Best Pimp Seasoning Podcasts (2025)

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The Child Cancer Scam: 6. The calls 33:01

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After never receiving the money raised in their children’s name, mothers are finally confronting the scammers and demanding answers. Now is the time to ask why. Where is the money? Season 10 of World of Secrets, The Child Cancer Scam, is a BBC Eye investigation for the BBC World Service. Please note, the image is being used for illustrative purpose…

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The Child Cancer Scam: 5. The agency 28:34

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The investigation into why millions of dollars promised to families with sick children never reaches them moves to Israel. There we find misleading addresses and more questions than answers. Who is making these online campaigns which claim to help desperate parents? New ones keep appearing, but the story’s the same. Season 10 of World of Secrets, T…

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The Child Cancer Scam: 4. The contract 27:44

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A mother from Ukraine signs a contract, hoping that it will help her young daughter. Viktoriia has a brain tumour: her story is plastered all over social media despite her family’s request that the video they made isn’t shared. Olena says she wasn’t given time to read the contract properly. When we look more closely, it makes for shocking reading. …

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The Child Cancer Scam: 3. The recruiters 31:05

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A woman called Isabel pushes a little girl to send videos from her hospital bed. It’s part of a recruitment drive for sick children in Colombia to take part in campaigns. What does she know about the hundreds of thousands of dollars that appear to have been raised? It’s money the family never saw. Who was she working for, and what can she tell us a…

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The Child Cancer Scam: 2. The director 28:17

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As videos of other sick children pleading for money are found online, we find out more about the man behind the camera. And it becomes clear that there’s a complex network of organisations registered in Israel, the United States and Canada, exploiting families who just need help. Season 10 of World of Secrets, The Child Cancer Scam, is a BBC Eye in…

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J.I.D. dissects 'God Does Like Ugly' track by track 1:10:12

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J.I.D. and Dissect's Cole Cuchna to break down his Grammy-nominated album God Does Like Ugly. 00:00 Cold Open / Intro 01:45 Album Title Breakdown 05:35 "YouUgly" Breakdown 17:23 "Glory" Breakdown 25:29 "Wrk" Breakdown 31:00 "Community" Breakdown 41:22 "Gz" Breakdown 46:39 Melodic Section of "GDLU" 51:03 "On McAfee" Breakdown 54:51 "Of Blue" Breakdo…

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The Child Cancer Scam: 1. The video 27:17

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Seven-year-old Khalil from the Philippines has cancer. His family hope making a campaign video might save him, because they desperately need help to pay for his treatment. But the shoot is demanding, exhausting. Khalil even has onions put in front of his eyes to make him cry. For his mother Aljin, it’s a last-ditch attempt to help her son. But desp…

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The Child Cancer Scam: Trailer 4:01

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Your child is critically ill with cancer. It’s the worst news you can get. But to make the situation even more awful, you struggle to afford the care they need. So, when someone tells you a foreign sponsor can help raise the money, you’ll do anything. You make a video: your child begs for help from strangers online. But it comes to nothing. You wai…

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Our Favorite Music of 2025 1:48:27

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Dissect's Cole Cuchna is joined by friends Camden Ostrander and Margeaux Labat to discuss their favorite music of 2025, including... Favorite Musical Moments (04:09) Favorite "Underground" Albums (13:09) Favorite Albums of the Year (31:20) Favorite Songs of the Year (1:13:05) You can listen to a playlist of their picks ⁠here⁠. - Host: Cole Cuchna G…

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The 21st Century Song Draft 1:19:45

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The LSS crew is back with a year-end draft to celebrate the quarter-century mark in music. Cole, Charles, and Justin draft songs across five different categories: Best Song, Worst Song, One-Hit Wonder, Moment Maker, and Personal Favorite. Who won the draft? Hit the comments and let us know. Hosts: Cole Cuchna and Charles Holmes Producer: Justin Say…

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The 10 BEST Clipse Bars on 'Let God Sort Em Out' 26:33

