Best Blockheads Pod Podcasts (2024)

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Nü Metal Tournament feat. Alex Ludovico & Seaforeex 2:02:32

2d ago2:02:32

2:02:32

It's tournament time again! This week we are joined by Alex Ludovico and friend of the pod Seaforeex. You can find the Call Out Culture Nü Metal Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4TXGBBLLQshi5otR0Zbw1q?si=0QmdrwfDRryRGk1OuCZi7w&pi=u-mb2FHy6BRp2Z You can find Alex Ludovico here: https://x.com/alexludovico And you can find Seaforeex he…

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Live From the Liner Notes: ShrapKnel & Controller 7 "Nobody Planning to Leave" 1:29:36

14d ago1:29:36

1:29:36

In this electrifying episode, we dive into the dynamic duo of SHARPKNEL in their epic journey of crafting their latest opus "Nobody Planning to Leave" alongside first time guest Controller 7! From the very first beat to the final mix, hear how Shrapknel meshed with Controller7's sonic sorcery to create a symphony that would make Prince Paul and De …

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Episode 306- Takes A Village with guest Slum Village 1:02:38

16d ago1:02:38

1:02:38

T3 and Young RJ of Slum Village join us this week to talk about their new album F.U.N, their extensive history, their Detroit MC Mount Rushmore, and much more. Along the way we dive into the mythology of them rhyming to a click track early in their career, the musical fullness of the new record, and modern day roller skating jams. In the banter seg…

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Revisiting "The White Rapper Show" with Blockhead and MILC 1:47:28

19d ago1:47:28

1:47:28

ALASKA and Zilla take it back to 2007 after rewatching VH1's "The White Rapper Show" with MC Serch, John Brown (Hallelujah Holla Back!), $hamrock, G- Child (number 1 fan of Vanilla Ice), Persia (who said the N Word AND pulled out a dildo), and Jus Rhyme (the original anti-racist grifter). Blockhead and MILC swing by to talk Best Rapper of the bunch…

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DBRP Classic: Armand Hammer 2:08:05

24d ago2:08:05

2:08:05

*Note: This episode originally dropped on June 18th, 2020* This week we have a rangy interview with billy woods and Elucid, the members of group Armand Hammer, whose new record Shrines is among the year's best. They provide insight into the album's origins, artwork, and their trusted circle of collaborators among many other topics. In the second se…

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Episode 305- Blunted On Reality 30th Anniversary Retrospective 1:13:32

1M ago1:13:32

1:13:32

It's a tale of two halves on Dad Bod Rap Pod this week. In the intro segment we take a look back at The Fugees' first album Blunted on Reality, released 30 years ago in the thick of one of hip-hop's best overall years, 1994. For now, let's charitably call it an uneven debut from a group still finding its voice. Please click play on the episode to h…

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20 Years Ago Today - Hangar 18 Multiplatinum Debut Album Feat. paWL and Windnbreez 1:46:03

1M ago1:46:03

1:46:03

This week we are joined by Hangar 18 (our very own Alaska, paWL and Windnbreez) to discuss their debut album on Def Jux, the Multiplatinum Debut Album which was released. 20 years ago on 6/15/2004. You can find the Multiplatinum Debut Album here: Bandcamp: https://hangar18.bandcamp.com/album/the-multiplatinum-debut-album Spotify: https://open.spoti…

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Ball Out Culture: NBA Finals Preview with Willie Green 1:21:13

1M ago1:21:13

1:21:13

Willie Green is back with Castro and Zilla to talk about Kyrie transitioning to a likeable hooper, the follies of 3 teams not drafting Luka, the atrocity of Reggie Miller over Dwight Howard on the NBA 75 list, how the Mavericks made it back to the Finals after 13 years in purgatory, why Jayson Tatum doesn't invoke fear in a series, who the wildcard…

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Blind Spot: Vast Aire - Look Mom...No Hands 1:15:08

1M ago1:15:08

1:15:08

This week we go revisit Look Mom...No Hands, the 2004 solo debut from Vast Aire. For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find our music here: Zilla Rocca: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://5oclockshadowboxers.bandcamp.com/music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Curly Castro: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https…

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Episode 304- Lynchian Horror Films with guest Brotha Lynch Hung 59:12

1M ago59:12

59:12

You wanna see a dead body? All you need to do is listen to this week's guest, one of hip-hop's most unique MCs, Brotha Lynch Hung. Hailing from the under-discussed rap bastion of Sacramento, California, Lynch is the creator of his own unique brand of horror-centric rap music, which he calls Ripgut. Lynch's music is extremely popular in the Bay Area…

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Megalithic Monoliths - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Feat. Wavy Bagels and Driveby 1:40:08

1M ago1:40:08

1:40:08

This week we dive into the Apple Music greatest album of all time, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. We are joined by Wavy Bagels and Driveby. We also discuss their amazing new album A Carfull. You can pick up a copy of A Carfull here: https://wavybagels.bandcamp.com/album/a-carfull You can find all things Driveby here: https://linktr.ee/driveby__ A…

