Royce recounts how he found out about his recent GRAMMY nomination — and the ups and downs of the last week. Lupe shares some recent conversations he’s had with public health officials about the rollout of the COVID vaccine, and Royce discusses his perspective based on recent personal experience. The dudes talk about the upcoming Christmas Holiday Extravaganza episode, which will feature three lucky listeners as guests. Finally, the fellas talk about Jake Paul’s knockout of Nate Robinson, and Lupe explains his goals for “No Sugar December.”

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Royce is out sick, but Tom & Lupe congratulate him for his “Best Rap Album” Grammy nomination, and Lupe shares some game theory on how Grammy nominations work, calling upon his experience as a 14-time nominee and governor of a board. Lupe & Tom discuss their Thanksgiving traditions and reflect on what they are thankful for this year. The fellas welcome musician, producer, and songwriter Kaelin Ellis to the show, and Lupe talks to the rising star on his path from sandwich maker to  multi-platinum music producer, starting with playing drums in church with his grandparents to working with one of K-pop’s biggest supergroups and collaborating on the HOUSE EP with Lupe himself. The two discuss hip-hop’s roots in the church, the relationship between music and video games, J Dilla’s influence on Kaelin’s career, and how to make money with music. Lupe breaks down the art of rap from an anthropological & sociological standpoint, and Tom shares a special merch discount — and how to win a guest spot on an upcoming episode. Do you call it “filling,” “stuffing,” or “dressing?” Settle the score on social using #lupeandroyce! 

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Comedian and actor Tony Baker joins the show to share his take on violence in entertainment, fatherhood, the coronavirus vaccine, comedy during COVID, coach v. first class, and — yes — cruises. Royce gives an update on Heaven Studios. Tom plays show-and-tell with an award he won filming an AIDS documentary in Nigeria. Lupe recalls the day he won a Grammy but couldn’t accept the award in person, and he and Royce reminisce on past Grammy experiences and collaborations, and debate the decoupling of violence and hip-hop. Finally, Tony interviews Lupe and Royce about music and their careers, and Lupe gives a mini tour of his “menagerie of collectibles.”

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Señior Lupe describes a crazy dream he had recently, and makes a prank call that Royce does not find amusing. Lupe suffers a back injury, and he and Royce discuss past forays in fashion. The fellas talk about election fraud claims and the pageantry of politics, and William Howell joins as the show’s second guest. William is the Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, a professor in the Department of Political Science and the College, and the director of the Center for Effective Government. Shoutout to Claude “Scorpion” Jennings — our audio engineer extraordinaire — it’s his birth-week!

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In our first live recording on YouTube, Royce talks about surprising voters at the polls in the Detroit area. The fellas debate American media and the challenges with cable news, prompting Lupe to talk about his desire to move abroad — and Tom to ask about the role of the “American Dream” in contributing to some of the successes he’s achieved today. Lupe and Royce talk about raising children, and recall getting disciplined when they were kids. They also revisit the powers of The Flash, leading Lupe to discuss his titillating childhood comic book collection. Lupe waxes poetic about taking showers, and ponders the zen of washing dishes. The three tell their experiences being pulled over by police, and investigate Tom’s wholesomeness. Finally, Royce reveals some of the odder jobs he had in his youth — and makes it clear that nobody puts Royce in a corner with his Kool-Aid. Is show merch on the horizon? Does Tom have a new nickname? Scrub-a-dub-dub, listen to this one in the tub!

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Lupe gives an update about the wildfires near his home, eventually leading to a discussion about unusual conspiracy theories. Tom gives kudos to Lupe for his shoutout from LL Cool J, and the fellas reflect on the moments that still make them feel like kids when it comes to artists they admire. The dudes give an update about what COVID life looks like these days, debate whether it’s safe to fly, and try to imagine vaccine roll-out. Finally, Lupe reveals the most interesting Halloween costume he never wore. Listen to the show while making some spaghetti or wandering around your substantial property. P.S.: Subaru — call us! 

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Royce tells us more about the launch of the Ryan Montgomery Foundation, considers some of the stigmas associated with therapy, and reveals why he believes so strongly in its power that he’s on a mission to make it more accessible. Lupe addresses his “Vote Joe Biden” Instagram post this week, and along with Royce and Tom welcomes the show’s first guest — LA Times columnist Erika D. Smith — to discuss both Ice Cube and Diddy’s forays into politics with the “Contract with Black America” and “Our Black Party,” respectively. The fellas discuss Killer Mike’s new digital bank, and consider opening an account for The Lupe & Royce show’s dirty, freaky money. Lupe & Royce attempt to answer a listener question about which songs or artists have had a profound impact on their lives, and Lupe reveals his latest obsession. Is a Lupe & Royce road trip on the horizon? Are massausages the next big trend? Listen to find out!

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As Lupe puts it: This episode may be offensive to a range of people. Lupe and Royce discuss who they’re voting for in the upcoming election and what it means to be American. The fellas describe their experiences with COVID-19 testing, Lupe asks Tom to describe the taxonomy of white people, Royce explains what happened between him and Eminem stans, and they discuss the concept of “the sacred space” — and how social media has blurred the lines between public and private. The gentleman discuss their sophisticated relationships with golf, and not-so-sophisticated experience with brothels. Finally, Tom and Lupe congratulate Royce on the launch of the Ryan Montgomery Foundation (www.ryanmontgomeryfoundation.org), which empowers underprivileged communities through advocacy, education and personal enrichment.

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Lupe & Royce school Tom with a little Music 101, educating him on the nuances between artists, musicians, lyricists, songwriters, and singers. Royce reveals who he considers to be the greatest hip-hop producer of all-time — and which up-and-comer may be next.  The fellas discuss why remakes create great hip-hop records, and discuss the role of the back office in the record business. Finally, they unpack the meaning of “relevancy,” and the genres that began and influenced music in Chicago and Detroit. Is “Kick Push” a relevant record? Listen to learn Royce’s hot take … and the origin story behind it and some of the dudes’ other most popular songs.

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In this episode, Lupe and Royce share their perspectives on drinking, explore why Royce never found his “signature drug,” discuss a must-visit city, talk about cars, and tell a “man massage story” that may or may not be podcast-appropriate. Grab your O’Doul’s and get ready to book your next basement haircut!

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