Vinnie Paz Presents The Broad Street Breakdown

The Professor is back and he comes bearing gifts and fantastical stories about magical lands, Hulks and wizards, and Hogmeat. Vinnie and the OG grill Producer Pablo about his recent vacation and the stories are vintage Pablo. Afterwards, the crew breaks down the most recent Misfits reunion show, and their take on one of the most anticipated reunions in recent memory may surprise you. Later, Vinnie and Gavin take the Biz talk to the holy land, with word of a Holy Grail being found in the form of footage from the infamous “Battle of Atlanta.” Don’t worry, we trot out the usual gimmicks for youse: Word Association, the always-inspiring listener Mailbag, crew recommendations, and, of course, “Dear Vin.” It’s The Broad Street Breakdown: Things seem so much different now, the scene has died away…

What happens when the mainstream gets its dirty mitts on subculture, and the filthy lucre begins to fly? Vinnie, The OG, and The Sicko examine the effects of culture vultures and what their impact has been on things like music scenes and tattoo culture. It’s a question of the squares, man, and how they fuck up everything we love. With The Professor on vacation, the crew heads back to where it all began: Found Sound Studios, with Scott Stallone back on the boards, and an old friend sitting in, all mystery-guest-like. Vinnie and The OG Gavin bring it all back to the Biz with your weekly rundown and, as usual, your favorite gimmicks make the rounds: Word Association, “Dear Vin,” and some Gimmick Gang emails. As always, the squad has a heavy list of recommendations for you, and everyone goes home with a smile. It’s The Broad Street Breakdown: We’re fighting a war we can’t win… they hate us and we hate them.

So… What scares you? Fear is the face of our first Thursday episode, and Vinnie, The OG, The Professor, and the Sicko discuss their deepest, darkest fears, and you might be surprised by some of the paths they travel. Mental trauma, primordial fear, childhood phobias, C.H.U.D.s, “Small Wonder,” and tests of faith are all fodder for this episode’s discussion. Later, you know the deal: Biz all day, and Paz and the OG go into the Seth Rollins vs. Finn deal and examine the price of working stiff and snug, as well as discussing a common favorite: Heath Slater. Of course, no episode of the BSB would be complete without the standard gimmicks youse all love: Word Association, “Dear Vin,” listener email, and another round of recommendations. Does the Die-Vul make another appearance? What about our man, the ultra-heavy Phil Amino? All this, and more, on The Broad Street Breakdown: Hard times are coming your way.

It’s family night at the Macaroni Mansion. Broad Street Breakdown is all about family, and once again Ms. Kathleine joins the OG and Vinnie to help redefine the concept of family and examine the idea that it ain’t always blood that makes the people in your life fam. As usual, there is much to discuss about the Biz, and Paz and The OG take an in-depth look at the Orton vs Lesnar match and give youse marks and smarks a lesson in the art of the hardway. The usual gimmicks return: Word Association (with a special guest appearance from the devil), “Dear Vin,” and the Professor’s Cheapo Tip is a vacation masterpiece. More listener email is read, and the squad imparts some choice recommendations for youse to explore. It’s the Broad Street Breakdown: They’re up there clutching their guns, man, and it makes you feel real small.

Gather 'round, Gimmick Gang: we've got some BIG news for youse. This week’s installment of Broad Street Breakdown sees the crew joined by a special guest as the Bosslady herself, Ms. Kathleine, sits in with the boys. Things pick up right where they left off from the last episode as we venture further down the path of the OG’s quest to not tap while sleeping. Vinnie and The OG dive right back into last episode’s derailed discussion on the importance of skateboard culture with lots of sidetracking down memory lane. After that it’s news time, and the squad drops a bombshell as the BSB takes the next step and levels up. Afterwards, it’s all things Biz, as Paz and the OG discuss the sport of kings. Of course, all your favorite gimmicks return: Vinnie serves up another dose of the daily hell that is his life in “Dear Vin” while the Professor takes umbrage with, of all people, Mama Paz, over an anti-chep “life hack.” Word Association is played and listener emails are read, a new “Who’s Worse” champ is crowned and, a

