No one cared abut Big Daddy Kane VS KRS except Mike, who starts off describing what he enjoyed about the recent Verzuz between the 2 legendary MC's. Joe lets us know about some more cringe-rap thats dropped, as well as some other new songs that came out. We also talk about the appeal of getting rid of laptops while djing, and share some technology …

Are we back or what?!! 3 weeks, 3 episodes! This week we have our first guest since being back from hiatus, Philly and Pittsburgh's own party Rocker, Radio vet, and tour DJ fir Wiz Khalifa.....DJ BONICS! We start off talking shop about clubs, request stories, twitch life, vinyl life, and the working class DJ perspective we all have. Bonics tells us…

Look at us! being consistent! After covering some current events, Joe turns in a vintage Dirty South Joe performance as we deep dive into Gucci Mane's A&R skills and discover the long list of new artist that he has been putting on from some of the most random locations throughout the south. We go over a bunch of new tracks in the hip hop, latin and…

For some random reason we start off talking about our favorite songs that we found out about via memes! Mike and Jabair talk about some recent gigs, while Mike updates us on what's been hitting and what's been flopping ,and how tik tok has made Jersey Club easier to play in the club. Then, Mike and Joe start reminiscing on the days as employees at …

We're back with more tales from the deejayshpere, starting off with a random discussion of Eminem's early work. Mike talks about his recent Djing experiences and what's been working and what's been flopping. Inspired by Vin Deisel's new song, we explore the rich hisrory of celebrities making music and share some of our "favorites". We have a lot of…

Lets face it, it's impossible to keep up with alll the shit that goes on everyday in this hellscape of a year, so forgive us if these arent't the most pressing topics, but hey, maybe a little break from the chaos is needed. We start off with my Mike's triumphant return to DJing for people, the adjustments we're all making, and finally getting to se…

We start off light this week with some feel good smilers of years past before we deal with the full gravity and realization that this year blows so hard, get "all political" , and talk about how we someties need to take a break from the insanity that is the internet. We talk briefly about Qanon, the DJ's it has inspired, and the appeal of conspirac…

LIVE FROM LOCKDOWN! Guess what we talk about??? Not only that, we go through some of the new albums that came out, particularly Lil Uzi Vert and how we see th erole he plays in modern hip hop (Spoiler alert: Me and Joe dont really see eye to eye on this). We discuss we've been impacted so far and what we think is gonna come out of all this. But mos…

In this weeks episode we talk with ARD's very own Jabair about the wide range of sounds that fall under the umbrella of "Future beats"! We talk about the movement, the bangers, and its key players as we try our best to define this vibe. We metion the quandry one is put in when a hot girl requests Russ, other rappers that have huge fanbases that we …

Remember how our last episode was this highly informative documentaion of a musical genre that impacted our DJ lives and we then delved into the history of club music in a somehwat of an academic sense? This episode is definitely not like that! In this slightly dated, yet highly "entertaining" edition of the ARD podcast, we run down some "current" …

Our boy Ralph Darden aka Major Taylor is back for another fake-patois-filled episode of ARD. We talk about House of Vans, Ralph's residencies in Chicago and the complexities of spinning to a very diverse crowd. We sidebar into conversation topics that everyone hates, including dreams (and nightmares). We also talk about the pros and cons of using U…

This week we have DJ Excel! Now based in Los Angeles, Excel came back home to Philadelpha to sit with us and talk about the past, present, and future of DJing. Excel talks about his early days and his ascension into Philly's world of party rockin. He talks about his move to LA and the obstacles that needed to be overcome to make it in a new city. W…

It's the dog days of Hot Girl Summer out here for what may very well be the final meeting of the ARD Record Pool this season! No guests today other than the dulcet tones of: Jeezy, Meek Mill, Usher, Burna Boy, Jeremih, Jorja Smith, Swae Lee, Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, Ty Dolla $ign, Pop Smoke, Nicki Minaj, YBN Cordae, Anderson .Paak, Teejayx6, E-4…

