Brandon Bonks Takes On Egyptian Lover Vs. The Whispers
We’re back with another scorcher this week on @5on5pod joined by the one and only Bonks (@brandonnogood) as the boys dive down the rabbit hole for a battle between The Whispers and Egyptian Lover. This weeks episode mostly focuses on what it takes to survive in the music industry, different versions of “making it” “breaking it” and hacking it on the road away from home. The boys discuss the impact of pop music, the smoke and mirrors of streaming, and the impact on Lil Dicky’s pivot into Dave. If you’ve ever wanted to work behind the scenes, tour manage, or DJ for an artist, this episode is definitely one to check out.
16 Aug 20211h 59min
Slimkid3 Takes On Bel Biv Devoe Vs. Guy
This week on the @5on5podcast the boys are joined by the legend Slimkid3 (@slimkid3) of The Pharcyde and TRDMRK. The episode leads off with a battle of Bel Biv DeVoe vs Guy and quickly gets into Tre recounting the historic beginnings of the Pharcyde. We deep dive into the making of Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde, plans for the 30th anniversary next year and break down one of Neek’s favorite songs off Labcabincalifornia and the impact it has had on hip hop throughout the years. So many unbelievable stories this episode, press play and enjoy the history lesson!
9 Aug 20211h 24min
Kyle Woods Takes On Calvin Harris Vs. Souljah Boy
This week on the @5on5podcast the boys are joined by Los Angeles DJ and producer Kyle Woods (@_kywo) for a flashback battle to the simpler times of Calvin Harris vs Soulja Boy. The conversation shifts after the lightning round as Kyle talks about his production work on HBO’s A Rodeo Film and the oculus VR film Dispatch. The chat shifts to emotions as a working DJ, writers block, and Neek feeling intimidated by Michael Jackson’s pet monkey Bubbles. Giddy Up! We had a lot to unpack.
3 Aug 20212h 26min
Ian Williams Takes On Cypress Hill Vs. Public Enemy
This week on the @5on5podcast the boys head back to Portland Oregon for an off the rails and overdue sit down with Deadstock Coffee’s Ian Williams (@eeeweezie). This week leads off with a battle between Cypress Hill vs Public Enemy and quickly turns to fan questions to explore a deep dive on Ian. We discuss how 2Chainz matches up against Lil Wayne and other stadium status rappers and also quick take on best rapper turned baller in the NBA. Lot to unpack this week, dive in!
26 Juli 20212h 20min
DJ Vega Takes On Kendrick Lamar Vs. Kenny Loggins
This week on the podcast the boys sit down with one of our favorites from the PNW DJ Vega (@thatdjvega). The episode starts of with a battle of the Kennys: Kendrick Lamar vs Kenny Loggins and quickly goes off the rails with a surprise pop in visit from PDot (@djpdot). After the lightning round we talk Funko Pop collecting, nightmare stories from djing weddings, and plenty of comic book movie nerding out. Fire it up now!
20 Juli 20212h 17min
Tim Tones Takes On Rick James Vs. Childish Gambino
This week on the @5on5podcast the boys (along with honorary member of the podcast @1djgre) sit down with Las Vegas party rocker Tim Tones (@djtimtones) for an interesting battle between Rick James and Childish Gambino. Tim touches on the challenges of breaking into Vegas, the benefits of throwing your own nights and cultivating your own lane, and why he isn’t giving up on Twitch now that nightlife is back in full swing. Peep the episode and get a better insight into what it’s like to be a nightly working DJ in sin city.
12 Juli 20211h 31min
Jaime Da Great Takes On Beastie Boys Vs. Run DMC
This week on the @5on5podcast the boys sit down with ROAD podcast cohost and absolute comedian Jaime Da Great (@jaimedagreat) for a legendary showdown between Beastie Boys vs RUN DMC. The episode leads into a recap of Jaime’s recent birthday party in Vegas, collecting shoes and Pokémon cards, and what led to him joining one of our absolute favorite podcasts. Fire it up and get to know one of our favorites!
5 Juli 20212h 8min
Stratus Takes On Luther Vandross Vs. Michael Bolton
This week on @5on5podcast the boys sit down with Chicago’s heavy bass champion Stratus (@stratusbass) for a battle between Luther Vandross vs Michael Bolton. After the lightning round the boys dive into the impact of what happens when legends release new music, @PHNM attends his first festival post lockdown, and the crew spirals off into a tangent about how chill Rick Rubin really is. We outside! Tune in now!!
28 Juni 20212h 4min
