The S.H.I.T.T.S Podcast

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An entertaining, edgy, and relatable podcast which tackles various topics and motivates it's audience to think and have fun. Some Hip Individuals Thinking Then Speaking Podcast broadcast from Chicago and talks about world topics from a Windy City lens. On this podcast they are either shooting the shit, starting some shit, or picking up where the shit left off.

  1. 1D AGO

    A Chicago Lyricist Explains How Travel And Vulnerability Make Better Music

    Send us Fan Mail Losing someone you love can reorder your whole day, and sometimes the only way through is to build a routine that holds you up. We sit with Chicago’s own Teefa for a conversation that starts with grief and self-care and quickly opens into something bigger: what it means to be a real artist, a real person, and a real voice in Chicago hip hop. From sauna time and meditation to building a home that feels like a retreat, Teefa breaks down how healing becomes a practice, not a slogan.  We also dig into her journey through the Chicago music scene, from early access to DJ gear and recording, to barbershop freestyles, ciphers, and first shows that made the dream feel reachable. The talk turns to how the city’s hip hop spaces have changed, how drill music reshaped attention, and why “balance” in music matters for youth, culture, and mental health. If you care about lyricism, vulnerability, and storytelling that reflects real life, you’ll hear why Teefa believes words carry weight and why growth should never have an age limit.  Then we get practical about the music business: Chicago radio support, local artist ecosystems, fair opportunities, and why every step toward success can’t come with a price tag. We close on the joy of sound with “International” and Teefa's house music and hip hop blend that’s built to move a room without losing bars. Subscribe for more real conversations, share this with a Chicago music fan, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: The SHITTS Podcast. Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio. Subscribe and comment.

    1h 19m
  2. What If Vulnerability Was The Real Flex In Rap

    APR 22

    What If Vulnerability Was The Real Flex In Rap

    Send us Fan Mail Most people think a great live show is just great music. We don’t. A great show is communication, timing, sound, and a lineup that actually makes sense, and Lyric Versatile pulls back the curtain on how Chicago nights go right (or fall apart). We start with a real check-in on pacing and mental balance, then get into the personal story behind his name, his North Side roots, and how community shaped his style. From there we get practical about event curation and live show promotion in the Chicago hip hop scene: what promoters forget to do, why the DJ workload matters, how many acts is too many, and the uncomfortable truth that your vision has to match your budget. Lyric also breaks down Sunday Service Social, the open jam session built around musicians, vocalists, and MCs creating in real time with a house band, plus what that kind of space does for confidence, freestyling, and artistic growth. Then we go deeper on vulnerability in rap and what a healthy relationship looks like when conversations get uncomfortable. And yes, we still make room for left-field comedy, including a rapid-fire “Bitch I Got Options” game and some opinions that probably should’ve stayed off-mic. If you’re building a fanbase, booking shows, or just love Chicago culture and live music, you’ll leave with both gems and laughs. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review if you want more conversations like this. What’s the one thing that instantly ruins a live show for you? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: The SHITTS Podcast. Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio. Subscribe and comment.

    1h 2m

  3. MAR 9

    How A Filmmaker Turned Internet Critiques Into A Hilarious Meta Movie

    Send us Fan Mail Ever yell at your screen because the boom mic is right there? We sat down with Chicago filmmaker Will Adams to unpack how he turned the internet’s favorite “bad movie” moments into a sharp, self-aware comedy that has audiences laughing with the filmmakers instead of at them. From fake eating and no-blood gunfights to the infamous not-really-kissing kiss, Will bakes the jokes into the script, then lets pros like Damon Williams, Adele Givens, and B. Cole deliver them with perfect timing. We dig into why writing is the single biggest lever for indie film quality and how a tight script can survive rough edges that fancy cameras can’t hide. Will lays out a practical blueprint—write first, lock locations, then cast with dates—and explains why unstructured improv often wrecks continuity and pacing. As a director, he owns the vision, coaching performances until the line clicks because “that’s a cut” is a promise to the audience. His Chicago upbringing—code-switching between grandma’s grammar lessons and South Side cadence—shows up in dialogue that sounds lived-in, not lab-built, and in his refusal to box Black stories into endless gangster reruns. We also talk distribution and discoverability, the power of watching comedy with a crowd, and the music puzzle: why he partners with a composer to nail tone while dodging rights landmines. Will’s influences span Pulp Fiction and Snatch, structures where every character is the star of their own thread before everything collides. That DNA shapes the film’s spine, preventing sketch chaos and rewarding attention with layered payoffs. Before we wrap, Will teases Fluke—think Atlanta meets Curb Your Enthusiasm—about an out-of-work actor who keeps failing upward, proof that there’s room for fresh, funny, human stories that don’t recycle the same tired tropes. If you’re hungry for smarter laughs and better craft, hit play, share the link with a note, and tell a friend what gag destroyed you. And if you’re new here, tap follow, rate the show, and drop a review—your words help more curious listeners find us. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: The SHITTS Podcast. Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio. Subscribe and comment.

