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Call Out Culture is a podcast about rap music hosted by Alaska, Curly Castro and Zilla Rocca - three long time practitioners and lifetime fans. These dudes know what the hell they are talking about. Every episode is a deep dive into an artist or a concept. With close to 50 years of artistry and 70 years of fandom combined in the three hosts, it is safe to say, that you are going to get perspective... more

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This week we take a walk on the sensual side and dive into Jodeci's 1993 album Diary of a Mad Band which was an evolutionary leap in the melding of R&B and hip hop sounds and in many ways the blueprint for the Timberland take over.

If you want to h... more

This week the gang dives into the career of legendary rapper and hip hop style icon Grand Puba. Was his career one of the great what ifs? or was he the candle that burnt so intensely early in his career that it was impossible to maintain that light? ... more

This week the gang revisits the 2000 and 2001 My VH1 Award shows, which were a short lived award show on VH1 where the fans got to vote for some outlandish categories via the newfangled internet! Who won, who lost, who is now MAGA - looking at you Je... more

This week the gang travels back to 2023 to discuss Complex's 50 Best New York Rappers of All Time rankings. You will be shocked, appalled, aghast, potentially pleased and ultimately engaged with the heroic efforts of the Call Out Cult Leaders.

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Recent Guests

Stan Ipcus
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Episode: Boombap Archeology: Tha Alkaholiks with Stan Ipcus
Alex Ludavico
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Episode: VH1 Classics Tournament with Alex Ludavico, Marcus Pinn, Sam Hoyas, and Steel Tipped Dove
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Episode: VH1 Classics Tournament with Alex Ludavico, Marcus Pinn, Sam Hoyas, and Steel Tipped Dove
Open Mike Eagle
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Episode: The 7 Legend Shuffle with Open Mike Eagle and PremRock
Chaz Kangas
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Episode: Killmatic 3: The Horror Sequel/Reboot Tournament with Chaz Kangas, Cinemasai, Myke C Town and Sam Hoyas
Myke C Town
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Episode: Killmatic 3: The Horror Sequel/Reboot Tournament with Chaz Kangas, Cinemasai, Myke C Town and Sam Hoyas
Cash Journal
Friend of the hosts
Episode: Pitchfork 100 Best Rap Albums of All Time
Gary Suarez
Writer and music enthusiast, contributor to Cabbages podcast
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Sean Kantrowitz
Guest host and music enthusiast
Episode: Making Shrillmatic - Beastie Boys Ill Communication feat. Sean Kantrowitz

Hosts

Zilla Rocca
Co-host of Call Out Culture
Curly Castro
Co-host of Call Out Culture
Alaska
Co-host of Call Out Culture

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 221 ratings
  • Nooooon-stop!

    The best hip-hop pod out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShapeShifta
    United Statesa year ago
  • Authorities

    Love the basis of where this pod started plus our protagonists were there while the foundation was being built. The insight and candor is what will/has separated it from the pack (if there is one). Hitting me w topics on some of my favorite albums Dah Shinin, By Design, Blah Blah Blah, or subject matter like O.C. made me so happy. (LOVE that Nikka Costa record) Would love to see a used records of Smoothe Da Hustler, Virtuoso, Cormega, Deca, Infectious Organisms or a Monolith of OutKast’s first a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blue till I die
    United States2 years ago
  • The Cartoonist Kayfabe of Hip-Hop

    This is one of my favorite podcasts I currently listen to. To me they remind me of Cartoonist Kayfabe, but instead of talking comics, they talk Rap. Alaska, Curly Castro, and Zilla Rocca are very talented rappers themselves. I love their extensive knowledge of the Underground Scene of the late 90’s/ early 2000’s, which is unlike any other podcast that’s out there. Whenever the crew brings on a guest for an interview (such as Dose One & Breeze Brewing,) I’m all ears.

    I also appreciate the blind ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adbraun96
    United States2 years ago
  • Shablam

    Always a good listen. I discovered it during the covid lockdowns so there was a good backlog of episodes for me to catch up with. I’ve since listened to all of them and now I look forward to a new episode every week.

    I was a fan of Alaska’s group Hangar 18 when they were on Def Jux, but had never heard anything by Castro or Zilla. This podcast put me on to their music and the music of all the dope guests they’ve had on and it’s made me go back and re-listen to the classic albums and artists th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D'amiracle
    United States3 years ago
  • unrivaled greatness

    It is hard to describe how good this podcast is, because there is not much out there to use as a comparison. If you get why ego trip magazine back issues sell for ludicrous prices these days you will thoroughly enjoy the shows. Just enough of everything, entertaining for sure, also informative, with the sensibilities of good morning radio and 90s college mix shows blended into unrivaled greatness.

    Apple Podcasts
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    @whitesaid
    United States3 years ago

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Some episodes receive feedback about audio quality or pacing, but the content depth generally outweighs these."
Listeners praise the hosts' deep knowledge of hip-hop history and their engaging, respectful banter.
The discussions are thorough and entertaining, with guests who bring diverse perspectives.

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The 7 Legend Shuffle with Open Mike Eagle and PremRock
Q: How did you take this whole endeavor, the rollout?
It was a money grab and it was rolled out like a money grab and it met my very low expectations.
Ball Out Culture: Conference Finals Previews and Draft Lottery Talk with Willie Green & Jesse the Tree
Q: So what do we think about the draft?
They discuss the implications of the picks and team needs with an emphasis on scouting and picking the best available talents.
Mailbag Episode: 21 Questions
Q: What is one hip hop album to throw on at a house party?
Your safest bet is always doggy style.
Mailbag Episode: 21 Questions
Q: What are our top three conspiracy theories based on our own metrics?
The first one that just comes to mind is during COVID when in Philly, they were putting out noises at night to make people go back in their houses.
2024 Year in Review Mailbag
Q: What was your favorite sports moment?
Watching the Dodgers win the World Series and my dad being through the roof, also getting to see the Yankees suffer.

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What is Call Out Culture about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Three longtime rap enthusiasts host a conversational deep dive into artists, eras, and ideas within hip-hop. The show blends scholarly appreciation with playful banter, often pairing deep-dish history of underground and mainstream scenes with contemporary takes. Across episodes, listeners are treated to roundtables, interviews, and tournament-style debates that illuminate why certain records, crews, and moments matter, while also highlighting the hosts' own discographies and connections to the broader culture. The format tends to mix nostalgia with sharp critique, yielding thoughtful, well-reasoned perspectives that feel grounded in lived experience. Noteworthy strengths include their encyclopedic knowledge, genuine camaraderie, and a willi... more

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4. Open Mike Eagle
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6. Myke C Town
7. Cash Journal
8. Gary Suarez

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