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On the Line With

On the Line With

By Hanley

A podcast focused on the creatives around Canada and Internationally. Interviewing his guests about all things art, a large focus on Mental Health, as well as social issues and causes supported, advocated, and/or led from the voice of the people behind the talent. "On the Line With" is sure to have listeners captivated by the plethora of stories told to Hanley from every guest he features on the show. Interviewing both the creatives you may have heard of, or may not have heard of, to get a perspective on the podcasts topics we get into.

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Episode 3 feat. FFD Ross

On the Line WithFeb 04, 2023

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Episode 3 feat. FFD Ross

Episode 3 feat. FFD Ross

On episode 3 of season 3 of #OTLW I chop it up with Vermont hip hop artist, FFD ROSS. We talk about his journey in music, his contentious court battles, time behind bars, speaks on what Eugenics is, mental health, and much more in this insightful episode featuring FFD ROSS.

Thanks to everybody who's been supporting the podcast and waiting for it to return with a new episode! Well we're back. Episode 4 drop's MARCH 4TH @ 6PM EST 

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Feb 04, 202352:16
Episode 2 feat. Ray The Nihilist

Episode 2 feat. Ray The Nihilist

On episode 2 off season 3 of #OTLW I get a chance to chop it up with hip hop artist, producer, and label co-owner, Ray the Nihilist. We talk about his journey in music, his recent tour support for JUNK and Young Stitch's L.E.G. tour. We also talk about his trials and tribulations throughout life, generational trauma, addiction, men's mental health and more. 


This episode was due to be released months ago but due to technical difficulties it was unable to be recovered until recently. Hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to give us a follow and check our socials out for information on anything coming out in the future.


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Nov 24, 202253:45
Episode 1 feat. JUNK (Season 3 Premiere)
Apr 26, 202256:43
Episode 12 feat. Choclair (Season 2 Finale)

Episode 12 feat. Choclair (Season 2 Finale)

On the season 2 finale of On the Line with - I sit back for close to an hour to chop it up with Canadian Hip Hop legend and icon, Choclair. We go back in time to the beginning of his music career, talk about stories from Juno award moments, to memories with the likes of Jully Black, Saukrates, Kardinal Offishall among others, his community outreach initiatives, and his personal battles with Mental Health and overcoming them. 


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Please be sure to check out The Made to Move Mountains outreach program on Facebook.

To make a donation please email: madetomovemountainsoutreach@gmail.com


CHOCLAIR Socials:

Facebook.com/choclairofficial

Instagram.com/choclairofficial

Twitter.com/Choclair

Choclair on #SPOTIFY

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#OTLW Socials:

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Apr 25, 202201:08:45
Episode 11 feat. OC34N

Episode 11 feat. OC34N

On this weeks episode of #OTLW I sit down with one of Ottawa's own; OC34N. We talk about old times, growing up, his change in his sound and his name, toxic relationships, depression, and much more on the final episode before the Season 2 Finale of On the Line with. Keep your eyes on the #OTLW Instagram page catch the Choclair interview clips being release prior to the episodes official drop. - - SEASON FINALE DROP: 02.11.2022 | 8:00PM EST | 5:00PM PST Follow the socials: #OTLW: Instagram.com/onthelinewith Facebook.com/onthelinewith Twitter.com/onthelinewith - -  OC34N: Instagram.com/theoc34n Spotify: OC34N Big thanks to OC34N for coming through and opening up on the show with me (last minute) after not seeing or speaking in over a decade! Was great catching up and hearing your story.

Jan 25, 202201:15:53
Episode 10 feat. Holden Stephan Roy (HSR)

Episode 10 feat. Holden Stephan Roy (HSR)

On this week's episode I'm #OTLW Montreal based Hip Hop artist, podcaster, and overall content creator - Holden Stephan Roy, to discuss his craft. We speak on his music, his podcast (Bridge The Gap), his interesting opinions on the scene, his perceived late start in the Hip Hop community, Mental Health/Illness he's been surrounded by and much more packed into this in-depth interview with Montreal's own, Holden Stephan Roy.


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http://www.instagram.com/hsr514

http://www.instagram.com/behindthatsuit

Jan 11, 202201:42:57
#OTLW EXCLUSIVE: Eazy Finesse Interview (JANUARY/New Year's Day EXCLUSIVE)

#OTLW EXCLUSIVE: Eazy Finesse Interview (JANUARY/New Year's Day EXCLUSIVE)

FILMED VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY4Aatp8q7I


In this #OTLW Exclusive Interview I sit down with Ottawa's Eazy Finesse. The "Swervin'" and "Hood On My Back" artist talks about her time as a member of a group  - now Solo, Eazy Finesse speaks on how her solo career is going, her 2021, what she has planned for 2022, inspirations and more. She also shared an exclusive freestyle with Hanley which can be heard at the end of this interview.  

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This is a PART 1 of a 2 PART interview series featuring Eazy Finesse. We'll catch up with her in the comings months to touch base on where she's at with a follow up interview acting as PART 2 to this #OTLW exclusive interview.

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EAZY FINESSE:

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Eazy Finesse on Spotify

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Intro produced by: GamShooter

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Jan 08, 202236:03
Episode 9 feat. Circa Beatz

Episode 9 feat. Circa Beatz

On episode 9 of #OTLW I sit back and talk with Ottawa Hip Hop native, Circa Beatz. Like many of my other guests, me and Circa go back quite some time. We talk about his DJing work, production work, drumming for bands, his mixtape, mental health and more in this in depth interview with one of Canada's best - Circa Beatz

With only 2 more episodes left to go, prepare for a whole different type of season for Season 3.

Season Finale Guest can be heard revealed on my latest sit down interview with the guys over at 4G Audio Podcast.

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Dec 28, 202157:01
Episode 8 feat. Michelle Hammer

Episode 8 feat. Michelle Hammer

On this weeks episode of #OTLW I sit down and speak with Michelle Hammer; owner/founder of @Schizophrenic.NYC - a clothing and accessory brand completely dedicated to advocating for Mental Health and Illness. With bold statements slapped across T-Shirts like "I'm mentally ill and I don't kill" and many other phrases.


We discuss his diagnosis with Schizophrenia, her brand and much more.


Be sure to follow both #OTLW and Michelle Hammer via Instagram.


IG:

@onthelinewith

@schizophrenic.NYC

Dec 14, 202124:53
Episode 7 feat. Masta Ace

Episode 7 feat. Masta Ace

On this episode of #OTLW I sit down and speak with Legendary NYC MC Masta Ace. We talk for roughly 30 minutes about his start in music, memories he has throughout his career, music then and now, Mental Illness and much more. 


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Instagram.com/mastaacepics

Nov 30, 202135:08
Episode 6 feat. Kin on the Beat

Episode 6 feat. Kin on the Beat

This week on #OTLW I sit down with Kin on the Beat. We talk about his journey in music, his switch from EDM DJ to Hip Hop producer signed with @stayplatinumrecords as their in-house beat maker, how it feels to be signed to @theartof.bullyzone and #StayPlatinum, and we get deep into mental health and some crazy stories. This episode has some honest, personal conversations as well as insight into the family of Kin on the Beat and so much more.

Nov 16, 202101:15:15
Episode 5 feat. Bobby Brugal (FKA. Cashtro Crosby)

Episode 5 feat. Bobby Brugal (FKA. Cashtro Crosby)

This week #OTLW I sit down with Ottawa Hip Hop artist, Bobby Brugal (FKA. Cashtro Crosby) to talk his journey in music, his new clothing brand PVSTLIFE, his transition from Pittsburg to Ottawa, mental health and much more.


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Instagram.com/bobbybrugal

Instagram.com/pvstlifeproducts


Nov 02, 202101:04:28
Episode 4 feat. Kat Pug

Episode 4 feat. Kat Pug

This week #OTLW I sit down and talk with Kat Pug about her artistic journey, how she's faced some Mental Health struggles and how she deals with them today.

Oct 18, 202101:00:17
Episode 3 feat. Big Whaley

Episode 3 feat. Big Whaley

This week I sit down with long time friend and visual artist, Big Whaley. We discuss his troubles with alcohol, his mental health and more.



Oct 05, 202129:04
Episode 2 feat. Da'Zz (New Jersey)
Sep 20, 202144:21
Episode 1 feat. Vante Poems (Season 2 Premiere)

Episode 1 feat. Vante Poems (Season 2 Premiere)

On the season 2 premiere of On the Line with. Hanley and Kat Pug interview Vante Poems. Originally out of Utica, NY - now residing in Ottawa, ON, we discussed his story behind the music, his move to Canada, his personal battles with Mental Health and Mental Illness and much more.


