In Part 2 of our episode on big News and breakout players, we transition into the first game of Arm Candy Jeopardy! Lots of fun and exciting categories, some of these were quite hard. Learn some baseball fun facts or simply yell through you listening device about how dumb we are for not getting an answer off... we don't care. Follow us on our socia…

In Episode 3 of Arm Candy Baseball, the boys discuss their takes on some of the biggest news to come out of Opening Day. Did Shohei Ohtani actually bet away $4.5 million dollars? What is up with Fanatics and the uniform situation? All that in more during our news segment. We also talk about some of favorite breakout players to start the season, and…

In Part Two of this episode, we talk about all the big signings that each team did this offseason that created waves across the league. Did Aaron Nola get overpaid? Where is Blake Snell going to end up? And why did Matt Chapman take half of what the Blue Jays offered him only to sign elsewhere? Get all these answers plus more in Part Two of our Off…

In this episode of Arm Candy Baseball, we're going over the major trades that happened this past offseason and analyzing how it affects the respective teams. Big trades mean big takes, and here at Arm Candy Baseball, they're also steaming hot. See just how hot they are plus the rest of the madness in Part One of our Offseason Transactions series. F…

808s &...MOVIE TAKES!? Maxx and Evan take on the 808s Film Awards and talk about their favorite (and least favorite) movies of 2023!By 808's & Cold Takes

In Part Two of our pilot episode, we discuss our picks for every award in the MLB including MVP, Rookie Of The Year, Cy Young Winners, and more. Will Yamamoto take home a Cy Young in year one with the Dodgers? Will Adley Rutchman be the first catcher since Buster Posey to win MVP? How about O'Neil Cruz taking the leap into superstardom? Find out al…

In Part One of our pilot episode, we go through all the divisions in the MLB and predict where each team will fall by the end of the season. This one has some crazy takes... like the Marlins finishing above the Braves? Or this year's Dodgers having the best rotation in baseball history? Who knows. Find out for yourself whether you agree or disagree…

Get to know a little bit about each host, before leading into Ep. 1’s storyline. Max tells us about his upbringing, Davis explains the family ties behind his love of the game, Will gets into his childhood growing up near an iconic baseball stadium, and Mateo gets into a weird story where he lied where he was from in order to look cooler? Stay tuned…

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, solidifying him at the face of the new generation (31 btw) OR will he be ridiculed …

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 from us here at 808s & Cold Takes. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Be sure …

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 stylings, and much more! Thumbnail by @Luisitxo (IG) Cartoons by @Benders_ink (…

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 more. To anyone who has listened to our content whether it was from the beginning…

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 everything he possibly can to stay on top of the music industry. Seemingly dropping at le…

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 debut. To no one's surprise, the former Bizaardvark cast member delivers one of t…

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 listeners as they dive into this beautifully produced project. Along with his own incr…

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 2022 major label album, Come Home the Kids Miss You. Also joining us on this epi…

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-provoking material - this project also features the likeness of Kenny Mason and Tee…

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 Touchdown, Rob49, Yung Lean, and many more! Joining us again on today's episode…

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 filled with plenty of laughs and shout outs to some dope new music! Date Recorded…

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 their talents together to create some of the most creative ideas and hard ass son…

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 combination of the different styles brought by each of the singer/songwriter’s respectiv…

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 disbanded from longtime partner Ryan Lewis, "BEN" is an album of true life stories…

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 project, Melanie Martinez declares her previous character, Crybaby, dead and starts a…

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 garnered over the last few years has been positive or negative, Laura Les & Dyla…

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 production usually being 100% done by himself) and unorthodox delivery has garnered …

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, things have been getting busy with our lives that can get in the way of us being abl…

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 critically acclaimed rap albums of the last few years is something Smino does w…

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 critically acclaimed and respected artist on J. Cole’s Dreamville record label. Wi…

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 this year. Stay tuned for plenty of new content in 2023, Happy New Years! Date rec…

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, and I appreciate everyone who is waiting for new content and we thank you all for …

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-album that features artists from the likes of Sampha, Summer Walker, Baby Keem, Be…

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 with “First Class”, Jack’s music has gone through a huge major label transitio…

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 & Kanye West. The album delivers features from the likes of Jay-Z, Labrinth, K…

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 assistance though, as this one is crammed full of features from artists such as …

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 viral with her hits. This time she's got the help of a star studded lineup, inclu…

Fivio 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 album features notable artists from the likes of KayCyy,…

