The Fox Crate Podcast

GME, FM Radio, & Gatekeeping For The Culture (feat West Box Score Podcast)

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Fri, 5 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000

It’s a crossover with the fellas from the West Box Score podcast. We recently had Alex & D-Bot on to have an impromptu discussion about the whirlwind of folks buying all that GameStop stock. We also got into the idea of gatekeeping, and debate if it’s still necessary for today’s culture. Of course - we get into some wax stories, while reminiscing about listening to music via good ol' FM radio. Lastly, we hear about Donald’s (aka D-Bot, aka Dragga Beats) inspiration for getting into the beat-making game, plus Alex’s start working for some of Cali’s most famous radio stations over the years.

2020 Wrap-Up Special (The B-Side) with The Vinyl Doctor

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 23:05:15 +0000

It's part two, or side B, of The Fox Crate 2020 Wrap-Up Special. We pick it back up with Jannae, aka The Vinyl Doc, to highlight our top-3 come ups of the year, our top-3 most listened to albums, and the album or record that we are dubbing The Crown Jewel (aka diamond in the rough) of 2020.

2020 Wrap-Up Special (Side A) with The Vinyl Doctor

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000

It's part one, or side A, of The Fox Crate 2020 Wrap-Up Special. We catch up with Jannae, aka The Vinyl Doc, and get her to reflect on this difficult year - before jumping into some non-heavy exchange about the best that 2020 had to offer, despite the circumstances. Sit back, stay safe, and enjoy!

Lessons in Hiatus (EP1 Remix)

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 16:00:00 +0000

The appetite for digging (virtually) has remained solid, but the desire to speak on it has been conflicting - as the new norms of a quasi-post Covid world have changed the way we move within the vinyl community. Catch up and tune in to hear what tracks have been getting heavy spin during the pandemic - including everything from the Jay Electronica to Ace of Base...! (WTF)

"Arkansas" and Blog House (feat Andrew Boonkrong)

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Fri, 8 May 2020 16:00:15 +0000

“Arkansas” (starring Clark Duke, Liam Hemsworth, John Malkovich) was the new film getting all the pre-premiere buzz as South By Southwest was about to pop-off...and then Coronavirus. We talked to the film’s co-screenwriter, Andrew Boonkrong, about how he and Clark Duke (the film’s director) had been fighting to get this movie made and seen. Plus, we take a stroll down the indie/electro lane (aka Blog House) - and find out how Boon got to DJ at Radiohead’s Grammy party.

Social Digging (and Social Distancing)

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:00:05 +0000

We kick off S2 in full quarantine mode - as we lightly discuss the effect Covid-19 has had amongst the vinyl community. We re-cap the long year that's already been 2020 and discuss ways to dig for records responsibly (and ethically) during these unprecedented times. Sonny embraces solitude, while Rick lashes out at the Discogs marketplace ecosystem.

EP20 - The Wrap-Up (Season One Finale)

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:00:10 +0000

We finally made it to our season one finale! This episode was recorded at the end of 2019. We bring the season (and the year) to an end by highlighting a few of our favorite finds/records of the year and we brought back a very special guest to get in on the conversation with us. In vintage TFC fashion, we bring all the cuts to the forefront and put a bow on the first year of The Fox Crate Podcast. Thanks for sticking with us throughout Season 1 - more to come for Season 2. Stay hyped!

EP18 - The Evolution of New Media (feat Andy Hermann & Doug Kamin)

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:00:20 +0000

Our season one penultimate episode is a music nerd’s dream! We sat down with freelance writer, editor, and journalist - Andy Hermann, and the former vice-president of content at ARTISTdirect.com - Doug Kamin - to talk about the ever-changing landscape that is called “new media.” We re-live the glory days of what it was like to cover the music industry before the boom of blogs, podcasts, and streaming. We also get Doug and Andy’s takes on the future of vinyl collecting, and why Doug believes it to be just another fad. Andy and Doug also recount some of their personal favorite interviews that they conducted with the likes of Cameron Crowe, James Murphy, Stewart Copeland, and James Blunt. Lastly, Andy shares some of his favorite records with us, before he and Doug take on The Fox Crate DJ Challenge.

EP19 - 2019 X-Mas Special

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 16:31:09 +0000

We got our very own Christmas special! We take a minute to talk about some of our favorite, and least favorite, holiday tunes of all time (mostly on wax). We also try to figure out the recipe for making a hit Christmas song - and debate if the genre lends itself more to a particular style of music. Lastly, Rick talks about some of the Christmas coal he’s received over the years, when digging for records.

EP17 - Paradise City Records And Stuff (feat Induce)

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Wed, 4 Dec 2019 15:30:03 +0000

We visited Paradise City Records and chatted with co-owner, shop keeper, DJ, artist, and fellow digger - Induce, AKA Ryan Smith. We got into the hustle of opening and running a record shop in Los Feliz, and heard some of the lessons he’s learned in year one. As an L.A. transplant from Magic City (Miami) - Ryan talked about his early digging days as a Hip Hop head/ DJ, and also discussed his current radio show at Dublab. Lastly, we asked Induce to walk us through his “dream” DJ set as we played some Italo bangers along the way.

EP16 - A Simple Man & A Living Legend (feat The Grouch)

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Sat, 19 Oct 2019 16:00:12 +0000

We chop it up with Corey Scoffern, aka The Grouch, and take a retrospective look at his 25-year career/role in Hip Hop. We talk about his unconditional love for the game - as a fan, producer, pioneering indie-artist, performer, group member, father and mentor - as he continues to evolve as an emcee, and collaborator.

We definitely geek out on the lost art of sampling/digging for wax, and get his thoughts on releasing old and new projects via the vinyl format - including past and upcoming Record Store Day releases.

Speaking of new projects – The Grouch speaks on his upcoming album/collaboration with Murs – Thees Handz – and what it’s meant to him to re-connect with his fellow Living Legends member.

Lastly, we discuss his newest role as mentor – as he works with a 17-year old up-and-coming artist (Daniyel), and how he’s now coaching his daughter (Rio Amor) in fostering her emcee skills as a writer and performer.

Bonus – The Fox Crate DJ Challenge featuring The Grouch! – The Grouch drops his dream DJ set - which includes some certified HEAT!

EP15 - A Crucial Episode (feat JonnyGo Figure)

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 15:00:25 +0000

All the way from BK to CA, we welcome JonnyGo Figure to the podcast! It’s a Reggae history lesson - as we get into his upbringing as a young selector, his love for vinyl, and his current digging habits/approach. We discuss the moment he decided to temporarily ditch the decks for the mic - his Reggae/Hip Hop influences, and what it was like to work on his own record, the Crucial Showcase EP. Lastly, we put Jonny on the spot as he accepts The Fox Crate DJ Challenge, and preps his dream sets for Crrruuucial Fest!

EP14 - Cxncxl Culture

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 15:00:06 +0000

Let's talk about the elephant (or horse, or kangaroo) in the room...that is cancel culture. We tackle the complex issue of knowing when, where, and how to "cancel" your problematic ex-favorite artist, record, and/or song. SPOILER ALERT - we're just as confused about it as the rest of ya'll - as the lines can get blurred from a music fan's perspective.

EP13 - Casually Spinning (feat DJ Spiñorita)

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 15:00:35 +0000

From the hoods of SGV, to the streets of Japan, our guest - DJ Spiñorita - always holds it down for her music craving peeps. She joins us to talk about her DJ upbringing, early struggles, and how it all came together for a DJ who now spins across the globe. We talk about her recent tour in Japan and her own vinyl-digging club, Club Diggies. We also speak to her passion for pushing new artists – via the decks and her NTS radio show, Casual Play. She stresses the importance of paying it forward in this DJ hustle and what it means to represent the culture as she moves forward. Lastly, it’s show-and-tell featuring some of her favorite records, as she puts together her dream set list.

featuring:
Beastie Boys, The Roots, Steve Loria, A Tribe Called Quest, Biz Markie, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Jaydee, Sharon Redd, Sergio Mendes, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, Bobby Oroza, Ethereal, XL Middleton, Zackey Force Funk, La Sonora Ponceña, Mark De Clive Lowe, Steven Julien, Dego & Kaidi, Gary Gritness, Loose Ends, Snoop Dogg

EP12 - Common, Keaton, and the Digger's Evolution

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Fri, 2 Aug 2019 15:00:15 +0000

