Ryne is back with the latest edition of the “Bleachers” podcast. This time he’s joined by former Texas A&M University Defensive Tackle Jay Adams to discuss: A bit more detailed recap of the NFL Draft. Did Cleveland finally get it right? Will Marcus Davenport pay dividends for the Saints? Who will fare better between the … Continue reading The Last Guys In The Bleachers Podcast: May 21, 2018 featuring @JArnoldTAMU85
IT’S OUR 50TH EPISODE Y’ALL *REGGAE HORNS* Does it look like Chadwick Boseman is tired of your s***? Because I think he is. Subscribe to our iTunes Google Player Courtney talks about her struggles of adjusting to Chicago and shoveling her car out of snow. Also -7 degrees in Chicago vs. a Heat … Continue reading Don’t Call It A Podcast SZN2 #7: Wipe Ya Booty
Word to Buzzfeed for the featured gif If your favorite rapper arrived on the scene after 2007, he or she likely owes their career to Faheem Rashad Najm, better known as T-Pain. When Teddy Verscetti first hit the scene in 2005, he made a minor splash with I’m Sprung before getting his first major hit … Continue reading #PlaylistMonday: T-Pain Appreciation Day
Author’s Note: Amy Benson is a friend of various members of our blog. In recent travels to New Orleans at the beginning of the year, she found herself in a situation that many black people in their life have faced at one point or another. Rather than recapping the story, I’m going to let her … Continue reading #StopProfiling: How Amy was profiled at a @Hyatt in New Orleans
In this bonus Ep Southbreeze and Lauren talk about a few things she wanted to get off her chest. Enjoy – Cardi B vs. Azelia Banks – Police doing police things – An almost 5 Dolla A$$ whippin’ – Gender Roles
Social Media is an incredible tool. We use it to connect with friends, converse with strangers and discover new trends. When Award Shows come on, we watch as a “family” and laugh and joke at all the ridiculousness that we see on a daily basis. So it’s pretty cool to watch trends pop up in … Continue reading Let people enjoy things
When Birmingham’s own, YBN Nahmir, emerged on the scene I instantly knew it wasn’t for me. It’s easy to see what makes “Rubbin Off in the Paint” so undeniable but I feel like I’m too old for ultraviolent Droog rap. The same goes for YBN Almighty Jay because I’ll only allow one YBN into my mental … Continue reading YBN Cordae is the Rapper of the Future
We took a week off, but we’re back now y’all! West End (Birmingham) native and Rock Scholar Roy Wood Jr. (Daily Show) joins us for his redemption episode. Last time we had Roy on, we made him talk about 90s and 00s cartoons, this time we think we found something up his ally. Subscribe to … Continue reading Don’t Call It A Podcast SZN2 #6: Sweet Home Alabama don’t even SLAP featuring @RoyWoodJr
Are we done with Kanye West? R. Kelly? Chris Brown? Y’all sleep on Sara Jay & Rachel Dolezal Music: Flashing Lights (Remix) x R. Kelly I know he was talking about Sarah Jessica Parker, but I can’t think of Sara Jay without hearing Peter Griffin saying she looks like a foot. Check the latest Barbershop … Continue reading The Barbershop Podcast: Sara Jay Appreciation Day
Birmingham Comedic Legend, Daily Show Correspondent and All-Around good guy dropped into our latest recording of “Don’t Call It a Podcast” this weekend and provided us commentary on “white rock songs that slap”. The discussion was stirred up through a Twitter conversation headed by recurring DCIP guest @HumbleTeej regarding Pop Rock 80s hits and sort … Continue reading [Playlist Monday]: White Boy Rock, created by @RoyWoodJr
We’ve got a two-parter for y’all for The Committee Podcast this week. Up first is “Cancelled”: -Follow Up on Starbuck Controversy -How man black NRA members will purchase Cell Phone shaped gun? -Do you have any friends as bad as Kevin Harts? -Why does everyone care so much about Kanyes views? -Nothing is “cancelled” except … Continue reading The Committee Podcast (@CommitteePod): Cancelled and Cancel Culture (2 episodes)
This week’s episode starts with a visibly annoyed Earn and his daughter Lottie riding with a woman who takes pride in ignoring her GPS. Once they reach their destination, we realize Earn has a meeting with Alfred and a potential entertainment lawyer. Alfred comments on Earns lack of professionalism while commenting “you brought a baby?” … Continue reading #AtlantaFX Recap: Crabs in a Barrel
She’s fine too.
But she might be 5’2.
The 90s were a weird time. We liked wearing loud, baggy clothing, new jack swing style music, not knowing what the internet was and a little learnin’ with our cartoons. Okay, not really. Back in 1990 Congress passed the Children’s Television Act which basically mandated that networks have certain time allotted to educational programming. In … Continue reading Histeria! The KidsWB show that got left behind
Music careers are hard to figure out. Sometimes you’ll hear a hit from a new artist and SWEAR they’re going to be around forever, only for them to disappear into the cosmos. Other times, you’ll hear a sound that you know won’t last very long, but suddenly you look up, it’s been 10 years and … Continue reading #PlaylistMonday: First Album, First Single
The Committee is back at it again with their introspective, thought provoking, but funny takes on what’s going on in this crazy world. -Follow Up on Starbuck Controversy -How man black NRA members will purchase Cell Phone shaped gun? -Do you have any friends as bad as Kevin Harts? -Why does everyone care so much … Continue reading The Committee Podcast: “Cancelled”
Roethlisberger, 35, told the Post-Gazette Friday that retirement remains an option for him after this season and that his wife would like to see him give up football. (July 2017) Jan 2018: Ben Roethlisberger has not been shy about his consideration of retirement at the end of the season. Jan 2017: “I’m gonna take this offseason … Continue reading Are we getting Big Ben out the paint or nah?
Dear White People is firing on all cylinders in its sophomore year.
With The Committee Podcast becoming the newest member to join the ranks of the KWC Collective, we thought it would be beneficial to our audience to check out the latest episode produced. Please note this episode is from Apr. 30th! The Committee is back at it again with their introspective, thought provoking, but funny takes … Continue reading The Committee Podcast: Space Wave Pimpin ft. Rick A Shea
I enjoy a good album title. Atrocity Exhibition. This is a Long Drive for Someone With Nothing to Think About. Dear Science [, Please Start Solving Problems and Curing Diseases or Shut the Fuck Up]. And if you want to reach peak difficulty, When the Pawn Hits the Conflicts He Thinks like a King What … Continue reading FEEBEE!: “Fubu” Atlanta Episode Recap
Okay, so boom. NFL ratings are down. You know that, I know that, he/she/they know that. There are many who contribute this to the racial inequality protests, some who attribute it to the blackballing of Kaepernick and some who think it’s more of a quality problem, see above. To me, it’s a combination of all … Continue reading It’s not just a modern day trend: the NFL has ALWAYS had a lot of bad QBs
Who is the best Migo? Infinity War (spoilers) Review of the polls feat. @CirocohBeck @PrinceHAK33M @lexielovebama Music: Watch Me x Paper Nolassnaym Follow us on Twitter ===>>> @BarbershopPod HEAVY INFINITY WAR SPOILERS WITHIN, ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK You can listen to the podcast here
The KWC Podcast Collective is proud to announce that we have added “The Committee Podcast” to our growing Network. The Committee Podcast, which has been in production since January 2017, has grown in popularity and developed a really sizable following. The Podcast is hosted by @Southbreeze706, @LethalSaint_, and @Marcus_Sniffles with rotating guests each and every … Continue reading The Committee Podcast (@committeepod) joins the KWC Collective
If you missed it last week, Kanye went on a nonsensical rant and there were some people who couldn’t see past the bull****. Then he dropped the biggest bomb of all about liking Candace Owens’ “work”. We had a little to say about that. (Note, this was before he brought that dusty ass hat out … Continue reading Don’t Call It a Podcast SZN 2 #5: Kanye/Celebrity God Complexes and J.Cole album review
So a few weeks ago, we decided to let Ryne cultivate a few playlists every once in awhile. If you missed his first one, it was the “Lost R&B of the 90s” which got a lot of pretty good feedback. He’s back again with a “Get To Know Ya” playlist, which should be self explanatory … Continue reading [Playlist Monday]: “Get To Know Ya” by @RHancock19
You’ve seen Infinity War by now. This post started off as a review but I decided to change the direction after seeing what it was becoming. My review: Freaking awesome. What’s far more important, anyway, is ranking Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. This movie seamlessly weaved together a wide range of characters all in different locations. So here is … Continue reading Earth’s Mightest Hero: The Infinity War Power Rankings
They’re taking a WAYYYYY different approach compared to the “MAGA League”
“…we making the crowd move but we not making no cheese and that’s a no-no.” – Paper Boi probably
The NFL Draft kicked off yesterday and it got to a wild start. We saw several trades early on and a shocker at the #1 selection. Ryne and Wop make their return and discuss the picks as they happened. Today’s episode recaps 1-10, they’ll make a full episode recapping the draft in the coming days. … Continue reading Last Guys in the Bleachers Podcast: 2018 #NFLDraft Round 1
“Do you know about the Great Gum War?” Adventure Time will likely go down as a Top 5 show in Cartoon Network history, with its humor, overarching storyline and philosophical quotes and ideas. The show is absolutely responsible for Cartoon Network’s revival in the 2010s, as it was dying a slow death due to the … Continue reading It’s @AdventureTime Finale Theory Time
Acting is hard. I’m not sure if y’all know this, but it takes a lot to really be a good actor. It involves really studying a character and taking on their personality and the life provided for them within the pages of script. Voice acting is just as hard. If you’re thinking you can just … Continue reading Nostalgia, Ultra: All hail Cree Summer
Twitter exists in a dichotomy: once new material is released or a new thought is created, it must be placed into being a classic, or trash. There is no in between. Let me be clear – fandoms are great, they are fun little spaces for us to be part of as we witness an artist … Continue reading Stan Culture is annoying and ruining everything
A preview of the 2018 NFL Draft A preview of the 2018 NBA Playoffs Another episode of “Where Did That N** Play College Basketball?” feat. @RonQuixote_ Follow us on Twitter ===>>> @BarbershopPod (This episode was released last Tuesday and Ryan isn’t on his game so here it is a week late) This episode available only … Continue reading The Barbershop Podcast: NFL Draft 2018 Preview
AYO POSSIBLE SPOILERS MAYBE POSSIBLY SO IF YOU DON’T EVEN WANT TO FOOL WITH THEORIES REGARDING INFINITY WAR JUST WALK AWAY IT’S OKAY WE LOVE YOU. While we’ve got you: Subscribe to our iTunes Podcast Page As well as Google Player We’re two days away from Infinity War, so we thought we would make this … Continue reading Don’t Call It a Podcast Season 2 #4: #INFINITYWAR WEEK HYPE EDITION
You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain. – Bruce Wayne/Sean Carter People change. They have new interactions and grow in terms of their ideas and thoughts. Each new interaction (is supposed to) add a new layer to one’s experiences and beliefs, it may not change them, but there’s … Continue reading From George W. Bush to Candace Owens, Kanye ain’t Kanye anymore
Hello. It’s me. You knew full and well upon reading the title that this song would be on the list So why don’t you stop Everything And cry about that one really hard breakup Or all of them. This is a playlist about love songs and possibly being bitter about it but somehow being okay … Continue reading #PlaylistMonday: The One That Got Away aka Tough Breakups
No, this isn’t a KOD review.
I don’t really use Twitter anymore. I’m not being holier-than-thou when I say this. I don’t wear that fact like a badge of honor. I started decreasing my usage then all of a sudden, I wasn’t tweeting at all. I still check the @KWCBlog timeline often (follow us, if you don’t) to interact with our … Continue reading I Just Discovered the Greatest Music Video of the 21st Century
“…back in the day when I was broke I’d snatch your fucking necklace.”
Some things need to be left alone….especially by white people
Just imagine the potential
It was 2 AM on a cool Spring morning in 2001. Mr. Ronald Isley had returned to his home from a night of rendezvous with his closest friends. Upon checking his voice messages, Mr. Isley notes that the only people to call his home were a few close friends and a few collections agencies. His … Continue reading Was Chante Moore TRYING to get caught with a pedophile? A KWC Investigative Report
Subscribe to our iTunes page famalam Google Player too In July 2017 we had the pleasure of being joined by friend of the podcast: Singer/Songwriter Sebastian Kole. Sebastian is a native of Birmingham, AL and has known the hosts of our podcast for some time, he’s always been nice enough to provide us with his … Continue reading (CLASSIC) DCIP Episode #15: @SebastianKole talks current state of the music industry
So I took this week off because our own Ryne Hancock came to me with a pitch for a #PlaylistMonday. He ha cultivated a playlist made of forgotten 90s gems that he wants to share with y’all. I didn’t get an exert from him, but it’s all good. My apologies on posting late, it’s been … Continue reading [Playlist Monday]: Lost R&B of the 90s (By @RHancock19)
When you’re a third grader, the phrases anxiety and emotionally damaged is something that is foreign to you. However, as I sit and peck away on my phone to write this column, the first seeds of my long battle with anxiety began with a simple report card. I had gotten two C’s in the second … Continue reading Anxiety & Growing Up With an Emotionally Damaged Parent
