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The Producer Behind Boogieman: Yvnng Ecko Talks Jaaybo, Slo-Be & the Fresno Scene | No Guard Podcast

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Welcome back to the No Guard Podcast.
Today we sat down with Fresno producer and artist Yvnng Ecko. He talks about working with EBK Jaaybo, creating hit records like "Boogieman" and "F*ck Everybody," starting music young, building his first studio, going platinum, navigating the industry, and developing the sound that helped shape the California scene.
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HOSTS:
ANT559 barbering GOAT. 25 Year Old Multi-Shop Owner.Instagram: instagram.com/anthonyclipperhandz/YouTube: youtube.com/@Clipperhandz
MITCHSelf-proclaimed scholar, constantly improving his flaws.Instagram: instagram.com/vizivizualz/YouTube: youtube.com/@Mitch_Mar
00:00:00 - Ay Ecko Turn It Up00:00:14 - Going Platinum From Fresno00:00:38 - 800 Million Streams In Person00:00:57 - Touring With NBA YoungBoy for 500,000 People00:02:00 - Giving Producers Their Respect00:03:28 - Boogieman Got Leaked00:03:59 - Paying For The Boogieman Music Video00:04:32 - Gaining Popularity As A Producer & Artist00:05:37 - Being A Producer And Creating Your Own Sound00:07:05 - Creating "Cali Drill"00:09:29 - Grinding Since 9 Years Old00:11:00 - Breakthrough Moment: Thizzler and Beat Battles00:13:42 - Thizzler Album and Contracts00:16:14 - Avoiding Bad Contract Deals00:19:14 - Working With Young Slo-Be00:20:53 - "Regardless Of Money, Music Is Me"00:23:36 - 9-Year-Old Beat Making00:25:26 - Becoming A Great Producer00:27:22 - First Beat Making Setup00:29:21 - Young Hooligan Activity00:31:02 - First Studio Ever Worked In00:37:22 - Making "F*ck Everybody" For EBK Jaaybo00:39:05 - Using Loops Versus Making Melodies00:40:30 - Finding Loops00:41:32 - Type Beats Using His Name00:46:00 - Gaining Followers As A New Producer00:47:11 - How To Go Viral00:50:22 - Plans For The Bape Room00:52:37 - How Much Money Is "Enough"?00:53:44 - Managing Music Money And Investments00:56:12 - Dressing Fresh Like Yvnng Ecko00:57:25 - Fake Stream Numbers00:58:00 - How Much Money It Takes To Blow Up A Song01:00:29 - Mixing And Differences In DAWs01:04:31 - Creative Process With Artists01:05:22 - Getting To Know EBK Jaaybo01:06:30 - Kendrick Lamar Vs J Cole01:08:04 - Singing Versus Traditional Rap01:09:04 - When Yvnng Ecko Is Releasing More Music01:14:41 - Jaaybo Hated "Boogieman" When It Was Made01:15:52 - Diversity In Music Style01:16:43 - New Deal, New Artists, A New Era01:18:44 - Next Up Musicians In Fresno01:22:06 - A Producer's Role In The Studio01:23:55 - Selling Emotion In Your Music01:24:56 - Forward Thinking While Producing01:25:44 - Finding Your Sound01:27:47 - Creative Beat Making Process01:28:30 - Creating A Viral Melody01:30:15 - Music That Shaped Yvnng Ecko01:31:31 - Watching Artists Rise01:34:14 - Most Important Part Of Growing As A Musician01:35:42 - Pay Your Producers01:36:25 - Building The Yvnng Ecko Team01:38:00 - Believe In Yourself And Make It Happen01:42:37 - A Day Music Saved His Mental01:43:40 - People Who Shaped Yvnng Ecko
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Jose Avalos on Perseverance, Fighting, and Coaching the Next Generation | No Guard Episode 9

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This episode we sat down with Jose Avalos, a local professional fighter who has been making major waves in the Central Valley. We talk about his recent comeback performance at 559 Fights, where he shared the card with his brother Christian Avalos, and the mindset required to push through injuries, adversity, and doubt.
Jose also breaks down his life outside of the ring — coaching MMA, supporting young fighters, training discipline, family influence, and the importance of giving back to the community.If you're interested in fighting, discipline, or the mindset behind real perseverance, this episode delivers authentic insight from someone living it.
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HOSTS:
ANT
559 barbering GOAT. Multi-talented and razor-sharp on and off the mic.Follow Ant:instagram.com/anthonyclipperhandz/youtube.com/@Clipperhandz
MITCH
Self-proclaimed scholar, constantly improving his flaws.Follow Mitch:instagram.com/vizivizualz/youtube.com/@Mitch_Mar
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The Fresno Spider-Man RonnyBo on Self-Evolution, Faith & Early Music | No Guard Podcast Ep. 8

