Author: rkmclaughlin

Don’t Call This A Podcast #31 – Steppenwolf in the Name of Love: Justice League Review

by rkmclaughlin

“They could’ve dropped Justice League first, and then jumped into the origin story films” We’re back like untrimmed nose hairs. This time for what was supposed to be a shorter episode, but eh, whatever. AJ, Ron and Schuyler join up to talk a little “Justice League”, as the latest film in the DCU that hit … Continue reading Don’t Call This A Podcast #31 – Steppenwolf in the Name of Love: Justice League Review

LMAOOOOO @BuffaloBills

by rkmclaughlin

insert crying emojis Oh man. I can’t reiterate enough times just how stupid this move was. I don’t even have the words honestly. For as mid as the Chargers have been, there is one thing they can do consistently: pressure QBs and create turnovers. There’s one thing Tyrod DOESN’T do: turn the football over. So … Continue reading LMAOOOOO @BuffaloBills

KWC NFL Sporadic Power Rankings – Week 10

by rkmclaughlin

“You haven’t posted power rankings in..” Mind your business. I’ll post when I please. I owe Alex an apology, cause I laughed when he said that his Eagles would in the NFC East. Right now he looks to be right by a mile, and I don’t see anyone in their division catching them. Let’s countdown. … Continue reading KWC NFL Sporadic Power Rankings – Week 10

The GPG Podcast Episode 34: Live Your Truth

by rkmclaughlin

The crew is back for another week to give their unique take on the culture. This week they get into DJ Envy’s snapchat mess, Cardi B getting engaged, FBI investigations, Kevin Spacey, Eskimo Siblings and more! As always follow up on Twitter and IG: @TheGPGPodcast

Don’t Call It A Podcast #29 – Introducing @McDeedus, Rapsody, Thor and Pres. Oranjello

by rkmclaughlin

It took us 29 podcasts to find a permanent female co-host (don’t worry about Courtney, we didn’t kidnap her, she’s out actually doing some good for the world, she might come back one day) but we did it dagnabit. Dee “McDeedus” McDeederson will be joining the DCIP crew from now on. This way AJ won’t … Continue reading Don’t Call It A Podcast #29 – Introducing @McDeedus, Rapsody, Thor and Pres. Oranjello

Don’t Call It A Podcast #28: “Paid In Full” and other rapper movie treasures

by rkmclaughlin

With Kendrick Lamar’s “Good Kid, m.A.A.D City” celebrating its fifth anniversary, Ron and AJ look back on its placement in Hip-Hop lore and how it projected Kendrick Lamar’s career. They also discuss “Paid in Full” reaching the 15-year old milestone and reflect upon other rapper cinematic “Masterpieces” including “State Property”, “Choices” and more. Lemme get … Continue reading Don’t Call It A Podcast #28: “Paid In Full” and other rapper movie treasures

Don’t Call It A Podcast #27 – An Ode to Lupe Fiasco (Rap Bracket 3)

by rkmclaughlin

  After waking up from an unexpected nap, Ron joins AJ (remotely, of course) for the conclusion of the Great American Rap Bracket. They also discuss Lupe’s statement about retiring as the greatest lyricist of all time. Intro Song – Super Lupe Rap x Lupe Fiasco Closing Song – No Selling (Uncle Butch Pretending It … Continue reading Don’t Call It A Podcast #27 – An Ode to Lupe Fiasco (Rap Bracket 3)

Hot Takes Podcast (Oct 19, 2017) – Week 7 Picks, Kaepernick Collusion

by rkmclaughlin

Wop and Ryne take over the Hot Takes Podcast to give their opinions on Colin Kaepernick’s collusion claim and make their picks game by game for Week 7 in the NFL. Expect Wop and Ryne to carry the Hot Takes Podcast along with Alex from here on out, if you want to be the fourth … Continue reading Hot Takes Podcast (Oct 19, 2017) – Week 7 Picks, Kaepernick Collusion

Don’t Call It A Podcast #26 – The Great American Rap Bracket Pt2 w/ Joe Coad

by rkmclaughlin

Ryan, Ron and AJ are joined by Joe and Kyle as they discuss the greatest city in rap

