podcast – American Riddle

AR #160

Malcolm sit down with Meriem Tazi for more updates about his studio absence, customer service and gym etiquette. Plus, a spirited conversation about Kanye West.

Opening Music

Guess Who’s Back – Rakim – “The 18th Letter The Book of Life”

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AR #159

After a long hiatus, Malcolm is back in the studio for a podcast about his absence, meeting the God Emcee aka Rakim Allah for the 2nd time, and his love for the way some women smell.

Opening Music

It’s Been A Long Time – Rakim “The 18th Letter-The Book of Life” 

Closing Music

Juice – Eric B. & Rakim – Gold-Eric B. & Rakim

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AR #158

Malcolm rambles about health, the wine business, and the importance of Harold Ramis.

Opening Film Clip

Rumble Fish – Zoetrope Studios, Hotweather Films

Opening Music

Funky Boss  – Check Your Head (Deluxe Version) (Remastered) – Beastie Boys

Pass The Mic – Check Your Head (Deluxe Version) (Remastered) – Beastie Boys

News Clip

Courtesy of CNN

Closing music produced by: Pallion HiFi www.soundclick.com

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AR #157

Malcolm has fellow Flintstone Andre Pringle on the phone for a podcast about The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of growing up in Flint Michigan.

Music

Play This Only At Night (Truth Mix The Whole Story) – Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew

Flintstonians Paradise – SV.J

Opening Film Clip

Poolhall Junkies – Gold Circle Films, Cutting Edge Entertainment

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AR #156

Malcolm rambles about Hip Hop, the wine business and accepting the hard truth. Plus, American Riddle outtakes at the close of the show.

Music

The Style You Haven’t Done Yet – Boogie Down Productions – Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop

The Original Way – Boogie Down Productions – Sex & Violence

Planet Rock – Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force

Video Clip

Hip Hop History Perspective – Crazy Legs

More info about Crazy Legs & Rock Steady Crew: CrazyLegsWorkshop.com 

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AR #155

Malcolm’s childhood friend Earl Cameron aka EC Fresh, aka The Fader Raider, aka EEC calls in for a podcast about Flint Michigan, past and present. Plus, Meriem Tazi talks about seeing the movie Roadhouse for the first time.

Music

Sabrosa – Beastie Boys • Ill Communication

Flintstonians Paradise – Victor Strange aka SV.J

Opening Film Clip

The Wolf of Wall Street – Paramount Pictures/Red Granite Pictures

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AR #154

Malcolm Riddle and Meriem Tazi weigh in on Larry Wilmore’s use of the word Nigger/Nigga at the White House Correspondents dinner. Plus, a Top 5 from Flint Michigan’s native son,  Mike J aka Fred Stone aka Stone.

Opening music produced by: Giovanny Ramirez www.gioramirez.com

Closing music produced by: Pallion HiFi www.soundclick.com

Music

I Got An Attitude – Antoinette

I Don’t Wanna Be Called Yo Nigga – Public Enemy

Flintstonians Paradise – SV.J

Opening Film Clip

Enter The Dragon – Warner Bros., Golden Harvest Company

AR #153

Malcolm recaps Snoop Dogg’s live performance and rants about wack Emcee’s. Plus, a look at MC Shan vs. KRS-One, Willie D vs. The Media, The Hip Hop Law of biting, and a celebration of Adam Yauch aka MCA.

Music

B-Boy Bouillabaisse: Hello Brooklyn – Beastie Boys

B-Boy Bouillabaisse: Dropping Names – Beastie Boys

Deep Cover – Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg

Marley Scratch – Marley Marl featuring MC SHAN

Beat Biter – MC SHAN

Rock The Bells – LL Cool J

Coon – Willie D

B-Boy Bouillabaisse: A Year and a Day – Beastie Boys

AR #152

Malcolm returns after a few weeks off for a podcast about his health, the passing of Prince and wearing a mustache.  Plus, a quick review of Barbershop The Next Cut and the Showtime series, DICE.

Opening music produced by: Giovanny Ramirez www.gioramirez.com

Closing music produced by: Pallion HiFi www.soundclick.com

AR #151

Cassius Morris joins the show for a talk about his evolution as a podcast host, working in a comedy club, growing up in Canada and who’s on his Top 5.  Plus, more America Riddle outtakes at the top of the program.

Music

Award Tour – A Tribe Called Quest

Opening music produced by: Giovanny Ramierz www.gioramierz.com

Cassius Morris www.cassiusmorris.com

This episode is dedicated to Malik Isaac Taylor aka Five Foot Assassin aka Phife Dawg.  11-20-1970 – 03-22-2016