The Chop Session: Recent Episodes
The Chop Session
Boston nightlife legend and longtime radio personality Sterling Golden returns for a brand-new conversation and a brand-new series! The Chop Session is 60 minutes of one-on-one, intimate, thought-provoking conversation with the dopest creators of the Boston arts community and far beyond, discussing their lives and careers of past, present and future. The Chop Session is a must-listen event for anyone who wants to get a look beyond the masterworks of the names you need to know now!
After seven seasons and over 100 conversations, we have now reached the final episode of the award-winning Chop Session. In the series finale, the unfuckwithable Sterling Golden brings his industry journey full-circle by reconnecting with his first radio show guest and co-host, K'Loni Sky.
For The Chop Session's penultimate episode, the unfuckwithable Sterling Golden reconnects with renowned DJ Joe Bermudez. Topics include new single "Love In Code," Joe's start in the industry, working with some of the biggest names in the business and more.
The unfuckwithable Sterling Golden reconnects with supreme Boston songstress Lauren Flaherty, ahead of the upcoming holiday.
The unfuckwithable Sterling Golden continues on with this season of REUNIONS, reconnecting with hip-hop entrepreneur Pat Liban.
The unfuckwithable Sterling Golden continues on this week with our season of REUNIONS, reconnecting with shuffle queen Caroflow.
Our final season continues on a whole REUNIONS vibe, as the unfuckwithable Sterling Golden reconnects with Lucretia X. Machina - lead singer of Lucretia's Daggers.
The Chop Session's season of REUNIONS continues as the unfuckwithable Sterling Golden catches up with fashion designer Joe Malaika.
Thks week, the unfuckwithable Sterling Golden reconnects with City Council hopeful Frantz Pierre.
Our final season - themed around REUNIONS - continues. This week, the unfuckwithable Sterling Sterling reconnects with multitalented Luna Del Flor-Leaf, and also catches up with the team behind House Fashion Week ahead of their latest week of events.
Our season of REUNIONS continues as the unfuckwithable Sterling Golden reconnects with award-winning bartender Amanda Saladino.
This week, the unfuckwithable Sterling Golden continues on with his final season, reconnecting with The New You's Chirin Ashkar and singer Music Mermaid.
The unfuckwithable Sterling Golden kicks off his final 13 episodes of The Chop Session, a season of REUNIONS. This week, Sterling connects with his Season 3 panelists on the old Sterling Perspective podcast: Racine In the City, Lady V, and Tanya the Empress.
In our season 6 finale, the indefinable Sterling Golden is joined by Angela Cornacchio of Belgioco Media, to catch up with Beauty & Cutie founder Anna Misztela. We also catch up with Farzana about her latest.
As KISS wind down the End of the Road Tour this year, the indefinable Sterling Golden gets on the line with Rik Fox, who photographed the band live onstage amid their humble beginnings. Rik also discusses his own career in the rock industry, what he's up to today and more.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with Jen DeAngelo, founder and CEO of GusGrip.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden spends the long weekend holiday in conversation with Adam Lew, host and curator of The Adam Lew Show.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden connects with American Nutrition Center founder Peter Morel.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with up-and-coming R&B singer Aida Vee.
The indefinable Sterling Golden catches up with longtime New England EDM DJ, producer, vinyl collector and nightlife photographer Nick Minieri.
Kicking off the month of May, the indefinable Sterling Golden discusses the launch of the C'est Elle fashion collection with its designer, Diane Pulliam.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden sits down with award-winning Latin music artist Yelena.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with longtime Boston hip-hop artist The Real D Nation.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with world-traveled DJ extraordinaire JuLee.
The Chop Session's penultimate season premiere features the indefinable Sterling Golden's conversation with John Shipton and Gabriel Shipton - father and brother of the great journalist and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The focus of this discussion: the award-winning documentary film Ithaka (produced by Gabriel Shipton and written & directed by Ben Lawrence), detailing John Shipton's ongoing efforts to free Julian Assange - who is now facing a potential 175-year prison sentence, after years of fearlessly embodying truth in journalism.
We close out The Chop Session's most successful season so far with a fabulous roundtable with some of the indefinable Sterling Golden's dearest confidants, for some over-the-top conversation and some fine tequila. Plus, an advance listen of the first 10 minutes of Golden Age of Radio: A Sterling Anthology.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with Alexx "Skunk" Michael of longtime rock act Shameless, about his band's brilliant Gene Simmons cover, new project Blue Ruin, and more. Plus, Alexx brings a surprise guest on the line.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with Playroom Boston Records founder Leo Alarcon.
