Isolated Thoughts Podcast

1,2,3,4,5 months since we've last been together and May 2024 makes 4 years of this Isolated Thoughts Podcast! Making this no better time than to pour into our 100th episode! I thank you all for your patience, there are not many words to put that I didn't already speak on in this episode, but I can't thank yall enough for riding with me for 4 years through hiatus, shutdowns, and moments...

In this week's episode we have a lot of film and music we catch up on, from Spotify Wrapped, Scarface Tiny Desk, and finally listening to For All The Dogs . We talk Poor Things and Dream Scenario as late entries for list-worthy movies for 2023. We get into the nonsense that is the NFL and just bad practices all around ( looking at you AI). And on the back end, I appreciate yall allowing me to...

In this long-awaited return, we talk about the ongoing fight for Palestinian liberation, my move back to Colorful Colorado. Hit on how music releases this year have not stuck with me as I would like them to outside of a few, plus a handful of the new releases since we last were together. We take a glimpse into the growing collection of What the Prophet has been watching, and our Food For Thought w...

From Yellowjackets to Golden Nuggets we are in the Final days! This episode is brought to you by the passion for athletic perseverance and narrative continuity. We talk the Denver Nuggets facing off against the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals, JA Morant having a hard time navigating his image with fame, and Ticketmaster being the bane of all of our live entertainment existences. Yellowjackets season...

Back at it, like chiropractic. I want to first acknowledge that it has been 3 years to the date since we published our first episode of Isolated Thoughts and it's been a hell of a journey and one I'm grateful to have been able to do with everyone from day 1's to one-off listeners. This week we talk NBA playoffs as we end the first round and head into the semi-finals. Reflect on how SRE...

From South Central to the Palisades, Bmore to Motor City, notably great music is back baby! And we Scaring the Hoes with this volume one while we are at it. Obviously, we are talking the new album release from newcomer to my radar ICECOLDBISHOP. The two hottest duo rap records in The Great Escape with Larry June & The Alchemist. And Scaring The Hoes Vol 1. between JPEGMAFIA & Dany Brown. O...

Something usually only available on our Patreon page, I'm making available for this very unique film by Mark Jenkin. Join our Patreon to gain access to over 40 different reviews plus early access to the podcast and of course...Much more

Sports media has always been a bit peculiar with their takes and reporting. However, the NBA takes being made as of late surrounding the MVP award, Nikola Jokic, Ja Morant, and a few others have gotten a bit out of hand. I certainly give my perspective on that, as the title suggests there is a bit of ranting about the state of sneaker culture, and as a longstanding aficionado, I felt qualified to...

We talked new albums from Paramore and Lanceskiiiwalker, then the Grammy's with their Hip-Hop 50th tribute. As the title suggests we give a good chunk of time trying to understand what and why is You People on Netflix. Add in some discussion around M. Knight's Knock at The Cabin and Servant, we have a full episode this time around. I appreciate your patience. And of course...Much more Music from t...

First episode of the new year and we're feeling grateful and optimistic with what the fresh calendar year will bring us. We kick it off with some reflections and intentions setting guised as a rant about the Denver Nuggets' past 20 years. We talk about a lot of music that may have come and gone since we last connected, including full thoughts on SZA's SOS, Metro Boomin's HERO'S & VILLIANS, and...

This episode we open up with some thoughts around what makes authentic counter-cultural movements in comparison to whatever mess we may find ourselves in now. Talk about all the new music and my feelings on listening to the artist Sleasyworldgo and how I hope to remind you that the art and media we consume can leave seeds that can help us or hinder us. First impressions of SOS, and finally get aro...

In this latest and greatest episode of Isolated Thoughts, we pay tribute to the Atlanta and Hip-Hop legend, Takeoff of Migos fame. We briefly examine all the controversies surrounding Kyrie Irving & Kanye West. Talk Smino's Luv4Rent first impressions, Drake & 21 Savage's collab project ,Her Loss, and how it may be a surprisingly solid outing for the Canadian, alongside Westside Gun's H****...

My man Mike, looking photoshoot fresh In this episode of The Isolated Thoughts Podcast, we talk lots of new music, my fears about the Lil Baby album are confirmed true. We get knee-deep in What the Prophet Watching; She-Hulk finale, Succession all three seasons, and updated with the amazing work happening in Atlanta. Then we give a brief but still passionate overview of the finale of David Gordon...

