A New Year! (Which I’m a little late to) But, hope you all are having a good start to 2024. My gift to you all is a new episode, and this is a special one! I interviewed 3 people. Jaheim, Bakari, and Kai. All members of a 7-on-7 football team here in Philly. …And you might be wondering why I chose to do this As you’ll hear in this episode, this foo…

Before the year was over I wanted to squeeze in one more episode, and I’m really happy with who I was able to get! My guest today is someone whose work I only recently discovered a few years ago, but he’s been honing his craft for many many years before that. My guest today is Christof Laputka, the creator of The Leviathan Chronicles. A story that …

One of the best feelings (in my opinion) is to have a great conversation. An interaction with someone that’s enriching and meaningful. Sometimes you talk to people that just….inspire you. The podcast today is me having that conversation. With one of my favorite contemporary artists. Long time listeners of the show you will know that I actually inte…

The world of non-profits is an interesting one, a fact that I actually didn’t know until recently. The title of non-profit comes with a complicated legacy that intertwines with the checkered past of America. But the reassurance I have in the non-profit space comes from founders and organizers like my guest today, Ron Toles. The founder of the Phila…

Creators come in all different shapes and sizes. Some are just getting their feet wet in their chosen field, others are deeply immersed - continuing decades of work in a single discipline. My guest today is someone who’s a bit of an outlier, who has had a foot or hand in several different artistic areas over the years. My guest this week is Spikima…

An album delay! Tragic. But that delay gave us some time to talk about some other things, like Halloween and eating habits. If you’re a ‘foodie’, this is the episode for you! Enjoy the show! -- Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ https://www.forevermugen.org/…

A scandal, a rocky marriage, and a welfare scam…A lot to discuss this week! The guys tackle several popular news headlines from the past few weeks on this episode. Enjoy the show! -- Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ https://www.forevermugen.org/…

Interviews are back! No more solo shows…At least not for a while. This week we have on Matthew Crawford, or Tekking101 if you follow his YouTube channel. As a veteran of YouTube, Matt has seen A LOT! We talked about his humble beginnings as a creator, what it’s been like to be a full-time content creator, and overall what his “job” means to him. It…

Another fun-filled episode of the guys tackling random topics! On this week’s show we discuss: proper texting etiquette, meme culture, what it would be like to be famous, and MUCH more! Enjoy the show! -- Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ https://www.forevermugen.org/…

Episode 66! And it’s a solo show! (Revolutionary I know) I took a short hiatus, and before we dive back into more guest-driven episodes, I wanted to chat for a little bit. About what I’ve been up to since episode 65, how my summer went, and plans for the future. Hope you enjoy this quick little update! OnlyLightBrand: https://www.onlylightbrand.com…

We took a hiatus...But NO more! We're back on the road to 100 episodes, and this week we discuss what we've been up to over the past few months. Enjoy the show! -- Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ https://www.forevermugen.org/…

It's not every day you get to sit down with someone on the Forbes 30 under 30 list; but it just so happens that I was lucky enough to do so for this episode! And not just any member, but a hometown hero from right here in Philadelphia! If you’re a creative individual in Philly my guest today should need no introduction...Will Toms of REC Philly. Wi…

It’s been a while since I had a guest I was this excited to interview... And don’t get me wrong, I’m always excited to interview my guests! But this podcast is different because it’s been about 5 years in the making…Crazy! My guest this episode is Kia Orion. Digital nomad, entrepreneur and most importantly musician! Kia has served as a motivation o…

Music has returned to us!!! We dive into not one album…But two! Denzel Curry’s new project, as well as the collaborative album from Dreamville and Gangsta Grillz!!! We had to come back to music in style... But that’s not all, we also touch on the Oscars debacle. And what it shows us about the US’ value system… Enjoy the show! -- Connect with US: ht…

We're back! And we're coming with another interesting topic...Regret! And also we revisit the age old question: "How good of a person are you supposed to be?" Enjoy the show! -- Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ https://www.forevermugen.org/…

This week we're reallyyyy tired! So we decided to talk about why! And why modern-day work culture may need ANOTHER major shift. (P.S. Apologies for the audio issues) Enjoy the show! -- Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ https://www.forevermugen.org/…

My guest today isn’t a creator in the normal way you might think. They don’t take photos or paint pictures (they did model for a little bit but that’s a different story for another time). Rather they help others to create better lives for themselves. They use the art of psychology, holistic healing, and mindfulness to guide others to a better state…

