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Conversate with Killer Mike

Killer Mike

Check in and Conversate with Killer Mike and friends every week as they discuss life, Atlanta hip-hop culture, cars, business, books, and whatever else comes up. No script, just unfiltered, hilarious, and thought provoking life experiences and game from his highly opinionated cast, crew and surprise co-hosts!

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Today · 31 min
We Read the Comments | Conversate with Killer Mike
This week on Conversate with Killer Mike, the comments take over. Killer Mike and Bear sit down with your questions, criticism, suggestions, and a little bit of smoke from the comment section. Nothing is off limits as Mike responds to viewers challenging his takes and pushes the conversation even further. The discussion moves from Black business ownership and the realities of keeping a business alive to why Mike continues to advocate for trade schools and skilled labor as a path to ownership and financial independence. He explains why supporting Black owned businesses can matter even when you disagree with the people walking through their doors, and why Atlanta needs more spaces where ownership reflects the communities spending the money. The audience also pulls the conversation into politics. Mike talks about the importance of local elections, organizing beyond presidential politics, his relationship with Bernie Sanders, his experience campaigning alongside him, and why political beliefs mean very little without people actually doing the work in their communities. And yes, Mike hears the criticism about asking a question and then answering it himself. He says he is working on it. From business and politics to trades, activism, Atlanta, and the future of the show, this episode is a conversation with the people who make Conversate possible: you. Keep watching, keep commenting, and keep the conversation going. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Conversate with Killer Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/conversatewithkillermike/ Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversatewithkillermike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Yesterday · 52 min
How Dope Pedalers Changed Atlanta Cycling | Conversate with Bear
Bear and Ashley are back for a special episode of Conversate with Bear, diving deeper into Atlanta’s cycling community with Jay Reid, founder of Dope Pedalers. What started with six Walmart bikes and a few friends riding the Atlanta Beltline grew into hundreds of cyclists showing up every Tuesday and a movement that has reached far beyond Atlanta. Jay Reid takes Bear and Ashley back to the beginning of Dope Pedalers, from discovering cycling and getting dropped on his first rides to building a community that welcomes beginners, serious road cyclists, fixed gear riders, and everybody in between. He also talks about his days working around Bad Boy Entertainment, how those lessons in marketing and promotion helped him build the Dope Pedalers brand, and why cycling became about much more than bikes. The conversation gets into the barriers that keep people out of cycling, “bike snobbery,” the forgotten history of Black cyclists like Major Taylor, and why making cycling accessible matters. Jay Reid also explains how the cycling community can create an economic ecosystem where people support businesses, nonprofits, neighborhoods, and each other. Ashley shares the humbling reality of being a new cyclist, including a 25 mile ride that landed her in the emergency room from dehydration and the group ride that taught her how much she still has to learn. Bear reflects on how Atlanta’s cycling community supported Bear Strong and helped provide essential items to thousands of families. And, of course, they talk bikes. Fixed gears, $7,000 road bikes, Walmart bikes, hydration, getting dropped by an 84 year old woman, One Love, the Five Boro Bike Tour, and why Jay Reid believes there really is a ride for everybody. Because for Dope Pedalers, cycling is about fitness, mental health, community, economic empowerment and bringing people together. “The bike is the solution.” Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Conversate with Killer Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/conversatewithkillermike/ Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversatewithkillermike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 16 · 33 min
“It Makes a Difference Who Represents Us” ft. Jon Ossoff | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 62
