always, for early and exclusive content please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast Support for Call Out Culture is brought to you by MANSCAPED™, who i...
Killmatic
October 25, 2021 13:05 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBThis week Zilla and Alaska go deep on the comparisons between the 1978 horror classic and Nas' Illmatic and how both landmarks of the genre went on to define their legacies. Castro joins us from the road at the end to kick it as well. This week's artwork is provided by Roy Christopher, you can find all things Roy C related here: https://roychristopher.com/ As always, for early and exclusive content please support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast Support for Ca...
Best Hooks feat. FreeMusicEmpire
October 18, 2021 12:40 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBThis 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 hooks and on FME we discuss 50 Cent's Get Rich or Die Trying - arguable the champion of all hook-centric albums. You can find all things FreeMusicEmpire here: https://linktr.ee/Freemusicempire As always, for early and exclusive content please support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutcultur...
Live from the Liner Notes - Curly Castro's Little Robert Hutton
October 11, 2021 15:52 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBYou can find Little Robert Hutton here: https://curlycastro.bandcamp.com/album/little-robert-hutton As always, for early and exclusive content please support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast Support for Call Out Culture is brought to you by MANSCAPED™, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming champions of the world. MANSCAPED™ offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. MANSCAPED™ just launched their fourth generation trimmer, The Lawn Mo...
We Need To Talk About Wu Tang: An American Saga - Feat. Cryptic One, MidaZ The BEAST and Poison Pen
September 27, 2021 10:44 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBThis 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: Cryptic One: https://crypticone.bandcamp.com/album/pirata MidaZ The BEAST: https://midazthebeast.bandcamp.com/ Poison Pen: https://twitter.com/PoisonPenBK As always, for early and exclusive content please support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast Support for Call Out Culture is brought to you by MANSCAPED™, ...
We Need To Talk About Common Feat. Sean Kantrowitz
September 20, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBThis 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. You can find Sean here: https://www.questionshiphop.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cant-knock-the-shuffle/id1533865689 As always, please support our patreon where you can get early episodes and exclusive releases: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podca...
Live from the Liner Notes: Human Zoo - Alaska and Jason Griff Feat. Jason Griff
September 13, 2021 13:58 - 1 hour - 233 MBThis week we are joined by Jason Griff to talk about his new album Human Zoo, with Call Out Culture's very own Alaska. You can find Human Zoo here: https://jasongriff.bandcamp.com/ You can also get an exclusive track from the Call Out Culture crew and Jason Griff if you subscribe to our patreon. https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
We Need To Talk About Donda...Actually Y'all Need To Talk About Donda
September 06, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThis week we had the listeners call in with their opinions on the new Kanye West album Donda. As always please support our patreon and receive exclusive material and early episodes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
We Need To Talk About O.C. Feat. Ray West
August 30, 2021 11:52 - 1 hour - 167 MBThis week we talk about NYC/DITC legend O.C. and we are joined by his frequent collaborator Ray West. You can find all of Ray's music, including his work with O.C. here: https://redapples45.bandcamp.com/ As always for early access to episodes and exclusive content you can join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Lineage of Greatness: De La Soul - Feat. Breeze Brewin
August 23, 2021 11:55 - 1 hour - 212 MBThis 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. You can support Breeze by visiting the Juggaknots' bandcamp page: https://juggaknots.bandcamp.com And you can support the podcast by leaving us a 5 star rating and a comment. Additionally if you want early releases and exclusive material you can subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https:...
