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Clock Radio Speakers

648 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 124 ratings

Armond Wakeup (@armondwakeup) & Doc (@doc_beats) discuss music, media, sports, and anything else they can nerd out about.

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Episodes

Episode 464 Side A: Usher's Halftime Show & Beyonce's New Singles

February 20, 2024 13:20 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

In Side A from this week's episode, Armond & Doc are back to break down all the details of Usher's Super Bowl Halftime Show before going in-depth on Beyonce's two new country (?!) singles, plus some of the usual shenanigans. To hear the full show, including a track-by-track review of 'Vultures 1', head to Patreon.com/crspodcast or clockradiospeakers.com.

Episode 462: #Definitive15 2004 (Preview)

January 23, 2024 16:35 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

Armond & Doc return to talk about some music they're finally (!) dropping before beginning their deep dive on the year 2004, a year full of iconic albums & songs (so obviously we had to play some music as we went).  To hear the full episode & a lot more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 459: OutKast #Definitive15 (Preview)

December 11, 2023 13:00 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MB

In this week's free preview, Armond & Doc begin their discussion of the definitive 15 Outkast songs, and in true CRS fashion, it's a sprawling conversation.  To hear the full conversation, head to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 458: Drake's 'Scary Hours 3' (Preview)

November 24, 2023 16:25 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Armond & Doc return to go in-depth and track-by-track on Drake's Scary Hours 3 aka the 6 new tracks added on to 'For All The Dogs'.  Why is this coming out now?  Did he answer the critics?  Do Doc & Armond agree on the best song on this project?  All that, a quick rundown of Grammy nominees, & more.  To hear the rest of this week's episode, head to patreon.com/crspodcast

Episode 456: Drake's 'For All The Dogs' (Preview)

October 14, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

Armond & Doc return for the first part of their deep-dive into Drake's 'For All The Dogs' - the hype, the rollout, the reception, and of course, a track-by-track review in true CRS fashion.  To hear the rest of the episode, head over to Patreon.com/crspodcast

Episode 455 Side A: October 2023 Catchup

October 09, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

Armond & Doc are back for this pre-show / Side A combo episode to talk about everything from "8am in Charlotte" to the Nas I Am Bootleg re-issue and a ton more.

Episode 453: Rawkus #Definitive15 (Preview)

September 18, 2023 12:05 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

In this week's free preview, Armond & Doc begin their conversation about the most definitive songs from the heyday of Rawkus Records.  To hear the full conversation and a lot more, head over to Patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 450: Travis Scott's 'Utopia' (Preview)

August 06, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

Armond & Doc return to begin their in-depth, track-by-track breakdown of Travis Scott's long awaited 'Utopia' in true CRS fashion.  To hear the rest of the breakdown, plus a lot more, visit patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 449: July 2023 Catchup (Preview)

July 07, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

Armond & Doc return to catch up on new projects from Lil Uzi Vert & Killer Mike, plus a deep dive on Billboard's Top 50 hip-hop groups.  To hear the rest of this week's episode plus a ton more, subscribe today at Patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 448: De La Soul Retrospective (Preview)

June 09, 2023 14:30 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

Armond & Doc are back and they're breaking down the discography of De La Soul.  In this week's free preview, they go in-depth on 3 Feet High & Rising and De La Soul Is Dead, two classics from what many refer to as hip-hop's "golden age".  To hear the rest of the conversation plus a lot more, become a subscriber today at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 446: Jack Harlow's 'Jackman'

May 08, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

Armond & Doc return for a free preview of this week's Side A and talk about Jack Harlow's surprise project 'Jackman'.  To hear the full conversation about everything from Frank Ocean at Coachella to AI & music, become a member today at Patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 445: Lil Wayne's 'Carter III' (Preview)

April 18, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Armond & Doc return for the first part of their review of an iconic album that turns FIFTEEN years old this week.  To hear the full conversation plus a lot more head to Patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 443: Justin Timberlake's '20/20 Experience' Re-Review (Preview)

