Super Duty Tough Work Podcast

If you've ever done anything in public--from live performances, to public speaking--you have probably had nightmares about a heckler showing up and ruining it. As touring artists, we have had our fair share of random strangers and so-called fans try to derail our performances with heckling. In this episode, we share stories of our worst experiences and explain what we've learned from it. These stories and lessons may be music-related, but they apply to life in general. Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've worked on any project long enough, you know how frustrating it can be when your progress slows down tremendously. During these moments, it's very easy to lose patience with yourself. Whether it's negative inner-dialog, or considering quitting altogether, a lack of patience can be destructive to our work. In this episode, we talk about six things that will help you develop the patience necessary to make it thru these times of slow progress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter who you are or what you do for a living, you've probably been in a situation where you felt you were taken advantage of. In the music industry, there are so many stories about artists getting jerked by record labels and managers that people don't even bat an eye at it anymore. In this episode of the most infamous podcast on planet earth, we dive deep into ten things artists mistakenly do that increase the likelihood they will get jerked in their business dealings. Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been a fan of underground hip-hop as long as we have, then you probably know who MC/Producer J-Zone is. After releasing his 2011 book, Root for the Villain, which detailed the collapse of his rap career, he began his transition from a hip-hop artist into a full-time drummer. This week on the most infamous podcast on planet earth, we dive deep into his journey and breakdown the traits that have made J-Zone successful. This is one for the books. Lets go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've participated in the workforce or sports, then you know what it's like to be a part of a team that moves together towards a common goal. You also know what it's like to be a part of a team that suffers due to bad leadership. Leadership isn't easy, but all of us are eventually given opportunities to lead. In this episode, we break down the ten mistakes that people make when leading others, so you can avoid them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been around long enough, then you've probably helped someone else in their time of need. In most instances, the help you give allows them to bounce back from adversity as a much stronger version of themselves. However, there are times when helping someone seems to do more harm than good. In this episode of the most infamous podcast on planet earth, we take a deep dive into the ways we can make sure that our help is actually helping and not hurting or enabling someone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once upon a time, there were a great number of dope female MCs in the rap game. From Latifah, to MC Lyte, to Lauryn Hill, to Bahamadia, and many others--they were at the top of the rap game and in great number. However, over the last twenty years, their numbers have dwindled, and those that are seen in the mainstream seem to be all alike. In this episode, we break down what happened to female rappers and why it's so difficult for them to succeed in the rap game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Any artist who's been practicing their craft for a while understands the constant temptation to buy new gear. Every year, new things come out that can help us do our jobs better. But is it worth it? Many artists have fallen victim to gear lust, buying the latest and greatest, but have never released their creations. In this episode, we dive into the temptation to buy new gear and give you ten things that are more important, so that you can make a better decision before you make the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the debate about who the best rapper is often turns into unproductive arguments, we decided to speak on a quality that's easier to agree on--the voice. There are some rappers who have great voices and some rappers with wack voices. In this episode we break down our top ten favorite voices in hip-hop. As the rapper Guru once said, "it's mostly the voice." Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For people who have held down a full-time job for several years, being self-employed is a common dream. The thought of being your own boss, setting your own schedule, and working on your own terms is something that seems very appealing. But, with most things, the there is always more to it. In this episode, we break down the Ten Lessons of self-employment that we've learned in almost twenty years in the game. Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As rappers ourselves, one of the most common questions we get asked is what we think of other rappers. As harmless as this question is, we find that there are always certain rappers that fans assume we should like because of who we are, but we actually don't like. In this episode, we discuss the top ten rappers that people assume we like but we actually don't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While we all strive to live lives full of happiness and fulfillment, there will be times when we're faced with challenges that upset the normal balance of our lives. The result is stress. In this episode, we dive deep into the best ways to deal with stress and introduce a six-step system for dealing with it. Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Given our unique history, and coming up at a time where having to battle was almost mandatory, we are often asked to speak on the our history in battle rap and our thoughts on it currently. Well, here it is! In This episode of the most infamous podcast on planet earth, we dive deep into what battling was like when we first started, tell our stories and highlights, and end it with our thoughts on the current state of battle rap. Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have recently discovered a disease that is responsible for quietly killing the dreams of millions of people--it is the disease of "just enough." This disease is characterized by a person who is talented enough to go above and beyond, settling for just enough in all aspects of their life. After doing just enough for a long time, it becomes normal causing a slew of side effects. In this episode, we dive deep into the problem with just enough and why it may be hurting you more than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter how long you've been doing something, there comes a time when you have to get more serious about it. And part of getting more serious means investing in yourself. From money, to time, to skill building--investing in yourself is a must. In this episode we break down why investing in yourself is so important and what happens when you don't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world where creating goals is much easier than achieving them, people who are disciplined tend to be the most successful. Thankfully, discipline isn't something people are born with, which means that even if you don't have it now you can start developing it at any time. This episode is about developing discipline and to make sure that the goals you have set lend themselves to a higher degree of discipline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most infamous podcast on planet earth would like to wish all of our listeners a Happy New Year. As a special thank you, we decided to do another installment of our "Fan Questions" series (where we answers the questions of all those who left messages on the Super Duty Tough Work hotline) and we also speak about setting three goals for the year. If you're on Soundcloud, feel free to post your goals! 2000-and-grind-teen is here, folks. Let's get it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Under normal circumstances, the most infamous podcast would take this week off, but this year we decided to drop a Christmas-themed episode. Since it's the season for giving, we are talking about the best free gifts this week. How to give to the people you care about without spending a dime. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our listeners across the globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the seasons change and the days get shorter and shorter, we've now entered the time of year when people's sleeping patterns take a turn for the worse. This will wreck your productivity if you don't get it in control. In this episode, the most infamous podcast on planet earth breaks down why you can't sleep because we are tired of people complaining about it! Get it together, folks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Among artists, Spotify is always a touchy subject. Some artists hate it and others love it. Last week, Spotify was buzzing among artists again when artists started sharing their Spotify plays, which caused another group of artists to circulate a meme referring to them as suckers. Is spotify for suckers? We wouldn't be the most infamous podcast on planet earth if we didn't talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices