https://simplecast.com Scott Anthony brings The Original OGs to life with wild stories about his days leading the Simon City Royals gang in Chicago, dodging the law as a fugitive and Cuban cigar smuggler during the Fidel Castro reign, and recounting entertaining moments from his Amazon best-seller SMOKE—including an epic Michael Jordan basketball tale you won’t forget. Every story pop with drama and excitement, giving you a ringside view of one seriously action-packed adventure. en Wed, 1 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 04:00:16 +0000 https://the-original-ogs.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/96b53e67-fd3a-4fc8-8813-b800a33897a8/e8b6dd0b-8575-4023-9f5d-cb6ab55f05c5/3000x3000/theogslogofinal_02.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-original-ogs.simplecast.com episodic Scott Anthony brings The Original OGs to life with wild stories about his days leading the Simon City Royals gang in Chicago, dodging the law as a fugitive and Cuban cigar smuggler during the Fidel Castro reign, and recounting entertaining moments from his Amazon best-seller SMOKE—including an epic Michael Jordan basketball tale you won’t forget. Every story pop with drama and excitement, giving you a ringside view of one seriously action-packed adventure. MR. RICK false https://feeds.simplecast.com/yRx7g2Cf MR. RICK Booking@podgo.io 13b045ee-d213-4d3c-8d17-3a896440ae7f Wed, 1 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (MR. RICK) https://the-original-ogs.simplecast.com/episodes/the-lifestyle-of-ogs-the-history-of-how-fashion-shaped-the-og-lifestyle-HQ_1GhMm The Lifestyle of OGs. The History of How Fashion Shaped the OG Lifestyle MR. RICK 01:14:38 Get ready for an unforgettable episode as OG Mr. Rick sits down with OG Bruce Gage, the legendary Chicago fashion icon behind the looks of Hollywood’s biggest stars! This dynamic conversation takes you on an exhilarating journey through the world of gentleman’s fashion, exploring how it helped define the OG Lifestyle and elevate the art of style. Don’t miss out—if you crave the latest in fashion, iconic style, and GQ-worthy trends, this episode is your backstage pass to the glamour, history, and swagger that shaped an era. Tune in and let your style imagination run wild! Get ready for an unforgettable episode as OG Mr. Rick sits down with OG Bruce Gage, the legendary Chicago fashion icon behind the looks of Hollywood’s biggest stars! This dynamic conversation takes you on an exhilarating journey through the world of gentleman’s fashion, exploring how it helped define the OG Lifestyle and elevate the art of style. Don’t miss out—if you crave the latest in fashion, iconic style, and GQ-worthy trends, this episode is your backstage pass to the glamour, history, and swagger that shaped an era. Tune in and let your style imagination run wild! Get ready for an unforgettable episode as OG Mr. Rick sits down with OG Bruce Gage, the legendary Chicago fashion icon behind the looks of Hollywood’s biggest stars! This dynamic conversation takes you on an exhilarating journey through the world of gentleman’s fashion, exploring how it helped define the OG Lifestyle and elevate the art of style. Don’t miss out—if you crave the latest in fashion, iconic style, and GQ-worthy trends, this episode is your backstage pass to the glamour, history, and swagger that shaped an era. Tune in and let your style imagination run wild! Get ready for an unforgettable episode as OG Mr. Rick sits down with OG Bruce Gage, the legendary Chicago fashion icon behind the looks of Hollywood’s biggest stars! This dynamic conversation takes you on an exhilarating journey through the world of gentleman’s fashion, exploring how it helped define the OG Lifestyle and elevate the art of style. Don’t miss out—if you crave the latest in fashion, iconic style, and GQ-worthy trends, this episode is your backstage pass to the glamour, history, and swagger that shaped an era. Tune in and let your style imagination run wild! false full 8 46a5a2b4-6563-4cbb-84e4-791d7e8addf6 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (MR. RICK) https://the-original-ogs.simplecast.com/episodes/og-afroman-part-2-the-bishop-don-juan-UVoJSX5r OG AFROMAN PART 2 - THE BISHOP DON JUAN MR. RICK 00:53:37 OG Afroman Part 2 continues where Part One left off, detailing how his record label Universal exploited his earnings, leaving him with just one hundred and fifty dollars in his account. When he and his father demanded their money, Universal dropped him from the label. Afterward, Afroman sought advice from the legendary Bishop Don Magic Juan. He also shares with The Original OGs details about his lawsuit against the Ohio police department for invading his home without consent. Tune in to The Original OGs to hear this remarkable story. OG Afroman Part 2 continues where Part One left off, detailing how his record label Universal exploited his earnings, leaving him with just one hundred and fifty dollars in his account. When he and his father demanded their money, Universal dropped him from the label. Afterward, Afroman sought advice from the legendary Bishop Don Magic Juan. He also shares with The Original OGs details about his lawsuit against the Ohio police department for invading his home without consent. Tune in to The Original OGs to hear this remarkable story. false full 7 fedd74d8-9891-41a7-8f89-5a347d6bd5f9 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (MR. RICK) https://the-original-ogs.simplecast.com/episodes/og-afroman-episode-1-ak7qs6LT OG AFROMAN EPISODE #1 MR. RICK 01:04:20 "MR. RICK SITS DOWN WITH OG AFROMAN, Born Joseph Edgar Foreman, Afroman is an America rapper and musician born in Mississippi in 1973. He started his music career in the late 1990s and has since released several albums. His music is known for its light-hearted