Rush and Zapata Talk
By Rush and Zapata
Join in on the fun and take a listen to Ash'ley Rushin and Chris Zapata as we lace your ears with dope content.
Rush and Zapata Talk Sep 25, 2020
Rush and Zapata Talk EP28 Featuring Comedian Boe Blast
Its another fire episode of Rush and Zapata Talk with Pacific Northwest Comedian, Boe Blast. (Funniest MF Out here semi finalist)
Join Rush, Zapata and the World Famous Ayano as talk all things northwest, comedy and life.
This is one you don't to miss!
Rush and Zapata Talk Ep 27 Featuring The World Famous Ayano and International Recording Artist, XP (Xperience)
Rush and Zapata are back with another fire episode with host, The World Famous Ayano.
This episode we are hanging with international recording artist, XP.
We talk current affairs, hip hop and life.
Tyler Andrews better known by his stage name Xperience, is an American hip hop recording artist from the Detroit, Michigan, who is currently based in Seattle, Washington.He is a member of the hip hop group Oldominion and is a frequent collaborator with fellow Pacific Northwest hip hop artist Macklemore.
Rush and Zapata Talk Ep 26 Featuring Host The World Famous Ayano
It is another amazing and fire episode of "Rush and Zapata Talk" featuring Host The World Famous Ayano!
During this podcast we go deep around life, relationships and current affairs.
Everyone shares some amazing insights around our upbringing, relationships and a few amazing nuggets of wisdom.
Follow us on Instagram at @rushnzapatatalk
Rush and Zapata Talk Ep 25 Featuring Anson Dawkins
It's another amazing episode with Rush and Zapata! This time they are hanging with recording artist and writer, Anson Dawkins. (Dawkins and Dawkins) We talk politics, gospel music, life, and God. Join us for this lighthearted and inspiring episode!
Anson Dawkins leads worship at Life Center Tacoma. Is a recording Artist at Dawkins and Dawkins and Pencredible writing and production with Eric Dawkins.
The Davenport, Iowa -based duo, Dawkins & Dawkins, are two brothers Anson and Eric Dawkins. They were raised in the Pentecostal church by a preacher for a father and a singer of a mother. The brothers would appear at revivals while growing up with their parents ministry. Anson is a drummer and a trumpet player, while his brother is a pianist.
Rush and Zapata Talk EP 24 Featuring Erica Clark
Join Rush and Zapata Talk for a sure fire and classic episode with guest, comedian Erica Clark.
We talk politics, all things life and comedy!
Erica shares about her upbringing with her father Mr. T. Erica also shares the story about how Mr. T discovered Eddie Murphy's classic bit about him on Delirious. This is a story you will want to hear and classic history for Eddie Murphy fans!
Erica Nicole Clark is a chicago native who studied at the famed Improv Olympic before deciding to venture out into Stand up. Her unique upbringing and her day job make for a style all her own in comedy. She has performed at Laugh Factory, Comedy Store, the Improv and TBS Just For Laughs Festival.
Rush and Zapata Talk - Episode 23 Featuring Alonzo Bodden
Another dope podcast from your favorite comedians, Rush and Zapata!
This episode we have one of our favorite comedians Alonzo Bodden!
We talk current affairs, life and all things comedy!
Every comedian needs to hear the nuggets of wisdom that Alonzo shared with us on this podcast!
A regular panel member on NPR’s Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me, Alonzo Bodden has been making audiences around the country laugh for more than 20 years.
In August 2019, Alonzo starred in his fourth stand-up special,Alonzo Bodden:Heavy Lightweight, which premiered exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. In the special he touched upon a range of topics from slavery, cell phones, and the #MeToo movement, to millennials, Kanye West and Taco Bell.
His first big comedy break came when he was on the “New Faces of Comedy” showcase at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, but it was as the season three winner of NBCʼsLast Comic Standing, where Alonzo was first introduced to America.Since then, he has starred in two comedy specials for Showtime:Historically Incorrect and Who’s Paying Attention. His television appearances include ABC’s Dr. Ken and Fresh Off the Boat,Dr. Phil,The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Comedy Central's The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore and Californication.
