Xage's Podcast

Luke Woods is a drummer from Delaware, currently finishing his clinical studies to become a medical professional. Luke describes his memories of growing up in Delaware and what has inspired him to pursue a career in the medical field. He dives into what he’s learned through his studies, including the effects of trauma on mental health and how the coronavirus has impacted his hospital. Luke and Xag...

Benshai Shapira is an international traveler and photographer, born in Jerusalem and raised in Delaware. Benshai acknowledges how fortunate we are to live in a time of such interconnectivity and how he utilizes these opportunities to open himself up to new perspectives and discover things about himself and others. Xage and Benshai discuss their unique relationships with Judaism and the role it pla...

Grayson Roberts-Jolly is a producer, artist, singer, guitar fanatic, and a best friend of Xage. Grayson describes the development of his musical abilities and the directions that his passion has taken him. He reflects on moving from state to state while figuring out where and how to fit in and break into the music industry. Grayson also illustrates his relationship with his family and how they hav...

GianCarlo is an independent filmmaker, videographer, and entrepreneur from New Jersey. Xage and Carlo recall memories of living together and sharing the experience of lacking purpose and how they worked through it. Carlo describes the value and the difficulty in falling out of love with one of your passions and allowing it to change in order to pursue a new opportunity as well as the steps he took...

Xage and Chet express their qualms with being single during the Coronavirus pandemic. They discuss the ways they have been staying busy and distracted to pass the time. Kukulich says hello and reminds Xage that he is consistently late to everything. Intro/ Outro - a playlist to stay lifted, featuring Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg.

Xage shares his personal experience and his own perspective on the current situation at hand. A short and lighthearted reminder to stay positive and to take advantage of the ample time we have. We will recover. Intro/Outro - a happy little playlist for y’all, featuring; Spongebob, Bob Marley, and Bobby McFerrin. 

In lieu of the world being stuck in their houses, Xage returns home to Delaware and chats with his mother, Kirsten, and his sister, Makenzie, to discuss the chaos caused by the Coronavirus. Xage, Kirsten, and Makenzie talk about the effects that addiction has had on their family as well as the individuality of parenting techniques. Along the way, Xage asks Makenzie and Kirsten their thoughts on re...

JT Tomlinson is a comedian living in LA. JT describes the comedy scene in LA versus New York and how he’s joined the ranks. Xage asks JT his thoughts on the ‘Me Too’ movement impacting comedy. JT opens up about addiction in his family and the effects it had on him. Keep your eyes out for JT’s upcoming shows in LA. Intro/Outro - “The Bad Touch” - Bloodhound Gang. @jttomlinson

Clarence the Kid is a rapper and artist originally from San Jose, now living in LA. Clarence talks about the ways race impacted his childhood and his experiences in the music industry. Clarence describes how emotionally provocative music can feel and the ways he incorporates that in his sound. Xage and Clarence talk about the future of live performances and creative ways to engage fans with an art...

Laugh along to this weeks off-kilter episode where Xage sits with his close friends, Lewis and Shawn, fellow Music Industry students at USC, to share their thoughts on Tik Tok and the rapidly changing world of the music industry. Wiznat joins to assist in mocking simps in long distance relationships. Everyone recalls a time they had to take a leap of faith in order to help themselves mature. Intro...

Jack Dugan is an independent artist and DJ. Jack describes his process of reinventing himself into Quinn Alexander and the history behind the name, including finding his birth mother after two decades of separation. Jack talks about the duality in his life and how he has learned from his experiences touring and the relationships that he built along the way. Intro/Outro: "Epiphany" - Quinn Alexande...

Xage is joined by Madeleine Mayi, a California native and independent artist. Madeleine describes her experiences touring in London and across the west coast. Plus, she details her journey from her first EP to her latest record, ‘love me.’ Madeleine speaks on having an all female team and how they have helped form her vision and have assisted in pursuing her goals, even when she herself lacked con...

Xage is joined by MXPK, an independent artist and musician originally from Indiana, currently living in LA. MX discuses the emotional journey of self discovery that comes with being gay and growing up in a conservative state. Also, how rekindling relationships with family and friends, and falling in love with songwriting and music can help in dealing with a mood disorder. Mutch and MX bond over re...

Xage is joined by CJ Mack, a young songwriter living in LA. CJ is in the midst of recording her first demo EP and shares the details of how she got to this position. CJ is an LGBQT advocate and is Queer herself. That, plus a recent breakup with an important person has led CJ down a new path in songwriting. CJ opens up about her metal illnesses and how they have affected her throughout her life, in...

Xage is joined by Mutch as they sit with James Rokas, guitarist from Better Left for Tomorrow, to discuss his journey into music and the position he's in today. The boys talk about love, bands, small town vibes, and of course, Guitar Hero. Guitar by James Rokas. Intro/Outro: ‘Null’ - Better Left for Tomorrow. Check out 'Lotus' from Better Left for Tomorrow, available on all streaming platform...

Xage sits with Alex to talk about life in LA compared to growing up in New York and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being friends with your parents. Alex recounts his early experiences as an actor compared to his current projects and shares his opinions on magic and aliens throughout history and the modern world. Wiznat is here, as per usual. See Alex on 'The Perfect Murder' S4E8 &...

Hold on to your britches, this weeks episode is a little different. Comedy ensues when Xage sits with Wiznat, Kukulich, and T-Dawg to talk Beta Males, AI Technology, and the memes of the future. A few days later Xage joins Chet, J. Barnes, and B. Leich to recount the hilarity of high school, getting people too high, and discuss the gross things that can occur when people over consume alcohol. Shou...

Chet is an independent rapper from Delaware and a long time friend of Xage. Chet and Xage talk about their insecurities as artists and self expression in songwriting. Along the way they recall some memories... cherished and not. @greychet

Xage is back in Delaware and sits with local artist, Pierce Frolic. Pierce opens about his life and breaks down what events led him to be the artist he is today and the lessons he learned along the way. Wiznat joins and compares experiences as a high school artist in Delaware. @piercefrolic

Xage is joined by his good friend, Image, a Los Angeles based independent artist. Xage recounts the first time that the two met. Image opens up his feelings about the music industry and talks to Mutch about creating projects and videos as an independent artist. Wiz is here, stating facts about ice cream in Rite Aid. Listen to 'Give Love' by Image available on all streaming services. @imagehf

Xage is joined by producer, Brit Skye, to discuss the release of her new single. Along the way we hear about a Tinder date gone wrong, Mutch tells tales from Reddit, and Wiznat joins to talk plugins and conspiracies. Listen to 'homecoming.mp3' by Brit Skye, available on all streaming platforms. @islandintheskye. RIP Juice Wrld.

Xage tries to protect a young man on the bus. Mutch joins to sit down with the homies, Wiznat and Lewgood, to discuss sensitive subjects like transgender surprises, unexpected events on public transportation, and the Grammys. Special guest arrives in the last few moments of the show.

Xage sits with Mutch and Wiz and we see how three can be company as the boys get heated over the little things. Then they realize that life has it's up it's downs but in the end, it's all gonna be okay.

Xage is joined again by Mutch and Wiz as the podcast transitions to being recorded at X and Wiz's house. New doors are opened to cursing and adult content. Kids, cover your ears.