Lab Rats Culture

I’ve known our next guest sinceSYTYCD in 2012. A member of the Dragon House Crew, Cyrus “Glitch” Spencer made his mark. Since then he has continued making noise in the dance scene and inspiring various robots and animators around the globe. Cyrus talks about individuality, the trap in setting invisible barriers, and what the phrase “If it’s your passion, do something about it” means to him. So many gems to be scooped in this in depth look at the man behind the android. Press play.

It’s almost been a decade since I’ve known Comfort Fedoke. She’s battled. She’s judged battles. She was handpicked to dance on stage by the legendary Missy Elliott. You’ve seen her on the big and small screen AND WITH ALL OF THAT, she still remains a student. Comfort talks about her background coming from Dallas, Texas. How she keeps the philosophy of Trusting The Process while navigating the world of show business. And how So You Think You Can Dance changed her life. So many gems upon gems. Press

Today’s guest is Flipz from the infamous Skill Methodz Crew. You might have seen him on stage with Missy Elliott. You might have attempted his signature flips like in You Got Served, Step Up 3D, and Honey. Can you imagine the gems that can be dropped from this level experience? Well, the good news is you don’t have to imagine, I have him right here. His story is inspiring. His mindset keeps those that call themselves hustlers on their toes. Press play.

I couldn’t be more proud of Jon Boogz. I met him in a circle way back when and he’s not only making noise in the Street scene, but also sharing his gifts around the globe in many different facets. In this episode of Lab Rats Series we get into the creative mind of someone I truly admire and look forward to what else is in store for the multi talented, Jon Boogz.

Marty Kudelka has had his hand in shaping the dance culture for over two decades. In this episode of Lab Rats Culture, we sit down and talk about Marty’s beginnings in Dallas, life/work in LA, working with Justin Timberlake, and many other gems you don’t want to miss! Press play!

Among the many words that come to mind when talking about my friend, DAVID Moore, planning and execution have been the ones that stick out. In this conversation, not only do we reminisce on old times, we also dive into David’s intro to dance, his creative process, his creative habit, great advice he got from mentors, and what he’s up to these days. This is well over a decade of the game wrapped up in conversation form. Gems upon gems. Press play.

I met Breeze in a circle back in 2003. The same fire and energy he brought back then has taken him all over the globe to battle and represent the US in popping. In this episode of Lab Rats we dive into Breeze’s battle and training philosophy, his introduction to hip hop culture, mentors that helped him along the way and how he continues to give back through dance and education through the nonprofit dance company, Versastyles. I'm so proud of this dude. Press play.

It's impossible to talk about robot/animation/bopping without Madd Chadd’s name thrown in the conversation. He is one of the foremost what I call “robotic artists”, in the world. A SoCal native, Chadd has paid his dues and continues to be an important figure in street dance culture. We spoke on the first time he saw the robot and his natural curiosity for it, his path from the street scene to the industry, and keeping the common thread of the importance of spending the time to hone your craft. Press p

This week I sat down with my long time friend Lando Wilkins. I’ve been watching the homie make his mark in the scene for over 10 years now. In this Interview we touch in the various aspects of his creative prowess - Toy design, Video making process, life in a reality dance competition, teaching and battling overseas, how he uses his humor in his choreography, and what tools he thinks the new generation can use to exercise individualism.

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with the young lion himself, Ian Eastwood. If you didn’t catch he and his group on World of Dance, you know him from his YouTube channel! We spoke about his choreographic creative process, how HIP HOP CULTURE continues to influence him, his journey in LA, and how he stays fresh while producing content so consistently. Definitely press play on this one.