The Fly Fidelity Podcast

Bigg Jus is an alternative hip hop artist, who's spent over two decades contributing to the evolution of independent hip hop, helping to lay the foundation for a generation of fierce, independent artists, from Company Flow's debut album ‘Funcrusher Plus' (1997) and beyond. Whether it be reshaping the concept of underground hip-hop with Co Flow, or his solo Big Justoleum work, to his work with Orko...

For the season finale of Fly Fidelity, we take a deep dive with Blue City to explore and unpack their latest release 'Into The Void'. We're also joined by our very own Wolfgang Von Vanderghast, who breaks down his contribution as executive producer/collaborator, as well as his unique perspective.

In this wide-ranging interview, we chop it up with the legendary Esoteric, one-third of the comic book-inspired trio Czarface, to talk about "Super What?" and working with the late great MF DOOM. We also discuss his upcoming landmark original graphic novel "Czarface: A Czar is Born", writing for Marvel comics and more!

We sat down with Danny Hastings, fine art photographer, filmmaker and keeper of stories about everyone from Wu-Tang Clan to Gang Starr to Eminem, Big Pun, Nas, Jay-Z and beyond. Take a trip down memory lane and learn about the enduring legacy and making of some of hip hop's most iconic album covers and more!

The incomparable Slug joins us to discuss the latest Atmosphere album "The Day Before Halloween", a dystopian concept album based in the 80s about the life of a graffiti artist living in a surveillance state. We also discuss what the future looks like for touring, his relationship with UK hip hop, the 20th anniversary of "Lucy Ford, and more!

Join us for a special quest to learn about the making of Adult Swim's Medieval mind-bender, "Tigtone". Take a deep dive with co-creator Benjamin Martian, alongside director Frederic Christy, for a special episode exploring Titmouse Studio's fantasy epic.

R.A.P Ferreira (formerly known as Milo) joins us for a perceptive conversation about "Bob's Son", his eclectic and experimental ode to the legendary poet, Bob Kaufman. We also talk to Kelly Lee Blackwell, Bob Kaufmans niece and daughter of Robert “Bumps” Blackwell. Listen and learn!

Armand Hammer, the veteran duo comprised of New Yorkers Elucid and Billy Woods join us for an intimate discussion on episode 19. We discuss and reflect on the making of the layered and mesmerising "Haram", working with super producer The Alchemist, their previous solo releases (namely, "Don't Play It Straight" and "Brass"), as well as forthcoming music and more!

Episode 18 features a wholesome chat with Dick Dastardly, who joins us to discuss his debut solo project, "Great Ape Fist", signing to the powerhouse that is Bard Picasso, coming up with the likes of Cardiff based artists DW Smith and Rollo, his memories of the late great Stagga and more!

With an upcoming album this month, the self-described "mad composer", Friendly Rich, discusses his humble beginnings - the making of A Muffled Snore - the universal appeal of comedy - and more - including scoring 3 seasons of MTV's The Tom Green Show!

Fresh on the heels of picking up multiple nominations at the Annie Awards, we speak to the founder and owner of Titmouse, Chris Prynoski. Joining us to unpack his wonderful and illustrious career in animation, we discuss working on the likes of Beavis and Butthead and Daria - to creating DOWNTOWN - to working on FREDDIE GOT FINGERED - to METALOCALPYSE - NERDLAND and everything between!

Always a great time sitting down with one of the finest technicians in hip hop! Tech N9ne joined us to talk about ENTERFEAR, Strange Music, his forthcoming album ASININE, a new Dubstep EP and so much more - Do not miss this! FOLLOW US: Twitter: @Flyfidelity Instagram: @Flyfidelitypodcast Facebook: Fly Fidelity Web: www.flyfidelity.co.uk CONTACT: luke.bailey@flyfidelity.co.uk

A freewheeling and extensive introduction to the owners of South East Wales based hip-hop label, Bard Picasso. Dale Lewis, Nathan Brown and James Reader join us to discuss their ever-growing roster, upcoming projects, the future of live music in Cardiff and more!

We're joined by Oakland-based artist Skinner to define, discuss and celebrate his career and several upcoming projects, including "Skincrawl"; an anthology horror book, his homage to Charles Burns with Matt Furie and Will Sweeney, a forthcoming horror-fantasy stop motion film and a Clark Ashton smith comic book adaptation. We also touch on being an artist in 2020, mental health, Tim Heidecker and...

HE'S BACK! Pull up a chair and pour yourself a whisky. Duncan Trussell digs DEEP in a must-listen episode for anybody still recovering from 2020. We talk Trump vs Biden, the danger of cults, meditation, The Midnight Gospel, deepfake videos and a culture of mistrust in a wide-ranging, 90-minute interview.

On this election special, we catch up with investigative reporter Greg Palast (BBC, Rolling Stone) to talk about his Dicaprio produced film, The Purged, which follows his journey into uncovering two million thrown-out votes, many of which belonging to people of colour.

We sat down with Elisa Allen, the director of PETA (People for the ethical treatment of animals) UK, to discuss PETA leading the animal rights revolution for 40-years. We also touch on environmental activism and the natural impact of wildlife during COVID-19, working with Nandos for their plant-based 'Chicken-Burger', the government's upcoming plan to ban the sales of fur and more!

Filmmakers Arthur Jones and Giorgio Angelini join us to unveil the ugly and mind-bending truth behind "Feels Good Man", their award-winning documentary. In this urgent conversation, we discuss Matt Furie, the artist and creator behind cartoon character Pepe The Frog, the evolution from a meme into a hate symbol to a democracy icon, the impact of Internet consumption on art, woke culture and more!

Open Mike Eagle joins us for a candid discussion about his most personal project to date, Anime, Trauma + Divorce. Joining Fly Fidelity ahead of its release, we talked about the album's development and embracing vulnerability, the relationship between oppressed people and power fantasy, the importance of documenting Hip hop, Stony Island Audio, and everything between.

Everything Is Terrible! co-founder Dimitri Simakis joins us for an uncensored, freewheeling conversation about E.I.T's upcoming feature "Kids Club", an upcoming collaboration with arts and entertainment company Meow Wolf, working on the award-winning "Feels Good Man" documentary, scoring music and everything between!

We're joined by rapper, producer and graphic designer DW Smith (Dirty Alex) for a deep dive into the making of his brilliant conceptual EP "Edda", Norse mythology, black lives matter, his forthcoming album with DJ Alkemy, and more!

From engineering 'Paul's Boutique' to co-producing 'Check Your Head', 'Ill Communication', and 'Hello Nasty', Mario Caldato Jr. has beefed up the recordings of the Beastie Boys since 1988. In this bitesize episode, we're joined by the engineer/producer to discuss and remember the dense and eclectic cult-classic 'Hello Nasty'

In his second appearance on Fly Fidelity, Duncan Trussell joins us to discuss his relationship with meditation during a pandemic, The Midnight Gospel, online toxicity and digital hygiene, the importance of paying tribute and the disciplic succession, nostalgia, comedy, and more!

We sat down with educator, organiser, speaker, and author - the third daughter of Malcolm-X - Ilyasah Shabazz, to discuss the largest civil rights movement in world history; black lives matter, the power of her fathers work, the need for urgent police reform, the legacy hip hop carries and more. Listen and learn!

Anthony Marshall, co-founder of one of the most important New York hip hop institutions - the Lyricist Lounge, joins Fly Fidelity for a feature length interview, touching on multiple topics, including the legacy of the lounge and its legendary open mic movement, the Craig G and Supernatural battle, seeing an unsigned Eminem perform for the first time, the anniversary of Lyricist Lounge Volume 1, w...