G-Buck joins the crew to talk about his come-up in Philly, finding dance music through basketball, springing from making beats on Playstation and DJing on Temple University's Frat Row, catching Diplo's ear, putting out music on Mad Decent, Insomniac, Owsla, and self-releasing music in 2019, crafting DJ sets for the festival crowd, prank DSJ on Sway…

It's another meeting of the ARD Record Pool as we crack open the virtual corrugated cardboard of this month's shipment. We're checking up on new music from French Montana, City Girls, Daphni, Dreamville, Kygo, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Lil Jon, Juicy J, Croatia Squad, Marshmello, Mustard, Black V Neck, FIGHT CLVB and more. Also discussed topics include …

In this episode we talk with long time friend of the show, DJ Major Taylor aka Ralph Darden (November Electric, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists), who was a key component in Philadelphia’s genre-bending DJ style that rose to prominence in the mid 2000s. We talk about Ralph’s 90s punk and indie roots, his transition to DJing and throwing parties, and how…

On this go-round gang is joined by Philadelphia's Club Queen, DJ Diamond Kuts! Topics include producing and DJing for Nicki Minaj, the Diamond Kuts origin story, some of Diamond's signature techniques and style on the decks/mic/production, the current state of club/party music, DJing for Patti LaBelle and President Obama, girl rap crushing 2019, pu…

It's another meeting of the ARD Record Pool, where the gang listens to new music from Appyday, Sim Santana, Duke Deuce, DJ Khaled, Lil Nas X, Craig Xen, Future, Nicki Minaj, Trina, Trouble, City Girls, Blanco Brown, Ambjaay, Tory Lanez, Migos, Miley Cyrus, Mark Ronson, Camila Cabello, and Zack Fox. Also discussed are the DJ Khaled approach to album…

The gang discuss the cross-generational, time-bending influence of a little known but vastly influential creator named Peter Gene Hernandez, sometimes also referred to as Bruno Mars. Other topics include Raptors fans cheering an injury, Philly's history of excelsior sports behavior, DJ Khaled's lawuit against Billboard and the turmoil in 2019 chart…

In the stirring conclusion of our conversation with Cosmo Baker, we cover: Cosmo's favorite current band and their mysterious personnel, Inflo and his Charles Stepney-influenced sound, our varied opinions on cell phone requests both plain and fancy, the new Kid Sister song and how it would fit nicely in Scrubs, XXXtentacioni, Mike's love for Scrubs…

Here's part one of our conversation with Philly DJ legend Cosmo Baker (Remedy, The Rub); we ended up going really long but thought it was a great convo so we're posting this all up in two parts (part 2 will be posted on Wednesday). Topics include Wesley Snipes conspiracy theories, the BBQ Beat genre coined by Cosmo and the good/bad/ugly of other re…

On this free-wheeling installment of A.R.D.cast, the gang discusses: Morrissey's decades-long descent from indie star to fascist dweeb, the many ways (two) in which DaBaby is a hit machine, mashing up white accents, Memorial Day Weekend scene reports for Philadelphia and Dewey Beach, Fatman Scoop, Foxy Brown, shitty commercial music, wonderful comm…

It’s the first meeting of the ARD Record Pool as the gang thumbs through the latest shipment. Discussions include: reggae re-use of 90s alt rock hooks, club viability for tons of new singles, Zen and the art of reading into song requests, skimming new album releases from Tyler the Creator, Megan Thee Stallion and DJ Khaled, plus a return to the Hee…

The gang is joined by Brendan Bring'em, longtime Philly DJ and owner of The Saint Lazarus Bar (commonly referred to as "The Saint") to collect and rate Philly classic party anthems referred to here as "Funkbox Party." Other discussion topics include: the shortage of new and unifying songs, this week's installment of the ongoing Old Town Road saga, …

