We are joined by the legend Soufflé on today's episode! We got to listen to 2Pac and discuss Nicki Minaj's downfall, fat rappers, Dub Dynamite and more!
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Happy Holidays! Our Christmas episode we're talking a look back at poprock darling The Killer's debut album, blind ranking from Janslammm and a lot more nonsense!
The boys are joined by Angel this week to discuss the album Illegal Business by Mac Mall, Ned brings us a blind ranking of rappers who play instruments, and more.
The boys discuss everything from Juicewrld to Cappadonna. We play a new game developed by Koda and our guest of the week is Spades!
The boys are joined this week by HYPERBEAM! They discuss Meg's Thanksgiving, DJ Lady X's album submission, Guess That Mouth! and more
Apologies for this one. Fig, Ned and Koda are joined by Dub and Ellis.
This week, we kick things off by looking back at November 19th, 2007, when Jay-Z dropped American Gangster — one of Hov’s most underrated late-career classics.
Then we dive into a loaded news week:
Fig’s News Desk:
• Tyler, the Creator reveals his Fortnite skin
• Joyner Lucas airs out issues with DJ Vlad—and Vlad fires back
• Eminem & Paul Rosenberg locked in to produce Detroit Lions’ Thanksgiving halftime shows through 2027
Koda’s Corner:
• Denzel Curry goes viral after calling mainstream hip-hop “dead”
• Cardi B & Stefon Diggs welcome their first child
• Young Thug meets with the same rabbi Kanye just apologized to… for reasons unknown
SND Rapid Fire:
• Tory Lanez denied appeals in the Megan Thee Stallion case
• Akon arrested over an outstanding Georgia warrant
• Pusha T and his wife expecting baby number two
Tags of the Week:
• Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year at the Latin Grammys
• Bon Iver hints at retirement
• Ice Spice debuts “Big Guy” for the new SpongeBob movie
We also hit Game Time with Fig’s Blind Ranking, spin the wheel for some general discush, and cover:
Album Club: Dave Blunts – Well Dude, Here’s My Thing
Submission Song: “The Oregonization”
Fish Song: “Comatose” (Jan, Tag, Fig)
Tap in for music talk, chaos, laughs, and all the hip-hop you can handle.
The boys talk the RHOF induction ceremony, they are joined by SND, talk Grammy nominations and Kishi Bashi's album.
The boys are joined by Lai this week and rank white rappers, negative news, and Black Sabbath.
This week, we sit down with Mic Crenshaw, one of Portland’s most respected MCs, educators, and activists. From his early days co-founding the Blacks In Technology movement to sharing stages with legends like Dead Prez, Mic’s journey bridges music, community, and revolution.We dive deep into:🔥 His early years and rise in Portland’s underground hip hop scene🌍 Building cultural bridges through international activism and education💬 Balancing art, politics, and personal growth🎧 The evolution of hip hop in Portland and beyondIf you care about real stories, real hip hop, and real impact, this is one you don’t want to miss.SUB to Mic here - https://www.youtube.com/user/globalfamGo listen to episode 67 to hear the rest of our discussion.
The boys sit down with Mic Crenshaw and discuss travel, working with international artists, his connections to The Antelope Fishermen, activism new music and more! Then we unfortunately discuss the new Will Smith album.
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We play a new game, get interrupted by cats, discuss Biggie, a forgotten Koda feature, Latto is pregnant and more!
We learn of Nicki and Cardi's beef, Ned ruins our lives with a blink rank and is 42 Dugg annoying or dope?
Ellis is here! The boys talk butt surgery, Michael Che beef, Gang Starr's magnum opus, Young Thug's promo and more!
The boys talk about more valid podcasts, Sammy Hagar and Nickelback, Cardi B sales, a horrible list of best rappers, Critter's House of P.U.K.E, Woody Harrelson's father and much much more!
The boys talk about Dave Blunts, Warren G releasing Nate Dogg, Akon Divorce, Playboi Carti's weiner, Gorillaz, Eminem leaks, Cage the Elephant's debut and more!
In this episode, we sit down with Portland’s own DJ Verbz, cofounder of The Thesis showcase, to talk about how the series has become a cornerstone for the city’s hip-hop community. He shares stories about booking talent, building culture, and why the showcase continues to matter for local artists. We also get into Damian Lillard performing after tough Blazers losses, unpack some thoughts on Young Thug being a hater, and revisit the legacy of Snoop Dogg’s Doggystyle.
This is a part of episode 59 of Acquired Taste.
This week we sit down with DJ Zone, one of Portland’s most respected and versatile DJs, whose work has taken him from local clubs to international stages. Known for rocking crowds alongside artists like Aesop Rock, Macklemore, and more! Zone has built a reputation as both a turntable technician and a cultural staple in the Northwest hip-hop scene.
In our conversation, we go deep into his journey — from his early days digging for records to becoming the go-to DJ for some of the biggest names in hip-hop. We talk craft, hustle, the Portland music community, and the lessons he’s learned from decades behind the decks.
This week we sit down with DJ Zone, one of Portland’s most respected and versatile DJs, whose work has taken him from local clubs to international stages. Known for rocking crowds alongside artists like Aesop Rock, Macklemore, and more! Zone has built a reputation as both a turntable technician and a cultural staple in the Northwest hip-hop scene.
In our conversation, we go deep into his journey — from his early days digging for records to becoming the go-to DJ for some of the biggest names in hip-hop. We talk craft, hustle, the Portland music community, and the lessons he’s learned from decades behind the decks.
Whether you’re a fan of hip-hop history, DJ culture, or just love hearing stories from people who live for the music, this episode is packed with gem
Then find out if Ned like King Von's Welcome To O Block album!