Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max

Shoutout to Harlem and host of Behind The Boards Podcast's own V.White for coming on my show for an interview! V.White discussed her time at Howard University, graduating from St. John's University, and starting Behind the Boards podcast with Lu Childs. She talked about interviewing Dame Grease, her experience interviewing Wyclef Jean, and the current state of Hip-Hop media. She also gave her thou...

13 year old rising star artist Blessing Love joins the show for an interview! Blessing Love discussed her new single SuperStar, the upcoming SuperStar (Remix), and signing to Pretty Money Records. She also spoke about being in the studio with DJ Premier, her Thanksgiving turkey drive, and upcoming fashion show performance. Stay tuned! Blessing Love's new single SuperStar is available on all platfo...

Thank you to content creator and actor Daniel Jean for coming on my show for an interview! Daniel Jean discussed his new movie Against Community Guidelines on Tubi, working with 50 Cent, and his argument with Jay-Z at a Roc Nation Brunch. He talked about adapting to algorithms, receiving support from the late great DJ KaySlay, and his book on how to go viral on social media. Daniel also spoke abou...

Shoutout to Philly's own emcee King Shampz for returning to the show for an interview! King discussed his upcoming Hustler's Renaissance Vol.1 EP that is releasing on January 27th, working with his brother Azzan, and the recent moves that Dead Wrong Records has made. He talked about getting distribution from Roc Nation, experimenting with different styles on his songs Too Hot and Don Juan, and his...

Thank you to Ira From Staten Island for calling into my show to discuss the New York Jets' disastrous 2025-26 NFL season. We discussed who they should draft, why the fans no longer have hope, and Woody Johnson needing to hire a real head coach. Stay tuned! Follow me on Instagram and X: @thereelmax Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html. Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.co...

Shoutout to North Carolina's own Bigg Baggz for coming on my show for an interview! Bigg Baggz discussed his new album Good x Evil, working with DaBaby, and his time in the feds. He talked about being a student of the game in his grandparents' club when he was younger, the important advice his cousin Mark Sparks gave him, and resigning with One9 Music. Bigg Baggz also spoke about his upcoming movi...

Thank you to legendary actress Vanessa Bell Calloway for coming on my show for an interview! Vanessa discussed reprising her role as Anitta in The Vince Staples Show Season 2, her time on Broadway, and her role as Imani Izzy in Coming to America. She spoke about working with Denzel Washington on Crimson Tide, her experience on Shameless, and her gourmet food podcast that she had a few years ago. V...

Thank you to Portland, Oregon's own actor, writer, producer, and director Johnny Ray Gill for coming on my show for an interview! Johnny discussed playing Bobby Trey in Amazon's Cross TV show, what we can expect from his character in Season 2 this coming February, and his upcoming debut album Screenplays. He spoke about his experience on Chicago PD, True Blood, and his work with his own production...

Thank you to Atlanta's own bdifferent for coming on my show for an interview! bdifferent discussed his upcoming project releasing in January 2026 called Come On, receiving a co-sign from Kevin Durant, and giving back to the homeless. He talked about performing with Lil Baby, music being therapy for his losses, and co-executive producing Culture Jam Presents: Legend In My Hood with his brother Anth...

Big thank you to Hip-Hop legend E.D.I Mean for coming on my show for an interview! E.D.I discussed the tragic passing of Young Noble, growing up with 2Pac, and unreleased Outlawz music. He talked about his Outlaw Show, his thoughts on people criticizing 2Pac's lyrical ability, and his upcoming book. He also spoke about his acting work in the upcoming On Ten series, DJ KaySlay squashing the Outlawz...

Thank you to the legendary Gianni Russo for coming on my show for an interview! Gianni discussed his new book Mafia Secrets: Untold Tales from the Hollywood Godfather, playing Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather, and wanting to change Marilyn Monroe's death certificate from a suicide to homicide. He talked about overcoming polio at a young age, working with Marlon Brando, and killing Pablo Escobar's righ...

Shoutout to Asharie X and Wettah B for coming on my show for an interview! Asharie X and Wettah B talked about their B & X show on IndieCentral. TV, their upcoming project, and how their relationship formed. Wettah B discussed what she learned from her cousin B-Legit, her BET showcase, and relocating to New York with Asharie. Asharie also spoke about opening for Devin the Dude, and more. Stay...