A car and motorcycle aficionado, Alonzo hosted Speed Channel’s101 Cars You Must Drive and America’s Worst Driver on the Travel Channel, and has joined Jay Leno for several off-road trips on his CNBC series Leno’s Garage. He was also a field correspondent on Animal Nation with Anthony Anderson, and a contributor on the Science Channel’s How to Build Everything.Alonzo also released his fifth comedy CD titled Man Over board in 2018, and he currently hosts the podcast Who's Paying Attention?where he gives his unique take on what's going on in the world
Rush and Zapata Talk - Real Talk featuring Co-Host Ayano
Your favorite podcast is back!
Join us for another fire episode of Rush and Zapata Talk!
It's just real talk about all things life and what is going on in the world!
Joining us is Rush and Zapata Talk team member and co-host, Ayano!
Rush and Zapata Talk Ep21 Featuring Will Jordan
It's another fire episode of Rush and Zapata Talk featuring Tacoma, WA's own Will Jordan!
Join Rush, Ayano, and Zapata as they chat with Will about his journey in the music industry and becoming a Grammy-nominated artist.
WILL JORDAN, a Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, known for penning hits for icons like Nicki Minaj, Jason Derulo, and Iyaz, is branching out as a soulful artist. Check out his new EP BE GOOD.
Rush and Zapata Talk EP 20 - The Honest Truth with Honest John Part 2
It's your favorite podcast and we are talking all things life, current affairs, politics, and comedy.
Join us for another fire episode with guest host, Comedian Honest John. This episode with talk about the inauguration, politics, life, etc...
Follow Honest John on Instagram at @realhonestjohn
Check him out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Honest-john-fan-page-146777035352305/
Donate to our guest comedian Honest John on Cashapp at $hj52
Rush and Zapata Talk Ep 19 - The Honest Truth with Guest Host, Comedian Honest John
It's your favorite podcast and we are talking all things life, current affairs, politics and comedy.
Join us for another fire episode with guest host, Comedian Honest John.
Follow Honest John on Instagram at @realhonestjohn
Check him out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Honest-john-fan-page-146777035352305/
Donate to our guest comedian Honest John on Cashapp at $hj52
Rush and Zapata Talk - Episode 18 - Seattle Hip Hop History - The L.S.R. Era - Part Two
Happy New Year! It is 2021 and to close out the year we spent time with my good friends, Ray Valrey aka MC Eaze aka Eazeman tha Beatmasheen and Zhonyak Love aka Kid Mix.
They are original members of a Seattle hip hop crew, L.S.R. (Lovesick Rhymers)
There have been documentaries and books written about parts of Seattle’s rich Hip Hop culture, history and evolution.
We should enjoy them all and learn from them.
The L.S.R. Era is a part of the Hip Hop culture history that evolved in Seattle from 1984 to 1991. (From the Yesler Shot to Bangor St.)
There is no monopoly on Seattle Hip Hop History. Everyone has a story of how they connected to Hip Hop and the culture as it has evolved from underground to main stream.
For most of us in the L.S.R. era it quickly became part of our way of life. The culture for us during this era was underground and yes, we trying to model the east coast and as Hip Hop was modeled before us in concerts and glimpse on television.
Respect to “DJ Please, The Dira Boys, The School Boys, Duracell, Silver Shadow D, IllRock, Derox, Cache, Rude Dog, RMF, The Underworld – DJ Too Quick and Dee.Ale, DJ Greg B., Ready N Willin, Art of Skill, DJ Skill, Drone, Voice One, Keep One, Crafy One, Dope Style Productions, Ricoh One Productions, DJ Lowell Henderon, DJ Nasty Nes, Glen Boyd (Music Menu) and Anthony Sir Mix A lot Ray."
These were the groups, MCs and DJs that were the brotherhood for a lot of us that came up in the Hip Hop Culture in our era and story.
Respect to all of the members of the L.S.R. Producrush,(Original and New) Fresh One, Ace One, DJ Lovesick Larry, 5519 (Marcus Johnson) and Rest in Power, MC HR1.
Eazeman and Kid Mix share their stories of how their hip hop journey began and the beginning of “The Lovesick Rhymers”.
It’s another fire episode! Happy New Year! And Enjoy!
This is part two of a series. There is no way we could fit this rich history into two episodes, so please check out the history and music on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThaBeatMasheen
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Love-Sick-Rhymers-aka-LSR-104602281601625/
For Music Productions and Bookings, Contact Ray Valrey/Eazeman at email: thabeatmasheen@gmail.com
Rush and Zapata Talk - Episode 17 - Seattle Hip Hop History - The L.S.R. Era
Happy New Year! It is 2021 and to close out the year we spent time with my good friends, Ray Valrey aka MC Eaze aka Eazeman tha Beatmasheen and Zhonyak Love aka Kid Mix.