Don’t Call It A Podcast #25 – Rap Madness aka (The Great American Rap Bracket)

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After our rants on the Charlottesville episode, we went off on a tangent and started discussing something lighter. That spawned the idea for the Great American Rap Bracket. We will be debated the best hip-hop city in America based on the criteria of 1)Skill 2)Classics 3) Impact 4) Current popularity. This episode debates the first … Continue reading Don’t Call It A Podcast #25 – Rap Madness aka (The Great American Rap Bracket)

NFL Power Rankings – Week 4

by rkmclaughlin

[INSERT WITTY INTRO, EXCEPT I DON’T HAVE ONE, BEEN ON THE ROAD FOR WEEKS, FINALLY HOME FOR 12 HOURS BEFORE HEADING TO MOBILE, IT’S OKAY, I’LL BE OKAY] #32. Cincinnati Bengalcatguys – Wooh boy, just when you thought they might not be utter trash like you thought, they go and do Bengal things and make … Continue reading NFL Power Rankings – Week 4

Now that we’ve had a week to digest the #BB19 finale, let’s talk about why Paul lost

by rkmclaughlin

It’s roughly 8:45pm on Wednesday night. I’m driving in my work rental car on I-65 South heading back to Huntsville from Nashville. My good friend and fellow Big Brother fan Jordan had called me prior to the votes being announced and put me on speaker phone so I could hear the results. It was around … Continue reading Now that we’ve had a week to digest the #BB19 finale, let’s talk about why Paul lost

Don’t Call It A Podcast #24 – Racial Equality isn’t “Divisive”, Stop It – #TakeAKnee

by rkmclaughlin

You’re not upset because the topic is “divisive”, you’re upset because confronting racial inequality makes you incredibly uncomfortable.

Hot Takes Podcast – NFL Week 1 Recap + Power Rankings

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Now that Week 1 has concluded, the crew gets together to recap the best and worst performances and share their biggest takes.

The GPG Podcast Ep. 30 – Guess Who’s Coming To Town

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The crew is back for another week to give their unique take on the culture. This week we get into the hurricanes that are currently affecting our country, the ramifications of rescinding the D.A.C.A. policy, Michael Bennett’s incident with police in Las Vegas and Insecure talk. As always follow us on Twitter!: @TheGPGPodcast Soundcloud Link … Continue reading The GPG Podcast Ep. 30 – Guess Who’s Coming To Town

Don’t Call It a Podcast #22 – #KeloidTV Creator – Huriyyah Muhammad (@BTF_Collective)

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Ron and AJ were fortunate enough to be joined by Keloid creator and producer, Huriyyah Muhammad. Muhammad is a member of the Black TV and Film Collective, a group of indie writers, directors and actors.

Hot Takes Podcast – NFC Preview featuring @CheckTheResume

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Ryan and Courtnee struck up a new Hot Takes episode now that the NFL season is looming in the background. We’ve waited 6-7 long months for this. The two are joined by Bryson from the We Bringing Love Back podcast since Alex and Keenan were absent for various reasons. The crew gives their NFC seed … Continue reading Hot Takes Podcast – NFC Preview featuring @CheckTheResume

The Official KWC QB Tiers List – Part 1

by rkmclaughlin

Where does each NFL QB land in a tier list? Who can elevate their team to the next level and who is holding theirs back?

Hot Takes Podcast: Jay “Meh” Cutler, AFC East and North Preview (DCIP #20)

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Ryan, Alex and Courtney talk about the Jay Cutler signing, and Courtney defends it with some sound logic. They also talk about “The Undefeated”s “50 Greatest Black Athletes”, teams offering a 2nd round pick for AJ McCarron and preview the AFC North and AFC East. Please get Tyrod out of Buffalo Note: this episode was … Continue reading Hot Takes Podcast: Jay “Meh” Cutler, AFC East and North Preview (DCIP #20)