Thank you to Carson City, California's own REASON for coming on my show for an interview! REASON talked about his new project Everything In My Soul-BLUE, the message in his song Thass My Word_BLUE, and working with The Game on IMPALAS & HYDRAULICS. He discussed playing basketball at the University of Iowa, almost playing basketball in Greece, and meeting Chris Paul. He also spoke about his upc...

Big thank you to legendary actor, filmmaker, author, and musician Crispin Glover for coming on my show for an interview! Crispin discussed his new film No! You're Wrong. or: Spooky Action at a Distance that he is currently touring with, his book Rat Catching, and the importance of films that make the audience ask questions. He also talked about his portrayal of Willard, playing Jimmy in Friday the...

Thank you to actress Barbara Magnolfi for coming on my show for an interview! Barbara talked about her early life of getting into ballot and acting, landing the role as Olga in the 1977 classic horror film Suspiria, and working with Dario Argento in the editing room. She discussed her thoughts on the Suspiria remake, her regrets of being in The Sister of Ursula, and winning an award for The Devil'...

Big thank you to MLB Hall of Famer and the greatest defensive shortstop of all time Ozzie Smith and his son R&B singer Nikko Smith for coming on my show for an interview! Ozzie discussed his legendary career for the Cardinals, when he realized his son was a gifted singer, and his journey from college to the pros. He talked about his greatest defensive play of all time that he made on the Padre...

Thank you to Ira From Staten Island for calling into my show to discuss the New York Jets' trade deadline moves, trading Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, and the team benching Quincy Williams. We also got into the team needing to sign Breece Hall to an extension. Stay tuned! Follow me on Instagram and X: @thereelmax Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html. Website live show streaming link:...

Thank you to New York Times Best Selling author and sportswriter Jeff Pearlman for coming on my show for an interview! Jeff Pearlman discussed his new book Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur, the deep research he did, and the backlash he has received since releasing the book. He talked about reuniting the real mother and son that inspired Brenda's Got A Baby in Las Vegas, Young...

Thank you to South Carolina's own Karina J. for coming on my show for an interview! Karina J. talked about her new album BIG FEVA, her service in the military, and her first studio session at the age of 15. She discussed connecting with Dom, wanting to get into acting, and being known for a dancer on social media. She also spoke about her upcoming music videos for BIG FEVA and her thoughts on sign...

Thank you to actor and director Sean Whalen for coming on my show for an interview! Sean discussed playing Roach in Wes Craven's classic The People Under the Stairs, his independent film Crust, and overcoming depression. He talked about his role in Traumatika, attending UCLA, and how the film industry changed in the early 2000s. Sean also spoke about his famous Got Milk? commercial, his upcoming f...

Thank you to actress and singer Tuesday Knight for coming on my show for an interview! Tuesday discussed her legal battle with Warner Music, her journey as a musician, and getting the role as Kristen Parker in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master. She discussed some of the cast members treating her poorly, designing jewelry for Britney Spears, Angelina Jolie, and Madonna, and her experien...

Thank you to legendary film and voiceover actor Garry Chalk for coming on my show for an interview! Garry discussed recovering from cancer, moving from Southampton to Vancouver at the age of five, voicing Harry the Werewolf and Bug-A-Boo in Scary Godmother, and playing Sheriff Williams in Freddy vs. Jason. He talked about bringing a friend to meet Kelly Rowland, working with Ronny Yu, and playing...

Thank you to NCAA Heisman Trophy Award Winner and NFL legend Ricky Williams for coming on my show for an interview! Ricky discussed his Highsman cannabis brand opening in New York, getting into astrology, and how he is helping players with holistic healing for CTE. He talked about why he kept going back to the NFL despite wanting to play professional baseball, getting traded from the Saints to the...

Thank you to Emmy nominated actress Naomi Grossman for coming on my show for an interview! Naomi discussed her newest role as Marjorie in Jordan Peele's HIM, playing Pepper in American Horror Story, and Janice in 1BR. She talked about getting voted off of the Groundlings, her aspirations of wanting to be on Saturday Night Live, and her one person show that is currently on tour. She spoke about fil...

Thank you to actress Amanda Wyss for coming on my show for an interview! Amanda discussed getting her start in theatre and film, playing Lisa in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and her role as Tina in Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street. She talked about being open to reprising Tina again, the alley scene with her and Freddy, and getting vertigo while filming her death scene. She also spoke about...