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 US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ http://forevermugen.com/

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The Transition Ep. 42 - 'Ricky Rozay'

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 US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ http://forevermugen.com/

The Transition Ep. 41 - 'Best Of The Best'

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 US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ http://forevermugen.com/

The Transition Ep. 40 - 'Crime & Punishment'

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 US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ http://forevermugen.com/

The Transition Ep. 39 - 'Is it Over...?'

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/

The Transition Ep. 38 - 'Moonwalk'

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/

The Transition Ep. 37 - 'Soul Food'

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 

The Transition Ep. 36 - 'Media Speaks'

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 Butcher - Trade It All Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ http://forevermugen.com/

The Transition Ep. 35 - 'Trial By Fire'

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 the show! Article: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/06/13/magazine/police-reform.html  Music: Saiko - Ollies Since99 - 11:20 Leven Kali - FOREVER  Rain - Prod. by Lee Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ http://forevermugen.com/

The Transition Ep. 34 - 'Bridge The Gap'

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 Music: Saiko - Ollies Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ http://forevermugen.com/

The Transition Ep. 33 - 'Word To The Wise'

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 still enjoy it!) Intro/Outro Music: Saiko - Ollies REMINDER: Make sure to check the voting procedures in your state! Last week till Election Day so make sure to get out there and make your opinion known! Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ http://forevermugen.com/

The Transition Ep. 32 - "Mo' Money, Mo' Problems"

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 is also the option for a cancellation form (Search "Mail-in Absentee Cancellation {your state name}") which will allow you to vote IN-PERSON instead. Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ http://forevermugen.com/

The Transition Ep. 31 - 'The Mob'

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 option for a cancellation form (Search "Mail-in Absentee Cancellation {your state name}") which will allow you to vote IN-PERSON instead. Connect with US: https://www.instagram.com/thetransition_pod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ http://forevermugen.com/

The Transition Ep. 30 - 'Anniversary'

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 also the option for a cancellation form (Search "Mail-in Absentee Cancellation {your state name}") which will allow you to vote IN-PERSON instead. Connect with ALEX: https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ Connect with DIMETRI: https://www.instagram.com/forever.mugen/ http://forevermugen.com/

The Transition Ep. 29 - 'Whatever It Takes'

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 address a few of those questions... Music recommendations: Shawn Smith's 'Till Death Do Us Art', Deante' Hitchcock's 'Better', Caleborate, Chris Stapleton - Cold, Reason - Sauce ft. Vince Staples 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 option for a cancellation form (Search "Mail-in Absentee Cancellation {your state name}") which will allow you to vote IN-PERSON instead. Connect with ALEX: https://www.instagram.com/alex_karpinski_/ Connect with DIMETRI: https://www.instagram.com/forever.mugen/ http://forevermugen.com/

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