No Bars Off

By Sherod Khaalis, Aki Davis

No Bars Off is the home of innovative, insightful, and entertaining breakdowns of hip-hop verses from all eras, regions, and subcultures. Boardwalk Brown (Aki Davis) and Sha Stimuli (Sherod Khaalis) a... more

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How many episodes does No Bars Off have?

The podcast currently has 114 episodes available.

No Bars Off episodes:

August 24, 2024No Bars Off - XXL 2024 Freshman Freestyle Reaction
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown tap in and give 2024 XXL Freshman class a listen
Topics discussed:
1.What is the next generation bringing to the game?
XXL Freshman freestyles
Is there a star among the group?
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/mnhV7hv8RLc?si=QHjKyi-VYYsN4mAD
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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46min
August 24, 2024No Bars Off - Eminem Is Back As Slim Shady, Can JID Keep Up?
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown break down the wizardry and wordplay of J.I.D. and Eminem on "Fuel" from his new project "The Death Of Slim Shady"
Topics discussed:
Was J.I.D. able to hold his own rhyming with Em?
Eminem's wordplay is undeniably top tier.
How Em is always willing to give young talent a shot.
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/rnGo6uxa3k4?si=WqcBkD2C_J-8M-np
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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42min
August 24, 2024No Bars Off - Twista Spits About Working at The Car Wash
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Twista's inspiring appearance on Joyner Lucas' "Still Alright". A story of perseverance and perspective.
Topics discussed:
Twista having to work at the car wash
Being on the train the first time he heard himself on the radio on "Po' Pimp".
His perserverance and inspirational path to stardom
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/VEeBShWM5t8?si=sqC3eyqvpyz9lVvQ
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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25min
August 24, 2024No Bars Off - Cyhi On The Radar Freestyle Reaction
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown share their reaction to Cyhi The Prynce's freestyle appearance on On The Radar radio.
Topics discussed:
Just how underrated is Cyhi?
How secure his place in the game is.
Is his pen game Top 5?
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/om5_IBw-KP8?si=qFcM8YZIh26kJSvG
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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12min
July 07, 2024No Bars Off - Drake Vs. Kendrick: We Go Line By Line To Decide Who Won!
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown wrap-up the Drake vs. Kendrick beef, go line by line and score the dopest bars from each song.
Topics discussed:
We give points, ranging from 1-3, for each dope line by an artist
Where there were dope lines that couldn't be scored
Who was the winner?
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://youtu.be/0GqGJZYRWDs?si=MqeSLqqKT9KtqwBI
http://hashtaglegday.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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49min
July 07, 2024No Bars Off - Is This Andre 3000 Verse One Of His Best?
This week, Sha Stimui and Boardwalk Brown dissect Andre 3000's otherworldly lyrical display on the classic "The Art of Storytellin', Pt. 4"
Topics discussed:
The poetic format and construction of 3 Stacks' story
Being the antithesis of what is considered a "real one" in the Black community
The top tier wordplay and entendres
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://youtu.be/5QA9xcbMJFI?si=TgctvUFV0GnHCbv7
http://hashtaglegday.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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42min
June 06, 2024No Bars Off - Torae Talks New Music, Ghostwriting and Dealing With Loss
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown with long time friend and brother, Torae, and just chop it up. We dedicate this episode to Tor's recently transitioned spouse, Kimberly Durham-Carr.
Topics discussed:
Releasing new music, "The Bubble Chip", after a long hiatus
Penning hits for other artists and then interviewing them
Dealing with the tragic loss of his spouse
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://youtu.be/537gXZZTTUg?si=E_geKBmpja962p77
http://hashtaglegday.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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1h 21min
June 06, 2024No Bars Off - The Episode for Hip-Hop Savants: Russ "Said It" Freestyle
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown highlight Russ and his craft from his "Said It" freestyle
Topics discussed:
Why is Russ so underappreciated in the game?
His impeccable wordplay and visuals
Why he is for divine ears only
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://youtu.be/WnBoEXKTM0c?si=pOzXyyFfB0GnfBK-
http://hashtaglegday.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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36min
June 06, 2024No Bars Off - Apology Or Not, The Verse Of The Year So Far?
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown breakdown and discuss the otherworldly appearances by everyone involved on J. Cole's track "Pi" featuring Daylyt and Ab Soul
Topics discussed:
Apology be damned, NOBODY is rapping like THIS!
How good are Ab-Soul and Daylyt at the back and forth flow?
Is anybody with the PEN than J. Cole?
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://youtu.be/z72OSpDCUP0?si=VdfIiQG9TY1QiS4Z
http://hashtaglegday.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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38min
June 06, 2024No Bars Off - Do You Care If Drake Set Kendrick Up With False Info?
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown keep the party going as K-Dot keeps the beef going with his response, "Meet The Grahams".
Topics discussed:
Kendrick's dark, spooky sound and approach to the record
The timing of the song's release - mere minutes after Drake released "Family Matters"
Do we care if Drake had someone feed Kendrick false information?
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://youtu.be/-na02R6GhEU?si=ilyHMFl7DnJFgAFg
http://hashtaglegday.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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44min

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How many episodes does No Bars Off have?

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