Hyphen Nation

Things started off really bad but I managed to get my footing by the second topic. Why are most people either pro-J. Cole or anti-J. Cole? I get into my thoughts on the full Venom trailer as well as the comic book history of Eddie Brock. Then I bounce from Aaliyah’s 4th birthday party to whether or not Chadwick Boseman is tired of playing T’Challa. The last time I address the buffoonery that is Kanye West is within. Even with the forthcoming apology in x amount of time. Then I ask why we continue to support artists/sports players/comedians who do horrible things. And I wrap up with a review of Anthony Bourdain’s West Virginia episode of Parts Unknown. Y’all really hopped on that Raptors train for a second, didn’t you?

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On April 9th, I made the artwork for this episode and sent it to Marcus. As I wanted it to come out a week before Avengers: Infinity War, I knew this episode was coming out on April 20th. What I didn’t know is if I could hold myself to the numbering, as I had five full episodes that needed recorded to get to this episode you now have in your podcast listening device.11 days later, 5 episodes later, Marcus and I talk all about the Iron Man films, the MCU, and what we expect out of Infinity War. Challenge completed.

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With the dreaded deadline rapidly approaching, my Google Keep app held this episode’s salvation. After a little “Nice For What” and Atlanta: Robbin’ Season “Champagne Papi” talk, the focus turns to movies I just can’t turn off when they’re on the TV set. Eight movies, all over the place, with recaps and defending myself galore. Stone Cold v Bret at WrestleMania 13 is still incredible.

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Show notes are the worst. I’ve had all day to write these things and here we are. I’m losing my mind. I promise. Vince Staples is right. Snow please go away the reprise. Tristan Thompson can’t even qualify for his own YouTube channel. All the Kardashian talk you can handle + more. I reviewed Eminem’s Revival, I don’t think I had done that yet… did I? I’ve been listening to Tori Kelly’s cover of “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing” from Sing. Remember who said Starbucks was trash first. I just realized there’s a pineapple on my garage door.

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At WrestleMania 34, Roman Reigns was defeated by Daniel Bryan in a surprise 11th hour match made by Raw GM Kurt Angle after Reigns defeated the Beast Incarnate for the WWE Universal Championship. Since that’s nowhere close to the actual event, I go over what did happen on the Show of Shows. Then I finally bring to fruition an idea to determine the best Boyz II Men song because you demanded it! And I got sick of looking at a half finished column on my Google Docs. Now hiring: Someone to do my sleeping for me.

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It’s been 6 years and Nas has left us. My stepbrother is a kidney giving mother lover. An update on the WV teacher’s strike. How to get your fill at a chinese buffet without killing yourself over wontons. The story of my friend Johnny’s botched wedding ring with a week to go before his wedding. Ray Allen’s Celtics teammates still hate him like he stole their money. But why does it even matter? Episode 56’s recommendations and my final verdict on Disney (plus I was there SIX days not 5). Danielle Fishel proves that ANYONE… and I mean ANYONE has a shot at love. I just remembered there’s soda in the refrigerator.

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This episode took 2 different days to record… because the first take was awful. That’s only 6 times less than a song that was on repeat on every Disney muzak station the entire trip. For 5 days, I was within Disney World. There was a lot of walking and food consumption and smiles and foot pain and margaritas and water consumption and princesses and rides and wind and rain and everything in between. And I’d go back again tomorrow. I forgot to say that in the episode. I might start just watching NXT and only certain matches on the main roster. I’m serious.

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Your Barack Obama approved hero returns! In this edition of THE WORLD’S GREATEST PODCAST, WrestleMania 34 is previewed for everybody gearing up for wrestling’s big night in New Orleans this Sunday. For those of you that aren’t into wrestling… I reviewed Wale’s Shine album just in time for him to be dropped by Atlantic and go right back into making heat… if that’s not your thing; I went into The Walking Dead season 8… well, I complained. A lot. About a show that I’m still choosing to watch. If none of that interests you, I explain why season 5 of Scrubs is the best season of Scrubs. A lot. Y’all gonna make me watch Roseanne aren’t y’all? NEXT TIME: DISNEY.

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Do you remember book fairs? How about the teachers who helped mold you into the person you are today? Why can’t the WV Senate remember their teachers? Where art thou, Pizza Hut? Did you know there was a black NASCAR driver racing for Richard Petty using his old number? Is this the first podcast you accidentally encountered NASCAR talk on? Ever ruin something you just bought almost immediately? And then see something hilarious when you’re brooding about your own first world problems? Why does Will Smith never get the respect he deserves for his rap career? Does this title sound like Episode 51’s too much? WV’s Senate is trash.

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A random Marcus Robinson appears. The NBA season is dissected at its halfway point. Marcus and Kelen both agree half of the 2017-18 NBA season was better than the entire 2017 NFL season. Kelen celebrates the oddly successful tank in Chicago while Marcus laments about his Wizards chances of surviving the second round of the playoffs. Hot a** takes are thrown around by Kelen. Chris Paul and his greatness is questioned at great length. MVP and NBA Finals predictions are made. Wakanda rises. The Black Panther motion picture is exalted on high. MVPs are chosen, the women of Black Panther steal the show, and theories are thrown out for future films and the location of the Infinity Stone. Did the MCU miss their window with Black Widow? When does the MCU finally miss with a movie? Is Venom doomed to fail? And can Paul Rudd bring ‘em out again with Wasp & Ant-Man? I support West Virginia’s teachers!

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