I told you all I wasn’t going to take another hiatus. I mean it’s only the second episode of this year but small wins right!? But this episode isn’t about me, for Episode 62 I interviewed someone a lot more interesting. My friend Beti! Or better know by her online brand “Beat By Beti”. And what I love about this interview is Beti’s honesty about he…

What do you think about dreams? And not ambition, hopes, or goals. I mean actual nighttime dreams… That’s what we’re talking about this week. How dreams effect your regular waking hours, and what “weird” dreams could mean… Enjoy the show! -- Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski…

Another week, another mixed bag episode! (We hope you’ve been enjoying these). This week we cover…A lot! Alex’s opinion on crime, our school experiences, and the importance of being a free thinker. Enjoy the show! Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ https://www.forevermugen.…

Not every episode of the transition ends with a meaningful conclusion where we solve the problem…This is one of those episodes. On this week’s show we discuss privilege and gratitude. But as the conversation goes on this topic expands much, much more to cover human nature in totality. How do you live the right way? Is there a “right” way to do thin…

MugenCast in 2022!? Yes! It’s the return of your favorite creative podcast! Niayla Murray is a multi-faceted person (to put it mildly). Currently enrolled in law school, she’s found a way to balance her school and professional responsibilities, with a social media presence. And in this episode we dive into how/why she got into this creative mindset…

Food is an essential part of life. And also an essential part of The Transition podcast! So the long-awaited food podcast has arrived! We discuss the best food chains, the worst places to eat, and hidden gems you’ve been SLEEPING ON. Enjoy the show! Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_k…

One of our longest discussions yet! We break down what it’s like to be in the corporate world….So far. But what do you think about our discussion? Are workers underpaid? And if so, how do we fix this? Enjoy the show! Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ https://www.forevermug…

On this week’s episode we talk music…Finally! Boldy James’ ‘Super Tecmo Bo’ released at the end of 2021, and we had to give our take. But we also discuss the supernatural, and how Alex doesn’t believe ANY of it! Sit back and enjoy our rants! Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski…

Sometimes you just need some random discussion…And that’s what this episode was! We didn’t have much to talk about music wise, but we did have a bunch of interesting worth discussing. Sit back and enjoy our rants! Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ https://www.forevermugen.…

On this episode…Do we still like music? The answer is…maybe! But to get us back into it, we dive into our 2021 Wrapped. There’s a few surprises in there! And on the second half of the show, we dive into the crypto and NFT communities. It’s a weird world out there right now folks…. Enjoy the show! Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransi…

We are back! After a small hiatus we’re back to talk about…Stuff! Unfortunately, part of that included the Astroworld tragedy. Alex and I discuss concert culture, and what this means for the future of live events. But we also talk about some lighter topics! One of which is the self-help and spirituality trends that have taken off in recent years….I…

Do you feel old yet? When did you notice? How do you know when you’re getting old? What’s the best way to cook eggs? How long after making coffee can you still drink it? These are the types of questions we’re tackling this week! (Plus some music of course). Enjoy the show! Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://…

We have music to discuss! After a little break from music content last week, we’re back in full force. On this week’s show we discuss: Baby Keem’s ‘Melodic Blue’ and Westside Gunn’s ‘Hitler Wears Hermes 8’ But wait there’s more! We also take a stroll down memory lane to discuss one of our favorite eras of hip-hop…Ahhh good times! Enjoy the show! Co…

A little bit of a mixed bag episode this week! (Don’t worry we’ll review music next week) But on episode 71 we discuss: COVID-19 Living alone (pros and cons) Best shows of Summer ’21 And more! Enjoy the show! Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ https://www.forevermugen.org/…

It’s been a while since we’ve put two albums head to head…but now it’s time! Certified Lover Boy vs. DONDA. Not sure if Kanye and Drake wanted it to work out like this, but it did! And we’re here to tell you which one came out on top. (It wasn’t close) Enjoy the show! Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.i…

Kanye let us down…but what else is new? So we had to think outside of the box, And what did we come up with...? A mixed bag episode! Forex trading…Why does it exist? Do artists steal experiences? What brand has the best water? And more! It’s not DONDA, but still a pretty good episode. Enjoy the show! Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetr…

The best things take time…that’s this episode! After a little hiatus we’re back to tackle all the music that we’ve missed over the past few weeks. And there’s a lot to tackle… Enjoy the show! Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ https://www.forevermugen.org/…

