Best Halftime Unfiltered Podcasts (2025)

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Bilingual in Love 36:51

1d ago36:51

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On this episode, we revisit our Love Languages (based on Gary Chapman's 'The Five Love Languagues') and what we have learned in our 6 years of marriage about each other's love language. We talk about how it takes intentionality to speak your partners love language, sometimes they even change too!

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Jessica West Unfiltered: Reality TV Drama, Blueface & Chrisean Secrets, Lil Mabu Live Review, & Snoop Dogg Weed Challenge | BUSS IT DOWN PODCAST (ep. 9) 1:23:40

12d ago1:23:40

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Send us a text In this explosive Buss It Down episode, Jessica West steps into the studio for an unforgettable conversation. We dive deep into her dynamic role managing reality TV star and rising music artist Bonnie Lashay, uncovering the behind-the-scenes drama of the hectic entertainment industry, including insights on early tie-ins with rap star…

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Don Elway Talks Name Origins, Life After Loss & Grown Man Decisions | BUSS IT DOWN PODCAST (ep. 8) 54:00

12d ago54:00

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Send us a text In this episode of the Buss It Down Podcast, East San Diego’s own Don Elway pulled up and gave us a full look at the man behind the music. From sharing the meaning behind his name and where it came from, to reflecting on life-changing losses like the passing of his big brother, Don Elway opened up in a way we rarely see. We also dug …

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Behind MASS REPRESENT: What It Takes to Throw a DOPE Music Show (w/ HypeHub & E-Los) 1:14:19

19d ago1:14:19

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What does it really take to put on a successful music show? This week, Nate Nics taps in with the duo of Hype Hub (Will of Aperture Studios & Lenni Linguini) and E-Los, one of the featured artists performing this Friday at MASS REPRESENT: AT THE VAULT in New Bedford, MA! From the artist’s perspective, E-Los breaks down how he prepares to rock a sta…

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Episode 128: "RentPartyNextDoor" | Kendrick & SZA Concert, Joey Bada$$ vs Ray Vaughn, Diddy Trial & More! 1:55:16

25d ago1:55:16

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Fresh off of seeing Kendrick Lamar & SZA in concert, we kicked things off by reflecting on our experience at the show. It didn't take too long for another beef to strike in hip-hop, as we reacted to Ray Vaughn's and Joey Bada$$' diss tracks to each other and who we thought took round one. We also touched on the latest drama with Tory Lanez being st…

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Episode 127: "Hot N Bothered" (w/ Shandelle) | All in on Music, Writing About Past Lovers & MORE! 1:39:49

29d ago1:39:49

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Fresh off her latest mixtape ''CAPSULE_002: CLUB DIOSA', Shandelle brought the same fun vibes & energy to this week's episode of Bad For The Community! Things kicked off with Shandelle reflecting on her previous night's DJ set, which led to a conversation around "wall huggers" and people not dancing enough at the club. Shandelle then took us on a d…

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Church Essentials 35:02

30d ago35:02

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On this episode, we take some time to reflect on our journey to finding our church home. We talk about the key things we were searching for within a church and how we were connected to our now church home, and didn't even realize it. - Revival Now Global Church - Greensboro, NC https://rnglobal.org

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Episode 126: "There Can Only Be One" | Best TV Channel Growing Up, Tiers of Friendship, and More! 1:42:24

1M ago1:42:24

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It's been a slow news week, but you can always count on us find a way to argue about something! On this week's episode we debated a number of topics, including: whether or not you should be drinking cow milk, which kids TV channel was superior growing up, and which album from various artists' discographies are we getting rid of! As always, if you w…

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Becoming a Boy Mom 39:05

1M ago39:05

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On this episode we take a deep dive into the birth of our boys, Tristan and Miles. Tenia recounts the differences in what led up to delivering the boys and what she learned from each experience. -- Mamas and Moments Doula Services with Chelsey Rush: (https://www.instagram.com/mamas.moments_/) -- A Time of Reflection Blog: Our Posture is Everything …

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Episode 125: "Sinners & Winners" | 'Sinners' Review, NFL vs Shadeur Sanders, Shannon Sharpe Scandal 2:10:01

2M ago2:10:01

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We got a lot to get to on this week's episode! We quickly kicked things off with a temperature check on the current state of the world, before diving right into Shadeur Sanders' draft stock tanking and whether or not the NFL is quietly colluding against Shadeur. Things then take a wild (and freaky) turn as we discussed Kanye's claims of giving his …

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Work-Mom Balance 38:47

2M ago38:47

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On this episode, we talk about how I (Tenia) re-entered the workforce after having the boys - interview style. We discuss the importance of advocating for yourself when returning to work and finding balance.

