Hyphen Nation

So things have started happening with this Roc Nation/Jay-Z/NFL deal. So much in fact, that my semi-regular co-host was driven to write about how letdown he was by Hov. Two days after he released his piece on Marc Rob , I gathered Marcus and the newest 4x Club Member Michael Lamerique (Eps. 48, 81, 83) to share their POVs. Marcus expounded on his thoughts against these deals, while Lam got to be t...

Stranger Things 3 has come and gone but I haven't taken my trip to back to Hawkins, Indiana yet. With that said, this episode of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST sees me sharing my thoughts on the third season of the Netflix original series. Before that, I spent some time fighting falling leaves, discussing future Hyphen Podcast Group plans on the internets, and then I th...

Eighteen years ago, the world was shocked to learn of the sudden death of singer, actor, and model Aaliyah. The 22 year old died in a plane accident just days after the release of her third studio album and her loss is still felt by many today. Marcus asked me if I marked this tragic anniversary on the pod while we looked for photos for the cover of Episode 110, so this is my attempt to rectify th...

So along with the rest of the world, I was shocked to learn that Andrew Luck was retiring from the NFL at age 29. So on this pulse pounding episode of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, I discuss what some call a questionable move on Andrew's part. That segues into my decision to finally take that year off from fantasy football. I touch on Mahershala Ali's casting as B...

As August draws itself to a close, so does the Hot Girl Summer of Hyphen Nation. So now that Angel shared her summer vacation, it's time for me to get into mine. This episode of the BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST is all about out trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina which was immediately followed by a trip to Weehawken, New Jersey for the nuptials of a close family friend....

In today's episode of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, I really just planned on catching up on some topics. Instead, I jump immediately into the Jay-Z/NFL/Colin Kaepernick drama. I read the official NFL statement on the deal and then hash out my thoughts on whether or not Hov was shady by making this deal. Jermaine Dupri, Brian Michael Cox, and Travis Scott are all menti...

On our way to check out Pittsburgh's second annual Fresh Fest (and on the way back, shhhhhhhhhh), I welcome my wife Angel to the 4-time guest club of THE WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST! I pretty much hand her the reins and let her talk about her European Vacation (and yes, I call myself Chevy and her Beverly D'Angelo). From Pittsburgh to Toronto to Italy to Greece to Israel back to Greece to...

In a shocking turn of events, in this episode of THE WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, Marcus and I discuss a Marvel Cinematic Universe film! Let's face it; we've been doing this a ton since Black Panther was released. HOWEVER, don't let that stop you from enjoying this episode of Web-Headed fire! We take on Spider-Man: Far From Home and while it doesn't top Into The Spider-Verse for e...

In an unplanned happy accident, this is THE WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST episode all about the TWENTY SECOND (I think I said 21st in the episode) entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Avengers: Endgame. The happy accident part is the fact that it's now available digitally. Along with me for the ride is Episode #10, #11, and #48's Errick "Handsome Bane" Greenlee, Episode #70&#39...

Dr. Kelso : You are going to shut your damn yapper and listen for a change, because I got you pegged, sweetheart. You want to take the easy way out with the surgery because you're scared. You're scared because if you try and fail, there's only you to blame. Well, Missy, let me break this down for you, Bobbo-style. Life is scary. Get used to it. J.D. : [Narration]  And then it seemed li...

It was June 23rd, 1989 when Tim Burton's Batman hit theaters in America, starring Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, and Kim Basinger. Almost 30 years later, myself and Marcus Robinson come together for the one hundred and third episode of THE WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST to discuss Batman '89 and its legacy when it comes to those involved... and those that came after. Plenty of hijinks ensue...

I still haven't hit that Sunday release date since I vowed to go bi-weekly on #100 but nevermind all that! In the one hundred and second episode of THE WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, I'm live from the road again! During my trek back to Morgantown from the Pittsburgh airport, I go over how my Father's Day was and then get to a topic I've been dying to unleash: the rise and plateauing...

Special guest appearance by Johnny Harmonic! Oh boy. So it all started with a tweet from EG mentioning that he was a fan of J. Cole's Born Sinner album. As a fellow fan of Born Sinner, I reached out to him to do the pod about... Born Sinner. Now, we do talk about Born Sinner; pretty in depth actually. But what this episode of THE WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST holds is a whole lot of music talk....

