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Grass Routes Podcast

234 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 142 ratings

Grass Routes Podcast is a weekly podcast highlighting the opinions and stories of celebrities, influencers, the hosts and more. Hosted by Brandon "Killa BH" Hall, Regular Naz, & Wylson.

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Episode 177: Put Some Respeck on T.I. and 50 Cent Verzuz, That August, Jada & Will SmithEntanglement

July 14, 2020 13:07 - 1 hour - 114 MB

The Grass Routes Podcast started off in a hot debate whether T.I. could beat 50 Cent in a Verzuz or not and of course, the dove into the Jada & August Alsina entanglement. Especially the tangled up convo we saw on the Red Table Talke with Will Smith. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop Subscribe to our Newsletter: eepurl.com/c8F4xv Join our Free Fan Group Chat on Discord: https://discord.g...

Episode 177: Put Some Respeck on T.I. vs 50 Cent Verzuz, That August, Jada & Will Smith Entanglement

July 14, 2020 13:07 - 1 hour - 114 MB

The Grass Routes Podcast started off in a hot debate whether T.I. could beat 50 Cent in a Verzuz or not and of course, the dove into the Jada & August Alsina entanglement. Especially the tangled up convo we saw on the Red Table Talk with Will Smith. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop Subscribe to our Newsletter: eepurl.com/c8F4xv Join our Free Fan Group Chat on Discord: https://discord.gg...

Episode 176: Tee Grizzley Discusses "The Smartest" Themes, His Gaming Passion

June 30, 2020 15:16 - 49 minutes - 43 MB

Tee Grizzley sat down with the Grass Routes Podcast team to discuss his recent project “The Smartest,” and the theme behind it, his passion for Gaming and just overall thoughts on life, police brutality protests and more. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop Subscribe to our Newsletter: eepurl.com/c8F4xv Join our Free Fan Group Chat on Discord: https://discord.gg/8e3tTp Twitter www.twitter...

Episode 175: Should the NBA Come Back Right Now, J.Cole vs Noname (A Beef We Don't Need)

June 23, 2020 13:35 - 45 minutes - 76.9 MB

COVID-19 impacted so many industries and especially the entertainment and sports industry. With that said, should NBA players go back to playing this season or should they wait until later? Grass Routes team is back with great convos once again, also discussing J. Cole’s song and Noname’s response to him. Is it really time for this “beef” or should we focus on other things? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmatio...

Episode 174: Would Republic Records Removing "Urban" Change Things, NFL Being The NFL

June 09, 2020 13:37 - 1 hour - 86.2 MB

Change is starting to come in so many ways. Companies are financially supporting Black Lives Matter but also are changing internal structures to try and help. While others are putting out half-sorry apologies. The team discussed Republic Records banning the term "urban" and what that means for the label, also Roger Goodell and the NFL's apology not mentioning Colin Kaepernick and more. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub...

Episode 173: This is America, War on Racism, Police Brutality & Injustice

June 02, 2020 14:37 - 1 hour - 114 MB

No more silence, no more lost lives and now is the time to speak up! The Grass Routes Podcast team had a candid discussion about police brutality in America, #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd and the current protests happening and why it is important that people educate themselves and amplify the voices of the black community. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop Subscribe to our Newsletter: eepurl.com/...

Episode 172: WNBA's Alexis Jones Talks Successes, Obstacles & Brand Identity in the League

May 19, 2020 12:47 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

The gang is entirely back and this time they are joined by 2017 WNBA Champion and Atlanta Dream’s Alexis Jones to talk about her continued interest in playing video games, some of the challenges and obstacles she’s dealt with as a pro athlete like trades, injuries and more. And lastly, Alexis discussed how she’s been taking on more sports marketing for her own brand and how she is looking to grow in and off the court. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodc...

Episode 172: WNBA's Alexis Jones Talks Succeses, Obstacles & Brand Identity in the League

May 19, 2020 12:47 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

The gang is entirely back and this time they are joined by 2017 WNBA Champion and Atlanta Dream’s Alexis Jones to talk about her continued interest in playing video games, some of the challenges and obstacles she’s dealt with as a pro athlete like trades, injuries and more. And lastly, Alexis discussed how she’s been taking on more sports marketing for her own brand and how she is looking to grow in and off the court. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodc...

