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Episode 100- A Tribe Called Quest Tribute with guests Hanif Abdurraqib & Prince Paul Jan 09, 2020

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We are celebrating the milestone of reaching 100 episodes of Dad Bod Rap Pod by focusing our attention on one of the greatest rap groups of all time, A Tribe Called Quest. They are monumentally important to the development of hip-hop music and culture in general but also in our personal lives.

First up, we have an in-depth interview with Hanif Abdurraqib, author of Go Ahead in the Rain: Notes to A Tribe Called Quest. The book is one of the few books on the the golden age of rap that takes the listener’s perspective into account and spends a lot of time talking about how this brilliant and important music made the author feel. We appreciate the very busy Mr. Abdurraqib for taking the time to speak with us.

Next we have not one but two ATCQ trivia games that you can play along with at home! The first is based on 10 questions about facts from Tribe’s career. The second is based on recognizing audio snippets from Tribe sample sources. We are joined for this segment by friends of the program Albert Jenkins and DJ Cutso. Our brand new theme song, “Pyramids” which we are debuting on this episode, is produced by the talented Mr. Jenkins. You’ll be hearing more from him soon!

Last but not least we have an interview with legendary producer Prince Paul (returning for his second appearance on DBRP). He was present for the earliest days of Tribe’s career and provides valuable insight on their sound their era and the Native Tongues collective.

Thank you all for listening and supporting the show! Here’s to another 100 episodes.

Episode 99- Best Albums of the Decade Dec 19, 2019

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We’ve got 99 episodes but a satisfactory accounting of the decade in rap isn’t one. This week each of our three co-hosts pick their top 5 albums of the decade. Tune in to hear what made the cut.

Episode 98- 2019 Dad Bod Awards with guest billy woods Dec 12, 2019

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Very special episode this week, we go long on the year in hip-hop and hand out our 2019 Dad Bod Awards for our favorite releases of the year. After that we are joined by the intriguing MC billy woods, who released two of the best records of the year Hiding Places with producer Kenny Segal and Terror management. woods possesses a ferocious intellect and a reflective demeanor, and is answers are full of insight into his year as a person and an artist. Huge thanks to all of the friends of the program who contributed ballots with their best-of lists. Stay tuned to until the end of the program to hear our thoughts on the best song and album of the year among other categories!

Episode 97- Are Podcasts the New Magazines? Dec 05, 2019

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It’s a good old fashioned banter episode, the first time in a while we haven’t had a guest. Dave called in sick, so Nate and Demone discuss IRL interactions with hip-hop artists, whether podcasts are filing the void left by the disillusion of many hip-hop magazines, and the fiasco that was the Source Magazine’s Benzino years. Listen now, watch the movie we start writing the script for at some point in the future. Beats for today’s show were provided by Jumbled, you can find more of his work at: jumbled.bandcamp.com

Episode 96- 2019 Thanksgiving Special Nov 28, 2019

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Every year we try to do a special episode for Thanksgiving and this year we landed on the theme of stories. We are all storytellers in some regard, and each DBRP co-host picked a song to tell a personal story about. Nate talks about his family through the lens of Action Bronson’s “9-24-11,” Dave reminisces about a particularly fruitful time in his career by discussing Lord Shafiq’s “My Mic Is On Fire,” and Demone recounts a personal and somewhat tragic tale revolving around Aceyalone’s “Book Of Human Language.” We are very grateful for all of our listeners, the community that has formed around the show, and the artists and writers who have joined us as guest. Happy Thanksgiving from the Dad Bod Rap Pod family to yours.

Episode 95- Beans Interview Nov 21, 2019

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This week we speak to Beans, one of the most original and unique MC/producers in hip-hop. I never do this but I am actually going to quote his own description of himself since it is so perfect:

Accomplished abstract poet. Early architect of electronic-infused beatscapes. Founding ex- member of legendary left-field rap act Anti-Pop Consortium

The interview takes a few unexpected turns, and he actually recommends some amazing music you may not be familiar with. Check out his new album and book Ace Balthazar here:

store.hellola-hellola.com/product/bean…e-balthazar/

Beats for this week’s episode were generously provided by smallpro

Episode 94- Rappers Are People Too with guest Mavi Nov 14, 2019

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This week we are joined by the intriguing young rapper Mavi, who dropped a very good album called Let The Sun Talk recently and appears on the new Earl Sweatshirt EP Feet of Clay. He’s got a bright future ahead of him, it’s always interesting to talk to someone right when they are at the outset of a promising career.

Episode 93- R.A.P. Ferreira Interview Nov 07, 2019

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This week we have an hour-long sit-down in-studio interview with the great MC R.A.P. Ferreira, formerly known as Milo, currently also known as Scalllops Hotel and half of the group Nostrum Grocers. DBRP co-host and producer Nate LeBlanc sat down with the elusive and artful MC to discuss his life and career, his process, and poetry.

Episode 92 with guests Psycho Les and Uncommon Nasa Oct 31, 2019

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This week we are joined by two special guests with long histories in the rap game. First up is friend of the program Uncommon Nasa, who has an new album entitled City As School out today. Then we talk to legendary producer Psycho Les of The Beatnuts, who has produced some the freshest beats in the genre’s history and most recently produced a full album for Kool Keith. Beats for this week’s show were submitted by Nick Liao!

Episode 91- Cold Chillin Edition with guest Ben Merlis Oct 24, 2019

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This week we are joined by author Ben Merlis. His new book Goin’ Off, The story of the Juice Crew and Cold Chillin’ Records will be available on November 5th. We are such huge fans of Marley Marl and the Juice Crew, and it was great to discuss their impact on hip-hop with a careful researcher like Ben.

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