High Grade Radio Podcast
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHigh Grade Radio Podcast is a new Podcast based out of Northern California and Iowa, highlighting music, ganjah, and sports culture. Includes exclusive interviews, live guests, music reviews, and more.....
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Episode 34: Episode 34 - First Music Video Episode!!!
June 22, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MB**WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC IN THE VIDEOS. WE HAVE GAINED PERMISSION FROM EACH BAND TO PLAY THEIR VIDEOS** We're bringing back the love for music videos! In this episode we highlight bands in the reggae scene music videos, and talk some festival and reggae news. Shout out to all the bands for submitting their videos for this episode as we are forever grateful!! Also shout out to the sponsor of the episode @fry_losangeles. Here are the links to each video below!! Ital Vi...
Episode 33 - Single Reviews (Live)
April 03, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBThis Episode Nick plays and reviews singles from 3 different bands. He also talks upcoming festivals and has a smoke sesh. Music - Skunk Funk - Mr. Helicopter / SM Familia - Auxillo / LakeDub - When I Come / The Oles - Island / Lot49 - Deja Vu, and Talk Like That
Episode 32 - We're Back/Single Review Episode (live)
March 22, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBHGRP is back! This episode Hayden is on vacation, so Nick reviews a few new singles and talks about what he's been up to over quarantine. He also plays a few Two Peace tracks and talks aliens and Bigfoot. Tracks - Iya Terra ft. Tribal Seeds - Price You'll Pay Shakamon - Never Catch We Two Peace - Back Door Two Peace ft. Evan Hawkins - Cloud Nine
EP. 31 Jay Shrub
May 27, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBThis episode we are joined by special guest Jay Shrub. We talk Shrub's musical journey, new album "Back to Earth", touring life, and funny stories from the road. We have a smoke sesh, talk aliens, and much more. ------------------ Music - Shrub - Shrub Love Shrub - Herbivore Shrub - Down on Me -------------- IG - @highgraderadio Twitter - @HGradiopodcast Facebook - facebook.com/highgraderadiopodcast Podomatic - hgrp.podomatic.com Apple Podcasts Spotify JOIN OUR PATREON! https://ww...
EP. 30 Donavon Ortiz (The Riddims)
May 01, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBThis episode we are joined by special guest Donnie Ortiz of The Riddims. We talk his musical journey, funny road stories, listen to a few of The Riddims tracks, have a smoke sesh, talk aliens, and much more. ---------------------- Music by The Riddims - Songs - Friday Night, See You Again ft. 77 Jefferson, and These Vibes ft. Gary Dread
EP. 29 Gary Dread
April 25, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBThis episode we are joined by special guest Gary Dread! We talk Gary's musical journey, playing drums with The Movement, and solo projects. We listen to brand new tracks by Gary, have a smoke sesh, talk aliens, time travel and much more. ----------------- All songs by Gary Dread - Lifted ft. Bobby Hustle - Coming Home - Man of The Year ft. Rick Haze
EP. 28 Wisdom and Sound
April 21, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBThis episode we are joined by special guest Wisdom and Sound. We talk Andrews's musical journey, production, and audio engineering. We have a smoke sesh, talk time travel, aliens, and much more. ------------------ Music - Wisdom and Sound - "No Negative Vibes" Wisdom and Sound - "Had Enough" Wisdom and Sound - "Cool Out" Wisdom and Sound - "Critical"
EP. 27 Blaine Dillinger
April 06, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 99 MBThis episode we are joined by special guest Blaine Dillinger (Musician, Guitarist in Hirie, Dillinger's Hired Guns, Shrub, and more.). We talk Blaine's musical journey, sneak peak some unreleased tracks, talk tour life with Hirie, and playing major festivals. We have a smoke sesh, talk time travel, aliens, and much more. Music, Dillinger's Hired Guns - "Witchduck" (Sneak Preview). Shrub - "Someday" (Sneak Preview). Wisdom and Sound - "No Negative Vibes"
EP. 26 Daniel Kearney (The Olés)
April 03, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBThis episode we are joined by bass man of The Olés, Daniel Kearney. We talk his musical journey, how The Olés started, recording experiences, and playing for huge crowds. We have a "Smoke Sesh", talk quarantine life, time travel, brewing beer and much more. All tracks by The Olés, Songs - Losing You, Going Back To Cali, Rise, Healer, and El Rio
EP. 25 SM Familia
April 03, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBThis Episode we are joined by Felix, Jeff, and Mark of SM Familia. We talk how each member started playing music, how they met, former musical experiences, backing for big time bands, and listen to some of SM Familia's tracks. We have a "Smoke Sesh", talk aliens, quarantine life, and much more. Music by SM Familia, Songs - Nada Te Falta (ft. Ranking Joe), New Day, Auxillo, Something About You, and Walk on By.
