Best Xan & Rob Podcasts (2024)

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Nish 54:19

3+ y ago54:19

54:19

From a small town in Tennessee to leading a house collective in Gainsville, Florida. Music is an amazing thing and an amazing journey. Learning about a whole different genre in 2018, ended up leading Nish to a brand new outlook on life and music. Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host of Take A Shot With Me. I have traveled the world, worked on radio stati…

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Nicole Fiallo 56:28

3+ y ago56:28

56:28

Cutting your teeth in the DJ scene means that you worked your way up as a DJ from the bottom of the totem pole playing all the worst spots to working your way up, to playing the main stages. Most artists don't wanna take the time and effort required to work their way up through meeting people, getting the worst timeslots, and not making any money. …

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Kruel Intentions 51:51

3+ y ago51:51

51:51

Music is a journey and if you don't grab onto it with two hands it will leave you in the dust. Kruel Intentions started off as a DJ crew, lost members, and then grew into a production powerhouse duo. From going all over the world DJing and playing their music, they never let anything get in their way of achieving their goals. Hey, I'm Rob and I am …

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Lewis John 1:08:17

3+ y ago1:08:17

1:08:17

Lupe Fiasco had a song entitled, "Hip Hop Saved My Life" back in 2007. It talks about how music saved his life and kept him on the right track. Music can help people get out of a dark place. Sometimes making music and following your passion can change the direction your life could go. Today, I have a guest who, even though he was bullied for being …

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Xan Griffin 1:02:11

3+ y ago1:02:11

1:02:11

Between the ages of 9 to 20, what were you doing? Probably being a kid right or maybe at the latter parts, you were just getting on your grind about school, work, some side hustle, or maybe even music. Well, what if from the ages of 9 to 20 you actually did start making music, then you created a concept album all about the Zodiac star signs, and th…

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FOVOS 57:41

3+ y ago57:41

57:41

What if you woke up one day and you were stranded on an island with only a laptop, some production software, and your phone. Well, this story is nothing like that but has a similar feeling to it nonetheless. This episode is about a duo of friends that have been able to create music that's transcending physical barriers and bring their sound to the …

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yuma. 49:49

3+ y ago49:49

49:49

Do you remember what you were doing at 17, do you remember what you were doing at 15? Were you probably trying to chase around your crush at school, maybe getting in trouble with your friends, playing sports, and just being a kid? Well, now what if you gave up on all of that kid stuff and only focused on making music with Garageband. Then you took …

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Yellow Trash Can 59:33

3+ y ago59:33

59:33

What's that old proverb, fool me once shame on you, fool me twice, can't can't get fooled again, well as said by the former US President George W Bush. Yet, what if after getting fooled that first time around you took your loss, said f**k you, and used this lesson to your advantage. Taking the name, the merch, and the music then turning it into you…

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Take A Shot With Me - Manchureon 1:02:04

3+ y ago1:02:04

1:02:04

When talking to most college Seniors, all that seems to be on their mind is when's graduation and when's the next party. They aren't thinking about how to create equity for artists and create a middle class for musicians. Well, that's exactly what Manchureon aka Anthony Zhao is trying to do with his music and record label. Hey, I'm Rob and I am the…

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Take A Shot With Me - Satin Puppets 55:43

3+ y ago55:43

55:43

When you think of a vibrate community, that would do anything for one another, you would imagine that they have been together for years, meet each other, and shared stories face to face. Yet, what if told you that you can achieve all of this and more without ever meeting someone else in that community. Satin Puppets have shown the power of creating…

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Take A Shot With Me - SOMMA 49:43

3+ y ago49:43

49:43

As an artist, it is very rare you ever see a song of yours get past 100,000 streams on Spotify. It's even rare to get past 50,000 streams, especially if you are a newer act. Now think if you were an artist and you could achieve over 1 million streams on a song, that would be amazing, right! Now what if I told you that there is an artist that has re…

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Take A Shot With Me - 18th & Addison 1:01:47

3+ y ago1:01:47

1:01:47

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you worked, traveled, and lived with your significant other 24/7? Would y'all still be together or would there just no longer be a relationship? Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host on this show I have traveled the world, worked on radio stations, and managed artists, now I wanna interview some of the best …

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Take A Shot With Me - Goons 55:06

3+ y ago55:06

55:06

On this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Goons. Goons aka Sean Mullins is a music producer, who considers his style EDM goes Punk. He takes influence from 2000s pop-punk music and tries to incorporate it into EDM style tracks, with real guitars and massive drums, making his production sound big, loud, and punk as hell. In this…