They are original members of a Seattle hip hop crew, L.S.R. (Lovesick Rhymers)
There have been documentaries and books written about parts of Seattle’s rich Hip Hop culture, history and evolution.
We should enjoy them all and learn from them.
The L.S.R. Era is a part of the Hip Hop culture history that evolved in Seattle from 1984 to 1991. (From the Yesler Shot to Bangor St.)
There is no monopoly on Seattle Hip Hop History. Everyone has a story of how they connected to Hip Hop and the culture as it has evolved from underground to main stream.
For most of us in the L.S.R. era it quickly became part of our way of life. The culture for us during this era was underground and yes, we trying to model the east coast and as Hip Hop was modeled before us in concerts and glimpse on television.
Respect to “DJ Please, The Dira Boys, The School Boys, Duracell, Silver Shadow D, IllRock, Derox, Cache, Rude Dog, RMF, The Underworld – DJ Too Quick and Dee.Ale, DJ Greg B., Ready N Willin, Art of Skill, DJ Skill, Drone, Voice One, Keep One, Crafy One, Dope Style Productions, Ricoh One Productions, DJ Lowell Henderon, DJ Nasty Nes, Glen Boyd (Music Menu) and Anthony Sir Mix A lot Ray."
These were the groups, MCs and DJs that were the brotherhood for a lot of us that came up in the Hip Hop Culture in our era and story.
Respect to all of the members of the L.S.R. Producrush,(Original and New) Fresh One, Ace One, DJ Lovesick Larry, 5519 (Marcus Johnson) and Rest in Power, MC HR1.
Eazeman and Kid Mix share their stories of how their hip hop journey began and the beginning of “The Lovesick Rhymers”.
Joining us in this conversation/episode and much respect to “Original B-Boys”, DJ, Devious Duckski and Graph Artist, Shame One.
It’s another fire episode! Happy New Year! And Enjoy!
This is a part one of a two part series. There is no way we could fit this rich history into two episodes, so please check out the history and music on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThaBeatMasheen
For Music Productions and Bookings, Contact Ray Valrey/Eazeman at email: thabeatmasheen@gmail.com
Rush and Zapata Talk Episode 16 Featuring Co-Host Ayano and Special Guest, Nate Jackson
It's another fire and fun episode of your favorite podcast! The Dream Team wrapping up the year with co-host Ayano and special guest, Nate Jackson.
We talk about current affairs, life and politics. We also talk about Nate Jackson's premiere on NBC's "The Young Rock" scheduled to be released in 2021. Nate Jackson takes on the iconic role of "The Junk Yard Dog".
Continue to enjoy your holiday weekend! Grab a drink or snack and join us for another Super Funny adventure!
Rush and Zapata Talk Ep 15 Featuring Guest Host Ayano
Join us for another fire episode with Rush, Zapata and our family host, Ayano!
We talk about current affairs, boxing and life!
It is your favorite podcast bringing you joy and laughs for the crazy times we are all living in, right now!
If you are new to the podcast, please go back and listen to our amazing archive of episodes. Talk to you soon! ;)
Rush and Zapata Talk - Health and Well Being Series - Episode 14 - Part 2
Join Rush and Zapata for another new fire and very informative episode of Rush and Zapata Talk.
This episode features Jazmyne Robbins (Owner of Supplement Store, Infinite Age.) Jazmyne continues with the discussion on health and well-being and on the amazing supplement, "Sea Moss".
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Grab a pen & note pad, so you can take notes as clear wisdom and a plan is laid out to begin building a foundation for a better life of health and well being.
Rush and Zapata Talk - Health and Well Being Series - Episode 13 - Part 1
Join Rush and Zapata for another fire and very informative episode.
This episode features health and well being specialists, Dr. General C. Johnson (Naturopath) and Jazmyne Robbins (Owner of Supplement Store, Infinite Age.)
Grab a pen & note pad, so you can take notes as clear wisdom and a plan is laid out to begin living a better life of health and well being.
Then stay tuned for part two of this series. We are also proud to announce a monthly feature of our health and well being episodes. (Featuring Dr. General C. Johnson and Jazmyne Robbins)
Infinite Age Supplement Store Website: https://infiniteageco.com/pages/black-friday-2020-sale?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1NnDtsOf7QIVcz2tBh3tOwYuEAAYASAAEgIyn_D_BwE
Rush and Zapata Talk Featuring Andre Simmons (Co-host of The Koy Pond with comedian Joy Koy and entrepreneur) Episode 12
Rush and Zapata are back with an inspiring podcast with Andre Simmons.
Join this fire discussion around life, entertainment and inspiration. Andre shares about his life journey and also currently working with Tacoma,Washington's artist, Will Jordan.
Sit in on your favorite podcast and get inspired to pursue your dreams!
Rush and Zapata Talk Featuring Tobe Hixx Episode 11
Join Rush and Zapata along with their good friend Tobe Hixx!
Tobe Hixx was born in Miami, Florida. He moved to Omaha, Nebraska at just six months old to be raised by his grandparents. It was there that he was exposed to his first sampling of comedic genius, legendary comedian Richard Pryor. As a child, Hixx would sneak off with his friend to listen to the forbidden Pryor albums that they found hilarious. His humble beginning remains a pertinent part of his story and a reminder to continue propelling forward.
Purchase Tobe Hixx's new stand up project "Laugh or Die" on Amazon!
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We are talking current affairs, comedy, life and all things politics!
It's another fire episode!
Rush and Zapata Talk Ep 10 Featuring Co-Host Ayano
Your favorite podcast is back to talk COVID, life, comedy and current affairs.
Laugh and make light of life and then be reminded to vote!
It's another dope round table with Rush, Zapata and Ayano!
Rush and Zapata Talk Featuring Adrian Joseph EP 9
Join Rush and Zapata for another fire and fun episode featuring Adrian Joseph.
Adrian is an amazing force on the Vancouver, BC comedy and scene and a good friend.
We talk current affairs, life and all things comedy with a lot of joy and laughs!
Check our Adrian at the link below! and support his comedy in events, if you are in the Vancouver, BC area!
https://comedyring.carrd.co/?fbclid=IwAR09Xw1wqbsR2BPP3pfpNmc4znyYqYCndQwIBx3CXjCY2qGy3YrFJyeIo7M
Rush and Zapata Talk Featuring Jordan Rock EP 8
It's another fire episode of Rush and Zapata Talk with special guest, Jordan Rock.
Join the discussion as we talk current affairs, all things comedy and lace your ears with dope content.
Actor and comedian Jordan Rock is best known for his three seasons as “Kevin” on Judd Apatow’s Netflix series LOVE.
Jordan recently appeared in the Netflix film The After Partyand Big Time Adolescence starring Pete Davidson, which premiered at Sundance in 2019. Jordan has appeared on FX’s Totally Biased, Gotham Comedy Live, and NBC’s Last Comic Standing. He can also be seen in the Netflix feature film Take The 10, starring opposite Josh Peck and Tony Revolori.
Rock was named one of Just For Laugh’s “New Faces to Watch” at the 2016 Montreal Festival. In 2016, Jordan shot the lead role in the Comedy Central pilot Drunk Girl, High Guy.
Rush and Zapata Talk Ep 7 Featuring Maija Digiorgio
Don't miss this amazing fire episode with Maija Digiorgio. Maija shares about her comedy journey on the eastcoast and learning from her big brother in comedy, Dave Chapelle. We talk current affairs, life and all things comedy!
Maija DiGiorgio is a comedian, actor, writer, radio personality, filmmaker, musician and NY-to-LA transplant. In her first year doing stand up, Maija took the comedy world by storm taping five national TV appearances, receiving a standing ovation at NBC’s Live from the Apollo and performing at the HBO Aspen Comedy Festival.
Since her impressive start in comedy, Maija has taken her talents to countless prestigious venues worldwide—including the Beacon Theater, the New Orleans Essence Festival and Scotland’s Edinburgh Festival—as well as TV performances across most major networks—including HBO’s Original Def Comedy Jam, NBC’s Comics Unleashed, Fox’s Laughs, Uncontrolled Comedy Hour, Bet’s Comic View and Showtime’s Michael Vick Comedy Explosion. Through her work, she has had the opportunity to perform alongside many industry standouts—including Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Bill Burr, Dane Cook, Wanda Sykes, Mike Epps and Tracy Morgan. Maija has been described as “Fantastic” by Dave Chappelle and been referred to her as “A f**king star!” by Bill Burr.
