Tim

Call Out Culture

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Call Out Culture is a podcast about rap music hosted by Alaska, Curly Castro and Zilla Rocca - three long time practitioners and lifetime fans. These dudes know what the hell they are talking about. Every episode is a deep dive into an artist or a concept. With close to 50 years of artistry and 70 years of fandom combined in the three hosts, it is safe to say, that you are going to get perspectives that you will not find in other podcasts about the genre.

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The Blind Spot: Tony Touch - The Piece Maker 20.03.2023 1:35:48

The blindspot is a series where we explore the work of artists that we missed out on the first time around. We kick off the series with The Piece Maker by Tony Touch. And as always for early access and exclusive content check out our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast

Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: Hu$tle Simmons by Dave Ghetto and Tha S Ence 18.03.2023 27:14

This week, Zilla spotlights Dave Ghetto and Tha S Ence's 2008 album Hu$tle Simmons. For early access to episodes and exclusive content please be sure to support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast

De La Legacy 15.03.2023 1:41:52

This week we look into the legacy of De La Soul. And as always for early access and exclusive content check out our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast

Live from the Live Show: Shrapknel x Brian Ennals & Infinity Knives x Jesse the Tree - Providence, RI 3/26/23 06.03.2023 41:52

This week Zilla is reporting live for the March 26th Shrapknel x Brian Ennals & Infinity Knives x Jesse the Tree in Providence, RI. For early access to episodes and exclusive content, please support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast

Mailbag: Mailbagg Yo 27.02.2023 1:40:33

This week we answer listener questions and dig into the deep dark mysteries of the universe. For early access to episodes and exclusive content, please support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast

The Curious Case of Rap Retirement feat. SKECH185 20.02.2023 1:29:38

This week we are joined by SKECH185 to talk about "He Left Nothing for the Swim Back", his amazing new album with Jeff Markey and the myth of rap retirement.  You can find "He Left Nothing for the Swim Back" here: https://skech185.bandcamp.com/album/he-left-nothing-for-the-swim-back For early access to episodes and exclusive content, please support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/callout...

Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: De La Soul's B-Sides 18.02.2023 36:54

This week, Zilla spotlights De La Soul's B-Sides. For early access to episodes and exclusive content please be sure to support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast

Shook World // Neo New York...And the Tales of Our Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated Feat. Geng PTP/King Vision Ultra 13.02.2023 1:37:38

This week we talk with Geng PTP aka King Vision Ultra about his amazing new album Shook World and the new era of New York hip hop.  You can find Shook World here: https://algierstheband.bandcamp.com/album/shook-world-hosted-by-algiers For early access to episodes and exclusive content, please support our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast

Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: Beck's Guero 11.02.2023 27:26

This week, Zilla spotlights 2005's "Guero" by Beck. For early access to episodes and exclusive content please be sure to support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast

Crew Love: Native Tongue 30.01.2023 1:22:09

This week we introduce another new series called Crew Love where we examine the impact and careers of the most important crews in hip hop.  It is only right that we set it off with Native Tongue!  As always, for exclusive content and early access to episodes please join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast

Live From The Liner Notes: Pop Songs for the Apocalypse Feat. Jason Griff 23.01.2023 1:08:57

This week we are joined by Jason Griff to discuss Pop Songs for the Apocalypse his new EP with our very own Alaska. You can find Pop Songs for the Apocalypse exclusively on Bandcamp: https://jasongriff.bandcamp.com/album/pop-songs-for-the-apocalypse As always, for exclusive content and early access to episodes please join our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast

The Blind Spot: The Beatnuts - Musical Massacre 17.01.2023 1:06:42

The blindspot is a new series where we explore the work of artists that we missed out on the first time around.  We kick off the series with Musical Massacre from The Beatnuts.  And as always for early access and exclusive content check out our patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast

Ask Alaska: A New Year, A New You 11.01.2023 35:34

Welcome back to Ask Alaska, in this episode Alaska answers questions about doomsday scenarios, relationship building, investing in yourself, the punk/hip hop connection and the best concerts he has ever seen.  And as always for early access and exclusive content check out our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast

Best of Patreon Exclusive Clips 04.01.2023 16:07

Happy 2023. This week we have pulled together a collage of some of our best Patreon exclusive clips.  To get these types of clips on a regular basis you can subscribe to our Patreon feed (link below).  This episode includes exclusive clips from our conversations with billy woods, Moor Mother, Jesse the Tree, Dan O, PenPals, Yak Ballz, Mopes as well as some of our best One Shot episodes.&...

Festivus 2022 29.12.2022 1:37:10

We wrap up 2022 with our annual Festivus episode. And as always for early access and exclusive content check out our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast

2022 Recap w/ Fatboi Sharif and noface 20.12.2022 1:48:46

This week we are joined by Fatboi Sharif and noface to discuss their amazing new album Preaching in Havana and we discuss our favorite albums of the year as well as some disappointing outings. You can find Preaching in Havana here: https://fatboisharif.bandcamp.com/album/preaching-in-havana You can find Fatboi Sharif here: Bandcamp: https://fatboisharif.bandcamp.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram....

Rappers over 40 Fantasy Draft w/ Cryptic One 12.12.2022 1:17:46

This week we are joined by our friend and yours, CRYPTIC ONE, for the Rappers over 40 fantasy draft! You can find all things CRYPTIC ONE here: https://crypticone.net/ And as always for early access and exclusive content check out our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast

Simple Versus Complex 05.12.2022 1:25:30

This week we break down the art of MCing through the lens of simple vs. complex.  Is one better?  What are examples of good simple and bad simple, good complex and bad complex. Do MCs need to have both in their toolkit?  It is the kind of in depth discussion of the art that you can only find at Call Out Culture. For early access to episodes and exclusive content please be sure to su...

Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: Mos Def's True Magic 04.12.2022 32:39

This week, Zilla spotlights 2006's "True Magic" by the might Mos Def. For early access to episodes and exclusive content please be sure to support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast

Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: Grand Agent's By Design 26.11.2022 32:47

This week, Zilla spotlights 2001's "By Design" by Grand Agent. For early access to episodes and exclusive content please be sure to support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast

Atlanta Series Recap w/ CineMasai and Reef The Lost Cauze 21.11.2022 1:59:13

This week we are joined CineMasai and Reef The Lost Cauze You can find all things CineMasai here: https://linktr.ee/CineMasai You can find all things Reef The Lost Cauze here: https://reefthelostcauze.bandcamp.com/ The video that Castro references: https://youtu.be/8rOU9wrEsoo And as always for early access and exclusive content check out our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast

Call Out Culture Presents: Used Records with Zilla Rocca: Schoolboy Q - Oxymoron 07.11.2022 30:13

This week, Zilla spotlights 2014's "Oxymoron" by Schoolboy Q. For early access to episodes and exclusive content please be sure to support our Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast

Hot Take Mania feat. Illogic 31.10.2022 1:49:19

This week we are joined by Illogic to discuss his upcoming record The Transition and to scorch the earth with hot takes.  You can find everything Illogic related here: https://illogic.bandcamp.com/ And as always for early access and exclusive content check out our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast

Ask Alaska: Thirce as nice 29.10.2022 34:54

This week we discuss horror movies, hating on things, teaching your kids to like things, staying fresh, Presidential mortal combat, and more. And as always, for early access to episodes and exclusive contact, support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast

Live from the Liner Notes: Don't Wait For Me to Leave Feat. Zilla Rocca and Andrew 24.10.2022 1:45:50

This week we are joined by Andrew and Zilla to discuss their new project Don't Wait For Me. You can find Don't Wait For Me to Leave here: https://threedollarpistol.com/album/dont-wait-for-me-to-leave For early access to episodes and exclusive content please be sure to support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast