Pushermania Network Podcasts

With @eldusty in front of @producegoods Maaaaaaaaaan this one was a long time in the making! I have been wanting to sit down with the man El Dusty for a while now, as to me he is one of the most interesting musical artists in Texas, and beyond. The sounds he creates are next level and you never know what you will hear next. AND he is from Corpus Christi, Texas and I always have an interest in artists who really make their way in this world coming from smaller markets. Not that Corpus is short on musical history, it runs deep out there, but I think you know what I am saying. Every time I am in Corpus I feel like I am at home, El Dusty shows everyone so much love and has their cool ass little downtown on lock. I have a feeling that Corpus Christi could be a boom town again if people see how dope it really is. I mean, @Whataburger comes from there, so it has to have something going for it. Naw but seriously there is a lot of potential in that city and El Dusty is out there making big things happen. He told me

Continuing on with my podcast series in which I sit down and talk with my friends who do dope things, on this episode I get to sit down with one of the dopest, Coka Trevino! I have known Coka for some years through the music scene here in Austin, we both tend to like good musics and such, and I have watched her ascent in the Austin art community from the moment we met. She is a super trooper in this city, state and world, bringing people together and showcasing artists who she finds to be amazing, and helping to give them the platforms that they need and deserve in a city that hasn't always embraced everyone equally - though through the work of many it is getting much better now. Seeing Austin open up and diversify (slowly but surely) is a beautiful thing and I am so thankful for organizations like The Projecto and Big Medium (and DAWA, Epistrophy Arts, HAAM y mas) for all of the work that they put in. On this episode we talk with Coka about moving to Austin from Monterrey, Mexico and her history in both ci

Oh man this is a very special episode and has been literally a couple years in the making. If you know anything about my history, you know that Serg taught me everything that I know about the internet. He had a blog before me and did a podcast before I really understood what a podcast was. The man has always been ahead of his time and is one of my main dudes in this world. On this episode we get into some really real talk, that may or may not get us cancelled. Listen, if you haven't cancelled Serg yet, don't do it on account of this. It's just a couple dudes talking about things. We meant to do this in February of 2020 but didn't get around to it. Serg was my last house guest before Covid shut us all down. Back then it was just known as Coronavirus, and we were laughing it off watching reggaeton videos that we should have taken more seriously (I wish I remembered the name of the reggaeton coronavirus song that predicted EVERYTHING, but I don't). Here you will finally get the definitive review and analysis of

Man! This weeks episode is fire. I had the honor and the pleasure of chopping it up with a dude who has been deep behind the scenes in Austin and Texas hip hop and more. DJ Protege has been rocking crowds and producing records for a good while now. On this episode we talk about his early days as a DJ and a producer, recording and producing artists like Trae tha Truth, Z-Ro and ESG in his studio in South Austin as well as Austin legends like Dok Holiday and Set 4 Life, Mike & Ike and way more. We talk about the days of DJ Nick Nack's company Gigacrate and his collaborations with so many dope DJ's and artists. And we can't forget about the legendary DJ mixers he would help throw at SXSW and CMJ. The mans resume is endless! Nowadays he is a part owner of SLAB Barbecue in Austin and they have grown to five locations and is a must try if you are ever out here in our city. The story and the talk is real. Settle in for another edition of Talk So Real with Matt Sonzala and tell a friend to tell a friend to tune in!

This week I got to sit down with my good friend, and one of my favorite MC's from Austin, TX (or anywhere) Cha'keeta B! On the show we discuss why she calls herself a Femcee when she raps harder than many of the dudes out there, the Austin hip-hop community, the pandemic, all sorts of shit that you may or may not expect. This was a fun one. We debut her new single "The Comeback" which you can find on all platforms now, I suggest starting with watching the video on YouTube. I am always so happy to talk with my friends. Who will be next? Check out Cha'keeta B's "The Comeback" video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=038TsB2JZF8 And follow her on Twitter and Instagram - @ChakeetaB