Is America becoming an oligarchy? Senator Jon Ossoff’s answer is clear: “Unquestionably.” Killer Mike sits down with U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff at the SWAG Shop in Atlanta for a candid discussion about money, power, corruption, health care, and an election that could help determine the political future of Georgia and the country. Ossoff breaks down how billionaire and corporate money influence American politics, why Citizens United helped fuel public distrust, and why he believes working class Americans have far more power than they realize if they actually use it. Nothing is off the table. Killer Mike and Ossoff get into Georgia’s health care crisis, Medicaid expansion, disappearing hospitals, maternal health, insurance companies denying patients care, and the financial devastation that getting sick can bring to an entire family. Ossoff also discusses working across the aisle to fight online child exploitation and trafficking, the investigation that uncovered disturbing failures in Georgia’s foster care system, and why bipartisan action is still possible when politicians are willing to do the work. Then the conversation turns directly to the 2026 election. Killer Mike challenges people to do more than simply cast their own ballot. He calls for people to bring others to the polls, knock on doors, contribute to campaigns, and get young Georgians involved. Ossoff says the Senate seat does not belong to him. It belongs to the people. The episode closes with Killer Mike and Jon Ossoff reflecting on Congressman John Lewis, the responsibility of citizenship, and Ossoff’s argument that Georgia is facing one of the most consequential elections in America. Jon Ossoff for Senate Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube Conversate with Killer Mike on IG Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 10 · 1 hr 10 min
Save Yourself Before It’s Too Late ft. OMB Peezy | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 61
OMB Peezy sits down with Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Bear for an honest conversation about growth, fatherhood, independence, protecting your peace, and learning when it is time to save yourself. With his deeply personal project Save Yourself marking a new chapter in his life and career, Peezy opens up about growing up between Mobile and Sacramento, his complicated relationship with his father, becoming the kind of father he wants to be, and the lessons that came from getting shot, facing legal trouble, and watching people disappear when life got difficult. The conversation goes deeper into why boredom can actually be peace, learning to walk away before the streets make the decision for you, communicating as a Black man, breaking generational patterns, and why Peezy believes you cannot help everyone else while your own cup is empty. Peezy also talks about maintaining his independence in the music industry, resisting pressure to become an artist he is not, the difference between success at 19 and success at 29, ghostwriters, ego in modern hip hop, financial literacy, ownership, and why traveling outside your hometown can completely change the way you see the world. Plus, Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Bear get into marriage, addiction, golf, family, faith, Atlanta, Alabama, and plenty of the chaos you expect when the four of them get around the table. This is a conversation about getting older, getting wiser, and understanding that choosing yourself does not make you weak. Sometimes saving yourself is the strongest thing you can do. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube Conversate with Killer Mike on IG Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 10 · 1 hr 18 min
The Team Behind Jay Z's Rise ft. Al Branch | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 60
What does it actually take to build a superstar?Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Courtney “Bear” Sills sit down with legendary music executive Al Branch for a conversation about the business, relationships, and infrastructure behind some of the biggest careers in hip hop.Al takes the crew inside his journey from an unpaid internship to becoming General Manager of Roc A Fella Records at just 22 years old. He shares what it was like helping build Roc A Fella alongside Jay Z, Dame Dash, and Kareem “Biggs” Burke, and why the team surrounding an artist can be just as important as the artist themselves.The conversation gets into Roc A Fella's early days as an underdog, breaking Jay Z in the South, Jermaine Dupri's role in opening Atlanta to Jay, the importance of street teams, artist development, entrepreneurship, and why Al believes today's obsession with analytics can cause the music industry to overlook artists with real potential.Al also reflects on working around Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Cortez Bryant, Beanie Sigel, Freeway, and generations of artists and executives who helped turn hip hop into an economic ecosystem.Killer Mike and Al dig into something even bigger: what happens when hip hop stops investing in its own infrastructure? From DJs and journalists to managers, marketers, street teams, executives, and entrepreneurs, Al argues that the culture became powerful because an entire community helped build it.Plus, the crew talks Atlanta's unique Black entrepreneurial legacy, ownership, loyalty, artist finances, the disappearance of traditional artist development, and why building the right team may still be the most important decision an artist can make.This isn't just a conversation about Roc A Fella history. It's a conversation about how hip hop built an industry and what it will take to build the next generation.Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike for more conversations about music, culture, business, politics, entrepreneurship, and the people shaping what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 28 · 50 min
Conversate with Bear | Ep 2. MACC (Metro Atlanta Cycling Club) The History, The Legacy. ONELOVE!!!