March 21, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

Armond & Doc are back this for a re-review of an album that just had a major anniversary and was *incredibly* successful....but somehow nobody talks about this album anymore?  How is that even possible?  How well has this album aged? To hear the full conversation and a lot more, join the Patreon today at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 440: 2023 Grammy Awards (Preview)

February 10, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Armond & Doc are back with the first part of their conversation about the 2023 Grammy Awards - Beyonce, Kendrick, & more  To hear the full conversation, plus the pre-show and a ton more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 439: #Definitive15 of 1993 (Preview)

February 03, 2023 12:57 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

Armond & Doc return for Side A of this week's show, which is the beginning of our conversation about the Definitive 15 songs of 1993, an incredibly important year for hip-hop and R&B. To hear Side B, the pre-show, and a lot more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast and become a member today.

Episode 438: #Definitive15 of 2003

January 24, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

Armond & Doc are back to begin their breakdown of the definitive 15 songs from 2003.  How many songs does 50 get?  OutKast? Dipset? Jay?  To hear the entire conversation, become a member today at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 437: Top 10 of 2022 (Preview)

January 06, 2023 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

Armond & Doc return to catch up on news, talk about what albums didn't work in 2022, and then start to dig into their top 10 albums of the year.  To hear the rest of the episode plus a whole lot more, become a member today at Patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 434 Side B: Nas - King's Disease III

November 18, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Armond & Doc continue on this week by breaking down the latest in the King's Disease trilogy, plus they try to put this era of Nas in context with the rest of his amazing career. To hear full versions of all our episodes plus exclusive episodes & more, subscribe today at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 434 Side A: 2023 Grammy Nominations

November 18, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Armond & Doc are back this week to break down the always controversial Grammy nominations.  Is there just too much music being released?  What exactly is 'Best Melodic Rap Performance'?  Is that Harry Styles song actually real?  All that & more. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to patreon.com/crspodcast & become a member today.

Episode 433: Drake & 21 Savage 'Her Loss' (Preview)

November 11, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

Armond & Doc are back and in this free preview they're beginning their track-by-track review, in true CRS fashion, of 'Her Loss', the new album from Drake & 21 Savage.   To hear the full review, plus their breakdown of the Kyrie Irving situation & a lot more, become a member today at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 432 Side B: Ye vs. The World (Preview)

November 03, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

We're continuing on this week's free preview by diving into Ye (formerly Kanye West) and his no good, very bad October - not by recapping, but by trying to understand how we got here, what might come next, and a lot more.  To hear the full conversation (and it's a good one), become a member today at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 432 Side A: Fall 2022 Catchup (Preview)

November 03, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Armond & Doc are back after a three week break so they're catching up on new music in this free preview of this week's episode.  To hear the rest of the conversation, head over to patreon.com/crspodcast. 

Episode 430: #Definitive15 2007 (Preview)

September 28, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

Armond & Doc are back to dive into the world of ringtone rap, stadium anthems, and a lot more with the first part of their conversation about the #Definitive15 songs from 2007.  To hear the rest of the conversation + a lot more, become a member today at patron.com/crspodcast.

Episode 429: Jermaine Dupri vs. Trackmasters #VerzuzWhatIf (Preview)

September 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 76.7 MB

Armond & Doc are facing off this week in a #VerzuzWhatIf that pits Jermaine Dupri vs. the Trackmasters.  This free preview covers the first half of the battle, but to hear the full episode plus a JID track-by-track review and more, subscribe today at Patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 428: DJ Khaled's 'God Did' (Preview)

August 30, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Armond & Doc are back to begin their breakdown of DJ Khaled's new album 'God Did'.  To hear the full review, plus their thoughts on everything from FN Meka to the upcoming JD/Puff battle and a lot more, subscribe today at Patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 427: The Game's 'Drillmatic' (Preview)

August 16, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

Armond & Doc are back to begin their breakdown of The Game's 30 (!) track album 'Drillmatic' and try to answer questions like: What's the most outrageous sample on the album?  Why did he diss Eminem for 10 minutes?  Is that song really a diss?  To hear the full episode, plus a lot more, head to Patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 425: Beyonce's 'Renaissance' (Preview)

August 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Armond & Doc return for a preview of their track-by-track breakdown of Beyonce's long awaited 7th album 'Renaissance'. To hear the rest of the breakdown plus a lot more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 424: #Definitive15 Mixtapes (Preview)

July 26, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

In this week's free preview, Armond & Doc begin their breakdown of the definitive 15 mixtapes in hip-hop history. To hear the rest of the conversation, plus exclusive episodes & more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast & become a member today.

