Best 1 Mic With Big Mike Podcasts (2025)

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BG Knoccout Talks Death Row Vs. Ruthless , Prison & Growth 1:03:41

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Eiht and Steele finally get to sit down with Compton rapper BG Knoccout and discuss the Ruthless/Deathrow beef, The real economics of podcast, how prison and turning Muslim lead to his growth and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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Michael Johnson: From Gangbanger To Game Changer! 1:05:18

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We sit down with former gang banger, Michael Johnson who at one time couldn't read or write but through an amazing set of circumstances learned how to not only read and write but would go on to not only become a Harvard graduate but also become one of the biggest African American fund raisers in the country and become President and CEO of the Boys …

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Do Old NGGS Need To Stop Rapping? 1:12:30

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Tonight we sat down with rap critique Dejon Paul and discussed OG's that feel like they still got it on the microphone. Do you think the homies should put the mic down at a certain age? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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Who is M-80, Grave Robber or Rap Artist Savior? 1:04:40

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On the heels of his the release of his memoir, "100 Ways I've Almost Died...While Working In the Rap Industry" we speak with A&R Matthew "M-80" Markoff. He details his book, his views on rap economics and breaks down his battle with the late Chino XL's estate between him & his daughters, his fallout with Killa Priest and more. We kept the conversat…

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Does Cube Need To Hang The Mic Up? 1:02:30

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Eiht & Steele discuss the recently released video for "Act My Age" and the legendary Cube responding to a troll who told him to hang up the mic. Should Cube at this point be able to do whatever he feels like, or should he be held to who he was in his early years? Lets discuss. Ice Cube "Act My Age" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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Season 2. Episode 26. Episode 26 – “Mark Returns: The Second Interview (Part 2) 18:19

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Mark opens up about the unthinkable—discovering that Rachel had been cheating for years, including being secretly married to another man for three years of their marriage. Despite the betrayal, Mark fought to keep the family together for the sake of his daughters. We revisit key moments, including Harry's courtroom face-to-face with Rachel, the inf…

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MC Eiht Talks last album 1:08:06

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MC Eiht goes into detail about what possibly could be his last album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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Season 2. Episode 25. Mark Returns. Part 1 30:44

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“Mark Returns: A Year Later, the Case Against the Lies” Over a year after our first interview (Eps. 5–6), Rachel’s husband Mark returns for another interview. We unpack the alleged acid-at-the-pharmacy claim, the TextFree/Pinger records, restraining-order filings, and what Paso Robles/Atascadero police reports actually say—all against the backdrop …

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Surprise ZaggiN!!! 1:08:40

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The homies politic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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Season 2. Episode 24. Harry's interview with Executive Producer Billy Bush on Hot Mics! 46:39

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In this powerful interview on Hot Mics, Billy Bush sits down with Harry, they have been close friends for 30+ years. Harry opens up about the devastating love story that turned into one of the most shocking true crime scams imaginable. The full video version of this interview is available on the Hot Mics YouTube page. A link is here: From fake preg…

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Why Black Men Suffer In Silence 1:03:48

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Today we sat down with the homegirl AJ from We Talk Back podcast to discuss trauma, black mental health and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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Season 2. Episode 23. I'm not F*CKING done. 13:51

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🔥 Episode 23 – The Messenger: The Rachel Cancer Scam 🔥 The jaw-dropping investigation continues. In this explosive episode, Harry reveals shocking new evidence from another man who was scammed about cancer and 2 pregnancies, along with disturbing first-hand accounts exposing Rachel’s decades of fraud and calculated lies. This is the story she never…

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Why Cardi B Need's Respect on Her Name 1:00:45

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In this EP Steele and Eiht discuss a project chick working her section 8 like a real champ, Eiht catches an attitude about Steele's new social media love affair and why the world needs to bow down to Cardi B for her success while staying ghetto fabulous. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Season 2. Episode 22. Texts, Lies and The Restraining Order. 28:18

