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Episode 315: BARSTOOL'S "KFC RADIO" Feat. Kevin Clancy

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome Kevin Clancey (@KFCBarstool) from @BarstoolSports’ @KFCRadio with guest host @DJGoldFingerNYC. KFC talks about getting his start at #BarstoolSports (4:24), launching #Barstool's first ever podcast @KFCRadio (8:10) and being a diehard New York Hip-Hop Head (14:10). Goldy reminisces on the most legendary @Hot97 #SummerJam performances (17:45) and the fellas debate “The Big 3” rappers from different era's (29:33). @DJCrooked compares the current J. Cole (@RealColeWorld), Drake (@ChampagnePapi) and @KendrickLamar beef to #GameofThrones (37:14) and the crew talk about some of the best rap beefs of all time (1:11:50). Finally, KFC explains how he deals with the comment sections on socials (1:28:11) and breaks down some of the best #Barstool sports beefs (1:41:01).

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Episode 314: THE BEAT JUNKIES Feat. J.Rocc + Mr. Choc + Melo-D

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome LA’s finest crew J.Rocc (@JRocc210), Mr. Choc (@TheRealMrChoc) and Melo-D (@DJMeloD) from @TheBeatJunkies with special guest host @EddieMacLV. The crew talk about bringing The Beat Junkies to Las Vegas’ @OnTheRecordLV for Eddie’s birthday celebration (1:55). The Beat Junkies speak on the importance of teaching how to DJ on vinyl at their school @BeatJunkiesIOS (08:45) and Mr. Choc shares feeling as though he’s taught everyone after 19 years of being an instructor (15:30). J.Rocc discusses the 20 anniversary of The Beat Junkies (20:01) and reveals that @DrDre is one of his biggest radio DJ influences (35:20). J.Rocc admits that his crew makes him nervous at gigs (1:11:33) and Mr. Choc explains how his crew and DJ Muggs (@DJMuggs_The_Black_Goat) helped him out of his dark time after leaving radio (1:33:20). Finally, J.Rocc admits that he was hesitant to add new members to the crew at its inception (1:49:29).

Episode 313: "30 Years of Hip-Hop & Friendship" DJ RIZ + DJ ECLIPSE

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome New York Hip-Hop Legends DJ Riz (@DJRizNYC) and DJ Eclipse (@DJEclipseRSC) with special guest co-host Brooklyn’s Finest @DJGoldFingerNYC (From #BeatstreetRecords). They discuss their 30 years of friendship (1:27), the importance of New York underground hip hop college radio shows like @StretchAndBobbito (8:10) and explain why HomeBase in the 90's was Riz's favorite club to DJ in NYC (12:30). Eclipse speaks on @FatBeats being the mecca for underground hip-hop (15:10) and Riz talks about his infamous ‘Live From Brooklyn’ mixtape (41:30). Riz explains how the @CrooklynnClan party breaks were developed from his quick-mixing DJ sets (1:02:10) and the fellas share how their @SiriusXM show @RapIsOuttaCntrl started 15 years ago with @DJPremier (1:38:01). Eclipse believes @Serato is a retirement package for DJs that have paid their dues (1:49:10) and explains how 9/11 was the turning point in NYC for @FatBeats and New York nightlife (2:19:40). Finally, Riz and Eclipse share what they have enjoyed most about DJ’ing throughout their extensive careers (2:33:00).

Episode 312: DJ R-TISTIC “The Millennial D-Nice"

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome LA’s finest @DJRtistic with special guest host DJ Spydatek (@Spydatekzilla). R-Tistic speaks on mega nightclubs in LA disappearing (1:22) and being called the millennial @DNice (7:10). The fellas debate R-Tistic’s previous tweet about Hip-Hop Mixers vs EDM Mixers (12:55) and @DJCrooked clarifies ROAD’s reel about DJs missing canceled artists’ music (39:20). Finally, R-Tistic speaks on his past experience DJ'ing #Diddy's large celebrity events in LA and getting denied access to Puffy's private “Club Love” room (50:01).

Episode 311: RICK WONDER “The Hardest Working DJ in NYC”

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome New York’s finest @RickWonder (with special guest co-host @ChachiOfficial + @MartyRock). Rick speaks on getting his start in DJ’ing 22 years ago (1:45) and talks about being a one man band with his social and digital marketing skills (18:00). @DJCrooked expresses his belief that editors are saving DJs when it comes to new music (30:00) and the crew debate whether open format is dying in the clubs (43:00). The group share past horrible gig micro-managing stories (59:00) and finding spaces where they are valued for their talent (1:06:00). Finally, Rick shares his favorite rooms to DJ and nerve wrecking situations during his sets (1:27:01).

Episode 310: JCU3 "How The Kardashian Curse Affected Latin Music"

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome LA’s finest @Jcu3. Jcu3 speaks on growing up Salvadorian in South Central Los Angeles (01:45), DJ’ing while being enlisted in the United States Army (@USArmy) and wishing he could play more Eastcoast Latin Music on the Westcoast (14:00). The fellas talk about how new music in Hip-Hop and Reggaeton aren’t in high demand (16:20), debate Spanglish microphone game at Latin Music themed parties (24:00) and discuss Jcu3 being typecast as solely a Latin DJ. Jcu3 credits the @BadBunnyPR #KardashianCurse for a decline in Latin parties (50:00) and insists that Latin people don’t buy bottles or like spending money at the club (52:00). Finally, the crew discuss some current trending reggaeton crossover songs (1:14:15).