This weeks topics include: Revisiting the MJ controversey now that the Finding Neverland dust has settled, Joe and Mike review and expand upon Michael's "Not MJ" playlist, wondering who's listening to Post Malone, speculation as to the lasting power of Old Town Road and whether or not it's the end or beginning of Lil Nas X's road to lasting relevan…

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/danny-pt-2.mp3 Right click to download this episode! Just before the beginning of 2013, a looooooong time friend (whom I haven’t seen in 30 years!) was in town, so I invited him over to visit. While we were talking, he suggested we record for the podcast. Here is Part Two of the result. Search for Dann…

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/danny-pt-1.mp3 Right click to download this interview! It’s OFFICIAL! This is the 50th episode of The Righteous Dude’s Dudecast! WooHoo! Here’s to another 50! Just before the beginning of 2013, a looooooong time friend (whom I haven’t seen in 30 years!) was in town, so I invited him over to visit. Whil…

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/eckman-show-2013.mp3 Right click to download this episode! The Dale Eckman Toy and Collectible show has been a mainstay in the San Antonio community since the early 1990’s. Many friendships have been forged at those tables full of fun and goodness. The Live Oak Civic Center, which has been the home of …

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/the-dudies.mp3 Right click to download this episode! The Righeous Dude is BACK! Season 3 is starting off great! I’ve already got this episode and 2 others recorded! I might actually have content for ya’ll! I have decided to hand out my own Podcast Awards! So, The Righteous Dude’s Dudecast announces…The…

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/post-mayan-cast.mp3 Right click to download this episode! Can you say “fearmongers”? I knew you could! We’re still here, it seems! The Righteous Dude’s email is: righteousdudepodcast@gmail.com Find me on Facebook under Clay Dugger. Call me on my Dudemail line at 512-537-6788. Follow me on Twitter: @cbd…

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/pre-mayan-cast.mp3 Right click to download this episode! The Mayans have spoken: Dec. 21, 2012 is THE END OF THE WORLD! Whether you believe it’ll be shifting magnetic poles, asteroids, planetoids, crustal cracking, lava exploding, ice melting, ocean flooding, or just bad breath, somebody somewhere prob…

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/brian-head-welch.mp3 Right click to download this episode! It’s National Podcast Recording Month in November. Episode 21! 9 more to go! Dunno how I’m gonna come up with 9 more things, but I’ll try! BRIAN “HEAD” WELCH! Yes, the guy from Korn. He was at a local church, Revolution Church (http://www.revyo…

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/dude-verse.mp3 Right click to download this episode! It’s National Podcast Recording Month in November. 20! The last of the episodes I have produced, so now, it’s back to Reaper! Just a little random talk about a verse I had made some notes on, and then a REVELATION-A! CAYEN I GET AN AY-MEYEN-A! It rea…

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/jrknoll.mp3 Right click to download this episode! It’s National Podcast Recording Month in November. Number 19…number 19…number 19…no, wait, that’s not right. Oh, well. I have a little talk with local author J. R. Knoll. Neat guy. 12 books out. Fantasy, adventure, paranormal/horror, you name it. You ca…

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/magic.mp3 Right click to download this episode! It’s National Podcast Recording Month in November. 18! Two 9’s. Three 6’s. Nine 2’s. Eighteen 1’s! That’s a LOT! Just a little talk about magic from this Christian’s point of view. No “Doin’ shots with The Righteous Dude” segment for NaPoReMo. No promos, …

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/severed-souls.mp3 Right click to download this episode! It’s National Podcast Recording Month in November. 18! Two 9’s. Three 6’s. Nine 2’s. Eighteen 1’s! That’s a LOT! Just a little talk about magic from this Christian’s point of view. No “Doin’ shots with The Righteous Dude” segment for NaPoReMo. No …

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/five-line-final.mp3 Right click to download this episode! It’s National Podcast Recording Month in November. Number 16 is here! Almost done with my initial recording run of 21! Dunno what I’m gonna do for the other 9, but I’ll get there! Five Line Graphics is an Austin, Tx. comic book producer with 3 (…

