Best None Of The Above Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 10: Why The '90s Matter 30:48

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The 1990s were a pivotal decade for the United States and the world. This season on None Of The Above, we rewinded to the ‘90s to cover the breakup of the Soviet Union, America’s unipolar moment, and the rise of China. We explored civil war in Afghanistan, the spread of nuclear weapons, South Africa’s transition to democracy, and much more. The ‘90…

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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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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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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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Shayla of The Week #161- Israel At War With Iran: What Should Civilians Be Doing When Klal Yisrael At War? The Pri-Megadim's Crucial Answer- Wake Up and Refocus! 23:37

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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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Shayla of The Week #160- Jewish Music VS. Secular Music- Kosher Music VS. Treif Music: On The Power of Music in Halachah and Hashkafah 25:35

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Episode 9: A Military Without Rival 39:12

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The military and the very idea of national security changed a lot in the 1990s. Politicians promised a new period of peace and prosperity after the Cold War, but the military would not draw down from the international arena. On the contrary, the United States turned to policing the world, and the military carried out new types of missions meant to …

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99 - DEI 55:10

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In this episode, the group and guest Dr. Bell, as well as the audience from the Senior Center discuss the DEI, or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace, and how it as a concept has been around, and it's important to provide oppurtunites and fairness to all people.By WFPR

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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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Shayla of The Week # 159- Predicting Mashiach's Arrival: Can We, Should We, Do We? The Controversial Opinions and Halachic Debates of Gedolei Yisrael Over The Millenia 34:47

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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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Episode 8: The Cost of Humanitarian Intervention 43:12

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When the Cold War ended, many imagined a more peaceful world. Yet the 1990s were marked by humanitarian crises in Somalia, Rwanda, and former Yugoslavia. Images of mass atrocities and genocide reached wide audiences on newly available 24/7 TV news channels, as humanitarians increasingly advocated for military intervention. The United States under B…

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Shayla of The Week #158- Making Coffee on Yom Tov: Is It Permitted to Use a Pour-Over Drip Cup and a French Press on Yom Tov? 20:06

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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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98 - June 3rd Special Election 54:13

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In this episode, the group and guests Scott Dragonetti and Rachel Plukas discuss the special election happening in Franklin on June 3rd proposing an override. They discuss Franklin's history, the last special election not passing, and what the group hopes to happen this time.By WFPR

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Shayla of The Week #157- What Is The Secret Behind The Recurrence of The Number Seven in Sefer Vayikra? Revealing Sefira, Shemitah, Yovel, Pesach, Shavous, Sukkos, Shabbos, Tumah, Korbanos and Klalos 29:26

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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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Shayla of The Week #156- The Controversy Regarding The Celebration of Lag B'omer in Meron- The Chassam Sofer and Shoel U'meishiv VS. Rav Shmuel Heller and the Rabbanim of Tzfas-What Are The Issues? 28:06

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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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Shayla of The Week #155- Burial of an amputated limb: Mitzvah, Minhag, Requirement, or None of the Above? 19:32

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Episode 7: America's China Gamble 41:25

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China’s violent Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989 marked a turning point in US-China relations. After two decades of slowly but steadily nurturing friendly relations, the United States would choose to develop economic ties without insisting on democratic reforms. The prevailing hope was that China’s economic growth would inevitably lead to politic…

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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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Shayla of The Week #154- The Never Ending Shul, School, Car, and at Home Dispute- Whose decision is it if a window is opened or closed when there is a difference of opinion regarding the temperature? 21:03

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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

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Sudan and the Limits of Western Peacebuilding (from the archive) 26:33

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Sudan’s civil war recently entered its third year. It has claimed the lives of around 150,000 people and displaced around 13 million. In this archival episode, we revisit the outbreak of violence that erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese Army, led by Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and a paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces, led by…

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Shayla of The Week #153- Anticipating the Days of Mashiach: Nissan, Iyar, and Beyond: When Will Mashiach Arrive and What Do We Know? 23:02

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Agentic AI Steven Jiang HireEZ with Craig Fisher Inside Talent 20:22

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🚀 Inside Talent: Agentic AI with Steven Jiang, CEO of HireEZ 🎙 Hosted by Craig Fisher We’re diving deep into the future of AI in recruiting! In this episode of Inside Talent, Craig Fisher sits down with Steven Jiang, the visionary founder and CEO of HireEZ, to unpack the launch of Agentic AI — and how it's reshaping the talent acquisition landscape…

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RBX Addresses Suge Knight, Gossip and The R.I.C.O Act 1:01:03

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Steele & MC Eiht sit down with the homie RBX who addresses his former CEO Suge Knight's recent comments, Why the content creators who push BS do so because they don't have talent, him and Snoop Dogg's family ties and why the boy's are passing out RICO charges like free cheese in 1986.. Tap N See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 6: How Apartheid Ended in South Africa 40:05

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In the 1990s, South Africa ended apartheid, a brutal system of racial segregation, and became a democracy. During the Cold War, the United States supported South Africa’s apartheid government because it was anti-communist. But American civil rights activists pushed Washington to reassess its support – which it did as the Cold War wound down. Nelson…

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At The Seder With The House of Brisk: The Brisker Haggadah- A Majestic Evening 41:27

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Shayla of The Week #152- Erev Pesach on Shabbos: Halachic Conflicts, Historical Debates, and Contemporary Solutions 29:44

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The Man Who Caught Fat Joe Stealing 1:11:57

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We sit down with royalty recovery specialist Gongu Roach. Gongu has recovered millions of dollars in stolen publishing & royalties for several recording artist, most notably the late Big Pun's estate for his wife and children who were homeless when Fat Joe refused to pay. Press play to hear this crazy sh** See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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At The Seder With The Netziv: A Tale of Two Sedarim- The Netziv's Haggadah Imrei Shefer 47:31

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At The Seder With The Netziv: A Tale of Two Sedarim

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Shayla of The Week #151-Stealing the Afikoman: Minhag or Mistake? 23:02

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A Honest Conversation About Clown's Online w/ Curtiss King 1:24:12

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In this episode the homie Curtiss King tap's in, and the Lynch Mobb's Dazzie Dee co-pilot's this episode as MC Eiht tour's Europe. Did you know that most of these idiot's who snitch on themselves were Rappers? Well we didn't either. We discuss that and a lot more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Shayla of The Week #150- The "Baal Haggadah": The Endless Search for the Author of the Haggadah- Who is the elusive scribe? 25:18

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Episode 5: Why the Israel-Palestine Peace Process Failed 45:19

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The 1990s witnessed a turning point in one of the world’s most intractable disputes. After four decades of conflict, the 1991 Madrid Conference opened the door for peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians. A flurry of negotiations and agreements followed. The Camp David Summit in 2000 was the Clinton administration’s last-ditch attempt to prod…

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At The Seder With The Malbim: The Fascinating Approach of The Malbim To Unravel The Maggid Section of the Haggadah 44:28

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Pesach Seder

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Derrick Grace Talks Staying Strapped 1:04:10

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On this EP we sit down with the homie best selling Author, Entrepreneur Derrick Grace to talk about staying strapped in a mad world and why you need to go cop his family bible to survive all the BS going on. www.derrickgracetwo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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Shayla of The Week #149- Chumros Versus Chumros Of Pesach: Why Are There Many More Stringencies in Hilchos Pesach than any other area of Halachah? 29:00

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Kool Rock Ski "Buff Wanted to Line it up w/ Doug E. Fresh" 1:10:40

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We had the opportunity to sit down with Kool Rock Ski of the legendary Fat Boys. We spoke on the Fat Boys being hip hop's first mega superstars, headlining the legendary Fresh Fest and making 80k a show in the eighties, Group member Prince Markie D being at odds with management and his other group member, Buffy being a sexual deviant and a whole lo…

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EP 50: A History of Football(s) 1:46:02

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How many balls could a football foot, if a football could foot balls? In today's episode, (our 50th WOW!!) worlds collide as the jocks and the nerds meld minds and the History Spelunkers becomes a sports podcast. Some of the issues we tackle in our conversation are as follows: How old are different sports? Does it makes sense for the United States …

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Episode 4: Fewer Nukes, More Danger 38:29

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Nightmares of mushroom clouds and fears of mutually assured destruction plagued many during the Cold War. But by the early 1990s, both the United States and Russia promised a world with fewer nuclear weapons. Together, they agreed to dismantle 80% of their strategic nuclear warheads. Meanwhile, other countries such as North Korea and Pakistan saw v…

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Shayla of The Week #148- “Simchas Purim”- Drinking, Damaging, Masquerading and Merrymaking: Why Is the Joy of Purim Above and Beyond the Joy of Any Other Yom Tov? 22:04

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Shayla of The Week #147- Fasting Three Fasts Before Bar or Bas Mitzvah: Minhag or Mistake? 29:40

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Gangster Chronicles: Jim Jones Winning Because Everybody Loves A Gangster 1:06:31

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The Black Effect Presents... Gangster Chronicles! Tonight MC Eiht and Steele ask if there is an age limit to people to claim the neighborhood. The homie Glasses Malone stops in and ask why there is a bias against black gangsters while the members of the Italian Mafia are celebrated. The homie and oldest living Piru Ayatollah Marv stops in as well t…

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Episode 3: The CIA, Afghanistan, and the Road to 9/11 46:17

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This is the story of how a CIA covert action program inadvertently created the conditions for the Taliban to seize control and provide safe haven for Osama bin Laden. Following a Cold War proxy battle between the Soviet Union and the United States, al Qaeda gained strength throughout the 1990s, leading to the deadliest attack on American soil on Se…

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Shayla of The Week #146- Erev Rosh Chodesh and the Tefillah of Yom Kippur Katan- What Is The The Origin, Reason, Significance, and Practical Application? 23:17

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Q-Bone Talk's Banging w/Barry White & LA Peace Treaty 59:46

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We had the opportunity to sit down with LA triple OG Q-Bone. We discuss How LA Gang Culture went from the Business Men, (a crew that legendary singer Barry White belonged too) , The Dope game, The LA Riots and it's influence on the LA Gang's Peace Treaty and much much more!!!!!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…