The Laboratory Podcast With Plaz

This episode of The Laboratory with Plaz, we sit down with the one and only Savion Glover, legendary tap dancer, actor, choreographer, and one of the most influential entertainers in the history of tap dancing! 🎩🔥Savion takes us on an incredible journey through his legendary career, sharing unforgettable stories about icons like Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr., and giving us a behind-the-scene...

Grammy-nominated songwriter, producer, artist, and Division1 Records founder Rico Love joins The Laboratory with Plaz for a powerful conversation about music, success, setbacks, fatherhood, and his journey from Milwaukee to the top of the music industry. Rico Love talks about his new album 97 Bad Boy, the possibility of a Verzuz with Eric Bellinger, and what he learned from being around Diddy earl...

On this episode of The Laboratory with Plaz, we sit down with Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and R&B hitmaker Eric Bellinger for a dope conversation about music, family, patience, and his journey through the industry. Eric breaks down his new self-titled album, “Eric Bellinger,” including the mindset behind creating the project with no features and no use of A.I. We also talk about his new...

On this episode of The Laboratory with Plaz, we sit down with the most successful AEW TNT Champion ever—Kevin “The Jet” Knight! Kevin takes us through his journey into professional wrestling, how he earned the nickname “The Jet,” and why he always brings the pain to his opponents. We also discuss his upcoming match against Darby Allin in London, the greatest finishing moves of all time, and how hi...

On this episode of The Laboratory With Plaz, we sit down with legendary singer, songwriter, and entertainer Cupid for a conversation you don’t want to miss! Cupid talks about his new hit record “Flex”, how the song came together, and what inspired this next chapter of his career. Of course, we had to go back to the record that changed everything — “Cupid Shuffle.” Cupid opens up about how massive...

Get ready to laugh! 😂 This episode of The Laboratory with Plaz features comedian and actor Myron Jewell, with special guest host Maybe Shannon, for one of our funniest conversations yet. We dive into the story behind Myron’s legendary “Foe Foe” skits, why he changed his name from Cheating Azz Myron, and what it was like losing an Instagram page with over 500,000 followers. He also opens up about...

This episode of The Laboratory with Plaz “The Cook Up”, we sit down with Hip Hop artist Jimi Nu for a real conversation about music, family, controversy, and the culture. Jimi talks about his new single “Right Here” and the upcoming remix featuring Boosie. We also get into the question a lot of people have been asking: Is Jimi Nu really Mystikal’s son? Jimi opens up about that situation, Mystikal’...

NFL star, artist, and survivor Darren Waller joins The Laboratory with Plaz for a powerful conversation about music, football, family, addiction, mental health, and finding purpose beyond the game. In this episode, Darren talks about his new single “Bases Loaded,” his upcoming album, and building a real hip-hop career while dealing with the stigma of athletes becoming rappers. He breaks down some...

This episode we sit down with nationally syndicated hip-hop radio personality, DJ, and podcast host Bootleg Kev for an in-depth conversation you don’t want to miss! 🎙️🔥 Kev talks about some of his biggest viral moments and interviews, including Big Boogie, DJ Hed & Kevin Gates, EST Gee walking off the interview, and how his Iman Shumpert interview helped him make $50,000 — money he later used...

This episode, we sit down with the legendary Afroman for one of the funniest and most unforgettable conversations we’ve had in The Laboratory! Afroman opens up about his defamation lawsuit involving Ohio sheriff’s deputies following the 2022 raid on his home, and why he feels his rights as an American citizen were violated. He also breaks down how cannabis changed his life, taking him from being b...

We sit down with PowerSlap Rookie of the Year Ellie Dempster , and her story is nothing short of incredible! From her wild, adventurous life across the globe to stepping into the world of PowerSlap, Ellie breaks down what pushed her to take this path—and how she quickly made her mark by winning Rookie of the Year . But this episode goes way deeper than the sport… Ellie opens up about: • 💙 Raising...

This episode is ICONIC! 🔥 We sit down with legendary actor, comedian, and director Carl Payne and dive into stories, laughs, and real industry gems you won’t hear anywhere else! We talk about the rise of AI and deepfakes—and why Carl says we might be going too far. He breaks down how creators need to stop chasing likes and focus on real quality content. From navigating Hollywood during the actors...

This episode of The Laboratory With Plaz features actor DeAundre Bonds in a powerful and unfiltered conversation you do not want to miss. DeAundre opens up about life after prison, sleeping on his mom’s couch while rebuilding his life, and how John Singleton gave him the opportunity to play Scully on Snowfall . We also dive into his personal transformation, including why he stopped drinking and sm...

