Best Lauren & Rory Podcasts (2026)

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S25 Ep. 5: 2025 Vibes & Stuff Awards!! Nicki Minaj Goes Full MAGA, Dave Chappelle's Hypocrisy, Madlib vs. Oddisee & More! 1:56:39

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(0:00) intro & preview (4:35) is the recent blowback against Nicki Minaj for going full MAGA justified? (19:17) Is Dave Chappelle a hypocrite?? (25:23) A little bit of hip hop trivia (26:28) we dive into our 8th Annual Vibes & Stuff Hip Hop Awards Show starting with (33:22) Rookie of the Year (36:17) Best Collaboration of the Year (44:19) Chorus of…

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S25 Ep. 4: Best Hip Hop Albums of 2025!! Our Annual Festivus Observance, Benny The Butcher vs. Conway The Machine & More!! 2:06:40

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(0:00) intro & preview (1:30) crazy weather and vacation time (6:29) we celebrate Festivus this year with our airing of grievances with hip hop! (17:49) we dive into our lists for the best hip hop albums of 2025 starting with (20:35) Jamil, (38:03) Nic, (1:05:07) Reggie, (1:17:50) Rodney, in absentia (1:23:30) Ian (1:44:14) Album Faceoff: Conway Th…

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Introducing.... More Questions of Science 1:43

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Introducing More Questions of Science – bite-size episodes where we revisit some of the biggest ideas from the first 12 episodes of the series and take the conversation even further. Professor Brian Cox will be in his home studio, catching up with some of the expert panellists from earlier in the series. Together, they’ll tackle your follow-up ques…

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S25 Ep. 3: Vibes & Stuff 150 Great(est) Hip Hop Albums, Diddy Documentary Reactions, Our Outstanding Year, 2025 Projects To Still Check Out, Your Old Droog vs Mach Hommy & More! 1:59:04

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(0:00) intro & preview (3:37) a brief reaction to the Diddy documentary 'The Reckoning' (13:15) special shot outs (17:04) how did the pod perform in 2025? (22:15) what projects from 2025 deserve a listen that we might not have heard yet (30:00) part 3 of our list of the 150 Great(est) Hip Hop Albums!! (1:33:07) what albums did we neglect to include…

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S25 Ep. 2: Vibes & Stuff's 150 Great(est) Hip Hop Albums part 2, Timbaland Defends A.I. In Music (Again), Mayhem Lauren vs. Boldy James & More! 2:05:50

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(0:00) intro & preview (3:08) producer Timabaland defends the use of AI in music production, but did he really think his arguments through? We offer some counter arguments... (32:14) we dive into part 2 of our list for the 150 Great(est) Hip Hop Albums of all time and cover albums 100 to 51 (1:34:45) Album Faceoff: Mayhem Lauren & DJ Muggs- Gems Fr…

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Can We Build A Human? 38:03

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Professor Brian Cox and our expert panel explore the frontier of human bioengineering and building, replacing, and enhancing our bodies. Will we ever have bionic brains and cloned humans? Is there a danger of science fiction getting too close for comfort? From mechanical implants to lab-grown organs to whether humans could evolve to live in space, …

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S25 Ep. 1: Vibes & Stuff's 150 Great(est) Hip Hop Albums of All Time part 1, Best Rap Album Grammy Nominations, Rory's Racist Tweets, Cappadonna vs. Killah Priest & More! 2:04:05

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(0:00) intro & preview (2:48) shot out to Chicago Public Housing Museum (6:17) the nominees for the Grammy for best rap album have dropped; who do we think will win? who do we think should win?? (16:47) Rory from Rory & Mal has his racist Twitter past exposed (30:54) we dive into part 1 of our list of The Great(est) 150 Hip Hop Albums and cover the…

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What is consciousness? 54:12

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Professor Brian Cox and an expert panel explore the elusive science of consciousness – what it is, how it arises, whether it can be observed in the brain, and the most compelling theories explaining it. In a deep, often mind-bending discussion, the panel tackles the many ways of interpreting consciousness itself, and how fields like psychophysics c…

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De La Soul- Cabin In The Sky review 48:05

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Ian & Jason breakdown the latest album from De La Soul- 'Cabin In The Sky'!!

