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Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsEp.64: Back for the Fourth Time (“Treat Yourself”)The KC crew is BACK. After lying dormant for seven lunar cycles, Alex and Chris have emerged with a renewed sense of purpose… AND a brand-new single. In their triumphant return, the Cuzzins talk about their just-released 2024 track - their first collab in 11 years - “Treat Yourself.” They discuss the impetus for the song, why they felt compelled to rap once again, and - along the way - weigh in on the Kendrick/Drake/Cole beef. Join us? Stream “Treat Yourself” by Kissing Cuzzins wherever you stream music. Follow Keef on X @keefherbin. Follow KC...2024-04-071h 30
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsThe Thinking Man's Weed Rap ("Puft Up")This is it, folks. In the action-packed SEASON FINALE of the Kast, we are discussing the very last song on KC's final album. It's a track called "Puft Up," and in addition to some wild and drugged-out rhymes, it features none other than DJ Ray on the cuts. Join us as we reflect on what (SPOILER ALERT) may be our most successful all-around track. We'll also talk about how rapping is like caulking a bathtub... the time Proxy went to an acoustic Everclear concert and was very disappointed... and much more. One last time... join us...2023-08-201h 01Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsEp.62: Sponsored by Barbie - In Theaters Now! ("Sociopathy" feat. Vov Abraxas)Margot Robie! Ryan Gosling! Simu Liu! We hear they're ALL in that new Barbie movie. (We don't know for sure, we haven't seen it.) Our understanding is that if we mention them throughout the Kast, we'll get a big check sent our way. So... here's hoping. Ahem. Also in today's episode: We discuss the serial killer-themed song "Sociopathy" from our sophomore album, W.E.B.A.C.K. It's a weird little ditty that features guest vocals from our good friend Vov Abraxas. We'll get into the music, lyrics and more. Plus: Dead pets and...2023-08-061h 13Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsWhite Trash Affiliated ("(Not) Looking for Trouble")Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if two guys who've never been in a fight wrote a song about fighting? Well, prepare to have your curiosity satisfied... sort of. In this week's episode of the Kast, Alex and Chris discuss yet another of their novely rap songs. Is it more successful than the time they rapped about stealing from a museum? You be the judge. (But the answer's no.) Join us? Follow us on Twitter: @KastingCuzzins / @KeefHerbin Follow Chris on TikTok: @wontkeefdoit2023-07-161h 30Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsDefinitely, Yeah Definitely Banter (“Brilliant Banter”)Get these fellas to the casino! In this super-sized episode of the Kast, Proxy and Keef welcome yet another Chris to the show to discuss “Brilliant Banter,” a pass-the-mic that manages to reference everything from Bob Probert to Octoroks. Along the way, we talk Rain Man, Raine Maida and whether Frankenstein’s monster *really* sang “Puttin’ On the Ritz” at the end of Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel. Join us? Follow us on Twitter: @KastingCuzzins / @KeefHerbin Follow Chris on TikTok: @wontkeefdoit2023-07-021h 42
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsBlood Meridian & Summer Vibes ("Charleston Charge - REMIX")Kickin' off the summer in style - discussing attempts on Salman Rushdie's life along with our favorite tunes in relation to the summer solstice. But first, we discuss a beat that Alex made for a Sweet Tooth track. Join us? Follow us on Twitter: @KastingCuzzins / @KeefHerbin Follow Chris on TikTok: @wontkeefdoit2023-06-181h 18Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsWeezer Collab or Wooden Horse? Discuss... ("Say What")You can say a lot of things about Keef, but he is a man of principle. And in today's episode of the Kast, he is once again confronted with an age-old quandry involving Weezer's lead singer and an unlucky equine, uh... companion. Along the way, we discuss the 10th track on our sophomore LP, W.E.B.A.C.K. ("Say What"), as well as what it was like to work at K-Mart and the prolifery of Lil Wayne. Join us? Follow us on Twitter: @KastingCuzzins / @KeefHerbin Follow Chris on TikTok: @w...2023-06-041h 01Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsTranslucent Rap Culture ("VH1 Storytellers")Let us remind you up front, again, that this is a RAP podcast. Got it? Good. Okay. So, in this week's episode, we talk about the 2003 Thomas Jane vehicle Dream Catcher... that time Mark Wahlberg said he would've prevented 9/11... and whether Big Pun really needed all those rulers. Oh, and we also discuss some terrible rap we made (which is, once more, the usual foocus of this podcast). Join us? Follow us on Twitter: @KastingCuzzins / @KeefHerbin Follow Chris on TikTok: @wontkeefdoit2023-05-071h 02Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsFeel a Little Woke Coming Through ("An Open Letter")Oh god, not this again... Once more, the boys are reviewing one of their attampts at conscious - i.e. "woke" - rap, a track titled "An Open Letter." But... an open letter to who? That's the question at the heart of this week's episode. And, furthermore, what does Beetlejuice have to do with it?? We dig into it all (and more). Join us? Follow us on Twitter: @KastingCuzzins / @KeefHerbin Follow Chris on TikTok: @wontkeefdoit2023-04-161h 09Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsUncle Flowetry ("Either/Or")The Kast is BACK AGAIN with more of the hard-hitting musical analysis you crave. This week we're digging into some odd spoken word poetry about dead birds and hot kisses - a track called "Either/Or" from our sophomore album as white rap duo, W.E.B.A.C.K. We do our best to determine what it all means... and along the way get into spirited discussions about Bill Haley, Sage Francis, Heidi Gardner and more. (What can we say? We're just SO #random!) Join us? Follow us on Twitter: @KastingCuzzins / @KeefHerbin