The Mixtape Mechanic is back! DJ Rapid Ric and Carlos Hernandez of CH Customs have reunited to bring back the iconic Whut It Dew mixtape series/apparel line with new music and a whole lot of surprises dropping soon! In this episode we learn the origins of the whole imagery behind Whut It Dew and how Carlos and Ric built what they did back in the Texas Rap heydays of the 2000's. Ric tells stories of traveling the world with Chamillionaire, Devin the Dude and more and also talks about his origins coming up in the border town of Del Rio, Texas. Whut It Dew 6 will be something special! Go to WhutItDew.com and pre-order yours today! @rapidric @chcustoms100 #whutitdew #texas #southernrap #texasrap #interview #talksoreal

Welcome to the first in a series of Talk So Real throwback files - When Banner Met Bun! This is from my old radio show on KPFT in Houston, Damage Control. The night was September 12, 2002, I had just returned from New York City where we threw the release party for Devin the Dude's Just Tryin' to Live album. David Banner was in town producing tracks for Lil Flip, and at the time DJ Chill was Lil Flip's DJ on the road. I did some photo's for Banner and we were in touch a lot back then. He had of course met and worked with Pimp C before, but had never met Bun B. He told me he was in town and Chill agreed to bring him to the station, so I called Bun and told him he should come down and meet David Banner. He of course did and we had one of the most epic interviews in our history that night. It was extra cool because I had my brother DJ Chill on the wheels and my other brother Zin - may he rest in POWER - by my side co-hosting with me. I miss Zin every day, so hearing this is very special. Bun and Banner break

Got a chance to sit down with my man Lance Scott Walker for this episode. Lance and I go way back in the scene in Houston but really connected when he and Peter Beste started working on the Houston Rap book and what would later become two editions of Houston Rap Tapes. I love Lance's style because he lets his subjects talk and tell the story themselves. Telling the story of Houston rap is no mean feat, there are so many versions and such, and telling the story of DJ Screw is one hell of a challenge. The man Lance took that challenge and is delivering what is about to be the definitive story of DJ Screw. Tune in to this episode to hear all about his journey writing both books and listen as we go back even further to the days of the Axiom and such. It really goes down!

This one has been a long time coming, it's about time I have a real talk with one of my best friends in this whole musical journey, Bavu Blakes. His Twitter bio says it best: "Scholar Emcee deliberately walking through the intersection of Hip Hop, education, and spirituality; co-author of award-winning picture book El's Mirror." Bavu Blakes is one of the best MC's I've ever known, and we have been through the ringer together. Had so many great times. I have had the honor and the pleasure of watching this man transition from freestyle king, to releasing dope albums to becoming a teacher and climbing the ranks in the world of Texas education, (which is very IMPORTANT, the man is needed) and most recently releasing a children's book with his son Ellison. My good friend deserves all of the accolades, but on this episode of Talk So Real, we really just talk, and reminisce about all sorts of things, like the time we had a meeting with Rawkus Records, and also the time we had a meeting with Music World. And it ju

This is a real special one for me, as it should be for any fan of Texas rap. Salih Williams and his brothers have been a musical force on the Texas scene for many years, starting out with their family band that toured the Texas circuit way back in the day, to his rise around the turn of the century as the man behind MOST of the hits of the big Houston rap wave. "Still Tippin'," "Barre Baby," "Purple Stuff," "Power Up," "Back Then," um, any of those ring a bell? Salih Williams and his Carnival Beats literally formed a lot of the sounds you know and love from Houston and beyond from the early to mid-2000's, when everyone was crunk up off that H-Town sound. Crazy thing is Salih is from Luling, Texas, where he stays till this day amongst his family and closest people to him. His latest project is called Dirty Water and it's some extremely real blues. Incredible songwriting and it just don't stop. I have known him for years and learned a lot from this conversation. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed m

It's another new music explosion from Matt Sonzala. A journey as they say, around the musical world. No borders, no genres, no rules, no holds barred. Just sounds to soothe your soul in these trying times. Maybe not soothe, possibly just distract. FSU I know ya fill dat. Pray for the world and try to be happy.

