- 13
- Episodes
- 26
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2024
- First episode
About Sample Mining
Embark on a captivating journey with Sample Mining, a podcast that, like the crate digging producers of hip-hop, will mine for the greatest examples of sampling in music history. Uncover the deep ties and enticing stories behind some of hip-hop’s greatest songs through the lens of the samples used in them. Gems Only!
- Publisher
- Rob Bailey
- Category
- music
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 10 Apr 2024
- Latest episode
- 30 Dec 2025
Latest episodes
13 episodes in the feed.
30 Dec 2025
Best of 2025
We're back to discuss the best albums and hottest samples of 2025! Join us and then let us know what your favorite moments in music were from the year. Further explore the songs discussed this season by listening to the Sample Mining Playlist: Spotify Apple Music Follow Sample Mining on Instagram: @SampleMiningPod Website: samplemining.podbean.com/ #music #musicpodcast #podcast #hiphop #rap #samples #musicsamples #production #BestOf #2025 #clipse #pharrell #pharrellwilliams #malice #PushaT #TylerTheCreator #DontTapTheGlass #RayParkerJr #JPEGMAFIA #SWV #Cake #SelenaGomez #BennyBlanco #Jeanette #AdrianQuesada #YingYangTwins #OmarCourtz #BeastieBoys #MarkRonson #Doechii #WuTangClan
27 Dec 2024
Best of 2024
In this special one off episode, we'll explore the best in music from 2024. From the top albums, songs, and concerts, to of course, the best samples, we'll explore it all. Listen in and then comment to let us know your favorites! Further explore the songs discussed this season by listening to the Sample Mining Playlist: Spotify Apple Music Follow Sample Mining on Instagram: @SampleMiningPod Website: samplemining.podbean.com/ #music #musicpodcast #podcast #hiphop #rap #samples #musicsamples #production #BestOf #2024 #kendricklamar #notlikeus #AaronFrazer #ArianaGrande #TylerTheCreator #BrittanyHoward #BillieEilish #RemiWolf #SabrinaCarpenter #Doechii #KellyFinnigan #Common #PeteRock #KaceyMusgraves #NxWorries #LeonBridges #BensonBoone #HermanosGutierrez #DuaLipa #TheeSacredSouls #Kaytranada #Homer #TateMcRae #AndersonPaak
17 Jul 2024
S1E10 - Bonus: Genetic Sample Test
In this bonus episode I’ll be quizzing my wife and kids on some samples to see if they can guess them. We’ll explore multiple genres including hip-hop, rock, pop, and what I believe is the first ever sample used in a country song. Join us for some fun and guess along, then stick around for Season 1 thank yous! Further explore the songs discussed this season by listening to the Sample Mining Playlist: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0oVAUY6oAMMtsEe8PMng9x?si=e2f6829745994ed3) Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sample-mining-playlist-season-1/pl.u-06oxp93CYKp7Xpm) Follow Sample Mining on Instagram: @SampleMiningPod (https://www.instagram.com/sampleminingpod/) Website: samplemining.podbean.com/ (https://samplemining.podbean.com/) #music #musicpodcast #podcast #hiphop #rap #samples #musicsamples #production #Fergie #JackHarlowe #Nelly #CadillacDale #Annie #AnnieTheMusical #JayZ #ElectricLightOrchestra #ELO #Common #SuzanneVega #FallOutBoy #DaftPunk #KanyeWest #Ye #Kanye #ArethaFranklin #Aretha #JID #21Savage #BabyTate #MosDef #YasiinBey #RickJames #NickiMinaj #ElzaLaranjeira #WhiteTown #DuaLipa #WebbPierce #SamHunt #Pop #Rock #Country #ThankYou #ThankYous
10 Jul 2024
S1E9 - Chip Samples 3: An Ode to the RZA
The final episode of season 1 is dedicated to one of hip hop’s greatest producers, The RZA! We’re going to run through the samples used in several tracks throughout his production discography in the Chip Samples format. Join us as we explore some of the most profound tracks from his 25+ year career. Further explore the songs discussed this season by listening to the Sample Mining Playlist: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0oVAUY6oAMMtsEe8PMng9x?si=e2f6829745994ed3) Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sample-mining-playlist-season-1/pl.u-06oxp93CYKp7Xpm) Follow Sample Mining on Instagram: @SampleMiningPod (https://www.instagram.com/sampleminingpod/) Website: samplemining.podbean.com/ (https://samplemining.podbean.com/) #music #musicpodcast #podcast #hiphop #rap #samples #musicsamples #production #TheRZA #WuTang #WuTangClan #CREAM #GZA #RZA #ODB #MethodMan #GhostfaceKillah #Raekwon #MileyCyrus #TheNotoriousBIG #NotoriousBIG #KanyeWest #MBDTF #A$APMob #A$APRocky