Live from the Macaroni Mansion, the gang returns with another fine episode of the Breakdown. First up: The OG visits the doctor and prepares for a sleep study gimmick. Then, a recap of This Is Hardcore weekend and everything that went down with Philly’s favorite hardcore fest. An attempt at discussing the importance of skate culture gets derailed when the OG calls an audible and the crew instead goes off the rails and talks about the Rolling Stone top 40 “punk rock” bands list. Meanwhile, in Biz talk, with a lull in the summer program, Paz and the OG dive into their top tag-team tandems of all time. As usual, your favorite segments are represented: “Dear Vin,” Listener emails, and the Professor AKA Producer Pablo pulls out a special hat for this installment of the Word Association gimmick. Another Cheapo Tip is offered, and the squad comes through with more recommendations for youse to check out. It’s The Broad Street Breakdown: we tried to look on the Brightside…found out there isn’t one.

It’s This is Hardcore time! This week’s episode the gang welcomes old friend and fellow wrestling expert Chris Striegel, AKA Chris X, who is one of the driving forces behind Philadelphia’s premier hardcore festival. Chris gives us a look at the behind-the-scenes action, as well as the huge effort that goes into putting the yearly four day gathering together, while giving everyone a preview of what they can expect from this year’s edition. Conversations with Chris spark the BSB crew into talking about their own memories of hardcore shows from back in the day, and several “who’s better” challenges go down. As usual, the OG Gavin and Vinnie get into some seriously in-depth conversations about the biz, and Chris X is right there in the mix to add his perspective on the recent draft, as well as everything else going down biz-wise. Episode 21 also features all your favorite gimmicks: Word Association, “Dear Vin,” and Professor Pablo hits you with a summertime Cheapo Tip. Listener email is read and recommendations a

Broad Street Breakdown celebrates a milestone with its 20th episode, and the crew brings their A-game for this one. After catching up, the OG kicks it off with a South Street story that somehow leads into a new game of “How do you say?” which explores the unique sound of the Philly accent. After a few good laughs the squad settles into a heavy discussion of the current political climate in the United States that goes down some interesting roads. But, as is always the case with The Breakdown, they balance it out with a steady dose of humor and the requisite ball-breaking you’ve come to know and love. The usual gimmicks are trotted out: Word Association, listener email, “Dear Vin,” and The Professor represents with a special 20th episode edition of his Cheapo Tip of the Week. Vinnie and the OG break down wrestling deal with some in-depth analysis of the biz and the crew sends you off with another round of killer recommendations that you should be checking for. It’s The Broad Street Breakdown: the writing’s on t

When a scheduling conflict arises, the BSB goes underground and adapts. This week’s episode, brought to you by Chopper and executive producer Lydon “Big L” Gavin, straight from the dining room of OG Gavin’s house. Engineer extraordinaire Supe Stallone was unavailable this week, due to being entrenched in mixing Vinnie’s new record, so the crew did what they do best: they went back to their DIY/ punk rock roots to bring you a new episode live from the crib, with Gavin making macaroni and all of Jackie Brown’s voodoo gimmicks giving everyone the heebie jeebies. This episode finds the OG, Paz, the Sicko and the Professor delving into some pretty heavy stuff; a discussion of America’s culture of violence goes down some interesting paths, with Paz shutting down Stevie Puerto Rico, and Vinnie and the Sicko breakdown the documentary “O.J.: Made in America.” Meanwhile, the Professor gives us a full account of his trip to Jamaica. Vinnie and the OG go in on the Biz, with a heavy discussion on the upcoming draft. The B

It’s anniversary time! Vinnie and the boys kick off this episode with a trip down memory lane as they recall how Sicko met Mrs. Sicko, then tell the story behind Professor Pablo’s wedding. The OG Gavin comes up with a new gimmick about heavy band names that gets everyone going. The OG sparks a new topic by recounting an encounter with a young passer-by that leads to a discussion on the subject of whatever happened to subculture etiquette. As usual, Paz and the OG break down the biz for youse and there is a new “Who’s Worse” world champion crowned. Professor Pablo checks in with another Cheapo story, the Word Association gimmick gets another go-round, Vinnie blesses everyone with a new installment of “Dear Vin,” listener e-mail is read and the BSB gang comes through with another list of recommendations for youse. It’s The Broad Street Breakdown: All you hippies better start to face reality.

