Best Sean Kantrowitz Stony Island Audio Podcasts (2024)

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SEASON 2 FINALE: King T vs. J-Ro (Alkaholiks) 32:41

2y ago32:41

32:41

To finish out Season 2, we were lucky enough to get two of the most influential West-Coast, Golden Era Legends, King T ("Act A Fool", "I Got It Bad") and J-Ro of The Alkaholiks ("Hip Hop Drunkies", "Only When Im Drunk") to go toe-to-toe, to see who knows more about the era they helped create. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms tomorrow, and…

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Battle of Stony Island Audio: Open Mike Eagle vs. Sean Kantrowitz 29:30

2y ago29:30

29:30

Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this special episode of Headspin - The Battle of Stony Island Audio Podcast hosts. Will it be Open Mike Eagle - Owner of Stony Island Audio & Host of "What Had Happened Was", or Sean Kantrowitz - host and creator of The Questions & Can't Knock The Shuffle? Listen in as our host, Majik Most, puts them to the Hi…

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Live Episode: Tijah vs. Renda 26:40

2y ago26:40

26:40

This season, we recorded two episodes LIVE at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles - this being the second! Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this episode of Headspin? Will it be Tijah, a 44 yea-old healthcare operations lead, or Renda, a 43 year-old traveling artist? Listen in as our host, Majik Most, puts them to the Hip-Hop test and finds out …

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Radio Legend Episode: PJ Butta vs. Icey Ice 28:16

2y ago28:16

28:16

Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this special episode of Headspin? Will it be PJ Butta - legendary LA-based radio host of KKBT (The Beat) and KDAY - or DJ Icey-Ice - a staple in Los Angeles radio as well as member of the Beat Junkies DJ crew? Listen in as Majik Most puts them to the ultimate 90's Hip-Hop test and finds out who will walk away …

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Fan Episode: Symone vs. Drew 27:36

2y ago27:36

27:36

Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this episode of Headspin? Will it be Drew, a 45 Year-old salesperson, or Symone, a 30 year-old educator/healer? Listen in as our host, Majik Most, puts them to the Hip-Hop test and finds out who will walk away with $500 and bragging rights and who will have to spin the dreaded "Headspin Wheel Of Consequences".…

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Celebrity Episode - Mellow Man Ace vs. Rodney O 32:32

2y ago32:32

32:32

On this week’s episode we have the Golden Era Legends, Mellow Man Ace ("Mentirosa") and Rodney O ("U Don't Hear Me Tho") going head to head, to see who knows more about the era they helped create. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms tomorrow, and find out which legend will be going home with cash and bragging rights, and which will have to d…

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Live Episode: Simon vs. Steb 29:04

2y ago29:04

29:04

This season, we recorded two episodes LIVE at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles - this being the first! Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this episode of Headspin? Will it be Simon, a 41 year-old travel consultant, or Steb, a 45 year-old restaurant owner? Listen in as our host, Majik Most, puts them to the Hip-Hop test and finds out who will w…

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Comedian Battle: Ricky Carmona vs. Aaron Ross 26:56

2y ago26:56

26:56

Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this special episode of Headspin? Will it be Ricky Carmona, former host of Headspin and writer on Tosh.20 - or Aaron Ross, host of the Hip-Hop x Comedy Twitch show, Who's The Ross? Listen in as Majik Most puts them to the ultimate 90's Hip-Hop test and finds out who will walk away with $500 and bragging rights…

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Fan Episode: Rey vs. Brandon 28:34

2y ago28:34

28:34

Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this episode of Headspin? Will it be Rey, a 50 year old respiratory therapist from Los Angeles, or Branden, a 45 year old publishing director? Listen in as our host, Majik Most, puts them to the Hip-Hop test and finds out who will walk away with $500 and bragging rights and who will have to spin the dreaded "H…

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Rap Sucks Radio Edition: Kev Sakoda vs. Trek Life 26:40

2y ago26:40

26:40

Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this special episode of Headspin? Will it be Kev Sakoda, one half of Rap Sucks Radio, or Trek Life,the OTHER half of Rap Sucks Radio? Listen in as our host, Majik Most, puts them to the Hip-Hop test and finds out who will walk away with $500 and bragging rights and who will have to spin the dreaded "Headspin W…

