#32: Kid Mero
As it's the most wonderful time of the year, we figured it was only right to celebrate the birth of Jesus like all Jews do: with Chinese food and a movie. This week, we invited one half of the Bodega Boyz, and a staple on half of MTV2's programs, The Kid Mero to the Upper West Side for a Very Mero Christmas! We talked about the most bizarre circumstances under which he met Slick Rick, how he av...
1hr 21m Dec 21, 2015
1hr 21m
#31: Laura Stylez and Mr. Flawless
This week, we brought Hot 97's own Laura Stylez and the biggest jeweler on the East Coast, Mr. Flawless, to the Upper West Side! We discussed how they got to the top of their respective businesses, why the Heavy Hitters are partly responsible for Future's mainstream success, and what happens if you try to steal a piece from Flawless' store. We talk "This Is Hot 97," Pitbull, 50 Cent, The New Yo...
1hr 9m Dec 15, 2015
1hr 9m
#31: Laura Stylez and Mr. Flawless
This week, we brought Hot 97's own Laura Stylez and the biggest jeweler on the East Coast, Mr. Flawless, to the Upper West Side! We discussed how they got to the top of their respective businesses, why the Heavy Hitters are partly responsible for Future's mainstream success, and what happens if you try to steal a piece from Flawless' store. We talk "This Is Hot 97," Pitbull, 50 Cent, The New Yo...
1hr 9m Dec 15, 2015
1hr 9m
#30: Curren$y
You know that whenever we get together with our friend Curren$y, it's the most hilarious conversation. So when New Orleans' own Spitta stopped by the Upper West Side this week to promote his new album Canal Street Confidential, he burned one down, ate some snacks, and spoke his mind. We discussed the genesis of his friendship with Wiz Khalifa, going to middle school with Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg d...
59m Dec 08, 2015
59m
#30: Curren$y
You know that whenever we get together with our friend Curren$y, it's the most hilarious conversation. So when New Orleans' own Spitta stopped by the Upper West Side this week to promote his new album Canal Street Confidential, he burned one down, ate some snacks, and spoke his mind. We discussed the genesis of his friendship with Wiz Khalifa, going to middle school with Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg d...
1hr 4m Dec 08, 2015
1hr 4m
#29: Brittany Sky and Ashley Outrageous
This week on A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we welcome internet hip-hop notables Brittany Sky and Ashley Outrageous to the Upper West Side! We discuss how Kendrick Lamar and TDE were instrumental in their careers, the legitimacy (?) of palm readers, and their infamous trip to Dubai. We talk DJing, Snapchatting, sand sliding, and hoverboarding, as well as first concerts, Halloween, dictures, a...
57m Dec 01, 2015
57m
#29: Brittany Sky and Ashley Outrageous
This week on A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we welcome internet hip-hop notables Brittany Sky and Ashley Outrageous to the Upper West Side! We discuss how Kendrick Lamar and TDE were instrumental in their careers, the legitimacy (?) of palm readers, and their infamous trip to Dubai. We talk DJing, Snapchatting, sand sliding, and hoverboarding, as well as first concerts, Halloween, dictures, a...
1hr 1m Dec 01, 2015
1hr 1m
#28: Yo Gotti and Matt Fastow
This week on A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we were joined by our good friend and Southern Rap aficionado Matt Fastow as well as Memphis' own Yo Gotti! Over a great BBQ spread, Gotti spoke on his relationships with Jeezy, DJ Khaled, and Cash Money, the perks of being neighbors with Penny Hardaway, and why you can't hire family to work at your restaurant. We discussed his record deals with TVT...
59m Nov 24, 2015
59m
#28: Yo Gotti and Matt Fastow
This week on A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we were joined by our good friend and Southern Rap aficionado Matt Fastow as well as Memphis' own Yo Gotti! Over a great BBQ spread, Gotti spoke on his relationships with Jeezy, DJ Khaled, and Cash Money, the perks of being neighbors with Penny Hardaway, and why you can't hire family to work at your restaurant. We discussed his record deals with TVT...
59m Nov 24, 2015
59m
#27: Peter Rosenberg
This episode of A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we welcome our friend and neighbor Peter Rosenberg over to the apartment to talk getting cut from the freshman basketball team, dealing with a girlfriend's ex showing up to prom, and why people don't respect what he's done for NYC hip-hop. We discuss the one benefit of going through a health scare at our local supermarket, why Noisemakers didn't ...