Bear continues his journey into Atlanta’s cycling community with a conversation about history, representation, service, and the power of finding your people on two wheels. With Ashley joining Bear for the ride, this episode of Conversate with Bear welcomes Eufemia Cabrera Esq. and Donovan Clarke from the Metro Atlanta Cycling Club, better known as MACC. Eufemia and Donovan share their cycling journeys and explore the organization’s 40 year history, its impact on Atlanta, and the community that has grown around it. From first rides and getting dropped by the pack to racing, recovery, and learning that every experienced cyclist was once a beginner, the conversation shows why cycling is about much more than the bike. Eufemia and Donovan also explain how MACC has become a respected presence within cycling and why community, camaraderie, and service remain at the heart of the club. The group also looks ahead to the 20th anniversary of the One Love Century, MACC’s signature Labor Day weekend cycling celebration. What began as a way to support youth cycling has grown into a multiday gathering that brings cyclists from across the country together for riding, fellowship, volunteering, racing, and community. Over the years, One Love has contributed more than $400,000 to organizations supporting youth cycling. Bear shares his own experiences with One Love, the people who helped him become more comfortable on a bike, and why the welcoming spirit of Atlanta’s cycling community has made such an impact on him. Whether you are an experienced cyclist, just getting started, or simply curious about the growing Black cycling community, this episode is about finding your pace, pushing yourself, and discovering the people who will ride alongside you. Learn more about the Metro Atlanta Cycling Club: https://maccattack.com/ Learn more, volunteer, or register for the One Love Century: https://onelovecentury.org/ Conversate with Bear is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Conversate with Killer Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/conversatewithkillermike/ Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversatewithkillermike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 27 · 1 hr 19 min
“The Era of the Superstar Is Over” ft. BLXST | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 59
BLXST pulls up to the Garage for a real conversation with Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Bear about love, fatherhood, vulnerability, independence, and what it takes to make music with soul. BLXST opens up about growing up in South Central Los Angeles as the only boy surrounded by three older sisters, moving away from his mother as a teenager, finding creativity through isolation, and eventually rebuilding the bond with his mother that they missed during those formative years. He also talks about his relationship with his father, raising two sons of his own, and why showing up every day matters even when love and fatherhood get difficult. The conversation gets into BLXST’s new album, Labor of Love, and his belief that love is a daily commitment, not just a feeling. He breaks down the vulnerability behind records like “Ruin” and “Home,” including turning the trauma of a home invasion involving his family into art. Killer Mike reflects on becoming a fan of BLXST before they eventually collaborated on “Exit 9,” while BLXST explains why he has remained independent, why he prefers controlling the creative process from beginning to end, and why he believes the era of the superstar is over. Then the conversation turns to AI. Can a computer recreate what makes great music human? Killer Mike, Swiff, Bear, and BLXST debate whether AI generated music can ever truly have soul and what happens when a generation grows up listening to music created by machines instead of people. From South Central to Atlanta, Labor of Love to fatherhood, this is BLXST beyond the records. Watch and Listen to Conversate with Killer Mike: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Follow Conversate with Killer Mike: Instagram: @conversatewithkillermike TikTok: @conversatewithkillermike YouTube: Conversate with Killer Mike Follow BLXST: Instagram: @blxst TikTok: @blxst YouTube: BLXST Subscribe, comment, and join the conversation. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 21 · 1 hr 50 min
Tezlyn Figaro Wants ALL THE SMOKE | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 58
Tezlyn Figaro returns to Conversate with Killer Mike, and she is not holding back. Tezlyn joins Killer Mike and Cutmaster Swiff to challenge Brandon Tatum to a debate, break down the Nolan Wells case and Ben Crump’s role, and have an unfiltered conversation about Black politics, media, organizing, accountability, and who is actually willing to do the work. Tezlyn explains why she believes the conversation surrounding Nolan Wells has to move beyond social media commentary and toward understanding the legal and political systems that determine what happens next. She and Killer Mike discuss civil litigation, criminal prosecution, elected officials, the Department of Justice, and why changing outcomes requires understanding who actually holds power. Then the conversation gets personal. Tezlyn directly addresses Brandon Tatum and explains why she wants to debate him over his commentary surrounding the Nolan Wells case. She also speaks candidly about