Best Jon Fu Podcasts (2025)

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The Haunted Atmospheric Guitar of WIlliam Tyler Unspools Time 42:30

22h ago42:30

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Since releasing his first solo album in 2010, William Tyler has become associated with the so-called cosmic country style – his music has tended to be expansive, atmospheric, clearly rooted in Americana but with an experimental edge. Now comes Tyler’s new record, Time Indefinite – an album that might, paradoxically, be his most modern or avant-gard…

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Jlin's Percussive-Driven, Math-Loving, Adventurous Electronic Music, In-Studio 36:35

4d ago36:35

36:35

The artist, producer, and educator Jlin, born Jerrilynn Patton, first came out of the electronic dance music scene – specifically, the Chicago style of house music known as footwork. But she’s also become a sought-after composer, and one of her works was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Her collaborators include Icelandic pop star Bjork, composer…

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Chicago-Based Composer Macie Stewart Makes Music Out of the Spaces In-Between 36:43

8d ago36:43

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Macie Stewart is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer who’s been a key player in the Chicago music scene, and a go-to collaborator for her string arrangements for pop stars like SZA, or playing with leading improvisers like Makaya McCraven or touring with Japanese Breakfast. Her current project is an album called When Distance Is Blue, ful…

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A New York Evening with Anoushka Shankar 46:07

11d ago46:07

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Because she is the daughter of Ravi Shankar, perhaps the most famous Indian classical musician of the past century, Anoushka Shankar is associated with that style of music. But though she plays the sitar, and does indeed play Indian ragas in the style of her illustrious dad, she has also drawn on jazz, flamenco, various world and electronic music t…

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Jon Wynn on writing fiction 39:32

12d ago39:32

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In this episode we are joined by Jonathan Wynn, Professor of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Jon joins us to discuss The Set Up, his debut work of fiction that both thrills and educates. Jon shares his experience writing a work of fiction, reflects on how theorists including W.E.B. Du Bois and Erving Goffman (as well as George…

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Fiddlers Mark and Maggie O’Connor Connect Chamber Music and Bluegrass, In-Studio 38:26

14d ago38:26

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The fiddler Mark O’Connor is probably best known for his million-selling Appalachian Waltz project – a kind of chamber/folk album with famed cellist Yo Yo Ma and bassist Edgar Meyer. Mark has also written string quartets, concertos, and orchestral pieces – and they all come from the same place as his solo fiddle sets – everything is rooted in the s…

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Revisiting Mike Peters of The Alarm, In-Studio (Archives) 37:03

17d ago37:03

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Since 1981, Welsh musician Mike Peters has been the voice of the hit-making British band The Alarm. After the band split up in 1991, Peters wrote and released solo work, before reconstituting The Alarm in 2000, (Wikipedia.) Since being diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia in 2005 (he is also co-founder of the Love Hope Strength Foundation), Mike …

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King Hannah's Fuzzy-Jangly Charged Romanticism, In-Studio 41:27

21d ago41:27

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King Hannah is an indie-rock duo from Liverpool consisting of singer and songwriter Hannah Merrick and guitarist Craig Whittle. Their latest album, Big Swimmer, seems to be the result of Merrick’s observations after touring around the United States, where it wasn’t the big cities or expansive vistas that inspired her songs, but the little moments a…

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Ancient-to-Future Hot Psychedelic Gnawa Blues from Bab L' Bluz, In-Studio 36:17

24d ago36:17

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Bab L’ Bluz is a French-Moroccan band playing a distinctive band of rock, one that’s built on the sounds of North and West African music, and on the Blues. The band was born from the dream of propelling Guembri (the Gnawa's guitar) on the international music scene of contemporary music, and has expanded to include electric mandole and electric riba…

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Marlon Williams Connects With His Maori Roots, In-Studio 25:36

28d ago25:36

25:36

Aotearoa singer/songwriter Marlon Williams’(Kāi Tahu, Ngāi Tai) is a singer and songwriter from Lyttleton, New Zealand. He’s spent this past decade creating a personal blend of country, indie, and folk music; and he’s been an actor, and makes an appearance in the film A Star Is Born. But his new album is something different – maybe not musically, b…

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Dog Man 2:45:18

29d ago2:45:18

2:45:18

After a lot of delay, we present to you our episode about the film Dog Man! Don't forget to rate and review the show on your favorite podcast app! Find us on Twitter and Instagram! @DreamJerksPod Email us at [email protected] Theme song by Pangolin. Find them everywhere @PangolinFL

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Music Medicine with the artist Sudakra 1:25:43

