It’s Lupe’s 39th birthday extravaganza episode! Royce shares an update about his upcoming live eConcert, Tom plays a  song about the show written by Jayvin the rapper, and then they welcome a lineup of guests from various parts of Lupe’s life: His podcast life (former podcast guests Tony Baker and Kaelin Ellis), his music life (fellow Chicago rapper Vic Mensa), and his childhood (his sister Ayesha, his fifth grade teacher Jerolyn Whitehead, and the grand finale: his mom!). Lupe recalls some of his favorite birthday traditions, Ayesha talks about her work with West Side United, and mom and Ms. Whitehead share some stories about young Lu.

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The men discuss their favorite pizza delivery joints and debate which city is America’s best for ice cream. Tom asks Lupe & Royce for their thoughts on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021 nominations. Lupe recaps his experience talking to Taimak from The Last Dragon. Author and poet Jovahna Marie, better known by her pen name J. M. Pozon, joins the show to discuss her creative process, the parallels between poetry and hip-hop, and to perform one of her more political works, “Castaways.” Tom shares what he’s learned about the origins of Valentine’s Day, and reveals who won the last shirt the first edition of official Lupe & Royce show merch. The dudes discuss strategies for strengthening the immune system and don’t forget that we have a birthday coming on next week’s show. 

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Royce gives up an update on Heaven Studios. Tim Hoffman, better known as Forneverworld on YouTube, joins the show to talk anime and manga, his forthcoming new collaboration with Noir Caesar, and the parallels between anime/manga on hip-hop. Tom reveals why he’s looking forward to the big game. Royce talks about why he thinks the NFL is racist. Lupe reflects on a recent freestyle named for Kara Walker.  Submit your requests for Black History Month to [email protected].

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Royce asks Lupe about anime and the guys get nostalgic about the TV, movies, and music they grew up with — including The Last Dragon — and Lupe asks Royce to rank Sho’ Nuff in the pantheon of black villains. Lupe and Royce recall some of the the unusual things they learned from their dads. Royce & Tom reminisce about serving as safety patrolmen. Lupe reveals the career he would have pursued if not music, and recalls his favorite meet-and-greet. Any other Gobots or Tranzor Z fans out there? Leave us a review and give us a shout on social using #lupeandroyce.

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Lupe shouts-out Liquid Death, alludes to a forthcoming restock of his merch, and reveals his skull fixation. Royce sheds light on the hip-hop police and racial profiling while debating what racism means with Tom. Michael Ford joins the show to talk about Hip Hop Architecture Camp, a new collaboration with Herman Miller and the role rap can play in designing communities.

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The guys discuss the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, and wonder whether chaos has become synonymous with freedom and, by extension, purpose. Lupe takes a moment to address listeners about the tone and goals of the show. On a less serious note, Lupe professes his obsession with “everything” bagels and the men debate the best ways to make popcorn. Tom shares some feedback from a listener, and starts a leaderboard to track (mostly Lupe’s) use of curse words. Royce faces heat for his contributions to TV Club, and the fellas debate whether hip-hop money is as dirty as Trump money. Anyone giving out vaccines? Contact Lupe (and Tom)!

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The fellas take a moment to honor the mystique of the late MF DOOM — is he the Elvis of hip-hop? Our third t-shirt contest winner, back from his Photoshopping convention, joins the show to defend himself. Royce reflects on the GRAMMY postponement, and Tom and Lu attempt to begin the “Your Honor” TV Club segment. The crew shouts out to the Golden State Warriors, including Steph Curry’s 62 points. Lu shares some fun finance facts and discusses cryptocurrency, gives an update on his burgeoning incense business, and unpacks how microwaves work. Finally: Is there pus in cow milk? Unrelated: We’re now accepting applications for sponsorship by any almond milk brand. 

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Lupe explains boom bap music and DJ Premier joins the show to share his take. Malik and Jaysean, two of our merch contest winners, join the show to ask Lupe & Royce some burning questions. Tom shares a photograph from our third contest winner, Chris, that catches Royce in a contradiction. Tom calls out Lupe for a previously undisclosed fun fact sent in by a fan, and the fellas discuss what they’re looking forward to in 2021 … including Lu’s suggestion of hosting a TV Show Club on the pod.

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It’s holiday week at The Lupe & Roye Show & the fellas reflect on their first fourteen episodes and replay some of their favorite moments from the show so far.

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The episode opens with the men unpacking the origins of the moonwalk. Tom asks Lupe & Royce to collaborate on a new jingle for the show intro. Lupe shares a fun fact about Russia, prompting Tom to share some stories about his work in Georgia (the country, not the state) and Nigeria. Lupe talks about an unusual new hobby and the dudes discuss the role of trauma in creating social currency. The show wraps with a heated debate of the best dressed holidays — and don’t miss the NUMEROUS spontaneous musical interludes as Lupe gets fired up about past indiscretions … and his kiss from a seal. 

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