Call Out Culture
by Tim
Call Out Culture is a podcast about rap music hosted by Alaska, Curly Castro and Zilla Rocca - three long time practitioners and lifetime fans. These dudes know what the hell they are talking about. Every episode is a deep dive into an artist or a concept. With close to 50 years of artistry and 70 years of fandom combined in the three hosts, it is safe to say, that you are going to get perspectives that you will not find in other podcasts about the genre.
Episodes
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Conspiracy Theory Fantasy Draft with Blockhead
Today's episode is brought to you by the Bilderberg Group and the Rothschilds. Long fabled in the annals of Call Out Culture history is the lost conspiracy theory episode with our friend Blockhead. Did the powers that be silence the truth or did Alaska just forget to hit record, we may never…
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Ball Out Culture - 2026/27 NBA season preview
The Call Out Boys are at it again, born of the blacktops of Brooklyn & Philly, hosts Curly Castro & Zilla Rocca with a cavalcade of colorful guests: Jesse The Tree, Jeff Markey, PremRock, Milc, NAHReailly, & Blockhead, look at their NBA crystal Ball. They chop it Up, make some haphazard...
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The Blind Spot: Weightless Recordings
This week we dig into some of the earlier works from Weightless Records, specifically Greenhouse Effect's Life Sentences and Blueprint's The Weightroom. We also discuss some of the early history of this pivotal indie label/crew! Hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon:...
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The Blind Spot: Anticon & Deep Puddle Dynamics
Last week friend of the indie scene Joseph Rathgeber, aka Caltrops, dropped his two part tome Catch Us Before We Fall Off: a [ch]oral history of anticon. We realized that we never discussed the Anticon collected and that we needed to we explore some blind spots in our listening experience. So we...
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Lineage of Greatness: Phil Collins Feat. Joe Songco of Outburst
The long promised Lineage of Greatness episode on Phil Collins has finally landed!. We are joined by Joe Songco who is not only the drummer of legendary NYHC band Outburst, but one of the best music minds this side of Valhalla and an excellent follow on instagram. You can find Outburst's classic...
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[AUDIO] Live from the Liner Notes: Curly Castro's Yaphet feat. Locust and iAlive
This week we discuss Curly Castro's amazing new album Yaphet which is now available via Backwoodz Studios. We are joined by the album's producer Locust and iAlive who mixed the album. You can get your copy of Yaphet (Vinyl, CD, Cassette, Digital) here…
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Shufflympics - Apple's Hip Hop Throwback Playlist
This week we tried something new, a mini-tournament where we take a playlist, put it on shuffle and build out the bracket to see who wins. For our first ever Shufflympics tournament we look at Apple's Hip Hop Throwback Playlist. Hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon:...
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Greatest Song Ever Tournament Part 2
Part 2 of the Greatest Song Ever Battle Royal Tournament has arrived. We get down and dirty, there are some major upsets, chaos enters the fray, a ton of coin toss wins and ultimately we get our winner which was not a song I saw making it past round two let alone all the way to the top of the...
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Ball Out Culture: The Way Too Early NBA Season Predictions
Castro and Zilla fight the dog days of August with their picks for the upcoming '26-'27 season including conference risers, what teams will slide back, who wins the title, and more! Hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon:...
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Greatest Song Ever Tournament Part 1
For the first time ever, a tournament was so long that we had to break it up into two sessions! The Greatest Song Every tournament is a massive undertaking where each participant brings 8 songs (8 participants x 8 songs = 64 songs) to do battle for musical supremacy and bragging rights at the...
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Complex Magazine's The 100 Best Hip-Hop Beats of All Time
This week Zilla and Alaska review Complex Magazine's The 100 Best Hip-Hop Beats of All Time. We are sponsored by Wavey Goods! Get the freshest shirts out and tell them Call Out Culture sent you! Hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon:...
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[Bonus] Sneak Peak at Patreon Exclusives: Anatomy of a Song: Amberlands
This week we are sharing a Patreon Exclusive episode with the main feed: Zilla and Alaska provide a full breakdown of Amberlands - the third single from their new album Kingdom Music for the Hard Rocks. You can get the vinyl or CD here. Hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon:...
