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Ikarus has a podcastEpisode 55. Wa$eOn this episode of Ikarus Has a Podcast, I sit down with international multimedia artist, Wa$e, to discuss his experiences with making music, painting pictures, and traveling all around the world. We discuss highs like his recent trip to Columbia or his sale of a painting to a law firm, and we talk lows like his motorcycle accident and experience with the Aurora Colorado Shooting. Give it a listen.
Wa$e:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/wa_se/?hl=en
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/more-life/1685452827?i=1685452828
Spotify...
2023-06-1457 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 54. BaxkPaxkZaxkOn this episode of Ikarus Has a Podcast, I sit down with hip hop artist, BaxkPaxkZaxk. We talk about his move from Denver to Los Angeles and how that change in environment has affected his mindset. We also discuss the recent Jack Harlow album, the effect a good engineer has on music, and relationships. Check it out.
BaxkPaxkZaxk:
https://www.instagram.com/baxkpaxkzaxk/ https://open.spotify.com/album/62HQpL08yBf4sqOLC5V35y?si=aI12p2CtSIa5fWAMb6hrhQ&nd=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-_rr_Q8YgQ
Shout-out:
The Real Age
https://www.instagram.com/therealage_/
2023-05-3155 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 53. Rico BarreOn this Episode of Ikarus Has a Podcast, I sat down with hip hop artist, Rico Barre, to talk about his music and how he uses it to express himself. We talk particularly about his album Visions, and his vision of a perfect world without those bits of green paper. We also talk about his writing process and his experience performing. Check it out.
Rico Barre:
https://www.instagram.com/itsricobarre/https://linktr.ee/captainrockethttps://songwhip.com/ricobarre
Shout outs:
https://www.instagram.com/2__sunnyy/https://www.instagram.com/okl_life/
2023-05-2458 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 52. Mars PlaygroundOn this episode of Ikarus Has a Podcast, I sat down with Mars Playground. We talk about his most recent project titled, We're Okay, But F*** You. We go into his background of starting to play guitar with pop punk and metal core music, and how that evolved into calmer indie pop music.
Mars Playground:
https://www.instagram.com/marsplayground/?hl=en
https://linktr.ee/marsplayground
Shout Out:Keene Visions
https://www.instagram.com/keenevisions/
2023-05-171h 04Ikarus has a podcastEpisode 51. Clash DOn this episode of Ikarus Has a Podcast, I sat down with Hip Hop artist and Entrepreneur, Clash D. We talk about all of his recent work with HoodTheory Videos on YouTube and his OKL clothing brand. We also drop the news of the upcoming show on May 27th at Aguilar's Combat Concepts.
Clash D:
https://www.instagram.com/clash__d/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/okl_life/?hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/@hoodtheory2231
2023-05-031h 00Ikarus has a podcastEpisode 50. Tui Da SharkOn this episode of Ikarus Has a Podcast, I sat down with Hip Hop and RnB artist, Tui Da Shark. We talk about his goals in life, including winning a Grammy and then an Oscar as well. We go on to discuss the business and artistry of music, movies, anime, and Israel Adesanya. Check it out.
Tui Da Shark:
https://www.instagram.com/tui.da.shark/
https://linktr.ee/tui.da.shark
2023-04-261h 04Ikarus has a podcastEpisode 49. Marsz, the Alcoholic AlienOn this Episode of Ikarus Has a Podcast, I sat down with my good friend and a great hip hop artist, Marsz. We talked about the show that he co-hosts with Sifu and Kidd Muzic called The Stu. We also get into some conspiracy theories, cartoons, and the music that Marsz has been working on. Check it out.
