Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast

Episode 580 – Skrilla (The 67 God)

Release Date: October 11, 2025
Hosts: Matt McCusker & Shane Gillis
Guest: Skrilla

Episode Overview

In this high-energy episode, Matt and Shane welcome Skrilla—the rapper behind the viral "Six Seven" (67) anthem—for a candid, hilarious, and genuinely revealing conversation. The trio swaps stories about touring, life in Kensington, viral trends, pet alligators, brushes with the law, and Skrilla’s plans for the future. The episode is packed with quick-witted banter, wild anecdotes, and thoughtful moments about music, fame, and family.

Key Discussion Points

1. Meeting Skrilla: Kensington, Comedians, and Going Viral

[00:35] Matt talks about how he discovered Skrilla through Kensington street camera videos while on tour with comedian Bert Kreischer. Big Jay Oakerson introduced everyone to the wild scenes.
Skrilla sets the record straight on his Kensington roots (“I grew up in Kensington… in the heart, the middle of it" [01:11]).
Discussion of Kensington’s reputation, street dynamics, and the real-life community versus internet perceptions.

2. Wild Show Stories: Clowns, Trash Cans, and Broken Bones

[01:44 - 05:15] Skrilla recounts an insane Orlando show—how a Philly friend, painted as a clown, jumped off the stage, hit his head, fractured his skull, and literally ran away from the hospital.
- "He just ran out of the hospital. Out the hospital because they wouldn't give me no pain meds." ([05:18] Skrilla's friend, live on the phone)
The group calls Skrilla’s friend live to hear about his recovery and running away from medical care.
Matt and Shane are both horrified and amazed: “This guy rules.” ([03:18] Matt)

3. The Birth and Spread of “67”

[05:46, 07:12-07:32] Matt credits Skrilla as the originator of the "67" trend now seen at every sporting event. Skrilla notes, “I never expected... that song, crazy. Kim Kardashian even doing it.”
Upcoming collabs: Skrilla teases a remix with Natasha Bedingfield ([07:37]).

4. Skrilla’s Pet Alligator: “Train”

[08:02 - 14:48] Skrilla tells the story of owning and caring for an alligator in Kensington (named “Train”). He bought it from “a fiend walking around with an alligator”—for $50 ([08:29-09:14]).

"It's crazy because I bought it in Kensington. It was a fiend walking... Had some alligators... walking around... I'm like, 'Yo, what you want for it? I'll buy it off you right now.'” ([08:29])
Discusses the challenge—and terror—of keeping a loose alligator in his apartment before he got a tank: “I lost him the first day… I couldn't go to sleep for like two days straight.” ([13:21])
Intends to one day give the gator a mansion moat: “That’s my whole plan, though. He grew up with me; he got it out the mud with me.” ([15:13])

5. Quitting Galaxy Gas (Nitrous), Influence and Learning

[15:31 - 18:43] Skrilla reflects on quitting "Galaxy Gas" (nitrous):
- “I just went in the smoke shop… It just went with my image... I didn’t even know what it was. I thought it was just nitrous.” ([15:38])
- Admits he had minor side effects but was swayed by fans’ DMs warning him ([17:45]): “People inform me on Instagram… my memory was gone a little bit.”
- Worries he might have influenced others negatively and now warns against it.

6. Music, Fame, and “Unk” Status

[20:25 - 22:41] Skrilla has been making music for eight years; debates with Matt and Shane about when an artist becomes an “unk” (local legend/old head), concluding 30 is the threshold ([21:12]).
On “Six Seven” going viral months after release: “It just needed some time to soak in… Now it’s everywhere, SportsCenter, games." ([22:41])

7. Tattoos and Halloween Plans

Skrilla is getting his whole body tatted as a skeleton—aiming to attend shows in slide-ons and draws, just in time for Halloween ([23:07]).

8. Dream Collaborations

Lists Natasha Bedingfield, Tierra Whack, Tyler the Creator, and Kanye as top choices ([24:06-25:08]).
- “Kanye, he like the goat. Yeah, right. He’s like God.” ([25:09])

9. On Family, Home, and Favorite Cities

[27:19 - 28:55] Skrilla reflects on family in Chicago and his love for both Chicago and Florida—can’t pick a favorite.
Describes his family’s reaction to success: “It’s regular. They don’t really care too much... younger ones, they’re excited.” ([29:03])

10. School, Arrest Stories, and the Law

[30:03 - 37:59] Skrilla was on house arrest through most of high school for selling drugs (“I got fucking ‘dope’ tatted on my face. It’s a dead giveaway.” [31:42]).
[32:55 - 38:39] The dynamic with Philly cops: used to hate him, now many root for him ("now when they look at me, they tilt their hat to me.” [32:55]).
Tells an outrageous tale about being arrested for shooting a cop with a $1 store water gun; ended up in a disgusting cell, charged with “aggravated assault on police” ([34:00 - 38:00]).

