Up In The Mix

Early voting is underway in Nevada, and we're breaking down what's on the ballot! This week on Up in the Mix , the boys are joined by returning guest Tara Webster of the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN) to talk about the 2026 election, PLAN's voter guide, and the issues shaping Nevada's future. We discuss housing affordability, immigration, reproductive rights, vote...

This week on Up in the Mix , Shaughn and Cesar welcome Mariluz Garcia , Washoe County Commissioner for District 3, for another installment of their 2026 local election conversations. First elected in 2022, Garcia represents communities across Reno, Sparks, and Sun Valley. An educator, community advocate, and longtime Northern Nevada resident, she brings decades of experience working with local fam...

Joe Gorman, candidate for Department 1 of Nevada’s Second Judicial District Court, joins the boys for a wide-ranging conversation about courts, community, public service, and what it actually means to be a judge. Joe talks about his unusual path from teaching and private practice to serving as Chief Judge for the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribal Court and, since 2019, as Washoe County’s Probate Commi...

This week on Up in the Mix , the boys start by trying to settle an important question: what’s the greatest rom-com of all time? From Love & Basketball and Hitch to Crazy Rich Asians and You’ve Got Mail , they eventually build their Rom-Com Mount Rushmore. Then it’s into the news: the Hawk Fire and its impact on Reno , the wild Penn State fraternity cocaine distribution case, Arizona State’s ne...

School is back, summer is winding down… or is it? This week on Up in the Mix , the boys debate when summer actually ends in Reno and whether the more iconic young-adult experience is a huge house party or a long night of bar hopping with friends. They also get into the latest sports and news stories, including the Lakers’ latest sale, FIFA and private equity, the continuing Kawhi Leonard/Clippers...

This week on the show, the boys are joined by Daniel Vargas from Reno City Guide to talk about the city we call home. They get into how Reno City Guide got started, Daniel’s connection to the community, his favorite places around town, and some of the people, businesses, and experiences that make the Biggest Little City unique. They also talk about how Reno has changed, what’s happening around tow...

This week on Up in the Mix , Shaughn and Cesar sit down with Reno photographer and Half Lit founder Rachel Dickson for a conversation about photography, creativity, and building an artistic community. Rachel shares how she got her start behind the camera, the first camera she ever owned, the photographers who have inspired her work, and the styles of photography she's most passionate about. We...

This week on Up In The Mix , the boys break down who actually wins when the public's resources get handed over for private gain. From right here in Nevada to all across the country, they take a look at what the Public is actually getting from these private subsidies. Also in this episode: They dissect the US Men’s overall World Cup performance. Are we building a soccer powerhouse, or just spin...

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.