Episode 171: Verzuz IG Live Should Change It's Name, Do Content Numbers Matter These Days

May 12, 2020 12:36 - 50 minutes - 84.7 MB

The team celebrated Mother's Day with another episodes, discussing the Verzuz in general and how it should be more appreciation dreams, how these music moments will change the music industry and whether content views and numbers mean anything at the end of the day during this self-quarantine. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop   Subscribe to our Newsletter: eepurl.com/c8F4xv Join our Free Fa...

Episode 170: Are We Getting A Drake Summer, Erykah Badu & Jill Scott Verzuz Is Fire

May 05, 2020 14:03 - 51 minutes - 87.1 MB

Will Drake have a "Drake" Summer? Well, we will find out but all we know is that his recent "Dark Lane Demo Tapes: completely made people not check out other released music. The squad discussed the impact of Drake during COVID-19 quarantine as well as Erykah Badu & Jill Scott Verzuz and what that means for the culture. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop   Subscribe to our Newsletter: eepurl.c...

Episode 169: Kanye West Deserves Billionaire Status, Travis Scott x Fortnite Is Next Level Ish

April 28, 2020 11:26 - 1 hour - 119 MB

The Grass Routes Podcast team got together this episode to discuss the upcoming documentary around Russell Simmon's alleged sexual abuse, how it would resonate during this COVID-19 time, and whether it'll impact Oprah since she used to be involved with it. And of course, the team gave props to Travis Scott for his Fortnite event as well as Kanye West for becoming a Billionaire. Take a listen! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5...

Episode 168: C Plus Talks Finding His Own Music Lane, Being a Recession Baby

April 24, 2020 14:08 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Artist C Plus got rooted with the team after he discussed his new project, how viral moments on Tik Tok has influenced him and how he’s managed to stay himself and stick to his brand despite dealing with the influences of social media. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop Subscribe to our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/c8F4xv Join our Free Fan Group Chat on GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_grou...

Episode 167: Ed Lover Critiques Current Hip-Hop, Talks What Culture Appreciation Looks Like

April 21, 2020 13:45 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

Radio Personality and Musician Ed Lover gets really honest about his thoughts on the constant old school & new school hip-hop rivalry, why woman hip-hop artists aren’t uniting right now and what’s the fine line between culture appreciation and culture appropriation Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop Subscribe to our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/c8F4xv Join our Free Fan Group Chat on GroupMe:...

Episode 166: Mandii B Talks Changes in Relationship Views, How Gender Roles Evolved

April 14, 2020 13:30 - 1 hour - 182 MB

WHOREible Decisions host Mandii B joined the Grass Routes Podcast team to discuss some of the content seen on Quarantine Radio, the individual growth everyone has had recently, also of course they got into conversations around relationships and dating. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop Subscribe to our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/c8F4xv Join our Free Fan Group Chat on GroupMe: https://grou...

Episode 165: Kazeem Famuyide Talks Working For WWE, Starting a Podcast & Being A Multi-Industry Host

April 10, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes - 79.4 MB

Host for Say Less Podcast, REVOLT TV, and more Kazeem Famuyide joined the Grass Routes team about starting a podcast during quarantine time, his detailed WWE content experience and favorite storylines from it, and how self-quarantine has been therapeutic for him. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop Subscribe to our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/c8F4xv Join our Free Fan Group Chat on GroupMe: h...

Episode 164: Clinton Sparks Speaks on Childhood Trauma, Music & Esports Impact He's Made

April 07, 2020 13:31 - 1 hour - 113 MB

American DJ, Producer and FaZe Clan’s VP of Biz Dev Clinton Sparks opened up about the art of focus and resolution from his book ‘How To Win Big In The Music Business,’ his experience helping to create popular music platforms and building his own ecosystem for success in entertainment, music and esports. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop Subscribe to our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/c8F4xv ...

Episode 163: NFL Player Braxton Miller Discusses His NFL Career, Being Jay-Z Fan

April 03, 2020 11:59 - 55 minutes - 88.1 MB

NFL pro player Braxton Miller joins us in another self-quarantine episode to discuss how the virus is affecting his life right now, how much he is a Jay-Z fan and his thoughts on the state of the NFL and even it’s new CBA. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop Subscribe to our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/c8F4xv Join our Free Fan Group Chat on GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_group/37511634/go...

Episode 162: Grammy Nom Jawan Jackson Talks Broadway Journey and COVID-19 Impact on Show Business

March 31, 2020 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Grammy nominated Jawan Jackson caught up with the Grass Routes team to discuss his journey to Broadway (3:32). As we continue to battle COVID-19, we discuss how this pandemic is impacting Broadway performers and show business everywhere (14:13). Jackson also shares some behind-the-scenes stories from his days on Broadway (39:12), exclusively told to Grass Routes Podcast. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespo... Subscribe to our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com...

