Best Forrest West Podcasts (2024)

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Mykelti Williamson: Actor/Director. Partial credits include, Bubba in FORREST GUMP, FENCES w/Denzel, LAW & ORDER. Ep. #166 1:08:07

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Mykelti Williamson: Actor/Director, has worked constantly over the course of his 40 year career. He is best known for his roles in the films Forrest Gump (as Bubba), 12 Angry Men (1997), Con Air, and Ali, and the television shows Boomtown, 24, and Justified. In 2016, he portrayed Gabriel Maxson in Denzel Washington’s acclaimed film adaptation of Au…

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J.U.S (Bruiser Brigade) on Finding Forrester 49:15

18d ago49:15

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"You're the man now, dog!" As CABBAGES Rapper Movie Season reaches its finale, we're joined by special guest J.U.S. of Bruiser Brigade. Still basking in the glow of his new album 'Lord Of The Streams Part 1 "Greed In The Kingdom,' the Detroit rapper, producer, and studio wizard sends us off for summer break with a chat about yet another basketball …

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B. Dolan on Juwanna Mann 1:06:10

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CABBAGES Rapper Movie Season officially goes too far with this week's special guest B. Dolan. Fresh off the release of his new album 'The Wound Is Not The Body,' the Rhode Island rapper joins the show just in time for a lengthy and ill-advised discussion of the notorious basketball comedy Juwanna Mann (2002, dir. Jesse Vaughan, starring Miguel A. N…

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Art Levitt: Environmentalist/Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO, FANDANGO movie ticketing company, Pres & CEO, Hard Rock Cafes. Ep. #165 1:20:55

1M ago1:20:55

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World renown entrepreneur Art Levitt will be joining Frank and Billy on A Mick A Mook and A Mic podcast this summer. Levitt was the founding CEO of Fandango, Inc., the premier online movie ticketing and entertainment business. Art launched Fandango in July 2000, and led the company to growth and profitability, establishing the company as a national…

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Seafood Sam on Hustle 47:35

1M ago47:35

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Rapper Movie Season continues as CABBAGES boldly re-enters the Sandler-verse with special guest Seafood Sam. The Long Beach rapper behind this year's stunning album Standing On Giant Shoulders stops by the show to discuss Happy Madison's pandemic-era basketball dramedy Hustle (2022, dir. Jeremiah Zagar, starring Adam Sandler and Queen Latifah.) For…

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Wynne on Sunset Park 1:04:26

2M ago1:04:26

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CABBAGES' Rapper Movie Season keeps on hoopin', this time with special guest Wynne. Representing the Pacific Northwest, the rising rapper taps into her firsthand basketball experience as both fan and player to examine the Brooklyn-based Dangerous Minds clone Sunset Park (1996, dir. Steve Gomer, starring Rhea Perlman and Fredro Starr.) For bonus pod…

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The Gents - Billy and Frank share wild stories Ep# 164 1:13:54

2M ago1:13:54

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The Gents- Billy and Frank share wild stories about their past.By Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Derrec Harris

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DRIVEBY & OneShotOnce on How High 1:08:43

2M ago1:08:43

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Okay, so CABBAGES' #420 episode is two weeks late. Cry about it. Anyway, we couldn't let Rapper Movie Season go any further without covering one of the biggest hip-hop stoner comedies of all time. Fresh off the release of their joint project 6WD, New Jersey's DRIVEBY and OneShotOnce visit the show to revel in the sticky green greatness of How High …

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TODD GRINNELL - Actor/Director Ep#163 1:07:25

3M ago1:07:25

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TODD GRINNELL: Actor, Credits include, Norman Lear’s, ONE DAY AT A TIME (Janitor Dwayne Pat Schneider), FOUR KINGS, GRACE & FRANKIE, and WITH LOVE. Actor and Director Todd Grinnell, known for playing janitor Dwayne Patrick “Pat” Schneider in Norman Lear’s 1970s sitcom, ONE DAY AT A TIME, joins Billy and Frankon the April 17th episode of A Mick A Mo…

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Open Mike Eagle on Paid In Full 1:01:04

