Episodes

Send us a Text Message. In this episode the guys discuss Kanye West, they review Conway's new album, an all-new Is That Racist segment and Anthony gives some financial literacy advice on how to be fiscally responsible and fix your finances. Topics Discussed: Gas prices Kanye's new "Kim lite" girlfriend Chaney Jones The Game throws shade at Dr. Dre How to help your baby build credit at a very young age Consolidating your debts Can Blacks be racist? Does T.I.'s extensive vocabulary intimida...

Send us a Text Message. The Culture has a new website, a new blog and a new domain: theculture.one Joe Biden nominates first black woman on the Supreme Court. Would Americans be as brave as Ukrainians have been vs. the Russians? The 10-year anniversary of Trayvon Martin's death. All of this and more in the final episode of Black History Month. Topics Discussed: Ketanji Brown Jackson Afro-Latinos Do new TVs have an on/off button on them? TheCulture.one Stem players When is Biden going to par...

Send us a Text Message. Was the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show entertaining, controversial, polarizing, or all of the above? From the entertainment aspect to the social commentary and political rhetoric that it motivated; it definitely makes for a culturally driven conversation. Topics Discussed: The Super Bowl Halftime Show Snoop Dogg gang banging on stage 50 cent looking like a whole dollar Kendrick censored his lyrics, but Dre didn't Did white people hate the halftime show? Eminem taking...

Send us a Text Message. Stephen Hawley Martin is an award-winning author, editor, publisher, and an avid researcher into the afterlife. He has written over two dozen fiction and non-fiction books and is the former principal of the world-renowned ad firm, The Martin Agency, that created the Geico Gecko, and the Virginia is for Lovers campaigns. Stephen Martin is the only three-time winner of the Writer's Digest Book award. Topics Discussed: The Afterlife Reincarnation The law of one The infin...

Send us a Text Message. 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 is Big Pun underappreciated? Should the work week be 4 days? Jeff's go-to Wordle word O.T. Genasis Will Anthony apologize for making fun of Big Pun? Brian Flores vs. the NFL ...

Send us a Text Message. Jeff, Ant, and Mikey give their opinions on the Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson controversy. Should Joe Rogan's podcast be cancelled by Spotify? Is Joe Rogan a misinformed racist? The guys also criticize The Game's top 50 MCs list, Joey Badass' "life force" and Anthony says, "Democrats are pussy". Topics Discussed: Joe Rogan's podcast Joe Biden calls a reporter a "stupid son of a bitch" Russia vs. Ukraine We are an economy built on spenders not builders Eminem continues...

Send us a Text Message. 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 bottom of it all. Topics Discussed: Anthony explains himself amid allegations that he hates white people Joe Biden's comments Student loan forgiveness Is Mitch McConnell a racist? Will ...

Send us a Text Message. 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 Nas? Weed good for Covid? New Music Cirrhosis of the liver Is Eminem going too far with the fast rapping? Are they going to allow Kyrie to play? Album Reviewed on the Bar Exam: Birds Eye View - ...

Send us a Text Message. 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 Ant discusses having a little person for a boss Fan sues the Jets and Giants Julius Randle vs. Knicks fans Kevin Porter Jr. situation: Racism or ignorance? Cordae Jill Scott sex tape? Kod...

Send us a Text Message. 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 Kai $100 million divorce settlement Rock the Bells list of best opening lines The Roc' Vs. Young Money Featured Song: My Escape - Joyner Lucas Ghetto Word of the Week: Trippin Urban Dictionary: trippin Refe...

Send us a Text Message. 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 year Happy Holidays everybody and stay tuned for bigger and better things from The Culture in 2022! Social Media: The Culture - Home | Facebook Jeff De La Rosa (Creator / Host of “The Culture”) (@delarosaelite) / Twitter The Culture (@delarosae...

Send us a Text Message. 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 Why has the culture always accepted violence towards women? Is "The Council" a new rap super group? The Omicron variant Is Kim Kardashian blackfishing? Ghetto Word of the Week: Tre Pound U...

Send us a Text Message. 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 career Christina Shauntay album Kanye and Drake charity event The Jussie Smollett scandel Why is Sinba (Lion King) white? The Ninja Turtles are hood ...

Send us a Text Message. 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 The Three 6 Mafia and Bone Thugs Verzuz battle Video Music Box documentary Ready to Die lyrics over DJ Premier beats Will Mariah Carey ever show up to a Verzuz Are the Mccalisters the...

Send us a Text Message. 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 and the boys make him spit a few bars. Other Topics Discussed: Snoop Dogg album review Ant insists Rakim wrote Summertime for Will Smith The "island boys" get booed off stage Ahmaud A...

Send us a Text Message. 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 Hop albums with mic ratings. Topics Discussed: Thanksgiving Eminem Ye' and Drake squash beef Young Dolph murder The best storytelling rap songs of all time vaccine mandates Will Smith Verzuz LL Cool J Is Will Smith...

Send us a Text Message. 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 top 10 NYC rapper? Ye' paying Sigel Will more people start getting paid for nickname ideas? C Dolores Tucker Steph Curry is the 3 point king Whitney Houston made the best side chick song of all time ...

Send us a Text Message. 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 and Roll Hall of Fame The Harder they Fall movie The artist formerly known as Kanye West Is Joe Budden bisexual? Boosie is homophobic Daylight Savings Aaron Rodgers not vaccinated Ice Cube lea...

Send us a Text Message. 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 time. Other Topics Discussed in this Episode: Jada Pinkett Smith YaYa Mayweather PETA bullpen issue Ghetto Word Iggy Azalea Featured Song: Bother You - NIA Ghetto Word of the Week...

Send us a Text Message. 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 The NBA 75th anniversary list Would 90s rap fly in todays cancel culture? Nate Dogg and Warren G regulate breakdown Featured Song: 40 And A Mule - Sa-Roc Ghetto Word of the Week: Son Urban Dic...

Send us a Text Message. 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 Female MCs Jon Gruden Dave Chappelle The LGBTQ+ community Gay Superman? Ghetto Word Featured Song: U.N.I.T.Y. - Queen Latifah Ghetto Word of the Week: Jit Urban Di...

Send us a Text Message. 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 Racist neighbors Ghetto Word Former NBA players arrested for insurance fraud Who's the best Wu-Tang member? Featured Song: Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix) - Lil' Kim (featuring Angie Martinez, Left Eye, Da Brat, and Missy...

Send us a Text Message. 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 and company announced for Super Bowl halftime show R. Kelly guilty verdict reaction Will Smith admits to open marriage Ghetto Word of the Week Professor Lyrical Being a whi...

Send us a Text Message. 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 discussing all things Hip-Hop culture along the way. They even discuss the transportation of cocaine. (Disclaimer: we do NOT encourage nor condone the use, selling, or transporting of i...