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Join Brando Calrissian as he explores video games (and maybe more) with a guest, sometimes just with the VOID. Episodes may be a deep dive into the rhetoric or just light banter with jokes. Regardless, I hope you enjoy the show as you experience with us the many cabinets of the VOID ARCADE.
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Hosted by @bschultz808 of Street Legends Ink and Meltdown's @wedsfinest. The show is an irreverent (hard "R" rated) deep dive into cross-section of nerd and hip hop culture. We feature guests from the worlds of comics, animation, and of course hip hop music. Ultimately we just want to touch on topics interesting to hip hop "heads" who happen to nerd out like us.
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It's that time again. Join Brando, Zach, and Jackson as they discuss what will probably be 2023's game of the year--The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. This post-mortem discussion goes over the gameplay, narrative, and more surrounding the game. We hope you enjoy listening to it as you possibly reminisce about your own time in the game. Than…
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Join Brando and two new guests, Jackson and Dan, as they discuss one of VR's killer apps and best games of all time, Half-Life: Alyx. This postmortem discussion broadly covers many of the elements of the game including the complete narrative and gameplay mechanics. The game is reviewed and recommended in this episode, and plenty of interesting fact…
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In this glorious episode of VOID ARCADE, join Zach and Brando on a journey to understand the great power and responsibility of Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered. You'll find some deep-cutting conversations about Spider-Man, courtesy of my local expert Zach, and you'll find some killer jokes and laughs. Hope you enjoy the ride as you experience this ca…
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Hollow Knight is a perfect masterpiece of an indie action platformer developed by Team Cherry. In this episode, we talk about the game, it's history, and why it is perhaps one of the best games of all time. Through our discussion, we hope you notice that it's an extraordinarily low price for such a dense, high value video game. Please go out and pl…
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a really good game that deserves to be talked about! In this episode, Brando and Jordan explore just about every aspect of the game, its design, and why it's an easy recommend for anyone who plays Nintendo Switch. LINKS: Follow Jorddagreatest! -> Twitter, Itch.io, Reddit VOID ARCADE Links…
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INSCRYPTION is perhaps the best roguelite deckbuilder to ever exist. In this episode, Brando and some boys take a deep dive into why that is, and why everyone should play it, while also just remarking on everything about the game that's really cool and very well done. BGM is from the game, and is by Jonah Senzel. Links: Sacrifices Must Be Made (Gam…
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Brando and Chrizz take a deep dive into Metroid Dread an incredible game with lots to offer. But is it reaching its true potential? How does it stack up in the genre it created? Should you play it? All this and more are discussed when you join us for this episode, of Void Arcade, where you may or may not become a 70% better gamer just for listening…
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In this episode, Destiny 2 veteran Casey [Destiny 2 Expert w/ 5000 hours] and Brando [your host] talk about their experiences in the Destiny 2 universe... their adventures, thoughts, and memes are shared over the backdrop of the lovely Destiny 2 Soundtrack. Article mentioned: 7 Years with Destiny Casey's shout outs: D2 News: Houndish, Aztecross D2 …
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Brando and the boys (Zach, Casey) talk about one of the most highly praised and well awarded games released in the last two years, HADES. They talk about the gameplay, narrative, and all things in-between in this excellent episode. Background music featured is from the game, by Darren Korb. Episode Shout-outs: Zach: https://twitter.com/ZachAdvanced…
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In this meaty episode of Void Arcade, Join guest host Jackson [Local Yoko Taro Expert], and Brando [Die-Video Gamer-Man], as they dive deep into the narrative, themes, rhetoric, nuances, and meanings found within the critically acclaimed video game NIER AUTOMATA. We are accompanied by the games soundtrack in the background, done by the masterful Ke…
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Brando takes a deep dive into Death Stranding and guides you through its plot, appeal, and more, as he relays why he's spent 120 hours in a crazy world that doesn't make much sense. His sultry voice is aided by the lovely background music of the game, made by Ludwig Forsell. Hope you enjoy. Get Show Updates: https://twitter.com/TheVoidArcade Follow…
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Today in the VOID ARCADE, Brando discusses Jedi Fallen Order with Zach. They talk about the story, the game design, and how their overall experience was, all with some fun jokes along the way.Get Show Updates: https://twitter.com/TheVoidArcadeFollow Brando: https://twitter.com/NoirBrandFollow Zach: https://twitter.com/ZachAdvanced…
