Best Lil Dicks Podcasts (2024)

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Too Short talks Mt. Westmore, Shock G and Longevity 34:49

3y ago34:49

34:49

Funny story, Too $hort was scheduled to be the very first guest on Day 1 Radio podcast nearly 8 years ago. Although we did do a live interview with the legendary artist at A3C in the past, this is $hort’s first official appearance on the pod. Another classic in the books. Subscribe, Rate, Review! 1:30 - $hort is celebrating his birthday and he expl…

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#justiceforDaunteWright 45:37

3+ y ago45:37

45:37

On the latest Day 1 Radio pod, Maurice and BP dig into the topics that our culture has been dealing with over the past few days. 1:50 - We open the show with a topic we've talked about too many times over the years, police killing unarmed Black people. In a fit of unfortunate irony, Daunte Wright was killed by a police officer in a town just 10 min…

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Big Bossin' w/ Cardo and Payroll Giovanni 33:28

3+ y ago33:28

33:28

This weeks' guests Cardo and Payroll Giovanni have been making dope music for a few years now and it doesn't sound like they are slowing down anytime soon. Here we talk with them about how they met, their chemistry and how they've been able to mesh their individual styles together so seamlessly. 1:00 - Cardo is originally from Minnesota and moved t…

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Al Harrington talks Cannabis, Generational Wealth and NBA 36:08

3+ y ago36:08

36:08

This week we talked with former NBA player and current cannabis industry innovator Al Harrington. While many know him from his days as a hooper, this conversation focuses on his endeavors in the cannabis industry as the founder of VIOLA. Listen in as he shares his journey in this business why he views it as an opportunity for Black people and peopl…

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Grammy Talk with Award-Winning Journalist Christopher A. Daniel 42:58

3+ y ago42:58

42:58

This week we caught up with award-winning journalist and university professor Christopher A. Daniel to have a candid talk about the upcoming Grammy Awards. In addition to writing for the Grammy’s, Chris’ byline has also appeared on CBS News, The Washington Post, MSN, The Undefeated and more. We also took some time talking about the current state of…

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Dustin Canalin talks Design, NBA and NFT 50:10

3+ y ago50:10

50:10

This week's guest Dustin Canalin is the creative force behind some of our favorite and most meaningful sneaker and streetwear designs and logos. With a resume that includes adidas, Nike, And 1, Undrcrwn and more, he is now using his talents to launch new campaigns and product lines with L.A. Gear and Puma. Here we talk about a small part of his jou…

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Seddy Hendrinx Talks Breaking out of Duval 34:10

3+ y ago34:10

34:10

After starting the year with interviews focusing on film history, this week are talking about present and future music. Seddy Hendrinx is the latest signee to Generation Now (Lil Uzi Vert, Jack Harlow) and he is poised to have a good run. Here we talk to him about growing up in Jacksonville, Florida, developing his musical style and of course the s…

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Nate Parker Talks American Skin Movie 40:41

3+ y ago40:41

40:41

Day 1 Radio has started 2021 speaking with a number of influential filmmakers and this week's episode keeps the trend going. Actor/director Nate Parker opened up about what inspired him to write his recently released film American Skin. In the conversation, we speak on race, police brutality, and all of the themes covered in the film and how it act…

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MLK/FBI Director Sam Pollard 31:39

3+ y ago31:39

31:39

Fresh off the heels of celebrating what would've been Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 92nd birthday, we interview Emmy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated director Sam Pollard about his new documentary MLK/FBI. Here he talks about the journey of making the film and how he used newly declassified files and never-before-seen footage to present new informa…

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Mario Van Peebles talks Salt-N-Pepa movie and New Jack City 30 Years Later 53:21

3+ y ago53:21

53:21

This week's guest is one of those guys that you just let talk and share wisdom and experiences. Actor/producer/director Mario Van Peebles is no doubt a legend in the film and television game. But, he's also still out here putting in work. His contribution sees him directing Salt-N-Pepa's upcoming Lifetime movie. MVP sits down with us to talk about …

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D.C. DOOM 37:09

3+ y ago37:09

37:09

Well, this is a nice way to start 2021. We had a whole "Welcome to the New Year" episode recorded where we recapped 2020 and talked about what we were expecting this year. But then white privilege took over Washington D.C. So, this week we speak on the mob of #45 supporters who stormed the capitol building as the U.S. Senate confirmed Joe Biden's p…

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Talking "I Came as a Shadow" w/ Jesse Washington 37:24

3+ y ago37:24

37:24

This week's guest is senior writer for The Undefeated and new author Jesse Washington. He is the co-author of the late great Coach John Thompson's book "I Came As A Shadow." Here we talk with Washington about how the book came together and some of the highlights of working closely with a sports and culture icon. We also get into his history as a Hi…

