Don't Alert The Stans

By Datspod

'Don't Alert The Stans' is a music and pop-culture podcast with a marked focus on stan culture. Join your hosts Nic (@IAmNtyrell), Sope (@SopeSoetan) and Eden (@EedsMcKenzie) as they examine the trend... more

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October 03, 2022A LIVE REVIEW OF BEYONCÉ'S 'RENAISSANCE' - 2022 LONDON PODCAST FESTIVAL
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
On 17th September 2022, we were blessed with the opportunity to finally bring ‘Don’t Alert The Stans’ to the stage as part of the 2022 London Podcast Festival.
As heavily teased on our social media accounts in the lead-up to the show, we chaired an in-depth discussion on all things pertaining to Beyoncé's latest album ‘RENAISSANCE’.
After 4 years of doing the podcast, this marked our debut live show and we had an absolute ball. It was truly an honour and a dream come true.
We want to send the maddest love to everyone who bought tickets and came down to share this moment with us in person. But of course we had to ensure that those who weren’t in attendance were able to listen to the insightful and hilarious conversation we had.
So we’re happy to present the official live recording of our conversation…
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens For The Week:
Usher - My Way
Nic’s Listens For The Week:
Ari Lennox - age/sex/location
Eden’s Listens For The Week:
Nippa - Nippa
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1h 34min
September 04, 2022 RENAISSANCE LIVE SHOW SEPT 17th — ST PANCRAS
We know, it’s short notice! We have been working on individual projects and life got in the way. Nonetheless, we are so happy to announce our first live show on the 17th of September at St Pancras Room! Click the link below to buy a ticket now:
https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/dont-alert-the-stans-podcast/
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2min
June 22, 2022VOTE 'DON'T ALERT THE STANS' FOR THE LISTENERS CHOICE AWARDS
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DATS TEAM
Sope, Eden & Nic
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June 14, 2022R.E.S.P.E.C.T. (Cleo Sol x KOKO Live Review, Jamal Edwards’ Cause Of Death Revealed, Lil Nas X Beefing With The BET Awards, Rolling Stone’s List Of 200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums)
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
The Season 8 finale is here! It’s just Eden and Sope as Nic is in Madrid getting some well-deserved rest. Kicking things off is a review of Cleo Sol’s headline show at KOKO. The boys share their individual experiences of the concert and what it meant to hear particular songs in a live setting. They also reflect on Cleo Sol’s decade-long journey in music, and how she’s found herself at this watershed moment in her career (00:04:02). The news agenda begins with Jamal Edwards’, whose mother Brenda released an official statement confirming the cause behind his premature death in February was due in part to the use of recreational drugs (01:04:00). Next up is Lil Nas X, who has taken The BET Awards to task on social media and via an impending diss track, after it was announced that he received zero nominations for the upcoming ceremony later this month (01:22:19). Closing off the episode and the season as a whole is Rolling Stone Magazine, who published their list of what they believe are the 200 greatest Hip-Hop albums of all time, which of course resulted in many a contentious debate online (01:40:08).
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens For The Week:
Khruangbin - Mordechai

Roy Ayers - Running Away

RAMP - Come Into Knowledge

Patrice Rushen - The Hump

Leroy Burgess - Heartbreaker (Shep Pettibone 12” Mix)

Donna Mcghee - Make It Last Forever
Nic’s Listens For The Week:
N/A
Eden’s Listens For The Week:
Siergio - BEFORE ITS TOO LATE

070 Shake - You Can’t Kill Me

Ravyn Lenae - Hypnos

Raheaven - THROAT GAME STUPID!

Janine - Loving Me
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2h 13min
June 06, 2022'MR MORALE & THE BIG STEPPERS' Feat. Krystopher Scott + Marquise Davon (In-Depth Review Of Kendrick Lamar's New Album)
.Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
After many weeks of teasing, our long-awaited deep dive into Kendrick Lamar’s fifth studio album ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers’ is here!
There will be no recommended listens or news topics this week. It’s strictly all things Kendrick as the guys dissect, explore and debate the album’s sprawling lyrical content and vast soundscapes.
Joining us for this special episode to give voice to some of the bespoke experiences, themes and nuances nestled in the album is:
Multi-disciplinary creative and entrepreneur Krystopher Scott from Columbus, Ohio.