Marsz, The Alcoholic Alien:
https://www.instagram.com/marsz_martiansz/https://hubcitybusiness.bandcamp.com/album/party-hard-ep
The Stu:
https://www.youtube.com/@UCUt9PYNyHYi6TawNnVKynWg
2023-04-1956 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 48. MatFit (UFC 287)On this episode of Ikarus Has a Podcast, I sat down with MatFit to talk about UFC 287. We talk all about Israel Adesanya's amazing knockout of Alex Pereira, where Pereira should go from here, Christian Rodriguez's incredible performance against young star, Raul Rosas Jr., Rob Font's slick boxing against Adrian Yanez, and Kelvin Gastelum's excellent movement in his fight of the night performance against Chris Curtis. Check it out.
MatFit
Website: http://www.matfit.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matfit562/?hl=en
2023-04-1259 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 47. PhalaseeOn this episode of Ikarus Has a Podcast, I sat down with hip hop artist Phalasee to talk about her upcoming album, Above Water. We talk about her beginnings in writing poetry and how she moved from that into hip hop, and the influences she's had in hip hop.
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/phalasee/?hl=en
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@UCNdzioEUfmtG8gkjmYFqDcg
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Xh43o02xMNnFwkRVDgnij
2023-04-0552 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 46. Hunter HadleyOn this episode of Ikarus Has a Podcast, I sit down with hip hop artist, Hunter Hadley. We talk about his move from Oklahoma to California, about how rock and metal influenced his music, and about and altercation that took place at his work that landed him on worldstar. Check it out.
Hunter Hadley:
https://www.youtube.com/@UCF03AXrBiDUfGOIZmn5HaWg
https://www.instagram.com/hunterhadley580/?hl=enhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1HyLfEIoAStPDn8kscNSKG
2023-03-2957 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 45. MatFit (UFC 286)On this episode of Ikarus Has a Podcast, I sat down with Mat to talk about UFC 286. We discuss wether Usman was a bit gun-shy in his bout with Edwards and how much those fouls came into play. We talk about Justin Gaethje's excellent adjustments throughout his fight with Fiziev. and we run through all the rest of the fights in the main card. We also look forward and discuss what we think might happen for these fighters next. Check it out.
MatFit:
http://www.matfit.org
https://www.instagram.com/matfit562/?hl=en
2023-03-2259 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 44. Expand the MindOn this episode of Ikarus Has a Podcast, I sat down with Expand the Mind. We talk about his journey through mental health struggles and medications, through drug experimentation and psychedelics, to his current hip hop music and self expressions. Check it out.
Expand the Mind:
https://www.instagram.com/4expandthemind7/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMwj4d4U9PzF2ST2J25od5Q
https://expandthemind.bandcamp.com
2023-03-151h 01Ikarus has a podcastEpisode 43. MatFit (UFC 285)On this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Mat Soto to discuss UFC 285. As Shevchenko's number one fan, Mat mourns her loss, before we go on to discuss the utter dominance of Jon Jones, the sloppy, and nut shotty, MMA skills of Bo Nickel, and Cody Garbrandt's reserved return to the winning column. Check it out.
MatFit:
https://www.instagram.com/matfit562/
http://www.matfit.org
2023-03-081h 00Ikarus has a podcastEpisode 42. Danny BoyOn this episode of Ikarus Has a Podcast, I sit down with hip hop artist, Danny Boy. We discuss his record label, Batch Records, how the name came from the old hip hop group he was in in high school, and his early days of promoting his music by handing out mixtapes on burned CDs. Check it out.
2023-03-0156 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 41. Broke Boiiis and Mera BeatsOn this episode of the podcast, I sat down with Broke Boiiis and Mera Beats. We talk about how they began making music together, their process of feeding off of each other in the studio to get the best music made possible, and their recent big shows working with West Coast Most Dangerous. Check it out.