We are in a GOLDEN AGE of music right now! On this week’s show, we discuss another album of the year contender: USEE4YOURSELF from IDK…Fire! But on the second half of the show? Ideology. And what’s the best way to spread it to people who don’t want to. Enjoy the show! Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.i…

What was supposed to be a short episode…turned into a long one. But with it came a great discussion! It started with Vince Staples’ project…”Vince Staples” and a single from DreamVille (ft. Lil TJay…for some reason). But on the second half we discuss the pressure of the 20s, and how to get through them (kinda). Enjoy the show! Connect with US: http…

You know here on The Transition podcast we like to walk things back...And that’s what we do this episode! Reassess some of our previous takes and also give a quick retro review on Brent Faiyaz' EP "AM Paradox". Spoiler alert...it's fire! Enjoy the show! Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/al…

Tyler The Creator has ARRIVED! One of the best albums of the year...maybe? But on the second half we discuss relationships, how they evolve over time, and how we adapt to that... Enjoy the show! Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ https://www.forevermugen.org/…

On this week's episode we have a pretty robust music segment! Vince staples, Logic, and a full length GoldLink project!!? Something must have been in the water. But we dive into all of them on this week's show! And Alex takes digs at J. Cole...as usual. Enjoy the show! Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.…

A new artist and an old classic. Safe to say it was an interesting music chat...But wait there’s more! We have arguably our most inconclusive general discussion on the second half. How much good should you do for the world? Is it your duty? What’s the best way to help someone?...Tough questions! Enjoy the show! Connect with US: https://www.instagra…

We had an...interesting conversation this time around. On the first half, we talk about a lot of artists we actually don’t like that much! But on the second half, being environmentally friendly! I know random. But I quiz Alex on how far he’s willing to go in his day to day life to help the earth.... it was hilarious! Enjoy the show! Connect with US…

The Nick episode is here! Alex’s brother comes back to bless us with his music takes this episode....it was amazing! This time around it’s a full music show, but we touch on a TON of different topics. And there were a lot of laughs to be had.... Enjoy the show! Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagra…

A quick outlet pass to episode 60. On this week's show we catch up on a lot of music that we didn’t get a chance to touch on last week! Nicki Minaj, Benny the Butcher, and even 42 Dugg! Enjoy the show! Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ https://www.forevermugen.org/…

THE WAIT IS OVER! J. Cole’s album the “Off-Season” is here! And of course we had to do a DEEP dive on what this means for his career overall. But, on the second half we have to discuss the ongoing genocide being carried out in Palestine. This was a tough one to discuss, but we hope it at least helps to spread awareness of what’s occurring and how t…

THE VILLE IS BACK! The third member of The Transition, Jermaine Cole, has announced a new album! And you know the guys had to break it down. On the first half we’ll discuss what this album means for J. Cole’s legacy and what we think it'll sound like based off his recent single. But on the second half....Money! How are people making money in the mo…

Back for another fun-filled FULL MUSIC episode! Topics this week include: The new collaborative project from The Alchemist “This Thing of Ours”; DJ Kahled’s new project; a few new singles from: 21 Savage, Baby Keem, and Joyner Lucas. And more! Enjoy the show! Intro/Outro Music: Saiko - Ollies Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition…

This week’s episode is the definition of bittersweet. Some GREAT music topics on the first half with a "Retro Review" of Vince Staples’ 2017 album ‘Big Fish Theory’ and a mini-discussion on Brent Faiyaz. But on the second half of the show, we go into the George Floyd verdict. And what that means going forward... Enjoy the show! Intro/Outro Music: S…

And to think we almost didn’t do an episode this week...BUT THE STREAK CONTINUES! A great album from one of our favorites artists, and then a LONG discussion on one of the biggest wage gaps in the US right now...take a guess which industry it is… Enjoy the show! Intro/Outro Music: Saiko - Ollies Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransit…

Remember how Kanye dropped that great album in the past few years? Yeah I don’t either. But! We’ll be doing a Retro Review of Kanye’s 2018 project “Ye”. And on the second half we discuss being a good person. And how much is too much... Intro/Outro Music: Saiko - Ollies REMINDER: Make sure to check the voting procedures in your state! Last week till…

Light week this time...KINDA! Two new singles to discuss from Freddie Gibbs and 42 Dugg, let’s just say there was a slight disagreement (especially on 42 Dugg). And in addition, we weigh in on the viral video of Quavo and Saweetie’s altercation. But on the second half of the show, we break down the weight of the George Floyd case and what we think …