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The Apollo | Check Yo Sound Homie | Ep 336

  • Mackwop
  • Tour Life
  • Concert Backstage
  • Hip Hop
  • Live Stream
  • Soundcheck
  • Merchandise
  • TF
  • Keem
  • Blank Face Tour
  • Behind The Scenes
  • T.F

Mackwop goes live backstage at the tour stop in New York alongside TF, Keem, and Big Tiny. The crew discusses tour life, recent shows in Atlanta, merchandise drops, and pre-show preparation leading up to soundcheck.

Chapters

  • ā€” Stream Starting Soon
  • ā€” Live from the Green Room
  • ā€” Tour Crew Check-In
  • ā€” Reflections on the Atlanta Show
  • ā€” TF Breaks Down His Workout Routine
  • ā€” Touring Stories and Connections
  • ā€” Blank Face Anniversary Merch Launch
  • ā€” Heading to the Stage for Soundcheck
  • ā€” Stage Soundcheck & Venue Tour
  • ā€” Stream Starting Soon
  • ā€” Mackwop Goes Live Backstage
  • ā€” Reflecting on Tour Stops and Past Shows
  • ā€” New York Sightseeing and Road Stories
  • ā€” Tour Workouts and Fitness Regimens
  • ā€” Blank Face Anniversary Merch Launch
  • ā€” Favorite Budget and Struggle Meals
  • ā€” Reacting to Media Clips and Online Commentary
  • ā€” Heading to the Stage for Sound Check
  • ā€” Visiting the Venue Merchandise Table
  • ā€” Connecting with Fans in Line
  • ā€” Green Room Recaps and Tour Perspectives
  • ā€” Reflecting on Personal Growth and Empathy
  • ā€” Merch Line Hype and Pre-Show Atmosphere
  • ā€” Upgrading Stream Production on Tour
  • ā€” Final Preparations Before Showtime
  • ā€” Signing Off from the Apollo Theatre

Clips from this episode

19:45TF Breaks Down His Road Workout RegimenTF explains the structure of his daily workouts while touring, including high-volume squats and dumbbell bench presses.36:25Overview of the Blank Face Anniversary Merch DropTF and Mackwop preview the limited-edition Blank Face 10-year anniversary apparel and discuss the online rollout.41:40Stage Soundcheck and Live Audio AdjustmentsMackwop transitions the stream to the stage area to perform sound checks and calibrate microphone levels with the venue crew.1:06:55Tour Fitness and Workout Routines on the RoadMackwop and TF break down their workout routines while traveling, detailing sets of squats, bench presses, and staying disciplined on tour.1:23:40Launching the Blank Face 10-Year Anniversary MerchMackwop and TF review the official 10-year anniversary tour merchandise collection and discuss celebrating the milestone.1:52:00Tour DJing vs. Club DJ EconomicsMackwop breaks down the financial differences between tour DJing and club gigs, explaining the value of building an authentic brand.2:04:00Merch Booth Operations and Tour DemandMackwop visits the busy tour merchandise booth where Big Time manages high customer volume and explains tour inventory sizing.2:15:30Connecting with Fans and Explaining Tour LineupsMackwop meets fans at the Blank Face tour merchandise booth and explains why Smac was unable to make the New York dates due to scheduling conflicts.2:28:15Reflecting on Personal Growth and Supporting FriendsMackwop reflects on the personal struggles people face behind the scenes and emphasizes the importance of supporting friends through difficult times.2:32:15Raising the Bar for Independent Live Stream ProductionMackwop discusses the effort and technical upgrades required to produce high-quality mobile live streams while traveling on a major concert tour.