The GAUDS Show Hosted By Ray Daniels The Culture Referee

Step into the world of The Culture Referee, where Ray Daniels sits down with industry legends to dive deep into their GOAT journey. Discover the untold stories behind their rise to greatness and why, despite their success, they still see themselves as the ultimate underdogs. These conversations go beyond the surface to explore the grit, passion, and resilience required to earn the most coveted title in culture—the GOAT. Get ready for raw, real, and inspiring moments from those who’ve made it to the top but still believe the climb is far from over.

Ralo Returns! The Untold Story of His Arrest, Time in Prison & What’s Next
Apr 8, 2025 – 01:18:04
Ace Metaphor Card Game to Million-Dollar Empire & Tonight’s Conversation Controversy| The GAUDs SHOW
Mar 4, 2025 – 01:46:00
Hitmaka Unfiltered: Hit Records, Industry Secrets & The Key to Longevity | The GAUDs Show
Feb 3, 2025 – 02:02:51
Yung Joc Discusses Love & Hip Hop, Marriage, Goals & His Famous "Broke" Story | The GAUDs Show
Jan 20, 2025 – 01:36:37
David Miller on Jay-Z & Beyoncé, Rihanna’s Hustle, Biggie’s Fate & More! | The GAUDs Show
Jan 13, 2025 – 02:06:48
Dwight Howard Speaks on Basketball Career, Faith, Family, & Allegations | The GAUDs Show Exclusive
Jan 6, 2025 – 02:27:47
Daymond John Reveals Secrets to Entrepreneurial Success | The GAUDs Show Exclusive!
Dec 30, 2024 – 53:30
Ice Cube Talks New Album, The Big 3, ATL & NY Rushmore, Acting, and Family Life
Dec 23, 2024 – 01:08:08
DJ AONE Discusses Top 5 '90s R&B, Billboard Pop Artists, and Best Duets | That's Debatable
Dec 21, 2024 – 01:04:55
Roger Bonds EXPOSES Untold Stories of Diddy | Life as a Bodyguard & Personal Escapades
Dec 16, 2024 – 02:44:01
Jazzie Belle Talks Jay-Z Allegations, Jaleel White's Experience, and Kendrick vs. Andrew Schultz
Dec 14, 2024 – 01:30:37
Tanerelle on Her Artistic Journey, Modeling Career, and New Projects | Artist Spotlight Podcast
Dec 11, 2024 – 58:26
Nick Cannon Unveils Industry Insights: Mariah Carey, Howard University, and More | The GAUDS Show
Dec 9, 2024 – 01:05:07
MzShyneka on Kendrick's GNX, Biden's Pardon, Old vs New Atlanta & More | That's Debatable
Dec 7, 2024 – 01:34:18
AJ McQueen Talks His Journey, New Music, Community Impact & More
Dec 4, 2024 – 01:25:22
Jae'Won Talks Being His Own Man, Jadakiss, Being A Lyricst, Clark Atlanta, New Music, JBP, & More
Nov 20, 2024 – 57:16
Benny Pough Talks How The Music industry Can Survive 2025, Layoffs, Key To Longevity, Future, & More
Nov 18, 2024 – 01:15:02
DJ Envy, America Changes Under Trump, Is Kodak Black Okay, Substance Abuse | That's Debatable | Episode 8
Nov 16, 2024 – 01:19:16
OG Parker Gives The Secrets on How To Be Star Producer, Moments EP, Selling Over 50 Million Records & More
Nov 13, 2024 – 01:00:59
How To Create A Successful Skin Care Brand, Economy & Culture In Ghana & More | Valerie Obaze
Nov 11, 2024 – 48:27
Election Results, Why Kamala Lost, Project 2025, Future Of America, Young Thug Free | That's Debatable
Nov 9, 2024 – 01:17:34
How To Get Streams Being Independent, Future Of R&B, Mastering Your Craft, & More | Akeem Ali
Nov 6, 2024 – 01:15:25
Jahi Rawlings Talks Early Career With Hawks, From Music To Sports, AEBL, Atlanta Culture, & More
Nov 4, 2024 – 58:38
Durk Arrest, Election Predictions, IRS Auditing, Top 5 R&B Albums, Ari Lennox, Rap Culture & More
Nov 2, 2024 – 01:22:55
Fat Trel Talks DC Culture, Street Life, New Music, What He Needs To Go To The Next Level & More
Oct 30, 2024 – 01:34:58
Rick Barker Talks Being Taylor Swift Former Manager, Secrets To Making A Great Artist & More
Oct 28, 2024 – 01:36:28
Vote Or Else | Kamala Harris vs Trump, Mobilize For Justice, Why Voting Is Important & More
Oct 25, 2024 – 34:53
Founder Of LVRN Justice Talks How LVRN Was Built, Summer Walker's Success, Artist Development & More
Oct 24, 2024 – 01:10:03
NFL, T.I. Wins Lawsuit, GloRilla Album, Hip Hop Awards, The Rap Big 3 | Thats Debatable
Oct 22, 2024 – 01:59:36
Jim Jones Talks Dipset, Legacy, Cam & Juelz, Empowering The Youth, Harlem, Staying Fly, & More
Oct 21, 2024 – 01:15:27
Dajah Dorn Talks Following Your Dreams, Military To Music, Album "Having My Way, & More
Oct 16, 2024 – 39:57
Mysonne Talks Empowerment, Battling The System, Rap To Activism, Power Of Purpose, Wisdom & More
Oct 14, 2024 – 01:39:14
Thats Debatable | Wayno | Latto "Brokey, Diddy Case, R Kelly, Kevin Lies, Music Monopoly & More
Oct 13, 2024 – 01:14:54
Thats Debatable | Wayno | Jaguar Wright, Clout Chasing, Journalism, Diddy, Collaborations, Gunna, & More
Oct 11, 2024 – 01:01:36
Papa Jay Talks How To Go From Be A Rapper & Actor, Growing Up In The Industry, Creed 3 & More
Oct 9, 2024 – 01:17:48
One Music Fest Talks How To Run A Festival, Booking Artist, Funding , Sponsorship, What's Next & More
Oct 7, 2024 – 01:26:30
WLPWR Talks Working With Eminem, How To Be A Good Producer, Nashville Music Scene, & More
Oct 2, 2024 – 31:08
The Facts About The Diddy Case With Former Assistant DA Christian Wise | The GAUDS Show Live
Oct 2, 2024 – 01:11:54
DJ Trauma Talks Being Dave Chappell DJ, LA vs ATL, Promoters Hate DJs, Tour Life & More
Sep 30, 2024 – 01:05:27
That's Debatable | Math Hoffa | What Is Off Limits In Rap Beef, Nas vs Nelly , Female Rap & More
Sep 28, 2024 – 01:31:54
SleazyWorld Go Talks Being Homeless, Prison, Life After Sleazy Flow, & Advice On How To Win In Music
Sep 25, 2024 – 57:02
Choke No Joke Talks Why Roc A Fella Ended, Jay Z, Diddy, Industry Secrets, Dame Dash & More | Part 2
Sep 24, 2024 – 01:14:09
Choke No Joke Talks Why Roc A Fella Ended, Jay Z, Diddy, Industry Secrets, Dame Dash & More | Part 1
Sep 23, 2024 – 01:36:23
That's Debatable | Ed Lover | Hip Hop Mt Rushmore, Hip Hop Damaged The Community, Tupac & More
Sep 21, 2024 – 01:08:49
CEO Of Revolt Detavio & Revolt Exec Aki Talks Revolt World, Black Media, Future Of Media & More
Sep 20, 2024 – 01:00:00
Cicley Gay Talks Black Lives Matter, Protesting, Election, Non Profits, & More
Sep 16, 2024 – 01:21:42
That's Debatable | Will Smith vs Denzel, Chris Brown Or Michael Jackson, Jay Z & Beyonce | EP. Pilot
Sep 13, 2024 – 01:03:53
How To Win As Unsigned Artist, How To Get More Streams,Carolina Music Scene, & More | Playboy Poppy
Sep 11, 2024 – 01:10:08
Rizza Islam Talks Kamala Harris, Trump, Future For Blacks, Code-Switching, & More | Part 1
Sep 9, 2024 – 39:37
Grafh Talks Roc A Fella, Empowering The Youth, Authenticity, Gods Timing, New York Rap & More
Sep 4, 2024 – 01:33:04