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Take A Shot With Me - The Underclassmen 59:50

3+ y ago59:50

59:50

In this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with the Underclassmen. The Underclassmen, despite their name, are not a duo you want to mess with! Dan and Justin have created an ode to massive 80's pop anthems, which showcase their catchy songwriting and powerful production. With only 3 songs released back in 2019, they are set up for a …

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Take A Shot With Me - Yasmin Jane 49:47

3+ y ago49:47

49:47

On this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Yasmin Jane. Yasmin is a singer/songwriter and vocalist whose beautiful voice has been heard on some massive tracks over the past couple of years! She has sung over tracks by Simon Field, Simon Hardy, Co-De, and many more. Her lovely and heartfelt lyrics make her choruses stick in your …

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Take A Shot With Me - Frank Zummo 1:05:35

3+ y ago1:05:35

1:05:35

In this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Frank Zummo. Frank is one of the co-founders of the Street Drum Corps, the current drummer of Sum 41, and is now starting his own journey as an electronic music producer! Frank has done it all and played with the very best, during his illustrious career. From starting the street drum co…

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Take A Shot With Me - Scott Waldman 1:08:41

3+ y ago1:08:41

1:08:41

This week's episode is a little bit different. I interview a former artist now turned manager, Scott Waldman. Scott Waldman owner & founder of Waldman Management was formerly apart of The City Drive and his solo project of Lido Beach. He currently manages 17 different artists, producers, and songwriters, while operating his very own radio show, Wal…

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Take A Shot With Me - Tom Brownlow 51:16

3+ y ago51:16

51:16

This week, The Merseyside Legend that is Tom Brownlow sits down with me to take shots and chat shit. A Leeds based DJ/producer, whose classical production style utilizes sweet harmonies, live musicians, and luscious chords. Someone who has been producing for years, but only now just starting to release his music to the masses. In this episode, Tom …

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Take A Shot With Me - Demi the Daredevil 51:22

3+ y ago51:22

51:22

This week I sit down and take shots with Demi the Daredevil aka Jeff Azar. An Austin, Tx based musician whose Alt-rock, Punk rock, and Electro sounds make his music stand out from the pack. Their music falls into the vein of My Chemical Romance and Panic at the Disco. In this episode, Jeff and I chat about the imagery and brand of Demi the Daredevi…

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Take A Shot With Me - Monte Chaqil 52:56

3+ y ago52:56

52:56

This week I sit down and take shots with Monte Chaqil. A rapper and business owner based in Raleigh, NC. His inspiration for his rapping style comes from many different people, but his flow and delivery have a Young Thug/Playboi Carti vibe to it. In this episode, we chat about how he vibes and delivers his music when in the booth, we chat about his…

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Take A Shot With Me - DJ Amy Lauren 55:28

3+ y ago55:28

55:28

This week I sit down and take shots with DJ Amy Lauren. A UK based DJ/Producer that works on the radio playing some of the best Tech House, Bass, and UKG around! In this episode, we chat about tons of stuff going from how she wanted to become a DJ, to her love of horses and dog agility, to us going on a long tangent about new music and artists we l…

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Take A Shot With Me - Amelia 52:16

3+ y ago52:16

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We have got an amazing episode this week as I sit down and chat with Amelia. Amelia is a pop singer/songwriter originally from the deep south of Georgia in Valdosta. She currently lives in Atlanta. Amelia is an up and coming artist that creates lovely pop vocals over catchy bouncy production. Her voice is a tool she utilizes to connect the listener…

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Take A Shot With Me - Rob & Alcohol & Music & Stuff 11:20

4y ago11:20

11:20

On this week's episode, I am alone and getting very aggressively drunk with my microphone. I think I said more bad words in this 12-minute episode than I have ever said in a normal week, but it was for the purpose of showcasing my passion for the show. I give you all 3 reviews of 2 beers and a mixed drink in a can, while also concisely delivering y…

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Take A Shot With Me - The Ghost Club 41:22

4y ago41:22

41:22

Massive episode coming out this week, with The Ghost Club and myself. The Ghost Club is an alt-rock/punk rock singer from Pittsburgh, PA. He is someone still finding his way in the industry, even with some massive successes already accomplished in his very young career. His first ever song, 'The Bird Has Flown', hit over 1 million streams on Spotif…

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Take A Shot With Me - Max Taylor 50:12

