Juan Epstein
By Peter Rosenberg
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Description
Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg's 'Juan Epstein' is the longest running and most beloved hip hop nerdcast on the planet. Based in the legendary Hot 97 studios, Ciph and Rosenberg go in depth on Hip Hop with EVERYONE. They ask the questions that only TRUE nerdy fans can ask. Past guests include Jay-Z, Eminem, Aziz Ansari, Big Daddy Kane, Ghostface, Diamond D, Redman, Patrice O'neal, and many more! Hundreds of hours of Hip Hop gold.
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ExplicitChris Rock BACK with Rosenberg and Laura | Ciph was not in the house but Laura and I had a great talk with Chris about music and much more. | 5/3/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitBrother Ali on Juan Epstein! | The life story of the amazing Brother Ali. This is a very special episode. Enjoy! | 5/3/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRoc Marci on Juan Ep!! | Roc Marci tells his story and much more. Rosenberg and Roc also debate the merits of the great Kendrick Lamar. | 4/14/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCyhi the Prince on Juan Epstein !!! | Meeting Kanye, how he had to start rapping like a New Yorker, his new album ,writing on Kanye's albums, new Africa, and much more! | 3/23/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitHeatmakerz on Juan Epstein! | The story of the team behind all your favorite Dipset anthems. Enjoy! | 3/17/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitOddisee Part 2!! | The second part of our sit down with Oddisee. | 3/8/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanNot a Juan Epstein with Rachel Maddow | Fine this is not Juan Epstein. However it is an awesome in depth political interview that Laura and I did with Rachel Maddow. Enjoy! New Juan Ep coming Tuesday! | 3/3/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOddisee on Juan Ep Part 1 (interview and music spectacular) | Oddisee's new album is out and amazing. Part 1 of Juan Ep with O is over an hour and includes the formation of low budget crew, the easiest and most rare music, and much much more. True Juan ep specialness. | 2/27/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanGet Familiar! Jidenna on Juan Epstein! | Jidenna's album came out of nowhere and smacked us upside the head. Meet the man and hear pieces of this album. Such an awesome dude and record. | 2/22/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRosenberg's Ultimate Big Pun Mix! | I did this a few years ago and thought this was a good time to rerelease it. I won't lie. It's maj! Enjoy Juan Eppers.... | 2/7/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanMain Source Reunion on Juan Ep Part 2 !! | The classic gems continue! | 2/1/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanMain Source Reunion on Juan Ep Part 1 | Large Pro, K-Kut, Rashad "Tumblin Dice" Smith, and Baby Paul come by Juan Ep to celebrate 25 years of Breakin Atoms!! Part 1!! | 1/27/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanItsTheReal on Juan Epstein! | Well Ciph's mic was somehow off this whole episode (don't ask) but you can still hear him and we talk about ItsTheReal's career and come up as well as an awkward feud with Donald Glover. Then we get into serious (funny) Trump talk. Sorry we've been slow recently! | 1/22/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWelcome to 2017 Juan Epstein!! | Laura and Shani Kulture hang out for Juan Ep as we discuss Ciph's nephew, Christmas in St. Lucia, Trump, Run the Jewels, and much more. | 1/5/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanPete Rock and Smoke Dza on Juan Ep! | PR, Dza, and a quick Red Alert pop in on Juan Ep. We shoot the breeze, hear stories, and play music with some of our favorite guys plus I include our full Real Late interview and freestyle. You're going to enjoy this one! | 12/15/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Follow Up to Last Week's Emo Juan Ep (feat. Lil Yachty and Joey Badass) | Ciph has had a change of heart and has a lot to say. Plus the boys unpack the week that was with regard to Shia Labeouf, Charlamagne-gate, and much more. After all that, Rosenberg catches up with Lil Boat and Joey Badass at Hot for the Holidays. | 12/9/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanA Very Emo Juan Ep! | The boys hash out a bunch of personal issues between each other and discuss Rosenberg's upcoming career adventures. | 12/5/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJuan Ep Thanksgiving : Election, Kanye, Tribe, Chappelle, and a Call from Q-Tip | I am pretty sure the title says it all. Happy Thanksgiving! | 11/23/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRakim on Juan Epstein .... | It finally happened. Backstage at Masters of Ceremony, the 18th letter sat down with us to talk about his entire career and his thoughts on some of the other greats. Still can't believe it happened. | 11/2/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJuan Ep at Masters of Ceremony Part 1 (DJ Enuff, Pete Rock and CL Smooth, Mike G, Red Alert, Statik Selektah) | On Saturday October 21st Juan Epstein set up shop backstage at the Barclay Center during the Masters of Ceremony Concert. What happened there was historic. Here is part 1 which was probably the most casual and fun Juan Eppy of the bunch. It features visits from DJ Enuff, a nice interview with Pete and CL, Mike G from the Jungle Brothers, Red Alert, and Statik Selektah. | 10/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCiph's Chappelle Juke Joint Stories! | Wow Cipha went out to Ohio to hang with Chappelle in what sounded like an amazing weekend. Enjoy the stories! | 10/24/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJohn Legend on Juan Ep! | Ciph was on baby duty today but John Legend stopped by to tell us about the formation of GOOD Music and the start of his career. This may not surprise you, but this is amazing! | 10/14/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanKool Keith on Juan Epstein! | Poppa Large -- big shot on the east coast!! Kool Keith comes by to tell us the history of Ultra Mags and be generally hilarious. You will definitely be hearing him again. | 10/10/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanKardinal Offishall on Juan Ep! | Now this is what you call that VINTAGE Juan Ep. The history of Toronto hip hop from Maestro Fresh Wes to Drake and so much in-between. Stories for days .... | 9/29/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanMac Miller Back on Juan Epstein!! | Ciph was traveling and Mac was in town so I turned a live Hot 97 listening into a live Juan Ep Interview with Mac Miller. We went in depth on his drug use and recovery, his love of Dilla, new album, lack of understanding of radio, and much more. | 9/22/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRobert Glasper on Juan Ep! | So dope. If you don't know the Grammy winning Robert Glasper then step up your jazz game. And your Dilla knowledge game. Matter of fact just listen to this episode and you will do both. | 9/16/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDJ EFN on JuanEp! | 1/2 of the Drink Champs steps into the building with Rosenberg and Quartermaine to talk Miami history, DJ nerd talk, and working with crazy ass NORE on Drink Champs. Cipha joins from London via FaceTime for half the show too! Enjoy nerds! | 9/15/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanIsaiah Rashad on Juan Ep!! | T.D.E.'s Isaiah Rashad drops by and drops a bomb! When he tells Rosenberg that he's been MIA because of a drug addiction. They also discuss his relationship with Top Dawg, his new project and much more!! Ciph also reveals exciting plans with Dave Chappelle!! | 8/29/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJuan Ep Gets Invaded!! | If you like real interviews -- this is not the podcast for you lol. Juan Ep gets invaded by the ladies of Hot 97 -- Laura Stylez, Marisa Mendez, Gia Peppers, and Scottie Beam all pop in to talk with Juan Ep. Ciph also talks about his trip to LA and explains why he doesn't care what people's political views are. | 8/25/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJuan Ep with Da Boy Way | Da Boy Way is the biggest rapper in Thailand, but of course, he is from Queens. He is also married to a huge Thai TV star/racer. Yes racer. This is a totally different and awesome Juan EP! | 8/12/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDJ Khaled -- Juan Ep Adjace | Yes this is not Juan Epstein. It is Laura and I interviewing Khaled at Hot. However, it somehow turned into such a Juan Ep like show that I decided to put it out to the people (Ciph approved don't worry). Listening to his love of Pete Rock and hearing his Big Pun stories are something else! Enjoy! | 8/10/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanD-Nice joins Juan Ep to talk about the story of BDP, the passing of Scott La Rock, Kid Rock looking out for him, and DJing for | D-Nice joins Juan Ep to talk about the story of BDP, the passing of Scott La Rock, Kid Rock looking out for him, and DJing for the President. | 7/22/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCiph and Rosenberg welcome the hosts of Improper Etiquette aka Laura Stylez and her friend Leah (from Married to the Mob) to ta | Ciph and Rosenberg welcome the hosts of Improper Etiquette aka Laura Stylez and her friend Leah (from Married to the Mob) to talk all things sex, awkward, and otherwise. Juan Ep randomness y'all! | 