Spike Chester (rapper, producer & producer) joins the couch! He speaks about his process, debates 90s vs. 2000s R&B, the meaning behind his project Retrograde Theory, and the thin line between business and art. Follow Spike Chester on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spikechester/ Ade Dina's socials: adedina.com Produced by Oba Productions & Caramel Productions obaproductions.com www.caramelproductions.org

Merced Elizondo is a Mexican-American film and commercial writer-director (Manos de Oro, The Mourning Of) who focuses on telling stories near and dear to his ethos. In this episode, we discuss his early love for filmmaking, the importance of being true to yourself and your heritage, working with acclaimed actor Julio Cedillo, and his favorite Roger Deakins movie.