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Up In The Mix
by Shaughn Richardson
Up in the Mix is a hip hop inspired podcast created by Shaughn Richardson and Cesar Lopez where they discuss, argue and generally give their opinions on everything from pop culture to politics. They interview business owners, artists, musicians, politicians and anyone else they deem interesting or entertaining. While most guests are local to the Reno, Nevada area from which they hail, they do not limit their scope to local events only, but enjoy discussing anything and everything.
Episodes
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All Politics Is Local with Mariluz Garcia
This week on Up in the Mix, Shaughn and Cesar welcome Mariluz Garcia, Washoe County Commissioner for District 3, for another installment of their 2026 local election conversations. First elected in 2022, Garcia represents communities across Reno, Sparks, and Sun Valley. An educator, community...
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I Object! with Joe Gorman
Joe Gorman, candidate for Department 1 of Nevada’s Second Judicial District Court, joins the boys for a wide-ranging conversation about courts, community, public service, and what it actually means to be a judge. Joe talks about his unusual path from teaching and private practice to serving as...
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Fire SZN: Stay Unburnt
This week on Up in the Mix, the boys start by trying to settle an important question: what’s the greatest rom-com of all time? From Love & Basketball and Hitch to Crazy Rich Asians and You’ve Got Mail, they eventually build their Rom-Com Mount Rushmore. Then it’s into the news: the Hawk Fire and...
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Summer Madness
School is back, summer is winding down… or is it? This week on Up in the Mix, the boys debate when summer actually ends in Reno and whether the more iconic young-adult experience is a huge house party or a long night of bar hopping with friends. They also get into the latest sports and news...
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Reno City Guide: Know Your City
This week on the show, the boys are joined by Daniel Vargas from Reno City Guide to talk about the city we call home. They get into how Reno City Guide got started, Daniel’s connection to the community, his favorite places around town, and some of the people, businesses, and experiences that make...
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Rachel Dickson: Photography and Half Lit
This week on Up in the Mix, Shaughn and Cesar sit down with Reno photographer and Half Lit founder Rachel Dickson for a conversation about photography, creativity, and building an artistic community. Rachel shares how she got her start behind the camera, the first camera she ever owned, the...
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Public Goods, Private Profits
This week on Up In The Mix, the boys break down who actually wins when the public's resources get handed over for private gain. From right here in Nevada to all across the country, they take a look at what the Public is actually getting from these private subsidies. Also in this episode: They...
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Meet Reno’s Next City Attorney: Zee Bogale
With November’s election locked in and no opposition on the ballot, Zee Bogale is officially set to become Reno’s next City Attorney. But what does that actually mean for the community, and what is his vision for the city’s legal future? In Episode 204, the boys sit down with Zee to go beyond the...
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New York or Nowhere: Knicks Win, Summer Begins
Summer is officially here, and the boys are kicking things off with a massive week in sports and culture. First, New York stands up—the Knicks are your 2026 NBA Champions! They discuss the historic run, ask if Wemby is being positioned as the league's ultimate villain, celebrate Lewis Hamilton’s...
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School's Out, AI is In (And People Are Dumb)
School is officially out, summer is here, and the boys are kicking off the break with a heavy reality check. On this episode of Up in the Mix, they take a long look at the state of the world—diving deep into the evolution of AI and the decline of adult literacy in America. They also take a moment...
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264 Homes in One Day: Wall Street vs. Your Neighborhood
If you can't afford a house in Nevada, this episode explains exactly why. One corporate investor bought 264 homes in Nevada in a single day. Nevada ranks dead last in affordable housing. And the politicians who could have stopped it — didn't. This week the boys break down how Wall Street quietly...
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Episode 200: Same Number, Same Hood, It's All Good
Two hundred episodes deep! The boys kick off this landmark session by looking back at some of the wildest, funniest memories from the last 199 episodes. This week's topics include tracking the final collapse of Spirit Airlines, a bizarre hazmat situation in the sky, and Drake’s latest drop. Plus,...
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To Palestine and Back: Art Interrupted by War
In this special episode, artist Orlando Oh describes his journey to Israel and then Palestine on the eve of war. He visits Hebron and a refugee camp on the West Bank to visit a friend and help do some art workshops with students, but his journey is cut short when Israeli and US strikes on Iran...
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We Deserve Better Than Whatever This Is
This week, the boys discuss the shooting at the White House Press Dinner, the NBA playoffs, Klay Thompson's generational fumble, and the best comic movies of all time.
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Reno Poet Laureate Elisa Garcia
This week sees the return of the Slam Queen Elisa Garcia to the show. Now she's the newly anointed Poet Laureate for the City of Reno! April is National Poetry Month, so she shares how she's spent this month in her new capacity, explains her creative process, and even shares a poem!
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Reno Hip Hop is Alive
This week, Shaughn and Cesar are joined by Brandon Deriso, the promoter for music venue Club Underground. He joins the show to talk about the upcoming Reno Residency of Brooklyn Emcee Talib Kweli and how they hope to support Reno's local hip-hop scene.
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It's All Grift and Scams
This week, the boys examine the increasing chaos in the Trump Administration, the effect tariffs and increased oil prices will have on everyday goods, and they begin the long process of explaining how Private Equity ruins everything.
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We are the Peasants?!
This week the boys discuss the Afroman civil trial, a groundbreaking streaming fraud case, and the importance of community.
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Hormuz and Hype
This week the boys discuss the war/not war with Iran, and its effects on gas prices, geopolitical stability and American's sanity. They also check in to see how AI companies are doing at not making money, debate the best Gangster movie of all time and tell you what you need to be streaming.
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Epstein Files or GTA 6?
Which comes first?
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Crazy is the New Normal
This week, the boys discuss how the US is the only country where no one is being held to account for the Epstein Files, cheating in the Olympics, and reflect upon the life of Jesse Jackson. They also debate which sneaker is the most iconic in streetwear history, and react to the casting news…
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Hip Hop is Community
This week on the show, we've got Hosway and Los from the Peavine Prophets, joined by their collaborators on their upcoming album Mocosos. Besides Los and Sway we've got Keeper of the Universe, Alex Heem, and DJ Twist, and together we have a deep conversation about what it's like to be an...
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The Origins of Longdrink
This week, we are joined by Joe Harness, the Nevada Market Manager for Long Drink. He shares how his lifetime experience in the service industry got him his dream job with the company. He also shares how he helped Reno become the number one Long Drink market in the world.
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Draw Your Own Conclusions
This week the boys talk about some of the questionable actions of the President and his cronies in office, discuss the historical origins of Fascism, and share their thoughts on Starbucks and holding your friends accountable for unacceptable behavior.
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Summer is Ending, The Madness is Not
The boys are back this week after their summer break, and there is a lot to talk about! From political violence, to NBA scandals to the prevalence of anxiety in Gen Z, to the future of the X-Men in the Marvel Universe, they've got little something for everyone!
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A Little Empathy is Cute
This week, there's a returning guest on the show, Jenny Calzada, the Program and Prevention Manager at local non-profit Our Center. She explains her role working with LGBTQ youth, providing resources and programming for some of the most vulnerable members of our community. She also sticks up for...
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It's Beautiful to be Cool
This week, the boys are joined by Jerry Abasto, photographer, graphic designer, and owner of the creative media agency Abasto Co. He shares his journey from occasional photographer to business owner and the sacrifices made along the way. He explains his business philosophy, how he manages his...
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Life is Sad
This week, the boys discuss Trumpito going to battle against Harvard, the fantastic NBA playoffs, and internet trolls. They also express their frustration at the recent break-in at Reno High School, which included vandalism, hate symbols, and destruction of property. Lastly, they discuss and say...
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The State of Education
This week, the boys are joined by a group of teachers to discuss education in Nevada, the use of cell phones and AI in the classroom, and how students have changed over time.
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All Politics is Local
This week, educator, activist, lobbyist, and former candidate for Reno City Council Tara Webster joins the show. She shares why she decided to get into politics, what it was like to run as an outsider, and gives insight into the current Nevada legislative session.
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Quality Time with Reno's Poet Laureate
This week, the boys are joined by the City of Reno's Poet Laureate, Jesse James Zieglar. They discuss seeing Cypress Hill with the Reno Philharmonic, Jesse's role as an ambassador of the arts, and the important part that art can play in one's life—plus a bunch more!
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Seriously, We Might be Cooked
This week the boys discuss Shaughn's spring break road trip, government group chat struggles, the best basketball movies and more.
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Making Friends is Hard, Parking Lots Suck and We're Doomed
This week, the boys discuss how to make and maintain friends as adults, why parking lots are low-key terrible, and the prevalence of ignorance in modern society. It's way funnier than it sounds.
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Who's Your Egg Dealer?!
This week the boys react to the craziest trade in NBA history, Elon and Trump's awkward team-up, and learn about the Egg black market. Watch out for Mr. Huevos!
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Chrome Coffee Works and Your Favorite DJ
Friend of the show and returning guest DJ Elzo is back this week to talk about his new business, Chrome Coffee Works. He also gives pro tips on how to interact with a DJ, the wildest things he's seen in his many late nights, and how he got his start as a teenager and earned his unique and…
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If He Dies, He Dies
This week the boys spotlight some of the questionable relief efforts with the LA wildfires, call out greedy corporate landlords, and examine Martin Luther King Jr's relationship with the FBI and J. Edgar Hoover.
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It's 2025!?
The boys reflect on the past 12 months and discuss their mindset as we begin the new year.
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We Back Part II
Season 6 is Here! The boys discuss some of the things that went on while they were away.
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New Episode Preview
Shaughn explains why they had to take a long break from recording.
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Ep. 173 - We Back!
The boys return after a long hiatus! Shaughn explains his medical journey over the last year and a half and Delafoto explains what he was doing while Shaughn was healing.
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End of an Era
In this episode, the boys say goodbye to the Honeycomb Hideout II. They discuss Shaughn's pending move, finish the state rankings and rant about a group of hateful people.
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Iain Watson Back in the House
This week friend of the show Iain Watson is back to talk about Reno's slam poetry team. He shares what it's like to be a mentor to so many young poets, how Spoken Views Reno's Monday Night Poetry at Shims has really taken off, and how he balances all of this with being a teacher.
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Vice President Kamala Harris Comes to Reno
The Vice President came to town and the boys were invited to see her.
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Gina Rose is a Hometown Hero
This week musician and educator Gina Rose joins the boys to share her experience as a singer-songwriter and her growth as an artist. She also talks about the process of pursuing a career in education, and how she hopes to reach her future students.
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The Worst Little Podcast
This week the fellas are joined by Rory and Nick, two of the many people that bring Reno's longest running podcast to life, The Worst Little Podcast. Having recently celebrated their 500th episode, listen to them describe their humble beginnings, how they have evolved and what it has been like...
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ChatGPT is no Snitch!
In this episode, the boys learn how ChatGPT feels about their podcast, and how it protects their identities on the web by giving them fake names. They also discuss Ja Morant's messy life choices, Jon Stewart embarrassing politicians, and review the HBO show The Last of Us and the AppleTV show...
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The Black Community Collective
This week returning guest Edward Coleman is back to talk about his new non-profit organization the Black Community Collective. Listen in to hear all about this new community organization's plans to promote justice, freedom, happiness, and opportunity in the Reno-Sparks area!
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Believe in Your Worth
This week the fellas are joined by Vanessa Vancour, a journalist and media consultant. She shares her journey from TV anchor to starting her own consulting business. They discuss the value of knowing your worth, not compromising your integrity for the sake of business and the leap of faith it…
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Winter Blues
It's cold. And the boys are over winter. They discuss what you should be streaming right now, Elon taking another L and Shaughn reveals the worst 10 states in the country.
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Get Yourself Right
This week the boys are joined by Dennis Terry creator of Heem, a beard care product line that uses all-natural ingredients. He tells the story of his brand, talks about his process, and shares his grooming tips.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Up in the Mix is a hip hop inspired podcast created by Shaughn Richardson and Cesar Lopez where they discuss, argue and generally give their opinions on everything from pop culture to politics. They interview business owners, artists, musicians, politicians and anyone else they deem interesting or entertaining. While most guests are local to the Reno, Nevada area from which they hail, they do not limit their scope to local events only, but enjoy discussing anything and everything.
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Up in the Mix is a hip hop inspired podcast created by Shaughn Richardson and Cesar Lopez where they discuss, argue and generally give their opinions on everything from pop culture to politics. They interview business owners, artists, musicians, politicians and anyone else they deem interesting or...
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