The HipHopHumboldt Podcast

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I'm Dave, Al Bear is my co-host, and we're bringing you interviews with Humboldt County Hip Hop artists. Visit hiphophumboldt.com for the latest podcast episodes, podcast merch and more!

  1. Episode 68 - Rick Toledo

    12/07/2025

    Episode 68 - Rick Toledo

    For Episode 68 of The HipHopHumboldt Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing local activist and community builder, Rick Toledo! Rick has been doing great work for our community on campus and off. He has been organizing with the Humboldt chapter of Students For A Democratic Society at Cal Poly for the last few years, and we spoke about some interesting topics! Rick talked to us about the Occupy Cal Poly movement and what happened on campus last year when the students occupied Siemens Hall in solidarity against the genocide that has been happening in Palestine. We talked about the law enforcement response, with law enforcement responding from up and down the state to slow down the movement. spoke about what SDS Humboldt has been doing since, including how they have continued the movement to get Cal Poly Humboldt to divest from military industrial corporations. In the second hour, we talked about quite a few topics including the beautiful work our friends from Humboldt 4 Palestine have done for our community, and we also spoke about other activism and groups that have been making things happen in Humboldt County. To end the episode, we discussed the newly formed Humboldt Anti-War Committee and the work that has begun to push local governments to divest from war and imperialism. This was a great episode and it was my pleasure to interview Rick and have him in the studio! Stay tuned for more episodes in 2026 and thanks to Rick and all the guests that have given their time for The HipHopHumboldt Podcast in 2025! Shoutout to The HipHopHumboldt Podcast’s sponsors!: Center for Natural Medicine The Skullface Project and last but not least, GRAB some HipHopHumboldt Gear at Express Smoke Shop in Arcata right off the Plaza! ⁠#HumboldtHipHop⁠ ⁠#HumboldtCounty⁠ ⁠#humboldtcountyhistory⁠ ⁠#humboldtcountyhiphop⁠ ⁠#hiphophumboldt⁠ _________________________________________ 🙏🏾Follow ❤️ | Share 🖤 | Comment 💚🙏🏾 and thank you for supporting the hip hop community and culture in Humboldt County! Follow @hiphophumboldt on all the socials Visit hiphophumboldt.com to listen to dope interviews from Humboldt County Hip Hop artists... more interviews and episodes on the way every month ________________________________________ ⁠#humboldtcounty⁠ ⁠#humboldt⁠ ⁠#arcata⁠ ⁠#california⁠ ⁠#norcal⁠ ⁠#eureka⁠ ⁠#northerncalifornia⁠ ⁠#arcataca⁠ ⁠#arcatacalifornia⁠ ⁠#emeraldtriangle⁠ ⁠#eurekacalifornia⁠ ⁠#redwoods⁠ ⁠#lostcoast⁠ ⁠#eurekaca⁠ ⁠#humboldtmade⁠ ⁠#mckinleyville⁠ ⁠#humboldtgrown⁠ ⁠#fortuna⁠ ⁠#northcoast⁠⁠ #podcasting⁠ ⁠#podcastersofinstagram⁠ ⁠#podcasts⁠

