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Cipha Should've been Cipher

Ep. 32

Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds dive deep into the brutal world of radio ratings and the uncomfortable truth about how they shape EVERYTHING. Cipha Sounds is on tour in Vegas, in typical Juan EP fashion the conversation derails and an in-depth conversation about the origins of his moniker and how it now effects his career in comedy and radio happens.


But that's not all! We get a surprise pop-in from Barry Blaustein, writer and director of some of Hollywood’s biggest hits. Barry shares stories from his decades-long career, including his time working with Eddie Murphy, and reveals the creative process behind some of his most memorable projects.


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