People's Party with Talib Kweli

Multi Grammy-winning Jazz keyboardist, arranger, and record producer, Bob James, joins Talib Kweli at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City to talk about his legacy as the most sampled man in hip-hop.

James, who has become the inadvertent sonic architect of rap’s golden age by being sampled by everyone from Eric B and Rakim, to Run DMC Ghostface Killah, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Missy Elliot, The Beastie Boys, and the Wu-Tang Clan (to name a very small few) breaks down why so many rappers love his work, and talks about the origins of the New Orleans Street beat.

James also shares stories about cutting records with legends like Chet Baker and Quincy Jones and offers his thoughts on some of the most memorable sample flips of his work.

For fans of the art of sampling and hip-hop in general, this is a must listen with a true GOAT of the genre.

Seth Green has been at work. He’s a true multi-hyphenate who has starred in big budget movies, done podcasts, voiceovers, animation, writing, directing. . . This man’s career is diverse, and his impact is huge.

In this chat with Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh, Seth opens up about everything from the Austin Powers movies and his friendship with Verne Troyer, to scoring his role on Family Guy, to his incredible work on Robot Chicken, and getting to meet with George Lucas as well as be involved in the Star Wars universe.

It’s a fun ride that mixes Hollywood and hip-hop tales and plenty of insight from a star who has been in the public eye for decades now. There’s even some talk of more Austin Powers movies!

Voice of a generation, Jon Stewart joins Talib Kweli at the Blue Note Jazz Club to talk about his journey from stand-up comedian to activist (and back to stand-up comedian). He reflects on the legacy of The Daily Show , the modern media landscape, and his new show The Problem With Jon Stewart.

Stewart also reflects on the passing of the Daily Show torch to Trevor Noah, and shares how he balances his passion for standup, making movies, and breaking down the news. Stewart also gives us insight into the struggles he faced helping to pass the Pact Act.

For old fans of The Daily Show and new fans of The Problem with Jon Stewart—as well as anyone who enjoys the art of great satire—this is a must-listen.

Selema Masekela is a legend in the board sports community. When there were very few Black voices in skate, snow, and surf, he was there–hosting shows for Vice, ESPN, ABC and more. Now that the action sports world is growing more inclusive, Selema is a central figure in the conversation, pushing the industries he loves while also launching his own label, Mami Wata, the nation’s first Afrocentric surf brand.

In this deep-dive convo with Kweli and Jasmin, Selema shares memories of his world renowned father, jazz impresario Hugh Masekela, gets raw about how race is handled on the snow and in the surf, and talks about his new company. He also discusses his music, his recent viral tweet about vigilante justice, and so much more. This is a much needed interview with an icon in action sports and one of the best TV sportscasters in the game.

Mysonne is one of the most fascinating, revolutionary voices in rap music. He’s a one-time drug dealer now standing on the frontlines as an activist. A seemingly underground artist whose Funk Flex freestyles do mega-numbers. A man who reps his home harder than just about anyone while wrestling with big issues in his bars.

Sounds fascinating, right? Well, he is.

If you haven’t heard Mysonne’s story, don’t know about his incredible activism and advocacy, and haven’t explored his deep, diverse catalog — this is the convo to start with.