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Birthday Feb 18, 2021

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It’s Lupe’s 39th birthday extravaganza episode! Royce shares an update about his upcoming live eConcert, Tom plays a song about the show written by Jayvin the rapper, and then they welcome a lineup of guests from various parts of Lupe’s life: His podcast life (former podcast guests Tony Baker and Kaelin Ellis), his music life (fellow Chicago rapper Vic Mensa), and his childhood (his sister Ayesha, his fifth grade teacher Jerolyn Whitehead, and the grand finale: his mom!). Lupe recalls some of his favorite birthday traditions, Ayesha talks about her work with West Side United, and mom and Ms. Whitehead share some stories about young Lu.

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The Lupe & Royce Show is a Say What Media Production: https://www.saywhat.media/ It is hosted by Lupe Fiasco, Royce da 5’9” and Tom Frank. It’s produced by Tom Frank and Lauren Sloat, and recorded and mixed by Claude Jennings.

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Poetry Feb 12, 2021

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The men discuss their favorite pizza delivery joints and debate which city is America’s best for ice cream. Tom asks Lupe & Royce for their thoughts on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021 nominations. Lupe recaps his experience talking to Taimak from The Last Dragon. Author and poet Jovahna Marie, better known by her pen name J. M. Pozon, joins the show to discuss her creative process, the parallels between poetry and hip-hop, and to perform one of her more political works, “Castaways.” Tom shares what he’s learned about the origins of Valentine’s Day, and reveals who won the last shirt the first edition of official Lupe & Royce show merch. The dudes discuss strategies for strengthening the immune system and don’t forget that we have a birthday coming on next week’s show.

This episode is sponsored in part by Better Help; Use discount code “lupeandroyce” for 10% off your first month: http://betterhelp.com/lupeandroyce

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Manga Feb 04, 2021

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Royce gives up an update on Heaven Studios. Tim Hoffman, better known as Forneverworld on YouTube, joins the show to talk anime and manga, his forthcoming new collaboration with Noir Caesar, and the parallels between anime/manga on hip-hop. Tom reveals why he’s looking forward to the big game. Royce talks about why he thinks the NFL is racist. Lupe reflects on a recent freestyle named for Kara Walker. Submit your requests for Black History Month to saywhatdotmedia@gmail.com.

This episode is sponsored in part by Better Help; Use discount code “lupeandroyce” for 10% off your first month: http://betterhelp.com/lupeandroyce

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Dads Jan 28, 2021

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Royce asks Lupe about anime and the guys get nostalgic about the TV, movies, and music they grew up with — including The Last Dragon — and Lupe asks Royce to rank Sho’ Nuff in the pantheon of black villains. Lupe and Royce recall some of the the unusual things they learned from their dads. Royce & Tom reminisce about serving as safety patrolmen. Lupe reveals the career he would have pursued if not music, and recalls his favorite meet-and-greet. Any other Gobots or Tranzor Z fans out there? Leave us a review and give us a shout on social using #lupeandroyce.
The Lupe & Royce Show is a Say What Media Production: https://www.saywhat.media/ It is hosted by Lupe Fiasco, Royce da 5’9” and Tom Frank. It’s produced by Tom Frank and Lauren Sloat, and recorded and mixed by Claude Jennings.

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