XL Middleton Presents The PADcast

Kevin Hustlehoff returns to The PADcast this week. Him and XL are joined by Rev & Sean Sense. The crew gets right to it, offering their takes on Kanye's support for Trump and the Bill Cosby conviction. Then it's on to the important stuff. What would you do if you saw somebody you know in a porno? A few stories come out of the vaults, like the time XL, Rev, & Sean attended a lyrically awkward audition to go on tour with a mildly successful R&B singer in the early 2000's. Further tales from XL's past are shared, including "holy" ghost writing for "the #3 gospel rap artist in America" and playing a live show in Hollywood on the evening of the 9/11 attacks. There's a few footnotes on the sex doll conversation from last week's episode to round things out.

Check out this episode to get your FIRST listen to a cut from Zackey Force Funk's "Bodyrock Shotgun" album, coming this summer from MoFunk Records.

Music featured on this episode:

BlackWest feat. XL Middleton - "I'm Just Sayin" (produced by xXx Productions) (UNRELEASED)

Lucas Arruda & Leon Ware - "Melt The Night" (XL Middleton Remix) (alternate version with additional synth work)

XL Middleton - "You're So Different"

XL Middleton & Sean Sense - "No Reason To Stop"

Zackey Force Funk - "Get The Gun" (produced by Adam Chini) (UNRELEASED)

Jonimal & Kevin both called in sick for this episode of The PADcast, but XL Middleton is once again joined by Rev, plus the homie Sean Sense comes through to talk shit and promote his new release Hits From The Sawdust Joint. Things start off with absolutely no introduction, instead catching the gang right in the middle of another sex robot conversation. From there, they talk about jazz festivals and jazz fans. Speaking of fans, what musician's fans are the most rabid? Whose fans simply can't handle you suggesting that they're overrated or that you're just not feeling them? Mos Def, J Dilla, & Sublime are just a few of the names that get thrown into the ring on that topic. Other subjects covered include the current Starbucks controversy and people getting upset over their homies not liking their Instagram posts enough.

On this episode we played a LOT of exclusive music that hasn't been heard anywhere else. The PADcast is your first source to hear music from XL Middleton & crew that has yet to be released.

Music featured on this episode:

XL Middleton - "We Gotta Go"

Moniquea - "His Lady"

I, Ced feat. Moniquea - "Percu" (XL Middleton Remix) - Unreleased

B. Bravo - "I'm For Real" (XL Middleton Remix)

Rev / XL Middleton - "40 Anywhere" - Unreleased

Sean Sense - "Hits From The Sawdust Joint" (assorted cuts from the album)

The illustrious and infamous Rev rejoins The PADcast again, as does Brandon. The gang has an in-depth conversation about the inconsistency of the portrayal of zombies, and offer their hot takes on whether or not Krispy Kreme is the best donut. As for music talk, Taylor Swift's Earth Wind & Fire cover gets mixed reviews, and it leads the Pad into a broader conversation about the plague that is acoustic covers. This naturally leads into a conversation about Echo Park Rising (an LA music festival for those that don't know), and XL recounts his time as a DJ there. Somehow the Tekashi in LA thing gets brought up again, and this goes into a bigger discussion about "checking in." Rev gives some helpful life hacks on how to drive for Uber and not have to pull over for bathroom breaks. It's another great episode about nothing, listen in!

Rev & Brandon link with XL for a special "precast," recorded before Kevin & Jon showed up at the studio that day. Rev takes the center stage in this convo, so parental discretion is advised! It's 40 minutes of bonus content for all those who need a little extra PADcast in their lives.

XL & the Slacker Pad finally located Rev for this very special episode! Plenty of randomness is discussed, from aggressive drunks annoying the DJ to how rappers who got dissed by 2Pac might feel in 2018. Why did a certain late-era Deathrow artist feel the need to block XL on Twitter? Things stay on the west coast for a minute, as the Pad engages in a Dr. Dre vs. DJ Quik debate, and then it's on to the real meat and potatoes of the episode: Sex robots, dial-up modem memories, and Brandon's adventures trolling Scientologists - in person!

Be sure to check out a snippet of an unfinished Rev joint on the podcast too - totally exclusive music!

First off, relax. This episode's title is a reference to the Benny Mardones song that you think you don't know but you totally do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aWhn0Hc8ps

The Pad talks a lot about hip hop this episode, from Kendrick's funny voice fluctuations to Joyner Lucas' anthem for not-racist white people to old rappers doing the "kid flow." Oh, and of course the Tekashi interview on The Breakfast Club, because old guys in their 30's who barely listen to new rap are clearly the most qualified to tackle the subject. Speaking of new rap, XL talks about his recent trip to attend his first hip hop show in years, and about the incident that went down there. Hip hop aside, the crew discusses the possibility of "Tennessee Whiskey" being a secret cocaine anthem (1:03:32). Brandon stops by the podcast and talks about his first time meeting XL & the Slacker Pad, and why he was sure that they were the mafia (1:32:43). They finish with a discussion about the joys of "branding" and putting your "link in bio" (or Lincoln bio? Or Linked In bio? If you ask Kevin that is).

XL & the Slacker Pad start this episode off by recapping the Cavi Sounds party at Melody Lounge and then go into other drunk stories of days past. The Bruno Mars cultural appropriation talk continues (17:20) which carries the crew into a discussion about the Robin Thicke/Pharrell/Marvin Gaye controversy (19:42). XL talks about why his Mayer Hawthorne remix never got an official release (25:08). This week's Beer & Tell segment gets uncomfortably 'creamy' (27:36). A deep conversation about Mercury retrograde leads XL to realize he's been pronouncing 'namaste' wrong all these years (37:32). The Pad discusses the Facebook 'data breach' controversy (40:06). XL shares a story about hitting a middle school crush in the neck with a tennis ball (44:00). Things fall apart from there in the best way but the Pad keeps it creamy!

Music discussed during the podcast:

"Night Palms" compilation featuring XL Middleton: https://hobocamp.bandcamp.com/album/night-palms

Mayer Hawthorne "Henny & Ginger Ale (XL Middleton Boogie Remix)": https://soundcloud.com/xlmiddleton/henny-gingerale-xl-middleton

On this episode XL, Kev & Matix are all over the board, tackling heavy subjects from white privilege all the way to the Bruno Mars cultural appropriation controversy. Then they get to the good stuff, like the time XL got invited to play a Juggalo show, the joys of being "petty," and horrible liquor store sandwiches. The crew reminisces on illegal music downloading software and before you know, Kevin is getting a decades-late rant off about Shaggy's biggest hit. It all culminates with the world premiere of two new singles from Moniquea & XL Middleton. Come for the exclusive music, stay for the inebriated conversation!

XL & the crew start the episode off with a tale of a passive aggressive note from Jonimal's neighbor who didn't like his parking job. They further dissect bizarre habits of white people. 1stBorn stops by to play some new beats for the crew. XL talks about a shady incident at the record shop.

Be sure to check out XL Middleton & Jonimal playing g-funk all night at Melody Lounge on March 17th: https://www.facebook.com/events/1557465897682860/

XL & The Slacker Pad are joined by Moniquea & Debbie on the second episode. They discuss important topics ranging from the popularity of La Croix sparkling water to whether or not Cee-Lo sang the Goof Troop theme song. XL goes in deep on the subject of coming to love No Limit & Cash Money in hindsight and what lessons could be learned from opening one's mind to contemporary rap. The gang reminisces on days of unemployment and Illuminati conspiracy videos, and wonders how long until Rev gets up on cryptocurrency.