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
172 episodes
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 :(
Slept on Albums & Kid Cudi | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 128
Catching up, Slept on Albums, Christopher Nolan using AI, and Kid Cudi is RETIRING?!?!
Rapper Glaze Hour | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 127
Doug E Fresh & Slick Rick, Rap songs about sex, Guilty pleasure Drake songs, and then artist Glaze hour.
One Album Wonders | 808s & Cold Takes Ep. 126
Ranting off one album wonders, Jeremih vs Ty Dolla $ign, and Cardi B talk in 2025.
The Tim Jewls & ETC Interview | 808s on Cam S2E10
And now to introduce our very special guests, the leaders of the "Soon To Take Over The World Movement" (STTOW), coming in with unforgettable smiles, backflips, crowd surfings, AND their very own fashion, everyone know they been the goats.. giv...
The FULLCOURTPLUTO Interview | 808s on Cam S2E9
The man that never stops smiling, voted the most likely to win in a twerk off against his S.A.M.N X brothers, former child model, occasionally makes music.. introducing.. FULLCOURTPLUTO f.k.a Smiley Love Saint!!Join us as we dive into F...
The Jo Interview | 808s on Cam S2E8
And now to introduce our very special guest, she’s been bringing in sounds from all corners of the globe to the Phoenix Valley since 2022, it’s the one and only.. Jo!! Join us as we discuss Jo's path to becoming a DJ, the diverse c...