Candace Owens, conservative media, her experiences debating political opponents, and why she refuses to soften her position simply to gain access to a platform. Killer Mike and Tezlyn also wrestle with hip hop’s responsibility in politics. They discuss Ice Cube, political organizing, celebrity influence, and why artists cannot simply speak about change without supporting organizers doing the work year round. Tezlyn challenges entertainers to open their platforms, support grassroots organizations, and recognize when someone else needs to carry the political message. The conversation eventually comes home to Atlanta and Georgia politics, as Killer Mike and Tezlyn debate political unity, public disagreement, tribalism, voting, economic power, government contracts, and what Black communities can accomplish when political participation is connected to organization and ownership. Along the way, Tezlyn shares how her upbringing, military service, business career, and years of political organizing shaped her belief that this work is more than a career. It is a calling. This is Tezlyn Figaro with no filter, Killer Mike pushing the conversation forward, and Cutmaster Swiff in the room for a conversation about power, politics, loyalty, leadership, and what it means to pick a side. Follow Tezlyn Figaro Website: TezlynFigaro.com Instagram: @tezlynfigaro X: @TezlynFigaro Podcast: The Tezlyn Figaro Podcast Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production.biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube Conversate with Killer Mike on IG Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 19 · 57 min
Conversate with Bear | Ep 1. Riding with Bonafide Riders Cycle Club. (The Journey)
In this special episode of Conversate, Bear takes the lead for a conversation about cycling, community, discipline, and the people who helped shape his own journey on two wheels. He sits down with the leadership of the Bonafide Riders Cycle Club to talk about how the Atlanta cycling club grew from just five riders in 2019 into a community built around consistency, safety, accountability, and pushing each other to get better. Bear shares his own journey, from getting humbled on his first Bonafide ride to completing a 100 mile century ride in honor of his mother. The conversation explores the mental and physical side of cycling, what it takes to become a stronger rider, creating opportunities for new cyclists, and why finding the right community can transform what happens both on and off the bike. The crew also looks ahead to the One Love Century, the annual Metro Atlanta Cycling Club event that brings thousands of cyclists together for a weekend of riding, fellowship, and support for youth cycling. The 20th anniversary One Love Century weekend takes place September 3 through September 7, 2026, with the main ride on September 5. Learn more about the Bonafide Riders Cycle Club at RideBonafide.com Learn more and register for the 2026 One Love Century at OneLoveCentury.org Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Conversate with Killer Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/conversatewithkillermike/ Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversatewithkillermike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 18 · 1 hr 7 min
“If You’re Done With Black People, Be Done” ft. Tezlyn Figaro | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 57
Political strategist and commentator Tezlyn Figaro joins Killer Mike for the first time on Conversate for a fiery conversation about Black leadership, political power, accountability, and what it means to stand on principle even when your own community pushes back. Killer Mike and Tezlyn get into the controversy surrounding Invest Fest and Earn Your Leisure, including why Mike pushed for reconciliation while Tezlyn believes some lines have to be drawn. Tezlyn also responds to Brandon Tatum, challenges him to address the facts surrounding the Nolan Wells case, and explains why she believes there are times when taking the high road is not enough. The conversation expands into college versus skilled trades, military service, the shortage of Black attorneys, economic opportunity, and the different ways Black Americans can build power and protect their communities. Killer Mike and Tezlyn do not agree on everything, and that is exactly the point. They challenge each other, reconsider their positions, and show what can happen when disagreement is about sharpening the mission instead of winning the argument. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 17 · 52 min
Buy Black, By Blacks ft. Abdur-Rahim Shaheed | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 56
What does economic freedom actually look like? Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff and Moetown Lee sit down with Abdur-Rahim Shaheed, co-founder and CEO of True Products and True Detergent, for a conversation about Black entrepreneurship, ownership, community and the power of circulating the Black dollar. Shaheed traces his entrepreneurial mindset back to growing up in Anniston, Alabama, where Black owned businesses were part of the fabric of the community. After serving in the U.S. military during the Vietnam era, he returned home, saved his money, bought a used postal truck and started selling clothes and fish. He says he hasn’t had a job since. His philosophy is simple: “I’m not chasing money, I’m chasing freedom.” The conversation explores what happened to thriving neighborhood businesses, why ownership matters, the importance of creating institutions that can survive generations and what “do for self” means today. Shaheed also shares how Islam changed his life, the lessons he learned from his father, an ambitious business venture that took him to Sierra Leone, and the belief and courage required to become an entrepreneur before you have everything figured out. Then the crew gets into True Detergent and the mission behind building a Black owned and veteran owned household products company in College Park, Georgia. Shaheed explains the challenges of getting products onto major retail shelves and why supporting independent businesses can create jobs, strengthen communities and build something that lasts. This is a conversation about much more than laundry detergent. It’s about ownership, independence, faith, legacy and what it takes to build freedom for yourself and your community.Visit www.TheTrueProducts.com for all of detergent needs. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube Conversate with Killer Mike on IG Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 5 · 1 hr 13 min
Clearing the Air on the Toast Controversy ft. Moetown Lee | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 55
Moetown Lee addresses the controversy surrounding his comments about Toast on Lenox, the Atlanta restaurant owner photographed with gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, and the backlash that followed.Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, Bear, and Moetown break down what was actually said, what people assumed, and whether political criticism can unintentionally hurt Black owned businesses. Moetown explains that he never called for a boycott or wanted the restaurant to suffer, but stands behind his warning about politicians using businesses and community figures during campaign season.The conversation expands into support for Keisha Lance Bottoms, Black voter participation, immigration, healthcare, education, criminal justice reform, reparations, political accountability, and the difference between working with elected officials and endorsing their politics.Can Black people disagree publicly without trying to destroy one another? When does accountability become selective outrage? And are people bringing the same energy to the polls that they bring to social media?Watch the full conversation and join the discussion in the comments.Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production.biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.ggSubscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTOConversate with Killer Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/conversatewithkillermike/Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversatewithkillermike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 29 · 1 hr 31 min
"Because I Wasn't One of Them." ft. Governor Wes Moore | Conversate with Killer Mike Ep. 54
Governor Wes Moore joins Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Moetown Lee for a wide ranging conversation on leadership, education, economic opportunity, criminal justice, and the future of America. From growing up in the Bronx and attending military school to becoming the first Black governor in Maryland's history, Governor Moore shares the experiences that shaped his approach to public service and why he believes opportunity is the strongest tool for creating safer communities. Killer Mike challenges Governor Moore on everything from policing and youth intervention to entrepreneurship, Black wealth, rap lyrics being used in court, and the role government should play in expanding opportunity. Together, they explore the importance of vocational education, mentorship, procurement reform, military discipline, and building pathways to success for the next generation. Rather than trading political talking points, this episode is a candid discussion about accountability, service, patriotism, economic mobility, and what it takes to strengthen communities across America. Whether you agree with every perspective or not, this conversation offers an honest look at the challenges facing the country and the ideas shaping its future. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube Conversate with Killer Mike on IG Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 23 · 55 min
Killer Mike on the State of Hip Hop | Conversate with Killer Mike Ep. 54
Hip hop, culture, politics, and real life collide in another unfiltered episode of Conversate with Killer Mike. Killer Mike, Moetown Lee, and Cutmaster Swiff debate whether hip hop has lost what made it special, why albums no longer have time to become classics, and the lasting influence of OutKast, Wu Tang Clan, Dungeon Family, Three 6 Mafia, and Atlanta's music scene. The conversation then turns to listener questions, including the mysterious death of Nolan Wales, protecting Black youth, Dr. Carl Hart's views on drug policy, criminal justice, and whether adults should have the freedom to choose what they put into their own bodies. Along the way, the crew reflects on preserving hip hop's history, the importance of telling our own stories, and the responsibility that comes with shaping culture before closing with a heartfelt tribute to Swiff's late brother. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Conversate with Killer Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/conversatewithkillermike/ Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversatewithkillermike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 15 · 44 min