7/8/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCiph Hangs out with the Prince and Seth Rogen and Rosenberg Gets Called Fat Publicly !! | Ciph Hangs out with the Prince and Seth Rogen and Rosenberg Gets Called Fat Publicly !! | 7/1/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTony Sunshine Joins Juan Epstein! | Big Pun stories, Big L stories, Cipha Sounds stories, and so much more from Terror Squad OG Tony Sunshine. | 6/23/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanVic Mensa on Juan Epstein! | Vic Mensa is one of the best young artists in the game and has become a good friend of mine over the years. He came by to tell us his whole story and talk about his new project and much more. Enjoy! | 6/19/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanMistah Fab on Juan Ep! | What a gem of an episode. One of the Yay area's favorite sons tells the story of how the movement was made. This is really one of those episodes I wasn't even expecting! Enjoy! | 6/19/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBink Joins Juan Ep to Talk Blueprint and More! | After hearing Young Guru’s appearance on Juan Ep, Bink reached out to Ciph to see if he could come set the record straight. So that’s what he did. Here is Bink’s account of how things went down and also some more interesting VA history. Enjoy! | 5/19/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDeon Cole from Blackish (plus Election Talk) on Juan Ep! | Deon Cole of Blackish, Angie Tribeca, and Conan fame stops by to hang with Juan Ep. After he leaves, Laura Stylez stops by and we get into some good Trump talk. Nearly 90 minutes of Juan Ep for that weekend. | 5/12/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanYoung Guru on Juan Ep!! | What is there to say about this?! Guru came up to the Upper West last night and we did two hours of talk about everrrrrrything. He talked D-Dot, Chucky Thompson, Puff, Hov, Bleek, Just, Kanye, and stories upon stories. You’re welcome! | 4/28/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Beatnuts on Juan Epstein! | Man what is there to say about this?! Informative, passionate, awesome, slightly drunk. It’s all here! Happy birthday Ciph! This was amazing. I thought I knew. Apparently I was wrong. | 4/21/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCiph Complains, Kanye vs Rosenberg, and More on Juan Ep! | The title really says at all. Ciph and I were back together to talk about Ciph’s pre birthday depression, the passing of Phife, and Kanye dissing me at Phife’s memorial. If you didn’t hear that story — you will probably want to tune in. | 4/13/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean2 Hour Phife Tribute Mix on Juan Ep…. | We ain’t done. This aired Sunday night on Hot 97 and I had to give it to our Juan Ep Heads. Track list below…. Phife Intro/After Hours Break Stir It Up (Steve Biko) Hot Sex Check The Rhyme Skypager Busta’s Lament Scenario Remix Butter 8 Million Stories Bend Ova Buggin Out 1, 2 S**t Oh […] | 3/30/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJuan Ep Bonus : Phife/Rosenberg Interview from 2004 … | Back in 2004, Phife Diggy came by my crib in Maryland and we talked about everything. I just found the interview and thought I would share. Almost an hour with our favorite Dog. We miss you so much man. PR | 3/25/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRemembering Phife and a College Dorm Juan Epstein | This has become a terrible week. We recorded a ridiculous Juan Ep in my guest room with Laura Stylez and my friend from the UK, CarolineSM. That was Tuesday night and we had a blast. After the news of Wednesday I did a 40 minute extra featuring a long talk with Michael Rappaport about his […] | 3/24/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanFat Joe & Remy Ma on Juan Epstein | Joe comes back for the third time (I think) and this time brings Remy Ma. We cover a lot of ground here. We discuss the new music, Remy and Joe mending fences and much more. The bulk of this conversation, though, ends up being about Pun and the experience of his death/what it did to […] | 3/15/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDaddy-O Stet on Juan Ep! | Daddy-O Stet is the heart and soul of the great Stetsasonic. He came by to tell us the history of Stetsa, the behind the scenes of Self Destruction and much more! | 3/9/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJuan Epstein : Talking Grammy Weekend, Chris Rock, and Old School Flex | My man Quartermaine stopped by and we all shot the sh*t about the Troy Ave/Bada$$ BS, my Grammy weekend, Ciph’s job, Tracy Morgan, the Oscars, old school Flex, and much more. Over 80 minutes for that ass! Enjoy! | 3/3/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTracy Cloherty on Juan Epstein!! | Don’t play yourself. Don’t ever play