Tha Real Russell

The Freakapotamus Podcast

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All things r&b, funk, soul & Prince! A Youtube Podcast channel where we mainly discuss all things Prince, anything Prince related, funk, soul and r&b. We are here to play a very vital role in the Prince community and to join forces with other Prince related channels in an effort to keep Prince's legacy alive and thriving. We also discuss anything related to funk, soul and r&b. If you're a fan of Prince, funk, soul and r&b, please sit back, relax, listen and interact as we embark on this new journey! All my links: (X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch) https://linktr.ee/freakapota...

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Tha Real Russell

Episodes

Prince Off The Record: Live, Loose & Unreleased! 23.05.2026 1:32:07

Send us Fan Mail #PrinceConcert #PrinceVault #PrinceUnreleased Join me tonight as I get in the purple zone, talk Prince, play some stuff you may or may not have heard before, play some isolated vocal tracks, live tracks, take some calls etc. You name it! All my links: https://linktr.ee/freakapotamus?utm_s... #Prince #PrinceRogersNelson #PrinceMusic #PrinceFans #PrinceArmy #PrinceForever #PrinceLiv...

The Michael Movie: Movie Review & Fan Reactions - Live Call In Show! 03.05.2026 1:31:10

Send us Fan Mail Join me tonight as I review the Michael movie and take calls and get fan reactions from those that have seen the movie! We will vibe out to some Michael music, play videos from fan attendance across the globe and more!! Let’s talk Michael this Wednesday!! See you there! All my links: https://linktr.ee/freakapotamus?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=b248ef38-c499-429a-88...

PRINCE: Stemmed Versions Of "Automatic" & "Lady Cab Driver" Acapella & Instrumental Versions! LiveStream 22.04.2026 55:29

Send us Fan Mail Last minute impromptu livestream! Right here, Youtube & Twitch! Join in for a little purple fun as we dissect and stem out the songs "automatic" & "Lady Cab Driver". We'll also talk about The Celebration 2026 lineup and much more! If you’re a real Prince fan, hit subscribe—we go deep into unreleased tracks every week. All my links: https://linktr.e...

4.21.2026 Celebration Of The 10th Anniversary Of Prince's Transition 22.04.2026 1:44:43

Send us Fan Mail Join us tonight as we celebrate the 10th anniversary Prince's transition. Live Call in show! Call in & share your Prince stories, memories or where you were on that dreadful day on April 21st, 2016. Let's keep it upbeat and fun....it's a celebration! All my links: https://linktr.ee/freakapotamus?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=b248ef38-c499-429a-882c...

PRINCE: “Automatic” Isolated Vocals 22.04.2026 9:49

Send us Fan Mail Prince: “Automatic” Isolated Vocals from last night’s live stream! Incredible! 💜 #prince #purplerain #princerogersnelson #1999 #paisleypark All my links: https://linktr.ee/freakapotamus?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=b248ef38-c499-429a-882c-b56dab9c6b13 Support my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/FreakapotamusPodcast Prince Prince Rogers Nelson The Purple One Prin...

PRINCE: Lady Cabdriver Instrumental - Listening Session 22.04.2026 8:15

Send us Fan Mail PRINCE: Lady Cabdriver Instrumental - Listening Session taken from last Thursday’s livestream! If you’re a real Prince fan, hit subscribe—we go deep into unreleased tracks every week. All my links: https://linktr.ee/freakapotamus?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=b248ef38-c499-429a-882c-b56dab9c6b13 Support my Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/cw/FreakapotamusPodcast P...

2026 PRINCE CELEBRATION DISCUSSION CALL-IN SHOW PLUS UNRELEASED PRINCE TRACKS PLAYED LIVE! 20.03.2026 1:14:56

Send us Fan Mail Come hang out with us as we talk about Prince Celebration 2026 & play some unreleased Prince music! #Prince #PrinceRogersNelson #purplerain #ThePurpleOne #PrinceMusic #PrinceFans #PrinceForever #PrinceLegacy #PaisleyPark #Prince4Ever ⸻ #MusicDiscovery #NowPlaying #MusicLovers #FunkMusic #SoulMusic #RnBMusic #ClassicMusic #80sMusic #90sMusic #LegendaryArtist ⸻ #YouTubeMusic #M...

Revisiting The Condensate Album by The Original 7ven (The Band Formerly Known As The Time) 15.03.2026 1:28:01

Send us Fan Mail Streamed live on Feb 26, 2025 Freakapotamus Podcast Join me as I revisit this iconic underrated and very last album by the funkiest r&b/funk band to ever come out of Minneapolis. This band was the only band that Prince feared the most! Let's dig into it! **FYI: Streamyard failed me as far as the videos I shared, there’s echo on every single video, not my doing. My Apolog...

