The HBR Show

Cole Cuchna of Spotify's 'Dissect' Podcast On How "Art Gives You What You Give It"

For episode 59, we sat down with the host of Spotify's 'Dissect,' Cole Cuchna, just as season 4 is beginning to hit the airwaves. 'Dissect' is an insanely immersive serialized music podcast that highlights one contemporary classic album per season, analyzing the meaning, social context and purpose of each song one episode at a time. During our conversation, Cole opens up about the long hours and hard work needed to turn a hobby into a full-fledge career, how "art gives you what you give it," and much more.  Enjoy the episode and please be sure to rate, comment and subscribe to our channel, as well as Sound Check and Business of HYPE. Then search for 'Dissect' and hit that subscribe button. Peace!

Olympic Medalists Andre De Grasse & Will Claye Have Gold in Their Sights

For episode 58, Olympic track and field medalists Andre De Grasse of Canada and Will Claye of team U.S.A. sit down with us just before they begin their training for the new season. The sprinter and jumper not only talk about their current journey from the 2016 Games to Tokyo 2020, but they also dive into their rigorous training regimes, life after Usain Bolt, balancing a career in pro sports with building a family, overcoming injuries, and so much more.  Enjoy the episode and please be sure to rate, comment and subscribe to our channel, as well as Sound Check and Business of HYPE. Peace!

Jonathan Mannion Is Here To Give Back

For episode 57 of HB•R, we sat down with legendary photographer Jonathan Mannion. Having shot just about every major hip-hop album cover over the last 25 years, Jonathan is looking to embark on a new phase in his artistic career. But before he can begin this journey, he wants give back to the culture and fans that have made it all possible. In our interview, the 47-year-old opens up and talks about growing up in Ohio, working for Richard Avedon, shooting rap icons, instagram photography, licensing your artwork, and so much more.  Enjoy the episode and please be sure to rate, comment and subscribe to our channel, as well as Sound Check and Business of HYPE. Peace!

Sneakersnstuff Brought NYC to Sweden, Now They're Bringing Stockholm to the World

For episode 56 of HB•R, Erik Fagerlind and Peter Jansson, the founders of Stockholm-based international footwear and streetwear boutique Sneakersnstuff, stopped by our office to talk all things, well, sneakers of course. Approaching their 20th year in business, the two veteran sneakerheads--and they really do love footwear--have built one of the most respected boutiques in the world, reinterpreting American and European sneaker culture through a pragmatic, Scandinavian lens. In town to celebrate their latest adidas collab we discuss everything from the reseller market, to the late Gary Warnett, including their newly-announced Venice, California location.  Enjoy the episode and please be sure to rate, comment and subscribe to our channel, as well as Sound Check and Business of HYPE. Peace!

Coltrane Curtis, the Godfather of Influencer Marketing

For episode 55 of HB•R, Coltrane Curtis -- founder of consumer marketing agency Team Epiphany -- stops by to talk all things “influencer” marketing. The NYC native details the evolution of influencers, from the pre-social media era to the billion dollar market it is today, complete with Facebook apps and "Computer Generated Influencers." Coltrane also discusses the lack of diversity in the advertising world, why finding your soulmate is the best thing you can do for your career, and what he's looking forward to in the upcoming NBA season. Enjoy the episode and please be sure to rate, comment and subscribe to our channel, as well as Sound Check and Business of HYPE. Peace!