{"podcast":{"title":"The Progress Report Podcast","slug":"the-progress-report-podcast-1205536","podcast_index_feed_id":1205536,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/RMTV2547539343","website_url":"https://tprmediagroup.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0faea14c-b49c-11ed-8b35-df310a86e3d3/image/Progress_Report_1x1.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"The Progress Report Media Group LLC","episode_count":675,"summary":"The Progress Report is more than media—it’s a movement. Founded in Atlanta, we are a premier hip-hop platform dedicated to documenting the culture, amplifying untold stories, and championing the voices that shape the streets and the sound. Through raw interviews, real conversations, and unapologetic content, we bridge the gap between underground talent and mainstream recognition. We don’t chase clout—we create impact. Our mission is to give artists and creatives the space to speak their truth, share their grind, and inspire progression. From breaking new music to covering industry trends, The Progress Report is trusted by artists, respected by fans, and rooted in authenticity. This is where hustle meets media. This is The Progress Report.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T02:19:04.472794+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast-1205536"},"episode":{"title":"Don Trip & Eddie Valero Speak on Family Trauma, Vulnerability in Music & Independence","slug":"don-trip-eddie-valero-speak-on-family-trauma-vulnerability-in-music-independence","published_at":"2026-05-18T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast-1205536/don-trip-eddie-valero-speak-on-family-trauma-vulnerability-in-music-independence","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast-1205536","url":"https://youtu.be/KSrKx1XIKrY","audio_url":"https://chrt.fm/track/5DD7DF/traffic.megaphone.fm/RMTV4308513121.mp3","summary":"“Independence means you can’t blame nobody” ~ Don Trip “When you’re independent, you have to grind twice as hard!” ~ Eddie Valero Memphis artists and entrepreneurs Don Trip and Eddie Valero sit down with Lalaa Shepard for a new episode of Skipping Class presented by The Progress Report. During the interview, the two speak on vulnerability in music, fatherhood, independence, ownership, family relationships, major record labels, ageism in hip hop, prison, touring independently, and maintaining integrity in today’s music industry. Don Trip also opens up about his relationship with his mother, fake industry relationships, and why independence means accountability. Eddie Valero reflects on family struggles, his father serving time in prison, and lessons learned throughout his journey in music and business. The two also discuss their collaborative project “Armageddon,” dropping May 22nd, the Step Brothers 4 Life Tour, industry politics, and what progress means to them today. Interview by Lalaa Shepard Presented by The Progress Report Watch more exclusive interviews and content at TPRMediaGroup.com #LongLivePif Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrdontrip/ https://www.instagram.com/eddievalero_/ https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/ https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/ https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/ Website: https://TPRMediaGroup.com Listen to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast/id1494070183 Listen to us on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/5sBgF6wWa7NmHraP2QuBEv?si=a0f5f19b8a494fb5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"“Independence means you can’t blame nobody” ~ Don Trip “When you’re independent, you have to grind twice as hard!” ~ Eddie Valero Memphis artists and entr…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3714,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-progress-report-podcast-1205536/episodes/don-trip-eddie-valero-speak-on-family-trauma-vulnerability-in-music-independence/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-progress-report-podcast-1205536/don-trip-eddie-valero-speak-on-family-trauma-vulnerability-in-music-independence.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}