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Episode 124 : "Hue Ain't Him" | 'Black Mirror' Season 7, Saving Hip-Hop, NBA Playoffs Predictions 1:53:25

2M ago1:53:25

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On this week's episode, things kicked off with Nate and Yves joking on Rob's newest discovery... he's colorblind! All of the past behind the scenes debates on "what color is this" are starting to make a lot more sense now. Rob also shared another entry to his collection of strange dreams, which led to a breakdown and reaction to the newest season o…

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No Place Like Home 29:01

2M ago29:01

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On this episode, we take some time to reflect on their home buying journey. Starting in Indiana, then moving back to North Carolina, and now currently in South Carolina.

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YT West Talks Oceanside Music Scene, Viral Moments, R&B Transition + Surprise Guest 2muchFinessse | Ep. 7 1:04:08

2M ago1:04:08

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Send us a text In Episode 7 of the Buss It Down Podcast, ItsDC4 and ATM Bezzal sit down with Oceanside’s own YT West for a wide-ranging, high-energy convo that dives into music, identity, and viral culture. Oceanside isn’t always included in the San Diego music conversation—and YT West opens up about what that feels like, how he’s navigating it, an…

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Episode 123 : "I AM TRASH?" | Revisiting Albums That Dropped, Break from X, Ethnic Barbers & MORE! 1:36:30

2M ago1:36:30

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On this week's episode, we immediately kicked off with a debate surrounding Playboi Carti's MUSIC album and whether we should be aging out of certain music. In a time where most new albums have a shelf life of a week, we revisted which albums we still have in rotation and which ones we haven't gone back to. We also reacted to the the wild story of …

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Raising the Future 33:44

2M ago33:44

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Almost four years into parenthood and we've discovered it's a blend of daily lessons and blessings. On this first episode, join us as we dive into discussing going from no kids to two kids!

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#92 - DRay Playz 1:11:20

2M ago1:11:20

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#91 - Scrapin’ On Da Pavement 1:07:46

2M ago1:07:46

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Episode 122 : "Nazi Adjacent" | Tesla Protests, Kanye's Last Strike, Playboi Carti's "MUSIC" Album 1:53:54

3M ago1:53:54

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There's no love lost when it comes to Elon and Kanye on this podcast! We're called Bad For The Community but they're the definition of it. On this week's episode, we discussed the protests against Tesla and Kanye's distasteful tweet about Beyonce's twins. The discussion led to an interesting conversation about self-accountability and our role in em…

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Hendo Unplugged & Cali Smooth: Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Rated & Reviewed, Drake Beef, Impact, & Reactions | Ep. 6 24:12

3M ago24:12

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Send us a text 🔥 Episode 6 of the Buss It Down Podcast brings the heat with an exclusive breakdown of Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Hosted by ItsDC4, with special guests Hendo Unplugged—a San Diego podcasting legend—and hip hop artist/businessman Cali Smooth, this audio-only special cuts straight to the core of the culture. 🎤 What…

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THH: The Prelude 3:10

3M ago3:10

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After 4 years, The Hargett Halftime Podcast is back y'all!

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Cali Smooth Talks San Diego Hip-Hop, Kendrick vs. Drake, Industry Moves & Performs Live | BUSS IT DOWN PODCAST (ep. 5) 1:04:54

3M ago1:04:54

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Send us a text 🚨 New Episode of the Buss It Down Podcast featuring Cali Smooth! 🚨 This episode, me (ItsDC4) and ATM Bezzal sit down with San Diego artist & business owner, Cali Smooth, for an unfiltered conversation about his journey, industry insights, and the real work behind his success. 🔥 What We Covered: 🎤 His rise in the San Diego music scene…

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The Messiest Episode Yet: Lady Elysian & YCM Keep It Unfiltered | BUSS IT DOWN PODCAST (ep. 4) 1:26:48

3M ago1:26:48

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Send us a text Episode 4 of the Buss It Down Podcast gets WILD! 🎙🔥 This time, Paper Pat steps in as co-host while ATM Bezzal celebrates his birthday in Houston, and the conversation goes off the rails with guests Lady Elysian and Young Cash Mayne (YCM). Both YCM and Lady Elysian are Issa Wave artists, and we dive deep into their journeys, transitio…

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Catherine T. Morris on Establishing BAMS Fest and The Road to Growing Boston's Creative Economy 2:02:25

4M ago2:02:25

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Catherine T. Morris, the founder of BAMS (Boston Arts & Music Soul) Fest, joined us for one of the most thoughtful and insightful conversations we've had yet on the podcast! As advocates for the Boston music and arts scene, it was important for us to recognize and learn more about Catherine's contributions toward the scene. Her mission to build rac…

