Rob drinks hot coffee and contemplates it all; he plays beats, freestyles and plays guitar on a cold rainy winter NY day. 

Rob and comedian Sameer Naseem (Vice, HBO) talk about a wide array of subjects including music, comedy & legal hemp; from Mozart to punk, from Asap Rocky to Grateful Dead; they talk deeply about the benefits of legal herb in the modern age.    Guest IG ~ @sameermon Venue IG ~ @spaceshifterplus  Podcast IG ~ @cchpodcast

Rob talks about the heavy NYC post election vibes; plus he plays some beats, guitar and raps about an ear infection. He samples some fine NY legal cannabis and small business (locally roasted) coffee as well.   IG ~ @cchpodcast  

Rob talks with musician, comedian, actress Shonali Bhowmik (At Home w/ Amy Sedaris, band Ultra Baby Fat) about the making of her new indie rock album titled "One Machine At A Time" and starting out in music in the south.  Shonali also plays guitar and sings two song at the end of the podcast.   Guest IG ~ @shonaliofficial Venue IG ~ @shapeshifterplus Podcast IG ~ @cchpodcast    

Rob and comedian Usama Siddiquee (Colbert, AGT) talk about the music of Bangladesh, Stand-Up Comedy, Gully Rap and French Fries.   Guest IG ~ @usamastandup Venue IG ~ @shapeshifterplus Podcast IG ~ @cchpodcast 

Rob talks with writer/producer/comedian Brandon Collins about music, films, comedy sketch writing and famous soprano singers.  Guest IG ~ @frodo_blackins Venue IG ~ @shapeshifterplus Podcast IG ~ @cchpodcast    

Rob is drinking Tazo Organic Green & Ginger Tea with fresh lemon juice.  He talks about fighting the winter sniffles(bit of a cold), freestyles a few bars and talks about going to see the band "Soul Coughing" at Terminal 5.    IG - @cchpodcast

Rob samples some recently roasted Ethiopian beans from Stumptown, he talks, sings & raps about fall vibes and chopping fresh ginger to make tea.  Podcast IG - @cchpodcast

On a rainy east coast day, Rob samples some First Colony Peruvian Coffee and experiments with more Lo-fi beats.  He talks about sticking with a plan and also changing with it, plus more morning rituals.     Podcast IG - @cchpodcast

Rob talks with his buddy comedian/guitarist Dave Hill (Toured with Tenacious D, Valley Lodge band) about his new one man show (Cave Man In A Spaceship). They also talk about BMX bikes, smoked meats and the mighty Bad Brains. Podcast IG - @cchpodcast Guest IG - @mrdavehill  Venue IG - @shapeshifterplus

Rob hangs out with his buddies ~ twin musical comedians Max & Nicky Weinbach.  They talk snacks and play some classic tunes.  Enjoy! IG @cchpodcast Guest IG @maxandnicky 

Rob enjoys some Guatemala beans, gives out a recipe for a monster french toast dish, dances with echoes and contemplates the meaning of forever-ever.  IG @cchpodcast 

Rob enjoys some Lavazza medium roast and dubbed out beats. 

Rob visits his old buddy Sean Aiken aka Seany Pizza in Rockaway Beach, NY. Sean is a master pizza chef, dope DJ & Rockaway Beach native.  Sean runs an amazing wood burning pop-up pizza shop right on the boardwalk (97th street) over the summer months. Rob & Sean talk about music, pizza & espresso; plus much more...  

Rob enjoys a ice cold watermelon smoothie on a hot east coast summer day.

Rob experiments with more beats & rhymes: he talks wild vs. indoor plants, state fair rides and childhood memories. 

Rob raps, sings and talks about the amazing chef that discovered tiramisu.

Rob samples some Brazilian coffee from "1,000 Acre Roastery";  he experiments with new beats and talks in depth about burritos. 

Rob plays beats and swills generous amounts of classic Hair Bender coffee by Stumptown. He talks about keeping things as simple as possible in the modern world.  

Rob plays beats, spreads good vibes and drinks Health-Ade Kombucha (Ginger-Lemon). He talks about some of the bands he likes: Dire Straights, Soul Coughing and the MC5.  

Rob enjoys a solo cup of top notch beans blended together, he pushes the podcast art-form playing with a new echo effect; plus plays some of his original beats and talks about summer shows.

Rob visits with Hudson Valley farmer Will Leibee from Back Home Cannabis, a premier organic legal brand in New York. Will talks about being one of the first legal Cannabis growers in New York and what comes with running a small farming business upstate. https://www.backhomefarmny.com/

Rob gets his hair cut by Tommy LaMarca who has been cutting hair in Brooklyn for over 50 years at "The Cutting Den". Tommy has cut Truman Capote hair, Marky Ramon hair and many other famous New Yorkers hair. His grandfather opened the shop in 1926. Tommy talks about his New York history and Rob gets a high quality cut.   The Cutting Den 51 Clark Street BK, NY 11215

Rob freestyles a very long intro, talks new music, cool benefit shows and more coffee blends. 