yourself. This woman is as important to Hot 97 and 90s hip hop as anyone. From Flex to Ed Lover, to Star, to Wendy, to Angie — whoa whoa whoa. This is MAJOR talk! | 2/23/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanLooking Back at Big Kap and J Dilla on Juan Epstein !! | Ciph had car troubles but joined the show anyway to spend a half hour telling Big Kap stories and history. Afterwards Rosenberg closed out by playing his favorite J Dilla records to commemorate 10 years since his passing. RIP Legends …. | 2/10/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanYour Old Droog Hangs on Juan Epstein! | Your Old Droog is a dope Brooklyn MC who you should definitely be checking. After recording Real Late, he hung out with Ciph and me as we did Juan Ep. Laura Stylez hung as well as we took a stroll down memory lane, playing old bits from our morning show and hearing great Rawkus stories […] | 1/28/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCrooked I on Juan Epstein !! | Statik King aka Statik Selektah and King Crooked stopped by Juan Ep. We spent the 80 minutes focused on Crooked’s story–most notably his years hanging in the LBC w Snoop and being signed to Suge Knight. Stories Galore! This episode kind of caught me by surprise! Enjoy! | 1/20/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe First Juan Ep of 2016 !!! | No guests to start off the year (well except Laura and Juanyto) so we decided to do something different We spent 80 minutes playing awesome random hip hop (mostly from the 90s) and talking about it. So enjoy the lesson or stroll down memory lane depending on how deep you go! I think you’re going […] | 1/6/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBuckwild on Juan Epstein! | There is only one guy I know of who has produced for Jay, BIG, Nas, Pun, and Big L. His name is Buckwild and he is a cornerstone of DITC and one of the best and most underrated producers of all time. You know we had to close out the year strong! Enjoy Hip Hop […] | 12/21/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanPhonte Stops by Juan Epstein! | This episode has a lot. Ciph tells a great story about flying on Dave Chappelle’s plane a couple of weeks ago. Then we call my wife to convince her that buying a new place is a good idea. Then Phonte stops by to talk about his new work, breaking up with Little Brother, and tells […] | 12/16/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDuck Down 20 Year SPECTACULAR Juan Ep!!! | Druha, Buckshot, Smiffunwessun, Rock, OGC, a tribute to Sean P, a huge special guest, and performances by everyone! Yes this is a Juan Ep with live performances throughout! Enjoy and thank you for 20 years of amazing music! | 12/8/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanPhife, Ali, and Jarobi on Juan Epstein !!! | Well at first I was disappointed that Q=Tip didn’t show up for this (it was early) but as Ciph pointed out, we have had Tip before. It was amazing to hear about the inception of Tribe and the creation of People’s Instinctive Travels from the other members of ATCQ. Next year when Low End Theory […] | 11/18/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanFaith Newman on Juan Ep !!! | Faith is one of the most important behind the scenes people of all time. She also is first generation hip hop nerd. She also happens to have a wonderful personality and incredible memory. Enjoy the stories about Slick Rick, Rick Ruben, Nas, and much more. Juan Ep for life! | 11/11/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEbro on Juan Epstein Episode 1 !!! | Finally our brother Ebro came by to talk about his entire upbringing and radio career and I won’t front — it’s a hell of a story. Not to mention we did it on Ciph’s first time back in Hot 97 since leaving months ago. Enjoy! | 11/5/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJuan Ep : The Rap Tees Book and a tribute to Producer Jake | This episode is for the real ones. First we bring in DJ Ross 1 who shares the story behind his dope book Rap Tees. This is rap nerd heaven. We also spend some time talking about our amazing brother Jake who passed just passed away. | 10/29/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanStretch and Bobbito Juan Epstein!!!! | Well well well…..This is what I would call MAJ. Nearly two hours with our forefathers in this game. Their movie is available for download this weekend and it is incredible. So many ridiculous gems in here. Enjoy! | 10/21/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanFINALLY : De La Soul on Juan Ep! | Well we can finally move on from the lost episode. De La sits down with us at A3C in ATL and covers it all–including the formation of the group, Russell Simmons, touring w NWA, lost Native Tongue groups that never happened, Biz hanging out at their