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/condemnation.mp3 Right click to download this episode! It’s National Podcast Recording Month in November. 15 shows! Half way through the month! And, it’s only the 19th! A little verse for the Christians to lift your spirits. A good reason for us not to fear and to be secure! No “Doin’ shots with The Ri…

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/danger-cakes.mp3 Right click to download this episode! It’s National Podcast Recording Month in November. 14 episodes for NaPoReMo! I finally passed the day I’m on! Posting this on the 13th, but scheduling it for a drop on the 19th. At this rate, I’ll be done in March! Danger. Cakes. A bunch of pretty …

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/john-morales.mp3 Right click to download this episode! It’s National Podcast Recording Month in November. Is 13 unlucky? If you are listening to all of these at one time, probably! I talk with local author John Morales about his Zombie Apocalypse novel “Dead Wednesday”. The audio is CRAP!!! The music w…

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/dont-let-them-judge.mp3 Right click to download this episode! It’s National Podcast Recording Month in November. 12 is the loneliest number. No, wait…what? A nice little verse in the New Testament that tells you not to let others judge you! No “Doin’ shots with The Righteous Dude” segment for NaPoReMo.…

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/blood-n-bolts.mp3 Right click to download this episode! It’s National Podcast Recording Month in November. Number 11 is a great number. We should have more of them! My talk with Garrett Loos about his art and sculpture. A nice visit with a nice guy! Go to http://bloodandbolts.webs.com for more goodness…

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/darb-tees.mp3 Right click to download this episode! It’s National Podcast Recording Month in November. Episode 10!!! Wow! We did it! Hello? Anybody there? Ah, there you are! Missed the guys from Darb Tees at Monster-Con, but they slipped up and let me catch them at Zombie Con! That’ll teach ’em! Find t…

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/passivism.mp3 Right click to download this episode! It’s National Podcast Recording Month in November. Time for Nine! Time for Nine! A little talk about whether a Christian is supposed to be Passive. You know, as opposed to I’m-gonna-kick-your-A**! No “Doin’ shots with The Righteous Dude” segment for N…

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/lone-star.mp3 Right click to download this episode! It’s National Podcast Recording Month in November. Talked to one of the officials for LoneStar Con. You know? WORLDCON? It’s in San Antonio next year! No “Doin’ shots with The Righteous Dude” segment for NaPoReMo. No promos, either. The Righteous Dude…

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/marogers.mp3 Right click to download this episode! It’s National Podcast Recording Month in November. 7! Do I hear 7? M. A. Rogers is a new local! He came to Central Texas by way of L.A. and Vegas. Now, he can relax. He’s got a new book out and talks about it with me. You can find him on Facebook at Mi…

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/pinche.mp3 Right click to download this episode! It’s National Podcast Recording Month in November, and there’s more! Sick of me yet? My talk with the owner of Pinche Games, a local game creator. Go to http://www.pinchegames.com, and you can find them on Facebook. No “Doin’ shots with The Righteous Dud…

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/turn-away.mp3 Right click to download this episode! It’s National Podcast Recording Month in November, and it’s 5 time! Just a quick talk about something I think Christians need to be reminded of. No “Doin’ shots with The Righteous Dude” segment for NaPoReMo. No promos, either. The Righteous Dude’s ema…

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/wolf-n-chris.mp3 Right click to download this episode! IIt’s National Podcast Recording Month in November, and it’s time for #4! Two guys representing the artist Stavros were in town, and I got to talk to them! Wolf Wicket (I hope that’s right) and Chris Ranney were great guys! Chris is an actor (for r…

https://theconcast.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/bad-words.mp3 Right click to download this episode! It’s National Podcast Recording Month in November, and here ya go again! A little talk about the words we use and why we shouldn’t worry about the words other people use. No “Doin’ shots with The Righteous Dude” segment for NaPoReMo. No promos, either…