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The hosts sit down with rapper Prof to discuss his wild upbringing on the south side of Minneapolis in the 1980s and 1990s, his transition from early poverty and selling drugs to independent music success, and his current life balancing a cabin, a boat, and suburban responsibilities. Prof explains how he survived a chaotic childhood marked by an undiagnosed bipolar father who eventually burned their house down, a brief stint believing he was in the Crips, and working early jobs that included reviewing OSHA accident slides at age fifteen. Throughout the episode, the conversation explores whether his current habits—such as buying a cabin, driving a Rivian, and keeping a Canadian coin collection—reconcile his rough beginnings with his newfound success.
The guest and hosts trade unbelievable anecdotes about youth in the Midwest, debating what crosses the line from trashy to responsible adulthood. Prof details the mechanics of touring independently, selling thousands of physical records despite major label opposition, and learning how to navigate boat trailers and lake life after years of sleeping in vans. The hosts weigh his financial prudence and homeownership against classic dirtbag indicators like going through neighbor's trash and saving Crown Royal bags, ultimately concluding that despite his financial stability, he remains stone-cold garbage at heart.
The hosts introduce the episode and welcome listeners to the show.
Prof explains how he lost his gold chain and the significance of fake versus real jewelry.
Prof recounts growing up in Minneapolis’s Powderhorn neighborhood and the neighborhood’s violent history.
Prof details his blended family, his parents’ divorce, and his stepfamily’s dynamics.
Prof talks about his first jobs, from janitor to film developer, and how he earned money before fame.
Prof shares stories from high school, including pranks, fights, and his reputation as a class clown.
Prof reveals his involvement in drug sales and how it helped fund his music and real estate ventures.
The hosts discuss the early days of the guest’s touring career, the financial challenges, and how Patreon and show revenue evolved.
The conversation turns to how the pandemic halted touring and the role of government aid in sustaining the music career.
The guest reveals significant personal investments, such as a cabin and a boat, and the lifestyle adjustments that followed.
The hosts explore the guest’s approach to health, including diet, acid reflux remedies, and smoking habits.
The conversation reflects on early life traumas, such as a drive-by and family incidents, and how they shaped the guest’s resilience.
Prof explains that he lost all his real gold chains in Canada and now exclusively wears fake chains because fans or thieves always snatch real jewelry during crowd surfing.
Only Real Shit From Drug Dealersinsight
Prof reveals that the only real jewelry he ever owned was gifted to him by fans who happened to be drug dealers.
Sleeping Below Freezing With Homemade Lava Lampstory
Prof describes growing up in a crowded triplex where his bedroom wall left his side unheated, causing a 40-ounce bottle filled with oil and water to shatter in sub-zero temperatures.
First Time Getting Drunk at 15story
Prof shares the story of getting blackout drunk for the first time at age 15 by finishing leftover wine at a family destination wedding in Florida.
A Brief Stint as a White Cripinsight
Prof humorously reflects on spending a few weeks during his childhood in Powderhorn convinced he was a Crip after getting jumped into a neighborhood group.
Prof recounts coming home from a teenage argument to find his house engulfed in flames, discovering his erratic father had deliberately set the fire before fleeing.
Reviewing OSHA Accident Slides at 15story
Prof describes his first job as a fifteen-year-old janitor at a photo shop, where he eventually worked his way up to organizing OSHA safety slides featuring severe workplace accidents.
Throwing a Freshman Over a Fencestory
Prof details a chaotic high school pep rally where students defended graffiti banners by physically throwing rival classmates over a fence, resulting in a broken arm.
“Powderhorn was, um, murder capital, Minneapolis was like murder capital of the country in the 90s and somewhere.”
“I was a pro when I was really broke still, um, I was able to stop, I was on like Medicare, Medicaid, medical, medical assistance.”
“I was a janitor, um.”
“I was a Cutlass Sierra with the like tiny little thin steering wheel and shit. It was cool.”
“I was doing shows, I was opening up for people for fifty dollars. I was losing money.”
“We did thirty people, thirty five people, thirty people, sixty people, a hundred and twenty people, a hundred, a hundred people, four hundred one time.”
“That's the green, there ain't no green room or, you know, you know, shit like that.”
“I was on the road, fuck Mike, I don't know, man, how can we even explain that?”
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