Latest 808s Podcast Episodes
Maxx & Evan Power Hour: The 808s Movie Awards
808's & Cold Takes - March 10, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 808s &...MOVIE TAKES!? Maxx and Evan take on the 808s Film Awards and talk about their favorite (and least favorite) movies of 2023!
Teezo Touchdown - How Do You Sleep At Night? Album Review
808's & Cold Takes - January 17, 2024 19:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 31 year old genre bender Teezo Touchdown is here with his debut studio release! The Texas native is known for his creative production and interesting vocals, which combined in to some of the most unique music coming out right now. Will his creative ventures pay off, soli...
An 808s Christmas Special | 808s On Cam Ep. 2
808's & Cold Takes - January 09, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. On this jolly festive episode of 808s & Cold Takes, we have fun games, gifts, and lots of drinking in store for you joyous people so sit down in your chairs, lay down in your beds, sit in your cars, or do whatever the f*$k you want! Tune in to this Rudolph of an episode ...
Z. Lew & Yuhng Haze INTERVIEW - 808's On Cam Ep. 1
808's & Cold Takes - December 21, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. It's here! After all this time, we finally present our on camera debut. Thank you all for the support, we really appreciate it. For our first episode, we sat down with Arizona artists and friends of the show Yuhng Haze & Z. Lew. They talk about their upbringing, musical ...
100th EPISODE SPECIAL (Thank You)
808's & Cold Takes - December 18, 2023 20:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Ever since we began this podcast, the only goal we set for ourselves was to create a safe space for us to share our love for music. As of right now we’re 100 episodes in and it's been almost three years since the first episode, doing exactly what we intended to do and mo...
Drake - For All The Dogs Album Review (feat. Johan Rodriguez)
808's & Cold Takes - November 29, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Depending on what you consider the definition of an album or mixtape or studio playlist is.. For All The Dogs is the 8th solo studio album from Drake? 9th studio album? Irrelevant. Toronto’s own Aubrey Graham, better known to the world as Drake, has been doing everyth...
Olivia Rodrigo - GUTS Album Review (feat. Talia Polk)
808's & Cold Takes - November 02, 2023 15:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Former child TV star turned pop star sensation is BACK with her second studio album, "GUTS". In an attempt to follow the success of her first album, "SOUR", Olivia does her best to bring the hits as well as the angsty teen energy that was really the whole charm of her de...
Yuhng Haze - Home Security Album Review (feat. Johan Rodriguez)
808's & Cold Takes - October 25, 2023 19:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Arizona phenomenon and friend of the show Yuhng Haze has blessed us with his first full length LP "Home Security". Bringing his vibrant energy and uncanny charm to the next level, the youthfulness that we have crazed about so many times is put on full display for listene...
Jack Harlow - Jackman Album Review (feat. Callie Claridge & Kenna Despain)
808's & Cold Takes - September 01, 2023 02:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Kicking off the first episode of our “From the Archives” series, we review Jack Harlow’s surprise drop album that dropped in April of this year, Jackman. With only 10 tracks, a 24 minute run-time, and no features, Jackman serves as the follow-up album to his commercial 2...
Paris Texas - MID AIR Album Review
808's & Cold Takes - August 19, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Since introducing themselves to the world with BOY ANONYMOUS in 2021, Louie Pastel and Felix otherwise known as Paris Texas have released their very first studio album, MID AIR. Known for their rock-influenced production and effortlessly fun flows mixed with thought-prov...
Travis Scott - UTOPIA Album Review (feat.Mateo Valdez)
808's & Cold Takes - August 12, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsHaving been almost 5 years since the release of Astroworld, Travis Scott returns to the spotlight this year with his highly anticipated follow up, Utopia. Showcasing tons of features from the likes of The Weeknd, Drake, Playboi Carti, Beyoncé, Kid Cudi, 21 Savage, Teezo Touchdown, Rob49, Yung Le...
Travis Scott - UTOPIA Album Review (feat. Mateo Valdez)
808's & Cold Takes - August 12, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Having been almost 5 years since the release of Astroworld, Travis Scott returns to the spotlight this year with his highly anticipated follow up, Utopia. Showcasing tons of features from the likes of The Weeknd, Drake, Playboi Carti, Beyoncé, Kid Cudi, 21 Savage, Teezo ...
Midyear 2023 RECAP (feat. Mateo Valdez)
808's & Cold Takes - July 31, 2023 20:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. With 2023 being already halfway over, we gather today to share our thoughts on our favorite albums, favorite songs, favorite beats, favorite features, and favorite concerts of 2023 so far! Joined by our good friend and returning guest, Mateo Valdez, today’s episode is ...
S.A.M.N X - Ghetto Album Review (feat. Mateo Valdez)
808's & Cold Takes - June 10, 2023 02:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Arizona collective S.A.M.N X are local artists and friends of the show who time and time again prove to be one of the best groups doing it out in the valley. Their unique sound and talents are on full display with their most recent project "Ghetto". Each member brings ...
boygenius - the record Album Review (feat. Callie Claridge & Mateo Valdez)
808's & Cold Takes - May 29, 2023 21:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Singer/songwriter supergroup boygenius has returned for their official debut album: the record! Released on March 31st, the record is their first release since their self-titled EP in 2018. Formed by Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus, boygenius is a combina...
