   This week Alex meets up with Emmy award-winning producer, multi-instrumentalist, singer, director, videographer & teacher Frank G. of The ISH Productions in his NJ studio. Together the two dig deep into hip-hop as they discuss some of the critically acclaimed rappers & singers Frank has produced for from Raekwon, Method Man & Redman to Schoolboy Q, Cee-lo & more recently "Rhythm & Flow's" NJ-native Felisha George A.K.A. Queen now streaming on Netflix. Frank shares some new joints off Felisha's Must-Hear debut album "Wash Your Soul".     The two talk more hip-hop like who some of their top/most under-rated rappers & producers are, music videos, musical inspirations & what brought him to work full-time in the world of music. They chat briefly about some ridiculous travel tales, mind-bending mushroom trips, the nastiness of most seafood, and being that Halloween just passed they creep each other out with some chilling ghost stories & photos.     Be sure to follow Felisha George @felishageorge_ & check out her debut album "Wash Your Soul" available on all platforms 11/11/19.    Follow Frank G. @frankg_ish & look out for more music in the future from The Ish Productions

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Episode 14 - The ISH Productions with Frank G.

   This episode is a "joint" effort as Alex goes live on the air with Jennifer Tapiero & Jasmine Lobe on the Sparkz Network, a new online network that sparks ideas for the next generation by exploring the world of Cannabis, CBD, and what is trending in the marijuana community. Together Alex, Jen & Jasmine (The Cannasseur & The Cannacurious) go deep into the topic of marijuana & CBD covering things like medical marijuana's healing benefits for multiple purposes, how marijuana can be a great substitute for more harmful substances and how different strains effect different peoples bodies in various ways. They also talk about some cannabis current event, test & review some awesome new CBD creams and masks from Kana Skincare, & chat a bit about Halloween & paranormal encounters.    Tune in and watch the video for this episode on the Sparkz Network click here!   Make sure you tune into the Sparkz Network's live shows to get more canna-centric chats & marijuana media on Twitter @SparkzNetwork   Also be sure to follow Jennifer Tapiero @jennifertapiero on Instagram and Twitter & Jasmine Lobe on @jasminelobe on Instagram and Twitter  

Episode 13 - The Cannasseur & The Cannacurious with Jen & Jasmine

Alex is back for Season 2, and its a great first episode to kick things off! Alex catches up with Dave Quisumbing, AKA DQ, at his condo about some big things going on his life like his brand-new food truck, Mr. Q's Island Eats which just opened this year and his secret Filipino hot sauce marinade Mr. Q's BBQ, hopefully in stores near you soon. They also get into some crossfit chat, which is a huge part of DQ's lifestyle and one of his biggest passions, working the bar in the clubs & DQ plays some K-Ci & JoJo for us live on piano. DQ's brother Buddhakai is also a rapper so we got to play some more original music for you guys. Check out the video for "Buddhakai - One Last Drink" to see some of DQ's spectacular acting skills.   Follow DQ on Instagram - @dquiznj - @mqbbq - @mrqislandeats  

Episode 12 - Crossfit & Cocktails with DQ

It's been a minute since we last spoke.. Alex took some time to himself, did some soul-searching & traveling, some of which was with this week's guest, Alex's good friend DJ Tony Loko AKA techno producer mynd.eu.  Together the two talk about what matters most in life... music. Starting with some reminiscent old-school hip-hop talk & first albums bought to Tony's wheelhouse festivals, techno & deep house. mynd.eu also shares with us some music he's been cooking up. Finally Alex & Tony talk Italia memories and flashbacks to some wild moments from their Eurotrip. 