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J. Prince Talks Loyalty Wine, Boxing & Verzuz 24:56

3+ y ago24:56

24:56

At this point. Hip-Hop legend J. Prince is officially a friend of the show. In his third appearance on Day 1 Radio, J. Prince speaks on his newest business venture, Loyalty Wine Collection. He also talks about focusing on his boxing promotions company and the current status of Rap-A-Lot Records. 1:30 - J. Prince’s name is synonymous with Respect an…

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Symba talks Don't Run from R.A.P. & Bay Area Life 31:28

3+ y ago31:28

31:28

You may have first heard of Symba thru his LA Leakers freestyle, or maybe it was on LeBron or Shaq's IG pages. Well, be clear, the Bay Area artist isn't new to the game, he's been dropping music for at least a decade. On this week's episode, we talked with him on the day his project Don't Run From R.A.P. dropped. From talking about his upbringing t…

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Glasses Malone Returns! 37:40

3+ y ago37:40

37:40

It's been a few years since we had friend of the show Glasses Malone on. This time he's here to talk about his new podcast "No Ceilings," his thoughts on the upcoming Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones, Jr. fight and the new music that he has on the way. 1:15 - Glasses Malone is set to debut his own podcast via Charlamagne Tha God's podcast network with iHea…

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Thurz talks new Music & The Vibes in LA 32:30

3+ y ago32:30

32:30

This week's guest is L.A. based recording artist Thurz. You may or may not recognize him from his days as a member of U.N.I. Or you may know him from his Party In My Living Room events. Or, you may know him from his recent "More Thurz on Thurzday" music series (check out the latest track "Dollaz" by Chewstick) . Either way, Thurz wears many hats. T…

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Blxst Talks No Love Lost & Coming Up in LA 27:13

3+ y ago27:13

27:13

If you have been a day one listener of Day 1 Radio then you already know that we cherish bringing you stories that you haven't heard before. We are continuing that tradition with our latest interview with L.A.'s own, artist/producer Blxst. While people on the West Coast are already hip, he's poised to breakthrough nationally any moment now. Get to …

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Serendipitous Talk w/ Goodie Mob 1:19:51

3+ y ago1:19:51

1:19:51

25 years to the day of the release of their classic debut album Soul Food we sat down with Goodie Mob at the opening of the NuStalgia 2020 exhibit to get the goods on their new album Survival Kit! On this episode we get into the making of Survival Kit, reuniting with Organized Noize for an entire project, who could face Dungeon Family in a verzuz b…

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Big Von Talks Radio, Breaking Records and Bay Area Sound 48:26

3+ y ago48:26

48:26

This week's guest is Bay Area radio vet and Sunday Service (Shade 45) host Big Von. Here he talks about his history in the radio game including the records he's broken and the contributions the Bay has made to urban radio culture, period. 1:45 - Big Von talks about the moment he fell in love with Hip-Hop, and like so many others, it started with Ru…

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Willie The Kid on Capital Gains, Big Business & Bars 36:02

4y ago36:02

36:02

This week's guest is emcee and entrepreneur Willie the Kid. Long respected as one of Hip-Hop's most skilled lyricists, he is currently enjoying some widespread acclaim for his most recent effort Capital Gains. Here he talks about the process of creating the album during a pandemic while balancing it with his numerous business endeavors. 1:10 - We j…

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"Uncle" Ralph McDaniels talks Videos, NYC, Hip-Hop and more 48:39

4y ago48:39

48:39

This week's guest is the epitome of "day 1." Ralph McDaniels is the creator of Video Music Box, the longest running music video show in the world. After 37 years, McDaniels has a lot of history to share and here he talks about his time as a video director, DJ and now film producer. 1:30 Here Uncle Ralph talks about how he's been able to make sure V…

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Ash Cash Talks Financial Education 44:15

4y ago44:15

44:15

Financial empowerment and Hip-Hop are two things we love to talk about on Day 1 Radio, so it's only right that we have the one and only Ash Cash as our guest this week. Cash is the author of many books that focus on financial literacy, often using Hip-Hop culture as the vehicle. Here he talks about his journey from Harlem's St. Nicholas projects to…

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E-40 talks latest Big KRIT collab, Family, Investments & More 54:51

4y ago54:51

54:51

This week's guest has been a long time coming. Our big homie Earl Stevens aka E-40 found some time to check in with us and talk about what he's been up to during the "plandemic" as he likes to call it, as well some the finest moments of his storied career. Listen as he shares some gems about what he's learned in music, marriage and money making. 1:…

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Self Validation w/Renowned LA Founder John Dean 34:07

4y ago34:07

34:07

This week's guest John Dean is the founder of Renowned LA, one of the hottest streetwear brands out right now. The young CEO shares his journey from Akron, OH to Los Angeles and from being voted class clown in high school to being featured in Forbes magazine. Listen in as he speaks to the importance of storytelling through fashion, learning the ins…

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Saving Our HBCU's w/ HBCU Change founder Xavier Peoples 28:41

4y ago28:41

28:41

This week's guest is wealth advisor Xavier Peoples. While his "9-to-5" is being Vice President of The Capital Group (one of the largest wealth management firms in the world), he is making waves as founder of HBCU Change, a new app designed to make giving to HBCU’s easier. In this talk he speaks on the importance of HBCU’s, his goal of generating $1…

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4-IZE & Senor Kaos are Ultra Beast 34:02

4y ago34:02

34:02

This week's guest Ultra Beast (Senor Kaos and 4-IZE) are two of Hip-Hop's most respected "underground" artists, but their most recent project Rush the Court is something that all audiences should appreciate. Here they talk with us about the inspiration behind the basketball-themed project, how COVID-19 threw a wrench in their 2020 plans and the lan…

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Dave Anderson Talks Tangibles over Everything 42:18

4y ago42:18

42:18

This week's guest Dave Anderson aka "The Business Bully" built his brand and empire though business coaching and empowering others. Now, he is looking to take his financial prowess and bring it to the political realm through his BullyPAC. Listen as the charismatic entrepreneur speaks on his new endeavor and dispels myths about politics, money and e…

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Wolf Mentality w/Grand Nationxl 36:33

4y ago36:33

36:33

This week's guests are music collective Grand Nationxl. Comprised of MCs, singers, producers and creatives across the board, their new project "Twice on Sunday" is a mature affair that grapples with a range of topics and emotions just about everybody can relate to. Branden and Maurice chatted with Grand Nationxl members Kevin Allen, Mani Draper, Br…

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Black Stories Matter feat. Jerry L. Barrow 46:13

4y ago46:13

46:13

You most likely know OG journalist and media personality Jerry L. Barrow from his work with Scratch Magazine, BET, Interactive One or WatchLoud but in 2020 he’s embarked on a new and more meaningful journey. Barrow’s newest venture, "Fathers Who Bother," is a podcast that has featured some hilarious and insightful interviews with Phonte, Royce Da 5…

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Kanye's Rally, NBA Return & Staying True 43:08

4y ago43:08

43:08

This week Branden and Maurice hold it down with no guest and speak on the plethora of things that have been happening (to Black people) in the world. Kanye West is the lion share of the conversation, but they also speak on Nick Cannon, adidas, and Nike's HR woes and the NBA season coming back. 1:20 - Branden and Maurice offer their perspectives on …

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Unseen Weapons feat. Ernie Paniccioli 56:18

4y ago56:18

56:18

This week's guest on Day 1 Radio is award-winning photographer and Hip-Hop documentarian Brother Ernie Paniccioli. In this talk, Brother Ernie gives us glimpses and stories about his career and encounters that date back to the 1970s. 1:30 - Brother Ernie wastes no time with the gem dropping. He kicks off our conversation explaining why Hip-Hop as w…

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Black Wealth Building feat. VC Sarah Kunst 45:11

4y ago45:11

45:11

Tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist Sarah Kunst has been named Future Innovator by Vanity Fair, Forbes Magazine 30 under 30 and a top 25 innovator in tech by Cool Hunting, amongst a bunch of other accolades. Currently the Managing Director for Cleo Capital, Kunst drops plenty of gems in our talk with her. Listen as she gives up some game on ho…

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NBA Head Coach Lloyd Pierce Talks Activism, Hoops & Hip Hop 31:55

4y ago31:55

31:55

This week Day 1 Radio sits down with Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce. Pierce has been on the frontlines sharing his views on the current social unrest. During this conversation we discuss his activism, the renewed NBA season and Vince Carter’s retirement. Check it out and as always, rate, review and share! 1:20 - Pierce explains why he's been…

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Black Media, Giving Back and Staying Solid w/Datwon Thomas 51:16

4y ago51:16

51:16

This week Day 1 Radio catches up with media veteran and current Editor-In-Chief of VIBE Datwon Thomas to talk about the role of Black members of the media in days like this and the overall experience of being a Black journalist and editor in a field where things change on a daily basis. Listen as Datwon paints a picture of this journey through stor…

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Stay Dangerous w/Security expert Mike Smith 36:58

4y ago36:58

36:58

With everything going on in the world right now, self-defense and preservation is a top priority. So this week, we brought on security and protection expert Mike Smith. With more than 30 years experience in security and executive protection, Smith has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to maneuver. Listen, study and share. 2:30 - Big Mike talks …

