Call Out Culture
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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. Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calloutculture/support</a>
- 48 minutes 22 secondsAll 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 sent you!
If you want to hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon:
You can also upgrade to a higher tier to get exclusive content and video.
You can find our music here:
Zilla Rocca: https://5oclockshadowboxers.bandcamp.com/music
Curly Castro:
https://curlycastro.bandcamp.com/album/little-robert-hutton
https://shrapknel.bandcamp.com/
Alaska:
26 March 2026, 11:00 am - 1 hour 5 minutesWNTTA: 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 patreon:
You can also upgrade to a higher tier to get exclusive content and video.
You can find our music here:
Zilla Rocca: https://5oclockshadowboxers.bandcamp.com/music
Curly Castro:
https://curlycastro.bandcamp.com/album/little-robert-hutton https://shrapknel.bandcamp.com/
Alaska:
17 March 2026, 11:00 am - 50 minutes 31 secondsWNTTA: 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 month at our patreon:
You can also upgrade to a higher tier to get exclusive content and video.
You can find our music here:
Zilla Rocca: https://5oclockshadowboxers.bandcamp.com/music
Curly Castro:
https://curlycastro.bandcamp.com/album/little-robert-hutton https://shrapknel.bandcamp.com/
Alaska:
9 March 2026, 11:00 am - 43 minutes 56 secondsAnd 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 commentary on how stupid everything has always been!
If you want to hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast
You can also upgrade to a higher tier to get exclusive content and video.
You can find our music here:
Zilla Rocca:
Curly Castro:
https://curlycastro.bandcamp.com/album/little-robert-hutton
Alaska:
https://thatrapperalaska.bandcamp.com/
20 February 2026, 12:00 pm - 1 hour 3 minutesRanking 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 our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast
You can also upgrade to a higher tier to get exclusive content and video.
You can find our music here:
Zilla Rocca:
Curly Castro:
https://curlycastro.bandcamp.com/album/little-robert-hutton
Alaska:
https://thatrapperalaska.bandcamp.com/
13 February 2026, 12:00 pm - 1 hour 22 minutesBall 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 guards currently on the Chicago Bulls? Tune in and find out now on BALL OUT CULTURE!
If you want to hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast
You can also upgrade to a higher tier to get exclusive content and video.
You can find our music here:
Zilla Rocca:
Curly Castro:
https://curlycastro.bandcamp.com/album/little-robert-hutton
Alaska:
https://thatrapperalaska.bandcamp.com/
6 February 2026, 7:48 pm - 1 hour 3 minutesTV 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: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast
You can also upgrade to a higher tier to get exclusive content and video.
You can find our music here:
Zilla Rocca:
Curly Castro:
https://curlycastro.bandcamp.com/album/little-robert-hutton
Alaska:
https://thatrapperalaska.bandcamp.com/
5 February 2026, 12:19 pm - 50 minutes 33 secondsLineage 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: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast
You can also upgrade to a higher tier to get exclusive content and video.
You can find our music here:
Zilla Rocca:
Curly Castro:
https://curlycastro.bandcamp.com/album/little-robert-hutton
Alaska:
https://thatrapperalaska.bandcamp.com/
29 January 2026, 12:00 pm - 48 minutes 50 secondsBest 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: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast
You can also upgrade to a higher tier to get exclusive content and video.
You can find our music here:
Zilla Rocca:
Curly Castro:
https://curlycastro.bandcamp.com/album/little-robert-hutton
Alaska:
https://thatrapperalaska.bandcamp.com/
23 January 2026, 12:00 pm - 1 hour 1 minuteBoombap 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 joined by Stan Ipcus. You should join his daily newsletter which you can sign up for here:
https://ipspicks.substack.com/If you want to hear full episodes it is $1 a month at our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast
You can also upgrade to a higher tier to get exclusive content and video.
You can find our music here:
Zilla Rocca:
Curly Castro:
https://curlycastro.bandcamp.com/album/little-robert-hutton
Alaska:
https://thatrapperalaska.bandcamp.com/
15 January 2026, 12:00 pm - 54 minutes 38 secondsWe 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: https://www.patreon.com/calloutculturepodcast
You can also upgrade to a higher tier to get exclusive content and video.
You can find our music here:
Zilla Rocca:
Curly Castro:
https://curlycastro.bandcamp.com/album/little-robert-hutton
Alaska:
https://thatrapperalaska.bandcamp.com/
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