Episode 161: Coronavirus Lockdown and How The Team Is Handling Self-Quarantines

March 24, 2020 12:06 - 51 minutes - 79.1 MB

Self-Quarantine hasn’t stopped the Grass Routes Podcast team from putting out another episode! Listen to how they all are adjusting to this current time and how they feel about what’s going on. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop Subscribe to our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/c8F4xv Join our Free Fan Group Chat on GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_group/37511634/goQgq0UZ Twitter https://www.t...

Episode 160: Ron Killings aka R-Truth Discusses WWE Start, And Making Music As An Artist

March 17, 2020 11:41 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

The Grass Routes Podcast team got a chance to connect with WWE Superstar Ron Killings aka R-Truth at the game event. During this time he talked about how he got into wrestling (5:00), developing a connection between his passion for music and WWE (10:50), how he has a country song stored away (17:50) and his great advice for life (26:00). Shoutout to our event partners 368, MiS and Coca-Cola. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5...

Episode 159: Nate Robinson Talks Gaming, How A Woman Taught Him Basketball, And His Seattle Impact

March 10, 2020 11:41 - 28 minutes - 53.8 MB

Grass Routes first Gaming Night featuring Nate Robinson was a success! During it, we sat down with Nate to discuss his gaming passion and more specifically interest in NBA2k (03:00), his support for the WNBA and how his female cousin taught him how to ball (14:40) and how impactful it’s been with him being from Seattle and making waves (18:15) Shoutout to our event partners 368, MiS and Coca-Cola. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x...

Episode 158: Would You Pay Someone $10M To Marry Your Kid, Nate Robinson Gaming Event

March 03, 2020 12:18 - 57 minutes - 109 MB

The world is going crazy for various reasons. One, The Grass Routes Podcast team discussed how a meme went around saying that Mike Tyson would pay someone $10 million to marry his daughter (04:01). And with the Coronavirus going on, we talk more about the outbreak and how it is important for people to wash their hands (12:17). Lastly, our gaming night is this Saturday, so we called up WNBA player Aerial Powers to challenge her in NBA2k since she talked some smack on Twitter (31:10). Subscrib...

Episode 157: RIP Pop Smoke, Does Money Buy Happiness For People Like Jeff Bezos

February 25, 2020 12:47 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

The Earth is our friend and the Grass Routes Podcast team understands why Jeff Bezos is contributing $10billion to help it but is it genuine (08:21). We continue on discussing money solving problems but how the true definition of happiness may not be dictated by money. And lastly, the team pays our respects to Pop Smoke and those affected by his passing (41:55). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desk...

Episode 156: Stop Ripping Off Black Creatives Like Jalaiah Harmon, Unlucky Memory of Quentin Miller

February 18, 2020 12:56 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

Even though Valentine’s Day pass, there hasn’t been a whole lot of love in the air! First the team discusses Quentin Miller’s situation in the Drake vs Meek Mill beef and how he that incident hurt him even with Meek and Drake making up as friends (14:04) and lastly Jalaiah Harmon is starting to get credited for the Renegade Dance but, do companies like the NBA need cut her a check? (34:41) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg...

Episode 155: Love Erykah Badu’s New Fragrance, Celebrating Black Creatives for Black History Month

February 11, 2020 13:04 - 58 minutes - 110 MB

Erykah Badu is finally giving the world her superpower by releasing a brand new fragrance that smells like her vagina (3:46). Will it be unisex? Brandon, Naz and Wylson hope so! Grass Routes Podcast give their reactions to Gayle King's interview with Lisa Leslie, where she questions the former WNBA star about Kobe Bryant's 'complicated' legacy (7:09). Later, the crew debate J.Lo vs. Shakira in last week's Super Bowl Halftime Performance (29:38). And finally, in recognition of Black History Mo...

Episode 154: Gamertag Radio's Danny Pena Talks 1,000th Ep w/ Xbox Exec, Lil Wayne's 'Funeral' Album

February 04, 2020 12:25 - 1 hour - 102 MB

The Grass Routes Podcast team is back but this time with a special guest! Friend of the show and Gamertag Radio Co-Host Danny Pena talked to the team about how he transitioned from working in hip-hop to having one of the most popular video game podcasts (04:13). We get our “nerd talk” on before jumping into Lil Wayne’s ‘Funeral” project thoughts (37:23) and lastly, we pay our respects to Kobe, his daughter Gianna and the seven other victims who passed by talking on how it impacted us all indi...

