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207: Ron "Amen Ra" Lawrence

Ron is a producer who is best known for his time as part of Bad Boy Records’ Hitmen production collective. Ron teamed up with Deric “D Dot” Angelettie, Diddy, Stevie J, and Nashiem Myrick to create iconic hits for Biggie, Mase, Diddy, Faith Evans, Mary J Blige, The Lox, and many more. After that run ended, Ron made beats for the likes of Beyoncé, Aretha Franklin, and Luther Vandross.

Ron is also a hip-hop historian and documentarian, and has made several films dealing with unjustly ignored aspects of hip-hop’s history. Most notable among these is the documentary Founding Fathers, which deals with the mobile DJ scene of the 1970s in Brooklyn and Queens. Any fan of the genre needs to see the movie in order to understand that there was a lot more to DJing in that era than just what was happening in the Bronx.

See http://theciphershow.com/episode/207/ for full show notes and comments.




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213: Hurricane Harvey Special: Trae tha Truth, Killa Kyleon, & Z-Ro

Welcome to a special episode of The Cipher. This is an episode dedicated to Houston. Like countless people around the world, we were devastated by news of Hurricane Harvey and its effects on the city. If you’re a regular listener, you’ve noticed that we have many episodes discussing Houston music and culture with the city’s artists, businesspeople, and authors.

So, because of that love for Houston’s music, culture, and most of all its people, we decided to reach out to three H-town rap legends and find out what’s really going on in the storm and its aftermath, and to find out what you can do to help. We caught up by phone with Trae tha Truth, Killa Kyleon, and Z-Ro. All three have been involved in recovery efforts —in fact, you may have seen Trae on the news, rescuing people by boat. And all three have seen first-hand the devastation the storm has caused.

See http://theciphershow.com/episode/213/ for full show notes and comments.




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234: Epic Beard Men (Sage Francis & B. Dolan)

Sage Francis and B. Dolan are both from Providence, are both rappers who have roots in spoken word, have toured and sporadically recorded together for years, and even share a label—the Sage-founded Strange Famous Records. But it has taken them until 2018 to release a full project as a duo: the Epic Beard Men.

Sage is a beloved underground rap veteran who has been releasing albums of his smart, introspective, and emotional music consistently since 2002, and touring the universe maniacally to support them—all while running Strange Famous. B. Dolan is an equally talented wordsmith whose solo work is as likely to give new life to old union hymn as it is to pay tribute to the Ol’ Dirty Bastard. The group has a new EP, Season 1, and an album on the way.

See http://theciphershow.com/episode/234/ for full show notes and comments.




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241: Soundset Pt. 1: Rapsody, Grieves, K-Salaam, Sa-Roc, Prof

Soundset is a festival in the Minneapolis area put on by the Rhymesayers label. It’s been running since 2008, and has grown from a show in a warehouse to a day-long outdoor event featuring some of music’s biggest acts.

This past May, we went to the festival to hang out and talk to the performers, and on this episode and the next one, you’ll hear the results. This time, you’ll find conversations with Rapsody, Grieves, K-Salaam, Sa-Roc, and Prof. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the first half of The Cipher’s Soundset special.

See http://theciphershow.com/episode/241/ for full show notes and comments.




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246: K-Salaam

K-Salaam is a producer and DJ who, both by himself and with his production partner Beatnick, has made beats for some of your favorite artists. A short, by no means complete list includes Nas, Freddie Gibbs, Talib Kweli, Trey Songz, Lil Wayne, Murs, Bun B, Sizzla, and Young Buck.

K-Salaam got his start in Minneapolis, where he was an integral part of the early years of the Rhymesayers label. He DJ’d for many of the label’s acts, as well as for their signature radio show. In recent years, he and Beatnick also worked extensively with Ms. Lauryn Hill, and even had one of their tracks featured in the 2016 Summer Olympics.

See http://theciphershow.com/episode/246/ for full show notes and comments.







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#178 - Joey Diaz, Ray Kinella and Lee Syatt

Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt are joined again by Joey's friend Ray Kinella. Ray breaks down the television industry and is also promoting the new Screambox website launching July 15, 2014.

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Recorded on 05/19/2014.




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#211 - Joey Diaz, Angel Salazar and Lee Syatt

Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt are joined in studio by Comedian actor Angel Salazar. He played Chi Chi in Scar Face.

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Music: 
Keep In Touch - Shades of Love
I Wanna Be Around - Tony Bennet
Agua que Va A Acer -Patato Y Totico
Recorded on 09/07/2014 
 




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#213 - Joey Diaz, Elanor Kerrigan and Lee Syatt

Comedian Elanor Kerrigan joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt in studio.

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Recorded on 09/15/2014 




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#223 - Joey Diaz, Nicholas Turturro and Lee Syatt

Nicholas Turturro, Actor in the Longest Yard and NYPD Blue, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt in studio.