Episode 422: Drake's 'Honestly, Nevermind' (Preview)

June 24, 2022 12:29 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Armond & Doc are back in this week's free preview to talk about Drake's surprising & polarizing new album 'Honestly, Nevermind'.  To hear the full conversation about the album, plus their take on Beyonce's new single "Break My Soul" and a lot more, become a subscriber today at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 421: #Definitive15 1997 (Preview)

June 14, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

Armond & Doc return with a free preview of our in-depth breakdown of the #Definitive15 songs from 1997.  To hear the entire conversation & a ton more, head over to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 418: Kendrick Lamar's 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers' (Preview)

May 16, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

Armond & Doc are back to begin their breakdown of Kendrick's latest album, 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers'.  To hear the rest of the conversation, plus their review of Jack Harlow's album and a lot more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast and become a member today.

Episode 417: May 2022 Catchup (Preview)

May 04, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Armond & Doc are back to begin their conversation about Pusha T's long-awaited new album 'It's Not Dry'. To hear the rest of their review, plus a review of Future's new album, become a member today at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 416: Jack Harlow's "First Class", Pusha T & Jay-Z, & More

April 18, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

In this week's free preview, Armond & Doc break down Jack Harlow's new single, Pusha T & Jay-Z's "Neck & Wrist", & more.  The hear the entire conversation (which talks about Bia & J. Cole, the Jack Harlow x Drake leak, & more), head to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 415: April 2022 Catchup (Preview)

April 04, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

In this week's free preview, Armond & Doc return after a three-week break to talk about new music from Nicki Minaj, Latto, Nigo, and Pusha T.  To hear the rest of the episode, including conversations about Benny The Butcher, Lil Durk, Dreamville, & more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 413: 'Donda 2' (v 2.22.22) [Preview]

February 28, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

Armond & Doc are back in this week's free preview to begin to talk about the 2.22.22 version of 'Donda 2' that was released on stemplayer.com.  To hear the entire conversation, plus Doc's experience getting the album on his Stem Player, their take on the listening party, and a lot more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 412: The 'Donda 2' Rollout

February 22, 2022 13:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

Armond & Doc are back in this week's free preview and they're diving into the hectic, controversial, and troubling 'Donda 2' rollout.  To hear the rest of the 'Donda 2' conversation, plus our thoughts on 'jeen-yuhs', new music from Pusha T & Jack Harlow, the Super Bowl Halftime Show, and more, become a member today at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 410: #Definitive15 Songs From 2002 (Sneak Preview)

January 24, 2022 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

Armond & Doc are back in this week's free preview to begin their conversation on the #Definitive15 songs from 2002.  To the rest of their 3+ hour conversation (seriously), become a subscriber today at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 409: The Game & Ye "Eazy" (Preview)

January 18, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

Armond & Doc are back in this week's free preview to talk about The Game & Ye's new song "Eazy", Ye recording Donda 2, & more.  To hear the rest of the episode, which includes conversations about The Weeknd, Gunna, Cordae, & more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast to become a member today.

Episode 408 Side B: 2021 Wrap Up (Part 1)

January 04, 2022 13:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MB

Armond & Doc continue on this week by talking about (surprise surprise) what worked for Verzuz in 2021 and how some hypothetical Verzuz matchups might play out before starting their Top 10 albums of 2021 conversation.  To hear Side A of this week's episode (a review of Nas's 'Magic') plus a lot more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast and become a subscriber today.

Episode 408 Side C: 2021 Wrap-Up (Part 2)

January 04, 2022 13:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MB

Armond & Doc wrap up their conversation on the best albums of 2021, which of course means they're trying to figure out what exactly are they supposed to do with 'Donda'?  Plus J Cole, Tyler, & more. To hear Side A of this week's episode (a review of Nas's 'Magic') plus a lot more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast and become a subscriber today.

