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Nomadik and Chunjay get together to chat about Ukraine, life, baptisms, cussing, and a whole lot more. On this episode we have a “just the two of us” episode. Jamey and Nomadik take some time to catch up, check in and talk about some things that have been in our minds and hearts. We each brought a few things to the table to discuss and took some ti…

Hello Beautiful People! We got an UNRELEASED pre-pandemic episode! This one comes from back in 2017. Jamey sits down with Matt Wells at Monday Night Brewing in Atlanta, GA. Matt is a friend of Greg "Manchild" Owens of the legendary crews, Mars Ill and Deepspace5. After the three of them were hanging out, a podcast spontaneously broke out between Ja…

What up good people!!! It's 2022 and we are alive and well!* We hope you are living blessed! On this episode we our joined by Paul Robertson of the Drums & Rums podcast. As many know Chunjay and Nomadik Vagabond are both drummers, so it only seemed natural to have a fellow drummer, imbiber (is that even a word?), and podcaster on the show. We discu…

Today we bring you an episode with my Great Grandmother's sister, Mary Daniels. Born in 1907, she faced many difficulties in her life, all of which she tackled with joyful determination. A self-less woman, she exemplifies kindness and contentment in ways that are rarely seen. We have a special announcement around the 37:37 mark. You'll want to hear…

What is up beautiful people!!! We got a treat for you!! We had the pleasure of chopping it up with Carlos of Mestizo coffee. This episode was a combination of fun and depth. We went deep but still had plenty of laughs. He shared with us his journey into faith by way of evangelical Christianity in his teen years and how he came into adulthood with a…

Yo yo! What's up good people of planet Earth!?! We hope y'all livin' good and healthy. In this episode we get to sit down with our good friend Raphael Fiedler of Orthodox Review. He discusses with us how he got started with his Youtube channel and how it has grown to what it is today. He shares with us his experience in the Orthodox Church and what…

What's up party people!! Hope y'all staying up!! This week we get to sit down with a living legend!! Listen Up! as we talk to the Saved Man in The Jungle as he talks about what feels like Phase III of his life and how he has been bringing Illumination on and off the stage with DJ'ing and his trade as an electrician. He had to Dust off his mic to sh…

Vocab Malone used to rap with a lot of the same cats that Royal Ruckus ran with. He now talks to people about his Christian faith via livestream, and recently ruffled some feathers online with some Orthodox Christians. Jamey and Clayton have him on to get to know him and open a friendly conversation. He also shares some super interesting stuff abou…

The average man knows little of cicadas, thinks rarely of cicadas. And yet on the rare occasion he hears the word “cicada,” his mind invariably drifts off into those few truths about the insects which he was taught in grade school: the cicada lives underground for seventeen years, emerges briefly, dies. A certain kind of man cannot recall such clai…

Greetings!! Welcome to another D.I.T.A (Diggin' In The Archives) episode. We take a step back in time to 2017 on Ancient Faith Radio's the Areopagus podcast, with Father Andrew Stephen Damick and Pastor Mike Landsman, where they interview Chunjay about his his family's history with the Mormon faith, growing up evangelical and exploring Protestantis…

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Hello world! We got a fun filled episode that will have you laughing! This is an episode from the archives where Chunjay and Joey the Jerk (of L.A. Symphony) basically reverse interview each other and see how much they know about one another. We kick it off with Joey talking about how he doesn't really feel inclined to rap anymore: “I’d rather just…

“Welcome back!! Sorry it’s been a while but trust us, it’s worth the wait!!!” This episode we have Father Deacon Michael Wilson who is a retired deacon in the Orthodox Christian Church. Listen in as he shares his journey to love. “The simple answer is Bob Marley” FD Michael shares his journey from reggae music into the Rasta faith, and eventually w…

Greetings wonderful people!! We hope you all have been well. We are extremely excited to bring you this episode with the one and only Jeremiah Dirt, the founding father of the Shadow of the Locust rap collective. "Definitely never got into beer, I always thought it tasted like pee pee." We start off discussing beverages as usual and then get into m…