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Can We Trust The Science Of Nutrition? 43:17

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Professor Brian Cox and our expert panel dive into the complex world of diet, nutrition and food choices. With new probiotic and high-protein products appearing on supermarket shelves every day and conflicting nutritional advice coming from every direction, it’s difficult to cut through the noise when it comes to what we eat. Our panel uses experti…

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S24 Ep. 12: Albums From 2020 That Can Be Considered Classics, No Rap In The Billboard Top 40, Westside Gunn's Fallout With The WWE, New Music We're Excited About, & Boogiemonsters vs Tha Alkaholiks 1:51:27

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(0:00) intro & preview (shot out to DJ!!!) (3:05) catchin' up, where has the year gone, new music, and a special shot out (11:34) what happened with the Westside Gunn & WWE beef!! (28:30) No rap songs in the Billboard Top 40; is this even a big deal? What narratives many are spinning around this announcement (50:54) 2020 Hip Hop albums that can now…

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The High & Mighty- Sound of Market review 26:48

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Spook and Ian review the latest album from hip hop duo The High & Mighty 'Sound of Market'!!

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Can We Repair The Ageing Brain? 43:36

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Professor Brian Cox and our expert panel explore the science of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other conditions that cause dementia. More than 55 million people around the world are living with dementia, with the number set to rise in ageing populations. How close are we to effective, affordable treatments? What are the genetic risks? Can we prevent …

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DJ's HEELS HAVE EYES 3 Review!! 11:36

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DJ reviews HEELS HAVE EYES 3, compares it side by side to HHE 2, and weighs in on the latest drama between Westside Gunn and WWE!!

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What Is The Future Of Fertility? 41:59

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Professor Brian Cox and our expert panel explore the science of fertility. Making babies is big business but our scientific understanding of fertilisation, pregnancy and embryo development is surprisingly limited. In this episode, our panel discuss emerging technologies that could shape the future of fertility and tackle audience questions on decli…

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Westside Gunn- HEELS HAVE EYES 3 review 8:17

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Westside Gunn- HEELS HAVE EYES 3 review

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Hit Boy & The Alchemist- GOLDFISH review 10:12

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Hit Boy & The Alchemist- GOLDFISH review

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Big L- Harlem’s Finest: Return of the King review 11:20

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Big L- Harlem’s Finest: Return of the King review

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Bruiser Wolf & Harry Fraud- MADE BY DOPE review 8:23

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Bruiser Wolf & Harry Fraud- MADE BY DOPE review

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S24 Ep. 11: DOOMSDAY!! MF DOOM Legacy Discussion, Favorite Collabs, Special Herbs Discussion & More + Outkast 'Stankonia' 25 Year Anniversary Review & Discussion, Czarface & DOOM vs Viktor Vaughn... 1:58:18

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(0:00) intro & preview (4:17) we dive into discussing Outkast's 'Stankonia' album on its 25 Year Anniversary: where does it stand in their discography, how did it first strike us at the time of its release, our favorite tracks & more (40:20) Happy DOOMSDAY!! We discuss the legacy of one of hip hop's true late greats; what were our favorite collabs …

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Who Owns Space? 42:22

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Professor Brian Cox and an expert panel tackle the technology, politics and ethics of space exploration. From space tourism to the search for life on Mars, space is a rapidly expanding, multi-trillion-pound global industry, driven by scientific, commercial and often political goals. But what are the rules of space and who makes them? In this episod…

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Who Are Our Ancestors And Why Does It Matter? 43:10

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Professor Brian Cox and our expert panel are talking all things ancient DNA. Over the past 50 years, new technology has allowed researchers to sequence and study centuries-old DNA taken from ancient, long-buried human remains. This new insight into our past has led to a whole new understanding of our ancestors, from our migration across the globe, …

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S24 Ep. 10: Reflection Eternal 'Train of Thought' 25 Year Anniversary Discussion, New Mobb Deep Album Review, 10 Hot D'Angelo Hip Hop Features, Tyler vs His Fans, Dilated Peoples vs The Beatnuts 2:02:02