Episode 407: Dr. Dre's GTA Sdtk & Ye/Drake's Free Larry Hoover Concert (Preview)

December 20, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Armond & Doc return in a preview of this week's episode to talk about the surprising return of Dr. Dre for a GTA soundtrack that is somehow not on streaming services before finally going in-depth on the Ye & Drake Free Larry Hoover concert.   To hear the rest of this week's episode, plus tons more, become a member at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 404: Tragedy at Astroworld (Preview)

November 10, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

Armond & Doc are back to dive into one of the most tragic events in recent hip-hop even just music history - the untimely passing of 8 fans at the 2021 Astroworld festival.    Who was responsible?  Is any one person or group responsible?  Does society jump too quickly to find out who's to "blame"?  What happens now for Travis?  For music festivals?  To hear the rest of this week's conversation, including our take on Ye's appearance on Drink Champs, head to patreon.com/crspodcast and become ...

Episode 402: BDK vs. KRS, Sad Hip-Hop, & More (Preview)

October 20, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Armond & Doc return to talk about the Big Daddy Kane vs. KRS-One Verzuz (has that era gotten enough love, who else from that golden age could do a Verzuz, etc.), plus sad hip-hop vs. aggressive hip-hop & more.  To hear the rest of the conversation, which includes conversations about new music from Meek Mill, Don Toliver, & Young Thug, head to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 400: Fall 2021 Catch Up (Preview)

September 29, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Armond & Doc return to catch up on music they haven't talked about yet - namely, Baby Keem & Lil Nas X.  To hear the rest of the conversation (everything from Isaiah Rashad & Vince Staples to Westside Gunn to the Fugees) and a lot more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 398: Fat Joe vs. Ja Rule VERZUZ (Preview)

September 16, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Armond & Doc return in a preview of this week's show to talk about CLB follow-up and why Billboard should have just started a new chart before beginning their round-by-round on Fat Joe vs. Ja Rule in VERZUZ in true Clock Radio Speakers fashion.  To hear the rest of the recap, plus a Roc-a-Fella Records #Definitive15 episode, head to patreon.com/crspodcast 🚀

Episode 397: Drake's 'Certified Lover Boy' Review (Preview)

September 07, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Armond & Doc continue on this week by beginning their track-by-track breakdown of Drake's new album 'Certified Lover Boy' as only CRS can.  To hear the rest of the review, along with a lot more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 396: Kanye West's 'Donda' Review (Part 1)

September 02, 2021 12:02 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

Armond & Doc are back and are going in-depth (in true CRS fashion) on Kanye West's 'Donda'.  In Part 1 we cover the lead up to the album and start our track-by-track review.  To hear the rest of the review, along with full episodes of previous episodes, join the Patreon at patreon.com/crspodcast.

Episode 395: Kanye West's 'Donda' Aug. 26th Chicago Listening Party (Snippet)

August 29, 2021 17:29 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Armond & Doc are back to begin their break down of the third and final public listening party for Kanye's newly released 'Donda' as only CRS can.  To hear the rest of the episode, become a Patreon subscriber at patreon.com/crspodcast. Note: This was recorded the same morning that the album was released, and while we definitely talk about the music and what we like, the in-depth album review is coming later this week.

Episode 394: Kanye West's 'DONDA' August 5th Listening Party (Snippet)

August 12, 2021 12:10 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

Armond & Doc return to talk about Kanye's second 'DONDA' listening party - everything from the fashion to the staging to the experience of watching it live, plus they start to break it down track by track. To hear the full conversation, plus a review of Nas's 'Kings Disease II' and a lot more, head to http://patreon.com/crspodcast 🚀

Episode 393: Kanye West's 'Donda' Listening Party (Snippet)

July 26, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Armond & Doc are back to breakdown part of the 'Donda' listening party as only CRS can.  To hear the rest of the breakdown, plus a lot more, head to patreon.com/crspodcast and become a member 💥

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