Hanging With Apes

The United States is on par to match Italy's trajectory when comparing the rate of new cases day by day. With the shut down of schools, bars and restaurants to slow down the virus the government starts to brace for impact. The stock market falls 3000 points after the Federal Reserve cuts the interest rates to zero and announce quantitative easing in the form of at least $700 billion of asset purch...

More and more COVID-19 cases are confirmed all across the world. The world markets tumble, Italy goes on complete lockdown and anxiety ensues. The Apes break down the outbreak of the Coronavirus and share all the information they have learned. Here's what you should know!

The Corona virus has spread all over the world and the stock market had the worst slump since 2008 because of it. Did mainstream media contribute to the mass hysteria? How does the Corona virus compare to other viruses? Then the Apes discuss Pete Buttigieg's decision to drop out of the 2020 democratic primary before Super Tuesday. Was this a calculated move or did Buttigieg realize he had no chanc...

The guys talk about a tweet online about the quote "f*ck b*tches, get money" that acknowledges that there is a certain amount of wisdom hidden in the saying. Then the apes share their thoughts on the latest democratic debate and how Mike Bloomberg was destroyed by the other candidates. Finally, a dwarf by the name of Quaden Bayles is bullied and his mom records a video of him claiming to be suicid...

Women proposing to men is becoming a new marital trend. The Apes break down the psychology behind a situation like this. The guys then give their initial thoughts on the teaser for "The Batman."   

What does Trump's impeachment acquittal mean for democrats heading into the 2020 elections and beyond? Is Lizzo's often glorified body positivity worth celebrating? Finally the Apes share why they are not in favor of reparations for slavery. 

K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics break down a video called "The Smart Girl Trope, Explained," published by The Take on YouTube. This video talks about what it means to be a smart girl today. 

Kobe Bryant passes away at the age of 41 and the apes look back at the legacy he leaves behind. The guys then break down a recent Coach Red Pill video titled "The Walmart Greeter" and how it directly correlates decisions made at a young age. Finally, K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics talk about the Oscar nominated films, "Joker" and "Parasite" and how they tackle the theme of the haves versus the have-not...

Eminem drops a surprise album titled "Music To Be Murdered By." The Apes review and analyze the album and it's cultural references. 

Dave Chappelle's Mark Twain Prize Speech touched on his views on the first amendment, the importance of comedy as an art form, a history lesson on the word Griot and how pivotal a role his mom played early on in his career. The Apes then discuss Tim Pool's views on Vice's argument that Millenials deserve Boomer generation's wealth. Finally, the guys give their thoughts on The Oscars 2020 nominatio...

The Apes give their take on Ricky Gervais' Golden Globe monologue slamming Hollywood and how they were not very happy about it. Then, the guys break down the killing of Iran's Maj. Gen. Soleimani by U.S. airstrike. Will this situation cause World War 3?

As 2019 comes to a close and we all prepare for the year 2020, this episode of Hanging With Apes is a bit personal as K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics go over some of the things that they've learn over the past year and decade. The Apes also discuss some of the things they are looking forward to in the coming years.

President Donald Trump has been impeached on two articles of impeachment. Furthermore, not a single republican voted in favor of impeachment and all but 3 democrats voted for it which showed how partisan this impeachment was. The Apes give their take on why that is and what could be expected going forward. 

In the midst of the pre-production for this episode, the Apes get a business call. Therefore, it's only right that K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics discuss the nature entrepreneurship.

The Apes dissect a tweet stating that "the idea that porn is a problem is hysterically wrong." Furthermore, the guys break down how the internet and social media have completely changed the landscape when it comes to porn. Is there a porn epidemic or is that notion ridiculous? Finally, the guys get into other ways social media can influence people. 

The Jubilee YouTube channel uploads a video titled "I'm An Incel. Ask Me Anything." The Apes break down this video and share their thoughts on the ideas and beliefs shared by the Incel that was interviewed. 

A Facebook debate about Bernie Sander's student debt cancellation proposal sparks a conversation between K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics. The Apes then discuss if a middle class budget can buy a new American car. 

The hit TV show Rick and Morty often poses some very interesting questions about how the world and universe operate at large and in this episode of Hanging With Apes the guys discuss the concept of the world hating smart people. K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics then talk about a segment of a YouTube video featuring Grant Cardone in which he illustrates the rules that rich people play by.

The Apes break down the "OK Boomer" meme that has went viral recently. Where does it stem from and why has it hit a chord? But first the guys break down a sugar thot posting a video of herself being kissed by an older man while she looks in disgust. Then the guys give their thoughts on a teacher getting fired for beating up a student. Lastly, a video of a gay student beating up his bully goes vira...

Famous Mexican weathercaster, Yanet Garcia, also known as the world's hottest weathergirl has a new boyfriend. The Apes analyze some of the small details they have noticed about their dynamic as a couple and how social media can tell a story. Then the guys discuss a YouTube video titled "I Owe About $90,000 in Student Loans" and what blogger, podcaster and author, Aaron Clarey, thinks about it. 

Kanye West Finally releases his ninth studio album, "Jesus Is King." The album follows a Christian theme and features a significant gospel influence. Due to it's subject matter the project has people talking and some divided on whether or not he should make money pushing his faith. Then, in the spirit of Halloween, K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics give their analysis of 2015 horror film "The Witch" direc...

South Park satirizes Hollywood for their willingness to shape their content to satisfy the Chinese government. Since then, China has banned South Park from being streamed and all mentions of the show have been scrubbed from their internet. On a very similar note Lebron James echoes the same sentiments as Hollywood by condemning Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey's tweet supporting Hong Kong pro-democr...

The Apes analyze a WorldStar video that shows a father beating his son for dancing with a gay man. Was the dad wrong in doing what he did? Then the guys discuss 2020 presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke's idea of stripping the tax-exempt status of churches that oppose same-sex marriage. 

"Joker" by director Todd Phillips has opened with a $96 million weekend domestically and $247 million worldwide. K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics give their review of the the movie and discuss the controversy that has followed the film. The guys then discuss the upcoming "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie" which is set to release October 11. This spawns an in depth conversation about the philosophy behind...

Last week a whistleblower had made a complaint against President Trump that alleges that Ukrainian President Zelensky's administration was led to believe that a meeting or phone call between President Trump and Zelensky would depend on whether or not they would launch an investigations that would help Trump politically. The Apes break down what they think this means for President Trump and the Dem...