GREASEBALL is a rapper/producer/blogger from Riverside, CA. His music is, in my opinion, some of the best shit out - period. His albums "Happiness To Me" and "The Alligator King" are available everywhere and his new album (currently untitled) will be out later this year. IN THIS EPISODE we discuss him dropping out of school at 13 years old to drink booze with homeless people, running away to Kentucky with his girlfriend shortly thereafter, depression, God, blogging, not understanding why so many rappers suck at rapping, etc. ON THE WAY DOWN is a podcast about taking risks, pursuing passions, and trying really hard not to die an unaccomplished piece of shit. Created, produced & hosted by Gadzooks.    Follow Greaseball: Instagram | Twitter Follow Gadzooks: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Follow OTWD on IG: @otwdpodcast   Watch this interview on YouTube Subscribe on YouTube   OTWD is a proud partner of Oliver's Harvest CBD Click ?http://bit.ly/2Ta1GKl ?to SAVE 10% ON YOUR FIRST ORDER while also directly supporting this podcast!

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OTWD #23 - w/ Greaseball

CHASE MOORE is a rapper/producer/engineer originally from Melbourne, Australia, currently living in Los Angeles. His production credits are impressive to say the least - even having produced an unreleased track on Drake's "Nothing Was the Same". IN THIS EPISODE we discuss his move to the US from Melbourne, eating kangaroo, his house being a creative hub and some of the big names who've passed through it, his production credits, the time Michael Rapaport dissed him on Andrew Santino's podcast, etc. ON THE WAY DOWN is a podcast about taking risks, pursuing passions, and trying really hard not to die an unaccomplished piece of shit. Created, produced & hosted by Gadzooks.    Follow Chase Moore: Instagram | Twitter Follow Gadzooks: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Follow OTWD on IG: @otwdpodcast   Subscribe on YouTube   OTWD is a proud partner of Oliver's Harvest CBD Click ?http://bit.ly/2Ta1GKl ?to SAVE 10% ON YOUR FIRST ORDER while also directly supporting this podcast!

OTWD #22 - w/ Chase Moore

APOLLO BEBOP is a hip-hop/jazz quintet from Santa Ana, CA. I didn't know them personally before this conversation, I was just a fan (a big one). Their new album "WANTED!" drops 5/1/20 on all major streaming services. Buy it and make it a point to see them live as soon as society stops freaking the fuck out. IN THIS EPISODE I sit down with Brian (vocals), Chris (guitar), and Grover (saxophone/keys) to discuss the formation of the band, finding new opportunities for growth throughout the COVID-19 shutdown, building a local following before expanding, weed, performing on a boat in a pool at a hotel in San Francisco while on mushrooms, etc. ON THE WAY DOWN is a podcast about taking risks, pursuing passions, and trying really hard not to die an unaccomplished piece of shit. Created, produced & hosted by Gadzooks.    Follow Apollo Bebop: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | SoundCloud Follow Gadzooks: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Follow OTWD on IG: @otwdpodcast   Subscribe on YouTube   OTWD is a proud partner of Oliver's Harvest CBD Click ?http://bit.ly/2Ta1GKl ?to SAVE 10% ON YOUR FIRST ORDER while also directly supporting this podcast!

OTWD #21 - w/ Apollo Bebop

BONNIE BLUE is a rapper/singer from Los Angeles. That is her actual name. IN THIS EPISODE we discuss her recent tour through Europe and Asia, wanting to die sometimes, coronavirus, drugs, cringing at your old music, etc. We also get kinda shit faced. ON THE WAY DOWN is a podcast about taking risks, pursuing passions, and trying really hard not to die an unaccomplished piece of shit. Created, produced & hosted by Gadzooks.    Follow Bonnie: Instagram  Follow Gadzooks: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Follow OTWD on IG: @otwdpodcast   Subscribe on YouTube   OTWD is a proud partner of Oliver's Harvest CBD Click ?http://bit.ly/2Ta1GKl ?to SAVE 10% ON YOUR FIRST ORDER while also directly supporting this podcast!

OTWD #20 - w/ Bonnie Blue

THEEZ is someone I don't mind describing as just a rapper because he's honestly one of the best rappers out. Formerly of the 3 man crew Tha Process and later the 12 man crew Cloudmakers, he's been at it for years and makes it look really fucking easy. He can be seen all over YouTube absolutely destroying instrumentals (search for "Thesis" or "Cloudmakers" and proceed down the rabbit hole). IN THIS EPISODE we discuss looking like a member of every ethnic group except the one you actually belong to, girls who actually like the sight of dicks, rappers who suck at rapping, and the time we traveled together to SXSW in Austin, TX. ON THE WAY DOWN is a podcast about taking risks, pursuing passions, and trying really hard not to die an unaccomplished piece of shit. Created, produced & hosted by Gadzooks.    Follow Theez: Instagram  Follow Gadzooks: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Follow OTWD on IG: @otwdpodcast   Subscribe on YouTube   OTWD is a proud partner of Oliver's Harvest CBD Click ?http://bit.ly/2Ta1GKl ?to SAVE 10% ON YOUR FIRST ORDER while also directly supporting this podcast!  