    1h 53m
  2. Episode 67 - Kai Sway

    10/13/2025

    Episode 67 - Kai Sway

    For Episode 67 of The HipHopHumboldt Podcast, I interviewed Kai Sway! Kai Sway is Humboldt County born and raised, and we talked about his influences, how he started making music back in high school, and what he's listening to now! We also got into other topics such as the business side of the game, AI, and more! The homie mentaLCAse also slid thru to bless the pod. It was a great conversation! Follow Kai Sway on all the socials @kaiswayofficial and stay tuned for more episodes from The HipHopHumboldt Podcast! Shoutout to The HipHopHumboldt Podcast’s sponsors!:Center for Natural MedicineThe Skullface Projectand last but not least,GRAB some HipHopHumboldt Gear at Express Smoke Shop in Arcata right off the Plaza!⁠#HumboldtHipHop⁠ ⁠#HumboldtCounty⁠ ⁠#humboldtcountyhistory⁠ ⁠#humboldtcountyhiphop⁠ ⁠#hiphophumboldt⁠_________________________________________🙏🏾Follow ❤️ | Share 🖤 | Comment 💚🙏🏾and thank you for supporting the hip hop community and culture in Humboldt County!Follow @hiphophumboldt on all the socialsVisit hiphophumboldt.com to listen to dope interviews from Humboldt County Hip Hop artists... more interviews and episodes on the way every month________________________________________⁠#humboldtcounty⁠ ⁠#humboldt⁠ ⁠#arcata⁠ ⁠#california⁠ ⁠#norcal⁠ ⁠#eureka⁠ ⁠#northerncalifornia⁠ ⁠#arcataca⁠ ⁠#arcatacalifornia⁠ ⁠#emeraldtriangle⁠ ⁠#eurekacalifornia⁠ ⁠#redwoods⁠ ⁠#lostcoast⁠ ⁠#eurekaca⁠ ⁠#humboldtmade⁠ ⁠#mckinleyville⁠ ⁠#humboldtgrown⁠ ⁠#fortuna⁠ ⁠#northcoast⁠⁠ #podcasting⁠ ⁠#podcastersofinstagram⁠ ⁠#podcasts⁠

    1h 55m
  3. Episode 66 - Seven Point

    09/06/2025

    Episode 66 - Seven Point

    For Episode 66 of The HipHopHumboldt Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Brad Zerman, owner and CEO of Seven Point, a dispensary/lounge located in Danville, Illinois! It was great to talk to Brad and hear what is happening with the cannabis industry out in the Midwest. Brad and I spoke about his dispensary, and his team's focusing on building relationships in his community to foster more normalization of cannabis. Seven Point sells vinyls at the dispensary to promote the relationship between music and cannabis. They are selling flower and cannabis products that are associated with hip hop artists so that the community can have access to products cultivated by the top emcees from coast to coast! They are selling specialty items like Rap Snacks and more to further that unique collaboration. He and his team are tailoring a great experience for the community. The lounge is being used to support local events, artists, food, and they even have comedy shows! Brad and his team have serious vision and are elevating Seven Point into something that the whole community can enjoy. I was really impressed with the entire offering that Brad discussed during the interview. Brad even took some time to show some of the cannabis products and snacks that are available! It was an amazing interview and I wanted to thank Brad from Seven Point for coming on! You can find out more info about Seven Point on the web at SevenPoint.shop Stay tuned for more episodes! We have a few things in the clip including the new Bear In The Wild series with Al Bear out in the field interviewing artists like Miles Minnick, LaRussell, and more! Don't sleep, HipHopHumboldt has just begun. Join us for this journey by hitting that subscribe button here and on YouTube! Shoutout to The HipHopHumboldt Podcast’s sponsors!: Center for Natural Medicine The Skullface Project and last but not least, GRAB some HipHopHumboldt Gear at Express Smoke Shop in Arcata right off the Plaza! ⁠#HumboldtHipHop⁠ ⁠#HumboldtCounty⁠ ⁠#humboldtcountyhistory⁠ ⁠#humboldtcountyhiphop⁠ ⁠#hiphophumboldt⁠ _________________________________________ 🙏🏾Follow ❤️ | Share 🖤 | Comment 💚🙏🏾 and thank you for supporting the hip hop community and culture in Humboldt County! Follow @hiphophumboldt on all the socials Visit hiphophumboldt.com to listen to dope interviews from Humboldt County Hip Hop artists... more interviews and episodes on the way every month ________________________________________ ⁠#humboldtcounty⁠ ⁠#humboldt⁠ ⁠#arcata⁠ ⁠#california⁠ ⁠#norcal⁠ ⁠#eureka⁠ ⁠#northerncalifornia⁠ ⁠#arcataca⁠ ⁠#arcatacalifornia⁠ ⁠#emeraldtriangle⁠ ⁠#eurekacalifornia⁠ ⁠#redwoods⁠ ⁠#lostcoast⁠ ⁠#eurekaca⁠ ⁠#humboldtmade⁠ ⁠#mckinleyville⁠ ⁠#humboldtgrown⁠ ⁠#fortuna⁠ ⁠#northcoast⁠⁠#podcasting⁠ ⁠#podcastersofinstagram⁠ ⁠#podcasts⁠

