Best Stas Podcasts (2024)

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Supa Dupa Fly (feat. Stas THEE Boss) 44:32

18d ago44:32

44:32

Stas THEE Boss is a producer and a rapper and a radio host and a DJ and some other things that we're probably missing. Most recently she is the composer of the music featured in dream hampton's latest documentary film "It Was All a Dream". Stas joined us to talk about this assignment along with a bunch of other rap related things including her albu…

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It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (feat. Da Beatminerz) 1:25:22

3d ago1:25:22

1:25:22

Legendary production team Da Beatminerz are back with their first full length album in 20 years! The album is called “Stifled Creativity” and it features iconic artists such as De La Soul, KRS-One, Pharoahe Monch and Ras Kass alongside folks like Rasheed Chappell, Mickey Factz, Stahhr, and Bishop Lamont. We talked with Mr. Walt and DJ Evil Dee abou…

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The Mouse and The Mask (feat. S!LENCE) 1:09:22

1M ago1:09:22

1:09:22

S!LENCE is from Brooklyn (actually from there) and he has a new project called "Aguadura". He describes it as the spiritual sequel to his 2021 release "mutatis mutandis" and we talked with him about some of the themes from the album. Then we discuss his album pick for this episode - "The Mouse and The Mask" from DANGERDOOM. Purchase "Aguardura" her…

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Doris (feat. Shabaka) 1:09:29

2M ago1:09:29

1:09:29

Hip hop and jazz music have an intimate relationship. That’s been true since the beginning. Our next guest is Shabaka Hutchings and while he might be a jazz musician, he is also a hip hop head who thoughtfully integrates his preferences into his most recent project “Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace”. The album is also his first as a flute…

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STAS 4 - Ditch Hourly Rates and Increase Your Profits 56:13

2M ago56:13

56:13

Ditch Hourly Rates and Increase Your Profits If you want to learn the best way to charge a service fee, and make a year's income in 7 months or less, sign up for this free training: https://www.sprinklertechallstars.com/free In this candid episode, Wade Carter, a sprinkler tech professional with years of experience running a thriving sprinkler tech…

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To Tha X-Treme (feat. Ronesh) 57:53

2M ago57:53

57:53

Ronesh (rapper/producer) recently released a project featuring 25 different emcees including artists like Open Mike Eagle, Che Noir, Defcee, Big $ilky, and Myka 9. The album is called "Lead the Orchestra" and Ronesh produced all 12 tracks while contributing vocals to the song "Galaxy Brain". We spoke with Ronesh about the task of assembling this pr…

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Labcabincalifornia (feat. Rhys Langston) 1:06:16

2M ago1:06:16

1:06:16

L.A.'s Rhys Langston joins us to talk about his new project entitled "Polyglot on Chloroform". It's produced entirely by Steel Tipped Dove, who also engineered and mixed the project, taking control of aspects of the album creation process that Rhys typically prefers to handle himself. We talked to Rhys about giving over this control, the album's lo…

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STAS 3 - Navigating the Temptation: How Saying No to Some Clients Can Protect Your Business 10:02

3M ago10:02

10:02

If you want to learn the best way to charge a service fee, and make a year's income in 7 months or less, sign up for this free training: https://www.sprinklertechallstars.com/free The Sprinkler Tech All Stars Podcast is here to provide tips and tricks that come from years of experience in the Sprinkler Technician business. You will learn how to pro…

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STAS 2 - Answering Every Drop - The Solo Tech's Guide to Customer Calls 10:42

3M ago10:42

10:42

If you want to learn the best way to charge a service fee, and make a year's income in 7 months or less, sign up for this free training: https://www.sprinklertechallstars.com/free The Sprinkler Tech All Stars Podcast is here to provide tips and tricks that come from years of experience in the Sprinkler Technician business. You will learn how to pro…

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STAS 1 - Introduction and a Sprinkler Tech's Secret Weapon 21:04