This episode of Isolated Thoughts we talk Ime Udoka and the Boston Celtics, what happens to TDE now after Kendrick Lamar's departure for PgLang? As well as the state of rapper-run labels, highlighting the success of Dreamville. Talk EstGee's latest outing I Never Feel Nun. As well as Atlanta final season premiere, another She-Hulk rant, and of course...Much more Music from this episode: JID- Laude...

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a Woodchuck could chuck wood? Did Mama say the messiah is in moccasins? All these questions and more may absolutely not be answered in this weeks episode of the Isolated Thoughts Podcast. We talk the Fn Meka minstrel show, Honk For Jesus, Save your Soul, and give an update about She-Hulk :'(. In the music world, we give JID is praise with his 2nd studio alb...

Sock it to me...Hehe This week we get sidetracked early about climate change and what we can do locally. Talk about all the albums and music dropped since our last time out. From Megan Thee Stallion, Kojey Radical, to Larry June's newest effort. Without a doubt, we cover some of the latest films and series wrapped up with What The Prophet Watching, as I begin to embrace my movie critic hat. And of...

It's a week worth celebrating if you ask me. In this episode we talk the highly anticipated & polarizing Jordan Peele film Nope. Usher Raymond Tiny Desk and his only competition, briefly rant about poorly executed films, and give my review of the currently on tour Kendrick Lamar Big Steppers Tour. And of course...Much more Music from this episode: Big Krit- Fly The Coupe Victor Yturbe "El Piru...

Oui In this slender-sized episode of the podcast, we talk new music from Brent Faiyaz, Duke Deuce, Lupe Fiasco, and Kid Cudi. Talk Amazon Prime's hit hero show The Boys, and share a reminder to invest into some faith for the long run. And of course...Much more Music from this episode: Earthgang-AMBEYONCE Ft. Smino Brent Faiyaz- Jackie Brown Snippets From: N/A https://www.isolatedthoughtspodcast.co...

Just not the conventional type at least... In this episode, we cover the Supreme Court's decision to unnecessarily mess with 50-year precedent. The new phenomenal new sophomore album by Compton, California's own, Westside Boogie's MORE BLACK SUPER HEROS. Cover some more recent music releases and briefly cover the new horror film, The Black Phone. And of course...Much more Music from this episode:...

Double up on a Monday There is a lot going on right now...As there always is but it is rather noteworthy at the moment This week I don't keep you for too long in this sub-one-hour episode, where we cover the recent string of mass gun violence & the need for intricate empathy. A very brief overview of Kendrick's MM&BS, we talk the movie MEN, Atlanta season 3 finale. And of course... Mu...

After some time B.S.ing and being busy, in this week's episode we are talking about two phenomenal hip-hop albums, Ramona Park Broke My Heart by West Coast creative Vince Staples. Then of course clear your nostrils and grab your biggest box of Arm & Hammer for luxury street rap extraordinaire, Pusha T It's Almost Dry. With it having been a while I remind you all that Everything Everywhere All...

Don't get hung up on the things you cannot control, as long as you can live with the decision, you then should allow yourself to live with the results. This week while a bit overdue and hopefully not overdone we talk the 2022 Oscar awards, making sure to not iterate tired sentiments seen across the internet by those wanting to be enraged by the minuscule events. Rather, want to have a nuanced dial...

This episode of Isolated Thoughts is presented to you by the letter "X" and my Love for it. This week we give a spoiler-free review of TI West's new horror picture, X. Talk Tana Talk 4 by the Butcher Man Benny, Denzel Curry's new amazing piece of work with Melt My Eyes, See Your Future, and make sure that you know Winning Time on HBOmax, about the start of the1980's Showtime LA Lakers. And of Cour...

In this rather brief episode, we talk Matt Reeves masterpiece The Batman, talk final and thirds episodes o Jeen-Yuhs. Highlight some gym etiquette. Also, talk The CoolKids newest album. And of course...Much more Music from this episode: Johnnie Taylor- Disco 9000 Pusha T- Hear Me Clearly ( with Nigo) Snippets From: N/A https://www.isolatedthoughtspodcast.com/ Instagram: isolatedthoughtspod Twitter...

Stay vigilant fam out there my beautiful people. This week we take a quick look abroad and try to share a perspective I haven't heard much about the invasion happening over yonder. Talk Conway The Machines' Shady debut with God Don't Make Mistakes ( I know that's right). I give my thoughts on Peacock's new reimaging of The Fresh Prince, Bel-Air, and certainly, talk act ii of Jeen-Yuhs. And of cour...