Gavin taps? Coo be. Top 5 List time? Absolutely! Vinnie’s back from his tour, old friend James D-Ball joins the madness, and the BSB jumps right back into it with a a lengthy discussion about the upcoming Misfits reunion, with varying differences of opinions explored.  Then, the crew brings back an old favorite: a list show. This episode has Paz, The OG, The Professor, The Sicko, and Scott Stallone going heavy into their top 5 all-time greatest metal albums, with some surprises along the way. Youse asked for it, youse got it, and the ensuing discussions will have hammers wishing for a time machine trip back to the ‘80s. Also, as usual, Vinnie and The OG go heavy into the biz talk and break it down for the smarks and the marks. The regular segments appear; Word Association, Dear Vin, listener email, and The Professor even has a Cheapo story for youse. It’s the Broad Street Breakdown: How could hell be any worse?

It’s the OG Gavin’s birthday! Professor Pablo serenades the Gavin in a very creepy way, and the show kicks off with a variable on the “Who’s Worse” game that gets everyone thinking (and includes even more singing). A few rounds go down, and then Vinnie and the OG launch into a topic questioning the nature of happiness and its relationship to intelligence and enlightenment. The ensuing discussion gets really heavy, no one holds back, and the results are revealing. Vin and The OG give you their rundown of what’s going on in the biz with a sidebar into their all-time favorite programs. Beach Body Pablo checks in with an update on his “progress.” The usual gimmicks are dug: Word Association, the listener mailbag, “Dear Vin” and, of course, the crew’s most recent round of recommendations are proffered. It’s the Broad Street Breakdown: Realest guys in the room.

Another night out is recounted as The OG, The Sicko and The Professor travel to Delaware to see old friends Sheer Terror and Stormwatch play. The Man of the People goes to war as oversleeping and a flat tire lead to a bad day that involves a skirmish with a Philadelphia cab driver. Things get a little somber as the crew delivers a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Prince, while Vinnie and The OG discuss the career and the death of Chyna. Afterwards, a discussion of the recent Tower Records documentary leads to a reminiscence of the importance of record stores and how influential they were in everyone’s lives. A scintillating round of the Word Association gimmick reveals a shocking twist in the “Who’s Worse” championship of the world. Pablo’s Cheapo Tip of the Week takes a an abrupt turn and Vin reads some of his best fan messages in everybody’s favorite segment, “Dear Vin.” As usual the BSB hips youse with some great recommendations, because they care about you. It’s the Broad Street Breakdown: We just can't

Fresh off a festival performance, Vinnie returns from Vegas with some Jedi Mind Tricks stories. The crew pays homage to the great Allen Iverson while the OG Gavin takes up the call as the Man of the People and airs his beef with the Villanova parade. The crew dissects the latest Professor Pablo film, “The Civil War,” and, of course, Wrestlemania is discussed at length. Vinnie and the OG explain why they have heat with Hulk Hogan, and why you should, too. The Johnny Marr drop is premiered, with a giant middle finger to Sicko. Professor Pablo returns with another Cheapo Tip of the Week, there’s a round of the Word Association gimmick, listener mail is read and answered, and the crew comes through with more killer recommendations for youse. It’s the Broad Street Breakdown: We talking about PRACTICE.

