Best Issa Rap Podcasts (2026)

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The Bone Reader - Snap Classic 52:04

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A severed head turns up in a small rural town. While police investigate this as a crime, they look at disturbed graves, search for missing people — suspect a killer. But the forensic artist on the case has a very different theory for how the head ended up in the woods. This story contains references to forensic material, sensitive listeners please …

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The 2025 ASF List: J5 & Josh Peas Return For This Year's Best In Culture, Music, Sports & More 1:34:04

14h ago1:34:04

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Guess who's back? 🎭 Josh Peas returns to The BlkPrint alongside J5 for the reveal of the 2025 ASF List — the only list that matters! Hear the very anticipated catchup between J5 and Josh before our full spectrum on 2025, breaking down the moments that shaped the year ranging from pop culture and community to sports and music. As we celebrate the cr…

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Imperfect Paradise: How AI became a Hollywood villain – especially for animators (Redux) 36:14

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This episode originally aired on March 12, 2025. Hollywood taught us to be afraid of a super powerful artificial intelligence that will one day conquer humanity. So not surprisingly, many screenwriters and actors are very skeptical of AI, and concerns about AI were central to the Hollywood labor strikes in 2023. But animators may actually be the mo…

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The Christmas Tree Mafia - Snap Classic 49:19

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Scott Lechner is the king of Christmas trees in Manhattan, nicknamed the “Pontiff of Soho.” But when his business runs afoul of the mob, he gets an offer that he can’t refuse. And a covert operative is assigned to extract a high-level target from Russia, and it’s about to ruin his holiday plans. STORIES The Christmas Tree Mafia Scott Lechner is the…

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Imperfect Paradise: Shuttle Endeavour’s final mission for a new home and space exploration 27:41

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Los Angeles is an integral part of space shuttle Endeavour’s journey. The California Science Center is building a new, larger home for the shuttle, which will make it the only place in the world to see a complete shuttle system with its equipment in launch position. The project – years in the making – still has a long road ahead. LAist reporter Mak…

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The Pencil Factory 48:30

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German and his family are stuck behind the walls of a rusty old pencil factory in the jungle. When a Youtuber stumbles onto the scene with a camera, he may be their only hope. Thank you, to German, Eva, and Sasha. Thanks also to Julia Neusner. You can see more of Caya’s documentaries about tech and society on his Youtube channel “Slide Bean.” This …

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Don't Steal This Podcast: "Issa Wrap" (w/ J5 & MC) 1:01:33

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Let's end the most important year for The BlkPrint the only way we know how! On the last DSTP of the year, J5 and MC look back at 2025's rollercoaster moments that helped spark many amazing journeys ahead. Hear the first rundown of 2026's ThrowBLKs schedule, along with a very special celebration for J5's official next chapter at Warner Music! We al…

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Imperfect Paradise: Residents left behind at elder care facilities in LA raise serious questions about evacuation preparedness 33:46

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In the early morning hours of January 8, the Eaton Fire raced closer to the MonteCedro retirement community in Altadena, California. Nearly 200 of the facility’s residents were evacuated, but two women were left behind, raising serious questions. In this episode of Imperfect Paradise, LAist Health and Housing Reporter Aaron Schrank looks at what we…

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Mic Check: The Queen of Rap 31:40

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It’s the dawn of hip-hop and 15-year-old Roxanne Shanté is the best battle rapper in Queensbridge NYC. She spits out a hit record in the time it takes for her laundry to dry, for real. She’s bold, controversial and everyone wants to take her down at the “MC Battle for World Supremacy.” This story contains explicit language, sensitive listeners plea…

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Back to Reality 18:28

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A woman wakes up in a hospital bed with no idea why she’s there. Her perception of reality is questionable. A doctor discovers a possible source for her delusions and what follows is her journey to recovery and back to herself. Thank you to Susannah Cahalan for sharing your story with us! Susannah tells the full tale of her descent into madness and…

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Imperfect Paradise: Altadena childcare providers' struggle to rebuild raises questions about government disaster response 27:21

28d ago27:21

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At least 280 childcare spaces were affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires in January. LAist reporter Libby Rainey and early childhood senior reporter Elly Yu followed two women who ran childcare businesses out of their homes until the Eaton Fire destroyed them. In this episode of Imperfect Paradise, they look at how these two childcare providers…

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Respawn - Snap Classic 48:50

21d ago48:50

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A teenage hacker inspired by “Mr. Robot” takes on his principal, teachers, and the Board of Education. And a night-shift doctor shares a story of life after death. STORIES Code Yellow A teenage hacker inspired by “Mr. Robot” takes on his principal, teachers, and the Board of Education. This story contains strong language, sensitive listeners please…