Cultural commentator, educator, activist + host of Rational Anger Podcast Marquise Davon from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens For The Week:
N/A
Nic’s Listens For The Week:
N/A
Eden’s Listens For The Week:
N/A
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Enjoy!
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2h 4min
May 29, 2022‘DO THE SHADOWING’ (N-Dubz Sell Out Reunion Arena Tour, Isaiah Rashad Comes Out As Sexually Fluid, Halsey’s Music Under Hostage Until She Goes Viral on TikTok)
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
For this week’s episode, it’s just Nic and Sope as Eden enjoys a well deserved break in Portugal. Before proceeding with the planned agenda, Nic and Sope ease into episode by having an open catch up. Elaborating on how they’re both feeling as they juggle work, writing, side projects, mental health and adulthood (00:01:02). Kicking off the news section this week is N-Dubz who’s recently-announced reunion arena tour has completely sold out. Leading to a hilarious conversation about the memories of their early days on Channel U and Tulisa’s solo endeavours (00:41:35). Next up is Halsey who took to social media to reveal that her label is refusing to release new music from until she can engineer and fake a viral moment on TikTok. Nic points out that Halsey’s post was possibly an ironic spoof but demonstrates a growing trend among artists who are being pressured by their teams to be more active on the platform (00:58:45). Rounding out the episode is Isaiah Rashad who during an in-depth interview with Joe Budden came out as sexually fluid. Sope takes Budden to task for asking ignorant questions that implicate negative stereotypes about queerness, while Nic points out possible the motives behind Isaiah’s stating he’s fluid as opposed to a more defined category (01:14:41).
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens For The Week:
Ravyn Lenae - Xtasy

Bellah - Prototype

ELIZA - Heat Of The Moon

Tyler, The Creator - Flower Boy
Nic’s Listens For The Week:
Dreezy - Hit Girl
Eden’s Listens For The Week:
N/A
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Enjoy!
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1h 38min
May 23, 2022 'THE LONG GAME' (Jack Harlow X Brandy, Bobby Schmurda Fights Back, Knucks Lands Top 5 Album)
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
In this weeks episode, it is just Eden and Nic as Sope takes some R&R to refocus and prioritise his mental health. As we do the rounds to check on each other, Nic and Eden get into a conversation about their experiences with burnout as content creators/writers. Highlighting and acknowledging the pressures it levies on our current generation. Later in the discussion the boys discuss Jack Harlow's Hot 97 interview as he admits he had no idea Ray J and Brandy were siblings during a quiz game. The focus of the conversation was around erasure, #RespectingLegends but also the pressures of social media to get everything right all the time. We question whether people were being fair in their critiques, or harsh with their expectations? As the episode continues, the boys discuss Bobby Schumurda as the "Hot Nigga" rapper fights back against the legal practice of rappers lyrics being used as evidence in court cases. Opening about a discussion about how surveillance and structural racism affects the Black community. Eden refers to Ruha Benjamin's book "Race After Technology", focusing on surveillance culture and how technology disproportionally harms specifically black people. Rounding up the episode is a discussion surrounding Knucks and his new album 'Alpha Place' which debuted at No.3 on The UK Albums Chart (above Jack Harlow!).
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1h 54min
May 09, 2022‘ARE WE GETTING OLD?' (Is Teyana Taylor Really Retiring?, TikTok Launches Music Distribution Service, Attempting to Understand The Appeal of Blxst’s Appeal?)
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
For this week’s episode, it’s just Eden and Sope as Nic had family commitments. When Eden takes time to remind the listeners that #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is looming, it inspires Sope to speak at length about JoJo’s latest project ‘trying not to think about it’ which explores the many shades of mental health and anxiety (00:10:59). Continuing on the mode of music that soothes and functions as an emotional solace, Eden gives a glowing recommendation of Natalie Lauren’s project ‘Handle With Care’ (00:27:14). During the listens section, Eden opens the floor to discuss what the appeal about Blxst is and considers whether he’s just ageing out of the sounds and trends associated with US mainstream Hip-Hop (00:35:37). Kicking off the news section is Teyana Taylor who’s announced the second and final part of her farewell tour which commenced at the end of 2021. Leading Sope to question whether she’s actually retiring and look back on how Kanye West and GOOD Music routinely dropped the ball on her career progression (00:50:23). Rounding out this week’s episode is TikTok who have launched their own music distribution service SoundOn, which has been described as an all in one platform for music marketing and distribution. Inspiring a conversation about how TikTok’s increasing presence in the music space is threatening to destabilise many archaic institutions in music like record labels (01:01:00).
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens For The Week:
JoJo - trying not to think about it