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Today we sat down with RonnyBo, also known as the Fresno Spider-Man, a rising artist whose music and message have been resonating strongly with the youth. We talked about his early beginnings, first performances, the influence of family and faith, spiritual development, and his evolution into what many call the “Hood Preacher.”
From confidence-building to deep conversations about God, pain, grounding, and the path toward inner transformation, this episode offers real insight into an artist learning to become the best version of himself. Whether you’re familiar with RonnyBo through his music, his message, or the Fresno Spider-Man persona, this conversation delivers perspective, reflection, and growth.
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Hosts
ANT – Fresno’s own barbering goat. Multi-talented and razor-sharp on and off the mic.Follow Ant:instagram.com/anthonyclipperhandz/youtube.com/@Clipperhandz
MITCH – Self-proclaimed scholar, probably canceled by the time you read this.Follow Mitch:instagram.com/vizivizualz/youtube.com/@Mitch_Mar
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Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome RonnyBo00:52 – RonnyBo Is Spider-Man02:45 – RonnyBo’s First Song: Cool Aid Pickle05:12 – Gaining Confidence and First Performance07:18 – God Is Within Yourself10:50 – What Is Real Faith13:30 – The Lonely Path to Improvement14:49 – Feeling Every Pain17:39 – Dealing With Losing Loved Ones18:06 – Others Seeing You Win18:50 – Pushing Toward Success19:21 – Motivating Those Around You21:22 – Being Yourself22:26 – RonnyBo’s Favorite Song24:59 – Live for Yourself26:32 – Supporting Friends With a Vision28:09 – Constructive Criticism From Friends29:09 – Most Important Skill Early as an Artist30:21 – Being Nervous to Share Music32:12 – Meeting Dre and Working With Him34:10 – Rolling With the Punches of Life34:46 – Choir Singing and Musical Background36:39 – Becoming the Hood Preacher37:31 – Fasting and Spiritual Growth43:13 – RonnyBo’s Secret44:25 – Yesterday Doesn’t Exist46:03 – Connection to Animals48:03 – Grounding and the Body’s Circuit54:40 – Thank You to RonnyBo & Outro
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MMA Mastery, Winning Belts, & Street Fights Ft. Gianni Garcia - No Guard Podcast Ep. 7

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In this episode, we sit down with Gianni Garcia, an MMA fighter who breaks down what it really takes to develop Fight IQ, win belts, and survive real street fights. Gianni shares raw experiences from inside and outside the cage, offering clarity on the mindset, discipline, and strategy required to rise above the competition.
We discuss street fight psychology, MMA training principles, staying calm under pressure, and the lessons Gianni learned on his journey through combat sports. If you want to understand how real fighters train, think, and prepare for both professional fights and real-life confrontations, this episode delivers genuine insight.
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HOSTS:
ANT – Fresno’s own barbering goat. Multi-talented and razor-sharp on and off the mic.Follow Ant:instagram.com/anthonyclipperhandzyoutube.com/@Clipperhandz
MITCH – Self-proclaimed scholar, probably canceled by the time you read this.Follow Mitch:instagram.com/vizivizualzyoutube.com/@Mitch_Mar
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Prison Stories, Producing for Mozzy, Young Slo-Be & Thizzler ft. 2.Tone | No Guard Podcast Ep. 6

