Things Are Gonna Happen

"Atlanta" Donald Glover's FX television show has taken our attention since it's first season debut in 2016. Atlanta is now nearing the end of its Season 2 run and in this episode, we take the time to give the show, its characters, and their world a deep dive in consideration of their place amongst each other and our own parallel universe.

Links:

• Atlanta (TV series) — Atlanta is an American comedy-drama television series created by and starring Donald Glover, who also serves as a writer and director. Also starring are Brian Tyree Henry, Lakeith Stanfield, and Zazie Beetz. Atlanta is about two cousins navigating their way in the Atlanta rap scene in an effort to improve their lives and the lives of their families.
• Atlanta Season 2 Promo - YouTube

Brandon and Josh gain a new superpower in this episode! They mix high-fidelity sound in live and what a world we live in because Jaden Smith has proven Josh's pre-2016 election prediction that he deserves the crown. But first, they spend some time talking shit on the Grammy's and Bodak Yellow.

Links:

• Joshua Cole on Twitter: "I totally forgot I was running for VA-28… VOTE FOR ME VA-28! https://t.co/9r62SsvJ7O"
• Chris Stapleton | Official web site of Chris Stapleton
• Monday Night Football Intro 2017 - YouTube
• Watch Chance The Rapper Host SNL - Stereogum
• SYRE by Jaden Smith on Apple Music
• Watch Drake & His Dad’s New Virginia Black Ad - Stereogum

Brandon discovered Josh's true authenticity. We immediately scheme a plot to exploit this realization. #Branding

Links:

• Bitterballen - Wikipedia
• White Woman Discusses Her ‘Black Woman’ Transition on Maury
• (3) Russell Brand: Recovery | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) - YouTube
• Eminem lambasts Donald Trump in freestyle rap - YouTube
• Neon Guts (feat. Pharrell Williams) by LIL UZI VERT | Free Listening on SoundCloud
• Those Who Know by Brasstracks | Free Listening on SoundCloud
• Tei Shi - Justify (Audio) - YouTube
• Needle Paw by Nai Palm on Spotify
• Nike For J.Crew Killshot 2 Sneakers
• Dissect Season 2 - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
• Get Out (2017) - IMDb
• Kendrick Lamar’s Nike Cortez Inspired by his ‘Damn’ Album [PHOTOS] | Footwear News
• #fearthedear hashtag on Twitter
• Sonder makes the ’90s sound alive at U Street Music Hall - The Washington Post
• Chris Cornell - Part Of Me ft. Timbaland - YouTube
• The Defiant Ones (TV Mini-Series 2017) - IMDb
• Devonté | Free Listening on SoundCloud

Brandon and Josh discuss Brandon's 30th birthday, Josh's burgeoning gambling addiction and is it possible to tattoo yourself to look like someone else?

Links:

• Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor - Wikipedia
• .ag - Wikipedia
• Diplo Can't Seem to Convince Rihanna to Work with Him - Noisey
• Bodega Boys | Free Listening on SoundCloud
• Genius | Song Lyrics & Knowledge
• Taylor Swift Finds The Man Of Her Dreams On Second 'reputation' Single "...Ready For It?" | Genius
• Lakeith Stanfield - Wikipedia
• A Bonkers Interview with Lakeith Stanfield | GQ
• Lakeith Stanfield (@lakeithlakeith) | Twitter
• HBO | The Defiant Ones | Homepage
• Soulection Radio Show #324 ft. Sonder by SOULECTION | Free Listening on SoundCloud
• 15 Surprising Facts About The Golden State Warriors

Brandon and Josh hang out on Josh's new couch where they talk about Marfa TX, meeting Joe Kay and the relationship between Peanut Butter and Bidets.

Links:

• NEW BBAAPPSS TRACK!
• Roddy Sofa | Joybird
• Soulection Experience
• A City Dweller’s Guide to Marfa, Texas - Vogue
• Aesop VIA Instagram
• Jesse Paris Smith
• The Sweethome on Twitter: "Owning a bidet is a luxury that will make your life consistently more pleasant. https://t.co/azkEL9O5tb https://t.co/Xb5UASGN10"
• Astor Bidet Fresh Water Spray Non-Electric Mechanical Bidet Toilet Seat Attachment CB-1000 - - Amazon.com
• Bidet Attachments by TUSHY | For People Who Poop
• Squatty Potty
• You Suck at Producing: Finishing Songs
• Brendan Fraser VIA Instagram
• Exciting news and the future of SoundCloud
• Meio Da Noite by Sángo
• Insecure Playlist VIA Spotify

Brandon and Josh talk about Jay-Z's (or is it Jay Z) new album as well as DJ Khaled's interrupting, funky Calvin Harris and Vince Staples.

Links:

• (2) Jaden Smith - Batman (Official Music Video) - YouTube
• (2) Vince Staples - Big Fish - YouTube
• (2) Big Fish Theory First Reaction - YouTube
• (2) Vince Staples Gets Real & Uncensored w/ Ebro in the Morning - YouTube
• DJ Khaled Says You're Gonna Love Ciroc's New Mango-Flavored Vodka | GQ
• (2) DJ Khaled Gets Booed Off Stage at EDC - YouTube
• (2) How I made Slide - YouTube
• DR. SHAQUILLE O'NEAL Ed.D. (@shaq) • Instagram photos and videos

Brandon and Josh discuss the Black Panther teaser trailer, cultural appropriation, and whatever the hell is on Jermaine Jackson's head.

Links:

• Kevin Hart on Instagram: “Amazing visual photoshoot that I did for self promotion. My book will be hitting bookshelves everywhere June 6TH "I Cant Make This Up"…”
• Spotify Web Player
• 40 YEARS OF HIP HOP - YouTube
• Bread Face (@breadfaceblog) • Instagram photos and videos

Brandon and Josh discuss Master of None Season 02, Josh's diet of Ice Cream Sandwiches (for lunch), and Brandon shows weakness towards Trader Joe's Bacon Cheese Dip.

Links:

• Master of None | Netflix Official Site — Show of the year candidate
• Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip | Trader Joe's

Brandon and Josh throw out some hot takes, discuss Josh's grocery habits and the Fyre Festival.

Brandon and Josh sit down in Santa Barbara to discuss Kendrick Larmar's DAMN, Drake's More Life, and Rachel Dolezal's In Full Color.

Don't call Brain names.

Links:

• Damn (album) - Wikipedia
• More Life - Wikipedia
• Rachel Dolezal - Wikipedia — Full
• Lil Dicky - Pillow Talking feat. Brain (Official Music Video) - YouTube
• LANDR: Instant Online Audio Mastering Software
• Smashing Conference San Francisco 2017, April 4th to 5th