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HEADSPIN SEASON 2 TRAILER! 1:52

2y ago1:52

1:52

Headspin - The only Golden-Era Hip-Hop Trivia Podcast is back and better than ever. Season 2 drops Wednesday May 18th, and will feature celebrity contestants such as Open Mike Eagle, King Tee, Mellow Man Ace, and many more. Who will go home with cash and bragging rights and who will have to spin the dreaded Hip-Hop Wheel Of Consequences? Listen to …

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New Podcast: The Questions Hip Hop 1:08

2+ y ago1:08

1:08

SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://smarturl.it/8rjx39 As some of you may know, Can't Knock the Shuffle host/creator Sean Kantrowitz also hosts a live hip hop trivia game show called The Questions – and now that show is available in podcast format. Each week, Sean connects with hip hop's biggest fans – rappers, DJs, producers, writers, comedians, actors, and e…

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Pilot: Orlando vs. Martin 26:46

3y ago26:46

26:46

This episode is the pilot of what would become Headspin. We had a different host - comedian and television writer, Ricky Carmona, a different strategy (first round - easy, second round - medium, third round - super hard), and all around different pacing. This is actually where we were introduced to Majik Most (Orlando) who wooed us enough to bring …

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Celebrity Edition: Son Doobie vs. Fatlip 27:13

3y ago27:13

27:13

Which Celebrity Golden Era Gladiator will win on this episode of Headspin? Will it be Son Doobie of the legendary Funkdoobiest and Soul Assassins Crew or the unparalleled Fatlip of The Pharcyde? Listen in as our host, Majik Most, puts them to the Hip-Hop test and finds out who will walk away with $500 and bragging rights and who will have to spin t…

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Phil vs. Melvin 25:15

3y ago25:15

25:15

Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this episode of Headspin? Will it be Phil, a 46 year old senior infrastructure services manager, or Melvin, a 42 year old radiologic technologist? Listen in as our host, Majik Most, puts them to the Hip-Hop test and finds out who will walk away with $500 and bragging rights and who will have to spin the dreade…

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Jamie vs. Dore 24:52

3y ago24:52

24:52

Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this episode of Headspin? Will it be Jamie, a 45 year old theater owner, or Dore, a 43 year old behavioral analyst? Listen in as our host, Majik Most, puts them to the Hip-Hop test and finds out who will walk away with $500 and bragging rights and who will have to spin the dreaded "Headspin Wheel Of Consequenc…

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Gideon vs. Johnee 19:35

3y ago19:35

19:35

Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this episode of Headspin? Will it be Gideon, a 45 year old marketing executive, or Johnee, a 46 year old landscaping executive? Listen in as our host, Majik Most, puts them to the Hip-Hop test and finds out who will walk away with $500 and bragging rights and who will have to spin the dreaded "Headspin Wheel O…

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Ray vs. Michael 23:03

3y ago23:03

23:03

Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this episode of Headspin? Will it be Ray, a 42 year old designer, or Mike, a 42 year old project manager? Listen in as our host, Majik Most, puts them to the Hip-Hop test and finds out who will walk away with $500 and bragging rights and who will have to spin the dreaded "Headspin Wheel Of Consequences". To se…

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Randy vs. Afri 22:36

3y ago22:36

22:36

Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this episode of Headspin? Will it be Randy, a 42 year old sales executive, or Afri, a 43 year old real estate investor? Listen in as our host, Majik Most, puts them to the Hip-Hop test and finds out who will walk away with $500 and bragging rights and who will have to spin the dreaded "Headspin Wheel Of Conseq…

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Chiara vs. Mike 27:58

3y ago27:58

27:58

Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this episode of Headspin? Will it be Chiara, a 43 year old casting producer, or Mike, a 39 year old creative director? Listen in as our host, Majik Most, puts them to the Hip-Hop test and finds out who will walk away with $500 and bragging rights and who will have to spin the dreaded "Headspin Wheel Of Consequ…

