Best Cauz Podcasts (2024)

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'The Macko and Cauz Podcast': Episode 273 56:41

10d ago56:41

56:41

On the latest Podcast, Matt’s shower habits and Bob’s battles with umbrellas. The guys do a deep Leafs playoff dive, and they compare classic albums and movies to each NBA Playoff series.By 'The Macko & Cauz Podcast'

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

10d 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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'The Macko and Cauz Podcast': Episode 272 56:44

17d ago56:44

56:44

Bob is recreating the 'Iron Chef' at home and Matt doesn't think a second NHL team would work in Toronto.By 'The Macko & Cauz Podcast'

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

26d 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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'The Macko and Cauz Podcast': Episode 271 57:38

1M ago57:38

57:38

On a slower sports day Bob has a series of emotion based sports questions: What are the sports stories that make you the most confused or the most angry? Matt gives his secrets to why he is so happy. Finally which food leaves you the most disappointed: Chicken or Scallops?By 'The Macko & Cauz Podcast'

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

1M 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 Macko and Cauz Podcast': Episode 270 56:52

1M ago56:52

56:52

On the latest Podcast: A massive amount of NFL Free Agency & QB Talk. Is Matt destined to play Pickleball? Bob asks who is in Toronto longer: Masai or Atkins?By 'The Macko & Cauz Podcast'

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'The Macko and Cauz Podcast': Episode 269 56:11

2M ago56:11

56:11

On the latest podcast: Being a newspaper columnist is like dating a nymphomaniac The darkest joke Matt has ever told Strangely a lot of Adam Henrique talk Billy Crystal vs. Jimmy KimmelBy 'The Macko & Cauz Podcast'

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

2M 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 Macko and Cauz Podcast': Episode 268 58:04

2M ago58:04

58:04

Two weeks in a row. Big topic: Can you be a good person and be 'The Best' in your field? Hot Lyubushkin talk, Emma Stone nudity and the glory of Victor Wembanyama.By 'The Macko & Cauz Podcast'

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'The Macko and Cauz Podcast': Episode 267 56:15

2M ago56:15

56:15

The Podcast is back! Sports, Greek Food and Intermittent Fasting.By 'The Macko & Cauz Podcast'

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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

6M 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

6M 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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'The Macko and Cauz Podcast': Episode 266 34:42

6M ago34:42

34:42

On the latest episode Bob has a great food analogy for Christine Sinclair, Matt is pet sitting + tons of Leafs & Raptors talk.By 'The Macko & Cauz Podcast'

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

6M 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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'The Macko and Cauz Podcast': Episode 265 37:16

7M ago37:16

37:16

On the latest Podcast Bob compares the Varsho trade with the Kadri one and is cheating on his favourite restaurant. Matt compares the coming Leafs/Wild game to a Croatian red wine and “compliments” Mark Shapiro for his sneakiness.By 'The Macko & Cauz Podcast'

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'The Macko & Cauz Podcast' - Episode 264 35:17

7M ago35:17

35:17

On the latest episode Matt compares Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to Cameron Diaz while Bob compares OG Anunoby to William Nylander. Yup they are grumpy about the Blue Jays and giving Thanksgiving food/wine thoughts.By 'The Macko & Cauz Podcast'

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

7M 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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'The Macko and Cauz Podcast': Episode 263 57:54

7M ago57:54

57:54

Bob and Matt are back!! Bob is back from the family sabbatical, Matt really hasn't changed. Life updates, travel tales, more sports talk than even they expected and South African Cabernet Sauvignon.By 'The Macko & Cauz Podcast'

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

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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

9M 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

9M 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

10M 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

10M 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

11M 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

11M 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

12M 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

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

1y 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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Buhloone Mindstate (feat. GENG PTP aka KING VISION ULTRA) 2:02:44

1y 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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The Coming (feat. Open Mike Eagle) 51:50

1y 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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The Pick, The Sickle and The Shovel (feat. MidaZ the BEAST) 1:42:48

1y ago1:42:48

1:42:48

MidaZ the BEAST joined us on the day that his latest album "The Devil's Playground" was released. We spoke to him about the process behind the creation of this album, his relationship with the album's producer Delle Digga, the album's spiritual themes, and the immediacy with which he claims his spot among current hip-hop greats. Then we discuss his…

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End of Year 2022 (feat. Fly Fidelity) 1:13:09

1+ y ago1:13:09

1:13:09

It's time for the end of year episode! This is where we pause to consider some of our favorite albums from the year and, as has become tradition, we ask fellow podcasters to join us to help round out the conversation. This time around we've got Luke Bailey from Fly Fidelity! Each of us chose three albums that ended up being our favorites from 2022.…

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Felt 2: A Tribute to Lisa Bonet (feat. ShrapKnel) 1:35:03

1+ y ago1:35:03

1:35:03

ShrapKnel (Curly Castro and PremRock) sit down to chat about their sophomore album "Metal Lung". We discuss the personal meaning connected to the album and its release as well some of the artistic direction that the duo took with the project. Then we discuss ShrapKnel's album pick for this episode - the second installment from another duo (Murs and…

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'The Macko and Cauz Podcast': Episode 262 56:26

1+ y ago56:26

56:26

It's the final show of the year! Matt and Bob answer some listener questions, big picture look at the Leafs and Raptors plus seeing a movie nipple on a plane. Sponsored by @geoffpollockBy 'The Macko & Cauz Podcast'

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Atrocity Exhibition (feat. Blackliq) 1:41:09

1+ y ago1:41:09

1:41:09

Virginia mainstay Blackliq joins us to talk about his new project "What Will It Take" with fellow Richmond native Ohbliv. Liq provided the behind the scenes view of what went into making that project, his process as a writer in general, the work he has done teaching kids to write, and his latest adventure as the lead singer in a hardcore band (Arma…

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MU.ZZ.LE (feat. Fatboi Sharif) 30:51

1+ y ago30:51

30:51

We spoke to Fatboi Sharif in-person at Triple Bottom Brewing Company just before he headed to sound check at Silk City where he later performed with Open Mike Eagle and Video Dave. Sharif spoke with us about his incredible new album “Preaching in Havana” and his album pick for this episode - “MU.ZZ.LE” from Gonjasufi. This was such a fun night! Sho…

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'The Macko and Cauz Podcast': Episode 261 56:02

1+ y ago56:02

56:02

Matt has movie pitches for Bob, Bob has questions for Matt.By 'The Macko & Cauz Podcast'

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Below The Heavens (feat. phiik) 1:11:24

1+ y ago1:11:24

1:11:24

phiik, one of several enigmatic spitters in the New York based Tase Grip collective, joins us to talk about his latest offering called "CHAINLINK", his project from earlier this year with Lungs and Cise Greeny called "WHERE ARE THE BUGS!?" and last years "THAT WAS A TEST" with S!lence. Then we discuss phiik's album pick for this episode - "Below Th…

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'The Macko and Cauz Podcast': Episode 260 57:07

1+ y ago57:07

57:07

Bob has 10 small sports questions for Matt and one BIG one about to consume the World Cup from a societal/morality standpoint. Matt also goes off on the Grey Cup and Bob has the greatest analogy comparing Bill Belichick to Charles Foster Kane,By 'The Macko & Cauz Podcast'

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