1hr 22m Nov 17, 2015
1hr 22m
#27: Peter Rosenberg
This episode of A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we welcome our friend and neighbor Peter Rosenberg over to the apartment to talk getting cut from the freshman basketball team, dealing with a girlfriend's ex showing up to prom, and why people don't respect what he's done for NYC hip-hop. We discuss the one benefit of going through a health scare at our local supermarket, why Noisemakers didn't ...
1hr 27m Nov 16, 2015
1hr 27m
#26: August Alsina
This week on A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we welcome New Orleans' own R&B superstar August Alsina to the Upper West Side! August talks in great depth about recovering from the recent surgeries that saved his eyesight and his breathing, he discusses his friendships with Curren$y, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown and Kelly Rowland, and how exactly he writes his songs. August also speaks on his own trus...
48m Nov 10, 2015
48m
#26: August Alsina
This week on A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we welcome New Orleans' own R&B superstar August Alsina to the Upper West Side! August talks in great depth about recovering from the recent surgeries that saved his eyesight and his breathing, he discusses his friendships with Curren$y, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown and Kelly Rowland, and how exactly he writes his songs. August also speaks on his own trus...
53m Nov 09, 2015
53m
#25: Jadakiss
Today on A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we welcome the legend, and fellow Westchester native, Jadakiss to the Upper West Side! We talk battling Ma$e on 125th Street, battling 50 on wax, watching Black Rob snatch a chain, his cup of coffee on Rocafella Records, breakdancing, hoverboarding, working with Kanye, working with Alchemist, Ruff Ryders, Bad Boy, Interscope, Def Jam, playing high schoo...
57m Nov 04, 2015
57m
#25: Jadakiss
Today on A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we welcome the legend, and fellow Westchester native, Jadakiss to the Upper West Side! We talk battling Ma$e on 125th Street, battling 50 on wax, watching Black Rob snatch a chain, his cup of coffee on Rocafella Records, breakdancing, hoverboarding, working with Kanye, working with Alchemist, Ruff Ryders, Bad Boy, Interscope, Def Jam, playing high schoo...
1hr 2m Nov 03, 2015
1hr 2m
#24: Taxstone
This episode of A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal brings East New York's own Taxstone to the Upper West Side! Known for blunt talk on the wildly popular podcast Tax Season, we talk with Tax about his issues with Joe Budden, his issues with Hot 97, and how he turned brutal honesty into music marketing influence. We discussed the role he played in Chief Keef's career, how he helped Bobby Shmurda ge...
1hr 11m Nov 03, 2015
1hr 11m
#24: Taxstone
This episode of A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal brings East New York's own Taxstone to the Upper West Side! Known for blunt talk on the wildly popular podcast Tax Season, we talk with Tax about his issues with Joe Budden, his issues with Hot 97, and how he turned brutal honesty into music marketing influence. We discussed the role he played in Chief Keef's career, how he helped Bobby Shmurda ge...
1hr 16m Nov 02, 2015
1hr 16m
#23: MC Jin
Get the Ducati engines revving because this week, we have a real Ruff Ryder stopping by A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal: MC Jin! From middle school battles in Miami to peddling mixtapes outside of Fat Beats to becoming the most legendary freestyle champion that BET's 106 & Park had ever seen, we discuss it all. We talk signing with the famed Yonkers label, his role in the Fast and Furious franc...
1hr 35m Oct 28, 2015
1hr 35m
#23: MC Jin
Get the Ducati engines revving because this week, we have a real Ruff Ryder stopping by A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal: MC Jin! From middle school battles in Miami to peddling mixtapes outside of Fat Beats to becoming the most legendary freestyle champion that BET's 106 & Park had ever seen, we discuss it all. We talk signing with the famed Yonkers label, his role in the Fast and Furious franc...
1hr 35m Oct 27, 2015
1hr 35m
#22: Combat Jack
This week, we welcome hip-hop podcast kingpin Combat Jack to the Upper West Side, where he gives an interview like you've never heard from him. From his roots in Brooklyn, riding on the outside of trains up to The Bronx, to focusing on pre-law at Cornell. From tracking down Puff Daddy in a sauna to secure clientele, to being in the studio with Biggie as he recorded Hypnotize. From giving up a t...