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Don't forget to check out the FULL VIDEO version of this episode, including all exhibits on our YouTube channel. Link is below. In this explosive episode, we expose the latest twists in the ongoing legal battles between Rachel and Mark. From the Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) to fabricated text messages, burner apps, and police reports,…

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MC Eiht Explains How Not 2 Get Robbed In LA 1:04:02

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Eiht and Steele touch on how to avoid getting jacked in LA and have a few words for all the coon's out there kissing a**. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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Season 2. Episode 21. The Rachel LIFE Scam 19:49

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We’re back after a short break — and this episode marks a major milestone. For the first time ever, The Messenger: The Rachel Cancer Scam is available not only as an audio podcast but also as a video episode on YouTube. Watch the full video here: YouTube Channel. In Episode 21, Harry reflects on the lies that fueled this saga — more than a decade o…

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Charlie Kirk Get's Un-Alived 1:02:25

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We talk about the recent shooting of Charlie Kirk and who possibly got at em. Who y'all think did it? They just arrested a guy who they claim did it, he's probably a patsy... Stay tuned See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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Are you really surprised Young Thug Snitched? 1:03:43

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Eiht and Steele talk about the latest with Young Thug and a bunch of other things going on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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How Unknown Daryl Harper Got Handpicked By Pac To Produce Makaveli 1:05:22

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We sit down w/ producer Daryl Harper to find out how an unknown r&b writer got down with Deathrow Records and was handpicked by the late Tupac to produce Makaveli when the rapper's label mates refused to work with the legendary artist. Daryl also details how Nate Dogg and Jewell didn't tolerate any non-sense and held it down in the midst of the dra…

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The World of Make-Believe 1:01:12

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In this episode Eiht and Steele break down the world of podcasting and make believe. STOP BEING SO GULLIBLE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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The Disappearing Black Community 1:04:25

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In this episode the homie Chuck Johnson from Oakland, Ca's Soul Beat TV stops by the crib to discuss the disappearing Black community with MC Eiht and Steele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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Does Offset want to Squabble w/ Stefon Diggs 1:00:54

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In this EP Eiht and Steele breakdown why BET cancelled the Hip Hop Awards , the business of touring and why people care about Cardi B being pregnant by the NFL cat See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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Why The Thizzler List Was Trash 55:10

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MC Eiht and Steele talk about the disrespectful top Bay Area rapper list Thizzler dropped and discuss the best West Coast producers of all time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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Season 2. Episode 20. We're Gonna Need A Minute 32:53

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Harry stops down for this episode to catch you up and explain some things to you about the story and why we will be taking a short break. Join him for a deep dive into the shocking unraveling of Rachael's elaborate cancer scam. Episode 20 exposes the tangled web of lies, manipulation, and betrayal that left lives in tatters. From fabricated hospita…

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The IRS Should Be Hit With The R.I.C.O 1:07:14

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On this episode Eiht and Steele break down the economics of podcasting and rap and why the IRS are the TRUE GANGSTERS! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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Season 2. Episode 19. Rachel's Third Act 26:15

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In this shocking episode of The Rachel Cancer Scam, we dive deep into the most cruel phase of Rachel's elaborate deception. Another peak behind the curtain of the 563-day hospital stay, complete with fake medical records, fictional doctors, and detailed treatment plans that never existed. 📲 Follow for exclusive clips, updates & behind-the-scenes co…

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MC Eiht Talk's Clipse New album & Why We love Ghetto A** Content 59:58

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We sit down and chop it up about the Clipse new album and the hoods fascination with Ghetto A** TV shows and a bunch of other random sh*t . Eiht's dogs be doing the most don't they? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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Season 2. Episode 18. Mike Cherry. 22:22

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Our interview with Mike Cherry and old friend of Rachel's from Houston. This interview reveals more about Rachel’s web of lies, from fake pregnancies to a nonexistent bank job. After a whirlwind romance sparked on Facebook in 2015, Mike uncovers her recycled ultrasound scam and dodges a bullet. Her manipulative tactics and workplace deception leave…