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Clipse’s Let God Sort ’Em Out is Dissect’s pick for Best Rap Album of 2025. In this episode, we break down 10 of the most mind-blowing bars from the project, line by line, decoding the layers of wordplay, cultural references, and religious symbolism that make this album so lyrically dense. 🎵 Chapters 00:00 Pusha T, “So Be It” 01:40 Malice, “Ace Tru…

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The Most GENIUS Number Bars in Rap History 32:37

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From Rakim to Kendrick Lamar, this is the story of hip-hop’s obsession with numbers. Dissect's Cole Cuchna breaks down the evolution of “number bars” - a lyrical tradition where rappers use math, numeric sequences, and wordplay to showcase technical skill and encode hidden meaning. Beginning with Rakim’s groundbreaking verse on “My Melody” (1986) -…

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Rosalia's 'LUX' is a Masterpiece 37:34

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In this emergency episode, Cole shares his initial thoughts on Rosalia's new album LUX, plus provides a brief breakdown of the album's four movements, and shares how its beginning and end connect thematically and narratively. How are you feeling about LUX? Comment below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Chance The Rapper dissects 'STAR LINE' track-by-track 2:14:15

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Chance the Rapper and Dissect’s Cole Cuchna sit for an in-depth, track-by-track breakdown of Chance’s new album Star Line. We dig into the meaning behind the album’s title, the symbolism of its artwork, and the historical references woven throughout - from Marcus Garvey and the Black Star Line to the Wattstax documentary and beyond. Chance dissects…

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FFBC Podcast S1, E10 - Welcome Back To You (SEASON 1 FINALE) 36:55

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Send us a text November 3, 2025 **SEASON 1 FINALE***SEASON 1 FINALE***SEASON 1 FINALE***SEASON 1 FINALE** I wrapped up Episode 10, the final episode of Season 1, with my brother JAFFAR. He interviewed me about my inspiration for starting the Funky Funky But Chic Podcast. Take away: "Just because people don't get it, don't mean you ain't got it." - …

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FFBC Podcast S1, E9 - PULL UP WITH "PIMP C" (MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS) 33:54

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Send us a text October 27, 2025 I met up with my friends Chrissy and "PIMP-C" for Happy Hour at MI VIDA (575 7th Street, NW, WDC, USA) to dive into the key principles that should shape how men treat women, promoting a culture of respect and kindness. Central to our conversation was the idea of respect, which forms the foundation of any meaningful r…

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FFBC Podcast S1, E8 - CHANNEL 20: COSMIC CHAT (Negative Outcomes of Men Not Seeking Help) 15:44

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Send us a text October 20, 2025 CHANNEL 20: COSMIC CHAT w/JAFFAR (Negative Outcomes of Men Not Seeking Help) Men view asking for assistance with psychological or emotional issues as a sign of weakness or shame. This perception largely stems from other men, who are often the harshest critics, judging and shaming their peers. They knock each other do…

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Death in Dubai: 6. The deal 40:30

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An undercover meeting with the pimp we’ve been investigating for two years. And a chase from Dubai to the UK to get answers. Back in Uganda, Monic’s family have been waiting for this moment. This episode includes discussion of suicide and some disturbing events. Presented by investigative journalist Runako Celina. Season 9 of World of Secrets, Deat…

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FFBC Podcast S1, E7 - HEmotions (Coffee + Comics + Cigars): Why Are Men Afraid to Ask for Help? 34:38

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Send us a text October 13, 2025 HEmotions (Coffee + Comics + Cigars): Why Are Men Afraid to Ask for Help? Men often avoid seeking help and tend to downplay their physical and mental health. They view asking for assistance with psychological or emotional issues as a sign of weakness or shame. Acknowledging a problem and reaching out is seen as lacki…

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Death in Dubai: 5. The reality of ‘Porta Potty’ 30:03

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The story behind the viral Dubai Porta Potty rumours and why, even in death, Monic became the subject of an online witch hunt. Meanwhile we go undercover – are we getting closer to Monic’s boss? And a breakthrough in the quest to find where she is buried. This episode includes discussion of disturbing events, including sexual abuse and violence. It…

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Death in Dubai: 4. The right hand man 38:23