Ohio born/ATL raised rapper Latto is back fresh off her Gucci Mane cosign and viral "Bitch from Da Souf" hit with her Sophomore LP "777". This time she has more hard hitting, ass shaking anthems packed full of features from 21 Savage, Lil Wayne, Lil Durk, Childish Gambino, Kodak Black, and Nardo Wick. Here is our review of Latto’s, “777''. Date Rec…

“Melt My Eyez See Your Future'' is Denzel Curry’s fifth studio album and his first project to release since his “UNLOCKED” collaboration with Kenny Beats. Announced as his most conscious and mature album to date, Denzel recruits various artists and producers from the music world for the making of this record such as Robert Glasper, JID, Karriem Rig…

What started out as an idea between J. Cole and his team back in the early days of his career, Dreamville Records has become one of the biggest hip hop record labels/supergroups in the music industry. While the label has been distributed through Interscope since 2014, and was founded all the back in 2007, it wasn’t until 2019 when the world started…

Lil Durk is back once again with one of his most personal albums yet: “7220”. Named after his grandmother’s home address, “7220” explores the hardships and challenges of Durk's rough upbringing in one of America’s most dangerous cities: Chicago, Illinois. Shortly after it’s initial release, the NBA Youngboy diss track “Computer Murderers” was added…

Machine Gun Kelly is a lot of things. Being considered by many as the unofficial poster-child of the new pop-punk/emo revival movement in pop music, MGK is universally hated just as much as he is loved. He is repeatedly clowned for his shaky credibility behind his darker lyrics and basic songwriting, while on the other hand he is praised by his fan…

The world famous Japanese fashion designer Tomoaki Nagao (a.k.a. Nigo) has many successful ventures in pushing pop culture. In the musical world, he is the founding member of the Teriyaki Boyz group (best known for their international hit “Tokyo Drift”), and has collaborated his DJ/production skills alongside hip hop legends such as Kanye West & Ph…

Benny the Butcher is a critically acclaimed & well respected rapper from Buffalo, New York and one of the biggest names affiliated with the hip hop supergroup known as Griselda. Alongside Westside Gunn and Conway the Machine, Benny the Butcher and Griselda Records are bringing back a side of East Coast rap that the industry hasn’t seen since the da…

Conway the Machine is a critically acclaimed & well respected rapper from Buffalo, New York and one of the biggest names affiliated with the hip hop supergroup known as Griselda. Alongside Westside Gunn and Benny the Butcher, Conway and Griselda Records are bringing back a side of East Coast rap that the industry hasn’t seen since the days of Pro E…

midwxst is an artist out of Indiana whose music is a crazy blend of rap, electronic, hyperpop, pop-punk, emo, trap, etc. Making the majority of his new EP in his college dorm, midwxst and his music are making huge waves in the hip hop & hyperpop scene. Here is our review of midwxst’s latest EP: better luck next time. Check out midwxst’s Music: http…

$NOT is a relatively new, but very successful Florida rapper signed to 300 Entertainment. Starting his career out with some viral hits such as Gosha & Billy Boy, his career took off even further with the Lyrical Lemonade music videos for Revenge, Mean (with Flo Milli), & Tell Em with Cochise. His brand new album boasts features from A$AP Rocky, Kev…

Our review of EARTHGANG’s second full length album under J. Cole’s Dreamville Records: GHETTO GODS! Check out EARTHGANG’s Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJusRtmsqq629xjPM4EskBg https://open.spotify.com/artist/5MbNzCW3qokGyoo9giHA3V?si=yfLVHvceSRiBH6tC_MWZgA https://music.apple.com/us/artist/earthgang/883745032 For More 808’s & Cold Takes h…

Yeat has become one of the most talked about rapper's of the last couple years for his eccentric delivery and catchy production. Here is our review of his brand new album, 2 Alivë! Check out Yeat’s Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV4UK9LNNLViFP4qZA_Wmfw https://open.spotify.com/artist/3qiHUAX7zY4Qnjx8TNUzVx?si=BDHqWdymR16s9zs7MryMJw https:/…

Today, we discuss our predictions and personal choices for the winners of the 2022 Grammy Awards! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/coldtakes808By 808's & Cold Takes

Brayden reviews his first album by The Happy Fits: Concentrate. Check out The Happy Fits’ Music: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHappyFits https://open.spotify.com/artist/73rPcaYEhBd0UuVZBqqyQJ?si=fgbVlUTWSZqYUzfsNAE4DA https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-happy-fits/1149020532 For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/coldtakes808…