Macklemore - BEN Album Review
808's & Cold Takes - May 11, 2023 21:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Seattle-proud music extraordinaire Macklemore, known for his Grammy Award winning album "The Heist" from 2012 (a collaborative effort with producer Ryan Lewis), gives us a glimpse into what his life has been like these past few years. His second solo project since he dis...
Melanie Martinez - PORTALS Album Review (feat. Talia Polk)
808's & Cold Takes - April 29, 2023 22:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Tumblr era Crybaby singer/songwriter, Melanie Martinez, released her latest album “Portals” in March of this year. This album shows the change in sound she’s developing that is unlike her previous albums “K-12,” and “Crybaby,” or her EP “After School.” In this new proj...
100 gecs - 10,000 gecs Album Review
808's & Cold Takes - April 24, 2023 20:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 100 gecs are a musical duo that took the internet by storm with their explosive debut album, 1000 gecs, back in 2019. However you might want to describe their sound, you can often hear elements of electronic, pop, metal, dubstep, ska, etc. Whether the attention they’ve...
JPEGMAFIA & Danny Brown - SCARING THE HOES Album Review
808's & Cold Takes - April 19, 2023 17:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Underground rap trailblazer JPEGMAFIA and underground rap legend Danny Brown have released some of the most forward thinking and simultaneously most bizarre records in hip hop’s history. Their reputation for their “out of left-field” production choices (with JPEG’s produ...
APRIL 2023 UPDATE
808's & Cold Takes - April 04, 2023 22:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Hey guys! First of all, we want to give a huge thanks to all who listen to this podcast. Maxx, Los, and Brayden are currently finishing our new recording studio and will be brining back the usual album review content along with many more new segments! As per usual, th...
Smino - Luv 4 Rent Album Review
808's & Cold Takes - January 17, 2023 18:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Almost four years after his last record, St. Louis rapper/singer Smino is back with his third studio album, Luv 4 Rent. This is not to say he’s been missing at all from hip hop during the time in between releases. Consistently collabing and appearing on some of the most ...
JID - The Forever Story Album Review (feat. Henry Warwick & Johan Rodriguez)
808's & Cold Takes - January 16, 2023 19:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. JID is an Atlanta based rapper/singer who has positioned himself as one of the most unique and cutting edge hip hop artists of our generation. Whether it’s his constantly evolving flows or his innovative production choices, JID has quickly ascended to become the most cri...
End of Year 2022 RECAP
808's & Cold Takes - December 31, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. We're back!! Happy Holidays from 808's and Cold Takes! Today, we wrap up our final thoughts on all things music in 2022. We'll be discussing our favorite albums, least favorite albums, favorite songs, favorite features, and overall opinions on the music that came out th...
DECEMBER 2022 UPDATE
808's & Cold Takes - November 28, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Hey guys its Maxx from 808's, you guys may have noticed that we have been on kind of a hiatus. Life got busy for all 3 of us and we are working on ideas to better expand the brand and the show. We have very big things coming very soon. Just know that Carlos, Brayden, a...
Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers Album Review (feat. Mateo)
808's & Cold Takes - August 18, 2022 16:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Kendrick Lamar is finally back!! After years of anticipation, hip hop’s most beloved and respected emcee has finally returned for a brand new album. Announced as his last release under Top Dawg Entertainment, “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers” is a 73 minute long double-a...
Jack Harlow - Come Home The Kids Miss You Album Review (feat. Mateo)
808's & Cold Takes - August 02, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Over the last few years, Jack Harlow has transitioned from another bubbling internet rapper with a Cole Bennett video to a chart-topping celebrity heartthrob. With the success of a crucial feature spot on Lil Nas X’s smash hit “INDUSTRY BABY” and now his own Number 1 hit...
Pusha T - It's Almost Dry Album Review (feat. Mateo)
808's & Cold Takes - July 15, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Four years after the release of his critically acclaimed album, “Daytona”, Pusha T is back to bring us his trademark coke raps on "It's Almost Dry". This time around, Push has recruited potentially the most iconic duo of superstar producers in the game, Pharrell Williams...
Future - I NEVER LIKED YOU Album Review (feat. Mateo)
808's & Cold Takes - July 06, 2022 22:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Atlanta trap legend Future Hndrxx is back with another full length LP, "I NEVER LIKED YOU"! As Future continues to lengthen his discography by adding the 9th studio album to his collection of legendary work, all just as Toxic and Turnt as the last. Future isn't without a...
Coi Leray - Trendsetter Album Review
808's & Cold Takes - June 21, 2022 00:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Jersey raised rapstar Coi Leray, who broke the internet with such hits as "No More Parties" and "BIG PURR" is back with her debut album, "Trendsetter". Coming off a rocky road of hate and mockery, Coi once again stands tall in the face of adversity and continues to go vi...
Fivio Foreign - B.I.B.L.E. Album Review
808's & Cold Takes - June 16, 2022 17:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsFivio Foreign’s long awaited debut album under Columbia Records, “B.I.B.L.E.” (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth), has finally arrived. Executively produced by Kanye West, the anticipation for this album saw a massive boost after Fivio’s celebrated feature on Kanye’s “Off the Grid”. The al...