42mHavoc & Alchemist Open Up on Prodigy, Tupac Beef & Infamous 30 Years LaterHOT 9729 viewsThe collaboration between Havoc and Alchemist is built on mutual respect and fandom; Alchemist learned drum programming and bassline structure directly from Havoc, viewing his work as an extension of Mobb Deep.takeaway
40mWale Talks New Album, Getting Proper Credit & Questions How Ebro Treated Artist in Past InterviewsHOT 9725 viewsHe critiques the homogenization of hip-hop due to algorithmic influence while reflecting on the evolution of his 'Wall Mania' fandom and his complex relationship with industry expectations and media.summary
31mHoney Bxby On Creating Her Hit Song "3 AM" With Toosii, Meeting Lil Kim And More!Power 106 Los Angeles65 viewsR&B artist Honey Baby discusses her unexpected West Coast breakthrough with the hit '3:00 a.m.', revealing how fan feedback overrode initial artist hesitation. She shares personal anecdotes about celesummary
46mNick Turturro | Longest Yard Chaos with Adam Sandler, Derek Jeter, & NYC LegendsTaboo's Comics & Kicks155 viewsNick Turturro shares his journey from a dramatic childhood in Queens to becoming a staple in Hollywood, highlighting his intense fandom for the New York Yankees and his breakthrough role on NYPD Blue.summary
49mAUSTEN ALEXANDER Doesn’t Know Anything About BugsSteph Tolev156 viewsThe cost of sports fandom can be exorbitant; Austin paid $20,000 total (including flights and hotel) for two tickets to a Blue Jays game in LA, noting that Jays tickets were even more expensive than the Dodgers game.takeaway
1h 8mO'Shea Reveals What His Childhood Was Like & Never Before Heard Straight Outta Compton StoriesThe Big Podcast with Shaq47 viewsThe conversation also covers Shaq's humorous takes on sports betting strategies, Lakers fandom, and parenting advice, emphasizing resilience and maintaining personal standards regardless of external labels.summary
1h 6m“It Was A Sad Day For Me” Shaq Reflects On WWE Being Fake + Karlous Calls Out Stephen A & Tom BradyThe Big Podcast with Shaq31 viewsShaquille O'Neal and Carlos Miller discuss the absurdity of sports fandom, cultural differences in relationships, and the art of handling embarrassing social situations with humor.summary
1h 1mMike Evans talks Jameis Winston and the best basketball players in the NFL | ThomaHawkUNINTERRUPTED25 viewsJoe Thomas reveals that WWE contacted him about a potential appearance, noting his childhood fandom was ruined when he saw wrestlers backstage being friendly.takeaway
1h 11mCoffee and Tree Podcast Season 3 Ep. 1 w/ Dominic RiggioCoffee and Tree Podcast20 viewsThe guest, a comic book writer, details his journey from childhood comic fandom to creating successful sports and conspiracy-themed graphic novels, culminating in a TV pilot deal.summary
52mWhat Cameron Crowe’s ‘Almost Famous’ Years Taught Him About Life | The InterviewThe Interview83 viewsCrowe's early success as a journalist was driven by genuine fandom and preparation; he carried notebooks full of questions which made musicians feel relieved to have a true fan listen, opening doors that might otherwise takeaway
1h 21mDr. Neil deGrasse Tyson - Matteo Lane & Nick Smith - I Never Liked You 96Matteo Lane85 viewsScience fiction fandom has inadvertently raised baseline science literacy; fans now critically analyze scientific accuracy in media, forcing creators to improve factual details.takeaway
30mDJ Hollyhood Bay Bay on Sway In the Morning | SWAY’S UNIVERSESWAY'S UNIVERSE20 viewsDJ Baby shares the origin story of his hit 'Hurricane Chris' and the 'Ratchet' movement, tracing its roots to Shreveport, Louisiana, and his networking at DJ conferences. He discusses the importance osummary
16mDJ Scratch Breaks Down The Iconic Redman and Method Man Verzuz Battle | SWAY’S UNIVERSESWAY'S UNIVERSE15 viewsScratch is producing an album with RZA that aims to replicate the original Wu-Tang Clan sound, including kung fu skits, driven by Scratch's genuine fandom rather than financial incentive.takeaway
1h 30mBreed Me W/ HATEBREED's Jamey Jasta & Lizzy Cassidy | Bein' Ian with Jordan Ep164Bein' Ian with Jordan Podcast90 viewsAuthentic fandom is built through consistent touring in non-traditional markets (like North Dakota or Montana) rather than relying on hipster scenes in major cities where distribution was historically lacking.takeaway
1h 11mBe Cool & Kind like Matt Pinfield | 133 EP | The Jason Ellis ShowJason Ellis 2.049 viewsAuthenticity in media relationships pays off; Matt Penfield’s genuine fandom and respect for artists like Gene Simmons and Paul McCartney led to unique opportunities, such as singing with Kiss during rehearsal and havingtakeaway