We get into the evolution of the digger, and how our own taste in music has evolved - reminding us that we’re getting old AF in this music discovery game. We debate and review the work of one of our Hip Hop superheroes, Common - and highlight his most slept-on record, Electric Circus (7:30). There’s a breakthrough in figuring out where Rick made a left turn on Rock music (19:50). Plus, we discover why Sonny started collecting Reggae on wax (31:10). Lastly, Sonny re-collects his Hip Hop encounter with Michael Keaton (34:28).

featuring:
Ras G, JonnyGo Figure, Apollo Brown, Blink 182, A Tribe Called Quest, Common, Milo, Kings of Leon, Mars Volta, At The Drive-In. Alien Ant Farm, Franz Ferdinand, Lila Downs, Mano Negra, Mana, Bush, De La Soul, Kanye West, Eric B. & Rakim, Third World, J Balvin, King Tubby.

EP11 - Mental Health & The Psychology of Digging (feat The Vinyl Doctor)

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 15:00:24 +0000

The Fox Crate Podcast goes back on the road as we meet up with one of our favorite fellow vinyl-community diggers, The Vinyl Doctor. She’s a psychologist by day, and a wax collector by night - and she can relate to the struggles of irrational digging and vinyl trauma. In this episode, Jannae speaks to mental health awareness, the potential therapy that can be found in music, and the chasm between vinyl obsession and vinyl addiction. We also get into some of her favorite records, record shops, and ultimate DJ setlist. Without trying, The Vinyl Doctor also gets Sonny and Rick to cop to some of their own social anxiety disorders.

featuring:
JonnyGo Figure, Sam Cooke, The Clash, Papa Roach, Cri Cri, Trio Los Panchos, Lee Morgan, Nu Shooz, Nirvana, Danny Elfman, Pantera, Alvin & The Chipmunks, Kendrick Lamar, Jose Jose, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queen, Green Day, The Beatles, Incubus, Los Tres Caballeros, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Mary Jane Girls, Connie, Selena

EP10 - Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Fri, 5 Jul 2019 15:00:09 +0000

After a brief hiatus/retreat, Sonny and Rick are back and ready to rock with a new podcast intro song.

This episode is a very Brooklyn-themed one, as they take a deep look back at the iconic Hip Hop album, and duo - Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star. They reflect on the bars and careers of Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli, 21 years later, and speak on the creative evolution of all artists.

Sonny goes as far as using a Kobe analogy for Mos Def/Yasiin Bey - which gets Rick to admit his true feelings for the Mamba Mentality.

Featuring:
JonnyGo Figure, Black Star, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Reflection Eternal, Common, Andre 3000, 2Pac, Slick Rick, De La Soul, Mike Zoot, Gregory Isaacs, Dec. 99th, Connie Price & The Keystones, Jewel, No Doubt, Flying Lotus

EP09 - Digging Adventures 1.0

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Fri, 7 Jun 2019 14:30:05 +0000

Sonny and Rick return home and talk about their recent digging adventures up in Oakland and the ATL. Rick swoons over his finds at Criminal Records in Atlanta, while Sonny proves he’ll go to great lengths to get a quick dig in - no matter where or who he’s with. They also get into their respective wax organization methods, and take a moment to acknowledge the set’s newly installed The Fox Crate Wall.

Featuring:
The Heptones, Amerigo Gazaway, Nina Simone, Lauryn Hill, Junior Brammer, Lighter Shade of Brown, Counting Crows, Living Legends, Flying Lotus, Dr. Dre, Craig Mack, High Fidelity, Gregory Isaacs, Raphael Saadiq, Ozomatli, Mos Def, Incubus, Bag Raiders, Billy Stewart, Gil Scott-Heron

EP08 - Mxxnshine Records (feat Manny Mxxnshine)

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Fri, 24 May 2019 14:00:37 +0000

Sonny and Rick sit down with the owner of Mxxnshine Records, Mr. Manny Mxxnshine, to talk about his shop (in Whittier CA), his hustle, and his humble beginnings as an entrepreneur. They discuss what it’s like to own a brick-and-mortar record shop in 2019 and how to compete - and get real about what it takes to thrive and survive. Lastly, they jump into Manny’s DJ upbringing and get into all the jams that helped shape and influence his life and his shop.