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#90 - RIP Dale, RIP Hooters, RIP DatPiff 1:11:51

4M ago1:11:51

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#89 - Kanye Is A Loser, The Worst Halftime Show Ever?? 1:05:38

4M ago1:05:38

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Episode 120 : "Agents of Chaos" | Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show, New Drake & PND Album, Ye Meltdown 1:50:24

4M ago1:50:24

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We're back and we've got a lot to get to this week! Before we tackled the bigger news of the week, we kicked off the show with a fun debate on where certain singers stack up on a scale of 1-10. We then gave a breakdown and shared our thoughts on the Super Bowl, specifically Kendrick Lamar's divisive Halftime Show performance! In the second half, we…

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BUSS IT DOWN PODCAST: Wrongkind CJ on Building a Music Empire, the Grammys, and His Next Big Move | Ep. 3 1:25:10

4M ago1:25:10

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Send us a text In this episode of the Buss It Down Podcast, Wrongkind CJ takes us on a journey through San Diego’s hip-hop history, breaking down the rise of Wrongkind Records and his experiences working with some of the biggest artists in the game. Alongside co-host DJ MTK from WestCoastRadioTV, we get into: 🎤 How CJ helped build one of San Diego’…

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#88 - Aboriginal Deportations 1:05:40

4M ago1:05:40

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Episode 119: "Lawsuits & Goonicides" | Drake's Lawsuit Against UMG + Man Caught with His Pants Down 1:35:16

4M ago1:35:16

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What is going on?!? It's only been a few weeks of 2025 and things are already starting to get real WEIRD! We kicked off this week's episode with our reactions to the viral clip of an Arizona man getting caught with his pants down at a drive-thru, and then "unaliving" himself in what the internet has dubbed "a goonicide". You can't make this sh-t up…

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BUSS IT DOWN PODCAST: Paper Pat: #StayAlive, Music Industry Hustle, and the Local Scene | Ep. 2 1:17:48

5M ago1:17:48

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Send us a text In Episode 2 of the Buss It Down Podcast, ItsDC4 and ATM BEZZAL sit down with the multi-talented Paper Pat—a hip-hop artist, engineer, and host based out of San Diego. Paper Pat opens up about his journey into the music industry, sharing how he got his start, the challenges he’s faced, and his experiences organizing local performance…

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Episode 118: "The Blessings Model" (feat. Ikenna Ndugba)| The Man Behind 617Peak & Words Speak Life 1:46:02

5M ago1:46:02

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We’re joined by friend of the show, Ikenna "Ike" Ndugba—founder of the nonprofit arts organization ‘617Peak’ and co-founder of the music label ‘Words Speak Life’! On this week’s episode, we dived into Ike’s journey of uplifting the Boston youth through his work with 617Peak and managing up-and-coming talents, such as Nay Speaks and Yanna G, through…

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#87 - What’s Really Going on With Tesla? P Mikes Last Ride, Trev Got an Indian Foot 1:38:05

5M ago1:38:05

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AJ BEATSHOP: From Giving Up to Engineering Greatness, OG Lessons, and Kendrick’s Reign 27:24

5M ago27:24

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Send us a text Welcome to the debut episode of the Buss It Down Podcast! In this episode, hosts ItsDC4 and ATM BEZZAL sit down with San Diego’s own AJ Beatshop, the head engineer and owner of Beatshop Productions Studios. AJ shares his inspiring journey of transformation—from nearly walking away from music to finding his true calling as an engineer…

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Episode 117: "WOAHOOOHH" | New Music from Joey Bada$$, Lil Baby, Drake & LiAngelo Ball 1:38:11

5M ago1:38:11

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We’re kicking off the new year with reactions and hot takes to the latest music drops, including: LiAngelo Ball's unexpected banger "Tweaker", Lil Baby’s latest album “WHAM” , Joey Bada$$'s bold return with “The Ruler’s Back”, and Drake’s leaked “Fighting Irish” freestyle, plus more! Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/WwlfZ0…

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#86 - New Legends of Rap, How Long Will Jorji Last?, Spotify vs Radio 2:41:06

5M ago2:41:06

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Episode 116: "The Inflection Point" | Reacting to BMA Loss, Jay-Z Allegations, UnitedHealthcare CEO & More! 2:01:05

5M ago2:01:05

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THE LAST EPISODE OF 2024!! ... ignore the fact we technically dropped this in 2025... Since we've been on a short hiatus, we jumped right into the topics that had the media in a frenzy: the civil lawsuit against Jay-Z and Luigi Mangione's deadly shooting of then-CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson. We also reacted to our unsurprising loss at th…