4y ago50:12

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On this weeks episode, I am sitting down and chatting with Max Taylor. Max Taylor is rapper that's trying to get out his feelings. If he started a label it wouldn't be like Kanye West's Getting Out Our Dreams it would be more like Getting Out Our Feelings. A real awesome MC from Raleigh that's trying to connect with people and let them know its ok …

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Take A Shot With Me - Wynnm 46:29

4y ago46:29

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On this week's episode, I sit down and take shots with Wynnm. Wynnm is a folk-pop artist from the US who now resides in Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Wynnm and I chat about powerful women who shaped her early journey into music, why its ok to talk proudly about sexuality as a female artist, why she has slowly been moving further and further east ac…

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Take A Shot With Me - Rob's Rants 2 15:00

4y ago15:00

15:00

On this week's episode, I am back again ranting and raving about something that annoys me in the music industry! I am sitting alone in the corner of my room talking to my mic about Spotify paid playlisting and growing your community on/off Spotify. This episode is a rant on those predatory services that take advantage of artists who are just starti…

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Take A Shot With Me - Smash Bryant 1:02:52

4y ago1:02:52

1:02:52

On this weeks episode of the Take A Shot With Me Podcast, I sit down with Smash Bryant. Smash is a rapper born in VA, grew up in NC, and now resides in LA. We sit down and chat about his music, why he was drawn to rap when others weren't, the first rapper he ever listened to, his first time meeting Curren$y, why he writes his lyrics in the car, how…

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Take A Shot With Me - Animal Sun 1:01:42

4y ago1:01:42

1:01:42

On this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Steven Blake the lead signer of Animal Sun. Animal Sun is made up of 4 band members, two of which are brothers from Charlottesville, VA, who moved the band out to LA, where they all reside today. Steven and I sit down and take shots as we chat about the history of their music, who inspi…

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Take A Shot With Me - Peter $un 57:59

4y ago57:59

57:59

On this week's episode of, Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Peter $un aka Scummy Sunny. Sunny is a neo-soul rapper hailing from Richmond, VA. Sunny now lives in LA where his hippie sunshine style of music has flourished over the past couple of years. Sunny and I sit down and take shots as we chat about his music, what it feels like to be signed…

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Take A Shot With Me - Michael Lanza 51:43

4y ago51:43

51:43

On this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Michael Lanza. Michael is a pop singer and multi-instrumentalist hailing from the Bay Area and now residing in LA. Michael and I sit down and take shots as we chat about his music, taking the leap to become a solo act, having one of his songs featured on Keeping up with the Kardashians,…

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Take A Shot With Me - Moody Moose 52:52

4y ago52:52

52:52

On this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Moody Moose's lead singer MacRae and their keyboardist JC. Moody Moose is a 4 member jam-rock band from Baltimore, MD. JC, MacRae, and I sit down and take shots as we chat about their music, why they waited so long to put out their first single, what they have taken from their musical i…

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Take A Shot With Me - Rob's Rants!!! 17:11

4y ago17:11

17:11

On this week's episode, Rob goes ranting!!! Not really, but he does go off and talk with his mic about issues he has with the Music Industry. Whether it's about Spotify paid playlisting, musical trends, the music industry, or anything that comes to his head. He will give you his 100% correct opinion! For this rant, Rob chats about rappers hopping o…

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Take A Shot With Me - Edjacated Phools 54:42

4y ago54:42

54:42

On this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me I sit down with Edjacated Phools and their lead singer Nick and their drummer Devin. Edjacated Phools is a 6 piece fusion rock band from Baltimore, MD. Nick, Devin and I sit down and take shots as we chat about their music, who they would love to work with in the future, there highest and lowest moments…

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Take A Shot With Me - YAA! Koala 1:00:54

4y ago1:00:54

1:00:54

On This Episode of Take A Shot With Me I sit down with YAA! Koala. YAA! Koala is an electronic music producer born in Russia, grew up in NYC and now lives in London. Koala and I sit down and take shots as we chat about his very unique and individual production style, how he has been able to survive lockdown in Cape Town, South Africa, how he was ab…

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Take A Shot With Me - Taller Tales 50:52

4y ago50:52

50:52

On This Episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Bryan Kotsher the lead singer of Taller Tales. Taller Tales is an indie/alt-rock band from Baltimore, MD. The band consists of Bryan, Dylan, and Matt. Bryan and I sit down and take shots as we chat about Taller Tales music, how he writes and goes about his creative process, how the band ended …

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Take A Shot With Me - ZABO 52:10

