Best Pursuit Of Dopeness Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 68 - Songs To Wear Cozy Socks 1:24:15

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Oscar, Victor, Alex, and Jojo discuss goofy Halloween costume ideas and playing with sound effects. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Fred Again, Together Pangea, Jay Som, and Slayyyter. This episode's album review is Getting Killed by Geese. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing to the podcast.…

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Episode 67 - Meet Me in the Stinky Pit 1:42:06

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Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo discuss the September concerts that filled Rigo's September concert schedule, including Turnstile, his first Riot Fest, System of a Down, and his winner for stinkiest pit: Viagra Boys The 4x4 segment includes songs by Geese, Doja Cat, Olivia Dean, Antibalas, Squid, Men Without Hats, Chino Pacas, and HAAi. Follow…

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Episode 66 - Riot Fest Recap 1:37:21

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Oscar, Victor, Alex, and Jojo give their Riot Fest 2025 recap. The team chats about their favorite moments & performances of the festival, plus an update on their guess of John Stamos' appearance at the festival. The 4x4 segment includes songs by KennyHoopla, Portugal. The Man, Hayley Williams, and Sinitus Tempo. This episode's album review is Who …

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49: Autobots, Roll Out of Brandon’s Lyles Life 1:10:06

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Roxxy and podcaster Brandon Lyles of Cult 45: The Movie Podcast discuss the fight scene in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2, his love of horror movies and the goofiness of Transformers.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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48: Tahir Moore and the Power of Imagination 52:16

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Roxxy and comedian, actor, and content creator Tahir Moore discuss his love for Whiplash, the magic of Hook, and his very personal beef with Girlfriends (especially the theme song).By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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47: The Childish Gambino Theory and the Pursuit of Possibility 14:10

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Roxxy discusses how fighting to see Childish Gambino perform taught her perseverance, patience, and the pursuit of possibility.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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46: Brainstorm Breakdown with Roxxy Haze 41:35

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On this re-released episode of Ante Meridiem with Roxxy Haze, Roxxy dives into questions from listeners about writing, creating, and staying funny when inspiration runs low.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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Episode 65 - Four for Foliage 1:56:30

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Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo give some final comments on Lollapalooza 2025 including T-Pain and Korn's sets. The group also discusses the ethics of being tall in GA and offer a preview of the artists they're looking forward to at Riot Fest 2025. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Whitney, Chance The Rapper, Parcels, and WAJ. with Maxo, Frsh …

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45: Cooking Up Love with Chef Patrick Lee 30:02

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Roxxy and chef and content creator Patrick Lee talk about the dishes that made us fall in love, the meals that carried us through breakups, and the undeniable power of pastBy The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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44: Running on Empty but Still Making Art 11:50

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On the re-released episode of Ante Meridiem with Roxxy Haze, Roxxy discusses how to deal with creative burnout, creative processes, and different skills that help keep the spark alive when the pressure to produce feels overwhelming.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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43: Phalafel and Ganondorf Sitting in a Tree 44:46

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Roxxy and cosplayer Phalafel talk cosplay favorites, the characters that inspire them most, and why Phalafel will risk it all for Ganondorf.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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42: The Routine That Built Rome 39:25

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On the re-released episode of Ante Meridiem with Roxxy Haze, Roxxy is joined by Rome Green Jr. from Dormtainment to discuss books, time management, and how to balance it all without losing your mind.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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Episode 64 - The YCT Lollapalooza 2025 Recap 2:10:38

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Oscar, Victor, Alex, and Jojo give their Lollapalooza 2025 recap. The team chats about Jojo's golden 4 hours at her first Lolla ever, their favorite moments & performances of the festival, plus an update on their guess of which guest star Olivia Rodrigo brought out during her set. The 4x4 segment includes songs by The Voidz, BLACKPINK, Chappell Roa…

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41: Chinedu Ogu and Comedy, Flow, and Finding Your Voice 14:35

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On the re-released episode of Ante Meridiem with Roxxy Haze, Roxxy is joined by comedian and content creator Chinedu Ogu to discuss comedy writing, artistic flow, and how personal experiences shape both the jokes and the journey.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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40: Queezy Leo and the Great 90s Remote Control War 1:03:40

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Roxxy and gamer, editor and producer Queezy Leo discuss the difference between 90s cartoons on Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and Disney, their first consoles, and share their love for the little-discussed classic Home Movies.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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Episode 63 - Need That Big Poe Energy at Lollapalooza 2025 2:03:36

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Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo chat about more summertime Chi shows including the return of Alabama Shakes at the Salt Shed and dancing to 3BallMTY at the Ramova Theatre. We also discuss our most-anticipated performances of Lollapalooza 2025, especially after the surprise release of Tyler, the Creator's DON'T TAP THE GLASS. The 4x4 segment in…

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39: Open Mike Eagle Lives at Twin Peaks and Sleeps to Nick at Nite 53:58

