The 5ifth Place Podcast

On this episode, of the 5ifth Place Podcast, I sit down with two people who embody the elements of hip hop. From DJing to break dancing, we speak on how they met, how they came up with their one-of-a-kind events, what makes a good house track, and the stigma behind raves & drug culture.These two have been elevating an entire subculture. They both have years under their belt when it comes to breaking. Without these two teaching people how to move in the capital region. There would be NO FLAVOR on any dance floors.From dance battles at ya local clubs to NYC. They both bring a unique style and positive flow to the Capitol Region!With their dedication & passion for house music. You will see a rise in that genre. More people will be dancing! Both of them keep the culture thriving, with fresh ideas and dope ID’s  Notes: (02:14) - How did you two meet? (16:00) - Losing their first competition (22:00) - Introduction to House Music (26:38) - First Signing! First record deal (35:20) - Eyes over Albany: how it began (42:35) - Raves + Drug Culture (45:05) - Teaching 518 Breakdance Class (01:13:20) - Unwritten rules to DJ/producing/breaking (01:24:00) - Words of wisdom This episode of the 5ifth Place Podcast is brought to you by Modelo Especial — Brewed for those with a fighting spirit since 1925.

On this episode, I sit down with Jared Butler aka Hoagie. He’s the Capital Region’s BMX Head Honcho who has been riding BMX for over 20 years. He has been elevating the scene for over a decade with his annual events, humble attitude & his pure love for the culture. We speak on the anatomy of a bike, the beef between skaters & BMX, his early influences, and his journey from training wheels to huge handrails. Jared is a man of many talents from bringing home championship football rings, to becoming a new father, to getting promoted in his line of work - Robotics. A timeless individual, I don’t know where the BMX scene would be without him. (03:32) Your first bike? (12:20) Early BMX Influences (23:56) BMX Vs Skaters Beef (28:20) How did you get your nickname Hoagie? (41:25) Worst Injury (1:00:00) Fatherhood/family life (1:13:30) How skateboarding influences BMXing (1:15:00) His impact on the local BMX scene (1:33:17) Words of Wisdom for new BMX riders This episode of the 5ifth Place Podcast is brought to you by Modelo Especial— Brewed for those with a fighting spirit since 1925.

On this episode I sit down with Benny Blendz and BlaX, the duo spearheading the newest barbershop in town. We talk about their beginnings in barbering, how they met, what they’ve learned along the way, and what they’re building together. Whether you want to open a barbershop, start a clothing brand, or be a better person… you’re gonna want to tune into this episode. Notes: (01:56) The beginnings (16:14) Growing into CAPES (29:49) Pivotal barbering moment (47:47) Building the shop (59:26) Goals for CAPES (01:09:02) Message for the barbers This episode of the 5ifth Place Podcast is brought to you by Modelo Especial— Brewed for those with a fighting spirit since 1925.

On this episode I sit down with Tatiana Benack, Executive Director of Noteworthy Resources. We talk about life as a first generation American, working at her parents restaurant as a child, how she started the non-profit NWR, and we learn more about how Albany’s only indoor skatepark came to be. Notes: (01:30) Starting from the basics(05:55) Getting the degree(15:05) A lighting bolt of an idea(24:25) Mental health and skating(32:00) Skate meetups(38:25) 247 Lark Street(41:35) A roll of toilet paper got us a skatepark?(51:17) The city shut you down!?(54:37) Pricing & Biking(01:06:05) You’re expecting!? This episode of the 5ifth Place Podcast is brought to you by Modelo Especial— Brewed for those with a fighting spirit since 1925.