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Season 2. Episode 17. What's in the urn? 21:50

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Rachel’s most disturbing and manipulative chapters yet. Through a heartbreaking letter written from a plane, Rachel claimed to be returning from chemo treatments and grieving the loss of a baby that had never been conceived. From fake pregnancies and chemotherapy, to fabricated miscarriages, cremations, and even mailing a tiny urn of “ashes,” Rache…

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Woman Claims man got her pregnant when he was 12, Wants Child Support? 1:03:44

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Steele & Eiht chop it up with homie TJ Tillman about how he was sued for child support by a woman that claims that he got her pregnant when he was 12 years old causing his life to spiral into chaos. We also talk about how section 8 and child support are tools to tear up the black family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Season 2. Episode 16. Employee Truth (Pt. 2) 38:21

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In Part 2 of our hidden-camera conversation, Rachel's co-worker returns to reveal even more shocking details about Rachel’s manipulation—and the disturbing workplace culture that allowed it to continue. From skipped aircraft safety checks to falsified TV pilot deals and fake relationships with celebrity pilots, Rachel's lies only deepen. This forme…

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Kxng Crooked & Geechi Gotti Go In On........ 1:06:10

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Kxng Crooked & Geechi Gotti call in and talk a gang of sh*t!!!! Check it out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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Season 2. Episode 15 Employee Truth (Pt. 1) 46:16

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A sit down with a once-close friend and current co-worker of Rachel's. This is another person connected to Rachel that wanted to remain anonymous. She exposes some of the most outrageous and disturbing lies Rachel told inside the airport. From claiming to fly helicopters and working trauma shifts as a nurse, to manipulating coworkers and weaponizin…

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Gangster Chronicles: From Likwit to Legacy: Xzibit Talks King T, Kingmaker & West Coast Cannabis 1:12:51

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The Black Effect Presents... Gangster Chronicles! In this exclusive episode of The Gangster Chronicles, MC Eiht and Steele sit down with West Coast heavyweight Xzibit for a raw and insightful conversation that traces his journey through hip hop history. X breaks down how he first got put on by King T and Tha Alkaholiks, how the legendary Wake Up Sh…

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Season 2. Episode 14. Tell ALL. 1:02:59

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In one of the most anticipated episodes of the series, host Harry sits down with his closest confidant and longtime friend Matt, who has been behind the scenes as a writer, producer, and advisor from day one. Together, they unpack the questions flooding in from social media DMs and dig into the emotional and psychological grip Rachel held—even afte…

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Blueprints of G-Funk: Hutch (Cold 187um) of Above the Law Breaks It All Down 1:11:08

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From the smoky studios of Ruthless Records to the birth of G-Funk, Hutch has lived the chapters most rap historians only quote. In this episode, he sits down with MC Eiht and Steele to pull back the curtain on: Origin Stories: How Pomona, CA & South Central Los Angeles kids armed with Parliament records and street tales helped redefine West Coast s…

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Season 2. Episode 13. Liar, party of one 31:56

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On this episode of The Messenger: The Rachel Cancer Scam, a former co-worker from San Luis Obispo Airport breaks her silence—sharing firsthand details about Rachel’s most brazen lies yet. From claiming to be a trauma nurse and helicopter pilot to forging a federal pilot certificate, Rachel embedded herself in the airline industry with a web of dece…

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Season 2 Episode 12. Emotional Terrorism 43:22

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In this powerful and emotionally charged episode of The Messenger: The Rachel Cancer Scam, Harry dives deeper into one of the most disturbing chapters yet—one that includes alleged medical abuse, emotional manipulation, and the horrifying exploitation of trust. As we revisit the insights of Dr. Jared and continue the unraveling of Rachel’s web of d…

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The Godfather of West Coast Gangster Rap 1:25:58

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In this powerful episode of Gangster Chronicles, hip-hop pioneer Toddy Tee takes us back to the birth of West Coast gangster rap. Hear firsthand how Toddy Tee helped shape the sound and culture of Compton’s early hip-hop scene, influencing legends like Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and N.W.A. Toddy Tee shares candid stories about the struggles, breakthroughs,…