OTWD #19 - w/ Theez

RAWFILE is an acclaimed street photographer from Los Angeles. Known for his dramatic portraits of LA's Skid Row residents, his work provides an unfiltered look into the underbelly of one of America's most affluent cities. He helps run and regularly contributes to These Streets Magazine.  IN THIS EPISODE we discuss developing relationships with homeless people through street photography, a few times it went wrong, photo credit, and he gives me the backstory of a few specific photos.  Follow Rawfile: Instagram | These Streets Mag Follow Gadzooks: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Follow OTWD on IG: @otwdpodcast   Subscribe on YouTube   OTWD is a proud partner of Oliver's Harvest CBD Click ?http://bit.ly/2Ta1GKl ?to SAVE 10% ON YOUR FIRST ORDER while also directly supporting this podcast!

OTWD #18 - w/ Rawfile

COOKBOOK is a rapper/producer with a hilarious name and a lot of energy. Together with his group LA Symphony (Pigeon John, Flynn Adam, Joey the Jerk, etc.), he rose to prominence in the late 90's before going on to work closely with the likes of Evidence (Dilated Peoples), Murs, and others throughout his solo career. He hosts the podcast "Felipe's Garage", and I shot the cover of his latest album, "Jason Soto Was Here" - so it's obviously fucking tight. IN THIS EPISODE we discuss being Puerto Rican in LA/NY/PR, working with will.i.am, the Pigeon John/LA Symphony dynamic, three ways to piss while wearing basketball shorts, 360 deals and more. Follow CookBook: Instagram | YouTube Follow Gadzooks: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Follow OTWD on IG: @otwdpodcast   Subscribe on YouTube   OTWD is a proud partner of Oliver's Harvest CBD Click ?http://bit.ly/2Ta1GKl ?to SAVE 10% ON YOUR FIRST ORDER while also directly supporting this podcast!  

OTWD #17 - w/ CookBook

In this episode I talk about my resistance toward podcasting, being in the dark place, giving my grandparents CBD, etc. Follow Gadzooks: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Follow OTWD on IG: @otwdpodcast Onthewaydown.net Subscribe on YouTube 

OTWD #16 - What Would Jekyll Do?

Curtiss King is a producer, author, YouTuber and recording artist. He's produced for artists such as E-40, Kendrick Lamar, Ab Soul, Mack 10, Murs and many others. His book The Prosperous Hip Hop Producer can be found in Barnes and Noble and online.    In this episode we discuss the time he spent working with Nipsey Hussle, the process of writing his book, and a ton of other gems such as the power of routine, how waking up early can fix many of your problems, the importance of reading, struggle rap, diet and exercise, and as much else as we could fit into the 2 and a half hours we spent together. This is my favorite episode thus far.  Follow Curtiss King: Instagram | YouTube Follow Gadzooks: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Follow OTWD on IG: @otwdpodcast Subscribe on YouTube 

OTWD #15 - w/ Curtiss King

DEVMO is a rapper, singer, songwriter and producer from Los Angeles. In this episode we discuss her creative process and how allowing heartbreak to take the wheel can sometimes craft the most meaningful songs, even songs that are fun to listen to. We also discuss coming out to her parents, gay rappers, Lizzo playing the flute, SXSW, and we obviously couldn't go an hour without talking ladies. Follow DEVMO: Instagram | Official Website Follow Gadzooks: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Follow OTWD on IG: @otwdpodcast Subscribe on YouTube 

OTWD #14 - w/ DEVMO

NERV is a photographer/videographer who’s worked with some of your favorite brands and people. His work is everywhere. In this episode we discuss how being a convicted felon forced him to make a living with photography by limiting his options in the workforce. We also talk about his growing collection of tattoos and how his grandparent feel about them, working with Kobe Bryant, shooting porn, and a ton of photo nerd shit. Watch this episode on YouTube Follow: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook onthewaydown.net | @otwdpodcast

OTWD #13 - w/ NERV

In this episode: Performing in Boston, free speech even for assholes, the military, the death of Kobe Bryant, dying with your children and more fun.  Follow: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook onthewaydown.net | @otwdpodcast

OTWD #12 - Thoughts on Kobe

Noa James is an accomplished rapper with one hell of a story. He's a staple in the Los Angeles hip hop scene and a legend in the Inland Empire. Just google him, he's on Wikipedia.  In this episode we discuss his rocky childhood spent bouncing around between group homes, being left in the care of drug dealers as collateral for his mother's drug transactions, his mother's imprisonment, his father's deportation, and his grandmother's grace. We also touch on his relentless mission to conquer his health - both physical and mental. And he prefers Martin over Fresh Prince. Watch this episode on YouTube Follow: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook onthewaydown.net | @otwdpodcast

OTWD #11 - w/ Noa James

In this episode: Kind of liking Star Wars, Chet Hanks and the permanently offended, funny accents, etc.  Follow: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook onthewaydown.net | @otwdpodcast

OTWD #10 - New year, new rants

It's Christmas and I'm podcasting on my phone, from my car, because there are so many fucking people in my house. I rant about Christmas trees, Christmas music, how shitty the Balkans are, etc. Follow: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Onthewaydown.net

OTWD #9 - Christmas Quickie

Rapper/writer/photographer Gadzooks hosts On the Way Down, a humorous and slightly offensive podcast about taking risks, pursuing passions, and trying really hard not to die an unaccomplished piece of shit.

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