Broke Boiiis:
https://www.youtube.com/@brokeboiiis949
https://www.instagram.com/tonee_420/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/gogettaiv/?hl=en
Mera Beats:
https://www.youtube.com/@UCPrGKccRpYdKqSDwOYd1ydQ
2023-02-2253 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 40. MatFit (UFC284)On this Episode of the podcast, I sat down with Mat from MatFit and Section 9 and we talk about the recent UFC 284. We talk about Makhachev VS Volkanovski and wether we agree about that decision. We talk about the fantastic performance of Yair Rodriguez and what the expect from him in the future, and we talk about the most recent in a series of quick finishes for Jack Della Maddalena. Check it out
2023-02-1558 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 39. Ace MontielOn this episode of the podcast, I sat down with Ace Montiel. We talk about his productions and his work with his group Sueno. We also talk about how America treats drugs and about UFC. Check it out.
2023-02-0854 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 38. Manny Garcia (UFC 283)On this episode of the podcast, I sat down with Manny Garcia to talk about UFC 283. We also talk about my recent participation in a blackbelt heavyweight jiu jitsu match and how I was immediately choked unconscious. Then we talk about the upcoming event at Aguilar's Combat Concept on February 4th where I will be boxing and Manny will be grappling. Check it out.
2023-01-251h 06Ikarus has a podcastEpisode 37. GmoeOn this episode of the podcast, I sat down with rapper Gmoe. We talk about his tendency to spend time by himself, how that alone time allows him to refocus himself and about how psychedelic drugs can be used, with extreme caution, to refresh your mind. Check it out.
Gmoe's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wG3hnr1T39wSabBuzqrZb?si=RaiUW3eFTt-wHZ9zKUEJGA
Gmoe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/non.gmoe/
2023-01-1854 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 36. The Bad InfluenceOn this episode of the podcast, I sit down with The Bad Influence. We talk about how he began taking his music career seriously a couple years back, and compiled a collection of songs for his first album. We talk about how dangerous the world is, how unpredictable people are, and how guns are a tool that can be used to protect people. We also get into his experience going to jail and court, and the deception he witnessed from the police and prosecutors. Check it out.
2023-01-1155 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 35. Christmas EpisodeOn this episode of the podcast, I celebrate Christmas with a few returning guests from the first year of the podcast. We talk about how this year has turned out for them, their Christmas memories, and what the next year is going to look like for them. After a few short interviews, we have a white elephant gift exchange. I highly advise watching the YouTube video version as you will miss a lot through the audio. Check it out.
2022-12-2859 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 34. BoonKoonOn this episode of the podcast, I sat down with BoonKoon. We talk about how he got into making music and his history with pimping. Then the conversation gets real fun as we dive into flat earth theory and our shared skepticism towards the mainstream scientific community. Check it out.
2022-12-2157 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 33. UFC 282 (Matfit)On this episode of the podcast, I sat down with Mat Soto of Matfit and 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Long Beach to discuss all the recent UFC news, particularly the recent UFC 282. The card was ridiculously eventful with all fights ending with finishes until the co-main and main event both ended in controversial decisions. We discuss it all, and briefly touch on the previous event UFC 281.
2022-12-141h 07Ikarus has a podcastEpisode 32. Foxy La ChingonaOn this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Foxy La Chingona. We talk about the great artists she collaborates with at Projekt Mayhem Studios, about her ambitions to make music in all different genres, and about how she creates music to help deal with over-active thoughts. Check it out.
2022-12-0739 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 31. Melrose HillOn this episode of the podcast, I sat down with Hip hop duo, Melrose Hill. We talk about their hometown, Melrose Hill, a neighborhood in East Hollywood and how it shaped their identities as people and as musicians. We also talk about the process of making music and how great concepts or lyrics can arise organically and unintentionally. Check it out.
2022-11-3059 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 30. WarheadOn this episode of the podcast, I sat down with Rapper, Warhead. We talk about his beginnings in metal and hardcore bands, his transition into hip hop, his return to Fontana and music after studying modern literature in college, and his emerging organization, Independent Empire Artist Collective.
