The Slightly Ignorant Podcast

We're kicking off this week with two performances and a conversation with rapper, educator and Brooklyn native- Louie C Rhymes. In the midst of mumble rappers and trap, Louie C Rhymes is a breath of fresh air. Combining a lyrical arsenal akin to one of his influences, J.Cole and a flow that pays homage to the birthplace of Hip-Hop, Louie embodies the essence of a conscious rapper. During our conversation we discover the origins of Louie C Rhymes, his top influences, balancing life as an...

Who's the greatest rapper alive? That's a question we've debate many times before. With Complex's recently published "The Greatest Rapper Alive" list we decided to finally air our opinions. On this weeks episode we debate who dominated the 90's, who should and shouldn't have made the list and the upcoming class of rappers that are leading the airwaves today. Follow us on Instagram for exclusive content, behind the scenes footage,and giveaways. Instagram @SlightlyIgnorantPodcast Website:...

What do artists like Cage the Elephant, Steve Aoki, Eric Clapton and Alt-J have in common? Besides the FACT that they are adored worldwide, they have all also worked with the music discovery and special events media company, the Wild Honey Pie. This week we're chatting with none other than the CEO and founder of the Wild Honey Pie, Eric Weiner, about how this Brooklyn-based outfit with an eye for indie talent, is breaking down barriers between emerging artists and fans through immersive...

Welcome back to another episode of the Slightly Ignorant Podcast. This week we're talking to author, talent manager and event curator, Anthony Obas about his debut book, Shifting Your Music Into a Career ! As the name implies, the first volume of the series focuses on providing emerging, independent artists with the knowledge, insight and guidance needed to turn hobbyists into full-time artists. Along with personal observations gained from his time as a radio host, event curator, and...

Its 2020 and we're back with another episode of the Slightly Ignorant Podcast. This week we're talking to New York City-based artist and producer JSTNURMIND about his debut EP, Childish Dreams. Childish Dreams is a return to infancy as JSTNURMIND would put it and combines elements from electronic music and Hip-Hop to create tracks that will have you simultaneously lost in thought and bumping your head. Along with breaking down his album, JSTNURMIND recounts growing up in NYC at a time...

We're back this week talking to one of the hottest rappers out right now, UptownBodega and hypeman/manager, BusyDega. The brothers turned rap duo hail from Central Islip, NY and are known for their lyrical prowess, unrivaled energy, and 90s Boom Bap style. They've been tearing the stage across the East Coast promoting their recent album, Hennesis and are working on a new project slated for a 2020 release. Uptown's lyrical arsenal and flow was showcased recently on Shade45's SiriusXM...

Welcome to the season 2 premiere of the Slightly Ignorant Podcast! We're kicking off the new season by talking to rapper and hip-hop artist, Nik Moody, about his upcoming tour of the Northeast, and his new EP, "The Quiet One." Along with talking about his new project and dates, we discuss his top influences, creative process and what it's like to be an independent artist. Nik closes out the show by freestyling an unreleased verse for us. Nik hails from Canarsie, Brooklyn and now calls...

This week the guys take a walk down memory lane while going through Bryan's high school yearbook and reminisce on their teenage years. Bryan gives us a peep into his past as he reads what his ex-flings, crushes and friends wrote to him before he headed off to College. Follow us for exclusive content, behind the scenes footage, giveaways and to be notified of special events happening near you! Website: SlightlyIgnorantPod.com Instagram @SlightlyIgnorantPodcast Twitter...

On this edition of Raw Pod, Raff tells us how he escaped an arranged marriage, we debate what we would do in an attempted robbery, and talk about our latest internet findings. We discuss a Japanese bomber pilot who returned to a town in Oregon where he had dropped bombs on during WW2, Robert Oppenheimer- the creator of the atomic bomb, and how the United States poached all of the best German engineers after World War 2 in operation Paperclip. Follow us for exclusive content, behind the...

The guys are back this week talking about the patriarchy, disposable males, Greek gods, alpha chimps and Post Malone. They discuss their latest internet findings from a recently released serial killer with a Youtube channel to a Fleetwood Mac guitarist that left mid tour to join a cult. Follow us for exclusive content, behind the scenes footage, giveaways and to be notified of special events happening near you! Website: SlightlyIgnorantPod.com Instagram @SlightlyIgnorantPodcast Twitter...