Cutmaster Swiff Is Back and Has Some Explaining to Do | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 53
Cutmaster Swiff is back at the table, and Killer Mike and Bear waste no time welcoming him home the only way they know how: by roasting him. Swiff returns from tour with stories about life on the road, watching Big Boi command thousands of fans, altitude sickness in Colorado, emotional support animals backstage, and why veteran artists still feel the need to prove themselves every time they step on stage. The conversation quickly turns to the state of music and creativity. Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Bear debate whether artists are waiting too long to release music, why older rappers should keep creating instead of complaining about younger generations, and whether hip hop has lost the balance that once allowed different voices, perspectives, and styles to thrive at the same time. Then the table takes on artificial intelligence. Is AI killing creativity or is it simply the next creative tool, like sampling was for an earlier generation of musicians? Killer Mike makes the case for using AI to sharpen an idea without replacing human imagination, emotion, and soul, while Swiff questions what happens when technology becomes a crutch and companies use it to replace real artists and creative professionals. From AI generated music and the future of art to rap culture, snitching, cults, touring, merchandising, modern audiences, and why life might have people searching for any form of escape, this episode goes everywhere. And with Swiff officially back, the chaos at the Conversate table is right where it belongs. Conversate with Killer Mike brings Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Bear together for unfiltered conversations about hip hop, music, culture, politics, business, art, and the issues shaping everyday life. Subscribe for new episodes and join the conversation. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Conversate with Killer Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/conversatewithkillermike/ Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversatewithkillermike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 15 · 1 hr 50 min
Do Dope. Then Hope. ft. Dr. Carl Hart | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 52
Columbia University neuroscientist, psychologist, and bestselling author Dr. Carl Hart joins Killer Mike, Bear, and Moetown Lee for a conversation that challenges assumptions and encourages critical thinking. Drawing from more than three decades of research, Dr. Hart discusses the relationship between science, public policy, personal freedom, and the way society forms opinions about some of today's most debated issues. Killer Mike reflects on growing up in Atlanta during the height of the War on Drugs, sharing personal stories about family, addiction, and the experiences that shaped his perspective. Together, the group explores how history, race, education, media, and public policy have influenced the national conversation, while examining what happens when evidence challenges long held beliefs. Rather than offering simple answers, this episode embraces complexity. It is an honest discussion about constitutional rights, personal responsibility, bodily autonomy, neuroscience, criminal justice, and the value of questioning conventional wisdom. Whether you agree with every viewpoint or not, the conversation is a reminder that meaningful dialogue begins with a willingness to listen, think critically, and engage with ideas on their merits. If you're looking for thoughtful conversations that go beyond headlines and talking points, this episode delivers exactly what Conversate is known for. Subscribe for more long form discussions featuring influential voices from music, politics, business, culture, and beyond. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube Conversate with Killer Mike on IG Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 1 · 1 hr 21 min
Graduation Stories, Michael Jackson & Atlanta History | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 51
Tamika Younger joins Killer Mike, Bear, and Moetown Lee for a wide ranging conversation that explores Atlanta's evolution, Michael Jackson's enduring legacy, fatherhood, family, and the moments that shape who we become. From growing up in Harlem versus Atlanta to unforgettable graduation stories and the lasting impact of the 1996 Olympics, the crew reflects on how cities, communities, and families influence opportunity, identity, and success. The conversation dives into why Atlanta has become a cultural capital for Black America, what the upcoming FIFA World Cup could mean for the city, and how economic growth has transformed neighborhoods over the last three decades. They also debate tipping culture, mentorship, policing, celebrity, and the importance of building institutions that create opportunities for future generations. Later, Killer Mike shares why Michael Jackson remains a once in a lifetime artist, not just because of his music but because of his imagination, business instincts, and ability to inspire hope across generations. Equal parts hilarious, insightful, and thought provoking, this episode is a reminder that the best conversations happen when friends pull up a chair and let the discussion go wherever it leads. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube Conversate with Killer Mike on IG Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 24 · 1 hr 47 min
