Versus Mike History Radio

This episode opens with a clip and music by Xavier Omar. I lead the episode with love showing love to everyone who joined the journey of Versus Mike History. We highlight 17 year old Maya for explaining Quantum Tunneling. We then get into our current events of the week covering the Pell grant, NBA coming back, year end lists and Kwanzaa. We tap into new music of the week with Playboi Carti, Lil Du...

The episode opens with a clip of Sistah Souljah followed by music from Smino. We open by leading with love, showing love to Regina Hall for turning 50. We give a shout out to the new mayor of Baltimore and his afro. We cover Delroy Lindo, Chance, Issa Rae and Lala and other in the topics of today. We talk about MOTM 3 and more in new music and for television we talk about Disney big plans for 2021...

This episode was recorded at the Triple Double Juice Company in East Orange, New Jersey. The episode opens with words from Diana Ross. We sit down with Drew this episode to talk about consistency, not letting the pandemic stifle your creativity, and different channels to use to get your work out there, and more. Enjoy!

The episode opens with a clip from Malcolm X following music by Blxst. We open by giving out a few shout outs. We then get into the Black Spotlight of the week in The Little Boho Bookshop. We talk about the upcoming Verzuz event, the newly announced Floyd Mayweather-Jake Paul fight, we discuss Teyana Taylor hinting at retirement, Obama talking down on Defund The Police and more. Enjoy!

This episode opens with a short message from James Baldwin, followed by tunes by Kaytranada. We start the show giving a shout out to some Black small business owners for providing me with some cool trinkets. We move on to shine the Black Spotlight on a nonbinary millennial of color who has entered Oklahoma state legislature. We then speak on the events that occurred during the Verzuz battle that j...

This episode opens with a clip from the Boondocks followed by a new record by 2 Chainz. As always we lead with love by giving shout outs and move on to the Black Spotlight which this week, was a young man who took 21 AP classes and never got lower than a 98 in any class. We then get into current events like the election, the passing of King Von, and the upcoming Verzuz battle between Gucci and Jee...

The episode opens with a word from Malcolm X followed by music by Wizkid. We lead the episode with love by giving a few shout outs. Our Black Spotlight go to two twins who graduated at the top of their doctorate program. We get into Off The Topics by speaking on Jay-Z's new cannabis company along with Kendrick having 100% of his copyright over his music. Additionally we speak on the results of the...

This episode opens with words from Nina Simone followed by music by H.E.R. Ces joins me this episode as I go through the the usual run down. We both lead with love and give shout outs. I move on with the Black Spotlight and get into music afterwards. We talk about Saweetie, Jhene, Jeezy, Yo Gotti, and Ty Dolla $ign lastly. We then discuss what we're watching, including the Lovecraft Country finale...

The episode opens with a clip from Shiggy. The music that follows is by none other than Dolla$ignDunn, who I sit down with this episode. Enjoy!

I kept it short and simple this week opening the episode with a clip from Stockley Carmichael, followed by new music from Benny  The Butcher. I begin by speaking on my activities from the weekend, giving shout outs then get straight into new music. I speak on new Benny, Young Bleu, and more. I touch on how Drake may be stealing flows out here and get into television afterwards. I talk about Lovecr...

This episode opens with a clip from The Boondocks, followed by a Larry June record. I explain to you all why there was no episode last week and give my usual shout outs of the week. I then get into the new Black online bank that Killer Mike has help be founded. I then delve into the new music releases on my radar including Westside Gunn, Benny The Butcher, Giveon, Ari Lennox, and Trey Songz. Getti...

This episode begins with an audio clip from Dame Dash which is followed by new music from Bryson Tiller. We open the episode with love as always, giving a couple of shout outs. We talk about the upcoming NBA Finals and the road its taken to get here in our world of COVID.  We then discuss the issue of taxes in regards to Donald Trump and other billionaires. We then go into a discussion about the t...

I sit down with Kile to talk about his upbringing, what led him to designing streetwear, the importance of Litty Boyz as a platform to expand ideas, SHARKS Global's latest release, what went into the Video Vixen tee, and what's to come in the future. Enjoy!

In this episode we talk about some exceptional Black designers winning awards for their accomplishments. We follow up with a brief conversation surrounding resale culture because of the response to the release of a pair of Crocs designed by a Black designer. We get into new music with mention of Anderson Paak, Busta Rhymes, and Brent Fiyas. We then get into our main topic which is Kanye and his se...

I start the episode with a clip from Naomi Osaka's post game interview along with the song 'Dough and Damani' by Conway The Machine. I open the episode with a few shout outs as I will be doing from now on. We get started on topics with an announcement of an interview that I will be conducting in the following week. We move on to congratulate Naomi Osaka on her 2nd US Open win. We also show love to...

This week's episode starts with a rant from Shemar Moore followed by Drake's new single Laugh Now Cry Later. I introduce the podcast and give shout outs to keep the energy high. I move on to new music where I discuss Detroit 2 and my thoughts on it. Afterwards, I discuss the foolishness of Jessica Krug. I tell you guys what I think of Lovecraft Country now that I've caught up. I cap the episode of...

In this episode we cover the tragic loss of an icon in Chadwick Boseman and pay our respects. I speak briefly about why I won't allow this loss to be the reason I stay down and continue on to talk about new music. I cover Cordae, Jazmine Sullivan, and Big Sean's respective releases and talk about how much all three have grown as artists. I then briefly touch on the NBA protests and how I genuinely...

In this episode, I 'm just getting into the swing of things with my new equipment so all my levels may not be perfect. I start off with a new track off of Nas' new album an it features The Firm. I go into how happy I am to be back recording again and speak on some music topics such as the bad Pharrell song and the Meg-Tory situation. I wrap up by showing love to those in need and explaining the ne...

The episode opens with music by Alex Isley and Jack Dine. I speak about what I've been up to in the past couple of weeks. I announce the winner of the Supreme Floormat Giveaway. I go over some of the new music that was just released. I give my thoughts on the series Homecoming on Amazon Prime Video.  I also give my opinion on the Netflix film The Old Guard. I also announce that I will be taking so...

I give you guys an update on what I've been up to while away. I also cover some new music that dropped and talk about an important documentary on HBO Max that moved me based off of everyone acting as if a certain music mogul is free to abuse women. I also talk about the giveaway that I'm doing on the podcast! Tune in to catch everything.

This one's a quickie because its been a long weekend. 

This week I was able to get Ces to come through the podcast. We spoke on what we spent our quarantine doing and how that time inside affected us. We talked about how Juneteenth should be recognized as a national holiday and how Black people are going to end up not working on that day anymore. We spoke on Dave Chappelle's new special that just premiered and the controversy surrounding that. We fini...

You guys get a two for one this week in this being the episode to drop. I wanted to let you guys know that a new playlist is coming on top of some brief thoughts on the NBA coming back. I spoke on the ChloexHalle album that was just released. Additionally, I spoke on the finale of Insecure this week, how it touched all of us, and the direction the show is choosing to move forward in. I finally wra...

I basically spent this episode ranting about all the continued protests going on around the country. I gave some shout outs to some people that have made a positive impact on the world like the woman who has just been elected as Ferguson's first Black mayor. Also the young Black homeless man who graduated as valedictorian from his high school. I also discuss working while Black and the Black out T...

This week’s episode runs differently than the rest in terms of subject matter and content. I speak mostly on the protests that are occurring across America, discuss the murders of Breonna Taylor, David McAtee, and George Floyd. I give reasoning and understanding behind the looting that has occurred during the protests and I close out with brief reviews of Freddie Gibbs and Alchemist’s new project...