Best 4Cast Podcasts (2024)

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#12 - Chulo Ramon 1:33:47

12h ago1:33:47

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Chulo Ramon is a local musician in Jacksonville, FL who picked up DJing during the pandemic and hosts Karaoke at De Real Ting Cafe upstairs every Friday from 8pm-2am. We celebrated Chulo's birthday early with some additive free tequila after we went to brunch. In this episode we go over his once a month music drops, out of town trips for music, his…

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Carlos Santana / Pariah Peels 45:25

2d ago45:25

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with the rock and roll legend Carlos Santana. He’ll discuss the influence of the Indianapolis jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery on his work. Santana has called Montgomery one of his primary musical inspirations. Santana will be performing in Central Indiana in June. Also, hear the first edition of…

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The music of Bill Wilson 16:51

8d ago16:51

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, explore the music of Bill Wilson, a legendary Central Indiana songwriter who died in 1993 at the age of 46. Wilson’s debut album “Ever Changing Minstrel” was released by Columbia Records in 1973. “Ever Changing Minstrel” was produced by the esteemed Bob Johnston, known for his work with Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and Le…

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TMGP Ep. 211 - Will HELLBLADE 2 Survive? 55:05

5h ago55:05

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Kyle, Micah, and EVENTUALLY Michael talk ONCE AGAIN about the perils of the video game industry. Some more hints at the mysterious goings on with The Infinity Cinema, why XBOX should stop XBOXING all over the place, and what won't Michael DEW for a Final Fantasy XIV mount. ALL THIS AND MORE ON THE METAL GAMERS PODCAST! Check out our band, The Infin…

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Celebrating Asian Heritage Month with Indiana musicians 26:03

11d ago26:03

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with music from Asian musicians and composers connected to the Hoosier state. Enjoy pop, folk, classical, and electronic music featuring Indiana musicians representing Vietnam, Myanmar, China, India and more.…

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TMGP Ep. 210 - XBOX, The Great Betrayer 1:10:59

2h ago1:10:59

1:10:59

What is XBOX thinking?! The great fall of the video game industry continues to unfold before our very eyes on the stage of history! Kyle and Micah discuss in the greatest of detail, every little thing you could possibly ever need to know about anything ever! Also the Kendrick/Drake beef. Check out our band, The Infinity Cinema : ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.you…

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Bob James (encore episode) 35:05

24d ago35:05

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This week on Cultural Manifesto listen to an interview with the legendary jazz pianist Bob James, he’ll be performing at the Jazz Kitchen later this month. Some music fans know James for writing the theme song to the hit television show Taxi. Others know James’ work through its extensive use in hip-hop sampling — he’s one of the most sampled artist…

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TMGP 209 - HELLDIVERS II Takes A Dive 1:22:45

7d ago1:22:45

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HELLDIVERS II is under fire! The new mission is to review bomb the game into oblivion until PlayStation gets rid of their PSN account requirements! Join Kyle and Micah as they discuss how terrible ads are, Starfield, and the great Man vs Bear debate of 2024! Check out our band, The Infinity Cinema : ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theinfinitycinema8927⁠ …

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The past, present and future of Indianapolis R&B - with Damon Karl, 4Cast, and Sid Johnson 44:54

24d ago44:54

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to a discussion on the past, present, and future of Indianapolis R&B. Featured guests will include Damon Karl, 4Cast, and Sid Johnson of M.E.C.A.P. Music. Damon Karl and 4Cast are rising stars in the Indianapolis R&B scene. Guitarist/vocalist Damon Karl has performed across the United States, including appear…

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TMGP Ep. 208 - FALLOUT 4CAST and friends 1:04:28

1M ago1:04:28

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KYLE AND MICAH FELL INTO A FALLOUT 4 HOLE! Join us as we talk about the wonders of Fallout 4 all over again with it's shiny new graphics and brand new bugs! Figuratively and literally. We also get into Dragon's Dogma II and what the Embracer Group is up to. Check out our band, The Infinity Cinema : https://www.youtube.com/@theinfinitycinema8927 Che…

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Charlie Ballantine / 123 Andrés 41:55

1M ago41:55

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with the Indianapolis jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine. Hear a preview of his new album “Love Letters and Graffiti”. Also, hear an interview with the children’s music duo 123 Andrés. They’ll be performing at Día del Niño Be My Neighbor Day! on Saturday, April 27 at Central Library.…

