On The Gist, ghosts aren't real. In the interview, Mike talks to Slate writer and Slow Burn host Joel Anderson about the new season, the hidden facts he learned about Tupac and Biggie, and the latest revelations he uncovered documenting the biggest hip-hop legends ever. Listen to Slow Burn here. In the Spiel, guessing what Trump says. Learn more about your a ... Show More
Apr 28
Ted Dintersmith: The Life-Changing Math Schools Ignore
Today on the Gist, examining the confusing details and conspiracy theories surrounding the recent Washington press corps assailant. Then, Ted Dintersmith joins to discuss his book, Aftermath: The Life-Changing Math That Schools Won't Teach You. He explains why schools are stuck t ... Show More
43m 43s
Sep 2021
The MC Serch Interview: Addiction, MF Doom, The White Rapper Show, DJ Vlad Beef & More
MC Serch is known for his storytelling, in depth interviews and awesome hip hop anecdotes! He shares with Adam about Doom, Nas, Jay-Z, Dre, Eminem, The White Rapper Show, new artists he supports! Plus, Serch clears up a few things about beef with Vlad. He also talks about his new ... Show More
2h 46m
Feb 2025
EP.222 - CRAZY KENDRICK LAMAR SUPERBOWL THEORIES, DRAKE XXXTENTACION BEEF THEORY & HAWAIIAN PUNCH NEVER COLD THEORY
Jump in with Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta on episode 222 of Jumpers Jump. This episode we discuss: Texting vs Calling, Creating a fake ChatGPT, Kendrick Lamar superbowl easter eggs, Drake vs XXXtentacion beef, Drake sneak dissing X in God's plan, Drake hidden lyrics about X, Kendr ... Show More
1h 9m
Jan 2017
Ben Westhhoff, “Original Gangtas: The Untold Story of Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Tupac Shakur, and the Birth of West Coast Rap” (Hachette, 2016)
The real story behind the origin of gangsta rap is difficult to discern. Between the bombastic rhetoric and imagery, the larger-than-life characters, and the subsequent success of many of the individuals, it is hard to know exactly what to believe.
Ben Westhoff’s new book, Origi ... Show More
46m 28s
Nov 2022
Keefe D: Who Shot Tupac Shakur?
In 2022, Southside Crips gang member, Keefe D, confessed that he knows what really happened in the infamous murder of Tupac Shakur. Shakur was one of hip-hop’s most beloved and celebrated artists, but when he was fatally shot in 1996, police failed to find the killer. They interv ... Show More
45m 51s
<p>In September 2024, Eminem released a new song - the lyrics read:</p><p>“I’m like a R-A-P-E-R </p><p>Got so many SAs </p><p>Wait </p><p>He didn’t just spell the word rapper and leave out a P-Didhe?</p><p>RIP, rest in peace Biggie and Pac </p><p>Both of y’all should be living </ ... Show More
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In today’s bonus episode, we break down Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud, the biggest beef in recent rap history.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Read mor ... Show More