Welcome to the Deluxe Version, a podcast where creators critique and converse on content and concepts.

This the first of many episodes to come. My first guest is a close homie and copywriter, Josh Lee.

The Deluxe Version Ep. 1 - Asian Homework & Beyoncé Holograms (feat. Josh Lee)

The Deluxe Version Ep. 2 - Cudi Hums By Design (feat. Anthony Crawford and Jay Blacks)

The Deluxe Version Ep. 3 - More Mistakes, Less Regrets (feat. Diana Pop)

The Deluxe Version Ep. 4 - How Blem Are You Really Though? (feat. Josh Lee)

Episode 5 of The Deluxe Version with special guest Jay Campbell! We talk artist management and album art, intimate concerts and festival experiences, the new Logic album on the way, Watch the Throne, Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper's fast growth as a top-tier rapper, the genius and impact of Seinfeld, and more.

The Deluxe Version Ep. 5 - Viral Left Strokes (feat. Jay Campbell)

Episode 6 of "The Deluxe Version." Had the homie Luke Yun come through. We talk agency life for creatives, come-ups, meeting and working with celebs, being homies of homies, traveling, media-created content, forums, and the gawd Childish Gambino/Donald Glover

The Deluxe Version Ep. 6 - Free With RSVP (feat. Luke Yun)

Episode 7 of "The Deluxe Version!" The homie Anthony Crawford returns as we talk  recent topical creative moments including Kendrick Lamar's new album "Damn." in relations to its very critical album cover design, relativity vs. fantasy when it comes to messaging audiences creatively, hypebeast culture and overhyped collabs, Lil Dicky's "Pillow Talk" music video and "King of the Teens" Lil Yachty.

The Deluxe Version Ep. 7 - The Speed of Culture (feat. Anthony Crawford)

Episode 8 of "The Deluxe Version" podcast! Had the homies Khalilah Camacho and Logosou Kudayah come through as we talk about everything from LA life and creative culture, Prince, Michael Jackson, random celeb meetings, Goldlink, Lil Yachty's new album cover, Kendrick Lamar, and more!

The Deluxe Version Ep. 8 - We Got Butter on da Track! (feat. Khalilah Camacho & Logosou Kudayah)

At it again with Episode 9 of "The Deluxe Version" podcast! Anthony Crawford comes back as we discuss identity, "Dear White People" on Netflix, "creative director" as a title, Fyre Fest, Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, and the Met Gala.

The Deluxe Version Ep. 9 - Dear "Creative Directors"(feat. Anthony Crawford)

Episode 10 of "The Deluxe Version" podcast! The man, myth, and legend Bennett Bennett comes thru as we talk constant creative ambition/motivation in careers, love, songwriting, voiceovers, Kanye West, and more.

The Deluxe Version Ep. 10 - Starving Artists Rn't Us (feat. Bennett Bennett)

Episode 11 of "The Deluxe Version" podcast. Marvin Simmons comes through to talk inspiration, dope cultural experiences in LA, social media (in)significance, real-world interactions, cultural impact, collaboration, and of course his established community movement, The Youngs.

Ep. 11 - Yo, Let's Build Together... But IRL (feat. Marvin Simmons)

Episode 12 of "The Deluxe Version" with the return of Josh Lee! We talk recent wins and losses career-wise for both of us, creating your own titles as a creative, Bryson Tiller, fashion within hip-hop, Andre 3000, Supreme collabs, and how timeliness is essential in a fast-paced creative world.

Ep. 12 - Progress is a Recipe (feat. Josh Lee)

Episode 13 of the "The Deluxe Version" podcast! Kendra Croft comes through as we talk about her Texas upbringing, Houston hip-hop influences on her creatively, and producing fast-paced content while still showing progress and impact. She shares a J. Cole story while I share a Frank Ocean story and we discuss the legend of Lil Bow Wow while talking about the impactful experiences created with concerts. It's a long episode but definitely a fun one.

Ep. 13 - The Chopped Not Slopped Version (feat. Kendra Croft)

With the recent and sad news that the next Gambino album will be Donald Glover's last, I brought in fellow Stanbino/Glover Lover Paris O'Kelly for 2 hours of nothing but Donald Glover awe and admiration around his genius and achievements. Ultimately it led to a bigger discussion about when to move on creatively to other things. We talk favorite songs, videos, Community and Derrick Comedy moments, and even exchange experiences at Gambino shows and even meeting Donald himself! If you're a Donald Glover fanatic like we are, this will be one to enjoy for sure.

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Ep. 14 - The Donald Glover Appreciation Episode (feat. Paris O'Kelly)

Episode 15 of "The Deluxe Version." Ashley Osborne joins me and Anthony Crawford returns as we talk Gameboys being the cause for ADD, circle of interests and disinterests when we explore on social media, whether having an assumed audience on social media helps or hurts us, dying from overworking, and the idea of starting a creative energy with a spouse. Check it out!

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Ep. 15 - Tap, Tap, Heart (feat. Ashley Osborne and Anthony Crawford)

Episode 16! Friendly note, this was recorded immediately after my birthday weekend (June 21, 2017)so topics might be dated. My homie Caleb came by as discuss creative struggles like holding back creatively for clients, why certain brands of the same product are favored, location when it comes to getting creative juices flowing, and the importance of purpose over passion. Check it out!

Ep. 16 - Purpose Over Passion (Feat. Caleb Diaz)

Episode 17 of "The Deluxe Version!" Jezzika Chung comes thru this week as we talk relatability and diversity in work culture, stereotypes, SZA, and partying with Drake.

Ep. 17 - Creative CTRL (feat. Jezzika Chung)

Hey, remember this? After a month-some-change hiatus, the Deluxe Version is back...and with a new co-host? This week, I bring on Amy Nguyen, a homie I ironically met thru Tinder. We talk experiences with Tinder, veganism, goals as a creative, $100 dates, Drake, and more. Check it out. The Deluxe Version is back and better than ever. IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL TO BE THIS AWESOME!

Also, check out the video companion to the episode on Amy's Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvMgEAHfwDI&t

Ep. 18 - Illegally Dope (feat. Amy Nguyen)

EPISODE 19 of "The Deluxe Version"!! Amy of Vegan with Amy is back as we talk about me seeing pornstars at CVS, feeling overwhelmed creatively and the rewards of it, savagery when Tinder dating, and Amy and I reveal something we BOTH have in common. Listen in.

The Deluxe Version Ep. 19 - Where My Hug At? (feat. Amy Nguyen)

"The Deluxe Version" is back with episode TWENNAYY!! Brought the homie Josh Lee back as we discuss the new Netflix-exclusive anime "Neo Yokio." We tie it in with our mutual love for streetwear culture, the GAWD Jaden Smith, and the BROLIC BRONX BRAND Desus & Mero. Plus we talk weird dreams, the usual black vs. asian people homework, future projects, and Complex Con.

Ep. 20 - More Vibes, Please (with Josh Lee)

Episode 21 of The Deluxe Version podcast! Chopped it up with Curtis Taylor Jr. as we talked LA come-ups, what it means to be "successful" but unprepared or underdeveloped, observing vs. experiencing, greek mythology and tattoo meanings, the wave of LA experiences and pop-ups, and of course the creative boutique he co-owns, The Greens. Check it out and enjoy.

The Deluxe Version Ep. 21 - Premature Dreams (feat. Curtis Taylor Jr.)

It's been a lonely summer, so I thought I'd just talk about it for 15 minutes. The focus is on losing friends, the luxury of lonliness, the status of my previous podcast, and random shoutouts

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