Live from the Liner Notes: Zilla Rocca's Vegas Vic feat. Disco Vietnam
August 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 248 MBThis 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. You can find Vegas Vic here: https://chongwizard.bandcamp.com/album/vegas-vic and as always for exclusive content and early access please join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Woodstock 99 Feat. Myke C-Town
August 09, 2021 12:59 - 1 hour - 125 MBThis week we discuss the Woodstock 99 documentary with DeadEndHipHop's very own Myke C-Town. You can find Myke at his youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/mykectown As always, for early access to our episodes and exclusive content join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Best Guest Appearances feat. Rob Sonic
August 02, 2021 20:36 - 1 hour - 192 MBThis week we speak with the legendary Rob Sonic about the art of the guest appearances and some of our favorites. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Megalithic Monuments: Jay Z - Vol 3...The Life and Times of S. Carter feat. Son Raw
July 26, 2021 16:44 - 1 hour - 125 MBThis week we are joined by Son Raw to discuss Jay-Z's epic album Vol 3...The Life and Times of S. Carter. You can find Son Raw's music here: https://son-raw.bandcamp.com/album/son-raw-vs-the-psychotic-hippies As always for early access and exclusive content please subscribe to our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Live from the Liner Notes: Load Bearing Crow's Feet feat. PremRock
July 20, 2021 13:53 - 1 hour - 189 MBThis week we speak with PremRock about his amazing new album Load Bearing Crow's Feet which you can purchase here: https://planetpremrock.bandcamp.com/album/load-bearing-crows-feet As always for early and exclusive content please subscribe to our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Episode One Hundred! Our Live Watch of the Substitute
July 13, 2021 12:37 - 1 hour - 221 MBThis week to celebrate our 100th episode we decided to do a live watch of the 1996 trash classic The Substitute. As always you can join our patreon subscriber at one of our special Substitute levels for early and exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
The Science of the Two feat. Rapswell and Squires from Penpals
July 06, 2021 15:55 - 1 hour - 191 MBThis week we discuss the best back and forth rap songs with Rapswell and Squires from Penpals. You can get the new album from Penpals here: https://pen-pals.bandcamp.com/ And Squires new beat album here: https://squiresmakesbeats.bandcamp.com/album/tape-ii As always be sure to support our Patreon page for early content and exclusives: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Inaugural Rap Fantasy Draft Feat. Blockhead
June 22, 2021 11:39 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBThis week we are joined by Blockhead for the first ever rap fantasy draft! Check out Blockhead's new single Let's Play the Feud from the forthcoming album Space Werewolves Will Be The End Of Us All. The single and the album pre-order can be found here: https://blockheadnyc.bandcamp.com/album/space-werewolves-will-be-the-end-of-us-all Don't forget to support our Patreon for early episodes and exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: htt...
Live from the Liner Notes: Wrecking Crew - Steel's Kitchen
June 15, 2021 13:06 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBThis week we discuss the amazing new album Steel's Kitchen from Wrecking Crew. You can find Steel's Kitchen here: https://wreckingcrew.bandcamp.com/album/steels-kitchen And as always you can get the episodes early as well as exclusive content via our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Best Producer Albums Feat. Jason Griff
June 07, 2021 16:06 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBThis 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. We also discuss Jason's great new producer album Fireside Chats which can be found here: https://jasongriff.bandcamp.com/album/fireside-chats For early access to episodes and exclusive episodes and content be sure to support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co...
Call Out Culture vs. Dad Bod Rap Pod hosted by Open Mike Eagle
June 01, 2021 15:22 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBThis 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 proceedings and puts our two teams through the paces. Who will win, does it matter, and what will they win? Be sure to follow both Mike and the Dad Bod gang's amazing podcasts over on the Stony Island Podcast Network: http://mikeeagle.net/stoneyisland Additionally, for early access to content like thi...
Worst Album Covers Feat. Pecue
May 26, 2021 01:32 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBThis week we are joined by world famous designer Pecue to discuss album art, specifically bad album art. You can find Pecue and his work here. As always for exclusive content and early access to episodes join our patreon page. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
The Problem with Indie Culture
May 17, 2021 14:52 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBThis week we discuss how indie culture has permeated into every aspect of our lives. For early access to episodes and exclusive content join our Patreon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
We Need to Talk About Naughty By Nature
May 10, 2021 15:03 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBThis week we dig into to the astonishingly slept on career of Naughty By Nature, one of the biggest groups of the 1990s. For early access to episodes like this and exclusive content be sure to sign-up for our Patreon. You can also follow us on Twitter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
The Seriously Out of Control Mailbag Episode
April 26, 2021 17:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBThis week the gang spends hours answering our listeners questions. For early access to content like this, exclusive episodes and private events, be sure to join our Patreon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
Megalithic Monuments: DMX's It's Dark and Hell is Hot feat. Reef The Lost Cauze
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 212 MBThis week we are joined by Reef the Lost Cauze to discuss DMX's It's Dark and Hell is Hot. You can find all of Reef's music here and as always if you want early and exclusive content please be sure to join our Patreon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support
The History of Backwoodz Studioz feat. Billy Woods
April 14, 2021 03:06 - 1 hour - 208 MBThis week we sit down with Billy Woods to talk about the history of his label Backwoodz Studioz. For early and exclusive content please be sure to subscribe to our patreon page. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support