A special mid-week riffin session here, just one hour but an amazing one hour at that. Cedric Yarbrough tells us about his work on Reno 911, his new show “Black Dynamite”, his visits to Comic Con, some Boondocks discussions, and a bit more. Fascinating stuff, kids. Get in and get some riff on ya.
Tom Young came on through for some serious hardcore riffin. This session is one for the ages, where Teddy gets paranoid (again!) about dolphins. We get deep in the game with a riff on polite angry muggers, Mitcz makes a case for Mike Patton’s vocal skills, Tom tells some fun stories about his dad, andContinue reading “Tom Young”
John Wesley rolled through Riffin’ Headquarters with some old school swagger. We talk about his early years, and close relationship with James Avery (“Uncle Phil” from Fresh Prince), being the first black actor in the Oregon Shakespeare festival, and oh so much more. We get DEEP into the game, and deep inside our selves. ThisContinue reading “John Wesley”
Our first 4-person riff, this episode goes to AMAZING depths of Hollywood culture, with Erika Alexander (of The Cosby Show and Living Single) and her husband Tony Puryear (screenwriter for Eraser, artist for Concrete Park). From discussions of so-called “black hollywood”, to double standards, to the history of various cultural milestones, and all sorts ofContinue reading “Erika Alexander & Tony Puryear”
Erik MacArthur came in skeptical, and left as a fan, as we delved deep into old Nickelodeon and his role on Salute Your Shorts, his upbringing in Hawaii, young Hollywood, his recent directorial efforts, his lessons from the past, and we end with a lengthy discussion about the first human trip to Mars as aContinue reading “Erik MacArthur”
When Quincy Jones (not THAT Quincy Jones) swings through riffin’ studios, he and Teddy accidentally team up to make Mitcz feel whiter than ever. It’s a fast-paced thrill-ride, kids. You’ll laugh your tits off at the worlds that be collidin’ on this one.
Joe Matarese didn’t just swing through and riff with us — he was in full-on “fixing people” mode. We got deep into some great psychology of each of our pasts, our families, and our minds. It doesn’t get weepy or too serious, it’s just a damn good time and a great listen. Thanks again, Joe!Continue reading “Joe Matarese”
There’s just too much awesome for your face when we kick out the motherf***in riffs with the one and only Wayne Kramer. This is a very unorthodox episode – not much riffin, mostly interview. The first half is mostly Teddy delving deep into Wayne’s history with the MC5, while the second half is Mitcz andContinue reading “Wayne Kramer (MC5)”
Our old pal Harry Moroz returned from his self-imposed exile in Detroit and FINALLY makes his debut on Straight Riffin. You’re in for an epic time (don’t miss the freestyle rap session at the end!) where we discuss arcades, skits on rap albums, documentaries, the Koch brothers & other rich people conspiracies, Teddy and MitczContinue reading “Harry Moroz”
Mike “bobby helmet” Hume brings out the HUMEn race for this riff session. We discuss sex as a revenge tactic, tupac & biggie, how commercials are evidence of corporate malfeasance, fifty shades of grey and Mitcz’s disdain for written erotica, and we have a lengthy discussion about transgendered people which leads to a riveting discussionContinue reading “Mike Hume”
