The Raxks and Studa Pod

Pt. 15 of Jstacks Edition features Canada-based artist Kajé as she sits down with Studa to dive into her creative identity, her signature "Street Sophistication" approach, and why she believes her style belongs to another era. The conversation also explores Canada's music culture, the impact of Wolfgang on her journey, and how performing live continues to shape her sound. PYO Music: Kajé - 1 in a...

BRNDN returns for Pt. 14 of Jstacks Edition, joining Studa to reflect on his early days performing for college students before his career took off, how he connected with Jstacks, his songwriting process, and the moment he realized music was his true calling. PYO Music: BRNDN - Pleasant Distractions Prod by Studa (Recorded on May 10th, 2026) 

Episode 31 features a full album review as Raxks, Studa, Wokeuprich, and Jaqil sit down for a first listen of Ken Carson's Xperiment. They break down each track, share their reactions and ratings along the way, and close the episode with their overall scores after hearing the album from start to finish. PYO Music: Wokeuprich - 10 Prod by Advm (Recorded on July 3rd, 2026)

The man himself, Jstacks, is back for Pt. 13 of Jstacks Edition. Alongside Studa, he dives into what it takes to run successful music camps, the difference between those who maximize the opportunity and those who don't, his top producers, and how the talent and overall quality of the music continue to level up at every camp. (Recorded on May 10th, 2026)

Jstacks Edition is back, kicking things off with Canada-based artist Marriott. He joins Studa for a conversation about his music, his experience at the camp, the realities of releasing music in the streaming era, and what separates the Canadian and American music scenes. PYO Music: Marriott - Told u $lide Prod by A.M.P.Z & Corgan (Recorded on May 10th, 2026)

Episode 30 is all about movies and series as Raxks and Studa dive into their expectations for Spider-Man and Supergirl, discussing the villains, storylines, and why they're a little nervous about the future of Peter and MJ's relationship. They also talk The Batman Part II and the villains they hope to see before closing with Studa's thoughts on Toy Story 5 and where it stands within the beloved fr...

Episode 29 opens with Studa’s latest music reviews before Raxks and Studa dive into their expectations for Ken Carson’s Xperiment and their excitement for GTA 6. From there, they shift into sports, discussing Charlotte’s decision to trade LaMelo Ball, Giannis taking his talents to Miami, the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft, and potential landing spots for Jaylen Brown. They end the episode wit...

Episode 28 is packed with trailer reactions and TV breakdowns as Raxks and Studa share their thoughts on the upcoming Wolverine game, Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2, Supergirl, Lanterns, and the final season of Raising Kanan. They also dive into Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, discussing their favorite moments, Matt Murdock's biggest flaws, and what they're hoping to see moving forward. To cl...

Episode 27 starts with real-life conversations about marriage, kids, and growing up before turning into a trip down memory lane. Raxks and Studa revisit the 2015–16 music era, discussing how different the culture felt back then and why Pierre Bourne was one of the defining figures of that time. They then break down Game 7 between the Thunder and Spurs before ending the episode with their first rea...

2026 Finals Game 1 was supposed to start with Studa returning with his music reviews and end with basketball. Instead, Raxks, Studa, and Wokeuprich spend most of the episode diving into music takes, arguments, and unexpected tangents before finally circling back to the Finals. A fun, unpredictable episode that proves the best conversations don't always stick to the script. (Recorded on June 4th, 2...

Episode 26 finds Raxks and Studa revisiting Drake’s Iceman after sitting with it for a week. They break down the album in greater detail, discuss Maid of Honour and Habibti , and talk about what Drake’s independent era could mean moving forward. They also share their thoughts on Chris Brown’s BROWN before closing with reactions to the first two games of the Eastern and Western Conference Finals an...

Episode 25 features model, former news reporter, Miss North Carolina, and creator Ruby Durham. Ruby shares her journey leaving an Emmy-nominated TV career to pursue music, fashion, and entrepreneurship, and how pageantry shaped her approach to advocacy and storytelling. She also talks podcasting, mentorship, and the lessons she’s learned about success, creativity, and empowering young women. PYO M...

