Rediscover the band that CHANGED MUSIC FOREVER.

RUN D.M.C. were the Beatles of Hip-Hop. Darryl "DMC" McDaniels was a comic book nerd who pretended his way into hip-hop stardom and changed the world forever.

We dive into Darryl’s journey from a shy Catholic school boy, being bullied to becoming an icon in the music industry. Darryl shares his struggles with the dark side of stardom, which lead to alcohol abuse and drinking a case of 40-oz bottles per day.

Darryl opens up about confronting the realities of adoption trauma after discovering he was adopted at the age of 35, the pressures that lead him to suicidal ideation, and his diagnoses of suppressed emotions & OCD.

He also REVEALS the origins of Run D.M.C.'s famous remake of Aerosmith's "Walk This Way," their signature fashion style ("Adidas with no laces!"), their close relationship with the Beastie Boys, his rock 'n' roll inspirations, what it was like to be the first rap group on MTV, and grief over losing Jam Master Jay to homicide.

PLUS Darryl discusses practicing meditation through his creativity, his exciting upcoming music with Travis Barker, what music he’s listening to these days and what he thinks of hip hop and rap today, and the surprising story of how Sarah McLachlan saved his life!

Whether you're a long-time Run D.M.C. fan or new to the hip hop scene, you'll discover something new and inspiring.

This episode will leave you feeling like a fly on the wall as you witness MUSIC HISTORY - TUNE IN to MBB!

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
4:00 - DMC's Early Life and Influences
10:20 - Comic Books: DMC's Inspiration and Escape
16:58 - The Formation of Run-D.M.C.
21:09 - Hip-Hop Beginnings: The Cultural Shift
29:25 - Jam Master Jay's Crucial Role
30:35 - Authenticity in Music
34:27 - Cultural Impact of Run-D.M.C.
37:02 - Signature Style: The Run-D.M.C. Look
43:02 - Run-D.M.C. on MTV: Breaking Barriers
49:20 - Run-D.M.C. and Beastie Boys
53:30 - Origins of "Adidas with no laces!"
54:20 - Remake of Aerosmith's "Walk This Way"
59:00 - Rick Rubin's Influence
1:01:00 - The Lasting Impact of Run-D.M.C.'s Music
1:02:48 - Battling Alcoholism: DMC's Personal Struggle
1:08:20 - Adoption Revelation: Discovering the Truth
1:19:30 - Exploring Adoption Trauma: The Primal Wound
1:20:15 - Finding DMC's Birth Mother
1:24:06 - Mourning Jam Master Jay: Loss and Legacy
1:30:24 - Mental Health Awareness: DMC's Advocacy
1:34:34 - DMC's Family Life and Balance
1:37:38 - DMC's Music Preferences Today
1:48:05 - DMC's Upcoming Music
1:56:30 - Outro

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Peacock’s docuseries Kings From Queens: The Run DMC Story: https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-tv/k...

Darryl "DMC" McDaniels' memoir, Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062368788?...

Darryl "DMC" McDaniels' Children's Book, Darryl's Dream: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/bo...

Darryl "DMC" McDaniels' foster care nonprofit, The Felix Organization: https://www.thefelixorganization.org/...

Darryl Makes Cookies: https://www.dmc-cookies.com/

Darryl Makes Comics:   / dmcmakescomics  

Theme Song Written, Produced, and Performed by Ed Robertson. Mixed by Kenny Luong.

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