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(0:00) intro & preview (3:16) special shot out and why mentorship of up and coming rappers is important (10:42) what did we think of the new Mobb Deep album??!?!! (18:05) Mass Appeal is the gift that keeps giving; what else do they have planned for the year (28:38) Tyler The Creator gets into it with his own fans (45:15) 10 Songs where D'Angelo smo…

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Will We Survive Climate Change? 42:44

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Professor Brian Cox and a panel of experts discuss how to curb rising global temperatures and what life could be like in a warmer world. Our planet is hotting up. But as temperatures climb, can we cope with a climate emergency? What can science and technology to do help us, and will social and political change make a difference? Our panel answers t…

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Are We Prepared For The Next Pandemic? 42:54

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Professor Brian Cox and a panel of experts discuss COVID-19 and whether we are prepared for the next pandemic. Where or when could it happen? How could we control it? What would we do differently? In this episode, a lively studio audience quizzes world-leading scientists and doctors working on the frontline, specialising in infectious disease, vacc…

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S24 Ep. 9: 20 Years of Danger Doom, Diddy Sentenced, What Artists Did We Hate Initially But Came Around On, Our Tiny Desk Wishlists, Mr. MFN eXquire vs. Action Bronson & More! 1:30:00

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(0:00) intro & preview (1:40) ICE in Chicago (3:43) what did we think of Diddy's 50 month sentence?? (10:55) who would we like to see perform a Tiny Desk concert that hasn't done so already? (18:19) what artists did we have to come around on that we didn't like initially? (41:24) we review and discuss "The Mouse & The Mask" by Danger Doom on its 20…

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Can We Harness A.I. For Good? 43:53

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Professor Brian Cox and our expert panel explore the reality and possibilities of artificial intelligence, and how it's changing our lives. A.I. and machine learning are now part of our everyday lives, but where are they headed and who is in charge? Our panel of scientists, writers and policymakers answers audience questions about the hopes and fea…

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S24 Ep. 8: Best 10 Discographies In Hip Hop, Kanye Documentary Predictions, Shot Out To Deltron, Dame Dash Sues The Breakfast Club, Ghostface Killah vs GZA & More! 1:48:18

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(0:00) intro & preview (2:27) Deltron 3030's phenomenal live show (8:00) will the new documentary "In Whose Name" help Kanye West repair his image at all?? (21:10) Dame Dash sues and also calls for an end to certain beefs (27:38) Ian shares his list of the top 10 discographies in rap that made the internet really upset; did he get it right? (1:08:4…

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Can We Cure Cancer? 45:23

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Professor Brian Cox and our expert panel are discussing the future of cancer research and treatment. With nearly 1 in 2 of us in the UK now expected to receive a cancer diagnosis in our lifetime, pursuing a cure is more important than ever. Our panel brings expertise from the lab, the clinic and their own experiences to answer audience questions ab…

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S24 Ep. 7: Young Thug Calls Out Andre 3000, Dame Dash vs. The World, Alchemist Album Collab Wishlists, Wu Massacre vs. Czarface, Best Wu Album??? & More! 2:11:29

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(0:00) intro & preview (1:20) special shot out to Nic (4:23) Young Thug calls out Andre 3000 for not "putting on" younger artists; are established rappers under obligation to help out the younger generation? (33:27) Dame Dash has been in the hip hop news alot lately....could he be going out sad??! (47:43) what artists would we love to see do a coll…

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Jay Electronica- AWT: At The Rate Of My Dreams EP review 15:15

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Jay Electronica- AWT: At The Rate Of My Dreams EP review

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Jay Electronica- A Written Testimony: Leaflets EP review 18:03

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Jay Electronica- A Written Testimony: Leaflets EP review

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Can We Live Forever? 44:18

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Professor Brian Cox and our expert panel explore ageing, longevity and the science behind our lifespans. Human life expectancy has increased steadily over the last 200 years, but we may be reaching a ceiling. Is this our biological limit, or could the next big scientific breakthrough push it even further? Might repurposing existing drugs help exten…