1hr 25m Oct 21, 2015
1hr 25m
#22: Combat Jack
This week, we welcome hip-hop podcast kingpin Combat Jack to the Upper West Side, where he gives an interview like you've never heard from him. From his roots in Brooklyn, riding on the outside of trains up to The Bronx, to focusing on pre-law at Cornell. From tracking down Puff Daddy in a sauna to secure clientele, to being in the studio with Biggie as he recorded Hypnotize. From giving up a t...
1hr 30m Oct 20, 2015
1hr 30m
#21: Bun B
In this week's episode of A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we welcome our great friend Bun B to the Upper West Side for an hour and a half conversation that ranges from meeting Outkast for the first time to missing out on free Kanye beats to why JJ Watt is a superhero. We discussed Bun being there when Birdman met Mannie Fresh, the greatest thing he ever saw at Freaknik, and the time Sam Cassel...
1hr 28m Oct 14, 2015
1hr 28m
#21: Bun B
In this week's episode of A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we welcome our great friend Bun B to the Upper West Side for an hour and a half conversation that ranges from meeting Outkast for the first time to missing out on free Kanye beats to why JJ Watt is a superhero. We discussed Bun being there when Birdman met Mannie Fresh, the greatest thing he ever saw at Freaknik, and the time Sam Cassel...
1hr 33m Oct 13, 2015
1hr 33m
#20: Joe Budden
In celebrating the landmark 20th episode of A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we brought our longtime friend Joe Budden back to the Upper West Side to talk about how close he came to signing with Roc-a-fella Records, what his Monopoly parties are like, and why Sisqo's Thong Song still goes at the club. We discussed how long it takes Lil Wayne to text him back, who had the beat for Focus first, a...
1hr Oct 07, 2015
1hr
#20: Joe Budden
In celebrating the landmark 20th episode of A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we brought our longtime friend Joe Budden back to the Upper West Side to talk about how close he came to signing with Roc-a-fella Records, what his Monopoly parties are like, and why Sisqo's Thong Song still goes at the club. We discussed how long it takes Lil Wayne to text him back, who had the beat for Focus first, a...
1hr 5m Oct 06, 2015
1hr 5m
#19: Nick Catchdubs and Kerin Rose Gold
This week we welcome our great friends Fool's Gold co-founder and co-CEO Nick Catchdubs and sunglass designer/celebrity bedazzler Kerin Rose Gold to the Upper West Side! In this freewheeling episode, we discuss the Pope's visit to NYC, the success of The Muppets' social media team, and what Fabolous thinks of the Netflix series Narcos. We also talk in great detail about our internships, what ha...
1hr 9m Sep 30, 2015
1hr 9m
#19: Nick Catchdubs and Kerin Rose Gold
This week we welcome our great friends Fool's Gold co-founder and co-CEO Nick Catchdubs and sunglass designer/celebrity bedazzler Kerin Rose Gold to the Upper West Side! In this freewheeling episode, we discuss the Pope's visit to NYC, the success of The Muppets' social media team, and what Fabolous thinks of the Netflix series Narcos. We also talk in great detail about our internships, what ha...
1hr 4m Sep 30, 2015
1hr 4m
#18: Just Blaze and Phil Chang
This week's episode of A Waste of Time centers around Star Wars, a film neither Jeff nor Eric has seen, and to help them understand what they've been missing, they welcome expert guests Just Blaze and Phil Chang. Not only is Star Wars dissected for both the newbies and the veterans, but great nerdy stories involving Jay Z, Eminem and Skrillex are covered! So live long and prosper! Oh wait, wron...
1hr 5m Sep 23, 2015
1hr 5m
#18: Just Blaze and Phil Chang
This week's episode of A Waste of Time centers around Star Wars, a film neither Jeff nor Eric has seen, and to help them understand what they've been missing, they welcome expert guests Just Blaze and Phil Chang. Not only is Star Wars dissected for both the newbies and the veterans, but great nerdy stories involving Jay Z, Eminem and Skrillex are covered! So live long and prosper! Oh wait, wron...
1hr 6m Sep 23, 2015
1hr 6m
#17: A$AP Ferg
Harlem's own A$AP Ferg dropped by South Harlem for this week's episode of A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal. We talked about his upcoming album, hanging out with Missy Elliott, Timbaland AND Magoo, and what it's like to have Puff Daddy in your phone. We delved into how A$AP Mob really got together, his experience interning for Jay Z's company, and why exactly Ferg, Jim Jones and Stan Lee were all...
