The Chicken Social

Welcome to yet another episode of the best podcast in the history of the world. Kashann Kilson joins Obes and Cha to talk about last week's political happenings, and oh what a week it was. From the Nunes memo to Trump's naive love of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Kashann leaves no stone unturned when it comes to educating the youth of America. Additionally, though, Kashann makes a great point about what has come to be a key distinction: the GOP has not become Trump, Trump has become the GOP.

After that, Obes and Cha get into some sports (because we do both sports and politics here fam fam fam). Blake Griffin got traded to the Pistons after being told he'd be a Clipper for life and man oh man does Cha break that shit down. Also, Lebron James could go to the Rockets this offseason. The rewards are pretty clear, but Obes takes a deeper look at the risks. What could go wrong with Lebron in Houston?

All that and more, this week on The Chicken Social.

Intro music: "You're Everything" by Bun B

Midroll: "Tops Drop" by Fat Pat

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This week's episode is a little bit different than most. The school that we've come to cheer for and admire, Michigan State University, has come under fire for its mishandling of sexual assault on campus. Most notably, former world renowned Olympic doctor Larry Nassar was found guilty of sexually assaulting over 150 women. Some of these assaults were on MSU's campus. This happened while the administration turned a blind eye and, oftentimes, sought to cover up what was happening.

This isn't all that's happening in East Lansing, however, as ESPN has sought to try to tie the basketball and football programs at Michigan State in to what happened with Larry Nassar. Obes and Cha take a deep dive into the situation to try and determine, based of what is currently known, what's fact and what is fiction.

Thankfully, on a much lighter note, good friend of the show Charles McDonald (@FourVerts) stopped by to regale us with stories from his time at the Senior Bowl. He got to meet Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, Dallas Cowboys owner/GM Jerry Jones, AND he even got to watch all-trash first team member Josh Allen practice. How fun!

Open music: "Moving Target" by Louisa Mark

Midroll: "The Sweetest Taboo" by Sade

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On this week's Popper, we're joined by our good friend Mark (@GotMarks) to discuss being a physical therapy student, growing up as first generation Americans, and our collective dealings with Africans and African-Americans alike.

Let's get it!

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Welcome to another episode of the Chicken Social, the best podcast of all time*. On this week's episode, digital renaissance man Brandon Caldwell joins us to discuss modern media: what is and is not headline news in this day and age and what should be? Additionally, Obes asks Brandon a more philosophical question: will hip-hop ever get past it's current homophobia?

The boys then turn their attention to a very pressing matter. The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors have a budding rivalry, and Cha could not be happier about it. Clint Capela says the Rockets are better than the Warriors? Kevin Durant says Clint has "an easy job"? Delicious.

Last, but certainly not least, the government shutdown is (probably) over...until early February. Who are the winners and losers from Monday's festivities? I'll tell you this, our brothers and sisters in the Democratic Party are looking weak...again. Cha even thinks they might be in cahoots, IT'S THAT BAD.

All that and more, this week on The Chicken Social.

Open music: "Friday Morning" by Khruangbin

Midroll: "The God Smile" by Wale

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Welcome back to another episode of The Chicken Social. This week, we're talking about Cha's beloved Houston Rockets...THEY ARE ABOUT THAT ACTION. Chris Paul, the floor general, is taking his duties off the floor. What do we mean by that?

Then we look at Martin Luther King Jr. Day and how it annoys Obes beyond belief. How could it be that a day in remembrance and celebration of the greatest American ever could bring Obes such disdain?

And, finally, we talk to @Fatt_Stacks about Donald Trump's racist rhetoric towards black nations and black Americans. He called Haiti and the entire African continent shitholes and thought *only* black people were on welfare. @Fatt_Stacks came to read this man for filth, blood, and everything else.

All that and more on this week’s episode of The Chicken Social.

Intro music: "Icon" by Jaden Smith

Midroll: "No Nuclear War" by Peter Tosh

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Welcome back to yet another glorious episode of Nigeria's favorite podcast*, The Chicken Social. This week Obes puts America over his knee as tells you why Oprah running for president is a bad idea. We **currently** have an unqualified celebrity, why continue down this same path? After that, we shift our focus to the New England Patriots. ESPN had a fantastic article last week about the power dynamic between owner Robert Kraft, coach Bill Belichick, and aging star quarterback Tom Brady, but that's not OUR focus. We wanna talk about why Jimmy Garoppolo doesn't seem too bright in that article. Mans is making questionable decisions. Last, but certainly not least, we talk with this week's guest Tiffany Le (@pholanthropist) about the legal marijuana market as well as Jeff Sessions' renewed attack on the popular drug. Are we seeing a return to the Drug War? All that and more, this week on The Chicken Social.

*This may or may not be Nigeria's favorite podcast.

Opening music: "The Number 3" by Khruangbin

Midroll music: "Kanday" by LL Cool J

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Welcome back to another episode of The Chicken Social. If you'll recall, a couple weeks ago we had @HumbleTeej on the show. This week, we had his far more accomplished and talented girlfriend Courtney Cox (@courtmcox) on the show to talk about basketball. More specifically, she went deep on Lavar Ball's decision to put his younger two sons in a Lithuanian basketball league and whether or not that was a good idea. She also begrudgingly talked about how good the Rockets are (they are amazing).

After that, the boys turned their attention squarely on current Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson. The Panthers boss is being investigated by the NFL after Sports Illustrated reported that he'd made at least 4 settlement payments to ex-employees for inappropriate sexual and racial conduct.

Richardson then announced he'd be putting the team up for sale and guess who was first in line to announce their interest in buying it? Diddy. Does he have a chance to be the next owner of the Carolina Panthers?

All that and more, this week on The Chicken Social.

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Everyone’s favorite homegirl Mo (@mshenrybabyy) joined us this week to give a female perspective on the current national reckoning with sexual assault. More specifically, we asked her about the allegations surrounding Matt Lauer and got her opinion on why companies protect sexual abusers like him. We also asked her a very important question: when it comes to sexual assault allegations, where is the line? How many allegations before a resignation and is said resignation enough?

Obes and Cha then looked into what is quickly becoming a more and more real possibility: could Lebron James join the Rockets this offseason? And, if he did, what would that look like? Would that team be able to dethrone the Golden State Warriors?

Last but not least, today is the special election for the Alabama Senate seat between Doug Jones and Roy Moore. Polls suggest the race is too close to call, but how much of a role is MASSIVE voter suppression playing in this election? Can Doug Jones really do this? Additionally, Roy Moore is a credibly accused pedophile, twice disgraced judge, and open bigot. What would say about the state of Alabama if they elected this man to be their representative in the United States Senate?

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THIS WEEK ON THE CHICKEN SOCIAL: Obes and Cha go it alone. That's right: no guest! Show must go on though, fam. So, with that said...coaches are getting fired despite having winning records. Who do these schools think they are?! On one side, you've got schools like Minnesota firing themselves out of respectability. On the other hand, Texas A&M fired it's way into Jimbo Fisher at an exorbitant cost. Will that work out the way the Aggies want?

Then, Obes and Cha take a deeper look into the proposed $89 million pledge by the NFL and the Players Coaltion. It looks great on its face: $89 million over 7 years going towards criminal justice reform, law enforcement/community relations, and education. But, is this deal everything that it seems? No. No, it isn't.

Finally, the College Football Playoff rankings are out and Alabama got in over Ohio State. Was that the right decision? Again, no probably not.

All that and more, this week on The Chicken Social.

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