• Episode 16 | Mentality of Music
    May 1 2023

    Greetings and salutations, welcome back to The Aquarium and the boys welcome another special guest Ciino Cartigene. Before check-ins(SOTW), the guys reminisce on the early days of social platforms. Ace speaks on some important upcoming dates and Rell touches on something clinging to him. Ace remembers eating crawfish NOLA style at Canterbury right off a plane. From there Ciino touches on how music should evoke a feeling, and on when music became experiential. The boys then deep dive into the connection between mental health, mood, and music and how music will always tell you how someone may feel. Shoutout to all the songs that saved people from self-destruction, the artists that pour themselves into their music, and more!

    PSA: The world needs more accountability


    SOTW: Ace: Mac Miller - Here we go: | Rell: Dreamville & Earthgang - Jack | K-Mac: Ciino Cartigene - Immortalized


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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 15 | Just Swimming
    Apr 23 2023

    Welcome back to The Aquarium and our special guest AJ(aka 612 Concept). It’s Ramadan(at the time of recording) shoutout to our Muslim family. We start with The NBA’s play-in games and Minnesota potholes. While checking in with Songs of The Week we wanted to give a quick shoutout to NLU Skeet’s song “7.62s”—thoughts and prayers to the man myth and legend Jamie Foxx. From there the boys discuss the first time music became more than music. Lastly, we recap Easter, the Women’s NCAA championship game, the Trump indictment, music being a love language, and more.

    PSA: Lock in with the people you love, Not every emotion should dictate life. Be yourself, being someone else can be dangerous.

    SOTW: Ace: Kendrick Lamar - Rich Spirit | Harrell: Neek Bucks - Deserve it All | AJ: Lil Yachty - Strike

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 14 | Ode to The Youngins
    Apr 2 2023
    Welcome back to the F.I.S.H. Podcast aka Fire under water! RIP to the victims of the Covenant School shooting! The boys start things off with being a responsible gun owners, learning to appreciate past pain/trauma & understanding the importance of growth through the pain. From there they glance over how out of touch Ace is with R&B, Black men taking their health serious, health care in America, and a lack of trust in the healthcare system. Rell gives a breakdown of “It’s Complicated” and gets back on his soapbox regarding interracial relations. Towards the end the Ace & Rell talk about the impact of YB and everyone wanting to be something they aren’t and a message to the youngings. RIP to Asai B. Love you family! PSA: It's okay to be who you are. Young black entrepreuneurs get to that bag! SOTW: Ace: Skywalker - Miguel | Rell: I Care 4 U - Aaliyah Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fish_podcast/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TheFISHpodcast
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode 13 | Firebending in Gotham
    Mar 6 2023

    Description: Welcome back to the Aquarium. First off rest in peace to Tyre Nichols. The boys recap the holiday season, along with the impact of the CERN machine and how it is turning Minneapolis to Gotham City. Then touching on the legendary run of Chicago in Hip Hop, policing and their abuse of force in America. Rell stands firm in his belief about black people dating, following a discussion of a misconception about en. Lastly touching on Young Thug’s case, snitch culture, how twisted America is and more.

    PSA: Stay dangerous | Shoutout to North High | Go watch the Boys in Blue | When you feel that burning ball in your stomach turn into a fire bender | Hardest part of anything is usually starting

    SOTW: Ace: Mick Jenkins - Canada Dry | Rell: Mark Battles - The Sky

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Episode 12 | It's Not About Kanye
    Nov 20 2022

    The gang is all here. On today’s episode We are joined by our Marketing Director Imani(authenticallyImani). The guys recap the first installment of our 3 part series involving guests to discuss Masculinity, Femininity , and dating in the greater community. From there we discuss elitist, power, acceptance and love through Kanye West as the catalyst.

    SOTW: Ace: Larry June - Smoothies in 1991 Rell: 38 Spesh - Last Gasp Imani: Lil Was X -Industry Baby

    PSA: There are no absolutes in the world, Lead with love, The love between a child and parent can be irreplaceable.


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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Episode 11 | Don't @ Me (pt.2)
    Nov 6 2022

    Greetings and salutations, welcome back to the aquarium. This episode is part 2 of Don’t @ Me with out special guests AJ & Chester. Hope y'all enjoy this installment.

    PSA: REST IN PEACE TO TAKEOFF! | The truth matters more than being liked | Nobody’s perfect

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Episode 10 | Don't @ Me
    Oct 30 2022

    Welcome back, We have some special guests with us in the Aquarium: AJ & Chester. Today’s episode starts a three part series, Where we discuss femininity, masculinity. gender roles, relationships and the dating scene in the Twin Cities. Our goal is to create a safe space to have genuine conversation from both the male & female perspective, with the hopes of creating a better understanding between men and women in the black community.

    SOTW: Ace: G-Herbo- Torn | Rell: Freddie Gibbs - Rabbit Vision

    PSA: Growth comes from suffering | Take time to understand yourself as a young black man | Take extreme ownership

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    Guests: Aj - 612concept & Chester - @Legalstepdad

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 9 | Goofy but Passionate
    Oct 2 2022

    Welcome back to the Aquarium! Ace starts off shooting bail for George W Bush’s transparency. For the check-in Rell speaks on taking risk and mentally preparing with hope, while Ace is adjusting to fatherhood and creating a routine for his baby girl. 16:04 Rell expresses the importance of being able to articulate yourself sparking a conversation on active ignorance from adults. 18:50 the boys discuss separating the message from the messenger. RIP PNB ROCK. 29:55 Discuss the Kanye and Kim feud and Rell emphasizes the importance of choice when it comes to creating a family. At 39:48 Anthony Edwards and the lack of unity in the Black community when it comes holding other races accountable for disrespect. Ending this episode with Black Hollywood, America’s foundation, Rell’s top 10 movies, Dahmer and more.

    PSA: Always remember to love thyself | Be mindful who you keep in your circle

    Songs of The Week: Ace: Trap 2x - Trap "N Chicken Show | Rell: NAV - Wrong Decisions

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    1 hr and 10 mins