2022-11-2354 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 29. MatfitOn this episode of the podcast, I sat down with Mat Soto of MatFit and we discuss the recent UFC event, UFC 280. We get into our thoughts on the controversial Yan-O'malley decision, the strange spectacle that was the Dillashaw-Sterling bout and the implications of Makhachev's championship victory. Check it out.
2022-10-2658 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 28. Complx OnerOn this episode of the podcast, I sit down with rapper, Complx Oner. We talk about how expensive it is to eat healthy, the problem of unoriginality and the greatness of authenticity, and what it's like to have a job around people who aren't making money. Check it out.
2022-10-191h 24Ikarus has a podcastEpisode 27. Indigenous CatsOn this episode of the Podcast, I sat down with Indigenous Cats. We talk about their recent experience at THOP Fest, how their new music and shaping up to be, and about hip hop and culture in general. Check it out.
2022-10-051h 01Ikarus has a podcastEpisode 26. Pump GattoOn this episode of the podcast, I sit down with rapper and promoter, PumpGatto. We talk about his early days of music wanting to be a rockstar. We talk about the benefits of putting together shows with people who you vibe with over people with buzz, and we talk about having closer friends who are not in the scene. Give it a listen.
2022-10-0155 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 25. Eza from DoulosOn this episode of the podcast, I sat down with Eza, a guitarist from the band Doulos. We talk about the culture of hardcore and heavy music. We talk about his and Doulos's process for creating music that people can relate to, and we talk about Hip Hop and Punk and their relation. Check it out.
2022-09-2859 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 24. Post Fight InterviewsOn this episode of the podcast, I am on location outside of Aguilar's Combat Concepts after a Jones Jr. Promotions event. I sat down and spoke with three fighters from the event: Lothar Vasquez, Bobby Banks, and Derrick Jones Jr. Derrick Jones Jr. also being the promoter of the event. We talk about their starts in combat sports and how their fights that night went.
2022-09-2334 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 23. Tommy BurkhardtIn this episode of the podcast, I sit down with the homie, Tommy, to discuss our recent experience going to see The Devil Wears Prada. Along with this we discuss candy and sin. It all makes sense to my ADHD-addled mind.
2022-08-311h 05Ikarus has a podcastEpisode 22. Nathan HamreOn this episode, I sit down with Nathan Hamre to talk about Realm of Shadows and the Community groups at Hosanna Christian Fellowship. We talk a lot about Realm of Shadows and horror movies, I go on a bit of a tangent about main character syndrome, then we get back on track by talking about Community groups. Give it a listen.
2022-08-241h 04Ikarus has a podcastEpisode 21. Will HendersonOn this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Will Henderson, one of the worship leaders at Hosanna Christian Fellowship and an old friend of mine. We are currently locked in a war of attrition over who can achieve the best six pack by September 2nd. We talk about this a lot in this episode, while also moving into a conversation about how we perceive humanity. Give it a listen.
2022-07-131h 00Ikarus has a podcastEpisode 20. Ruben Nunez of DynastyIn this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Ruben Nunez, the bass player for the band Dynasty. We talk about his experience with Dynasty, and the hardcore scene in general. We discuss his love of hip hop and how that helped lead to Dynasty collaborating with Inspectah Deck of the Wu-Tang Clan.
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Ikarus has a podcastEpisode 19. Justin Havoc of Cake EaterOn this episode of the podcast, I sat down with Justin Havoc to talk about his history performing in punk, hardcore, and metal bands. We talk about the bands that have influenced him, his experience performing in the local LA/OC scene, and also his experience touring around the country.
2022-06-2957 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 18. Ghetto Crafts 44On this episode of the podcast, I sat down with Kenny from Ghetto Crafts 44. We talk about his experience of getting hurt at working and discovering a passion for crafting wooden replica weapons. He tells stories of going to craft shows and selling them, and he tells me about his favorite creations.