WATCH ALONG Of The Purple Rain 40th Anniversary Screening & Panel Q&A - Held at The Regent in L.A. 15.03.2026 2:13:13

Send us Fan Mail Streamed live on Jun 5, 2024 Freakapotamus Podcast Join us as we watch & discuss the recent Purple Rain 40th Anniversary Screening & Panel Q&A which was held on Sunday, May 26th at the Regent in Los Angeles, Ca. - Event was Hosted By "Prince Historian" Jeremiah "Dr. Funkenberry" Freed Featuring Jerome Benton, Jill Jones, André Cymone & Special...

Blue Eyed Soul Night - Spontaneous Livestream 15.03.2026 1:05:25

Send us Fan Mail Streamed live on Mar 4, 2024 Freakapotamus Podcast Are you ready for some Blue Eyed Soul? Who are some of your favorite blue eyed soul artists? #soulmusic #michaelmcdonald #hallandoates #jonb #robinthicke #doobiebrothers #eltonjohn #leosayer #bozscaggs #soulmusic #blueeyedsoul #randb #bobbycaldwell #davidbowie #beegees #andygibb

First Ever Live Stream - Showing gratitude to my first 100 subscribers - vibing out to old r&b 15.03.2026 56:27

Send us Fan Mail Streamed live on Feb 17, 2024 Freakapotamus Podcast Join me as I expess gratitude for my first 100 subscribers! Just vibing out to some old funk, soul & r&b…just saying thanks! #rnbsoul #rnb #rnbmusic #rnbsinger #music #rnbartist #rnblovers #srnb #soulmusic #hiphop #soul #rnbjunkie #s #singer #smusic #newmusic #rnbbeats #grownfolksmu...

Prince Protege Night & Call In Show! In the spirit of the Sheila E / Paisley Park dilemma. 15.03.2026 1:16:40

Send us Fan Mail Streamed live on Jun 12, 2024 Freakapotamus Podcast In the spirit of the Sheila E controversy, I thought I'd do a spontaneous protege show, call in to voice your opinions of the Sheila E deal as we vibe out to some protege music! #purplerain #prince #princerogersnelson #s #paisleypark #hisroyalbadness #thepurpleone #ever #love #purple #music #purplearmy #princestagram #pri...

What Is Your Ultimate Dream Celebration At Paisley Park? With Special Guest: Richard Cole From Amari Music Talk 15.03.2026 1:08:07

Send us Fan Mail Streamed live on Apr 18, 2024 Freakapotamus Podcast If you've ever been to a Paisley Park Celebration, you know how fun it is but what is your ultimate dream celebration? Join Richard Cole (Amari Music Talk) and I as we discuss our ultimate Paisley Celebration ideas! #prince #princerogersnelson #princeestate #princehistory #todayinprincehistory #...

Interview With Prince The Tour's Captain Randy 15.03.2026 42:55

Send us Fan Mail Streamed live on Mar 7, 2024 Freakapotamus Podcast If you're going to be in the Minneapolis area and looking for the best Prince tour in Minnesota, be sure to check out Prince The Tour with your host, Captain Randy! #prince #princerogersnelson #minnesota #princehistory #todayinprincehistory #hisroyalbadness #princestagram #purplerain #thepurpleone #twitter #purplearmy #pai...

Interview With Mia Paris: Daughter Of Roger Troutman 15.03.2026 55:23

Send us Fan Mail Streamed live on Feb 4, 2026 Freakapotamus Podcast Today’s guest carries a legacy that changed the sound of music forever. She is the daughter of a funk pioneer, a voice behind the talkbox era, and the mastermind who gave us timeless hits that still move the culture today. Roger Troutman didn’t just make music—he created a sound that shaped hip-hop, R&B, and funk across gener...

The Real Russell's Birthday Turn-Up Livestream With Surprise Special Guest Robin Power Royal 15.03.2026 1:10:50

Send us Fan Mail Streamed live on Dec 4, 2025 Freakapotamus Podcast Join in as I celebrate another year around the sun with music, good vibes & special guests including Robin Power Royal from Prince’s Graffiti Bridge movie!! #prince #princerogersnelson #paisleypark #soulmusic #paisleypark #newpowergeneration #live #thepurpleone #funk #podcast #robinpower #robinpowerroyal #graffitibridge #prin...