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The Curious Case of Foxy Brown
This week the boys explore the career of Foxy Brown through her first three albums - Ill Na Na, Chyna Doll and Broken Silence. We are sponsored by Wavey Goods! Get the freshest shirts out and tell them Call Out Culture sent you! Hear full episodes it is $1 a month at...
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The "Our guests cancelled last minute scramble" episode
This week's episode is what happens when your guests cancel last minute. The episode starts out with Zilla and Alaska talking about random movies, shows and ideas and we are joined by Castro at the halfway point and we pivot into Ras Kass Soul on Ice talk. We are sponsored by Wavey...
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Making Shrillmatic - OGC - M-Pire Shrikez Back
This week we create the anti-Illmatic in our series Making Shrillmatic, where we take awful records and get rid of any glimmer of hope to make the worst album ever. This week's selection? M-Pire Shrikez Back by Originoo Gunn Clappaz aka OGC. We are sponsored by Wavey...
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Grab bag - Obsession & More
This week the gang discusses the 2026 Curry Barker phenomenon Obsession, the overstated importance of physical releases extolled in the nostalgic false memories of the olds and more! We are sponsored by Wavey Goods! Get the freshest shirts out and tell them Call Out…
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Larry the Duck New Wave Invitational Tournament
This week we are joined by a slew of bracketologists for the Larry the Duck New Wave Invitational Tournament. Returning Bracketologists Eff Yoo, Alex Ludovico, Jesse the Tree and steeltippeddove are joined by newcomers Derek O'Rourke from the 15 Friends Podcast and Doodcomputer. We go through 68...
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Lineage of Greatness: Billy Joel
Castro is on the road which means one thing. Zilla and Alaska dive into their fandom for other genres. This week we discuss the greatest American songwriter - William Martin Joel aka Billy Joel. Enjoy Alaska's Billy Joel Playlist We are sponsored by Wavey Goods! Get the...
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Best Guest Verse Tournament with Blockhead and Jim Search
This week we are joined by noted Bracketologists Blockhead and Jim Search for our Best Guest Verse/Feature Tournament. Find out who will be added to the ultimate competition Tournamania! We are sponsored by Wavey Goods! Get the freshest shirts out and tell them Call Out…
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Albums You Pretend You Still Like Fantasy Draft
This week we discuss albums that people claim to love but we know the truth. YOU NEVER LISTEN TO THAT SH!T ANYMORE!! We are sponsored by Wavey Goods! Get the freshest shirts out and tell them Call Out Culture sent you! Hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon:...
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Used Records: Memorial Day 60 Minute Mix
Zilla's back with 60 minutes of bangers to bump if you're drinking, running errands, playing cornhole, or listening to rap podcasts! Tracklisting: 1. Nas & Swizz Beatz "Be Worried" (blend) 2. French Montana feat Chinx Drugs and NORE "Off the Rip" 3. Juicy J feat Young Dolph "Shopping Spree" 4....
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The Boys Finale Recap
This episode of Call Out Culture is brought to you by Vought Industries and their new movie Rise of the Seven. Just kidding, this episode finds our gang of rapscallions reviewing the series finale of The Boys. We are sponsored by Wavey Goods! Get the freshest shirts out and tell...
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Daredevil Born Again S2 & The Punisher: One Last Kill Recap with EffYoo
Zilla and EffYoo do a quick recap of Marvel's latest and greatest action-filled offerings from Matt Murdock and Frank Castle! Spoilers abound so don't tap in until you watch "Daredevil Born Again S2" and "The Punisher: One Last Kill" in full! We are sponsored by Wavey Goods! Get the...
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Mailbaggin'
This week we dive into the Call Out Culture mailbag with questions from our Patreon subscribers. We are sponsored by Wavey Goods! Get the freshest shirts out and tell them Call Out Culture sent you! If you want to submit questions and/or hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our...
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Boombap Archeology: Likwit Crew - Xzibit feat. Sean Kantrowitz
We are back on our Likwit Crew Boom Bap Archeology tip and we are joined by friend of the pod Sean Kantrowitz for an in depth discussion on Mr. X to the Z Xzibit. We are sponsored by Wavey Goods! Get the freshest shirts out and tell them Call Out Culture sent you! If you want to hear…
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Book Club: Original Gangstas: The Untold Story of Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Tupac Shakur, and the Birth of West Coast Rap
This week we discuss Ben Westhoff's 2016 book Original Gangstas: The Untold Story of Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Tupac Shakur, and the Birth of West Coast Rap. We are sponsored by Wavey Goods! Get the freshest shirts out and tell them Call Out Culture sent you! If you want to hear full...
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Commentary on Nas' Commentary on the Legend Has It Series
This week we dive back into the Legend Has It Series, this time with our commentary on Nas' commentary about the series. We are sponsored by Wavey Goods! Get the freshest shirts out and tell them Call Out Culture sent you! If you want to hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon:...
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3 Ball Tournament with Alex Ludovico, Sam Hoyas and Steel Tipped Dove
This week we are joined by Alex Ludovico, Sam Hoyas and Steel Tipped Dove to explore a bit of an abstract idea. The idea being this - MTV ushered in a era where albums needed to have 3 huge hit videos and we take this idea of albums with at least 3 banging hits and try to find out which one is…
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Alaska and Zilla Are Just Hangin' Out
Castro has one more week on the IR so Alaska and Zilla decided it to keep it breezy with a hang sesh. They boys talk about Netflix docs, what kind of massive losers the manosphere, Flea and the RHCP, Lamar Odom, Dr. Dre's scumbaggery and more. We are also sponsored by Wavey Goods! Get the...
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All Everything Fantasy Draft 2 with Alex Ludovico
This week we are joined by Alex Ludovico for our second All Everything Fantasy Draft where every single thing in the universe is up for grabs, with the exception of the items from the first draft! We are also sponsored by Wavey Goods! Get the freshest shirts out and tell them Call Out Culture…
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WNTTA: Jodeci - Diary of a Mad Band
This week we take a walk on the sensual side and dive into Jodeci's 1993 album Diary of a Mad Band which was an evolutionary leap in the melding of R&B and hip hop sounds and in many ways the blueprint for the Timberland take over. If you want to hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our…
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WNTTA: Grand Puba
This week the gang dives into the career of legendary rapper and hip hop style icon Grand Puba. Was his career one of the great what ifs? or was he the candle that burnt so intensely early in his career that it was impossible to maintain that light? If you want to hear full episodes it is $1 a...
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And the winner is... 2000 and 2001 My VH1 Award Revisit
This week the gang revisits the 2000 and 2001 My VH1 Award shows, which were a short lived award show on VH1 where the fans got to vote for some outlandish categories via the newfangled internet! Who won, who lost, who is now MAGA - looking at you Jewel! Come for the awards talk and stay for the...
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Ranking the Rankings: Complex's 50 Best New York Rappers of All Time
This week the gang travels back to 2023 to discuss Complex's 50 Best New York Rappers of All Time rankings. You will be shocked, appalled, aghast, potentially pleased and ultimately engaged with the heroic efforts of the Call Out Cult Leaders. If you want to hear full episodes it is $1 a month at...
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Ball Out Culture: NBA Trade Deadline with PremRock
Castro, Zilla, and PremRock link up to discuss all trades, minor and major, for the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline. What are the Clippers doing? Is it funny or awesome that Trae Young and Anthony Davis play for the Wizards? Why is Jared McCain on a title team for peanuts? And can you name all of the...
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TV Theme Song Fantasy Draft feat Eddie Meeks, NAHreally, Marcus Pinn, and Jim Search
This week we are joined by Eddie Meeks, NAHreally, Marcus Pinn, and Jim Search for the TV Theme song fantasy draft! If you want to hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon:...
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Lineage of Greatness: Portishead feat. Geng PTP and Myke C Town
This week we are joined by frequent guests Geng PTP and Myke C Town to discuss Portishead! If you want to hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon…
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Best Rap Album of 1988 Tournament with Alex Ludavico, Blockhead and PremRock
This week we are joined by Alex Ludavico, Blockhead and PremRock in a tournament to figure out which rap album is the best rap album of 1988. Come for the tournament and stay for discussion on crude and gross lyrics. If you want to hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon:...
