Big & Lazy Podcast

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Introducing the Big & Lazy Podcast! Join “Big” B. Fines and weekly special guests as they discuss Black culture, food, and entertainment. Guaranteed laughs! Find us on all social media platforms podcast streaming platforms, YouTube and on bigandlazy.com

  1. Jun 7

    Gwalla: Rebrand to Gwalla Cartel, Music Revenue, Life behind the scenes & More | Big & Lazy Podcast Episode #177

    Episode #177 This week we sit down with Gwalla (Gwalla Cartel founder). We discussed his first hit "Trap Swag," merch strategy, and building regional hip-hop. We talk Leadership Rebrand: How Gwalla transformed Talk of the Town into Gwalla Cartel after key losses, redefining the group's vision and direction. "You can't build a fanbase staying in one city." Gwalla travels to Lexington, Bowling Green, and Paducah to expand reach beyond Louisville. Gwalla prioritizes letting his music speak rather than engaging in clout wars or attention-based beefing. This approach delayed his podcast appearance but ensures authenticity. "Trap Swag" with producer Crackdosja went "triple platinum in the hood" a street-level success metric that matters more than algorithm plays. Following India Love and Nipsey's Rip Marathon model, Gwalla is pivoting toward brand collaborations and expects fashion to be his next major revenue stream. 0:00 - Intro & Opening 2:57 - The Rebrand: Taco to Town → Guadalajara Cartel 5:00 - Florida Roots: Jacksonville to Louisville (Daughter's Impact) 8:24 - Studying the Game: Road Experience with Sada Baby & Skilla Baby 11:47 - The "Cartelthon" Recording Process (Marathon Dom, 808 Beals) 20:55 - "Spend the K": Building Regional Fanbase (Lexington, Bowling Green, Paducah) 24:30 - Collaborating with Female Artists (Chin 1, Biddy Bora, Virgo Cage) 28:54 - New Music & Production Insights 31:58 - Final Message: Work Hard, Stack Dust, Avoid Clout Chasing 35:30 - Merch Lane & Brand Ambassador Strategy 36:12 - Plugs & "Spend the K" Sign-Off Find us on IG: @bigandlazypod @_bfines @gwallacartel All episodes are expertly produced by: @b.haywood8  Big & Lazy Website  Shop Merch: Online Merch Store Want More Exclusive Content & Early Access to every episode?  Join our : Patreon Want to start a podcast? - confirmedpod.com Share your thoughts, ask questions, and engage with us and our guests! What did you think of this episode? Who would you like to see on our show next? Let us know in the comments!

    34 min
  2. May 31

    Cheech Loaf: Money, Respect & Why The Music Industry Kills Artists | Big & Lazy Podcast Episode 176

    Cheech Loaf breaks down toxic relationships, masculine pride, financial pressure, artist suppression in music, & why the industry uses character assassination when billions are at stake. 00:30 Relationships & Red Flags Cheeh discusses how to identify bad relationships and when to walk away. 06:45 A Broken Man's Pride Deep dive into masculine psychology: what happens when a man is broke and his pride is attacked. Financial pressure + disrespect = dangerous territory. 09:20 Modern Dating & The Money Problem B. Fines articulates the controversial take: why he doesn't want a woman making more than him, and how this impacts masculine identity. 18:00 The Music Journey Begins Cheeh Loaf's origin story: Master P's "Gotta Get Paid" changed his life in elementary school. 23:45 Hot Topic: Drake vs Kendrick Cheeh defends Drake and explains his music taste. The conversation shifts to a controversial artist's "Iceman" album. 29:15 Industry Corruption & Character Assassination Cheeh uses the Iceman album story + Michael Jackson comparison to explain how the industry weaponizes false accusations to suppress artists. 38:00 Business is the Game "Business is the game is the f**k you. Your job is to not get f****d in it." — Deep dive into industry survival. 42:30 Upcoming Projects Cheeh discusses "Pimped Out" with Jamo and the "Free Lingo" project. He has a lot to talk about right now and is in a creative wave. 45:15 Closing Message** "Stay sucker free. Live right. Handle your business. Put your mind first. Get your money. Stay humble." You can find us on Instagram: @bigandlazypod @_bfines @cheechloaf Produced by @b.haywood8 If you're starting a podcast in Louisville, Ky, and need support, Confirmed Multimedia is here for you: confirmed.pod@gmail.com Check Out We Them Girls Podcast Check Out Confirmed Podcast Network

    35 min

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Introducing the Big & Lazy Podcast! Join “Big” B. Fines and weekly special guests as they discuss Black culture, food, and entertainment. Guaranteed laughs! Find us on all social media platforms podcast streaming platforms, YouTube and on bigandlazy.com