Funk in the First Degree - Funk Music Talk and Interviews

John, Keith and Bo talk about what's been happening in the Funkisphere.

On this episode from the Funk In The  Funk Degree archives, John and Roundtabler alumnus Dr. G (George Darden) remember and discuss the impact of James Brown on Funk and  Pop music  in this revealing episode.

John has news for your ears from the Funkisphere in this revealing episode.

John remembers original Roundtabler, DJ Mike Hall who passed away recently.   Here is a repost of a past episode he participated in. Rest In Power Mike Hall

After almost a five year absence, the Roundtable is back for another exciting episode.

After almost a six year absence Bob Davis returns to the Funkisphere in this riveting episode.

Happy Birthday, Johnny Watson.

John runs down all the important events that happened in the Funkisphere in 2020!

A classic repost from 2016 of all of your Funky Christmas favorites!

John has news and notes for 2019.

John and the fellas recap all the funky news for 2018.

John talks about the final inductee, George Clinton and why he deserves to be there.

John and the Funky Fellas wrap up all things Funky for 2017.

John talks about all the funky news events for the year 2017.

John unleashes some more Uncovered Funk on this episode!

John uncovers more funk in this revealing episode.

John brings a new feature to the show, "Uncovered Funk" where he talks about and breaks down B-sides, Alternate Mixes and Deep Cuts from the Funkisphere.

Bob Davis of soul-patrol.com  joins John in the Funkisphere to wrap up their conversation of all things funky for the Summer of 2017.

Bob joins John back in the Funkisphere for his 8th appearance for the Summer of 2017 to talk about all things Funky.  

John and the fellas wrap up their conversation on all things Funky that occurred during the Summer of 2017.

John and the funky fellas talk about all things funky that have transpired so far in the year 2017.

John talks about the great history and legacy of the genre that emanates from the Crescent City and the artists that put it on the map.

John is in a celebratory mood as Funk In The First Degree hits the 100th episode as he marks this milestone in the Funkisphere! He talks about the podcast, it's inception, and plans for the show moving forward.

John and Bob Davis wrap up 2016 in this year's-end episode.

Bob Davis of www.soul-patrol.com rejoins John in the Funkisphere to talk about all things funky in this 2016 wrap up.

On this episode, John talks about and shares his thoughts over a new book about Curtis Mayfield written by his Son, Todd

John talks about the recent issue of previously unreleased Betty Davis recordings during her brief stint at CBS from the late 60's and commentary about the late Walter "Junie" Morrison in this enlightening episode.

Sly Stone is the latest inductee to the Mt. Rushmore of Funk.  John tells us why in this exciting episode!

John, Keith, Bo remember the "Wizard of Woo" Bernie Worrell in this episode.

John and the fellas Keith, Bo, and the returning Lindsey Robinson wrap up 2016 in the Funkisphere in this year end episode.

John has some more Holiday funk for your listening pleasure.

  John runs down his final news and notes to wrap up the year 2016.

John runs down his last funky five for the end of the year 2016.

John remembers the "Wizard of Woo" Bernie Worrell in this special episode.

John talks to Bob Davis of Soul-Patrol.com from the summer of 2016. They talk about all that has transpired from the Funkisphere at that time.

John has news and notes from the Funkisphere for 2016.

The Roundtable remembers fallen music icon Prince.

The Funkisphere is still mourning the loss of his Purple Badness, Prince who passed away.  John shares some of his thoughts about the icon and his legacy.

John talks about Maurice White founder, and leader of the supergroup Earth, Wind and Fire and his influence on the Funkisphere.

John remembers comedian, bawdy rapper Blowfly who passed away recently and goes back to the funky book corner with a revie of Rick James memoir "Confessions of a Super Freak" on this episode.

John talks about Songwriter,Producer,Music Legend Allen Toussaint who passed away recently in this revealing episode.

Roundtablers Keith,Bo, and newest member Lindsey discuss all things funky of the year 2015.

  John talks about the latest CBS release of Sly & The Family Stone at the Fillmore in 1968.

John has news and notes from the Funkisphere!

Soul Patrol's Bob Davis returns to the Funkisphere to lend his insight, and analysis to all things Funky in this exciting episode!

John talks to Cartoonist, Illustrator, Musician and Songwriter, "Stozo The Clown" He and this ,"Funkster" talk about his work with George Clinton, The Horny Horns, Fuzzy Haskins and other Funk related projects in this revealing episode.

John talks about seeing Kool and the Gang and Chaka Khan and runs down his last "Funky Five".

John welcomes back Keith and new roundtabler, Wilmon "Bo" Fridie as they discuss the latest happenings in the Funkisphere.

On this episode John talks about the latest entry to the Mt. Rushmore of Funk, The Genius, Ray Charles and his accomplishments. John also shares obits about Ben E King, B.B. King and a note about the unexpected passing of Bassist, Louis Johnson of the Brothers Johnson fame

On this episode, John reveals the first inductee on the Mt Rushmore of Funk. He also has some Sly and The Family Stone news and comments on the ruling over the recent hit song, "Blurred Lines".