Clock Radio Speakers

Episode 477: Diddy, Alchemist, J. Cole, & More (Preview) Oct 09, 2024

Armond & Doc are finally back to catch up on new features from J. Cole, check back in on Kendrick, talk about new projects from Alchemist & Future, and more. To hear the full conversation, including their take on what the hell is going on with Diddy, head to Patreon.com/crspodcast and become a member today.

Episode 475 Side A: Ice Spice, Lotto, Breaking at the Olympics, JPEGMAFIA, & More Aug 20, 2024

In this week's free preview, Armond & Doc are back after a little break to catch up on breaking at the Olympics, new music from Ice Spice & Lotto, why artists don't have the same incentives to make great albums anymore, JPEGMAFIA, Logic, Larry June, & more.

To hear the full conversation about Drake's 100 Gigs leak, Ye's Vultures 2, and more, head to Patreon.com/crspodcast and start your free trial today.

Episode 472 Side A: The Pop Out - Ken & Friends (Recap) Jun 22, 2024

Armond & Doc are back to talk about every angle from the Ken & Friends Pop Out show - special guests, set list, using performance tracks vs. rapping over your vocals, and a lot more.

To hear the rest of this week's conversation, head over to Patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 469: Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake (Preview) May 10, 2024

Armond & Doc return to dive in deep to what's been the most consequential rap beef in...decades? In Side A we're recapping the rollout of the songs, the strategy, how jaw-dropping "Meet The Grahams" is, & more. Side B is available exclusively on our Patreon, so head to Patreon.com/crspodcast to sign up for a free trial today.

Episode 468: Drake vs. Everybody (Preview) Apr 19, 2024

Armond & Doc are back this week to discuss beef - namely, the release of Drake's "Push Ups", Rick Ross's "Champagne Moments", and all the back & forth drama in hip-hop. Are these songs any good? Does the social media back & forth matter? To hear the full conversation plus exclusive episodes and a lot more, become a subscriber today at Patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 466: Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Apr 04, 2024

Armond & Doc return in this week's free preview to go in-depth on Beyoncé's new "country" album 'Cowboy Carter'. Is this album actually country? Did Jay-Z really clap in the background of a record about his marital issues? Will this album win all the Grammys? All that & more.

To hear the rest of this week's conversation, visit Patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 464 Side A: Usher's Halftime Show & Beyonce's New Singles Feb 20, 2024

In Side A from this week's episode, Armond & Doc are back to break down all the details of Usher's Super Bowl Halftime Show before going in-depth on Beyonce's two new country (?!) singles, plus some of the usual shenanigans. To hear the full show, including a track-by-track review of 'Vultures 1', head to Patreon.com/crspodcast or clockradiospeakers.com.

Episode 462: #Definitive15 2004 (Preview) Jan 23, 2024

Armond & Doc return to talk about some music they're finally (!) dropping before beginning their deep dive on the year 2004, a year full of iconic albums & songs (so obviously we had to play some music as we went). To hear the full episode & a lot more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 459: OutKast #Definitive15 (Preview) Dec 11, 2023

In this week's free preview, Armond & Doc begin their discussion of the definitive 15 Outkast songs, and in true CRS fashion, it's a sprawling conversation. To hear the full conversation, head to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 458: Drake's 'Scary Hours 3' (Preview) Nov 24, 2023

Armond & Doc return to go in-depth and track-by-track on Drake's Scary Hours 3 aka the 6 new tracks added on to 'For All The Dogs'. Why is this coming out now? Did he answer the critics? Do Doc & Armond agree on the best song on this project? All that, a quick rundown of Grammy nominees, & more.

To hear the rest of this week's episode, head to patreon.com/crspodcast

Episode 456: Drake's 'For All The Dogs' (Preview) Oct 14, 2023

Armond & Doc return for the first part of their deep-dive into Drake's 'For All The Dogs' - the hype, the rollout, the reception, and of course, a track-by-track review in true CRS fashion. To hear the rest of the episode, head over to Patreon.com/crspodcast

Episode 455 Side A: October 2023 Catchup Oct 09, 2023

Armond & Doc are back for this pre-show / Side A combo episode to talk about everything from "8am in Charlotte" to the Nas I Am Bootleg re-issue and a ton more.

Episode 453: Rawkus #Definitive15 (Preview) Sep 18, 2023

In this week's free preview, Armond & Doc begin their conversation about the most definitive songs from the heyday of Rawkus Records. To hear the full conversation and a lot more, head over to Patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 450: Travis Scott's 'Utopia' (Preview) Aug 06, 2023

Armond & Doc return to begin their in-depth, track-by-track breakdown of Travis Scott's long awaited 'Utopia' in true CRS fashion. To hear the rest of the breakdown, plus a lot more, visit patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 449: July 2023 Catchup (Preview) Jul 07, 2023

Armond & Doc return to catch up on new projects from Lil Uzi Vert & Killer Mike, plus a deep dive on Billboard's Top 50 hip-hop groups. To hear the rest of this week's episode plus a ton more, subscribe today at Patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 448: De La Soul Retrospective (Preview) Jun 09, 2023

Armond & Doc are back and they're breaking down the discography of De La Soul. In this week's free preview, they go in-depth on 3 Feet High & Rising and De La Soul Is Dead, two classics from what many refer to as hip-hop's "golden age". To hear the rest of the conversation plus a lot more, become a subscriber today at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 446: Jack Harlow's 'Jackman' May 08, 2023

Armond & Doc return for a free preview of this week's Side A and talk about Jack Harlow's surprise project 'Jackman'. To hear the full conversation about everything from Frank Ocean at Coachella to AI & music, become a member today at Patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 445: Lil Wayne's 'Carter III' (Preview) Apr 18, 2023

Armond & Doc return for the first part of their review of an iconic album that turns FIFTEEN years old this week. To hear the full conversation plus a lot more head to Patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 443: Justin Timberlake's '20/20 Experience' Re-Review (Preview) Mar 21, 2023

Armond & Doc are back this for a re-review of an album that just had a major anniversary and was *incredibly* successful....but somehow nobody talks about this album anymore? How is that even possible? How well has this album aged?

To hear the full conversation and a lot more, join the Patreon today at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 440: 2023 Grammy Awards (Preview) Feb 10, 2023

Armond & Doc are back with the first part of their conversation about the 2023 Grammy Awards - Beyonce, Kendrick, & more To hear the full conversation, plus the pre-show and a ton more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 439: #Definitive15 of 1993 (Preview) Feb 03, 2023

Armond & Doc return for Side A of this week's show, which is the beginning of our conversation about the Definitive 15 songs of 1993, an incredibly important year for hip-hop and R&B.

To hear Side B, the pre-show, and a lot more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast and become a member today.

Episode 438: #Definitive15 of 2003 Jan 24, 2023

Armond & Doc are back to begin their breakdown of the definitive 15 songs from 2003. How many songs does 50 get? OutKast? Dipset? Jay? To hear the entire conversation, become a member today at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 437: Top 10 of 2022 (Preview) Jan 06, 2023

Armond & Doc return to catch up on news, talk about what albums didn't work in 2022, and then start to dig into their top 10 albums of the year. To hear the rest of the episode plus a whole lot more, become a member today at Patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 434 Side B: Nas - King's Disease III Nov 18, 2022

Armond & Doc continue on this week by breaking down the latest in the King's Disease trilogy, plus they try to put this era of Nas in context with the rest of his amazing career.

To hear full versions of all our episodes plus exclusive episodes & more, subscribe today at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 434 Side A: 2023 Grammy Nominations Nov 18, 2022

Armond & Doc are back this week to break down the always controversial Grammy nominations. Is there just too much music being released? What exactly is 'Best Melodic Rap Performance'? Is that Harry Styles song actually real? All that & more.

If you enjoyed this episode, head over to patreon.com/crspodcast & become a member today.

Episode 433: Drake & 21 Savage 'Her Loss' (Preview) Nov 11, 2022

Armond & Doc are back and in this free preview they're beginning their track-by-track review, in true CRS fashion, of 'Her Loss', the new album from Drake & 21 Savage. To hear the full review, plus their breakdown of the Kyrie Irving situation & a lot more, become a member today at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 432 Side B: Ye vs. The World (Preview) Nov 03, 2022

We're continuing on this week's free preview by diving into Ye (formerly Kanye West) and his no good, very bad October - not by recapping, but by trying to understand how we got here, what might come next, and a lot more. To hear the full conversation (and it's a good one), become a member today at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 432 Side A: Fall 2022 Catchup (Preview) Nov 03, 2022

Armond & Doc are back after a three week break so they're catching up on new music in this free preview of this week's episode. To hear the rest of the conversation, head over to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 430: #Definitive15 2007 (Preview) Sep 28, 2022

Armond & Doc are back to dive into the world of ringtone rap, stadium anthems, and a lot more with the first part of their conversation about the #Definitive15 songs from 2007. To hear the rest of the conversation + a lot more, become a member today at patron.com/crspodcast.

Episode 429: Jermaine Dupri vs. Trackmasters #VerzuzWhatIf (Preview) Sep 14, 2022

Armond & Doc are facing off this week in a #VerzuzWhatIf that pits Jermaine Dupri vs. the Trackmasters. This free preview covers the first half of the battle, but to hear the full episode plus a JID track-by-track review and more, subscribe today at Patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 428: DJ Khaled's 'God Did' (Preview) Aug 30, 2022

Armond & Doc are back to begin their breakdown of DJ Khaled's new album 'God Did'. To hear the full review, plus their thoughts on everything from FN Meka to the upcoming JD/Puff battle and a lot more, subscribe today at Patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 427: The Game's 'Drillmatic' (Preview) Aug 16, 2022

Armond & Doc are back to begin their breakdown of The Game's 30 (!) track album 'Drillmatic' and try to answer questions like: What's the most outrageous sample on the album? Why did he diss Eminem for 10 minutes? Is that song really a diss? To hear the full episode, plus a lot more, head to Patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 425: Beyonce's 'Renaissance' (Preview) Aug 01, 2022

Armond & Doc return for a preview of their track-by-track breakdown of Beyonce's long awaited 7th album 'Renaissance'.

To hear the rest of the breakdown plus a lot more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 424: #Definitive15 Mixtapes (Preview) Jul 26, 2022

In this week's free preview, Armond & Doc begin their breakdown of the definitive 15 mixtapes in hip-hop history.

To hear the rest of the conversation, plus exclusive episodes & more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast & become a member today.

Episode 422: Drake's 'Honestly, Nevermind' (Preview) Jun 24, 2022

Armond & Doc are back in this week's free preview to talk about Drake's surprising & polarizing new album 'Honestly, Nevermind'. To hear the full conversation about the album, plus their take on Beyonce's new single "Break My Soul" and a lot more, become a subscriber today at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 421: #Definitive15 1997 (Preview) Jun 14, 2022

Armond & Doc return with a free preview of our in-depth breakdown of the #Definitive15 songs from 1997. To hear the entire conversation & a ton more, head over to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 418: Kendrick Lamar's 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers' (Preview) May 16, 2022

Armond & Doc are back to begin their breakdown of Kendrick's latest album, 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers'. To hear the rest of the conversation, plus their review of Jack Harlow's album and a lot more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast and become a member today.

Episode 417: May 2022 Catchup (Preview) May 04, 2022

Armond & Doc are back to begin their conversation about Pusha T's long-awaited new album 'It's Not Dry'.

To hear the rest of their review, plus a review of Future's new album, become a member today at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 416: Jack Harlow's "First Class", Pusha T & Jay-Z, & More Apr 18, 2022

In this week's free preview, Armond & Doc break down Jack Harlow's new single, Pusha T & Jay-Z's "Neck & Wrist", & more. The hear the entire conversation (which talks about Bia & J. Cole, the Jack Harlow x Drake leak, & more), head to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 415: April 2022 Catchup (Preview) Apr 04, 2022

In this week's free preview, Armond & Doc return after a three-week break to talk about new music from Nicki Minaj, Latto, Nigo, and Pusha T. To hear the rest of the episode, including conversations about Benny The Butcher, Lil Durk, Dreamville, & more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 413: 'Donda 2' (v 2.22.22) [Preview] Feb 28, 2022

Armond & Doc are back in this week's free preview to begin to talk about the 2.22.22 version of 'Donda 2' that was released on stemplayer.com. To hear the entire conversation, plus Doc's experience getting the album on his Stem Player, their take on the listening party, and a lot more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 412: The 'Donda 2' Rollout Feb 22, 2022

Armond & Doc are back in this week's free preview and they're diving into the hectic, controversial, and troubling 'Donda 2' rollout. To hear the rest of the 'Donda 2' conversation, plus our thoughts on 'jeen-yuhs', new music from Pusha T & Jack Harlow, the Super Bowl Halftime Show, and more, become a member today at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 410: #Definitive15 Songs From 2002 (Sneak Preview) Jan 24, 2022

Armond & Doc are back in this week's free preview to begin their conversation on the #Definitive15 songs from 2002. To the rest of their 3+ hour conversation (seriously), become a subscriber today at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 409: The Game & Ye "Eazy" (Preview) Jan 18, 2022

Armond & Doc are back in this week's free preview to talk about The Game & Ye's new song "Eazy", Ye recording Donda 2, & more. To hear the rest of the episode, which includes conversations about The Weeknd, Gunna, Cordae, & more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast to become a member today.

Episode 408 Side C: 2021 Wrap-Up (Part 2) Jan 04, 2022

Armond & Doc wrap up their conversation on the best albums of 2021, which of course means they're trying to figure out what exactly are they supposed to do with 'Donda'? Plus J Cole, Tyler, & more.

To hear Side A of this week's episode (a review of Nas's 'Magic') plus a lot more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast and become a subscriber today.

Episode 408 Side B: 2021 Wrap Up (Part 1) Jan 04, 2022

Armond & Doc continue on this week by talking about (surprise surprise) what worked for Verzuz in 2021 and how some hypothetical Verzuz matchups might play out before starting their Top 10 albums of 2021 conversation. To hear Side A of this week's episode (a review of Nas's 'Magic') plus a lot more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast and become a subscriber today.

Episode 407: Dr. Dre's GTA Sdtk & Ye/Drake's Free Larry Hoover Concert (Preview) Dec 20, 2021

Armond & Doc return in a preview of this week's episode to talk about the surprising return of Dr. Dre for a GTA soundtrack that is somehow not on streaming services before finally going in-depth on the Ye & Drake Free Larry Hoover concert.

To hear the rest of this week's episode, plus tons more, become a member at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 404: Tragedy at Astroworld (Preview) Nov 10, 2021

Armond & Doc are back to dive into one of the most tragic events in recent hip-hop even just music history - the untimely passing of 8 fans at the 2021 Astroworld festival. Who was responsible? Is any one person or group responsible? Does society jump too quickly to find out who's to "blame"? What happens now for Travis? For music festivals?

To hear the rest of this week's conversation, including our take on Ye's appearance on Drink Champs, head to patreon.com/crspodcast and become a subscriber today.

Episode 402: BDK vs. KRS, Sad Hip-Hop, & More (Preview) Oct 20, 2021

Armond & Doc return to talk about the Big Daddy Kane vs. KRS-One Verzuz (has that era gotten enough love, who else from that golden age could do a Verzuz, etc.), plus sad hip-hop vs. aggressive hip-hop & more. To hear the rest of the conversation, which includes conversations about new music from Meek Mill, Don Toliver, & Young Thug, head to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 400: Fall 2021 Catch Up (Preview) Sep 29, 2021

Armond & Doc return to catch up on music they haven't talked about yet - namely, Baby Keem & Lil Nas X. To hear the rest of the conversation (everything from Isaiah Rashad & Vince Staples to Westside Gunn to the Fugees) and a lot more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 398: Fat Joe vs. Ja Rule VERZUZ (Preview) Sep 16, 2021

Armond & Doc return in a preview of this week's show to talk about CLB follow-up and why Billboard should have just started a new chart before beginning their round-by-round on Fat Joe vs. Ja Rule in VERZUZ in true Clock Radio Speakers fashion. To hear the rest of the recap, plus a Roc-a-Fella Records #Definitive15 episode, head to patreon.com/crspodcast 🚀

Episode 397: Drake's 'Certified Lover Boy' Review (Preview) Sep 07, 2021

Armond & Doc continue on this week by beginning their track-by-track breakdown of Drake's new album 'Certified Lover Boy' as only CRS can. To hear the rest of the review, along with a lot more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 396: Kanye West's 'Donda' Review (Part 1) Sep 02, 2021

Armond & Doc are back and are going in-depth (in true CRS fashion) on Kanye West's 'Donda'. In Part 1 we cover the lead up to the album and start our track-by-track review. To hear the rest of the review, along with full episodes of previous episodes, join the Patreon at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 395: Kanye West's 'Donda' Aug. 26th Chicago Listening Party (Snippet) Aug 29, 2021

Armond & Doc are back to begin their break down of the third and final public listening party for Kanye's newly released 'Donda' as only CRS can. To hear the rest of the episode, become a Patreon subscriber at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Note: This was recorded the same morning that the album was released, and while we definitely talk about the music and what we like, the in-depth album review is coming later this week.

Episode 394: Kanye West's 'DONDA' August 5th Listening Party (Snippet) Aug 12, 2021

Armond & Doc return to talk about Kanye's second 'DONDA' listening party - everything from the fashion to the staging to the experience of watching it live, plus they start to break it down track by track.

To hear the full conversation, plus a review of Nas's 'Kings Disease II' and a lot more, head to http://patreon.com/crspodcast 🚀

Episode 393: Kanye West's 'Donda' Listening Party (Snippet) Jul 26, 2021

Armond & Doc are back to breakdown part of the 'Donda' listening party as only CRS can. To hear the rest of the breakdown, plus a lot more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast and become a member 💥

Episode 392: Tyler The Creator's 'Call Me If You Get Lost' (Snippet) Jul 01, 2021

Armond & Doc return for the beginning of their conversation breaking down Tyler The Creator's new album 'Call Me If You Get Lost' track-by-track, in true Clock Radio Speakers fashion.

To hear the rest of the conversation, subscribe today at Patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 391: Tyler's "Lumberjack" and Migos' 'Culture III' (Snippet) Jun 17, 2021

Armond & Doc are back (finally!) and they're talking all about Tyler's new single "Lumberjack" and the new Migos project 'Culture III' - but to hear the rest of the episode (DMX's album, NBA Playoffs, & more), become a Patreon subscriber today at patreon.com/crspodcast 🚀

Episode 390: J. Cole's 'The Off-Season' (Snippet) May 17, 2021

Armond & Doc return to break down J. Cole's new album in true CRS fashion - but to hear the full review, plus a whole lot more, become a Patreon subscriber today at patreon.com/crspodcast 🚀

Episode 389: DJ Khaled's 'Khaled Khaled' (Snippet) May 05, 2021

Armond & Doc are back (!) to dive into DJ Khaled's latest album and talk about everything from Nas on slow beats (spoiler: not amazing) to how exactly do the economics of a Khaled album work to all of the ridiculous samples he's using. To hear the rest of the conversation, become a member at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 387 Side A: DMX's #Definitive15 (Part 1) Apr 14, 2021

Armond & Doc are back (earlier than expected) to pay tribute to the late DMX by beginning their conversation on his #Definitive15 songs.

Episode 387 Side B: DMX's #Definitive15 (Part 2) Apr 14, 2021

Armond & Doc wrap up their conversation about DMX's #Definitive15 songs, talk about the most embarassing times they brought hip-hop to the classroom during high school, and a lot more.

Episode 386: #Definitive15 of 1996 (Snippet) Mar 31, 2021

There are a lot of incredible years in hip-hop....and 1996 has a strong case for being in the upper, upper echelon. Doc & Armond are back to talk about their Definitive 15 songs of 1996 in this sneak peek of Episode 386. To listen to the rest of the episode, head over to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 383: Alchemist's #Definitive15 (Snippet) Mar 03, 2021

The weather is almost turning warm, but it's still cold weather boom bap szn - so this week Armond & Doc are back to talk about their Definitive 15 Alchemist-produced records 💥. As a reminder! This is just a snippet of the conversation - to hear the rest, become a Patreon member today at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 381: The 25th Anniversary of 2Pac's 'All Eyez On Me' (Snippet) Feb 10, 2021

Armond & Doc return to revisit 2Pac's seminal 1996 album 'All Eyez On Me' on it's 25th (!) anniversary - what it was like in late 95 leading up to the release, a conversation about the first few tracks, and more. To hear the rest of the track-by-track breakdown of the album as only CRS can do, head over to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 380: #Definitive15 of 2001 (Snippet) Jan 27, 2021

Armond & Doc return to talk about the themes and artists that dominated 2001 + revisiting some of definitive songs from the Jay-Z vs Nas beef. To hear all of the #Definitive15 songs of 2001, become a subscriber at head over to patreon.com/crspodcast!

Episode 379: 2020 Wrap-Up (Snippet) Jan 06, 2021

After “big names” like Jay, Kanye, Kendrick, J Cole, etc. held back from releasing big albums in 2020, did the new generation pass them by? How big of a tour can an artist like DaBaby or Megan Thee Stallion do?

To hear the entire episode this week where we talked about the untimely death of MF Doom, what was memorable (and not memorable) in 2020, and more, head over to patreon.com/crspodcast!

Episode 378: #VerzuzWhatIf 50 Cent vs. T.I. Dec 16, 2020

Armond & Doc return for a CRS first - an episode streamed live on Instagram to talk about a #VerzuzWhatIf - 50 Cent vs. T.I. Doc played 20 songs for 50, Armond played 20 songs for TI, and the live audience let us who they think won....but now we want to hear from you. Hit up @CRSPodcast on Twitter and tell us how you scored this #VerzuzWhatIf 💥

Episode 377 Side B: Kanye West - #RankTheCatalog (Part 2) Dec 02, 2020

Armond & Doc continue this week's conversation and #RankTheCatalog of Kanye West - do they agree on what his best album is? Why was it so hard for a label to take a chance on Kanye in the early 2000's? All that and a lot more.

Episode 377 Side A: Kanye West - #RankTheCatalog (Part 1) Dec 02, 2020

Armond & Doc return to #RankTheCatalog of the one and only Kanye West.

Episode 376 Side B: Jeezy/Gucci on Verzuz, Meg Thee Stallion's New Album, & More Nov 26, 2020

Armond & Doc continue on this week by diving into the Jeezy/Gucci Mane Verzuz, Jeezy's new album 'The Recession 2', and Meg Thee Stallion's "debut" album 'Good News'. Are Gucci fans moving the goalposts? Is Jeezy's new album a worthy sequel? Why is Meg a little bit like Meek Mill? All that & more.

Episode 376 Side A: 2021 Grammy Nominations, 10th Anniversary of MBDTF, & More Nov 26, 2020

Armond & Doc return after a week off to dive into the 2021 Grammy nominations - what's surprising, what's not, and why hip-hop is just too big for one album of the year category. Plus some hot takes on the 10th anniversary of 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy', the NBA offseason, & more.

Episode 375 Side B: Busta's 'Extinction Level Event 2'+ More Nov 11, 2020

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth on Busta Rhymes' new album 'ELE2' - what works, what doesn't work, and where it stands in his career. Plus Drake announces when his next album comes out, a side digression into the upcoming Tribe/Outkast Verzuz, & more.

Episode 375 Side A: Election 2020, King Von, & More Nov 11, 2020

Armond & Doc return after a few weeks off to dive deep in to the 2020 elections as only CRS can. Plus the senseless murder of King Von, random new singles, & more.

Episode 374 Side B: Benny The Butcher's 'Burden of Proof' + TI's 'The L.I.B.R.A.' Oct 21, 2020

Armond & Doc continue on this week by checking in on TI's new album (executive produced by Hitmaka) before going track-by-track on Benny The Butcher's new Hit-Boy produced album 'Burden of Proof' in true CRS fashion.

Is this album supposed to be an homage to 03 Rocafella? Is that a good thing? Is this one of the best albums of the year? All that and a lot more.

Episode 374 Side A: iPhones, Ice Cube & Politics, & More Oct 21, 2020

Armond & Doc return after a week off to talk about everything from new iPhones to Ice Cube "supporting" Trump to LA Reid selling his publishing to deciding what kind of sax (sexy? sad? sexy *and* sad?) Kenny G brought to his song with The Weeknd 😂

Episode 373 Side B: New Projects From Westside Gunn, 21 Savage, & Jay Electronica Oct 07, 2020

Armond & Doc continue on this week to talk about new projects from Westside Gunn, 21 Savage, & Jay Electronica. Have we reached peak Griselda saturation? Is 21 Savage more popular than we all realized? How on earth did the long shelved Jay Elec album get leaked? All that and a *lot* more.

Episode 373 Side A: October 2020 Randomness Oct 07, 2020

Armond & Doc return this week to talk about everything from Trump in the hospital with COVID-19 to Travis Scott going #1 with a song that very few people seem excited about to kids + old tech and a lot more.

Reminder! On Wednesday October 7th, at 7pm Eastern, head over to http://live-kairos.com for the Jonathan Baker & Armond Wakeup Verzuz 📺

Episode 372 Side B: Is Kanye West's Contract Actually That Bad? Sep 30, 2020

Armond & Doc continue on this week by diving into Kanye's contractual drama and his efforts to improve the situation of other artists: why it's hard to separate the message from the messenger, why Kanye's situation isn't exactly the same as other artists, why artists might want a co-op or some other alternative in the future, & more.

Episode 372 Side A: Sept 2020 Catchup Sep 30, 2020

We're back after a break to talk about everything from the NBA playoffs to Travis's new (underwhelming?) single "Franchise" to why Lil Wayne should release his own version of a 'Care Package' album + more.

Episode 371 Side B: Big Sean's 'Detroit 2', NBA Playoffs, & Travis Scott x McDonalds Sep 09, 2020

Armond & Doc continue on this week by catching up on the NBA Playoffs before diving into a track-by-track review of Big Sean's new album 'Detroit 2' in true CRS fashion. Are there too many tracks? Is this one of the better albums of the year? Does the "Grindin" sample work or is Doc completely horrified? All that & more, plus a side conversation about Travis Scott's McDonalds deal that somehow ends up with us looking at Joe Biden merch 😂.

Episode 371 Side A: 6ix9ine & Billboard, SZA's New Single, Festivals In 2021 (?), & More Sep 09, 2020

Armond & Doc are back to talk about everything from 6ix9ine's beef with Billboard (and how Billboard's changes will affect every major artist) to SZA's new single and claims of label drama to the return of festivals in 2021 & more.

Episode 370 Side B: Nas's 'King's Disease' + NBA Playoffs, Nicki's Lawsuit, & More Aug 26, 2020

Armond & Doc continue on this week by catching up on the NBA Playoffs, talking about new music from Pharrell/Jay-Z & Big Sean, Nicki Minaj's lawsuit, & more before diving into Nas's new album 'King's Disease' in true Clock Radio Speakers fashion.

Episode 370 Side A: An Interview With Rick Perlstein (Author of 'Reaganland') Aug 26, 2020

Armond & Doc are joined by special guest Rick Perlstein, a historian and New York Times bestselling author, to talk about his new book 'Reaganland', how the removal of gatekeepers has changed music, and a lot more.

Follow Rick on Twitter - https://twitter.com/rickperlstein

Buy 'Reaganland' from your local independent bookstore via https://www.indiebound.org/

Episode 369: August 2020 Catchup (Drake, Nas, & More) Aug 19, 2020

We're back to catch up on Drake's "Laugh Now, Cry Later", Nas's "Ultra Black" + album announcement, Travis ghostwriter accusations, Cardi B breaking records, & more 💥

Episode 368 Side A: Cardi B, TikTok, & More Aug 10, 2020

Armond & Doc return to talk about Cardi B's new single with Megan Thee Stallion, TikTok possibly being sold, Instagram's 'Reels' feature, & more.

Episode 368 Side B: #Verzuz Recap: 2 Chainz vs. Rick Ross Aug 10, 2020

Armond & Doc continue on this week by recapping 2 Chainz vs. Rick Ross on #Verzuz, plus J Cole's recent singles, Taylor Swift's use of deluxe editions & merch, and more.

Episode 367: Kanye, DMX vs. Snoop, Drake/Khaled, & More Jul 22, 2020

Armond & Doc return after a week off to catch up on everything from Drake's new singles with Khaled (and wonder if he's starting to decline) to Kanye's presidential ambitions & being a celebrity in 2020 to previewing DMX vs. Snoop for this week's Verzuz matchup.

Episode 366 Side B: July 2020 Randomness (Pop Smoke, Kanye, 50/TI, & More) Jul 08, 2020

Armond & Doc continue on this week to catch up on Kanye announcing he's running for President, Pop Smoke going #1, TI challenging 50 to a Verzuz matchup, & more.

Episode 366 Side A: 'Black Jordans & White Socks' w/ Taelor Gray Jul 08, 2020

Armond & Doc are joined this week by special guest Taelor Gray to go in-depth and behind-the-scenes on Armond & Taelor's recent project 'Black Jordans & White Socks'.

Episode 365 Side B: Jadakiss vs. Fabolous Jul 01, 2020

We're continuing on this week by breaking down the Jadakiss vs. Fabolous battle on Verzuz in true CRS fashion - round by round scoring, songs that they should have played, and a lot of jokes 😂

Episode 365 Side A: Kanye West's "Wash Us In The Blood" Jul 01, 2020

Armond & Doc return to talk about Kanye West's new single "Wash Us In The Blood", the Yeezy/Gap announcement, and a lot more.

Episode 364 Side C: #Definitive15 2005 (Part 2) Jun 17, 2020

Armond & Doc wrap up this week's conversation about the #Definitive15 of 2005 with some surprise choices, a tough decision on which song(s) to include from Kanye, near misses, honorable mentions, & more.

Episode 364 Side B: #Definitive15 2005 (Part 1) Jun 17, 2020

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going back 15 years (!) to talk about their #Definitive15 songs from 2005. Which Game song made the cut? How many does Common get? All that plus Jeezy, Slim Thug, and a *lot* more.

Episode 364 Side A: Should America #DefundThePolice? Jun 17, 2020

Armond & Doc return after a week off to talk about the #DefundThePolice movement and what exactly that may or may not mean, plus how hip-hop is or isn't responding to the moment, a brief aside on 6ix9ine & Nicki, & more.

Episode 363 Side B: America's Response To Police Brutality Jun 03, 2020

Armond & Doc continue on this week by trying to make sense of one of the heaviest weeks in recent history: What news sources should we trust? Why are some protests turning violent? Are there any practical things we can do to change things? All that & more.

Episode 363 Side A: 'Armond & Doc' (The Album!) + Freddie Gibbs & Alchemist's 'Alfredo' Jun 03, 2020

Armond & Doc return to go in-depth on their new album (!) in true Clock Radio Speakers fashion, plus some hot-takes & opinions about the new Freddie Gibbs & Alchemist project 'Alfredo'.

Stream the new 'Armond & Doc' album!

Episode 362: Memorial Day Weekend 2020 Catchup May 27, 2020

Armond & Doc return after a week off to talk about everything from the return of 6ix9ine to the last few weeks of Verzuz to Joe Biden, as only Clock Radio Speakers can. Plus Joe Rogan & Spotify, lots of turnover on the Billboard charts, & more.

Listen to Armond & Doc's new single "Let Em See" on all streaming services!

(Album/EP/whatever is coming soon)

Episode 361 Side B: Drake's 'Dark Lane Demo Tapes' May 06, 2020

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth on Drake's surprise new "mixtape" 'Dark Lane Demo Tapes' in true Clock Radio Speakers fashion. Where did these songs come from? How does this rank within Drake's catalog? Are there any other obvious hits on this project? All that plus Doc has some strong feelings about Space Jam & more.

Episode 361 Side A: May 2020 Randomness May 06, 2020

Armond & Doc are back after a week off to talk about Kid Cudi & Travis Scott's new single, plus a website devoted to auctioning off royalties (seriously) and more.

Episode 360 Side B: Teddy Riley vs. Babyface + Wrapping Up The #RapperVintage Bracket Apr 22, 2020

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth on the Teddy Riley vs. Babyface IG Live battle, scoring each round + talking about some missed opportunities before wrapping up (seriously!) the #RapperVintage bracket - what picks did we mess up, who do we have winning in the final round, & more.

Episode 360 Side A: Westside Gunn's 'Pray for Paris' Apr 22, 2020

Armond & Doc return to go track-by-track on Westside Gunn's latest (& greatest?) project 'Pray for Paris', give their take on the first two episodes of 'The Last Dance', talk about how states will re-open after COVID-19 shutdowns, & more.

Episode 359 Side B: Filling Out The #RapperVintage Bracket Apr 15, 2020

Armond & Doc continue on this week by filling out the #RapperVintage bracket and....it's a lot. It's a lot. We talk through the bracket itself and try to come to a consensus on each choice, ending up with an impossibly difficult choice at the Final Four 👀

Episode 359 Side A: DJ Premier vs. RZA Apr 15, 2020

Armond & Doc return this week to talk briefly about Drake's not-so-surprisingly brand new #1 "Toosie Slide" before going in-depth on this past weekend's DJ Premier vs. RZA battle as only Clock Radio Speakers can. We score it round-by-round AND talk about missed opportunities for each producer in this battle, because ya know, we can't help it 🤷‍♂️

Episode 358 Side B: Finishing the #RapperVintage Bracket (!) Apr 08, 2020

Armond & Doc continue on this week by talking about Jeezy trying to go viral on Triller and a new Conway/Alchemist EP before (finally) finishing up the #RapperVintage Bracket...and you vote right now at https://brackets.commoninja.com/bracket/36f4401e-f203-4106-8d5a-dcbe8f25e40a 💥

Episode 358 Side A: Drake's "Toosie Slide", Producer/Songwriter Battles, & More Apr 08, 2020

Armond & Doc are back to talk about Drake's latest single "Toosie Slide", the recent slate of producer/songwriter battles on IG Live, and a lot more.

Episode 357 Side B: Making The #RapperVintage Bracket (Part 3) Mar 27, 2020

Armond & Doc continue on with making the #RapperVintage Bracket and *finally* make their way to the end of the list....and then they realized they needed your help! They've settled on 56 out of 64 entries, but they've got 37 (!) possibilities for the final 8 slots. Listen to the episode and hit them up on Twitter (@CRSPodcast) to let us know who you think should make the final bracket.

Episode 357 Side A: Making The #RapperVintage Bracket (Part 2) Mar 27, 2020

Armond & Doc return for a second episode this week! They're checking in on life before getting back into the conversation about making the #RapperVintage bracket. How many entries should Kendrick get? How about Kanye? All that & more.

Episode 356 Side B: Making The #RapperVintage Bracket (Part 1) Mar 25, 2020

Armond & Doc continue on this week & start to put together a 64 person bracket of the best "Rapper Vintages", and boy oh boy is it a doozy. The idea behind #RapperVintage is simple - just like some years of cars are better than others, or some years of a certain wine are better than others, some years for rappers are better than others. Do you prefer 96 Jay-Z or 01 Jay-Z? 96 Andre, 98 Andre...2003 Andre? This is part 1 of our conversation about narrowing the list down to 64 vintages - part 2 will follow later this week.

Episode 356 Side A: The Weeknd's 'After Hours' Mar 25, 2020

Armond & Doc return to go track-by-track on The Weeknd's new album 'After Hours' and try to answer questions like: Does the world want sad boy coke music right now? Considering he's experimenting with everything from trap to UK garage to drum & bass, what exactly *is* The Weeknd's sound right now?

Episode 355 Side B: Jay Electronica's 'A Written Testimony' Mar 18, 2020

Armond & Doc continue on this week by breaking down Jay Electronica's long-awaited debut album 'A Written Testimony' in true Clock Radio Speakers fashion. Does Jay-Z work well as the unofficial co-star on this album? Does it live up to the hype? All that and more.

Episode 355 Side A: Donald Glover, Lil Uzi Vert, Don Toliver, & COVID-19 Mar 18, 2020

Armond & Doc return to talk about new music from Donald Glover, Lil Uzi Vert, & Don Toliver - plus (of course) some talk about how the world has seemingly changed in the last week due to COVID-19. Oh yeah, and they announce a new #RapperVintage bracket that's coming soon 👀

Episode 354 Side B: Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Fear, Skepticism, & More Mar 11, 2020

Armond & Doc continue on this week by talking about the increasing spread of Coronoavirus (COVID-19) in the US & around the world, and tackle everything from why people are skeptical to how America deals with trauma and a *lot* more.

Episode 354 Side A: Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Uzi Vert, & Jadakiss Mar 11, 2020

Armond & Doc return to talk about new projects from Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Uzi Vert, & Jadakiss. Is this the breakthrough Megan's been looking for? Has Doc underrated how popular Uzi is? All that + Triller commentary & a lot more.

Episode 353 Side C: Super Tuesday Mar 04, 2020

Doc & Armond wrap up this week by going in-depth on what in the world is going on in the 2020 Democratic Primary.

[Note: Recorded on 3/3/20]

Episode 353 Side B: RIP Pop Smoke + New Music From Drake, Royce Da 5'9", & Lil Baby Mar 04, 2020

Armond & Doc continue on this week by breaking down Drake's new surprise two-song drop, new albums from Royce & Lil Baby, and the unrealized potential of Pop Smoke (RIP).

Episode 353 Side A: Justin Bieber's 'Changes', Megan Thee Stallion's Label Fight, & More Mar 04, 2020

Armond & Doc return to talk about Justin Bieber's new album 'Changes', Megan Thee Stallion's label fight, a new Timberlake/SZA record, and more. Plus we crack jokes about Dwayne Wade rapping (like we could really resist) & more.

Episode 352: Drake - #RankTheCatalog Feb 26, 2020

Armond & Doc are back to have another #RankTheCatalog discussion - this time about Drake, given that he just celebrated anniversaries for 'So Far Gone' and 'If You're Reading This It's Too Late'.

Do you agree? Disagree? Hit us up on Twitter or Instagram (@CRSPodcast) and let us know!

[Note - Patreon subscribers got this episode a week early, because they're awesome. To find out how to become a subscriber, visit patreon.com/crspodcast]

Episode 351: February 2020 Catchup Feb 18, 2020

Armond & Doc are back after a week off to talk about everything from the Oscars to Nicki's new single 'Yikes' to Netflix & Spotify, plus new albums from Lil Wayne, Russ, & D Smoke.

Episode 350 Side B: #RankTheCatalog - Jeezy, Common, & Jay-Z Feb 05, 2020

Armond & Doc continue on this week by having #RankTheCatalog conversations about Jeezy, Common, & Jay-Z...and yes, there's a whole lot to unpack 👀

Episode 350 Side A: Artists & Publishing Problems + #RankTheCatalog: MJ Feb 05, 2020

Armond & Doc return to preview the Super Bowl (sort of but not really), talk about another batch of articles & tweets about artists with publishing problems, and begin their first #RankTheCatalog conversation about Michael Jackson (and yes, there are some 🔥 takes).

Episode 349 Side B: RIP Kobe Bryant Jan 30, 2020

Armond & Doc wrap up this week by discussing the shocking death of Kobe Bryant & his daughter Gigi. We dive into the outpouring of grief on social media, what it means to have different slices of social media cross paths, and have the uncomfortable conversation of, frankly, how do you talk about somebody's whole life while their loved ones are grieving?

Episode 349 Side A: 2020 Grammys + New Albums from Eminem, Dreamville, & Mac Miller Jan 30, 2020

Armond & Doc return to talk about the 2020 Grammys - performances, what surprised them vs. what didn't surprise them, & more, plus some conversation about new albums from Eminem, Dreamville, & Mac Miller. Oh, and Doc learns what Alicia Keys' tea line is called 🤦‍♂️ and Armond listens to some struggle bars in real time 😂

Episode 348 Side C: #Definitive15 Songs From 2000 (Part 2) Jan 14, 2020

Armond & Doc conclude this week's episode by wrapping up their #Definitive15 songs from 2000, and then dive into their honorable mentions as only Clock Radio Speakers can.

Episode 348 Side B: #Definitive15 Songs From 2000 (Part 1) Jan 14, 2020

Armond & Doc continue on this week with part 1 of their conversation about the #Definitive15 songs from 2000. Doc theorizes about the peak of late 90's / early 00's Rawkus, Armond has some Outkast hot takes, & more.

Episode 348 Side A: January 2020 Catchup Jan 14, 2020

Armond & Doc return to catch up on a new Future & Drake single, the Oscar nominees, how to improve NBA All Star Weekend, & more. Plus Doc rediscovers a long lost Mac Miller song that he produced (!), which is up exclusively for our amazing Patreon subscribers 🙏.

Episode 347 Side B: 2019 Recap (Part 2) Jan 09, 2020

Armond & Doc continue their conversation about what worked and what didn't in 2019 and finally talk about their favorite albums of the year.

Episode 347 Side A: 2019 Recap (Part 1) Jan 09, 2020

Armond & Doc are back for 2020 to talk about Drake's 'Rap Radar' interview, Justin Bieber's new single, and the Coachella lineup before beginning their recap of what they liked and didn't like in 2019.

Episode 346 Side B: #Definitive15 Artists of the 2010's Dec 18, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on this week and wrap up the decade with their #Definitive15 artists of the 2010's. Who's an obvious choice? Who needed some debate and discussion? Who just missed the cut? All this & more.

Episode 346 Side A: 2019 Holiday Season Randomness Dec 18, 2019

Armond & Doc are back to talk about great Christmas music, terrible Christmas music, Chance cancelling his tour (again) and what that might mean, and more.

Episode 345 Side C: #Definitive15 Albums of the 2010's (Part 2) Dec 11, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on with their #Definitive15 albums of the last decade, covering 2014-2019 - plus honorable mentions 💥

Episode 345 Side B: #Definitive15 Albums of the 2010's (Part 1) Dec 11, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on this week by naming their #Definitive15 albums from the last decade, starting with 2010-2013....and there are some spicy, spicy takes. Get ready.

Episode 345 Side A: RIP Juice WRLD Dec 11, 2019

Armond & Doc are back to talk about Eminem vs. Nick Cannon (sigh), Jay-Z bringing his back catalog to Spotify, and the sudden, untimely death of Juice WRLD this past week. Does hip-hop have a drug problem? Does our society unfairly blame drug users? Are we losing a generation of artists? All this & more.

Episode 344 Side B: Dec 2019 Catchup (Part 2) Dec 04, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on this week by discussing new projects from Griselda, The Game, Fabolous, & Taelor Gray + Jonathan Baker.

Was Griselda's Shady debut worth the wait? Is this really The Game's last album? Why is Fab rapping like Meek? All this and a lot more.

Episode 344 Side A: Dec 2019 Catchup (Part 1) Dec 04, 2019

Armond & Doc return after a week off for Thanksgiving to talk about everything from Armond's League Pass favorites to Grammy nominations to The Weeknd's two new singles.

Episode 343 Side B: Dr. Dre #Definitive15 (Part 2) Nov 20, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on this week with part 2 of their #Definitive15 conversation about Dr. Dre, covering everything from Dre going pop (?!) to what it's like to listen to Dre's content as a mature adult in your mid 30's (spoiler alert: not great).

Episode 343 Side A: Dr. Dre #Definitive15 (Part 1) Nov 20, 2019

Armond & Doc return to talk about Kanye & Dr Dre 🤔 before diving into part 1 of their long overdue #Definitive15 conversation about Dr. Dre.

Episode 342 Side B: November 2019 Catch Up (Part 2) Nov 13, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on this week to talk about if Drake was "cancelled", what's going on with Frank Ocean, and new music from Gangstarr, Wale, Westside Gunn, and Dave East.

Episode 342 Side A: November 2019 Catch Up (Part 1) Nov 13, 2019

Armond & Doc return after a week off to talk about everything from Drake getting booed at Camp Flog Gnaw to Disney+ to Kanye's take on Crocs to Tyga flipping "Macarena"...so yeah, it's one of those episodes.

Episode 341 Side C: Kanye West's 'Jesus Is King' (Part 2) Oct 30, 2019

Armond & Doc wrap up their conversation about Kanye West and the new album 'Jesus Is King' and go track-by-track in true CRS fashion. Does it live up to their expectations? Is Kanye using 'Christian-ese'? Is it better than 'Ye'? Should people really be complaining about the mixing? All this, plus commentary on the IMAX movie and a lot more.

Episode 341 Side B: Kanye West's 'Jesus Is King' (Part 1) Oct 30, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on this week with the first part of their in-depth discussion on Kanye West's 'Jesus Is King', and they're covering everything - what's been discussed during interviews & promo spots, the general public's reaction to Kanye's religious beliefs, and a lot more.

Episode 341 Side A: TDE vs. Death Row + More Oct 30, 2019

Armond & Doc are back to discuss if Snoop's claim that TDE is a "better version" of Death Row, plus Lizzo giving credit to a viral tweet, efficient concerts, & more.

Episode 340 Side B: Trackmasters #Definitive15 Oct 23, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on this week with a look back at one of the more underrated production groups of the 90s by naming their #Definitive15 Trackmasters songs.

Spanish guitars? Check.
Handclaps? Check.
Puffy jacking credit? Check.
More hits than you think? Absolutely.

Episode 340 Side A: October 2019 Randomness Oct 23, 2019

Armond & Doc return after a week off to talk about Frank Ocean's new single, Kanye's release date, artists cancelling tour dates, & more.

Episode 339 Side C: #Definitive15 Discographies (Part 2) Oct 09, 2019

Armond & Doc wrap up this week with part 2 of their conversation about the #Definitive15 discographies in hip-hop.

Episode 339 Side B: #Definitive15 Discographies (Part 1) Oct 09, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on this week by diving into what they think are the #Definitive15 discographies, and it's a doozy. What makes a rapper's discography definitive? Do you reward consistency or moments of brilliance? All that and a lot more.

Episode 339 Side A: NBA vs. China, AEW vs. WWE, & More Oct 09, 2019

Armond & Doc are back this week to talk about everything from the new wrestling TV wars to the NBA's China situation to Travis Scott's new single. Plus Doc gets on his soapbox and more.

Episode 338 Side B: The Roll Out of Kanye's 'Jesus Is King' (cont.), Shaq vs. Dame Lillard, & More Oct 02, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on with their conversation about the roll out of Kanye's forthcoming album 'Jesus Is King' and oh yeah, they're going there - are people skeptical of Kanye finding religion? What if the album isn't good? How challenging is it to go through this process in the public eye? All this plus Shaq vs. Dame Lillard, Doc thinks he likes a song from the Bulworth soundtrack only to discover that it's actually terrible, and more.

Episode 338 Side A: DaBaby's 'Kirk' & The Roll Out of Kanye's 'Jesus Is King' Oct 02, 2019

Armond & Doc are back this week to talk about DaBaby's breakout 2019 before beginning their conversation on the rollout of Kanye West's forthcoming album 'Jesus Is King' as only CRS can.

Is DaBaby the 2019 50 Cent? Do people remember how dominant 50 was in 2003? What does it mean for Kanye to make "gospel" music? Where is he at in his life right now? All this and a lot more.

