Actor, Filmmaker, and Author Gino Cafarelli talks with us about his latest projects including his first children's book "Athena Visits The Marina", experiences on set with greats like Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino, his life growing up in Queens, NY and how he turned his story into the feature film "Cruise".
Kasino is a self-made success story. A prominent MC in the mid to late 90s, to spending time in prison, then rehabilitating himself and starting a non-profit to help people who are in the same situation he was. Now back full circle, making music again. A lot of jewels on this one!
Welcome to the 8th episode of "The No Remote Show". Today we sit down with the legendary mixtape DJ Doo Wop. I remember hopping the train to the Bronx to go buy his mixtapes in the early 90s. His "95 Live" tape goes down as one of the best of all-time. We talk about his childhood in the Bronx, having a supportive family that helped him hone his craft, and some never heard stories about Bizmarkie, Busta Rhymes, and Tracey Morgan. Enjoy! "They say, you can't live in the past, but we can hang o...
Welcome to the 7th episode of "The No Remote Show". Today we sit down with Tommy Feight. You may know him from the show, Shahs of Sunset, but me and Tommy go way back. We share stories of similar childhoods, growing up without a father, and falling in love with the streets. In time we found pain, found lessons-- but most of all, we found strength. Still standing, still healing, still growing. "They say, you can't live in the past, but we can hang out there for awhile." A Never Follow Trends...
Welcome to the 6th episode of "The No Remote Show". Today we have the Rezza Brothers, Lucas and Adrian a.k.a 80 Empire. Multi-platinum producers and songwriters from Canada, a mix of hip-hop, soul, infused with their Italian roots. We go back in time for awhile and talk music inspirations, the hip-hop culture, and most important of all, family life. "They say, you can't live in the past, but we can hang out there for awhile." A Never Follow Trends Production. Written, produced, and hosted...
Welcome to the 5th episode of "The No Remote Show" with Mike Dempsey. Mike's life is a movie, he knows everyone! Survived the World Trade Center attack on 9/11. Survived the 2017 Mandalay Bay mass shooting in Las Vegas. A member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad. Aspirations to be a professional wrestler, attended the WCW Power Plant Training facility. Smashed a hit off former MLB pitcher, Jeff Nelson. Crushed a HR at the Field of Dreams into the cornfields. During his toughest times...
Welcome to the 4th episode of "The No Remote Show". Today we have Dan Isenberg aka Stan Ipcus. Author of the fantastic book "Do Remember" documenting the golden era of hip-hop mixtape culture in NYC. He's also a Hip-Hop writer, producer, and MC. A 914 guy like me, so we chopped it up about many relatable topics. Enjoy! "They say, you can't live in the past, but we can hang out there for awhile." A Never Follow Trends Production. Written, produced, and hosted by Genovese.
Welcome to the 3rd episode of "The No Remote Show". Today we sit down with Steve Loff. Super talented writer of the fantastic film, "The Featherweight" about the life story of Italian-American boxer, Willie Pep. Steve is a Brooklyn guy, and we trade stories of our childhood in NY during the 80s and 90s. "They say, you can't live in the past, but we can hang out there for awhile." A Never Follow Trends Production. Written, produced, and hosted by Genovese.
Meet Matt Caputo, a Queens NY native. Matty was born to write. His work has been featured in many different fields and sectors, from hip-hop, sports, and fashion to his Italian-American roots. Cool thing, I can now call him "Professor Caputo", as he recently began teaching at Western Connecticut State University. I enjoyed talking about his talented Dad Lou, who was a well known jazz musician in the NYC area and beyond. "They say, you can't live in the past, but we can hang out there for a ...
Welcome to the 1st episode of "The No Remote Show". Today we talk to David Moscow, he played Tom Hanks as a kid in the classic film "BIG". Listen to David tell his story on being a child actor in the 80s. A NYC kid, hear the trials and tribulations of success at such a young age. We go back in time and talk everything from music, family, and even some of our personal LA Wiffle Ball games. David is a talented guy, hope you all enjoy! "They say, you can't live in the past, but we can hang out ...
A hometown Yonkers session with the OG Hip. We cover his time coming up in Y.O getting fast money in the late 80s, to his transition into the music business in the mid 90s. Jewels on fashion and staying fresh, and his lifelong relationships with Yonkers Finest, Mary J. Blige, DMX, and The Lox.
Kareem Johnson has produced videos for some of the most successful artists in the music business (Cardi B, Wiz Khalifa). If you remember Nelly's "Tip Drill", well he produced that as well. Listen to his journey coming up in the game, a few untold stories, and how he's moving through this pandemic.
Throughout her 26 years in the music business, Kristi Clifford has worked with the likes of Jay-Z and Kid Capri, to Mike Epps and Idris Elba. She shares some legendary stories on her time coming up with Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 90's. As a super successful manager in the music business, hear Kristi's jewels on longevity, respect as a woman in a male-dominated industry, and the artist-manager relationship.
Chris "Excel" Rodriguez joins us to share his expertise in the tech startup business. He breaks down the science of "going viral", and the term "growth hacking". We also talk about his love for Hip-Hop, past and present.
Chris Huvane, Yonkers, NY native, and manager to some of the biggest talents in Hollywood joins us to talk business in the entertainment world, Hip-Hop culture, and life stories past and present.
Former NBA D-League coach John Coffino joins us to talk about his basketball career that has taken him all around the world.*From Qatar to China, England to the Republic of Georgia. (14:27)*Witnessing tragedy in Kenya (18:27)*Who's the better prospect, Cole Anthony or LaMelo Ball (28:56)
Sports with no fans, What athlete/entertainer could be President,AROD = love or hate?
Homage & LeBron, How the business grind has changed, Starting a company with 5K.