808's & Cold Takes
Welcome to 808's & Cold Takes! We're a music podcast and media company based in Arizona. Hosted by Maxx, Los, Brayden, and Johan, we cover loads of music topics with an emphasis on Hip Hop.
We also interview talented artists and creators from our home state. Tune in to hear our takes and discussions about the music industry!
Episodes
178 episodes
2026 MIDYEAR RECAP (feat. @rorvis_paradox)
Back in June, we recorded our 2026 Midyear recap covering our favorite albums, songs, features, and favorite beats of the year so far. In typical 808s fashion, we fell a bit behind on getting this one released, but better late than never! ...
The om* Interview | 808s on Cam S3E7
Today, we are joined by two very special guests. Both are former ASU alumni and co-founders of the Arizona based creative group om*. Introducing.. Winston T & Donovan Johnson!! Join us as we discuss the origins of om*, how it b...
The Jaiani & Mosaic Sol Interview | 808s on Cam S3E6
Today we are joined by two very special guests.. one of which has already graced our studio with their presence before. Fresh off the release of their collaborative new project “YONIGEYA”, it’s the return of Phoenix musical artist Jaiani along ...
The Mandy Slate Interview | 808s on Cam S3E5
Joining us in the studio today is the multi-talented, singer, songwriter, choreographer, and sci-fi extraordinaire.. Mandy Slate!! Tune in as we discuss Mandy’s musical origins, favorite pop music inspirations, and her experiences writing and p...
The Henry James Interview | 808s on Cam S3E4
Fresh off the release of his debut album, “Love Should Be So Easy”, we’re joined today by singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist.. Henry James!! Tune in to learn about the creation of “Love Should Be So Easy”, the journey leading up to the a...
The Raul Felix Interview | 808s on Cam S3E3
In this episode of 808s on Cam, we sat down with the founder and creative director behind the Jaripeo dance nights in Downtown Phoenix, Raul Felix! Alongside Jaripeo every first Friday, he also promotes events such as Mexican Idol, Tianguis, Gh...
The ¡Mucha Lucha! Interview | 808s on Cam S3E2
We recently got invited out to Sunroom Studios in Tempe to sit down with an energetic multi-genre band called ¡Mucha Lucha! Currently based in Phoenix, these guys make catchy music blending different sounds and influences from across the Sonora...
DRAKE PALOOZA
In light of the life-altering triple album release from the mob boss of Toronto himself, we decided to subject ourselves to the FULL album discography of the world's coldest living human.. enjoy!!
RAE SREMMURD PALOOZA
The definitive in-depth review and retrospective of the legendary Mississippi duo.. Rae Sremmurd!!
The Dinosaur Computer Interview | 808s on Cam S3E1
Kicking off our first studio interview of 2026, we are joined by Dinosaur Computer! These guys are a music and art collective based in Phoenix, Arizona. Their debut album, Loud Mouth+, released in September of last year and features tons of cat...
5 Year Anniversary Check-In | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 137
LaRussell & Jack Harlow controversies, random dark U.S. history, biopics, ranking Kendrick albums, Baby Keem's new album, and more!
808's AFTER DARK 2 (feat. Wrthcr8ting)
808’s After Dark returns with some very special returning guests: Wrthcr8ting!! This time we have the entire Wrth crew joining us just days before their annual Wrthfest performance at the Nile Underground that took place last month.
J. Cole - The Fall-Off Album Review | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 136
Our review of the long awaited "final" album from J. Cole: The Fall-Off!!
End of Year 2025 RECAP (feat. @rorvis_paradox & @rnxprject) | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 135
Favorite albums, songs, beats, and features from 2025! Featuring special guests and good friends of the show, Rorvis and Ronin!!
A$AP ROCKY PALOOZA | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 134
The first episode of Artistpalooza in about 4 years!! Don't Be Dumb by A$AP Rocky album review, plus our reviews of his entire discography.
Fetty Wap - Self Titled Album Review (feat. @cactusjackjacob) | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 133
Fetty Wap's Self Titled classic album review, 2010's hip hop mount rushmore, NFL playoffs, and fun laughs with good friend of the show, Jacob from @sessionswjam
New Years Kisses | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 132
New Years banter, Grammy predictions, 21 Savage album review, Tarantino movies, and our feelings on music in the 2020's.
An 808s Christmas Special - 3rd Annual
Happy Holidays!! Our Annual Christmas Special returns, and we're gonna be switching and shaking around things this time. This year, we'll be tier ranking some of the most iconic Christmas films of all; including Elf, The Grinch, Polar Express, ...
E-40 FOR DUMMIES
E-40 is a living Bay Area icon and boasts a catalog of around 28 albums. Today, we're going to travel back in time and break down this west coast legend's gigantic discography. Minds will be blown, laughs will be shared, and speakers will be bl...
Coworker Rap Tier Ranking | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 131
Wicked 2 review, Pitbull vs Flo Rida, frat rap Mac Miller, and our rankings of the highly esteemed and critically acclaimed coworker rappers from the likes of Dax, Tom Macdonald, MGK, Tech N9ne, Joyner Lucas, NF, and more!
Deserted Island Rap Songs (feat. @mitchadams209) | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 130
If you were stuck on an island and could only have 5 hip-hop songs to listen to forever what would they be? Joining us today is good friend of the show and fellow hip hop enthusiast, Mitch!
808s AFTER DARK (feat. Maxito & Kadreau)
Happy Halloween!! We would like to welcome you to a very special episode of 808s & Cold Takes, in which many drinks will be had and many stupid things will be said. Alongside us today are special recurring guests, Maxito and Kadreau of S.A....
Revisiting 5 Year Old Takes | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 129
RIP D’Angelo, Downfall of Young Thug, Revisiting Old Takes, Just Blaze vs Swizz Beats, and saying goodbye to our studio for now :(
