Up In The Mix

This week the boys are joined by Dennis Terry creator of Heem, a beard care product line that uses all-natural ingredients.  He tells the story of his brand, talks about his process, and shares his grooming tips.

This week the boys are joined by friend of the show Chris Catoner and his son Noah.  Noah shares how he balances his musical ambitions with everyday life as a high school senior and gives a peek into the life of a modern teenager.  Chris gets to brag about his son and share what it's like raising kids in today's environment. 

This week the boys discuss Nike's never-ending battle against bots, how Teslas are actually hurting the environment, the World Cup fallout, and another sign of the pending ascension of Skynet. 

Season 5 is here!  The boys talk about the World Cup, Elon, and Ye.

This week's guest is running for Sparks Justice Court.  Listen in as she explains the role of the Justice Court, what she would bring to the bench if elected, and why she's running in the first place.  You can hear her passion as she describes her journey from college to law to school to the ballot.  Tune in and get educated!

This week the boys are joined by Carlos, one of the men responsible for Hype Tea Market a Vintage Clothing and Streetwear shop that also serves Boba tea.  He explains how he went from trading his clothes to his friends to owning one of Reno's most unique and successful clothing shops.

This week friend of the show Zelalem Bogale returns to talk about the Warrior's latest championship run, the evolution of the Supreme Court in our lifetimes, and also explains the classes he teaches at the University of Nevada Reno.

This week the boys talk about how they spent the 4th, garbage humans trashing Tahoe, Elon pulling out (of buying Twitter), and give a salute to two legendary actors who defined on-screen gangsters. 

Returning guest Lily Baran joins us this week to offer advice on how to react to recent Supreme Court decisions.  We also discuss the viability of potato salads on hot summer days and discuss how Beyonce and Drake are trying to bring dancing back to the club.

Returning guest Jerick Image talks about his new EP and explains body taste. Also, the Warriors are champions!  Again. Haters. 

This week the boys discuss gun control, the sneaker beef between Nike and StockX, and review the new Top Gun Sequel.

This week we're joined by a few of our teacher friends to check in to see just how appreciated they feel at the end of another "Teacher Appreciation Week."  We listen as they discuss the ups and downs of teaching, how Covid has changed students, and what it's like to be underpaid.

It's the 151st episode!  Amongst many things, the boys talk about their shoe game, the sneaker app, and the NBA playoffs.

This week we're joined by the legendary Buddha and Dotkom, DJs of Reno's longest-running Hip Hop Radio show, The Bombshelter.  The brothers share the origins of their love of hip hop, how they started off as DJs, their friendship with Murs and the Living Legends, and how they came to open one of Reno's finest sandwich shops, the Beach Hut Deli. 

This week returning guests Samoura and Sylvia join us to talk about the Poetry Program they've started at the University of Nevada.  We also talk about social media use, high rent, and inflation and hear some of their spoken word Poetry. 

This week the boys talk their shit.  Also, they discuss the importance of Math, check-in on the war in Ukraine, talk about the best shoe styles and have a moment of perfect synergy during Trivia Time.  Oh yeah, they try to figure out whether a certain Supreme Court Justice is married to a traitor.  

This week we're joined by the Official Reno City Artist, Ruby Barrientos.  She talks about her all-around creativity and explains how she came into her own as an artist after learning more about her cultural and familial background.  She also explains how she came up with the term New Wave Mayan to describe her style.

This week Cesar and Shaughn talk about the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, celebrate Donald Glover (again), and discuss some of their favorite Women in Hip Hop.  Plus there's poetry!

This week we're joined by friend of the show Edward Coleman.  He talks about his role in and explains what the Democratic Black Caucus is, describes what it is like to run for office, and talks about what inspired him to get involved in his community.

This week we're joined by Jessica Vann, who talks about community involvement, Black History month and some of the work the Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society does here in Reno.

This week Romar and Donald from Black Wall Street are back on the show with a special guest.  Hear her story and learn what is motivating her to team up with Black Wall Street to teach a new class on dealing with Trauma.

This week the boys discuss the whitewashing of Martin Luther King's true political beliefs, how white people love to misquote him, and how wearing a mask isn't oppression.

This week we're joined by Junes and Melancholy, aka the Rap Dads, to talk about their podcast of the same name, our mutual love of the culture, and we take a look back at the history of Reno's Hip Hop scene.

On this episode of Up in the Mix the boys are joined by Nanders and Chava, artists and photographers who have started a podcast that highlights and inspires other creatives.

The new year is here and has a low bar to clear.  What will 2022 bring? The boys discuss.