Recent Reviews

PG BK

One complaint

This is a 5 star podcast but Ray Daniels, you NEED a sound engineer.
El2cold

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pape sy

Diollof men

This is a podcast is so good for the hiphop culture and the same time for the society and I encourage everybody to go listen to this podcast because that brother Ray Daniels is for real and I respect him for that!!!!
Devydev212 💈

Music

Love you guys great every time !
RNS2

Great conversations and perspectives.

Love to see a person reinvent themselves within the culture. Especially when you know them.
lyd.lit

Episode 27

Great pod but can yall let the ladies finish they sentence before cutting them off.
Inkay2x

We waiting on new episodes!!

Love this podcast!! Waiting on that Arnold Taylor interview tho ray feed the streets!!!
Modern Day Revolutionary

Love this show! Real and informative.

I have been in the music industry a long time and no show keeps it as real and transparency as this one. Also super entertaining and informative. Love the energy. Keep it going!!
WongDaBomb

🤯

A must for anyone that wants to elevate in anything
Flash_neon

Ian Dunlap

I’ve listened to every episode you guys had and that Ian Dunlap episode was so crucial and critical 5 million stars
amc728

ONE Request

Okay, I absolutely love this podcast! Being a 40yr old woman from Atlanta (who left the city 10 years ago) and grew up on the music this podcast references, gives me a great sense of nostalgia. I am a secret music head that LOVES behind the scene info of what makes/made the industry tick. This is the only podcast that I’ll listen to that has super long episodes. Usually after 30 minutes, I’m done, but with this show, it can be however long and I’m here for all of it! So thank you for providing this content, truly. My ONE request is that Ray not over talk the guests. Ray has a wealth of knowledge on the industry and I appreciate his encyclopedia-like mind that can quickly recall references to almost any situation mentioned. HOWEVER, when the guests are telling their version of the story, PLEASE stop interrupting them. It comes across as someone who is trying to prove they know what happened more than them. I know that’s not the intent, but that’s how it comes across. Ray has a unique perspective and input AND so do the guests. Adding additional commentary is fine - as that’s the natural flow of a conversation, but the over talking and interrupting can be a distraction. As a top of mind example, he did it in the episodes with Jermaine Dupri and Jazze Pha. Many times JD fell back because he has a quieter personality but there were times when Jazze would just get louder so that he wouldn’t be interrupted and could complete his thought. I mean this as NO shade at all, but as an honest review and observation. Please keep providing this amazing content, I’m a listener as long as you all are talking! Much love!
N.Furi

RAY!

Your Style…Your Way!!! Salute!! #CP
Agirlfromharlem

A refreshing outlook on the culture

Ray daniels has always been grate at telling stories and giving industry insight so I’m happy he’s found a way to combine those two. While dropping knowledge, he has a very light comedic under stone that keeps things light but interesting. It keeps me up on all things relevant to our culture, while educating and informing me on things. The co-host ask perfect questions and allows him to share his point of view while still sprinkling in her POV. It’s a perfect balance of news, industry gems and celebrity gossip. I like where this is going and look forward to hearing more.