Fo...2023-03-1255 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsThe Puddle of Mudd of Rap ("I'll Let You")"Is this butt rock?" That's the essential question posed in this week's episode of Kasting Cuzzins, the only podcast (that we know of) where two former white rappers reflect on their time in rap... and typically feel quite bad about it. Will that be the case this time? You'll have to join us and see if this week's track, "I'll Let You," can rise above the mucky muck. Along the way we'll discuss (what else?) key lime pie... Incubus... and the tragic loss of the "Trapped in the Closet" series. Let's gooo! Follow u...2023-02-261h 05Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsThe Inevitable Return of Ouroboros (“Public Outcry”)We’re back again, proving time remains a flat circle. This week the KC crew is auditing a pass-the-mic they recorded in 2009 titled “Public Outcry.” A befuddling rap track with references to Legend of Zelda and Teaching Miss Tingle, it’s the third song to appear on KC’s second proper album, W.E.B.A.C.K. Along the way, we’ll discuss hashtag rap, why some people get to pronounce the name “Ralph” all fancy-like, and that time 35-year-old Jerry Seinfeld dated a teenager. Join us? Follow us on Twitter: @KastingCuzzins / @KeefHerbin2023-02-121h 02
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsBONUS: Keef Herbin Does Stand-Up Comedy for the First TimeWhat's this? A special B-B-B-BONUS episode of your favorite Kast?! That's right. Because we love you, we recorded this exclusive conversation about Chris (AKA Keef Herbin)'s first-ever attempt at stand-up. It's been less than a week since he took the stage. Let's grill him about how it went and what's next for his burgeoning comedy career. Join us? 2023-02-0520 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsAnatomical Rhymes ("W.E.B.A.C.K.")Hooo boy, we've got a certified doozy of an episode for you today. As we resume exploring our second "proper" album, we dig into the title track - "W.E.B.A.C.K." - which features all sorts of references to female anatomy, U.K. collegiate football teams and a surprising drum sample. Listen in astonishment as we dissect the track, with diversions involving the Beastie Boys and the now-defunct trippy rap project, Pony Bwoy (which is dope, BTW). Join us? Follow us on Twitter: @KastingCuzzins / @KeefHerbin2023-01-291h 08Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsTalking Over Each Other... But Intentionally This Time ("Intro (A.C.R.O.N.Y.M.)")The Kast you know and love is BACK... in its original form! In other words, WE BACK, which is more or less the title of our sophomore album as a white rap duo. In today's ep, we dig into the intro track and set the table for a brand new season of KC shenanigans. And if that weren't enough, we even get a visit from a certain "Fast & Furious" A-lister. You don't want to miss it. Join us? Follow us on Twitter: @KastingCuzzins / @KeefHerbin2023-01-151h 09
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsA Very KC Holiday (Remastered), Pt. 2: Boomer Xmas PornThe yule log is still burning as we dive into the second half of our big holiday two-parter. This time we're taking a look at some novelty Christmas rap that makes us feel all warm and fuzzy inside. We also rip apart the beloved (WHY??) "classic," A Christmas Story - aka boomer xmas porn - as well as Elf because why not? But rest assured, we're not just cosplaying Statler and Waldorf over here... we have some highly constructive suggestions to make these films better. You're welcome, Hollywood! You'll find all that and more in...2022-12-231h 27
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsA Very KC Holiday (Remastered), Pt. 1: Dusting Off a Christmas ClassicBoo! Wait, that's not right... HO HO HO! Therrre we go. Hey there! Welcome to our big KC holiday special. It's a two-parter don'tcha know? In this week's ep, we're looking back at a bonafide Christmas classic as re-envisioned by Idaho's top industrial act. And once again, we're back on all kinds of B.S., such as impersonating the Beatles, talking about Mitch Hedberg and negging Michael Bolton's "Little Drummer Boy." We also get into the story of how one time Alex was "saved" by a friend's weird church when he was young? It's a cautionary tale...2022-12-211h 12
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their Sins#LunchBreakz Ep. 010: Decoding the Offspring Cipher + Our Final Recs of 2022Big things are happening at #LunchBreakz, fam. In addition to indulging Chris' new fascination with numerology, the Cuzzins are sharing a BIG announcement... one that's sure to echo throughout the lunchroom for some time. But it isn't all ciphers and revelations. (Wasn't that a Muse album?) In today's ep, you'll also hear KC's final recommendations for 2022 - including tracks by Jockstrap, Joywave and more - plus a POWERFUL debate over whether or not grits can be good. Join us?2022-12-121h 24
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their Sins#LunchBreakz Ep. 009: An Indie Rap Holiday Extravaganza Twas the week after Thanksgiving... Cyber Monday, in fact... when the #LunchBreakz crew decided to talk about rap... Well, hi there! Why don't you pull up a seat here in the internet's break room and join us (Alex and Chris) as we kick off the holiday season? It's gonna be FUN. Today we're throwing shade at lame Old King Wenceslas as well as discussing recent releases by AKAI SOLO and Ghais Guevara. We'll also recommend some off-kilter jams to help you embrace festivity without settling for the same ol...2022-11-281h 39
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their Sins#LunchBreakz Ep. 008: Let's Mispronounce "Hermes" a Bunch While We Talk About Westside GunnThiiis is how we dooo it... And by "dooo it" we of course mean, "podcast." Hey! Welcome to the eighth episode of #LunchBreakz, lovingly recorded the night before the midterm elections. But don't worry, this (still) is very much NOT a political Kast. Go listen to Ezra Klein or something. Today we are gushing over the just-released mixtape in Westside Gunn's Hitler Wears Hermes series, as well as tracks by Prince Daddy & the Hyenas and LVL Up. The squad also pays respects to recently departed rapper, artist and former Weatherman, Tame One. And Chris reveals a new...2022-11-141h 39
