100 BARS MAGAZINE 004 Dec/Jan 2013-2014 | Page 21

The Dirtbag Dan Show, also known as the ESPN of battle rap, is a bi-monthly podcast discussing everything that’s poppin’ in battle rap. Powered by just the right combination of weed and Hemo Rage, hosts Dirtbag Dan, Caustic, and Skylar G hilariously break down five recent battles, battle rap’s “WTF” moments, and give interventions for battle rappers who misuse Facebook. Every show, Dirtbag Dan and Caustic interview battle rappers from all over the globe to get their perspectives on battles they either witnessed or took part of. The dynamic between the hosts is what makes the Dirtbag Dan Show as funny as it is. Between Dan’s larger than life ego, Caustic’s brash sarcasm, and Skylar’s well-timed drops with audio samples from Canibus, Daylyt, and Don Demarco, there is almost never a dull moment. The show also features a regular segment from LA battle rapper Caddalack Ron, who basically does whatever he wants on camera. Recently, dirtbagdanshow.com Seen & Heard they added Deffinition, a battle rapper from the UK, as a foreign correspondent. Dirtbag Dan, Caustic, and special guests cap off the show with a freestyle cypher over a beat made by Skylar. You can view the show on YouTube at youtube.com/ DirtbagDanTV or download it on iTunes. As of November 30, 2013, the show is 20 episodes strong and looks forward to another year of battle rap discussion. ~EAM 18