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KK of 2nd 2 None Talk's Compton History, DJ Quik and more 1:03:15

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Tonight, Steele and Eiht had a convo with the homie KK from 2nd 2 None. We discuss the groups come up in Compton , The early bidding war between Profile records and Def Jam, Compton hip hop history and working for 3 decades with Compton legend DJ Quik. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Season 2 Episode 11. Analyze THAT 28:13

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In Part 2 of this eye-opening conversation, I continue my in-depth discussion with a trauma therapist who brings her professional insight to the disturbing patterns of manipulation that have defined this story. We pick up where we left off—examining the impact Rachel’s behavior may have had, and may still be having, on her children. From “golden ch…

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“La Familia Ties: The Black Educator Who Built Chicano Rap” 1:20:17

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This week on The Gangster Chronicles, Steele and special guest co/host Tony A sit down with Murry Brumfield — the visionary behind La Familia Records, the first Chicano rap label founded by a Black man. A former teacher turned music mogul, Murry shares how he saw major potential in a genre others overlooked. He opens up about working with legends l…

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Season 2 Episode 10. Analyze THIS 24:05

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In this powerful two-part episode, we take a step back from the events themselves to examine the why behind the lies. Joining me is a seasoned trauma therapist and longtime friend—appearing anonymously—who brings years of clinical insight into this complex case of emotional manipulation, deception, and betrayal. While she has never met Rachel, the …

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Julio G: LA Radio Icon on Eazy-E, Cypress Hill & the Birth of West Coast Hip Hop 1:36:08

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In this exclusive episode, we sit down with LA radio legend Julio G, the man who helped shape the West Coast sound. From rolling with the late Eazy-E to being the bridge that introduced Cypress Hill to each other, Julio shares raw, unfiltered stories straight from the streets. This is more than music history—it’s a firsthand account from a voice th…

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Season 2 Episode 9. My Friend Laura 39:40

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In this episode, we dive into Rachel’s ever-expanding web of deception. From staged suicide attempts to faked hospitalizations and a fabricated doctor named “Holt,” the lies become more layered—and more dangerous. Is Rachel's friend Laura a real person, or is she a figment of Rachel's imagination? Was any part of that real? Harry uncovers chilling …

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Is Rodney Hinton Jr. Insane From Grief? 1:01:28

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In this episode Eiht and Steele discuss the case of Rodney Hinton Jr. Who ran over an Ohio Sheriff over with his car because of his son being gunned down during him allegedly fleeing from the police. We also discuss the case of a white woman being rewarded for hurling racial slurs toward an autistic black youth, has Kanye West lost his mind? and mu…

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Season 2 Episode 8. It Was Always You 35:37

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In this heart-wrenching episode of The Rachel Cancer Scam podcast, Harry reveals how Rachel manipulated him with the phrase "it was always you" - a line she plagiarized from a popular book. The episode details Rachel's elaborate lies about brain tumors, paralysis, and inappropriate doctor conduct during her fake hospital stay. Harry shares painful …

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Big Mike on Death Row, Rap-A-Lot & Being A Geto Boy 1:15:55

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On this episode we have a convo with former Rap-A-Lot recording artist Big Mike. We talk about his time with Death Row records, his experience with Suge Knight, Recording with the late Lord 3-2 and joining the Geto Boy's. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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Season 2 Episode 7. Financial Crimes 32:57

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In this episode of The Messenger, we peel back yet another disturbing layer in the twisted saga of Rachel—con artist, manipulator, and now, confirmed bigamist. Following interviews with Rachel’s daughter (formerly known as Madison) and her still-current husband Mark, Episode 7 brings you shocking revelations that connect the dots between multiple m…

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Are They Stupid? 1:01:04

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Is Shannon Sharp out here strong arming pu**y? Will Big U get a fair trial? ARE THESE MF's STUPID? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts