The XX Files

This week on The XX Files , we’re separating headlines from hysteria. From a White House press secretary calling Gen Z lazy, to India Arie’s comments on “Spend Dat,” an outrageous demand involving Beyoncé, and influencers turning engagement into content, nothing is off limits. We also unpack the tragic National Guard shooting in downtown Memphis during the July 4th celebration, ask why every heavy...

This week on The XX Files , we’re asking the questions nobody else wants to touch. From Terry Crews’ surprising confession and a pastor throwing hands, to Love Island controversy, superhero debates, and the internet’s obsession with scam culture—we’re separating entertainment from reality. Plus, we tackle this week’s Controversy of the Week: Why are we praising scam culture? And for our Conspiracy...

This week on The XX Files, PreauXX sits down with Memphis photojournalist, filmmaker, adventurer, and storyteller Malik The Martian. Known for documenting culture through a unique lens, Malik has built a reputation for going beyond the expected—from the streets of South Memphis to mountain peaks, wilderness expeditions, and unforgettable encounters in the wild. The conversation dives into his powe...

This week, the crew dives into major verdicts making national headlines, the New York Knicks finally bringing a championship back to the city, the possibility of UFC fights at the White House, and the internet’s reaction to Haha Davis opening up about his marriage. We also unpack a viral volcano incident that has everyone questioning the lengths people will go for attention and ask whether the gro...

The American Dream, is it still alive, or has it become a luxury item? This week on The XX Files , the crew dives into the reality of chasing success in today’s economy, debating whether content creation has become a more lucrative path than the traditional 9-to-5. We also break down Offset confronting a driver for allegedly manhandling a woman, the viral Kool-Aid Pineapple craze taking over socia...

This week on The XX Files, we sit down with filmmaker, storyteller, and 38109 Village founder Matt Robinson. We discuss the power of community, the importance of mental health awareness, and why meaningful conversations can change lives. We also debate whether society has become too emotionally fragile, break down a bizarre Florida traffic stop, and ask the questions nobody else is asking during T...

This week on The XX Files, the crew dives into another chaotic week where reality somehow feels more unbelievable than conspiracy theories. From the alleged OnlyFans hack and gunfire outside the White House, to Ray J getting folded by Supa Hot Fire, Episode 42 moves through internet madness, political tension, and cultural exhaustion in real time. The conversation gets heavier as the crew breaks d...

Episode 41 of The XX Files is one of them conversations that starts funny… then slowly turns into a mirror. From ChudTheBuilder’s arrest, Brad Pitt allegedly trying to shoot his shot at Mike Tyson’s wife, MAGA regret stories, church whoopings, and a debate on whether Memphis Jookin is the most influential dance style of this generation and we covered chaos, culture, memory, influence, and ego all...

PreauXX & R.U.D.Y. sit down with AWFM for an episode full of wild theories, uncomfortable history, Memphis perspectives, and straight bars. From Tennessee politics and declassified UFO files to hantavirus paranoia, bottled water debates, and the real story behind Pocahontas, nothing stays surface level for long. Plus the XX Files Cypher returns. Support the show

This episode feel like one of them “we really sat down and talked” type nights. We bounce from the best hot sauce to the fall of Spirit Airlines and what that says about cheap convenience vs real value. Then we tap into the bigger picture, new laws reshaping the South, redistricting, and how decisions made above us quietly change everything around us. We lighten it up debating the greatest TV moms...

This week we get into everything from the best cereal debate to an Ice Spice squabble, and build the ultimate smoke session with legendary stoners. We talk Trump posting AI Jesus, step into the world of King of the Hill , and ask who you’d really be for a week. Controversy heats up with the idea of Memphis being used as a test city for martial law, and the conspiracy gets real—why doesn’t Mary Jan...

Style used to be something you wore. Now it’s something people perform. This episode, we tap in with Juda Ezell—somebody who don’t just get dressed, he understands presentation. From Memphis culture to modern trends, we break down what style really is versus what people think it is. We talk influence, pressure, what brands lost their edge, and why most people aren’t actually stylish—they’re just f...

Episode 36 of The XX Files gets into how people really be picking and choosing what matters. From LeBron and Memphis to Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane, we talk about how loyalty, opportunity, and timing can shift everything. We also get into Trick Daddy showing up at an AKA convention and why certain spaces make people uncomfortable, plus what it actually means when someone gets labeled “conduct detr...

From a global debate around the Transatlantic Slave Trade being labeled the gravest crime against humanity, to questioning how history gets framed depending on who’s telling it—this episode opens up a bigger conversation about truth, power, and narrative. The conversation shifts from heavy to hilarious with a debate on the worst candy bars growing up, before diving into Tiger Woods back in the hea...

Episode 34 of The XX Files… this one different. We talking about how fast a story can flip. One minute somebody inspirational… next minute they trending for something dark. The Dayton Webber situation really make you sit back and question how well we actually know people. Then we get into this idea of identity—actors playing roles, people moving in character, and how easy it is to blur the line be...

Episode 33 of The XX Files jumps from culture to chaos in the way only this show can. We break down the controversy around Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another, settle a barbershop debate over who would win between Melvin, Deebo, and Damon, and get into a deeper question about whether fear or anger is the stronger force in people. Along the way we revisit cartoon characters we couldn’t...

Episode 32 of The XX Files brings Memphis artist Jai Musiq into the room for a conversation about patience, growth, and staying true to your path in an industry that constantly tries to rush you. With his upcoming project 'EP to Peachtree' on the way, Jai talks about the inspiration behind the music, the influence of time spent in Atlanta, and how Memphis continues to shape the way he mo...

Episode 31 of The XX Files got Slimeroni in the building and we didn’t keep it surface. We talked music. We talked acting. We talked anime. We talked range. From making records that really moved, to stepping into Fran on GRITS and making her feel like somebody you actually know, not a character.  This is a conversation about what it looks like to operate in multiple spaces without shrinking yourse...

Ricky Davaine pulls up to The XX Files for a conversation rooted in vulnerability, faith, rebellion, and real life. A Memphis-born singer, rapper, and guitarist, Ricky moves between melody and truth effortlessly, blending soul, grit, and introspection in a way that feels lived in—not performed. We talk about navigating identity, carrying the weight of where you come from, creative discipline, and...

In this episode of The XX Files, PreauXX sits down with UNCLE AUNTI, a Memphis duo musician and saxophonist/ producer who never really fit into one lane. Coming off the release of his latest album Ego Deathing in a Driveway under the name UNCLE AUNTI, they talks about identity, ego, and what it looks like to grow without abandoning yourself. The conversation moves through creative freedom, inspira...

This week on The XX Files, PreauXX sits down with Memphis designer Pe$o — a creative who understands that style is more than clothes… it’s identity. From basketball roots to building a respected fashion brand in the city, Pe$o breaks down the mindset behind designing with intention, moving like a business, and creating pieces that feel personal instead of trendy. The conversation dives into execut...

PreauXX and R.U.D.Y. sit down with Jussflo for a conversation about what it really takes to survive as an independent artist today. Not the highlight reel, the real work. They talk discipline, distractions, and how easy it is to look busy without actually building anything. From quality vs quantity to staying focused in a world designed to pull your attention every five minutes, the episode keeps...

Today’s guest is someone who really represents evolution in real time. Not just in what she creates… but in how she moves. ChelsTheMac is a creative, a visionary, and an artist learning how to trust her own voice louder than outside noise. Her work lives at the intersection of expression, identity, and becoming. In this episode, we talk about growth, pressure, and self-discovery. We dive into her...

In this episode of The XX Files, PreauXX sits down with Memphis multidisciplinary artist and UNAPOLOGETIC creative Nubia for a conversation rooted in inner worlds, power dynamics, and what it means to protect what’s sacred. Centered around her latest work, Slightly Sacred, Nubia breaks down the meaning behind the title, the parts of herself she had to shed, and how power shows up in creativity, re...

Today’s guest moves with intention. A$h has been building since 2015—stacking consistency, not chasing noise. From background vocals with some of the biggest names in music to stepping fully into her own sound, this conversation is about patience, confidence, and trusting the long game. LOW KEY isn’t just the title of her latest album—it’s the way she moves. Support the show