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Episode 303- Sacred Crates with guest Breakbeat Lou 58:02

2M ago58:02

58:02

There are few people who have contributed as much to hip-hop culture and received as little recognition as our guest this week, Breakbeat Lou. He was born in the Bronx, steeped in hip-hop culture from the moment it was created, and eventually went on to develop a record series called Octopus Breaks. That series morphed into the mighty Ultimate Brea…

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Ball Out Culture: Conference Finals Preview with Willie Green & PremRock 1:03:35

2M ago1:03:35

1:03:35

Ball Out Culture returns to preview the conference finals and talk about offseason moves for the Cavs, Nuggets, and more with Willie Green and PremRock! https://www.williegreenmusic.com/ https://planetpremrock.bandcamp.com/ For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You…

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Episode 302- Timeless & True with guest Marv Won 59:56

2M ago59:56

59:56

This week we are going to the movies... actually we're discussing rap portrayals in the movies, a somewhat fraught subject. We were inspired to think about rap on the silver screen by our guest, Marv Won. Among other accolades, Marv was famously part of the movie 8 Mile. We enjoyed our conversation with this Detroit battle rap mainstay who recently…

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"X-Men 97" Finale with Open Mike Eagle 40:24

2M ago40:24

40:24

Our pal Open Mike Eagle swings by again for final thoughts on season 1 of "X-Men 97" and the sloooooow resolution to the Krakoan Era in the comics! You can find all things Open Mike Eagle here: https://linktr.ee/openmikeeagle For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ You c…

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Style Wars: Best Character Tournament 1:21:56

2M ago1:21:56

1:21:56

The 32 best characters from the movie will be facing off to see who the best character is. Will it be the favorite KASE2, or maybe Skeme's mom Barbara. Perhaps it will be a dark horse like Ed Koch or Det. Bernie Jacobs. Will there be a Cinderella run for the lady at the art show who says "I KILL YOU MON!" or the MTA worker who laments "If the Japan…

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Episode 301-Thug Therapy with guest Spice 1 1:03:50

2M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

"you can tell that the East Bay was his home." Spice One doesn't have the wealth and accolades that some of his West Coast contemporaries like E-40, Too Short, and Snoop have, but he has maintained every bit of his respect in the rap game for over 30 years. The Hayward, California rapper came to prominence in the early nineties, pioneering a dark n…

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Episode 300- Questions, Answers & Voicemails 1:59:37

2M ago1:59:37

1:59:37

So it's come to this... A Dad Bod Rap Pod mailbag episode. We are celebrating our 300th episode by fielding questions from some people we respect. Show hosts Demone Carter, David Ma and Nate LeBlanc are extremely grateful to have met and interacted with so many talented and cool people over the past few years and we reached out to a few of them to …

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Emergency Pod: Kendrick murdered Drake 1:03:38

2M ago1:03:38

1:03:38

This weekend Kendrick finally did what needed to be done and ended the career of Drake. We break down the action and revel in the joy! The people are celebrating this like the galaxy celebrated the Battle of Endor at the end of Return of the Jedi! Playlist of diss tracks: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2f8Gzu1MUaN7QwbUqrahR4?si=d6a69d7afbd4445c …

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Ball Out Culture: 2nd Round Playoff Preview feat Milc 1:17:34

2M ago1:17:34

1:17:34

Zilla and Castro are back and joined by Milc to talk about how scary the Timberwolves are, how weird the Pacers can be, the two-way awesomeness of SGA, and if the Cavs have a prayer against Boston. Plus, Castro divulges his origin story of becoming an OKC Thunder fan thanks to PJ Carlisemo and Scott Brooks! You can find Milc here: https://televange…

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[AUDIO] Boom Bap Archeology Part 2: Scarface "Mr. Scarface is Back" Feat. Kam from Crate 808 1:27:01

2M ago1:27:01

1:27:01

For our second episode in the Scarface series we explore Mr. Scarface is Back and we are joined with our dear friend Kam from the Crate 808 podcast. You can find all things Crate 808 here: https://www.crate808.com/ You can find Kam's Scarface playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P4R1InRGYfFzr4rQNUpfa?si=cf9f61c39727484d For exclusive c…

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Call Out Culture Wrestling - WWE Fantasy Draft 39:47

3M ago39:47

39:47

Since it is WWE draft season Alaska and Griff decided to host a fantasy draft of their own. We pick our brands, our champions, our contenders and some wildcards. After the draft we discuss some recent developments around the WWE. For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Episode 299- Empty Canvas with guest Chuck Strangers 57:36

3M ago57:36

57:36

Chuck Strangers has been making noise from the Pro Era to the current era. Originally known primarily as a producer, Chuck is also nice on the mic and has released several acclaimed solo albums. Today he joins Dad Bod Rap Pod hosts Demone Carter, David Ma, and Nate LeBlanc to discuss his most recent album, A Forsaken Lover's Plea. It's more fun tha…

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⁠The Blind Spot: Dungeon Family Edition with Cool Breeze and Witchdoctor⁠ 1:33:20

3M ago1:33:20

1:33:20

This week we go into our blind spots and look at the second wave Dungeon Family albums "East Point's Greatest Hit " by Cool Breeze and "A S.W.A.T. Healin' Ritual" by Witchdoctor in honor of the late Rico Wade. For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find our …

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BALL OUT CULTURE with Willie Green and PremRock 36:20

3M ago36:20

36:20

PremRock and first time/long time guest WILLIE GREEN join Castro and Zilla to preview the upcoming NBA Playoff picture, slander Doc Rivers, iron out Castro's OKC Thunder/Knicks fandom, and potentially damage friendships over the Knicks vs. Sixers series! For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c…

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Talk Like Sex Episode 4: To Eat or Not to Eat w/Blockhead 48:52

3M ago48:52

48:52

Who does't like a good spin-off? Last season we piloted a first of its kind (we think) podcast that deals with the precarious intersection between Rap music and sex/relationships.It's called Talk Like Sex. This week DBRP host DEM ONE and full time producer part time sex therapist Blockhead have a wide ranging conversation about music and the age ol…

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Call Out Culture Wrestling - Wrestlmania XL Recap w. Akrobatik 1:01:21

3M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

We are joined by legendary MC Akrobatik to recap Wrestlemania XL For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find our music here: Alaska: ⁠https://thatrapperalaska.bandcamp.com/⁠ Jason Griff: ⁠⁠⁠https://insubordinate.bandcamp.com/music --- Support this podcast: https…

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Episode 298- Jock Jams with guest DJ D-Sharp 59:13

3M ago59:13

59:13

This week we are taking our talents into the sporting realm. DBRP hosts Nate LeBlanc, Demone Carter and David Ma are joined for an interesting conversation with DJ D-Sharp, a Bay Area stalwart who has new music out now. However, he also has a "day job" as the in-arena DJ for the Golden State Warriors, the best basketball team in the world. We discu…

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The X-Men Renaissance feat Open Mike Eagle 37:58

3M ago37:58

37:58

Quick episode from Castro and Zilla with our good friend and lifelong X-Men devotee Open Mike Eagle to talk Disney+ "X-Men 97" and the current comic book run ending it's 5 year phase as potentially the greatest X-Men storyline ever in The Krakoan Era with Jonathan Hickman! For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://…

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Call Out Culture Wrestling - Wrestlemania XL Predictions 1:03:53

3M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

This week Alaska and Griff discuss the past few weeks and the important storylines leading up to Wrestlemania XL. In the second half of the podcast they are joined by two very special guests to predict this year's winners. For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast⁠⁠⁠ You can fi…

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Episode 297- Mutants For the Mission with guest Cavalier 1:06:47

3M ago1:06:47

1:06:47

Cavalier is a little bit of a mysterious figure in the modern rap ecosystem. He was raised in Brooklyn, now located in New Orleans, with significant time spent in Oakland along the way. He has worked extensively with DBRP fave Quelle Chris, collaborating on 2023's excellent Black Cottonwood album. We have been wanting to speak to Cav since 2018's P…

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‘overDOSE’ A conversation with the incomparable Doseone 1:56:12

3M ago1:56:12

1:56:12

This week we are joined by Doseone for a free flowing conversation about coming up in the indie scene, battling and more. You can find all of Doseone's music here: https://doseone.bandcamp.com/ For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find our music here: Zilla …

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Episode 296- Draft Picks with guests NAHreally & The Expert 1:08:17

4M ago1:08:17

1:08:17

Now that we've been around for a number of years, we've had the chance to interact with rappers and producers at various stages of their careers. Sometimes we catch people on the ascent, still forging their legacy, and sometimes we speak to legends whose time influencing the culture is likely behind them. And sometimes, we engage with early-career …

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Episode 295- Apple Preserves with guests Crimeapple & Preservation 1:14:13

4M ago1:14:13

1:14:13

Dad Bod Rap Pod is experiencing a little bit of redemption this week. A few years ago, right around the time we were starting to interview guests on the show, we had scheduled a chat with a newcomer to the underground rap scene, a cat who rapped equally well in English and Spanish, with an impressive vocabulary and a deft hand with storytelling rap…

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De La Soul and AOI Radio 34:38

4M ago34:38

34:38

Quick episode with Castro and Zilla while ALASKA is out of town to talk about the great new Apple Radio show from De La Soul, how the Plugs have opened up the floodgates on their process, and why their catalog is worth more dissection! For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast⁠…

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Call Out Culture Wresting IV 51:08

4M ago51:08

51:08

After a week's hiatus the boys are back. Griff and Alaska breakdown all of the WWE action from the past two weeks and we get some additional clarity on Wrestlemania 40! For exclusive content and all sort of perks support our patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast⁠⁠ You can find our music here: Zilla Rocca: ⁠⁠https://5oclockshadowb…

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