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their Sins#LunchBreakz Ep. 007: Come With Me (Us) to Discuss Godzilla: The AlbumHappy Halloween, KC Nation! In today's special edition of #LunchBreakz, we're talking about 1998's Godzilla: The Album. It's the soundtrack to a film that posits Godzilla's pronouns are, in fact, she/her. And more than that, it's the perfect opportunity for us to talk about how crazy it is that a REAL-LIFE MURDERER leads the movie. (Ferris Bueller killed a guy!) As we quest to determine how Epic Records was able to gather Puff Daddy, Ben Folds and Rage Against the Machine all on one soundtrack - for a dogshit film, btw - we'll also discuss tracks...2022-10-311h 44
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their Sins#LunchBreakz Ep. 006: Condemning Ren-Fests and Celebrating "Alopecia" by Why?Hail and well met! Prithee, join thine brothers in Kasting, Alex and Chris, as we devote a significant chunk of this week's LB to shitting on renaissance festivals. Weird sex stuff, long lines, undercooked turkey... yuck. But it isn't all bad. Along the way, we make time to chat about the mid-2000s indie rap masterpiece, "Alopecia" by Why? We also highlight individual tracks by Damu the Fudgemunk and BADBADNOTGOOD, as well as praise the general deliciousness of sushi. Join us? Follow us on Twitter: @KastingCuzzins / @KeefHerbin2022-10-102h 00
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their Sins#LunchBreakz Ep. 005: Interviewing an Idol + Big Upping Michael ChristmasComfortable? YOU SHOULDN'T BE. Because on this week's episode, we boldly go where #LunchBreakz has never gone before... BREAKFAST. The squad also highlights the underrated Boston-born rapper, Michael Christmas, and interviews a film legend (sort of). And along the way, we discuss tracks by Slothrust and Operators, as well as the work of one OG Swaggerdick. Trust us, this episode is STACKED. Join us? Follow us on Twitter: @KastingCuzzins / @KeefHerbin2022-09-262h 05
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their Sins#LunchBreakz Ep. 004: Are We Living in a Lil Wayne-aissance?Welcome to the Internet's break room for another edition of #LunchBreakz! Boy oh boy, you will NEVER GUESS what Chris and Alex had for lunch today (here's an anagram teaser: "Mex-Tex"). After a spirited chat about - what else? - lunch, we get into some tracks by MØ and Bobby Conn. And then we wash it all down with an in-depth discussion about Mr. Tunechi himself, Lil Wayne, and whether we are, in fact, living through a "Wayne-aissance." Join us? Follow us on Twitter: @KastingCuzzins / @KeefHerbin2022-09-122h 40
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their Sins#LunchBreakz Ep. 003: The Future is TurnstileOh my god we're back again... again. And this time we're not alone. In today's XXL edition of #LunchBreakz, we chat with the dimwitted heir to a second-tier fastfood chain... battle over who had the more depressing lunch... and, as always, share some tasty jams. This week's recommendations include Boldy James, Turnstile and Jeff Rosenstock. Let's dish! Follow us on Twitter: @KastingCuzzins / @KeefHerbin 2022-08-292h 12
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their Sins#LunchBreakz Ep. 002: Tex-Mex, Tight Rhymes and... Awkwafina?Oops... we did it once more? Hey! We're back for the second time - in our new iteration - dishing about dishes, rapping about raps, and speculating about whether the Wu-Tang Clan has too much of its portfolio allocated to cryptocurrency. Along the way, we highlight the tracks and artists that we're rocking right now, including Aminé, Deerhoof and Young Purple himself, Joey Purp. Also, Alex misnames the Detroit rap group ShittyBoyz because he's only recently become a fan and he's bad at reading. Join us! Follow us on Twitter: @KastingCuzzins / @KeefHerbin 2022-08-151h 29
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their Sins#LunchBreakz Ep. 001: 2 Kast, 2 FuriousWhatchu jammin' on? HEY! We're back... that is, US, the Kasting Cuzzins crew. And we're up to our old tricks; Talking about music, talking about food, and tripping over comedy bits that are equal parts relatable and unsettling. Today we introduce a BRAND-NEW SERIES called #LunchBreakz, which has an important connection not just to our hearts, but to those Jacksonville baddies, Limp Bizkit... kind of. And SEO? It might be a pyramid scheme. YOU BE THE JUDGE. Join us, get some new music recommendations, and discover the garbage food tactic that makes Chris turn into a vampire. ...2022-08-041h 01
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsDon't Play This for Jay-Z ("Double-You-Tee-Eff")Alright alright alright. This week we're taking it back to Proxy's q-zone: Mediocre beats and radical displays of toxic masculinity. We discuss yet another super-weird breakup track, "Double-You-Tee-Eff." And along the way, we reveal who this beat was originally meant for... shameful stories from our youth... why Keef had Al Pacino bedsheets... and more. Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins kissingcuzzins@gmail.com 2021-07-1853 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsBookended Bars ("Free Show")Get in the car, loser... we're going to Blondie's! In this week's action-packed Kast, we explore the Proxy (featuring Keef Herbin) joint, "Free Show." We get into the casual misogyny in the lyrics, references to various Metro Detroit locales, and the proper way to pronounce "disparate." Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins kissingcuzzins@gmail.com 2021-06-271h 16Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsSome Kinda Weird-Ass Soliloquy ("Oreoutro")Are you a glutton for PUNishment? If so, you're in luck! Because today we're talking about the Keef Herbin forced-pun majeure, "Oreoutro." Which is to say... We are wrapping up our discussion of the Sweet Tooth EP, with a conversation that weaves our rap with the sexy stylings of Ray J and Yung Berg, not to mention Fall Out Boy - or, as Jay-Z lovingly calls them, Young FOB. Hang on, kiddies... it's gonna be a wild ride. Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins kissingcuzzins@gmail.com2021-06-1357 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsDeliberate Serial Killer Music ("Communication Skills")Whoa! Did you just stumble into Ollie's? Because this week's episode is a HOT THREE-FOR-ONE DEAL. That's right, three takes on the same song, courtesy of Proxy, Keef and...uh, DJ E-State? It's a real grab bag of vibes. And along the way, we'll touch on some of life's biggest questions: Who was Mike Seaver's best friend on Growing Pains? Are They Might Be Giants the fathers of emo rap? And what's the deal with Ready Player One? Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins kissingcuzzins@gmail.com 2021-05-3054 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their Sins#FreakyBars w/ Special Guest DJ RAY ("Swisher Sweetheart")Turn the lights down low... 'cause we 'bout to get FREAK-AY. In this week's Kast, we really tear into the "rump roast," i.e. discuss the Hall & Oates-sampling raunch-fest "Swisher Sweetheart." And to aid us in our discussion we have none other than *actual* hip-hop producer and engineer DJ Ray. Find out why Ray chose Keef to be one of his final musical collaborators in the Detroit area... and what his artistic process looks like. PLUS: A how-to on getting your music streaming on Apple, Spotify, etc. Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins...2021-05-2358 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsSuburban White Mom Rap ("Bed, Bath, Etc.")Choke down those omega-3s and slip on your Crocs, because today's Kast is all about the Proxy solo jam "Bed, Bath, Etc." That's right... It's a deep dive into the world of middle-class suburban white moms, through the lens of rap (for some reason). We'd love to say that if you listen it will all make sense, but... it won't. You'll have fun anyway though! *And* you'll be treated to the carefully manicured thoughts of two cis white dudes on Michael Jackson, R. Kelly and cancel culture at large. Hoo boy... Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com2021-05-1643 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsHip-Hop Brick Tamland ("Trill Mix" feat. Exactly)See? We told you we'd be back! In the 43rd episode of this here rap podcast, we explore the Sweet Tooth track "Trill Mix," which features guest rapper Exactly (of Stereoloud fame). We talk beats and flows... wince at some of Keef's references to female anatomy... and speculate about the race of John Oates (turns out he's Italian-Moroccan, guys!). In other words... it's business as usual. Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com kissingcuzzins@gmail.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins 2021-05-091h 00Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsTruly, The Goggles Do Nothing ("B(ad) Day")Needle drop: "The Boys Are Back in Town (sCreWed aND ChOpPed reMiX)" That's right. We. Are. BACK. After a 2.5-month hiatus, the Kasting Cuzzins are picking up where we left off, with weekly episodes dissecting the bad white rap tracks of our youth. And this week's track is one for the ages, man... Listen as we discuss the toxic masculine energy of Proxy's solo joint, "B(ad) Day." Plus: R.I.P. to Shock G, a shout-out to Eazy-E and W.T.F.? to skateboard rap. site: https://kastingcuzzins.com email us...2021-05-021h 02Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsA Reading From the Book of White RapGood news and bad news abound in today's episode. (No, we're not #cancelled... chill with that.) Fans of the spoken words - which should be YOU, right? since you listen to podcasts and all - will love this "special" reading from Proxy's essay collection. It's a spirited recollection of his confusing time as a white rapper. PLUS: Some important news about the show. Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins kissingcuzzins@gmail.com2021-02-2808 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsBattle Rap Ephemera ("Charleston Charge")It's a good ol'-fashioned pass-the-mic in today's Kast as we discuss "Charleston Charge" from the Sweet Tooth EP. We hope you're hungry because we'll once again be digging into a tasty beat courtesy of DJ Ray... and some lyrics that go SO HARD that they borderline on the nonsensical. For example: "Rhymes straight Gastly, sleep on rappers like Snorlax, f*** every Jenny and wash my d*** with Borax." In other words, it's some classic KC trash talk. Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins kissingcuzzins@gmail.com2021-02-2153 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsAnd Our NEXT Guest Is...? ("Int. Flow's Place - Day")Oops... We did it again! Chris scored us another killer guest for this week's episode... or so he says. Who is it? And how much did it cost us? You'll have to listen to find out. And when you do, you'll also be treated to a lively discussion of the Proxy solo track, "Int. Flow's Place - Day," which is indeed a rap song written as if it's a screenplay. (Apologies in advance.) Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins kissingcuzzins@gmail.com 2021-02-1449 min