Postponed Guest Episode: RIP Kobe, Gianna and Other 7 Lives Lost

January 28, 2020 13:19 - 2 minutes - 4.18 MB

The team has decided to postponed the guest episode due to the passing of Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant and the other seven lives lost. We will be back to regular schedule next Tuesday, but we want to pay our respects to the families and send love and positive energy to everyone affected by these loses.

Postponed Guest Episode: RIP Kobe, Gianni and Other 7 Lives Lost

January 28, 2020 13:19 - 2 minutes - 4.18 MB

The team has decided to postponed the guest episode due to the passing of Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant and the other seven lives lost. We will be back to regular schedule next Tuesday, but we want to pay our respects to the families and send love and positive energy to everyone affected by these loses.

Episode 153: NBA Insider Talk With Scoop B, Ass Smacking Athletes & Building Media Credibility

January 21, 2020 12:38 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Heavy(dot)com Reporter and Scoop B Radio Podcast host Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson joined us as a special guest to talk about his background in NBA media and breaking news (05:05), Transitioning to the digital age and how he adjusted towards people treating him like he isn’t credible (29:33) and lastly, we got into Odell Beckham Jr slapping a security guys ass (yikes!) (41:40). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmat...

Episode 152: The Neptunes Brought Skate-Hip Hop Culture, Justin Bieber's Refreshing Transparency

January 14, 2020 12:30 - 1 hour - 120 MB

Skateboard P aka Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo are reuniting to bring back the impactful duo The Neptunes. The Grass Routes Podcast teams discusses their musical impact on both the industry as well as skateboard culture (05:38). Then for those who are upset with Justin Bieber asking people to stream his song, this tactic is nothing new, why we broke it down for everyone (18:30). And lastly, Prince Harry and Megan Markle are out here trying to live their best lives (30:23). Subscribe to ou...

Episode 151: David Stern Changed The NBA, WWIII Twitter Memes vs Real War

January 07, 2020 12:07 - 1 hour - 133 MB

With the New Year comes a new episode of Grass Routes Podcast. The team starting off by paying their respects to David Stern and his family while also talking about the impact he’s had on the NBA (02:52). And with all of the WWIII talk happening on Twitter, do you know what exactly is going on? Well, the we really get into it when it comes to war and etc (24:20) and lastly, we wanted to answer some fan questions for our first 2020 episode, check it out here (51:00). Subscribe to our YouTube ...

Episode 150: SNL Brought Out The Black Comedian Legends, Is Trump Outta Here

December 24, 2019 12:27 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB

Black Twitter as in a frenzy because of the recent SNL episode that had Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, Tracy Morgan, Chris Rock and, Kenan Thompson. So of course the team talked about that (02:07), also the crew gave the lowdown on Trump’s Impeachment and overall thoughts (14:48). Also, kids do stupid things, maybe not like the young girl who faked her kidnap but that was discussed as well (35:58). And lastly, we review Cam’ron’s recent album (48:07). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https:/...

Episode 149: Black Women Are Running The World, Creepers Are Doing More Creep Sh*t

December 17, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MB

RIP and condolences to those affected by the Jersey City Shooting, a place that is near and dear to Brandon Killabh Hall. We talked about the incident as well as frequent mass shootings here in the U.S. (05:47). Then I’m sure many of you heard the rumblings of 6ix9ine potentially getting out of jail but that seems pretty unlikely (27:09). And if you are a fan of Keanu Reeves well you will enjoy our Matrix 4, John Wick 4 Day convo (39:05). Also, Ring security company is losing right now becaus...

Episode 148: Rest in Power Juice Wrld (Ending A Sad Cycle), Stop The Nick Cannon and Eminem Beef

December 10, 2019 12:35 - 1 hour - 154 MB

Rest In Power to Juice Wrld, it’s horrible that we are seeing so many young talented people who go too soon, a cycle we hope changes (01:34). The Grass Routes Podcast team wanted to start off on that note, and then jump into Snoop Dogg’s Lullaby album (31:41). That man can do everything! Eventually we all geeked out to the new Wonder Woman trailer and go into our super hero bag (39:16). Lastly, we discussed Aaliyah’s estate releasing her music (50:32) and the Nick Cannon and Eminem beef that ...