3 Jul 2024
S1E8 - Technically Speaking
Our listener request episode this week features a more technically complex sample from a vastly underrated producer. In fact, it’s so intricate it’s practically impossible to decipher by listening alone. Join us for our most technical breakdown yet! Further explore the songs discussed this season by listening to the Sample Mining Playlist: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0oVAUY6oAMMtsEe8PMng9x?si=e2f6829745994ed3) Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sample-mining-playlist-season-1/pl.u-06oxp93CYKp7Xpm) Follow Sample Mining on Instagram: @SampleMiningPod (https://www.instagram.com/sampleminingpod/) Website: samplemining.podbean.com/ (https://samplemining.podbean.com/) #music #musicpodcast #podcast #hiphop #rap #samples #musicsamples #production #JDilla #JayDee #Donuts #Common #BustaRhymes #QuestLove #SlumVillage #ThePharcyde #HerbieHancock
26 Jun 2024
S1E7 - For The Culture, Whether Grammy Or Indie
In this week’s episode we’ll explore a song that ties one of hip-hop’s all time great producers, with one of the best indie record labels putting out music today! Join us to see how common philosophies between the artists helped produce an absolute neck breaker of a track! Further explore the songs discussed this season by listening to the Sample Mining Playlist: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0oVAUY6oAMMtsEe8PMng9x?si=e2f6829745994ed3) Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sample-mining-playlist-season-1/pl.u-06oxp93CYKp7Xpm) Follow Sample Mining on Instagram: @SampleMiningPod (https://www.instagram.com/sampleminingpod/) Website: samplemining.podbean.com/ (https://samplemining.podbean.com/) #music #musicpodcast #podcast #hiphop #rap #samples #musicsamples #production #djpremier #macklemore #budo #heroes #colemine #coleminerecords #leroiconroy
19 Jun 2024
S1E6 - Chip Samples 2: Carbon Copy
The theme of the second iteration of Chip Samples is Carbon Copy. This time around we’ll examine six different samples that heavily leverage several different elements from the original track. You’ll be surprised to learn where some of music’s greatest artists and songs found their inspiration! Further explore the songs discussed this season by listening to the Sample Mining Playlist: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0oVAUY6oAMMtsEe8PMng9x?si=e2f6829745994ed3) Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sample-mining-playlist-season-1/pl.u-06oxp93CYKp7Xpm) Follow Sample Mining on Instagram: @SampleMiningPod (https://www.instagram.com/sampleminingpod/) Website: samplemining.podbean.com/ (https://samplemining.podbean.com/) #music #musicpodcast #podcast #hiphop #rap #samples #musicsamples #production #coolio #steviewonder #kanyewest #raycharles #nwa #charleswright #bizmarkie #freddiescott #mariahcarey #tomtomclub #latto #ghostfacekillah #thestylistics #gangstasparadise #golddigger #ivegotawoman #songsinthekeyoflife #expressyourself #fantasy #geniusoflove #bigenergy #biggirl
12 Jun 2024
S1E5 - Stayin' Fly with Phil Riehl
With experience ranging from touring with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Blink-182, Childish Gambino and Bon Iver, to DJing in college and playing several instruments growing up, Phil Riehl is one of the most knowledgeable people I know about all things music. Today he joins us to discuss these experiences and brings one of his own favorite samples to the table. The sample is an absolute banger, and the discussion is a lot of fun, so be sure to join us! Further explore the songs discussed this season by listening to the Sample Mining Playlist: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0oVAUY6oAMMtsEe8PMng9x?si=e2f6829745994ed3) Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sample-mining-playlist-season-1/pl.u-06oxp93CYKp7Xpm) Follow Sample Mining on Instagram: @SampleMiningPod (https://www.instagram.com/sampleminingpod/) Website: samplemining.podbean.com/ (https://samplemining.podbean.com/) #music #musicpodcast #podcast #hiphop #rap #samples #musicsamples #production #Three6Mafia #WillieHutch #StayFly #tour #touring #stagemanager
5 Jun 2024
