The Arena! Podcast
by Hoody Frankliano
Welcome to The Arena! Podcast, your ultimate hub for creativity, innovation, and brand-building insights! 🎙️🌟 In each episode of The Arena! Podcast, we feature engaging interviews with trailblazing artists and entrepreneurs who are redefining their industries and seeking new ways to boost their brand visibility. Our mission is to provide you with the tools, strategies, and connections needed to elevate your personal and professional brand. 🎨 What to Expect: In-Depth Conversations: Dive into the stories, challenges, and triumphs of creators and business leaders as they share their journeys and secrets to success. Expert Tips: Get practical advice on building and enhancing your brand, straight from the experts. Music Remedy: Enjoy our exclusive music mix segment, where we showcase fresh, innovative tracks designed to inspire and energize you. From the latest trends in the creative
Episodes
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OUTSPOKEN THE EMCEE
The Arena! Podcast welcomes Newark, NJ artist Outspoken The Emcee to the show!Outspoken The Emcee sits down with Hoody Frankliano for a conversation about her journey as an artist, representing Newark, her growth in music, and the experiences that have helped shape her sound and message. She also...
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KING SMYTH
King Smyth steps into The Arena! Hip-hop artist King Smyth joins Hoody Frankliano to talk about his journey as an artist, his new music, and the plans he has in motion for the next chapter of his career. We get into his sound, his mindset, what he’s been working on behind the scenes, and what…
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Sativa Diva Takes Over Billion Barz 70 | The Arena! Podcast
The Arena! Podcast is back with a BONUS EPISODE from Billion Barz 70! This time, we sit down with the night’s headliner, Sativa Diva, for an exclusive interview following another dope night at Billion Barz. We talk about her music, her journey as an artist, what she’s building, and what’s next…
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PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER EUGENE CAMPBELL
On this episode of The Arena! Podcast, we sit down with professional basketball player Eugene Campbell for a story about perseverance, adversity, and the grind of playing overseas.Eugene opens up about his experience playing internationally, including being stuck overseas in terrible living...
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PBKE - SELF LOVE
This week, The Arena! Podcast sits down with rising artist PBKE as he shares the story behind his latest project, Self Love. We discuss the inspiration behind the music, the importance of believing in yourself, staying authentic in today's industry, and what's next on his journey.From personal...
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HENNY SUNDAYS 11-Year Anniversary | Exclusive Interviews
Welcome back to The Arena! Podcast! This episode takes us to the 11-Year Anniversary of Henny Sundays, one of New Jersey's premier music and networking events. We hit the scene to bring you exclusive interviews with independent artists, music industry professionals, content creators, and special...
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GALICKZ Talks New Music + Headling Cypher Skillz
Young artist GalickZ steps into The Arena Podcast to talk about his journey, the inspiration behind his latest music, and what's next as he continues to make his mark. This episode was filmed live at Suite 11Eleven, where Cypher Skillz hosted another incredible showcase. As the night's featured...
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JERSEY PURP Returns! 🎤 Determination, New Music & Staying Consistent
Jersey Purp is back in "The Arena" for another powerful conversation! A returning guest and one of the tri-states most consistent independent artists, Jersey Purp stops by to talk about his latest music, the mindset it takes to keep pushing forward, and why determination is the key to surviving…
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QUEEN NEVEAH Talks Marriage, Freedom Over Fame, New Music & Staying Authentic
This week in The Arena, we're joined by the incredibly talented and always authentic Queen Neveah for another powerful conversation filled with growth, determination, and real-life experiences. A returning guest and fan favorite, Queen Neveah opens up about her unique energy, her recent marriage,...
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RNL STACKZ Pulls Up To The Arena!
RNL STACKZ steps into The Arena! Podcast for his first official interview and he came ready to make an impression! This special episode is all about introductions, new energy, and new music as RNL STACKZ takes time to let our audience know exactly who he is, where he comes from, and where he’s...
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Season 8 Premiere, REGGIE LANEZ
We’re kicking off Season 8 with a familiar face and longtime supporter of the platform — Reggie Lanez returns to The Arena! Podcast for his 4th interview with us! From day one, Reggie has continued to grow as an artist, and this time he steps back in the arena to bring us his latest music, talk...
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CHAD PIFF Headlines Billion Barz Club
The Arena Podcast is back with another powerful on-location interview — this time featuring Chad Piff as the official headliner of Billion Barz Club. We’ve officially partnered with Billion Barz Club, the monthly hip-hop showcase hosted by L Bezzle at Trappy Hour in New Brunswick. Each month, one...
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Jersey Purp Is Back — New Moves, New Music, Same Hunger
Jersey’s own Jersey Purp pulls back up to The Arena! Podcast for a powerful update on his journey, growth, and everything he’s been building since his last appearance. From new music to bigger moves behind the scenes, Purp shows exactly what staying consistent really looks like. In this episode…
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Henny Hardaway is Back Outside! Exclusive Music + Comeback Interview
THE ARENA! PODCAST – HENNY HARDAWAY RETURNS | FULL EPISODE Henny Hardaway pulled up to The Arena! to check in, tap in, and let the city know — he’s back. After laying low and locking in behind the scenes, he steps inside our studio with new energy, new music, and a message. Quiet seasons don’t…
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SHINIGXMI : The Metal-Rap Hybrid Taking Over NY | Exclusive
NEW EPISODE — THE ARENA! PODCAST Featuring: SHINIGXMI — Metal x Rap Fusion Artist Welcome back to another powerful episode of The Arena! Podcast, where culture, creativity, and conversation collide. Tonight we sit down with Shinigxmi, an electrifying artist known for merging the raw intensity of...
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"CASH BURNER 5000"
NEW EPISODE — CASH BURNER 5000 IN THE ARENA! In this episode of The Arena! Podcast, we sit down with hip hop artist and long-time supporter of the movement, Cash Burner 5000. He pulled up on us with brand new music, fresh energy, and real conversations you won’t want to miss. Cash Burner 5000 has...
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"BIG DOTTY"
NEW INTERVIEW — BIG DOTTY on The Arena! Podcast Tap in with one of the most skillful and lyrical artists doing it right now — Big Dotty. Fresh off the release of his new project “Chess Not Checkers”, Dotty pulls up to The Arena! Podcast to talk creativity, strategy, and elevating the culture. In...
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"PA BUNDLES"
In this back-to-back drop, we bring you a fresh interview with Pa Bundles, a new voice in the hip hop scene. Pa Bundles pulled up with brand-new music and gave us a glimpse of his style, grind, and what makes him stand out as an artist to watch. This is his first time on The Arena! Podcast, and…
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"DJ RSIN"
We’re back with hip hop artist DJ Rsin for his second interview on The Arena! Podcast! The first time we connected with him was over Zoom back in Season 3, and now he’s live in the studio for Season 7. This time around, DJ Rsin is bringing the heat with his popular single “Black Slim Shady.” Tap…
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"STVCKZ GAMBINO"
The Arena! Podcast — Featuring STVCKZ GAMBINO Lyrical powerhouse STVCKZ GAMBINO pulled up to The Arena! Podcast to drop gems and give us an exclusive listen to his latest music. With his brand-new album set to release just hours after this interview goes live, STVCKZ talks about the creative...
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"R'TEE"
The Arena! Podcast – New Episode In this episode, we sit down with R’Tee, an artist who’s carving out his lane with originality, passion, and raw talent. We talk about his journey, creative process, and the inspirations behind his music. Of course, we play some of his latest tracks and dive into...
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"CHUCK CHEDDER"
In this episode of The Arena! Podcast, we bring you Chuck Cheddar, a man dropping gems about money, credit, and business. He’s not a financial advisor – but he’s giving away free game on how to improve your credit, manage your money, and take the first steps toward starting your own business.…
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"PETEY"
On this episode of The Arena! Podcast, we sit down with Petey, a powerful voice in the podcast world who’s creating space for people often overlooked. His show focuses on life after incarceration and the real experiences of individuals – and their families – who’ve had to navigate life with a…
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"NYSECTOR"
NEW EPISODE ALERT!On this week’s episode of The Arena Podcast, we sat down 1-on-1 with New York artist NYSECTOR for an exclusive conversation you don’t want to miss. We talked about his plans for the future, his journey in the game, and he even blessed us with an exclusive first listen to his...
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"THIRST QUENCHER"
New Episode Now Live! This week on The Arena! Podcast, we’re joined by Newark’s own Thirst Quencher, a rising artist making waves with his sound and originality. He pulled up to give us an exclusive listen to his latest tracks and dropped some real insight on why staying true to himself is...
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"DREA"
This episode, we’re joined by DREA from Asbury Park! She pulled up to talk about her new music, upcoming moves, and what’s next in her journey. We also had some fun with our crowd-favorite trivia game, "Real Talk or Nah?", where Drea had the chance to win a FREE custom candle! Sponsored by: Just...
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"COR O WAR 2025"
New Episode! Newark’s own Cor O War returns to The Arena! Podcast for his 3rd appearance. He’s back with fresh music, powerful energy, and real updates on how far he’s come since his last visit. We dive into his creative process, his growth as an artist, and what’s next for his journey. Watch now...
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"JUST KAY"
New Episode: The Arena! Podcast x JUST KAY In this episode of The Arena! Podcast, we sit down with rising hip hop artist JUST KAY for a real, unfiltered convo about her journey in music, creative process, and what drives her sound. From her early influences to her latest projects, JUST KAY drops...