In this episode of the No Guard Podcast, we sit down with 2.Tone, a producer, artist, and creator with an intense story and a crazy journey through both music and real life. From serving time to producing for major names like Mozzy, Young Slo-Be, and Thizzler artists, 2.Tone breaks down his path through struggle, growth, and creative evolution.
We talk about his time inside, how prison shaped his mindset, the stress and psychology behind doing time, self-reflection, finding purpose, and chasing excellence in your craft. 2.Tone also shares how he started rapping, nearly gave up music, rebuilt momentum, and learned engineering, mixing, and storytelling along the way.
Huge shoutout to HoodRichHudie for joining this episode and giving additional insight into his early music journey, struggles as a young artist, and behind-the-scenes conversations with 2.Tone.
This episode is for anyone coming from a tough background, navigating identity, trying to grow out of bad environments, or pursuing music and creativity under real pressure.
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ANT – 559 barbering goat. Multi-talented and razor-sharp on and off the mic.Follow Ant — https://www.instagram.com/anthonyclipperhandz/
MITCH – Self-proclaimed scholar, you can try to cancel but he's constantly evolving.Follow Mitch — https://www.instagram.com/vizivizualz/
00:00:00 - Labubu Talk00:01:00 - Introduction00:02:35 - 2.Tone On Serving Time00:06:06 - HoodRichHudie Introduces Himself00:07:10 - Trying To Find A Woman00:10:45 - Pretending To Be Someone You're Not00:13:00 - Reflecting While Being Locked Up00:14:55 - Why Good People Act Out In Prison00:17:35 - 2.Tone Freestyle00:19:00 - How 2.Tone Started Rapping00:25:54 - 2.Tone Almost Gave Up On Music00:29:25 - 2Tone’s Prison Experience00:35:45 - Getting Longer Prison Sentences00:38:43 - First Cellmate Got the Cell RAIDED00:49:23 - The Stress of Prison00:53:58 - Working at the Roblox Ikea00:55:47 - Teaching Through YouTube01:01:09 - Losing Friends Over Making Music01:03:07 - “Stay Handsome”01:03:35 - New Music & Upcoming Projects01:07:44 - Working With Different Videographers01:14:22 - Ant Sneak Disses Mitch01:16:37 - Comparing Your Art & Over-Criticizing Yourself01:18:28 - Learning to Mix & Engineer01:21:49 - Mediocrity vs Chasing Excellence01:25:45 - Hudie’s First Song at Age 801:32:11 - 2.Tone Gives Haircut Feedback01:33:24 - 150 Comments to Bring Them Back
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Plagiarism, Posers & Bad Tattoos ft. DaisyDukeDave | No Guard Podcast Ep. 5

Welcome back to the No Guard Podcast!
In this episode, we chop it up with DaisyDukeDave — a tattoo artist, fitness coach, and full art enthusiast who’s been everywhere from home-studio tattoos to late-night training sessions and deep industry conversations.
We dive into the history of tattooing, the gatekeeping inside the culture, dealing with difficult clients, spotting posers, creative progression, and how to stay true to your craft in a world full of shortcuts and copycats.
If you’ve ever been curious about the tattoo world, wanted insight from someone who’s lived inside it, or you're working on mastering your own craft — this episode is for you. 
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ANT – Fresno’s own barbering goat. Multi-talented and razor-sharp on and off the mic.Follow Ant — https://www.instagram.com/anthonyclipperhandz/
MITCH – Self-proclaimed scholar, probably canceled by the time you read this.Follow Mitch — https://www.instagram.com/vizivizualz/
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Barber Life, Shop Memories & Building a Brand w/DiegzBlendz | No Guard Podcast Ep. 4

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Welcome back to the No Guard Podcast!
In this episode, we sit down with one of the OGs — Diego (DiegzBlendz) — a former client, past employee, close friend, and someone who leveled up his entire life through barbering and creative entrepreneurship.
We talk about the early shop days, crazy memories cutting side by side, developing your craft, breaking out of comfort zones, and launching a clothing brand that’s been shaking the city.
From the chair to entrepreneurship, this episode is pure motivation for anyone who’s chasing a vision, building something from scratch, or learning how to turn pressure into product.
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ANT – Fresno’s own barbering goat. Multi-talented and razor-sharp on and off the mic.Follow Ant — https://www.instagram.com/anthonyclipperhandz/
MITCH – Self-proclaimed scholar, probably canceled by the time you read this.Follow Mitch — https://www.instagram.com/vizivizualz/
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Tattoo Talk, Mindset Growth & Fresno Hustle ft. NoLuvN8 | No Guard Podcast Ep. 3

