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G-Eazy (IG: g_eazy) was born Gerald Earl Gillum on May 24, 1989, in Oakland, California, is a rapper, producer, and philanthropist whose journey reflects resilience, introspection, and staying true to his roots. Raised by a single mother, he overcame financial hardships and pursued his passion for music, earning a degree in music industry studies from Loyola University New Orleans. His 2014 album These Things Happen marked his breakthrough, featuring the hit single “Me, Myself & I” with Bebe Rexha, which reached the Billboard Top 10 and has over 1.5 billion streams on Spotify. In 2021, G-Eazy faced the profound loss of his mother, a life-changing moment he explored with raw honesty on his 2024 album Freak Show, reflecting on grief, love, and personal growth. Beyond music, he founded the Endless Summer Fund in 2018 to support at-risk youth in the Bay Area with education, mental health resources, and basic needs.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS //

+ Going from a world tour with screaming fans to just back to your regular everyday life at home just doing laundry and making coffee is trippy AF

+ Discussing cities with rich historical musical legacies

+ G-Eazy’s original rap name which he never disclosed before!

+ Why G-Eazy sold his house in LA and moved to NY

+ The challenge of having to come off both super confident and super vulnerable simultaneously as a rapper

+ How the greatest joys in life come from choosing adversity and challenge and getting to the other side of those things

+ Selling verses for just $50 bucks when struggling early on and some people still popping up to this day trying to promote those songs saying they have a song featuring G-Eazy

+ Living out of a suitcase and on friend’s couches, selling sneakers and barely scraping by trying to get his career going

+ Getting flown out to NY and passed on by major labels, having to shake off the disappointment and keep pushing

+ How to psyche yourself out and achieve the impossible

+ His friendship with Mac Miller and his favorite memories with him

+ Meeting Kobe Bryant and what Kobe shared with him about mindset

+ Forgetting songs that his fans press him to play in his meet and greets before a show and him asking “how the hell do you remember that?”

+ Recalling performing “Me, Myself and I” throughout the world over 1300 times and how the song was created with Bebe Rexha

+ We explore the quote that “happy and healthy people don’t make great art,” and how artists often channel tension and anxiety into their work

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Brock Korsan (IG: @brockymarciano) is a multifaceted force in music and fashion, widely respected as an A&R executive, artist and producer manager, and creative consultant. His career is defined by a sharp cultural lens and a deep commitment to championing artistic talent. Brock got his start on a street team, immersing himself in every facet of the music business. His instincts and relentless drive quickly led to work with influential artists like Travis Scott, Schoolboy Q, and frequent collaborator Kendrick Lamar. Known for his ability to spot and nurture talent, he’s become a trusted voice in the culture. At Interscope Records, Brock worked across a wide spectrum of artists and projects, including co-writing Drake’s global hit “God’s Plan.” Beyond music, he’s a managing partner at No Vacancy Inn, a boundary-pushing collective known for blending fashion, music, and culture through ventures like radio shows, parties, clothing drops, and fundraisers. As Senior Vice President at Warner Records, Brock continues to lead with vision, signing breakout acts like Omar Apollo and developing projects that shape the sound of tomorrow. Whether he's in the studio until sunrise or catching waves at dawn, Brock brings the same passion and intention to everything he does—embodying a holistic, grounded approach to creative success.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS //

+ Sleeping in his impala to hide his early career moves from his parents who would not understand what he was trying to do

+ Brock’s experiences working at the legendary street wear company, Diamond Supply in it’s early days and Tyler, The Creator working there as a kid packing boxes

+ Leveraging managing producers at first to get around the rappers he wanted to meet

+ Witnessing the early days of TDE and its superstar artists early into the global phenom’s they have become

+ Helping Mac Miller get his first bag of weed and tattoo

+ Touring the world with Travis Scott and watching 70,000 fans attend the Sao Palo, Brazil show and nearly break the concrete stadium

+ How most people just aren’t built for the struggle it takes to be great, especially hype talented people

+ Why getting opinions from too many people is dangerous, because they may talk you out of something great

+ Signing Omar Apollo and helping guide his development & career

+ A real artist needs to make art no matter what, they need to make it to breathe / survive

+ How all the true greats, whether in sports or the arts, give another level of commitment to their crafts even after they’ve reached success

+ Getting a shout out from Kendrick Lamar on “DNA” off of his DAMN album, which he A&R’d

+ What his working relationship is like with Kendrick Lamar and how they’ve both made each other grow

+ Nobody really knows what a hit is and so much it happens off luck and fate, and how so many incredible artists never get a top charting record

+ Sending Kendrick Lamar the iconic “Money Trees” record

+ No matter how much information you are armed with you will get fucked and take L’s in the entertainment industry. Period, but you can choose to become better vs. bitter and also not do the same thing to other people

+ How music is a soundtrack to our lives like a time capsule and how revisiting certain songs takes us right back to those poignant moments earlier in our lives

+ How you can spend your whole life climbing to the top of a mountain and then get bored of being at the top and need a new challenge to feel inspired, i.e. why the children of billionaires are some of the most unhappy people

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Kevin Lyman (IG: @kevinlyman) is a visionary entrepreneur and influential figure in the world of music and entertainment. Born on October 6, 1961, in Orange, California, Lyman has left an indelible mark on the industry, particularly in the realm of alternative and punk rock. His journey into the music scene began with a passion for bringing people together through shared musical experiences. In 1995, he founded the Vans Warped Tour, a groundbreaking traveling music festival that became a staple in the alternative music scene for over two decades! The tour attracted around 750,000 people annually and is recognized as the longest-running North American festival ever! Kevin’s dedication to supporting independent artists and fostering a sense of inclusivity has made him a respected and beloved figure among musicians and fans alike. He has been involved in numerous charitable initiatives, using his platform to address social issues and make a positive impact on the communities he engages with. His ability to adapt to the ever-evolving music landscape and his unwavering passion for the art form have solidified his legacy as a trailblazer in the industry. In late 2018, Kevin began teaching at USC's Thornton School of Music as an Associate Professor.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS //

+ Kevin’s upbringing in Claremont, California in “hippieville” and how it shaped him

+ The loneliness epidemic and our ever-present need for community now more than ever

+ The echo chamber we are all living in now due to social media and it’s blocking our ability to be more balanced / harmonious

+ The hardest moments of navigating the building the Warped tour, how Kevin bounced back and what he learned

+ Kevin winding down the Warped tour after 25 successful years, how there was no ambivalence in him and how he felt fully complete after ending it

+ How he was villainized by many people for “ruining punk rock”

+ Kevin attending Cal Poly Pomona where another fellow mega festival creator, Paul Tollett, the creator of Coachella also went to school

+ How taking any days off in the music industry is viewed as negatively, people get judged for not wanting it bad enough, self-care is seen as weakness

+ How Kevin has literally sent artists to rehab mid-tour who were suffering from heavy addiction on the road

+ People on the artist side and the executive side aren’t seen as people but rather seen as commodities and dehumanized

+ The music industry can be so phony at times that when you text someone to say, “how are you doing?” and you don’t ask them for anything people are taken aback

+ Kevin recalling working with megastars Nine Inch Nails and Stone Temple Pilots and being concerned about their addictions and drug abuse

+ Getting to work closely with Trent Reznor and admiring his brilliance and business acumen

+ How to navigate today’s music industry of mass SATURATION and ways to cut through the NOISE

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