Episode 337: Tyler & Lizzo Live + Skyzoo & Pete Rock's 'Retropolitan' Sep 25, 2019

Armond & Doc return to talk about Doc's trip with the First Lady to see a Lizzo concert and Armond's trip to see Tyler live before talking about Skyzoo & Pete Rock's 'Retropolitan'. Plus DMX in GQ, J Cole on a Gangstarr track, and a lot more.

Episode 336 Side B: Timbaland's #Definitive15 Sep 18, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on this week by finally (finally) taking at look at Timbaland's #Definitive15, which both stays on track and goes wildly off-track (yes, we play the Scott Storch diss, and yes, it's still funny) in true Clock Radio Speakers fashion.

Episode 336 Side A: September 2019 Catchup Sep 18, 2019

Armond & Doc are back to talk about Conway's album, last week's Apple event, recent concerts, Kanye's Sunday Service buzz (or lack thereof), Nicki Minaj's retirement....plus all the usual randomness you expect from CRS.

Episode 335 Side B: New Albums from Little Brother, Rapsody, & Jeezy Sep 01, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on with a very special episode of CRS by discussing new albums from Jeezy & Rapsody before going track-by-track on the Little Brother's new album as only we can.

Episode 335 Side A: August 2019 Catchup Sep 01, 2019

Armond & Doc return after 2.5 weeks to talk about everything from Missy at the VMA's to Kanye's tracklist, Pusha T's two new singles, and a lot more. Oh yeah, and they're recording together in-person for only the second time. Ever.

Episode 334 Side B: Rick Ross's 'Port of Miami 2' Aug 14, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on this week by discussing NF beating out Chance on the Billboard album chart before diving in-depth on Rick Ross's new album 'Port of Miami 2' in true Clock Radio Speakers fashion. Did they agree on which song is the best on the album? Where does it fit in Ross's catalog? What's the best Maybach Music song? All that & more.

Episode 334 Side A: Drake's 'Care Package', Roc Nation & The NFL, & More Aug 14, 2019

Armond & Doc are back after a week off to talk about everything from Nicki's podcast w/ Joe Budden to the "Hot Girl Summer" single (Meg x Nicki) to Roc Nation's deal with the NFL...oh yeah, and a surprise compilation from Drake called 'Care Package'.

Episode 333 Side B: Chance The Rapper's 'The Big Day' Aug 01, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth and track-by-track on Chance The Rapper's "debut" album 'The Big Day' as only CRS can.

Is there a point where you can be too happy on an album? Are audiences turned off by optimism? Does this album live up to the hype? Does that even matter to his fans? All that and a lot more.

Episode 333 Side A: Big KRIT, YBN Cordae, & More Aug 01, 2019

Armond & Doc return to talk about everything from Katy Perry being sued to new singles from Big Sean and Rick Ross before diving into Big KRIT's new album and a surprisingly interesting album from YBN Cordae.

Episode 332 Side B: Nas's #Definitive15 Jul 21, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on this week with a conversation about Nas's #Definitive15 songs, and it doesn't take us long to disagree 😂

Episode 332 Side A: Nas's 'Lost Tapes II' Jul 21, 2019

Armond & Doc return to go in-depth in true Clock Radio Speakers style on the return of Nas with a track-by-track review of 'Lost Tapes II'.

Episode 331 Side B: July 2019 Catchup (Part 2) Jul 10, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on this week by trying to make sense of the last two weeks of NBA trades & signings before talking about new releases from Westside Gunn, Jaden, Freddie Gibbs & Madlib, and Dreamville.

Episode 331 Side A: July 2019 Catchup (Part 1) Jul 10, 2019

Armond & Doc return after a week off to dive into what it means to own your own platform and the pro's/con's of streaming vs. buying before catching up on everything from Kanye's "Brothers" to the Lost Tapes 2 announcement to a new Rick Ross & Swizz song produced by Just Blaze....and more.

Episode 330 Side B: 2019 XXL Freshman, NBA Draft & Mark Jackson Conspiracy, Lil Nas X, & More Jun 26, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on this week by talking about the 2019 XXL Freshman cover, the NBA Draft & upcoming free agency, and Mark Jackson conspiracy theories.🕵️‍♂️ 👀

Plus new EP's from Benny The Butcher & Lil Nas X, splitting hip-hop into sub-genres, & a lot more.

Episode 330 Side A: New Music from Drake, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, & More Jun 26, 2019

Armond & Doc return after a week off to talk about two new singles from Drake, Nicki's new single + video, Rick Ross's POM2 announcement + single, & a lot more. Plus Armond releases a new single (!), Doc goes to a Wu-Tang concert, and all the usual CRS randomness.

Visit armondwakeup.com to hear "Wind & Waves" 🌬️🌊

Episode 329 Side B: #MeToo Conversations, Artists vs. Algorithms, & More Jun 12, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on this week by saying farewell to Bushwick Bill (RIP) before diving into Kanye's appearance on Letterman's Netflix, using that as a springboard to a larger conversation about a man's role in the ongoing #MeToo conversation. Plus Armond reveals what it's like to be an artist releasing content in 2019 and why algorithms are the new gatekeepers.

Episode 329 Side A: DJ Khaled vs. Billboard, NBA Drama, & More Jun 12, 2019

Armond & Doc return to talk about DJ Khaled suing Billboard over bundling and go in-depth in true CRS fashion. Plus some NBA drama, Tyler's going on tour, Chris Brown got the Drake Stimulus Package™️, and more.

Episode 328 Side B: YG, WWDC, the NBA Finals, J.Cole, & More Jun 05, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on this week to talk (briefly) about WWDC before diving into the NBA Finals, YG's new album, J. Cole ascending to the upper echelon, & more.

Episode 328 Side A: June 2019 Catchup Jun 05, 2019

Armond & Doc return after a week off to talk about Cardi 's new single "Press", Tyler going on tour, Jay-Z's billionaire status, Pusha vs. Drake one year later, & more.

Oh yeah, and Armond is releasing new music again.

Episode 327 Side B: Tyler The Creator's "IGOR" + New Music From DJ Khaled & Megan Thee Stallion May 22, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on this week by talking about new projects from DJ Khaled & Megan Thee Stallion before diving in-depth on Tyler The Creator's new album "IGOR". Is this going to be Tyler's new direction? Is there such a thing as too many NERD synths? Does Megan's project live up to her potential? Does a new DJ Khaled album count as an 'event'? All that & more, plus an all-time CRS instant classic: John Legend, the Uber driver.

Episode 327 Side A: NBA Drama + Music Going Viral May 22, 2019

Armond & Doc return after a week off to talk about allllll the NBA Drama they missed (draft lottery, Magic Johnson, etc.), the Little Brother Reunion, & Doc's take (so far) on the Wu-Tang documentary before diving into the idea of music that's purposefully designed to go viral (Chance's rollout for "Groceries", the "Old Town Road Remix" video, etc.).

Episode 326 Side B: Logic's Big Week May 08, 2019

Armond & Doc return to talk about Logic's new single with Eminem ("Homicide") before diving into his comments about sample clearances in true Clock Radio Speakers fashion.

Episode 326 Side A: May 2019 Catchup May 08, 2019

Armond & Doc return to talk about the NBA Playoffs in-depth (note - this podcast was recorded the night of 5/7/19), Tyler's announced album, Lil Wayne's unusual tour, & a lot more.

Episode 325 Side B: Schoolboy Q & Lizzo's New Albums, Sunday Service at Coachella, & More May 01, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on this week by wrapping up on Jay-Z's B-Sides 2 concert, breaking down Doc's trip to CA + Kanye's Sunday Service at Coachella, and sneaking in a little Rockets/Warriors talk before talking about new music from Schoolboy Q & Lizzo.

Is Schoolboy Q's album what his fans want? Is Lizzo the next Missy Elliott? All that and more.

Episode 325 Side A: Jay-Z's B-Sides 2 w/ @Rich_Tunes May 01, 2019

Armond & Doc return after a week off with special guest (and friend of the show) @Rich_Tunes to talk about his experience attending Jay-Z's B-Sides 2 show last week in NYC.

Episode 324 Side B: April 2019 Catchup (Part 2) Apr 17, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on this week by talking about Anderson Paak's new album and how critics react to albums vs. fans before using Jay-Z's upcoming 'B-Sides 2' show to talk about what songs they'd like to hear played at a B-Sides show, what other artists should have a B-Sides show, & more.

Episode 324 Side A: April 2019 Catchup (Part 1) Apr 17, 2019

Armond & Doc return to talk about Jordan 1's, Sneakerball, Post Malone's "quiet" success, what they want to see happen in the NBA Playoffs, & more.

Episode 323 Side B: The Aftermath of Nipsey Hussle's Death Apr 10, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on this week by talking about the continued aftermath of Nipsey Hussle's untimely murder: the info we received from a listener of the show, Nipsey's impact going forward, Kodak Black shooting his shot at a still grieving widow, & more.

Plus a conversation about the idea of overexposure and if it still matters in the era of artists being connected to their fans 24/7.

Episode 323 Side A: Old Town Road Remix, Wrestlemania, & More Apr 10, 2019

Armond & Doc return to talk about Wrestlemania and how sports could/should use streaming services, new singles from Anderson Paak & Schoolboy Q, and (of course) the sudden success of "Old Town Road" - the remix, the reception, and a lot more. Plus Doc goes to New Orleans & all the usual randomness you've come to expect.

Episode 322: RIP Nipsey Hussle Apr 02, 2019

Armond & Doc return to talk about Lil Nas X's Billboard controversy and Kanye's Coachella announcement before talking about the shocking murder of Nipsey Hussle.

Plus a follow up to last week's Patreon-exclusive episode & more.

(Visit https://patreon.com/crspodcast to find out how to become a Patreon today.)

Episode 321 Side B: Best Albums By Year, 2010-2018 (cont.) Mar 20, 2019

Armond & Doc continue the conversation about the best album from each year between 2010 -2018 before falling down a rabbit hole of Shaq/Kobe songs, 90s soundtracks, & more.

Episode 321 Side A: March 2019 Catchup + Best Albums By Year, 2010-2018 Mar 20, 2019

Armond & Doc return after a week off to talk about Doc's trip to Puerto Rico & Anderson Paak's tracklist & upcoming album before trying to answer the following question: "What is the best album from each year between 2010 and 2018?"

Episode 320 Side B: Solange's "When I Get Home" & 2 Chainz's "Rap Or Go To The League Mar 06, 2019

Armond & Doc continue on this week by diving into 2 Chainz's "Rap Or Go To The League" & Solange's "When I Get Home" as only Clock Radio Speakers can.

Episode 320 Side A: "Leaving Neverland", Sketchy Music Contracts, & More Mar 06, 2019

Armond & Doc return to talk about Kanye's legal battle with EMI, De La Soul's situation with Tommy Boy, and the world's reaction to the new MJ documentary "Leaving Neverland".

Episode 319 Side B: "Cancel Culture", the 2019 Oscars, & Offset + Gunna Feb 26, 2019

Armond & Doc continue their Side A conversation on the buzz surrounding Kanye's 'Sunday Service' series by talking about "Cancel Culture", the 2019 Oscars, and a whole lot more. Plus a quick run through new albums from Offset & Gunna.

Episode 319 Side A: Kanye West's 'Sunday Service' Feb 26, 2019

Armond & Doc return after a week off to talk about everything from Jay-Z writing for Bugs Bunny to the new Bruno & Cardi B single to Kanye West's 'Sunday Service' series, plus a lot more randomness.

Episode 318 Side B: #Definitive15 (Sort of) for 2009 (Part 2) Feb 19, 2019

Armond & Doc continue their look back on 2009 - was it an important year? A good year for music?

Episode 318 Side A: #Definitive15 (Sort of) for 2009 (Part 1) Feb 19, 2019

Armond & Doc return to take a look back at 2009 and why it was such a challenging year for hip-hop: the business was in flux, the sound of hip-hop was in flux, and a whole new crop of artists broke out. Doc has a #Definitive15 (mostly), Armond is talking about albums he enjoyed, and we're going wayyyy off topic in the best way possible.

Episode 317 Side B: 2019 Grammy Awards (Part 2) Feb 13, 2019

Armond & Doc continue the conversation they started on Side A and talk about what's next for Nicki, 21 Savage's ICE situation, and a lot more.

Episode 317 Side A: 2019 Grammy Awards (Part 1) Feb 13, 2019

Armond & Doc are back after a week off to talk about all things Grammy Awards before getting into a larger conversation about artist empowerment, whether or not the Grammys matter, and a lot more. Plus Offset is trying some...things...with his album promo, and all the usual CRS randomness.

Episode 316 Side B: January 2019 Catch Up (Part 2) Jan 29, 2019

Armond & Doc continue to catch up on what happened this month by talking about Kanye suing for his masters, new music from Future, Boogie, and A Boogie, & more.

Episode 316 Side A: January 2019 Catch Up (Part 1) Jan 29, 2019

Armond & Doc return to catch up on what they missed in January, from Soulja Boy to Tory Lanez to J. Cole to the Oscars. Plus Kanye's suing for his masters, the Academy Awards nominees, & more.

Episode 315 Side B: #Definitive15 1999 (Part 2) Jan 15, 2019

Armond & Doc continue their discussion on the #Definitive15 songs of 1999 in true Clock Radio Speakers fashion.

Episode 315 Side A: #Definitive15 1999 (Part 1) Jan 15, 2019

Armond & Doc return after a week off to talk quickly about the reaction to "Surviving R. Kelly" before beginning their in-depth conversation about the #Definitive15 songs from 1999.

Episode 314 Side B: 2018 Year In Review (Part 2) Jan 02, 2019

Armond & Doc continue their look back on 2018 by finishing the conversation on their favorite albums of the year - and yes, there are going to be some surprises.

Episode 314 Side A: 2018 Year In Review (Part 1) Jan 02, 2019

Armond & Doc are back after a holiday break to go in-depth on 2018 as only Clock Radio Speakers can. Who dominated 2018? Should we still be defining years by the albums that were released in it? All that and a lot more.

Episode 313 Side B: #Definitive15 Remixes (Part 2) Dec 20, 2018

Armond & Doc continue their conversation about their #Definitive15 remixes, and it goes hilariously all over the place.

Handclaps. So many handclaps.

Episode 313 Side A: #Definitive15 Remixes (Part 1) Dec 20, 2018

Armond & Doc return to talk (briefly) about Cardi & Offset, Kanye & Drake, and the second leg of Travis Scott's Astroworld tour before diving into a conversation about their #Definitive15 remixes.

Episode 312 Side C: Kevin Hart & The Oscars Dec 12, 2018

Armond & Doc finish this week's episode by discussing the controversy surrounding Kevin Hart and what was supposed to be his gig hosting the Oscars in 2019. Do we really live in PC culture? Should he have had to apologize for old tweets? We try to tackle those questions and a lot more, and we end up possibly raising more questions than we answered.

Episode 312 Side B: 2019 Grammy Nominations Dec 12, 2018

Armond & Doc continue this week's episode by going in-depth on the 2019 Grammy nominations in true Clock Radio Speakers fashion.

Episode 312 Side A: Concord 11's, 6ix9ine's Lack of Buzz, & more Dec 12, 2018

Armond & Doc return to talk about the Concord 11 re-release, 6ix9ine's seemingly weird lack of buzz around his new album, Juice WRLD & Sting, and more.

Episode 311 Side B: Meek Mill's 'Championships' Dec 05, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going track-by-track (well, mostly) on Meek Mill's new album 'Championships' and in true CRS fashion, they end up talking about a whole lot more. Is this the album Meek fans wanted? Is this Meek's classic album?

Episode 311 Side A: December 2018 Catchup (Nicki, Em, Chance, etc.) Dec 05, 2018

Armond & Doc return to talk bout everything from new music from Chance The Rapper to another Eminem acapella freestyle to Nicki's "Good Form" remix & video as only Clock Radio Speakers can. Plus Earl Sweatshirt, Big KRIT, and more.

Episode 310 Side B: Under-appreciated Hip-Hop Albums (Part 2) Nov 28, 2018

Armond & Doc continue their discussion on under-appreciated hip-hop albums, and oh man does it go in all sorts of different directions (as you'd expect from CRS).

Episode 310 Side A: Under-appreciated Hip-Hop Albums (Part 1) Nov 28, 2018

Armond & Doc return to talk about 6ix9ine's arrest and album drama and the impending return of Meek Mill before beginning their look at the most under-appreciated hip-hop albums.

Episode 309 Side B: Disappointing Hip-Hop Albums (Part 2) Nov 18, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on with part 2 of their conversation about the most disappointing hip-hop albums of all time, and as you might expect, the conversation is all over the place in true Clock Radio Speakers fashion.

Episode 309 Side A: Disappointing Hip-Hop Albums (Part 1) Nov 18, 2018

Armond & Doc return with their pre-Thanksgiving 2018 extravaganza and decide to build on a conversation they had on Twitter about their most disappointing hip-hop albums.

Episode 308 Side B: New Music From Cardi B, Swizz, Metro Boomin, & More Nov 07, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on this week by talking about what worked and what didn't work on new albums from Swizz Beatz, Metro Boomin, Vince Staples, Westside Gunn, and more. Plus the new Cardi B single and all the usual Clock Radio Speakers randomness you've come to expect.

Episode 308 Side A: November 2018 Catchup Nov 07, 2018

Armond & Doc return after a few weeks off to talk about everything from the 2018 Midterm Elections (this episode was recorded on Election Day) to the leaked recordings of XXXTentacion confessing to heinous crimes to what it's like to listen to be a music fan in 2018.

Episode 307 Side B: Kanye & Trump (oh yeah, and Quavo) Oct 20, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on this week by diving into the Kanye/Trump controversy as only CRS can. Plus we talk about how underwhelming the reception to the Quavo album is, and somehow we end up talking about a Pras feature on a Destiny's Child song.

Episode 307 Side A: October 2018 Catchup Oct 20, 2018

Armond & Doc return to catchup on all sorts of randomness - the start of the NBA season, Drake & LeBron on 'The Shop', Pusha T on Budden's podcast, the Music Modernization Act, & more.

Episode 306 Side B: 'Carter V', 'DROGAS Wave', and 'YSIV' Oct 07, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on this week by talking about Logic's new mixtape/album 'YSIV', Lupe Fiasco's surprising 'DROGAS Wave', and the long-awaited release of Lil Wayne's 'Carter V'.

Episode 306 Side A: A (Not Great) Week In The Life Of Kanye West Oct 07, 2018

Armond & Doc return after a couple weeks off to talk about Kanye West's terrible week: the SNL performances, the tweets about the 13th Amendment, the TMZ performance, and the album delay. Plus the return of Little Brother, Armond encounters another white guy named Doc, trick-or-treating, and a lot more.

Episode 305: Eminem's "Killshot" & Kanye West's Reclamation Project Sep 19, 2018

Armond & Doc return for a brief (!) episode to talk about Eminem's response to MGK, "Killshot", along with a recap of a flurry of announcements from Kanye West. Is Kanye "back"? Is Yandhi going to be a successor to Yeezus? Answers to that and a lot more randomness because, well, that's what CRS does best.

Episode 304 Side B: Drake's #Definitive15 Sep 12, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on this week and try to figure out exactly what Drake's #Definitive15 songs are - and yes, there's lots of side conversations along the way, in true Clock Radio Speakers fashion.

Episode 304 Side A: RIP Mac Miller Sep 12, 2018

Armond & Doc return to talk about the sudden, shocking death of Mac Miller at the age of 26, along with all sorts of other random CRS-ery - Drake's concert in Boston, Nicki & Cardi, Kanye makes some announcements, and a lot more.

Episode 303 Side B: Eminem's 'Kamikaze' Sep 04, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth on Eminem's surprise new album 'Kamikaze' as only Clock Radio Speakers can. Is this album a return to form after his last album was almost universally panned? Are the shots at Joe Budden, Tyler, and others justified? Did he ask for a copy of the "Look Alive" beat on purpose, or what exactly was he thinking there?

Answers to all these questions and a lot more.

Episode 303 Side A: Labor Day Weekend Catchup Sep 04, 2018

Armond & Doc return to talk about Childish Gambino's new video for 'Feels Like Summer' and it's controversial Kanye scene, the Made In America festival (and a whole side tangent on other festivals), Lauryn Hill's return to the news, and a lot more randomness in true CRS fashion.

Episode 302 Side B: Nicki Minaj & Celebrity Transparency (Part 2) Aug 22, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on with part 2 of a wide ranging conversation about celebrity, transparency, 'free speech', streaming/bundling and how sales are counted, and of course a conversation about what comes next for Nicki Minaj.

Episode 302 Side A: Nicki Minaj & Celebrity Transparency (Part 1) Aug 22, 2018

Armond & Doc return to go in-depth as only Clock Radio Speakers can on Nicki Minaj's now infamous tweet storm about 'Queen' finishing at #2 on Billboard for the week and use that as a jumping off point for part 1 of a wide ranging conversation about celebrity, transparency, 'free speech', streaming/bundling and how sales are counted, and a lot more.

Episode 301 Side B: Nicki Minaj's 'Queen' Aug 16, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth on Nicki Minaj's new album 'Queen' as only CRS can: what her promo run has looked like, a track-by-track review of the album, and a lot more. Plus a rapid fire discussion of new music from YG, Quavo, and more.

Episode 301 Side A: Travis Scott's 'Astroworld' Aug 16, 2018

Armond & Doc return to go in-depth on Travis Scott's long-awaited 'Astroworld'. They break down the surprising (?) first week numbers, talk about the "Kardashian" effect, and a lot more.

Episode 300 Side B: Summer 2018 Catchup (Part 2) Aug 02, 2018

Armond & Doc continue to catch up on what's happened over the last 5 weeks before diving into some listener Q&A and nostalgia for some of the previous 299 episodes. Plus all the usual randomness you've come to expect from CRS.

Episode 300 Side A: Summer 2018 Catchup (Part 1) Aug 02, 2018

Armond & Doc return after a month off (!) to try to catch up on everything that's happened since Drake released 'Scorpion' - #InMyFeelings, Armond's trip to OTR 2, Nicki pushing her album back, R Kelly's disastrous "I Admit", and a lot more.

Episode 299 Side C: Drake's 'Scorpion' (Part 2) Jul 03, 2018

Armond & Doc finish up their review of Drake's 'Scorpion' by discussing the album's 'Side B' before trying to figure out 1) what they think about the album 2) if it's what they expected and 3) how it ranks in Drake's discography.

Episode 299 Side B: Drake's 'Scorpion' (Part 1) Jul 03, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going track-by-track on Side A of Drake's highly anticipated new album 'Scorpion' as only Clock Radio Speakers can.

Episode 299 Side A: NBA Free Agency Jul 03, 2018

Armond & Doc return to talk about Lebron in LA, the disaster potential of Lance + Javale on the Lakers, and a lot more NBA stuff plus quick asides on Teyana Taylor's new project & Cardi B getting another #1 single.

Episode 298 Side C: Jay-Z & Beyonce aka The Carters - 'EVERYTHING IS LOVE' Jun 20, 2018

Armond & Doc finish off this week's episode by diving into the long-rumored, highly-anticipated, somewhat surprising album 'EVERYTHING IS LOVE' by Jay-Z & Beyonce aka The Carters.

Does this album live up to the hype? Is Doc happy with Jay's rapping? What does transparency mean and how realistic is the story of this three album trilogy? All that & more.

Episode 298 Side B: 'NASIR' & 'Kids See Ghosts' Jun 20, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on this week by discussing the long-discussed collaboration album between Kanye West & Kid Cudi, 'KIDS SEE GHOSTS', before going in-depth on the new Nas album 'NASIR' as only Clock Radio Speakers can.

