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UnRapEp. 29: "The Off-Season" (UnRap Series Finale)THE REAL IS BACK, THE VILLE IS BACK. Tap in to the series finale of UnRap. If you liked the show, please subscribe to the Youtube and follow us on socials (linked below) to see what we're cookin up next!
Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/IFiA7bwZ76Y
Timestamps:
(6:50 Best Song)
(10:30 Best Production)
(14:02 Best Bars)
(22:14 Best Feature)
(27:22 Worst Song)
(36:49 Worst Lines)
(43:15 Final Thoughts)
(51:26 End of UnRap)
Lion King On Ice/Climb Back Reaction (Ep. 7): https://youtu.be/1raMX_VnwRg
Amine's Limbo...2021-05-2154 minUnRapEp. 28: "Views" 5 Year AnniversaryThe guys celebrate the 5 year anniversary of "Views", Drake's 2016 album. Breaking down how the album has aged, Overrated/Underrated aspects, and answering the eternal question... Is Views already a classic?
Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/bASdwNGKpnw
Category Timestamps:
(Background 1:19)
(Drake Intros 4:32)
(Best Song 9:10)
(Most Underrated Song 15:56)
(Best Bars 18:51)
(InstaGrammy 22:11)
(Best Feature 24:19)
(Best Beat 28:19)
(Worst Song 32:28)
(Most Overrated Song 34:43)
(Worst Bars 39:18)
(Final Thoughts 42:33)
Hosted by:
Rishi Rajagopalan (Twitter: @RishiRajah, IG: rishirajagopalan, rishirajagopalan.com)
Ashwin Ramesh (Twitter: @AshwinRamesh99, IG...2021-04-2951 minUnRapEp. 27: "Fast Five" 10 Year AnniversaryThe guys celebrate the 10 year anniversary of "Fast Five", the ceiling-shattering 5th installment in the juggernaut "Fast & Furious" franchise. Breaking down the cast, highlights, and some changes we might make (There are none. This movie is perfect. If it's not obvious at this point, Rishi writes these descriptions)
Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/W7tqUG97vtU
Category Timestamps:
(U Had to Be There 6:08)
(Cast & Curious 9:14)
(6th Man 19:39)
(The Recast 23:39)
(All of the Lights 33:28)
(The Punch-Up 49:00)
(Racial Draft - Honorary Desi 53:19)
(Final Thoughts 56:10)
2021-04-2958 minUnRapEp. 26: "Concrete Cowboy"The guys discuss the new Netflix film "Concrete Cowboy", starring Idris Elba & Caleb McLaughlin.
True Story of the Cowboys: https://time.com/5952050/concrete-cowboy-true-story-netflix/
Fletcher Street Riders: http://fsurc.com/donation/
Heart to Share (Carrom Board & Shwin):
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYpGFHNO_uk
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3tj000u
Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/s2oI_bLyY6s
Hosted by: Rishi Rajagopalan (Twitter: @RishiRajah, IG: rishirajagopalan, rishirajagopalan.com...2021-04-1650 minUnRapEp. 25: "The Plugs I Met 2"The guys discuss Benny The Butcher's "The Plugs I Met 2". BIG GRISELDA!!!
Podcast Video: https://youtu.be/1gdUenaoRSQ
Timestamps:
(9:52 Best Song)
(11:54 Best Bars)
(17:27 Best Feature)
(29:22 Best Beat)
(33:51 Final Thoughts)
Hosted by:
Rishi Rajagopalan (Twitter: @RishiRajah, IG: rishirajagopalan, rishirajagopalan.com)
Ashwin Ramesh (Twitter: @AshwinRamesh99, IG: shwin1999)
Arvind Krishnamurthy (Twitter: @ArvindKrishnam)2021-03-2638 minUnRapEp. 23: A Very Uncomfortable™ Bachelor FinaleThe guys discuss the predictably pathetic finale of Matt James' Bachelor season, as well as Emmanuel Acho's antics on "After The Final Rose". This show, man...