Episode 147: Influencers Have Ya'll Butthole Suntanning, Are There Even "Good" Stereotypes

December 03, 2019 12:56 - 1 hour - 137 MB

Influencer have ya’ll out her doing butthole suntanning and now the team is talking about this new wild craze (03:20). Aside from that fiasco, The Grass Routes Podcast team also had to address Goldlink’s strange Instagram caption surrounding Mac Miller and why it wasn’t ok (12:12) And lastly, Gabrielle Union America’s Got Talent firing for standing up against inappropriate racist jokes (23:55). This topic drove a whole convo around stereotypes and if there any “good” stereotypes. Subscribe t...

Episode 146: Stop Spotify We Don't Want Another Award Show, And Should Marijuana Be Legalized

November 26, 2019 13:02 - 1 hour - 163 MB

Where it is the Grammys, BET Awards, there’s so many freaking award shows and now Spotify plans on launching its own Music Awards based on streaming data. The Grass Routes team decided whether award shows are even necessary considering how numbers and votes can be skewed. Should we put any importance behind them? (07:03), also one of the team members thinks legalizing marijuana will have bad effects on the black community (26:14) and lastly, with the 2010’s coming to an end, who were some of ...

Episode 145: Was Kaepernick's NFL Workout A PR Stunt, Our Live Show With Jinx Was Great

November 19, 2019 13:03 - 1 hour - 115 MB

What a great first live show our team had! The entire group started off this episode recapping how it went (02:48) then of course got right back into the flow of things with discussing Kodak Black’s felony charges (13:27) followed by a discussion of Naz and Wilson joining the team (28:46) and lastly Kaepernick’s NFL workout and whether it was a sham or not (38:14). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=d...

Episode 144: F*ck Your Instagram Likes People, High Times Suspended With Dion Waiters

November 12, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 117 MB

As we get closer to the live show with Jinx, the Grass Routes Podcast team dropped another episode with great topics once again! This time, Brandon, Naz, and Wylson chatted about Dion Waiters getting suspended for being getting high and getting an anxiety attack on a plane (03:40), Instagram CEO announcing they’ll get rid of Likes on the platform (13:54), Summer Walker’s supposed retirement threat (26:36) and lastly, Disney Plus is here ya’ll!! (51:50. Of course, Erin was over in Japan during...

Episode 143: Is Kanye A Man Of God Or A Man Of Himself, RIP John Witherspoon

November 05, 2019 12:58 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

Grass Routes Podcast isn’t Closed on Sunday because we had to talk about Kanye! But before that convo Brandon and Erin briefly discussed attending REVOLT TV/AT&T Summit (03:28). Of course Wylson wanted to get into talk about Kanye’s new album as well as his path towards God (05:12) and lastly, the Naz, Brandon, Erin and Wilson paid respect to the late John Witherspoon (54:28) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmat...

Episode 142: Holy Crap We Have Our First Live Show feat. SOTC Jinx, Here's The GRP Journey

October 22, 2019 11:38 - 1 hour - 154 MB

This episode is about Grass Routes Podcast and the journey we’ve been on! We wanted to do a deep dive not only into the questions our supporters have for us in terms of our success and challenges (05:04), but also what the podcast means to us, what the live show means to us and some things we’ve never told you guys before (53:12). Next weekend we are taking our first break in 2 years to just enjoy the growth. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae...

Episode 141: Rhythm + Flow Review, Tyler Perry Studio Breaks Barriers feat.Essence grant

October 15, 2019 11:40 - 1 hour - 134 MB

Buzzfeed’s Beauty Director Essence Grant joins the Grass Routes Podcast team start of talking about her journey (02:20). Then the crew did a whole dive into the new Netflix show “Rhythm + Flow” featuring Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, T.I. and more to determine if it is a good show or not (06:19) and lastly, we discuss the impact of Tyler Perry’s new studio and some problems that can come from it (56:16). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGw...

Episode 140: Best Joker? Heath Ledger or Joaquin Phoenix, Did Damian Lillard Ether Shaq

October 08, 2019 11:34 - 1 hour - 142 MB

The biggest rap conversation of the week isn’t about Jay-Z and Hov but actually whether Damian Lillard or Shaq had the better diss (02:38). The Grass Routes team came back with full energy following the new Joker movie and gave their non-spoiler review on it (17:34). And lastly, the hugging of Amber Guyger during Botham Jean’s case…we discussed that too (42:20). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desk...

