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The Game drops a new diss track aiming at Eminem. Anthony has Jury Duty, The Rock and Megan thee Stallion, and what's the difference between a weed dealer and a weed salesman? Also, why working under the table is not a smart idea and why Irv Gotti is a clown according to Jeff. Topics Discussed: Irv Gotti is a clown on Drink Champs Angela Yee leaves The Breakfast Club New albums The Game disse...

The guys welcome resident guest Mikey-She back on the show to discuss Ayahuasca, Hip Hop erotica, inflation, and Mikey's email porn. Also, should a store owner be justified in stabbing a robber and should we have any sympathy whatsoever for the would be criminal? Topics Discussed: James Brown  Bill Russell Britney Griner gets 9 years in Russian jail Audrey Lorber Tyler Perry explains why he&a...

From racist cops walking out in North Carolina to Russia trying to trade Britney Griner. Also is Jeff racist for using impoverished Blacks as an example for the lack of diversity in baseball? Let's talk systemic racism. Topics Discussed: Will Smith makes apologetic video  New Beyonce album and the Kelis backlash What if superheroes took sick days Why do serial killers usually have 3 names? En...

After taking a week off during the heat wave, the boys are back to discuss Jennifer Lopez, Politics, Sports, financial advice and of course, chicken! Topics Discussed: Bennifer ties the knot J-Lo or Jeter Why do Chinese restaurants only give you 4 chicken wings? Why is Joe Biden's approval rating so low? Leaked audio shows NBA execs admitting that they do not want any beef with China Britney...

Biden's approval rating is at an all-time low, Derek Chauvin gets 20 years, and Door Dash has a glitch that gives people "free" stuff. Also, the brutality honest HVAC guy. Topics Discussed: Joe Biden approval rating Britney Griner situation Mr. Mcmahon is in hot water Derek Chauvin gets sentenced What would be your last meal? Should whites be allowed to speak on behalf of Blacks? Wh...

Is Kevin Durant's legacy permanently tarnished after his trade request from the Nets? Should you bring food for all of your baby mommas' kids or just yours? What would you do? Topics Discussed: Kevin Durant asking out of Brooklyn Man brings Mcdonalds for his kid, but not the rest of his siblings Featured Song: What Would You Do - City High Referenced Links : Kevin Durant requests trade f...

The Culture celebrates its milestone 100th episode. We hear from past guests, catch up on trending topics, and have the abortion conversation on the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. With special guests Mikey-She and his wife Rinne from the Mikey and Rinne Eat In Podcast. Thank you for following us for 100 episodes. Stay tuned for the next 100! Topics Discussed: Reaching 100 episo...

Chicago rapper IAMGAWD , discusses his upbringing, his influences, his thoughts on today's NBA, and of course his top 5 rappers of all time. His new and 4th studio album Murder Castle is out now and available everywhere. He is the founder of No Mediocre Recordings. Why be a king when you can be a GAWD? Topics Discussed: IAMGAWD's story What does the acronym IAMGAWD stand for? Eminem Big...

Gas Prices are still rising, mass shootings are still occurring, and the culture is still going. Women are catching L's out here, nobody cares about Father's Day and one of our Patrons thinks Jada and Will killed Tupac. Topics Discussed: Amber Heard losing to Johnny Depp Who are the best producers in Hip Hop history Lil Nas X upset at the BET awards The Game is still talking Why is Fathe...

On the wake of the Uvalde Texas school mass shooting that left 19 children and 2 teachers dead, the guys discuss what needs to be done about the gun problem in America.  Jeff proposes his gun reform system. Topics Discussed: Elementary school shooting in Texas Ban guns? Barack Obama's tweet The 2nd Amendment The Government doesn't care about children Getting an abortion is harder than bu...

For the first time ever, Jeff interviews his co-host Anthony Austin Jr. Find out all about the man behind the voice of The Culture.  What are Anthony's biggest fears? What are his regrets? Who are his favorite teams? All of these questions and more, answered in this episode as Anthony aims to motivate and stimulate. Topics Discussed: Fears Regrets Man crush Being a social worker Most memorabl...

Ant rants about frozen burgers and pancakes, Jeff rants about Generation Z and another racially motivated mass shooting. Also, the guys review Kendrick Lamar's new album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Topics Discussed: Pancakes vs. Waffles Buffalo shooting - White teen targets Blacks in mass shooting and writes a manifesto Jack Harlow didn't know that Brandy and Ray-J were siblings J...