Teedra Moses - Complex Simplicity

Kehlani - Up At Night

Justin Bieber & Kehlani - Get Me

Vince Staples - Ramona Park Broke My Heart

Mary J. Blige - Good Morning Gorgeous

Ebo Taylor - You Need Love

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 - African Dreams
Nic’s Listens For The Week:
N/A
Eden’s Listens For The Week:
Natalie Lauren - Handle With Care

Schoolboy Q Feat. Kendrick Lamar - Blessed

Blxst - Before You Go
Link To Donate & Help Save Tawanda Chamunorwa's Life:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/5gum6b-help-save-tawandas-life
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Enjoy!
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1h 20min
May 02, 2022‘WHISPERS' (Tim Westwood Allegations, The Pejorative Narrative Around “Whisper Singers”)
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
This week’s show is a much shorter affair in light of the last few lengthy episodes. During the listen’s section, Nic’s review of Syd’s new album ‘Broken Hearts Club’ prompts an impromptu discussion around the different types of vocalists. Noting that Syd wouldn’t be termed a “real vocalist” in the traditional sense, the boys discuss the negative perception around “whisper singers”. Looking at in how they’re received in comparison to singers who are known for their power, range, runs and why it's not necessary for everyone in the music marketplace to be a “sanger” (00:23:55). Rounding out the episode is a discussion around the plethora of sexual misconduct allegations against DJ/Presenter Tim Westwood. Questioning why the music industry is yet to have the same reckoning that the film and television industry has around sexual harm. While also looking at the commentary from many in the black community who’ve previously attempted to overlook Westwood’s actions because of his work in increasing the visibility of black artists. (00:54:30).
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens For The Week:
LSDXOXO - Drain

Goldie Feat. Lady Blackbird - Sunlight

Teedra Moses - Cashmere Compliments

The Colleagues Feat. Teedra Moses - 90s Kinda Love
Nic’s Listens For The Week:
Kasien - Grass Grows Greener

Syd - Broken Hearts Club

Nathy Peluso - Vivir Asi Es Morir De Amor
Eden’s Listens For The Week:
Tyler, The Creator - Call Me When You Get Lost

Hodgy - Everyday People Change Into Someone We Never Knew

Omar Apollo - Ivory

Harry Styles - As It Was

Nilüfer Yanya - the dealer
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Enjoy!
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1h 22min
April 25, 2022 ‘WE DIDN’T KNOW' Feat. Gerrick Kennedy (A Critical Re-Examination Of Whitney Houston’s Life & Career, Isaiah Rashad Addresses Being Outed At Coachella)
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
For this week’s episode, the boys are joined by Gerrick Kennedy. Based in Los Angeles, Kennedy is an award-winning journalist + cultural critic. A former staff writer at the LA Times, his writing has appeared in the likes of Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, GQ, Wall Street Journal Magazine, Men’s Health, Variety, NPR Music, Billboard, Spin, Playboy, Teen Vogue and Shondaland. He is also the author of 'Didn't We Almost Have It All: In Defense of Whitney Houston’. In a very short news agenda, Eden and Sope share their thoughts on Isaiah Rashad who during his 2022 Coachella set, addressed the frenzy that ensued when he was unfortunately outed by way a sex tape that showed him with two other men (00:06:55). Rounding out the episode is an animated and illuminating conversation with Gerrick Kennedy. His guest appearance starts off with a lengthy rumination on the ways the internet has contributed to the ongoing plight of black journalists (00:28:27). The discussion then veers into a focused analysis of his new book where Gerrick and the boys partake in an extended conversation on the life and career of Whitney Houston. Highlighting how the demands of her career and the doors she opened would force her to be at odds with her blackness and her queerness. While also looking at the necessary creative rebirth that came with her ‘I’m Your Baby Tonight’, the social complexities surrounding her iconic rendition of ‘The Star Spangled Banner’. The boys also dive deep into how Whitney’s death personally affected Gerrick and led to his own modes of internal and professional transformation (00:44:20).
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens For The Week:
N/A
Eden’s Listens For The Week:
N/A
Nic’s Listens For The Week:
N/A
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Enjoy!
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2h 10min

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