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A key insider agrees to talk. He says he worked at the centre of this illegal prostitution ring. Why is he speaking out now? And what can he tell us about the world Monic was caught up in, and the man she was working for? We follow in Monic’s footsteps to the glitzy clubs and bars where we are told she was sent.This episode includes discussion of s…

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FFBC Podcast S1, E6 - CHANNEL 20: COSMIC CHAT (WELCOME TO YOU) 30:20

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Send us a text October 6, 2025 CHANNEL 20: Cosmic Chat (WELCOME TO YOU) with JAFFAR The show features another installment from the Channel 20: COSMIC CHAT with/JAFFAR segment where we explore the transformative practice of turning inward to discover out truest selves. When you discover your true self, no one can tell you who you are. Executive Prod…

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FFBC Podcast S1, E5 - CHANNEL 20: COSMIC CHAT (MIRROR, MIRROR) 31:35

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Send us a text September 29, 2025 CHANNEL 20: Cosmic Chat (MIRROR, MIRROR) with JAFFAR In this contemplative episode of Channel 20’s Cosmic Chat: Mirror, Mirror, we explore the transformative practice of turning inward to discover your truest self. “Go Within to Become: Know Thyself” guides listeners through a gentle, secular meditation on self-hon…

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Death in Dubai: 3. The most powerful pimp 32:36

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Kiera and Mia remember Monic as charismatic and kind-hearted. They were living with her in Dubai and can reveal the shocking reality of her life there, saying they were all trapped in a prostitution ring run by a man they believe is “the most powerful pimp in Dubai”. They say they’re scared of him but are determined to speak out, to get justice for…

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FFBC Podcast S1, E4 - UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY 33:09

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Send us a text September 22, 2025 Creativity is about bringing something new into existence. It's not just for artists—it's an essential skill in every aspect of life. While some see creativity as a natural gift, it's something anyone can nurture and develop. We all have the potential to be creative geniuses. Executive Producer: SIR WALL for the So…

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Death in Dubai: 2. Not the first to die 28:50

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Monic’s relative heads to the UAE, like her, in pursuit of a dream. But soon after, news of her death shatters everything. Devastated and distrusting of the police’s account, Michael takes the search for truth into his own hands leading to a dramatic confrontation. This episode contains strong language. Presented by investigative journalist Runako …

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Crowning the BEST Album of the 21st Century | LAST SONG STANDING [Finale] 1:35:10

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It all comes down to this! Season 4 of Last Song Standing concludes with Cole and Charles finally crowning the Best Album of the 21st Century (so far). Each album that advanced to the finale now duke it out in a cut-throat bracket that includes Frank Ocean's 'Blonde', Kendrick Lamar's 'To Pimp a Butterfly', Daft Punk's 'Discovery', Beyonce's 'Lemon…

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FFBC Podcast S1, E3 - ADULT RELATIONSHIPS (FIVE GREEN FLAGS) 19:09

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Send us a text September 15, 2025 Being an adult in relationships means building a strong foundation for a healthy and lasting connection. Mature love creates a meaningful bond rooted in trust, respect, and authentic care. FIVE "GREEN" FLAGS OF A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP Repair After Conflict Celebrating The Small Stuff Looking Out for Your Nervous Sys…

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Death in Dubai: 1. The real Mona Kizz 34:30

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Monic dreams of leaving her home in rural Uganda for a different life. So when a “friend” promises her a job in Dubai, it feels like the chance she’s been waiting for. Monic is elated, she is the first of her 11 siblings to travel abroad. But just a few months later she is dead. Her family is left searching for answers. What happened in Dubai? A wa…

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good kid, m.A.A.d. city vs. To Pimp A Butterfly | LAST SONG STANDING [E7] 2:10:31

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The LSS Boyz continue their journey to crown the Best Album of the 21st Century (so far) by pitting two historic albums by the same artist against each other: Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.a.a.d. city vs. To Pimp A Butterfly. Every episode this season, Cole and Charles each nominate one album they feel should be in contention for the 21st century's …

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Death in Dubai: Trailer 3:12