Video Podcast:
Timestamps:
(1:40 Chris Harrison out for Bachelorette)
(4:21 Bachelor Finale Recap)
(22:10 After The Final Rose / Acho Slander)
John the Scorpio:
"Gotta Do Betta": youtube.com/watch?v=9HMozkIvEc4
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/johnthescorpio
Forsyth County:
"Fresh Air": npr.org
Oprah Town Hall (Strap in for this one): youtube.com/watch?v=LxayhFzUEyE&t=1079s
Hosted by:2021-03-171h 04
Classic Stories - RamayanamEpisode 7 Ramayanam story by Saavi Paati for KidsRama Lakshmana kills Thadagai and proceeding with Vishwamithra Rishi to conduct the Brahma Yagam2021-03-1524 minClassic Stories - RamayanamEpisode 6 Ramayanam story by Saavi Paati for KidsVishwamithra Rishi and Rama Lakshmana in the jungle praying to Gangadevi and preparing for the war against Rakshasas2021-03-1523 minClassic Stories - RamayanamEpisode 5 Ramayanam story by Saavi Paati for KidsVishwamithra Rishi meet Dasharadha and take Rama and Lakshmana to the jungle to kill the Rakshasas to protect his Brahma Yagam.2021-03-1520 minUnRapEp. 23: "Scary Hours 2" / "Coming 2 America"The guys discuss Drake's new EP "Scary Hours 2" ahead of his upcoming album, and Eddie Murphy's 30-years-in-the-making sequel to "Coming to America".
Timestamps:
(1:13 Scary Hours 2)
(16:30 Coming 2 America)
Video Podcast: youtu.be/HU4bV-vHIGY
Hosted by:
Rishi Rajagopalan (Twitter: @RishiRajah, IG: rishirajagopalan, rishirajagopalan.com)
Ashwin Ramesh (Twitter: @AshwinRamesh99, IG: shwin1999)
Arvind Krishnamurthy (Twitter: @ArvindKrishnam)2021-03-1153 minUnRapEp. 22: Best NBA RappersWho's the best rapper currently in the NBA? The guys use an 8-seed bracket to determine the real MVP.
Video Podcast (Recommended for this one): https://youtu.be/UJxJ887ZCv8
NBA Rap Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3881xOh
Hosted by:
Rishi Rajagopalan (Twitter: @RishiRajah, IG: rishirajagopalan, rishirajagopalan.com)
Ashwin Ramesh (Twitter: @AshwinRamesh99, IG: shwin1999)
Arvind Krishnamurthy (Twitter: @ArvindKrishnam)2021-03-0450 minUnRapEp. 21: "Minari"The guys discuss "Minari", Lee Isaac Chung's new movie starring Steven Yeun. How has Yeun's choices since leaving The Walking Dead redefined his career? How did Chung's experience as a Korean child of immigrants growing up on a farm in Arkansas influence the film? Was the actress playing grandma a certified baddie back in the day? (Spoiler Alert: She was).
Podcast Video: https://youtu.be/4ka1Ow6e3ns
Resources:
The Indian Farmer's Protests:
https://www.ajplus.net/stories/a-life-and-death-struggle-in-india
https://time.com/5938041/india-farmer-protests-democracy/
Hosted by:2021-02-2649 minUnRapEp. 20: "Judas & The Black Messiah" (feat. Ezra Owita)The guys discuss the new Fred Hampton movie "Judas & The Black Messiah", now streaming on HBOmax. How did this movie get made? Where do we land on the British actor debate? Was it a good choice to not make a classical biopic? Does it do Chairman Fred and the Black Panther Party justice? Does it let white folks off the hook?
Podcast Video: youtu.be/VmYr7REkhd4
Resources:
The Hampton House (Reached fundraising goal hours after we recorded): www.savethehamptonhouse.org
Black Panther 10 Point Program: www.blacklivesmattersyllabus.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07...2021-02-181h 05UnRapEp. 19: "Malcolm & Marie"The guys discuss Zendaya and John David Washington's "Malcolm & Marie", now streaming on Netflix. Was it good? Does Malcolm's rant about Hollywood do enough to escape the shadow of Sam Levinson's personal gripes? Who was right?
Podcast Video: https://youtu.be/mGei9eglwCI
Our Bachelor Recaps are now separate & exclusively on YouTube!
Link to Week 6 Recap: https://youtu.be/5j_Ykk8Qizk
Hosted by:
Rishi Rajagopalan (Twitter: @RishiRajah, IG: rishirajagopalan, rishirajagopalan.com)
Ashwin Ramesh (Twitter...2021-02-1146 minUnRapEp. 18: Denzel's "The Little Things" + Bachelor Week 5The guys recap Week 5 of "The Bachelor" & review "The Little Things", starring Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto. Now streaming on HBO Max.
