Some people don't like sliced bread.

HAPPY FRIDAY! HOW THE DEVIL ARE YOU?

Here is Friday 12th May's Top 5. Get stuck in.

1) Video of the week.

M.O.P - Ante Up featuring Busta Rhymes, Teflon, Remy Martin.

I challenge you to watch this and not nod your head, a classic banger.

2) Track of the week.

Incubus - Just A Phase, Live

Incubus are one of my favourite bands, they were a gateway band to heavier music for me

3) Quote of the week.

"Some people don't like sliced bread." - Josh Astrop talking to Jason Hatt about not being able to please everyone.

4) Podcast of the week.

Noah Kagan Presents - Jesse Itzler.

Noah rose to success working with Facebook, Mint.com and founding SumoMe. This episode is packed full of pearls of wisdom, several of which I have acted upon already. Here's the official description...

"Most of us go through life on autopilot. New day, same routine. But, Jesse Itzler? Hell no. Jesse has been a rapper, entrepreneur, author, and athlete — and he invited a Navy SEAL to live with him for 30 days to push his limits. On this episode of _Noah Kagan Presents_ I sit down with Jesse Itzler to discuss stories and lessons from his wildly successful and unorthodox life."

5) Gig of the week.

Mr. Skank's Outdoor Disco.

If you've been to any gigs in Northampton you will have undoubtedly have seen this man, his skills behind the decks are just as legendary. If you like beer and dancing then this is for you.

Speak to you next Friday,

Josh

How to save time, health and artistry.

We've got some heavy hitters this week, it was tough to narrow each one down. Here we go...

1) Video of the week;

Lyrical School - Run and Run - Must be watched on your phone!

A previous podcast guest DJ OP1 showed me this. It's a mind bending video, as I said to him, it's like another fucking dimension. Must be watched on your phone to get the full experience.

2) Gig of the week;

It has to be Record Store Day at The Lamplighter. Spiral Archive record fair and music until the early hours. EVENT DETAILS HERE.

3) Quote of the week;

"Too blessed to be stressed." - Ben Hebert via Noah Kagan

I am not a religious person, I don't believe in any of the gods but I like the idea behind this one. I felt that simmering lava-like fury boiling up inside me when someone cut me up on the high street yesterday, and this popped into my head and sorted me right out. So, that means it's useful, help yourself to it.

4) Article of the week;

Want to help Louis CK out of debt? Four great reasons to watch Horace and Pete.

This TV series is groundbreaking and inspirational, both in it's creation and delivery. I'm genuinely surprised it's not a massive success, get involved and ensure this starts something big. You will enjoy it.

5) Thing of the week;

Preparing food in bulk at the beginning of the week is both simple and effective, two things I very much appreciate. It has both saved me time and prevented my usual quick trips to the shop to get a little something (usually chocolate or crisps). Good for time, good for health. Google it for billions of ideas & suggestions.

See you next week,

Josh.