3M ago21:04

21:04

If you want to learn the best way to charge a service fee, and make a year's income in 7 months or less, sign up for this free training: https://www.sprinklertechallstars.com/free The Sprinkler Tech All Stars Podcast is here to provide tips and tricks that come from years of experience in the Sprinkler Technician business. You will learn how to pro…

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Extinction Level Event (feat. Cakes Da Killa) 45:00

3M ago45:00

45:00

We’re joined by Cakes Da Killa to talk about his new project “Black Sheep” which features Cakes rhyming over a diverse array of sound. We asked Cakes about the influence and inspiration that house music provided for the album, the freedom that he’s found in not giving a fuck, the comfortable creative relationship he has with producer Sam Katz and m…

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Episode 1: Pros & Cons of Brompton bike 21:59

3M ago21:59

21:59

In this episode I am discussing key pros and cons of Brompton bike. I've been cycling on my Brompton for more than 1.5 years so far and wanted to share my thoughts on key pros and cons of this amazing bike. If you are thinking about buying your first Brompton - this episode will give you arguments why you should or should not buy a Brompton bike. A…

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Welcome 2 Detroit (feat. Ol' Burger Beats) 49:15

3M ago49:15

49:15

Oslo based producer Ol' Burger Beats released "74:Out of Time" in February on Coalmine Records. Each track on the project was produced at 74 beats per minute and is deeply inspired by the jazz records of 1974. It's a unique concept with an impressive list of guest emcee's including lojii, Ill Camille, Vic Spencer, billy woods, Pink Siifu, YUNGMORPH…

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6 Feet Deep (feat. NAHreally and The Expert) 1:17:20

4M ago1:17:20

1:17:20

NAHreally and The Expert have teamed up for an album called "BLIP" that is set to be released by Rucksack Records on March 29th. We spoke to them about the simple yet powerful lyrics/sounds on this project and discussed the process they used to create one of the most relatable albums we have heard in recent memory. Then we discuss their album pick …

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The W (feat. Cavalier) 1:25:20

4M ago1:25:20

1:25:20

Cavalier joins us as he prepares to release his new full length album "Different Type Time" on Backwoodz Studioz. It's been five years since his previous solo release and Cav talked with us about what has contributed to the time between projects, how he came to partner with Backwoodz on the new release, some of the collaborators we can expect to he…

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The College Dropout (feat. Angry Blackmen) 1:16:10

5M ago1:16:10

1:16:10

Angry Blackmen is a duo from Chicago who released their latest project "The Legend of ABM" in late January. The project has a unique industrial sound, equally inspired by Nine Inch Nails as it was by the Bomb Squad, over which Brian and Quentin spit urgent bars about their personal lives and larger social struggles. We spoke with the duo about the …

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The B.Coming (feat. Reef the Lost Cauze) 1:19:33

5M ago1:19:33

1:19:33

Reef the Lost Cauze has a new album called "The Triumphant" and he says that it is the album that he has been trying to make for years. He joined us to talk about the intentional approach he took towards writing and recording it. He described the sometimes painful process he went through to write it and the emphasis that he placed on giving his aud…

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Aquemini (feat. H31R) 52:05

6M ago52:05

52:05

H31R (maassai and JWords) have teamed up for two innovative and original projects, the most recent being "HeadSpace" which was released in November of last year. It's a genre bending reflection on a transitional period in both of their lives and the duo was kind enough to join us to talk about the album. An Aquarius and Gemini themselves, H31R also…

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The Unseen (feat. Q No Rap Name and Philth Spector) 1:11:28

6M ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Q No Rap Name and Philth Spector are two beat makers based in Philadelphia who also co-host the Philly chapter of Flipabeatclub (FABC) which holds monthly meet ups at ⁠Cratediggaz Records⁠ at 711 S. 4th St. FABC has become a nationwide movement with chapters in Sacramento, Toronto, L.A., Washington D.C., Bay Area, Austin, Chicago, and Dallas. Q and…