EP. 24 March Singles Review
March 28, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 68.5 MBThis episode Hayden and Nick review 5 singles dropped in the reggae scene in March. We listen to each track and go into detail about what we think. We have a smoke sesh, talk quarantine life, livestream shows, and much more. Music by Collie Buddz - Hold Firm, Arise Roots - Fade Away, Chronixx - Dela Move, Jesse Royal - Natty Pablo, Inna Vision & Million Stylez - Waste No Time
EP. 23 "Selecta" (EP Review)
March 17, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 97.2 MBThis episode Hayden and Nick review the latest EP from Arise Roots, "Selecta". We discuss the EP, get into each track on the EP, play each song, have a smoke sesh, talk about cancellations of live events, get into NFL free agency, and much more. All songs by Arise Roots - Songs - Selecta, One Life to Live, Come and Get It, Nice and Slow, & Dangerous.
EP. 22 Resist (Review)
March 05, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis episode Hayden and Nick review the new EP "Resist" by Josh Heinrichs and Skillinjah. We talk about each track, play each track, have a smoke sash, talk UFO sightings, XFL, Iowa Basketball, and much more. Music by - Josh Heinrichs and Skillinjah - Songs - Resist ft. Natalie Rize - Dangerous - Emergency - Red ft. Bobby Hustle - Sunshine ft. Artikal Sound System
EP. 21 Luna Shade
February 04, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 158 MBThis episode Hayden and Nick are joined by Andrew Ricci and Preston Gray of Luna Shade. We talk how the band was formed, inspirations, listen to tracks off of their new album "Flock Together", have a smoke sesh, talk aliens, and much more. All songs by Luna Shade - Songs - Maria, Summer Love, R.A.S., Smoke It
EP. 20 Ways of the World (Album Review)
January 24, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 93.5 MBThis episode Hayden and Nick review the album "Ways of the World" by The Movement. We listen to tracks off the album, rate it, have a smoke sesh, talk legalization of marijuana in Illinois, listen to tracks by Josh Heinrichs and Indubious, and much more. Music - The Movement ft Iya Terra - Redwoodz The Movement - Orange Sky The Movement ft Stick Figure - Siren The Movement - Remember Josh Heinrichs ft Skillinjah - High Grade Indubious - Psy-Fi
EP. 19 Howi Spangler
December 12, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 155 MBThis episode we are honored to have guest Howi Spangler (BALLYHOO!, Howi Spangler(solo project), producer, sound engineer, Tales From The Greenroom host, etc.). We talk Howi's early influences in music, current BALLYHOO! projects, past tours and festivals, new music from Howi, A.I., aliens, and much more. Music - Howi Spangler - Doin' Work BALLYHOO! - Mixtape
EP. 18 NFL Picks Week 14
December 05, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 50.5 MBThis episode is a shorter sports episode where Hayden and Nick discuss, Iowa Men's Basketball, Fantasy Football, make their NFL Pick's for this week, and play a song "Self Care" by Mac Miller.
EP. 17 Mighty of Special Blend
December 02, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBThis episode Mighty of Special Blend joins us. We talk how Special Blend was formed, how they got their name, fundraising for dogs, new music, old music, we have a "Smoke Sesh", talk struggles of legalizing herb, and much more. Music- Special Blend - Sunday Special Blend - Be Free
EP 16 Jacob Hahn
December 01, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBThis episode we have Jacob Hahn (bassist for Two Peace, J Ras and The Higher Elevation, Mystic Roots, Zerotoninz) back as our first repeat offender. We catch up on what's been going on since last time. We make NFL picks, talk music, listen to some jams, have a "Smoke Sesh", and talk all sorts of random. Music - The Expanders - Sweet and Slow EarthKry - Bitter Rose Zion I (ft. K. Flay) - Coastin Two Peace - Ashes
EP. 15 Bobby Roses
November 20, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBFront man and bassist Bobby Roses of Skunk Funk joins us for this episode. We talk how Skunk Funk was formed, aliens, psychedelics, and much more! We have a "Smoke Sesh" and play a few tunes by Skunk Funk as well.
EP. 14 Coming To Light Review
November 14, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBThis episode Nick and Hayden make their picks for week 11 in the NFL, they review Iya Terra's new album Coming To Light, they have a "Smoke Sesh", talk about upcoming festivals, and much more.