Does Doc nerd out over some beats? Yes.

Does Armond feel lukewarm about some Kid Cudi songs? Maybe.

Why isn't Nas more open and personal on this album? 🤔

Episode 298 Side A: R.I.P. XXXTentacion Jun 20, 2018

Armond & Doc return to catch up on Doc's recent concerts (TDE & Francis and the Lights) and Nicki Minaj's new singles before discussing the sudden and untimely death of XXXTentacion - how it's effecting his fans, our responsibility as older fans of hip-hop, and more.

Episode 297 Side B: Kanye West's 'ye' Jun 06, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on this week with an in-depth, track-by-track breakdown of Kanye's new album 'ye' as only CRS can.

Episode 297 Side A: Pusha T's "The Story of Adidon" Jun 06, 2018

Armond & Doc return this week to talk quickly about WWDC and the NBA Finals before diving into Pusha T's "The Story of Adidon" in true CRS fashion - did Pusha cross a line with this diss? Will Drake ever respond? How does this rank in the pantheon of diss records? All that and a lot more.

Episode 296 Side C: Pusha T's 'DAYTONA' (Part 2) + Drake's "Duppy Freestyle" & "I'm Upset" May 29, 2018

Armond & Doc finish up this week's episode by wrapping up their conversation about Pusha T's 'DAYTONA' before moving into Drake's response to Pusha ("Duppy Freestyle") and his new single ("I'm Upset").

Episode 296 Side B: Pusha T's 'DAYTONA' (Part 1) May 29, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on by going in-depth on Pusha T's new album 'DAYTONA' as only CRS can - does the production live up to the hype? Is he still rapping at a high level? Why is he being casually misogynistic on some of these songs, even at the age of 41? All that and a lot more.

Episode 296 Side A: A$AP Rocky's 'Testing' & More May 29, 2018

Armond & Doc return to talk about Nicki's album push-back, the NBA Playoffs, A$AP Rocky's new album, and more.

Episode 295 Side B: Kanye On Twitter (cont.) & Childish Gambino's "This Is America" May 16, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on their conversation about Kanye West's "controversial" statements on Twitter - the impact that hardcore fandom has on artists, the pressure his statements have put on the music that's coming out, etc., before digging into Childish Gambino's stunning "This Is America".

Episode 295 Side A: The Twitter Adventures of Kanye West May 16, 2018

Armond & Doc return to begin the conversation about Kanye West's praise of Donald Trump on Twitter, which then goes into all sorts of interesting places - how Doc "opted-in" to hip-hop, Armond's temporary retreat from social media in the wake of Kanye's tweets, and a lot more.

Episode 294 Side B: #Definitive15 Guilty Pleasures (Part 2) May 01, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on this week with their #Definitive15 "guilty pleasures", and as you might expect, it starts to go off the rails. Completely. As only CRS can.

Listen to Doc's playlist: http://bit.ly/2qQK5aI

Episode 294 Side A: #Definitive15 Guilty Pleasures (Part 1) May 01, 2018

Armond & Doc return for a very special #Definitive15 - this time it's all about our favorite guilty pleasures. What qualifies a song as a guilty pleasure? Why is Doc mad at Rascal Flatts? All that & more.

Episode 293 Side B: J. Cole's 'KOD' Apr 25, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on this week by breaking down J. Cole's new album 'KOD' as only CRS can. Sure, we do a track-by-track review (obviously), but we're also talking about the themes of the album, J. Cole's transparency, the issue of mental illness in hip-hop, and a lot more.

Episode 293 Side A: Kanye West Breaks The Internet (Again) Apr 25, 2018

Armond & Doc return to talk about Kanye West's return to Twitter: release dates, politics, unreleased Yeezys, and all the controversy surrounding it all. Plus Meek Mill is out on bail, some quick banter on the NBA, & more.

Episode 292 Side B: Nicki Minaj's New Singles + NBA Playoffs Apr 18, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on this week by talking about the NBA Playoffs before diving in-depth on Nicki Minaj's new singles "Barbie Tingz" & "Chun-Li" as only Clock Radio Speakers can. Is this the return Nicki needed? How has the public received these tracks? Why drop these songs, and why now? All this & more.

Episode 292 Side A: Pulitzers, Album Announcements, and #Beychella Apr 18, 2018

Armond & Doc return to talk about Kendrick winning a Pulitzer Prize, album announcements from Drake & J. Cole, and of course, #Beychella. Plus Cardi B's entire album is in the Top 100 and a lot more.

Episode 291 Side B: Cardi B's 'Invasion of Privacy' Apr 11, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on this week by talking about ASAP Rocky's new single (and a brief diversion into a conversation about the 10 best mixtapes of the last 10 years) before going in-depth on Cardi B's new album 'Invasion of Privacy'. Did Cardi make a dope album or just meet expectations? Does she have enough to talk about on her next album, or is she gonna run out of content? All that and a lot more.

Episode 291 Side A: Drake's "Nice For What" Apr 11, 2018

Armond & Doc return to talk about Drake's new single "Nice For What" - the rollout, the reception, the video, and more. Plus "Who Run It" madness, Nicki's announced some singles, Nore & Pharrell are still making records together, and Armond announces his album release party.

Episode 290 Side B: New Singles From Cardi B, A$AP Rocky, Royce Da 5′9″, & More Apr 04, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on this week by discussing Cardi B's new single "Be Careful", plus new music from A$AP Rocky, Royce Da 5'9", and Tyler The Creator. Is "Be Careful" the single Cardi needed? Where is A$AP's new project? We're talking about all of that and more.

Episode 290 Side A: The Weeknd's 'My Dear Melancholy,' + DMX's Sentencing, Facebook Has Your Data, & More Apr 04, 2018

Armond & Doc return to talk about Facebook's recent controversies and DMX's sentencing (and what it says about how we treat people who need help) before talking about The Weeknd's latest project 'My Dear Melancholy'. Plus Armond orders an iPhone 😮 , Doc orders a Switch 🎮, & more.

Episode 289 Side B: New Music from Phonte, PRhyme, Logic, XXXtentacion, & Snoop Mar 21, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on this week by talking about new music from Snoop (a gospel record?), Logic (is it just a mixtape?), XXXtentacion (Doc kinda likes some of this?), PRhyme (🤷‍♂️), & Phonte (spoiler: Armond is a fan).

Episode 289 Side A: What We Missed (March 2018 Edition) Mar 21, 2018

Armond & Doc return after a three week break to catch up on what's been going on - Kanye's got a rap camp going on in Wyoming, Drake is still on top of the charts, Beyonce & Jay put out an underwhelming single, and a lot more.

Episode 288 Side C: Armond Wakeup's 'Even If I Lose' (Part 2) Mar 01, 2018

Armond & Doc finish off this week's episode by continuing their in-depth conversation about Armond's new album 'Even If I Lose', how it was made, what the messages are, and a lot more.

Episode 288 Side B: Armond Wakeup's 'Even If I Lose' (Part 1) Mar 01, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth on Armond's new album 'Even If I Lose' as only Clock Radio Speakers can.

Episode 288 Side A: Nipsey Hussle & Drake Mar 01, 2018

Armond & Doc return this week to talk about the success of Drake's "God's Plan", wonder if the message in the video is as good as we all think, and how much Doc surprisingly likes "Look Alive" before talking about Nipsey Hussle's new album 'Victory Lap'.

Episode 287 Side C: #Definitive15 90s Slow Jams (Part 2) w/ @marisahicking Feb 15, 2018

Armond, Doc, and Marisa continue to go in-depth as only CRS can on the #Definitive15 slow jams from the 1990s by finishing off Marisa's list before diving into Doc & Armond's respective lists.

Episode 287 Side B: #Definitive15 90s Slow Jams (Part 1) w/ @marisahicking Feb 15, 2018

Armond & Doc are joined by Doc's wife Marisa to go in-depth as only CRS can on the #Definitive15 slow jams from the 1990s - what is a slow jam, exactly? What are the different categories of slow jams? Answers to that and more, as Part 1 goes through Marisa's #Definitive15 list.

Episode 287 Side A: 'Get Rich or Die Tryin', 15 Years Later Feb 15, 2018

Armond & Doc return to talk about the critical reception that 'Black Panther' is receiving & if representation matters before revisiting 50 Cent's 2003 classic 'Get Rich or Die Tryin' to see if it still holds up. Plus some Logic jokes, Doc talks about violence in America, and more.

Episode 286 Side B: Justin Timberlake's #Definitive15 Feb 07, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on this week by breaking down their #Definitive15 songs for Justin Timberlake, which then of course goes wildly off-topic as only Clock Radio Speakers can.

Episode 286 Side A: Super Bowl recap & Justin Timberlake's 'Man of the Woods' Feb 07, 2018

Armond & Doc return to recap the Super Bowl before diving in and going track-by-track on Justin Timberlake's new album 'Man of the Woods'. How does the album stack up to the rest of his catalog? Why is Doc ranting about 'cultural tourism'? Why are people mad at Timberlake right now? All that and a lot more.

Episode 285 Side B: Migos' 'Culture II' & First Reactions to Justin Timberlake's 'Man of the Woods' Feb 02, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on this week by wrapping up their conversation on the 2018 Grammys before first discussing the new Migos album 'Culture II' and then giving their initial reactions to Justin Timberlake's new album 'Man of the Woods'.

Episode 285 Side A: 2018 Grammy Awards Feb 02, 2018

Armond & Doc return to talk about the 2018 Grammy Awards - should Kendrick have won album of the year? Why was Jay shut out? Did Bruno deserve all those Grammys?

Answers to all of those questions, plus Doc sees his first pair of Off White x Nike's in person, a surprising side conversation about fashion, and more.

Episode 284: Drake's 'Scary Hours', Justin Timberlake's New Single, & More Jan 23, 2018

Armond & Doc return to talk about TDE going on tour, Justin Timberlake's new single "Supplies", and Drake's new EP/maxi-single 'Scary Hours' as only CRS can. Plus Jason Kidd is fired, 'Supermarket Sweep' strategy, and a lot more.

Episode 283 Side C: The #Definitive15 for 1998, Part 3 Jan 18, 2018

Armond & Doc wrap up their conversation about the #Definitive15 songs of 1998 and try to figure out if it's possible that 1998 really was the best year in hip-hop history.

Episode 283 Side B: The #Definitive15 for 1998, Part 2 Jan 18, 2018

Armond & Doc continue their conversation on 1998, beginning their deep dive on the #Definitive15 tracks from that year.

Episode 283 Side A: The #Definitive15 for 1998, Part 1 Jan 18, 2018

Armond & Doc return to talk about what's been revealed so far about Justin Timberlake's new album plus a little bit on Dave East before they begin their conversation on the #Definitive15 hip-hop songs of 1998. Plus a whole side conversation about artists needing to know what their one record is, and more.

Episode 282 Side C: 2017 Year In Review (Part 3) Jan 04, 2018

Armond & Doc finish up their look back at 2017 by revealing their choices for the best albums of 2017. Did Doc change his mind about '4:44'? Were there any surprises? All that and more.

Episode 282 Side B: 2017 Year In Review (Part 2) Jan 04, 2018

Armond & Doc continue on this week by talking about the Bruno Mars x Cardi B "Finesse" video and festival lineups before diving into their 'Honorable Mentions' for 2017's best albums.

Episode 282 Side A: 2017 Year In Review (Part 1) Jan 04, 2018

Armond & Doc return for the first CRS of 2018 to talk about 'Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho', Drake & Wayne's Family Feud remix, and the actual Family Feud video before beginning their look back at 2017. Streaming is king, Cardi B & Migos were unquestionable winners in 2017, and a lot more.

Episode 281 Side C: Eminem's 'Revival' & N.E.R.D's 'No_One Ever Really Dies' Dec 20, 2017

Armond & Doc finish this week's episode by reviewing Eminem's 'Revival' and N.E.R.D's 'No_One Ever Really Dies' by going track-by-track, in true CRS fashion. Is either album what the fans wanted to hear? What exactly were Eminem & Rick Rubin thinking? Why is this an N.E.R.D album and not a Pharrell album? All that, and a lot more.

Episode 281 Side B: Black Thought, Big Sean x Metro, Jeezy, & More Dec 20, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on with special guest Wes Pendleton to discuss Black Thought's epic Hot 97 freestyle, Big Sean & Metro Boomin's collabo album, and Jeezy's new album 'Pressure'. Plus Joe Budden & Migos, the reunion of Jay-Z & Jaz-O, and more.

Episode 281 Side A: '40 Days' & Soul Surplus w/ Wes Pendleton Dec 20, 2017

Armond & Doc return with special guest Wes Pendleton to discuss '40 Days', diving into how the album came about and the EP's relationship to Armond's upcoming album. Plus Wes talks about Soul Surplus, what it's like to create music for more than just music (it makes sense, I promise) in 2017, and a lot more.

Episode 280 Side B: Fab & Jada's 'Friday On Elm Street', Mase vs. Cam'ron, & more Nov 30, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on this week by talking about Mase Vs. Cam'ron, a new NERD single, and the Fabolous/Jadakiss collab project 'Friday On Elm Street'.

Episode 280 Side A: 2018 Grammy Nominees Nov 30, 2017

Armond & Doc return to talk about Thanksgiving, & Armond's trip to see the '4:44' tour live before diving into the 2018 Grammy Nominations like only CRS can.

Episode 279 Side B: Big K.R.I.T.'s '4eva Is a Mighty Long Time' Nov 08, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth and track-by-track (as only CRS does) on Big K.R.I.T.'s new double album '4eva Is a Mighty Long Time'. Is this the project K.R.I.T. fans have been waiting for? Will Doc reference a sample on the album by playing a beat he made that uses the same sample? (Yes) Most importantly - will this make the end of the year list? All that plus some quick takes on new music from Majid Jordan & Ty Dolla $ign.

Episode 279 Side A: Abundance Vs. Scarcity Nov 08, 2017

Armond & Doc return after a three week (!) absence to talk about the new NERD single, why Chris Brown released a 45 track album, and the 21 Savage/Offset/Metro album (and why small projects like that make sense in 2017). Plus Armond goes to Cali & Toronto, Doc buys an iPhone X, Nicki vs. Cardi on 'Motorsport', Meek Mill's return to prison, and a lot more.

Episode 278 Side C: Eminem #Definitive15 (Part 2) Oct 18, 2017

Armond & Doc finish out this week by concluding their conversation on Eminem's #Definitive15 before going into a completely random conversation about the Alchemist because, well, why not?

Episode 278 Side B: Eminem #Definitive15 (Part 1) Oct 18, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth on Eminem's BET freestyle before beginning their #Definitive15 conversation about Eminem.

Episode 278 Side A: CHH Dog Whistle Oct 18, 2017

Armond & Doc return to talk about new music from Wu-Tang & dvsn, NF's sudden appearance at the top of the Billboard charts, & more.

Episode 277 Side B: Rantin' N' Ravin' With Doc & Armond Oct 11, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth on why so many of us feel outraged by news on a day to day basis. Is it because of social media? Is it because we're a divided country? Is it because we have a President who seems to be purposefully pushing buttons?

Episode 277 Side A: October 2017 Randomness Oct 11, 2017

Armond & Doc return to talk about, well, everything - follow up on our last episode, giving props to Cardi B, addressing feedback from listeners, using bots to buy sneakers, and more.

Episode 276 Side B: New Albums from Macklemore, Rapsody, & Lecrae Sep 27, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth and track-by-track on new projects from Macklemore, Rapsody, and Lecrae as only CRS can. Can Macklemore stand on his own two without Ryan Lewis? Is this more of a 9th Wonder project than a Rapsody project? What happens to Lecrae & other CHH artists when you've got folks like Kendrick & Chance talking openly about God? All this and a lot more.

Episode 276 Side A: The NFL & Patriotism In America Sep 27, 2017

Armond & Doc return after a week off to discuss protests in the NFL, what the national anthem means to different people, and a whole lot more. Plus Cardi B hits #1, Chance debuts a new song, and Armond goes on a rant about needing bots to buy sneakers.

Episode 275: Hip-Hop & Transparency (Side B) Sep 12, 2017

Armond & Doc continue the conversation about hip-hop & transparency, diving into the troubles of artists we grew up on and wondering if we're more mature now or just hypocrites. Plus a ton of randomness and hilarity because....well because we're Clock Radio Speakers.

Episode 275: Hip-Hop & Transparency (Side A) Sep 12, 2017

Armond & Doc return to break down Armond's 'Even If I Lose Experience' concert before beginning a conversation about XXXtentacion and what it means for an artist to be transparent with their fanbase.

Episode 274 Side B: Jay-Z's Rap Radar Interview + Lil Uzi Vert Aug 30, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on this week by discussing Lil Uzi Vert's new album before going in-depth on Jay-Z's Rap Radar interview - his spirituality, the debate over his catalog, the controversies, etc. Plus a random digression into Eminem's production discography, a conversation wondering if albums will even matter when we look back at artist discographies in the future, & more.

Episode 274 Side A: End of the Summer Catch Up (NBA/Action Bronson/etc.) Aug 30, 2017

Armond & Doc return after last week's special episode to catch up on some new music (Action Bronson & Daniel Caesar), NBA stuff (Kyrie to Boston....probably?), and Armond's upcoming concert (!) on 9/8 in Columbus, OH. Plus an Allen Iverson/Tom Hanks comparison that the world didn't know it needed and a lot more.

Episode 273: Dave Chappelle & Childish Gambino at Radio City w/ @marisahicking (Side B) Aug 21, 2017

Armond, Doc, and special guest Marisa continue discussing Chappelle's set from Radio City before diving into Childish Gambino's set. Is he a rapper or a singer? What is Marisa's go-to dance move? 🤔

Episode 273: Dave Chappelle & Childish Gambino at Radio City w/ @marisahicking (Side A) Aug 21, 2017

Armond & Doc are joined by Doc's wife Marisa on this special episode to talk about Doc & Marisa's trip to Radio City Music Hall to see Dave Chappelle & Childish Gambino: what it's like to finally go to Radio City, Dave Chappelle's battle against "PC culture", and a lot more.

Episode 272 Side C: Trump, White Supremacy, & What Happens Now Aug 17, 2017

Armond & Doc finish this week by talking about the events in Charlottesville, VA this past weekend, Trump's predictable but depressing response, white supremacy in America, Colin Kaepernick, & and a lot more.

Episode 272 Side B: Doc & Armond Read The Internet™️ Aug 17, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on with what was supposed to be a conversation on our Definitive 15 list of songs that impacted us, but instead goes in all sorts of directions because....well just blame Doc. Plus Doc & Armond Read The Internet™️ and a lot more.

Episode 272 Side A: Hip-Hop Is Uninspiring Right Now Aug 17, 2017

Armond & Doc return after a few weeks off to dive into a random conversation about how uninspired hip-hop is right now - how streaming has impacted everything, how our relationship to artists has totally changed, and a lot more.

Episode 271 Side B: Tyler's 'Flower Boy' & French Montana's 'Jungle Rules' Jul 27, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on this week by talking about French Montana's new album before diving in with a track-by-track review of Tyler, The Creator's new album 'Flower Boy' as only CRS can.

Episode 271 Side A: July 2017 Randomness Jul 27, 2017

Armond & Doc return after two weeks off to discuss new projects from Meek Mill & Skyzoo, the internet-breaking Buzzfeed article about R. Kelly, Kyrie Irving & the Cavs, and a lot more.

Episode 270: Jay-Z's #Definitive15 (Side B) Jul 13, 2017

Armond & Doc continue their in-depth, over the top conversation about Jay-Z's #Definitive15 songs.

Episode 270: Jay-Z's #Definitive15 (Side A) Jul 13, 2017

Armond & Doc return to follow up on '4:44' before diving into a long-awaited discussion of Jay-Z's #Definitive15 songs.

Episode 269: Jay-Z's '4:44' (Side B) Jul 03, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on this week by discussing the second half of Jay's '4:44' before trying to decide where this fits into Jay's overall catalog.

Spoiler alert: Armond & Doc do not agree.

At all.

Episode 269: Jay-Z's '4:44' (Side A) Jul 03, 2017

Armond & Doc return to discuss Jay-Z's 13th(!) studio album, '4:44', as only Clock Radio Speakers can. On Side A we discuss Jay's recent discography and somehow only get 5 songs in to our track by track review.

Episode 268 Side B: Prodigy & Mobb Deep #Definitive15 Jun 22, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on by honoring the memory of Prodigy in true CRS fashion: with a #Definitive15 episode. Yes, we play some songs and yes, we get really excited about some of them. It's the Clock Radio Speakers way.

Episode 268 Side A: June 2017 Randomness Jun 22, 2017

Armond & Doc return to talk about Jay's album announcement, Doc's trip to Eaux Claires, craziness in the NBA, and of course the untimely death of Prodigy. Plus Ruff Ryder tour dates, Comic Sans Dan, & more.

Episode 267 Side B: Summer Jam, SZA, & PARTYNEXTDOOR Jun 14, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on this week by recapping highlights from this year's Hot 97 Summer Jam before discussing new projects from SZA & PARTYNEXTDOOR. Plus Jay-Z rumors continue, Rick Ross releases a new video, & Doc gets excited about an R&B (!) project.

Episode 267 Side A: XXL Freshman & NBA Finals Wrapup Jun 14, 2017

Armond & Doc return to talk about the 2017 XXL Freshman cover and recap the NBA Finals. Where does Cleveland go from here? Was the NBA weaker in the mid/late 90s? Is Lavar Ball a liability for his son? Will Armond succeed in creating Teen Summit 2.0 (only half-joking)?

Episode 266 Side B: Wu-Tang #Definitive 15 (Part 2) Jun 08, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on with their #Definitive15 conversation about the Wu-Tang Clan, and go wayyyyy deep on near misses and honorable mentions (as if you expected any less).

Episode 266 Side A: Wu-Tang #Definitive 15 (Part 1) Jun 08, 2017

Armond & Doc return to catch up on some Kanye leaks and speculate about what this '4:44' stuff is all about before beginning their #Definitive15 conversation about Wu-Tang Clan (and yes, that includes solo albums).

Episode 265 Side B: Has Chance Won Over Armond? May 25, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on this week as Armond talks about his experience seeing Chance The Rapper live earlier this month, plus some NBA talk and all the randomness you expect from CRS.

Episode 265 Side A: Gentrifying Trap Music May 25, 2017

Armond & Doc return after a week off to talk about everything from priorities when choosing which cookout to attend to Drake shooting his shot at the Billboard awards to Kendrick's verse on the "Mask Off" remix. Plus a struggle to identify 5 dope Kendrick guest verses, Katy Perry's awkward performance w/ Migos on SNL, & more.

Episode 264 Side B: Logic's 'Everybody' May 10, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth on Logic's new album 'Everybody' (continuing a conversation from Side A) as only CRS can. Is Logic overthinking his music? Does the concept of this album work? Is the music...ya know....good? All that plus Armond talks about his recent bout of depression, a random digression into old Big KRIT mixtapes, & more.

Episode 264 Side A: Wale's 'Shine' + DJ Khaled's Number One Single May 10, 2017

Armond & Doc return to discuss DJ Khaled's sudden #1 single "I'm The One" and use that as a jumping off point to discuss how singles are launched in the era of streaming. Plus a discussion of Wale's new album 'Shine' & if first week sales still matter, an intro to a discussion on Logic's album (which continues on Side B), & more.

Episode 263: #Definitive15 Opening Songs (Side B) May 03, 2017

Armond & Doc conclude their discussion on what they have for their #Definitive15 opening songs, plus "honorable mentions", some surprises, and a lot more.

