Sam Lipkin (Flagpole Magazine, Volumes Hip Hop)

In this episode of Overeducated and Underemployed, Feddun speaks with Sam Lipkin, the Editing Coordinator and Music Editor at Flagpole Magazine, and creator of Volumes Hip Hop. The discussion begins with Sam's early memories of music and transitions into her career journey. Key points include Sam's initial encounter with Pink Floyd's music, her evolving musical tastes influenced by video games, and her deep dive into writing from a young age. Sam also discusses her academic pursuits, the challenges of finding a compatible career, and her ultimately successful creation of Volumes hiphop zine, which later evolved into a production company. She highlights how Volumes hiphop bridged gaps within the local hip hop community, fostering trust and better representation in established publications like Flagpole Magazine. The episode also touches on the future of journalism, the dynamics of working at Flagpole Magazine, and the booking processes for major events like AthFest and Porch Fest. Upcoming episodes tease interviews with John Neff of Drive-By Truckers, and Grammy-winning guitarist Jim Kimo West.https://flagpole.com/https://www.instagram.com/volumeshiphop/https://www.youtube.com/@OvereducatedUnderemployedTheme Song by Sloan Brothers : http://open.spotify.com/artist/1Z0YyvTetovciEDRoRNudBTitle inspired by Lee Bains III: https://www.thegloryfires.com/www.feddun.net