Timestamps:
1:19 Bachelor Week 5
35:26 "The Little Things" Review
Video: https://youtu.be/sb_WEvgTtxQ
Hosted by:
Rishi Rajagopalan (Twitter: @RishiRajah, IG: rishirajagopalan, rishirajagopalan.com)
Ashwin Ramesh (Twitter: @AshwinRamesh99, IG: shwin1999)
Arvind Krishnamurthy (Twitter: @ArvindKrishnam)
Simon Kelem (Twitter: @Slick_Si, IG: simonkelem)2021-02-041h 29UnRapEp. 17: HBO's "Tiger" Doc Review + Bachelor Week 4The guys recap Week 4 of "The Bachelor" & review HBO's new documentary about Tiger Woods.
Timestamps:
(1:08 Bachelor Week 4)
(29:48 "Tiger" Doc Review)
Video: https://youtu.be/L5MPZ6MBFN8
Hosted by:
Rishi Rajagopalan (Twitter: @RishiRajah, IG: rishirajagopalan, rishirajagopalan.com)
Ashwin Ramesh (Twitter: @AshwinRamesh99, IG: shwin1999)
Arvind Krishnamurthy (Twitter: @ArvindKrishnam)2021-01-281h 09UnRapEp. 16: Zayn's "Nobody is Listening" (feat. Prashant Ramesh) + Bachelor Week 3The guys recap Week 3 of "The Bachelor" & review Zayn Malik's new album "Nobody is Listening". Will you?
Stream:
Uncharted:
(https://open.spotify.com/album/1IWZQziQveAg5jGXevtD21?si=QTs77GRzTZq612q5NaK99Q)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSspycxM9M)
Window Fog:
(https://open.spotify.com/album/7eRhwnshzgiej5putGxzYO?si=bdwT3lxoTGGoyCB597mT2w)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D62Qc-3c7pA&list=PLb2yBOCkmd0b2AyPnjOced1CH--9_EB2R)
Follow:
2021-01-211h 26UnRapEp. 15: "Sound of Metal" + Bachelor Week 2The guys discuss their Bachelor fantasy draft along with Week 2 of the show & review Riz Ahmed's latest film "Sound of Metal", available to stream on Amazon Prime.
Timestamps:
(1:20 "The Bachelor" Recap)
(40:00 "Sound of Metal" Review)
Audio: https://anchor.fm/unrap
Hosted by:
Rishi Rajagopalan (@RishiRajah)
Ashwin Ramesh (@AshwinRamesh99)
Arvind Krishnamurthy (@ArvindKrishnam)2021-01-161h 13UnRapEpisode 14: Pixar's "Soul" + Bachelor Night 1The guys discuss Matt James' debut on "The Bachelor" & review Pixar's latest film starring Jamie Foxx "Soul", available to stream on Disney+.
Timestamps:
(1:32 "The Bachelor" Breakdown)
(30:37 Pixar's "Soul" Review )
Video: https://youtu.be/Bjcdv-Z5zLU
Hosted by:
Rishi Rajagopalan (@RishiRajah)
Ashwin Ramesh (@AshwinRamesh99)
Arvind Krishnamurthy (@ArvindKrishnam)2021-01-071h 06UnRapEpisode 13: Playboi Carti's "Whole Lotta Red" ReviewUnRap, rap, rap rap rap, feel like the brown boys back back back... The guys give some updates on the pod, discuss the NBA's opening week & review Playboi Carti's new album "Whole Lotta Red".
News Roundup:
(2:00 Our worst takes of 2020)
(13:04 NBA Opening week)
25:25 Whole Lotta Red Review
(33:20 Best Track)
(42:32 Best/Funniest Bars)
(47:30 Best Feature)
(53:10 Best Beat)
(1:05:04 Worst Song)
(1:12:48 Final Thoughts)
Video: https://youtu.be/ZuEn0c_95VU
Hosted by:
Rishi Rajagopalan (@RishiRajah)
Ashwin Ramesh (@AshwinRamesh99)
Arvind Krishnamurthy...2021-01-031h 30UnRapEpisode 12: The Devil All The TimeThe guys discuss Justin Bieber's "Holy" music video featuring Chance The Rapper, & review The Devil All The Time (2020), available to stream on Netflix. Delusions!
Timestamps:
(1:45 "Holy fea.t Chance The Rapper)
(16:38 The Devil All The Time Review [SPOILERS])
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heFdHnf_bEs&list=PLsp4sZXguRgZmyV_1coMzN-DEm2WeW_0o
Hosted By:
Rishi Rajagopalan (@RishiRajah)
Ashwin Ramesh (@AshwinRamesh99)
Arvind Krishnamurthy (@ArvindKrishnam)2020-09-251h 16UnRapEpisode 11: Big Sean's Detroit 2The guys discuss TDE drama and new music from SZA, Bryson Tiller, the Popstar music video starring... Justin Bieber? & review Big Sean's new album Detroit 2.
News Roundup:
(1:40 SZA Hit Different feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
(3:50 TDE Drama)
(8:32 Bryson Tiller Inhale)
(10:48 Popstar Music Video)
14:16 Detroit 2 Review
(18:52 Best Song)
(25:42 Best Line)
(29:40 Best Feature)
(30:49 Best Beat)
(34:45 Worst Song)
(41:37 Big Sean's NBA Comp.)
(43:01 Worst Lines)
(46:58 Friday Night Cypher)
(50:01 Funniest Lines)
(51:53 Final Thoughts)
Watch the Brown Boy Broadcast music video: https://youtu.be/Os6...2020-09-1158 minUnRapEpisode 10: Amine's Limbo ReviewThe guys discuss WAP, Drake's new single Laugh Now Cry Later, the 2020 XXL Freshman class, new music coming from Nas and Jaden Smith, & review Amine's new album Limbo.
News Roundup:
(2:41 WAP)
(4:58 Drake's Laugh Now Cry Later)
(11:19 XXL Freshman)
(14:55 New Nas/Jaden)
16:28 Limbo Review
(19:55 Best Song)
(26:16 Best Beat)
(30:21 Best Line)
(40:05 Best Feature)
(42:16 Worst Song)
(48:41 Worst Line)
Watch the Brown Boy Broadcast music video: https://youtu.be/Os6NMKaFx20
Shop USPS: https://store.usps.com/store/home
Hosted by:2020-08-1759 minUnRapEpisode 9: Indian Matchmaking ReviewThe guys discuss Logic/Joe Budden, Bobby Shmurda's impending release, J. Cole's hoop dreams, & new music + review Indian Matchmaking, the new reality docuseries available on Netflix.
News Roundup:
(1:25 Logic/Joe Budden)
(4:07 Free Shmurda)
(5:21 J. Cole in the NBA)
(9:30 New Music)
11:18 Indian Matchmaking Review
Hosted by:
Rishi Rajagopalan (@RishiRajah)
Ashwin Ramesh (@AshwinRamesh99)
Arvind Krishnamurthy (@ArvindKrishnam)2020-08-0754 minUnRapEpisode 8: Logic's No Pressure ReviewThe guys discuss Drake's album update, Kanye and Lil Baby, Jordan Peele's new project announcements, the Ross/2Chainz Verzuz, and review Logic's final album "No Pressure".
News Roundup:
(2:00 Drake Album)
(3:08 Kanye x Lil Baby)
(5:49 Jordan Peele Announcements)
(7:00 Ross Verzuz 2Chainz)
8:42 Logic's "No Pressure" Review
(10:10 Best Production)
(20:42 Best Track)
(27:43 Worst Track)
(34:43 Worst Bars)
(40:43 Best Bars)
(44:12 Final Thoughts)
Hosted by:
Rishi Rajagopalan (@RishiRajah)
Ashwin Ramesh (@AshwinRamesh99)
Arvind Krishnamurthy (@ArvindKrishnam)2020-07-3158 minUnRapEpisode 7: New Drake, J. Cole, Joey Badass & Smino Single(s)The guys discuss Logic's retirement, the NBA bubble, Kanye, Future/Uzi's upcoming collab, and break down new single(s) from Drake, Joey Badass, Smino, and live reaction to J. Cole's "Lewis Street".
News Roundup:
(1:30 Logic Retirement)
(5:35 NBA Bubble)
(8:57 Kanye)
(11:32 Future/Uzi)
Reviews:
(13:22 Drake's Popstar)
(20:57 Drake's Greece)
(22:42 Drake's Only You Freestyle)
(27:37 Joey Badass's The Light Pack)
(35:02 Smino/JID/Kenny Beats' Baguetti)
(41:32 J. Cole Talk)
(48:00 J. Cole's The Climb Back reaction)
(53:20 J. Cole's Lion King On Ice reaction)
Hosted by:
Rishi Rajagopalan...2020-07-2459 minUnRapEpisode 6: Juice Wrld's Legends Never Die ReviewThe guys discuss some recent news topics and break down the new posthumous Juice Wrld album.