We Bringing Love Back Podcast #11: “Same Time Next Week?” feat @TheDakari, @Fatt_Stacks

by rkmclaughlin

The podcast is back today this week discussing a common topic in today’s society.. Friends With Benefits. Dakari & Rod are back to discuss FWB and we also have two first-time guests (Biv and Ashley) engaging in discussion as well. As usual, this episode goes left but of course, we get the point across. Hope … Continue reading We Bringing Love Back Podcast #11: “Same Time Next Week?” feat @TheDakari, @Fatt_Stacks

There’s No “Both Sides” to the Charlottesville, VA Nazis, Stop Being A Tepid Punk

by rkmclaughlin

At some point, white people have to look at this and say “WE have to fix it, we can’t keep demanding Minorities to fix it for us”

The GPG Podcast #28 – Live Your Best Life

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The Crew is back to give another unique take on the culture. This week we are joined by Nat (@njohnsoniv) and Mandel (@giveaniggaataco) from @HMTAUX to discuss their journey into music blogging. Also this week Colin Kaepernick and Ray Lewis, the transgressions of Usher and discovering and owning your hoe phase.

Don’t Call It A Podcast #19 – Is Confessions the Greatest Modern R&B Album?

by rkmclaughlin

I know Thriller isn’t considered R&B, but it’s the most definitive album in the last 35 years. Who in R&B has done that for the genre since?

We Bringing Love Back Podcast: Episodes 9 & 10

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Been a bit busy/crazy over here at KWC, so I do apologize for the delays in posting these. @WeBringingLoveBack EPISODE 9 (Computer Love): On this week’s episode, we discuss social media and how it affects relationships (or if it does at all). This week we have Austen back with us, the return of Lil Mexico … Continue reading We Bringing Love Back Podcast: Episodes 9 & 10

How Jessica Blew A 28-3 Lead (#BB19 Spoilers)

by rkmclaughlin

What in the farfignewton? Girl. Jessica. Girl. Is you stupid or is you dumb? I don’t really know how to explain what just happened, but that was possibly the worst sequence of events in a Big Brother HoH since……uh, well, Chima’s HoH got Production’d. Even then, at least Chima had a goal and was actually … Continue reading How Jessica Blew A 28-3 Lead (#BB19 Spoilers)

We Bringing Love Back Ep. 8 – Is It Really Just A Number?

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We’re back this week with Brandon and the topic is age difference. Demyja, Bryson & T-Hill start off with a hilarious segment discussing R. Kelly and Usher, then move forward with the topic at hand. Disclaimer: We wanted a female guest as well but no one wanted to come! So of course, we’ll have a … Continue reading We Bringing Love Back Ep. 8 – Is It Really Just A Number?

Don’t Call It A Podcast #18 – #SDCC – Justice League, 90’s Nick Revival and R.Kelly

by rkmclaughlin

There’s a lot to unpack here, but it’s worth a listen.

DCIP/Hot Takes Podcast – Vick is Wrong About Kaepernick; Kirk Cousins vs. Alex Smith, AFC West Preview

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It has been a few weeks and we do apologize. The cast of the Hot Takes Podcast has been MIA for a minute for various reasons (Courtnee and his fiancee had a baby, Ryan just got busy and lazy), but we’re back for some HOT FIYAH. This time, Wop is absent from the group, but … Continue reading DCIP/Hot Takes Podcast – Vick is Wrong About Kaepernick; Kirk Cousins vs. Alex Smith, AFC West Preview

Vick: Please Stop “Yessuh Massa”ing with Whitlock, THIS is Why Kaep Retired

by rkmclaughlin

Vick went on Speak For Yourself yesterday (July 17th) to talk about his career and the current happenings in the National Football League including the recent Ezekeil Elliot incident/non-incident. They also discussed the Colin Kaepernick situation, Kaepernick, as you know, announced his “retirement” a few weeks back and Colin and Wason Jhitlock asked Vick his opinion on the matter. Now granted, there’s a good reason they are asking Vick this: Vick was labeled as toxic after his arrest in 2007 and many thought he would not get a chance to re-enter the league. Vick gave his two cents…

Nostalgia: Ultra – The 10 Greatest Mario Bros. Games of All-Time

by rkmclaughlin

Super Mario Odyssey is on its way and it looks to be FANTASTIC. Another shift in the direction of a truly iconic franchise. The word ICONIC gets thrown around a LOT nowadays, but let’s be clear: Mario Jumpman Mario is one of, if not THE most iconic video game character of all-time.  Since his debut … Continue reading Nostalgia: Ultra – The 10 Greatest Mario Bros. Games of All-Time

We Bringing Love Back #7 – We’re A Package Deal

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This episode may be our funniest one yet. The faithful black men of the WBLB Podcast are back and this week’s topic is dating women/men with kids. Ironically, our guests (Nikki, Beth, and Brandon)are all parents, and they discuss their experiences with dating people with kids, and how it is when someone dates them. We apologize in advance, we got kind of hot and the fan is playing in some parts of the episode.

The GPG Podcast #27 – Pull Up Then, In Jesus Name

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The crew is back for another unique take on pop culture. This week we discuss Chance The Rapper taking heat on Twitter for being a fraud, the sad case of Feminista Jones and asking for money on social media, the latest controversy that Deray finds himself in with The Planet of the Apes movie franchise … Continue reading The GPG Podcast #27 – Pull Up Then, In Jesus Name

Teen Titans Go! – It’s Not Teen Titans and It’s Time To Stop Crying About It

by rkmclaughlin

Okay. [in my Ron Voice]

AJ is gonna be mad.

Courtney is gonna be furious.

But I have to finally admit. Teen Titans Go! deserves my respect, it was a hard conclusion to come to, but after watching marathons with my one-year old, I have to admit, it’s a damn good show.

Don’t Call It A Podcast #16 – “Spider-Man: Homecoming” Review (SPOILERS)

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You know if there’s a new movie or album we gotta react to it. Last month we did a quick turnaround review of “Wonder Woman”. 

This time around we drop our hot takes (no copyright) about Spider-Man: Homecoming, including AJ’s dissenting opinion. Was the movie good? Is this the best Spider-Man film of all-time?

The #BB19 Week 1 Recap: This Is ALREADY Better than BB18

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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH BOY Y’all sure it has only been one week? My goodness, this is amazing. Let me back up. The first full week of Big Brother has concluded as of Thursday Night, resulting in a blindside eviction after what has been a messy week. Let’s start with the beginning. What Happened Last Thursday? After Cameron … Continue reading The #BB19 Week 1 Recap: This Is ALREADY Better than BB18

Don’t Call It A Podcast Ep. 2: The Greatest Cartoon Network Cartoons of All-Time Remastered

by rkmclaughlin

If you missed this one, this is a throwback to an episode we did earlier this year. Someone published a list of the Greatest Cartoon Network programs of all-time, we thought it was trash, so we gave our spiel. Features Courtney, AJ, Ron and Ryan.

The GPG Podcast Episode 26 – For Us, By Us

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The GPG crew is back give another unique take on the culture. This week they discuss Rihanna and interracial dating, Amber Rose hooking up with 21 Savage, why Umar Johnson is destroying the culture, Kodak Black and why the discussion of colorism is important in media and society. We also talk about why Jay-Z’s new album is important in 2017. As always follow us on Twitter!: @TheGPGPodcast

We Bringing Love Back Podcast Episode 5 – It Happens, But We Move On

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This week, the We Bringing Love Back crew (@T__Hill, @CheckTheResume, @neckofdwoods) discusses experiences with breakups and tips on how to move on. Miari (@borngoldblooded), Mike/Sanchez (@___Sneakerhead), Glen (@GlenOfSteel) and Destiny (@des_tuh_knee) join us to tell us their side of their relationship experiences and how to move on from failed relationships. Hope you’ve had your coffee. It’s a pretty long episode.

Don’t Call It A Podcast Episode #15 featuring @SebastianKole: The Future of Music & Demise of Record Labels?

