Up In The Mix

In this episode, the boys say goodbye to the Honeycomb Hideout II. They discuss Shaughn's pending move, finish the state rankings and rant about a group of hateful people.

This week friend of the show Iain Watson is back to talk about Reno's slam poetry team. He shares what it's like to be a mentor to so many young poets, how Spoken Views Reno's Monday Night Poetry at Shims has really taken off, and how he balances all of this with being a teacher.

The Vice President came to town and the boys were invited to see her.

This week musician and educator Gina Rose joins the boys to share her experience as a singer-songwriter and her growth as an artist. She also talks about the process of pursuing a career in education, and how she hopes to reach her future students.

This week the fellas are joined by Rory and Nick, two of the many people that bring Reno's longest running podcast to life, The Worst Little Podcast. Having recently celebrated their 500th episode, listen to them describe their humble beginnings, how they have evolved and what it has been like documenting Reno's music scene for over a decade!

In this episode, the boys learn how ChatGPT feels about their podcast, and how it protects their identities on the web by giving them fake names. They also discuss Ja Morant's messy life choices, Jon Stewart embarrassing politicians, and review the HBO show The Last of Us and the AppleTV show Shrinking.

This week returning guest Edward Coleman is back to talk about his new non-profit organization the Black Community Collective.  Listen in to hear all about this new community organization's plans to promote justice, freedom, happiness, and opportunity in the Reno-Sparks area!

This week the fellas are joined by Vanessa Vancour, a journalist and media consultant.  She shares her journey from TV anchor to starting her own consulting business.  They discuss the value of knowing your worth, not compromising your integrity for the sake of business and the leap of faith it takes to truly do what you want in life professionally. 

It's cold.  And the boys are over winter.  They discuss what you should be streaming right now, Elon taking another L and Shaughn reveals the worst 10 states in the country. 

This week the boys are joined by Dennis Terry creator of Heem, a beard care product line that uses all-natural ingredients.  He tells the story of his brand, talks about his process, and shares his grooming tips.

This week the boys are joined by friend of the show Chris Catoner and his son Noah.  Noah shares how he balances his musical ambitions with everyday life as a high school senior and gives a peek into the life of a modern teenager.  Chris gets to brag about his son and share what it's like raising kids in today's environment. 

This week the boys discuss Nike's never-ending battle against bots, how Teslas are actually hurting the environment, the World Cup fallout, and another sign of the pending ascension of Skynet. 

Season 5 is here!  The boys talk about the World Cup, Elon, and Ye.

This week's guest is running for Sparks Justice Court.  Listen in as she explains the role of the Justice Court, what she would bring to the bench if elected, and why she's running in the first place.  You can hear her passion as she describes her journey from college to law to school to the ballot.  Tune in and get educated!

This week the boys are joined by Carlos, one of the men responsible for Hype Tea Market a Vintage Clothing and Streetwear shop that also serves Boba tea.  He explains how he went from trading his clothes to his friends to owning one of Reno's most unique and successful clothing shops.

This week friend of the show Zelalem Bogale returns to talk about the Warrior's latest championship run, the evolution of the Supreme Court in our lifetimes, and also explains the classes he teaches at the University of Nevada Reno.

This week the boys talk about how they spent the 4th, garbage humans trashing Tahoe, Elon pulling out (of buying Twitter), and give a salute to two legendary actors who defined on-screen gangsters. 

Returning guest Lily Baran joins us this week to offer advice on how to react to recent Supreme Court decisions.  We also discuss the viability of potato salads on hot summer days and discuss how Beyonce and Drake are trying to bring dancing back to the club.

Returning guest Jerick Image talks about his new EP and explains body taste. Also, the Warriors are champions!  Again. Haters. 

This week the boys discuss gun control, the sneaker beef between Nike and StockX, and review the new Top Gun Sequel.

This week we're joined by a few of our teacher friends to check in to see just how appreciated they feel at the end of another "Teacher Appreciation Week."  We listen as they discuss the ups and downs of teaching, how Covid has changed students, and what it's like to be underpaid.

It's the 151st episode!  Amongst many things, the boys talk about their shoe game, the sneaker app, and the NBA playoffs.

In this episode artist, musician, poet, and all-around creative Pan Pantoja joins us.  He shares his love and passion for art, why he'll never be a teacher again, and tells us about his recent tour across the United States.

This week we're joined by the legendary Buddha and Dotkom, DJs of Reno's longest-running Hip Hop Radio show, The Bombshelter.  The brothers share the origins of their love of hip hop, how they started off as DJs, their friendship with Murs and the Living Legends, and how they came to open one of Reno's finest sandwich shops, the Beach Hut Deli. 

This week returning guests Samoura and Sylvia join us to talk about the Poetry Program they've started at the University of Nevada.  We also talk about social media use, high rent, and inflation and hear some of their spoken word Poetry. 

This week the boys talk their shit.  Also, they discuss the importance of Math, check-in on the war in Ukraine, talk about the best shoe styles and have a moment of perfect synergy during Trivia Time.  Oh yeah, they try to figure out whether a certain Supreme Court Justice is married to a traitor.  

This week we're joined by the Official Reno City Artist, Ruby Barrientos.  She talks about her all-around creativity and explains how she came into her own as an artist after learning more about her cultural and familial background.  She also explains how she came up with the term New Wave Mayan to describe her style.

This week Cesar and Shaughn talk about the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, celebrate Donald Glover (again), and discuss some of their favorite Women in Hip Hop.  Plus there's poetry!

This week we're joined by friend of the show Edward Coleman.  He talks about his role in and explains what the Democratic Black Caucus is, describes what it is like to run for office, and talks about what inspired him to get involved in his community.

This week we're joined by Jessica Vann, who talks about community involvement, Black History month and some of the work the Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society does here in Reno.

This week Romar and Donald from Black Wall Street are back on the show with a special guest.  Hear her story and learn what is motivating her to team up with Black Wall Street to teach a new class on dealing with Trauma.

This week the boys discuss the whitewashing of Martin Luther King's true political beliefs, how white people love to misquote him, and how wearing a mask isn't oppression.

This week we're joined by Junes and Melancholy, aka the Rap Dads, to talk about their podcast of the same name, our mutual love of the culture, and we take a look back at the history of Reno's Hip Hop scene.

On this episode of Up in the Mix the boys are joined by Nanders and Chava, artists and photographers who have started a podcast that highlights and inspires other creatives.

The new year is here and has a low bar to clear.  What will 2022 bring? The boys discuss. 

This week friends of the show Stevi and Sway are in the Honeycomb Hideout to talk about their new self-titled EP.  Hear both their origin stories, what inspires their music, and more.

This week the fellas are joined by activist Jas Margarita who talks about her work with Planned Parent Hood and the Wild West Access Fund.  She drops some knowledge about abortion laws in Nevada, the lack of health care options for many women, and lets you know how you can help support these organizations and all their work. 

This week the boys recap the Who Cares reunion show with Egyptian Lover, discuss the Warriors return to excellence in the NBA, and have some helpful cooking tips for basic people. 

In this episode Will Smith Takes Another L, Shaughn gets in an argument on Black Twitter and new music from Snoop Dogg and Silk Sonic.  

This week we're joined by Conor McQuivey, fellow podcaster and host of the Renoites Podcast.  We learn why he got into the podcast game, we share our mutual love of Reno, and we discuss how the Biggest Little City can address the problems of growing larger and more diverse. 

This week the boys discuss the first week of the NBA season, including the Ben Simmons saga in Philly and Laker drama, plus they discuss footage of North Korean soldiers' extreme training methods and listen to a new single from friend of the show Denver Collins. 

This week's topics include Nicki Minaj's cousin's balls, Teenagers vandalizing school bathrooms for internet views, and Lil Wayne spitting barz.

This week we are joined by friend of the show and therapist Caitlyn Wallace.  She explains her journey into becoming a therapist, how mental health is part of your physical health and how difficult it is to address trauma.  

This week we sat down with Bob Conrad, co-founder of local news outlet This is Reno.  We discuss how they survived the pandemic, the role of local journalism in the current media landscape, and how he un-intentionally ruffles the feathers of some powerful people and organizations.  He also shares his passion for drumming and talks about how he got his start as a musician, even though he considers himself only a drummer.

This week we're joined by emcee Lord Mecca ICU.  We hear the story of how he went from Jersey to the Bronx to Reno.  We also learn about his love of hip hop, and he spits some bars!

In our Season 4 premiere we've got friends of the show Anthony and Felicia joining us.  We talk about Neon Babylon, their fashionable streetwear brand, how their houseplant decor has become crazy popular, and the launch of Felisha's new clothing line inspired by her Father and a gift from Park Lane Mall. 

This week we share what we've been doing over the summer, discuss the Olympics, the NBA off-season, Vaccine reluctance, and internet pettiness. 

This week we learn about the new fundraiser that is replacing Dodge for a Cause.  Hint, it involves kickball.

This week we sat down with musician Denver Collins.  We talk about his dual upbringing in the UK and Las Vegas and how that influenced him, learn about his love for 50 Cent, and talk about his latest project. 

This week we're joined by Don and Romar who started Black Wall Street Reno.  We talk about what inspired them to give back to the community, their journey to starting a non-profit, and what they have learned along the way.