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In this ep we rap with fledgling young singer and emcee Suexan Grey https://soundcloud.com/suexangrey Hailing from Los angeles, Suexan gives her take on the current state of music, her obscure inspirations, sourcing beats off of soundcloud, and she even blesses us with a few bars. #newmusic #onsomehiphopshit T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user…
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In this ep B. Schultz a.k.a. Brando Calrissian, a.k.a Bomb Draper chops it up with the Hip Hop collective FairRose X Sussioty. We talk Apollo's comic buying spree and the group opening up for Warren G. We talk rap alter egos shouts out to the Wu! We talk with Frankie about the Grime scene in London and Kenyan based producers. And Stone Wvlls Witnes…
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Brando Calrissan rants include Kanye's Trump card, Vic Mensa, the Migos, and Chance the rapper. Vic Mensa is hope. https://soundcloud.com/vicsavemoney T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Follow Us: Yeah. We str8 IG: @onsomehiphopshit Tweet to us @ our brand new handle @somehiphopshit. produced by B. Schultz of Street Legends In…
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The freshest up and coming lyricist McClain Billz graces us with his presence and joins Brando for a look into the creative mind of the dopest talent to come from Beliz to the streets of LA! Listen up and listen well to this fire episode of On Some Hip Hop Shit presented by Meltdown Comics! Guest: McClain Billz IG: @Mcclain_billz Soundcloud: www.so…
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We pull out the way back machine to unveil the Krush Groove movie Pod. This was actually our very first podcast which we put on ice to pop now following the Krush Groove Experience Panel at the LA comicon just a few weeks ago. @wedsfinest joins in interviewing luminaries of film and tv that made up the Krush Groove producing team. Michael Schultz, …
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Mike B. Dope the DTLA Hip Hop inspired sharpie artist with Mad Skillz joins Brondo for a deep discussion about life, art, music, and why old school is the best school! Fell the power and embrace the inner sharpie demon while talking CLASSIC Tracks with this timeless episode of On Some Hip Hop Shit presented by Meltdown Comics! Guest: Mike B. Dope I…
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We talk the Golden age of Hip Hop, Sway and Tech (you ain't got the answers), and thriving in the #artlife with the Designer/Artist/Solopreneur known as Ritzy Periwinkle. Our returning champ @kanokid sits in as we kick a lil' something called OnsomeHipHopSh!t. Get familiar with this returning episode of On Some Hip Hop Shit presented by Meltdown Co…
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We get down with Jayme Foxx, Host of CMT's Tattoo Titans!, Model, Entrepreneur Co-Star "Oh My Josh" Abc Family and old school Hip Hop aficionado and talk everything jamming from Iggy Azalea to the Wu-Tang Clan and why the Hollywood fakers just don't understand... Boom -- Another One! On Some Hip Hop Shit presented by Meltdown comics, your welcome. …
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We get music nerdy with DJ Smiles Davis. As a veteran DJ we talk about playing for women, music that moves and somehow we get deep on the relationship between Martha Stewart and Puffy Combs. We talk about some of her contemporary inspirations. Flying lotus, Frances and the lights, dancehall reggae tropical sounds. Gems are dropped on the Coachella …
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I'm joined by Davien Watkins and we talk about his journey breaking into music. Hailing from Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw area of L.A. , Davien talks going from an internship to his Priority records, The 'Good Life' Hip Hop scene in 90's LA. We talk how he got the nickname "Supa Dave" and his transition from music to comic strips with his creation of his…
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Choppin it up with toy designer, muralist, and animation designer @kanokid. From his origins in Lefrak Queens to MTV animation to his current work @ Warner Bros Animation, @selfuno joins @onsomehiphopshit and talk about his journey, hip hop, and being your own entity in the art world. Shouts out to Chris and Shannon P @madtwiinz and @ saintchase Pl…
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We talk the REAL Black Friday when the week of police murders and racial strife came to a crescendo in the killings in Dallas of 5 police officers. Raw, emotional and slightly faded, The homie @SaintChase and @robotpants just came in to vent --- we wound up going long to talk about the violent state of the union and clumsily put it in the context o…
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In this episode we talk to west coast rap god, the pioneer of the drunken master style: mighty King Tee. He started in the eighties but captured the 90's with his opus known simply as Tha Triflin' Album which spoke of street life and partying but decidedly was NOT gangster rap even though he produced records for and shared studios with the likes of…