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Boombap Archeology: Tha Alkaholiks with Stan Ipcus
For 2026 our Boombap Archeology series will focus on the members of the Likwid Crew - King Tee, Xzibit, Defari and the group that is the topic of this week's episode: Tha Alkaholiks. JRo, Tash and E-Swift are unsung heroes of underground hip hop and this week we give them their flowers. We are...
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We Need To Talk About 2025: Year in Review
We are back! This week we look back at 2025 and talk about some of our favorites in the world of TV, Movies and Music. If you want to hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon:...
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Burl Ives Invitational Christmas Movie Tournament w/ Alex Ludovico, Blockhead, Chaz Kangas, Jesse the Tree, Jim Search, Gary Suarez, Sam Hoyas and Milc
This week we are joined by famed bracketologists Alex Ludovico, Blockhead, Chaz Kangas, Jesse the Tree, Jim Search, Gary Suarez, Sam Hoyas and Milc to determine the greatest Christmas Movie of all-time! If you want to hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon:...
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Zilla and Alaska Are Just Hanging Around
This week Zilla and Alaska are just hanging around and talking about stuff. We cover a bevy of topics including: JID Cargo Cults exclusive drop Bourbon General's lost tapes Fast Eddie Behind the Scenes Embarrassing early demos Huey Lewis Music Lottery Wrestling Dave TV Show Block texts us…
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VH1 Classics Tournament with Alex Ludavico, Marcus Pinn, Sam Hoyas, and Steel Tipped Dove
Who really is the dominant force of contemporary adult pop from the late ‘80s through the early ‘00s? Stop lying about bingeing Pop-Up Video or your hours spent belting out Michael Bolton and Celine Dion at karaoke night and tap in to hear who joins our Tournament of Champions from the world of...
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The 7 Legend Shuffle with Open Mike Eagle and PremRock
This week we are joined by Open Mike Eagle and PremRock to discusss the Legend Has It Series which is brought to you by Mass Appeal Records and curated by Nas. We discuss the albums from Slick Rick, Raekwon, Ghostface, Mobb Deep, Big L, and De La Soul. You can find all things Open Mike Eagle…
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Megalithic Monuments: Juvenile 400 Degreez
This week the boys travel down to NOLA to discuss the 1998 Cash Money Classic 400 Degreez by Juvenile. If you want to hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon:...
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Review of Hiphopsite Best of Lists from the early 2000s
This week we review some old Hiphopsite best of lists. Thanks to friend of the pod Mega from the Secret House Against podcast for inspiring the topic! If you want to hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon:...
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Killmatic 3: The Horror Sequel/Reboot Tournament with Chaz Kangas, Cinemasai, Myke C Town and Sam Hoyas
It is Killmatic season and this year we are going to figure out what is the best horror sequel/reboot of all-time. We are joined by 3 brand new bracketologists - Chaz Kangas, Cinemasai, Myke C Town and returning vet Sam Hoyas. The winner was an absolute shocker!! If you want to hear full episodes...
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The one where we rip off Myke C Town
This week's episode is a direct rip off of Myke C Town's Music Q&A episode which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zasJB8rhGkw If you want to hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon:...
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Blind Spot: Young Jeezy: Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101
Fresh on the heels of our discussion on Pitchfork's top 100 rap albums of all time the gang digs into one of the albums that was a blind spot to all of us, the 2005 Young Jeezy album Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101. If you want to hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon:...
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Pitchfork 100 Best Rap Albums of All Time
This week the gang discusses Pitchfork's list of the Best 100 Rap Albums of All Time. If you want to hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast You can...
About this show
Call Out Culture is a podcast about rap music hosted by Alaska, Curly Castro and Zilla Rocca - three long time practitioners and lifetime fans. These dudes know what the hell they are talking about. Every episode is a deep dive into an artist or a concept. With close to 50 years of artistry and 70 years of fandom combined in the three hosts, it is safe to say, that you are going to get perspectives that you will not find in other podcasts about the genre.
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