1hr 5m Sep 16, 2015
1hr 5m
#17: A$AP Ferg
Harlem's own A$AP Ferg dropped by South Harlem for this week's episode of A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal. We talked about his upcoming album, hanging out with Missy Elliott, Timbaland AND Magoo, and what it's like to have Puff Daddy in your phone. We delved into how A$AP Mob really got together, his experience interning for Jay Z's company, and why exactly Ferg, Jim Jones and Stan Lee were all...
1hr 3m Sep 16, 2015
1hr 3m
#16: Mac Miller
For Episode 16 of "A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal," we hit the road and headed on down to Brooklyn to visit our good friend Mac Miller at his new apartment. This episode is both hilarious and candid: we talked in great detail about his time detoxing at Rick Rubin's house, why he called Rick from Europe in the first place, and the new path he's taken in his life. Mac shared never-before-heard s...
1hr 11m Sep 08, 2015
1hr 11m
#16: Mac Miller
For Episode 16 of "A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal," we hit the road and headed on down to Brooklyn to visit our good friend Mac Miller at his new apartment. This episode is both hilarious and candid: we talked in great detail about his time detoxing at Rick Rubin's house, why he called Rick from Europe in the first place, and the new path he's taken in his life. Mac shared never-before-heard s...
1hr 9m Sep 06, 2015
1hr 9m
#15: Jojo
This week, we're joined by the lovely, talented and very funny singer Jojo, who spoke on her nearly decade-long fight with Blackground Records to get out of an unbelievably prohibitive contract, her new start with Atlantic Records, and what exactly a tringle is. We discussed how Maury Povich was instrumental to her success, how to get backstage at a Britney Spears concert, and what it's like wh...
51m Sep 02, 2015
51m
#15: Jojo
This week, we're joined by the lovely, talented and very funny singer Jojo, who spoke on her nearly decade-long fight with Blackground Records to get out of an unbelievably prohibitive contract, her new start with Atlantic Records, and what exactly a tringle is. We discussed how Maury Povich was instrumental to her success, how to get backstage at a Britney Spears concert, and what it's like wh...
50m Sep 01, 2015
50m
#14: Dave 1
Our guest this week is no stranger to the Upper West Side: Dave 1, lead singer of Chromeo, joins us to talk about his time at Columbia University, what it meant re-introducing Juicy J to New York City, and why Bryan Adams is Canada's Dr. Dre. We also discussed the time A-Trak stole our Tupperware, Dave's issues with the movie The Wolfpack, and when exactly the last time he wore a hat was. All t...
1hr 8m Aug 26, 2015
1hr 8m
#14: Dave 1
Our guest this week is no stranger to the Upper West Side: Dave 1, lead singer of Chromeo, joins us to talk about his time at Columbia University, what it meant re-introducing Juicy J to New York City, and why Bryan Adams is Canada's Dr. Dre. We also discussed the time A-Trak stole our Tupperware, Dave's issues with the movie The Wolfpack, and when exactly the last time he wore a hat was. All t...
1hr 8m Aug 26, 2015
1hr 8m
#13: Desus Nice
Our guest this week on A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal is The Bronx's own Desus Nice, who after mastering Twitter has become the face of MTV2 via his appearances on Guy Code, Joking Off and Uncommon Sense with his comedic partner The Kid Mero. Desus stopped by the Upper West Side, and we talked his days on the Rocafella street team, his time spent working for porn distributors, and the most Whi...
1hr 8m Aug 19, 2015
1hr 8m
#13: Desus Nice
Our guest this week on A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal is The Bronx's own Desus Nice, who after mastering Twitter has become the face of MTV2 via his appearances on Guy Code, Joking Off and Uncommon Sense with his comedic partner The Kid Mero. Desus stopped by the Upper West Side, and we talked his days on the Rocafella street team, his time spent working for porn distributors, and the most Whi...
1hr 9m Aug 19, 2015
1hr 9m
#12: DJ Clark Kent
This week we welcomed the legend DJ Clark Kent to our Upper West Side apartment. Known for discovering Biggie and Jay Z and for working with everyone from Michael Jackson to Missy Elliott, he dives deep into stories about Puffy, 50 Cent, Dame Dash, Nas, Mobb Deep, Foxy Brown, Dr. Dre and so many more. As the man who DJed behind Jay Z on the infamous Summer Jam stage, he gives his take on the Dr...