In our show's first-ever exclusive episode for digital streaming platforms, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with Farzana about her work as founder of the Farzana Foundation, its mission, the upcoming Givers' Gala event, her love for a good cigar and more.
Ahead of the upcoming holiday, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with multitalented Destiny Claymore. Topics include her award-nominated EP Pretty, her work in the motion picture Free Guy, love of gaming and more.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with DJ 411 about her first-year experience behind the 1s and 2s.
For nearly 15 years, Sterling Golden has shared a deep connection with genre-bending modwave duo Fans of Jimmy Century. This week, Sterling gets on the line with Alicia and Victor to discuss the new FOJC album Modern Inferno, the long-running association they and Sterling share, song placement everywhere from The L Word to the NBA and more.
It's Halloween and the indefinable Sterling Golden is sitting down with post-apocalyptic industrial pop artist babychaos. Get to know the story of this mysterious Cleopatra Records performer, who looms over the industry like a menacing shadow and has pulled up to raise unholy hell.
For the first of two Halloween-themed conversations this season, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with multidisciplinary artist extraordinaire Ivonne Blanco.
The indefinable Sterling Golden sits down with New England house music legend DJ Bruno, discussing Bruno's 35-year career.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden sits down with David Jean and Trizzy Tran, founders of House Fashion Week. The focus of this discussion: the coming weekend's series of HFW events. Plus, Sterling also talks with Sarah Poire of Magic Mirror of New England, and catches up with his closest confidant in life.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with award-winning New England hip-hop artist Red Shaydez.
This week on The Chop Session, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with Baltimore underground music great Blaqstarr. Topics include his new short film Fanatiq, the early days of the Baltimore club community, his work with the legendary M.I.A, favorite 80's movies and more.
It's the fifth season opener for The Chop Session and the indefinable Sterling Golden is talking with Ned Wellbery, founder and CEO of Leedz Edutainment. In this episode, learn how Leedz has become one of independent hip-hop's most valued brands, the story behind Leedz's compilation album A Worker Among Workers, the brand's rich history in booking some of the culture's most iconic talents and more.
In the season 4 finale, the indefinable Sterling Golden sits down for some conversation with world-traveled designer and model Avadora Mimouni. Topics include Avadora's journey from a small village in Portugal to the heart of New York City, her transition from modeling on the runway to designing bejeweled 1-of-1 purses, her upcoming New York Fashion Week presentation and more.
This week. the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with DreamStar Studios founder Pilz Bury.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with alternative rock-pop artist Neia Jane.
Kicking off our final four Season 4 episodes, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with dynamic multi-talent Maverik. Topics include new track "The Greatest," Money Mav's beginnings in music and radio, working as the official DJ for the Boston Red Sox and more.
The indefinable Sterling Golden talks with multitalented singer/songwriter Shenna about her new single "Cry Slowly," her career trajectory to date, how some "Elevator Music" took over The Sterling Collection playlist on Spotify and more.
On this week's episode, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with New England's party rocker of choice for two decades on, DJ Damien Paul.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with Donna Sousa of Makeover Artistry Productions.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden sits down with members of ambient pop-rock unit Bird Language, discussing their debut album 625 Days and more.
On this week's episode, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with award-winning session musician, educator and entrepreneur Tim Hall. Topics include his new track with STL GLD titled "Massive" (a collaboration with REKS and Slaine presented by Leedz Edutainment), his recent EP Trust the Process, his work with the Berklee College of Music and more.
The indefinable Sterling Golden catches up this week with Flash and Knuckles of the Natural Born Spitters, known to all as N.B.S. Topics include the new album SwissVets V3, solo efforts, life touring the world, their influence upon the underground hip-hop culture and more. It's the VETS!
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden catches up with New England hip-hop's Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme, the man they call REKS. Topics include his new collab "Believe the Hype" with Don Def and Termanology, his latest project Crypto Hip Hop, his 20-plus year career in the hip-hop game and more.
On this week's episode, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with longtime Baltimore grime artist Rye Rye. Topics include early collaborations with M.I.A and Blaqstarr, working in motion pictures, misogyny in hip-hop, her latest drops "Sexy Walk 2022" and "Move 2 Da Beat" & more.
It's The Chop Session's Season 4 premiere and the indefinable Sterling Golden is kicking it off by sitting down with young R&B supertalent Shaya. Topics include becoming a music producer amid the global health emergency, her EP Universe, influences, upcoming shows and more.