Be sure to follow him on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/itsvantepoems


Follow #OTLW and be sure to welcome Kat Pug to the team by following her on Instagram. She'll be featured as co-host on Season 2, and throughout all future episodes to follow.

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Instagram.com/kat_pug


Sep 07, 202101:34:57
Episode 12 feat. BullyZone (Season Finale)

Episode 12 feat. BullyZone (Season Finale)

On the season finale of Season 1 of #OTLW I sit down with BullyZone. 

Local Hip Hop artist, tattoo artist and parlour owner, as well as a industry built studio owner.   

We talk his music, the street life, mental health and much more.   The finale was also filmed. Stay tuned for that,  

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Aug 03, 202151:04
Episode 11 feat. LDM

Episode 11 feat. LDM

This week I sit down with local hip hop artist, LDM to talk about his music, his progress in the game, his mental health diagnosis, and many other stories LDM happily shared. Stay tuned for the Season 1 finale of OTLW this upcoming Aug. 2nd where I sit down OTLW BullyZone.
Jul 20, 202140:24
Episode 10 feat. Wordsworth
Jul 06, 202158:03
Episode 8 feat. JSTN.DMND
Jun 08, 202149:30
Episode 7 feat. Switch
May 25, 202155:47
Episode 6 feat. Young Stitch
May 11, 202128:54
Episode 5 feat. Cloz3d Caption

Episode 5 feat. Cloz3d Caption

This week I sit down with local Gatineau/Ottawa Hip Hop artist, Cloz3d Caption. We talk about why his come up in music too so long to unfold, his battle with mental health, losing friends for becoming something they didn't agree with, and much more.

He also officially releases his Headline's track heard at the end of this Episode via our Youtube Channel.

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Apr 27, 202142:50
Episode 4 feat. Spitten Image

Episode 4 feat. Spitten Image

This week I sit down with local Ottawa Hip Hop artist, Spitten Image. We talk about his come up in music, his battle with depression, the loss of a family member, and much more. He also debuts a song from his upcoming project 'Arrival' LP, as well as a snippet of a song from his 'Detour' EP which was released just a month before the Pandemic was declared.


Please note: Suicide is mentioned in this episode. 

** If you are suffering or dealing with thoughts of suicide please reach out to somebody. Please don't wait. You're wanted, needed, and loved. Please seek the proper help to put you back on a happy path. 


Resource Numbers: 

Canada Suicide Prevention Service

Hours: 24/7/365. Languages: English, French

833-456-4566


Kids Help Line:

1-800-668-6868

If you are a young person and are struggling with a problem big or small, please call 1-800-668-6868. They are always available, 24/7/365. 

www.kidshelpline.ca


Crisis Text Line:

Text HOME to 686868 in Canada to text with a trained Crisis Responder.

Every texter is connected with a Crisis Responder, a real-life human being trained to bring texters from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening and collaborative problem-solving. All of our Crisis Responders are volunteers, donating their time to helping people in crisis.

Who They Are

Crisis Text Line powered by Kids Help Phone is a service partnership between Kids Help Phone and U.S.-based crisis line and technology pioneer Crisis Text Line, providing young people in Canada with the first ever, 24/7, free nationwide texting service.

Crisis Text Line powered by Kids Help Phone is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis, connecting people in crisis to trained Crisis Responders.


https://www.crisistextline.ca/


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and feel free to reach out to me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. 


#OTLW Socials

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Spitten Image Socials:

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Facebook.com/apittenimage

www.spittenimagemusic.bandcamp.com

Youtube: Spitten Image 

Music available on all MSP's.

Apr 13, 202158:06
Episode 3 feat. RySoValid
Mar 30, 202122:42
Episode 2 feat. Raw B

Episode 2 feat. Raw B

On this weeks episode of On the Line With, I sit down with Raw B, local Hip Hop artist based out of Ottawa, Ontario. We talk his transition from Hip Hop promoter to lyricist, past struggles, finding religion and more! 


See you on the 29th with Ry So Valid from the familiar Terror Squad label, and based out of NYC.

Mar 15, 202124:18
Episode 1 feat. Happy Killzzz

Episode 1 feat. Happy Killzzz

Ottawa Hip Hop artist, Happy Killlzzz joins me to talk about music, his struggles with depression, lost friends and much more. Stay tuned in the future weeks for our Docu-Pod project and a follow up interview with both members of Coffin Crue to discuss their second joint project together, as well as any solo projects either may have coming soon.
Mar 02, 202135:08