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TMGP Ep. 207 - FALLOUT 1:37:32

1M ago1:37:32

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3 brave boys talk about their opinions on the new Fallout TV show along with all of the games in the series. We also chat about Dragon's Dogma, Dune, and a smattering of other things! HOP IN AND JOIN THE FUN!!! Check out our band, The Infinity Cinema : https://www.youtube.com/@theinfinitycinema8927 Check out our D&D Podcast, The Guild of Inspiratio…

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#11 - Kollector's Night Gallery Mini Interviews 1:22:15

1M ago1:22:15

1:22:15

On June 9th 2023 the Kollector's Night Gallery went down with many local clothing brands. We sat down with some of the vendors, Kam from Kollect, and even some Jacksonville creatives from the crowd. This is a great way to get to know some local talent in a quick manner with most interviews staying under 5 minutes. Don't forget to follow us on IG @4…

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#10 - Bigg Reeek 1:12:10

1M ago1:12:10

1:12:10

Bigg Reeek is a rapper in Jacksonville, FL with roots from up north. His typical sound is NY Drill but has been expanding his accent as of lately. He is also a member of The End Is Near Collective. We learn where he is from, how he met Benz47, career plans prior to music, CuhLilWoe puts him on Bob Ross and much more! Don't forget to follow us on IG…

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#9 - Scared Money CEO (Chris) 1:37:33

1M ago1:37:33

1:37:33

Chris is the founder of Scared Money a fashion brand that came with him to Jacksonville. In this episode we learn where Chris is from, how he gained his work ethic, some viral quotes from the SM CEO himself, living around the world, and much more. Don't forget to follow us on IG - instagram.com/4castjacksonville Scared Money Shop - scaredmoney.shop…

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#7 - Naps Whippin (FeedTheVille) 1:38:10

1M ago1:38:10

1:38:10

Naps Whippin is a locally based chef known to collab with many other chefs and restaurants around Jacksonville. He is the founder of FeedTheVille, which we get to the roots of in this episode. Unlike previous interviews I had Naps take us down the journey from a child, to culinary school, to working in restaurants, to becoming a one man band in his…

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#8 - Benni Bank$ 1:36:27

1M ago1:36:27

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Benni Bank$ is a rapper in The End Is Near Collective based in Jacksonville, Florida. In this episode we discuss Benni's country of origin, where he gained a passion for cars, recording an album with one engineer, Benni sings 'Jupiter' over the original Anita Baker sample, The Donut Shoppe, and much more. Don't forget to follow us on IG - instagram…

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Remembering funk guitarist Mike Woods of Soul Relation 40:17

1M ago40:17

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Earlier this month the Indianapolis guitarist and bandleader Mike Woods passed away. He was 67 years old. Woods is best known for his work with the funk band Soul Relation. The group recorded their debut single “Mongo Strut” in 1972 while Woods was a student at Arsenal Tech High School. “Mongo Strut” has become an international collector’s item wit…

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The 10 most valuable Indiana albums and singles 29:42

1M ago29:42

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Uncle Funkenstein, Zerfas, and Hamilton Movement may be unfamiliar names to most Hoosier music fans, but record collectors around the world pay thousands of dollars for these rare Indiana discs. This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to the top 10 most valuable Indiana LPs and 45 RPM singles of all time. Also, hear interviews with the musicians an…

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John Williamson and Eric Deines of the Indiana label Ulyssa 48:20

2M ago48:20

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According to a 2023 report from Luminate, formerly known as Nielsen SoundScan, over 120,000 new tracks are uploaded to the music streaming service Spotify every day. That’s over 36,500,000 tracks per year. According to that same report, over 45 million of those tracks never received a single play. That’s bad news for musicians as Spotify recently a…

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Joshua Thompson's Black Keys 48:40

2M ago48:40

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with the classical music pianist Joshua Thompson, creative partner-in-residence with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. Hear Thompson discuss his upcoming concert with the ICO titled "Black Keys: The Evolution of the Black Classical Arts”. Also hear interviews with Thompson’s twin brother, sa…

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Rob Dixon's Salon Noir 49:59

2M ago49:59

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with the Indianapolis jazz saxophonist Rob Dixon. He’ll discuss Salon Noir, a public conversation focused on the jazz history of Indiana Avenue as it relates to the present and future state of Black creative production in Indiana. Dixon will be joined on Cultural Manifesto by the award-winning…