Episode 139: Eddie Murphy The Greatest Comedian?!? Kanye's Sunday Service Saving Himself

October 01, 2019 11:46 - 59 minutes - 113 MB

Robert De Niro is a legend in his own right (02:26) so we had to start the episode off right. And of course, the team is ecstatic to hear that Spider-man is back to the MCU (10:40). But, Naz, Brandon and Wylson got into a debate on whether Eddie Murphy is the GOAT comedian (25:04). And you all know with Wylson’s fandom, Kanye’s Sunday Service convo capped off the episode (41:13). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confi...

Episode 138: The Fall of 6ix9ine in Court, Society Needs The Boondocks & Non-PC Content

September 24, 2019 11:40 - 1 hour - 150 MB

Grass Routes Team went to Area 51 for the alien cookout recently (04:44), nah kidding but we did talk about that as well as the revival of the Boondocks and cancel culture’s influence (08:32). We rounded it out with Kevin Hart being sued for allegedly knowing about his own sex clip (25:02) and we briefly discussed the 6ix9ine case (42:20). And, here’s a major question. From a total consumption standpoint for its entirety, which was bigger rap or hip-hop for the longest? (1:04:40). Subscribe ...

Episode 137: Dennis Rodman May Be More Impactful Than Jordan, No More Jay-Z vs Biggie

September 17, 2019 11:37 - 1 hour - 132 MB

Felicity Huffman is getting some jail time for the college scandal (03:38). But, that’s not the only thing the Grass Routes team talked about, of course we touched a bit on Tim Tebow’s recent “pay college athletes” comment (08:24). Also, do you think Dennis Rodman is more influential than Michael Jordan? (15:06) and is Suicide Squad’s new cast good? (34:43). Lastly, we got into Meg thee Stallion and if we should stop comparing Jay-Z with Biggie (47:11). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http...

Episode 136: Kim Viera Balances Her Amercanized Latin Side In Music, Hustlers Movie Tryout

September 10, 2019 11:42 - 1 hour - 179 MB

Grass Routes Podcast team is joined by Republic Records singer Kim Viera to talk about her unique love for cartoons (03:50), How she balances her Americanized Latin side in her music (06:44), colorism within the Latin Community and how her family has dealt with it (33:46) and the greatest battle….if Jay-Z, Eminem and Drake did a Gospel Rap battle, who would win? (52:38). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1...

Episode 135: Little Brother Explain How Death Taught Them To Learn Each Other & Reunite

September 03, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 184 MB

Little Brother aka Phone and Big Pooh joined the Grass Routes Podcast team to chat about North Carolina hip-hop’s momentum right now (19:51), how death reunited both Pooh and Phonte (26:09), Nipsey Hussle’s influence for one of their songs (50:56), Paul Mooney accusations and an interesting fun fact by Phone (59:30) and also the issue with rap beefs and diss songs (1:11:57) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmatio...

Episode 134: WTF Hasbro Death Row Records Dolls, Rapsody's 'Eve' Album Is Fire

August 27, 2019 11:34 - 1 hour - 129 MB

The team is slowing down their Hot Girl and Hot Guy Summer with today's episode, starting off Popeyes viral chicken sandwich (7:11). Then us nerds talked about Disney/Marvel/Sony's Spiderman negotiations and if Disney+ is getting out money (11:21). Surprisingly, we had to address Hasbro buying Death Row Records..WTF (33:52) and lastly we blessed our ears with Rapsody's 'Eve' album (46:17) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&...

Episode 133: Jay-Z vs Kaepernick, How The Black Community Point Fingers At Easy Targets feat. Wayno

August 20, 2019 11:35 - 1 hour - 83 MB

Grass Routes Podcast team is back but this time Wayno joins us for some great convos! Starting off honoring Nipsey Hussle for his birthday week (02:20). Then we got into talking about Jay-Z’s NFL partnership and the whole How vs. Colin Kaepernick issue (06:31) and then accountability with Sebastian Telfair’s story (18:32). And lastly, before we finished, we had Wayno tell us about his backstory (31:12) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGw...

Episode 132: Rick Ross 'Port of Miami 2' Review, Is Damian Lillard The Best NBA Rapper

August 13, 2019 11:52 - 59 minutes - 112 MB

It’s like Star Wars up in here because T-Pain is bringing the battle! Our at least a good laugh because the Grass Routes Podcast team talked about his lightsaber battle in NYC (02:47). After, the team dropped into Rick Ross’ ‘Port of Miami 2’ album (09:54) and lastly Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard aka Big D.O.L.L.A. dropped a project of his own, so does this make him the best rapping NBA player? (50:12). Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=...

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