3M ago1:01:04

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CABBAGES' Rapper Movie Season welcomes very special guest Open Mike Eagle for a very special episode about a very special film. This week, the Los Angeles-based rapper, podcast mogul, and all-around entertainer joins the show to assess the Roc-A-Fella crime tale Paid In Full (2002, dir. Charles Stone III, starring Wood Harris and Cam'ron.) For bonu…

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Beautiful Lou on Honey 52:27

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With the community center in trouble, CABBAGES' Rapper Movie Season brings it on, steps it up, and stomps the yard with special guest Beautiful Lou. The San Antonio, Texas rapper/producer (A$AP Rocky, Cam'ron, Heems) stops by the show to closely examine the hip-hop dance extravaganza Honey (2003, dir. Bille Woodruff, starring Jessica Alba and Lil R…

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Tom Arnold - Actor/Comedian Ep. #162 1:20:55

4M ago1:20:55

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Tom Arnold is both a funny and controversial individual. This is definitely an episode you won’t want to miss, especially if you like show business stories. Arnold is best known for playing Arnie Thomas on Roseanne, which starred his ex-wife Roseanne Barr, and opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in True Lies. Tom has appeared in many films, including Tr…

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AKTHESAVIOR & sagun on CHAPPiE 1:05:13

4M ago1:05:13

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CABBAGES' Rapper Movie Season addresses the perils and promises of A.I. with special guests AKTHE SAVIOR & sagun. As the Underachievers / Beast Coast rapper and his L.A.-based producer prepare to drop their joint album u r not alone on April 5th, they stop by the show to discuss the South African sci-fi flick CHAPPiE (2015, dir. Neil Blomkamp, star…

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Angry Blackmen on Wild Wild West 52:22

4M ago52:22

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This episode of CABBAGES' Rapper Movie Season finally tackles the biggest rapper-turnt-actor of all time. With the help of Angry Blackmen, the Chicago duo who recently dropped their industrial-strength album The Legend Of ABM, the guys exhume the steampunk blockbuster flop Wild Wild West (1999, dir. Barry Sonnenfeld, starring Will Smith.) For bonus…

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REN BELL: Up & coming young TV Director. Credits include multiple episodes of NIGHT COURT & CALL ME KAT Ep. #161 1:11:04

4M ago1:11:04

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Ren Bell, one of America’s foremost young TV Comedy Directors, will join Billy and Frank on the April 3rd episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. This young, South Carolina native is not only a Dick Van Dyke lookalike he is a throwback to the days Van Dyke, Carroll O’Connor, Andy Griffith, Candice Bergen, and Robin Williams plied their trade under the …

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Mega Ran on The Meteor Man 52:45

4M ago52:45

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CABBAGES' Rapper Movie Season is proud to host this week's guest Mega Ran. The veteran rapper behind projects like Live '95 and the Billboard-charting Buddy's Magic Toy Box joins the show to discuss the first-ever Black superhero movie, The Meteor Man (1993, dir. Robert Townsend, featuring Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, and Another Bad Creation.) For …

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Zilla Rocca on Blue Chips 1:10:34

5M ago1:10:34

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Welcome to CABBAGES In Space! For the first time ever, Gary and Jeff take the show on the road, heading into OUTER SPACE (aka Philadelphia) to chat with special guest Zilla Rocca. The Wrecking Crew rapper brings his vast knowledges of basketball and hip-hop to this interplanetary exploration of the movie Blue Chips (1994, dir. William Friedkin, co-…

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Umpire Joe West Returns Plus BILLY O'CONNOR Returns Stand -Up Comedy Ep. #160 55:53

4M ago55:53

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Umpiring legend, JOE WEST joins us again to share more of his humorous takes of the state of baseball and the world today... PLUS, our own BILLY O'CONNOR talks about his triumphant return to stand-up comedy with clips from his performance.By Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Joe West / Derrec Harris

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NYAMBI NYAMBI: Actor – Night Court, The Good Fight, Mike & Mollie Ep. #159 1:12:25

5M ago1:12:25

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Nyambi, best know for his roles on Night Court, The Good Fight, and Mike & Molly, will be joining Billy and Frank on the February 21st episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. Born in Norman, Oklahoma, Nyambi went to Bucknell on a scholarship to play basketball. He also became interested in acting during his final year and decided to study for his Maste…

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Erick The Architect on Fast & Furious 6 1:07:08

5M ago1:07:08

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CABBAGES' Rapper Movie Season speeds along, this time with very special guest Erick The Architect. The Flatbush Zombies / Beast Coast member drops his highly anticipated solo album I’ve Never Been Here Before on February 23rd, mere weeks before embarking on a world tour. He joins the show this week for a dizzying discussion of Fast & Furious 6 (201…

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Revival Season on Gang Related 1:09:45

5M ago1:09:45

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The Rapper Movie Season saga continues with special guests Revival Season. The Atlanta-based duo of Brandon ‘BEZ’ Evans and Jonah Swilley are about to drop their debut album GOLDEN AGE OF SELF SNITCHING (Heavenly Recordings/PIAS) on February 23rd. They stop by the show to discuss Tupac Shakur's final movie: Gang Related (1997, dir. Jim Kouf, co-sta…

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MICHAEL LEMBECK - EMMY Award Winning Director (FRIENDS) and Actor (One Day At A Time) Ep. #158 1:21:48

5M ago1:21:48

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MICHAEL LEMBECK - EMMY Award Winning Director (FRIENDS) and Actor (One Day At A Time)By Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Michael Lembeck / Derrec Harris

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Kid Acne on Krush Groove 1:04:53

6M ago1:04:53

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CABBAGES Season 6 picks up right where Rapper Movie Season left off. Our special guest this time is Kid Acne (Lex Records). A seasoned practitioner of the hip-hop pillars, the Sheffield, UK-based artist and emcee has been dropping dope albums for over two decades, including his latest LP HAUNTOLOGY CODES. He stops by the show to discuss a seminal m…

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MELISSA RAUCH: Star of TV’s Night Court, Co-Star of The Big Bang Theory. Ep. #157 1:15:26

6M ago1:15:26

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Melissa Rauch burst into prominence in the role of Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz (2009-2019) on the massive CBS hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Melissa was nominated for the ‘Critics’ Choice Television Award’ for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2013. She then used her ‘Big Bang’ experience to start her own production company, After…

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Molly Rogers - Costume Designer, “Sex In The City”, and its spin off, “And Just Like That.” Ep. #156 1:09:54

6M ago1:09:54

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Molly Rogers is a costume designer and image consultant who styles fashion photo shoots, feature films, television, and commercials. Molly has worked in NYC since 1984 and began her illustrious career in costumes working with legendary costume designer Patricia Field on Michael Mann’s TV series “CRIME STORY” on location in Las Vegas. Molly has accu…

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Vincent Bondi - Reformed NYC hoodlum Ep# 155 1:13:58

7M ago1:13:58

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Reformed NYC hoodlum who, after his jail stints, made millions as a legitimate businessman in the produce game. It was more then he ever made on the streets. Proving again that crime doesn’t pay.By Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Vincent Bondi / Derrec Harris

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billy woods & Blockhead on Street Smart [CABBAGES All-Stars] 51:24

7M ago51:24

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The CABBAGES Podcast Network proudly presents CABBAGES All-Stars, a new and ongoing series where esteemed prior guests return in pairs to explore movies that demand discussion. This third installment reunites billy woods and Blockhead, the two hip-hop masterminds behind 2013's Dour Candy. With new respective albums under their belts for Backwoodz S…

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ICE-Tuesdays: Tank Girl [UNLOCKED] 44:40

7M ago44:40

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We just unlocked this paywalled episode as a free preview for all our listeners. Check it out and become a paid subscriber at https://www.cabbageshiphop.com/#/portal/signup/ CABBAGES Special Projects presents: ICE-Tuesdays, a series celebrating Ice-T's filmography. This time, Gary and Jeff discuss Tank Girl (1995, dir. Rachel Taladay). Botched by d…

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Umpire Joe West Ep #154 49:27

7M ago49:27

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UMPIRE JOE WEST: On Dec 3 the baseball Hall of Fame announces their newest members. 6 days later Joe, who is on the ballot, will discuss the results with us in this exclusive podcast.By Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Joe West / Derrec Harris

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Stan Zimmerman - Writer/Author/Director. From Golden Girls to Roseanne to Gilmore Girls. Ep. #153 1:14:58