4y ago52:10

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On this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with my friend ZABO. He is from the Great White North, lovely and beautiful Canada. He currently resides in Toronto and has been acclaimed as one of the best midtempo bass producers around! ZABO and I sit down and take shots as we chat about his music, his unique production style, why he see…

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Take A Shot With Me - BOREGARD. 52:11

4y ago52:11

52:11

On This Episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with BOREGARD. aka The Rap Games Bo Jackson. He is a rapper from Atlanta and has been touted as someone to watch for in the future! We sit down and take shots as we chat about his music, why he loves Anime so much, the people behind the music, and what he thinks is Toxic! Also, will he explain what…

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Take A Shot With Me - Aman 31:07

4y ago31:07

31:07

On the second episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Alt-Rock rapper Aman from Atlanta. We chat about his first solo single 'stairs', how he describes his sound, who his influences are, where to get the best Ethiopian food in Atlanta, is it toxic, and does she belongs to the streets or nah! So settle in with a cold one before you sit back,…

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Take A Shot With Me - Matty Wavez 34:02

4y ago34:02

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Today on the FIRST EVER, Take A Shot With Me podcast, I take shots with an O'Connell High School legend and DC, Maryland, & Virginia native, Matty Wavez. Matty Wavez is an up & coming rapper who has been putting in the work since 2014. He has been releasing songs on a consistent basis combining various genres to produce his unique sound. In the epi…

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Book 1, Chapter 9- The Waterbending Scroll

8+ y ago

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Welcome to Team Boomeraang- an Avatar Flying Kick-A-Cast! Join us on an adventure through our review of the best animated series ever! We're a father & son team of Avatar super-fans, and we're ready to share the love! This episode we review Chapter 9 from Book 1- The Waterbending Scroll! Join us as we explore Katara's dark side. Enjoy and be on the…

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Book 1, Chapters 7-8- The Winter Solstice, Parts I & II

8+ y ago

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Welcome to Team Boomeraang- an Avatar Flying Kick-A-Cast! Join us on an adventure through our review of the best animated series ever! We're a father & son team of Avatar super-fans, and we're ready to share the love! This episode we review Chapters 7 & 8 from Book 1! Join us as we follow Aang into the spirit world and meet Avatar Roku. Enjoy and b…

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Book 1, Chapter 6- Imprisoned

8+ y ago

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Welcome to Team Boomeraang- an Avatar Flying Kick-A-Cast! Join us on an adventure through our review of the best animated series ever! We're a father & son team of Avatar super-fans, and we're ready to share the love! This episode is we argue about George Takei and wish for Toph to join the crew sooner! Enjoy and be on the lookout for our next epis…

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Book 1, Chapter 5- The King of Omashu

8+ y ago

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Welcome to Team Boomeraang- an Avatar Flying Kick-A-Cast! Join us on an adventure through our review of the best animated series ever! We're a father & son team of Avatar super-fans, and we're ready to share the love! This episode is one of our favorites! We get to meet our second favorite earth bender, marvel at the green-ness of things, and enjoy…

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Book 1, Chapter 4- The warriors of Kyoshi

8+ y ago

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Welcome to Team Boomeraang- an Avatar Flying Kick-A-Cast! Join us on an adventure through our review of the best animated series ever! We're a father & son team of Avatar super-fans, and we're ready to share the love! This episode is one of our favorites! We are taken on a journey to the Island of Kyoshi, where we meet Sookie and the rest of the am…

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Book 1, Chapter 3-The Southern Air Temple

8+ y ago

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Welcome to Team Boomeraang- an Avatar Flying Kick-A-Cast! Join us on an adventure through our review of the best animated series ever! In this episode we will talk about butt face Zhao and MoMo's music. Enjoy and be on the lookout for our next episode, coming soon! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio elemen…

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Book 1, Chapter 2- The Avatar Returns

9y ago

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Welcome to Team Boomeraang- an Avatar Flying Kick-A-Cast! Join us on an adventure through our review of the best animated series ever! We're a father & son team of Avatar super-fans, and we're ready to share the love! This episode we enjoy Zuko's grumpiness, laugh at Uncle, and dish out our opinions on Katara's hair loopies. Enjoy and be on the loo…

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Book 1, Chapter 1- The Boy in the Iceberg

9y ago

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Welcome to Team Boomeraang- an Avatar Flying Kick-A-Cast! Join us on an adventure through our review of the best animated series ever! We're a father & son team of Avatar super-fans, and we're ready to share the love! Enjoy and be on the lookout for our next episode, coming soon! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support t…

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