1M ago1:25:43

1:25:43

Julian talks with Sudakra. Sudakra is a musician, DJ, yogi & healer. Learn more about Sudakra: https://linktr.ee/sudakra https://tr.ee/8YTKdCFvPa https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BKQ82IMMgyoCzoEaxi0hw https://www.instagram.com/sudakra https://tr.ee/WpBd6z3Qsm Order Premium quality Shilajit from the sacred Ural Mountains of Russia. Message Julian fo…

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Immersion and SUSS: Rhythm and Synths Meet Ambient Country, In-Studio 40:56

1M ago40:56

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Immersion consists of the husband and wife team of Colin Newman, who you may know from the veteran English rock band Wire, and Malka Spigel from the band Minimal Compact. And Nanocluster is the name of a series of collaborations between the Immersion and various guests (Laetitia Sadier, German post-rock duo Tarwater, electronic musicians Ulrich Sch…

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595. Elephant Man Foot l Mike James & Akeem Woods 1:10:16

1M ago1:10:16

1:10:16

Godfrey talks to Mike James about coming to New York to see Denzel on Broadway, comedy in the south and more! Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got endless impressions, a wh…

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All the Flavors of the Rainbow of Cello by Peter Gregson, In-Studio 42:10

1M ago42:10

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The British cellist, producer, and composer Peter Gregson has collaborated with some of the biggest names in contemporary music, including Max Richter, Gabriel Prokofiev and Jóhann Jóhannsson. His own work includes soundtracks for film and TV, electroacoustic works, and a series of string quartets. Daringly, he has also “recomposed” J.S. Bach’s six…

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Tabla Master Zakir Hussain and Santoor Player Rahul Sharma, In-Studio 42:47

1M ago42:47

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The Indian-born tabla player and composer, teacher, and advocate Zakir Hussain, son of Ustad Alla Rahka, who passed away in December of 2024, wasn’t just a virtuoso improviser - he was one of the world’s exceptional percussionists, working in many genres, and was the world’s preeminent tabla master. Zakir Hussain enjoyed the different challenges th…

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593. Ober and Ober Again l Vishnu Vaka & Akeem Woods 1:09:14

1M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Godfrey talks about Ali Siddiq joining Omega Psi Phi, Kanye in a Klan hood and so much more! Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got endless impressions, a white producer, ran…

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Spirit in Action: Jake Whan, Breathwork Facilitator & Channel #136 56:42

1M ago56:42

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Julian talks with Jake Whan, breathwork facilitator, Channel and healer. About Jake: I’m a Master Healer, Breathwork Facilitator, and Channel deeply devoted to helping people awaken to their true essence. My work blends somatic breathwork, energy healing, and intuitive guidance to support spiritual seekers, leaders, and high performers in healing t…

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Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 Ignite an Afrobeat Dance Party, In-Studio 44:06

1M ago44:06

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The Nigerian singer, songwriter and bandleader and Seun Kuti keeps alive the Afrobeat tradition founded by his legendary father, Fela Kuti, back in the 1970s. In fact, when Fela died in 1997, it was Seun, his youngest son, who took over the band, now called Egypt 80. Like his late father, Seun Kuti takes on topics like government corruption and cor…

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592. Corey Holcomb's Crowd Walks Out l Vishnu Vaka & Akeem Woods 59:44

1M ago59:44

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Godfrey talks about Corey Holcomb dealing with a walkout on the "We Them Ones" Tour and more! Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got endless impressions, a white producer, ra…

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591. Pasta Drama l Akeem Woods 1:01:43

2M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Godfrey is joined by Akeem Woods to talk about the date from hell who won't leave Godfrey alone! Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got endless impressions, a white producer,…

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The Punchy Groove of Baroque Ensemble Ruckus, In-Studio 34:28

2M ago34:28

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New York-based Ruckus is an early music ensemble that plays with the energy of a rock band. Most early music groups feature instruments like the harpsichord and the viola da gamba, and Ruckus does too, but you’ll also hear synthesizer, guitar, bassoon, bass, and near Eastern frame drums. And on their new album, The Edinburgh Rollick, they focus on …

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590. Black Amazon l Jon Laster & Akeem Woods 1:21:44

2M ago1:21:44

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Godfrey is joined by Jon Laster and Akeem woods to talk his struggles as a black founder in tech, why more black owned businesses should go direct to consumer and more! Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movi…

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CocoRosie's Theatrical Baroque Electro-Pop, In-Studio 53:27

2M ago53:27

53:27

CocoRosie -the band founded by the sisters Sierra and Bianca Casady – blends elements of pop, freak folk and electronic music into a distinctly personal, idiosyncratic sound. The sisters use their voices, electronics, and found sounds – usually the sounds of toys – to make songs that can be whimsical, provocative, haunted, beautiful - sometimes all…

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589. Little Ladies l Jon Laster & Akeem Woods 54:24

