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109
Sept. 5, 2022

Black America

Send us a Text Message. Its Labor Day and what better way to celebrate it then to discuss racism in Hollywood, Black superheroes, and all things culture Topics Discussed: Should unemployed people be allowed to celebrate Labor Day? Romeo Santos' new album Is Trap Hip Hop? Michael Jackson Chris Rock turns down the Oscars, jokes about Will Smith Joe Budden says Tupac would wash Big and Nas The MTV VMAs Why did Carmelo Anthony present award to Bad Bunny? Nigeria bans white models Is it ra...
108
Aug. 29, 2022

Cancel Culture

Send us a Text Message. The Culture managed to get FN Meka, and the racism behind it, cancelled. Will the student loan relief make you vote for a second Biden term? Will Trump run the country from jail? And why does Anthony hate The Lion King? The guys also go over this week's new music. Topics Discussed: Diamond D's new album The Rearview Roc Marciano and Alchemist's new album The Elephant Man's Bones JID's new album The Forever Story DJ Khaled's new album God Did AI rapper FN Meka cancell...
107
Aug. 22, 2022

Red In The Face

Send us a Text Message. The boys give their takes on virtual rappers, being gay in the industry, face tattoos, and Anthony says that Hip Hop and R&B are dead. Also, who are their favorite Ninja Turtles? Topics Discussed: Virtual rapper FN MEKA becomes first AR artist signed to a major label Tevin Campbell is gay Kids today speak in abbreviations Diddy vs. Jermaine Dupri none Verzuz battle Was the 90s the most homophobic era? Is R&B dead and what killed it? Who is Ant's and Jeff's favorit...
106
Aug. 15, 2022

The Black Slim Shady

Send us a Text Message. The Game drops a new diss track aiming at Eminem. Anthony has Jury Duty, The Rock and Megan thee Stallion, and what's the difference between a weed dealer and a weed salesman? Also, why working under the table is not a smart idea and why Irv Gotti is a clown according to Jeff. Topics Discussed: Irv Gotti is a clown on Drink Champs Angela Yee leaves The Breakfast Club New albums The Game disses Eminem Jury Duty Smoking weed Weed dealer vs. weed salesman Why working...
105
Aug. 8, 2022

Reading Rainbow

Send us a Text Message. The guys welcome resident guest Mikey-She back on the show to discuss Ayahuasca, Hip Hop erotica, inflation, and Mikey's email porn. Also, should a store owner be justified in stabbing a robber and should we have any sympathy whatsoever for the would be criminal? Topics Discussed: James Brown Bill Russell Britney Griner gets 9 years in Russian jail Audrey Lorber Tyler Perry explains why he's avoiding race talk with son Irv Gotti talks his beef with Ashanti on Drink ...
104
Aug. 1, 2022

Systemic Racism

Send us a Text Message. From racist cops walking out in North Carolina to Russia trying to trade Britney Griner. Also is Jeff racist for using impoverished Blacks as an example for the lack of diversity in baseball? Let's talk systemic racism. Topics Discussed: Will Smith makes apologetic video New Beyonce album and the Kelis backlash What if superheroes took sick days Why do serial killers usually have 3 names? Entire police department quits in N.C. town Lack of diversity in baseball Ref...
103
July 25, 2022

Hip Hop Chicken

Send us a Text Message. After taking a week off during the heat wave, the boys are back to discuss Jennifer Lopez, Politics, Sports, financial advice and of course, chicken! Topics Discussed: Bennifer ties the knot J-Lo or Jeter Why do Chinese restaurants only give you 4 chicken wings? Why is Joe Biden's approval rating so low? Leaked audio shows NBA execs admitting that they do not want any beef with China Britney Griner situation Is the NBA a political platform? The first Latin Verzuz ...
102
July 11, 2022

Door Dash Glitch

Send us a Text Message. Biden's approval rating is at an all-time low, Derek Chauvin gets 20 years, and Door Dash has a glitch that gives people "free" stuff. Also, the brutality honest HVAC guy. Topics Discussed: Joe Biden approval rating Britney Griner situation Mr. Mcmahon is in hot water Derek Chauvin gets sentenced What would be your last meal? Should whites be allowed to speak on behalf of Blacks? Who still has stimulus money? Bootleg cereal The Door Dash glitch Referenced Links:...
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July 4, 2022

