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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, DJ's, industry managers, and pro-athletes. He has even expanded his platform to actors to showcase his passion for television and film. His dedication to research and extensive knowledge of the entertainment industry makes him one of the best journalists in the industry. Mad Max's in-depth interviews highlight his guests like no other. Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max airs live every Monday at 8:00pm EST and Wednesday at 9:00pm EST from this YouTube channel & his website live stream page. If you miss the live show, you can download the podcast on iHeartRadio, Apple Music, Spotify, and all podcast platforms.
Episodes
Monday Apr 13, 2026
Monday Apr 13, 2026
Thank you to Tony Award winning actor and playwright Ruben Santiago-Hudson for coming on my show for an interview! Ruben discussed his new play that he is acting in called Come and Gone alongside Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer. He talked about his part as the street hustler in Coming to America, wanting to bring to life a TV miniseries on the Harlem Renaissance, and the story of coming out of retirement as a director. Ruben also spoke about the emergence of AI, playing the harmonica, and his upcoming work. Stay tuned!
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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.
Ruben Santiago-Hudson on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkXRzzq1tuc.
Monday Mar 30, 2026
Monday Mar 30, 2026
Big thank you to NFL Hall of Famer Steve Largent for coming on my show for an interview! Steve discussed his early life, getting drafted by the Oilers, and the Seahawks trading an 8th round draft pick for him. He talked about his revenge hit on Mike Harden, losing to the Raiders in the 1983 AFC Championship, and why he decided to retire in 1989. Steve also spoke about his time in congress, the Seahawks winning Super Bowl 60 vs. the Patriots, his most memorable catch, and the work he is doing to help out NFL athletes who are in critical shape. Stay tuned!
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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.
Steve Largent on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phwspTelBmA.
Thursday Mar 26, 2026
Thursday Mar 26, 2026
Thank you to actor Baldwin C. Sykes for coming on my show for an interview! Baldwin discussed growing up in Compton, graduating from USC, and meeting John Singleton. He talked about playing Monster in Boyz n the Hood, being in the Remember the Time music video with Michael Jackson, and his role in South Central. Baldwin also spoke about seeing N.W.A. before they blew up, working with Kid-N-Play in Class Act, and his upcoming books. Stay tuned!
Follow Baldwin C. Sykes on Instagram: @sykes.baldwin
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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.
Baldwin C. Sykes on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOWWioBbtAk&t=1s.
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Thank you to San Diego's own Hip-Hop legend Mr. Shadow for coming on my show for an interview! Mr. Shadow talked about his new release with Mr. Lil One The Mistahs 2, his major release I'm Done, Bring It Back, and the music video shoot for Certified G'z with Ice Cube. He discussed Chicano Rap becoming more inclusive in the Hip-Hop genre, attending Nightowl's first neighborhood rap, and going to Johnny "J"'s house. Mr. Shadow also spoke about Till I Die setting off his career, writing Born Without a Konscience in a cemetery, and his upcoming tour. Stay tuned!
Mr. Shadow's new release with Lil One The Mistahs 2 is available on all platforms, including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-mistahs-2/1876682207.
Follow Mr. Shadow on Instagram: @mrshadow619
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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.
Mr. Shadow on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjuPAxL0p9w.
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Thank you to award winning journalist and author Nelson Aspen for coming on my show for an interview! Nelson discussed his new book Happily Ever After?, his lengthy journalism career, and training Princess Diana in aerobics. He talked about covering high profile celebrities who passed away including Heath Ledger and Michael Jackson. Nelson also spoke about acting early on with Robin Williams in Seize The Day, commentating on GB News, and more. Stay tuned!
Nelson Aspen's book Happily Ever After? is available on all platforms, including Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Between-Raindrops-Happily-After/dp/B0GFK8R27B/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.K2i7sRfr_OmJlFD0m8Q3Y3jfrn8vBTpjnUyo689t5b9VMsRiMLF0pkKrAfeBhEyJdT1Qu3umqhJQhe4Fdz5nDgprrtX-zhsWONbDO_YQ-8pMzK9G8aTLhNs6eYKdmsjXSPIqkkz1lIgZMrAsVbtOnicBvfpGtPhXMPZsJPbdG1O6imtmpKi38WlRwtSpUipIJTageQ5a_R1BrTQiichDgaG556RMQDot5MOKBzuwLh4.ehxe22ncdATatY98yV412qmUeZZWngjUr9FNio-mDXQ&dib_tag=se&qid=1773894195&refinements=p_27%3ANelson+Aspen&s=books&sr=1-3.
