S2E2 – Through the Wire by Kanye West

Our season-long analysis of Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers continues with Part 2 of “Mother I Sober” — the album’s emotional and spiritual climax. In this sweeping 48-bar final verse, Kendrick releases decades of generational trauma and invites listeners to witness a ritual of for ... Show More

Our season long examination of Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers continues with “Mother I Sober.” This emotionally devastating ballad marks the narrative and spiritual climax of Kendrick Lamar’s album. Stripped bare and seated at the piano, Kendrick confronts generational trauma, inh ... Show More

Our season-long breakdown of Mr Morale & The Big Steppers continues with a line-by-line analysis of its title track. We unpack the 'Mr. Morale' moniker, Eckhart Tolle's influence on Kendrick's current spiritual transformation, and how so much of the song is preparation for the al ... Show More

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

Issa Raye did it right and discreet. Kanye smashed streaming records with his new album. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Kanye is being too emotional and don't see what's coming straight at him. Just listen to Uncle Steve dammit! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for priv ... Show More

"With Kanye West back in the news for his forthcoming album and erratic antics in Atlanta, hosts Dope KNife and Linqua Franqa take a look back at and unpack some of the icon's controversial political stances and alliances, from his questionable comments on slavery and abortion to ... Show More

Kanye is the focal point of this segment. Steve brings us his breakdown and it is clear! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Vanessa Grigoriadis and Natalie Robehmed discuss their experiences interviewing Kim Kardashian and tackle the big questions: Why were PETA activists at Kim’s book signing? What was Kanye’s role in her Forbes cover photo outfit? And how has this media-savvy family managed to keep ... Show More

Welcome back to another powerful episode of Strangest Fruit! 🎙️ In this episode, host Didontae Farmer sits down with Compton's own 2SWIFT and HONCHO. These talented rappers open up about their journeys, the struggles they've faced, and the inspiration behind their music. From th ... Show More

To increase ratings and become more attractive to advertisers, MTV leans away from music videos. In so doing, they create some of the most influential shows of the 80s, which inspires a complaint that would follow them forever. Who Killed the Video Star: The Story of MTV is a new ... Show More

*BONUS AUDIO-ONLY EPISODE* - The Girls take Fan Submitted Questions, but not before talking about Christy's Panel in Denver, Gypsy Rose's Nose Job, and Celebs with Only Fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Happy Doggsketball! The moment has finally come as the Buds welcome Sweet Dogg (Sweet Dogg & Friends podcast) to discuss James Harden changing the fabric of the city of Philadelphia, Tobias Harris being useless, cheesesteaks, and we learn in real time that Phillies legend Tug McG ... Show More