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TMGP Ep. 206 - RIP Akira Toriyama 1:13:14

3M ago1:13:14

1:13:14

THE GREAT CREATOR IS GONE! We talk about some of the best memories and moments created by Akira Toriyama. Along with Armored Core, Final Fantasy, Helldivers II, and the Dragon's Dogma Character Creator! Check out our band, The Infinity Cinema : https://www.youtube.com/@theinfinitycinema8927 Check out our D&D Podcast, The Guild of Inspiration : http…

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Women's History Month - Pioneers of Hoosier Music 46:47

2M ago46:47

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the women pioneers of Hoosier music, including Vivian Carter, Dena El Saffar, Mary Byrne, Priscilla Mclean, Margaret Hills and Anna Mae Winburn. Vivian Carter was a legendary disc jockey and co-founder of Gary, Indiana’s Vee Jay Records. Vee Jay released hit songs by…

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Rob Dixon and Sleepy Floyd’s From the 317 31:47

3M ago31:47

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with the Indianapolis jazz musicians Rob Dixon and Richard “Sleepy” Floyd. Their new project From the 317, seeks to document and export the Indianapolis sound. From the 317 features a wide variety of guest musicians, including Rusty Redenbacher, Josh Kaufman, Charlie Ballantine, Steve Weakley,…

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Rebel Music with Beto O'Rourke 28:20

3M ago28:20

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The Texas politician and author Beto O’Rourke joins Karla López Owens to discuss his book “We’ve Got to Try: How the Fight for Voting Rights Makes Everything Else Possible”. Beto also shared how punk rock music influenced his work in politics.By viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)

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The Indy Annies / Rebel Music with Beto O'Rourke 45:55

3M ago45:55

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with Breezey Fox and Krista Hoose of the Indianapolis-based country music band The Indy Annies. We’ll also have another edition of Rebel Music with Karla López Owens. This week Karla's guest will be the Texas politician and author Beto O’Rourke. During the 1990s, Beto was also a member of the …

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TMGP Ep. 205 - Helldiving is best with friends 1:07:09

3M ago1:07:09

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Down, Right, Left, Down, Up, Left, Right Join the crew as we talk about Helldivers 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Borderlands Movie Trailer, and Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the ErdtreeCheck out our band, The Infinity Cinema : https://www.youtube.com/@theinfinitycinema8927 Check out our D&D Podcast, The Guild of Inspiration : https://podcasters.spotify.co…

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Babyface at IPS / Bob Marley's Gary, Indiana connection / Andrew Danforth's 35:25

3M ago35:25

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The Gary, Indiana music legend Donald Kinsey passed away earlier this month at the age of 70. Here in Indiana, Kinsey is best known for his work in blues music. This week on Cultural Manifesto we’ll explore Kinsey’s connection to reggae music icon Bob Marley. Kinsey toured with Marley during the late 1970s and performed on Marley’s1976 album “Rasta…

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Jordan Munson’s Heartless Fools / She’s a Badass - Women in Rock Shaping Feminism 45:42

4M ago45:42

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This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with the Indianapolis composer, performer, and multimedia artist Jordan Munson. He has a new album out titled Heartless Fools. The music was recorded at Greenhouse Studios in Reykjavík, Iceland, and features contributions from Indianapolis musicians including Hanna Benn, and Charlie Ballantine…

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TMGP Ep. 204 - Tekken 8 First Impressions 1:13:31

4M ago1:13:31

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TEKKEN THESE BALLS, HA, GOT EM Join the boys as we talk a about the Suicide Squad game, Tekken 8, and more Microsoft blunders. Check out our band, The Infinity Cinema : https://www.youtube.com/@theinfinitycinema8927 Check out our D&D Podcast, The Guild of Inspiration : https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theguildofinspiration Join The Discord! …

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The return of Phil Ranelin / Indianapolis reggae pioneers Reggaenomix 44:25

4M ago44:25

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This week’s edition of Cultural Manifesto is all about making a comeback. We’ll join the legendary Indianapolis jazz trombonist Phil Ranelin at the Chatterbox for his first gig after suffering from a debilitating stroke in 2021. Ranelin is best known for his work with the Tribe, a Detroit-based collective of avant-garde jazz musicians and activists…

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