high school, and tons more. Thank you guys! | 10/13/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCiph and Rosenberg (no guest) talk Comedy Cellar, Miss Info, and Atlanta Trip | The title speaks for itself….. | 10/8/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOC Drops Jewelz (Get It??) on Juan Epstein! | I was geeked for this one. OC is one of my favorite 90s legends and I have never heard him talk. Ciph and I were lucky enough to get his story including his relationship with Jay-Z (deeper than you might realize), being MC Serch’s other protege with Nas, how him and Big L were actually just […] | 9/30/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanLord Digga Talks Masta Ace and Ready to Die on Juan Ep!! | Don’t know Lord Digga? You slippin son. Digga was of course a key part of the INC in Masta Ace INC and then went on to produce multiple songs on Ready to Die and have an underground hit with “My Flow is Tight” on Game Records. Well he came by to clear the air about […] | 9/20/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanConsequence’s History of A Tribe Called Quest!! | Quence is doing the rounds promoting some new dope music so we decided to make this visit different and make it completely about his time with Tribe. The story starts with Q-Tip just being cousin Jon in Queens and goes all the way to the story of the fallout between Tip and Phife. Rap nerds rejoice! | 9/10/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanA-Trak on Juan Ep!! | I know I always say this but this one is so special. A-Trak is truly one of us and we have known him for years but finally got to hear his entire story from being a DMC World champion at 15 to touring the world with Kanye West. Enjoy! | 9/2/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTrae tha Truth on Juan Epstein!! | The man, the myth, the legend of Trae the Truth. He tells us the whole story of his Radio One ban. This is some interesting sh*t!! Cop his album Tha Truth right now! | 8/20/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDJ Paul, Ciph’s Apology, and Much More on Juan Epstein! | The show starts on a serious note with Ciph making an apology to an amazing producer and after that DJ Paul tells us the Hypnotized Minds 3-6 story. Wish the episode was longer, but I promise my schedule will normalize soon! | 8/12/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJuan Ep Talking Meek/Drake, Hulk Hogan, Amy Schumer & More ….. | Ciph and I had a lot to discuss. I had no idea that Ciph would have such strong feelings about Meek and Drake, but he did. So enjoy me and Ciph just talking about everything that is happening in the world today — including my love of Amy Schumer, and much much more. | 7/28/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRalph McDaniels and Sacha Jenkins on Juan Ep! | Sacha Jenkins just directed a new film called “Fresh Dressed” about the history of hip hop fashion. He also happens to be man behind Beatdown, Egotrip, and now Mass Appeal. He brought Uncle Ralph who has stories upon stories from his years in the game as the man behind Video Music Box. This episode is […] | 7/16/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCalling All Friends on Juan Ep | Well fine we didn’t call all of our friends. And we only got one friend on the phone, but it was Hannibal Burress. Plus Ciph and I discuss Charleston, PC sensitivity, Seinfeld, and much more. For the true heads! | 6/24/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBobby Konders on Juan Ep! | One of my favorite episodes in a while. Bobby Konders is not only a mainstay of Hot 97 and Ciph’s good friend for many years, but he is a pillar in the dancehall world with stories and information for days. This episode was a blast. Learn something! BOMBA!!!!! | 6/18/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDru Ha on Juan Epstein!! | Inspired by last week’s episode, we brought in the one and only Dru Ha from Duck Down and Boot Camp Click. He breaks down the whole Duck Down history, his relationship with Buckshot, and includes some of the classic Puffy and Pac stories. | 6/3/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJuan Epstein Q & A Episode! | 70 minutes of Ciph and I taking questions from all of our Patreon supporters! Feel free to support at here and get all of your questions answered ! | 5/27/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Best Hip-Hop podcast period. Hands down. Undisputed.
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Been a fan since day 1 of the podcast. If your a fan of hip hop, wrestling, comedy and porn then you will love this show. Listen to a couple episodes and you will learn their dynamic and love it. I recommend the fat joe, jay z and the snoop episodes. I love turtles! F**k it we'll do it live!!!