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Victor vs. Wesley 25:09

3y ago25:09

25:09

Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this episode of Headspin? Will it be Victor, a 43 year old graphic designer, or Wesley, a 43 year old editor? Listen in as our host, Majik Most, puts them to the Hip-Hop test and finds out who will walk away with $500 and bragging rights and who will have to spin the dreaded "Headspin Wheel Of Consequences". T…

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Chris vs. Damon 22:32

3y ago22:32

22:32

Which Golden Era Gladiator will win on this episode of Headspin? Will it be Chris, a 43 year old medical devise engineer, or Damon, a 42 year old editor? Listen in as our host, Majik Most, puts them to the Hip-Hop test and finds out who will walk away with $500 and bragging rights and who will have to spin the dreaded "Headspin Wheel Of Consequence…

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Dante Ross 1:20:27

3y ago1:20:27

1:20:27

Dante Ross isn't an artist in the traditional sense, but the music industry exec/A&R/producer/engineer had a hand in dozens of classic records and is responsible for helping to cultivate the careers of some of hip hop’s biggest names. In the 90s, Dante was hired by Elektra Records as the first hip hop A&R man – not just Elektra’s first, but the rec…

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El Da Sensei 1:08:07

3y ago1:08:07

1:08:07

As a member of the Newark, New Jersey group Artifacts alongside Tame One and DJ Kaos, El Da Sensei is responsible for some bona fide 90s hip hop classics, including "C'mon with the Git Down” and "Wrong Side of da Tracks," the group’s homage to the art of graffiti. After Artifacts split up following their second album 'That’s Them' in 1997, El went …

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Sage Francis 49:43

3y ago49:43

49:43

In this episode I’m joined by Sage Francis, a rapper who was independent before claiming indie was cool. A veteran of the underground battle scene in which he won the Scribble Jam emcee battle in 2000, Sage was early in adopting a tour-heavy business model that found him relentlessly doing shows and hitting smaller markets in the 2000s. From the ju…

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Slimkid3 52:36

3y ago52:36

52:36

Simply put, Tre Hardson aka Slimkid3 is a legend. Hip hop was forever changed in 1992 when his group the Pharcyde emerged onto the scene with their classic debut album 'Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde.' The group brought a decidedly animated and imaginative element to their songwriting and presence on the microphone – and Tre definitely stood out with…

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Headspin: Season 1 Trailer 1:17

3y ago1:17

1:17

Still suffering from C.H.D.S. (Classic Hip-Hop Deficiency Syndrome)? Well, Headspin has been scientifically proven to nurse you back to health, putting you back at the top of your game. Coming June 30th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Esthero, Pt. 2 47:09

3y ago47:09

47:09

We're back with the rest of the conversation with singer/songwriter Esthero. In this episode, we talk about her work with Kanye West on his 808s and Heartbreak album, the making of her classic debut Breath From Another, and how she decided to only release a trailer of her new music on streaming services rather than put the whole thing online – a se…

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Esthero 49:50

3y ago49:50

49:50

Since the release of her debut album Breath from Another - which she co-produced with producer Doc McKinney in 1997, Esthero has definitively held the title of “your favorite singer’s favorite singer,” inspiring audiences and artists alike with the seamless blending of musical styles in her music as well as her captivating, incredible voice. Her se…

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Quelle Chris 1:11:53

3y ago1:11:53

1:11:53

After first making noise on a national scale through early collaborations with Danny Brown, Quelle Chris kicked off a prolific solo career of his own, including acclaimed albums such as Innocent Country with producer Chris Keys, his 2018 album ‘Everything’s Fine’ with his wife and fellow polymath Jean Grae, production work for some of indie rap’s f…

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Nicolay 1:19:31

3y ago1:19:31

1:19:31

Originally hailing from the Netherlands, Nicolay launched his career as we know it in the early 2000s, when he was sharing files over the Internet with Phonte Coleman from Little Brother. Their remote international collaboration resulted in the group Foreign Exchange, an ahead of its time side project that eventually brought Nicolay to the states a…

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Fat Tony 1:05:11

3y ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Houston rapper Fat Tony popped onto my radar in the early part of the last decade from his appearances on mixtapes by both ASAP Rocky and Das Racist, and since then he’s had a wildly prolific career, dropping albums at a steady clip and constantly tweaking his sound. His most recent album – 2020's Exotica – finds Tony embracing the role of the grio…

