DJ, drummer, author, and Roots frontman Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Trevor discuss “50 Years of Hip Hop” at the Grammys and his book Hip Hop is History. Questlove also divulges to Trevor the names of all 432 people who get his weekly playlist (no he doesn’t) and reveals all the celebrities who come to his legendary game nights (he doesn’t reveal that eith ... Show More
Nov 20
Jokes, Outrage, and the New Rules of Comedy with Sam Morril
<p>Comedian Sam Morril joins Trevor and Eugene to talk about comedy in a world addicted to outrage, how algorithms shape our taste, why nuance is disappearing, and what it means to be a comedian when everyone is watching with a scoreboard in their hand.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simp ... Show More
1h 52m
Nov 13
How Shame Became the New Sex Ed with Carter Sherman
<blockquote><p>Everyone’s talking about Gen Z’s sex recession - but maybe it’s not about sex at all. Trevor and Eugene chat with Carter Sherman, journalist and author of The Second Coming, to discuss how maybe Gen Z’s sexual appetites are being influenced by fear, politics, powe ... Show More
1h 35m
Oct 2024
LL COOL J “Murdergram Deux (feat. Eminem)”
In this episode, Joe and Toby are joined by special guest Brandon Terry to explore the lasting legacy of LL Cool J, discussing his recent album drop and his impact on hip hop. They dive into the evolution of LL's music, his role in coining the term "GOAT," and the cultural signif ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 2023
DJ QUIK | Ep 173 | ALL THE SMOKE Full Episode | SHOWTIME Basketball
On the latest episode of ALL THE SMOKE, one of the most revered figures in rap since his early-'90s debut, DJ Quik, sits down with Matt and Stak to reflect on his career. The legendary producer and rapper discusses how he broke onto the musical scene, and shares epic stories from ... Show More
1h 44m
Aug 2024
Questlove Supreme: Common & Pete Rock
Past QLS guests Common and Pete Rock return to the podcast together to celebrate their new album, "The Auditorium, Vol. 1." Common explains how a recent freestyle and a series of Hip-Hop 50th anniversary events reignited his passion for music-making, while Pete Rock reveals that ... Show More
1 h
Oct 2019
Tupac and Biggie: What Really Happened?
<p>On The Gist, ghosts aren't real.</p> <p>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. ... Show More
28m 50s
Jul 2024
BIG FACTS feat. SEAN GARRETT
In this interview, acclaimed songwriter and producer Sean Garrett sits down with the Big Facts podcast crew for an insightful interview. Garrett, known as “The Pen”, is responsible for numerous chart-topping hits. He discusses his illustrious career, including the creation of Ush ... Show More
1h 21m
Sep 2024
Inside Scoop on Making of "Fighter" Viral Pro-Trump Song
David Gornoski sits down with Matthew Azrieli, Founder of the Post Millennial and the record label Baste Record, for an insightful conversation on the role of conservatives in music, the making of Jon Kahn and Chris Wallin's song "Fighter," why culture has stagnated, why Gen Z mu ... Show More
1h 17m
Jun 2025
#Throwback Episode - w/ Kenny Anderson | (Ep. 18)
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs and we're taking it back to some of the most legendary moments in Drink Champs history Classic interviews, unforgettable stories, and iconic guests who shaped the culture. In this classic throwback episode of Drink Champs, N.O.R.E. and DJ EF ... Show More
1h 12m
Jul 2025
#Throwback Episode - w/ Snoop Dogg | (Ep. 23 & 26)
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs and we're taking it back to some of the most legendary moments in Drink Champs history Classic interviews, unforgettable stories, and iconic guests who shaped the culture.In this classic throwback episode of Drink Champs, N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN ... Show More
2h 23m