What Would You Do

Send us a Text Message. Is Kevin Durant's legacy permanently tarnished after his trade request from the Nets? Should you bring food for all of your baby mommas' kids or just yours? What would you do? Topics Discussed: Kevin Durant asking out of Brooklyn Man brings Mcdonalds for his kid, but not the rest of his siblings Featured Song: What Would You Do - City High Referenced Links: Kevin Durant requests trade from Brookyn Nets (espn.com) Upset Baby Mama Exposes Baby Daddy For Buying McDonald...
100
June 27, 2022

Roe v. Wade, America v. Women

Send us a Text Message. The Culture celebrates its milestone 100th episode. We hear from past guests, catch up on trending topics, and have the abortion conversation on the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. With special guests Mikey-She and his wife Rinne from the Mikey and Rinne Eat In Podcast. Thank you for following us for 100 episodes. Stay tuned for the next 100! Topics Discussed: Reaching 100 episodes The Golden State Warriors The Brooklyn Nets falling apart New music ...
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June 13, 2022

IAMGAWD Interview

Send us a Text Message. Chicago rapper IAMGAWD, discusses his upbringing, his influences, his thoughts on today's NBA, and of course his top 5 rappers of all time. His new and 4th studio album Murder Castle is out now and available everywhere. He is the founder of No Mediocre Recordings. Why be a king when you can be a GAWD? Topics Discussed: IAMGAWD's story What does the acronym IAMGAWD stand for? Eminem Big Pun Chicago's top 3 Favorite sports teams Artists he'd love to collaborate with ...
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June 6, 2022

Only God Can Judge Me

Send us a Text Message. Gas Prices are still rising, mass shootings are still occurring, and the culture is still going. Women are catching L's out here, nobody cares about Father's Day and one of our Patrons thinks Jada and Will killed Tupac. Topics Discussed: Amber Heard losing to Johnny Depp Who are the best producers in Hip Hop history Lil Nas X upset at the BET awards The Game is still talking Why is Father's Day not given as much importance as Mother's Day Did Will and Jada kill Tupa...
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May 30, 2022

Let's End Gun Violence

Send us a Text Message. On the wake of the Uvalde Texas school mass shooting that left 19 children and 2 teachers dead, the guys discuss what needs to be done about the gun problem in America. Jeff proposes his gun reform system. Topics Discussed: Elementary school shooting in Texas Ban guns? Barack Obama's tweet The 2nd Amendment The Government doesn't care about children Getting an abortion is harder than buying a gun in some states Jeff's gun reform idea Referenced Links: ‘It Was the...
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May 23, 2022

The Man Behind The Voice

Send us a Text Message. For the first time ever, Jeff interviews his co-host Anthony Austin Jr. Find out all about the man behind the voice of The Culture. What are Anthony's biggest fears? What are his regrets? Who are his favorite teams? All of these questions and more, answered in this episode as Anthony aims to motivate and stimulate. Topics Discussed: Fears Regrets Man crush Being a social worker Most memorable moment of career Why doesn't Anthony want kids? Favorite rapper favorite...
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May 16, 2022

The Heart Part 5

Send us a Text Message. Ant rants about frozen burgers and pancakes, Jeff rants about Generation Z and another racially motivated mass shooting. Also, the guys review Kendrick Lamar's new album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Topics Discussed: Pancakes vs. Waffles Buffalo shooting - White teen targets Blacks in mass shooting and writes a manifesto Jack Harlow didn't know that Brandy and Ray-J were siblings Jeff upset at Gen-Z Does the Gen-Z generation disregard everything that came before th...
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May 9, 2022

Dear Mama

Send us a Text Message. In this Mother's Day episode, Anthony says Antonio Brown does not speak for the Black community after his remarks about Colin Kaepernick. Eminem gets inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Anthony is upset about it. Dave Chappelle gets attacked and it is probably Will Smith's fault. Also, the rap Mount Rushmore debate and Jeff has a new Ghetto Word of the week. Topics Discussed: Rap Mount Rushmore Method Man's new Meth Lab 3 album Antonio Brown's Colin Kaeperni...
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May 2, 2022