Greetings world!!! Happy New Year and we pray you're all in good health and bright spirits. On this episode we got the chance to sit down with Quiet Entertainer, a DJ, producer, musician and all around great guy. "I realized the lockdown took away my only social outlet, which was shows." We discuss how the pandemic/quarantine/lockdown has changed t…

On this episode we bring out a favorite interview Chunjay did on a segment of the Pirate Monk podcast a few years back. Chunjay discusses the challenges of tour life, and goes behind the music a bit. They also discuss the Samson Society and the importance of men supporting each other and speaking into one another’s lives, especially during rough pe…

Welcome to another episode!! This week we talk with newly dubbed crew member Alexandra Craig, about dealing with the loss of her husband John “J-Qwess” Craig to cancer. He was also a friend of Chunjay’s, which makes this episode extra special. Listen as you get the deeper meaning of the dandelion, how to cope with loss during the holidays, and espe…

Greetings people!!! Last week you got to get to know Nomadik Vagabond more. This week we turn the tables and Nomadik take the helm and interviews Chunjay. You might learn some things about him you didn’t know and maybe some things you already knew. As always thanks for listening, subscribe, rate, review. Peace and Blessings, Chunjay and Nomadik Vag…

Greetings! This week in the first ever zoom-cast. Chunjay interviews new co-host Nomadik Vagabond. Listen in as you hear how he got on Chunjay's radar and what led him to being on the podcast. You'll also hear Nomadik's journey through life and spiritual seeking, as well as how he came to love hip-hop, and how reggae led him to the Orthodox church.…

Hey folks, It's been more than a minute since I've checked in and said hello. I'm sorry for my absence, but I've got to be honest, the things I've been doing have been quite excellent. For example, I got married, and that is incredible and required my full attention for quite some time! And sure, there have been difficulties—my, oh my, haven't we a…

Elissa Bjeletich on having kids, writing books, and losing an infant On being a podcaster On treatment for daughter’s cleft palate On being an author and speaker On converting to Orthodox Christianity “There is a lot to be said by just showing up.” - Jamey On infant death “Why would this happen? Why would God give you a gift like that and take it a…

Basil and Nicole Roccas join Jamey Bennett (Chunjay of Royal Ruckus) to discuss podcasting, what it means for a Christian to doubt God... Basil raps for us. On Podcasting. Finding and creating content for podcasts. Deciding to start a new podcast. Basil and Nicole explain what their podcast, Help My Unbelief, is all about. On anxiety attacks. “Thin…

Tim Trudeau talks about the music business, anticipating growth and change in business, and the importance of great Mexican food, with Chunjay Tim is a GRAMMY-nominated producer and CEO of @SyntaxCreative. [UPDATE: What’s up with Royal Ruckus?] Catching up Featuring songs from Tim’s long history of music production. “Is that guy even real? I was wo…

Brews, Beards, and Shipwrecks Episode 28! Explore Weezer's career and their 2019 self-titled record, otherwise known as The Teal Album, with Chunjay (Jamey) and Flatline (Mike) of positive rap duo, Royal Ruckus. Jamey is the usual host of Brews, Beards, and Shipwrecks. Check out the new Royal Ruckus record, Royalty Check, available everywhere and a…

Gospel Music, Touring with Pigeon John, being a missionary kid, losing your father, recovering from an accident, depression... Who is Peter? And how do we know each other? Gospel Music. On being sheltered and Christian. On Bible bookstores. Brian Earhart, the blind pianist who taught playing piano by ear. On touring. France. “There’s just something…

Chunjay sits down with his cousin Doug, and Doug's wife, Angie, to talk about the holidays, the immigration situation on the southern US border, and offer some tips on dealing with depression, especially around the holidays. Opening Catching up with Doug "Back N Effect" (song from Royalty Check EP, produced by DJ Sean P) The 10 Tips Drink (or don’t…

In this special episode, Chunjay streams live on 12/27/2018 with special guests DJ Sean P, Flatline, and Keelia Paulsen of Khenri Designs to talk about the new #RoyaltyCheckEP. The album drops 1/21/2019, when Royal Ruckus turns 21. This is the audio from the recording, with the music portions of the episode cleaned up a bit. Pre-order the album her…