    1h 33m
  4. Episode 65 - Voice Of The Youth Project

    08/16/2025

    Episode 65 - Voice Of The Youth Project

    For Episode 65 of The HipHopHumboldt Podcast, I was able to check in with Amari J to talk about his Voice Of The Youth Project! It was amazing to hear the positive things that the Voice Of The Youth Project has been doing for kids and school in The Bay Area. Amari J talked about some real situations including some children that we've lost way too soon. We also discussed the work he has been doing related to missing youth. Fortunately I am able to report that one of the youths we spoke about, Katie Hong, has been found and reunited with her family! This is very important work Amari J is doing down in The Bay and we need more community leaders like Amari J from coast to coast. The Voice Of The Youth Project is only getting started so stay tuned @voiceoftheyouthproject on IG and on the web @ https://voiceoftheyouthproject.com/ Big thanks to Amari J for returning to the pod! We have another episode dropping at the end of the month so stay tuned and thanks for listening! Shoutout to The HipHopHumboldt Podcast’s sponsors!: Center for Natural Medicine The Skullface Project and last but not least, GRAB some HipHopHumboldt Gear at Express Smoke Shop in Arcata right off the Plaza! ⁠#HumboldtHipHop⁠ ⁠#HumboldtCounty⁠ ⁠#humboldtcountyhistory⁠ ⁠#humboldtcountyhiphop⁠ ⁠#hiphophumboldt⁠ _________________________________________ Follow | Share | Comment and thank you for supporting the hip hop community and culture in Humboldt County! Follow @hiphophumboldt on all the socials Visit hiphophumboldt.com to listen to dope interviews from Humboldt County Hip Hop artists... more interviews and episodes on the way every month ________________________________________ ⁠#humboldtcounty⁠ ⁠#humboldt⁠ ⁠#arcata⁠ ⁠#california⁠ ⁠#norcal⁠ ⁠#eureka⁠ ⁠#northerncalifornia⁠ ⁠#arcataca⁠ ⁠#arcatacalifornia⁠ ⁠#emeraldtriangle⁠ ⁠#eurekacalifornia⁠ ⁠#redwoods⁠ ⁠#lostcoast⁠ ⁠#eurekaca⁠ ⁠#humboldtmade⁠ ⁠#mckinleyville⁠ ⁠#humboldtgrown⁠ ⁠#fortuna⁠ ⁠#northcoast⁠⁠ #podcasting⁠ ⁠#podcastersofinstagram⁠ ⁠#podcasts⁠ #HipHopCulture #PodcastLife #HipHopInterviews #RapMusic #UrbanPodcast #HipHopCommunity #MusicInterviews #Podcasting #HipHopPodcast #IndieArtists #BehindTheMusic #RapGame #HipHopNews #MusicTalk #ArtistSpotlight #HipHopVibes #Podcaster #SoundCloud #RapPodcast #CultureTalk