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Imperfect Paradise: Gender-affirming care for transgender youth is at risk in LA and nationwide 31:26

1M ago31:26

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Nearly 3,000 patients have been forced to find gender-affirming care elsewhere after the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles closed their LA Center for Trans Youth Health and Development in July. The closure comes amid threats of cuts to federal funding for providers of gender affirming-care and other attempts to restrict LGBTQ rights nationwide. LAist…

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ThrowBLKs: When Nas & Jay-Z Gave Us Rap’s Greatest Main Event 1:59:00

1M ago1:59:00

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Who knew the story behind hip-hop's biggest tragedy would also ignite one of the most memorable moments in the genre? This month on ThrowBLKs, we're hitting the time machine to revisit a highly competitive era as two emcees begin their legendary careers as egos clash throughout the city. Hear how Nas' game-changing debut "Illmatic" influenced anoth…

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Not So Tiny Dancer - Snap Classic 49:40

30d ago49:40

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On the frozen tundra, a polar bear guide wakes up to a loud THUMP on the side of his ice buggy. It’s his 1,000 pound buddy, Dancer. And he wants a cup of coffee. Plus, Don Reed transports himself to 1970. Not So Tiny Dancer On the frozen tundra, a polar bear guide wakes up to a loud THUMP on the side of his ice buggy. It’s his 1,000 pound buddy, Da…

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Imperfect Paradise: Health workers say ICE agents at hospitals are compromising patient care 28:16

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Amid the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration, there’s been an uptick in ICE presence in hospitals across the country. At Adventist Health White Memorial hospital in Boyle Heights, doctors say that hospital administrators have even allowed immigration agents to interfere with patients’ medical care. LAist correspondent Jill Replogle has …

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Jen Angel 49:09

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Jen Angel is a beloved cupcake baker whose life was taken in a smash and grab gone wrong. Now a young man accused of the crime has his future hanging in the balance. Cries for justice, retribution and reason all collide as everyone tries to figure out “What Would Jen Do?” This episode contains graphic imagery and strong language. Please take care w…

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Don't Steal This Podcast: "Holy Blindfold" (w/ J5 & MC) 1:08:45

1M ago1:08:45

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Wedding rings and Tootsies wings -- what other better combo is there? This week on 'Don't Steal This Podcast', we take the "love is blind" theory to entirely new heights. J5 introduces the Printers to his new reality obsession with the latest season of 'Married at First Sight' on Peacock. As matchmakers arrange strangers to meet for the very first …

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Imperfect Paradise: California's new free public preschool program for 4-year-olds 31:40

2M ago31:40

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All four-year-olds in the state of California now have access to a free preschool program in their local school district. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a plan to expand the state’s transitional kindergarten, or TK, program in May 2021, as part of a broader move to create the largest free early education program in the U.S. So what does transitional kind…

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The Golden Lure - Snap Classic 49:45

2M ago49:45

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A fisherman down on his luck finds gold at the bottom of the sea. It’s only after his treasure hunt is underway that he discovers what is truly valuable deep down. BIG thanks to Joe Pennisi for sharing your story with Snap. This story would not have been possible if not for the amazing, on-the-ground reporting work of Tara Duggan, Jason Fagone, and…

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Imperfect Paradise: Who pays for the 2028 Olympics? LA taxpayers may be on the hook 29:57

2M ago29:57

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In less than a thousand days, Los Angeles will be hosting the summer Olympics. Many cities worldwide have been put into debt by the games, so what could they mean for Los Angeles? LAist reporter Libby Rainey joins Imperfect Paradise to look back at the history of the games when LA last hosted them, the financial outlook for the city, and what role …

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The Muse - Snap Classic 48:45

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When a young man is told he is going deaf, he sets out on a challenge to memorize the songs that defined his life. He had no idea that those songs would come back to him in the most unexpected way. And a musical savant shares the inner workings of his amazing gift. STORIES The Soundtrack of Silence When a young man is told is he going deaf, he sets…

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Imperfect Paradise: Why the site of the largest methane leak in US history still hasn’t been shut down 30:50

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Regulations on gas storage facilities have been tightened since the detection of the Aliso Canyon leak, which started in 2015 and lasted nearly four months. But residents remain worried about long term health effects following the leak. LAist Climate and Environment Reporter Erin Stone discusses the 10-year anniversary of the disaster and what’s st…

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The Knock, Knock Ghost from Spooked 48:12