and humorous style, and he has become one of the most well-known and successful independent artists in the music industry. He is also known for his crowd-pleasing live shows. He is best known for his singles “Because I Got High.” Afroman shares his journey in the music industry. From being broke to becoming a millionaire, then dealing with his record label taking all his money from his hit record. Visit YouTube to watch the full episode. Please don’t forget to like and subscribe to theoriginal-ogs.com." "MR. RICK SITS DOWN WITH OG AFROMAN, Born Joseph Edgar Foreman, Afroman is an America rapper and musician born in Mississippi in 1973. He started his music career in the late 1990s and has since released several albums. His music is known for its light-hearted and humorous style, and he has become one of the most well-known and successful independent artists in the music industry. He is also known for his crowd-pleasing live shows. He is best known for his singles “Because I Got High.” Afroman shares his journey in the music industry. From being broke to becoming a millionaire, then dealing with his record label taking all his money from his hit record. Visit YouTube to watch the full episode. Please don’t forget to like and subscribe to theoriginal-ogs.com." false full 6 2a4cfd15-d2c7-4ca8-a0ef-a9e6b5ab6405 Wed, 4 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (MR. RICK) https://the-original-ogs.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-3-exclusive-interview-with-the-father-of-snoop-dogg-poppa-snoop-3EvTgkiL-hhyE6fsC Episode #3 Exclusive interview with the Father of Snoop Dogg - Poppa Snoop MR. RICK 01:01:23 Mr. Rick conducts an exclusive interview with Poppa Snoop, the father of renowned rapper Snoop Dogg. In this conversation, Poppa Snoop recounts his experiences during the Vietnam War, and a near death experience, discussing his early years raising a son with aspirations of becoming a world-famous rapper, and sharing insights into his time hanging alongside Snoop Dogg, Suge Knight, Tupac and Death Row Records. This episode is highly recommended for listeners interested in the true stories behind hip-hop, and its culture. Mr. Rick conducts an exclusive interview with Poppa Snoop, the father of renowned rapper Snoop Dogg. In this conversation, Poppa Snoop recounts his experiences during the Vietnam War, and a near death experience, discussing his early years raising a son with aspirations of becoming a world-famous rapper, and sharing insights into his time hanging alongside Snoop Dogg, Suge Knight, Tupac and Death Row Records. This episode is highly recommended for listeners interested in the true stories behind hip-hop, and its culture. false full 5 56289af9-e485-4152-98f9-b7f9898c183d Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (MR. RICK) https://the-original-ogs.simplecast.com/episodes/2-the-crack-kingpin-the-real-freeway-rick-ross-true-story-MR7AmncG #2 The Crack Kingpin - The Real "Freeway" Rick Ross True Story MR. RICK 00:47:47 "OG Mr. Rick sits down for an intriguing interview with Freeway Ricky Ross. ""Freeway"" Rick Ross built a $900 million drug empire selling crack cocaine in 1980s Los Angeles. Despite starting as an illiterate high school dropout, he became a self-made multimillionaire. Ross played a major role in popularizing crack cocaine, which led to widespread addiction and turmoil in local communities. After receiving a life sentence, he was eventually released and reinvented himself. Although Ross wasn’t responsible for inventing the drug or smuggling it into the United States, he played a significant role in making it popular. Throughout most of the 1980s, he managed to promote his product as a notorious entrepreneur in Los Angeles and elsewhere. While his business flourished, people living in nearby communities faced poverty, addiction, violence, and widespread chaos." "OG Mr. Rick sits down for an intriguing interview with Freeway Ricky Ross. ""Freeway"" Rick Ross built a $900 million drug empire selling crack cocaine in 1980s Los Angeles. Despite starting as an illiterate high school dropout, he became a self-made multimillionaire. Ross played a major role in popularizing crack cocaine, which led to widespread addiction and turmoil in local communities. After receiving a life sentence, he was eventually released and reinvented himself. Although Ross wasn’t responsible for inventing the drug or smuggling it into the United States, he played a significant role in making it popular. Throughout most of the 1980s, he managed to promote his product as a notorious entrepreneur in Los Angeles and elsewhere. While his business flourished, people living in nearby communities faced poverty, addiction, violence, and widespread chaos." false full 2 9f6412b9-5637-4925-9457-6be22ca44714 Mon, 9 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (MR. RICK) https://the-original-ogs.simplecast.com/episodes/confessions-of-a-cuban-cigar-smuggler-Lzq4gS5e Confessions of a Cuban Cigar Smuggler MR. RICK 01:27:24 Scott Anthony's journey from the Chicago street gang, the Simon City Royals (SCR), a gang from the north side of Chicago to become one of Cuba's top cigar smugglers. running a Cuban cigar smuggling empire in the 1990's, while running from the law to satisfy Americans' craving for the forbidden taste of tobacco luxury. His number one customer was Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls. Scott Anthony's journey from the Chicago street gang, the Simon City Royals (SCR), a gang from the north side of Chicago to become one of Cuba's top cigar smugglers. running a Cuban cigar smuggling empire in the 1990's, while running from the law to satisfy Americans' craving for the forbidden taste of tobacco luxury. His number one customer was Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls. false full 1