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Butter Goes On Everything w/Brandon Butler Aug 01, 2019

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In this episode, Maurice and Branden catch up with Brandon Butler, the man behind Butter.ATL, an online outlet that is redefining the way people see Atlanta culture. Butler breaks down Butter.ATL's origins and intentions. We suggest you follow them now at @Butter.ATL and scroll as you listen to this episode.

2:00 What is Butter.ATL? Brandon still doesn't have a proper elevator pitch, but he explains it as an idea to tell Atlanta's story through social platforms like Instagram and Youtube. For the record, it is not named after him. He also describes it at "infotainment." 8:00 Who gets to be involved? Branden defines culture as "people like us do things like this" and that how he views Butter.ATL's place. Here he explains how Atlantans can be involved in creating content and how they intend to involve ALL Atlantans. He also apologizes for not being able to answer every DM. 15:30 Living off Instagram. Butter.ATL is popping on IG right now, but Brandon comes from a tech background, so he knows that can't be the only platform. Here he explains what's next for Butter.ATL and how they plan to maneuver in the digital space. 19:40 Getting people to believe in Butter.ATL. Atlanta is a big small city and Brandon got a lot of "WTF are you?" when asking people to get down. Here he talks about earning credibility through consistency and quality. 23:15 Wings or Flats? The guys have a little fun with some very Atlanta-centric questions. 28:40 Will Butter.ATL scale to other cities? Brandon explores the possibility of the platform popping up in other markets. Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio

Game > Jokes w/ Aries Spears Jul 25, 2019

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It's not often that we get to have comedians on the show, but when they do stop by, it's always a treat. Veteran comedian Aries Spears was in Atlanta for a show at Atlanta Comedy Theater and sat down with Branden before the show to share his story, highlights and mistakes included. If you're wanting 30 minutes of hijinks and impressions, this may not be for you. But if you want to hear some truth and gems from a guy who has been in Hollywood since a teenager, tune in.

2:00 Aries talks about going out to Los Angeles as a 17-year-old comedian and getting in the game. After doing it for so long, he admits the grind is like a relationship with good days and bad days. 5:50 Aries talks about "not playing the game" and perhaps being too real for Hollywood. He opens up about getting plenty of TV development deals but none of them panning out. He also stresses the importance of having creative control and not always letting the business get in the way. 11:30 Aries opens up on why more successful comedians and actors like Eddie Murphy and Will Smith aren't producing multiple television shows. But he also calls fellow comedians to task for not speaking up and creating opportunities for themselves. 17:30 Aries goes into detail about how he was able to get on his first comedy stage at just 14-years-old and how he landed on MAD TV at 21-years-old. 21:00 What happened to sketch comedy shows? Aries says creating [good] sketch comedy is one of the hardest crafts and not everybody can do it well, which is why we see it dying off. 24:00 Aries shares a story about a sketch show pilot he produced that essentially scared the shit out of the white television executives in the room. Says that he'll have to find his way back in onto the big stages through the cracks. But, he is optimistic because comedians are always "one hit away." 28:30 Says comedians having a lot of writers isn't "fair" but fans don't really care. 32:00 Aries speaks on not getting pigeonholed as impression comedian. *we had four comedians...forgot Michael Colyar

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NBA Talk & Business of Sports w/Terrell Thomas Jul 18, 2019

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After a brief hiatus, Branden and Maurice are back in the booth. This time they're talking with homie and professional peer Terrell Thomas of HipHopSince87.com and These Urban Times. In this episode, he talks about how he got his start in sports writing and how he wants to create more opportunities for guys and girls like him to get in the industry. Sports fans will especially love this one because they talk A LOT of basketball. A LOT!

2:00 The Beginning: Philly native Terrell talks about how he actually started his writing career in sports and politics before getting into Hip-Hop and getting down with HipHopSince87.com. He also reveals that his mother is the one who got him into sports which sparked his interest.

6:00 The conversation shifts to why it is still difficult for young and African-American sportswriters to break into the industry and get a real shot. He also shares why he thinks Black athletes play a role in this as well. 15:00 Is this the craziest NBA Free Agency ever? Is the league actually and truly "balanced" now? Terell shares his thoughts on who won and who lost in NBA Free Agency. 23:30 Who were the studs and duds in NBA Summer League? Spoiler: Branden is not a fan of RJ Barrett and no one was impressed with Zion Williamson either. 33:00 This is when we give some way-to-early predictions about the 2019-20 NBA season. 37:00 We can't do a sports show without talking about the hometown Atlanta Hawks, so here's what we think and are expecting for this young team to do this year. 41:00 Terrell closes out the show speaking on his favorite interviews and his bucket list of people he would love to sit down with. Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio

Freaknik 2019? Jun 28, 2019

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Branden and Maurice return to the Live Hip-Hop Daily studios to chop it up about all the stuff that is on their minds this week!