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End of Year 2023 (feat. CineMasai) 1:51:36

7M ago1:51:36

1:51:36

CineMasai (Dyaln Green), host of the Reel Notes podcast, joins us to talk about some of our favorite albums of 2023. We each picked three albums to focus on and discussed what made them our favorites. Pretty straightforward. For all things related to Reel Notes and Dylan's writing follow this link: https://linktr.ee/CineMasai…

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Tical (feat. lojii) 1:19:42

7M ago1:19:42

1:19:42

lojii has been outside doing this rap thing for years and yet he feels like he's just getting started. That's the essential message that runs through his latest project "$TARTER_PACK" produced entirely by Alexander Spit. lojii joined us to explain why he's looking to the past just as much as he's looking toward to the future. Along the way he share…

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The Ghost in the Shell (feat. Oliver Rothstein) 55:59

8M ago55:59

55:59

Oliver Rothstein is an MC from Philadelphia who embodies the city's grit, struggle, and determination. He has a new album called "The Philadelphian" that captures the struggle and beauty that exists in Philly and he joined us to talk about this project. Then we discuss the project that he picked for this episode - the first mixtape chosen on our sh…

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Fetish Bones (feat. DJ Haram) 1:06:36

8M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

DJ Haram has pushed the boundaries of traditional dance, noise, and hip hop music her entire career. Whether as a part of 700 Bliss (with Moor Mother) or producing tracks for Armand Hammer, or creating and releasing music as a solo artist, Haram has always given us something dynamic and powerful to stretch our ears. She joins us as she anticipates …

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Fantastic Vol. 2 (feat. Kipp Stone) 59:44

9M ago59:44

59:44

Kipp Stone has a new project called "66689 Blvd Prequel" that is as raw and emotionally vulnerable as they come. He joined us to talk about the process of freestyling, writing, and recording this album as well as giving some insight into the album's themes. Then we discuss Kipp's album pick for this episode - "Fantastic Vol. 2" from Slum Village. T…

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Doggystyle (feat. Roper Williams) 1:03:44

9M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Roper Williams is the NJ based production duo who has worked with artists such as Your Old Droog, Navy Blue, YL, AKAI SOLO, and Fatboi Sharif. They've got a new project out called "Infinite Victory Loop" and it features the previously mentioned YL, AKAI SOLO, and Fatboi Sharif along with Pootie. We talked with Roper about this project, his process,…

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Illadelph Halflife (feat. John Morrison) 1:23:28

10M ago1:23:28

1:23:28

John Morrison is a writer, DJ, sample flipper, podcast/radio host, and deeply passionate about music history, specifically as it concerns his native Philadelphia. We talked with John about his career as a writer, how it has been informed by his experiences growing up in Philly, and how his own music impacts the way he articulates what he hears from…

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Monkey Barz (feat. Defcee) 1:11:24

10M ago1:11:24

1:11:24

Defcee joined us to talk about his upcoming project with Messiah Musik called The Golem of Brooklyn. The album is the soundtrack and companion to the book of the same name by Adam Mansbach. Defcee talked with us about working with Adam and Messiah to craft the songs and the meaning that they hold for him as a white Jewish American. This episode rea…

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Legal Drug Money (feat. Cise Greeny) 1:05:38

11M ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Cise Greeny is a prolific rapper/producer from Corona, Queens. So far this year he has released two full length albums and two beat tapes. We talked with Greeny about these projects, the way he thinks about his prospective audience, and his consistent attempts to keep his childhood alive through his music. Then we discuss Greeny's album pick for th…

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Toxicity (feat. Fatboi Sharif and Steel Tipped Dove) 1:02:37

11M ago1:02:37

1:02:37

We're talking a lot about singular artists and sounds! Fatboi Sharif and Steel Tipped Dove recently released their collaborative album "Decay" on Backwoodz Studioz. We spoke with them about the creative teamwork that went into the album, the personal aspects of Sharif's writing, and the importance of incorporating sounds from a wide variety of genr…