2022-06-1557 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 16. Mic NifIn this episode of the podcast, I got to sit down with OG Mic Nif to talk about the hip hop scene. We talk a lot about how people act hard in hip hop culture and part of the struggle of performing for that scene is to try to draw out a connection. We also get into Mic Nit’s start in his career and the cool little microphones he sells at his merch table. Check it out.
2022-06-0159 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 15. Andrew Tainter (Hot 16s)On this episode of the podcast, I sat down with Andrew Tainter from Hot 16s. We talk about his connection with Thrasher magazine, we talk about music, specifically J Cole, and we talk about the drug crisis. Y’all know what’s up.
2022-05-251h 02Ikarus has a podcastEpisode 13. Jeanie Campbell (In It for Life Ent.)In this episode of the podcast, I sat down with the homie, Jeanie Campbell. We talk about her business In It for Life Ent. And we talk about her experiences serving overseas. I also give a little ignorant rant about my opinions on US military strategies. So, check it out.
2022-05-231h 00Ikarus has a podcastEpisode 14. SkitsoOn this episode of the podcast, I sat down with artist, Skitso, to talk about art, childhood, and chasing after the things that you really want. Give it a listen.
2022-05-1855 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 12. Goodnight JonBoiOn this episode of the podcast, I sit down with JonBoi. We talk about the album he’s been working on, obscure movies, and the best little food places.
2022-04-2757 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 11. Michael HuebnerOn this episode of the podcast, I sat down with comedian, Michael Huebner. We try to get controversial but it seems like neither of us are all that, so instead we talk about UFC and Hardcore shows. Check it out.
2022-04-2059 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 10. Demigod NephilinoOn this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Demigod Nephilino. We have an incredibly interesting conversation starting with Demigod’s name and his experiences making music but going into some deep conversations about humans and God. Check it out.
2022-04-1356 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 9. Nathan HamreIn this episode of the podcast, I sat down with a good friend of mine, the drummer for my old band, Dying 2 Live, and my pastor, Nathan Hamre. We talk about how he got into drumming, how he got into heavy music, and how he got into Jesus.
2022-04-061h 00Ikarus has a podcastEpisode 8. MatFitOn this episode of the podcast, I sat down with Mat Soto of MatFit and Sektion 9. We talk about UFC, nutrition and fitness, and, of course, hip hop.
2022-03-3058 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 6. Charlie B.On this episode of the podcast, I sat down with Charlie B. We talked about the virtues of releasing singles over albums, the question of how personal and emotional music should be vs how fun, and about the start and evolution of Mindset.
2022-03-161h 00Ikarus has a podcastEpisode 5. Tommy BurkhardtIn this episode of the podcast, I hung out with my old buddy, Tommy Burkhardt, to talk about old times, playing in D2L. We discuss the decaying culture of Christian hardcore music, and how Tommy discovered the hardcore/metalcore scene.
2022-03-091h 03Ikarus has a podcastEpisode 4. RhymenIn this episode of the podcast, I sit down with the homie, Rhymen, from Projekt Mayhem Studios. We talk about how he found his way in hip hop and specifically as an engineer. We really get into techniques for how to successfully chase your passions. Had a lot of fun recording it, hope you have fun hearing it.
2022-03-021h 00Ikarus has a podcastEpisode 3. Clash DOn this episode of the podcast, I sit down with the homie, Clash D. We talk all about his brand OKL, Talk about his influences as a brand creator, a marketer, and a rapper, and about OKL’s upcoming premiere cipher.
2022-02-2358 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 2. ComplxonerIn this episode of the podcast, I sit down with a good friend of mine, complxoner. We talk about what he’s up to with his music, the ghost of his neighbor, and the people we make music with. Check it out.
2022-02-1659 minIkarus has a podcastEpisode 1. Erik ShryockIn the premiere of my new podcast, I sit down with old friend and former vocalist of DYING2LIVE, Erik Shryock. We reminisce on old times going to shows and making music. Also, praising the lord. It’s fun, really. Give it a listen.
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