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Roxxy and rapper Open Mike Eagle discuss classic Nick at Nite nostalgia, chaotic Glee storylines, and why Twin Peaks lives rent-free in his brain.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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38: Christian Gray and the Half-Blood Hater 53:51

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Roxxy and content creator Christian Gray (aka The First Shade) discuss his disdain of Harry Potter, their shared love of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise and the where the Minions from Despicable Me were during historical events.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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Episode 62 - Who Let the Dawgs Out? 1:44:32

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Oscar, Victor, Alex, and Jojo talk about attending summer shows at Thalia Hall with Son Rompe Pera & Cabeza De Chivo. We also preview which Lollapalooza performances we're looking forward to catching, including guessing if & who Olivia Rodrigo would bring out to collab during her set. The 4x4 segment includes songs by David Byrne with the Ghost Tra…

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37: Geo and the Protagonists We Need 38:29

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Roxxy and creator and cosplayer Geo from Plus Ultra Entertainment discuss why we need to bring back Zoids, his unapologetic hatred for Kazuto from SAO, and the unnecessary hate toward Tanjiro from Demon Slayer and Deku from My Hero Academia—protagonists who cry.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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36: RJ City and the Discomfort of Comfort Media 1:06:51

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Roxxy and wrestler–comedian RJ City, host of AEW’s “Hey! (EW),” discuss The Golden Girls, the overconsumption of the things we love, and the forgotten 80s fever dream that was Zoobilee Zoo.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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Episode 61 - Enjoy These 4x4 Picks, Viciously 1:10:24

5M ago1:10:24

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Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo talk about TOKiMONSTA & DJ Janesita performing at Outset, and Jesse McCartney at Chicago Pride Fest. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Queens of the Stone Age, Ric Wilson, Joey Cash, and Lexa Gates. Check out our weekly Spotify playlist, I Made This For You. which gathers our favorite songs released during the w…

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35: Theodore M.E. Taylor and the $20 Gig 43:30

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Roxxy and comedian Theodore M.E. Taylor discuss his special "Bowtie Guy", their different comedy writing processes and horror stories from the comedy streets.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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34: Khleo Thomas and the Art of Being Evil 45:00

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Roxxy Haze and actor and gamer Khleo Thomas discuss what makes a good Disney villain, the depravity of Hunchback's Claude Frollo and the iconic nature of Lion King's Scar.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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Episode 60 - Crying to Kali Uchis 1:47:53

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Oscar, Victor, Alex, and Jojo talk about their first summer shows, from Bloc Party at the Salt Shed to The Weeknd at Soldier Field (including our photo coverage). The 4x4 segment includes songs by Turnstile, Tune-Yards, and Sinego (sampling Joan Sebastian). This episode's album review is Sincerely, by Kali Uchis, which gets 3 "big dig energy" and 1…

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33: Frank Grouch’s Guide to Great Cartoons—and Disney's Doug Ain’t On It 29:47

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Roxxy and comedian Frank Grouch discuss their love for Adult Swim, why SpongeBob Season 3 was peak comedy, and why Disney’s Doug needs to be stopped.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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32: As Told by Marco: A Love Letter to the Magic of Cartoons 1:15:25

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Roxxy and artist Marco of Masterminds Connect dive into the timeless magic of 90s animation, explore the emotional pull of Don Bluth films, and celebrate why these cartoons still hit decades later.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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31: Jiggly Senpai’s Guide to Surviving Jurassic Park Slander 53:41

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Roxxy and cosplayer and dancer Jiggly Senpai dive into the most hated movie franchises, unpack why some “bad” films still slap, and Jiggly passionately defends Jurassic Park like her life depends on it.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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30: Soft Power: Mister Rogers, PBS, and the Fight for Empathy 12:13

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Roxxy looks back on Mister Rogers’ neighborhood, forward at PBS’s survival, and what it means to be gentle in a loud world.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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Episode 59 - Blessed by the Chicago Pope 1:33:55

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Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo celebrate daaaa Pope being from the Southside of Chicago [like us!]. On the latest live experiences, we talk about Soft Play at Bottom Lounge and POD's latest W on social with photos from our coverage of Japanese Breakfast's show at the Salt Shed being featured by the band on Instagram and Twitter. The 4x4 segme…

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29: Ms. Game Queen is in Love with Kratos, Controllers, and Competitive Glory 44:21

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Roxxy Haze is joined by streamer and content creator Ms. Game Queen to talk about her love for Kratos, the chaos of competitive gaming, and how holding a controller changed her life.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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Episode 58 - Basic Being Basic Djo Fans 1:13:05

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Oscar, Victor, Alex, and Jojo open the episode talking about the 2025 Riot Fest lineup, including a theory about the Beach Boys' planned appearance this year. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Young Miko, HAIM, Cut Copy, and Circuit de Yeux. For the album review, the crew discusses 'The Crux' by Djo. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Likin…