Sometime in 2007 or 2008, I felt myself looking to other genres for musical fulfillment. Hip-hop has always been my first love, but I think there comes a time when everyone begins to explore outside of their bubble. My foray into other corners of music has taken some strange twists and turns. Like anything, when … Continue reading A Beautiful World: 15 Year Anniversary
Gotta rule over all them zones Got the tones that’s blowing up phones But when I’m hungry you know I’m gonna jones for eggs Fettuccine a la ovo In the kitchen where the pros go I’ll cook you something pro bono But all I know is eggs (I’m a chef, I roll hard!) I’d preface … Continue reading The Dr. Eggman Music Video is a delight
No other year in recent history had as many great movies as 2017 did. The Best Picture Category of the Academy Awards contained and each had a legitimate case to take the award home. Since it was a really deep year, a few good movies were snubbed. I can talk about Blade Runner 2049 until … Continue reading The Florida Project: 2017’s Hidden Gem
The lunch in question was shrimp fried rice which means this escalates from a misdemeanor to felony no doubt — Zak Toscani (@zaktoscani) March 29, 2018 Subscribe to our iTunes Subscribe to us on Google Player If you missed the Twitter thread/spy novel/Criminal Minds screenplay that unfolded last week over an incident regarding fried rice, … Continue reading DCIP 2-3: Stir Fry aka Don’t Date Your Coworkers featuring @HumbleTeej
Ryan here. Ron was kind enough to start this post for me since I was falling asleep around 9:30pm last night like an old man and forgot to get the post started in time for today. So shoutout to him. Rap is an interesting genre. So young, yet so dominant. Comfortably repetitive, yet engaging. The … Continue reading #PlaylistMonday: THIS. IS. THE REMIX
There are two types of movies I usually stay away from 1) The seasonal Madea movie 2) Scary movies. Scary movies are hardly ever scary. They’re usually full of jump-scares and cheap tricks. Every year it’s the Exorcism of [insert name], a movie that has an adjective as the title or the 18th installment of the … Continue reading A Quiet Place [review]
“Not all great things come from great pain. Sometimes it’s love”
But dag nabbit, I’m a walking bad habit Not fit to give advice, but still taking stabs at it Idealistic yet over pragmatic Broken down to brass taxes, I’m sort of fantastic – “Hold Your Breath” Music is powerful. It can set, create, alter and disturb moods. It’s the soundtrack to life and what helps … Continue reading Girls Like Me x @ItsIntuition was the album soundtrack to my college years
The legendary Tyrone Hankerson scammed more than $400,000 from Howard University. Would you take the new male birth control? feat. @RonQuixote_ Music: Kinda Crazy x Dennis Graham Follow us on Twitter ===>>> @BarbershopPod Subscribe to their iTunes page and listen here!
Although I have a wide-ranging palette when it comes to music, the genre I’ve revisiting with the least amount of frequency is R&B. Not just R&B but all subcategories of R&B as well. I’m not here to bash R&B, there’s a lot of it to still enjoy but I’ve just grown out of it. The … Continue reading Put Your Money on Gallant
Makin my way downtown Walkin fast Your check got cashed With ya broke a** We’re back in full force, last week was the Season 2 pilot, here’s the first real deal! This episode is bought to you by JUST WHIPPED Head to Toe Butter Blends Ronnie is finally back. About damn time. Is Bibby one … Continue reading DCIP Season 2-2: Bibby the GOAT featuring @HumbleTeej
In honor of the OutKast Madness bracket we ran on @TheKWCBlog twitter page over the last few days, it’s time to honor one of the greatest acts in music with their own playlist. Being that this is through Spotify, a few of the songs in the bracket weren’t available to put on the list, outside … Continue reading #PlaylistMonday: OutKast Appreciation Day
After Earn pissed everyone off last week, I’m so glad this week’s episode is taking a break from him. Atlanta’s latest offering focuses on a triggering experience for every black man alive: the trip to the barbershop. A simple grooming task like this should only take fifteen minutes max but it can end up being an … Continue reading Bibby: “Barbershop” Episode Recap #AtlantaFX
Football is an inherently violent sport. We all know this, we understand this. Somewhere between the CTE comments on Twitter and how our reaction to big hits have changed over the last decade, we still know and understand that the sport itself is violent. We’re sitting in a strange place between knowingly watching people beat … Continue reading I’m torn on the NFL’s new “Crown of the Helmet” rule
We’re back for season 2 famalam! Skinny crew today, but Dee and I can always hold down an episode. Who needs Ronnie! (Come back fam) Also, Court was busy, so our tweet lied to you, but she’ll be coming back soon. She’s educating the youth and that’s more important than this little (big) podcast. First … Continue reading Don’t Call It a Podcast Season 2 (1): Logical conclusion to a Stormy situation
“…he may be the most powerful mutant we’ve ever encountered.”
