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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.
Episodes

Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Big thank you to Grammy Award winning legendary producer and emcee Diamond D of D.I.T.C. for returning to Sports and Hip-Hop! Diamond D talked about his new album with Talib Kweli called Gotham, the story behind his Best Kept Secret music video with Anthony Mason, and his reaction to being named in Daz Dillinger's Top 5 producers of all time. He told the story of playing songs for The Notorious B.I.G. before he passed away. We got into Big Pun's first record with Fat Joe called Watch Out produced by Diamond D off of Fat Joe's Jealous Ones Envy. He discussed his most recent albums The Diam Piece and The Diam Piece 2, especially his Bela Lugosi reference on Jose Feliciano off of The Diam Piece. Diamond D also revealed that there will be a Gotham 2 with Talib Kweli and he also is working on his solo albums The Rear View & The Diam Piece 3. The Rear View should be releasing this fall or winter and will feature Dre from Cool & Dre and Westside Gunn. Stay tuned!
Go checkout Talib Kweli and Diamond D's Gotham, it is available on all platforms including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/gotham/1558967130.
Follow Diamond D on Instagram and Twitter: @diamondditc
Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax.
Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-2021.html.
Website live show streaming link: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html.
MAD MAX Radio on Live 365: 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.
Diamond D on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lFTDsNHjLs.

Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Thank you to Kazeem Famuyide aka RealLifeKaz for coming on my show for an interview! Kazeem talked about attending SUNY, coordinating performances at the University, interning at The Source, and eventually landing a job with them right out of college. He told his story of getting Drake a performance at SUNY right before he blew up musically during the So Far Gone Mixtape era. He spoke about his time at Hip Hop Wired and creating his own publication The Stashed that was released quarterly. He got into his time at the WWE, his Say Less w/ Kaz, Lowkey & Rosy Podcast, and his new MSG PM show on the MSG Network. We also discussed Knicks basketball and the team's success under Tom Thibodeau & Julius Randle.
Follow Kazeem Famuyide on Instagram and Twitter: @kazeem
Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax.
Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-2021.html.
Website live show streaming link: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html.
MAD MAX Radio on Live 365: 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.
Kazeem Famuyide on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_vOZkt3lVk.

Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
Thank you to WFAN's 20/20 sports anchor and St. John's University Men's Basketball play by play announcer John Minko for calling into my show for an interview! We started with his time at Butler University's college radio station, his 32 year run at WFAN, and the start of his play by play announcing for St. John's Mens Basketball games. He talked about his time working with Mike and the Mad Dog as well as meeting the legendary coach Lou Carnesecca for the first time. He ended giving his thoughts on what St. John's basketball may do next season. Salute to John Minko on his 32 year career and what he did for sports radio.
Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax.
Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-2021.html.
Website live show streaming link: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html.
MAD MAX Radio on Live 365: 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.
John Minko on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LTfrrF7g7I.

Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
Big thank you to the next up and coming pop star Jourdin Pauline for coming on my show for an interview! Jourdin talked about reaching 4 million streams in the U.S., writing songs for hit TV Shows such as CSI Miami, America's Next Top Model, and Keeping up with the Kardashians, and her upcoming Ep #LSAN ("Love Songs About Nobody"). She talked about wanting to collaborate with Nicki Minaj and Rihanna as well as why in 2021 skin color still makes it difficult for an artist to be a pop artist. She got into Aaliyah serving as a major inspiration to her and she has a Rock the Boat tribute song dropping soon. She made it known that she will be in a movie and TV show soon. Go checkout her latest single Nasty on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_sLFoA_wt0 and stay tuned for her upcoming #LSAN ("Love Songs About Nobody") Ep dropping May 15th. You can checkout all of Jourdin Pauline's music on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jourdin-pauline/1438780040.
Follow Jourdin Pauline on Instagram and Twitter: @jourdinpauline
Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax.
Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-2021.html.
Website live show streaming link: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html.
MAD MAX Radio on Live 365: 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.
Jourdin Pauline on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jQA6ky8vmQ.

Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
Big thank you to Multi-Platinum BadBoy/Hitmen producer Amadeus for coming on my show for an interview! Amadeus talked about which record plaque of his means the most to him, his first placement being with Foxy Brown for her song My Life on the Cradle 2 the Grave soundtrack, and how he became the music director & tour drummer for Trey Songz. He got into his beginnings of producing as well including when he first starting playing the drums and legendary D.I.T.C. producer Buckwild serving as a mentor for him. He told the story of J.Lo calling him for the record that they made together called Same Girl off of her album A.K.A. He also discussed the work that he has done for VH1, BET, and ESPN including producing the two theme songs for First Take & the sounds during NFL games as well as NBA highlights. He currently has his own company/label Platinum Boy Music and has produced for over 100 major artists in the game. He has a lot of more work on the way stay tuned!
Follow Amadeus on Instagram: @amadeuspbm and Twitter: @produceramadeus
Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax.
Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-2021.html.
Website live show streaming link: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html.
MAD MAX Radio on Live 365: 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.
Amadeus on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQmH2e5Ux_Y&t=4s.

Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Shoutout to Orlando Florida's own Moe for coming on the show for an interview. We went over his new project with Zaytoven that just dropped called MOETOVEN. Moe talked about his 1st dream of wanting to become a basketball player. He got into his friendship with Aaron Gordon and playing him 1 on 1. He told me what the feeling was like when he heard his song featured in NBA 2K20 and 2K21. He is currently working on a documentary and some visuals for MOETOVEN. Stay tuned for these upcoming releases on his social media.
MOETOVEN is available on all platforms now: https://music.apple.com/us/album/moetoven/1563282153.
Follow Moe on Instagram and Twitter: @moeisbetter
Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax.
Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-2021.html.
Website live show streaming link: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html.
MAD MAX Radio on Live 365: 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.
Moe on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqIpVUuwjU0.

Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Big thank you to Craig Carton for coming on my show for an interview! Craig talked about his journey in college radio at Syracuse, getting a degree in broadcast journalism, and what the feeling was like to get back on the mic at WFAN. He got into his time as a DJ for pubs in Syracuse, his favorite Hip-Hop records that he loved to play/scratch at his gigs, and the Hip-Hop artists who are on his Mount Rushmore. We talked about the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft and if Zach Wilson will be the franchise quarterback that the NY Jets have been looking for since Namath. Unfortunately due to the zoom freezing, we were unable to finish the last question.
Tune into Craig Carton's show Carton and Roberts on WFAN weekdays from 2-7pm est on 101.9 FM or 66 AM.
Follow Craig Carton on Twitter: @craigcartonlive
Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax.
Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-2021.html.
Website live show streaming link: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html.
MAD MAX Radio on Live 365: 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.
Craig Carton on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymBuh8HsUCc.

Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Big thank you to the legendary 28 time Emmy Award winning sportscaster Bob Costas for calling into my show for an interview! Bob Costas discussed his time at Syracuse's college radio station WAER, his journey at NBC Sports, and his most legendary calls. We got into his memorable and impactful eulogy at Mickey Mantle's funeral. We also talked about his most significant interviews and his thoughts on being referenced in Ludacris & Mac Dre songs. At the end of the interview, he gave important advice for sports announcers. Thank you to Bob Costas for all that he did for TV, radio, and sports broadcasting.
Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax.
Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-2021.html.
Website live show streaming link: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html.
MAD MAX Radio on Live 365: 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.
Bob Costas on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaruxRLI5A8&t=17s.

Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thank you goes out to Fireman Ed for coming on my show for an interview! Fireman Ed talked about his transition from first being a fan of the Miami Dolphins to becoming a New York Jets fan as well as leading the famous J-E-T-S Jets! Jets! Jets! chants at home games. He voiced his opinion on the signs pointing towards the Jets drafting Zach Wilson in this years 2021 NFL Draft and moving on from Sam Darnold. He got into his story of trying to help the Jets get their own stadium in New York and the organization giving up on Mark Sanchez too early. He also talked about what he believes the issues are in the organization and the moves that they should make for the rest of this offseason. Most of all thank you to Fireman Ed for his service in the FDNY.
Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax.
Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-2021.html.
Website live show streaming link: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html.
MAD MAX Radio on Live 365: 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.
Fireman Ed on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFoThjE2v_A&t=216s.

Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Big thank you and shoutout to the legend MC Serch for coming on my show for an interview! MC Serch talked about the start of his rap career, the beginnings of 3rd Bass, and the story behind the Sons of 3rd Bass (Beastie Boys Diss Song). Serch told a story about how him and MC Hammer could have squashed their beef as well as the story behind 3rd Bass' hit record Pop Goes The Weasel, the Vanilla Ice diss record. We discussed VH1 and Ego Trip's The White Rapper Show as well as Serch's new Serch Says Podcast. We also got into today's rap era and talked sports. Serch ended the show telling his only story about The Notorious B.I.G. and his stories with 2Pac.
Make sure to go checkout all of MC Serch's music with 3rd Bass and as a solo artist.
You can check out his podcast on his YouTube channel M.C. Serch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUogR-EtL0mYDLDVdU-kqNA.
Follow MC Serch on Instagram and Twitter: @emceeserch
Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax.
Website: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-2021.html.
Website live show streaming link: https://maxrcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html.
MAD MAX Radio on Live 365: 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.
MC Serch on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy1zQxp1iAM&t=7s.