Up In The Mix

With November’s election locked in and no opposition on the ballot, Zee Bogale is officially set to become Reno’s next City Attorney. But what does that actually mean for the community, and what is his vision for the city’s legal future? In Episode 204, the boys sit down with Zee to go beyond the campaign talking points. We dig into the actual mechanics of the City Attorney’s office, his prioritie...

Summer is officially here, and the boys are kicking things off with a massive week in sports and culture. First, New York stands up—the Knicks are your 2026 NBA Champions! They discuss the historic run, ask if Wemby is being positioned as the league's ultimate villain, celebrate Lewis Hamilton’s legendary first win in Ferrari red, and explain why New York is still the most American city. Next,...

School is officially out, summer is here, and the boys are kicking off the break with a heavy reality check. On this episode of Up in the Mix , they take a long look at the state of the world—diving deep into the evolution of AI and the decline of adult literacy in America. They also take a moment to pay respects to two monumental music icons who recently passed: hip-hop pioneer Rob Base and the l...

If you can't afford a house in Nevada, this episode explains exactly why. One corporate investor bought 264 homes in Nevada in a single day. Nevada ranks dead last in affordable housing. And the politicians who could have stopped it — didn't. This week the boys break down how Wall Street quietly bought up your neighborhood, why your landlord might be a New York hedge fund, and what Nevada&...

Two hundred episodes deep! The boys kick off this landmark session by looking back at some of the wildest, funniest memories from the last 199 episodes. This week's topics include tracking the final collapse of Spirit Airlines, a bizarre hazmat situation in the sky, and Drake’s latest drop. Plus, we look at Kash Patel's luxury VIP snorkeling packages, check in on AI agents rebelling agains...

In this special episode, artist Orlando Oh describes his journey to Israel and then Palestine on the eve of war. He visits Hebron and a refugee camp on the West Bank to visit a friend and help do some art workshops with students, but his journey is cut short when Israeli and US strikes on Iran begin. He must then leave behind his new friends and find a way back to the US.

This week, the boys discuss the shooting at the White House Press Dinner, the NBA playoffs, Klay Thompson's generational fumble, and the best comic movies of all time.

This week sees the return of the Slam Queen Elisa Garcia to the show. Now she's the newly anointed Poet Laureate for the City of Reno! April is National Poetry Month, so she shares how she's spent this month in her new capacity, explains her creative process, and even shares a poem!

This week, Shaughn and Cesar are joined by Brandon Deriso, the promoter for music venue Club Underground. He joins the show to talk about the upcoming Reno Residency of Brooklyn Emcee Talib Kweli and how they hope to support Reno's local hip-hop scene.

This week, the boys examine the increasing chaos in the Trump Administration, the effect tariffs and increased oil prices will have on everyday goods, and they begin the long process of explaining how Private Equity ruins everything.

This week the boys discuss the Afroman civil trial, a groundbreaking streaming fraud case, and the importance of community.

This week the boys discuss the war/not war with Iran, and its effects on gas prices, geopolitical stability and American's sanity. They also check in to see how AI companies are doing at not making money, debate the best Gangster movie of all time and tell you what you need to be streaming.

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This week, the boys discuss how the US is the only country where no one is being held to account for the Epstein Files, cheating in the Olympics, and reflect upon the life of Jesse Jackson. They also debate which sneaker is the most iconic in streetwear history, and react to the casting news about Heat 2.

This week on the show, we've got Hosway and Los from the Peavine Prophets, joined by their collaborators on their upcoming album Mocosos. Besides Los and Sway we've got Keeper of the Universe, Alex Heem, and DJ Twist, and together we have a deep conversation about what it's like to be an independent artist in the time of AI, nerd out on hip hop, and explore the historical origins of po...

This week, we are joined by Joe Harness, the Nevada Market Manager for Long Drink. He shares how his lifetime experience in the service industry got him his dream job with the company. He also shares how he helped Reno become the number one Long Drink market in the world.

This week the boys talk about some of the questionable actions of the President and his cronies in office, discuss the historical origins of Fascism, and share their thoughts on Starbucks and holding your friends accountable for unacceptable behavior.

The boys are back this week after their summer break, and there is a lot to talk about! From political violence, to NBA scandals to the prevalence of anxiety in Gen Z, to the future of the X-Men in the Marvel Universe, they've got little something for everyone!

This week, there's a returning guest on the show, Jenny Calzada, the Program and Prevention Manager at local non-profit Our Center. She explains her role working with LGBTQ youth, providing resources and programming for some of the most vulnerable members of our community. She also sticks up for her fellow Gen Zers and commiserates with her Millennial hosts about the current state of the world...

This week, the boys are joined by Jerry Abasto, photographer, graphic designer, and owner of the creative media agency Abasto Co. He shares his journey from occasional photographer to business owner and the sacrifices made along the way. He explains his business philosophy, how he manages his work-life balance, and how he carefully chooses who he works with.

This week, the boys discuss Trumpito going to battle against Harvard, the fantastic NBA playoffs, and internet trolls. They also express their frustration at the recent break-in at Reno High School, which included vandalism, hate symbols, and destruction of property. Lastly, they discuss and say goodbye to Around the Horn, the sports talk TV show that ended last week after over two decades on the...

This week, the boys are joined by a group of teachers to discuss education in Nevada, the use of cell phones and AI in the classroom, and how students have changed over time.

This week, educator, activist, lobbyist, and former candidate for Reno City Council Tara Webster joins the show. She shares why she decided to get into politics, what it was like to run as an outsider, and gives insight into the current Nevada legislative session.

This week, the boys are joined by the City of Reno's Poet Laureate, Jesse James Zieglar. They discuss seeing Cypress Hill with the Reno Philharmonic, Jesse's role as an ambassador of the arts, and the important part that art can play in one's life—plus a bunch more!

This week the boys discuss Shaughn's spring break road trip, government group chat struggles, the best basketball movies and more.