In this Mother's Day episode, Anthony says Antonio Brown does not speak for the Black community after his remarks about Colin Kaepernick. Eminem gets inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Anthony is upset about it. Dave Chappelle gets attacked and it is probably Will Smith's fault. Also, the rap Mount Rushmore debate and Jeff has a new Ghetto Word of the week. Topics Discuss...

Jeff and Anthony go over Buzzfeed's 21 unwritten Black rules that white people don't have to worry about. Jeff also shares his excitement about the Brooklyn Nets being eliminated from the NBA playoffs.  Also, the boys place another bet and Jeff calls Spike Lee "fraudulent". Topics Discussed: Welch's grape soda Nets eliminated from playoffs Jeff rants about Spike Lee Can Kn...

History is made as The Culture collaborates with the Mikey & Rinne Eat In podcast for a simulcast episode to discuss Hip Hop and food and food in Hip Hop. Hip Hop in food and food and Hip Hop. The best food lyrics in rap history, why are rappers obsessed with spaghetti, and what exactly was Biggie referring to when he mentioned Welch's grape? Topics Discussed: Happy 4/20 R.I.P DJ Kay Slay...

The world is going mad, between more killings at the hands of police, the Brooklyn train station shooting, and Elon Musk trying to buy Twitter. Also, Anthony conducts an interview with a special anonymous guest. Topics Discussed: Brooklyn train shooting The killing of Patrick Lyoya Elon Musk buying Twitter White mass shootings vs. Black mass shootings Why are cops quick to draw a gun even in unwar...

In this episode Jeff and Ant talk about the Oscar's fallout, racism, Dwayne Haskins untimely death, an all-new ghetto word of the week and much more! Topics Discussed: NFL QB Dwayne Haskins untimely death Gil Brandt insensitive comments Will Smith suspended from the Academy The Game diss track towards Eminem? Tyler the Creator beats out Nas for Grammy Will today's music stand the test of...

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at the Oscars! The guys break down the slap heard round the world and discuss its significance, ramifications and impact on pop culture and society as a whole. Topics Discussed: Will Smith slaps Chris Rock The sensitizing of society Is comedy dead now? Can we tell people the truth anymore? Is August Alsina to blame for all of this? Quest love robbed of his moment Will P...

In this episode the guys tackle a very polarizing topic in light of the Lia Thomas controversy, should transgendered athletes be allowed to participate in women competitions? A very sensitive subject that should and needs to be discussed, respectfully. Topics Discussed: Lia Thomas Is it fair for transgendered to compete against women? Rachel Levine Nyla Rose Caster Semenya Laila Ali Backlash towar...

The guys take a deeper look at DMX's classic debut album, It's Dark And Hell Is Hot, and discuss it's significance and it's place among the greatest rap albums in Hip Hop history. Topics Discussed: Break down of the It's Dark And Hell is Hot album DMX contradictory lyrics Will Smith comments Kanye vs. D.L. Hughley Mase dissing Diddy Featured Song: Intro - It's Dark An...

Jeff and Ant welcome back Mikey-She as he hosts this week's Is That Racist segment. Jeff thinks there is a conspiracy between the return to office and the gas price hike as he explains his anxiety issues with going back to work.  Also, the 25th anniversary of Biggie's death. Topics Discussed: The Game throws shade at Eminem New music R.I.P Traci Braxton Underground rappers finding succes...

In this episode the guys discuss Kanye West, they review Conway's new album, an all-new Is That Racis t segment and Anthony gives some financial literacy advice on how to be fiscally responsible and fix your finances. Topics Discussed: Gas prices Kanye's new "Kim lite" girlfriend Chaney Jones The Game throws shade at Dr. Dre How to help your baby build credit at a very young ag...

The Culture has a new website, a new blog and a new domain: theculture.one Joe Biden nominates first black woman on the Supreme Court. Would Americans be as brave as Ukrainians have been vs. the Russians? The 10-year anniversary of Trayvon Martin's death.  All of this and more in the final episode of Black History Month. Topics Discussed: Ketanji Brown Jackson Afro-Latinos Do new TVs have an...

Was the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show entertaining, controversial, polarizing, or all of the above? From the entertainment aspect to the social commentary and political rhetoric that it motivated; it definitely makes for a culturally driven conversation. Topics Discussed:  The Super Bowl Halftime Show Snoop Dogg gang banging on stage 50 cent looking like a whole dollar Kendrick censored his lyrics...

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