The Rec Show Podcast
David “Gldnmnd” Hicks is a Beatmaker and Hip Hop culture participant/supporter based in the United States. On The Rec Show Podcast, Gldnmnd interviews Beatmakers/Music Producers/Composers from around the world, hearing stories of beat culture, musical journeys (past and present), musical exposures and music technology. Topics include music genesis, inspirations, music superheroes, Digital Audio Workstations vs. Analog gear, Discographies, Local Beat Scene/community views and more while listening to each guest’s instrumental music compositions. Tap In!
Podcasting since 2021 • 142 episodes
The Rec Show Podcast
Latest Episodes
Best Beat Tapes Of 2025, Part Two
We spotlight the best beat tapes and instrumental albums of 2025 so far, moving city to city to share standouts, origin stories, and the mindset behind the music. We celebrate transformation, community labels, and the power of action over words...
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Season 6
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Episode 137
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1:12:21
#136 - Best Beattapes & Albums [Part 1️⃣]
The underground stays undefeated when the community curates. We kick off Season 6 with Part One of our best beat tapes and albums of 2025, building a front‑to‑back mix that celebrates producers who turn life into rhythm—from late‑night study lo...
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Season 6
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Episode 136
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1:17:46
#135 - Jazz & Beat Culture: A Symbiotic Relationship
The needle drops and the room changes—horns breathe, drums loosen, and a sampler starts talking back. We dive into the living thread between jazz and beat culture, from Congo Square and brass bands to dusty chops, off-grid drums, and the global...
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Season 5
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Episode 135
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1:45:25
#134 - Global Filipino Beatmakers Edition (Part 1)
A beat can cross oceans faster than any plane ticket—this showcase proves it. We’re celebrating Filipino producers from Manila to Sacramento with a curated trip through sample alchemy, razor-sharp cuts, and pulse-raising drum and bass. The goal...
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Season 5
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Episode 134
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1:00:48