On this episode I sit down with Nicole Hawkins, a wife, nurse, mother of two, a friend, and one of the greatest skateboarders in the area. We talk about how she got into skateboarding, what it means to her, and her experiences being a woman in a mostly male dominated sport. From Massachusetts to the Adirondack Mountains and everything in between — Nicole truly embodies what it means to be 5ifth Place. Notes:(01:30) A rocky beginning(6:40) First time ever seeing a skateboard(15:40) Ups and downs; back and forth(26:15) Did you see a lot of girl skaters?(37:00) First place and pregnant(43:10) The skater mom life(48:00) Getting on Wool Skateboards(59:44) Losing to win This episode of the 5ifth Place Podcast is brought to you by Modelo Especial— Brewed for those with a fighting spirit since 1925

On this episode we recap my latest trip to Detroit, brainstorm my next business venture, and discuss what Downtown Albany is lacking. I also sit down with one of the most interesting women I know — Sarah (aka the Sprinkelista). She is a dessert connoisseur & entrepreneur. From working in the food industry to owning a bakery, to building a food truck, and now she joins us on the show to drop a big announcement on her next big venture…  Notes:(01:22) Detroit Recap(12:17) Mattress Popup Idea(14:45) Adventure Cancelled(23:10) What is Downtown missing?(31:02) SARAHS OPENING A NEW STORE ?!?! The 5ifth Place Podcast is brought to you by Modelo Especial - Brewed for those with a fighting spirit since 1925.

Welcome to the 5ifth Place Podcast. Today, we talk about the losses. As I'm growing the brand, its fun to celebrate the wins. Meanwhile, its also important to acknowledge my losses. After officially signing a contract with Two Buttons Deep, I take time to reflect on where I came from, the dumb shit I used to do. How my past has shaped me today. A personal episode. Transparency with my audience and those who come from adversity can relate. The 5ifth Place Podcast is brought to you by Modelo Especial - Brewed for those with a fighting spirit since 1925. Notes:Officially signed with 2BD (00:45)My name is Earl (02:55)Live in yourself (5:15)Flowers to the OGs (10:15)The drive to be better (17:35)Relatability (22:03)I'm studying (26:02)All the cliches (31:05) Stay tuned for a new episode of the 5ifth Place Podcast on the 5th of every month.

Welcome to the 5ifth Place Podcast. Today we welcome my first official sponsor of the show – Modelo. We also recap the year, clarify a few things from my latest Two Buttons Deep video, and I interview 518’s very own Abraham Supernova. For those of you who don’t know, Supernova is a Puerto Rican-born American professional boxer who started boxing at the Quail Street Boxing Gym at the age of 12, and now, at 28, is ranked #7 in the world. You’re gonna want to tune into this one, because he’s taking #518 Worldwide – one match at a time. 00:30 - The first official sponsor – Modelo03:10 - Recapping the year and exploring what’s coming up06:40 - My latest quarrel09:00 - New Year's Resolution?11:42 - Is it time to take a plunge?16:20 - Interview with Abraham Supernova, Professional Boxer and 518 local Presented by Modelo 

Welcome to the 5ifth Place Podcast. Today I give you a peek into my latest print job, recap my birthday weekend, and I interview William "Tragedy" Yager -- an Albany Icon who I've looked up to for most of my life. Tragedy is a serial entrepreneur who owns many of the Albany spots that you already know and we find what led to his success while getting a glimpse into what Albany was like back in the day. We dig into his rocky past and learn how he was able to turn his losses into wins. Notes:- My birthday surprise (00:18)- My latest merch job (03:04)- Puff 'n print (05:50)- Food delivery mishap (12:50)- Turning a new leaf (14:00)- Introducing William “Tragedy” Yager (20:30) Stay tuned for a new 5ifth Place Podcast on the 5th of every month. 

Welcome to the 5ifth Place Podcast. Today I bring you through the history of the 5ifth Place brand, why I linked with Two Buttons Deep, and I interview the $300 million marijuana man, Eric Canori. One of the largest high-end marijuana dealers on the East Coast of the United States — before it became legal in any state — smuggling weed out of Canada via 18-wheelers, helicopters, and boats. He operated like a ghost, doing well over $300,000,000 of business by age 29 — without a gun or the government knowing. Notes:- The meaning behind 5ifth Place (0:58)- Linking with Two Buttons Deep (5:36)- The history of 5ifth Place (9:14)- The Halloween Skate Jam (14:35)- My proud Dad moment with my son (16:10)- Interview with Eric Canori, author of the book Pressure (20:20) Stay tuned for a new 5ifth Place Podcast on the 5th of every month.