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Director and Pixel Pirate TV owner, Saxton Moore jumps on the mic to talk about his journey into the animation biz. We vibe on survival and success in the animation biz, using tech and social media, and we get into verseology and break down favorite verses from Kanye West and Big K.R.I.T. From the 404 to the 818 this is On Some Hip Hop Shit present…
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We rockin w/ west coast Rap music biz pioneeer Paul Stewart. The man who discovered the Pharcyde, ran Def Jam West, and music supervised the oscar-award winning "Hustle and Flow", tells of his current passion: publishing venture overtheedgebooks.com. Stories from Too Short to Snoop make it in to this week's drop. It's lit. T-shirts: https://www.tee…
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On this episode, On Some Hip Hop Shit brings you the epitome of the collision of Hip Hop and Nerd culture - Cam Archer! He collects Pop Vinyl figures. He reads comics. He plays video games. He loves Pro Wrestling. He loves Anime. He loves sports. Not only does he voraciously consume all of this pop culture, but Cam is a true emcee that writes lyric…
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Quality time with Jeremy Love (Fraggle Rock, Chocolate Thunder). The award-winning writer and artist behind "Bayou" talks about everything from web 1.0 animated shows, to the Nocal Hip Hop scene, to growing up in a creative household with 8 brothers and sisters. Yeah, you're welcome. Check it out here on On Some Hip Hop Shit presented by Meltdown C…
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This Ep, On Some Hip Hop Shit presented by Meltdown Comics brings you fire. Emcee, professor, author MK Asante & the mighty King Mez bless the mic. We talk the NC Hip Hop scene, Mez on the "Compton soundtrack", his journey to working with Dr. Dre, and his project "Long Live the King". MK and Mez both bless us with Bars!!! Among other random things …
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The James Reitano episode. In this ep Brando and Adam are joined by the recurring deviant Self Uno and talk with the accomplished animator, artist and writer James Reitano. We get ten toes deep in Hip Hop history with James animated collaborations with MF Doom, Cut Chemist, and more. We then go deep into nineteen eightyfive (http://nineteen85.com) …
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In this episode Brando Calrissian and Wednesdays Finest welcome Anthony Piper creator of Trill League (the ladies already know). Piper gives us the definition of Trill, Brando misquotes Rick Ross lyrics, and we get into the genesis of the Trill league project from a facebook post to a full blown comic series and overfunded kickstarter project. A hi…
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Meltdown Presents: On Some Hip Hop Sh!t: #06 The Chase Conley Episode: F#*! your Podcast! In this wide open episode we talk to Character Designer/Director Chase Conley , and we cover terrain like a turbocharged landspeeder. Some topics include Star Wars and white supremacy , passing Bruce Timm at the copy machine, The ludicrous premise of comicbook…
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The Album Club '3 for all' episode Hosts @Bschultz808 and @wedsfinest are joined by the @Madtwiinz we get our full Rap sommelier on. We go deep on 3 works by Kendrick Lamar, Public Enemy and Ice Cube. Inspired by VH1's The Breaks and writer/director (friend of the show) Seith Mann, we took a look back to 1990. Moved by the lyrical and musical DNA t…
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Meltdown Presents: On Some Hip Hop Sh!t: #04 The Tyree Dillihay Episode --The year of Inglewood-- In this fREEstyle episode we rap to @sneadsbyree, director for Bob's Burgers and creator of the comic strip 'Sn'eads' and hear some classic stories in his journey from the avenues in Inglewood to the top of primetime animation game in Hollywood. Tyree …
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Meltdown Presents: On Some Hip Hop Sh!t: #03 The Jim Mahfood Episode. You've been good all year long and this is the episode of On Some Hip Hop Shit you've been waiting for. Artist and writer Jim Mahfood (GRRRL Scouts, Tank Girl) sets off 2016 with stories from making his own short zine to drawing the "Clerks" comic for Kevin Smith and ballin out o…
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XPLICIT LYRICS WARNING salty language in abundance Meltdown Presents: On Some Hip Hop Sh!t: #02! The Blokhedz Episode In a sprawling conversation that is definitely not for fragile ears, the Street Legends Ink crew recounts grifting textbooks in Atlanta, Lisa Left Eye Lopes, Ninja Scroll and work for the Killaarmy of the Wu tang. We swing this ep w…
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EXPLICIT LYRICS WARNING salty language in abundance Meltdown Presents: On Some Hip Hop Sh!t: #01! The Felipe Smith episode. Hosts B. Schultz and Adam are joined by artist Mark Davis. as we sit down and sip sake with our comrade Felipe Smith writer and artist extraordinaire. On an extra long JUMBO episode, We cover his journey Argentina to South Sid…
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