Underground Genius

Hosted by Kyle S, Underground Genius explores a wide range of topics in music, tv/film, design, art, literature, technology, and just about everything else. A Vagrant By Sunset production.

Episode 15 — Unplugged | Touching Grass is My (Old) New Hobby 03/04/2024

Episode 15 — Unplugged | Touching Grass is My (Old) New Hobby Over the last few months, I've realized that I developed an unhealthy relationship with my phone — too many distractions. On this episode, I talk about how/why I’m taking regular breaks from the internet, and the four tools that have helped me touch grass more often. Shout out to the homie @aldali_410 for providing the new sounds. Definitely check out his music. Be sure to follow me on socials! Instagram - /episode/index/show/undergroundgenius/id/30216943

Episode 14 — And Still, Life | My Solo Trip to Tunisia 10/26/2023

Episode 14 — And Still, Life | My Solo Trip to Tunisia On this episode, I discuss the seven life lessons I learned while on my first solo trip ever. Not only was it my first time out of the United States, it was also my first time on an airplane. I know, super late in the game, but I highly recommend a solo trip. /episode/index/show/undergroundgenius/id/28429787

Episode 13 — What's For Us Isn't Ours | What the Sale of BET Could Have Meant for Black Culture 09/24/2023

Episode 13 — What's For Us Isn't Ours | What the Sale of BET Could Have Meant for Black Culture Presented by Vagrant By Sunset Be sure to follow me across socials! Instagram: Tik Tok: Coming soon Twitter: Coming soon In this episode, I talk about the importance and monetary value of Black/African-American culture, ways to preserve, protect, and add to said culture, and finally Paramount's motion to put BET up for sale—why they did it, and why they reneged shortly after. /episode/index/show/undergroundgenius/id/28127765

Episode 12 — Dealing With Imposter Syndrome | Wait, Who Are You? 09/03/2023

Episode 12 — Dealing With Imposter Syndrome | Wait, Who Are You? Presented by Vagrant By Sunset Be sure to follow me across socials! Instagram: Tik Tok: Coming soon Twitter: Coming soon In the first episode of Underground Genius in over a year, I discover that there may be an Imposter Among Us... I mean, I talk about Imposter Syndrome. Specifically, I delineate what it is, how it manifests for me, and ways that I deal with it. Animation: Fernando Enrique Logo Design: @thehandunseen /episode/index/show/undergroundgenius/id/27926394

Episode 11 — Don't Make Me Wait Too Long 06/12/2022

Episode 11 — Don't Make Me Wait Too Long On this episode of Underground Genius, I discuss several reasons why creators take so long in between projects. From NYT best-selling author Marisha Pessl to Atlanta icon Andre 3000, we hear from trailblazers about how their creative process impacts their output. Be sure to head to the to like, comment, subscribe, and all that good stuff! /episode/index/show/undergroundgenius/id/23402879

Episode 10 — Mind the Algorithm That Pays You 05/22/2022

Episode 10 — Mind the Algorithm That Pays You After a year-long break, Kyle S. returns to talk about the issues with the algorithms that control our digital lives. Big shout out to for the new cover art. Head to the for more illustrations. /episode/index/show/undergroundgenius/id/23190971

Episode 9 — I Remember You Was Conflicted, Misusing Your Influence 06/06/2021

Episode 9 — I Remember You Was Conflicted, Misusing Your Influence I open up this week’s episode of UG by briefly covering an incident between the Valley Stream, NY rapper Dontaé & then-Apple Music executive Carl Chery, which underscores the importance of branding. /episode/index/show/undergroundgenius/id/19367960

Episode 8 — The Reagan Era 05/17/2021

Episode 8 — The Reagan Era It’s been a minute! /episode/index/show/undergroundgenius/id/19126373

Episode 7 — 7:30 in Long Island 01/20/2021

Episode 7 — 7:30 in Long Island Sorry for the delay! In this episode, I explain why this release was late (immediately breaking a resolution I set for the new year — shout out to you if you’ve kept up with goals. /episode/index/show/undergroundgenius/id/17619689

Episode 6 — Information Overload 01/10/2021

Episode 6 — Information Overload Instrumentation provided by: AdaptBeats. Follow him on the gram @adaptbeats, and check out his pages for more of his work. /episode/index/show/undergroundgenius/id/17488508

Episode 5 — Let's Start at the Beginning 11/29/2020

Episode 5 — Let's Start at the Beginning The process of starting anything — whether it's a savings goal, a fitness plan, a business venture, or even a new podcast — can be a little intimidating. On today's episode, I talk about some of the things I've learned as I created starting Vagrant By Sunset LLC. I also add in some bonus content from my early days of being a member of the media. /episode/index/show/undergroundgenius/id/16991366

Episode 4 — Platinum w/ No Albums (Part III) 11/12/2020

Episode 4 — Platinum w/ No Albums (Part III) The final installment of the series that discusses impactful hip-hop groups that have never released a project. 10 groups from the last 10 years. Listening to Parts I and II recommended, but definitely not required. Episode is slightly longer than usual, but thanks in advance for listening! Shout out to everyone who helped me come up with the information! /episode/index/show/undergroundgenius/id/16783724

Episode 3 — Platinum w/ No Albums (Part II) 11/01/2020

Episode 3 — Platinum w/ No Albums (Part II) Part two of a three-part series where I explore several impactful groups in hip hop that have never released an album. This marks the end of groups founded between 1989-2009. Sources below! /episode/index/show/undergroundgenius/id/16635230

Episode 2 — Platinum w/ No Albums (Part I) 10/31/2020

Episode 2 — Platinum w/ No Albums (Part I) First of a three part series where I explore impactful hip-hop groups that have never released a commercial project. If you can think of a group, chances are they will be covered in one of the three episodes. Full show notes will be posted in the next part of the series. /episode/index/show/undergroundgenius/id/16626923

Ep 1 — From the Top 10/18/2020

Ep 1 — From the Top First episode! Just a brief introduction to who I am and what I aim to do with this podcast. Shout out to you for listening to this and please consider sharing it with friends and family. /episode/index/show/undergroundgenius/id/16448210

Trailer 10/13/2020

Trailer Trailer for Underground Genius, which premiers Sunday, October 18th. /episode/index/show/undergroundgenius/id/16388750

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