This week, we’re sharing an episode of the podcast series Making from WBEZ. Before becoming a cultural lightning rod, Kanye West was a self-confident teenager, handing out mixtapes on the South and West sides of Chicago. In the first episode of this two-part podcast series, they track Kanye’s meteoric rise from uncredited producer to headlining star.
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May 2023
Presenting the Making and Unmaking of Kanye West
This week, we’re sharing an episode from Making from WBEZ. Before becoming a cultural lightning rod, Kanye West was a self-confident teenager, handing out mixtapes on the South and West sides of Chicago. In the first episode of this two-part podcast series, they track Kanye’s met ... Show More
39m 56s
Feb 2022
Kanye West ‘Jeen-Yuhs’ Netflix Episode 1 Review: The Beginnings of Kanye West(Ye) in NYC with Jay Z
What’s up legendaries, it’s Ameenha Lee. In this podcast episode, I discuss my honest thoughts about Kanye West upcoming Netflix documentary, ‘Jeen Yuhs’. Directed by Coodie and Chile, episode 1 portrays the beginnings of Kanye West. West was only a producer from Chicago who stri ... Show More
10m 25s
Apr 2019
Ep. #1 | MOMOLAND, TAEYEON, and BTS
This week, Eric shares his thoughts on Momoland’s "I’m So Hot", TaeYeon's solo track "사계 (Four Seasons)”, and BTS' "Intro: Persona". It’s the start of the podcasts and all the fun! Get to know Eric, listen to his stories and hear some of his random ramblings! As always, if you en ... Show More
31m 18s
Oct 2016
"I Love Kanye" (w/ Jak Knight)
What if Kanye made a song about Kanye? Well, he did and the guys invite special guest Jak Knight (Comedy Central) onto the show to talk about it. Aside from I Love Kanye, other topics include Jimi Hendrixs influence on Kanye, his cancelled tour with Lady Gaga, Kanyes enduring dis ... Show More
1h 7m
Sep 2019
Switched Off Book the Improvised Musical (with Jess McKenna and Zach Reino)
On this very special episode, we join forces with the hilarious podcast OFF BOOK. When our powers combine, Zach and Jess of Off Book, plus their killer backing band of Scott, Dana and Brett create an improvised musical, while Nate and Charlie break down the sound and structure of ... Show More
1h 31m
Apr 2019
Ep. #2 | BOL4, BLACKPINK, and BTS
Eric shares his thoughts on BOL4's (볼빨간사춘기) "BOM (나만, 봄)", BLACKPINK’s new track "Kill This Love”, and the new release of BTS' "Boy With Love ft. Halsey", and some extra personal recs. Listen to Eric talk about writing songs and what influences different artists! As always, if yo ... Show More
37m 4s
Feb 2022
Episode 508 | "When It Rains, It Pours"
Joe and the crew dive right into all of the new music released this past week. Including releases from Nicki Minaj, Yo Gotti, 2 Chainz, and more (10:20). Next, the collective highlight corporations pandering to Black History Month (58:00), the Kim Kardashian vs. Kanye West saga c ... Show More
2h 23m