Episode 263: #Definitive15 Opening Songs (Side A) May 03, 2017

Armond & Doc return to talk about Doc's UltraBoost experience & Made In America before beginning their long anticipated discussion on the #Definitive15 opening songs in hip-hop history.

Episode 262 Side B: Catching Up On The NBA Playoffs Apr 26, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on this week by finally catching up on the NBA playoffs - who's surprising, who's not surprising at all, and what matchups they're looking forward to later on in the playoffs. Plus a quick chat about the Ruff Ryders Reunion Concert, the whole idea of reunion concerts, & more.

Episode 262 Side A: Kendrick Lamar, Ticketmaster L's, & Old Millennials Apr 26, 2017

Armond & Doc return to follow up on Kendrick Lamar's huge first week w/ 'DAMN.' - first week sales, the "album in reverse" theory, and a lot more. Plus Doc takes an L with Ticketmaster, "old millennials", and a lot more.

Episode 261 Side C: Kendrick Lamar's 'DAMN.' (Part 2) Apr 19, 2017

Armond & Doc finish this week's episode with the second half of their review of Kendrick Lamar's 'DAMN.' - does it live up to the hype? Is "FEAR" too long? What's the next single? All that and a lot more.

Episode 261 Side B: Kendrick Lamar's 'DAMN.' (Part 1) Apr 19, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on this week with part 1 of their highly anticipated review of Kendrick Lamar's 'DAMN.'.

Was the roll out successful? How does his discography hold up? All that and more.

Episode 261 Side A: Joey Bada$$, Coachella, & More Apr 19, 2017

Armond & Doc return after a week off by discussing everything from Coachella to J. Cole to Joey Bada$$'s latest album. Plus Doc goes to Six Flags, we think about how to have Armond's daughter play the horns from Down Bottom, & more.

Episode 260 Side B: Continuing The Conversation With Sho Baraka + Kendrick Lamar's "HUMBLE." Apr 05, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on with their conversation with Sho Baraka about Kendrick Lamar's "HUMBLE." before pivoting back into the rest of their conversation about what he's learned since the release of 'The Narrative'.

Episode 260 Side A: A Conversation With Sho Baraka Apr 05, 2017

Armond & Doc are joined this week by Sho Baraka to talk about what it's like to release music in 2017 vs. when he started, discipleship in Christianity, authenticity in hip-hop, and a lot more.

Episode 259 Side B: 20th Anniversary of 'Life After Death'(Part 2) Mar 29, 2017

Armond & Doc continue their in-depth look back at 'Life After Death' on it's 20th Anniversary, and discuss everything from which songs should/could have been removed to the savagery of "Long Kiss Goodnight". Plus a conversation about how hip-hop might have been different if Big wasn't killed, what's the best double album in hip-hop history, and a lot more.

Episode 259 Side A: Kendrick's "Heart Part 4" + 20th Anniversary of 'Life After Death'(Part 1) Mar 29, 2017

Armond & Doc return to talk about Kendrick Lamar's surprise release of "Heart Part 4" before beginning their in-depth look back at Biggie's 'Life After Death', 20 years later. Plus Mase's incredible 96/97 run, a debate over when "shiny suit season" started, and lots of ridiculousness as only CRS can do.

Episode 258 Side B: Drake's 'More Life' Mar 22, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth on Drake's new 'playlist' (spoiler alert - it's an album) 'More Life' as only Clock Radio Speakers can. What song was JLO supposed to be on? Do these songs with UK rappers actually sound good? What happened to "Sneaking"? Is the album any good? All that plus some random Funk Flex-ery and a lot more.

Episode 258 Side A: Rick Ross's 'Rather You Than Me' Mar 22, 2017

Armond & Doc return to talk about the NCAA Tournament & some quick NBA news before going in-depth on Rick Ross's latest album 'Rather You Than Me'. Is this his best album? Can Birdman recover from that diss? All that and a lot more.

Episode 257 Side B: Nicki Minaj's "No Frauds", "Changed It", & "Regret In Your Tears" Mar 15, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on this week by breaking down Nicki Minaj's three new songs - "No Frauds" (the response to Remy Ma), "Changed It", & "Regret In Your Tears" (the response to Meek Mill). Who's hurt by this more - Remy or Meek? Is this an effective response for Nicki? Has the Drake/Meek Mill beef changed how beefs work? All this and more.

Episode 257 Side A: Frank Ocean's "Chanel" + Hollywood Doc Mar 15, 2017

Armond & Doc return to talk about Doc's trip to California, Frank Ocean's new single "Chanel", and Armond's new music. Plus Rick Ross's amazing ability to create track names and a lot more.

Episode 256: Swizz Beatz vs. Just Blaze #Definitive15 (Side B) Mar 06, 2017

Armond & Doc return this week to continue their discussion on the #Definitive15 tracks produced by two of the most iconic hip-hop producers of the last 20 years, Swizz Beatz and Just Blaze. Side B covers their pick for Just Blaze's #Definitive15, plus songs they can't believe they missed, a random tangent onto Ron Browz, & more.

Episode 256: Swizz Beatz vs. Just Blaze #Definitive15 (Side A) Mar 06, 2017

Armond & Doc return to talk about the #Definitive15 tracks produced by two of the most iconic hip-hop producers of the last 20 years, Swizz Beatz and Just Blaze. Side A covers their #Definitive15 picks for Swizz Beatz, plus honorable mentions (and a lot more).

Episode 255 Side B: Future's 'Future' & 'HNDRXX' + Taelor Gray's New Projects Mar 02, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on by discussing Future's two new albums before going in-depth on Taelor Gray & Christon Gray's 'Jacob x Judas' and Taelor's new solo album 'In The Way Of Me'.

Episode 255 Side A: Oscars, Remy Ma vs. Nicki Minaj, & More Mar 02, 2017

Armond & Doc return to discuss Remy Ma's diss track 'ShEther', Nicki's response (or lack there of), and discuss who's got the most to lose. Plus Doc talks Oscars, Armond talks YouTube TV, Kendrick's next album is apparently about God, and more.

Episode 254: 2017 Grammy Awards w/ @DJHyphen (Side B) Feb 16, 2017

Armond, Doc, and DJ Hyphen (@DJHyphen) continue their conversation on the 2017 Grammys by discussing the R&B categories, the Prince tribute, and anything else that caught their attention during the show. Plus Future is returning with an album and a tour, who our least favorite artists are in hip-hop right now, what music we're listening to right now, and the new Bey/Jay/Khaled song "Shining".

Episode 254: 2017 Grammy Awards w/ @DJHyphen (Side A) Feb 16, 2017

Armond & Doc are joined by returning guest DJ Hyphen (@DJHyphen) to begin their in-depth conversation on the 2017 Grammys. Was the Beyonce controversy legit? Are the Grammys out of touch? How should the Grammys be decided? All that plus Chance The Rapper's big night and a lot more.

Episode 253 Side B: Big Sean's 'I DECIDED.' Feb 08, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth on Big Sean's new album 'I DECIDED.' to try answer questions like: Why are there no big singles? Was this a purposeful switch-up from 2015's "Dark Sky Paradise"? What exactly is Eminem doing?

All that plus #stillblessed and a lot more.

Episode 253 Side A: Syd's 'Fin', the Super Bowl, and #Goals Feb 08, 2017

Armond & Doc return to talk about the Super Bowl and joke about the upcoming Faith/BIG project before going in-depth on Syd's debut album 'Fin'. Why does it not sound like an album from The Internet? Why does she sound like Aaliyah on some songs? Is it a traditional debut album?

Plus random speculation about Timbo ghost-producing for DeVonte Swing, #goals, being banned in Northern California, and a lot more.

Episode 252 Side B: What We Missed (January 2017 Edition) Feb 01, 2017

Armond & Doc continue on this week by discussing everything from the New Edition miniseries to new music from Big Sean, Rick Ross, & Lupe Fiasco to the new Migos album 'CULTURE'. Plus Drake premieres a new record, Lecrae is working with Ty Dolla & Mike Will, and we crack some jokes about songs where rappers talk back to the sample (👀 Juelz)

Episode 252 Side A: Welcome to Trump's America Feb 01, 2017

Armond & Doc return after a brief hiatus to talk about their opinions and perspectives on the first 10 days of the Donald Trump presidency.

Episode 251: Kanye West's #Definitive15 w/ @marisahicking (Side B) Jan 12, 2017

Armond, Doc, & Doc's wife (!) Marisa (@marisahicking) continue to discuss Kanye West's #Definitive15 songs and even more hilarity ensues.

We don't need a license, we're the streets 😂

He keeps moving, he's like a shark 😂

His name is Rhymefest? 😂 🤔 😂

Episode 251: Kanye West's #Definitive15 w/ @marisahicking (Side A) Jan 12, 2017

Armond & Doc are joined by Doc's wife (!) Marisa (@marisahicking) to discuss Kanye West's #Definitive15 songs and hilarity ensues.

Real Life Foxy Brown Math 😂

A lot of claps & tracksuits 😂

Two Fellas In Paris 😂 😂 😂

Episode 250: R. Kelly's #Definitive15 with @kellybakes (Side B) Jan 04, 2017

Armond, Doc, and @kellybakes return to continue their discussion of what R. Kelly's #Definitive15 songs should be, plus some of his most memorable guest appearances and a lot more.

Episode 250: R. Kelly's #Definitive15 with @kellybakes (Side A) Jan 04, 2017

Armond & Doc return for Episode 250 (!) with a new twist on retrospectives - what are the definitive fifteen songs you'd put on a playlist for a given artist? This week they're joined by @kellybakes to discuss R. Kelly's #Definitive15. Kelly gives out her definitive fifteen, Armond defines what a 'club closer' is, and a lot more.

Episode 249 Side C: Best of 2016 (Part 2) Dec 29, 2016

Armond & Doc finish the last episode of 2016 by revealing their top 2 albums of the year before discussing songs they liked, what didn't work, and a whole lot more.

Episode 249 Side B: Best of 2016 (Part 1) Dec 29, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this year by talking about their favorite albums of the year, beginning with their honorable mentions and ending with each of their #3 albums of the year.

Did TLOP make either list? What albums did Armond & Doc change their mind on? All this and a lot more.

Episode 249 Side A: What We Missed, Dec 2016 Edition Dec 29, 2016

Armond & Doc return after two weeks off and quickly catch up on music that dropped in the second half of December from Run The Jewels, Kid Cudi, and The Lox before talking about new singles from Big Sean & (friend of the show) J. Givens.

Links:

J. Givens - Understand (produced by Christon Gray) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjWeKt_ULog

Episode 248 Side B: J. Cole's '4 Your Eyez Only' & The Power of Narrative Dec 14, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth on J. Cole's latest album '4 Your Eyez Only' as only Clock Radio Speakers can, and then immediately spring into a conversation about the power of narrative in music today. Plus Doc buys some Apple gear, Armond buys some sneakers, and a lot more.

Episode 248 Side A: Oops Pow Surprise Knowledge Dec 14, 2016

Armond & Doc return this week to talk about everything from Kanye visiting Trump to Lupe's "retirement" before discussing new projects from The-Dream and Ab-Soul. Is Ab-Soul deep or fake deep? Is The-Dream making good music? Does it matter that Kanye visited Trump?

Oh yeah, Armond & Doc also do a live listen to a song they want to make fun of, and end up liking.

🤔

Episode 247 Side B: New Albums From The Weeknd & Childish Gambino Dec 07, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth on two much-talked about (and extremely different) projects - The Weeknd's 'Starboy' and Childish Gambino's 'Awaken, My Love!'. How is The Weeknd handling his incredible rise? Can Childish pull off the extremely ambitious musical goals he has with this project? Are either of these albums going to make an end of the year top 10 list? All that plus one of the fastest reviews in CRS history (sorry John Legend), Wale, and a lot more.

Episode 247 Side A: Grammy Nominations + J Cole's "False Prophets" Dec 07, 2016

Armond & Doc return to go in-depth on the 2017 Grammy Nominations before discussing J Cole's "False Prophets" and all of the issues it brings up - is Cole right about Kanye? Is Cole the right person to bring this up? Is it even a good song? All that plus Doc visits MSG for the first time, a random digression about The-Dream, and a lot more.

Episode 246 Side B: Under The Radar (D.R.A.M., Westside Gunn, NxWorries, & More) Nov 22, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week by discussing projects & artists that might be a little under the radar but are still worth listening to - D.R.A.M., Westside Gunn, NxWorries, Rapsody, & H.E.R.

Episode 246 Side A: Thanksgiving Plans, What's Wrong W/ Kanye, & Bruno Mars Nov 22, 2016

Armond & Doc return to talk about their plans for Thanksgiving & what's wrong w/ Kanye West before reviewing Bruno Mars' new album '24K Gold'. Plus follow up on last week's ATCQ conversation, side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner, and a lot more.

Episode 245 Side B: ATCQ, Jeezy, Meek, Common, & More Nov 16, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week and finally talk about music: new projects from Jeezy, Meek Mill, Common, and A Tribe Called Quest (plus their SNL performances) and a lot more. Plus Doc wonders why Bobby Digital sound effects are on a Tribe album, #hashtaghooks, and a lot more.

Episode 245 Side A: We're Back Nov 16, 2016

Armond & Doc return after a few weeks off - and what a few weeks it was. Armond's trip to LA, "Exhibit CO"....oh yeah, and we have a new president.

Links for this episode:

Episode 244 Side B: Drake's "Two Birds, One Stone" + More New Music Oct 25, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week by discussing Drake's announcement of his new "playlist" plus three songs that are likely from 'More Life', including the Pusha & Cudi dissing "Two Birds, One Stone". Plus Pusha's "HGTV", a quick digression on Game's '1992' album, & more.

Don't forget to check out Flex The Antihero's new album 'Born Rebels', available on SoundCloud/iTunes/Apple Music/Tidal/Spotify/etc.
Doc helped out with "Shotgun Wedding", which you can listen to at https://soundcloud.com/flextheantihero/shotgun-wedding-feat-dillanponders-terrell-morris.

Episode 244 Side A: NBA Preview w/ Wes Pendelton Oct 25, 2016

Armond & Doc return this week alongside Wes Pendelton to preview the 2016-17 NBA season. Can anybody challenge the Warriors & Cavs? Can Russell Westbrook win the MVP? How good with the TWolves be? Plus the Pacers are better than you think, Dame Lillard might make another step up, and a lot more.

Wes Pendelton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WesPen_215
Wes Pendelton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wespen_215/

Episode 243: Murder Inc Retrospective (Side B) Oct 19, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week with their discussion of Murder Inc, and Side B starts with Ja Rule & Murder Inc nearing the height of their fame - records with J Lo, the triple platinum 'Pain Is Love' album, Ashanti's incredible run, and a lot more....and then it all comes crashing down. Plus why Murder Inc failed, a debate over Ja's worst single, and a lot more.

Episode 243: Murder Inc Retrospective (Side A) Oct 19, 2016

Armond & Doc return to go in-depth on one of hip-hop's most under-appreciated labels - Murder Inc. Side A takes on everything from Irv Gotti's role in making Def Jam what it was in the late 90s to "Holla Holla" to Ja's incredible left turn with songs like "Between Me and You" and "Put It On Me". Plus the introduction of 'New York bounce records', the greatness of "Good Morning America", and a lot more.

Episode 242 Side B: Solange 'A Seat at the Table' Oct 12, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth on Solange's new album 'A Seat at the Table', plus a quick look at Dave East's new mixtape/album and the new Bruno Mars single. Oh yeah, and lots of randomness.

Episode 242 Side A: The Trump Zone Oct 12, 2016

Armond & Doc return to discuss Armond's new record deal, Shake Shack vs. Smashburger, and French Montana's shelved album MC4 - plus Doc & Armond discuss the election, Trump's fans, and a lot more.

Episode 241: Rawkus Retrospective (Side B) Oct 05, 2016

Armond & Doc continue their look back at Rawkus Records, beginning Side B with Mos Def's classic (?) 'Black on Both Sides' before discussing Pharoahe Monch's 'Internal Affairs', Reflection Eternal, and the eventual downfall of Rawkus Records.

Episode 241: Rawkus Retrospective (Side A) Oct 05, 2016

Armond & Doc return to talk about seeing Chance The Rapper live before beginning their in-depth look at the heyday of Rawkus, starting with Soundbombing 1, talking about the breakthrough 'Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Blackstar' album, and then ending Side A with Soundbombing 2.

Episode 240 Side B: What We Missed (September 2016 Edition) Sep 28, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week by talking about The Weeknd's new single before giving their thoughts on new projects from Usher, Ty Dolla $ign, & Mac Miller. Plus
they tackle questions such as:

Why is Usher singing like Future?
Can Mac Miller sing?
Is The Weeknd's song any good?

Episode 240 Side A: The Kanye West Sing-a-long Show Sep 28, 2016

Armond & Doc return after taking a few weeks off to talk about Doc's iPhone 7, Armond's trip to Kanye's Saint Pablo tour, and the terribleness of wearing your phone on your belt. Plus Armond is finally finished working on 'Snooze Button IV', which you can find on http://armondwakeup.bandcamp.com.

Episode 239 Side B: Travis Scott, Isaiah Rashad, & Fabolous Sep 07, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week by discussing new projects from Fabolous and Isaiah Rashad before going track by track on Travis Scott's 'Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight'. Plus a discussion about hip-hop's drug problem, why Terius Nash is a national treasure, the idea of ad-libs in an audio book 🤔 and more.

Episode 239 Side A: Kanye's Saint Pablo Tour Sep 07, 2016

Armond & Doc return after a week off to talk about Doc's trip to see Kanye West's 'Saint Pablo Tour', Drake's new video (& strip club?), and take a few moments to decide if Young Thug (er, Jeffrey)'s new album is any good. Plus the greatest cell phone moments in hip-hop history and a lot more.

Episode 238: French Montana's 'MC4' (Recorded Live) Aug 31, 2016

Armond & Doc return for a special episode of Clock Radio Speakers that first appeared on Periscope (you should follow @CRSPodcast on Twitter if you don't already). Armond & Doc talk about French's new "album" (or a mixtape, who knows) 'MC4', which leaked out early even though it was delayed for "sample clearances".

Ahem.

One quick note - the audio quality isn't up to our normal standard, and that's because this audio was recorded on an iPad sitting 6 feet away from the hosts.

Episode 237: Frank Ocean's Endless & Blonde (Side B) Aug 26, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week by continuing the discussion on Frank Ocean's 'Blonde' and try to figure out if this is a worthy follow-up to 'Channel Orange'. What are the possible singles? Is it a good album? Where are the drums? All this and more on this week's episode.

Episode 237: Frank Ocean's Endless & Blonde (Side A) Aug 26, 2016

Armond & Doc return to go in-depth on Frank Ocean's new visual album 'Endless' and begin discussing the album formerly known as 'Boys Don't Cry' - 'Blonde'. Were both projects worth the wait? Why is one on Def Jam and not the other? What are these albums actually about? Armond & Doc discuss all this and more.

Episode 236 Side B: Rae Sremmurd's 'SremmLife 2' Aug 17, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going track-by-track on Rae Sremmurd's sophomore album 'SremmLife 2' to try to figure out if it's a step forward, a step back, or something entirely different. Plus Armond has some things to say to "real hip-hop fans" about melodies, Doc has questions for Mike Dean, and a lot more.

Episode 236 Side A: PARTYNEXTDOOR'S 'P3' Aug 17, 2016

Armond & Doc return to talk about PARTYNEXTDOOR'S long awaited 'P3' album. Is it sing rapping? Rap singing? Does it matter? Is it any good? Is OVO wearing out the dancehall sound too quickly? All that plus side conversations about a Bad Boy box set, trying to figure out how old R Kelly is, why Doc thinks Drake should have paid PND off, and more.

Episode 235 Side B: 'Watch The Throne', Five Years Later Aug 10, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going back to the 'Watch The Throne' album five years after it's release, and do so as only Clock Radio Speakers can. Does the album hold up? Did it set trends? Do Doc & Armond finally like "Made In America"? Does Kanye or Jay shine more? Answers to all these questions and a lot more.

Episode 235 Side A: Where is Frank Ocean? Aug 10, 2016

Armond & Doc return to try to solve the mystery of Frank Ocean's album release before beginning their look back at 'Watch The Throne' five years after it's debut. Plus Khaled on Snapchat, thinking about a hypothetical Drake vs. Eminem battle, and a lot more.

Oh yeah, one more thing - Clock Radio Speakers is celebrating it's 5 Year Anniversary all month long 🎉 Use #ClockRadioSpeakers on Twitter to share your favorite CRS moments & episodes.

Links:

http://www.mtv.com/news/2915782/drake-funkmaster-flex-hot-97-feud/
http://www.bet.com/music/2016/08/09/hot-97-s-ebro-darden-to-drake---do-not-play-with-me--.html
http://www.mtv.com/news/1668329/jay-z-kanye-west-watch-throne-listening-party/

Episode 234: An Interview w/ Rob Markman Aug 02, 2016

Rob Markman from Genius stops by Clock Radio Speakers to talk about his background as a journalist, why Genius is different than just a regular lyrics site, and a lot more. Plus the impact that Genius has on fans, how Genius pitches artists on working with them, and a lot more.

Genius - http://genius.com
Rob on Twitter https://twitter.com/RobMarkman
Genius on Twitter https://twitter.com/Genius

Episode 233 Side B: DJ Khaled's 'Major Key' Aug 02, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week and go in-depth on DJ Khaled's 'Major Key' as only Clock Radio Speakers can. Who has the best verse on "Holy Key"? What exactly is a "Holy Key"? Has the 'Future Stimulus Package' run out of steam? All this and more plus a quick trip through Khaled's discography and a lot more.

Episode 233 Side A: What We Missed (July 2016 Edition) - Budden/Drake, Tiimmy Turner, & More Aug 02, 2016

Armond & Doc return after a hiatus to discuss Joe Budden vs. Drake (again), Desiigner's "Tiimmy Turner", the seemingly imminent return of Frank Ocean, and try to answer one question: do rap fans want another Jay-Z album?

Episode 232 Side B: ScHoolboy Q's 'Blank Face LP' Jul 12, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week by discussing ScHoolboy Q's 'Blank Face LP' and try to answer questions like:

Is Kanye terrible on "That Part"?
Is there another sleeper hit on the album like "Studio"?
Is this really a summer album?

Plus a quick check-in on Joe Budden vs. Drake, a random convo about 1999-2001 Royce, and more.

Episode 232 Side A: America's Original Sin Jul 12, 2016

Armond & Doc return to discuss everything from Five Guys milkshakes to a hypothetical ad-lib competition between Swizz & Puff before talking about something a bit more serious - Jay-Z's "Spiritual", the notion of celebrities being political vs. controversial, and the continued problem of police brutality and racism in America.

Episode 231 Side B: Joe Budden + The 20th Anniversary of It Was Written Jul 06, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week to quickly discuss Joe Budden's Drake diss before diving in to have their first 're-retrospective' on Nas's 1996 breakthrough "It Was Written". They discuss why the album was controversial, if it still holds up, and try to figure out what the heck is going on with the sequencing. Plus Doc sounds like a very, very old man.

Links:

http://www.complex.com/music/2016/07/nas-the-making-of-it-was-written

Episode 231 Side A: NBA Free Agency Madness Jul 06, 2016

Armond & Doc return after the 4th of July holiday to discuss the madness and insanity that is NBA Free Agency. Did Durant make the right move? Are the Knicks a playoff team? Did Dwight do the right thing by going to Atlanta? Plus an idea for something called the State Property Brothers, which is just as silly as it sounds.