Episode 11. - Hip-Hop, Techno & Italia with DJ Tony Loko AKA mynd.eu

   This week we have another music episode when Alex is joined by Myster-E, rapper / educational & motivational speaker. Myster-E goes deep into his unique, positive, intellectual and often educational rhymes which he uses to teach and inspire inner city youth through hip-hop culture. E also shares some stories from his days on the radio with Wu World Radio, some rappers who inspire him and his involvement with the Zulu Nation. We even get to learn some new mind-blowing acronyms like RAP, LASER and WU-TANG.     And of course Myster-E plays some of his music and spits some poetic acapellas for us. Check out all of Myster-E's music and videos on YouTube. Instagram- @_mystere YouTube- Eric Shandroff

Episode 10. - Edu-tainment with Myster-E

   This week we have another musical episode when Alex meets up with his friend Pete AKA Staten Island rapper P Double to discuss his new project titled "Crossroads" (Out Now). P Double plays us a couple of tracks off the new album along with a meaningful throwback and he also debuts an exclusive joint title "Us" for your ears only (until "King's Road" drops). They also discuss what artists influence him and how he got started out in hip-hop back at age 12 to represent his forgotten borough.    Besides the deep musical discussion and jam session, the two discuss a lot from the Atlantic City experience to the chaos that is Munich's Oktoberfest; from not understanding Quentin Tarantino's genius to over-analyzing any media within your craft; from the journey for knowledge outside of the education system to the importance of positivity and passion for what you do in life.     Check out P Double and Jay Six's new album "Crossroads" - Out Now on All Platforms      - Follow the King's Road crew - @itspdouble @kingsroad_ @acruz_FE @jaysixkilla @iamdjsteviep

Episode 9. - Crossroads with P Double

   This week Alex sits down with his lifelong friend rapper and producer Scanz and Phili rapper Twizz for a deep look into their new independent record label (No Label), artists, albums, and upcoming projects like Twizz & Scanz's first official album "CORNERSTORE". Twizz tells it all from his teenage years growing up on the streets of Phili, to what inspired him to start writing and recording, he shares some ridiculous Phili-native street slang and even shares a bunch of his music, most out to listen to now on all platforms plus one exclusive jawn (definition in episode).     The boys also talk about the music video they are working on for Twizz and Scanz's upcoming single "Come Again" off "CORNERSTORE" currently in production being directed, filmed and edited by Alex and Scanz. Check out the first video they produced for "The Way It Is" off Twizz's first project "Arose From The Shadows" - Out Now!  - Follow Them on Instagram @ -  @twizzthefuture - Twizz @scanz__ - Scanz @noxlabel - No Label "The Way It Is" Music Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCAhEDSv3X8

Episode 8. - The CORNERSTORE Jawn with Twizz and Scanz

Join me and one of the self-proclaimed silliest dudes I know, comedian Mike Cava, on a ridiculous laugh-filled adventure. Together Mike and I nerd out on such topics as his legendary comedy idols, the deliciousness that is cereal milk, the monotony of Hollywood, how grotesquely vile Ren & Stimpy was, running pig races at a local farm, how baller my apartment is & pineapples on pizza (controversy warning).  Follow Mike Cava on Instagram @cavacash See him live Monday nights at Brighton Bar in Long Branch, NJ @ 9pm

Episode 7. - Cheesy Jokes & Pig Puns with Mike Cava

This week we get deep into the insane, bone-chilling life story of my good friend and work associate DJ James Strzz. From how he started as a just a kid in the DJ industry going to teen nights and falling in love with the music (and ladies) to flyering and promoting other DJ's at local bars and clubs, to how he started to blow-up getting huge DJ residencies at major clubs like Pacha in NYC or The Pool at Harrah's in Atlantic City. Then we get even deeper as we get a look into how James' life changed following a tragic accident that left him near-death & with an addiction that would effect his life, career, friends & family. Thankfully, it all turns out okay (spoiler alert), but enjoy James' inspiring and emotional rollercoaster of a tale.  @jamesstrzz on Instagram  

Episode 6. - Music Is My Drug (DJ James Strzz)

You're in for a treat this week when I am joined by the Fabulous & Fazionable "Can't Count of Zabriskie" Paul Shvonzenshtooker. Join us on this rollercoaster ride of pure hilarity and insanity as Paul shares with us his favorite confectionary treats, plugs his newest innovation (his customized Waze interface), roasts me on my own show repetitively, regails us with tales of too many edibles, plays us his new song "You're Not Getting In", samples for us some Shtooky Shtyle ASMR, but mostly talks about candies and sweets and treats and cookies and cupcakes and donuts and lollipops and cakes and trinkets and muffins and dirty little fatty boys and dirty little fatty girls.    Follow Paul Shvonzenshtooker on Instagram @paulshvonzenshtooker

Episode 5. - Paul Shvonzenshtooker

In this episode my good friend Adam and I go deep on yet another laundry list of topics from... a new music review of the week to why rappers have tattoos on their face, reminiscing about the wildest parties in high school history to how insane the link of smell & memory can be, from the eclectic genius of Donald Glover vs Will Smith to the unlistenable garbage that is Takashi Sixnine, from why only jews get to experience the joy of sleepaway camp to a classic game of Celebrity Net Worth and finally we get even deeper as Adam shares the bone-chilling story of his recent near-death experience & how he is truly blessed to be sharing his 30th Birthday alive, healthy & live on the air (on his Birthday) with me on Wait, Where Were We. 

Episode 4. - New Lease On Life with Adam Grutman

Join my good friend & ex-frat brother Vince & I on a journey deep into the world of Veganism (vs. Bacon), the health benefits of distilled & ionized water, the hectic life of owning a food truck/meal delivery service & rehash some ridiculous frat house tales from the good ol' days. Also, Vince is the reason I decided to start my own podcast as the idea (& title) were born organically while appearing on his show "Catching Up With Vince".  Check out Try Vegan Food Trucks - http://tryvegannj.com - Try Vegan - Home | Facebook Try Vegan Meal Delivery - Try Vegan Meal Delivery Try Vegan Clothing - Try Vegan Clothing & the "Catching Up With Vince" Podcast - Catching Up With Vince - Podcast

Episode 3 - Try Vegan (Vince Gulino)

On this episode of Wait, Where Were We, I interview my life-long best friend (Coach) Cody High about his intense, self-made career coaching football along with my temporary co-host, but permanent cousin, Jason Kowalsky.    Together we cover a hefty range of topics from crazy airplane stories to a debate on the best actor to play The Joker - What music we are currently bumping to what Netflix documentaries we are currently binging - & we close it off with a great game of That's My Ish where we find out some my guest's favorite things.    @highc06 - Cody High @jaykow - Jason Kowalsky

Episode 2. - Cody High & Jason Kowalsky

I've always said & believed in the saying Family First, so what better way to start my podcast journey than with my cousin Jason Kowalsky joining me for my inaugural episode.  Jay is an actor, musician & a hilarious, very influencial person in my life. Listen as we venture through an overwhelming variety of topics from the movie business to dating in the modern age to marijuana reform laws to the controversy over ladies hating the word "moist" with some occasional, obnoxious yet adorable kitten interuptions.  I hope you enjoy the first episode of Wait Where Were We. 

Episode 1 - Family First

Just a quick introduction to give you an idea of the goings-on on the Wait Where Were We Podcast. Fascinating Guests. Captivating Conversations. Intriguing Interviews. Witty Banter. & Compelling Bullshit. with a side of Trivia, Games & other Amusements. Figure out 5 of the movie quotes sampled in the intro First, and I will send you a Ca$h Prize!! DM me on our Facebook page to enter.    I hope you enjoy my podcast, and if you do feel free to tell people about it. 

Episode 0 - Allow Myself To Introduce... My, Self

Gripping Guests. Captivating Conversations. Intriguing Interviews. Fascinating Facts. Abundance of Alliteration + Witty Banter. & Compelling Bullshit. with a side of Trivial Trivia, Great Games & Additional Amusements.

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