    1h 21m

  4. MAR 2

    From Philly Ciphers To Nerdcore Stages: Steve Skax On Art, Family, And Hustle

    Send us Fan Mail The moment you decide to end something beloved is the moment your standards get loud. We talk with author-engineer-artist Steve Sxak about closing the Marston House Cipher after 15 years of free, culture-first sessions—and why a final-season victory lap and documentary are the right way to honor it. The reasons are honest: parenthood, touring, writing, and an unwillingness to do a half-speed version of a pillar that helped define Philly’s underground hip-hop. From there we dive into the shifting DNA of battle rap. Steve’s watched the scene evolve from off-the-top, on-beat warfare to intricate, months-in-the-making a cappella performances. We break down the pros and cons of both, the real boundaries—words are open, hands are not—and the intangible skills that separate a punchline from a moment: timing, breath, and crowd control. Philly is the backdrop for it all—late nights, tight roads, and tighter communities that push you to grow or get left. Creation doesn’t stop at the booth. Steve’s touring with The Heroes League into SXSW’s Nerdcore Days, carrying a mobile studio to capture spontaneous collabs. He’s dropping a project every month across hip-hop, R&B, folk, and punk, plus a hard-knock record with Amsterdam’s Skinny Bones the Godfather that’s taking him to Europe and beyond. We also unpack the surprise hit of his YA novel, Invasion Of The Punk Rockers Who Drink Blood, how a joke title became a serious story about belonging and real-world monsters, and what it took to bring it to life. Underneath the accolades is a working parent’s blueprint: homeschooling for flexibility and focus, kids in the room learning engineering and rhythm, and a studio practice that values preparation over posturing. If you’ve ever wrestled with when to close a chapter, how to protect your standards, or how to build a creative life that still makes room for Nerf wars and bedtime, this conversation lands. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves hip-hop and books with bite, and leave a review with your take: is anything off-limits in battle rap? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: The SHITTS Podcast. Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio. Subscribe and comment.

    1h 16m

  5. FEB 23

    Chicago Hustle, Heart, And Stagecraft

    Send us Fan Mail Joy can be a radical act on a Chicago stage. We sit down with the C.R.E.A.M  Girls—Indica and CookieNoMilk—to unpack how routines, faith, and a gritty sense of humor keep them balanced while they chase bigger rooms and brighter lights. From West Side roots to synchronized performances, they show how therapy, poetry, and family history turned into a sound that’s equal parts fun and fearless. We go deep on the craft. Why stage presence matters as much as bars. How image communicates intent. What open mics can unlock when you treat them like headline sets. The C.R.E.A.M Girls explain why audience engagement isn’t optional, how a signature handshake and coordinated fits make you memorable, and why artists should invest in performance planning, not just studio time. They name-check influences from Mary J. and Drew Hill to J. Cole and Durk, then draw a clean line between nostalgia, lyricism, and energy that moves a room. The most powerful moment centers on “Holding On,” a record born from personal loss. CookieNoMilk opens up about grief, resilience, and using music to speak when words fail. From there, we widen the lens: what today’s hip-hop is missing—respect for women and room for maturity—and how the city can win with less gatekeeping and more honest guidance. We talk dream collabs, the difference between BET and the Grammys, and why Chicago’s indie film scene needs stronger scripts, rehearsal, and coaching to match its ambition. If you care about artist development, community building, and the unglamorous habits that lead to stage-ready magic, this one hits home. Tap in, share it with a friend who’s grinding toward their first big look, and leave a review so more Chicago artists can find these gems. Subscribe for new episodes, mixes, and our upcoming Poetry Night details. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: The SHITTS Podcast. Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio. Subscribe and comment.

    1h 13m

  6. FEB 16

    Turning Rejection Into Fuel For Art

    Send us Fan Mail Chicago doesn’t let you get comfortable—and that’s the point. We sit down with K.E.N (Killing Every Note) to trace a path from grade-school poetry recitals to genre-bending records, hard-earned stage chops, and a mindset tuned to resilience over approval. He’s reading The Courage to Be Disliked and living it out loud: letting go of instant validation, choosing intention over attention, and treating discomfort as a cue to level up. K.E.N breaks down the craft like a technician. He talks flow pockets, syllable choices, and how fast rap only works when it’s melodic and clear. We get inside his performance philosophy—how the best sets start with reading the room, rehearsing with purpose, and building a moment people feel long after the last hook. Then we dig into the making of Limitations, a rock-leaning track that clicked only after he brought in Voxy the Artist to scream on the record and arranged those textures like instruments. It’s a lesson in serving the song instead of ego. We also explore why local artists often stand in their own way, how to keep releasing when early responses are quiet, and why numbers mean more when pulled back into real-life scale. And yes, we go deep on the enduring power of F**k That Nine To Five—why it resonates in every room, how he softened the delivery without losing bite, and what a two-plus-year push taught him about patience and payoff. Along the way, K.E.N shares what’s next: a collab with Rhymster, teaching hip-hop at a Wicker Park school, a CAN TV performance, and a mysterious “draft number six.” Tap play, get energized, and bring your focus back to the work that matters. If you felt this one, share it with a friend, leave a review, and hit follow so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: The SHITTS Podcast. Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio. Subscribe and comment.

    1h 14m
  7. Honest Love, New Rules

    FEB 9

    Honest Love, New Rules

    Send us Fan Mail What if love doesn’t end when the relationship does? We sit down with coach Emma Galland for a candid, unfiltered journey through desire mismatch, asexuality, and the courage it takes to tell the truth even when it breaks the old container. Emma shares why her marriage ended without bitterness, how she and her ex kept a profound bond, and why radical honesty protects love while betrayal destroys it. We unpack jealousy, ego, and the myth of ownership—shifting from “you belong to me” to “we each belong to ourselves.” Along the way we explore monogamy as a cultural choice, not a biological default, and what it means to design a relationship that actually fits who you are. If you’ve ever struggled to talk about sex, Emma’s tools will change your script. Learn the “couple bubble,” a structured space where partners speak without interruption, and discover how to normalize sexual check-ins so fantasies don’t feel like landmines. We also get practical about libido: the big depressors (alcohol, smoking, certain drugs), why circulation is everything, and how leafy greens and nitric oxide support arousal for all genders. From tantra and sacred intention to voyeurism, nudity, and boundaries, this conversation blends anthropology, health, and real-life coaching into a toolkit you can use tonight. Expect clear language, zero shame, and actionable steps: ask what felt good, separate fantasy from action, question conditioning, and choose integrity over secrecy. Whether you’re happily monogamous or curious about ethical nonmonogamy, these insights help you build trust, deepen intimacy, and stay true to yourself. If the episode moves you, tap follow, share with a friend who needs it, and drop a review telling us the one honest conversation you’re ready to have. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: The SHITTS Podcast. Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio. Subscribe and comment.

    1h 11m

  8. JAN 26

    Chance The Rapper’s Joy, Grief, And Growth Through A Classic Mixtape

    Send us Fan Mail A single mixtape can hold a whole city. We sit down with Lia to unpack why Acid Rap still feels like Chicago’s heartbeat—joyful, messy, vulnerable, and alive. From the juke-charged Intro to the windows-down freedom of Juice and the tender confession of Cocoa Butter Kisses, we trace how Chance captured a moment that outgrew the moment. It’s not just nostalgia; it’s a map of youth, where the block protects the artist, the hook carries the crowd, and the laughter in the ad-libs feels like friends in the room. We go deep on the context too. Early drill was rising, and Chance offered a parallel lens—same city, different angle—naming what it’s like to be close to danger without performing it. Paranoia becomes the hinge, the summer song that says the quiet part out loud: loving warm weather while bracing for phone calls nobody wants. Lia shares a personal story of loss that changed how the record sounded over time, and we talk about how music can make space for grief without losing its joy. That tension—party and prayer, bounce and burden—is what gives the project its staying power. We also wrestle with evolution. Did sobriety temper the risk-taking that made Acid Rap electric, or did it open a new kind of honesty? Art-as-diary means the page reflects the day, and we explore how fans can honor an artist’s growth without demanding a loop of the past. Along the way, we compare authentic Chicago texture with media that misses the mark, and we make a case for soul in the age of AI: you can model a cadence, but you can’t automate stakes. If you’ve ever danced in the living room or felt a drumline pull strangers into family, you’ll hear why this mixtape still matters. Press play, then tell us the line or track that never left you. If the conversation moves you, follow the show, share with a friend, and leave a review to help more listeners find us. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: The SHITTS Podcast. Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio. Subscribe and comment.

    1h 10m
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An entertaining, edgy, and relatable podcast which tackles various topics and motivates it's audience to think and have fun. Some Hip Individuals Thinking Then Speaking Podcast broadcast from Chicago and talks about world topics from a Windy City lens. On this podcast they are either shooting the shit, starting some shit, or picking up where the shit left off.

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  • Creator
    Monsoon
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    223
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The S.H.I.T.T.S Podcast
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