Episode 230 Side B: BET Awards & the NBA Finals/Draft/Free Agency Jun 29, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week by discussing the best performances from the BET Awards before catching up on all things NBA - how the Finals ended, trades leading up to the draft, and who's going where in Free Agency. Plus a random side conversation about great sports movies for kids (shout out to Rowengartner) and a lot more.

Episode 230 Side A: Tidal Exclusives - RD20, Kanye's "Famous" video, & Desiigner's mixtape Jun 29, 2016

Armond & Doc return after a week off to talk about a series of Tidal exclusives - the 'RD20' documentary, Kanye's controversial "Famous" video, and Desiigner's mixtape. Plus a random conversation about Twitter apps, the greatness (seriously) of Desiigner's XXL Freestyle, & more.

Episode 229 Side B: Orlando Jun 15, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week to discuss what Doc was excited about at Apple's WWDC and the Cavs' Game 5 win in the NBA Finals before discussing the tragic shooting in Orlando, Florida. Doc makes the case for getting rid of all guns, Armond wonders why we're not focusing more on the people who have been affected, and a lot more. Plus a random tangent comparing the Warriors to the NWO 😂

Episode 229 Side A: Snapchatting Ringtones Jun 15, 2016

Armond & Doc return to discuss the 2016 XXL Freshman List, the GOOD Music "Champions" CDQ (hint - Doc has some opinions), and Kanye's Saint Pablo Tour. Plus Armond spends a weekend with kids and investigates what they're listening to (seriously) and a lot more.

Episode 228 Side B: Kanye, Troy Ave., & the NBA Finals Jun 09, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week by talking about the new 'Cruel Winter' single "Champions" and why Kanye thought he could do a concert at 2 am before talking about the depressing Troy Ave situation. Plus NBA Finals talk (recorded before Game 3), the return of MMG, hipster coffee shops, and more.

Episode 228 Side A: Has Drake Peaked? Jun 09, 2016

Armond & Doc return to discuss Jay's verses on "Drug Dealers Anonymous" & "All The Way Up Remix" before going in-depth on Drake's recent post-'VIEWS' output (namely, "4pm In Calabasas"). Doc wonders if Drake's peaked creatively, Armond cracks jokes about an old Major Figgas album, and a lot more.

Episode 227: Pre-Memorial Day Weekend Randomness (Side B) May 25, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week by discussing recent projects from Kaytranada, Mayer Hawthorne, ASAP Ferg, and Havoc & Alchemist. Plus a random digression to talking about the Survival of the Fittest bonus discs (which are 18 years old - no joke) and a question for our listeners: would you attend a live Clock Radio Speakers taping in Columbus this August? Hit up @crspodcast on Twitter and let us know!

Links:

Kaytranada's Lite Spots video - https://youtu.be/KZnou4zthz4
Kaytranada's album - Apple Music / Spotify
Mayer Hawthorne's album - iTunes / Spotify / YouTube
ASAP Ferg's album - iTunes / Spotify
Havoc x Alchemist's album - iTunes

Episode 227: Pre-Memorial Day Weekend Randomness (Side A) May 25, 2016

Armond & Doc return to talk about everything from the Bad Boy Family concert they're attending in August to Kanye demos that Chance somehow (?) played on Apple Music to an update on the NBA Playoffs. Oh yeah - and they both listened to Lil Yachty's album, and they both try to process their feelings about the album. Seriously. Well, sort of seriously.

Episode 226 Side B: Religion & Hip-Hop (Part 2) May 18, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week by using the discussion around Chance's mixtape to revisit the conversation about religion (namely Christianity) & hip-hop.

What does it mean to be a 'Christian' hip-hop artist? Is Gospel music the same as Christian music? Does it matter that mainstream music magazines & blogs use the two interchangeably? Who gets to decide who is a Christian artist and who isn't? Does it even matter if people are labeled that way or not?

Links:

Religion & Hip-Hop Part 1 (Side A) http://clockradiospeakers.com/post/82255319155/episode-141-religion-hip-hop-side-a-armond
Religion & Hip-Hop Part 1 (Side B) http://clockradiospeakers.com/post/82255416185/episode-141-religion-hip-hop-side-b-armond

Episode 226 Side A: Chance The Rapper's 'Coloring Book' May 18, 2016

Armond & Doc return to go in-depth on Chance The Rapper's new mixtape 'Coloring Book' in true Clock Radio Speakers fashion. Is "Blessings" a CHH song? Does the mixtape live up to the hype? Is 2 Chainz rapping off-beat on purpose? Is the sequencing of the album good or bad? All that and more.

Episode 225: Here Come The Harry Fraud Drums May 18, 2016

Doc & Armond return to discuss everything from TI's new single to Joe Budden's possible tour to an update on the NBA Playoffs. Plus Justin Timberlake goes to #1, Fat Joe says he know B.I.G. was rapping about on "I Got A Story To Tell", and the Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour

Links:

http://www.badboyfamilyreuniontour.com/
Busta Rhymes Retrospective - http://clockradiospeakers.com/post/141737180777/clock-radio-speakers-busta-rhymes-retrospective
Fugees Retrospective - http://clockradiospeakers.com/post/131151855592/clock-radio-speakers-fugees-refugee-camp

Episode 224: Drake's 'Views' (Side B) May 04, 2016

Armond & Doc continue their discussion of Drake's highly anticipated album 'Views' and try to figure out if Drake lived up to the expectations. Where does this fit in his catalog? Did the ghostwriting allegations change his creative process? Does the 'winter -> summer -> winter' concept work?

'Views' Production Credits: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Views_(album)
Zane Lowe/Drake Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcUVgyPAiB8

Episode 224: Drake's 'Views' (Side A) May 04, 2016

Armond & Doc return to talk about Beyonce's first week sales and an update to the NBA All Bum team before beginning their in-depth, track-by-track discussion of Drake's highly anticipated album 'Views'.

'Views' Production Credits - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Views_(album)

Episode 223 Side B: Beyoncé's 'LEMONADE' Apr 28, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth on Beyoncé's 'LEMONADE' album as only Clock Radio Speakers can. We go track-by-track to break down how the album sounds, what the album means, and everything in between.

Is the album good? Great? Something else? How has being available on Tidal affected her fans ability to listen? How did the HBO special impact how the album sounds? Is the story of this album true, false, or somewhere in the middle? All that and more are discussed and (hopefully) answered.

Episode 223 Side A: Prince, Birdman, and Panda (Panda Panda Panda) Apr 28, 2016

Armond & Doc return to discuss Birdman's now infamous trip to the Breakfast Club, the unusual rise of "Panda" to #1, and the untimely passing of Prince. Plus updates on the NBA Playoffs & Drake's 'VIEWS' tracklist, Doc recaps the food he ate in New Orleans, and Armond gets some of his old mixtapes in Colorado.

Oh yeah, and a random digression on Nick Arcade vs. Legends of the Hidden Temple. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Links:

Birdman on the Breakfast Club -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jLT7GQYNhI
Birdman 'Respek' T-Shirts - http://www.rap-up.com/2016/04/27/birdman-launches-respek-merchandise/

Episode 222 Side B: NBA Playoffs & The "All Bum" Team Apr 20, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week with Taelor Gray & Wes Pendelton aka Middle Clash by going in-depth on the NBA Playoffs....oh yeah, and Armond names his "All Bum" team, which prompts Doc, Taelor, & Wes to talk about their pick of who's a bum in the NBA .

Plus Lebron's legacy, who they think will win the NBA title, and a lot more.

Links for this episode:

Taelor Gray on Twitter - https://twitter.com/taelor_gray
Wes Pendelton on Twitter - https://twitter.com/wespen_215
Middle Clash's 'Layup Line' on Bandcamp - https://middleclash.bandcamp.com/album/layup-line

Episode 222 Side A: Middle Clash's 'Layup Line' Apr 20, 2016

Armond & Doc are joined by Taelor Gray & Wes Pendelton (aka Middle Clash) to break down their new project 'Layup Line' as only Clock Radio Speakers can. Plus the concept of rap being timeless, Jay-Z's inability to adapt in 2016, the crying Jordan meme, and a lot more.

Links for this episode:

Taelor Gray on Twitter - https://twitter.com/taelor_gray
Wes Pendelton on Twitter - https://twitter.com/wespen_215
Middle Clash's 'Layup Line' on Bandcamp - https://middleclash.bandcamp.com/album/layup-line
Armond x Taelor "The Only Us" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXqb5BQ8Tvc

Episode 221: Drake's New Singles, Twenty88, and The Swizziest Swizz Beatz Song....Ever Apr 06, 2016

Armond & Doc return for a discussion about Big Sean & Jhene Aiko's 'Twenty88', Drake's new singles "Pop Style" & "One Dance", and the Swizziest Swizz Beatz song they've ever heard. Plus Fab & Jada, the ghost of Jay-Z, the idea of a rap song called 'White Obama', and a ridiculously off-topic tangent about what a sad Pitbull song would sound like.

Episode 220 Side B: Christon Gray's 'The Glory' Mar 30, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week by talking about Kanye updating TLOP, wondering why people like Bryson Tiller's music, and a whole lot of randomness before talking about Christon Gray's new album 'The Glory', which they use as a springboard for a wide-ranging conversation about "preachy" music, how private should religion be, how "cool" can Christianity be, and a lot more. Possibly CRS's most personal (and random) episode of all time.

Episode 220 Side A: NCAA Tournament, Armond & Hot 97, and Doc Has Terrible Ideas Mar 30, 2016

Armond & Doc return after a week off to talk about the NCAA tournament, Armond getting a song on Hot 97, and tons of randomness - everything from All-4-One CD's to hypothetical titles for Armond's next album.

Episode 219: Busta Rhymes Retrospective (Side B) Mar 16, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on with the Busta Rhymes retrospective, beginning with the Flipmode Squad album and ending with "Arab Money". Armond & Doc disagree about albums, wonder if 'Big Bang' is a great album, and a lot more. Plus the introduction of "Benny Kravitz" and a lot more hilarity.

Episode 219: Busta Rhymes Retrospective (Side A) Mar 16, 2016

Armond & Doc return for the first retrospective of 2016 to go in-depth on the career of Busta Rhymes. Side A starts with "Scenario" and ends with 'E.L.E.', covering everything from the Space Jam soundtrack to fake remixes on Napster & Audiogalaxy

Episode 218: Kendrick Lamar's 'untitled. unmastered.' (Side B) Mar 09, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week by continuing their in-depth discussion of Kendrick Lamar's 'untitled. unmastered.' project. What do they think of Kendrick's politics? Did the surprise release work for him? Is it a great album? Is it even an album? All this and a lot more is discussed, plus Armond narrates the first 20 seconds of Busta's "Arab Money" video for a quick preview of the insanity that will be our Busta Rhymes retrospective.

Episode 218: Kendrick Lamar's 'untitled. unmastered.' (Side A) Mar 09, 2016

Armond & Doc return to talk about the 2 Chainz/Lil Wayne project (quickly), why Tyler is underrated, and MTV reality shows in the 90s before beginning their in-depth review of Kendrick Lamar's surprise project 'untitled. unmastered.'

Episode 217 Side B: 2016 Oscars + Macklemore & Ryan Lewis's 'This Unruly Mess I've Made' Mar 02, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week by talking about the 2016 Oscars before discussing what works and what doesn't work on Macklemore & Ryan Lewis's highly anticipated album 'This Unruly Mess I've Made'.

Episode 217 Side A: Tax Return Jordans, Starter Jackets, & Neo Geo Mar 02, 2016

Armond & Doc return after a week off to discuss....well....all sorts of randomry - everything from Kay Slay's goons to trying to get Jordans to video games in 1994. Plus a follow-up on Kanye's album and a lot more.

Episode 216 Side A: 2016 Grammys, NBA All Star Weekend, and the #TLOP rollout Feb 18, 2016

Armond & Doc return to talk about NBA All Star Weekend, the 2016 Grammy Awards, and the rollout & release of Kanye West’s ‘The Life of Pablo’. Is this Tidal’s big chance? Will people pay for more than one music streaming service? Why do rock remixes of rap songs mostly suck? All this & more.

Episode 216 Side B: Kanye West’s ‘The Life of Pablo’ Feb 18, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth (and track-by-track) as only they can on Kanye’s new album ‘The Life of Pablo’. Plus Armond praises Kid Cudi (seriously), Doc praises Swizz Beatz (seriously), and any other angle you can imagine for this album is examined.

Episode 215: Kanye West's 'The Life of Pablo' First Impressions (Live) Feb 11, 2016

Armond & Doc watched Kanye West’s Yeezy Season 3 event on Tidal – but don’t worry, this isn’t turning into a fashion podcast.

Yet.

They both listened and took notes to the first public listening session of Kanye’s ‘The Life of Pablo’, and this is their first impression of the album.

Episode 214 Side B: Valentine's Day Plans Feb 10, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week with a great conversation about what Valentine's Day means to singles vs. couples, why a pre-date date is crucial, and how to approach people you like on Twitter. Plus Doc hates talking on the phone (ironic), Armond has never used Uber, and why Yelp is crucial.

Episode 214 Side A: Formation, EVOL, and the Super Bowl Feb 10, 2016

Armond & Doc return to recap the Super Bowl and the media's narrative of Cam vs. Peyton before discussing Beyonce's new single "Formation" and Future's 'EVOL'. Plus a random callback to Beat Club, the idea of 'chaste R&B', and a lot more.

Episode 213 Side B: Rihanna's 'Anti' Feb 05, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week with an in-depth discussion of Rihanna's new album 'Anti', going track-by-track as only Clock Radio Speakers can. Plus Doc tries Yoga, Armond contemplates Crossfit, and Doc makes fun of Armond for being a fake Instagram model.

Episode 213 Side A: Drake's "Summer Sixteen", Meek's Response, and #NewRules Feb 05, 2016

Armond & Doc return to talk about the ongoing album promotion of Kanye West, how streaming music continues to affect how artists release music, and the return of Drake vs. Meek Mill.

Episode 212 Side B: Rihanna's New Single & Macklemore's "White Privilege II" Jan 28, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week by talking about Rihanna's new single "Work" w/ Drake (and the rest of her bizarre album roll out) before going in-depth on Macklemore's "White Privilege II". Plus Doc struggles to explain his issues w/ Macklemore, what will 'Views From The 6' sound like, and emojis as song titles.

Episode 212 Side A: Kanye West & Album Releases In The Era Of Social Media Jan 28, 2016

Armond & Doc return to talk about Kanye's use of Twitter in the lead up to the release of #Waves - how has social media changed the way artists release albums? Wasn't everybody just going to do what Beyonce did and surprise release albums?

Episode 211 Side B: Church Clothes 3, Meek Mill, & Future Jan 20, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on this week by discussing new mixtapes from Meek Mill & Future before going in-depth on Lecrae's 'Church Clothes 3' project. They try to answer questions like: - Why this project, and why now? - Does Lecrae have a responsibility to be speaking out on social issues? - Does being a Christian force you to have an opinion about everything? Plus overused emoji's, God as a wish fulfillment machine, and a lot more.

Episode 211 Side A: No More Parties In LA & #OscarsSoWhite Jan 20, 2016

Armond & Doc return this week to go in-depth on Kanye's latest GOOD Friday track "No More Parties In LA" before discussing the Academy Award nominations & and the #OscarsSoWhite controversy. Plus Macklemore's album announcement, Vince McMahon's obsession with people of color, and a lot more.

Episode 210 Side B: 2016 Predictions Jan 14, 2016

Armond & Doc continue on with Adan, Dan, and JP from @ForthDistrict to talk about upcoming albums in 2016 and some general predictions for the year. JP unlocks the key to J Cole's content, Doc thinks Drake is more capable than Kendrick, and a lot (a lot) more.

Episode 210 Side A: #FACTS & The Return of GOOD Fridays Jan 14, 2016

Armond & Doc return and are joined by Adan, Dan, and JP from @ForthDistrict to talk about Kanye's #FACTS debacle plus the return of GOOD Fridays. Plus Kendrick's performance of 'Untitled 2', a discussion of how many classics Kanye has, and a lot more.

Episode 209 Side B: Top 10 (or 11) Albums of 2015 Dec 30, 2015

Armond & Doc continue on this week by discussing their Top 10 (or 11) albums of 2015 - where did Kendrick's album rank? Did Future get any projects on either list? Did Armond & Doc agree on anything? All this plus Doc & Armond really get into the whole concept of TPAB being "challenging" - is it because of the content? Is it because it's jazz based? Is it because it's "different"? Listen and use #ClockRadioSpeakers on Twitter to let them know what you think!

Episode 209 Side A: 2015 Year In Review Dec 30, 2015

Armond & Doc return for the last podcast of 2015 to revisit some of the biggest stories, trends, and themes of the last 12 months. Drake's huge but unusual year, the media's anointing of Future, what happens now for Meek Mill, where are Kanye & Rihanna....these topics and a whole lot more are broken down as only CRS can.

Episode 208 Side A: Old Man Rap Heads Dec 23, 2015

Armond & Doc return for a wide-ranging episode that talks about everything from Wu-Tang's $2 Million album to The-Dream covering Sam Cooke to Armond singing along to Michael Bolton. Plus Doc rails against "old man rap heads" and a lot more.

Episode 208 Side B: King Push - Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude Dec 23, 2015

Armond & Doc continue on this week with an in-depth, track-by-track breakdown of Pusha T's new project 'King Push - Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude'. Is this just another example of mixtapes being marketed as albums? Does Timbo still have it? What happened to Beanie Sigel's voice? They discuss all this and a lot more.

Episode 207 Side B: Rick Ross 'Black Market' Dec 09, 2015

Armond & Doc continue on this week with special guest JGivens to go track-by-track on Rick Ross's 'Black Market' as only Clock Radio Speakers can. Does Ross deliver a classic? Does the Mariah song actually work? Will Doc & Armond vehemently disagree? Find out all that and more.

Episode 207 Side A: 2016 Grammy Nominations Dec 09, 2015

Armond & Doc return with special guest JGivens to break down the 2016 Grammy Nominations, have a quick discussion about Pusha T, joke about MySpace Top 8's, and a lot more.

Episode 206 Side B: New Mixtapes from Fabolous, Lil Wayne, & Rick Ross Dec 02, 2015

Armond & Doc continue on this week by discussing new mixtape from Fab, Wayne, & Ross, while also talking about the larger issue of releasing music during holiday weekends (namely, does it work). Plus Armond mistakes spinach for greens, Doc mistakenly tries to go to Target to buy a gift, and a lot more.

Episode 206 Side A: Top 5 Dead Or Alive Dec 02, 2015

Armond & Doc return to talk about Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole's 'Black Friday' records before going in-depth on Jadakiss's first album in six years - "Top 5 Dead or Alive". Plus a somewhat random discussion about Clips albums and the introduction of the Harry Fraud beat generator.

Episode 205: An Interview with Tragic Hero Nov 22, 2015

Armond & Doc sit down with Tragic Hero (@iamtragichero) to talk about 'The Happy People Show', how he's trying to improve as an artist, what it's like to succeed as an independent artist, and a lot more!

Episode 204 Side B: Justin Bieber's 'Purpose' & Ty Dolla's 'Free TC' Nov 19, 2015

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going track-by-track (as only CRS can) on Justin Bieber's 'Purpose' and Ty Dolla's 'Free TC'. Is Bieber maturing? Is Ty Dolla's "LA" a rip off of a TQ record? Did everybody sleep on Bieber's last album? They discuss this plus a lot more.

Episode 204 Side A: Logic's 'The Incredible True Story' & Jeezy's 'Church In These Streets Nov 19, 2015

Armond & Doc return to discuss 'The Happy People Show', a new Kanye leak, and wonder if people still buy music for holiday gifts before going in-depth on Logic's 'The Incredible True Story' & Jeezy's 'Church In These Streets'

Episode 203 Side B: Puff Daddy's 'MMM' Nov 12, 2015

Armond & Doc continue this week's episode by going in-depth on the return of Puff Daddy with his latest album 'MMM'. Plus random discussions of Future sampling the Rocky theme, imagining if Pusha T will actually do boring office things as President of GOOD Music, and a lot more.

Episode 203 Side A: Is 'To Pimp A Butterfly' Overrated? Nov 12, 2015

Armond & Doc return to talk about everything from Apple Music on Android to Pusha T's latest single before weighing in on a recent controversy: is 'To Pimp A Butterfly' overrated? Did people feel like they were supposed to like it? Why is it called a "challenging" album? Links: http://www.complex.com/music/2015/11/kendrick-lamar-to-pimp-a-butterfly-overwhelming-blackness http://2dopeboyz.com/2015/11/05/misunderstanding-kendrick-lamar-microwave-journalism/

Episode 202: The Epiphany of Marcus Graham (Side B) Oct 29, 2015

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth (track-by-track of course) on the story and concept behind Armond's new project, 'The Epiphany of Marcus Graham'. Doc opens up and talks about his experience with titles in relationships, the two debate if men or women should be the ones pursuing in relationships, and a lot more.

Episode 202: The Epiphany of Marcus Graham (Side A) Oct 29, 2015

Armond & Doc return to discuss the movie 'Boomerang' in-depth to set the stage for the conversation about Armond's new project, 'The Epiphany of Marcus Graham'. Plus Armond goes to a Kendrick Lamar concert, Doc discusses why white rappers often rap fast, and they both debate if there's an attack on masculinity in our culture.

Episode 201 Side B: Big K.R.I.T. & Joe Budden Oct 21, 2015

Armond & Doc continue on this week to go track-by-track on Big KRIT's new mixtape 'It's Better This Way' and Joe Budden's new album 'All Love Lost'. Plus Doc thinks Big KRIT should be more like Fabolous, Armond is tired of a certain type of sound from Joe Budden, and lot more.

Episode 200 Side C: GOATs in Hip-Hop (Part 2) Oct 14, 2015

Armond & Doc finish their 200th episode and finish off their conversation about GOATs in hip-hop by talking about ideas vs. execution, favorites vs. greatness, and of course by talking about their choices for GOAT. Plus a fascinating conversation about Kanye's future, Jay-Z's career, and a lot more.

Episode 200 Side B: GOATs in Hip-Hop (Part 1) Oct 14, 2015

Armond & Doc continue their 200th episode by talking about the whole concept of GOAT (Greatest of All Time), going in-depth on the difference between raw skill, peak of their career, & overall discography

Episode 200 Side A: The Documentary 2 & 2.5 Oct 14, 2015

Armond & Doc return for their 200th episode by going in-depth on The Game's ambitious two album release, 'The Documentary 2' & 'The Documentary 2.5'. Plus Armond gets closer to releasing his new project, Doc imagines a new song called "Swiping For Love", and a lot more.

Episode 199: Fugees & Refugee Camp Retrospective (Side B) Oct 07, 2015

Armond & Doc continue their look back at the Fugees & Refugee Camp All Stars by going in-depth on Canibus's first album (produced by Wyclef), Pras's insane videos (and his first album), and of course Lauryn's 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill'. Plus tons of randomry and hilariousness.

Episode 199: Fugees & Refugee Camp Retrospective (Side A) Oct 07, 2015

Armond & Doc return from a week off to revisit the heyday of the Fugees (and, by extension, the Refugee Camp Allstars) by going in-depth on the breakthrough album 'The Score' and Wyclef's first album 'The Carnival'. Plus random Joe Hooker discussion, the incredible "Avenues" video, Source covers in 1998, and the huge buzz that Canibus had before his debut album.

Episode 198 Side B: Drake & Future 'What a Time To Be Alive' Sep 23, 2015

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth on Drake & Future's surprise release 'What a Time To Be Alive' as only they can. Does it live up to the hype? Is this really just a Future album featuring Drake? They discuss all that and more.