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsKC Talks Battling, Beats and Beef with COPYWRITEWha happened?? Normally we’re a podcast about bad white rap... But this week we’re talking to a guy who’s extremely good at rhyming... producing... AND battling. Get excited #KCNation! Because the Cuzzins somehow convinced the one-and-only COPYWRITE to join us for a candid discussion any hip-hop fanboy will be dying to hear. Copy shares stories about life on the road with RJD2 and the MHZ crew... how his album writing process has evolved over the years... what it was like working with El-P, Cage and Camu Tao... and much more. Enjoy the interv...2021-02-071h 27Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsLogic Eludes Us ("Fireball," "Must Eat TV")Exciting things are afoot here at Kasting Cuzzins. In this week's ep, we tease some upcoming coolness that will probably actually happen. Definitely. Perhaps. And... as we are wont to do, we take an in-depth look at some vintage white rap. Our track du jour (ugh, more French??) is the Keef Herbin solo thang, "Must Eat TV." Come for the rhymes... stay for the Costanza scratches. Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com | fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins | kissingcuzzins@gmail.com2021-01-3153 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsFrench Rap Supreme ("Sunday Night," "Monday")Welcome back, #KCNation, to another exciting episode of the Kast. We're back to our regular format - picking apart at least one of our decade-old attempts at white rap. In this week's episode, we've got the Point Blank By Proxy solo jam "Monday" on the dissection table (that's a thing, right?). We talk about the inexplicable French bits... the beat's jazzy "Wonderwall" sample... and Kanye's obsession with Jay-Z's love life. Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins2021-01-2443 min
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsShooting Up the Parler Charts (#RacistRobot)2021 is here... and has been here for a few weeks. But now that KC is finally dropping it's first ep of the new year, it just FEELS real, you know? In this week's show we talk about the Cuzzins' bid for Parler fame... that time our music was featured on Chris Hardwick's Nerdist podcast... and what YOU, dear listener, can expect in the weeks ahead. We've got some big plans for 2021. Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins2021-01-1755 min
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsFaleece Nah Be Blah ("A Very KC Christmas")We did it, folks. Kasting Cuzzins has secured our first sponsorship deal: A cloud-based auto-tune software that you've gotta see (hear about?) to believe. Oh, and we also spent a lot of time talking about our quintessential holiday rap track, "A Very KC Christmas," as well as how lame A Christmas Story is. It's a real festive affair in this, our last episode of 2020. (Don't worry, we'll be back in January. Wait... were you worried?) Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins2020-12-2056 min
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsJingleblood Trancefusion (Or: A Very Negablood Christmas)Deck the halls with goth-a-plenty! We're getting into the holiday spirit this week... NEGABLOOD STYLE! It's a good ol' fashioned doom metal Christmas as we reimagine a former Beatle's classic. That's right... the British accents are BACK, luv! Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins2020-12-1336 min
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsAaand... That's a (W)rap! ("Secret Track," "Minute-Long Rap Song - LIVE")We did it, guys. We made it to our LAST episode discussing KC's debut rap album, We'll Burn That Bridge When We Come To It. In this action-packed finale, we destroy the sour note the album ends on... the unnecessary 80s pastiche, "Secret Track." We also play a clip from our one and only live show, diss Michael J. Fox (sorry MJF!) and shout-out UGK, Paul Wall and Three 6 Mafia. PLUS: An attempted bit of seriousness regarding the concept of white rap. Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins2020-12-0650 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsSarah Palin Diss Track ("We'll Burn That Bridge When We Come To It")Ah geez. We're nearing the end of the season... perhaps the end of an era? Either way, in today's Kast we're discussing the second to last track on our debut rap album, "We'll Burn That Bridge When We Come To It." We get into Chris' sick Sarah Palin diss... Alex's rhymes about Tears for Fears... and the time the X-Ecutioners implied we were racist. Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins2020-11-291h 00
SuccotashGivin' Thanks for Comedy SoundcastsSaluton and Feliĉa Turkia Semajno! I am Tyson Saner, your every-other-week host for this 230th episode of the soundcast now called Succotash Shut-In. And for those of you who don't speak Esperanto it is "Turkey Week" here in the still somewhat United States of America where at least one turkey is pardoned every Thanksgiving. Right now there are heated debates attempting to establish whether or not this year's turkey can pardon itself. Time will tell on that one… Last week on Epi229, show creator Marc Hershon brought you another terrific interview with frequent Succotash guest Dana Car...2020-11-2429 min
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsBONUS CONVO: It's S.C.I.E.N.C.E.!Fresh from the cutting room floor... This snippet from Ep.30 was too good to throw in the rubbish bin. Fans of early Incubus rejoice! Here's five minutes of the Cuzzins heaping love on a true banger of an album.2020-11-2404 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsLike 311... But Worse ("It's Alright" feat. Nervous)Welcome back for another action-packed episode of Kasting Cuzzins. In this week's episode (#30!) we are picking apart a real clunker - the melancholic "It's Alright," which features the German rapper Nervous. But don't blame him! As you'll soon discover, the real issues with this song can be traced down to Chris' butt rhymes, Alex's bad guitar-playing and a whooole lotta bad white rap. In other words: It's classic KC baby! Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twittter: @kastingcuzzins2020-11-2254 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsYou Only Decompose Once... YODO? ("Filler")Are you ready for some toxic nerd culture raps? To paraphrase Stefon, this week's track has everything: References to Final Fantasy... Duke Nukem... Dungeons & Dragons... weird sex stuff... and more! In other words? It's classic KC. And if that weren't enough, Alex dusts off his Eminem impression while Chris drives the conversation - once again - toward the Big Buford. Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins2020-11-1545 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsBears. Beats. Big Bufords. ("IDDQD")Ok, let us apologize upfront. We were supposed to do an episode about our pre-recession anti-corporate anthem "IDDQD." And we did that. But for some reason we also spent a lot of time talking about the Big Buford. Like... A LOT. So, hopefully you dig your rhymes with a side of curly fries and a banana shake. Join us? (For real, this is a fun one. No cap.) https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins2020-11-0847 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsThe Bullet With Butterfly Wings Effect ("The Heist")There's no time for games or game plans... This week, we're reviewing the pinnacle of our rap career, a cartoonish heist track aptly titled "The Heist." Along the way we explore some more famous tales of thievery by the Notorious B.I.G., Slick Rick, Ghostface Killah and more. To aid in the discussion, we're joined by our good friend (and unofficial KC historian) Brendan Roney. He poses some interesting queries and even spills some decade-old beef (blegh!). Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins2020-11-011h 07
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsThe Kasting Cuzzins Halloween SpectacularWith All Hallows Eve upon us (that's Halloween for you dummies), the Kast is breaking format for one episode to celebrate all things spooky. We take a trip to the Louisiana Bayou where there's something hairy going on... a real mysterious tail, if you get our drift... Ok, werewolves. We're talking about werewolves. Specifically, we're playing the 1995 choose-your-adventure audio game, Terror T.R.A.X.: Track of the Werewolf. Can we stay alive? Will we solve the mystery? Is this podcast EVER going to have a proper discussion about rap? Listen for answers to...2020-10-251h 14Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsAlright... But the Beat's Pretty Hot, Right? ("Untitled" feat. Antihelix)Wake up sheeple! This week we're reviewing the first of TWO "woke" tracks from our debut rap album. It's titled... "Untitled," which makes sense because it's not really about anything. Fortunately, the backing beat is muy caliente. And the discussion surrounding the track? Similarly fuego. Listen as the Cuzzins try to discern the meaning of Lil Wayne lyrics... talk about what they *would* do if they could hang out in the third dimension... and grossly misuse the term "WAP." Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins2020-10-1848 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsWhat the F*** is This Thing?? ("Hey Aren't You That Guy?")This week's track is a DOOZY folks. Rhymes about indie rock over a jazzy beat with an inexplicable synth rock chorus? Oh yeah! We're talking about "Hey Aren't You That Guy" from our debut rap album, We'll Burn That Bridge When We Come To It. In addition to trying to parse out just what the f*** is happening in that song, we discuss: cargo shorts... millennial Trumpers... Timbaland's obsession with ASMR... and more! Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins2020-10-1156 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsIrresponsible Incel Anthem ("My Bitter Half")Wait... Is Kasting Cuzzins a goth podcast again? In this week's episode we talk about the Uncle Flow pity party "My Bitter Half" from We'll Burn That Bridge When We Come To It. It's a real sad state of affairs as the boys try not to name the girl who had ol' Flow's heart hurtin'. And to aid in the discussion, we invited the one and only Notorious EBF! Together we pick apart the beats and lyrics that make "My Bitter Half" such a colossal bummer. Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins2020-10-0446 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsThe Incredible Two-Man Posse Cut ("Minute-Long Rap Song")"Brevity is the soul of wit" - Polonius "I don't want no one-minute man" - Missy Elliott In this week's Kast, we look back at the aptly-titled "Minute-Long Rap Song" from our debut album, We'll Burn That Bridge When We Come To It. We dissect what may be our meanest beat... and ponder whether it would've served as solid ground for other rappers. Along the way, we also talk about some of our favorite posse cuts and - for some reason - spend way too long discussing disgraced actor Jeffrey Jones. Join us? h...2020-09-2728 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsBONUS CONVO: Wait, Why Are They Talking About Weezer?We've said it time and time again... This is a RAP podcast. And yet, apparently we didn't get the memo, uh, from ourselves. Say it ain't so! Because in this short bonus conversation - cut from episode 21 - we can't stop talking about pop rock mainstays Weezer. https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins2020-09-2207 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsKeefer Madness ("Intervention")It's time to roll up some of that ol' "wacky tobaccy" because in today's show we're reviewing the KC drug anthem "Intervention." All eyes are on Chris (aka Keef Herbin, Obscure the Model Student, etc.) as we pick apart his rhymes and the crazy true story that inspired them. We also lend an ear to the Proxy remix of the track and play a snippet of its Violent Femmes-sampling sequel, "The Reckoning." Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins2020-09-2044 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsIs It Pronounced "Nicholas Cahj" or "Nicholas Cage"? ("I'm Like the Following")We're off to the races! It's our 20th episode, officially, and the third ep of our season-long exploration of KC's first album, We'll Burn That Bridge When We Come To It. What a time to be alive... Today we look at the track "I'm Like the Following," which dares to ask... what's the correct way to pronounced Nicolas Cage's last name? We also discuss whether the bands White Town and Black Kids are problematic. ("Your Woman" is a banger!) Plus: An inexplicable dive into the group's love of... Dashboard Confessional? Ew. https://kastingcuzzins2020-09-1342 min