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Music: 
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Your're The One For Me - D-Train

Recorded on 10/20/2014




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#295 - Brian Scolaro

Brian Scolaro, Comedian and Actor seen on "Conan," "Mad Men," and "Sullivan and Son", joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt live in studio.

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Recorded live on 06/29/15

Music: 

You're The One For Me - D Train

Wanna Be Around - Tony Bennet

Hair Of THe Dog - Nazareth




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#299 - Joey Fillato and Big Al

Joey Fillato, Friend of Joey and Big Al, Former Criminal who was working at the same time as Joey F and Joey Diaz call into the podcast to Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt.

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Recorded live on 07/13/15

Music: 

For The Love OF Money - The O'Jays

Wanna Be Around - Tony Bennet

I'm Losing You - John Lennon




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#301 - Bobby Slayton

Bobby Slayton, 40 year veteran comedian joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt live in studio.

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Recorded live on 07/20/15

Music: 

The Distance - Cake

Wanna Be Around - Tony Bennet

Time Waits For No One - Rolling Stones




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#327 - Anjelah Johnson

Anjelah Johnson, Comedian, whose comedy special "Not Fancy," is on Netflix, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt live in studio.

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Recorded live on 10/19/2015.
 
Music:
 
Snoop Dogg - Gin and Juice
Rage Against The Machine -Killing In The Name Of




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#351 - Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt with Ray Cannella

Ray Cannella, Head Of Programming for Screambox, a horror film subscription site, calls into Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt.

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#359 - Brian Scolaro

Brian Scolaro, Comedian and the Host of the "This Is My Podcast" podcast," joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt live in studio.

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Recorded live on 03/02/2016.


 




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#377 - Andrew Dice Clay and Eleanor Kerrigan

Andrew Dice Clay, legendary comedian and actor and Eleanor Kerrigan, amazing Comedian seen on "Andrew Dice Clay Presents: The Blue Show" joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt live in studio. 

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Recorded live on 05/04/2016.





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#508 - Rene Estrada - Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Blackhouse MMA

Rene Estrada, the head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Blackhouse MMA (Lyoto Machida, Tony Ferguson, Alan Jouban), joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.

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Recorded live on 08/16/2017.
 
 




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#528 - Jay Larson

Jay Larson, Comedian and co host of "The CrabFeast" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.

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Recorded live on 10/25/2017.




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#623 - Bonnie McFarlane

Bonnie McFarlane, a stand up comedian seen on "Last Comic Standing" and heard as the co-host of the "My Wife Hates me" podcast, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.

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#655 - Vladimir Caamaño

Vladimir Caamaño, a comedian and actor seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt live in studio!

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#696 - Andrew 'Dice' Clay

Andrew 'Dice' Clay, an iconic stand up comedian and actor seen most recently in "A Star is Born," joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio. 

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#742 - Andrew 'Dice' Clay - Dice's Holiday Podcast

Andrew 'Dice' Clay, an iconic stand up comedian and actor, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio. We also have a surprise visit from a very special guest!
 
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#750 - Carlos Alazraqui

Carlos Alazraqui, is a stand up comedian and actor seen in (among countless other projects) "Reno 911," "Rocko's Modern Life," and as the voice of the Taco Bell Dog, joins Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio.

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#769 - Joey Diaz on What Happens When Your Plans Change

Joey Diaz talks about how you have to be able to adapt. The Corona virus has made the next couple of months hard for a lot of people. Save your money, take care of yourselves, and be smart. We will come out of this stronger than ever!

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#782 - Joey Diaz on the Crazy Last Month and Plans for the Future

Joey Diaz congratulates us for making it through the first two months of quarantine. Joey talks about being accused of something he didn't do, and apologizing for the things that he did. Joey also talks some of his plans for when he can perform again. 

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#784 - Childhood Memories with Dennis Colangelo

Joey Diaz and Lee talk about life and Joey tells a great story about his daughter persevering. Joey sits down with lifelong friend, Dennis Colangelo, to talk about school was like for them, the mischief they got into, and much more that can't be written here. 

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How Alan Parsons Project Became the Soundtrack to Jordan’s Bulls

A stroke of luck made the rocker's instrumental track "Sirius" one of the most recognizable intro songs in sports history. Continue reading…




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West Midlands Police appeal for help to indentify body

The body, which has not yet been identified, was discovered around 8am yesterday (Thursday 4) in the Birmingham & Fazeley canal near Tyburn Road junction with Wheelwright Road, Erdington.










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Erdington COVID-19 task force launched

Help organised for elderly and vulnerable residents.




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Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospitals Charity’s launch appeal

Support some of the most vulnerable in society with urgent COVD-19 appeal.








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The Anatomy of Melancholy

First stage adaptation of Robert Burton’s 1,500 page “first self help manual” published in 1621





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“Carmageddon” fear for industry claims university report

New report reveals thousands of transport manufacturing jobs at risk from a hard Brexit.




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Online drama classes for children launched

First-year theatre students create online DIY drama classes for parents and children.