The Disco Hicks Show
A podcast devoted to classic music, movies, television, and culture. The slogan for this podcast is "be you, share your gift, and keep those classics current” and that's the spirit of the podcast. Hosted by Sean Disco Hicks, a former DJ, music lover, and historian.
Episodes
40 episodes
From He Man Nostalgia To Modern Sports Debates
A movie reboot, a league on the rise, and a championship that hit people right in the chest, all in one ride. We start by warming up with sports habits and nostalgia, from the World Cup chatter to childhood soccer stories that explain why certa...
From Inkster Roots To Summer Blockbusters
Inkster comes up and we don’t treat it like a random hometown shoutout, because a small city can hold a huge story. We talk about the neighborhood names we grew up with, the places that are gone now, and the family history that makes Inkster fe...
Why 1988 Still Feels Like Hip Hop’s Big Bang
One year can change a whole genre, and we think 1988 did exactly that. Shaun P joins me to debate one of hip hop’s biggest arguments: what is the best year in hip hop, and does 1996 really beat 1988 when you measure impact, innovation, and repl...
From Music Headlines To Pistons Playoff Lessons
I bounce from breaking music culture news to a full-hearted Pistons season review, with Shaun P keeping it real about fandom, legacy, and what we choose to support. Detroit’s 60-win jump sparks a deep player-by-player grading session and a clea...
Michael Movie Review
I'm back from a long hiatus with a turning-the-page moment: this is the final release under MuzicBook, and I'm officially shifting into the Disco Hicks Show era so I can go wider than music while still keeping nostalgia and sound at the center....
From Baltimore Arts School To Global Icon: How Tupac Shakur Changed Hip-Hop And The Culture
Urgency has a sound, and Tupac Shakur made it impossible to ignore. Disco Hicks and brother of the show Shaun Whittaker open with the restless kid who studied acting and ballet at Baltimore School for the Arts, raised on Afeni’s Panther princip...
Bands That Shaped A Lifetime Of Listening
Disco-Hicks and special guest Marc “Big Sexy” Wiggins trade top 10 bands, fight for their favorites, and tell the stories that made them stick—from Sly’s blueprint and Queen’s command to the Eagles’ perfection and Prince’s live sorcery. Along t...
LL Cool J: From Kangol To GOAT
A Kangol, a boombox, and a pen that refused to dull—LL Cool J’s story is a roadmap for how to last in hip-hop without losing yourself. Sean and special guest Shaun Whittaker dive into the early spark from Krush Groove and Radio, the game-changi...
D.M.S.R. A Podcast Series On Prince Pt. 3 (1984-1985)
Prince transformed the 1980s music landscape with Purple Rain, creating a cultural phenomenon that catapulted him from musical innovator to global superstar. The album and film dominated the Billboard charts while introducing audiences to the e...
D.M.S.R. A Podcast Series On Prince Pt. 2 (1982-1984)
Mark Wiggins joins us for part two of our Prince series, celebrating the legendary artist's golden era from 1982-1984 and the incredible protégés who expanded his musical universe.• Remembering Pepe Willie, the godfather of the Minneapo...
MuzicBook Presents: D.M.S.R. A Podcast Series On Prince Pt. 1 (1978-1981)
The MuzicBook Podcast is back! I'm starting a new album review series on Prince. In this episode, I enlisted the knowledge of music historian and Prince expert Marc “Big Sexy” Wiggins of the Podcast On Prince and The Michael Dean Show. We discu...
The Podcast On The One And Only Quincy Jones
On this episode we have Everett "Professor Ev" Whitfield and we reflect on the life and career of Quincy Jones. Q became the first Black executive at a major record label in the 1960's. It's difficult not to listen to music that's not influence...
Favorites: Top Ten Favorite Buddy Cop Movies
One this episode my guest Ant Pooh and I list our top ten favorite Buddy Cop movies. This was a fun episode to record and I hope that you enjoy listening to it. Rest in peace John Ashton who passed away September 26, 2024 who plays Detective Se...
The MuzicBook Podcast Presents: The Introductory To The Gospel Twins Podcast
The MuzicBook Podcast is BACK!!! With the success of the Secular vs. Gospel episode, John McArn and myself decided to embark on a spiritual podcast that's focused on God's Kingdom through our personalities which is appropriately called The Gosp...
Secular vs. Gospel: There Is No Competition
On this episode, friend of the show John McArn and myself discuss the differences between secular and gospel music. Is there a difference? Should believers of Jesus listen to "secular" music? Is it sinful to play "secular" in church? Is it okay...
Thriller 40 Documentary Review
Happy New Year! The MuzicBook Podcast is back! My Hiatus is over and I'm back with an excellent episode. The album Thriller is being celebrated for it's 40th anniversary with a documentary by music and culture critic Nelson George. I have frien...
What Was The Best Year For R&B Music In The 80's?
I took a little break but I came back with a fun episode for you! With the help from a member of the Muzicbook Facebook group Everett Whitfield who happens to be a music historian, we put our minds and experience together to come up our top fiv...
Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike, Ralph & Johnny: The Podcast On New Edition Pt. 2
Welcome back to part 2 of the podcast on New Edition! In the final part we continue to discuss their catalog, the infamous Home Again tour, other tours, videos, appearances and of course their miniseries on BET. Makes sure you go back and liste...
Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike, Ralph & Johnny: The Podcast On New Edition Pt.1
The Muzicbook Podcast is celebrating it's 1 year anniversary! No better way to celebrate the 1 year anniversary than to talk about one of the best R & B groups to ever do it, New Edition!!!! This episode is dedicated to my late sister Keish...
Two Turntables And A Microphone Changed The World: The Podcast On Run-DMC
This episode of the Muzicbook Podcast is an instant classic! I'm celebrating the most important hip-hop act of all time Run-DMC! I'm joined with friend of the show John McArn and we discuss their, careers, catalog, impact on pop culture, legacy...
Favorite's Episode: Favorite Women Singers
On today's episode I have two guests who are podcasters themselves, one being friend of the show John McArn and a special guest who happens to be my oldest daughter Shanese! From 15-1 we all list our favorite women singers and we give many hono...
The 2023/ 65th Annual Grammy Awards Recap
On today's show I'm recapping the 65th Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony. I'm also discussing the tremendous 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop performance celebration and more!!!!! Enjoy the show!!!! YEAH HIP HOP!!!!!
Classic Albums: It Must Be Magic, Street Songs, Let Love Rule, In A Special Way, Thriller 40th Anniversary- Bonus Songs
On this episode I'm revisiting four more classic albums and a recent release. Teena Marie's It Must Be Magic, Rick James Street Life, Lenny Kravitz Let Love Rule, DeBarge In A Special Way and Thriller 40Th Anniversary bonus songs. Another fun e...