The podcast features Pare Thirdflo, a rapper from Tondo, Manila (Philippines), who has been in the rap game for 20 years (since 2003) and is part of the group 187 Mobstaz [cite: 1 @ 00:05-01:43 ].

Key points discussed:

• Name Origin: His rap name "Thirdflo" (or Third Floor Man) comes from literally falling from the third floor of his school building as a child [cite: 1 @ 02:28-03:55 ].
• Background: He grew up in Tondo, known for its challenging environment, but feels the area has become slightly better as people focus more on earning money than causing trouble [cite: 1 @ 01:43-02:28 ].
• Music Career: He started rapping locally, inspired by the culture in Tondo and particularly by Tupac Shakur [cite: 1 @ 11:49-12:27 ]. He began recording in computer shops before joining 187 Mobstaz [cite: 1 @ 04:29-05:16 ].
• "Peace Sign" Song: A significant part of the discussion revolves around his song "Peace Sign." He released it during a peak period of local gang violence (often symbolized by red vs. blue colors) to advocate for unity and steer youth away from conflict [cite: 1 @ 05:57-08:33 , 09:49-10:30 ]. He emphasizes wanting peace, having seen the negative consequences of violence firsthand growing up [cite: 1 @ 07:16-07:53 , 20:52-21:35 ].
• Gang Life: While close to gang members, he avoided joining major gangs himself, choosing rap as a way out after seeing the dangers [cite: 1 @ 10:30-11:49 ]. He credits older "OGs" who were involved in gangs for encouraging him to focus on rap instead [cite: 1 @ 24:33-25:12 ].
• Business: He owns the clothing brand and store Tondo Supply, which he has run for 5 years, starting from sidewalk sales [cite: 1 @ 04:29-04:29 , 14:25-14:58 ].
• Unity: He strongly believes in Filipino unity ("Pinoy unity") and collaborates with the interviewer ("Pare Young") on a movement promoting this idea, aiming to bridge gaps from LA to Manila [cite: 1 @ 18:14-18:52 , 25:12-25:55 ].
• Advice: His closing message is to focus on success and share its rewards with family, especially parents [cite: 1 @ 25:55-26:44 ].