Hanging With Apes

Kevin Hart's new Netflix special "Irresponsible" is getting a bit of backlash due to some of the unapologetic jokes that it contains. K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics give their take on it as a whole and also address some of what is being said about it by some people including Vice News. Then the discussion shifts to the trailer for "Joker" starring Joaquin Phoenix. The Apes go over how inspiration for t...

K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics cover the recent and untimely death of California rapper and Grammy nominee Nipsey Hussle. The Apes approach the topic from many different angles highlighting the authentic person that Nipsey Hussle was and the spiritual and philosophical legacy that he leaves behind after being shot 6 times outside of his clothing store in Los Angles.  

The Apes talk about Robert Mueller finding no evidence that President Donald Trump and his administration conspired or coordinated with Russia to influence the 2016 elections. K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics then get into a philosophical conversation about freedom, purpose and how that can be a recipe for human greatness.

Robert Mueller has delivered the long awaited final report on his investigation into whether or not there was Russian interference with President Trump or his administration in the 2016 election. There will be no further indictments and it is now in the hands of Attorney General William Barr to reveal the principal conclusions of the Mueller Report. K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics break down this curren...

Hanging with Apes talk about the aftermath of the New Zealand Christchurch mosque mass shooting attacks that killed 50 people. Did the media handle the coverage of this horrific act appropriately? Should it be social media's duty to choose whether or not to limit or even let you watch and share videos on their platforms? Is Trump or Chelsea Clinton's rhetoric to blame for these acts? Finally, K. C...

K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics deconstruct Gayle King's infamous R. Kelly interview as well as her interview with his two girlfriends, Azriel Clary and Joycelyn Savage, on "CBS This Morning." Furthermore, The Apes take a philosophical look into societal standards and if a good standard of success is what is needed to better guide young people in today's day in age. 

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declines to denounce Venezuelan dictator, Nicolas Maduro, and criticizes U.S. interventionism instead. The Apes give their take on this situation and then talk about Mia Khalifa cursing out the host of Tampa Bay's 102.5 "The Bone" radio show after he respectfully brings up her past as a porn star. 

R. Kelly is charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual assault and has trouble bailing himself out of jail. The Apes analyze how this whole situation has unfolded. The guys then break down their thoughts on an old vogue article, by Karley Sciortino, titled "How Did I Become the Last Single Person in My Friend Group?" which was critiqued by YouTube channel 'Turd Flinging Monkey' in a video called...

The guys give their thoughts on Jussie Smollet's MAGA Hoax. Apes then explore how individuals and journalists can self reflect to be better at taking in information and reporting information to the masses. Trump declares a national emergency to get border wall funding, was this a good move? Finally, do the Democrats have a winning formula against Trump? If so, what are the chances that a Democrati...

The Apes talk about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal. The environmental parts of this proposal are the headlining plans but it's the social programs that come along as a package deal that have some worried. Furthermore, a Chicago task force recommends $1,000 a month for struggling families. The Apes give their thoughts on the philosophy behind universal basic income and whether or not it...

The Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams was a boring low scoring game according to most people but the Apes talk about why they disagree. The guys then give their opinion on the Fyre Festival documentaries on Netflix (Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened) and Hulu (Fyre Fraud). Which one was better and why? The guys analyze the themes that are explored in both...

VICE's "The Young Black Conservatives of Trump's America" documentary has shed a light on a growing movement among young black people who have been drawn to the Republican Party. The Apes break down the video and give their thoughts on what they saw. On the other hand, Trump has reopened the government for three weeks without funding for his border wall. Many big name's in Trump's base like Ann Co...

A video surfaces on the internet involving dozens of Covington Catholic High School students chanting while a young man in a Make American Great Again hat stands face to face with a Native American man beating a drum. The media loses their mind and paint the Covington High School students as kids trying to intimidate a poor Native American man. Was this assessment correct or have journalists faile...