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S24 Ep. 6: Little Brother's 'The Minstrel Show' Turns 20! Mos Def Challenges The Industry, Run The Jewels' 5 Must Hear Songs, Album Rollouts Done Right, Curren$y & The Alchemist vs Madlib, Ble & Med 2:25:39

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(0:00) intro & previe (1:15) catchin' up and special shot outs (13:30) Mos Def AKA Yasiin Bey has issued a challenge to all the rappers out there (35:33) Okayplayer has named the "5 Must Hear Run The Jewels Songs"; did they get it right?? (43:36) we discuss the lost art of the album rollout & Mass Appeal's impactful year (53:42) we discuss Little B…

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S24 Ep. 5: Late Registration 20 Year Anniversary Review, Are Kendrick Lamar & Drake Fans All The Same?, Clowning The Culture, Cut Chemist vs. Oddisee & More! 1:42:18

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(0:00) intro & preview (4:45) are all Kendrick Lamar and Drake fans the same barring one significant difference?? (26:30) Kanye West's 'Late Registration' turns 20! We do a retroactive review, share what songs from it we feel are underrated and overrated, our favorite songs, and where its stands in Kanye's discography (51:26) Clowning The Culture: …

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Introducing A Question of Science 1:23

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Professor Brian Cox and panels of the world’s top scientists and experts will be tackling your questions in a new series, launching 17 September. Can we cure cancer? How do you separate nutrition fact from fiction? What do climate change and the march of A.I. mean for our future? Could we live forever? Each episode is recorded in front of a lively …

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Murs- Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation) rview 24:25

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Ian & Jamil review the latest album from Murs' retirement album Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)

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Westside Gunn- HEELS HAVE EYES 2 review 28:25

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Ian & Jamil review the latest album from Westside Gunn, 'HEELS HAVE EYES 2'...

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S24 Ep. 4: The Best Produced Albums From The Alchemist, J Dilla & Madlib, Is Dame Dash An Inspiration Or A Warning Example, The Cancellation of The BET Awards, Mickey Diamond vs Westside Gunn & More 2:03:45

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(0:00) intro & preview (1:45) the return of DJ!!! (5:01) The BET Hip Hop Awards & Soul Train Awards have been indefinitely postponed!! (25:56) we discuss the "Mt Rushmore" of albums from various producers starting with (26:50) J Dilla (42:35) Madlib (56:06) and The Alchemist (1:10:45) is Dame Dash an inspirational fugure or a warning example?! (1:2…

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Ghostface Killah- Supreme Clientele 2 Review 18:35

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Ian reviews the latest album from Ghostface Killah, Supreme Clientele 2, and shares his favorite songs, critiques, and final 1 to 10 rating.

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Open Mike Eagle- Neighborhood Gods Unlimited Review 13:48

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Ian reviews the latest album from Open Mike Eagle, shares his favorite songs, critiques, and final 1 to 10 rating.

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S24 Ep. 3: Will Freddie Gibbs & Benny The Butcher Squash Their Beef? Why Freddie Dissed Curren$y, Who Would Teach At Our Hip Hop School, Drake Won't Take His L, EPMD vs Slick Rick & More 1:54:45

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(0:00) intro & preview (2:42) RIP Asop of the Living Legends (4:00) Benny The Butcher reportedly attempted to squash his beef with Freddie Gibbs; was it successful? (12:17) Freddie Gibbs also explains his issue with Curren$y (22:20) Is Drake going too far with his latest request in his legal battle with UMG? (44:51) what hip hop releases have pleas…

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S24 Ep. 2: Freddie Gibbs or J. Cole, Who Has The Better Discography? Album We Enjoy More Than An Artist's Most Praised Work? OB4CL 30th Anniversary Discussion, Pete Rock & iNi vs The Pharcyde & More! 2:10:37

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(0:00) intro & preview (1:20) impromptu therapy session on raising kids who are very different from us, having a bad back, & fighting our fathers (42:56) we discuss Raekwon's classic album Only Built For Cuban Linx on its 30th anniversary and share a few factoids (59:39) can we finally admit that Freddie Gibbs has a better discography than J. Cole?…