DJ Sean P with Chunjay and Flatline of Royal Ruckus Sean gives us the rundown on his background Turntables from the thrift shop, figuring out how to make money deejaying, “How do you be a dad? How do you have a house? And how do you be a creative, and in everything be honest and true?” - DJ Sean P “Balance is in the back and forth, but it’s never c…

Renata Zarro and Chunjay discuss teaching writing, spoken word poetry, and “home” as a dirty word Intro—Who is Renata? On teaching in general, Language Arts in particular. How did she decide to become a teacher? “As stressful as it may be at times, I love it.” - Renata George Grant: “Love what you love in front of your students.” Echinachea tea. Co…

Doug Bennett and Chunjay discuss human trafficking, getting clean and sober, and the many uses of avocado (with Chunjay's mom, Kathy) The many uses of avocado. 17 year meth addiction. On how adultery led Doug to Jesus. On drunkenness. “Wine is from God, but the drunkard is from the devil.” - Increase Mather On heroin. “Using with a prostitute in a …

Pennsylvania. Colorado. Teaching preschool. On being 4’ 8”. Food. Health. GAPS Diet. Healing from arthritis. Journey through veganism. Sauerkraut. Probiotics. “A good sauerkraut should take three months.” Mara’s music. Her siblings. Singing in church. Orthodox Christian Chants (facebook page). “Take the Leap” by Royal Ruckus from World’s Okayest Ra…

David and Chunjay discuss where they are and what they are doing for the weekend. David discusses the ups and downs of therapy. On the collapse of silence. What is lacking? Sometimes it’s not stuff. On living within the evangelical subculture. Discussing whiskey. On Jamey and David’s friendship, and the wisdom David imparted to him. On sharing stor…

In this third episode featuring Flatline aka Michael Walker aka MPWalker, Flatline and Chunjay talk about their lives and music after Flicker Records, living in record deal purgatory, and then finding their way forward without a label. They talk a little bit about a children’s project that they worked on, and how they ultimately stuck it out after …

Ep. 18: Christmas Hip-Hop Special: Chunjay impersonates a DJ and plays some great holiday tunes. The Christmas Episode Winsky Fiesta Terrace in west LA What am I drinking? Deschutes Brewery stout from Oregon Background Music from Akira the Don’s Litmas. http://Akirathedon.bandcamp.com Clips from Run DMC – Christmas Is Christmas Rappin’ Kurtis Blow …

Brews, Beards, Shipwrecks Podcast. //This is a first! Two new episodes in one day! Enjoy this Monday two-fer.// Michael Boyer, aka Knowdaverbs, sits down with Chunjay to compare notes. How we met. How he got the idea to leave Phoenix and move to Nashville. Clips from “The Latte, Latte Show” from Royal Ruckus’s Self-Titled album. Rooming with Coffee…

Jeb Wilson of Nashville Photography Group is our guest for Episode 16. Jeb hates spam. Can you curse on this podcast? Punk rock kid, ska kid, hip-hop kids. On similarities between punk and hip-hop cultures. Did the LAPD kill 2Pac? “Elvis Presley, Notorious, and 2Pac were way to big of ego maniacs to ever disappear.” On the KKK marching in the Chris…

KJ-52 and Chunjay sit down for coffee in Florida and reflect on their experiences in hip-hop and the Christian hip-hop subgenre. Little Cuban cafe, on KJ discovering Cuban colada coffee. KJ does not enjoy pour over coffee. Chunjay eating a Cubano sandwich. On what KJ-52 is up to: crowdfunding new album, videos, documentary. Adding public speaking t…

Flatline aka MPWalker aka Mike Walker. 15 years since Self-Titled! Review of last episode. Chunjay’s hotel for the night. On the origins of Chunjay’s name. Church camp. Chunjay’s first release was a cassette under the name of Cleva-MC. First Cleva recording was professional. Next record was on a 4-track with a punk band buddy. Working with Yoda fro…