2M ago54:24

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Godfrey is joined by Jon Laster and Akeem woods to talk updates to Jon's Blapp app and more! Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got endless impressions, a white producer, ran…

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The Quartet Sissoko-Segal-Parisien-Peirani Wanders Across Cultures and Genres 33:20

2M ago33:20

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In 2010, we first fell under the spell of an extraordinary duo: Ballaké Sissoko, master of the West African harp or kora, and Vincent Segal, the French cellist. After a couple of albums together they added another duo, accordion virtuoso Vincent Peirani and sax player Emile Parisien, and that quartet has released an album called Les Egarés – thos…

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588. Be Your Own Boss l T.K. Kirkland 1:19:26

2M ago1:19:26

1:19:26

T.K. Kirkland returns for his annual conversation with Godfrey talking about the importance of self reliance and independent promotion, why godfrey didn't get SNL and so much more! Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race …

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Harpist Ashley Jackson Takes Us To The Water 29:08

2M ago29:08

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Harpist, soloist, collaborator (Harlem Chamber Players), educator, and arranger Ashley Jackson’s brand new album is called Take Me To The Water. In the American spiritual tradition, water is a powerful metaphor for freedom and for moving from this life to the next. Jackson’s record takes listeners on a watery journey through works by Debussy, the j…

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587. Who Raised You?!? l T.K. Kirkland 1:14:07

2M ago1:14:07

1:14:07

T.K. Kirkland returns for his annual conversation with Godfrey where they T.K.'s experience living in France, cops laughing at his show before arresting him and so much more! Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues…

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Daniel Silver on Talcott Parsons 1:29:59

2M ago1:29:59

1:29:59

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Silver, Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto Scarborough and author of Scenescapes: how qualities of place shape social life (2020), joins us to discuss and read from Talcott Parsons’ On Institutions and Social Evolution, edited by Leon H. Mayhew. In our conversation, Dan helps me understand the logic of P…

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Rafiq Bhatia and Chris Pattishall Sculpt Electroacoustic Works, In-Studio 41:16

2M ago41:16

41:16

New York composer and guitarist Rafiq Bhatia is part of the art rock band Son Lux, the experimental trio best-known for scoring the film Everything Everywhere All At Once. His new EP – his first new solo project in 5 years - features pianist and improviser Chris Pattishall and is called Each Dream, A Melting Door. In their electro-acoustic songs, R…

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586. Lord Jamars Flat Earth CRASHOUT l Professor Dave & Yamaneika Saunders 2:14:45

2M ago2:14:45

2:14:45

The Lord Jamar crashout against Professor Dave full of never before relased audio. Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got endless impressions, a white producer, random videos…

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Berlin-Based Techno/Electro-Musician Jan Blomqvist Considers Silence and Connectivity 30:10

2M ago30:10

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Jan Blomqvist is part of the legendary electronic music scene in Berlin – but he’s also a singer and producer, so his take on techno and house music is more song-oriented than many of his fellow DJs. One thing that sets Blomqvist apart is that he makes music in the studio with an eye towards live performance, earning him a description of “concert t…

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Aukai's Electroacoustic Music for a Timeless State (Archives) 26:57

2M ago26:57

26:57

German producer & multi-instrumentalist Aukai, aka Markus Sieber, grew up in the former East Germany, but his travels have taken him through Latin America, and he is now based in Colorado. "Aukai" is a Hawaiian term for a seafaring traveler, and on 2018 record, Branches of Sun, he has captured a certain nomadic wanderlust which might connect a list…

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Songs By Ken Pomeroy to Not Feel Alone, In-Studio 34:39

2M ago34:39

34:39

With her clever guitar playing and powerful stories, Oklahoma-based Cherokee singer and songwriter Ken Pomeroy draws on brutal honesty and the songwriting skills she has honed since she was 11 years old. She’s already found herself on the big screen and small when her song “Wall of Death” made its way onto the Twisters soundtrack, while Hulu’s Rese…

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Kinan Azmeh and CityBand Mix East and West, In-Studio 39:13

3M ago39:13

39:13

Syrian clarinetist and composer Kinan Azmeh has been based here in New York for many years. His music is an organic mix of East and West, of classical composition, jazzy improvisation, and Near Eastern music traditions. He’s played with the Silk Road Ensemble and lots of other groups large and small, but the one we see him with most often is his Ar…

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585. Godfrey Responds To Lord Jamar l Peter Gunz & Calise Hawkins 1:28:07

3M ago1:28:07

1:28:07

Godfrey, Peter Gunz and Calise Hawkins discuss the latet video dropped by Lord Jamar calling out Godfrey, getting flack for an old video about James Avery and more! Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, …

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The War And Treaty Blends Country, Soul, and the Blues, In-Studio 39:39

