In 2005, Psychopathic Records held a contest to find the next artist for the label. Dozens upon dozens of hopefuls sent their demos to The Hatchet, and participated in a number of live performances to be that lucky contract recipient, culminating at the 2005 Gathering. Colorado brothers Otis and Bonez Dubb, collectively known as the Axe Murder Boyz, were the very group voted on by the Juggalos to have that prestigious honor, and in 2006, they would release their first album with the label. But were they up to snuff with the heavy hitters on Psychopathic? Were they the next ICP or Twiztid? Are people STILL mad that they won the contract in the first place? And did their signing inadvertently set off one of the biggest butterfly effects in the Juggalo world? We dive IN today to find OUT, for this is... Blood In, Blood Out.

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Mike is back with your bi-weekly helping of underground news, from chatting about the 4/20 releases from MNE, to the multitude of preorders around, to the livestream shows that MNE has been doing/will have in the future! Not a long ep today, he kept things simple and to the point!

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2006 is upon us, and the Juggalo world would just keep on moving like it always does. We know that ICP were still making music after the 6 Joker Cards dropped, but it seemed like after 12 years, SOMEONE had to make a solo record. Shaggy 2 Dope apparently decided to not be lazy and churn out a full 17-track project because... Why not? Does this album hold up to it's significantly smaller 1994 predecessor? Does 2 Dope craft a modern hip-hop classic? Does Mr. Stretch Nuts ease up on the homophobic slurs? These questions may be answered today, and if you don't like it, you can... Fuck The Fuck Off.

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Mike wasn't feelin' it this week, we all need some time off when life gets rough, so I decided to hijack his biz and talk about my best interpretation of what's happening in the juggalo world. This is just a goof, enjoy.

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In 1997, Square Enix released a game-changing RPG called Final Fantasy 7. In 2011, a Philadelphia based teacher/rapper/hero released an album based on that very game. Never thinking he would have to touch it ever again, Square Enix went and remade Final Fantasy 7 just last year, and suddenly a remake of the album was inevitable. Does this remake surpass the original? Can a game from 1997 very easily carry its themes to the modern day? Did Schmeev really bookend his month with terrorism? Find out as we say goodbye to the Schmeevburger in Paradise Bar and Grille and Juggalo Rehabilitation/Relocation Center with Mega Ran's Black Materia Remake.

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We all need a break. Sometimes we need a break from our break. It's time to chill out, and the duo of Jonah Scott and "Safety Fan and Bureaucratic Wunderkind" Brian David Gilbert are here to help. Did I throw a massive curveball with this selection? Is Mike even vaguely ready for this? Have you seen this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGaPjW93kcM&list=PLrzMhRx_AuP3ZJ_sRFDnEgnH_lqb0JV8p) yet? Find out as we dive out of nothing and into Silo by The Altogether!

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Special episode is coming your way, because Mike Check has its first guest, and it's none other than that awesome Juggalo historian himself, Jeremy, better known as TheHomieJigglz! We literally just talk about a whole lot of stuff, like some albums coming out, thoughts on some prior releases, and cap it off with a Top 5 list. This is a LONG episode and it's super casual, so buckle up.

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And follow the link below for all that goodness from TheHomieJigglz we mentioned at the end!

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It's 198X, and you're in the record store looking for something new. Suddenly your eyes are drawn to a Judas Priest album bearing the image of this big fuckin' metal eagle swooping down across a yellow background, and you think "I need this album immediately." Upon getting home and listening to it, you were right, and you'll be back for more in no time. Back here in the present, some people who weren't around to have that experience talk about that very album. Does it hold up? Is Rob Halford still one of the greatest voices in metal? How many solos can Schmeev get away with playing on this episode? Find out as we talk about Screaming for Vengeance.

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Mike is here to remind you that he's a dumb wrestling nerd, but he mostly talks about some stuff that's been going on, like his guest appearance on the What Is A Juggalo podcast, the budding bromance between IC(U)PW/WE and Juggalo Judgment, and a 420 blaze it stream you should consider checking out!

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(Also, this episode was recorded in front of a live studio audience! If you wanna be a part of it, follow Mike on twitch.tv/xTheOriginalSEJx and keep an eye on the socials! He's streaming video games on there every now and then and may also be recording future episodes of Mike Check there, so you can peep it early and even ask questions to be answered there if you want!)

Way back in 1987, Capcom released a video game called Mega Man. A year later they released a GOOD video game called Mega Man 2, and the rest is history. We're here today to talk about one of the many bands inspired by this franchise, The Protomen. What the hell does this have to do with juggalo music? How did Schmeev forget to talk about beloved hype man Kilroy, who plays a sledgehammer on stage? Why are we skipping Act I? Find out as Schmeev drags Mike along for Act II - The Father of Death.

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