Featuring:
James Brown, Morrissey, Smoking Popes, Travis, Miranda, Barbara Mason, Royal Crown Revue, Deep Purple, Eurythmics, Stray Cats, Brian Setzer, Carlos & The Bandidos, Ice T, Chaka Khan, DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince, Fat Boys, Egyptian Lover, DJ Quik, Alicia Myers, Daft Punk, Stardust, Nas, Keni Burke, Groove Theory, Pennywise, Alphaville, Keith Sweat, Oasis

EP07 - Rude Boy, Rebel, and Punk Rock (feat Primo Tury)

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Fri, 17 May 2019 14:00:19 +0000

The Fox Crate goes travellin’ as Sonny and Rick visit Primo Tury - their first ever guest - to talk some music, some shit, and re-live some memories of growing up together. They dive into Tury’s wild history of music-going experiences - including some of the wax he owns, his holy trinity of artists, and his undying love for The Wu.

Featuring:
Rhetta Hughes, The Beatnuts, Banda Macho, Sonora Dynamite, Dick Dale, The Doors, Bouncing Souls, Frank Sinatra, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Steel Pulse, Pennywise, NOFX, 2pac, Bob Marley, The Delirians, The Frightnrs, 311. Sublime, Sugar Minott, Gregory Isaacs, Nirvana, Weezer, Ice Cube, Wu-Tang. Ghostface Killah, Alborosie, Tribal Seeds, Durand Jones & The Indications

EP06 - Decks In The City & Fight Night

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Tue, 7 May 2019 14:00:19 +0000

Rick & Sonny take a moment to go into reflection mode - as they take a deeper look within to find out where all the vinyl/music fandom and snobbery came from and when they went “underground.” They take a stroll down memory lane and re-call some early childhood tonterias(dumb shit) they would get into.

Topics:
Amy Winehouse vs Sharon Jones, and the Dap Kings curse
Rick’s soundtrack to his life
Sonny’s fight night battle with Primo Johnny
The moment they went “underground” and dug deeper in the crates

Including:
311, Amy Winehouse, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, The Beatnuts, Salaam Remi, Ini Kamoze, The Fugees, Kamasi Washington, DJ Nu-Mark, Cafe Tacvba, Westside Connection, Mos Def, Jurassic 5, Bob Marley, Nice & Smooth, Common, Jeru The Damaja, L.A. Symphony, Aceyalone, Lyrics Born, Styles of Beyond

EP05 - Molly's Game y El Coachella

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:00:09 +0000

It’s the “official” start of the music festival season and it’s got Rick and Sonny re-living some of their own festival-going experiences - forcing Sonny to get annoyed all over again with his 2013 Coachella trip…

Topics:
Bandas, HipHop, Rock, Punk, Soul, Reggae, Dancehall, EDM

Coachella, Smoke-Out, Lollapalooza, Roots Picnic, Made in America, Sprite Liquid Mix Tour, Vans Warped Tour, College Festivals

Lizzo, Los Tucanes De Tijuana, Los Tigres Del Norte, Rage Against The Machine, Deftones, Amy Winehouse, 311, Sublime, The Roots, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Nas, Jay-Z, N.E.R.D., Eminem, Two Door Cinema Club, Phoenix, Daft Punk, & R. Kelly

EP04 - RSD 2019...Mmm Yummy

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:07:05 +0000

Record Store Day 2019 finally happened and Sonny & Rick live to tell the story of how it all went down. They get into some of the records they grabbed, the shops they visited, and the crowds they came across. It was a mixed bag to say the least, and a hell of a fucking day.

EP03 - Grand Theft Vinyl, Shazam Shaming, & Vinyl Porn

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:42:31 +0000

RSD is finally here and Rick and Sonny are hyped. They get into the art of using Shazam in public places, their vinyl-porn addictions, and Rick confesses some of his sins in this crate-digging game.

EP02 - Original, Not Copy

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Mon, 8 Apr 2019 07:01:27 +0000

As promised, Sonny & Rick highlight the 2019 RSD releases they’ll be on the prowl for...forcing Rick to re-live his childhood memories of watching Woodstock 1994. They also take a closer look at TV show soundtracks, debate the novelty of 3-inch vinyl, and compare/contrast their personal decks of choice (and handling of records).

EP01 - A Digger's Approach

info@thefoxcrate.com (The Fox Crate) — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 07:23:48 +0000

Coming to you on the mics now - Sonny Hermano & Primo Rick dive into how they first got into collecting wax, their respective digging approach (and restroom strategy), RSD & the vinyl renaissance, and more!