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Masta Ace 55:56

3y ago55:56

55:56

Masta Ace is one of hip hop's greatest storytellers. After making his debut on the Juice Crew's classic posse cut "The Symphony," Ace has many amazing accomplishments throughout his 30+ year career, including membership in hip hop supergroup Crooklyn Dodgers, classic concept albums, full album collaborations with producers like MF DOOM and Marco Po…

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Slug 1:03:19

3+ y ago1:03:19

1:03:19

It isn't exaggeration to say that Sean Daley – better known as Slug – has played a pivotal role in the evolution of underground hip hop since the turn of the century. His group Atmosphere truly carved their own lane out in the indie scene dating back to the '90s with the DIY-approach of his label Rhymesayers Entertainment and the vulnerability in t…

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Nikki Jean 56:52

3+ y ago56:52

56:52

Nikki Jean is a hip hop artist through and through, but her music may not always appear that way from a distance. A singer/songwriter who got her start in the extended family of the legendary Roots crew as a member of the band Nouveau Riche, Nikki’s big breakthrough came when she wrote and sang the hook on Lupe Fiasco’s hit single “Hip Hop Saved My…

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Blueprint 1:17:58

3+ y ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Blueprint is someone who knows a thing or two about multitasking. The producer/emcee played a pivotal role in the emerging underground scene in the Midwest during the late 90's/early '00s, with his own Weightless crew and also amongst the artists that would eventually comprise the rosters of indie juggernauts Rhymesayers and Definitive Jux. He's co…

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Bahamadia 54:50

3+ y ago54:50

54:50

Bahamadia has been captivating listeners with her unique style and lyrical skills since the 90's, when she released her major label debut 'Kollage.' Philadelphia's Hip Hop Queen has kept busy since then, releasing projects via indie labels, collaborating with some of hip hop's greatest practitioners, touring the world, hosting her own radio show, a…

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Visitor on Homeboy Sandman 56:37

3+ y ago56:37

56:37

After the past decade and change, rapper Homeboy Sandman has built a career that's been defined by marching to the beat of his own drum. He's released albums on labels like Stones Throw and Mellow Music Group, and has collaborated with artists for full projects such as Aesop Rock, Edan, and most recently Quelle Chris, who produced the entirety of S…

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RJD2 56:10

3+ y ago56:10

56:10

For nearly two decades, producer/musician RJD2 has put his own unique spin on the genre of instrumental hip hop. RJ's music has always been a compelling listen, with or without vocals – but he's also collaborated with a gang of artists, including rapper Blueprint (under the Soul Position moniker), as well as projects with singer Aaron Livingston (p…

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Open Mike Eagle 59:18

3+ y ago59:18

59:18

Open Mike Eagle has never been shy about getting personal with his music. After emerging from LA's Project Blowed collective, the rapper/producer released his first solo album in 2010 and has been dropping projects at a steady clip ever since. With a comedic wit and quirky eclectic nature to his songs, Mike has also been equally proficient in the w…

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J-Live 1:04:51

3+ y ago1:04:51

1:04:51

J-Live is unparalleled as a writer in the craft of hip hop. He first got his start in the mid-90s with 'The Best Part,' a classic debut that was shelved and eventually bootlegged to the masses. Since then, he's also developed more as a DJ and producer over the course of a dozen independent projects that he's since released. A true student of the ga…

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Murs 46:30

3+ y ago46:30

46:30

Murs has been consistently releasing music since the late 90s, repping his home of Los Angeles the entire time. He's incredibly prolific, with a catalog ranging around 600 songs, and he's worked with practically everybody in the business, from Kendrick Lamar to El-P (Run the Jewels) to Snoop Dogg to Slug from Atmosphere. In this episode, he shares …

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Welcome to Can't Knock the Shuffle 1:00

3+ y ago1:00

1:00

Music lovers and hip hop nerds alike, take heed! Can't Knock the Shuffle is a podcast that takes a different spin on the all-too-familiar "story behind a song" format. In this show, producer/host Sean Kantrowitz (The Questions Hip Hop) sits with an artist, throws their entire catalog on shuffle, and then asks them the stories about whichever song t…

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