The Cheats Movement Podcast

The Cheats Movement Network is debuting a brand new podcast called Top Billin'. This podcast is a deeper dive into culture, community, politics, education, and all things affecting our lives. Hosted by Cheats (founder of The Cheats Movement) Top Billin' will feature guest from Richmond, VA and across the nation. The debut episode features Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney. Mayor Stoney talks about his e...

We're back! And this is one of the best episodes of the year. We have the super-dope lyricist Roy Revolution in the building. He has a new project "Futuristic Flows Golden Age Instrumentals" and he talks that classic hip-hop talk about his position in the game and his thoughts on the Cheats Movement Podcast. Roy doesn't hold back. We also celebrate the homie RT as he celebrates his birthday. And t...

This episode of The Cheats Movement Family Podcast features Richmond's own Ed Da Realist. Join us as we chop it up with Ed about his new album 'Gift of the Struggle,' we talk to him about his new web series 'Ghetto,' and we learn about his journey as an artist coming out of Central VA. Ed is one of Richmond's best lyricist. He combines the stories of the streets with the storytelling of a BIG or P...

This is special emergency podcast! We're talking RPS and the removal of Dr. Dana Bedden. I think everyone in the know is not talking so I reached out and spoke with a couple of people that I knew would have something to say: Former School Board Member Shonda Harris-Muhammed and Community activist Rod Bullock. Two people with passion and perspective about RPS. As always, follow The Cheats Movement...

We have a very special podcast for you featuring AGM's own Radio B. This is an exclusive podcast that breaks down Radio's brand new project 'Sunday's Best'. We play every track off the album and talk its content with Radio and his AGM family member Michael Millions. You won't get this anywhere else and that's why we say...#WESEEIT Join Cheats, Hip Hop Henry, KB, Big Rich, RT, Gigi Broadway and Jes...

In this brand new episode, recorded live at Brewer's Cafe in Richmond, VA, the podcast family visits with Dream for Purpose founder Ricky Dreamer. We talk about his brand, faith, and his goal to creatives. The crew also talks about the journey of Rachel Dolezal, LeVar Ball's crazy ass and all kinds of things that are hitting in the culture. Big Rich disrespects Angie Martinez and DJ Khaeld. KB tri...

This is a very special episode for the Cheats Movement. For the first time ever, we are podcasting is live on location at the Packed House Tour. S/O Swelly TV for the opportunity. The crew interviewed artists, vendors, brands, you name it - we talked it. And we also talked that talk about new music from Ross, Drake, and Raekwon - which lead us to rank all of the Wu-Tang from top to bottom. Overall...

Is Richmond big enough for a dope beat battle event? Did Just Blaze and Swizz Beatz battle for love or money? Is Big Rich going to fight the entire staff of CBS6? Those are just some of the questions we take on in this episode of The Cheats Movement Family Hip-Hop Podcast. We talk to our special guest Joey Gallo about his Unplugged show at Gallery 5 and we talk to Swelly TV about his Packed House...

On this special episode, Cheats welcomes former Congressman and current candidate for Governor Tom Perriello into the Cheats Movement for a two-man weave. They talk about his candidacy for Governor, his goals for the Commonwealth, and his positions on issues like: civil rights, poverty, criminal justice, access to voting, and economic advancement. We also learn a little about Tom's personal side....

Happy Birthday to our very own Queen of the Wave AKA Devil's Advocate AKA Gigi Broadway...ALL DAY! We celebrate Gigi's birthday with a great podcast episode featuring our friend iPower92.1's Cam Cooper (IG: RealCamCooper). The entire team in on deck to talk to Cam about his journey in radio and his food advocacy as we prepare for Black Restaurant Week here in Richmond, starting March 6th. We also...

The Cheats Movement Family Podcast is back for Season 2! Live from Brewer's Café in Richmond, VA. As we prepare for our first live event of the year (this Saturday night - February 4th - at Gallery 5), the movement family jumps into full swing talking about black celebrities and Trump, the Baptism by Fire battle presented by Southpaw Battle Co., RT's movie career, DJ Drama's Gansta Grillz mixtapes...

I was honored to take "The Table" to Petersburg for what I hope is the first of many discussions regarding the state of the community. The reason I selected Petersburg as our first travel destination is because the narrative traveling up 95 to Richmond about Petersburg doesn't appear to tell the whole story; and just for the record - neither does this podcast. The whole story is multilayered, it's...

The Office of Community Wealth Building is a first in the nation-type undertaking with the goal of reducing overall poverty by 40% and child poverty by 50% in Richmond by 2030. In order to achieve that larger goal, the smaller goal is 1,000 people out of poverty every year. This is not easy because combating poverty or as the office properly names it, "wealth building" is not a science, it is trul...