I don't know if this episode is supposed to come out. I started it two weeks ago, planned on finishing that same weekend but then had to make a surprise trip home. Finished principle recording late last week and then I ended up helping shoot a video with the fam and then I putted around on Sunday. Completed editing on Monday morning and planned on posting last night... and I fell asleep during...

Episode 99. It only took me 3 years but the next episode of THE WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST is Episode #100, the CENTENNIAL HYPHEN NATION AWARDS. Man, I hope this isn't trash. In this episode however, I beat the Ayesha Curry topic dead, reconsider the hall of fame career of Shaquille O'Neal, and then examine the life and death of a coworker. This episode is brought to you by Henny on Snap...

So before I could release this episode, the Warriors swept the Blazers. Spoilers. In the ninety eighth edition of THE WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, The Questions format returns! Thanks to my faithful group chat, I was able to compile a big ol' list of questions to answer and I left no stone unturned... except for the questions about advice. Those were tough. We might get to Episode #100 someda...

THREE EPISODES AWAY FROM EPISODE #100! Anyway, I congratulate Angel on her kids winning the WV History Bowl, mourn the loss of another mother, try to explain what DC did to Wally West in what may be the worst segment in Hyphen Nation history, scold jerks for spoiling Avengers: Endgame, and then spend some time talking about John Singleton and black excellence. This episode is brought to you by Dom...

We are 4 episodes away from Hyphen Nation #100! For now, THE WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST brings you the aftermath of Damian Lillard waving goodbye to the Thunder (+ some other NBA Playoff thoughts), a look at Netflix's Russian Doll, some unexpected hot takes, a deep question from dad, and the premiere of my Fill That Runtime segment. This episode is brought to you by Avengers: Endgame and Scr...

We're officially 5 episodes away from the 100th episode of THE WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST! Something that should have been happening last year but we don't care! An accomplishment is an accomplishment and a milestone is a milestone. Inside: I throw myself at the mercy of the Beyhive and Queen Beyonce! My sneakerhead powers has been reawoken thanks to Ken Griffey and my wife! And what sid...

It is time. Showinmadlov has survived my Hot A$$ Takes and makes a return to the battlefield. In this episode of THE WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, Marcus and I talk about one thing and one thing only: Avengers: Endgame. The final chapter of an eleven year saga is upon us and we break it down as only we can. We talk Captain Marvel, predict what the movie will bring, Marcus urges me to buy tickets,...

Up against a deadline, your hero comes through... but still ends up late because of Beyonce. This time out, I discuss Aaliyah turning 5, Freeway getting a new kidney, my thoughts on Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 (you read that right), "Old Town Road", Tiger Woods, and a review of the Whitney Houston documentary from last summer. This episode is brought to you by Homecoming, Incredible Hul...

Five categories: Music. Movies. Sports. Television. Potpourri. Both Marcus and I entered with (almost) 3 hot takes for each category. Over the course of this episode, you won't just hear some takes. You won't just hear some hot takes. These are certified HAWT ASS TAKES. Accept no substitutes until the next time the fire burns. This episode is brought to you by You, Me and Dupree. --- Suppo...

Welcome to Crying Nation, where the topics make me cry! If that doesn't stop you, there's a new sheriff in WWE Champion town and he's black! This is Blazing Saddles all over again. Then a Dwyane Wade commercial is the reason you're listening to Crying Nation today instead of Hyphen Nation. And then, if you get that far, I have a close encounter of the marijuana kind on my lunch bre...

Defender of Brooklyn and my friend Derrick Ferguson joins the show as I finally make up for us not doing a pod sooner. We talk about Derrick's podcast history and his crowned and renowned Better In The Dark podcast he did for 7 years with his cohost Thomas Deja. We bounce over to Derrick's writing career as he describes his action adventurer Dillon and many of his other creations. Then we...

You can check out the Violet Apples YouTube channel:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLh7AC1UuDPtvS5eJixF4gg Get your Morgantown weather report! See how long I can stretch out the word AND in between thoughts! How many locales was this episode recorded in? I actually address a topic I first mentioned on Episode #43 . RIP Nipsey Hussle. And a huge moment in modern cinema is reviewed when three d...