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A few minutes into the episode my mic switches from the usual standalone mic to the built-in laptop, so the sound quality drops suddenly on my audio. Sorry. We just shoot the shit for an hour, mostly about Nas and fried chicken.

Discussed in this episode:

* Nas-Backed Sweet Chick Opening Another Spot in Prospect Heights https://ny.eater.com/2017/7/19/15998200/sweet-chick-prospect-heights

* Sweet Chick is coming to Queens, co-owner Nas’ childhood home https://www.amny.com/eat-and-drink/nas-sweet-chick-queens-1.14989225

* Nas Partners With Sweet Chick Restaurants In NYChttps://www.vibe.com/2015/06/nas-sweet-chick/

* A profile of the Sweet Chick founder: https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/15/realestate/williamsburg-loft-of-john-seymour-restaurateur.html

* Video of Nas giving Gwyneth Paltrow a pass for saying "nigga" and saying she's a "real nigga"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkI4Y75-WqI

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Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording CoSeattle WA