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A woman falls from a tower block. It's caught on camera and the clip goes viral. Within hours, Mona Kizz’s name is trending worldwide. In death, the beautiful 23-year-old Ugandan is accused of being a #DubaiPortaPotty. With over 450 million views on TikTok, the hashtag leads to parodies and speculative exposés of women suspected of being paid by me…

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FFBC Podcast S1, E2 - HEALING (LAND) 29:06

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Send us a text September 8, 2025 THIS ALMOST BROKE ME! Failure happens in emotional bonds with people and in ourselves. Healing is emotional maintenance to help balance interpersonal relationships and bonded connections. In life, you should expect hurt, pain, loss, and transitions as much as you hope for happiness, pleasure and fulfillment. When yo…

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JID, Chance, Earl, Joey, and Hip Hop's Thriving Middle Class 1:06:33

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Dissect's Cole Cuchna talks to Jeremy Hecht (The Bigger Picture) and King Green (Rap Latte) about a wild slate of August albums releases: God Does Like Ugly - JID Star Line - Chance The Rapper Live Love Laugh - Earl Sweatshirt Lonely At The Top - Joey Bada$$ The trio give their initial impressions of each album and discuss the state of hip hop's ma…

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Frank Ocean's 'Blonde' vs. SZA's 'Ctrl' | LAST SONG STANDING [E6] 2:01:36

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The LSS Boyz continue their journey to crown the Best Album of the 21st Century (so far) by pitting two landmarks in RnB history against each other: Frank Ocean's 'Blonde' vs. SZA's 'Ctrl' . Every episode this season, Cole and Charles each nominate one album they feel should be in contention for the 21st century's best. Each album is discussed indi…

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FFBC Podcast S1 E1 - MY WHY 40:45

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Send us a text September 2, 2025 Your existence should reflect your W-H-Y. WHAT you do. HOW you do WHAT you do. YOU are being yourself. In this first full episode let's get acquainted with each other. We are all on a quest to understand and navigate life to find the path and purpose that serves our highest good. No one has a monopoly on the secrets…

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MF DOOM's 'Madvillainy' vs. Clipse's 'Hell Hath No Fury' | LAST SONG STANDING [E5] 2:26:56

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The LSS Boyz continue their journey to crown the Best Album of the 21st Century (so far) by pitting two landmarks in indie-hop history against each other: MF DOOM & Madlib’s Madvillainy vs. Clipse's Hell Hath No Fury. Every episode this season, Cole and Charles each nominate one album they feel should be in contention for the 21st century's best. E…

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Daft Punk's 'Discovery' vs. Radiohead's 'Kid A' | LAST SONG STANDING [E4] 2:15:15

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The LSS Boyz continue their journey to crown the Best Album of the 21st Century (so far) by pitting two of the most influential albums in music history against each other: Daft Punk’s Discovery vs. Radiohead’s Kid A. Every episode this season, Cole and Charles each nominate one album they feel should be in contention for the 21st century's best. Ea…

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Eminem's 'Marshall Mathers LP' vs. Tyler, The Creator's 'IGOR' | LAST SONG STANDING 2:01:26

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The LSS Boyz continue their journey to crown the Best Album of the 21st century (so far) by pitting a bonafide classic in Eminem's The Marshall Mathers LP against a modern classic in Tyler The Creator's IGOR. Every episode this season, Cole and Charles each nominate one album they feel should be in contention for the 21st century's best. Each album…

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Jay-Z's The Blueprint vs. Beyonce's Lemonade | LAST SONG STANDING [E2] 2:07:22

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Today's matchup pushed Cole & Charles' friendship to its limits: JAY-Z's The Blueprint vs. Beyonce's Lemonade. The LSS Boyz continue their journey to crown the Best Album of the 21st century (so far). Every episode this season, Cole and Charles each nominate one album they feel should be in contention for the century's best. Each album is discussed…

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"Don't Tap The Glass" is More Conceptual Than Tyler Admits 15:18

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Tyler, The Creator says "Don’t Tap The Glass" isn’t a concept album. No narrative. No deep themes. Just a fun, fast, braggadocious dance record. But what if that is the concept? In this video essay, we dive deep into Don’t Tap The Glass to uncover the album’s hidden intentionality — from its crate-dug samples and alter-ego iconography to its sacred…