Rush and Zapata Talk Episode 6 Featuring Writer and Comedian, Brian Kiley!
Join Rush and Zapata for another fire episode!
It's your favorite podcast and an amazing new episode with writer and comedian Brian Kiley!
Brian Kiley has been a writer for Conan O'Brien for over 25 years. He's been nominated for 16 Emmys and won one (Conan requested he give it back). As a stand-up, he appeared 7 times on David Letterman, 4 times on The Tonight Show and 12 times on Conan and has his own Comedy Central special.
Rush and Zapata Talk Episode 5 Featuring Comedian Legend, Shang.
Join another fire episode of Rush and Zapata Talk as they are joined with the comedian legend, Shang. Comedian Shang is one of the reasons why Rush and Zapata even do comedy! Shang is one of the best to touch a mic and always speaks to the issues of our day. Listen as they talk all things comedy, life and current affairs! Then go and download Shang's comedy special, "Live in Cali" at his website listed below.
HTTP://WWW.IAMSHANG.COMSHANG, a transplanted New Yorker whose carefully
nurtured evolution from stand-up comedy to socio-political satire gives heavy flight to the spoken and outspoken word. The Famecast Comedy Winner, SHANG has been seen on CBS’S THE LATE LATE SHOW, 2 BET'S COMIC VIEW SPECIALS, STARZ 1ST AMENDMENT, ABC’S COMIC’S UNLEASHED, NBC’S “HEROES”, CBS’S “CSI” “NCIS” QUE’ LOCOS, & COMEDY CENTRAL. Also coming in 2018 you can see him on the new show “Kamkazee Comedy” On FUELTV & GOTHAM COMEDY LIVE On AXS TV.
Rush and Zapata Talk Episode 4 Featuring Tyrone Hawkins
Join Rush and Zapata for another fire podcast with comedian, writer and actor, Tyrone Hawkins.
Tyrone Hawkins is a graduate of the world famous Cincinnati School for the Creative and Performing Arts. His major? Comedy!
After a couple of bad record deals he realized becoming the next Tupac wasn't in the cards.
Tyrone re-invented himself by studying the martial arts. While training endlessly to attain a fifth degree black-belt in Yoga, Tyrone Hawkins began his quest for truth.
Searching for treasures in the dark places of his mind, through the sweat, and tears of past heart wrenching disappointments, he one day awakens to find peace, and true spiritual creaminess. On that day he held aloft his magic sword, and said "By the Power of Grey Skull... I have the POWER!" Once he had achieved enlightenment he knew it was time.
Tyrone began this roller coaster ride of a stand-up comedy career in the Puget Sound in 2001. When it just wouldn't stop raining in Seattle, he moved back to his home town in 2003. It was there he crafted the stylish laid back joke telling persona that made him...
Winner of Jerry Springer's Funniest fan contest 2006.
Rush and Zapata Talk Episode 3 Featuring Comedian and Legend, Honest John.
Join Rush and Zapata on another amazing podcast with comedian Honest John. Honest John shares his 30+ years in the business and stories with Paul Mooney etc.... He has had triumphant appearances on BET’s Comicview, HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, and Showtime at the Apollo introduced him to fans all across the country, leading to appearances at clubs and theaters nationwide and a two year run on the Def Comedy Jam tour. He has also done many military tours in places as far away as Korea, Okinawa, and Japan. He has guest starred on The Jamie Foxx Show, The Lyricist Lounge Show, and Showtime in Harlem. He can also be seen in films like The Wash, For da Love of Money, Foolish, and plenty of other other urban comedies. We are honored to have Honest John as a guest on our podcast! Enjoy!
Rush and Zapata Talk Episode 2 Featuring Guest Comedian Nate Jackson
Join Rush and Zapata again for another amazing episode as they talk current affairs and talk with their guy, Nate Jackson about his new amazing "Superfunny Comedy Club", all things comedy and so much more!
Rush and Zapata Talk - Episode 1
Get to know the hosts of your new favorite podcast. Ash'ley Rushin (Rush) shares his story on he became a comedian and his love for comedy. Chris Zapata shares his story of losing his parents at a young age and being inspired by his mother's gift to see comedy icon, Eddie Murphy at his concert Raw. Enjoy this podcast and get to know your hosts. Talk to you soon!