
Embark on a captivating journey with Sample Mining, a podcast that, like the crate digging producers of hip-hop, will mine for the greatest examples of sampling in music history. Uncover the deep ties and enticing stories behind some of hip-hop’s greatest songs through the lens of the samples used in them. Gems Only!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Categories | MusicMusic InterviewsMusic Commentary | ||||

We're back to discuss the best albums and hottest samples of 2025! Join us and then let us know what your favorite moments in music were from the year.
Further explore the songs discussed this season by listening to the Sample Mining Playlist:
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In this special one off episode, we'll explore the best in music from 2024. From the top albums, songs, and concerts, to of course, the best samples, we'll explore it all. Listen in and then comment to let us know your favorites!
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In this bonus episode I’ll be quizzing my wife and kids on some samples to see if they can guess them. We’ll explore multiple genres including hip-hop, rock, pop, and what I believe is the first ever sample used in a country song. Join us for some fu... more
The final episode of season 1 is dedicated to one of hip hop’s greatest producers, The RZA! We’re going to run through the samples used in several tracks throughout his production discography in the Chip Samples format. Join us as we explore some of ... more
Rob’s knowledge and in depth detail of the gems had me wanting more!! His smooth soulful voice had me mesmerized and I look forward to more seasons. Keep mining Rob!!
Great music samples and even better storytelling. I can’t wait for future episodes.
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