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#85 - Big Jorji da Goat, Iranian Mothership, Mandela Effects, Conspiricy Theories 1:18:38

6M ago1:18:38

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Episode 115: "Let It Breathe" (feat. Svmbv) | R&B Hot Takes, African Parents, Rhythm + Flow & More! 2:08:45

6M ago2:08:45

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On this week's episode, we're joined by Svmbv! Svmbv is an incredible young talent from Brockton, MA, who seems to be able to do it all: singing, songwriting, producing, and engineering! We had a real fun conversation with Svmbv about his early start in music, his long-term aspirations, and the huge influence that his family & friends have had on h…

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The Economy! 32:31

6M ago32:31

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Send us a text We all hear it over and over these days! The ECONOMY! Let's get in to Morgan and Noelle discuss how this economy is impacting service based businesses. Visit http://seriouslyceo.com for merch and to keep in touch with us! Follow us @seriously_ceoBy Seriously CEO

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[Clip] Drake vs. UMG: Is the Label Intentionally Devaluing Their Top Artist? 16:49

6M ago16:49

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Drake has filed legal petitions against Universal Music Group (UMG), alleging that the music corporation manipulated streaming platforms to artificially boost the popularity of Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us." Rumors are floating around that Drake and UMG are in the midst of re-negotiations ... is this UMG's attempt at devaluing Drake's s…

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Episode 114: " Nasty Work" | Drake Takes Legal Action Against UMG 1:26:52

6M ago1:26:52

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Just when we thought things couldn't get any worse for Drake in 2024... news drops of him taking legal action against his own label for the success of "Not Like Us! We reacted and discussed on how this looks optically for Drake, whether UMG is intentionally devaluing their own artist, and how this will potentially impact Kendrick Lamar's performanc…

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[Clip] J. Cole's Rollout for "The Fall Off" | How Should Cole Pivot from the Big 3 Beef? 20:17

7M ago20:17

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In the past few weeks, J. Cole has been re-releasing his old mixtapes on streaming services, which leads us to believes his highly-anticipated album "The Fall Off" is on the way. With the aftermath of the Big 3 beef and Kendrick Lamar's momentous 2024 overshadowing Cole's rollout, how should Cole move forward with releasing his presumed final album…

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#84- GNX > Shaboozey > Beyonce < Pause 1:20:31

7M ago1:20:31

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Get To Know The CEOs 37:26

7M ago37:26

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Send us a text Meet CEOs Noelle Cahoon and Morgan Chavis whether it be your first times listening or just time for a re-introduction from day one! Let's have a little fun and get to know more about the Serious CEOs! Visit http://seriouslyceo.com for merch and to keep in touch with us! Follow us @seriously_ceo…

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Episode 113: Kendrick Lamar's "GNX" Review, J Cole's Rollout Getting Stepped On, Rhythm & Flow Recap 1:46:21

7M ago1:46:21

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The boogeyman is back! This past Friday afternoon, Kendrick Lamar surprised us all with his sixth studio album "GNX". After his decisive victory in the beef against Drake and the announcement of his upcoming Super Bowl Halftime appearance, it was only right that Kenny dropped a full length project to capitalize on his massive momentum. We gave our …

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Episode 112: "Get Your Aura Up" (feat. AvenueBLVD & Chase N. Cashe) 2:27:19

7M ago2:27:19

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Fresh off their latest collab album “Summers Ain’t Forever”, Boston’s own Avenue & New Orlean-bred Chase N. Cashe came through to the set for some meaningful conversations! Avenue has remained a mainstay in the Boston music scene as an artist since 2017 and has also found success as an executive through his co-founded label "Words Speak Life". Chas…

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[Clip] Is Tyler the Creator Making a Case for the Next "Big 3"? | Tyler the Creator vs J. Cole 27:26

7M ago27:26

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With Tyler's newest album release "CHROMAKOPIA" and the recent comparisons being made between Tyler the Creator and J. Cole, we weighed in on the conversation! We gave our initial thoughts on "CHROMAKOPIA", compared Tyler's and Cole's discographies, and discussed which artists we believe is a part of the "next Big 3". Do you believe that Tyler the …

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[Clip] Reacting to Trump's Decisive Win Over Kamala Harris | Are We Screwed?!? 25:12

7M ago25:12

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After a presidential election unlike any we've ever experienced, things have finally come to a conclusion... another Trump presidency! With the rumors of Project 2024 and a Republican-majority Congress, how do we feel about another 4 years of Trump? What were the reasons behind Kamala Harris' decisive loss? Let us know your thoughts in the comments…

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#83 - THE Dontay Khalifah 1:18:18

7M ago1:18:18

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