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:

December 19, 2023No Bars Off - Was 2Pac A Bar Spitter? "So Many Tears" With Guest LG
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown are joined by special in-studio guest, our brother, resident Pac fan, actor, emcee and new ATLien, LG aka Lord's Gift aka Jamar Greene, to discuss Pac and his heartfelt song "So Many Tears".
Topics discussed:
Did Pac's jail time bring out some of his best work?
His vulnerability and embracing of his deepest fears
How Pac's upbringing shaped his way of life
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja4iR_N7tUA&t=493s
http://hashtaglegday.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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36min
December 19, 2023No Bars Off - Tracey Lee Talks New Album, Collab With Biggie, Pivoting Careers
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown sit down and chop it up with our Philly brother Tracey Lee to discuss the soulful and introspective cut "My Feelings" from his new album, Different.
Topics discussed:
The new album and his industry journey
His opportunity to collab with Biggie
Pivoting careers to becoming a licensed lawyer
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1el3JyIKdrY&t=10s
http://hashtaglegday.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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1h 3min
November 29, 2023No Bars Off - Did Lil Wayne Take Any Bars Off on "BARS" With 2 Chainz?
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown ask you, the #Barbarians, did Lil Wayne leave Earth on his verse on "Bars"? His recent collab project, Collegrove 2, with 2 Chainz is full of quotables - this one came to us as a Lenny S. suggestion.
Topics discussed:
How does Wayne keep doing this?
The ability to constantly change his flow up
Is this verse a No Bars Off display?
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LijdwS7vZBM&t=135s
http://hashtaglegday.com/collections/nbo
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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28min
November 29, 2023No Bars Off - Did Drake And Cole Kill The Back And Forth Flow On "Evil Ways"?
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Drake and J. Cole's recent collab "Evil Ways" and the back and forth sparring.
Topics discussed:
Has any "duo" in recent memory kill the back and forth flow like Drake and Cole?
The return of Angry Aubrey
Cole's pen game has taken off to another level.
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFpi-29cKmg&t=76s
http://hashtaglegday.com/collections/nbo
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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40min
November 29, 2023No Bars Off - Did Lil Wayne Body Another Feature? "Big Dog" Benny The Butcher x Lil Wayne
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown pose the question: Did Lil Wayne take No Bars Off on his recent feature on Benny The Butcher's single "Big Dog".
Topics discussed:
Did Lil Wayne body yet another feature?
His attention to detail with both the rhyme scheme and dog theme.
The underlying "Looney Tunes" reference.
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WeJboGD4gU&t=177s
http://hashtaglegday.com/collections/nbo
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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22min
November 08, 2023No Bars Off - Ransom Got Us Talking Relationships, Dating, Kevin Samuels on They Live
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk relationships and current dating "standards" - sparked by the thought-provoking, superbly written word art of Ransom, speaking in the person of Kevin Samuels on "They Live".
Topics discussed:
The current state of dating and relationship expectations.
The villainous persona most women associated with Kevin Samuels - was it warranted?
The "no-date" list
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.youtube.com/@nobarsoffshow4533
https://hashtaglegday.com/collections/nbo
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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44min
October 31, 2023No Bars Off - Why Isn't Treach Talked About More?
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown talk about Treach and his contributions to the game. Like it or not, he inspired alot of your favorite emcees.
Topics discussed:
Treach and his amazing flow and unpredictable rhyme scheme on his classic single "Craziest"
His influence on a generation of rappers to come after him
Is Treach underrated?
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYC1LsCUOoc&t=271s
http://hashtaglegday.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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32min
October 31, 2023No Bars Off - How Does He Keep Doing This? Andre 3000 Is Not Human!
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss Andre 3000 and his un-human like cameo appearance on Killer Mike's "Scientists & Engineers" from his latest release "MICHAEL"
Topics discussed:
Is Andre 3000 an alien? No, like seriously ...lol
3 Stacks' uncanny ability to find flow pockets and his mastery of English language semantics
Does his lack of solo projects keep him out of the GOAT discussion?
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ird9uJEJezw&t=97s
http://hashtaglegday.com
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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31min
October 06, 2023No Bars Off - Did J. Cole Give Us Verse of the Year?
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown discuss J. Cole and his otherworldly feature on Lil Yachty's new song "The Secret Recipe".
Topics discussed:
J. Cole's growth and comfortability in his spot
His mission to destroy every feature that he appears on
Is this the verse of the year?
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/6DLCI62URgM?si=-7473ZFCRCtmXvLI
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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53min
October 06, 2023No Bars Off - Geechi Gotti Channels Aye Verb's flow to Kill Eazy - Reaction
This week, Sha Stimuli and Boardwalk Brown react to Geechi Gotti and his mean, in your face delivery going at Remy Ma and Eazy the Block Captain.
Topics discussed:
Geechi and his dissection of the Remy/Papoose/Eazy situation with BARS!
His ability to setup his punchlines and entendres
Did he go too far and/or was it too personal?
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://hashtaglegday.com
https://youtu.be/HJzBiABT3TE?si=Udw6nWQZSNQicp2b
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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28min

FAQs about No Bars Off:

How many episodes does No Bars Off have?

The podcast currently has 140 episodes available.