The Transition

A movie soundtrack album and an existential discussion on chasing your dreams... Sounds like the makings of a good episode to me! On this week’s episode, the guys discuss the soundtrack for the new HBO movie: Judas and the black messiah. (Spoiler alert it’s amazing) And on the second half of the show they go into a pretty deep discussion on why chasing your dreams might be overrated... Enjoy! Music: Saiko - Ollies Connect with...

You know, nothing hits the spot like a good 'ole fashioned rap debate. And more or less, that’s what we do on this episode! Eminem...Revered as an all-time great by most, and hated by others. On this episode we sit down and discuss our feelings on him as an artist, and what he brought to rap in the early 2000s! Enjoy! Music: Saiko - Ollies Connect with US!: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ http://forevermugen.com/

The long awaited Wale episode...This has been in the making for around 3 years now. And on this week's episode it finally happens. We discuss Wale as an artist, both the good...and the bad. But on the second half of the show we have a pretty long discussion about self-awareness. And how pretending to be someone you’re not can over time lead to a life of dissatisfaction... Enjoy the show! Music: Saiko - Ollies Connect with...

Back for the 22nd consecutive week...if my quick math is correct! And this week I think we have a classic episode; on the first half of the show we finally have our Rick Ross career retrospective. Diving into his music and where he sits as an all-time great. And on the second half of the show we discuss all parts of social media! Enjoy! Music: Saiko - Ollies Connect with...

Finally! After being thrown off the music for weeks and weeks...We get back to it in this episode! Our 2020 music awards!...Not really. More like we have a discussion on some of our favorite albums and artists of the year. But make sure you listen until the end so you can hear Alex and I completely destroy what we think was the worst album of the year.... Enjoy! Music: Saiko - Ollies Connect with...

Tension and emotion finally reached a boiling point in the US this past week. And as a podcast that touches on socially relevant events, we thought it best to give this topic a full episode. In this one, the guys recap some of the largest storylines that came out of the storming of the US Capitol. And hopefully in so doing, show the tragic irony and inequality that’s taking place in the world today... Enjoy! Music: Saiko - Ollies Connect with...

2020 is finally over!!! But before we all say goodbye (and good riddance) to one of the worst years in human history, why not take a trip down memory lane? Why not sit back and marvel at how terrible this year was? And even better, you don’t have to do it alone! In this episode Alex and Dimetri discuss all the craziness of the year, and what’s coming next.... Enjoy! Music: Saiko - Ollies Connect with...

A re-do! The file for the first iteration of this episode...didn’t make it. But! We decided to run it back one more time. And it may be even better than the first time! We dive into Jack Harlow, Kid CUDI, and hip-hop as a whole...A classic episode of The Transition. Enjoy! Music: Saiko - Ollies Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ http://forevermugen.com/

Another earth shattering episode of The Transition is here!!! Well not really but it is a good one! This week we discuss Juicy J’s new album, our Apple Music Rewinds for 2020, how fitness has been effecting our mental health, and how the public reacted to Barack Obama’s recent comments... Enjoy the show! Music: Saiko - Ollies Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ http://forevermugen.com/

We finally have another guest! It only took us about another 30-ish episodes! But other than our special guest we have our classic music segment and general discussion. Pretty long episode this time, but for good reason! Enjoy the show! Music: Saiko - Ollies Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ http://forevermugen.com/ Connect with NICK: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-speaks/id1535140888

2 new albums...and 2 disappointments. But we cover them anyway! But aside from the projects, we get into some overrated and underrated artists. An interesting discussion to say the least. And then on the second half, “trials by fire”. What does it mean to go through something and come out the other side? How are tough situations overcome at all? Plus a what-if scenario! What if you were fired from your job today, what would you do? Enjoy the show! Music: Saiko - Ollies Benny The...

Better late than never right! The Transition Ep. 34 is finally here. We promised a good episode and I must say we delivered. We talked about A LOT. We probably could’ve split this into two, but we were just in such a good flow! We start of with a super quick music segment, and then transition into the more serious topics (we love to end on a serious note). (Also if you’re curious about some of the things we discussed check out the article below, a ton of our points came from that.) Enjoy...

33 episodes of The Transition...aren’t you glad we started doing this again!? Ok enough gloating. On this week’s episode we dive into some controversy, music and non-music. On the first half, the BET Awards! Who won what, who got snubbed, and do they even matter??? On the second half, policing...how does it change and how can it evolve to meet the needs of today? We like to challenge ourselves to find solutions and this episode was a great one for that... Enjoy the show! Intro/Outro...

We're back! (Even though we never left) And on this week’s episode of The Transition, we discuss MONEY! Who doesn’t love money right? But specifically, we talk about it’s influence in rap and hip-hop: How it promotes insecurity, the messages it sends to listeners, etc. And in the second half, we detail our personal journeys with money. And how that journey is constantly evolving… (Also! We had some mic issues on this one so not the crispiest sounding episode of the show but we hope you...

You’re in for another hour of fun-filled conversation with episode 31 of The Transition! Why you ask? Because of the dope mix of topics of course! Everything from PND's new project, to how live orchestras and instrumentation can make rap more interesting, and we even talk about Ice Cube. Who doesn’t like Ice Cube right! Enjoy the show! Intro/Outro: Saiko - Ollies REMINDER: Make sure to check the voting procedures in your state! If you're worried about a Mail-In vote, remember that there...

Two album reviews, a quick political discussion, and some mental health talk?! That’s a good episode of The Transition to me. We hope the takes, and discussion from this one entertain you but also, and more importantly, we hope they help you all get through whatever tough situation(s) you may be facing.... STAY STRONG! Intro/Outro: Saiko - Ollies REMINDER: Make sure to check the voting procedures in your state! If you're worried about a Mail-In vote, remember that there is also the...

You know what I love about this episode? It was very unplanned. The week was a little dry but we found a TON of great things to discuss: a new album from an obscure artist, an age old question in hip-hop, and a lot of politics (which always is a fun topic). This is a little different from our usual episodes, but we hope you enjoy! Intro/Outro: Saiko - Ollies REMINDER: Make sure to check the voting procedures in your state! If you're worried about a Mail-In vote, remember that there is...

Another great episode of The Transition incoming...but that's nothing new! On this week's episode we discuss A LOT of music: A new album of the year candidate: Spilligion, the 'King' of the R&B genre, and more! But along with that lighthearted discussion we have to speak about more serious things, namely Breonna Taylor. Her case's verdict was handed down and no surprise...they failed. Where does this leave justice in this country? Where does this leave black people? We'll attempt to...

We are on a ROLL! This is the last week I say that, but come on 7 weeks in a row?! That’s unheard of in the history of The Transition... Okay now that the gloating is out of the way, Episode 27! The memory lane episode! We discuss some of the albums, songs and overall years that made us fall in love with hip-hop. There are some GEMS in this episode so make sure you listen to the whole thing. Also, make sure to drop a five star rating on this one! Intro/Outro: Saiko - Ollies REMINDER:...

The Transition Ep. 26 is here and with it we bring one of the best debates we’ve EVER done! Kendrick Lamar’s “good kid, m.A.A.d city” compared to J. Cole’s “2014 Forest Hills Drive”. Two albums that helped to catapult these artists to the forefront of modern-day rap. And we’re here to break them both down for you all! From the themes, to cadence, to subject matter; these albums tell beautiful tales of the past. Both the lighter and darker sides… Enjoy the show! Intro/Outro: Saiko -...