S1E4 - It's A DISScussion
In today’s episode we’ll examine the sample used in one of hip-hop’s greatest diss tracks, as well as discuss some of the prominent beefs and evolution of diss tracks throughout hip-hop’s existence. Join us to learn just how devastating the samples used during this beef were! Further explore the songs discussed this season by listening to the Sample Mining Playlist: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0oVAUY6oAMMtsEe8PMng9x?si=e2f6829745994ed3) Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sample-mining-playlist-season-1/pl.u-06oxp93CYKp7Xpm) Follow Sample Mining on Instagram: @SampleMiningPod (https://www.instagram.com/sampleminingpod/) Website: samplemining.podbean.com/ (https://samplemining.podbean.com/) #music #musicpodcast #podcast #hiphop #rap #samples #musicsamples #production #jayz #nas #muhammadali #cassiusclay #koolmoedee #BDP #boogiedownproductions #KRSone #MarleyMarl #MCShan #TheNotoriousBIG #TupacShakur
29 May 2024
S1E3 - Chip Samples 1: Hip Hop 50
This week’s episode is themed Hip Hop 50 and will highlight a sample from every decade of hip hop’s existence, from the 70’s to today! We won’t go into great detail on any one sample, but instead keep it at a high level to allow us to discuss more samples. Join us for the first iteration of what I’m calling Chip Samples to explore several samples at a higher level instead of just one! Further explore the songs discussed this season by listening to the Sample Mining Playlist: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0oVAUY6oAMMtsEe8PMng9x?si=e2f6829745994ed3) Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sample-mining-playlist-season-1/pl.u-06oxp93CYKp7Xpm) Follow Sample Mining on Instagram: @SampleMiningPod (https://www.instagram.com/sampleminingpod/) Website: samplemining.podbean.com/ (https://samplemining.podbean.com/) #music #musicpodcast #podcast #hiphop #rap #samples #musicsamples #production #chic #sugarhillgang #LynCollins #RobBaseDJEZRock #BillWithers #Blackstreet #Chuck Brown #Nelly #TimmyThomas #Drake #DionneWarwick #DojaCat
22 May 2024
S1E2 - CHASE your drEaMs
In today’s episode of Sample Mining, we’ll explore a track from the 2010’s that wouldn’t exist without the dream of a movie director more than 20 years prior. Join us to see how a movie director, and his film, led to the creation of this banger! Further explore the songs discussed this season by listening to the Sample Mining Playlist: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0oVAUY6oAMMtsEe8PMng9x?si=e2f6829745994ed3) Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sample-mining-playlist-season-1/pl.u-06oxp93CYKp7Xpm) Follow Sample Mining on Instagram: @SampleMiningPod (https://www.instagram.com/sampleminingpod/) Website: samplemining.podbean.com/ (https://samplemining.podbean.com/) Background music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/haquin/places License code: N00AFYRD4UKOHUWL #music #musicpodcast #podcast #hiphop #rap #samples #musicsamples #production #dangermouse #edgarwright #runthejewels #Elp #killermike #bigboi #babydriver #chaseme
15 May 2024
S1E1 - Chariot Connection
In the first ever episode of Sample Mining, we’ll explore a 90’s gangsta rap sample that traces its roots all the way back to the mid-1800’s. Join us to see just how deep these ties go! Further explore the songs discussed this season by listening to the Sample Mining Playlist: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0oVAUY6oAMMtsEe8PMng9x?si=e2f6829745994ed3) Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sample-mining-playlist-season-1/pl.u-06oxp93CYKp7Xpm) Follow Sample Mining on Instagram: @SampleMiningPod (https://www.instagram.com/sampleminingpod/) Website: samplemining.podbean.com/ (https://samplemining.podbean.com/) #music #musicpodcast #podcast #hiphop #rap #samples #musicsamples #production #parliament #drdre #dre #mothershipconnection #thechronic
10 Apr 2024
Season 1 Trailer
Sample Mining is coming this spring! Follow now, and join us every Wednesday for new episodes throughout Season 1 as we explore some of the greatest examples of sampling in music history. Gems Only!
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 5.0 / 5
- 9 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 17 ratings
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