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"PAPI STORZ"
The Arena! Podcast - Exclusive Interview with East Orange Hip-Hop Artist Papi Storz We’re back with another dope episode of The Arena! Podcast, featuring none other than PAPI STORZ, a rising hip-hop artist straight out of East Orange, NJ! Papi Storz pulls up to talk about his music, influences…
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"ANT-MAN CUSO"
Welcome to the Season 7 premiere of The Arena! In this exciting first episode of 2025, we sit down with the talented hip hop artist Cuso to discuss his journey, creative process, and what’s next in his music career. From breaking down his latest projects to sharing his thoughts on the evolution…
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"TOUCHMONEY CEASE"
Join us on this episode of The Arena! Podcast as we sit down with hip-hop artist Touchmoney Cease for an exclusive in-person interview! After our first virtual chat on Zoom, Touchmoney Cease returns to share his latest tracks and talk about his upcoming plans in the music world. Tune in to hear…
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"JOI ROCKS"
THE ARENA! PODCAST - JOI ROCKS In this exciting episode, we sit down with an up-and-coming artist traveling from New York to share her incredible journey and brand new music! Join us as she discusses: - Her creative process and what inspired her latest tracks. - Insights into her experiences...
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"MAAAC N CHEEZ"
New Episode Alert: The Arena! Podcast featuring MAAAC N CHEEZ! Join us for an inspiring conversation with an incredible artist who's about to release his first album! Dive into his creative journey, the stories behind his music, and what it means to bring his art to the world. But that’s not all!...
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"REGGIE LANEZ & ESKOBANO"
Welcome back to The Arena! Podcast! In this exciting episode, we're thrilled to welcome back the incredibly talented Reggie Lanez for his third visit, along with the amazing EskoBano! These two artists have teamed up to bring you an exclusive first listen of their brand-new song—dedicated to all…
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"COR O WAR" PT 2
Join us for an exciting new episode of The Arena! Podcast, where we dive into the vibrant world of Newark's hip-hop scene. Tonight, we sit down with an innovative artist, Cor O War, who's pushing the boundaries of rap and exploring fresh sounds. Discover his creative process, the challenges he...
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"PRINCESZ JASMINE & JERSEY PURP"
🎨✨ **New Episode Alert!** ✨🎨 In this exciting episode of **The Arena! Podcast**, we dive into the creative minds of two incredible artists, Princesz Jasmine & Jersey Purp, who are joining forces for a groundbreaking new project! 🎤🎨 🔊 What to Expect:- **Exclusive Insights:** Hear firsthand...
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Music Remedy "Try Me"
Live Mix of our Favorite Tracks! Episode 71.
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Music Remedy "Omavi"
Live Mix of our Favorite Tracks! Episode 70.
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"MIKEE MULA"
Welcome to The Arena! Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with the rising rap sensation, Mike Mula. Join us as we explore their journey, inspirations, and unique lyrical style that's making waves in the music industry.
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"TITAN ADK, REGGIE LANEZ"
🎤 Get ready to dive into the world of rising stars in the hip-hop scene! 🌟 In this electrifying episode, we bring you two dynamic hip-hop artists on the brink of stardom. Join us as we sit down with Titan ADK and Reggie Lanez for an exclusive peek into their journey, their craft, and what fuels...
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"J.1.DA"
Revealing the Melodies: An Openhearted Conversation with artist J.1.Da.
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"MLE & YOUNG SIM T2R"
Harmonizing Stories: Jump into the Musical Journey of artist MLE & producer Young Sim T2R!
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"Elflaga, QGz, Dolo"
Enjoy our interview with Elflaga, QGz, & DOLO!
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"Tinkaa G"
Enjoy our interview with artist Tinkaa G.
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"Izy Blatt"
Enjoy our interview with artist Izt Blatt.
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"Season 6 Premiere : Butta Sahdeez"
Enjoy as we return for a new season! We kick off season 6 with artist Butta Sahdeez.
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"MG Smoove"
MG Smoove came thru with NEW HEAT and GREAT ENERGY!
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"CorOWar"
Thank You Cor O War for coming thru and sharing your new heat!!! Enjoy!
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"CornerStones"
Enjoy our interview with artists Solis, Blaze The Rebel, & Samad Savage. Also known as the Cornerstones. thearenapodnewmusiccornerstonesthearenamedia
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"Krissy Kamikaze"
Enjoy our interview with Krissy Kamikaze who stopped by to introduce herself and perform her newest single. #thearenapodcast #wesaywhattheycant #networkingcommunity #inthearenaperformance
About this show
Welcome to The Arena! Podcast, your ultimate hub for creativity, innovation, and brand-building insights! 🎙️🌟
In each episode of The Arena! Podcast, we feature engaging interviews with trailblazing artists and entrepreneurs who are redefining their industries and seeking new ways to boost their brand visibility. Our mission is to provide you with the tools, strategies, and connections needed to elevate your personal and professional brand.
🎨 What to Expect:
In-Depth Conversations: Dive into the stories, challenges, and triumphs of creators and business leaders as they share their journeys and secrets to success.
Expert Tips: Get practical advice on building and enhancing your brand, straight from the experts.
Music Remedy: Enjoy our exclusive music mix segment, where we showcase fresh, innovative tracks designed to inspire and energize you.
From the latest trends in the creative
Hosted by
Hoody Frankliano
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