Episode 499 is all about going back to your roots, as the friendship between comedian Ryan Sickler and Josh goes way back, and the influence of B.B. King's signature style of blues guitar playing, captured at a dark time in American history on the album Live in Cook County Jail, is deeply embedded in the generations of musicians that have come after him.The 500 is a production of Native Creative Podcasts. New Song / Artist influenced by B.B. King:"Witness" by Benjamin Booker The500Podcast.com

Atlanta native Byron Bowers joins the debut of The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers to talk about how his life has mirrored the lyrics of hip-hop group OutKast's seminal album, Aquemini, touching on his turbulent family life, brief experiences selling drugs and how he has found ways to go beyond the creative expectations of others.