EP. 13 Dreamer Review
November 09, 2019 00:00 - 51 minutes - 85.9 MBOn this episode, Hayden and Nick review the new album "Dreamer" by HIRiE, listen to a few tracks off the album, make NFL picks, have a "Smoke Sesh" and more. They also announce the start of the HGRP Patreon. Jam of the week is Nah Leave Mi Corner by Tawain MC. www.patreon.com/highgraderadio
EP. 12 Sunday Funday 10/20
October 21, 2019 00:00 - 43 minutes - 65 MBHGRP is back after a minor set back. This is a big sports episode where we discuss the NFL, Iowa Football, some MLB, and get into a little music as well. Music - Bumpin Uglies (ft. Passafire) - All in Stride Kabaka Pyramid - Well Done
EP. 11 Trevor Ready
September 26, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBTrevor Ready joins us this week for episode 11. We talk his past music experiences, his new upcoming album "One World, One Family", aliens, spirituality, other dimensions, and much more. We have a "Smoke Sesh" and listen to Trevor Ready's new single "Reggae Morning" for this weeks jam of the week.
EP. 10 Sunday Funday 9/15
September 16, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBHayden and Nick recap Sunday Football, talk Fantasy Football, Iowa vs. Iowa state, cover a few reggae albums, play some tunes, and make early season predictions for the NFL. We also have a smoke sesh and discuss some controversy with THC cartridges. Music by - Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad - Burkina Faso The Skints (ft. Protoje) - Restless Gentleman's Dub Club - Light The Fuse Stick Figure - Angles Above Me The Green - Alone
EP. 9 Shannon Battle & Class
August 19, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBThis episode we have comedian Shannon Battle and R&B singer Class of OG3 join us as in house guests. We cover everything from politics, to the illuminati, all while keeping it light and Shannon keeps us laughing. We talk past and future shows and have a "Smoke Sesh". "Jam of the Week" is Fast Lane by Class.
EP. 8 Myles Chavez
August 06, 2019 00:00 - 46 minutes - 53 MBMyles Chavez (Lead Singer/Guitar in The Riddims) joins us for Episode 8. We talk about past tours, New Mexico vs Colorado chile, Sasquatch, hospitality, new music from The Riddims and more. We have a "Smoke Sesh" and the "Jam of the Week" is Heart In Your Music by The Riddims.
EP. 7 Jim Shepherd
July 30, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBThe homie Jim Shepherd joins us for Episode 7. We talk our old band days with Ripp'd, we go down memory lane with festival and show stories. Jim tells us a Thanks Giving story about Deadmau5. We talk wrestling and much more. Smoke sesh was the smokiest it's ever been, and "Jams of the Week" are All The Kings Horsemen by Ripp'd and Rotations by Ripp'd.
EP. 6 Jacob Hahn
July 25, 2019 00:00 - 59 minutes - 68 MBOur brotherJacob Hahn (bassist Two Peace, J Ras & The Higher Elevation) stops in for Episode 6! We talk band life, how Two Peace started, Area 51, super heroes and more. High Ceez stops in for a "Smoke Sesh", and the "Jam of the Week" is Lazy by Two Peace ft. J Ras.
EP. 5 Julian Vandervelde
July 22, 2019 00:00 - 55 minutes - 63.4 MBJulian Vandervelde (former NFL, & Iowa Hawkeye Football Player) joins us for Episode 5. We talk singing the national anthem for a few Presidents, Iowa Football, the difference between college and NFL football, CTE, Solar Power and much more. "Jam of the Week" is Bigger on the Inside by Bigger on the Inside.
EP 4 Throwback Thursday
July 12, 2019 00:00 - 56 minutes - 64.9 MBHayden and Nick decide to do a throwback Thursday. This Episode they discuss this past California Roots. It also includes past interviews from California Roots with Tropidelic, and New Kingston. "Jam of the Week" is Crash Down by J Ras & The Higher Elevation.
EP 3 Ben Lerch (Drummer for Hobo Johnson & The Love Makers)
July 08, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBSpecial Guest Ben Lerch of Hobo Johnson and The Love Makers joins us this episode as an in house guest. We talk tour stories, playing basketball against Hoodie Allen and Joyner Lucas, have a "Smoke Sesh" with High Ceez, and much more, including jam of the week "Typical Story" by Hobo Johnson and the Love Makers to round off the Episode.
Episode 2
June 26, 2019 00:00 - 57 minutes - 579 MBHayden and Nick get more comfortable with podcasting. They discuss the cancellation of Reggae on The River, sports, and much more, along with another song by Two Peace at the end of the episode.
Episode 1
June 24, 2019 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBHayden and Nick getting a feel for podcasting. Talk random facts, marijuana and gambling laws, UFC, and more with a world premier of "This One (The Wizz Fiyah Remix) - by Two Peace.