This week on the Final Level podcast with Ice T and Mick Benzo, Ice and Mick chop it up with the Father of the hip hop Video, founder of Video Music box, the great Ralph McDaniels and legendary producer and manager, La Vaba. The Quartet talk history of the hip hop music video, the preservation of the culture through videos and why if you need footage of an artist you would have better luck asking Uncle Ralph than a record label. Music used In this Episode: Ice-T - "I Ain't New Ta This" Ice-T...

In this episode Ice T and Mick Benzo talk to Pimpin Ken. They discuss whether Donald Trump would make a better pimp then a president, Janet Jackson and Pimpin Ken's journey from being a pimp to a best selling author. And since Ice is now a proud owner of a I O Hawk Board, Ice and Mick are joined by Latiff from I O Hawk to discuss the logistics of riding one of these devices. Music used In this Episode: Ice-T - "I Ain't New Ta This" Ice-T - "Thats How I'm Livin' Ice-T- 6 'N The Mornin'

In this episode Ice T and Mick Benzo talk to the legend, Kurtis Blow. They discuss the first time Ice rapped in front of Kurtis Blow, police brutality, the hip-hop origins of Kurtis Blow, him meeting Bob Marley and why Donald Trump is shamming the White House. Music used In this Episode:  Ice-T - "I Ain't New Ta This" Ice-T - "Thats How I'm Livin'"

In this episode Ice T and Mick Benzo talk to IFBB pro bodybuilder, Victor Martinez. They discuss the science behind bodybuilding, his training regimen as he prepares for the 2015 Mr Olympia and how he got involved in the sport. Music used In this Episode: Ice-T- "Pulse Of The Rhyme", Ice-T - The Tower, Ice-T - "I Ain't New Ta This" Ice-T - "Thats How I'm Livin'"

In this episode Ice T and Mick Benzo are joined by rapper, music producer, author and legend Scarface. They discuss the when and why Scarface got the hip hop bug, the movie Straight Outta Compton, Dr. Dre's legacy, capital punishment, solutions to police brutality, Scarface's soon to be released album, Deeply Rooted and the Houston MC drops a freestyle.  

In this episode Ice T and Mick Benzo are joined by Alex "Super AJ" Jordanov. They discuss Madonna, the earthquake in Nepal, Formula 1, Scandal, Better Call Saul, American Sniper, Alex tells his story about buying nuclear weapons, how he helped Ice get his start, the Art of Rap Festival, and Ice's new TV show 'Ice & Coco'.   This episode features The Coldest Rap by Ice T.

In this episode Ice T and Mick Benzo are joined by Raekwon from the Wu-Tang Clan. They discuss Coachella, Bruce Jenner, the NBA playoffs, Silicon Valley, Raekwon's new record 'F.I.L.A', the story of the Wu-Tang Clan, his verse in C.R.E.A.M., the Art of Rap tour, and the cost of fame. This episode features C.R.E.A.M by Wu-Tang Clan,; 1,2,12 by Raekwon featuring Snoop Dogg; I Got Money by Raekwon featuring A$AP Rocky, The Heat by Twista featuring Raekwon. The Art of Rap is on Sale...

In this episode Ice T and Mick Benzo are joined by Grandmaster Caz. They discuss about getting older, Empire, how Ice is the longest running black cop on TV, The Loft, NBA 2K15, Hip Hop sightseeing tours, Grandmaster Caz's Hush Tours, his book, and Rapper's Delight.   This episode is sponsored by Squarespace.

In this episode Ice T and Mick Benzo are joined by Taheim. They discuss Southside, Empire, March Madness, the Kentucky Derby, Ray Donavan, the Last Man on Earth, Shogun Assassin, and Taheim's story. This episode is sponsored by Shure. 

In this episode Ice T and Mick Benzo are joined by Gerald G Money. They discuss net neutrality, Lebron's son being scouted for the NBA at the age of 13, G Money's story, comedy, performing at the Apollo, and New Jack City. This episode is sponsored by Shure. 

In this episode Ice T and Mick Benzo are joined by Busta Rhymes. They discuss the optical illusion dress, the passing of Leonard Nimoy, Fifty Shades of Grey, Ice T's latest appearance on the Tonight Show, Leaders of the New School, Q-Tip, million dollar music videos, people's obsession with pictures, and Tech N9ne.   This episode features No Type Remix featuring Trillian, Wall to Wall by Raekwon featuring Busta Rhymes, Scenario by A Tribe Called Quest featuring Busta Rhymes, CoCo by O.T....

In this episode Ice and Mick are joined by Coco. They discuss how coco got started in modeling, the Micktionary, edge water fires, CrossFit, Christian Bale, Fifty Shades of Grey, Magic Mike, Coco's story, how Coco's family moved Albuquerque, Coco going to school with Jessica Alba, how Coco started working for Playboy, how Ice met Coco, Licious Clothing, Coco's Workout World, the Vanity Vixens, and people who correct spelling on the internet. This episode features Shoe Freak by Coco.

In this episode Ice T and Mick Benzo are joined by Glen E. Friedman! They talk about criminals using Instagram, No No: a Dockumentary on Dock Ellis, Deflategate, the Superbowl, Planet of the Apes, the Gambler, Selma, Racism, Body Count's new music video for Institutionalized,  the Suicidal Tendencies, Veganism, the Micktionary, the story of Glen Friedman, and his new book 'My Rules'.

