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This week on Once Upon a Time in Music We kick things off with Weekly News, a throwback to the gritty rap era of ’94 as we spotlight Method Man’s classic Tical and the whole Carhartt-hoodie, Army-fatigue, street-era vibe that shaped the culture.

Then it’s time for Price Tag Check, where we compare yesterday’s $3.50 Whopper to today’s $11.30 heartbreak — wrong orders, extra mustard, cold burgers and all.

Of course, you know what’s next: Kiss, Marry, Kill, the segment that exposes all the crushes, confessions, and questionable choices. From Grace Jones to Seal to Mariah Carey… from chocolate to caramel to “a little bit of white chocolate”… nobody is safe. The lists get longer, the picks get wilder, and the debates get messy in the funniest way.

We wrap things up with more celebrity fantasies, more laughter, and some surprising “field trip” plans, plus news on Sesame Street’s 56-year milestone and the upcoming Different World reboot.

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This week on Once Upon a Time in Music, L and Cheryl ask the ultimate question — if you could bring any celebrity back from the dead, who would it be and why? They break down who really deserved a second chance, who left too soon, and who would still be dominating today.

Plus, a fiery voicemail from the “Invisible Co-Host,” a little news update, and a wild round of Kiss, Marry, Kill that goes completely off the rails. Another hilarious episode you don’t want to miss!

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This week on Once Upon a Time in Music, EL and Cheryl Poizon are back with full “Red Bull energy” and ready to talk music, movies, and a little bit of everything in between. The episode opens with movie flashbacks—from Interview with a Vampire to Do the Right Thing—before diving into a hilarious round of Kiss, Marry, Kill featuring Michelle Obama, Kiki Palmer, Al Pacino, Macy Gray and more.

Then it’s tournament time. L and Cheryl break down the 90s R&B Group Bracket, matching up legends like New Edition, Mint Condition, Silk, Guy, Jodeci, 112, BBD, and Jagged Edge to figure out who truly reigns supreme. Debate, nostalgia, and strong opinions come with no apologies.

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This week, Cheryl Poison and EL talk all things Black Love — from the TV couples we grew up admiring to the ones we definitely don’t want to be like. They read a hilarious letter from listener Shaha Kwanasia, debate the greatest Black couples on screen, and keep it fun with “Kiss, Marry, Kill” and “Spotlight Albums.” It’s love, laughs, and a whole lot of 90s vibes.

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EL and Cheryl dive into ‘Entertainers Who Could Really Throw Hands,’ plus the world-premiere of Kiss, Marry, Kill, Back-in-the-Day Price Tags, and Movie Flashbacks. Jokes, debates, and left hooks—you’re gonna feel this one.

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EL and Cheryl Poison fire up another lively ride on Once Upon a Time in Music, talks about the cartoons that raised us—Heathcliff and the Cadillac Cats, Thundercats (snarf!), Inspector Gadget, DuckTales, Woody Woodpecker, Kim Possible, The Proud Family’s legendary “peanut people” dance, Beavis & Butt-Head, and the eternally munchy Scooby-Doo. Between laughs, $5 jokes, and R&B vs. repeat-button confessions, “Who Did What?” hits the headlines—from Jay Fizzle’s jaw-dropping baby tally to the latest Cardi vs. Nicki pettiness. Movie Flashbacks swing wildly from the can’t-happen-today cult chaos of Soul Man (1986) to the gory thrills of Hostel (1 & 2). In music chat, L vents about recent listens (Curren$y’s 9/15, Magic City doc soundtrack, Jeezy’s grown-man pivot) before saluting two 10/10/95 staples: GZA’s Liquid Swords and AZ’s Doe or Die. Snack Time seals it with workplace-battle Hers Hot Cheese Puffs and throwback Butterfinger Ice Cream Nuggets. It’s memories , opinions, and pure chemistry—press play and yell “Thundercats, ho!” with us. 

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The guys talk about hip-hop’s dopest beats with special guest Jones from The Music Jones Podcast—spanning Wu-Tang to Redman, BDP to Dipset, Jeezy to Souls of Mischief. Plus “Snack Time” nostalgia (Certs fruit, Big League Chew, Lifesavers Holes) and a quick “Movie Flashbacks” vibe. Tap in for memories, debates, and neck-snapping beats.

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EL and Cheryl return with a new Once Upon a Time in Music episode featuring special guests Jones (Music Jones Podcast) and Yoshi (Relationship Status Podcast/Crux Media). Together they break down some of hip-hop’s greatest feature verses, highlighting legends like Big, Wu-Tang, OutKast, Fab, and Eminem. The convo also touches on food favorites (yes, grits debates are back), shoutouts to ATL’s Eat My Biscuits, and of course the Snack Time segment. A mix of music, culture you don’t want to miss.

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On this episode of Once Upon A Time in Music, hosts El and Cheryl Poizon tackle the big question: If you could only listen to a handful of albums for the rest of your life, which ones would make the cut? Along the way, they keep things lively with the fan-favorite segments Snack Time and Movie Flashbacks. Special guests Madeleine and her artist Kese2x also stopped by. 

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EL and Cheryl Poizon trade lists on the greatest rap duos—think Mobb Deep to Outkast, Run-DMC to Pete Rock & CL Smooth—debating favorite tracks and why their picks hit different. Plus: Movie Flashbacks, a Snack Time ode to discontinued treats (Bar None & Jell-O Pudding Pops), and a Spotlight CD celebrating 31 years of Biggie’s Ready to Die.