"I am a ratchets." "Neglected fruit never ripens." "This Sample Tells a Story." "Homonymically." "Raise the key, raise the stakes (braise the steaks)." "26,748." It's the first week of December, so just like everyone on your Instagram feed, we're talking about our Spotify/Apple Music year in review.

Infinity Song - "What's Going On?" Marvin Gaye Cover: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBn2DNsJ6kd/

Library Takeout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1iGEM9NMFM

Episode 28 Playlist:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2n8h2TBdxSwEQgdQzKMsOX?si=i2JsbZaST3qkxnceLcpD8Q

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-28-we-love-math-rock/pl.u-V9D7gqkI1LVMya

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Who are the Black Pumas? Are the Grammys gay? And what's the name on everybody's lips this week? All this and more as we delve into the nominations for the 2021 Grammys and discuss the T about Taylor, R&B SciFi, and Jadeisha Jadekins.

Original Taylor Swift Tumblr post: https://taylorswift.tumblr.com/post/185958366550/for-years-i-asked-pleaded-for-a-chance-to-own-my

Subsequent tweets:

https://twitter.com/taylorswift13/status/1195123215657508867

https://twitter.com/taylorswift13/status/1328471874318311425

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This episode starts strong with a math class of sorts and the world premiere of Oh Santa!, but quickly devolves into discussion of the urbanization of human life and creative ethics. We also announce our new book and accompanying podcast, The Practices of Collaboration. Shout out to the 90s kids who will remember physical music.

Mariah Carey's Christmas special will include Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson: https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/18/entertainment/mariah-carey-ariana-grande-jennifer-hudson-christmas-special/index.html

Mariah Carey Becomes First Artist at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 in Four Decades, Thanks to 'All I Want for Christmas': https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8547157/mariah-carey-number-one-hot-100-four-decades-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you

Jenny Slate quits 'Big Mouth' role, says Black characters 'should be played by Black people': https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/25/entertainment/jenny-slate-big-mouth-exit-intl-scli/index.html

Fact Chequé:

According to the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the percentage of the US population living in urban centers hit 70% in 1960, and will reach 89% in 2050. 68% of the world's population is projected to live in urban centers by 2050 as well.

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We continue to evade our Hamilton episode, though we suspect it grows ever nearer. However, we do engage in riveting and unending discussion of Sour Candy, the recent good news (the election) and bad news (Matthew Morrison-related), and initiate a timeless saying: Teach. Educashe. Learn.

NBC to Air Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical Special, Starring Matthew Morrison: https://www.playbill.com/article/nbc-to-air-dr-seuss-the-grinch-musical-special-starring-matthew-morrison

Black Friday as we know it is finally dead: https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/07/business/black-friday-dead-pandemic/index.html

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First and foremostly, there is a lot going on these days. Don't know if you've heard. A new Ariana album, a new Netflix movie, maybe an election or something? We're not exactly sure. But here are some assorted thoughts during these trying thymes.

Fact Chequé:

The "something fun for the summertime" meme is of Saweetie, who Jerome always thinks is in City Girls, and he is always wrong.

Episode 24 Playlist:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2F5XmB4zBfRoxpfkdNwizw?si=96tRs91IT6SJIzEly2bBog

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-24/pl.u-mJy836rTBREVoa

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It is no secret that Jerome's favorite holiday is Halloween. So today we're doing a deep dive: the definitive Halloween candy bracket, the twins in the hallway movie, Costume Creation 101. Also, Lil Pump? See me with them PEZ, girl.

Brittney Cooper explains why Trump is polling historically well with Black men: Cape Up with Jonathan Capehart: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qkcRo70NdxJIlIIvZ8CkL?si=w1gR5DefT9K215Hm1iRglA

Megan Thee Stallion: Why I Speak Up for Black Women: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/13/opinion/megan-thee-stallion-black-women.html

I Put A Spell On You - Bette Midler - Hocus Pocus 1993 - HD edited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaC-WDrvmUQ

Fact Chequé:

Marnie Piper, the lead character of the Halloweentown franchise, was played first by Kimberly J. Brown, and later by Sara Paxton, but never by Danielle Panabaker. The fourth movie was titled Return to Halloweentown. For two witches who love to bring up Halloweentown, these queens do not seem to remember much about it.

Episode 23 Playlist:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5HS61fl6XJixY0LJemWOGN?si=lBfdGOA9QvuUGH8ngsLTIQ

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-23/pl.u-9N9LvDJC7BGm84

In case you forgot, we are here to remind you: we are music. nerds. The house down. So naturally, today we dish on Les Misérables, take issue (or not) with Chaka Khan, and are haunted by Alessia Cara, all while discussing what may or may not be the 500 greatest albums of all time, if there were ever such a list.

Chaka Khan Says She's Done Collaborating With Other Women -- Even Ariana Grande: https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9467753/chaka-khan-ariana-grande-women-interview

Chaka Khan sings the national anthem at the 2020 NBA All-Star Game | ESPN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SLO8wxtK-I

The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-albums-of-all-time-1062063/

The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (Published 2003): https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/500-greatest-albums-of-all-time-156826/

The Futility of Rolling Stone's Best-Albums List: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-futility-of-rolling-stones-best-albums-list

8.0+ Album Reviews | Pitchfork: https://pitchfork.com/best/high-scoring-albums/?page=1

s/t | clothes: https://ourclothes.bandcamp.com/album/s-t

Fact Chequé:

What's Going On was ranked #6 on the 2003 Greatest Albums list.

The 2003 Greatest Albums list also included a voting body beyond the Rolling Stone writing staff.

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"A bird or not a bird. That is the question." This week we have an iconic guest joining us: playwright turned drag queen turned Wisconsin Democrat turned anti-capitalist, Noah Parnes! Noah dishes on what to do with writer's block, the traditional and transgressive power of connection to his grandmothers through drag, and why he's obsessed with premises and loathes scenes. Noah and Jerome talk about their collaborative process working on their show, What Comes Next. Kenyon confesses to his love of Esther and that he still hasn't seen Arrival. All this and more with the inaugural white gay on WLT. #corkthatguilt

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https://www.instagram.com/noahdoesdrag/

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Y'all this one's a nail-biter. A hair-twister. The time has come to test how well Kenyon and Jerome really know each other. And though no one's getting married today, their version of the Newlywed Game features an appearance from matchmaker Dolly Levi, some honeymoon planning with Travelocity, and a celebration of their 20th episode anniversary!

Patti LuPone's tweet: https://twitter.com/PattiLuPone/status/1313285830476259334

Bette Midler Is The Clueless White Lady Of The World: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bette-midler-women-n-word-world-tweet_n_5bb6d9d0e4b01470d050121e

Hi, My Gay Boys! Katharine McPhee Supports the Republicans' Senate Majority: https://jezebel.com/hi-my-gay-boys-katharine-mcphee-supports-the-republic-1845122097

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Yes, it is October. Yes, we are entering the fall. And yes...the pandemic is still going on. This week, listen as Kenyon and Jerome figure out how to take care of themselves with the help of the Joy of Knitting, the Razzle Dazzle Players, and the incomparable Patrick Stewart.

For more mental health resources designed specifically for queer folks of color, visit the National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network: https://www.nqttcn.com/

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