Ranked #1
Del The Funky Homosapien: From Latch-Key to Mushroom Tea
Del The Funky Homosapien: From Latch-Key to Mushroom Tea
Teren "Del The Funky Homosapien" Jones was a latch-key kid of Oakland, CA in the 1970's, a lover of Hanna Barbera carto... Read more
22 Mar 2023
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34mins
Ranked #2
Butterfly (of Digable Planets): NBA Bound to An Interplanetary Sound
Butterfly (of Digable Planets): NBA Bound to An Interplanetary Sound
Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler was born in Seattle, WA, but had a portal into the east coast thanks to his father. From ther... Read more
1 Mar 2023
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42mins
Ranked #3
INTRODUCING: GOLD RUSH: How The Sprite "Obey Your Thirst" Campaign Changed Advertising
INTRODUCING: GOLD RUSH: How The Sprite "Obey Your Thirst" Campaign Changed Advertising
If you're loving Fresh Era, please check out the newest Stupid Fly podcast "Gold Rush" where we dig deep into the unders... Read more
15 Feb 2023
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25mins
Ranked #4
Peter Gunz: From Packing Steel to Shaquille O'Neal
Peter Gunz: From Packing Steel to Shaquille O'Neal
Peter "Gunz" Pankey didn't just come up with his MC moniker out of nowhere. As an aspiring artist in 1980's New York, Pe... Read more
8 Feb 2023
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34mins
Ranked #5
BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPECIAL: Grand Puba (2021)
BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPECIAL: Grand Puba (2021)
Grand Puba, born Maxwell Dixon, is an iconic figure in Hip-Hop who has lived a life filled with "balance". As a youth he... Read more
1 Feb 2023
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34mins
Ranked #6
Kool Kim (of The U.M.C.'s): Statue of Liberty to Universal M.C.
Kool Kim (of The U.M.C.'s): Statue of Liberty to Universal M.C.
Kim "Kool Kim" Sharpton was born, not only with an amazing gift in poetry, but with an uplifting, positive attitude that... Read more
18 Jan 2023
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40mins
Ranked #7
Pete Rock: From Growing Up With Heavy D to Becoming King of The S.P.
Pete Rock: From Growing Up With Heavy D to Becoming King of The S.P.
Peter "Pete Rock" Phillips continues to be one of the most legendary Hip-Hop producers ever. He developed his own sound ... Read more
11 Jan 2023
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29mins
Ranked #8
2022 RAP-Up Episode With DJ EFN (Drink Champs): Tajai (Souls of Mischief)
2022 RAP-Up Episode With DJ EFN (Drink Champs): Tajai (Souls of Mischief)
Fresh Era had an amazing 2022. We got to speak with 90’s legends from coast to coast, help tell their stories, and build... Read more
28 Dec 2022
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35mins
Ranked #9
Speech (of Arrested Development): Milwaukee Peach to Atlanta Speech
Speech (of Arrested Development): Milwaukee Peach to Atlanta Speech
Todd "Speech" Thomas was destined to be an entrepreneur. With two parents who showed him how to be successful on their o... Read more
14 Dec 2022
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44mins
Ranked #10
King Tee: Young Roger McBride to King Tee & St. Ides
King Tee: Young Roger McBride to King Tee & St. Ides
Roger "King Tee" McBride had laser focus on becoming successful in music since he was a child. He forewent doing well in... Read more
7 Dec 2022
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37mins