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Kanye's Twisted Fantasy vs. Drake's Take Care | LAST SONG STANDING 1:49:51

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Last Song Standing is back! Dissect's Cole Cuchna and The Midnight Boys' Charles Holmes begin a journey to crown the Best Album of the 21st century (so far). Every episode this season, Cole and Charles each nominate one album they feel should be in contention for the century's best. Each album is discussed individually before the two albums battle …

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Our Favorite Music of 2025...So Far 1:30:30

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Dissect's Cole Cuchna and Professor Skye share their favorite music of 2025 so far, including their favorite albums, songs, and "underground" projects. They talk through projects by Lorde, Bad Bunny, Black Country New Road, Ray Vaughn, Annahstasia, Mac Miller, JID, Joey Bada$$, and more. Official Spotify Playlist ⁠here⁠. Subscribe to ⁠ @professorsk…

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S13E18 - Dissecting "Mirror" by Kendrick Lamar 42:54

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Our season long analysis of Kendrick Lamar's Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers concludes with its final track "Mirror." Serving as a lyrical epilogue to the album’s emotional climax, “Mirror” delivers Kendrick Lamar’s final moral lesson: “I choose me.” With this mantra, Kendrick brings his morality play to a close, rejecting the performance of salvatio…

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Clipse is Back! Breaking Down 'Let God Sort Em Out' 1:07:28

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Dissect's Cole Cuchna and The Ringer's Charles Holmes unpack the long-awaited return of Clipse and their new album, Let God Sort Em Out. Was it worth the 15-year wait? The duo share first impressions, breakdown their favorite lyrics and tracks, discuss Pharrell’s full-album production, and what makes Clipse still sound this sharp in their 40s and 5…

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PART 2: "Mother I Sober" by Kendrick Lamar [S13E17] 53:29

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Our season-long analysis of Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers continues with Part 2 of “Mother I Sober” — the album’s emotional and spiritual climax. In this sweeping 48-bar final verse, Kendrick releases decades of generational trauma and invites listeners to witness a ritual of forgiveness, transformation, and liberation. This episode unpacks Kendric…

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S13E16- Dissecting 'Mother I Sober' by Kendrick Lamar (Part 1) 36:36

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Our season long examination of Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers continues with “Mother I Sober.” This emotionally devastating ballad marks the narrative and spiritual climax of Kendrick Lamar’s album. Stripped bare and seated at the piano, Kendrick confronts generational trauma, inherited pain, and the illusion of self that’s fractured by abuse, guilt…

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S13E15 - Dissecting "Mr Morale" by Kendrick Lamar 38:40

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Our season-long breakdown of Mr Morale & The Big Steppers continues with a line-by-line analysis of its title track. We unpack the 'Mr. Morale' moniker, Eckhart Tolle's influence on Kendrick's current spiritual transformation, and how so much of the song is preparation for the album's next track "Mother I Sober." Follow @dissectpodcast on Instagram…

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S13E14 - The Moral Ambiguity of "Auntie Diaries" by Kendrick Lamar 55:23

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Our season-long analysis of Mr Morale & The Big Steppers continues with "Auntie Diaries" - a controversial song in which Kendrick shares his evolution in understanding of his transgender relatives. Follow @dissectpodcast on⁠ Instagram⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠, &⁠ Twitter⁠. Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Audio/Video Editing: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Addi…

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The Killing Call: 5. The last ride 38:14

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Sidhu predicted he would die young and by the bullet. Sidhu’s song The Last Ride plays like a premonition. In his final days the death threats intensify and Sidhu is increasingly isolated. We find out who benefited from his murder and how it’s changed Punjab - making it a more dangerous place. Can we finally get answers to why Sidhu was killed? Pre…

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The Killing Call: 4. Making enemies 35:57

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Back home, Sidhu starts delving into Punjab’s violent past and singing about its place in modern India. He joins mass demonstrations which rock Delhi and writes a protest anthem for the movement. The death threats continue. And we find out that Sidhu is making friends with dangerous people. Presented by broadcaster and DJ Bobby Friction and investi…