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Haram (feat. Chop The Head) 54:15

11M ago54:15

54:15

Chop The Head is an artist and designer from Philadelphia who has worked on designs for some of today's most interesting independent rappers. His detailed drawings have covered releases from Fatboi Sharif, phiik + Lungs, Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon, and Jay NiCe. He's got a design coming as a part of Pink Siifu's re-release of "GUMBO'!" and on top of all …

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Be (feat. Stik Figa and The Expert) 1:32:05

12M ago1:32:05

1:32:05

Stik Figa and The Expert released their collaborative album “Ritual” in June. It is a well crafted project that both artists believed was going to be Stik Figa’s last as they were working on it. We talked with them about the creative perspectives they took while writing/producing the album, the dynamics of their working relationship, and what might…

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BbyShoe (feat. Desde) 58:08

1y ago58:08

58:08

Desde is an emcee from Brooklyn who you may remember from KING VISION ULTRA's "SHOOK WORLD" earlier this year. Desde recently released a beautifully crafted project called "Tongue Original" that they describe as their most confident yet. We sat down with them to discuss its creation, the affirmations it contains, and Desde's attempts to spread love…

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Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde (feat. Video Dave & Controller 7) 1:22:00

1y ago1:22:00

1:22:00

Multi-talented artist Video Dave and producer Controller 7 join us prior to the release of their collaborative album “ArticulatedTexTiles”. We discuss some of the behind the scenes moments that went into the album. The way Controller 7 sampled Dave’s IG stories. The way Dave had to write several versions of “ThePlugTune” to get the De La acknowledg…

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Live Hardcore Worldwide (feat. Nephlim Modulation Systems) 1:10:34

1y ago1:10:34

1:10:34

Orko Eloheim and Bigg Jus are Nephlim Modulation Systems. It's been 18 years since their second album "Imperial Letters of Protection" was released and now the duo is back with some more hard truths. They recently released a new single called "War Teacha" as a lead up to what will be the third NMS full-length, which is slated for release later this…

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Reloaded (feat. Gabe 'Nandez) 57:23

1y ago57:23

57:23

Gabe 'Nandez latest project is called "Pangea". It was written and recorded during the height of the pandemic, at a time when 'Nandez was enduring personal turmoil and grappling with the collective experience of quarantine. We talked with him about "Pangea" and its theme of collective consciousness while examining some of the unique stories and per…

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King of Hearts (feat. Steel Tipped Dove) 58:52

1y ago58:52

58:52

Producer, recording engineer and mixing/mastering specialist Steel Tipped Dove joins us to talk about his creative process as it relates to his project "all the weight feather don't have," his recent collection of songs "House of Disorder" with Nosaj from New Kingdom, and his recent full-length project with Alaska called "The Structural Dynamics of…

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Purple Haze (feat. sleepingdogs) 1:18:16

1y ago1:18:16

1:18:16

The duo sleepingdogs (andrew and Jesse the Tree) released their first full length album "i'm fakin' my own death just to get some rest" in March. They sit down with us to talk about the process behind the album's creation and some of the themes that present themselves throughout the project. Then we discuss the album that sleepingdogs picked for th…

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The Chronic 39:02

1y ago39:02

39:02

No guest this time around. Instead our focus is entirely on Dr. Dre’s “The Chronic”. You know it, you love it but you’ve never heard us speak on our memories and personal experiences with it. It’s just two friends talking about one of the greatest debut solo albums of all time.