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Keep That Same Energy w/ Tiffany Williams Roberts 41:57

4y ago41:57

41:57

This week's guest on Day 1 Radio is Atlanta-based Attorney/Organizer Tiffany WIlliams Roberts. In this conversation, we unpack the current civil unrest in the wake of the string of recent police murders. Here she offers information on how to get involved in the movement and explains what concepts like "defund the police" actually mean. 2:20 - Are w…

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Sha Money XL talks Protests, New Album and the State of the Game 30:25

4y ago30:25

30:25

Sha Money XL has one of those names that everyone knows, but now everyone knows what he's accomplished. For this week's episode, we sat down with the producer, label exec and dot connector to not only talk about his latest project Chain on the Bike Vol. 1, but also his history in the music business and the things he's doing for his community in New…

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Time For Some Action 1:00:19

4y ago1:00:19

1:00:19

This week Branden and Reese host a no-guest show and catch up on current events and unpack some of the things in the news and the streets that have many of us upset. Here they discuss the potential aftermath of the George Floyd police murder, Joe Biden's "Black agenda," the remaining NBA season and a lot more. 2:30 - The death of George Floyd at th…

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Just Blaze talks Quarantine, Beats and Biz 1:07:55

4y ago1:07:55

1:07:55

Legendary producer Just Blaze joins Day 1 Radio for the second time to talk about what he's been up to during quarantine. Always known as an innovator, Just has been using the downtime to tie up some loose ends as well as create some new opportunities for himself. Listen as he tells BP and Maurice about everything from the time he couldn't tell Jay…

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Friends x Business w/ Eric Bellinger & Nieman J 45:29

4y ago45:29

45:29

Singer/songwriter Eric Bellinger has put out 27 projects since 2010, on top of writing hit songs for Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Usher, and Trey Songz. Now he is accomplishing a new personal and professional milestone by hooking up with his best friend and business partner Nieman Johnson to put out their new album Optimal Music. In this episode of …

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Big BSF w/ Benny The Butcher, Rick Hyde & Heem 39:25

4y ago39:25

39:25

This week's guests on Day 1 Radio are Benny the Butcher, Rick Hyde and Heem collectively known as Black Soprano Family aka B.S.F.. Fresh off the heels of signing a new deal with eONE and releasing their first single "Da Mob," the trio checked in with us to give us a bit of their backstory and their plans to both stay in and widen the lane that the …

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Richie Rich Talks New Album, 2Pac, Fed Case & More 58:15

4y ago58:15

58:15

One of the bright spots of being on quarantine is that Day 1 Radio gets to catch up with people who don't always come to Atlanta. So for this week's episode, we are checking in with West Coast and Oakland OG Richie Rich. On the heels of releasing his new album The Grow Room, Rich catches us up with everything he's been up to over the last few years…

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NBA Talk w/Sekou Smith 45:09

4+ y ago45:09

45:09

This week's guest is veteran NBA reporter Sekou Smith. In this episode, he offers his perspective on the state of the NBA during the COVID-19 quarantine and how he's never seen anything like this before. This is coming from a guy who covered the NBA during 9/11 and a lockout. He also offers his expert opinion on which players deserve what individua…

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Belief > Business w/Problem 34:59

4+ y ago34:59

34:59

This week's episode of Day 1 Radio serves up a little bit of nostalgia as we reconnect with one of the guests on our first ever show back in late 2013, Problem. A lot has changed over the last seven years in his career and he talks about those changes with us. He also talks about his new film short "A Compton Story" and the new music that could be …

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West Coast Godfather of Hip-Hop w/Lonzo Williams 36:13

4+ y ago36:13

36:13

This week's guest on Day 1 Radio is a walking talking Hip-Hop history book. Alonzo Williams is known to many as perhaps the first antagonist in the NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton, but his story extends before and after that, which is why they call him the Godfather of West Coast Hip-Hop. Sit back and listen as we catch up with the man who put Lo…

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Quarantine Pod 39:53

4+ y ago39:53

39:53

Just like everyone else in the world, the Day 1 Radio cast is having to adjust to the COVID-19 shutdowns, so we're trying something new. Shoutout to our producer Herb for getting us connected to bring you another episode, virtually. Of course we're talking about the elephant in the room but we're also talking about some of the other (less stressful…

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#TBT Mr. Dick Gregory 1:15:55

4+ y ago1:15:55

1:15:55

With all of the Covid-19 issues going on, we weren't able to make it into the studio this week. With nearly everyone stuck in the house, we couldn't leave you hanging though. Instead, we dug in the archives and pulled out a classic episode for you. If you're new to the pod, you probably never heard our explosive episode with the late, great Dick Gr…