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Singer-songwriter Sebastian Kole, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, joins the podcast to talk with AJ and Ryan about the future of the music industry. AJ presented a nice little theory last week about how Streaming Services could become the new record companies down the line, and Sebastian tells us how that might not be far from the truth.

Don’t Call It A Podcast #14 – Let’s Get In 4:44mation – Jay-Z’s New Album Discussion

by rkmclaughlin

Don’t Call It A Podcast – Ep14 – Let’s Get In 4:44mation – Jay’s album marks an interesting point for rap, it has always been seen as “a young man’s game” and therefore subject to trivial and youthful subject matter outside of discussing one’s circumstances growing up. Jay has pushed an envelope to really start digging into infidelity, admitting one’s mistakes and moving forward with an already established relationship.  While other rappers have made songs that were reflective of this, none have really gone as deep as Shawn has on this latest release. 

#BB19 Hype Train: The Greatest and Most Underrated Players of All-Time

by rkmclaughlin

TODAY IS THE DAY. BIG BROTHER 19 IS UPON US. We’ve spent the last few days recapping the biggest moves in game history, the best seasons and even gave a little rundown for those unfamiliar with the history of the US version, and today we’re going to give our list of not only the greatest … Continue reading #BB19 Hype Train: The Greatest and Most Underrated Players of All-Time

Hot Takes Podcast – Kaepernick Retires, CFB Kickoff Preview, AFC South Preview

by rkmclaughlin

The Hot Takes crew is back! Ryan, Courtnee and Alex talk about Colin Kaepernick’s “retirement”, and break down who he could have played for. They also talk about the biggest games of College Football’s opening weekend, and begin their NFL Preview by breaking down and predicting the AFC South’s eventual winner!

The #BB19 Hype Train: Top 5 Best/Worst Big Brother Seasons of All-Time

by rkmclaughlin

Big Brother is a game of social strategy combined with, now, physical strength. Some seasons feature power balance swings that go back and forth all season long making the season entertaining. Sometimes an alliance steamrolls through a season, or one particular person is instrumental in nearly every eviction throughout the course of the season. What I wanted to do today was cover the best and worst of BB’s 18 seasons so far. Except the first season, I excluded that because it was a completely different game.

WBLB Podcast #4: Do You Love Yourself?

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We’re back from a 2 week hiatus! This week we discuss the significance self-love on our most vulernable episode yet. We share our experiences on love, relationships and of course, accusations of Bryson supposedly being a Laker fan. I do recommend you guys to take note if this does apply to you. Don’t forget to bring love back, guys. Enjoy!

The #BB19 Hype Train Continues: Our Top 10 Biggest Moments in BB History

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5 days remain until the premiere of #BB19 on CBS! As stated before, you can follow Ryan’s live tweets during BB19 on our KWC Blog account (@TheKWCBlog).  To continue moving the hype train forward, we’re going to talk today about the biggest moves in game history. By the way, if you missed my introductory post … Continue reading The #BB19 Hype Train Continues: Our Top 10 Biggest Moments in BB History

#BB19 Hype Train!! The Greatest TV Game Show of All-Time, What is Big Brother?

by rkmclaughlin

That’s right, there are people still out there who watch Big Brother, I’m one of them, and today I’m going to break down why you should too.

DCIP Episode 12: What’s A Classic Rap Album? Featuring Joe Hova

by rkmclaughlin

Every time a new project drops, it doesn’t take long before Social Media begins to claim that said project is either trash or a classic. It doesn’t matter the artist, it doesn’t matter the context behind the project, it’s always going to get a label, immediately.

Today, we wanted to ask, “what exactly IS a classic album, and how do we define it when it comes to rap?”

Don’t Call It A Podcast Ep. 11 – #NintendoE3 Recap featuring @Courtlizcamp @NoseComplaint & @AVKingJames

by rkmclaughlin

Ryan, Courtney and special guests Nate and James breakdown Nintendo’s E3 Presentation. Has the gaming giant won back the masses?