In this episode Ice T and Mick Benzo are joined by Roxanne Shante! They talk about Roxanne's battle with Busy Bee, the Interview, Love & Hip-Hop, Knicks, Kobe, how she got Roxanne’s Revenge on the radio when she was 14, her fights with Breast Cancer, Celebrity Net Worth websites, Borderlands, receiving demo tapes from aspiring artists, and Rocwell (the Official ice T impersonator of the Final Level podcast) checks in.   This episode is sponsored by Hulu Plus and Audible.

In this episode Ice T and Mick Benzo are joined by Busy Bee.  They discuss Ice’s first encounter with Busy, the Green Bay Packers, Top Five, Lil Bow Wow as a hacker, Roxanne Shante, Busy Bee’s battle with Kool Moe Doe, how Busy Bee got cut out of the Art of Rap, and Behind the Ropes.   Email Busy at [email protected]   This episode is sponsored by Squarespace and Hulu Plus.

In this episode Ice T and Mick Benzo are joined by Kool Keith. They discuss future news, future sports, Walt Frazier, Leatherface, the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Kool Keith's take on Modern porn, Kool Keith's affinity for Dating Naked, Ebola, the Ultra Magnetics, the Analog Brothers, Keith's story of missing a show over a coat, how average is not good enough, Dr. Octagon, and the best photophraphers.   This episode features Haterproof by Kool Keith featuring Ice T. This episode also...

In this episode Ice T and Mick Benzo are joined by Prodigy as well as Havoc from Mobb Deep. They discuss police brutality, a solution for fixing up New York Sports, Ice lays out Bill Cosby, Interstellar, cold weather, Mobb Deep, producing their own records, Prodigy's Autobiography 'My Infamous Life', and their raw sound.   This episode features The Infamous and Taking You Off Here by Mobb Deep.   This episode is sponsored by Petvi and Mahler's Aggressive Strength Testosterone.

In this episode Ice T and Mick Benzo are joined by Treach from Naughty by Nature. They discuss Obama's Immigration Executive Order,  Treach's season on VH1's Couple's Therapy, Big Hero 6, new car problems, Treach's new music, and enduring disappointment in the entertainment industry.    This episode features Get Low by Treach featuring Redman and Prince AK. This episode also features Ego by RL featuring Treach and Jaheim.   This episode is sponsored by PetVi and Audible.

In this episode Ice T and Mick Benzo are joined by Leland Robinson as well as Alex Aldea (The Paragon Collective). They talk about the Paragon Collective podcast network, the story of Sugar Hill Records, voting, New York football, Sugar Hill Records breaking hip hop on the radio, Call of Duty, Elder Scrolls, Masters of Sex, pet pigs, Ice's grammy, John Wick, as well as the importance of under promising and over delivering.   This episode is sponsored by Petimmune and Audible

  In this episode Ice T and Mick Benzo are joined by Jamey Jasta from Hatebreed. They discuss A Serbian Film, Tusk, Town of the Living Dead, Hatebreed’s humble beginnings, Type O Negative, backing tracks in the current rock landscape, hardcore music's reluctance to make money, traffic cameras, not blindly following your fans' wishes, The Jasta Show and Pop Bubble.   This episode is sponsored by Bevel and Squarespace.

In this episode Ice T and Mick Benzo are joined by legendary comedian, Chris Rock. They discuss rooting for teams that always lose, New Jack City, Chris' relationship with Adam Sandler, 99 Problems,  Africa, TV, Wealth in Relationships, Denzel Washington,  Obama, CB4 and the Top Five.   This episode is sponsored by Bevel and Petimmune.

In this episode Ice T and Mick Benzo take calls from listeners to discuss culture, Ray Rice, Ice's favorite color, changing people's conceptions about you, Ice's hypothetical SVU relationship, Body Count's cover of Institutionalized, and what happens when Ice doesn't show up to a wedding after being invited by a member of the FLTG.   This episode is sponsored by Petimmune and Audible.

In this episode Ice T and Mick Benzo are joined by Alex Blumberg (Planet Money and This American Life). They discuss the Mayweather fight, Isis, Alex's new podcast project called Startup, Alex pitches Ice to invest in his podcast company, the shadows of social media, an update on the Art of Rap tour, a sneak peak into the new season of Law & Order: SVU, Chris Meloni's new role on Sin City, and the guys remember Joan Rivers.   This episode is sponsored by Mahler's Aggressive Strength...

In this episode Ice is joined by Combat Jack and R.A Salvatore (Author of the Dungeons & Dragons book author). Mo'ne Davis, 50 Cent's Power, Robin Williams, Black Jesus, Thugnificent from the Boondacks based on Ice, Combat Jack, the relevancy of Chuck D, the Art of Rap Festival, killing Chewbacca, Seth Rose's new Art of Wrap Business, and Ice's Dungeons & Dragons Outtakes.   This episode is sponsored by Mahler's Aggressive Strength and Squarespace.

In this episode, Ice and Mick decide to build with their fans as well as discuss the societal tragedies we are all currently facing. They talk about Ferguson, Isis, the need for youth leadership, the murder rate in Chicago, the state of public schools, racism, interracial dating, the need for a new United States constitution, gun control, the ice bucket challenge, police in Japan, and the future of Body Count.   This episode is sponsored by Squarespace and Audible.