Ah breakups. So fun, so joyous. Yeah right. Most of the time after a breakup you want to yell, cuss, scream, or just relax and laugh about your wasted time. It’s okay, emotion is a real thing and you should process it. This playlist should help. Note: please do not try to follow all the … Continue reading [Playlist Monday] How to be super petty to your ex
Follow countrymen, lend me your ear. Place the turmoil of the current world far back into the depths of your mind. In their place, extract the bygone memories of yesteryear. A time when all was right in the world. When people loved one another and treated each other with respect. When there was diplomacy. I, … Continue reading Diplomatic Immunity 15 Year Anniversary [Intro by @RonQuixote_]
I have nothing. Earn is an insufferable, entitled, asshole. As usual, hit up @TheKWCBlog for live tweeting of Atlanta. In the meantime, check out the recaps of previous episodes. Welcome (Back) to Atlanta – “The Alligator Man” Episode Recap “Sportin’ Waves” – #AtlantaFX Episode Recap Shout Out to Colin Kaepernick – “Money Bag Shawty” Episode Recap #AtlantaFX
Governor’s “Son of Pain” is one of the greatest R&B albums of the Millennium, Grand Hustle dropped the ball (Review & Listen)
The crew is back for another week to give their unique take on the culture. This week they are joined by returning guests and friends of the show Jordan Hameen and Alex C. This week’s run of topics include Big Sean cheating rumors, Spring Break shenanigans on Twitter, news leaking of Cardi B being pregnant, … Continue reading The GPG Podcast Ep. 46 – Ashy ____ f/ @frida_cashflow and @JordanHameen
Oh the early to mid 2000s. Certainly an era. In rap, it’s when the South really began to take over the game and start dominating the charts. From serious longterm contenders like T.I. to fly-by-nights like The Shop Boyz and D4L and Dorrough, there was enough music rolling around to make you bounce. Maybe give … Continue reading [Playlist Monday] Tall Tees and Throwback Jerseys
Close your eyes for one second. It’s a Sunday in late September at the Superdome and you’re walking into the building with your kids to enjoy yet another monster truck event. Before the event starts, your son notices in the crevices of the Superdome a black-and-gold banner, a lonely one that has collected dust over … Continue reading A reqiuem for a complex man
Atlanta opened with a scene that really had nothing to do with the rest of the episode. It mimics the Christian mom video that called out Vince Staples for his “Norf Norf” lyrics. I’m always appreciative of how aware of the world this show seems to be. During its hiatus, it’s been watching and listening to … Continue reading Shout Out to Colin Kaepernick – “Money Bag Shawty” Episode Recap #AtlantaFX
Please note: The Hot Takes Podcast has changed its name to “Last Row in the Bleachers”, please note this if you’re looking for previous episodes. Ryne and Wop are back to discuss the NFL Free Agency frenzy that has developed even before the gates officially opened. Chris Conner of Canal Street Chronicles (New Orleans Saints … Continue reading Last Row in the Bleachers Podcast: March 13, 2018 – NFL Free Agency & March Madness w/ @Impatientbull, Doneal Mack
Greetings all, I’m back with a new offering about a movie that is essential viewing. This movie requires no introduction because I already introduced it in the title. However, I will provide a little backstory. Circa 2013/2014, I was perusing Netflix looking for a movie to watch. If you go deep enough down a rabbit-hole, … Continue reading So, It Hit Me…Short Term 12 is One of the Most Important Movies of the Past Decade
We discussed a variety of NBA topics, including a Kobe vs. Durant discussion. But the conversation circled back around to Wilt Chamberlain, of course. Follow us on Twitter ===>>> @BarbershopPod Follow ICN ===>>> @IndieCreativeNW Note: this episode is NOT on Soundcloud, you can only access it through iTunes. Click here to go to The Barbershop … Continue reading @SturdyShow Presents: The Barbershop Podcast – Kobe vs. Durant
The crew is back for another week to give their unique take on the culture. This week they are joined by friends of the show Azhané and Hasina. This week’s topics include why Lil Xan is ruining the culture with his Tupac comments, craziest experience you had during sex, $15k offers via Twitter, if Bruno … Continue reading The GPG Podcast #45: Waiting to Exhale f/ @DoThe_Creep and @naethegoat
IT’S TIME TO JUMP UP IN THE AIR
JUMP UP DON’T BE SCARED
JUMP AND NOW YOUR CARES WILL FLY AWAY
March is Women’s History Month, so what better way to celebrate a [Playlist Monday] than by celebrating groundbreaking women in the music industry. At first I was going to use BillBoard Charts to find women who broke through with “firsts” and record setting songs, but after awhile I realized there was a distinct lack of … Continue reading [Playlist Monday] #WomensHistoryMonth
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