S8 EP6: Mike D discusses breaking rap into the mainstream, the infamous hydraulic penis, and disbanding the Beastie Boys

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Louis sits down with Grammy award-winning rapper, producer and former Beastie Boy Mike D. Speaking ahead of the release of his first solo album, Thank You, Mike tells Louis about breaking rap into the mainstream, the mechanics behind the Beastie Boys’ 20 foot hydraulic penis, and breaking up the band after Adam Yauch’s death. Warnings: Strong language and adult themes. Links/Attachments: Song: Rapture, Blondie (1980) https://open.spotify.com/track/1hQr0D1ZXbGHFcWLhusijv Book: Everybody’s Fly, Fat Five Freddy with Mark Rozzo (2026) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775871/everybodys-fly-by-fab-5-freddy-with-mark-rozzo/ Song: Cooky Puss, Beastie Boys (1983) https://open.spotify.com/track/7DZSImZVNfImxqehwNtPuB Song: Rapper’s Delight, Sugarhill Gang (1979) https://open.spotify.com/track/7sZDbHZiuHEzS00vzCuhqS Song: Good Times, Chic (1979) https://open.spotify.com/track/0PQFPcSK1gnBGlbV4CZCG0 Song: The Message, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five (1982) https://open.spotify.com/album/4dEczweFPXeLMMVD1zIdi7 Song: Sucker M.C.’s, Run-D.M.C. (1983) https://open.spotify.com/track/3hx5R8nOKu5zvhlfDNSIQC Album: Lic