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 140 episodes available.

No Bars Off episodes:

October 31, 2022No Bars Off - Rapper Big Pooh talks Little Brother reunion, Driving Uber and his new album
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown are joined by Rapper Big Pooh.
Topics discussed:
The new project, To Dream In Color
What sparked the reunion of Little Brother
Driving Uber
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://nobarsoff.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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1h 4min
October 24, 2022No Bars Off - J.I.D. Is a Time Traveler!
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk J.I.D. and his new project, The Forever Story. We focus on the maturation he talks about on the song "Money".
Topics discussed:
J.I.D. and his new album
The change of the lens money is viewed through as you grow
His old soul feel
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://nobarsoff.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA/videos
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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36min
October 24, 2022No Bars Off - This Eminem verse is UNDENIABLE!!
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Eminem and his cemented status as of one of hip-hop's greats!
Topics discussed:
Addressing the obvious race issue with Eminem and his skills
Poking holes in the usual "he doesn't say anything" theory
His otherworldly apprearance on "Medicine Man" from Dr. Dre's Compton project
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://nobarsoff.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA/videos
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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30min
October 24, 2022No Bars Off - Taste Test Edition 1
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown give a behind the scenes look at what a planning session looks like when considering verses for the show.
Topics discussed:
The Most Beautifullest Thing in this World - Keith Murray
In A Minute - Lil Baby
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://nobarsoff.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA/videos
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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22min
October 24, 2022No Bars Off - Did Joyner Lucas crack the Top 10 Funk Flex freestyles?
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Joyner Lucas' recent appearance on Funk Flex Freestyles!
Topics discussed:
Is this a Top Ten Funk Flex freestyle appearance?
Did he do it better the first time?
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://nobarsoff.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA/videos
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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31min
August 30, 2022No Bars Off - Is this Jay-Z's best verse ever??
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk about Jay-Z and his 80 bar cloth talk on DJ Khaled's "God Did"
Topics discussed:
Is this Jay's best verse ever?
The layered metaphors and entendres littered throughout the verse
Has he won long enough to see himself become a villain?
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://nobarsoff.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgHL5XfdzWw
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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1h 10min
August 30, 2022No Bars Off - Black Thought! That's it!
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss the legendary Black Thought and when we knew he was going to be a problem.
Topics discussed:
Black Thought and the legendary Roots Crew
Our introduction to him and when we became fans
His cemented legacy in the game
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://nobarsoff.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aos0fbET_cg&t=346s
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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24min
August 30, 2022No Bars Off Episode - Is The Game better than Eminem?
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss The Game and his shots fired at Eminem on his parody-titled track "The Black Slim Shady"
Topics discussed:
Is Game a clout chaser?
The flows and content of the record
What his real intentions were
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://nobarsoff.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi7Up3CZWnQ&t=318s
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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26min
August 30, 2022No Bars Off - Is Outkast the Greatest Rap Duo Ever?
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Outkast's place in hip-hop history and the underappreciated greatness of Andre 3000
Topics discussed:
Aquemini and it's impact on the landscape of hip-hop
Andre 3000 addressing his haters
Is Outkast one of the greatest rap duos ever?
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://nobarsoff.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzCCPMnP_1c&t=211s
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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33min
July 22, 2022No Bars Off - Can Lil Wayne Body A Preemo Beat?
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown take a light dive into Lil Wayne's verse on "The Root Of All" from Preemo's new collaborative EP "Hip-Hop: Vol. 1. The No Bars Off crew introduces the new #TasteTest segment, where we sample songs and their worthiness of a full episode
Topics discussed:
Lil Wayne and Preemo
His lyrical ability
Preemo's cemented status in the culture
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://nobarsoff.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHL9tO0GJmnVn9Kx7XFPPWA
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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19min

FAQs about No Bars Off:

How many episodes does No Bars Off have?

The podcast currently has 140 episodes available.