The Cheats Movement sits down with Richmond Mayor-Elect Levar Stoney to talk how his team is approaching the transition into office, his goals for the Stoney Administration, and his relationship to hip-hop music. Follow The Cheats Movement Blog - Richmond best blog for hip-hop culture and community engagement. www.thecheatsmovement.com - Interview by Cheats - Audio & Images by Gigi Broadway. #WESE...

We're Back! And this is a special "Post-Election" RVA Politics as Usual edition of The Table with a super-sized group of community leaders talking about the local elections for Mayor, City Council, and School Board and trying to answer the big question, Where do we go from here? We have some guests joining us: Mark Robinson from Richmond Magazine, Kim Gray, 2nd District School Board and now electe...

In this special edition of The Table (Part 2 of our 2 part series titled: RVA Politics as Usual) Your host Cheats (of The Cheats Movement) sits down with: Micheal Sparks, Duron Chavis, Rachel Burgess, Farrah Haddad, Todd Waldo, Giles Harnsberger, and John Murden to discuss the critical issues facing the Richmond region and how these issues are playing out in the race for local leadership. We talk...

In this special edition of The Table (Part 1 of our 2 part series titled: Politics as Usual) Your host Cheats (of The Cheats Movement) sits down with: Libby Germer, Ross Catrow, Micah Bam Bamm White, Adria Scharf, Free Egunfemi, Matthew Freeman, Matt Pochily, Chad Ingold and Black Liquid to discuss the critical issues facing the Richmond region and how these issues are playing out in the race for...

The Podcast Crew is Back! And we had a lot to talk about and new music to play. Cheats, Hip Hop Henry, Rich, Gigi, RT, and DJ Mentos were in the building to talk about our adventure with super-producer 9th Wonder and Soul Council member Kash from Jamla Records. We also talked about the Style Weekly cover story from Brent Baldwin titled "When Will Richmond Embrace Hip-Hop?," we played new music (Jo...

We Made It! One year - 15 episodes (minus 1 lost episode) and lifetime of exclusive songs, freestyles, and fun. We had the Fam studio filled with MCs to celebrate our 1 year anniversary. We reflected and laughed and drank champagne, and laughed some more. It was a great day (probably not the best podcast because it was a zoo). S/O to Fly Anakin, Koncept Jack$on, and Joey Gallo; who were our guests...

The Cheats Movement Podcast is back! In this episode we are talking about Legends Never Die 2, the upcoming rap battle event on August 27th headlined by RVA's own Radio B, Nickelus F, and Bravo. We have Radio and Nick in-studio for the exclusive. Also, the family talks about the popular Netflix series The Get Down and if Drake took shots at Hov by calling Shady the greatest to ever touch the mic....

Episode 12 is here! Though you never heard episode 11, we're back. The entire team - minus RT (get well soon homie) was back in Overcoast studio to talk new music, hip-hop culture, and community. Our first episode since AZ & DJ Doo Wop blessed us in Richmond with a live show. We played new music, talked trash and had visits from: Ness, SneakerMap, OG Illa, and Easalio. Check it out and follow The...

The Table Ep. 2 focuses on Richmond's growing Latino community. Recorded at the Sacred Heart Center on Richmond's southside, our host Cheats, was joined by: Rocio, Father Shay, Father Jack, Gustavo, Alex, Roberto, Vilma, and Cynthia. The conversation is just a small sample of one of Richmond's most complex issues. Richmond's Latino community is growing and here to stay. Follow all the episodes of...

It's a celebration! Episode 10 features and interview from the homie Oddisee. He will be in Richmond this Saturday May 7th. Tickets are available on Ticketfly.com! The 10th episode also features Radio B, Fly Anakin, Koncept Jack$on, Jake Barkley, Bo Fields, Rich City, and the entire podcast crew. We talk Views, Beyoncé, Prince and much more! Check us out and follow on soundcloud. #WESEEIT

Welcome to The Table! Our host Cheats from The Cheats Movement blog sat down with 7 community activist at Peter Paul Development Center in Church Hill and together they discussed the current state of Richmond and what the community is looking for in the next mayor. #WESEEIT Host: Cheats Video: Jourdan Photos: Risa Participates: Damon, Amy, Mimi, Andrienne, Art, J.J., and Brother James

The Cheats Movement Podcast Ep. 9 features Ver$ace Chachi, Solomon Bullet, Noah O, and the VCU Student Collective. Also we play brand new music from the artist formally known as Langston Thoreau, Fly Anakin, Ohbliv, Cadillac Cat, and more. We talk the impact of the legendary Phife Dawg. We touch on the recent RPS school walk out and even promote our upcoming show on May 7th ft. Oddisee with Radio...