1hr 39m Aug 12, 2015
1hr 39m
#12: DJ Clark Kent
This week we welcomed the legend DJ Clark Kent to our Upper West Side apartment. Known for discovering Biggie and Jay Z and for working with everyone from Michael Jackson to Missy Elliott, he dives deep into stories about Puffy, 50 Cent, Dame Dash, Nas, Mobb Deep, Foxy Brown, Dr. Dre and so many more. As the man who DJed behind Jay Z on the infamous Summer Jam stage, he gives his take on the Dr...
1hr 39m Aug 11, 2015
1hr 39m
#11: Bridget Kelly and Cory Townes
For this week's episode of A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we invited two great personalities over to our apartment: first, we had Philadelphia native Cory Townes by to break down the beef between Meek Mill and Drake, following Drizzy's Summer Jam-esque showing at his OVO Fest. Cory talks what Meek means to Philly, what it's like to walk into a club with Drake breaking your heart, and Meek's o...
1hr 25m Aug 05, 2015
1hr 25m
#11: Bridget Kelly and Cory Townes
For this week's episode of A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we invited two great personalities over to our apartment: first, we had Philadelphia native Cory Townes by to break down the beef between Meek Mill and Drake, following Drizzy's Summer Jam-esque showing at his OVO Fest. Cory talks what Meek means to Philly, what it's like to walk into a club with Drake breaking your heart, and Meek's o...
1hr 25m Aug 04, 2015
1hr 25m
#10: Gunplay and Migos
This week we have a special double episode of A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal! First, MMG's Gunplay came through the apartment for some sea bass and an absolutely insane trip through life in Miami, his friendship with Rick Ross, and how ridiculous his hair has become. He talks about the Meek Mill and Drake situation, his extremely thorough drug use, and most importantly: the fact that he has mo...
1hr 6m Jul 29, 2015
1hr 6m
#10: Gunplay and Migos
This week we have a special double episode of A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal! First, MMG's Gunplay came through the apartment for some sea bass and an absolutely insane trip through life in Miami, his friendship with Rick Ross, and how ridiculous his hair has become. He talks about the Meek Mill and Drake situation, his extremely thorough drug use, and most importantly: the fact that he has mo...
1hr 6m Jul 29, 2015
1hr 6m
#9: Joell Ortiz and !llmind
This week's episode of A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal features masters of their craft, rapper Joell Ortiz and producer !llmind, who've collaborated on a new album, Human, which is available in stores and on iTunes! We talked with the guys about bowling with Joe Budden, meeting G-Unit for the first time, and why Joell has been listening to a lot of Keyshia Cole this summer. We discussed how ina...
1hr 5m Jul 22, 2015
1hr 5m
#9: Joell Ortiz and !llmind
This week's episode of A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal features masters of their craft, rapper Joell Ortiz and producer !llmind, who've collaborated on a new album, Human, which is available in stores and on iTunes! We talked with the guys about bowling with Joe Budden, meeting G-Unit for the first time, and why Joell has been listening to a lot of Keyshia Cole this summer. We discussed how ina...
1hr 9m Jul 17, 2015
1hr 9m
#8: Justine Skye
R&B starlet Justine Skye literally rolled into our apartment for this week's episode of A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, where we sipped on purple smoothies and talked about Justine's homeschooling, Jaden Smith doing the Nae Nae, and Coachella jail. We discussed who's been looking for DJ Mustard, which Instagram pictures Katy Perry likes, and singing karaoke with Adrienne Bailon. And of course ...
57m Jul 15, 2015
57m
#8: Justine Skye
R&B starlet Justine Skye literally rolled into our apartment for this week's episode of A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, where we sipped on purple smoothies and talked about Justine's homeschooling, Jaden Smith doing the Nae Nae, and Coachella jail. We discussed who's been looking for DJ Mustard, which Instagram pictures Katy Perry likes, and singing karaoke with Adrienne Bailon. And of course ...
1hr 1m Jul 14, 2015
1hr 1m
#7: Joe Mande & Aniz Ansari
This week, we linked up with our friends, the brilliant comedians, Joe Mande and Aniz Adam Ansari to talk about what it takes to get Next to play your wedding, why you shouldn't pay money to attend the official Migos Grammy after party, and explore the anomaly that is RiFF RAFF. We break down who's a better Instagram follow, Plies or Kevin Gates, what it's like to attend a Lil B show, and give ...
56m Jul 08, 2015
56m