Eric and Jeff Rosenthal: Part 2 – Building Relationships and Embracing Chaos

Unglossy

Bun B, Tom Frank, Jeffrey Sledge

Entrepreneurship, Business, Personal Journals, Society & Culture

4.9 • 917 Ratings

🗓️ 5 September 2024

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Ever wondered how a simple apartment podcast evolved into a cultural phenomenon? Join us for Part 2 of our amazing conversation with Eric and Jeff Rosenthal, as they take us through the extraordinary journey from creating comedic sketches to becoming recognized voices in the podcasting world. They open up about the magic that happens when genuine relationships and authenticity become the foundation of your work, sharing unforgettable moments from their podcast, 'A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal," and guests like Kevin Gates, Jim Jones, and Swizz Beatz, whose warmth and spontaneity turned simple recordings into lasting memories.Listen to Jeffrey recount Andre 3000 telling his story of Pimp C on The Shop and the importance of staying true to the culture we love. You'll hear about the New York City escapades, building meaningful connections with industry heavyweights, and the ways in which a podcast has inspired others to chase their dreams.From Kodak Black's antics to the Migos' unique demands, and even a dream of playing Connect Four with Stevie Wonder, we explore the blend of creativity, persistence, and fun that keeps this dynamic duo going. This is not just a recounting of past podcast episodes but a heartfelt appreciation of the support system and relationships that has fueled their success. Tune in for laughter, inspiration, and a genuine look at what it takes to build something meaningful in the world of content."Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture," is produced and distributed by Merrick Creative and hosted by Merrick Chief Creative Officer, Tom Frank, hip hop artist and founder of Pendulum Ink, Mickey Factz, and music industry veteran, Jeffrey Sledge. Tune in to hear this thought-provoking discussion on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you catch your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @UnglossyPod to join the conversation and support the show at https://unglossypod.buzzsprout.com/. Send a text Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	previously on Glossi. I just want to say if people are listening and they're like, wait, how did the guys do sketches and then end up in this place where they're taken seriously as like documentarians.
0:12.8	It is this thing where it's like, look,
0:15.0	we have the tools.
0:16.4	We're just using them in a different way.
0:18.0	Because we're the same guys.
0:19.6	We've always been, it's the real.
0:20.9	We've always been like openly, like these funny guys who are good storytellers whether in our
0:26.8	sketches our music our like absurdist interviews with people like Stevie Wonder or the television show that we wrote that was not made unfortunately,
0:38.0	but all these things, the same thing that ties all these things together is that we're talented storytellers.
0:45.0	From the top.
0:47.0	Yeah. I'm Tom Frank.
0:50.0	I'm Mickey Facts.
0:52.0	And I'm Jeffrey Sledge.
0:54.0	Welcome to Unglossie to Coney Brand and Culture.
0:57.0	I'm Tom Frank, partner and chief creative officer at Merrick Creative.
1:00.0	This is Mickey Facts, hip-hop artist, and founder and CEO of Pendulum Inc.
1:04.0	And that is Jeffrey Sledge, a seasoned music industry veteran who has worked with some of the biggest artists in the business.
1:09.0	We're here to explore the moments of vulnerability, pivotal decisions, and creative sparks that fuel the relationship
1:15.6	between brand and culture. Get ready for thought-provoking journey into the heart and soul of
1:19.7	branding, the unscripted, unfiltered, and truly unglossy truth.
1:24.0	Yeah, I want to go back to the podcast a little bit because you guys did it five years and it really
1:37.8	grew to like this phenomena for lack of a better term was It was like everybody was on it.
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