Rob enjoys a blend of some of the most awesome coffee imaginable.  He experiments with some new beats on his Roland T-8 and talks federal cannabis re-classification; plus some loose freestyles, info about his new one man show and mad love for Bob Dylan.  

Rob talks to director/producer/musician Adam Dubin (Murder In The Front Row doc, No Sleep Till Brooklyn video) at a Heavy Metal bar called LUCKY 13 in Brooklyn, NY.  Adam has directed epic music videos for the bands The Beastie Boys and Metallica; plus several documentaries and comedy specials.  Adam and Rob talk about music, film and comedy.

Rob catches up with Comedian Brandon Wardell (I Think You Should Leave, Curb Your Enthusiasm).  They talk about growing up in D.C. area, respect for Bob Newhart plus enjoying the music of Turnstile and Pop Smoke.   Recorded at Shapeshifter Lab in Brooklyn NY. 

Rob enjoys some PERC coffee beans from Savanna, Georgia and plays some spacey disco beats. He talks about meditation plus the evolution of his own music and cannabis taste.     

Rob enjoys some Urth coffee that he brought back from his trip to LA.  He talks about handling back pain, federal cannabis re-scheduling and what music he is vibing out to lately. 

Rob hangs out at the beach in DOG TOWN LA, he talks about doing shows in LA, quality pre-rolls and California cuisine.   

Rob enjoys some Stumptown coffee and plays some beats.  He talks about his new show 1972, acting, travel and a recipe for a next level tuna-fish sandwich. 

Rob has a 2024 an Eclipse Party by himself in Prospect Park in Brooklyn, he plays beats on his Roland T-6, freestyles, talks, sings about the universal dance of all things.   (This episode is a tad early due to the current relevance of this celestial event, and Rob is traveling this weekend) -Thanks for listening 

Rob sits down with pro coffee roaster Andrew Ritcher of Gotham Coffee Roasters in Red Hook, Brooklyn.  Rob and Andrew have a fascinating conversation about the never ending dimensions of coffee trends around the world.

Rob has a fun, festive and informative talk with NY native LeeAnn Mata, the very first black female LEGAL cannabis dispensary owner in Brooklyn, NY.  LeeAnn talks about her amazing life journey to become a pioneering dispensary owner and grow book author. Recorded before hours at MataWana dispensary at 533 5th ave.

Rob samples some 'Finca El Placer' Columbian beans from "Gotham Coffee Roasters".  He also reviews Lobo cannabis flower from MataWana, the first female minority owned legal dispensary in Brooklyn, NY.  Rob talks about the importance of slowing down in a rapidly changing world and hums some epic "Death Metal" tunes.  

Rob enjoys some top notch Gesha coffee beans from Gotham Coffee Roasters. He talks about the band "Little Feet", his love for morning grits, cannabis tincture and working out his new solo show "1972". 

Rob really enjoys some Blue Bottle coffee and raps about the new ONE LOVE movie, personal food trends and the future of NY's legal cannabis market.

Rob enjoys a few cups of Huye Mountain coffee by Stumptown, plays funky beats, freestyles a few baked rhymes and pays respects to Richard Lewis (RIP).

Rob visits Vermont, he talks about skiing, graffiti artists and doing a punk rock comedy show in the woods. 

Rob enjoys some Ethiopian beans from "Gotham Coffee Roasters" and some mellow CBD tincture. He discusses Rick Rubin's new book, meeting new friends at comedy shows and big breaks in life coming out of nowhere.

Rob enjoys some NY based "Gotham Coffee" and plays his beat machine.  He talks about the expansion of the NY legal cannabis market, the evolution of coffee in American culture in 2024 and performs a few loosely baked flows.   

Once again Rob plays spacey beats, freestyles a bit, talks live comedy shows, drinks coffee, and enjoys some classic east coast NY Diesel.     

Rob enjoys some Lavazza coffee and rhymes more with his beat machine. He talks about canceled trips, staying zen and pressing fresh juice drinks.

Rob enjoys a Pink Lady Apple Health-Aid Kombucha and plays with his beat machine.  He freestyles a few rhymes and talks about cannabis being re-classified by the FDA plus up coming travels. 

Rob enjoys a a cup of CITY OF SAINTS roasters coffee.  He discusses his new one-man-show titled 1972 and Pol Santo incense.  Cantrell talks about new rappers, old rappers and rhymes a few bars himself. 

Rob visits with NY actor/artist Kevin Corrigan (Goodfellas, Pineapple Express). Rob and Kevin talk about first concerts, cool films and the universal connection of the arts.

Rob talks to his friend comedian Seaton Smith (Madison Square Garden Special) at ShapeShifter Lab in Brooklyn, NY. They talk about 70's karate, Stand-Up Comedy and what it was like for Seaton to open for the band The Strokes.

Rob sits down with world class bassist Matthew Garrison (Herbie Hancock, Whitney Houston's band) and his business parter Fortuna Sung at the new music venue Shape Shifter Lab in Brooklyn, NY. The three of them talk about creativity, friendship and limits of labels in music. Matthew expertly plays his bass to exemplify music and life theory.