8M ago1:14:58

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Multi award-winner Stan Zimmerman will be joining Billy and Frank on the November 29 episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. Stan is a writer, producer, creator, and director of television, theatre, and film. Alongside writing partner James Berg, he has written for many television series including The Golden Girls, Roseanne, and The Gilmore Girls, plus…

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Fat Tony & Fatboi Sharif on Brain Candy [CABBAGES All-Stars] 1:08:43

8M ago1:08:43

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The CABBAGES Podcast Network proudly presents CABBAGES All-Stars, a new and ongoing series where esteemed prior guests return in pairs to explore movies that demand discussion. This second installment features rappers Fat Tony and Fatboi Sharif, both of whom put out some of the best hip-hop albums of 2023. As two of the podcast's earliest guests (S…

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ICE-Tuesdays: Corrupt [UNLOCKED] 37:06

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We just unlocked this paywalled episode as a free preview for all our listeners. Check it out and become a paid subscriber at https://www.cabbageshiphop.com/#/portal/signup/ CABBAGES Special Projects presents: ICE-Tuesdays, a series celebrating Ice-T's filmography. On this episode, Gary and Jeff discuss Corrupt (1999, dir. Albert Pyun). Filmed some…

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MATTHEW LAURENCE: Actor Bev Hills 90210, Eddie and the Cruisers Ep# 152 1:20:32

9M ago1:20:32

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MATTHEW LAURENCE: Actor whose regular credit include, Beverly Hills 90210, Eddie & The Cruisers, and Saturday Night Live.By Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Matthew Laurance / Derrec Harris

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ShrapKnel on Double Team [CABBAGES All-Stars] 1:06:40

9M ago1:06:40

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The CABBAGES Podcast Network proudly presents CABBAGES All-Stars, a new and ongoing series where esteemed prior guests return in pairs to explore movies that demand discussion. Opening things up here are Curly Castro and PremRock, perhaps best known as the rap duo ShrapKnel. As the Backwoodz Studioz emcees prepare to embark on the next leg of their…

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The Big Comedy Network Ep #151 1:11:24

9M ago1:11:24

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SCOTT HENRY & CATHERINE KAMEI; Co-founders of The Big Comedy Network, Exec.Producers of Amazon Prime’s, ALL AMERCAN-SEX OFFENDERSBy Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Scott Henry / Catherine Kamei / Derrec Harris

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JOHN NABER - 4 Time Olympic Gold Medal winner. Broadcaster and Motivational Speaker. 1:09:13

10M ago1:09:13

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John Naber won 4 gold medals in the 76 Montreal Olympics and set six world records in his illustrious career. After his Olympic success, Naber went on to be a television announcer for over 30 different sports, a corporate speaker, and an author. He has volunteered his time to many charities and is currently a Member of the Board of Directors of the…

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Steven Valentine - Actor and Magician Ep# 149 1:23:21

10M ago1:23:21

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STEVEN VALENTINE: Actor/Magician. Many credits include; House, Monk, Just Shoot Me, Will & Grace, Dharma & Greg, Psych, Charmed and Crossing Jordon.By Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Steven Valentine / Derrec Harris

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Controller 7 & Video Dave on Cool As Ice 1:22:37

10M ago1:22:37

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It's [mid-?] season finale time here, and this week's perfect guests are Controller 7, a producer with credits on albums by Sage Francis and Buck65, and Video Dave, an artist with releases on Open Mike Eagle’s Auto Reverse label. Having recently dropped the joint effort ArticulatedTexTiles, the duo help fulfill CABBAGES' Rapper Movie Season destiny…

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Aloe Vera & Steel Tipped Dove on Day Shift 58:50

10M ago58:50

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This week's guests are Aloe Vera, a central Ohio-based rapper/activist, and Steel Tipped Dove, the Brooklyn producer behind the boards for countless hip-hop releases (including his own). Having made a lasting impression with their 2022 album Days Pass Strange, the pair reunite for CABBAGES' Rapper Movie Season and chat with us about the vampire-hun…

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Joe West 3rd Anniversary Show Ep#148 1:15:17

11M ago1:15:17

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JOE WEST: Set a MLB a record umpiring 43 seasons & 5,460 games. Our 3rd anniversary show.By Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Joe West / Derrec Harris

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Samurai Banana on Need For Speed 1:06:03