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S24 Ep. 1: Alfredo 2 Review & Discussion, Tyler The Creator Wants More Gatekeeping, Best Albums of The 2020s So Far, Mr. Lif vs. Masta Ace & More! 2:04:56

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(0:00) intro & preview (2:00) dealing with a heatwave (3:58) a brief follow up on our discussion from last week on Drake vs Kendrick (16:58) Tyler The Creator wants more gatekeeping in hip hop; is he right or just getting old? (49:57) we review and discuss the latest album from Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist, Alfredo 2! How does it compare to the fi…

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S23 Ep. 12: A Drake Stan Debates What We've All Missed, Drake's Fan Base Dissected, Is Kendrick A Hypocrite?, RIP Malcolm Jamal Warner, Urban Thermo Dynamics vs. Polyrhythm Addicts & More! 2:07:44

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(0:00) intro & preview (2:55) R.I.P. Malcolm Jamal Warner (6:38) An actual Drake fan drops in on the show to debate Ian (and Vince) on all of our negative talking points about rap's most polarizing star! Does he deserve to be counted among the great pantheon of MCs?? Is he actually of the hip hop culture? Are fans holding him up to an impossible st…

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S23 Ep. 11: The Clipse-Let God Sort Em Out Review, What Did Drake Miss? Our Rap Alter Egos, Best Songs w/ 1 Female & 1 Male MC, Top 5 LPs of the Year, Digable Planets vs Guru & More! 2:11:08

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(0:00) intro & preview (1:30) How our summers have been going so far (6:04) what did Drake miss?? And why he's still not striking the right chord (38:43) we review and discuss the new album from The Clipse 'Let God Sort Em Out' (48:45) does the new Clipse album fall into our personal top 5 releases of the year? (57:20) what fictional villains would…

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S23 Ep. 10: Best Hip Hop Albums Of 2025, So Far...The Alchemist Crashes Out Online Over A.I., The Carter 6 Vinyl Edition Controversy, Mach-Hommy vs. Ransom, and More!! 1:11:15

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(0:00) intro & preview (2:26) The Alchemist crashes out on social media after the backlash behind him and Erykah Badu using AI art for their single cover and music video (16:22) Lil Wayne's 'The Carter VI' vinyl copies are not what fans expected (21:01) I dive into our lists for the Best Hip Hop Albums of 2025, so far, starting with (22:23) DJ...(2…

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S23 Ep. 9: Best Hip Hop Album Title Track Bracket, Timbaland Apologizes To K Fresh For Using A.I. To Steal His Music, Felt vs. Pigeon John & More! 1:59:11

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(0:00) intro & preview (2:15) Timbaland and Suno AI get threatened with legal action for stealing producer K Fresh's music (28:13) we dive into our bracket for the best hip hop album title track! What song will be the last one standing?? (1:21:37) Album Faceoff: Felt- Felt 2: A Tribute To Lisa Bonet vs. Pigeon John- Pigeon John and The Summertime P…

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S23 Ep. 8: Timbaland Defends AI In Hip Hop, JPEGMAFIA Takes Aims At The Industry, Music To Bump On A First Date, Do The Right Thing Retro Review, Boldy James vs Larry June & More! 2:01:12

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(0:00) intro & preview (1:45) what we did over the weekend & movies we wanna see (8:04) JPEGMAFIA criticizes the rap music industry including artists like Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist (31:25) Timbaland comes out hard for AI in hip hop and promotes AI rap artists; what's up with that?? (59:33) How To Not Scare The Hoes: artists and songs we wou…

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S23 Ep. 7: Blind MC Rankings, Lil Wayne The Carter 6 Reactions & Discussion, Lord Jamar Runs Back To VladTV, RIP Sly Stone, Griselda Records vs Freddie Gibbs, Murs & 9th Wonder Faceoff & More! 2:06:45

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(0:00) intro & preview (4:41) RIP Sly Stone!!!! (6:26) Lord Jamar runs back to VladTV after their very public falling out (39:27) The verdict is in on Lil Wayne's The Carter 6, why the negative reception?? (50:55) Griselda vs. Freddie Gibbs: does anyone from the Griselda label/crew have an album better than 'Alfredo' or 'Bandana' by Freddie Gibbs??…