Talk So Real with Matt Sonzala: Money Waters - Season 2 Episode 1 is here! FEATURING: Special Ed, Kottonmouth, Mr. Lucci and Limp Leg! I've been excited to share this with all my people as I re-enter the metavoid. Would love it if you would give it a listen and share with at least one friend. On all the platforms! Preview it here - https://bit.ly/3IeAwZF Also follow me on Twitter @TalkSoRealest more coming soon. Baby steps back into the Metaverse as they say. With Love, matt

Yeah well, it happens every year for the past I don't know how many at this point, but Matt Sonzala is back with his latest Holidaze Mix for the 2021 Season. Don't let anyone or anything stop your joy in the season, not even a huge mess in your flat or your mind state. We are going to get through EVERYTHING! Last year we said You Can't Lock Down Christmas, this year I almost called this one OmiChristmas but you know, let's work through all that and get past it and LIVE. Love y'all...

The new music show that hits you right in the heart is back once again with the realness. Every song slams and works and is what you need in 2021 to survive. Cure your anxiety to this.

The new music show that isssssss All Music Is World Music is back to explain why that statement is FACT. Submit the jams to me matt@pushermania.com please. No borders.

Matt Sonzala sits down with the incredible MC Homeboy Sandman to discuss his recent album Anjelitu, produced entirely by Aesop Rock and the cancellation of his two fall tours due to him standing up for his beliefs regarding government mandates and the like. It goes a lot deeper than this description, believe me. Check it out and listen to the man speak. Agree, disagree, whatever I am just happy to hear him speak his mind and present his feelings/side to the story.

Check out Anastasia on www.anastasiahera.com Maaaaaan it really goes down on this one. I got the chance to really talk to Austin's own Anastasia who is a real top level artist on the scene out here and has been that! He latest project This is Anastasia is finally getting the attention that this brilliant artist deserves and you will hear all about the journey on this podcast. Positive, jammin and real, that's all I ask for these days and she really delivers on this one. Tune in and feel it and check her out on all the platforms. I'm steady waiting for that tape to drop like it's 1996 and such, Anyway, I hope you enjoy our real talk and leave a comment, break us off a share, a follow and tell a friend to tell a friend because maaaaaaaaaaaaan it really went down on this one. Talk So Real with Matt Sonzala and Anastasia on the Pushermania Podcast Network. Available on most places where you listen to podcasts that ain't tRIPPING.

Matt Sonzala is back with his usual mess of music disregarding genres and limits and just being in the night. Or the day. Whenever you happen to be listening. Enjoy.

Man on this one we just go in and this could be the start of something great. Matt Sonzala and Mike Flannery BEEN needing to get down on the podcast tip as there is a lot to talk about on so many levels. There are definitely levels to this podcast. You may come into it like yeah I know these dudes they fin ta clown I don't know maybe I don't need this as I have matured past my punk rock beginnings in Austin Texas like the Cavity doesn't exist anymore anyway get over it guys like for what and why would you do this we are mature now and you shouldn't think the same way you did when you are 20 when you are 50 but I think the same way I did when I was 17 and I don't give a fuck about how anyone else thinks I just want to entertain and share and bring the realness to the people and if you think a couple brothers like us gone do anything less up in this bitch then you are sorely mistaken. Denver Smith makes an appearance and brings a lot fool circle but Kenneth Cappello tripped all the way out and I think even unfr

OK First of all I am not a cumbia expert and I am not a dope mixing DJ BUT ALAS AND ALAK my daughter went to Mexico and brought me back a USB full of cumbias and sonoras and I was going through it this past week and pulling a lot of dope music and decided I needed to dedicate an entire show to it so here it is. The songs are there but it's basically a big Train wreck. ANYWAY I HOPE YOU ENJOY! Email or text me sometime.