Episode 24 centers around a full reaction session to Drake’s Iceman , with Raxks, Studa, Wokeuprich, and Jaqil listening through the album track by track. They rate each record, share their honest takes throughout the experience, and finish the episode with their overall thoughts on the project. PYO Music: Wokeuprich - Freestyle Prod by Saint Racks (Recorded on May 15th, 2026)

In Episode 23, Raxks and Studa recap several albums that dropped over the last few months before sharing their thoughts on the new Michael film. They then shift into playoff talk, reacting to the end of Round 1 and looking ahead to Round 2 matchups. The episode wraps up with a breakdown of the first half of The Boys S5 and theories on where the series may be heading. PYO Music: Kiiba - ASHVRA Prod...

Episode 22, Invincible Pt. 2 , focuses on Episodes 6–8 of Season 4 as Raxks and Studa break down the highlights and turning points. They also react to Thragg’s role in the story and close with their expectations for what Season 5 could bring. PYO Music: J. Ford feat Villy Vill - Still Am Prod by Boi Yanel (Recorded on April 23rd, 2026)

In Episode 21, Raxks and Studa sit down with producer Solosteeze. They talk his biggest placements, including Pea Coat and Flag on the Play , the doors that opened from having his music in Madden ’21, and what it takes to rank among the top producers and songwriters today. He also shares insights into his creative process, industry highlights, and where he sees his sound going next. PYO Music: BRN...

Episode 20 features Raxks and Studa breaking down Drake’s return and the rollout for his upcoming Iceman album, including what fans are expecting from the project. From there, they dive into the latest on the playoffs and how everything is shaping up. The episode also covers WrestleMania before closing out with their reaction to the new Clayface trailer. PYO Music: Delisha - Hocus Pocus Prod by St...

This bonus episode kicks off with a heated debate on the current direction of rap and where the sound is heading. From there, the conversation flows into a full track-by-track breakdown of Yeat’s ADL , with Raxks, Studa, and Wokeuprich all sharing their reactions and closing with their final thoughts on the project. PYO Music: Wokeuprich - Floating Prod by Saint Racks  (Recorded on March 27th, 202...

Episode 19 centers around a complete listen-through of DaBaby’s BE MORE GRATEFUL. After experiencing every track in full, Raxks and Studa share their detailed reactions, discuss key moments across the album, and deliver a final rating to close the conversation. PYO Music: Tiacorine - Piss 2 Prod by Studa & Richie Souf (unreleased)  (Recorded on February 15th, 2026) 

This bonus episode is a deep dive into Invincible Season 4, Episodes 1–5, as Raxks and Studa break down the chaos, the brutality, and the moments that shift everything. From character arcs to major turning points, they cover it all before locking in on what they think is coming next in the final episodes. If you’re tapped into the series, this one is for you. (Recorded on April 3rd, 2026)

Episode 18 opens with Studa delivering his latest music reviews, breaking down Mdot 59’s MVP, Alter Bridge’s self-titled project, and Fraternal: The Keed Edition from Lil Keed and Lil Gotit. Later in the episode, Raxks and Studa share their reactions to J. Cole’s The Fall Off and discuss where it ranks among their favorite Cole projects. They close things out with their thoughts on this year’s Sup...

Episode 17 features model and voice actress Natalie. We talk about working between Charlotte, Miami, and NYC and how each city shapes her creative energy. She breaks down building her visual brand, her process behind shoots and reels, and how her background as a disciplined All-State violinist still influences her today. We also discuss her appearance in DaBaby’s “SAVE ME” and what’s next for her...

In Episode 16, we sit down with legendary Triad radio personality Busta Brown. Known for leading #1 shows on WJMH 102 JAMZ and WQMG 97.1 FM, Busta reflects on what made his voice resonate so deeply across the region.  We discuss his expansion into television with Comic View and Black College Sports Today, and how those experiences shaped his perspective on storytelling and representation. From anc...

We start Episode 15 with Studa sharing his thoughts on Stranger Things and finally seeing what the hype is about. The conversation shifts to worsening snow and the reality of working through it before we move into our Grammy Awards recap. We discuss J. Cole’s EP YouTube release with DJ Clue and what it signals for his next project, break down NBA All-Star selections, and talk AJ Styles stepping aw...

Episode 14 kicks off with snow talk and why people overreact every time the weather changes. Studa dives into music reviews for Wiz Khalifa’s Khaotic, A$AP Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb, and Poppy’s Empty Hands, before we shift into sports. We break down Super Bowl picks, Ja Morant and Giannis-to-Miami rumors, potential Lakers drama involving LeBron, and college basketball standouts Raxks has his eye on....