In the season 3 finale, the indefinable Sterling Golden catches up with renowned grime MC Afrikan Boy. Topics include his latest single "Cancel Culture," his experiences working amid the global health crisis, the iconic collaboration with M.I.A and more.
In our penultimate Season 3 conversation, the indefinable Sterling Golden sits down with fashion designer extraordinaire Samuel Vartan, joined by Belgioco Media's Angela Cornacchio and more.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with Anne Sommers-Welch, co-founder of Riviera Clothing Co.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with Giuliana Amaral, award-winning bass player and lead vocalist for comeup rock act Band Inc.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with indie glam-rock supertalent Gene Dante. Topics include his new album DL/UX (with the Future Starlets), acting, afterparty vibes and more.
As KISS prepare to drop their highly-anticipated 45th anniversary super deluxe salute toDestroyer, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with Dennis Woloch, the man who worked as the Hottest Band In the World's art director for over 20 albums. Lock in for a deep-dive on the creation of some of KISS's most iconic album cover designs, including Dennis's role in the making of Destroyer's larger-than-life artwork.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with his longtime confidant Brit Johnson, representing BossLady News. Lock in as Sterling covers all facets of Brit's 10-year career, from modeling to television work, to real estate, activism and more.
The indefinable Sterling Golden kicks off November with hip-hop comeup artist G-Eyez. Topics include his independent music journey, the latest effort So Close Yet So Far, CMB Publishing Company and more.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with Tia and Maddie of hard rock warriors Stormstress.
The indefinable Sterling Golden sits down this week with three-year hip-hop pro Ishan, discussing his comeup journey, life holding down a career with college life, the latest EP RANDUM ThOUGHTS and more.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden is joined by his longtime confidant Olga Kwasniewski in a conversation with international fashion designer on the comeup Marion Solon.
On this latest episode of the award-winning Chop Session, the indefinable Sterling Golden reconnects with longtime East Coast hip-hop titan Akrobatik. Lock in as Akrobatik reflects on his near 25-year career from hip-hop artist to hip-hop educator, tales of resilience, advice, gratitude, the future and more.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden reconnects with his former Boston VIPs cohost Lisa Batista, about life as a dedicated mom and successful realtor with Evo Real Estate Group.
In the Season 3 premiere of The Chop Session, the indefinable Sterling Golden sits down with one of real hip-hop's most enduring masters of the last two decades, Termanology. Topics include Termanology's career story to date, the new collab 360 (with Amadeus 360 the Beat King), influences, J. Dilla, the evolution of hip-hop and more.
On this week's episode, the indefinable Sterling Golden catches up with Boston's foremost fashion icon Yolanda Cellucci.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with independent content creator Andrew Sgambati, the man behind Incognito Films. Topics focus on Andrew's series of unofficial streaming "fan films," chronicling Rock and Roll Hall of Famers KISS.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with 20+ year hip-hop veteran Aztech from Hybrid Thoughts.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden catches up with Rolex Rasathy, one of the young music scene's most talented creative visionaries. Topics include Rolex's influences, her Carnatic music background, "Raavanan," navigating the global health crisis, encounters with her idols and more.
The Chop Session's observance of Women's History Month concludes as the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with world-acclaimed fashion designer Glenkora Comte, about her global travels, work with other major fashion brands, and 320 Entertainment's upcoming Symphony of Fashion event. Plus, Sterling throws it back to a conversation with singer-songwriter Ruby Rose Fox.
Continuing The Chop Session's observance of Women's History Month, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with noted designer, photographer and alternative model Goldie Redd. Plus, Sterling reaches into the archives in remembrance of the late Anderson Lynne Mar.
We continue to observe Women's History Month as the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with artivist extraordinaire Amanda Shea.
Continuing observance of Women's History Month, this week the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with Univision's Jeniffer Mariel Ruiz, sportcaster for Pachanga Latina. Topics include Sterling and Jeniffer's personal history, Jeniffer studying criminal justice, her dominance of the pageantry stage and more.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden kicks off Women's History Month via a conversation with trap feminist Brandie Blaze. Topics include early life in creativity, poetry, Boston hip-hop legends, activism, the album Late Bloomer and more.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden welcomes Leah Mello, Fitness and Wellness Director of Royal Caribbean Cruises, to the award-winning Chop Session.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with Jungle Up Records artist Sinking Feeling. Topics include his new EP Mine, his recent collaboration with the out of this world Mei Ohara, what exactly is a "Modulation Master" and more. Plus Sterling is welcomed by a surprise Jungle Up guest to close out the show.