Episode 198 Side A: Hip-Hop & The Generational Gap Sep 23, 2015

Armond & Doc return to quickly talk about new music from Rick Ross, Jay Rock, and Mac Miller before they set the stage for 'What a Time To Be Alive' by going in-depth on the generational gap in hip-hop - why do "old heads" feel the way they do, how much has really changed in hip-hop, etc. Plus Doc argues that Magic City is the new Tunnel and a lot more.

Episode 197: Little Brother & 9th Wonder Retrospective (Side B) Sep 16, 2015

Armond & Doc continue their look back at Little Brother and 9th Wonder by discussing the first Murs & 9th collaborative album, Black is Back, and Chitlin Circuit before going in-depth on The Minstrel Show, which just turned 10 years old. Plus Edgar Allen Floe, dope MJ samples, and a lot more.

Episode 197: Little Brother & 9th Wonder Retrospective (Side A) Sep 16, 2015

Armond & Doc return to talk about Rick Ross's new song and the #BannedGate controversy surrounding Dee-1's new mixtape before beginning their look back at Little Brother & 9th Wonder. Is The Listening a classic? Does God's Stepson still hold up? What is "Atari 2600"? What do Little Brother and Wu-Tang Clan have in common? Find out answers to all that and more.

Episode 196 Side B: Rick Ross's 'Black Dollar' & Travis Scott's 'Rodeo' Sep 11, 2015

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth on new projects from Rick Ross and Travis Scott as only Clock Radio Speakers can. Plus a discussion of if rappers like Tyler and Travis Scott should be held accountable for their old lyrics. Doc argues that Bieber should make a Timberlake style album, Duece Poppi apparently has a new name, and a lot more.

Episode 196 Side A: Apple Event & The Weeknd Sep 11, 2015

Armond & Doc return to talk about what Apple introduced at their September 2015 event before finally (finally) talking about The Weeknd's incredible 2015.

Episode 195: Taelor Gray's The Mocker and the Monarch (Side B) Sep 02, 2015

Armond, Doc, & Taelor Gray continue this week's episode by finishing up a track-by-track look at his new album 'The Mocker and the Monarch'. Doc & Taelor discuss the frank and unapologetic views on "Cold", Armond fake sings about being in the studio, and a lot more.

Episode 195: Taelor Gray's The Mocker and the Monarch (Side A) Sep 02, 2015

Armond & Doc return this week with special guest Taelor Gray to talk about Rick Ross's two new songs and discuss if Macklemore is a 'culture vulture' before going in-depth on what led up to Taelor's new album, 'The Mocker and the Monarch'.

Episode 194: Ferguson, One Year Later (Side B) Aug 26, 2015

Armond & Doc continue their conversation about what's happened in the year since Mike Brown's murder in Ferguson, discussing everything from the 'All Lives Matter' backlash to the recent introduction of Campaign Zero. Plus Doc rants about white America's ignorance of white privilege and a lot more.

Episode 194: Ferguson, One Year Later (Side A) Aug 26, 2015

Armond & Doc return this week to talk about Dr. Dre's apology and the replay value of 2015 hip-hop albums before beginning their conversation about what's happened in the year since Mike Brown's murder in Ferguson and the mainstream emergence of #BlackLivesMatter.

Episode 193: Straight Outta Compton (Side A) Aug 19, 2015

Armond & Doc return to briefly joke about a possible Space Jam 2 before beginning their conversation about the NWA biopic "Straight Outta Compton".

Episode 193: Straight Outta Compton (Side B) Aug 19, 2015

Armond & Doc continue their discussion of "Straight Outta Compton", including the controversy surrounding Dee Barnes (& Dre's history of violence w/ women), before trying to think of what else would make great hip-hop movies.

Episode 192: Compton (Side A) Aug 12, 2015

Armond & Doc return to quickly talk about the passing of Sean Price and go into a completely random conversation about blog rap in the 00's before beginning their in-depth conversation about Dr. Dre's Compton. Doc gets nerdy about song structure, Armond reminisces about rappers who never made it, and more.

Episode 192: Compton (Side B) Aug 12, 2015

Armond & Doc continue their in-depth breakdown of Dr. Dre's Compton and (surprise, surprise) completely disagree about Eminem's performance on the album. Plus lots of Dre impersonations, Doc criticizes Compton's mixing, and a lot more.

Episode 191 Side A: What We Did On Summer Vacation Aug 06, 2015

Armond & Doc return from their 2 month hiatus to try to catch up on some of what they missed from June & July, covering everything from the Apple Music launch to Vince Staples' album to the 10 year anniversary of TM101.

Episode 191 Side B: Drake vs. Meek Mill Aug 06, 2015

Armond & Doc continue on this week by going in-depth on the Drake & Meek Mill beef as only Clock Radio Speakers can. Does Drake have ghostwriters? Can Meek fight back? They cover this and a lot more.

Episode 190 Side A: What's Next For Meek Mill? May 28, 2015

Armond & Doc return to talk about the NBA playoffs, what comes next for Meek Mill, and belt holders . Oh yeah - and 'The Trials & Tribulations of Ted Sleeziasi'. It makes sense. Eventually.

Episode 190 Side B: Fab, Jeezy, & A$AP Rocky's "A.L.L.A." May 28, 2015

Armond & Doc continue on by discussing new mixtape from Fabolous & Jeezy before going in-depth on A$AP Rocky's new album "A.L.L.A"

Episode 189 Side A: Jay-Z's B-Sides Concert May 20, 2015

Armond & Doc return to go in-depth on Jay-Z's B-Sides Concert, which premiered live on Tidal. What did they think of the set list? Why was it free for everybody to stream? Find out what they thought about those two questions plus a random comparison between Tidal and the Amazon Fire Phone and a lot more.

Episode 189 Side B: NBA, Tuxedo, & Snoop Dogg May 20, 2015

Armond & Doc continue on with a brief check-in on the NBA just as the Conference Finals begin before discussing two recent albums that look promising for warm weather listening: Tuxedo & Snoop Dogg's 'Bush'. Plus a digression on if New Yorkers two-step when they dance (spoiler: they do the Rockaway), the need for summer weight vs. winter weight Timbs, and a lot more.

Episode 188 Side B: Cash Money Retrospective Part 2 May 12, 2015

Armond, Doc, & Dre Murray continue on with the Cash Money Retrospective by talking about some of their biggest albums from 1999-2001 - the first Hot Boys album, Lil Wayne's first two albums, Juvenile's follow-up to 400 Degreez, and a lot more. Plus Doc slanders Guerrilla Warfare, Dre can't believe it, and Armond makes a special announcement about Clock Radio Speakers.

Episode 188 Side A: Cash Money Retrospective Part 1 May 12, 2015

Armond & Doc return to talk with Dre Murray about the beginning of the epic Cash Money Records run in the late 90s, specifically going in-depth on 400 Degreez & Chopper City In The Ghetto (plus all the hit singles they contained). Armond talks about BlackPlanet, Doc defines what 'hip-hop tourism' means, and Dre tries to slander a Method Man album.

Episode 187 - The One With Dre Murray May 06, 2015

Armond & Doc return from a week off and are joined by Dre Murray to talk about Jay-Z's 'B-Sides' concert, the Oklahoma City Thunder getting a new coach, and all sorts of randomness before reminiscing about how we all first started listening to Cash Money in the late 90s.

Episode 186 Side A: 2015 NBA Playoffs Apr 22, 2015

Armond & Doc return to talk about bootlegging in the early 2000's, demo versions of Kanye's "All Day", and Drake at Coachella before breaking down what they're looking forward to in the NBA Playoffs.

Episode 186 Side B: Tyler, The Creator & The-Dream Apr 22, 2015

Armond & Doc continue on with a brief discussion about Curren$y (which turns into a tangent about artists & niches) and Young Thug before going track by track on new projects from Tyler, The Creator and The-Dream. Should anyone care about Barter 6? Did The-Dream release an EP worthy of his older albums? Did Tyler put out one of the best projects this year? Find out all that and more.

Episode 185 Side A: Action Bronson & Earl Sweatshirt Apr 09, 2015

Armond & Doc return to follow up on Jay-Z's Tidal streaming service before discussing new albums from Action Bronson and Earl Sweatshirt. Did Action Bronson deliver on his major label debut? Are Armond and Doc too old for Earl Sweatshirt? Listen and find out.

Episode 185 Side B: Ludacris & Wale Apr 09, 2015

Armond & Doc continue this week's episode by going in-depth on new albums from Ludacris and Wale. Is Luda still relevant? Is this the best album of Wale's career? They discuss all that and more.

Episode 184: Tidal (Side B) Apr 01, 2015

Armond & Doc continue their conversation about Jay-Z new streaming service Tidal before talking about how artists sell to fans differently, perceived obligations of artists to be socially conscious, and a lot more.

Episode 184: Tidal (Side A) Apr 01, 2015

Armond & Doc return to quickly talk about Wrestlemania before starting their conversation on Jay-Z's new streaming service, Tidal.

Episode 183: To Pimp A Butterfly, One Week Later Mar 26, 2015

Armond & Doc return to finish their discussion on Kendrick Lamar's 'To Pimp A Butterfly'. Did Kendrick pull off the convo w/ 2Pac? Is it a better album than Good Kid Maad City? Can we even judge that after only one week? They talk about all that and more.

Episode 182: To Pimp A Butterfly (Side B) Mar 21, 2015

Armond & Doc continue on with their in-depth, track-by-track review of Kendrick Lamar's new album 'To Pimp A Butterfly'.

Episode 182: To Pimp A Butterfly (Side A) Mar 21, 2015

Armond & Doc return this week to go incredibly in-depth on Kendrick Lamar's new album 'To Pimp A Butterfly'.

Episode 181 Side B: Ruff Ryders Retrospective (Part 3) Mar 11, 2015

Armond & Doc wrap up their look back at the Ruff Ryders by going in-depth on DMX's third album, the highly anticipated (at the time) second Lox album, Ryde or Die Vol. 2, and Drag-On's album. Plus lots of hilariousness.

Episode 181 Side A: Ruff Ryders Retrospective (Part 2) Mar 11, 2015

Armond & Doc return this week to continue their sprawling look back at the Ruff Ryders, talking about DMX's second (and controversial) album, Eve's first album, Ryde Or Die Vol 1, and a lot more.

Episode 180 Side B: Ruff Ryders Retrospective (Part 1) Mar 05, 2015

Armond & Doc continue on this week with the beginning of their in-depth look back at the Ruff Ryders, beginning with a track-by-track review of "It's Dark and Hell Is Hot" along with some of the key early Swizz Beatz tracks.

Episode 180 Side A: #AllDay Mar 05, 2015

Armond & Doc return to talk about the roll-out of Kanye's new single "All Day" and all of the ridiculousness - the live performance, the release...even the credits. Plus random talk about Big Sean's first week sales, a Wale song that Armond likes, and the multiple types of Carolina blue.

Episode 179 Side A: 2015 Academy Awards & NBA Trade Deadline Feb 25, 2015

Armond & Doc return to talk about the 2015 Academy Awards (and what Doc didn't like about 'American Sniper'), the crazy NBA Trade Deadline, and a lot more.

Episode 179 Side B: Dark Sky Paradise Feb 25, 2015

Armond & Doc continue this week's episode by going in-depth and track-by-track on Big Sean's new album 'Dark Sky Paradise'....and they disagree in almost every way possible about the album. How does it stack up to Big Sean's earlier work? How does it compare to Drake's surprise album? They talk about all that and more.

Episode 178 Side A: 2015 NBA All-Star Weekend Feb 18, 2015

Armond & Doc return to talk about Zach LaVine winning the Slam Dunk Contest (and how he compares to Vince Carter), Kanye's big weekend (Wolves, the clothing line, etc.), and some of this year's Oscar nominated films.

Episode 178 Side B: If You're Reading This, It's Too Late Feb 18, 2015

Armond & Doc continue on with this week's episode by breaking down Drake's surprise (yet highly anticipated) project "If You're Reading This, It's Too Late". Is it a mixtape? An Album? Is it good/bad/classic/awful? Do Doc & Armond even agree? Listen and find out.

Episode 177 Side B: Ludacris Retrospective Feb 11, 2015

Armond & Doc continue on this week with an in-depth look at the career of Ludacris, spanning from his first appearance on a 1998 Timbaland album up through 2008's 'Theater of the Mind'. Is Ludacris one of the most unappreciated artists of the last 15 years? Do his hits hold up? Listen and find out.

Episode 177 Side A: 2015 Grammy Awards Recap Feb 11, 2015

Armond & Doc return to recap the 2015 Grammy Awards - the performances, the award winners, and of course Kanye West's "outburst". Plus an in-depth conversation about Kendrick Lamar's new song "The Blacker The Berry" and a lot more.

Episode 176 Side B: So Far Gone Feb 04, 2015

Armond & Doc continue on this week by revisiting a mixtape that's almost six (!) years old - Drake's breakthrough, 'So Far Gone'. They go track-by-track as only Clock Radio Speakers can before going wildly off-topic to debate who was better on Watch The Throne. Plus a discussion about Lil Wayne's lawsuit against Cash Money and a lot more.

Episode 176 Side A: I Don't Listen To New Music Feb 04, 2015

Armond & Doc return to recap the Super Bowl halftime show, offer predictions for the 2015 Grammy Awards, and talk about new music from Kanye West & Big Sean.

Episode 175 Side B: Joey Bada$$ & 90s Nostalgia Jan 28, 2015

Armond & Doc continue this week's episode by talking about Lil Wayne's 'Sorry 4 The Wait 2' and Joey Bada$$'s 'B4.Da.$$' before going wildly and hilariously off-course while talking about nostalgia and how it affects people's memories of what was good and what wasn't.

Episode 175 Side A: Rap Game Duncan Pinderhughes Jan 28, 2015

Armond & Doc return to talk about Kanye's new single, rumors of projects from Drake & Kendrick Lamar, and how 'Class Act' was the prototype for Clock Radio Speakers. Seriously.

Episode 174 Side B: Tetsuo & Youth Jan 20, 2015

Armond & Doc continue on with some quick conversation about the Oscar nominations, Kendrick's interview with Billboard, and the surprising Rae Sremmurd album. Oh yeah, and they go track by track (over Armond's objections that he needs more time) on Lupe Fiasco's new album 'Tetsuo & Youth'.

Episode 174 Side A: Funk Flex vs. Jay-Z Jan 20, 2015

Armond & Doc return from a week off to talk about a seemingly improbably event - Funkmaster Flex ranting about Jay-Z. Armond thinks Jay's always been a snake, Doc agrees but doesn't know why it matters, and a lot more. Plus Doc asks about his hood pass and Armond thinks rappers get 'googly producer eyes'.

Episode 173 Side B: The Year Of The Moment Jan 07, 2015

Armond & Doc continue on with this week's episode to recap 2014 - what we liked, what we didn't, and what we think comes next for 2015.

Episode 173 Side A: Gotta Trap It Out Jan 07, 2015

Armond & Doc return for 2015 to talk about Fab's new album, Nicki's sales numbers, NBA trades, and a lot more.

Episode 172 Side A: Swaggy D Dec 23, 2014

Armond & Doc return to talk about everything from what's going on in the NBA to Kendrick Lamar to Bobby Shmurda's arrest. Plus a follow up on The Pinkprint & Black Messiah, Armond slanders Yeezus again, and a lot more.

Episode 172 Side B: #BlackLivesMatter Dec 23, 2014

Armond & Doc (in association with ForthDistrict.com) discuss the Eric Garner grand jury trial, the resulting protests, the murder of two NYC police officers, and a lot more. Doc breaks down the Broken Windows theory of policing, Armond feels frustrated, and a lot more.

Episode 170 Side B: The Pinkprint Dec 17, 2014

Armond & Doc continue this week's episode by going in-depth on Nicki Minaj's new album 'The Pinkprint' - how it was rolled out, the reaction to the album's singles, and of course a track-by-track review in true Clock Radio Speakers fashion.

Episode 170 Side A: Tea Time Dec 17, 2014

Armond & Doc follow up on last week's episode to talk about J Cole's first week sales, his Letterman performance, and what it means to be political as an artist. Plus some random comments about new projects from Mike Will and iLOVEMAKONNEN and Armond brainstorms a new spinoff podcast (kinda).

Episode 171: Black Messiah Dec 17, 2014

Armond & Doc talk about the long-awaited third album from D'Angelo 'Black Messiah' - why did it take so long, how was it rolled out, etc. Oh yeah - and they talk about the actual music.

Episode 169 Side B: 2014 Forest Hills Drive Dec 09, 2014

Armond & Doc continue this week's episode with an in-depth, track-by-track review of J Cole's new album '2014 Forest Hills Drive'. How does it compare to Born Sinner? What do they think of Cole going after Em/Iggy/JT/Macklemore? All of those questions get answered, plus the randomness you expect from Clock Radio Speakers.

Episode 169 Side A: The Drake Stimulus Package Dec 09, 2014

Armond & Doc return to talk about the 2015 Grammy Nominations, Lil Wayne & his struggles with Cash Money, Drake vs. Diddy in a Miami club, and a lot more.

Episode 168: Hoodie Season 2K15 Dec 03, 2014

Armond & Doc return to kick off the 2K15 edition of Hoodie Season by reviewing new albums from Wu-Tang, Ghostface, and Royce Da 5'9"/DJ Premier. Plus Armond talks about making mix CD's for girls in 2014 and a lot more.

Episode 167: We Live In A Broken System Nov 26, 2014

Doc & Armond partner with the good folks at ForthDistrict.com to talk about the aftermath of the Grand Jury decision in Ferguson, MO, as well as the allegations against Bill Cosby. Doc rambles before admitting he's frustrated, Armond somehow talks about Paula Deen Cookware, and both of them try to figure out if the career of Bill Cosby is finished.

Episode 166 Side B: Introspective Dope Boy Music Nov 26, 2014

Armond & Doc conclude this week's episode with track-by-track reviews of the ShadyXV compilation and Rick Ross's 'Hood Billionaire', plus a random digression about OT Genasis & "Coco". Plus Doc throws shade and invents the term "New York Hit", Armond makes Timbaland noises, and a lot more.

Episode 166 Side A: Bro's & Bruh's Nov 26, 2014

Armond & Doc return from a week off to go in-depth on what they've missed over the last two weeks - Beyonce's Platinum Edition, new singles from Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, & Pusha T, and a lot more. Plus the return of the Holla family.

Episode 165 Side B: Offended By New Slang Nov 13, 2014

Armond & Doc continue with this week's episode by going in-depth on Big K.R.I.T.'s new album 'Cadillactica', plus random conversations about Riff Raff, 90s soundtracks, and more.

Episode 165 Side A: Here's 20 Instruments! Nov 13, 2014

Armond & Doc return to talk about the new Rick Ross/Jay-Z collaboration, the ShadyXV cypher, and a lot more.

Episode 164 Side B: 2014-15 NBA Preview Nov 05, 2014

Armond & Doc continue on with their preview of the 2014-2015 NBA season, plus Doc slanders some R&B albums and causes Armond to go crazy.

Episode 164 Side A: C-Walking In My Chair Nov 05, 2014

Armond & Doc talk about news from Kendrick, Beyonce, and even Taylor Swift (?!?) before going in-depth on new projects from Joe Budden & Middle Clash.

Episode 163 Side A: Cash Money Tuesday Oct 29, 2014

Armond & Doc return to talk about Nicki Minaj's new single & release date, Drake's three recent leaks on Soundcloud, and the brand new album from Run The Jewels. Plus random Dipset references and some Cash Money slander.

Episode 163 Side B: Free Mookie Blaylock Oct 29, 2014

Armond & Doc continue on by going in-depth on new albums from Stalley & Logic, plus a conversation about Trip Lee's 'Reach'. Armond inadvertently launches a 'Free Mookie Blaylock' movement, declares that 'he likes his Wu-Tang in the 90s', and a lot more.

Episode 162: Positivity In Hip-Hop Oct 22, 2014

A @ForthDistrict x #ClockRadioSpeakers collaboration. Armond & Doc return to talk about the latest Drake leak, Mac Miller signing to Warner, and Chief Keef getting dropped by Interscope before going in-depth on the issue of positivity in hip-hop. Can it sell? Why don't we hear more of it? Plus Armond discusses accidental naps, Doc breaks down why white people are afraid, and a whole lot more.

Episode 161 Side B: Armond Has A Price Oct 16, 2014

Armond & Doc continue on and discuss new projects from TI, TInashe, Childish Gambino, and The Game while randomly talking about Nexus phones and why Diddy should sponsor us. Plus Doc nerds out about chord progressions and talks about old man basketball skills.

Episode 161 Side A: #ManLaw Oct 16, 2014

Armond & Doc return from their brief hiatus to talk about the BET Awards, what's going on with Tyga and Young Money, the indecipherableness of Young Thug, and a lot more.

Episode 160: Kendrick Lamar - I Sep 23, 2014

Armond & Doc discuss everything from Blossom to Kendrick Lamar to...Busta Rhymes(?!?!) in an emergency episode of Clock Radio Speakers. Kendrick's new single "I" gets broken down in true CRS style before they go off topic on everything from Beats Music to how Jay-Z completely DESTROYS Sauce Money on "Pre-Game".

Episode 159 Side B: Foxy Brown Math Sep 16, 2014

Armond & Doc continue this week's episode by talking about Lecrae's 'Anomaly' and Jeezy's 'Seen It All' before going off-topic trying to figure out what Jeezy's third best album was (trust me it makes sense). Plus Doc talks about Foxy Brown Math and a lot more.

Episode 159 Side A: Bleep It Out Sep 16, 2014

Armond & Doc finally talk about music! New songs from Big Sean & Rick Ross, the Robin Thicke "Blurred Lines" lawsuit, and new albums from Banks & SPZRKT all get discussed in true Clock Radio Speakers fashion. Plus a side convo about how race and gender affect what we call music, cause we obviously couldn't just talk about the music.

Episode 158 Side B: I Didn't Mean To Go On A Rant Sep 10, 2014

Armond & Doc discuss the Ray Rice incident, why the Atlanta Hawks are being sold, and the racist underpinnings of our entire society (seriously). Plus a completely random off-topic journey through Busta Rhymes and keyboard beats.

Episode 158 Side A: A Connecticut Thing Sep 10, 2014

Armond & Doc go in-depth on Apple's announcements this week - the two new iPhone 6's, the Apple Pay initiative, and the long-anticipated Apple Watch.

Episode 157: Authentic Twerking Sep 01, 2014

@DJHyphen joins Armond & Doc to talk about everything from Nicki Minaj's rollout & when her album might come out to Macklemore to DJ Mustard to Eminem's Shady XV to, yes, "authentic twerking". Not to mention a conversation about the future of online distribution and a lot more.

Episode 156: Ferguson (Side B) Aug 19, 2014

Armond & Doc continue the conversation about Ferguson and talk about the smearing of Mike Brown in the media, our unrealistic and yet understandable expectations of Obama, and more.

Episode 156: Ferguson (Side A) Aug 19, 2014

Armond & Doc reflect on the tragic events in Ferguson and talk about if it's possible for the community to ever feel like justice has been served. Plus the politically divided reaction from America, how celebrities have (or haven't) responded, and more.

Episode 155: Michael Brown & The Failure of American Society Aug 11, 2014

Armond & Doc discuss the murder of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO and tackle a bigger question - how did our society get to this point?

Episode 154 Side B: The NY Hip-Hop Industrial Complex Aug 05, 2014

Armond & Doc continue on with new music from PartyNextDoor and Mike Will before talking about Trinidad James getting dropped from Def Jam & the Bobby Shmurda phenomenon.