MPWALKER aka Michael Walker aka Flatline What are you up to? Coffee making Nashville songwriting at Starbucks, and all walks of life in Starbucks. On celebrities at Starbucks. BEN FOLDS! A Ben Folds meet-up? “Arrive at Something” (original version) by Royal Ruckus Meeting Moonhooch, clip from Number 9. Clip from “The Waitress Song” by Royal Ruckus.…

Nate Larkin interview Pornography, Guinness, and Authentic Friendship Introduction. Taking walks with friends. 60 minute walk daily. Real talks and seeking clarity on life’s issues. How Chunjay met Nate. Public speaking class. On coffee. On beer. On mystery taps. “Gentlemen, what we are witnessing here is kidney success and bladder failure.” Nate s…

Thom Nickels interview. Rain storm. Northern Liberties in Philadelphia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Liberties,_Philadelphia “Gone are the days where you go to a bar and there’s just the sound of conversation.” What we were drinking: Thom had Coors Light, and plotting on French wine. Chunjay drinking PBR and bourbon, the Philadelphia “Cit…

What are we drinking? Kona Fire Rock Pale Ale Avocado farm in Hawaii. We met at church. Urn of FSU. “Within two minutes. You guys didn’t even wait. It was like a hit-up. I got tag-banged at church by two white guys.” What is a tagging crew? The sociology and psychology of graffiti. The many kinds of graffiti artists. Nerds, skaters, ghetto dudes, p…

If you heard the first part, you'll be really excited about this episode. Because this is the fun stuff. Listen to this one. Because, seriously this is the good stuff. Universal salvation? Steve discusses hell. “It’s a good thing I’m not God.” Meet the girl. Get the girl. Lose the girl. Contemplate death. - Garabed Sarkessian “The Pressure is On (S…

Special Episode: Hurricane Irma Chunjay was planning on staying in South Florida. The decision to leave. #EvacuationTour. Coming home to Florida. Fence down. Lost food. Paleo stuff. Seven Lakes, NC: Shout out to Matt and Patty Bianco. House show. IOCC Disaster Relief. 92 cents on the dollar goes to the people they are serving. Washington, DC. Shout…

Introduction. How we met. Monasticism. Demonic attacks in a monastery. “Logosmoi” and the ego. “Fuck it if it didn’t happen again.” “Jerusalem Syndrome” Steve plays Jesus. Olivia Chug makes herself known. “Shipwreck” by Cookbook & Uno.Mas from The Roberson Bullies EP Steve has an affair. “It was at that point that I knew that my own sense of who I …

Divorce, Dope Christian Hip-Hop, and Orthodoxy DJ Trey-Qel from Future Shock Intro How we know each other The name DJ Trey-Qel-Drama comes from Star Wars! Liner notes! How Future Shock started from three different rap groups. One crew, a family. “I started stealing records from my parents and scratching them, ruining our turntables, trying to make …

Not safe for work, ya turkey. Hanging out at Peter Winsky’s house. Game of Thrones references we don’t understand. The guys take a shot of Jameson together. They’re also drinking water. Other drinks: Two Hearted Ale by Bell’s Brewery. Popfuji by Brouwerij West in San Pedro. On beards. On growing hair with Flynn Adam. Star Wars. Lots of Star Wars. M…

Bob Lutzick Show Notes How do we know each other? On friendliness to visitors in a church. Homeless hate law: food sharing ban in Philadelphia. The ministry of 12 Baskets in Center City Philadelphia. A similar ban arose in Fort Lauderdale. Chunjay and Bob used to be neighbors. “Resolution” by Royal Ruckus from The Summer of the Cicadas. Chunjay sti…

In this third episode of Brews, Beards, & Shipwrecks, Jamey sits down with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to discuss his life growing up as a child of Protestant missionaries, his journey into Orthodoxy and the priesthood, and about how much he can't stand rap music. Fr. Andrew is the author of several books, the host of several podcasts, the father of …

In this second episode of Brews, Beards, & Shipwrecks, Chunjay sits down after a concert he played at The Bottleneck in Lawrence, KS with Kansas rap artist, John "Whyte Lyte" Deterding. White Lyte was born to a mother on drugs, and he was taken into foster care with white parents in a small Kansas town, who eventually adopted him and raised him in …