Thursday, October 8, 2026
In part 2 of our conversation with @RichMedina on @RoadPodcast, the crew goes deeper into Rich’s journey, starting with his formative years in Philadelphia and his obsession with conquering New York City nightlife.
10:20
Rich recounts meeting @KoolBobLove and @StretchArmstrong at Cornell and how that opened endless doors in NYC.
Rich recounts meeting @KoolBobLove and @StretchArmstrong at Cornell and how that opened endless doors in NYC.
24:10
The conversation covers the cultural importance of the barbershop, sneaker store, and basketball communities.
The conversation covers the cultural importance of the barbershop, sneaker store, and basketball communities.
38:55
Rich opens up about his history DJing alongside @QTipTheAbstract starting in 1996, and the mafia-style closure of the iconic venue APT paired with his falling out with Q-Tip.
Rich opens up about his history DJing alongside @QTipTheAbstract starting in 1996, and the mafia-style closure of the iconic venue APT paired with his falling out with Q-Tip.
1:05:10
They examine how Rich maintained his unique open-format style through periods of depression and mourning, and why he never lost confidence in his craft.
They examine how Rich maintained his unique open-format style through periods of depression and mourning, and why he never lost confidence in his craft.
01:31:55
Finally, Rich reflects on the recession-proof nature of modern DJ culture, concluding with his ultimate philosophy on the deep emotional connection required to truly master the decks.
Finally, Rich reflects on the recession-proof nature of modern DJ culture, concluding with his ultimate philosophy on the deep emotional connection required to truly master the decks.
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