REL & Friends
Where creativity meets culture, and conversations spark community.
Hosted by REL, this show dives into current events and topics that impact the creative landscape, offering fresh perspectives and meaningful conversations with designers, filmmakers, musicians, and innovators.
From industry shifts to cultural moments, every episode breaks down what’s happening now and how it affects the way we create, collaborate, and thrive. Whether you’re here for inspiration, insight, or community, REL & Friends is your space to stay informed and inspired.
We'll deliver a mix of motivational insights, commentary, and guest features to fuel your passion and elevate your craft. From the latest gear and tech to stories of hip hop nostalgia. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro, REL & Friends is your weekly dose of creative fuel and inspiration to help you keep moving forward.
Produced by Jon Reyes for Art of Storytelling
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EP 47: Press Play
In this episode of REL & Friends, the rise of AI influencers, Andre 3000 needs to drop bars to make the label happy, and we profile Atlanta graffiti artist VAYNE
42 min
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EP 46: The Grit Don't Quit
In this episode of REL & Friends, Drake can't take his L, creatives leak Sora AI, holiday shopping recs...and more!
38 min
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EP 45: Is It Good or Is it Great?
In this episode of REL & Friends, Snoop & Dre are back in the studio, Apple is developing new tools for creators, Coca-Cola's classic holiday commercial gets remixed by AI, and we pay tribute to Saafir
41 min
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EP 44: What Would Quincy Do?
In this episode of REL & Friends, Snoop & Dre are back in the studio, Sony is postponing firmware updates, and we celebrate LA's CBS Graffiti Crew
45 min
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EP 43: Eat Your L's
In this episode of REL & Friends, Tribe gets into the HOF, DJI drops a 3D camera and the LA art scene is taking over.
42 min
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EP 42: Real Dreams Scare You
In this episode of REL & Friends, we salute Ka, Benzino is working on a documentary about the 1995 Source Awards, Kaws is curating an exhibit at the Drawing Center and more!
30 min
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EP 41: Get The F*** Up Out My Way
In this episode of REL & Friends, Boots Riley has a new fil,, Blackmagic Design is opening Blackmagic RAW to other platforms, Stussy is opening up in NYC...and more!
40 min
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EP 40: Claim It!
In this episode of REL & Friends, Eve, The Lox & Mike Tyson walk into a bar, DJI drops the perfect drone for beginners, upgrade your MacBook Pro, and MLB drops Nike
40 min
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EP 39: Nobody Does What You Do
In this episode of REL & Friends, graffiti artist RAMS bombs NYC skyscrapers, DJI releases a new action camera, Nike has a new CEO and Lionsgate is jumping into the AI space
40 min
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Ep 38: Kill it in V2
In this episode of REL & Friends, we salute The Neptunes, we take a look at Canon's C80 camera, and we unpack Adobe's Firefly AI model.
36 min
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Ep. 37: Do You
In this episode of REL & Friends, RED drops their price of the Komodo-X, Eddie Huang pulls the curtain back on Vice, and Apple announces their new iPhone 16
31 min
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EP 36: Throw Your Darts
In this episode of REL & Friends, a legendary Hip Hop producer ghost-produces ringtones for iPhones, Jeff Staple celebrates 25 years in the game with the Staple flagship store, and the premiere of Sam and Jason Pollard's Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys
31 min
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EP 35: Die Empty
In this episode of REL & Friends, Tyler the Creator Becomes an Old Head, Procreate CEO says the App Will NEVER Integrate AI, and PolarPro Releases New LightLeak Lenses
31 min
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Ep. 34: Post-Production's Technical Evolution, ...
In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Mitch Chang, a Bay Area-based digital media producer
68 min
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Ep. 33: Photographing the Olympics, LaRussell B...
In this episode of REL & Friends, we learn about photographing the Olympics, Oakland legend Richie Rich pops out in LaRussell's Backyard, and why a 2017 MacBook should not be in your kit
33 min
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Ep. 32: A Cypher Reminiscing on TeamBackPack, D...
In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Kyle Standiford, a Bay Area-based cinematographer, beatmaker and content specialist
61 min
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Ep. 31: AI vs The Music Industry, Canon's New E...
In this episode of REL & Friends, Ep. REL Tries Out Suno and Udio, Canon Announces The Canon EOS R1, and NASA Sends Missy Elliott to Venus
43 min
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Ep. 30: Cipha Sounds Puts AI to Good Use, Oakla...
In this episode of REL & Friends, Cipha Sounds Puts AI to Good Use, Oakland Wants Filmmakers to Come to Oakland, & Pusha T is Now Team Louis Vutton
47 min
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Ep. 29: Did Nike Bite the Jumpman Logo?, Paramo...
In this episode of REL & Friends, Did Nike Bite the Jumpman Logo?, Paramount Shuts Down MTV News, A New AI Camera Debuts at Cannes
53 min
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Ep. 28: Kendrick Lamar Takes a Victory Lap and ...
In this episode of REL & Friends, Kendrick Lamar Takes a Victory Lap and Creative Director Mike Carson & TD Switcher Damien Gravois Pop Out
37 min
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Ep. 27: Craze Calls Out Q-Bert, Vans Returns Ba...
In this episode of REL & Friends, Craze Calls Out Q-Bert, Vans Returns Back to its Skateboarding Roots, and YouTube Ollies Over Misinformation
40 min
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Ep 26: HUF x Air Max 1 Re-Release, Apple WWDC U...
In this episode of REL & Friends, HUF x Air Max 1 Re-Release, Apple WWDC Updates, and Siri Gets an Open AI Boost
33 min
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Ep 25: Canva's Got Wack Bars, Spotify's AI DJ S...
In this episode of REL & Friends, Canva's Got Wack Bars, Spotify's AI DJ Speaks Spanish, & YouTuber Aesthetic is Evolving
41 min
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Ep 24: OpenAI GPT-4o, DJI LiDar Range Finder, a...
In this episode of REL & Friends, ChatGPT has an update, DJI drops their LiDar Range Finder, and guest Sinematic drops a Gem about The Bigger Picture
74 min
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Ep 23: Apple's M4 chips, Testing your AUX game,...
In this episode of REL & Friends, Apple drops it's M4 chips, We want to testing your AUX game, and guest Soosh! drops a Gem about the importance of Community on the Road to Success
77 min