Guys welcome back to the final part of our conversation with Ivan Pereda, software engineer at Bloomberg LP. This week we discuss cultural hubs around NYC, the changes in the identities of the neighborhoods we grew up in and Ivan gives us an insight into what living and studying in Wisconsin as a New Yorker was like. Ivan also offers some tips on getting out of your comfort zone and exposing yourself to new experiences as a part of professional and personal growth. We close out the show...

We're back this week sharing our recent findings from the internet. We take a look at the most common adjectives used for men and women in books after a robot read 3.5 million books dated from 1900-2008. We talk about a recent breakthrough in non-invasive prosthetics that allows users to control their limps by their thoughts. The study is currently being led by Carnegie Mellon. We also find out that Raff is a big tipper and that sometimes people cut in line for a good reason. Follow us...

Guys welcome back to the Slightly Ignorant Podcast. This week we’re talking to Ivan Pereda, software engineer at Bloomberg LP, the global leader of financial and business data, news and insight. In the first part of our conversation, Ivan shares his experience of being a first generation kid to Peruvian immigrants and growing up in Queens, NY. Ivan walks us through his journey from working in a law office as a teen to being accepted into the University of Wisconsin on a full ride and...

Uncut & Uncensored. The guys discuss some of their recent findings on the internet. From wasps that lay eggs inside spiders to the recent ban on flavored e-cigarettes in New York and a proposed plan to connect the US to China via a high-speed rail-line. We discover what the placenta actually does and the measures Olympic athletes from Brazil took in order to participate in the 1932 games in Los Angeles. Follow us for exclusive content, behind the scenes footage, giveaways and to be...

*Full Length Episode Now Available on Youtube* Welcome back to the second part of our conversation with Raymond Vazquez- IT engineer, world traveler, foodie, and photographer. This week we talk about the importance of getting job experience early on as Raymond tells us about his journey from working in a shoe store as a teen to becoming an IT engineer. We discuss what it takes to break into an industry and the role networking plays in launching a career. We talk political correctness and...

Our first video-recorded podcast is now available on Youtube! Click HERE to watch. This week we're joined by Raymond Vazquezz- IT engineer, world traveler, former sneaker-head, and photographer. In the first part of our conversation, we discuss the rise of professional gaming and Twitch. We talk about street-wear culture, and its influence across fashion and music along with key players in the community like Brian Donnelly, also known as KAWS. Raymond gives us insight into his experiences...

Uncut & Uncensored. This week the guys get to the bottom of who would win in a fight- a mailman from USPS, UPS, Fedex or DHL? They also examine the current epidemic of girls flexing their smarts on Instagram. The show closes with the guys reading off /R BlackPeopleTwitter and being honest about whether they'd rather have 30 million friends or $30,000,000. Follow us for exclusive content, behind the scenes footage, giveaways and to be notified of special events happening near...

Uncut & uncensored. In this episode of raw pod, the guys talk about bad decisions from a night of drinking and the regrets from the morning after. They read tweets from the sub-reddit, WhitePeopleTwitter and debate which race is funnier- whites, blacks or south-east asians. They discuss indian dudes who slide into DMs, mimic basic white girls and try to figure out how many versions of the name Katelyn exist. The show gets real towards the end with the guys doing "starter packs" of...

Uncut & uncensored. The guys are back, ignorant as ever. This week they discuss whether women like guys with big asses, Trump's attempt to win the black vote, their lack of haters and closeted racists. They catch up with Ricky Martin on Twitter, explore the worst fears of white parents, and question why every rapper is named lil something nowadays. The show closes with the guys reminiscing about playing manhunt as kids and daydreaming about their former teachers. Follow us for exclusive...

Welcome back to the second part of our conversation with Jas Gill, Co-founder and CEO of the Augmented reality platform and app, Beeback. This week we explore the current state of AR, its applications , and the players currently involved in its development. We look ahead at how AR can become an integral part of our lives and get an in-depth look at Beeback , along with its utility to both users and merchants. We get a glimpse of where Beeback is headed as AR develops , and its plans to...