11. Religion, Upbringing, and Culture

[43:50 - 45:51] Touches on Mexican heritage, practicing Santeria (“That’s like, my religion. Regular.” [44:00]), Catholic school experiences, and religious syncretism (“I feel like every religion is like…” [44:53]).

12. Philly vs. Everywhere Else

Compares Philly with Texas, Delaware, Florida, Chicago—comes back to love for home, but pragmatic about safety for his kids ([47:41 - 48:21]).

13. Gaming, GTA, and In-Game Personas

[50:56 - 52:09] All are gamers—Skrilla’s GTA character is a skeleton in a suit, like himself:

“My PlayStation person is just like me. He got a skeleton face. He got a suit on right now…and he drive the same car I got.” ([51:20])
Excited for GTA 6 and hopes to see “Six Seven” in the new game ([51:43]).

14. Recent Shows and Flexes

Skrilla describes being brought onstage by NBA Youngboy, riding in a classic Lincoln dressed in style ([52:44 - 53:14]).
Laughs about people not realizing “Six Seven” is his song.

Memorable Quotes

Skrilla on Kensington’s heart:

“That’s like where all the cool people chill at. I’m from, like, the heart. Like, the middle of it, though. They ain’t got no cameras right there.” ([01:11])
On outrageous concert moments:

“He got his face painted as a clown... He tapped the trash can, he’s like, throw the trash can in my face while I’m on the stage performing. So I’m like, damn, should I do this shit? I just did it.” ([02:17])
On buying an alligator:

"I bought the alligator in Kensington. It was a fiend... I was shooting a video and I just happened to see somebody walking by with an alligator.” ([08:29])
On getting clean from nitrous:

"I just went in the smoke shop... went with my image... I didn’t even know what it was... I thought it was just nitrous." ([15:38])
On his master plan:

“I’m working on a master plan right now... finally got a hit song out... just now taking off six, seven months later.” ([22:03])
On police and changing reputation:

“…Now when they look at me, they tilt their hat to me… they’re happy for me.” ([32:55])
After alligators, viral songs, and world tours:

“He grew up with me; he got it out the mud with me.” (on his pet alligator's destiny [15:13])

Notable Segments & Timestamps

[01:44]: Wild Orlando concert story (clown, trash can, broken skull)
[05:00]: Live phone call with Skrilla’s injured friend
[08:29 - 09:14]: Story of buying a Kensington gator
[13:21]: Losing the alligator in his apartment: “I couldn’t go to sleep for two days straight.”
[15:38]: The dangers of Galaxy Gas and quitting
[22:25]: The rise of "Six Seven"
[29:03]: Family’s reaction to fame: “It’s regular.”
[31:00]: House arrest and tattoo confessions
[34:00 - 38:00]: The water-gun police incident, night in a filthy jail cell
[43:50]: Mexican heritage and religion
[51:20]: GTA persona and ambitions for GTA 6
[52:44]: Riding in a 1967 Lincoln to a show with NBA Youngboy

Final Thoughts

This episode skillfully balances raw, authentic street storytelling with off-the-wall comedy. Skrilla’s willingness to share stories of both adversity and triumph—filter-free—proves why he’s a captivating guest. Matt and Shane create a warm, nonjudgmental vibe, drawing out Skrilla’s humor, introspection, and realness. Listeners are left with a portrait of a uniquely resilient and original artist: a “Kensington kid” on the cusp of global recognition, spiritual and funny as hell.

For more wild tales and honest laughs, check out the next episode of Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast.

Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast

Episode 580 – Skrilla (The 67 God)

Release Date: October 11, 2025
Hosts: Matt McCusker & Shane Gillis
Guest: Skrilla

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points

1. Meeting Skrilla: Kensington, Comedians, and Going Viral

[00:35] Matt talks about how he discovered Skrilla through Kensington street camera videos while on tour with comedian Bert Kreischer. Big Jay Oakerson introduced everyone to the wild scenes.
Skrilla sets the record straight on his Kensington roots (“I grew up in Kensington… in the heart, the middle of it" [01:11]).
Discussion of Kensington’s reputation, street dynamics, and the real-life community versus internet perceptions.