    47 min
  5. Episode 64 - Blueprint

    08/02/2025

    Episode 64 - Blueprint

    This is a special one! For Episode 64 of The HipHopHumboldt Podcast, I had the honor of interviewing Blueprint! Hailing from Columbus, Ohio, Blueprint has done work with RJD2, Rhymesayers, Illogic, and more! During the interview, we talked about Blueprint’s influences, how he got started making music, and his path to becoming one of the best producer/emcees to ever bless a mic! We talked about his albums, the work he has done over the years under his Weightless Records label, being a part of Soul Position with RJD2, being with Greenhouse Effect, his friendship and relationship with Rhymesayers, the 5 books he has written, and his podcast ‘Super Duty Tough Work’ with Illogic! And now, Blueprint is on tour with DJ Detox for his recent album ‘Vessel’. Blueprint and DJ Detox are going to be coming to Humboldt County on August 29th where they will be performing at Outer Space in Arcata at 8pm. Get your tickets online here bit.ly/vesselARC and don’t forget to visit Weightless.net to check tour dates, grab tickets, his music and his books! Big thanks to Blueprint for doing this interview for The HipHopHumboldt Podcast! Stay tuned for more episodes on the way! Shoutout to The HipHopHumboldt Podcast’s sponsors!: Center for Natural Medicine The Skullface Project and last but not least,  GRAB some HipHopHumboldt Gear at Express Smoke Shop in Arcata right off the Plaza! ⁠#HumboldtHipHop⁠ ⁠#HumboldtCounty⁠ ⁠#humboldtcountyhistory⁠ ⁠#humboldtcountyhiphop⁠ ⁠#hiphophumboldt⁠ _________________________________________ 🙏🏾Follow ❤️ | Share 🖤 | Comment 💚🙏🏾 and thank you for supporting the hip hop community and culture in Humboldt County! Follow @hiphophumboldt on all the socials Visit hiphophumboldt.com to listen to dope interviews from Humboldt County Hip Hop artists... more interviews and episodes on the way every month ________________________________________ ⁠#humboldtcounty⁠ ⁠#humboldt⁠ ⁠#arcata⁠ ⁠#california⁠ ⁠#norcal⁠ ⁠#eureka⁠ ⁠#northerncalifornia⁠ ⁠#arcataca⁠ ⁠#arcatacalifornia⁠ ⁠#emeraldtriangle⁠ ⁠#eurekacalifornia⁠ ⁠#redwoods⁠ ⁠#lostcoast⁠ ⁠#eurekaca⁠ ⁠#humboldtmade⁠ ⁠#mckinleyville⁠ ⁠#humboldtgrown⁠ ⁠#fortuna⁠ ⁠#northcoast⁠⁠#podcasting⁠ ⁠#podcastersofinstagram⁠ ⁠#podcasts⁠

    1h 12m
  6. Episode 63 - ThatFool AL

    05/24/2025

    Episode 63 - ThatFool AL

    For Episode 63 of the HipHopHumboldt Podcast, I sat down with ThatFoolAl, a rising star who came to Humboldt from San Jose! ThatFoolAl talked about his early influences with music, what it was like growing up in San Jose, and about his journey making music with friends in The Bay! He also spoke about what led him to Humboldt County, and what he's doing now, including his community work through the Heartworkers' Union! This is an episode you don't want to miss! Follow  ⁨@ThatfoolAL⁩  on all the socials and on YouTube and stay tuned because he stays moving and has more in store for the community. Stay tuned for more episodes from The HipHopHumboldt Podcast! Shoutout to The HipHopHumboldt Podcast’s sponsors!: Center for Natural Medicine The Skullface Project and last but not least, GRAB some HipHopHumboldt Gear at Express Smoke Shop in Arcata right off the Plaza!⁠ #HumboldtHipHop⁠ ⁠#HumboldtCounty⁠ ⁠#humboldtcountyhistory⁠ ⁠#humboldtcountyhiphop⁠ ⁠#hiphophumboldt⁠ _________________________________________ 🙏🏾Follow ❤️ | Share 🖤 | Comment 💚🙏🏾and thank you for supporting the hip hop community and culture in Humboldt County!Follow @hiphophumboldt on all the socialsVisit hiphophumboldt.com to listen to dope interviews from Humboldt County Hip Hop artists... more interviews and episodes on the way every month ________________________________________⁠ #humboldtcounty⁠ ⁠#humboldt⁠ ⁠#arcata⁠ ⁠#california⁠ ⁠#norcal⁠ ⁠#eureka⁠ ⁠#northerncalifornia⁠ ⁠#arcataca⁠ ⁠#arcatacalifornia⁠ ⁠#emeraldtriangle⁠ ⁠#eurekacalifornia⁠ ⁠#redwoods⁠ ⁠#lostcoast⁠ ⁠#eurekaca⁠ ⁠#humboldtmade⁠ ⁠#mckinleyville⁠ ⁠#humboldtgrown⁠ ⁠#fortuna⁠ ⁠#northcoast⁠⁠#podcasting⁠ ⁠#podcastersofinstagram⁠ ⁠#podcasts⁠

