The Mike Silva Show

Gripes, observations, social commentary… All here

"The Mike Silva Show" is a comedy podcast full of random observations and gripes about all things, big and small.

Subject matter includes society and people, dating, sports, and more. Part of the Repertoire Podcast Network.

 
 
 
 
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S1E6: Music Industry and Rap Game with Ramiro Gonzalez

What separates a musician or artist from someone that just gets radio play? How can you tell if someone will truly blow up vs. those that just fizzle out with each trendy song? What can we make of the hip-hop industry today?

Scoremore's Ramiro Gonzalez stops by to give the inside scoop on the state of hip-hop. Who's cool, who's an asshole, and what truly makes a difference in becoming an icon?

What separates a musician or artist from someone that just gets radio play? How can you tell if someone will truly blow up vs. those that just fizzle out with each trendy song? What can we make of the hip-hop industry today?

Scoremore's Ramiro Gonzalez stops by to give the inside scoop on the state of hip-hop. Who's cool, who's an asshole, and what truly makes a difference in becoming an icon?

We discuss the influence of today's biggest names, including Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, and Drake. We discuss Houston's current rap scene and how we need a big star to represent the city. Ramiro also shares some stories from behind-the-scenes within the music industry.

Find Ramiro on Twitter @713rome and Instagram, also @713rome.

One of the funniest things I’ve ever seen at a concert: Terrence Jones coming to a concert in a Terrence Jones jersey.
— Ramiro Gonzalez
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S1E1: Gerry Squirewell Stops By

The premiere of "The Mike Silva Show" features a familiar face: Gerry Squirewell. We talk a little about the heart-warming tale of how we met (just kidding), a little sports, including NFL, NBA predictions, and the MLB playoffs, along with some quick rants on current events.

The premiere of "The Mike Silva Show" features a familiar face: Gerry Squirewell. We talk a little about the heart-warming tale of how we met (just kidding), a little sports, including NFL, NBA predictions, and the MLB playoffs, along with some quick rants on current events.

Gerry Squirewell can be found on Facebook so follow him if you feel like it.

He’s in the stands like, completely chowing down these wings with a greasy, sweaty head...
— Gerry Squirewell on eating wings at the Fonde Recreation Center
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