#TheStoop: Welcome To The Preseason!

Welcome back to #TheStoop. Before the launch of the 2026 season of this relaunched Mini-Pod series, I’m going into Throwback mode & releasing a couple of episodes that I recorded back on November 2, 2025. For today’s episode, I’m joined by Author/Therapist Jonathan Boxill as we had a conversation about the pitfalls that some successful & wealthy black men encounter at the peak of their industry; plus we have a conversation about dealing with grief, and more.

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#TheStoop // “Staying On Top…”

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 307: 20th Anny of T.I.’s KING + Michael Jackson’s New Era

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by DJ/Producer DJ Keo as we discuss this year’s 20th Anniversary of T.I.’s classic “King” album. We break down his star rise in the early 2000s; his impact on ushering the South’s takeover on the Hip Hop Landscape; discuss our favorite tracks from the album; why “What You Know” didn’t have lasting staying power like some of the classics this century. Plus we have a conversation on Michael Jackson’s revived popularity with the release of his Biopic movie; reminisce on his global impact on music & cultures & his ripple effects; plus a lot more.

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 307

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 296: Voodoo Album Convo + Rihanna

On the first episode of The Ave Podcast for the New Year, I’m joined by DJ Chris Nice & DJ/Producer DJ Keo as we break down “Voodoo”, the classic 2nd album from D’Angelo. We break down some of the most important & underrated tracks; and try to figure out if you can separate Voodoo from the legacy of Untitled. We then discuss Rihanna on the prospect of making music, & if this is an avenue she should explore again; plus more.

*If you’ve forgotten about the impact of Untitled, please go back and read my blog post of the famed song and video from the perspectives of some of the women that were in my life at this time. I still think they needed to calm down. Anyway, you can click on the post here.

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 296

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 291. RIP D’Angelo

Today on an emergency episode of The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by DJ Keo as we discuss the life & times of D’Angelo on the day that he was called home. #RIPDAngelo

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 291

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 290. 20th Anny of “Be” & “Late Registration”

Today on a special edition of The Ave Podcast, we celebrate two entries into Hip Hop history. I’m joined by DJ Keo as we great down the 20th Anniversary of Common’s classic album “Be”; as well as Kanye’s 2nd classic “Late Registration”. We discuss the most important tracks off each album; Kanye’s superstar turn; how Common flipped the narrative post-Electric Circus; the impact both bodies of work had on the culture at the time + the future; and more. And then some more. Press Play & enjoy…..

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 290

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 276: Luther + Yacth Rock Music Docs!

Today on The Ave Podcast; I’m joined by DJ Keo & DJ Chris Nice, as we break down the recent Luther Vandross & Yacth Rock music Documentaries. We discuss the musical journey of Luther Vandross & the identification of his musical genius; how the Yacth Rock term was started; the impact it had on the culture and music business overall; the collaborative spirit from both Docs; plus waaay more than this. Press play & please enjoy…..

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 276

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 264: Diddy Bop.

On The Ave Podcast today, we talk about Diddy & the entire fiasco/arrest/circus/Feds case. Yup…. we’re here. Please enjoy…

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 264

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 257: Drake v Kendrick

Today on The Ave Podcast; I’m joined by DJ/Producer DJ Keo as we share a conversation about the Drake v Kendrick battle; weight in on our thoughts about the experience; and the aftermath of this past week. Press play….

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 257

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 247: 20th Anny of Outkast “Speakerboxx/The Love Below” #20Years

Today on a special edition of The Ave Podcast, we celebrate one of the crown masterpiece albums of the 21st Century. During the fourth quarter of 2003, Oukast released their 5th album, Speakerboxx/The Love Below, which was not only their most popular & best selling album, but it went on to win multiple Grammys, including the most coveted Album of The Year. I’m joined by friends of the podcast DJ Chris Nice & DJ Keo as we break down our initial impressions of Outkast; the importance of the releasing The Way You Move & Hey Ya! as the lead singles for the project; the enigma that is Andre 3000; if we as fans truly allow artists to veer from their well known path; plus we break down the lost opportunities that Outkast are giving up by not touring; and so much more than this. Way more actually. Please enjoy…

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 247

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 236: Cord-Cutting Vol. III + The New Media Landscape 

Today on The Ave Podcast, we add Vol. III of the Cord-Cutting Series. I’m joined by  DJ/Producer DJ Keo, as we discussed the major changes at Disney & the downturn of Disney+; the streaming wars between the media apps & how it’s affecting the landscape. Plus we break down the Writer’s Strike in Hollywood and how it’s changing the future of the industry; how A.I. is coming for everything; the media arms race for the Sports TV market; plus a lot more.

*To listen to the earlier Cord-Cutting episodes; click here for Vol I & Vol II

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 236

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