The 21 Unwritten Black Rules

Send us a Text Message. Jeff and Anthony go over Buzzfeed's 21 unwritten Black rules that white people don't have to worry about. Jeff also shares his excitement about the Brooklyn Nets being eliminated from the NBA playoffs. Also, the boys place another bet and Jeff calls Spike Lee "fraudulent". Topics Discussed: Welch's grape soda Nets eliminated from playoffs Jeff rants about Spike Lee Can Knicks fans root for the Nets? Jeff doesn't think so Timberland boots The 21 rules of life that Bl...
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April 25, 2022

Hip Hop and Food

Send us a Text Message. History is made as The Culture collaborates with the Mikey & Rinne Eat In podcast for a simulcast episode to discuss Hip Hop and food and food in Hip Hop. Hip Hop in food and food and Hip Hop. The best food lyrics in rap history, why are rappers obsessed with spaghetti, and what exactly was Biggie referring to when he mentioned Welch's grape? Topics Discussed: Happy 4/20 R.I.P DJ Kay Slay Food in Hip Hop lyrics Spaghetti raps Medieval Times and the best tomato bisque...
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April 18, 2022

The Convo

Send us a Text Message. The world is going mad, between more killings at the hands of police, the Brooklyn train station shooting, and Elon Musk trying to buy Twitter. Also, Anthony conducts an interview with a special anonymous guest. Topics Discussed: Brooklyn train shooting The killing of Patrick Lyoya Elon Musk buying Twitter White mass shootings vs. Black mass shootings Why are cops quick to draw a gun even in unwarranted situations? The Convo (Anthony interviews a special guest) Fea...
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April 11, 2022

Nuthin' But A G Thang

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jeff and Ant talk about the Oscar's fallout, racism, Dwayne Haskins untimely death, an all-new ghetto word of the week and much more! Topics Discussed: NFL QB Dwayne Haskins untimely death Gil Brandt insensitive comments Will Smith suspended from the Academy The Game diss track towards Eminem? Tyler the Creator beats out Nas for Grammy Will today's music stand the test of time? Jeff doesn't think so Being color brave instead of color blind when it c...
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April 4, 2022

The Slap Heard Round the World

Send us a Text Message. Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at the Oscars! The guys break down the slap heard round the world and discuss its significance, ramifications and impact on pop culture and society as a whole. Topics Discussed: Will Smith slaps Chris Rock The sensitizing of society Is comedy dead now? Can we tell people the truth anymore? Is August Alsina to blame for all of this? Quest love robbed of his moment Will Packer Will Smith resigns from the academy Was this a bad day for bl...
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March 28, 2022

The Fallout From the Lia Thomas Situation

Send us a Text Message. In this episode the guys tackle a very polarizing topic in light of the Lia Thomas controversy, should transgendered athletes be allowed to participate in women competitions? A very sensitive subject that should and needs to be discussed, respectfully. Topics Discussed: Lia Thomas Is it fair for transgendered to compete against women? Rachel Levine Nyla Rose Caster Semenya Laila Ali Backlash towards transgendered women receiving awards Referenced Links: #greenscre...
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March 21, 2022

It's Dark and Hell is Hot

Send us a Text Message. The guys take a deeper look at DMX's classic debut album, It's Dark And Hell Is Hot, and discuss it's significance and it's place among the greatest rap albums in Hip Hop history. Topics Discussed: Break down of the It's Dark And Hell is Hot album DMX contradictory lyrics Will Smith comments Kanye vs. D.L. Hughley Mase dissing Diddy Featured Song: Intro - It's Dark And Hell Is Hot - DMX Referenced Links: Will Smith Says 'There's Never Been Infidelity' In His Marria...
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March 14, 2022

The Return to Office and Gas Project

Send us a Text Message. Jeff and Ant welcome back Mikey-She as he hosts this week's Is That Racist segment. Jeff thinks there is a conspiracy between the return to office and the gas price hike as he explains his anxiety issues with going back to work. Also, the 25th anniversary of Biggie's death. Topics Discussed: The Game throws shade at Eminem New music R.I.P Traci Braxton Underground rappers finding success Do white people have a say in whether blacks should or shouldn't use the N word?...