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(00:00) The cast picks off where they left off, with Amber, Kai, Cloud and Anastasia. Cloud explains the logistics of filming something like the party scene and how goofy it was in general thanks to the extras. (05:00) Cloud realizes that maybe he shouldn’t release his short film with Drake playing in the background, so he had to make some improvisations. (09:00) Amber explains how Kai’s coaching through the scenes helped her manag...

(00:00) Cloud introduces Amber, and welcomes Kai and Anastasia back to EGO+. The Cast start off by detailing if they had ever thought they would make or be in a short film, and if so, why would it be so important to them.  (08:00) Cloud recalls how the idea for their short film, ‘Are You Still Down,’ was conceived and emphasizes the importance of properly planning the process out with scripts and storyboards. (12:00) Anastasia remi...

00:00) Cloud and Mal welcome Ish to EGO+, asking if he misses podcasting, (04:00) plans for Halloween & our generations Anime Big 3,  and (10:00) who, as a team is better, Naruto & Sasuke or Goku & Vegeta. (14:00) The Cast gives notice to Dragon Ball Fighterz rise as one of the best fighting games out, (19:00) who won in the Playstation V Xbox battle, and (22:00) Fortnite’s rise and influence in the gaming industry. (27:00) Mal and...

(00:00) Cloud and Mal introduce Anaiah and Khyara to the pod! (02:00) Anaiah details her first steps into the music production world, (05:00) hobbies before getting into music, (09:00) and how modern artist borrow heavily or some from past artist. (12:00) Then, she lists artist she would either want to work with or learn from, (16:00) Cloud shares a graphic NY Rat story, (23:00) and Born Sinner by J.Cole getting the respect it dese...

(00:00) Introducing Mal, Cloud and Jay Khalil. (02:00) Jay shares a story about his former manager and taking on the task of Self Managing while also learning how to play with the Social Media algorithms. (09:00) Running the risk of being seen as a gimmick or corny for increasing Social Media presence. (13:00) Going to LA to perform and celebrate Jay’s birthday. (19:00) What’s the state of Freestyles in Hip Hop today. (23:00) How d...

(00:00) Cloud and Mal return from summer break, find out what they’ve been busy with. (07:00) Mal’s trip to New Orleans and Cloud’s routine visit to New York. (13:00) How’s being back on university campus feel post social distancing. (17:00) Cloud and Mal approach the concept of learning how people feel about you through other people; the grapevine. (19:00) Then, why is there so much distrust and shadiness in the creative field. (3...

(01:00) Introducing Gabe (Sage) and Fritz to EGO+. (02:30) Gabe gives his take on whether the fashion community is as collaborative as the Hip Hop community and Fritz’s comment on Fashion possibly being the fifth pillar of Hip Hop. (06:00) Fritz brings up the “Do you really love it?” Question and his connection with Mr. Baker, who was a guest on EGO+ 16. (10:00) What set Gabe on his path to design and fashion. (14:00) Rappers influ...

(00:00) Tommy Madera joins EGO+ with The Cast, Chris and Yuli, and start off the pod explaining the origins of her stage name, (04:00) How being a woman in a male dominant field motivates Tommy to work harder and not feeling the pressure to sexualize herself. (11:00) Diving into the South Florida scene’s rise and its influence on the rest of the industry and her experience doing shows for many artist who would go on to be local leg...

(00:00) The Cast, Chris and Ra'Mal introduce a very special guest; Jason Baker, otherwise known as the GOAT Teacher, Mr. Baker. (03:00) Baker starts off detailing what it was like to be a new father, and how dealing with COVID impacted normal family dynamics. (07:00) Chris asks what it was like being a Teacher when that first wave of COVID hit, what was Baker's initial reaction to it all. (15:00) Baker is appreciative of learning h...

The Cast, Chris and Ra'Mal are back with longtime friend and circa member, Navid, who flew in from New York. (03:00) Navid describes his flight experiences and the overall cozy vibes that airports seem to have, (11:00) dive into the creative aspirations he has for him and his crew back in NY, announcing their own podcast titled 'Heavy On It'. (20:00) This leads into the conversation of what it means to be 'original', especially in ...

Jojo and Kanaima return. (00:00) They quickly recap what they have been up to since the last pod, (01:30) go over some of the COVID restrictions that were being enforced while traveling to different states and (5:40) how, on Easter Sunday, all of Miami decided to go out to brunch all at once, collectively setting the stage possibly for a summer without COVID restrictions. (15:00) This leads Jojo and Kanaima to recall when Jojo had ...

RIP DMX, (00:40) The Cast starts the show off remembering DMX as the legendary man who captivated their fathers minds, not through the hype club music he is mostly known for in the mainstream, but through his more vulnerable album cuts that resonated with many who have endured similar challenges. (06:00) This then opens up the "should fans be able to gate keep the fanbase" conversation, using instances like MF DOOM's passing as an ...

The Cast is back, (00:00) starting off the pod with Jack's time in Colorado and other states, or countries, that they would want to move to. (07:00) This is the first time in two years since the former Cuzzo podcast members have recorded together, so The Cast takes a look at how they have all grown and evolved since those days at Deadstead Radio. (13:00) Seeing a creative's vision come to life is always exciting, especially if it t...

ULC Founder and Leader, JAROC, joins The Cast today to let us in on what it took for ULC to release its first project and all the progress he has made as an artist since the groups inception. JAROC also goes into the pressures of being an artist in this social media age, managing and dealing with turmoil in and outside of the group, and expectations going forward. In the end, very appreciative overall.

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The Cast focuses on the impact that Black Culture has had on the greater American/Mainstream Culture, listing many instances of inequality in the entertainment industry and highlighting some of the failed performative solidarity attempts during the height of the Black Lives Matter movement. They call for creatives to embrace their black peers more and hope greatness is achieved in the spirit of true collaboration.

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Long time friend and collaborator with CIRCA, Tevin, joins the cast to discuss the launch of start-up clothing brand, Spectre, which he Co-Founded with Max. Tevin goes into detail about his creative journey leading up to Spectre and all of the lessons he has learned that ultimately made Spectre possible. To all artist who play the background and are hesitant to make something of yourself, this one is for you. 

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Coming off probably the most important election of our generation, The Cast gets into their first initial feelings of election night and the silly schemes Trump will try to pull off in the future. Then, beloved CIRCA Member reveals he is headed to NY, sparking a conversation about work ethic, the future, and overcoming obstacles that leads to a nostalgic trip of all that he's gone through here with CIRCA. 

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