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsBONUS CONVO: 2Chainz, Tank Treads and D&DIn our latest "Too Hot for the Kast" segment, we discuss the important issues of the day with special guest Splattercat Records CEO Jon Carpus. Topics include: Alex's idea for a much better podcast... What Kanye just gifted 2Chainz... and "Is a Gundam a tank?" https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins2020-09-0907 min
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsA Weird Joke feat. Splattercat Records CEO Jon Carpus ("Leaning Toward Leaving," "K-I-S-S-I-N-G Intro")Kasting Cuzzins has just received the prestigious honor of being the ONLY rap podcast to reference Korn and Ben Folds when they *should* be talking about... you know, rap. Listen to this week's episode to hear how those influences figure into our beatmaking. Plus: Bask in the splendor that is our special guest, Splattercat Records CEO (and all around mensch) Jon Carpus. Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins2020-09-0655 min
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsWe'll Burn That Bridge When We Come To It (New Season, Who Dis?)The time has finally arrived. In this episode, we kick off a season-long exploration of the Cuzzins' first full-length rap album, We'll Burn That Bridge When We Come To It (2007). We take a cursory look at the 13 tracks that make up the record, from the aptly titled "Minute-Long Rap Song" to the title track, which takes some hard swings at Sarah Palin (remember her?). We also introduce the guy who motivated us to make We'll Burn in the first place... the Puff Daddy to our L.O.X... Splattercat Records founder Jon Carpus. Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.c...2020-08-3038 min
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsPodcast Trailer: Who Are These Bozos?What's Kasting Cuzzins... and who are those two bozos in the podcast art? Give us one minute and we'll tell you. https://kastingcuzzins.com fb/twitter: @kastingcuzzins2020-08-2801 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their Sins50 Shades of White Rap ("Romance Suite, Pt. 1," "Romance Suite, Pt. 2")KC is BACK baby! After diverting from the Kissing Cuzzins project for two episodes, we're returning to form with an exploration of the multi-part rap ballad "Romance Suite." We pick apart the beats, which sample The Four Seasons and Elton John, respectively, and the bevy of bonkers lyrics. We also engage in a discussion about the use of blatant samples in hip-hop and shout out RJD2, Meek Mill, Das Racist, Nas and, to a lesser extent, Puff Daddy. Plus: The Kast hits a MAJOR milestone. Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com Twitter/FB: @KastingCuzzins2020-08-2352 min
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsAn Elaborate Musical Catfish (The Negablood Trancefusion "Project")We're taking our podcast about terrible white rap to its logical next phase... terrible white industrial goth. (Ok, the "white" is probably redundant.) In this week's Kast, we explore the bizarre KC side project, Negablood Trancefusion. You'll meet Chris' alter ego, food court worker and multi-instrumentalist Ebony Talon... and Alex's second self, the bewitching Ophelia Nightwyntyr. Together, we'll explore their output... and hypothesize what the two lovebirds might be up to now. Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com Twitter/FB: @KastingCuzzins2020-08-161h 02Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsTaste the Royal Jelly ("Beastly," "Who Knows")Kissing Cuzzins is DEAD. It's all about The Royal Jelly now. Or, at least that's what the crew was thinking in late 2006 as they embarked on a new rap project. It's like how Wu-Tang and De La Soul begat Gravediggaz... except not good. Listen as we tear apart - and try to work through the politics of - the blatant Beastie Boys rip-off "Beastly" and misguidedly woke "Who Knows." Shout-outs doled to MF DOOM, Prince Paul and Ryu. https://kastingcuzzins.com Twitter/FB: @KastingCuzzins2020-08-0953 min
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsMINI EP: Undisputed, Best Rapper AliveToo hot for the Kast?! In this special mini-episode, we talk to Steve about his Imaginatron project and some of his biggest artistic influences. We also get into all the times he challenged major rappers (Aesop Rock, Slug, Busdriver, Doseone) to battle... and which of those rappers were especially not having it.2020-08-0509 min
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsWho Invited Steve? That Dude's a C*** ("Prehensile Tale of Woe")Aw snap, this week's episode of Kasting Cuzzins is a real "posse cut," featuring - ok - just one other guy. But he's an especially talented and funny guy! It's collaborator and apparent fan of the show, Steve Pivalsky! We discuss his various musical endeavors over the years (Marco Polio & The New Vaccines, The Imaginatron) as well as his projects with Chris and Kissing Cuzzins. Detours are made, jokes are over-explained, and shout-outs are doled to Reggie Watts, Les Savvy Fav, The Bumblebeez and... Steve's mom. Join us? https://kastingcuzzins.com/2020-08-0259 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsShort, Dumb & Digestible ("The Trouble With," "A Bit About MeSelf")Move over, System of a Down... This week we're exploring toxicity from a different point of view. Which is to say, we're reviewing the Proxy solo track, "The Trouble With." It's a real indictment of crappy, narcissistic boyfriends... and the gals who love them. We also take a look at the track "A Bit About MeSelf," which manages to reference both Time Cop and a prominent porn site (can YOU guess which one??). Special shout-out doled to the ultimate cereal-based Doom rip-off, Chex Quest. [Editor's Note: After two episodes of sub-par audio, I am happy to report t...2020-07-2641 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsThe Wilco of Rap? ("Yeeyah Sucka")Can we go one episode without (a) referencing Mindless Self Indulgence, and (b) someone doing a bad British accent? As this weeks show proves, the answer