Fresh on the heels of picking up multiple nominations at the Annie Awards, we speak to the founder and owner of Titmouse, Chris Prynoski. Joining us to unpack his wonderful and illustrious career in animation, we discuss working on the likes of Beavis and Butthead and Daria - to creating DOWNTOWN - to working on FREDDIE GOT FINGERED - to METALOCALPYSE - NERDLAND and everything between!

Chris Prynoski (Episode 16)

With an upcoming album this month, the self-described "mad composer", Friendly Rich, discusses his humble beginnings -  the making of A Muffled Snore - the universal appeal of comedy - and more - including scoring 3 seasons of MTV's The Tom Green Show!

Friendly Rich (Episode 17)

Episode 18 features a wholesome chat with Dick Dastardly, who joins us to discuss his debut solo project, "Great Ape Fist", signing to the powerhouse that is Bard Picasso, coming up with the likes of Cardiff based artists DW Smith and Rollo, his memories of the late great Stagga and more!

Dick Dastardly (Episode 18)

Armand Hammer, the veteran duo comprised of New Yorkers Elucid and Billy Woods join us for an intimate discussion on episode 19. We discuss and reflect on the making of the layered and mesmerising "Haram", working with super producer The Alchemist, their previous solo releases (namely, "Don't Play It Straight" and "Brass"), as well as forthcoming music and more!

Armand Hammer (Episode 19)

R.A.P Ferreira (formerly known as Milo) joins us for a perceptive conversation about "Bob's Son", his eclectic and experimental ode to the legendary poet, Bob Kaufman. We also talk to Kelly Lee Blackwell, Bob Kaufmans niece and daughter of Robert “Bumps” Blackwell. Listen and learn!

R.A.P Ferreira (Episode 20)

Join us for a special quest to learn about the making of Adult Swim's Medieval mind-bender, "Tigtone". Take a deep dive with co-creator Benjamin Martian, alongside director Frederic Christy, for a special episode exploring Titmouse Studio's fantasy epic.

Benjamin Martian & Frederic Cristy (Episode 21)

The incomparable Slug joins us to discuss the latest Atmosphere album "The Day Before Halloween", a dystopian concept album based in the 80s about the life of a graffiti artist living in a  surveillance state. We also discuss what the future looks like for touring, his relationship with UK hip hop, the 20th anniversary of "Lucy Ford, and more!

Slug (Episode 22)

We sat down with Danny Hastings, fine art photographer, filmmaker and keeper of stories about everyone from Wu-Tang Clan to Gang Starr to Eminem, Big Pun, Nas, Jay-Z and beyond. Take a trip down memory lane and learn about the enduring legacy and making of some of hip hop's most iconic album covers and more!

Danny Hastings (Episode 23)

In this wide-ranging interview, we chop it up with the legendary Esoteric, one-third of the comic book-inspired trio Czarface, to talk about "Super What?" and working with the late great MF DOOM. We also discuss his upcoming landmark original graphic novel "Czarface: A Czar is Born", writing for Marvel comics and more!

Esoteric (Episode 24)

For the season finale of Fly Fidelity, we take a deep dive with Blue City to explore and unpack their latest release 'Into The Void'. We're also joined by our very own Wolfgang Von Vanderghast, who breaks down his contribution as executive producer/collaborator, as well as his unique perspective.

Blue City CDF (Episode 25)

Bigg Jus is an alternative hip hop artist, who's spent over two decades contributing to the evolution of independent hip hop, helping to lay the foundation for a generation of fierce, independent artists, from Company Flow's debut album ‘Funcrusher Plus' (1997) and beyond. Whether it be reshaping the concept of underground hip-hop with Co Flow, or his solo Big Justoleum work, to his work with Orko Elohim as NMS, the impact of Jus' influence is teeming with innovation. 

We sit down with one of hip hop's most elusive trailblazers, to talk about the Company Flow co-founder’s storied career for an expansive two-hour deep dive. Dig in!

Bigg Jus (Episode 26, S2)

From his come-up, rapping as one-third of seminal independent hip-hop crew Dilated Peoples, to excelling as a solo artist, Evidence is a powerhouse. Joining us on episode 27, we discuss the making of his latest album "Unlearning Volume 1", distancing himself from tradition to reach a place of innovation and more!

Evidence (Episode 27, S2)

Episode 28 features a sit-down with indie-rap elite, PremRock. We navigate the making of "Load Bearing Crow's Feet", his official debut on the ever-reliable Backwoodz Studioz label, and much more! Dig in

PremRock (Episode 28, S2)

Artist. Art Director. Designer. Author. TV-Producer. Ego Trip co-conspirator. Visionary! Brent Rollins details the making behind some of hip hop's most iconic album and magazine covers. From creating logos for social conscious cinema classics to art directing at Ego Trip and beyond - Brent is a certified design icon! Hop on the school bus.

Brent Rollins (Episode 29, S2)

On episode 30, we talk to Blah records co-founder, Lee Scott, who joins us for a rare and insightful conversation about the making of his latest album, 'Gate Clicks Shut', his upcoming novel and journey so far!

Lee Scott (Episode 30, S2)

Joining us for episode 31, Alaska (Atoms Fam, Call Out Culture Podcast) shares his process and delves into the inspiration behind the making of his dystopian new album, 'Human Zoo'. We also talk about technology, disconnect, collaborating with Cannibal Ox, Def Jux and more!

Alaska (Episode 31, S2)

Just in time to celebrate #InternationalPodcastDay, Mickey Factz joins us to detail working with Blu for 'The Narrative', a six-song project laced entirely by Nottz. We also discuss the status of 'Mickey MauSe 2' , the highly anticipated sequel to 2012's ambitious mixtape, and more! Tap in!!

Mickey Factz (Episode 32, S2)

Joining us for episode 33, Skyzoo digs into the origins of 'All The Brilliant Things', his latest and arguably most profound release. A love letter to Brooklyn, a rumination on change and a reflection on gentrification and cultural appropriation. We discuss its making, inspiration, writing, recording and everything between. Tap in!

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Skyzoo (Episode 33, S2)

Episode 34 features a deep dive with the ever prolific DJ Alkemy, Pun Ra and Empuls, better known as Mise En Garde. Get familiar!

DJ Alkemy, Pun Ra & Empuls (Episode 34, S2)

Mr. Substance offers a seldom heard insight into his recent collaborations with the likes of Joe Blow and Bard Picasso's Blue City, working with K-Saulz and more!

Mr. Substance (Episode 35, S2)

Duncan Trussell, comedian and co-creator of THE MIDNIGHT GOSPEL joins us to discuss working with Pendleton Ward, writing and directing Clancy, Netflix, Buddhist folk-tales, the tibetans yoga of dreaming and sleep, world peace and more!

Duncan Trussell (Episode 3)

Teenage Mutant Turtles' co-creator Kevin Eastman sat down with Fly Fidelity to discuss the evolution, impact and legacy of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, including the 30th anniversary of the original 1990 TMNT film, his forthcoming TMNT five-part comic series and more!

Kevin Eastman (Episode 1)

Anthony Marshall, co-founder of one of the most important New York hip hop institutions - the Lyricist Lounge, joins Fly Fidelity for a feature length interview, touching on multiple topics, including the legacy of the lounge and its legendary open mic movement,  the Craig G and Supernatural battle, seeing an unsigned Eminem perform for the first time, the anniversary of Lyricist Lounge Volume 1, working with Rawkus Records and more!

Anthony Marshall (Episode 2)

In his second appearance on Fly Fidelity, Duncan Trussell joins us to discuss his relationship with meditation during a pandemic, The Midnight Gospel, online toxicity and digital hygiene, the importance of paying tribute and the disciplic succession, nostalgia, comedy, and more!

Duncan Trussell (Episode 5)

From engineering 'Paul's Boutique' to co-producing 'Check Your Head', 'Ill Communication', and 'Hello Nasty', Mario Caldato Jr. has beefed up the recordings of the Beastie Boys since 1988. In this bitesize episode, we're joined by the engineer/producer to discuss and remember the dense and eclectic cult-classic 'Hello Nasty'

The Making Of 'Hello Nasty' With Mario Caldato Jr. (Bitesize Episode)

We're joined by rapper, producer and graphic designer DW Smith (Dirty Alex) for a deep dive into the making of his brilliant conceptual EP "Edda", Norse mythology, black lives matter, his forthcoming album with DJ Alkemy, and more!

DW Smith (Episode 6)

Everything Is Terrible! co-founder Dimitri Simakis joins us for an uncensored, freewheeling conversation about E.I.T's upcoming feature "Kids Club", an upcoming collaboration with arts and entertainment company Meow Wolf, working on the award-winning "Feels Good Man" documentary, scoring music and everything between!

Dimitri Simakis AKA Ghoul Skool (Episode 7)

HE'S BACK! Pull up a chair and pour yourself a whisky. Duncan Trussell digs DEEP in a must-listen episode for anybody still recovering from 2020. We talk Trump vs Biden, the danger of cults, meditation, The Midnight Gospel, deepfake videos and a culture of mistrust in a wide-ranging, 90-minute interview.

Duncan Trussell (Episode 12)

A freewheeling and extensive introduction to the owners of South East Wales based hip-hop label, Bard Picasso. Dale Lewis, Nathan Brown and James Reader join us to discuss their ever-growing roster, upcoming projects, the future of live music in Cardiff and more!

Bard Picasso - (Episode 14)

Always a great time sitting down with one of the finest technicians in hip hop! Tech N9ne joined us to talk about ENTERFEAR, Strange Music, his forthcoming album ASININE, a new Dubstep EP and so much more -  Do not miss this! 

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Tech N9ne (Episode 15)

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