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28: Chef Ayo Cherry vs. The Plate of Pure Regret 31:27

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Roxxy and Chef Ayo Cherry dive into the wildest foods they've ever tasted, debate culinary crimes, and confess the bites they'd never take again.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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27: Belated Book Day with Roxxy 6:48

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In honor of World Book Day, Roxxy shares a few of her favorite books and current reads, including her own book - Unprovoked: Words Nobody Asked For.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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Episode 57 - Admiring Each Other's Song Package 1:24:11

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Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo discuss the MUBI FEST Chicago taking place at the Music Box Theatre & The Salt Shed, and evolving along with the local social scene. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Saba, Wet Leg, The Shanghai Restoration Project, and Coco Jones. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & s…

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26: Rob Haze Thinks Inception and The Lego Movie Are the Same 40:52

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Roxxy and comedy cousin Rob Haze dive into the wildest plot twists, roast the worst reveals, and break down how Inception and The Lego Movie are basically the same film.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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25: Sir Julius and The Cosplay Starter Pack 30:57

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Roxxy and cosplayer Sir Julius discuss how to start your cosplay journey, the highs and lows of crafting and building, and what to expect when stepping into your first con in costume.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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24: Cowabunga! A Brief Deep Dive into the History of Pizza 9:29

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Roxxy explores pizza’s history, childhood nostalgia (shoutout Chuck E. Cheese & A Goofy Movie), and its pop culture impact—from TMNT to global domination.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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23: Aeoxis Talks Soundtracks That Slap and Songs That Sting 43:23

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Roxxy Haze and content creator and musician Aeoxis talk the power of Asian Kung-Fu Generation, how Seven Deadly Sins gets him hype, and why he cries to the Mulan soundtrack.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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Episode 56 - Hype for Lollapalooza 2025 1:21:10

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Oscar, Victor, Jojo, and Alex discuss the Lollapalooza 2025 lineup and reveal their early picks for 5 artists who can convince you to attend the festival this year. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Saba, Divorce, Jennie, and St Lucia. The album review is about TOKiMONSTA's Eternal Reverie. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT …

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22: Toying Around and the Turtles That Took Over Toy Shelves 43:44

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Roxxy Haze is joined by toy collector and nostalgia expert Kevin Wong of Toying Around to discuss the ultimate showdown between retro and modern toys, the timeless appeal of Power Rangers flip-head toys, and why Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles never fell off.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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21: Roxxy’s Reading Room: My 2024 Reads (So Far) 9:57

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Roxxy dives into her 2024 reading list, sharing completed books, current reads, and why embracing stories—whether on paper or audio—is essential for growth, joy, and big feelings.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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20: Lea’h Sampson Talks Dick and Juice 57:02

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On this re-released episode of Bedtime Bitchin, comedian and actress Lea'h Sampson drops by to talk about dating, terrible sexual experiences and our love of juice.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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Episode 55 - The Kings of Seamless Transitions 1:22:40

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Oscar, Victor, Rigo, and Hector discuss the Thalia Hall Free For All event, headlined by Model/Actriz. The first 4x4 segment of the year features songs by Horsegirl, Kneecap, Future Nobodies, and Bomba Estereo. Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing. Listen to all of the music discussed on the la…

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19: Krystle Pierce and the Goblet of Toxic Masculinity 37:41

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On this re-released episode of Bedtime Bitchin, comedian Krystle Pierce talks about world of Harry Potter, Ron gaslighting Hermione and the confusing plot of The Crimes of Grindelwald.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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18: Joey Purse Thinks Deku Is Overrated 41:31

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On this re-released episode of Bedtime Bitchin, comedian Joey Purse talks why he hates Deku, Todoroki's boring personality and being Bakugo and Ochako at the same time.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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17: Jordan Conley and Disney’s Disrespected Darlings 1:03:02

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Roxxy Haze is joined by comedian Jordan Conley to discuss how Harry Potter unintentionally tanked Treasure Planet, why Meet the Robinsons is secretly perfect, and which Goofy Movie reigns supreme.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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16: A Beginner’s Guide to Anime 17:51

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Roxxy talks anime essentials, popular genres, and must-watch shows to kickstart your anime journey.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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15: Snack No Jutsu: Food Pairings for Games and Anime 17:21

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Roxxy talks gaming, anime, and how the right snacks can deepen immersion.By The Roxxy Haze Podcast

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Episode 54 - Kendrick Lamar Played The Great American Game, and Won 1:11:12

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Oscar, Victor, Jojo, and Alex discuss the Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Halftime Show and why it'll go down as one of the legendary events of his career. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Doechii, Inhaler, ANOTR with Kabusa Oriental Choir, and Helltones. For the album review, the crew praises what makes the new Franz Ferdinand album, The Human Fear, so…