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Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max

Max Coughlan
395 episodes   Last Updated: Aug 17, 23
DJ Mad Max is working to bridge the gap between old & new school Hip-Hop through his show Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max. With his vast Hip-Hop knowledge and unique interview style, he is introducing his generation to the legends that started it all. The show features a wide variety of guest stars including Hip-Hop artists of the past & present, R&B artists, producers/DJs, industry managers, and even pro athletes. When possible guest rappers bless the show with a freestyle. Max likes to mix it up and talk sports with his Hip-Hop guests, and Hip-Hop with his sports guests.

Episodes

Shoutout to Fort Myers, Florida's own Flizzle for coming on my show for an interview! Flizzle discussed getting 100k streams on his song No Worries, his new single Look Easy, and working with Plies. He talked about being in prison for three years in South Carolina, being independent, and wanting to perform at Rolling Loud. He got into wanting to rap because he felt as though he had a story to tell, knowing Deion Sanders' people, and the backstory behind his name Flizzle. Flizzle's new single Big Cubans drops this Friday August 18th, 2023. Stay tuned! Flizzle's new single Look Easy is available on all platforms, including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/look-easy/1690286565?i=1690286956. Follow Flizzle on Instagram: @239flizzle and Twitter: @239kt Shoutout to L Nyce for connecting us! Follow L Nyce on Instagram and Twitter: @lnyce Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html. Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html. MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096. Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg. Flizzle on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofj-yCd7giA. 
Thank you to Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York's own Dyme-A-Duzin for coming on my show for an interview! Dyme-A-Duzin discussed starting out as a gospel rapper, Fabolous being a mentor to him, and his upcoming Chainsaw Orchestra Tour with Rome Streetz. He talked about his time with Phony Ppl, Warner Bros. Records, and maneuvering through the industry as a real genuine person. He got into the late Chris Lighty managing him early in his career, Jack Harlow being inspired by him, and always paying homage to Capital Steez. Dyme-A-Duzin also spoke about acting in Wu-Tang: An American Saga on Hulu in Episode 6, his album Ghetto Olympics 2 speaking on the everyday struggles, and opening up for Rakim. Stay tuned for Dyme-A-Duzin's upcoming tour and singles! Dyme-A-Duzin's new single Underground Hov is available on all platforms, including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/underground-hov-single/1693831588. Follow Dyme-A-Duzin on Instagram and Twitter: @dymeaduzin Shoutout to Mayra for connecting us! Follow Mayra on Instagram: @mayrazenun Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html. Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html. MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096. Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg. Dyme-A-Duzin on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odiPCUpC2Bs. 
Thank you Tampa, Florida and the Bronx, New York's own Pusha Preme for returning to my show! Pusha Preme talked about his new upcoming album Heroes Eventually Die releasing on August 18th, 2023, the significance behind the title, and people switching up on him as he continues to succeed in the industry. He discussed why he finds Kanye's actions boring on his song Kanye Crazy, collaborating with is0kenny on the Winnie Remix, and the mask that he is creating for Heroes Eventually Die. He got into opening up for Jadakiss, his time in the army, and diving into the Afro Beats lane. Stay tuned! Pusha Preme's new upcoming album Heroes Eventually Die releases on August 18th, 2023. Pusha Preme's music is available on all platforms, including YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PushaPreme and Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/pusha-preme/1281497640. Follow Pusha Preme on Instagram and Twitter: @pushapreme Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html. Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html. MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096. Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg. Pusha Preme on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnqInb8KuV8. 
Big thank you to Chicago's own Mick Jenkins for coming on my show for an interview! Mick Jenkins discussed his new album The Patience, the story/purpose behind his song Guapanese, and not being happy at his former label deal with Cinematic. He talked about not owning 50% of his masters at Cinematic, his new label deal with RBC under BMG, and having an appreciation for 2Pac as Hip-Hop's poet although not being a huge fan, and how important it is to have a foundation behind you when you are in a bad label situation in the industry. Mick Jenkins also mentioned that he believes The Patience will be considered his best album after it releases. Stay tuned! You can pre-order Mick Jenkins' new album The Patience that will be releasing on August 18th, 2023 on all music platforms now, including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-patience/1692858211. Follow Mick Jenkins on Instagram and Twitter: @mickjenkins Shoutout to Sean Wigz for connecting us! Follow Sean Wigz on Instagram: @wigzworld and Twitter: @wigzworld_ Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html. Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html. MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096. Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg. Mick Jenkins on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pGwKCXtSgs. 