Hot Takes Podcast featuring @AChristianJones and @CourtneeHendrix – NFL Offseason Review

by rkmclaughlin

Scorching Hot Takes is BACK! Under a new name and a new format! This time Ryan is joined by my new co-hosts, Courtnee Owen and Alex Jones as they discuss the NFL Offseason so far, including the NFL Draft, why the Falcons should be able to avenge last year’s disaster of a Super Bowl finish, … Continue reading Hot Takes Podcast featuring @AChristianJones and @CourtneeHendrix – NFL Offseason Review

The GPG Podcast Episode 25: Respect The Coke Can

by rkmclaughlin

The crew is back for another week to give their unique take on the culture. This week they discuss Boosie telling jail stories, Bill Maher using the n word, the importance of black people in media, Tiger Woods and more! As always follow them on Twitter!: @TheGPGPodcast    

Don’t Call It a Podcast, Ep 9: Wonder Woman Just Saved DCU

by rkmclaughlin

Warning: Review and potential spoilers ahead. Ron, AJ and Courtney sat down to discuss and review the latest film in the DC Universe. Do Gal Gadot and company have what it takes to save a fledgling group of film franchises? The answer, to them, is yes, here’s why: Opening Music: “Epic Rap Battles of History: … Continue reading Don’t Call It a Podcast, Ep 9: Wonder Woman Just Saved DCU

Don’t Call It A Podcast Episode 8: “Yo, Let Me Get That Florida Evans Temp Fade”

by rkmclaughlin

Sky, Ronnie and Ryan discuss some of the most iconic Black Sitcoms of All-Time. From Sanford and Son all the way to Black-Ish, which Black Sitcoms have had the greatest impact on Black American culture, and shed the most accurate light?

New “We Bringing Love Back” Podcast – “Reciprocal”

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The WBLB Crew is back: We’re back again, and the topic is reciprocation. Bryson, Demyja, T-Hill, and special guest, Valese (@QueenVeeTheB) discusses their take on reciprocation and how it affects relationships and friendships. & yes, ladies, we granted your wish with bringing a woman to the show. Intro music is “Discretion” by Steffany Moneque. Canvas … Continue reading New “We Bringing Love Back” Podcast – “Reciprocal”

Don’t Call It a Podcast: Why Kanye and Wayne are Overrated

by rkmclaughlin

WE BYKE HAPPY FRIDAY PUNKS IT’S ANOTHER EDITION OF DON’T CALL IT A PODCAST. I DON’T KNOW WHY I’M SPEAKING IN CAPS. So, we talk about rappers a lot on twitter, what is rap, what’s legit rap, etc. To me, rap can be done any way you want it to be done, as long as … Continue reading Don’t Call It a Podcast: Why Kanye and Wayne are Overrated

“We Bringing Love Back” to the KWC Podcast Collective

by rkmclaughlin

Foreign wars, cheating, Donald Trump. There’s so much trouble going on in the world today, so much unrest and turmoil, and 3 young men are doing their best to turn that around Bring Love Back. The KWC Podcast Collective is thrilled to add Bryson, T-Hill and Demyja to the collective alongside The GPG Podcast, Don’t … Continue reading “We Bringing Love Back” to the KWC Podcast Collective

The Kids Wear Crowns Playlist Series: Don’t Shuffle, Don’t Skip Vol. 1 – Chillax

by rkmclaughlin

I’m renaming my “For Your Reconsideration” series, cause I ran out of ideas. Sue me. Anyway, I decided I’m going to start making a series of playlists designed for you to just let play through. I’m a mood music person, meaning that I can’t just listen to anything all the time, I need different songs … Continue reading The Kids Wear Crowns Playlist Series: Don’t Shuffle, Don’t Skip Vol. 1 – Chillax

@TheGPGPodcast Joins the KidsWearCrowns Podcast Collective

by rkmclaughlin

First and foremost, I must say that I’m absolutely THRILLED to have The GPG Podcast come on board the KWC Podcast Collective. Here at the Kids Wear Crowns, we like to pride ourselves as a group that embodies and embraces black and urban culture. Being a multifaceted service is the best way to reach as … Continue reading @TheGPGPodcast Joins the KidsWearCrowns Podcast Collective

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