The Outlaw Spirit of Country Music ft. Elizabeth Cook | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 50
What do outlaw country music, working class America, faith, family, and forgotten history have in common? Singer, songwriter, and SiriusXM Outlaw Country host Elizabeth Cook joins Killer Mike, Bear, and Moetown Lee for a wide ranging conversation about growing up in rural Florida, building a career outside Nashville's system, and telling stories that history often overlooks. Elizabeth shares the inspiration behind her new album Great Television and the story of the women who died in the 1971 Thiokol plant explosion in Woodbine, Georgia, a tragedy that changed countless lives but remains largely unknown today. The conversation explores country music legends like Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, and Waylon Jennings, the realities of poverty in the South, church culture, songwriting, addiction, recovery, independence, and what it means to stay true to yourself in an industry built on conformity. Elizabeth also discusses her documentary The Easy Kind, life on the road, and why some of the most important stories come from people the world has forgotten. Whether you're a fan of country music, Southern culture, American history, or great storytelling, this is a conversation about resilience, authenticity, and the people who keep going when nobody is watching. You can pre-order Elizabeth Cook's new album HERE. You can listen to Elizabeth Cook's latest single HERE. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Conversate with Killer Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/conversatewithkillermike/Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversatewithkillermike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 17 · 1 hr 12 min
The Roast of Killer Mike | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 49
What happens when Killer Mike reads the comments? This week, Killer Mike, Bear, Moetown Lee, and producer Ashley Weaver sit down with no guest and turn the spotlight on the audience. From accusations of hypocrisy and debates over "no snitching" to politics, religion, relationships, Atlanta culture, and conspiracy theories, nothing is off limits. Mike responds directly to critics, breaks down his views on leadership and accountability, and shares the lessons that shaped him from childhood to entrepreneurship. The conversation takes unexpected turns through cults, faith, dating, ambition, alien theories, community building, and the difference between social media perception and real world impact. The crew also celebrates nearly a year of Conversate, reflects on the show's growth, and closes with a passionate defense of Atlanta icon Jermaine Dupri and the people who helped build the city's cultural legacy. This is Conversate at its most raw, unfiltered, and hilarious. The comments came for Killer Mike. He had something to say back. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Conversate with Killer Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/conversatewithkillermike/ Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversatewithkillermike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 10 · 1 hr 51 min
The Crisis Facing Black Boys Today ft. Gary Davis | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 48
What happens when Black boys grow up without consistent mentorship, guidance, and community support? Killer Mike, Bear, and Moetown Lee sit down with Gary Davis, founder of Next Level Boys Academy, for a powerful conversation about fatherhood, mentorship, education, and the future of young Black men. From the challenges facing today's youth to the impact of absent fathers, the crew explores how communities can create real change instead of simply reacting to the problems. Gary shares the incredible story behind Next Level Boys Academy, a program that has mentored thousands of young men across Metro Atlanta while helping divert countless years of prison sentences through mentorship, accountability, and opportunity. The conversation touches on parenting, mental health, trade education, community ownership, criminal justice reform, and why investing in young boys may be the most important work happening today. This is a candid discussion about responsibility, healing, and what it takes to build stronger families and stronger communities for the next generation. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Conversate with Killer Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/conversatewithkillermike/ Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversatewithkillermike The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Conversate with Killer Mike, its producers, partners, or affiliates. This podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes and contains discussions of current events, social issues, and personal experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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