3M ago39:39

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The War And Treaty is built around the husband and wife team of Michael and Tanya Trotter, who’ve spent the past decade honing their own, often jubilant blend of country and soul. Their new album is called Plus One, and features touches of jazz, bluegrass, blues, even a nod or two to hip hop. There are some songs involving whiskey, a few nods to Ra…

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584. Black Conservatives At The White House? l Peter Gunz & Calise Hawkins 1:14:25

3M ago1:14:25

1:14:25

Godfrey, Peter Gunz and Calise Hawkins discuss the black conservative meeting at the White House, Pastor Jamal Bryant's reaction to them posing with his picture and more! Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, mo…

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583. Brady Over Blacks l Alex Stein 1:29:09

3M ago1:29:09

1:29:09

Godfrey and Alex Stein discuss the NFL cheating to make Tom Brady the GOAT, whether or not we went to the moon in the 60's and more! Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got en…

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Third Coast Percussion Plays New Work by Zakir Hussain, In-Studio 40:56

3M ago40:56

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Third Coast Percussion is a Grammy-winning classical quartet based in Chicago. They’re all composers themselves, but they’ve also worked with a wide variety of other composers, including Philip Glass and the late great tabla player Zakir Hussain. Their new EP, Murmurs In Time, features Zakir’s work of that name, and he was supposed to join Third Co…

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Finding Wholeness - with therapist & business coach Hilary Sparrow, LPC 1:07:48

3M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

Julian sits down with Hilary Sparrow, founder of the Denver Psychotherapy Group Insta: https://www.instagram.com/denverpsychotherapygroup/ Use Code JULIAN10 for: E-Book "Better Brain in 3 Days": https://www.denverpsychotherapygroup.com/store/p/better-brain-in-3-days Therapy worksheet: https://www.denverpsychotherapygroup.com/store/p/therapy-workshe…

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The Warmth and Soulful Groove of Sachal Vasandani, In-Studio 32:49

3M ago32:49

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The singer Sachal Vasandani has become known for his distinctive takes on jazz standards, and for his wide ranging covers, from Bob Dylan to Billie Eilish. But Sachal is also a songwriter himself, and his new album, Best Life Now, is largely a collection of original songs musing on stories of sensuality, heartbreak, and other love struggles. Sachal…

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582. Puerto Rican Influence In Hip Hop l Crazy Legs 1:42:14

3M ago1:42:14

1:42:14

Godfrey and Crazy Legs discuss the impact Puerto Ricans had on the origins of hip hop, why his boxing debut is being delayed and more! Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got …

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Singer-Songwriter Victoria Canal, In-Studio 35:08

3M ago35:08

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Spanish singer and songwriter Victoria Canal mixes pop styles, from bangers to weighty tunes with thoughtful, often probing, occasionally flirty lyrics, which revolve around her own complicated identity. She won two of Britain’s prestigious Ivor Novello Awards, famously sang with Coldplay at last year’s Glastonbury Festival, and had released a pair…

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581. Serena At The Superbowl l Yamaneika Saunders & Joanna Briley 1:37:21

3M ago1:37:21

1:37:21

Godfrey, Yamaneika Saunders and Joanna Briley discuss Serena crip walking at the Super Bowl, Joanna's "Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest" and more! Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung …

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The Resilience, Wisdom, and Hope in Brother Ali's Hip Hop, In-Studio 36:06

3M ago36:06

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The rapper and songwriter Brother Ali has been releasing his distinctive brand of hip hop since the turn of the century – music that combines pointed social commentary, nerdy music references, and the veteran producer Ant’s maximalist, often playful beats. Brother Ali’s brand new LP is called Satisfied Soul, and on it, there is wisdom, self-reflect…

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580. Kendrick's Halftime Show and Kanye l Jiaoying Summers & Mickey Farrow 1:24:15

3M ago1:24:15

1:24:15

Godfrey, Jiaoying Summers and Mickey Farrow discuss Kendricks halftime show, Kanye West's wild weekend on Twitter, Frank Stalone talking about Beyonce's Grammy and more! Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, mov…

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579. Clean Slate l George Wallace, Yamaneika Saunders, Akeem Woods & Jonathan Randall 1:06:41

3M ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Godfrey, George Wallace, Yamaneika Saunders, Akeem Woods, and Jonathan Randall discuss George's new show on Amazon Prime, Beyonce winning the Grammy for country album of the year and more! Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop cultur…

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Intertwining Melodies From American Rock Band, Horsegirl 27:33

3M ago27:33

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The band Horsegirl is three best friends from Chicago who began playing together while still in high school. But their 2022 debut album, Versions of Modern Performance, showed a band that already had a distinctive sound that showed that DIY didn’t necessarily mean simple. With two of the three musicians now attending NYU, the band has moved here to…

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