Basketball and Black Thoughts
The Holidaze: Cannabis-Infused Holiday Traditions
In this festive episode, your hosts Xzibit and Tammy the Cannabis Cutie take you on a merry journey through the world of cannabis-infused holiday traditions. So, roll a joint, pack a bowl, or take a dab, and tune in to our pre-holiday season episode that will leave you thankful for the plant that brings joy and connection to all of our lives.
Michael Harriot-I’m Black AF
Michael Harriot is a brilliant writer and the author of Black History AF one of the best Black history books I’ve ever read.
The Corrupt City of Angels
The City of Los Angeles knew if they could just get to trial and hide all the David Mack and Suge Knight evidence, their chances against the Wallace Family were pretty good. They could beat the Wallace Family lawyers and save the LAPD from financial ruin.
Was Kevin Gaines involved in the Murder of Tupac and Biggie?
After journalist Don Sikorski was contacted by ex-LAPD Detective Frank Lyga, we take a closer look at the facts and rumors surrounding former LAPD officer Kevin Gaines. While he’s always been connected to the Biggie murder, was Gaines also involved in the killing of Tupac in Las Vegas?
A Good Pop
Sometimes folk can be a little reckless with what they say and how they interact with others. Sequoia experienced that and more when attending UC Santa Cruz & USC briefly. Hear that and some other stories about some cultural differences we can all relate to, on this week’s episode! Oh and check out her pod, Black People Love Paramore.
Crushing the Vermin?!
Donald Trump has gone full fascist with his latest lines of stochastic terrorism--referring to his political opponents as "vermin" and "internal enemies". He is painting the picture of what a renewed Trump administration would do.
A City in Tennessee Banned Public Homosexuality—and We All Missed It
Throwback Spotlight
Puffy-How to Make A Billion
My 2017 conversation with Diddy about money, relentlessness, and hiphop. Held in front of an audience at the New School.
Farming Factories or Hoop Dreams
Basketball legend Corey Brewer joins Jared Jeffries to trace his trajectory from a small farm in Tennessee to the bright lights of the NBA. But it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows when Corey arrived in Minnesota for his Rookie Year - In fact, he calls it one of the worst years of his life.
What We Are Loving
Ryan Woodhall
I’ve been watching Giri/Haji on Netflix, a Japanese show about a detective searching London for his brother, who happens to be a Yakuza assassin. Big recommendation for fans of gritty film noirs and pulpy British mysteries.
Fun Fact
Ellis Island was once known to New Yorkers as Gibbet Island, for criminal reasons.
Story From History
This day in history: On November 12, 1954, Ellis Island, America’s first federal immigration center, closed its doors. It released its last detainee, a Norwegian merchant seaman, on this day.