0:00 The show starts off talking about "Freaknik" making a comeback in Atlanta this past weekend. Is it possible that it could actually become an annual event again? 4:00 Branden went to Cannes Lions and he was in Los Angeles during the BET Awards, but he didn't go to the actual awards show. This will not stop these two from talking about the awards show though. Are we the only ones that noticed that stage presence seemed to be a priority this year? 11:30 Michael Jackson died on June 25th 10 years ago. Is his musical and cultural legacy still intact after a decade of new artists, controversies and documentaries throwing dirt on his name? 18:50 Branden woke up on June 25 and wore a Purple Rain t-shirt not even knowing that Prince's "Purple Rain" came on out the same day 35 years ago. Listen as the guys discuss the impact Prince and that album had on their young lives. Is it the best movie soundtrack of all time? 30:00 The duo talks about new music they are looking forward to hearing including new albums from E-40, Big Krit as well as Freddie Gibbs and Madlib.

Better Late Than Never Jun 08, 2019

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This week Branden and Maurice hold it down with no guest and talk about some things going on in the news right now.

:30 Branden was actually in Virginia Beach right after the mass shooting. The guys speak on how mass shootings are making the gun rights discussion in America that much more difficult. They also debate if we are all starting to get desensitized to gun violence.

8:20 Branden wonders why it takes mainstream media (TV/Film) and celebrity mentions to make people aware or care about certain topics. Namely, how it seems that people are just now hearing of the Central Park Five after Ava Duvernay's Netflix series "When They See Us." Maurice offers reasons why that may happen. 21:00 Jay-Z is the first billionaire in Hip-Hop. Who do you think can become the next? 26:00 Is Megan Thee Stallion breaking the trend of women rappers who had to be "put on" by a male rapper or producer? They also talk about how women in rap are probably making the most interesting music right now. They also talk about why it took so long for another woman rapper to interest men in a real way. 32:00 Rihanna is reportedly worth $600 million now. Will we ever get another album from her. Or does it mean she can have even more creative freedom? After this the guys close the show talking about this year's One Music Fest lineup.

Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio

No Limit 4 Life w/ Mo B. Dick May 30, 2019

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Co-Founder of Beats by the Pound, singer, instrumentalist, and scholar, Mo B. Dick helped shape the sound of the 1990s with his voice and tracks. The legendary producer joined Day 1 Radio this week to talk about everything...and we mean everything! From his time in the Southern University band to hooking up with his cousin Master P and forming Beats by the Pound with KLC to his new album Flambeaux (streaming on all platforms).

Listen up and get the inside scoop from one of the men behind arguably the most successful independent juggernaut in music history.

Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio

Big Dawg Status w/ POSA May 02, 2019

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This show is called Day 1 Radio for a reason, which is why this week's guest Posa is someone we think you should pay attention to. We don't get a lot of rappers out of Alabama, but the ones we do get definitely stand out and make an impact. Mobile, Alabama rapper and TIG recording artist Posa is no different. While he may not be a household name yet, his single "In A Minute" has already reached more than 1.5 million views on Youtube and his song "Big Dawg" featuring Moneybagg Yo is picking up steam as well. Listen as Branden Peters has a chat with the up-and-coming songwriter about his many talents and the life events that have inspired his music.

Opening: Of course, Branden the former Oakland Raiders fan starts off by asking the Posa the current whereabouts of former #1 Draft Pick and fellow Mobile native JaMarcus Russel. Fortunately, he has good news to share. 2:00 - Posa talks about growing up in Mobile, comparing it to New Orleans, but also noting how there isn't much opportunity. He also speaks on building a fan base there before moving to Atlanta to grow his career. 6:30 - Posa talks about how he hooked up with Think It's Game Ent. and how being around the likes of Rich Homie Quan, YFN Lucci, Jacquees and ForteBowie has rubbed off on him. 8:00 - Posa talks about how his older brothers and their lifestyles influenced his music and his personal mission to bring the streets and a message in his music. He also opens up about juggling music and raising a daughter with a heart condition. 11:50 - Posa talks about his most recent project BOLO and the meaning behind it. He also opens up about his older brother "losing his mind" after smoking a laced blunt and how that pushed him out of his comfort zone. 19:00 - Posa has already written a book, short film and he reveals that he writes the treatments and storyboards for all of his videos. 21:30 - Posa talks about how he has to move when he returns home, especially after unfortunate events involving fellow Mobile native OMB Peezy. He also talks about letting his young children listen to his music. 24:30 - Posa reveals that his dream collaboration would be with Rihanna. Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio

Outkast 25 x Illmatic Apr 27, 2019

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This week Branden and Maurice keep it mostly about music as a lot of your favorite albums are celebrating anniversaries right now. Nas' Illmatic and Outkast's Southerplayalisticadillacmuzik both turn 25 years old this month and Eminem's Slim Shady LP turns 20 years old. Being the music journalists and historians they are, they discuss each album's impact and if any of them can be mentioned in the "greatest debut album ever" discussion. Show producer and Live Hip Hop Daily founder Herb also chimes in a little too. Other topics discussed include Jay-Z's The Shawn Carter Foundation taking teens on an HBCU tour, Avengers Endgame movie and Nicki Minaj going on tour with Chris Brown.

4:00 - Is Nas' "Illmatic" the greatest debut album ever?

8:00 - Outkast's "Southerplayalisticadillacmuzik" turns 25 years old this year, will we ever get another album from them? 14:00 - Eminem's debut album turns 20 years old, was it his best album? 20:00 - Schoolboy Q's new album CrasH Talk drops Friday, what does he have left in the tank? Will Jay-Z singlehandedly boost HBCU admissions? Will Avengers Endgame be good and how are they planning on bringing Black Panther back from the dead? Nicki Minaj is going on tour, but will people buy tickets? Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio

Tiger Woods, NBA Playoffs and Notre Dame Apr 19, 2019

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This week Branden and Maurice link up for the first time in a few weeks to catch up on what's going on in the world. Among the things they discuss are if Black people care that Tiger Woods won the Masters and who they think are going far in the NBA playoffs. They also chop it up with the homies J Rocc and N. Ali Early to talk about the 25th Cali Picnic happening this Saturday, 4/20 in Atlanta.

00:00 Tiger Woods - Do or should Black folks care that Tiger Woods has made his comeback official by winning the 2019 Masters golf tournament?

8:40 NBA Playoffs - The first weekend of the NBA Playoffs got off to a crazy start. Should BP be concerned about his Golden State Warriors? 13:00 Notre Dame - Every mainstream news outlet has reported extensively on the Notre Dame cathedral fire. Some countries, including the US, are pledging to donate millions of dollars to repair it. But, what about the Black churches that have been burning on American soil? 17:00 Nipsey Hussle - The world is still reeling from the death of Nipsey Hussle. BP and Reese chat about the aftermath and his impact. 20:00 Lil Nas X - Is Lil Nas X's come up organic or artificial? Also, after the break J Rocc and N. Ali Early stop by to talk about the history of Cali Picnic aka "The Best Day of the Year."

Clean Eating w/Big Zak Apr 11, 2019

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Big Zak earned his rep writing hooks and songs for artists ranging from Young Jeezy to Ciara. He even dropped some dope music himself. But after 15 years in the game he came to a crossroads and decided to apply his creative talents to cooking healthy food. Now, he is the owner of one of Atlanta's fastest growing restaurants, Local Green Atlanta. In this episode of Day 1 Radio the songwriter-turned-restauranteur talks about his journey from slanging hit records to serving good food.

2:00 - Zak breaks down how he got into the music industry and started writing for Ciara, Young Jeezy, Lloyd and more. FYI: His first hit song was Ciara's "Goodies."

8:00 - How and why he made the transition from writing music to opening a healthy food restaurant. He also reveals how he and Polow Da Don started on their weight loss journey together. 15:30 - Zak talks about trying to convince people in his circle to eat healthier and being able to prove it with his product. 19:00 - Zak talks about the process of making healthy food taste good. 25:00 - Zak talks about deciding to open a healthy food option in Atlanta's underserved Vine City neighborhood instead of a more popular part of town. 33:00 - Zak talks about how his image as rapper both helped and hurt his new venture at first. Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio

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