In this conversation, DJ Escobarz shares his thoughts and experiences as a podcaster and independent artist. He emphasizes his distance from others and his focus on delivering his message. He discusses the influence of social media and the use of subliminal messaging. DJ Escobar also expresses his views on podcasters' motivations and the love and hate he has for his city. He talks about moving up and leaving the past behind, avoiding getting trapped, and experiencing survivor's remorse. He concludes by highlighting the importance of his niche audience and his dedication to the podcasting journey.Takeaways Consistency and delivering a message are important in podcasting. Social media can be a platform for subliminal messaging and attention-seeking. Some podcasters may be motivated by trends and numbers rather than a genuine passion for the content. Moving up and leaving the past behind is essential for personal growth and success. Having a niche audience and focusing on a specific topic can lead to a dedicated following. Chapters00:00Introduction and Message01:11Distance from Others03:20Podcasters' Motivations04:22Love and Hate for the City05:07Moving Up and Leaving the Past Behind06:01Not Getting Trapped06:48Survivor's Remorse07:28Music Break09:21Focusing on Boxing10:25Moving Forward and Leaving Others Behind11:42The Ten Rule12:25Podcast Evolution13:19Niche Audience14:19Dislike for Others15:22Being Cool and Successful16:13Influences and Podcasting Journey18:04Moving On and Leaving the Hood19:13Closing Remarks19:42Music Break --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoodsofamerica/message