News Roundup:
(1:38 Chance/Kanye 2020)
(5:43 Orlando Bubble)
(8:16 Hamilton)
(12:30 New Music)
14:10 Legends Never Die:
(17:54 Best Song)
(20:09 Best Line)
(23:32 Best Feature)
(24:33 Best Production)
(26:23 Least Favorite Song)
(32:50 Final Thoughts/Ratings)
Hosted by:
Rishi Rajagopalan (@RishiRajah)
Ashwin Ramesh (@AshwinRamesh99)
Arvind Krishnamurthy (@ArvindKrishnam)2020-07-1741 minUnRapEpisode 5: Ramy Season 2 ReviewThe guys review season 2 of Ramy (2019), starring stand-up comedian Ramy Youssef. Available to stream on Hulu.
Sign Petitions:
Justice for Breonna Taylor: https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor
Justice for Tony McDade: https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-tony-mcdade
Donate:
Black Lives Matter: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019
Black Visions Collective: https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/
Reclaim the Block: https://secure.everyaction.com/zae4prEeKESHBy0MKXTIcQ2
Campaign Zero: https://www.joincampaignzero.org/
NAACP: https://secure.actblue.com/donate...2020-06-2656 minUnRapEpisode 4: Da 5 Bloods ReviewThe guys review the new Spike Lee joint Da 5 Bloods (2020), available to stream on Netflix. Ya Dig? Sho Nuff.
Timestamps:
(1:42 BlacKkKlansman/Spike Talk)
(14:13 Movie Review [SPOILERS])
Sign Petitions:
Justice for Breonna Taylor: https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor
Justice for Tony McDade: https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-tony-mcdade
Donate:
Black Lives Matter: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019
Black Visions Collective: https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/
Reclaim the Block: https://secure.everyaction.com/zae4prEeKESHBy0MKXTIcQ2
2020-06-1948 minUnRapEpisode 3: The Lovebirds Movie ReviewThe guys review The Lovebirds (2020), starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani. Available to stream on Netflix.
Timestamps:
(3:23 Opening Montage)
(6:24 Breakup/Murder)
(7:46 Diner)
(10:05 Horse or Grease?)
(13:13 Frat Boys)
(15:16 Dinner Party)
(17:29 Cult Meeting)
(19:19 Police Interrogation)
(20:46 End Confrontation)
(23:43 Final Thoughts)
(29:04 General Discussion)
Hosted by:
Rishi Rajagopalan (@RishiRajah)
Ashwin Ramesh (@AshwinRamesh99)
Arvind Krishnamurthy (@ArvindKrishnam)2020-05-2935 minUnRapEpisode 2: Nav's Good Intentions/Brown Boy 2 ReviewThe guys break down the new Nav album(s) via superlative categories, and discuss The Brown Boy's current place in the industry.
Timestamps:
(2:25 Best Song)
(9:17 Best Lines)
(11:46 Best Features)
(14:18 Best Production)
(16:39 Worst Song)
(21:56 Worst Lines)
(26:44 Funniest Bars)
(29:42 Final Thoughts)
(35:11 Nav Career Discussion)
Hosted by:
Rishi Rajagopalan (@RishiRajah)
Ashwin Ramesh (@AshwinRamesh99)
Arvind Krishnamurthy (@ArvindKrishnam)2020-05-2242 minUnRapEpisode 1A: Drake's Dark Lane Demo Tapes ReviewIn part 1 of the UnRap world premiere, the guys talk about the new Drake mixtape track-by-track. How does the first collection of new Drake music since Scorpion stack up against his other projects?
Timestamps:
1:20 Initial Thoughts
6:05 Deep Pockets
8:49 When To Say When
12:06 Chicago Freestyle
16:32 Not You Too
19:10 Toosie Slide
20:59 Desires
23:16 Time Flies
24:15 Landed
27:04 D4L
29:05 Pain 1993
35:19 Losses
37:46 From Florida With Love
39:00 Demons
40:33 War
41:11 Ratings/Final Thoughts
Hosted by:
Rishi Rajagopalan (@RishiRajah)
Ashwin Ramesh (@AshwinRamesh99)
Arvind...2020-05-1143 minUnRapEpisode 1B: Drake's Legacy & ImpactIn part 2 of the UnRap world premiere, the guys talk about where Drake's career stands in the run up to his sixth studio album this summer. Where does he fit among the greats? Have the past few years harmed his legacy?
Hosted by:
Rishi Rajagopalan (@RishiRajah)
Ashwin Ramesh (@AshwinRamesh99)
Arvind Krishnamurthy (@ArvindKrishnam)2020-05-1127 min