After a bit of a hiatus the Broad Street Breakdown returns. Vinnie recaps a trip to NYC and some work put in with the legendary D.I.T.C. crew. Bouffant Pablo aka Professor Goodbody cuts a popcorn promo. The Man of the People has heat with just about EVERYBODY in a Dunkin Donuts. The good brother Planetary stops by and joins in as the crew pays a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Phife. Afterwards, the boys delve into a deep discussion about liking artists whose personal viewpoints and artistic expressions may not jibe with their own. It’s an interesting conversation that explores a lot more than just art and music. Then, OG and Vinnie bring it all back to the biz, as they set youse up real nice with a go home show in preparation for the upcoming Wrestlemania gimmick. Another round of the Word Association game takes place, listener email is read, the crew drops their recommendations and, of course, Professor Pablo hooks you up with another Cheapo Tip of the Week. It’s the Broad Street Breakdown: Leave the gun

BSB’s big night out! The crew recounts a bizarre evening in Philadelphia spent seeing hardcore bands (and one very strange naked dude) as they give you a Friday night story for the ages. Following that, Vinnie goes into some vintage Jedi Mind Tricks’ tour stories. The crew goes down another dark path as a very detailed account of various grooming practices is shared for your benefit. Gavin and The Sicko recap last episode’s Harry Nilsson/Glen Campbell debate with a decisive conclusion. Paz and OG Gavin lead another in-depth discussion about the biz, taking time to explain and clarify some of the deep slang and carny terms associated with the sport of kings. Professor Pablo checks in with another Cheapo Tip of the Week, listener email is read, and another spirited round of the Word Association gimmick is played. As usual, the brothers come through with some more recommendations, everybody laughs, and we all go home. The Broad Street Breakdown: It’s gorgeousness and gorgeosity.

This episode goes to eleven. As usual, the Professor and the OG butt heads over just about everything. Vinnie and Gavin break down the biz, covering the Daniel Bryan retirement as well as giving you a lesson in the art of the worked shoot. A viewing of Sacha Jenkins' "Fresh Dressed" leads to an insightful and spirited discussion examining the importance of fashion in various subcultures; most notably throughout Hip Hop and Punk Rock. Professor Pablo returns with another Cheapo Tip of the Week and the crew delves into another round of Word Association. As usual, listener mail is read and some killer recommendations are served up. It's the Broad Street Breakdown: The real rain is now falling.

Paz and the crew celebrate their tenth episode with a visit from No Stayer’s Mick Brochu. The Melty Sicko snowman screenplay gimmick is revisited and marveled over. The OG Gavin wars with ‘90s technology. A discussion of politics in music is had, and Friz rejoins the show after a lengthy absence. A new name is picked for the Broad Street Breakdown’s listening audience; a movement is born and an army is unleashed. Vinnie and Gavin discuss, at length, Royal Rumble and the upcoming Wrestlemania. Pablo’s Cheapo Tip of the Week returns, and the gang gears up for another round of the Word Association gimmick. Also, listener mail is read and answered, and another round of killer recommendations is offered. It’s the Broad Street Breakdown: it’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye.

In this episode the crew pays homage to David Bowie. Afterwards, Vinnie leads an attack on the Coachella festival, which turns into a discussion of band reunions (and results in some pretty good singing by the boys). Then, by listener request, The OG Gavin finally tells the Tim Roth Story, and it is not to be missed. In a bizarre twist, Professor Pablo brings his vision for an epic biopic to the studio and discusses, in great depth, a fantastic script telling the story of The Broad Street Breakdown. Each member of the cast has a role, and each person learns of which actor will play him, and the results are pretty goddamn funny. Only the warped mind of Professor Pablo could come up with this stuff. As usual, listener mail is read and the crew serves up some choice recommendations for you. It’s The Broad Street Breakdown: We are the flowers in your dustbin.

On this week’s episode Vinnie and The OG reveal their New Year’s Eve festivities; a breakdown of “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” is offered, which leads into an excoriation of Jimmy Buffet and the parrot-head culture. Once again, Paz and The OG Gavin talk biz: ROH, New Japan and NXT are all discussed. The Man of the People not only puts a bounty on the head of one of the 5 Seconds of Summer dudes, he also tells about an epic battle with baby wipes. Stevie Puerto Rico directs an invective-filled diatribe as he goes in on Tarantino in his Curmudgeon’s Corner. Professor Pablo talks about lawn care, varmints, and digging holes in his Cheapo Tip of the Week. The Rapid Fire – Word Association gimmick is back once again, with a whole new list of musical acts to dissect. Listener mail is read and the crew puts together another list of killer recommendations for you to check out. It’s the Broad Street Breakdown: we’re here to smarten youse up.