11M ago1:06:03

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This week's guest is Samurai Banana, a NYC-based producer who happens to co-host another CABBAGES podcast entitled DUNCECAST WITH SAMURAI BANANA. Hot on the heels of his new album Just Tired for Uncommon Records, the Karma Kids cohort brings his gamer know-how to Rapper Movie Season as we discuss the big screen adaptation of Need For Speed (2014, d…

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Armen Keteyian - 11-time Emmy Award winner. A 40 Year Decorated Broadcast Career. Ep. 147 1:32:13

11M ago1:32:13

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Armen Keteyian is an 11-time Emmy Award winner. He has a decorated print and broadcast career spanning over 40 years. Armen will be joining Billy and Frank on the August 23rd episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic to discuss his new, explosive book, “GAMBLER: Secrets from a Life at Risk”, which he co-authored with Billy Walters. The book is the amazing…

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defprez on White Men Can't Jump [2023] 1:08:41

11M ago1:08:41

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This week's guests are Defcee and CRASHprez, two Chicago-based rappers who (with producer knowsthetime) combine to form the formidable defprez. Having recently released the album It's Always A Time Like This, the gents join our ongoing Rapper Movie Season series to chat about the rebooted basketball dramedy White Men Can't Jump (2023, dir. Calmatic…

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PETER ONORATI: Multi talented actor. Appearances include: Goodfellas, This Is Us, Civil Wars, S.W.A.T, Big Bang Theory and Cop Rock. Ep. #146 1:27:10

11M ago1:27:10

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Peter Onorati is an extremely talented performer whose 40-year acting career includes titles like: Goodfellas, This Is Us, Civil Wars, S.W.A.T., Big Bang Theory, and Cop Rock. Peter was born and raised in Boonton, New Jersey. He attended Lycoming College where he received his B.A. degree in Business Administration. He later received an MBA at Fairl…

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SHELDON EPPS Director/Author. Ep# 145 1:20:40

12M ago1:20:40

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Credits include: Friends, Frazier, The Upshaws. Now, Sr. Artistic Director- Wash. DC’s Ford’s TheatreBy Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Sheldon Epps / Derrec Harris

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Lil Frex on Just Wright 1:01:40

1y ago1:01:40

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This week's guest is Lil Frex, the rapper, actress, and comedian you may have caught on MTV's Wild 'N Out, HBO's Girls, or Amazon's A League Of Their Own. Formerly known as Lil Freckles, the Brooklyn-based dynamo behind the That's What I Heard podcast joins our ongoing Rapper Movie Season discussion to talk about the basketball-themed rom-com Just …

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: Stunt Man. Son of Chicago’s legendary Hall of Famer Ernie Banks. Ep. #144 1:07:50

1y ago1:07:50

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Joey Banks, the son of the legendary Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame icon, Ernie Banks, will join Billy and Frank on the July 12th episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. On this fascinating episode, Joey talks about the pressures, benefits, and drawbacks of growing up in the spotlight of his iconic father He speaks fondly of playing catch at Wrigley Field w…

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Hua Li 化力 on Crazy Rich Asians 1:06:37

1y ago1:06:37

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This week's guest is Hua Li 化力, the Chinese-Canadian rapper and singer behind 2019's must-hear album Dynasty. She joins our ongoing Rapper Movie Season discussion to talk about the blockbuster romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians (2018, dir. Jon M. Chu), which prominently features rapper-turned-actress Awkwafina. For bonus podcast episodes (including …

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INDIA DE BEAUFORT: Actress, co-star of the hit NBC series, NIGHT COURT. Ep. #143 1:11:22

1y ago1:11:22

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Actor and singer, India de Beaufort, will be the guest of Frank and Billy on the June 28th podcast of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. India currently stars as assistant district attorney, Olivia Moore, in the NBC revived hit series, Night Court. She has acted in many films and television shows, including NCIS, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Veep, Modern F…

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AJ Suede on Down With The King 58:47

1y ago58:47

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This week's guest is AJ Suede, the Seattle-based rapper behind such cerebral and compelling records like Parthian Shots with Televangel and the 420-friendly Indica Music. He joins our ongoing Rapper Movie Season discussion to discuss Freddie Gibbs' starring role as an existentially distressed rap star in the avant-garde indie Down With The King (20…

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