    1h 7m
  7. Episode 62 - Amari J

    04/26/2025

    Episode 62 - Amari J

    For Episode 62 of the HipHopHumboldt Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Amari J! Amari J hails from The Bay and has been doing some amazing work to move the bar forward, including a solid catalog, and some very commendable community work! We spoke on where Amari J is from, his influences, his music, his path with the music, and the major efforts he has been putting into his community through supporting the youth! Bigtime shoutout to Amari J for coming on the pod and mad respect for the work he’s doing. Follow Amari J on all the socials @amarijofficial Stay tuned for more episodes from The HipHopHumboldt Podcast! Shoutout to The HipHopHumboldt Podcast’s sponsors!:Center for Natural MedicineThe Skullface Projectand last but not least, GRAB some HipHopHumboldt Gear at Joe's Smoke Shop in Arcata!#HumboldtHipHop #HumboldtCounty #humboldtcountyhistory #humboldtcountyhiphop #hiphophumboldt_________________________________________🙏🏾Follow ❤️ | Share 🖤 | Comment 💚🙏🏾and thank you for supporting the hip hop community and culture in Humboldt County!Follow @hiphophumboldt on all the socialsVisit hiphophumboldt.com to listen to dope interviews from Humboldt County Hip Hop artists... more interviews and episodes on the way every month________________________________________#humboldtcounty #humboldt #arcata #california #norcal #eureka #northerncalifornia #arcataca #arcatacalifornia #emeraldtriangle #eurekacalifornia #redwoods #lostcoast #eurekaca #humboldtmade #mckinleyville #humboldtgrown #fortuna #northcoast#podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcasts

    54 min
  8. Episode 61 - Lobo and Dmise

    03/08/2025

    Episode 61 - Lobo and Dmise

    Welcome to HipHopHumboldt, the Humboldt County hip hop podcast where Al Bear and Dave dive deep into the vibrant world of hip hop culture, art, and community. Each episode brings you engaging conversations with artists, musicians, and creators who are shaping the scene. In this episode, hosted by Al Bear, we step out of the studio and into the garage for a raw, unfiltered chat with graffiti legends Lobo and Dmise. We explore their journeys from humble beginnings to becoming celebrated visual artists. You'll hear their stories of survival, creativity, and the transformative power of art in the streets. Lobo and Dmise discuss the evolution of graffiti culture, the importance of community support, and the personal challenges they’ve overcome along the way. With insights into their artistic processes and the philosophy behind their work, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the deeper meanings of hip hop and street art. This episode is a dope blend of anecdotes, laughter, and a look at how these artists are giving back to their communities while pushing the boundaries of their craft. Stay tuned for more episodes coming this year featuring ThatFoolAl, Ra, CosmoFree, AND the upcoming roundtable episodes featuring producers, emcees, videographers, graff artists, event planners, DJs, break dancers, and more! Shoutout to The HipHopHumboldt Podcast’s sponsors!: Center for Natural Medicine The Skullface Project and last but not least, GRAB some HipHopHumboldt Gear at Joe's Smoke Shop in Arcata! #HumboldtHipHop #HumboldtCounty #humboldtcountyhistory #humboldtcountyhiphop #hiphophumboldt _________________________________________ 🙏🏾Follow ❤️ | Share 🖤 | Comment 💚🙏🏾 and thank you for supporting the hip hop community and culture in Humboldt County! Follow @hiphophumboldt on all the socials Visit hiphophumboldt.com to listen to dope interviews from Humboldt County Hip Hop artists... more interviews and episodes on the way every month ________________________________________ #humboldtcounty #humboldt #arcata #california #norcal #eureka #northerncalifornia #arcataca #arcatacalifornia #emeraldtriangle #eurekacalifornia #redwoods #lostcoast #eurekaca #humboldtmade #mckinleyville #humboldtgrown #fortuna #northcoast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcasts

    1h 50m
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I'm Dave, Al Bear is my co-host, and we're bringing you interviews with Humboldt County Hip Hop artists. Visit hiphophumboldt.com for the latest podcast episodes, podcast merch and more!

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  • Creator
    HipHopHumboldt
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    68
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