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DJ Mad Max is working to bridge the gap between old & new school Hip-Hop through his show Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max. With his vast Hip-Hop knowledge and unique interview style, he is introducing his generation to the legends that started it all. The show features a wide variety of guest stars including Hip-Hop artists of the past & present, R&B artists, producers/DJs, industry managers, and even pro athletes. When possible guest rappers bless the show with a freestyle. Max likes to mix it up and talk sports with his Hip-Hop guests, and Hip-Hop with his sports guests.
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3 days ago
3 days ago
Thank you to Los Angeles and Atlanta's own author and artrepreneur April Q. Russell for coming on my show for an interview! April discussed her new Blahom: A Warrior Goddess Vol. 1 book, her alter-ego Black Hollywood Marilyn, and starting out in the communications field. She talked about her new record B.O.D. (Big Ol' Daddy), Nick Cannon giving her important advice, and working on Not Another Church Movie. She also spoke about her upcoming books, the current dating scene, and more. Stay tuned!
April Q. Russell's Blahom: A Warrior Goddess Vol. 1 book is available everywhere you purchase books, including Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/BLAHOM-April-Q-Russell-ebook/dp/B0BYMBXHTH.
Black Hollywood Marilyn's new single B.O.D. (Big Ol' Daddy) is available on all platforms, including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/b-o-d-big-ol-daddy-trap-errrthang-single/1816819943.
Follow April Q. Russell on Instagram: @aprilquiana
Shoutout to L Nyce for connecting us! Follow L Nyce on Instagram and X: @lnyce
Follow me on Instagram and X: @thereelmax
Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html.
Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html.
MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg.
April Q. Russell on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQvrRq97-_Q&t=1s.

5 days ago
5 days ago
Thank you to Detroit's Trap R&B artist Neisha Neshae for coming on my show for an interview! Neisha discussed her new debut album Redirection, saying bye to the old her, and manifesting her journey. She talked about touring with Big Sean, performing at Madison Square Garden, and her acting work. She also spoke about her goals for 2025, Icewear Vezzo choosing her as the lead role in his film The Price of Love, embracing therapy, and being blessed for family and friends. Stay tuned!
Neisha Neshae's new debut album Redirection is available on all platforms, including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/redirection/1820491593.
Follow Neisha Neshae on Instagram and X: @neishaneshae
Shoutout to Cedric for connecting us! Follow Cedric on Instagram: @handzupmgmt
Follow me on Instagram and X: @thereelmax
Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html.
Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html.
MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg.
Neisha Neshae on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4TtgQF5aNs.

7 days ago
7 days ago
Thank you to Maryland's own Brandi Burkhardt for coming on my show for an interview! Brandi discussed her new EP releasing on October 17th, her role in A24's Friendship, and working with Paul Rudd. She talked about singing the national anthem for the Baltimore Orioles, playing Crickett in The Hart of Dixie, and her first time on Broadway for A Tale of Two Cities. She also spoke about working alongside John Legend before he got his big break, her time on Mad Men, and more. Stay tuned!
Brandi Burkhardt's new single ^magic^ is available on all platforms, including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/magic-single/1817410647.
Follow Brandi Burkhardt on Instagram and X: @brandiburkhardt
Follow me on Instagram and X: @thereelmax
Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html.
Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html.
MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg.
Brandi Burkhardt on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o_mdD8kaNY.

Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Thank you to award winning actor, writer, and stand-up comedian Jeff Leach for coming on my show for an interview! Jeff discussed his new role as Ivar in Predator: Killer of Killers on HULU, his new comedy tour at Brad Garrett's comedy club in Las Vegas, and working with Norman Reedus in the upcoming Death Standing 2 video game. He talked about his time as a presenter for BBC, starting out as a DJ, and being a fan of Hip-Hop. He got into voicing Ghost for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, speaking out about his mental health struggles, and the work he does for veterans. Jeff also spoke about raising money on Juneteenth for the George Floyd stream, his Show Me Your Feed podcast, and more. Stay tuned!
Follow Jeff Leach on Instagram and X: @jeffleach
Follow me on Instagram and X: @thereelmax
Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html.
Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html.
MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg.
Jeff Leach on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: http://youtube.com/watch?v=oAmvv4t34Hs.

Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
Thank you to actor Dallas Dupree Young for coming on my show for an interview! Dallas discussed his role as Kenny on Cobra Kai, the show coming to an end, and his baseball background. He talked about his most memorable moment on Cobra Kai, meeting Ralph Macchio for the first time, and The Fosters being his prove it role. He got into how he got into kickboxing, what he learned from his father Eric Young Sr. when it came to baseball, and his time on Shameless. Dallas also spoke about attending Clemson, wanting to be in a horror film, and the advice Jaleel White gave him. Stay tuned!
Follow Dallas Dupree Young on Instagram: @anddallasdupreeyoung X: @dallasyoung
Follow me on Instagram and X: @thereelmax
Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html.
Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html.
MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg.
Dallas Dupree Young on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQyJ6jKgFD4.

Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thank you to actor and artist James Paxton for coming on my show for an interview! James talked about his new role as Jedidiah in Last Train to Fortune, his new song Count on Me under his artist name Love, Pax, and establishing his independent label Peacetowne. He talked about his freestyle that he did years ago, going to a Three 6 Mafia concert, and his cameo in Twisters paying homage to his father Bill Paxton. He got into his audition for Eyewitness, being directed by Fred Durst in The Fanatic, and working with Denzel Washington. He also spoke about his Lakers fandom, his thoughts about agents and producers picking talent off of how many social media followers they have, and his upcoming film work. Stay tuned!
James Paxton aka Love, Pax's new single Count On Me is available on all platforms, including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/count-on-me/1752512087?i=1752512088.
Follow James Paxton on Instagram: @thisisjamespaxton and X: @yojamespaxton
Follow me on Instagram and X: @thereelmax
Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html.
Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html.
MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg.
James Paxton on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKiPtphErSE.

Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Thank you to actor Nyambi Nyambi for coming on my show for an interview! Nyambi discussed his journey to becoming an actor, originally wanting to become a professional basketball player, graduating from the theater NYU grad program. He talked about his role as Samuel on Mike & Molly, the conversations that took place behind the scenes of The Good Fight, and landing his role as Wyatt Shaw on Night Court. He got into working with Al Pacino, wanting to write his own comic book series, and the media attacking LeBron James. He also spoke about his upcoming work, finding himself at NYU, and more. Stay tuned!
Follow Nyambi Nyambi on Instagram: @nyambinyambi and X: @nyambi
Follow me on Instagram and X: @thereelmax
Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html.
Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html.
MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg.
Nyambi Nyambi on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5v23BQyEeY.

Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thank you to actress Jennifer Taylor for coming on my show for an interview! Jennifer talked about getting her start in the industry as a model, landing her first big role in Wild Things, and her experience acting in The Waterboy. She discussed moving to Los Angeles, landing an agent, and getting the role as Chelsea on Two and a Half Men. She got into her Christian faith, leaning into prayer that led to some of her roles, and writing her own independent films, such as Unfaithful. Jennifer also spoke about her upcoming work, Twisted Twin, and more. Stay tuned!
Follow Jennifer Taylor on Instagram: @realjennifertaylor
Follow me on Instagram and X: @thereelmax
Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html.
Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html.
MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg.
Jennifer Taylor on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpS2wME-A7Q.

Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thank you to Emmy Award winning actor Jeff Kober for coming on my show for an interview! Jeff discussed winning an Emmy Award for General Hospital, what he will miss most about playing Cyrus, and his experience in the film The First Power. He talked about working with Clint Eastwood, why The Walking Dead was the best experience he had as an actor, and his traumatizing role on Law & Order: SVU. He also got into teaching Vedic meditation, working with Sarah Michelle Gellar on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and his upcoming book The End of the Pain Factory. Stay tuned!
Follow Jeff Kober on Instagram: @jeffkobermeditation and X: @jeffkober
Follow me on Instagram and X: @thereelmax
Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html.
Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html.
MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg.
Jeff Kober on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZF3F8J5PbYM.

Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thank you to California's own actor Mark Pellegrino for coming on my show for an interview! Mark Pellegrino talked about his role as Lucifer in Supernatural, playing Jacob in Lost, and the backlash he faced for being an individualist. He discussed how he became an atheist, people labeling him as conservative for being a capitalist, and working on his own political satire. Mark got into his role as Deputy Bill Standall in 13 Reasons Why, why the show did not romanticize suicide, and working with Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. He also spoke about his own horror film that he is working on, the top five horror movies that scared him, and if he would reprise his role on Dexter: Original Sin. Stay tuned!
Follow Mark Pellegrino on Instagram: @markrosspelle and X: @markrpellegrino
Follow me on Instagram and X: @thereelmax
Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html.
Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html.
MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg.
Mark Pellegrino on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZkA5-dqvTk.