2M ago48:12

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In a boarding house in Chicago, a young girl puts her questions to the universe and the answers are returned in coded messages from the other side. And a boy lost in the forest at the foothills of the Himalayas, sees a light in the distance… but it isn’t there to guide him. This story comes to us from our evil-twin, Spooked! You can listen to Spook…

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ThrowBLKs: KoRn Leads The Nü-School With 1998's 'Follow The Leader' 1:40:04

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This year's BlkPrint Halloween special features a ThrowBLKs episode for the very first time, and this classic definitely fits the theme! We've covered a wide range of nu-metal throughout 2025's incredible library, but we haven't formally introduced you to the originators -- or in their words, the leaders. Never have we had a chance to review a five…

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Imperfect Paradise: How becoming a US citizen just got harder under the Trump administration and what it means for Angelenos 21:51

2M ago21:51

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The Trump administration’s immigration policies have resulted in raids and protests in Southern California and across the country, and the administration has also moved to tighten who gets citizenship. Recently, the federal government pushed out new guidelines for naturalization. The situation has raised fundamental questions around what it means t…

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The Hexxed 49:23

2M ago49:23

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A man visits prominent members of the Blackfeet Traditional Medicine community. After witnessing an unexplainable force, he learns just how important it is to practice good medicine. And a girl growing up in Mumbai knows money doesn’t grow on trees. But when times get tough, her family house begins to reveal its secrets. This story comes to us from…

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Imperfect Paradise: Prop 50: Is California’s redistricting push a threat to democracy or a defense of it? 31:03

3M ago31:03

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Proposition 50 is part of a nationwide battle over control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Californians are being asked to take a side: Should the state be temporarily allowed to redraw congressional maps to counter the Trump administration and redistricting in Texas? LAist Civics & Democracy Correspondent Frank Stoltze and Civics & Democ…

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The Wager 41:25

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A young man gets “rollers” — the gift of a lifetime from a mysterious friend. Plus, an epic mixup at the funeral home is about to bring the house down. STORIES The Birds - LIVE A young man gets “rollers” — the gift of a lifetime from a mysterious friend. This story was told at the Orpheum Theatre at Spooked LIVE in 2023. Join us at our shows next w…

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Don't Steal This Podcast: "Finesse Father" (w/ J5 & MC) 1:14:28

3M ago1:14:28

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If we mysteriously disappear this month, just know the Swifties did it -- we're tellin! This week on 'Don't Steal This Podcast', J5 and MC set new feng shui in BlkPrint Studios with some new Halloween umbeyonce, spooky nights at the movies and the terror that spreads throughout your local Target. Hear our promise to Meelz to touch grass for The A S…

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Imperfect Paradise: An LA Commission created to tackle city government scandals is being stymied 20:51

3M ago20:51

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A charter reform commission was created in 2024 in response to multiple Los Angeles city government scandals, including the leak of a racist tape featuring City Council President Nury Martinez. One of the commission’s aims was to modify the LA charter, which is basically the city’s constitution. But reports indicate that this commission is struggli…

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Batwoman - Snap Classic 43:10

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A woman in Texas takes animal rehabilitation to new heights when she brings over a thousand bats back from the dead in her own home. And a Snap producer reveals he owes a lot to one single hairy flying mammal. STORIES Batwoman A woman in Texas takes animal rehabilitation to new heights when she brings over a thousand bats back from the dead in her …

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Imperfect Paradise: Reports about failures in response to the January LA fires and a 2018 fire have striking similarities 23:27

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A new report details the Eaton and Palisades fires, including failures in the emergency response. But this report bears striking similarities with another -- which chronicled the response to the 2018 Woolsey Fire in Southern California. LAist science reporter Jacob Margolis discusses the reports and what they mean for L.A. County moving forward. Th…

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Hall Pass - School Daze 49:00

3M ago49:00

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DeAndre D’Angelo, a scam artist with a talent for forged documents and a taste for red sports cars finds the perfect persona to escape his checkered past. He's the Camaro driving, show tune singing, high school student who is actually 31 years old. What if you could relive your youth and do it all over again the right way? Thank you, Michael Backma…

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ThrowBLKs: Gucci Mane & DJ Drama's "The Movie" Retrospective 1:39:48

3M ago1:39:48

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One of rap's realest rivalries creates a motion picture with a plot twist nobody saw coming! This month on ThrowBLKs, J5 and MC finally get a chance to pay respects to the Trap God himself in our look back at one of the greatest "Gangsta Grillz" mixtapes of all time. Before he was viewed as Atlanta's Most High, he was an underground artist that spa…