is a resounding NO. Listen as the rap crew formerly known as Kissing Cuzzins discusses the track, "Yeeyah Sucka." Plenty of laughs are had, as well as a thoughtful discussion about whether n-word-adjacent terms like "nugga" and "ninja" are appropriate to be used by white artists. Also discussed: Monsters Inc., #dadrap and Johnny Depp's ass. It's a real rollercoaster. Join us?2020-07-2057 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsKanye Hates This Song ("American Idle")Oof. After a few episodes of not-too-embarrassing material, the Cuzzins are really stepping into it this week. In fact, "American Idle" may just be the worst track in the whole KC discography - both in terms of beat and rhymes, plus the fact that the only surviving version of the song is a f***ing RADIO EDIT. (Yep, there's a story there.) Listen to discover what a total lapse in artistic judgement sounds like. In the process, you'll be treated to a lively critique that weaves in conversations about Frank Zappa... will.i.am... and fellow silly bois Ugly...2020-07-1340 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsThe Kasting Cuzzins Tenth Episode "Beat Off" SpectacularWow. Has it really been ten episodes? My, how time flies. In this special 10th Episode Spectacular, the Cuzzins engage in a good ol' fashioned BEAT OFF, which is to say... they look back at some of their best rap beats from over the years. And if that weren't enough, they (well, Alex) even lay down some fresh rhymes for the first time in nearly a decade. Shout-outs and props dealt to Blockhead, Oh No and Vampire Weekend.2020-07-0642 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsGettin' Goth Over Sick Licks ("Swollen Condolences")In this week's episode, the Cuzzins dissect a seminal KC track, the melancholic "Swollen Condolences." Well-deserved shout-outs are doled to Antihelix, Copywrite and Natalie Portman. Also included: A crucial discussion about when it's appropriate to utilize movie dialog in your beatmaking.2020-06-2934 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsRedacted Raps feat. Special Guest BISCUIT ("The Tale of Jimmy Biscuits")The Cuzzins welcome longtime friend and fair weather KC fan Biscuit to the show. It's a no-holds-barred conversation about hip-hop production, early 2000s pop punk and whether the similarly named Kissin' Cousins restaurant in St. Petersburg, FL is any good. Oh, and at some point the Biscuit-inspired track "The Tale of Jimmy Biscuits" is played and dissected. Though it's admittedly kind of an afterthought. Enjoy?2020-06-2240 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsGetting Nervous ("Over the Atlantic," "You've Got It Twisted")Awww, it's KC's first rap collab! In a very special episode, the Cuzzins look back at multiple tracks they did featuring German hip-hop enthusiast Nico aka Nervous. The beats are hot and the rhymes are multilingual. Also: The boys get some new rap aliases! It's the perfect recipe for a gute Zeit. (That means "good time"... we think.)2020-06-1544 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsBloody Hell, What Is It Now?? ("Another Not in the Line")The depravity continues... In their sixth episode, the Cuzzins talk about the next in a series of horrorcore-tinged tracks. There's much ado about the unnecessarily long intro and the grimy beat it resolves into... Plus lines like "I'm a blip on a radar, a twinkle on a gaydar" and "No I'm not Hawkeye but my aim is true." Also discussed: Biggie, Tobacco and that time in '96 when a young KC visited a Bone Thugz landmark.2020-06-0847 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsHardly Horrorcore ("Part One" aka "Wanna Go Out With Me and Di Tonight?")In this episode, the Cuzzins explore their fourth and most filthy rap track yet. The first verse kicks off with necrophilia and never looks back. Listen as they parse every gruesome lyric and pick apart a beat that's, by all accounts, quite hot. Other artists referenced include the Lonely Island, 3OH!3, Cage, Jimmy Pop, Aesop Rock, Michael Christmas and OG Swaggerdick.2020-06-0134 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsLengthy Lyrics + A Crappy Chorus ("Self-Dubbed")For their fourth track, the boys of KC decide to go looong with three verses each... and a chorus about getting the devil's daughter hooked on PCP? It's a recipe for rap disaster that you've got to hear to believe. Also discussed: The magic of Big Boi and the best bass plug-in for FLStudio (no, it's not Boo Bass).2020-05-2541 min
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsKC Samples a Mungo Jerry Classic ("Inappropriate Summer Song")In episode three of Kasting Cuzzins, the broskis revisit their second stab at rap, a loose riff on "Today Was a Good Day." They talk about the track's primary sample (Mungo Jerry's "In the Summertime"), the evolution of their lyrical skills, and how horrorcore shaped KC's early sound. They also discuss far better tracks by Paul Wall and the recently #cancelled T.I.2020-05-1835 min
Kasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsOur First Raps ("Nerdrotic" / "Nerdrotic Redux")We did it! We made it to episode 2. If you joined us last time, you know that today we'll be analyzing our first ever raps, immortalized in the song "Nerdrotic" (and later the "Nerdrotic Redux"). Listen as we groan about how awful our rhymes were! Hear firsthand the beat that Chris aptly describes as "OK"! And nod along as we share our thoughts on much better rapper 2Chainz!2020-05-1135 minKasting Cuzzins | Reformed White Rappers Reflecting On Their SinsOur Unlikely Road to RapWelcome to Kasting Cuzzins! In this special introductory episode, we explore the unlikely origins of Detroit rap crew Kissing Cuzzins. You'll meet your hosts, recovering white rappers Alex and Chris, and discover the early tracks that put them on the road to recording their first rhymes. There will be self-deprecation... and there will be props. (More of the former than the latter.) And you know what guys? We'll have a whole heck of a bunch of laughs too. Join us?2020-05-0444 min