Capital City PodCast

Capital J and DL Glass
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With over 30 years in the music industry, Hip-Hop historian Jerome "Capital J" Dickens and DL Glass talk lyrics, beats, and music. In-depth conversations that discuss the music business and the business of music. To be apart of the conversation email us at info@overheretv.com.

  1. 18h ago

    Capital City Podcast #153 | Chris Lea: From 102 JAMZ to WRAL, Wrestling & Untold Black History

    Before he became WRAL’s Chris Lea, Greensboro knew him as Show Smoove. The Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning broadcaster joins Capital J and DL Glass to share his journey from UNCG college radio and 102 JAMZ to professional wrestling, television, and documentary filmmaking. Chris opens up about career setbacks, being recognized without making “famous money,” and the relationships that helped him find his next opportunity. He also reflects on the lessons he learned working alongside Capital J on the Wild Out Wake-Up Show. The conversation explores his documentary “Ghosts in the Stadium,” Black land ownership, displaced communities, and the histories connected to major sports venues. Plus, the hosts discuss Princeville, environmental racism, Black representation in wrestling, and North Carolina’s lasting contributions to hip-hop. In this episode: • Building Carolina Crunk and championing North Carolina music • Life at 102 JAMZ and the transition from intern to producer • Layoffs, missed opportunities, and rebuilding a career • Balancing professional wrestling, radio, and television • Networking, mentorship, and the road to WRAL • Documentary filmmaking and telling overlooked stories • “Ghosts in the Stadium” and the communities behind the venues • Princeville and the forces that shaped Black neighborhoods • Little Brother, J. Cole, Petey Pablo, and Greensboro’s influence on hip-hop • Giving mentors their flowers and creating opportunities for others Hosted by Capital J and DL Glass Guest: Chris Lea WATCH & LISTEN Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@capitalcitypodcast Visit Capital City Podcast: https://www.capitalcitypodcast.com Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Enjoyed the conversation? Follow the podcast, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with someone who values North Carolina’s history, culture, and legacy. Content note: This episode includes discussion of racism, lynching, and racial violence.

    Capital City Podcast #153 | Chris Lea: From 102 JAMZ to WRAL, Wrestling & Untold Black History

  2. Oct 9

    Capital City Podcast #152 | Touching Money Daily: The $250K Fashion Hustle & DaBaby's Million-Dollar Deal

    A Skittles jacket, a $250K hustle story, and a million-dollar deal involving DaBaby—Touching Money Daily brings the stories behind the money to Capital City Podcast. In this episode, Touching Money Daily explains why “touching money daily” is more than a name—it’s a way of thinking. From spotting an opportunity in a NASCAR jacket to taking merchandise to New York, he shares his fashion-hustle story and the moves that followed. He also recounts a million-dollar deal involving rapper DaBaby, highlighting the role of know-how, paperwork, and helping others reach the next level. Topics include: • The mindset behind Touching Money Daily • The Skittles jacket opportunity and his $250K hustle story • Taking merchandise to New York and turning opportunity into action • His account of a million-dollar deal involving DaBaby • Why business knowledge and paperwork matter behind the scenes Follow the guest: https://www.instagram.com/touchingmoneydaily/ Explore more Capital City Podcast episodes: https://www.capitalcitypodcast.com Follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone building their next opportunity.

    Capital City Podcast #152 | Touching Money Daily: The $250K Fashion Hustle & DaBaby's Million-Dollar Deal

  3. Sep 11

    Capital City Podcast #151 | DJ Scotty Rock

    DJ Scotty Rock joins Capital J and DL Glass for a powerful conversation where hip-hop, politics and public service collide. Scotty reflects on his journey behind the turntables, growing up during hip-hop’s early years and the unforgettable moment a record his mother purchased nearly got him in trouble. He also shares the painful lesson of losing an election by just one vote—and why nobody should ever assume their vote doesn’t matter. The conversation gets deeper as Scotty examines the evolution of hip-hop, the music industry’s influence on the culture and his belief that some eras of music helped normalize destructive behavior. In this episode: • Growing up with old-school hip-hop • The record his mother almost destroyed • His evolution as a DJ • Losing an election by one vote • The importance of voting and community involvement • His controversial perspective on crunk music • How hip-hop, politics and leadership intersect Listen now at www.capitalcitypodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Capital City Podcast on YouTube: @CapitalCity919

    Capital City Podcast #151 | DJ Scotty Rock

  4. Sep 8

    Capital City Podcast #150 | The 10 Best Things to Ever Happen in Hip-Hop

    After discussing some of the worst things to ever happen in hip-hop, Capital J and D.L. flip the conversation and celebrate the culture. In this episode, they create and rank their list of the 10 best things to ever happen in hip-hop—from influential moments and cultural milestones to the people and innovations that helped move the culture forward. Do you agree with their rankings? What would you put at No. 1? Visit CapitalCityPodcast.com and follow @capital.city.podcast on Instagram for more conversations preserving hip-hop’s history, culture and legacy.

