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Welcome to Mad Props. Host Chris Schnabel revisits one of the most important interviews of his career—a throwback conversation with Rev Run of Run-DMC.

Originally recorded in 2012 during Chris' college radio days at WNHU 88.7, this interview marked one of the very first major celebrity interviews that helped launch his career as a broadcaster and interviewer.

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Rev Run sits down to discuss leadership, family, work ethic, faith, hip-hop, and the lessons he's learned throughout his legendary career as a founding member of Run-DMC, television personality from Run's House, author, entrepreneur, and father.

Following the interview, Chris reflects on what it was like conducting one of his earliest interviews, how his interviewing style has evolved over the past decade, and the behind-the-scenes story of how this opportunity helped shape the future of Mad Props.

In this episode:

• How Rev Run defines true leadership
• The importance of humility and listening
• Why family comes before career
• Becoming a reverend
• Building a strong work ethic
• Raising respectful children
• Advice for young people chasing success
• Thoughts on Drake, Eminem, Jay-Z and modern hip-hop
• Chris reflects on his first major interview
• How this interview helped launch his podcasting career

Whether you're a fan of Run-DMC, hip-hop history, leadership, or behind-the-scenes stories about broadcasting and interviewing, this episode offers a fascinating look back at where it all began.

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Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Mad Props & Throwback Introduction
02:19 – Throwback to Rev Run on WNHU
02:45 – What Makes a Great Leader?
03:26 – Family, Fatherhood & Communication
04:08 – Becoming a Reverend
04:29 – Developing a Strong Work Ethic
04:51 – Raising Respectful Children
05:17 – Advice for the Next Generation
05:35 – The Future of Hip-Hop
05:58 – Drake, Jay-Z, Kanye & Eminem
06:47 – Chris Reflects on His First Major Interview
08:10 – Landing the Rev Run Interview
10:03 – Looking Back at the Questions
11:37 – How Interviewing Has Changed
13:18 – Other Early Celebrity Interviews
15:03 – Why This Interview Still Matters
16:27 – Outro