Podcast
Champagne Sharks
Hosted by Champagne Sharks · EN
A podcast about race, politics, and pop culture, through the lenses of humor and psychology.
10episodes
Episodes
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CS 664: The Hand That Feeds w/ Mtume Gant
Jun 2002:00:28Tap to summarizeOn this episode, Trevor is joined once again by filmmaker Mtume Gant. Their conversation kicks off with talks on Faust, capital and Marx, and how that relates to one of Mtumes new works in progress. Then they discuss independent cinema in an industry controlled by stock options before closing the conversation discussing Mtumes film currently working the film fest cycle, ‘The Hand That Feeds’. This is a free unlocked AUDIO ONLY episode. To get access to VIDEO episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Transcribe →CS 662: Hip Hop Homework (AUDIO ONLY)
May 2501:30:36Tap to summarizeOn this episode, Trevor, Ken and Mario talk hip hop, and raps relationship to white culture, all kicked off by and revolving around a discussion about Drake, and his recent triple drop. This is a free AUDIO ONLY episode. To get access to Video Episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Transcribe →CS 661: For Your Health (AUDIO ONLY)
May 2400:55:36Tap to summarizeOn this episode, Trevor, Ken and Mario sit down to chop it up about mental health as it relates to themselves and to their families. This is a free unlocked AUDIO ONLY episode. To get access to Video episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Transcribe →CS 660: Irregular Notes
Apr 1102:00:06Tap to summarizeOn this episode, Trevor is joined by Luke McGowan-Arnold Luke, a Black writer from Rockford, Illinois based in Philly, covering American subcultures, Black experiences, and social movements. His work appears in Chicago Review of Books and The Metropolitan Review. Notes From This Show: Irregular Notes – https://irregularnotes.substack.com/ Searching For Bigger – https://www.metropolitanreview.org/p/searching-for-bigger How To Write an American Novel – https://lilmamahumor.com/p/how-to-write-an-american-novel Rough Drafts Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rough-drafts/id1772169326 DJ Clue talks Roc Marci & says he doesn’t think the label “Underground Hip-Hop” is relevant anymore – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhRfQ-pxwyk This is a free unlocked episode. To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Transcribe →CS 658: Everything Sucks Era
Mar 301:55:20Tap to summarizeOn todays episode Trevor and Ken sit down and discuss just how bad everything seems to have gotten. Links in this episode can be found at: State Of The Union: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvIZaz16DI0 Racial Preferences: https://www.tiktok.com/@nuri.robinson/video/7610905292087266573?_r=1&_t=ZT-94KotQog1Vu
Transcribe →CS 657 BONUS Ep: MC Antics
Feb 1701:02:07Tap to summarizeOn this bonus episode, Ken and Mario give us another West Coast Sharks hip-hop deep dive; focusing on what it takes to be a good MC, and what makes a great album. PLZ NOTE: Due to some tech difficulties during the recording, Marios audio was affected negatively but we did our best to bring it up and out so you can enjoy the conversation. To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Transcribe →CS 656: J Cole’s ‘The Fall Off’ Review
Feb 1003:23:09Tap to summarizeOn this episode, Trevor and Ken get into the pro’s and con’s of ‘The Fall Off’, in a track by track breakdown. This is a free unlocked episode. To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Transcribe →CS 654: The Diddy Diddle Disaster Doc
Dec 31Tap to summarizeOn this episode Trevor and Ken welcome guest Rich Moses on the show to talk hip-hop, culture, and the diddy diddling disaster doc “Sean Combs: The Reckoning”. Links from the show: Diana Ross – Workin Overtime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnDN6_CkXvc Flashbeagle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RxUF6U6O-I EsDeeKid ft Timothee Chalamet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57C13H0BnnU People Under The Stair – OSTs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGfP9MFFgIE This is a free unlocked episode. To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Transcribe →CS 652: State Of The Union
Nov 2601:35:28Tap to summarizeOn this special West Coast Sharks episode, Ken and Mario open it up about family, hitting middle age and everything that comes along with getting older. Then for the main topic, the Sharks take us back to the shows origins and discuss how Champagne Sharks has been shaped and changed over time. This is a free unlocked episode. To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
Transcribe →CS 651: Platinum Turned Bronze
Nov 101:16:35Tap to summarizeOn this episode Trevor, Ken and Mario continue the conversation started in CS 650: Gone Platinum. The party is officially over, and there are some factions who are unwilling to let it go. Living vicariously thru live streamers, not admitting when your leader lost, the Sharks chomp into all the false pretenses that make up our current popular culture. ATTN: For deeper context to this episodes conversation listen to “CS 650: Gone Platinum” first. Links From This Episode; The End of The Millnial Lifestyle Subsidy – https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/06/uber-ride-share-prices-high-inflation/661250/ This is a free unlocked episode. To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)
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