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Welcome back to the No Guard Podcast!
In this episode, we sat down with Valley N8tive (NoLuvN8) — a Fresno-based tattoo artist, musician, and all-around creative force. We talked about everything from tattooing drunk homies to advancing your craft, overcoming obstacles, building discipline, creating waves in your community, and the mindset required to grow in any field.
If you’re an artist, entrepreneur, creator, or anyone working to level up — this episode hits home.
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Our Hosts:
ANT – Fresno’s own barbering goat. Multi-talented and razor-sharp on and off the mic.Follow Ant — https://www.instagram.com/anthonyclipperhandz/
MITCH – Self-proclaimed scholar, probably canceled by the time you read this.Follow Mitch — https://www.instagram.com/vizivizualz/
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TIMESTAMPS: 
00:00 – Intro00:00:25 – “Diddy Hands”00:00:42 – Art as Therapy00:02:14 – The Power of Feeling Fresh00:03:44 – Living Minimalistic When Money’s Coming In00:05:23 – Loving What You Do00:07:57 – How Valley N8tive Got Into Tattooing00:09:43 – How Artists Make Money in Today’s Industry00:12:28 – How To Know You’re Developing as an Artist00:17:01 – Good vs Bad Tattoos00:18:23 – Adapting & Overcoming Situations00:20:07 – Hardest Color to Tattoo00:23:08 – Low-Barrier Self-Employment Opportunities00:24:01 – Hard Work ALWAYS Wins00:25:18 – 15 Comments to UNGUARD Valley N8tive00:25:32 – How “Guarding” Works00:26:04 – The Internet Is Too Filtered00:28:20 – Dealing With Overwhelming Thoughts00:31:31 – How Weed Affects Us00:34:51 – Ant’s Sister Is GOATED00:36:32 – One-Handed Rolling00:37:37 – Tattoo & Barber Livestreams00:38:58 – How Your Environment Shapes Growth00:41:41 – Henny O’Clock00:41:18 – Everyone Is Going Through Something00:49:29 – Manifesting Your Ideal Lifestyle00:51:32 – Impulsive Behavior Is Underrated00:53:51 – Ant’s Most Meaningful Tattoo00:55:56 – Blessings of the Valley00:58:02 – How Many Comments for a Part 2?00:59:32 – Tattooing on a Podcast01:00:30 – Getting Tattooed While Drunk01:01:26 – Asian Flush & Alcohol01:02:31 – Tattoo Showcase Break01:03:06 – Advice to Tattoo Artists01:08:50 – Starting Waves in Your Community01:12:07 – Using Your Blessings to Do Good01:13:18 – No Guarding a Haircut01:15:14 – Improving in Any Craft01:19:09 – Why We’re So Hard on Ourselves01:21:47 – Building Up Those Around You01:22:54 – Fear of Inadequacy01:24:23 – Providing Opportunities for the Next Generation01:25:55 – Smart Spending vs Cashing Out01:29:58 – Choosing Passion Over “What Makes Sense”01:33:16 – NoLuvN8 Music Showcase01:45:07 – Finding Your Lane
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Wild Towing Stories, Sideshow Macking & Real Hustler Talk w/ Edges Towing | No Guard Podcast Ep. 2

Welcome back to the No Guard Podcast!
In this episode, we sit down with our homie Edges Towing — a certified sideshow goon, car enthusiast, entrepreneur, and someone who’s truly lived it.
We dive into everything from insane towing experiences to macking at sideshows, escaping the 9–5 rat race, staying solid in Fresno, running fades, building a business from nothing, and the real grind behind entrepreneurship.
If you’re into cars, hustle culture, or unfiltered street-level conversations… this episode is for you.
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ANT – Fresno’s own barbering goat. Multi-talented and razor-sharp on and off the mic.Follow Ant — https://www.instagram.com/anthonyclipperhandz/https://www.youtube.com/@Clipperhandz
MITCH – Self-proclaimed scholar, probably canceled by the time you read this.Follow Mitch — https://www.instagram.com/vizivizualz/https://www.youtube.com/@Mitch_Mar
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We Started A Podcast... Here's Why | No Guard Podcast Ep. 1

In our very first episode, we introduce ourselves, break down what the No Guard Podcast is all about, and give you a raw look at the conversations, personalities, and energy you can expect moving forward.
From first-time haircuts to the worst haircut ever done, ADHD moments, aliens, the Matrix, self-improvement, Fresno culture, and everything in between — this episode sets the tone for what’s coming: real conversations, unfiltered perspectives, and authentic stories from two very different minds.
Whether you're a creative, barber, fighter, or just someone who enjoys honest conversation, welcome to No Guard.
HOSTS:
ANT:is a barbering goat from Fresno, CA. A multi-talented individual with a sharp eye — both behind the chair and in life.
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MITCHSelf-proclaimed scholar, probably canceled by the time you're reading this.
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00:00 – Welcome to the No Guard Podcast01:13 – What No Guard Is Really About03:48 – Mitch’s “Cancellation” Story04:50 – ADHD Moments Begin05:24 – Ant’s First Haircut Experience08:50 – The WORST Haircut Ant Ever Did16:39 – Ant Scuffs Mitch’s Hair20:25 – Why Sport Clips “Sucks”22:13 – “I Don’t Know What To Do With My Hair”27:15 – Growth Mindset: Improve or Remain Stagnant30:35 – Alien Rulers, Matrix Talk & Conspiracy Brainstorms32:18 – Future Podcast Guests & Plans37:50 – Two Peas in a Pod39:35 – Our History Together43:20 – Leave Us 3 Comments
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