Shoutout to Burlington, North Carolina's own Dopeboy Herron for coming on my show for an interview! Dopeboy Herron discussed his new record That's Lite featuring GT, putting together G.A.N.G. Records, and collaborating with Lil Baby on 2 Much Drip. He talked about the biggest risk that he took that led him up to this point of his career, working with Icewear Vezzo, and his plans of staying independent. He also got into his uncle being a big inspiration in his life, flipping houses, and other ventures that he plans on getting into next. Stay tuned! Dopeboy Herron's new single That's Lite featuring GT is available on all platforms, including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/thats-lite-single-feat-gt-single/1692529278. Follow Dopeboy Herron on Instagram: @dopeboy_herron Shoutout to L Nyce for connecting us! Follow L Nyce on Instagram and Twitter: @lnyce Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html. Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html. MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096. Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg. Dopeboy Herron on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUfl1is-rJQ. 
Thank you Rockingham, North Carolina's own and Grammy nominated R&B/Gospel artist Dante Bowe for coming on my show for an interview! Dante Bowe discussed his new album Dante Bowe, working with Vic Mensa on Breaking All My Rules, and Hide Me telling the story of how celebrities are over-exposed in the industry. He talked about giving himself to Christ at the age of 16, the Michael Jackson and Usher DVD's that he would watch when he was a child, and the tests that God put him through in the industry. He got into the most important life lesson that he learned while making his new album, his definition of happiness, and his string bond with his producer John John. Dante also spoke about his upcoming albums, his goal of wanting to be a superstar, and why he was shocked when he was nominated for Grammy Awards. Stay tuned! Dante Bowe's new album Dante Bowe is available on all platforms, including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/dante-bowe/1689253379. Follow Dante Bowe on Instagram: @dantebowe and Twitter: @bowedante Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html. Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html. MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096. Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg. Dante Bowe on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjtkumLArM8. 
Shoutout to Detroit, Michigan's own Gucci Lando for coming on my show for an interview! Gucci discussed signing to Ethika, the resources that Ethika has provided him, and wanting to get into acting. He talked about going to college for a short stint, paying homage to Eminem on his song Santana, and playing his music for Odell Beckham Jr. and Rick Ross. Gucci also got into his thoughts on the current state of the Pistons, talking to juveniles with Cade Cunningham, and his upcoming EP. Stay tuned! Gucci Lando's music is available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lilgucci4l and Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gucci-lando/1272872127. Follow Gucci Lando on Instagram and Twitter: @guccilando4 Shoutout to L Nyce for connecting us! Follow L Nyce on Instagram and Twitter: @lnyce Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html. Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html. MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096. Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg. Gucci Lando on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q25GtK2IKrs. 
Big thank you to Clarendon, Jamaica, and Jamaica, Queens' own Dancehall/Reggae artist Kranium for coming on my show for an interview! Kranium discussed his new single Vibes Weekend, his hit song Nobody Has To Know taking two years for it to blow up, and Prodigy being a mentor for him early in his career. He talked about his experience with Atlantic Records, being independent with his own label Melody Gad Music, and discovering Afro Beats long before the current surge. He got into battling Sean Paul at MTV's Wild 'N Out, working with Tory Lanez on his song We Can, and music becoming a numbers game. Kranium also spoke about his upcoming single, what his definition of a hot girl is, and what it is going to take for Dancehall to become a priority. Stay tuned! Follow Kranium on Instagram: @kranium and Twitter: @therealkranium Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html. Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html. MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096. Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg. Kranium on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1AbM2MHVqA. 
Thank you to Ira From Staten Island for calling into my show to discuss the New York Jets' 2023 training camp highlights so far, the excitement that Aaron Rodgers has brought to the team, and why they should win the AFC East this year. He talked about having a great feeling that the Jets may finally win their second super bowl in the next two years, having concerns at the left tackle position, and why they should sign Dalvin Cook. Stay tuned! Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html. Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html. MAD MAX Radio on Live 365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096. Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg. Ira From Staten Island on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7rox5xzX7U. 
Shoutout to Baltimore, Maryland's own NGB Tay for coming on my show for an interview! NGB Tay discussed his new single WAIT charting #6 on the iTunes charts, his single I'm the One getting him a lot of attention, and opening up for Meek Mill. He talked about being apart of AMG, taking the humble approach when it comes to building relationships as well as his music career, and the concept that he is putting together for his upcoming visual for WAIT. He got into opening up for G Herbo, EST Gee, and Moneybagg Yo. NGB Tay also spoke about wanting to get into acting, his name being a plot twist, and not following the trends. Stay tuned! NGB Tay's new single WAIT is available on all platforms, including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/wait-single/1694323855. Follow NGB Tay on Instagram and Twitter: @ngbtay Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html. Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html. MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096. Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg. NGB Tay on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO9UR06WoXI.