This episode, we sit down with comedian and actor Brian Hooks for a hilarious and insightful conversation you do not want to miss. We talk about his journey growing up in Bakersfield, California , getting started in stand-up comedy , and starring in classic films like Phat Beach, 3 Strikes, and Soul Plane . Brian also shares stories about the sitcom era of television , what really happened with Th...

This episode of The Laboratory with Plaz features hip-hop artist Compton AV and his producer Steelz — and trust us, you don’t see AV doing interviews like this often. We dive into the story behind their breakout hit “Ya Ya” 🌍 — from the creative process to the moment the record took off overseas… including Thailand, where the song first exploded! They also break down the meaning behind the chicke...

🎬 This episode we sit down with the legendary Actor & Artist Omar Gooding! We dive deep into his journey — from classic roles like Smart Guy, Baby Boy and Percentage, to his brand new album “Overstand Me.” Omar keeps it all the way real as he opens up about: 🔥 What really happened between him and Cam’ron🎭 Taking on different roles after Smart Guy🎤 His first time meeting Ice Cube💥 Getting...

This episode we sit down with the legendary Cash Money / Chopper City Ent artist B.G. for a raw, unfiltered conversation. 💯We get into his brand new “Freedom Of Speech” album and documentary, what it felt like stepping back into the studio after 12½ years locked up, and his upcoming joint album with Boosie. B.G. also breaks down performing in front of 42,000 people at Essence Fest, and shares cla...

In this episode, we sit down with Hip Hop legend Benzino for a raw and unfiltered conversation. He opens up about his journey, the controversy, and the history behind some of the culture’s biggest moments. In this episode we talk about: • Growing up in Boston and how the city shaped him • His role and wild behind-the-scenes stories from The Source Magazine & The Source Awards • If his beef wit...

This epic episode features the legendary Master P. We dive into the historic No Limit vs. Cash Money Verzuz event and the strategy behind choosing the ten songs performed that night. Master P details producing fifty-one albums in five years, learning the music industry in the Bay Area, and whether he feels he receives the artistic credit he deserves. He shares what continues to motivate him after...

🎤 In this epic episode, we sit down with Hip Hop legend Lil Flip — aka the Freestyle King! From going on tour with UKG at just 14 years old to dropping his new collab album “King of the South 2” with Z-Ro, Flip takes us deep into his journey and longevity in the rap game. We cover it all:🔥 The legacy of The Leprechaun🎙️ His freestyle process and thoughts on today’s artists🔊 Memories of DJ Screw...

This episode of The Laboratory with Plaz features the legendary Murphy Lee , member of the St. Lunatics and Grammy-winning hip-hop artist! We dive into his brand-new album 2nd Time Around and his latest venture newmurph.com , plus his exciting comedy series Smokes and Jokes . Murphy takes us back to the early days—recording music at just 14 with the St. Lunatics, creating classics like “Air Force...

In this episode of The Laboratory with Plaz , we sit down with legendary Bay Area hip hop artist Yukmouth of the Luniz! We dive deep into the making of the iconic hit “I Got 5 On It” , the classic remix, and how Yuk himself wrote the unforgettable hook. He opens up about going solo, signing with Rap-A-Lot Records , and why owning your masters and publishing is so important. Yukmouth also shares st...

In this episode of The Laboratory with Plaz , we sit down with Midwest hip-hop legend Coo Coo Cal! He talks about his powerful return to the game with his new label Hip Hop Town and going to Nashville and recording upcoming ep Ain’t you Coo Coo Cal . We dive into why relocating from Milwaukee to Las Vegas has been a major win for his mental health, career, and overall well-being. Coo Coo also brea...

This episode we talk with Power Slap’s Wes “The Boom” Mena! We dive into his upcoming heavyweight championship clash against Dibbell at Power Slap 14 in New Orleans, his mindset going into the biggest fight of his life, and what he’d say if Dibbell was standing right in front of him. Wes opens up about signing a massive new 6-fight deal with Power Slap, what it felt like to be on the big screen at...

This episode we talk with Power Slap’s Wes “The Boom” Mena! We dive into his upcoming heavyweight championship clash against Dibbell at Power Slap 14 in New Orleans, his mindset going into the biggest fight of his life, and what he’d say if Dibbell was standing right in front of him. Wes opens up about signing a massive new 6-fight deal with Power Slap, what it felt like to be on the big screen at...