    Capital City Podcast #150 | The 10 Best Things to Ever Happen in Hip-Hop

  5. Aug 7

    Mike Gee of The Jungle Brothers | Capital City Podcast #149

    Episode 149 features Mike Gee of the legendary Jungle Brothers. Mike Gee joins Capital J and DL Glass to talk about the Jungle Brothers’ legacy, the evolution of hip-hop, the Native Tongues era, and how the message of hip-hop has changed from the ’80s and ’90s to today. Mike Gee also reflects on Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary, touring across the U.S. and Europe, performing throughout New York City, and why he respects today’s generation of artists for learning ownership, distribution, and the business behind the music. A conversation about hip-hop history, culture, business, and where the music is headed next. Capital City Podcast with Capital J & DL Glass
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    Mike Gee of The Jungle Brothers | Capital City Podcast #149

  6. Jul 24

    “A Polished Soul” | Mike Anderson’s Journey from Prison to Purpose | Capital City Podcast #148

    What happens when a 22-year-old man is sentenced to spend nearly two decades behind bars—and chooses to transform his life instead of letting prison define it? In this powerful episode of Capital City Podcast, Capital J and DL Glass sit down with Mike Anderson, author of “A Polished Soul”, for an honest conversation about incarceration, redemption, faith, fatherhood, and the power of second chances. Mike shares how he spent 17½ years in prison without a single infraction, earned a business degree while incarcerated, and ultimately returned home with a renewed purpose: helping the next generation avoid the mistakes he made. The conversation goes far beyond one man’s story. Together, they discuss: • Growing up in North Carolina and the choices that changed Mike’s life forever • The prison system and what rehabilitation really looks like • Why mentorship matters more than ever for young Black men • Fatherhood, community, and breaking generational cycles • Mental health, social media, and the challenges facing today’s youth • How A Polished Soul became both a book and a feature film This isn’t just a story about prison—it’s a story about purpose, accountability, forgiveness, and the people who believed in someone when the world had written them off. 🎙️ Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Pandora, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Watch highlights and exclusive content: YouTube: @capitalcity919 🌐 Learn more: www.capitalcitypodcast.com If this episode inspired you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear Mike Anderson’s remarkable journey.

    “A Polished Soul” | Mike Anderson’s Journey from Prison to Purpose | Capital City Podcast #148

  7. Jul 8

    DJ Billy Bill: Mr. Freeze Records, Mixtapes & North Carolina Hip-Hop History | Capital City Podcast #147

    DJ Billy Bill joins the Capital City Podcast for an unforgettable conversation about his journey through North Carolina’s hip-hop culture—from learning to DJ in Durham to becoming a key figure at the legendary Mr. Freeze Records in Raleigh. Billy Bill shares stories from the golden era of mixtapes, earning a residency at Kamikaze’s, working alongside Mr. Freeze, building one of the Triangle’s longest-running Black-owned record stores, and helping preserve vinyl culture for a new generation. He also discusses the rise and fall of the mixtape business, the return of records, teaching the next generation of DJs, and why adapting to change has been the key to his success. Whether you’re a DJ, music lover, vinyl collector, entrepreneur, or simply passionate about North Carolina history, this episode is packed with untold stories, industry insight, and valuable lessons from one of the state’s most respected DJs. In this episode: Billy Bill’s introduction to DJing in DurhamLanding a residency at the legendary Kamikaze’s nightclubBehind the scenes at Mr. Freeze RecordsThe mixtape era and how DJs built their careersWhy vinyl is making a powerful comebackThe business of running a record store for more than 20 yearsTeaching the next generation of DJsSupporting Black-owned businesses and preserving music cultureIf you enjoy conversations about hip-hop history, DJ culture, entrepreneurship, and North Carolina’s music legacy, don’t forget to follow, rate, and share the Capital City Podcast.

    DJ Billy Bill: Mr. Freeze Records, Mixtapes & North Carolina Hip-Hop History | Capital City Podcast #147

  8. Jun 20

    Capital City Podcast #146 - "How DJs Really Made Mixtapes Before the Internet"

    Capital J breaks down the real process behind making mixtapes before streaming, downloads, and social media. From hunting records, choosing the hottest first song, blending R&B with hip-hop, shouting out stores, dubbing tapes, selling hand-to-hand, and building street distribution — this episode is a history lesson on mixtape culture from someone who lived it. DL Glass connects the mixtape grind to independent film distribution, showing how music, movies, bootlegs, and street networks helped local creators reach places they never expected.

    Capital City Podcast #146 - "How DJs Really Made Mixtapes Before the Internet"
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With over 30 years in the music industry, Hip-Hop historian Jerome "Capital J" Dickens and DL Glass talk lyrics, beats, and music. In-depth conversations that discuss the music business and the business of music. To be apart of the conversation email us at info@overheretv.com.

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  • Creator
    Capital J and DL Glass
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    153
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © First Time Films LLC 2026
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    Capital City PodCast