Patriots vs Chiefs and Saints vs Rams, the NFL Conference Championships are all set and K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics discuss them briefly and also make their Super Bowl predictions. The Apes then move into a back and forth about the New York Times article that implies that President Trump is a Russian operative and how many major media outlets are reacting to it. Finally the episode delves into a CNN...

Along with the firestorm of outrage that has accompanied the Liftime documentary mini series "Surviving R. Kelly", Chicago MC Chance The Rapper has found himself in hot water due to some comments he made about black women as victims in an interview. After this topic is discussed in depth the Apes segue into a back and forth about President Trump's proposed wall and how he referenced the wall from...

The Audio Apes reflect on the good and the bad of 2018. A year of great music from Kanye West, Pusha T, Eminem, Fall Out Boy and more to a year with a few movie gems like "Vice" and "Mission Impossible: Fallout," had the guys happily entertained. Furthermore, the guys thank everyone who has stayed tuned and enjoyed every episode as they look into 2019 with growth in mind from a personal level all...

A clip from a 2011 HBO special "Talking Funny" resurfaces in which comedian Louis CK uses the N-Word in a discussion about the craft comedy with fellow comedians Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld and Ricky Gervais. Many people that have vocalized their outrage about this clip are putting most of the blame on Chris Rock for "allowing" Louis CK to get away with saying it. K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics then shi...

Gucci Mane questions if Eminem really is the king of rap on the Ricky Smiley Morning Show. Is there any legitimacy to Gucci's statements or is he just hating? The Apes look back at the 1990 American Christmas comedy film, Home Alone, and delve into it's philosophical themes. Finally, the Apes question if society is trying to sway men to be Beta instead of Alpha males! 

The Oscars gave Kevin Hart an ultimatum: Apologize to the LGBTQ community for your tweets about homosexuality or don't host the Academy Awards. Hart ended up doing both and the debate ensued: is he homophobic or is the LGBTQ community overreacting about light-hearted tweets? On a lighter note, the guys talk about their favorite holiday movies and mention "Trading Places" as one of their top ones....

From Donald Trump, 6ix9ine, Kanye West, the gun law debate, police shootings, mass shootings, NFL's politics, feminism, MGTOW, Incels, masculinity and plenty other social and political issues in America, the Apes have talked about it all. On the 100th episode of Hanging With Apes K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics celebrate and reflect back on what their favorite moments of the show have been. The guys als...

Over Thanksgiving weekend many women who offer sex related services such as nude videos and photos through social media were being mass reported to the IRS by men. The issue quickly went viral with #ThotAudit trending in the top 10 on Twitter. From the MGTOW and INCEL movement to the typical Instagram model this issue had many people intrigued. The Apes break this situation down and give their tak...

The Apes discuss what they think is good money. Would a bigger paycheck make a person happier or does it depend on different individuals? The guys then discuss a video by Paul Joseph Watson on YouTube called "Kids Brainwashed To Hate White People," where he breaks down a video by Kristina Wong where children are being indoctrinated to have communist ideals. The Apes then talk about the trade-offs...

The Democrats won the House majority but Republicans kept the Senate so what did the midterm results determine going forward into the 2020 Presidential Race? Did the Democrats get the answers they needed to be better suited to face Donald Trump? What happened with the so called blue wave? All these questions are explored and discussed on this episode of Hanging With Apes. 

Is America Heading into a second Civil War? The Apes share their thoughts on today's political climate and if civil discourse is being replaced with violence. The guys then talk about Iggy Azalea receiving an offer from Bang Bros to do porn. Iggy was disgusted by the many men that were encouraging her to take the offer on Twitter. The Apes giver their opinion on whether her reaction to the whole s...

The Apes want to wish you a Happy Halloween and with that wish they share their thoughts on the newest installment to the Halloween movie franchise. Michael Myers is terrorizing the big screen and the guys share what they liked and disliked about the film. The guys then share what they like to do to celebrate Halloween from what movies they like to watch to what times they reminisce about when the...