Interview with Maggie Keane & Sam Jennings 15.03.2026 1:19:56

Send us Fan Mail Streamed live on Aug 14, 2025 Freakapotamus Podcast My apologies about my audio portion. Issue corrected going forward. Maggie & Sam’s audio was spot on! Enjoy the interview! Have you ever wondered who’s behind the best Prince murals in the country or who is the mastermind behind some of the hottest Prince album covers, artwork & websites? Join me LIVE right here & on...

Impromptu Discussion & Tribute to D'angelo 15.03.2026 1:20:51

Send us Fan Mail Streamed live on Oct 14, 2025 Freakapotamus Podcast Join me and special guests tonight as I honor the one & only r&b recording artist D'angelo who passed away today Oct 14, 2025 at the young age of 51. Call in, share your D'angelo thoughts, stories and favorite music. #dangelo #ripdangelo #voodoo #brownsugar #blackmessiah #randbmusic #neosoul #soulmusic #funkmus...

Tribute To Angie Stone 15.03.2026 1:13:29

Send us Fan Mail Streamed live on Mar 3, 2025 Freakapotamus Podcast Join me as I pay tribute to one of my hometown heroes, Ms Angie Stone as I show love & respect, share videos & messages from Ms Angie and vibe out to her musical gems that she shared with us over the years. #angiestone #thesequence #sequence #bangieb #neosoul #dangelo #soulmusic #r &b #randb #funk #columbiasc #columbi...

Prince: Isolated A Cappella Vocal Tracks! Observations & Discussion 15.03.2026 42:24

Send us Fan Mail Streamed live on Jan 26, 2025 Freakapotamus Podcast #purplerain #prince #princerogersnelson #s #paisleypark #hisroyalbadness #thepurpleone #ever #love #purple #music #purplearmy #princestagram #princeandtherevolution #legend #npg #whendovescry #funk #ripprince #princeforever #therevolution #icon #thebeautifulones #art #princefan #newpowergeneration #oneanother #princefans #smusic...

Salute to Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis 15.03.2026 1:27:54

Send us Fan Mail Streamed live on Oct 3, 2024 Freakapotamus Podcast Join me as I salute the legendary producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis! #purplerain #prince #princerogersnelson #s #paisleypark #hisroyalbadness #thepurpleone #ever #love #purple #music #purplearmy #princestagram #princeandtherevolution #legend #npg #whendovescry #funk #ripprince #princeforever #therevolution #icon #thebeautiful...

Pre Prince Celebration 2025 Events: Live Correspondence From Minneapolis 15.03.2026 1:44:29

Send us Fan Mail Streamed live on Jun 4, 2025 Freakapotamus Podcast Pre Prince Celebration 2025 Events: Live Correspondence From Minneapolis Join The Freakapotamus Podcast Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday as Tanya D. Harris , Olga Hernández & myself report live from the 2025 annual Prince Celebration Events as well as Pre Celebrations Events! Also: Call in to share your Celebration stories...

Day 1: Prince Celebration 2025 Kickoff: Live Correspondence From First Avenue Minneapolis! 15.03.2026 1:24:33

Send us Fan Mail Streamed live on Jun 5, 2025 Freakapotamus Podcast Join us TONIGHT as we report live from the 2025 annual Prince Celebration Kickoff Events from First Avenue! Also: Call in to share your Celebration stories! It’s gonna be a purple party yall! #princerogersnelson #princeandtherevolution #prince #purplerain #firstavenue #minneapolis #princecelebration #1999 #randb #randbmusic #soul...

Day 3: Prince Celebration 2025 LIVE coverage from The Block Party in Downtown Minneapolis! 15.03.2026 1:28:14

Send us Fan Mail Streamed live on Jun 7, 2025 Freakapotamus Podcast Join us as we celebrate the birth of our brother Prince with LIVE coverage of the Block Party in Downtown Minneapolis during Day 3 of the 2025 Annual Prince Celebration! #purplerain #prince #princerogersnelson #s #paisleypark #hisroyalbadness #thepurpleone #ever #love #purple #music #purplearmy #princestagram #princeandtherevolut...

"Sex Shooter" : Prince & Vanity 6 Version - Listening Party 13.03.2026 12:17

Send us Fan Mail Jan 21, 2026 Freakapotamus Podcast Listening party for the Prince & Vanity 6 version of the song “Sex Shooter” Join me as I dive into this unreleased 1982 version of a Minneapolis classic that would find its way to the 1984 Apollonia 6 album. Prince and Vanity 6, Vanity 6 Prince, Prince funk era, Minneapolis Sound, Prince protégés, Vanity 6 story, Prince 80s funk, Paisley Par...