Episode 154 Side A: You're Gonna Be Driving A Swagger Wagon Aug 05, 2014

Armond & Doc discuss Armond teasing records on his social media accounts, the actual release of Nicki Minaj's 'Anaconda', and go in-depth (seriously) on Busta Rhymes rapping in a Toyota commercial about a "swagger wagon".

Episode 153: Nicki Minaj Anaconda (Side A) Jul 31, 2014

Armond & Doc are joined by Kelly Bakes to discuss the controversy surrounding the cover for Nicki Minaj's new single "Anaconda". Plus some random UConn talk and a Nelly Sweat/Suit mention.

Episode 153: Nicki Minaj Anaconda (Side B) Jul 31, 2014

Armond & Doc continue their conversation with Kelly Bakes about the cover for Nicki Minaj's new single "Anaconda" before going wildly off-topic about a generation of lost souls, blankets of provolone cheese, a guide to CT pizza, and a lot more.

Episode 152 Side B: My Daughter's Not Listening To Cormega Jul 23, 2014

Armond & Doc continue on with this week's episode, discussing new project from Common & Majid Jordan. Oh yeah, and getting ridiculously (and hilariously) off-topic. R&B groups that made creepy songs, introducing your kids to hip-hop, and a lot more.

Episode 152 Side A: Apples & Newspapers Jul 23, 2014

Armond & Doc talk about two new interviews from Kanye & Kendrick (GQ & Complex, respectively), DJ Mustard's upcoming album, LeBron James & Kevin Love, and a lot more.

Episode 151 Side B: I Expect Dope Records! Jul 10, 2014

Armond & Doc continue with discussion about Usher's new single with Nicki Minaj before going in-depth on The-Dream's new EP 'Royalty...The Prequel'.

Episode 151 Side A: Good...Good, Clean Bums Jul 10, 2014

Armond & Doc discuss NBA free agency, the supposed Wale/Meek Mill beef, rumors of new Kanye records, and more.

Episode 150 Side B: #BabyWhereDidYouGo Jul 02, 2014

Armond & Doc continue this week's episode to talk about Ab-Soul's album (and what's going on with TDE), Google I/O, and all things NBA Draft & Free Agency. Plus Armond reveals the title of Robin Thicke's publishing company (it's hilarious) and a lot more.

Episode 150 Side A: Yo Ma.... Jul 02, 2014

Armond & Doc return from 2 weeks off to catch up on new singles from Lil Wayne, Busta & Em, Jeezy & Jay, and more. Plus Nicki vs. Iggy, Lecrae's new single, and tons of random side conversations. Believe me, the episode title will make sense.

Episode 149 Side B: NBA Finals Wrap Up & Dame Dash/Flex Jun 19, 2014

Armond & Doc continue this week's episode with a wrap up of the NBA Finals before offering their opinion on the Dame Dash vs. Funk Flex controversy.

Episode 149 Side A: What We Missed (June 2014 Edition) Jun 19, 2014

Armond & Doc return from a week off to talk about all the music they've missed in the last couple of weeks. Plus random side conversations about everything from Remy Shand to how white people make mixtapes.

Episode 148: Summer Jam 2014, NBA Finals, & WWDC Jun 04, 2014

Armond & Doc recap the best (and worst) of Summer Jam 2014, quickly offer predictions about the NBA Finals, and then wrap up with some Apple WWDC disucssion.

Episode 147 Side A: Air Horns & The Godfather May 29, 2014

Armond & Doc return from a week off to talk about the Apple/Beats deal, Twitter + Billboard, the surprising success of Iggy Azalea, and more. Plus air horns. And The Godfather.

Episode 146: Collectors Edition May 14, 2014

Armond & Doc recap what's been happening during the last couple weeks, talking about everything from the new Michael Jackson album to singles from Lil Wayne, Mariah, and Usher to the XXL 2014 Freshmen. Oh yeah, and Wu-Tang x Cher.

Episode 145 Side B: Jay Z & Khaled, Em's Total Slaughter, & More Apr 30, 2014

Armond & Doc debate whether or not J Cole should be going on tour to celebrate a five year old mixtape, discuss the Jay Z x Beyonce tour, and go in-depth on the new DJ Khaled posse cut "They Don't Love You No More". Plus a conversation about Eminem's Total Slaughter competition, Big KRIT's new song, and the hilarity that is Armond reacting live to Khaled's vlog.

Episode 145 Side A: Donald Sterling & the NBA Playoffs Apr 30, 2014

Armond & Doc go in-depth on the Donald Sterling scandal - how the world reacted, the role of social media, and a whole lot more. Plus they recap what they think so far about Round 1 of the 2014 Playoffs.

Episode 144: NBA Playoffs, Future, & Coachella Week 2 Apr 22, 2014

Armond & Doc follow up on last week's Coachella's conversation before diving into the 2014 NBA Playoffs. They also cover Future's album 'Honest', debate a hypothetical Refugee Camp retrospective, and try not to laugh at a video of Scott Storch making a beat while getting his hair cut.

Episode 143: Coachella 2014 Apr 15, 2014

Armond & Doc break down a big weekend at Coachella, going in-depth on sets from Nas, Pharrell, and the long-awaited return of OutKast. Plus some Childish Gambino discussion. And a random hypothetical about an STL reunion concert.

Episode 142: Collision Records Apr 15, 2014

Armond & Doc are joined by Swoope & Wit from Collision Records (@collision-records) and Wes Pendleton (@wespendletonmusic) to break down their contributions to Christon Gray's new album School of Roses.

Episode 141: Religion & Hip-Hop (Side B) Apr 10, 2014

Armond & Doc continue their conversation with DJ O-Sharp and Adan Bean about hip-hop and religion.

Episode 141: Religion & Hip-Hop (Side A) Apr 10, 2014

Armond & Doc return alongside DJ O-Sharp and Adan Bean to talk a little bit about Drake's new songs before daring to talk about religion and hip-hop.

Episode 140 Side B: 10th Anniversary of Usher's Confessions Mar 25, 2014

Armond & Doc go in-depth on the 10th Anniversary of one of the biggest R&B albums of our generation, Usher's 'Confessions'. Plus Doc somehow loops in a conversation about YG and DJ Mustard and a lot more.

Episode 140 Side A: Jay Z & Jay Electronica Mar 25, 2014

Armond & Doc return from a week off to talk about Jay Z & Jay Electronica's We Made It, trips to Ikea, Arcade Fire live in concert, & some typically random side conversations.

Episode 139: Flex The Antihero (Side B) Mar 12, 2014

Flex The Antihero (@flextheantihero) continues the conversation with Armond & Doc to talk about the reality of digital distribution for independent artists, the state of blogs in 2014, and a lot more. Plus Doc once again says "there's levels to this".

Episode 139: Flex The Antihero (Side A) Mar 12, 2014

Flex The Antihero (@flextheantihero) joins the show to talk with Armond & Doc about Rick Ross & Pharrell's sales numbers, the release of Lil' Boosie, and of course his new album SALEM.

Episode 138 Side B: Rick Ross Mar 05, 2014

Armond & Doc continue on with an in-depth breakdown of 'Mastermind'. Plus a random conversation about Camp Lo, some Keith Sweat hilarity, and a lot more.

Episode 138 Side A: Pharrell Mar 05, 2014

Armond & Doc follow up on last week's Schoolboy Q episode, talk about this year's Academy Awards, and then go in-depth on Pharrell's highly anticipated 'G I R L'.

Episode 137: Oxymoron Feb 25, 2014

Armond & Doc go track by track on Schoolboy Q's new album before going way off-topic and ultimately debating if there's such a thing as a perfect album. Plus a great conversation about expectations for TDE and a whole lot more.

Episode 136: Back To Your Regularly Scheduled Program Feb 19, 2014

Armond & Doc return after last week's mini episode, continuing the conversation about Nicki Minaj before talking about everything from the upcoming Rick Ross album to NBA All Star Weekend to the Drunk In Love Remixes. And OVO Fest. And De La Soul. And all the randomry you've come to love from Clock Radio Speakers

Episode 135: The Shortest CRS Episode...Ever Feb 13, 2014

Armond & Doc talked for less than 20 minutes! Technical difficulties cut the conversation short, but they found time to brainstorm how Nicki Minaj could take her career to the next level and talk a little bit about Kanye West. Plus some rapperisms.

Episode 134: 2014 Grammys (Side B) Jan 29, 2014

Armond & Doc continue their conversation on the 2014 Grammys, specifically going in-depth on Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. They talk about the much hyped performance of "Same Love" before breaking down why some hip-hop fans are so upset about Macklemore & Ryan Lewis winning awards. Plus some discussion about Daft Punk winning Album of the Year & Record of the Year, and what that might do for Pharrell's career.

Episode 134: 2014 Grammys (Side A) Jan 29, 2014

Armond & Doc begin their conversation on the 2014 Grammys, discussing performances from Beyonce & Jay-Z, Daft Punk, Kendrick Lamar, and a lot more. Plus Doc talks about the "Grammy Moments" phenomenon.

Episode 133: Diplomats Retrospective Part 4 Jan 23, 2014

Armond & Doc finish up their look back at the heyday of Dipset, beginning with Diplomats Volume 5, going through the entire Purple Haze era, and finishing up with What The Game's Been Missing. Plus Doc makes a case that Purple Haze could have been a classic and a whole lot more.

Episode 132: Diplomats Retrospective Part 3 Jan 23, 2014

Armond & Doc talk about Drake's appearance on SNL and Richard Sherman before diving back into Dipset to talk about Juelz Santana in 2003. Plus random discussions about Babyface, Quad City DJ's, and Boombastic.

Episode 131: Diplomats Retrospective Part 2 Jan 14, 2014

Armond & Doc continue their look back at the heyday of Dipset with an in-depth look at Diplomats Vol. 2, 3, & 4 before ending up with Diplomatic Immunity. Except a lot of praise for "Ur Gonna Love Me". And "I'm Ready". And "Bigger Picture".

Episode 130: Diplomats Retrospective Part 1 Jan 14, 2014

Armond & Doc talk about Outkast at Coachella before beginning their look back at Dipset. They go in-depth as only Clock Radio Speakers can on how Cam got signed to Rocafella, the first Diplomats mixtape, and Come Home With Me.

Episode 129: 2013 Year In Review Part 2 Jan 03, 2014

Armond & Doc finish up their 2013 Year In Review by talking about music they slept on, music they still don't think is great, and (of course) the music they listened to all year long. Plus they get hilariously off-topic and disagree in every possible way about Yeezus.

Episode 128: 2013 Year In Review Part 1 Jan 03, 2014

Armond & Doc return after the holiday break to talk about new music from Drake, Rick Ross, Fabolous, & Alchemist before beginning their 2013 Year In Review.

Episode 127: Beyonce Dec 17, 2013

Armond & Doc go in-depth on the surprising new Beyonce album - how it was suddenly released, a track-by-track review, and a whole lot more. Clock Radio Speakers has been critical of Beyonce's discography - did she finally deliver a classic?

Episode 126: DJ Hyphen Dec 16, 2013

Armond & Doc chat with KUBE's DJ Hyphen (@DJHyphen) about rap's fascination with radio play, Wale's isues with Complex, "event" releases in 2013 from artists like Jay-Z & Beyonce, and a heck of a lot more in a classic episode.

Episode 125: 2014 Grammy Award Nominations Dec 10, 2013

Armond & Doc discuss the 2014 Grammy Award Nominations - snubs, who they think will win, who they think *should* win, and a lot more.

Episode 124: Mobb Deep Retrospective Dec 04, 2013

Armond & Doc go in-depth on the first three Mobb Deep albums, Prodigy's solo, and a whole lot more. Plus random conversations about DJ Kool, the pervertedness of Az Yet's "Last Night", and a lot more.

Episode 123: Hoodie Season Nov 26, 2013

Armond & Doc go in-depth on what the heck 'Hoodie Season' is, their favorite Hoodie Season albums & songs, and a lot more. Lots of Mobb Deep, Wu-Tang, and classic NYC hip-hop. Use #clockradiospeakers on Twitter to let us know what you think, and don't forget the official T-Shirt is on sale at teespring.com/clockradiospeakers

Episode 122: Yeezus Tour, GQ, and NYC Hip-Hop Nov 20, 2013

Armond & Doc return to discuss Doc's trip to see the Yeezus Tour, Kendrick's GQ Controversy, and Trinidad James' comments about NYC hip-hop. Plus incredibly random arguments about DMX's first two albums, the 10th anniversary of The Black Album, and a whole lot more.

Episode 121: Church Clothes 2 Nov 13, 2013

Armond & Doc discuss Em's first week sales, Drake's new video, and then finally go in-depth on Lecrae's highly anticipated Church Clothes 2 mixtape. Oh yeah - and they announce the new t-shirt. Visit http://teespring.com/clockradiospeakers for more info.

Episode 120: The Marshall Mathers LP 2 Nov 06, 2013

Armond & Doc return to talk new projects from Action Bronson, Robert Glasper, and Arcade Fire (seriously) before going in-depth on Eminem's latest album.

Episode 119: DJ Khaled & NBA 2013-2014 Preview Oct 30, 2013

Armond & Doc discuss Em's new single, go in-depth on DJ Khaled's album (seriously), and then talk everything NBA for the 2013-2014 season. Plus random convo's about a hypothetical Kairos 2, which fanbases they hate the most, and a lot more.

Episode 118: BET Cyphers, Yeezus Tour, Rap God Oct 22, 2013

Armond & Doc return after a two week break to talk about Em's new song, the Yeezus Tour, and finally break down the cyphers from the BET Awards. Plus Doc reveals plans to bootleg Kairos hoodies and a lot more.

Episode 116: 20/20 Experience (2 of 2) Oct 02, 2013

Armond & Doc go in-depth on the highly anticipated follow up to the '20/20 Experience' before going off-topic at the end of the show to get nerdy about Timbaland's catalog. As usual.

Episode 115: So So Def Retrospective Part 2 Sep 25, 2013

Armond & Doc finish up their look back at So So Def and the career of Jermaine Dupri, starting with Usher's "U Got It Bad" and ending with the heyday of snap rap. We go in-depth on his work with Usher, Mariah Carey, So So Def artists, and a lot more.

Episode 114: Nothing Was The Same Sep 19, 2013

Armond & Doc quickly talk about new music from Pusha T, Nelly, and MMG before going in-depth and track-by-track on Drake's 'Nothing Was The Same'. Plus some bonus football + iOS 7 talk at the end.

Episode 113: 2 Chainz, Janelle Monae, The Weeknd Sep 11, 2013

Armond & Doc quickly recap new music + Apple's new iPhones before going in-depth on albums from 2 Chainz, Janelle Monae, & The Weeknd.

Episode 112: So So Def Retrospective Part 1 Sep 02, 2013

Armond & Doc talk quickly about Pusha T, The Weeknd, and Big Sean's sales numbers before going in-depth on So So Def & Jermaine Dupri. They get all the way through the end of 2000, and cover import topics like Eastbay catalogs, the 'tyranny of the skort', and what Armond calls 'music that makes you a man.'

Episode 111: VMA's, Juicy J, & Big Sean Aug 29, 2013

Armond & Doc talk about the 2013 VMA's, specifically Miley Cyrus, before getting into new albums from Juicy J & Big Sean - plus random side conversations about Eminem's new single, what movie character Kid Cudi sounds like, and more.

Episode 110: A$AP Ferg, Earl Sweatshirt, Control Freestyles Aug 22, 2013

Armond & Doc discuss "Control" responses from Joe Budden, Papoose, and Lupe Fiasco before diving into new music from A$AP Ferg, Earl Sweatshirt, Stalley, and more. Plus randomly sliding into a Refugee Camp All-Stars conversation.

Episode 109: Control Aug 14, 2013

Armond & Doc break down Kendrick Lamar's verse on Big Sean's "Control", and go in-depth like only Clock Radio Speakers can. Plus new music from Drake and a ton of randomness.

Episode 107: Yaves, KamBINO, Dre Murray Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc get on Skype with Yaves, KamBINO, and Dre Murray to talk about their latest projects plus a whole lot more. Everything from CHH remakes of popular songs to camaraderie of CHH artists to cankles gets covered. That’s right - cankles.

Episode 106: Magna Carta…Holy Grail Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc breakdown one of the most highly anticipated albums of the year track by track. Plus all the regular randomry you’ve come to expect on CRS.

Episode 105: Wale/Drake/Jay-Z Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc eventually go track by track on Wale’s new album, but first they cover new tracks from Drake, the rollout of Jay’s album, and get hilariously off-topic on everything from Kut Klose to Nelly.

Episode 104: Yeezus Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc talk about Jay-Z’s big announcement before going track-by-track on the highly anticipated ‘Yeezus’. Plus Doc invents the phrase ‘aspirational rachet’.

Episode 103: J Cole ‘Born Sinner’ Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc discuss iOS 7, E3, new music from Prodigy, Mac Miller, and Action Bronson, and then go in-depth on J Cole’s ‘Born Sinner’ as only Clock Radio Speakers can. Over/under on Doc talking about drums? At least 12 times.

Episode 101: The-Dream & French Montana Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc return after some time off with a huge episode that catches up on everything that’s happened over the past 3 weeks. Kanye, new albums from The-Dream & French Montana, release data drama, and a whole lot more. Plus Doc recaps a D’Angelo concert and loses his voice.

Episode 102: Summer Jam XX Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc recap Summer Jam XX (including the incredible appearance of Papoose), talk about a bunch of new songs, and preview the NBA Finals. Plus some Gino Green slander, Doc admits to liking an awful Swizz song, and a lot more.

Episode 100: Kairos Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc invite the rest of Team Kairos on the show to talk about the making of the album and go track by track. Learn how “P90x” got it’s name, why Doc made a new beat for “This Is Kairos”, and a whole lot more.

Episode 99: Armond’s Back From Vacation Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc catch up on everything they missed from the last 3 weeks, including Wayne getting dropped by Dew, J Cole’s EP, and a whole lot more. Plus a disagreement over Kanye’s career because hey - it’s Clock Radio Speakers.

Episode 97: Lavoisier Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc talk with Lavoisier about Kidd Jopp’s “Letter to Lecrae”, if there’s such a true thing as a ‘true Christian’, and a whole lot more. Then Armond & Doc finish up with some NBA talk and the role of Twitter in the Boston Marathon coverage. Plus some CRS randomry.

Episode 96: Randomry Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc talk about Drake’s newest songs, Jay’s ‘Open Letter’, the return of Rockie Fresh, NBA Playoffs, Rick Ross, Common, sneaker retros, artists leaking music on SoundCloud, and a whole lot more.

Episode 98: Wendy Day Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc call up Wendy Day, legendary hip-hop music consultant/advisor/advocate, to talk about everything from Spotify to Macklemore to how to work a record at radio. Plus a whole lot more in what will go down as one of Clock Radio Speakers’ most memorable episodes.

Episode 95: Tyler/Ghost/KRIT Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc recap all the music they missed out over the last two weeks, discussing everything from KRIT’s new mixtape to Wyclef to Funk Flex, not to mention new albums from Tyler, Tyga, & Ghostface.

Episode 91: Neptunes Retrospective Part 2 Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc somehow spend 2 hours just talking about 2002 & 2003 alone - but there’s a lot to talk about. The first NERD album, the first (real) Clipse album, the first Justin Timberlake album….this might have been the peak of the Neptunes. Plus they get off-track on everything from what songs set it off at those middle school dances to the Lionel Ritchie “Hello” video.

Episode 94: Papoose Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc discuss the long-awaited Papoose album, Lil Wayne’s new album, and new tracks from Robin Thicke, Stalley, Fat Joe, Limp Bizkit (yup), and more. Plus we get into the latest Rick Ross controversy, the debate over the classicness of Diplomatic Immunity, and a whole lot more.

Episode 93: Neptunes Retrospective Part 3 Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc wrap up their epic 3-part series on the Neptunes, covering 2004-2009. Everything from ‘Fly or Die’ to ‘Til The Casket Drops’, plus lots of random Nelly hilarity.

Episode 92: The 20/20 Experience Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc go in-depth on Justin Timberlake’s latest album, plus random talk about House of Cards and Inc.

Episode 90: Oscars & The Neptunes Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc go over some recent news, talk quickly about the Oscars, and then begin their epic retrospective of the Neptunes career. Plus conversations about Jim Jones, Papoose, So So Def, and a whole lot more.

Episode 89: NBA All Star Weekend 2013 Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc talk about everything from Papoose to French Montana to the new PlayStation 4 before talking about what they’d change about All Star Weekend.

Episode 88: DJ Premier Retrospective Part 2 Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc wrap up their epic look back at DJ Premier’s career, picking up where they left off last week and ending in 2003. They cover everything from Moment of Truth, Nas Is Like, and Boom to records from Sonja Blade, Afu-Ra, and Krumbsnatcha. Plus a whole lot more.

Episode 87: 2013 Grammy Awards Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc talk about new music from Justin Timberlake and Drake’s new video before going in-depth on the Grammys. We cover Lecrae & Drake winning, Nas not winning anything, Frank Ocean’s performance, and why we think the Grammys don’t see hip-hop accurately. Plus a lot, lot more.

Episode 82: Top 10 of 2012 Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc talk a little bit about new singles from Destiny’s Child & Justin Timberlake before recapping their top 10 projects from 2012. As you might expect, they agree on virtually nothing.

Episode 86: DJ Premier Retrospective Part 1 Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc break down the first part of DJ Premier’s career, covering his first four albums from Gang Starr along with classic songs with Nas, Biggie, Jay-Z, and too many others to count. Plus find out what Armond thinks is the greatest Premier beat of all time, and which classic he thinks is overrated.

Episode 85: Joe Budden Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc talk about Drake’s new single and Beyonce at the Super Bowl before going track-by-track on Joe Budden’s latest album.

Episode 81: Devil’s Advocates Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc return from the 2 week hiatus to catchup on news and new singles, talking about everything from Kid Cudi and Twitter to Chief Keef to Lil Wayne. Then they start recapping 2012, setting up the annual Top 10 episode coming next week. Plus random discussions about David Copperfield and Ross, why you never fight down in a beef, and a whole lot more.

Episode 83: Sho Baraka, MMG, & East Coast Vets Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc talk new projects from Sho Baraka, Wale, Gunplay, Rockie Fresh, Juelz, and Raekwon, not to mention Chief Keef in trouble and Lupe Fiasco causing more controversy.

Episode 84: Pusha T Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc discuss Pusha T’s new mixtape, go in-depth on Rockie Fresh’s mixtape, and discuss everything from Frank Ocean to Rick Ross to Britney Spears. Yup.

Episode 77: Wiz, Pac Div, Big Boi Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc talk about the Grammy nominations, and then get into new albums from Wiz Khalifa, Pac Div, and Big Boi.

Episode 76: Thi’sl Aug 08, 2013

Armond & Doc interview Thi’sl to talk about his new album ‘Free From The Trap’, why it was delayed in getting on iTunes, what it’s like to be an indie artist and distribute your own work, and a whole lot more.

Episode 50: What We Missed (Memorial Day Edition) Aug 07, 2013

In this week’s episode of CRS, Armond & Doc catchup on everything they’ve missed over the past month with a bunch of topics as suggested by their listeners. Doc & Armond talk about Pusha T vs. Wayne, discuss what’s wrong with 50 Cent, speculate on the upcoming MMG albums, and a whole lot more.

Episode 49: Kanye West Retrospective Part 3 Aug 07, 2013

In this week’s highly anticipated episode, Armond & Doc finish their look back at Kanye West’s career. Picking up where they left off, this week’s episode looks back at the GOOD Friday series, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Watch The Throne, and a lot more. The two also find time to talk about the different stages of MC Hammer, the Pete Rock/Lupe incident, and maybe the most important question of these retrospectives: where does Kanye fit in historically in hip-hop?

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