The SMC Honor-winning series The Chop Session is back for 2021! In the season premiere, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with the Boston Music Awards 2020 R&B Artist of the Year Miranda Rae. Topics include Miranda's beginnings on the open mic stages of West Palm Beach, collaborations with Durand Bernarr and Dutch ReBelle, influences, touring after the public health crisis and more.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks to "Mr. R&B" Rey Royale about the current state of the genre, his current life situation and more.
The indefinable Sterling Golden catches up with Misty Lockheart fresh from her latest UK adventure, and discusses her work on the big screen, on the runway, behind the camera and more.
The indefinable Sterling Golden talks with Bulgarian pop songstress on the comeup Liya ahead of a series of secret shows.
It's a Valentine's vibe this week! Love and champagne showers are in the air on the eve of the 14th, as the indefinable Sterling Golden engages in a casual conversation about romance and more with world-traveled model Olga Kwasniewski and Miss Poland World 2018 Anna Misztela.
On the heels of The Magazine's recent CBS HD/Footprint Network feature about The Sterling Perspective, Sterling Golden turns the tables this week to talk with The Magazine's co-founder Renee Wagner and host Dani Rocco. Co-founder Santos Lopez also joins the conversation from New York.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden chops it up with esthetician Lisa Albanese, representing Empire Esthetics.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with longtime house music mixmaster DJ Mizont, from visiting legendary Loft in Boston during its final days to being mentored by the great DJ Bruno, to forming his own label, Central Underground Recordings.
The indefinable Sterling Golden chops it up this week with Triple Moon Entertainment's rock fusion squad Melt.
The indefinable Sterling Golden talks with longtime fashion show curator Jane Conway Caspe about her career in the industry, from television modeling to work with the scene's greats, to her present role holding down the biweekly Steeped In Style fashion luncheon.
Kicking off the new decade, Sterling Golden sits down for 60 minutes of conversation with DJ on the comeup Tori Doublecup.
Closing out the 2010s, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with longtime house music mixmaster Bob Diesel about his decades-spanning career and his plans for the New Roaring Twenties.
The indefinable Sterling Golden sits down this week with fashion designer and blogger Tiffany Giannato, aka Tiffy G.
Ahead of her newest album release A Hundred Restless Thoughts, the indefinable Sterling Golden chops it up for 60 minutes with award-winning rocker Carissa Johnson.
The indefinable Sterling Golden talks with Boston's R&B queen Nancia about her new album Heir to the Throne, new video "She Is Boston," opening up for Lil Kim and more.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with American pop singer on the comeup Sabrina about her background in the music industry, her work with the Miss America organization, the Boston Bruins, Dirty Water Media and more.
The indefinable Sterling Golden talks with rocker on the comeup Dori Cameron about her career to date and band the Invisible Monsters, ahead of their upcoming show. Latest album Pile, Strike, Ignite out now.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with entrepreneur extraordinaire Jackie Zuk about the Next On Scene brand, from print to podcasting to event planning and more.
On the heels of becoming a panelist on DreamRose Lifestyle Magazine's Roundtable Show, Sterling Golden sits down with DreamRose's AnnMarie LaFauci, Jennifer Psallidas and Robert Parris about how this dynamic lifestyle brand came to be.
It's an All Hallow's Eve situation and the indefinable Sterling Golden is joined by Johnny Veil, leader of shock rock outfit MAN1K!N. Lock in as Johnny Veil discusses his life-changing experiences while growing up, life as an "Evil" party host, the music of MAN1K1N and more.
The indefinable Sterling Golden sits down with playwright extraordinaire Kimberly Rose to discuss her career to date as well as her most recent production Butter. Alin Halajian stops in to join the conversation.
This week, Sterling Golden talks with the fabulous Isabel Lopez of Original Living Magazine about her life and career to date as a designer, publisher, lifestyle brand curator and more.
The indefinable Sterling Golden sits down with acclaimed DJ, performer, designer, event planner, stylist and curator Alexander Padei about F*** It We'll Do It Ourselves, a massive collaborative effort bringing together some of the independent circuit's hottest young talents on the comeup. Plus Alexander discusses his life in music and career story to date.
This week, Sterling Golden sits down withScene and Style's Angela Cornacchio to discuss her story in fashion to date, as well as a few juicy stories she's got to share from Boston Fashion Week 2019.
This week, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with Aditi, a motivational artist one year into her music career, whose goal is to "show peace and love to this earth."
In the series premiere of The Chop Session, the indefinable Sterling Golden talks with international pop artist on the comeup Avanti Nagral about her fascinating story to date, examining her work as a pop singer, motivational speaker, actress, social media influencer and more.