2. Wild Show Stories: Clowns, Trash Cans, and Broken Bones

[01:44 - 05:15] Skrilla recounts an insane Orlando show—how a Philly friend, painted as a clown, jumped off the stage, hit his head, fractured his skull, and literally ran away from the hospital.
- "He just ran out of the hospital. Out the hospital because they wouldn't give me no pain meds." ([05:18] Skrilla's friend, live on the phone)
The group calls Skrilla’s friend live to hear about his recovery and running away from medical care.
Matt and Shane are both horrified and amazed: “This guy rules.” ([03:18] Matt)

3. The Birth and Spread of “67”

[05:46, 07:12-07:32] Matt credits Skrilla as the originator of the "67" trend now seen at every sporting event. Skrilla notes, “I never expected... that song, crazy. Kim Kardashian even doing it.”
Upcoming collabs: Skrilla teases a remix with Natasha Bedingfield ([07:37]).

4. Skrilla’s Pet Alligator: “Train”

[08:02 - 14:48] Skrilla tells the story of owning and caring for an alligator in Kensington (named “Train”). He bought it from “a fiend walking around with an alligator”—for $50 ([08:29-09:14]).

"It's crazy because I bought it in Kensington. It was a fiend walking... Had some alligators... walking around... I'm like, 'Yo, what you want for it? I'll buy it off you right now.'” ([08:29])
Discusses the challenge—and terror—of keeping a loose alligator in his apartment before he got a tank: “I lost him the first day… I couldn't go to sleep for like two days straight.” ([13:21])
Intends to one day give the gator a mansion moat: “That’s my whole plan, though. He grew up with me; he got it out the mud with me.” ([15:13])

5. Quitting Galaxy Gas (Nitrous), Influence and Learning

[15:31 - 18:43] Skrilla reflects on quitting "Galaxy Gas" (nitrous):
- “I just went in the smoke shop… It just went with my image... I didn’t even know what it was. I thought it was just nitrous.” ([15:38])
- Admits he had minor side effects but was swayed by fans’ DMs warning him ([17:45]): “People inform me on Instagram… my memory was gone a little bit.”
- Worries he might have influenced others negatively and now warns against it.

6. Music, Fame, and “Unk” Status

[20:25 - 22:41] Skrilla has been making music for eight years; debates with Matt and Shane about when an artist becomes an “unk” (local legend/old head), concluding 30 is the threshold ([21:12]).
On “Six Seven” going viral months after release: “It just needed some time to soak in… Now it’s everywhere, SportsCenter, games." ([22:41])

7. Tattoos and Halloween Plans

Skrilla is getting his whole body tatted as a skeleton—aiming to attend shows in slide-ons and draws, just in time for Halloween ([23:07]).

8. Dream Collaborations

Lists Natasha Bedingfield, Tierra Whack, Tyler the Creator, and Kanye as top choices ([24:06-25:08]).
- “Kanye, he like the goat. Yeah, right. He’s like God.” ([25:09])

9. On Family, Home, and Favorite Cities

[27:19 - 28:55] Skrilla reflects on family in Chicago and his love for both Chicago and Florida—can’t pick a favorite.
Describes his family’s reaction to success: “It’s regular. They don’t really care too much... younger ones, they’re excited.” ([29:03])

10. School, Arrest Stories, and the Law

[30:03 - 37:59] Skrilla was on house arrest through most of high school for selling drugs (“I got fucking ‘dope’ tatted on my face. It’s a dead giveaway.” [31:42]).
[32:55 - 38:39] The dynamic with Philly cops: used to hate him, now many root for him ("now when they look at me, they tilt their hat to me.” [32:55]).
Tells an outrageous tale about being arrested for shooting a cop with a $1 store water gun; ended up in a disgusting cell, charged with “aggravated assault on police” ([34:00 - 38:00]).

11. Religion, Upbringing, and Culture

[43:50 - 45:51] Touches on Mexican heritage, practicing Santeria (“That’s like, my religion. Regular.” [44:00]), Catholic school experiences, and religious syncretism (“I feel like every religion is like…” [44:53]).

12. Philly vs. Everywhere Else

Compares Philly with Texas, Delaware, Florida, Chicago—comes back to love for home, but pragmatic about safety for his kids ([47:41 - 48:21]).