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Episode 11- 10 Ways To Hold yourself Accountable 14:38

1+ y ago14:38

14:38

Setting goals is one thing, but how to you hold yourself accountable to achieve those goals you set? Lets dive in on some ways that can help. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/separate-2-elevate/support

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Episode 10- 10 Ways To get Organized 20:17

1+ y ago20:17

20:17

This podcast highlights 10 things you can do to get organized. Below are just a few examples of applications or programs you can use to help you stay organized. There are many digital applications available to help with organization, some of the most popular ones are: Trello: Trello is a digital organization tool that uses boards, lists, and cards …

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How do I banish “semi-focus” from my lessons? 43:33

1+ y ago43:33

43:33

It’s the last episode of Season 2 and we’re discussing “semi-focus”. Can we banish it completely and where do we start? We look into the research for you and chat to Australian teachers about their experiences. If you’ve enjoyed Season 2, please share your favourite episode with other teachers you think would love to listen. We want to reach as man…

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Critical Beatdown: The 12" Singles (feat. Dan Lish) 1:06:54

1+ y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Dan Lish is a UK based artist whose of drawings of some of hip hops greatest creators have become instantly recognizable due to the intricate details and personal touches that go into every piece. The first installment of his book collecting some of these drawings is called "EgoStrip" and it has long been sold out. But you'll recognize the illustra…

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How do you get students to fall in love with a subject? 45:01

1+ y ago45:01

45:01

How many times have you heard students say “I’m not a Maths Person”? This episode we’re discussing ways we can help students fall in love with a subject and how the perception of our skill set and ability before we walk into a classroom can impact how we learn. If you’re enjoying Season 2, please share an episode with other teachers you think would…

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Are these weird SEL things worth doing in class? 1:00:14

1+ y ago1:00:14

1:00:14

In Episode 4 we’re tackling the big topic of Social Emotional Learning. We hear from teachers about their experiences with SEL in their classrooms and discuss the research behind it. If you’re enjoying The Pedagogue-cast, why not subscribe to the show so you’re first to know when a new episode drops? And while you’re there, please rate the show, it…

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Buhloone Mindstate (feat. GENG PTP aka KING VISION ULTRA) 2:02:44

1+ y ago2:02:44

2:02:44

The latest release from KING VISION ULTRA is called "SHOOK WORLD" and it is just that...a world built out of field recordings, YouTube clips, incredible artistry from a wide range of guest performers, and stem recordings from Algiers recent full length "Shook". GENG PTP aka KING VISION ULTRA sat down with us to discuss how this project came togethe…

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Should I listen to student voice or make them eat their vegetables? 40:54

1+ y ago40:54

40:54

As teachers we sometimes find ourselves in a situation where we must choose - our students feeling successful, or learning successfully? In this episode we’re talking about all things student voice. Is it helpful to listen to student voice or should we make them eat their veggies? If you’re enjoying Season 2, please share an episode with other teac…

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A cool trick for classroom engagement: Flow! 53:40

1+ y ago53:40

53:40

This week we’re diving into classroom engagement and “Flow”. What does it look like when students are highly engaged in class? How does it make you feel as a teacher? What does the research say? Let’s unpack it. If you’re enjoying Season 2, please share an episode with other teachers you think would love to listen. We want to reach as many teachers…

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The Coming (feat. Open Mike Eagle) 51:50

1+ y ago51:50

51:50

Open Mike Eagle joins us following the release his latest album “Component System With The Auto Reverse”. We start our conversation with some discussion about his live performances since the album’s release. Then we use elements from the album to discuss larger themes - The importance of his relationships with his peers and his admiration of their …

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Should you listen to music while learning? 33:39

1+ y ago33:39

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We’re back with Season 2! To kick us off we look into the research behind music - does it help students study better? Does it help them focus? We’ll find out. If you’re enjoying The Pedagogue-cast, why not subscribe to the show so you’re first to know when a new episode drops? And while you’re there, please rate the show, it really is the best way …

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'The Pedagogue-cast' returns for Season 2 0:55

1+ y ago0:55

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The Pedagogue-cast is a space to dive into all things weird and wonderful about classroom pedagogy. Tune in: https://thepedagoguecast.com.au Each week teachers, Maths Pathway Co-Founder, Justin Matthys and host of Education Bookcast, Stanislaw ‘Staś’ Pstrokonski, will unpack topics such as: - Music changing the vibe in a classroom - How students th…

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