Go checkout Nelson Aspen's website: http://nelsonaspen.com/.
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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.
Nelson Aspen on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XW8vUkT4V0.
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Thank you to Brooklyn's own R&B artist and model Leaf for coming on my show for an interview! Leaf discussed her new album In Your Dreams, being in her Dreamgirl era, and the story behind her song Revenge. She talked about working with ScarLip on the Sponsor Remix, modeling for Calvin Klein and Pat McGrath, and how she found out her mother inspired A Tribe Called Quest's Bonita Applebum. Leaf also spoke about her acting role in an upcoming tv series, wanting to open up her own restaurant, and more. Stay tuned!
Leaf's new album In Your Dreams is available on all platforms, including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/in-your-dreams/1869721263.
Follow Leaf on Instagram: @leaf and X: @dreamgirleaf
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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.
Leaf on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04rzD8cigc0.
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Thank you to legendary airbrush/graffiti artist and fashion designer Shirt King Phade for coming on my show for an interview! Phade talked about style wars, his first major shirt for Larry Love of The Furious Five, and working with his mentor Dapper Dan. He discussed being there when Jay-Z got his rhyme book stolen, watching Rakim record Juice, and Jam Master Jay playing a huge role in Shirt Kings, and what happened to his original store in the Queens Colosseum Mall. Phade also spoke about designing clothes for Audio Two, Biz Markie, and LLCoolJ and how he is able to connect with newer artists through his art. Stay tuned!
Checkout Shirt King Phade's website: https://www.shirtkingphade.com/. You can purchase Shirt King Phade's book Shirt Kings: Pioneers of Hip Hop Fashion on his website: https://www.shirtkingphade.com/shop/shirtkings-pioneers-of-hip-hop-fashion-by-edwin-phade-sacada-amp-alain-ket.
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Follow Shirt Kings on Instagram: @shirtkingacademy
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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.
Shirt King Phade on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_4TB5J4oSw&t=1174s.
Monday Mar 02, 2026
Monday Mar 02, 2026
Thank you to Tennessee's own Country and Hip-Hop artist Struggle Jennings for coming on my show for an interview! We discussed his new singles Last Name and Folded Hands, meeting Yelawolf, and how his grandfather Waylon Jennings created The Dukes of Hazzard theme song. He talked about the rough life he had starting from his childhood, being out of prison for 10 years, and signing artists to his own label. Struggle also spoke about his friendship with Jelly Roll, his new movie with Warner Bros,, and his upcoming album dropping on March 13th. Stay tuned!
Struggle Jennings' new single Last Name is available on all platforms, including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/last-name-single/1869133789.
Struggle Jennings' new single Folded Hands is available on all platforms, including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/folded-hands-single/1874655736.
Follow Struggle Jennings on Instagram: @iamstruggle and X: @youngstrugg
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Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html.
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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.
Struggle Jennings on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGyE-dVj0-U.
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Thank you to legendary actress Vanessa Bell Calloway for coming on my show for an interview! Vanessa discussed reprising her role as Anitta in The Vince Staples Show Season 2, her time on Broadway, and her role as Imani Izzy in Coming to America. She spoke about working with Denzel Washington on Crimson Tide, her experience on Shameless, and her gourmet food podcast that she had a few years ago. Vanessa also talked about getting accidentally slapped by Laurence Fishburne in What's Love Got to Do with It, her conversations with SZA & Keke Palmer, and more. Stay tuned!
Follow Vanessa Bell Calloway on Instagram: @vanessabellcalloway
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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.
Vanessa Bell Calloway on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UrhtrrScW0.
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Thank you to Portland, Oregon's own actor, writer, producer, and director Johnny Ray Gill for coming on my show for an interview! Johnny discussed playing Bobby Trey in Amazon's Cross TV show, what we can expect from his character in Season 2 this coming February, and his upcoming debut album Screenplays. He spoke about his experience on Chicago PD, True Blood, and his work with his own production company First Flock Pictures. Johnny also talked about why some notable celebrities are sell outs, his time at Temple and University of California San Diego, and more!
Follow Johnny Ray Gill on Instagram and X: @johnnyraygill
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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.
Johnny Ray Gill on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fAGEnofC5I.