13. Gaming, GTA, and In-Game Personas

[50:56 - 52:09] All are gamers—Skrilla’s GTA character is a skeleton in a suit, like himself:

“My PlayStation person is just like me. He got a skeleton face. He got a suit on right now…and he drive the same car I got.” ([51:20])
Excited for GTA 6 and hopes to see “Six Seven” in the new game ([51:43]).

14. Recent Shows and Flexes

Skrilla describes being brought onstage by NBA Youngboy, riding in a classic Lincoln dressed in style ([52:44 - 53:14]).
Laughs about people not realizing “Six Seven” is his song.

Memorable Quotes

Skrilla on Kensington’s heart:

“That’s like where all the cool people chill at. I’m from, like, the heart. Like, the middle of it, though. They ain’t got no cameras right there.” ([01:11])
On outrageous concert moments:

“He got his face painted as a clown... He tapped the trash can, he’s like, throw the trash can in my face while I’m on the stage performing. So I’m like, damn, should I do this shit? I just did it.” ([02:17])
On buying an alligator:

"I bought the alligator in Kensington. It was a fiend... I was shooting a video and I just happened to see somebody walking by with an alligator.” ([08:29])
On getting clean from nitrous:

"I just went in the smoke shop... went with my image... I didn’t even know what it was... I thought it was just nitrous." ([15:38])
On his master plan:

“I’m working on a master plan right now... finally got a hit song out... just now taking off six, seven months later.” ([22:03])
On police and changing reputation:

“…Now when they look at me, they tilt their hat to me… they’re happy for me.” ([32:55])
After alligators, viral songs, and world tours:

“He grew up with me; he got it out the mud with me.” (on his pet alligator's destiny [15:13])

Notable Segments & Timestamps

[01:44]: Wild Orlando concert story (clown, trash can, broken skull)
[05:00]: Live phone call with Skrilla’s injured friend
[08:29 - 09:14]: Story of buying a Kensington gator
[13:21]: Losing the alligator in his apartment: “I couldn’t go to sleep for two days straight.”
[15:38]: The dangers of Galaxy Gas and quitting
[22:25]: The rise of "Six Seven"
[29:03]: Family’s reaction to fame: “It’s regular.”
[31:00]: House arrest and tattoo confessions
[34:00 - 38:00]: The water-gun police incident, night in a filthy jail cell
[43:50]: Mexican heritage and religion
[51:20]: GTA persona and ambitions for GTA 6
[52:44]: Riding in a 1967 Lincoln to a show with NBA Youngboy

Final Thoughts

For more wild tales and honest laughs, check out the next episode of Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast.

Ep 580 - Skrilla (The 67 God)

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Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast

Episode 580 – Skrilla (The 67 God)

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points

1. Meeting Skrilla: Kensington, Comedians, and Going Viral

2. Wild Show Stories: Clowns, Trash Cans, and Broken Bones

3. The Birth and Spread of “67”

4. Skrilla’s Pet Alligator: “Train”

5. Quitting Galaxy Gas (Nitrous), Influence and Learning

6. Music, Fame, and “Unk” Status

7. Tattoos and Halloween Plans

8. Dream Collaborations

9. On Family, Home, and Favorite Cities

10. School, Arrest Stories, and the Law

11. Religion, Upbringing, and Culture

12. Philly vs. Everywhere Else

13. Gaming, GTA, and In-Game Personas

14. Recent Shows and Flexes

Memorable Quotes

Notable Segments & Timestamps

Final Thoughts

Summary

Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast

Episode 580 – Skrilla (The 67 God)

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points

1. Meeting Skrilla: Kensington, Comedians, and Going Viral

2. Wild Show Stories: Clowns, Trash Cans, and Broken Bones

3. The Birth and Spread of “67”

4. Skrilla’s Pet Alligator: “Train”

5. Quitting Galaxy Gas (Nitrous), Influence and Learning

6. Music, Fame, and “Unk” Status

7. Tattoos and Halloween Plans

8. Dream Collaborations

9. On Family, Home, and Favorite Cities

10. School, Arrest Stories, and the Law

11. Religion, Upbringing, and Culture

12. Philly vs. Everywhere Else

13. Gaming, GTA, and In-Game Personas

14. Recent Shows and Flexes

Memorable Quotes

Notable Segments & Timestamps

Final Thoughts