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The boys dive into the Brian Flores discrimination lawsuit against the NFL, Joe Rogan's "apology" and racist t-shirts. A racism heavy episode. Also, does The Rock embrace his Black culture enough? Topics Discussed: • Black History Month • Joe Rogan's use of the N word • Spotify's announcement • Why…
Jeff, Ant, and Mikey give their opinions on the Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson controversy. Should Joe Rogan's (https://amzn.to/3XtD7rh) podcast be cancelled by Spotify? Is Joe Rogan (https://amzn.to/3XtD7rh) a misinformed racist? The guys also criticize The Game's top 50 MCs list, Joey Badass' "life force" and Anthony says, "Democrats are…
Jeff and Ant are joined by Mikey-She to tackle racism and politics in this episode. Does Anthony have a problem with white people? Many seem to think so. Are Joe Biden's comments racist or insensitive? Is this administration doing all it can for blacks and minorities? Let's get to the…
From catching covid to being hacked, Jeff details what he calls a terrible week. The guys discuss a not-so-great start to the 2022 calendar year. Topics Discussed: • Bob Saget's death • Jeff's terrible week • Covid symptoms • Getting hacked and how to prevent it • Pete Rock suing…
In the wake of the Antonio Brown situation, the guys dissect the entire story, give their opinions, and discuss quitting a job. They also discuss Spiderman - No Way Home. So, if you haven't seen it yet, too bad. Topics Discussed: • R.I.P. Sidney Poitier • Antonio Brown’s latest saga…
The first episode of 2022 and Jeff has fallen ill. New album review, new Ghetto Word, Will Smith has a potty pen, Stevie Wonder is Daredevil, and Jeff apologizes to Anthony. Topics Discussed: • Cordae • Why did Dr. Dre name his second album 2001? • Betty White • Cobra…
2021 has come to an end as the boys review the year in the world of Hip-Hop as well as the most notable stories. Topics Discussed: • The top 5 Hip-Hop albums of the year • The top 5 rap verses of the year • The top 10 stories of…
The guys review new albums, talk Kardashian culture appropriation, Omicron, and more all while trying to go through the entire episode without saying any curse words. Topics Discussed: • New Album reviews • New AZ music • New Aaliyah music • Jim Jones and Freddie Gibbs beef • Tory Lanez…
Underground sensation Backwood Sweetie made everyone take notice with her self titled, and already classic album, Christina Shauntay. The DMV area rapper, Backwood Sweetie, discusses her debut album, what got her into rap, her top emcees of all time and even cosplay. Topics Discussed in This Episode: • Backwood Sweetie's…
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Jeff and Ant go over the week's stories. Christmas movies, Elf on the Shelf, and a new segment, The Bar Exam, is officially introduced in this action-packed episode. Topics Discussed: • Is Mike Shethar selling drugs? • The new DMX documentary…
Award winning Journalist, DJ, Hip-Hop Advocate, Public Speaker, and fellow Podcaster Manny Faces, sits down with The Culture to discuss his work as a scholar and advocate on how we can use Hip-Hop to educate, empower, and uplift humanity. Manny also gives us his top 5 rappers of all time…
Mikey-She returns to prove he is the real Slim Shady when he tries to clear his name about the Eminem hate. Jeff also tries to clear his name as nothing is off limits in this episode. A new segment is introduced to the show where the guys review new Hip…
Send us a Text Message. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1180631/open_sms) It's episode 69 and the boys wanted to make it about sex, but instead, they talk about everything, except it's not about sex. With resident guest Mike Shethar. Topics Discussed: • New Lupe Fiasco album in the works • Three 6 Mafia Verzuz Bone…
It's episode 69 and the boys wanted to make it about sex, but instead, they talk about everything, except it's not about sex. With resident guest Mike Shethar. Topics Discussed: • New Lupe Fiasco album in the works • Three 6 Mafia Verzuz Bone Thugs-N-Harmony • Is 50 Cent a…
Jeff celebrates his 38th birthday. He shares his first experience at the spa that left him scarred. He also discusses whatever he feels like in this episode as Ant goes along for the ride. Topics Discussed: • Will Smith memoir • The Knicks • Jay-Z getting inducted into the Rock…
Singer, Songwriter, and Afro-Latina artist NIA is in the house to discuss her young career, her journey, the challenges that black women face in the industry, her inspirations and who her favorite artists are. Of course, the boys also make her break down her top 5 favorite rappers of all…
In this episode the guys discuss whether Kanye is crazy, the Alec Baldwin situation, cancel culture and the KRS-ONE and Big Daddy Kane Verzuz battle. Topics Discussed: • Kanye's name change and haircut • KRS Verzuz Kane • Alec Baldwin • The Netflix walkout • Ghetto Word of the Week…
Female appreciation month continues on The Culture. In this episode Jeff and Ant shout out all the female MCs they omitted from their top list and they channel Queen Latifah's U.N.I.T.Y. while discussing Kyrie Irving, Jon Gruden, and Dave Chappelle. Topics Discussed: • Jeff's R. Kelly rant • Kyrie Irving…
Its ladies month on The Culture, and the boys kick it off by honoring women with their list of top 5 female rappers of all time. Topics Discussed: • New Apple reviews • KRS Verzuz Kane • Social Media crash of 2021 • New music • Jon Gruden racist remarks…
In this episode the boys break down their top 5 rappers under 40, before they welcome Doctor, Professor, and acclaimed rapper, Professor Lyrical as he talks about his upbringing, how he got in the game, meeting Jay-Z, being affiliated with Roc-A-Fella, and so much more. Topics Discussed: • Dr. Dre…
In this episode Jeff and Ant welcome Mikey-She to dissect, breakdown, and compare Nas' Illmatic and Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt. 2 of the most classic Hip-Hop albums of all time. Along the way they will sing, laugh, and analyze. Yes, the boys sing some of their favorite R&B classics all while…
Ja Rule proved to Fat Joe that life aint' a game, Nicki Minaj is making headlines and Covid is still a thing. Jeff and Ant give their opinions on this weeks trending topics and break down the Ja and Joe Verzuz battle. Topics Discussed: • Ja Rule and Fat Joe…
On the wake of the 20th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11, the boys reflect on and discuss the cultural significance of that day. For this episode Jeff posed the question, what does Hip-Hop mean to you? They share testimonials from various people from all walks of life on the…