Conversation Piece Podcast

In this episode of Conversation Piece, MACCOLADES stops by the studio to open up about his journey from comic book nerd to producer and rapper, reflecting on the inspirations, creative process, and personal growth that shaped his new project Off the Pavement.

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Instagram: https://instagram.com/maccolades
X: https://x.com/macclades

Listen to Off the Pavement: https://on.soundcloud.com/AjdXiVnEvRf04Eqb1W

Shout out to Frida's Flowers for sponsoring the show! Elevate your next event (or your living room) with some of Madeline's incredible work: fridasflowersindy.com/

This week’s Give Em Their Flowers shout out: Eli G, Numbah 3, Kasey, Slum Baby Family, Myia Jenay, 2 Tuft Rugs

Shout out to Amanda in Indy for sponsoring this episode. Amanda Gibson, a local food lover, is highlighting three hidden gems from Indy’s food scene: Macizo, serving bold Mexican-Peruvian flavors, Sun Bean Roastery, your coffee roaster’s favorite roaster, and Santiago’s Seafood Market for the perfect seafood boil. Support these small businesses and follow Amanda in Indy on Instagram and TikTok for more delicious finds.

Follow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandainindy/
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Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong
Filmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions
Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture
Music by: Mandog


  • (00:00) - – Welcome Back
  • (01:00) - – Meet Maccolades
  • (02:30) - – Comic Books & Games
  • (04:00) - – Movie Scores
  • (06:30) - – From Drawing to Songwriting
  • (08:15) - – Secret SoundCloud Success
  • (10:00) - – Producing During COVID
  • (13:30) - – Process & Simplicity
  • (17:15) - – Sampling Philosophy
  • (21:00) - – The Mashup Process
  • (26:00) - – Technical Secrets
  • (30:00) - – Off the Pavement Project
  • (39:00) - – Singing & Melody
  • (44:00) - – “No Such Thing”
  • (49:00) - – Learning to Let Go
  • (51:00) - – Give Em Their Flowers
  • (55:00) - – Building Indy’s Creative Scene

What is Conversation Piece Podcast?

Your place to discover the untold stories of Indianapolis through the perspectives of all its incredible people.