Welcome back to another episode of A Regular Thing (ART) — where real ones talk real things. In this deep, hilarious, and inspiring convo, we sit down with Bay Area radio legend G Biz to talk about everything from growing up in East Oakland to navigating radio politics, giving local artists game, iconic interviews (Ice Cube, Monique, and Pam from Martin), plus building a life beyond the mic. Whether you’re an artist trying to get radio play, a creative building consistency, or just here for the stories, you’ll laugh, learn, and leave motivated. 💯 👇🏽 Chapters & Time Stamps below 👇🏽 0:00 – Can You Cheat on an Album? Playful debate about music loyalty and artistic polyamory. 1:25 – Welcome Back to the Pod Why we were gone and what brought us back. 2:28 – It Wasn’t Drama, Just Life No beef, just real-life setbacks—handled with unity. 4:07 – We Got Robbed The break-in that set us back... and lit a fire. 5:00 – How It Happened Kodak tells the story: a shift, a suitcase, a smashed window. 7:00 – Understanding Bipping Culture A Bay Area breakdown of organized car break-ins. 9:30 – Broad Daylight Thefts Crime, risk, and staying present in the Bay. 11:01 – Art as a Lifestyle The many definitions of ART and why this podcast exists. 13:30 – Radio, Personality & Purpose How G Biz became a Bay Area voice. 15:45 – Bay Area Nostalgia Block parties, old-school games, and family memories. 21:55 – Black Boy Joy in the Bay Vulnerability, duality, and the code of Oakland culture. 29:48 – Radio vs. Social Media How the game has changed and what it takes now. 33:25 – How G Biz Got Into Radio From internships to legacy—earning stripes on-air. 41:45 – What Makes a Great Radio Host? The balance of realness, humor, and healing. 47:30 – East Oakland Roots Growing up fast and making it count. 55:15 – Defining Your Own Lane Legacy, character, and redefining success. 1:02:30 – Gatekeeping vs. Guidance Real talk on helping others without hand-holding. 1:12:15 – Teaching the Next Generation Community, mentorship, and showing up. 1:18:01 – Personal Evolution Health, heartbreak, hustle, and healing. 1:23:15 – Giving Flowers Why giving love while folks are here matters most. 1:30:33 – Auntie Etiquette & Growing Up Black House rules, respect, and lessons that last. 1:41:22 – Do Radio & Local Artists Clash? Breaking down the radio game for indie artists. 1:42:45 – Why Local Songs Don’t Play at Prime Time Radio slots, sample sizes, and strategic spins. 1:45:48 – When the Streets Buzz, Radio Follows From late-night spins to power records and gold records. 1:49:00 – Getting Played Is Earned, Not Owed Footwork, promo, and putting your song in people’s faces. 1:51:27 – Bad Songs Get Submitted Daily Why effort, not just music quality, determines rotation. 1:52:24 – Larry June Don’t Need Radio How self-promotion builds leverage. 1:53:21 – Getting That First Radio Spin: A Confidence Boost Appreciating the moment—even without prime time. 1:54:15 – LaRussell’s 10,000 Clips A masterclass in consistency and visibility. 1:55:05 – Don’t Blame Radio—Promote Yourself First Why social media, shows, and effort matter more. 1:55:19 – Favorite Interviews? Ice Cube Topped the List How one interview question ended up in a Drake song. 1:57:45 – G Biz’s Most Viral Moment: Monique Interview The learning moment that changed the game. 2:00:30 – Recreating a Scene With Pam from Martin Improv with Tichina Arnold and a full-circle moment. 2:01:28 – Acting Origins: G Biz at San Jose State From theater class to the highest-grossing play in school history. 2:03:15 – Comedy, Sketches, and Organic Artistry Why acting came naturally from doing what felt fun. 2:05:32 – How Do Radio Personalities Get Their Names? Behind the mic: the origin of “G Biz,” Vonz, Lexx, Rick Lee & more. 2:07:17 – The Story Behind the Name “G Biz” Football, drills, and a nickname that stuck. 2:08:30 – Ricky “Sleeveless” Lee: A Legend in Any Weather No sleeves, no problem. Radio gym inspiration. 2:09:04 – What G Biz Is Working On Season 3, youth mentorship, comedy, and passive income. 2:10:30 – Gearing Up for 2024 New goals, health shifts, and building new lanes. 2:11:15 – The Hosts Wrap the Show Gratitude, growth, and a preview of what’s next. 2:12:15 – Final Joke: Stay Away From the Hot Pastrami You had to be there.
