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Justin Charity and Micah Peters discuss their deepest, darkest thoughts about the millennial lifestyle: rap music, video games, anime, Youtube, social media, etc. and their underlying themes.
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Game Over for Cyberpunk 2077 | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Justin Charity and Micah Peters discuss the release of the highly anticipated, 100+ hour-long video game, ‘Cyberpunk 2077.’ They address the glitches and problems users are encountering and discuss...
ListenThe Serial Excellence of Steve McQueen's ‘Small Axe’ | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Justin Charity and Micah Peters are breaking down Steve McQueen's anthology series, 'Small Axe.' They discuss the films ‘Mangrove,’ ‘Lovers Rock,’ and ‘Red, White and Blue,’ and express the series'...
ListenWhy Do Artists and Fans Crave Validation From the Grammys? | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Justin Charity and Micah Peters are talking about rappers and respect. They address Young Thug criticizing André 3000 on T.I.’s ‘expediTIously’ podcast (1:00) before discussing the ongoing cycle be...
ListenThe Sound Only Guide to ‘Cowboy Bebop’ | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The 'Sound Only' guide to ‘Cowboy Bebop’ is here! Justin Charity and Micah Peters are breaking down the legacy, story structure, writing, production, and sound design of 'Cowboy Bebop' and much mor...
ListenIs Tekashi 6ix9ine Interesting Enough for a Documentary? | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Justin Charity and Micah Peters discuss the surprise documentary ‘69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez.’ They weigh in on how the documentary captures the image of Tekashi 6ix9ine: his persona vs. the p...
ListenDave Chappelle During the Trump Years | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Justin Charity and Micah Peters discuss the role that comedian Dave Chappelle has found himself in as our society looks to him for guidance through his political and racial commentary. They examine...
ListenStar Wars Talk: 'The Mandalorian,' Squadrons, and Relitigating 'The Rise of Skywalker' | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Justin Charity and Micah Peters discuss 'The Mandalorian' and its role in the Star Wars franchise. Charity and Micah also talk about Squadrons, the latest Star Wars video game (20:30), and Charity ...
ListenNo Country for Lovecraft | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Justin Charity and Micah Peters argue about the HBO series 'Lovecraft Country.' They discuss the show's unusual appeal (1:00), its polarized reception (17:00), and its political imperatives as a st...
ListenDonald Trump, Ice Cube, and Other Rappers | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Justin Charity and Micah Peters break down the political themes embodied in celebrities' contribution to politics. They discuss Ice Cube's cooperation with the Trump campaign and his contract with ...
ListenDo We Need Another Batman | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Justin Charity and Micah Peters discuss the set photos from Matt Reeves's forthcoming 'The Batman,' the superhero movie attention economy, the "essence" of superhero movies, and how that "essence" ...
ListenThe Music and Mythmaking of Jay Electronica | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Justin Charity and Micah Peters discuss Jay Electronica. They talk about the release of his second album, 'Act II: The Patents of Nobility (The Turn)' (1:25); compare it to his previous album, ‘A W...
Listen'TFW No GF' | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Justin Charity and Micah Peters discuss documentarian Alex Moyer and her new documentary 'TFW No GF,' which profiles disaffected young men online. They break down the documentary (3:30), movies and...
ListenPlayStation 5, Console Wars, and the Battle of Best Buy | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Justin Charity and Micah Peters discuss the release of the Playstation 5. They break down the pre-order fiasco involving hackers and scalpers (0:45), the hype that surrounds a new gaming console (2...
ListenThis Is How Travis Scott Dunks His Fries | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Justin Charity and Micah Peters discuss McDonald’s newest partnership with rapper Travis Scott. They talk about his collaboration with McDonald’s, which includes merch, as well as the Travis Scott ...
ListenAvatar, Anime, and Animated Action | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Justin Charity and Micah Peters talk about 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' a mid-2000s American animated TV Series that has made its return to Netflix. They discuss their personal relationship with t...
ListenRevisiting Chadwick Boseman's Wakanda | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Justin Charity and Micah Peters remember actor Chadwick Boseman. They talk about his sudden death (1:00), some of his most iconic roles (17:15), and the impact he had on so many (39:10). Hosts: Ju...
ListenMegan Thee Stallion, Tory Lanez, and the Trivialization of Celebrity Violence | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Justin Charity and Micah Peters talk about the incident in which Megan Thee Stallion says Tory Lanez shot her (3:00). They break down the tendency to trivialize violence among celebrities, such as ...
ListenThe State vs. Slowed + Reverb | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Justin Charity and Micah Peters compare the emergent musical-remix style slowed + reverb to its formative influence, chopped and screwed (1:30), discuss the new style's resonance on TikTok (16:20),...
ListenCharity vs. Peters | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Justin Charity and Micah Peters discuss the popular web video series 'Verzuz,' which pits two musical acts against one another in a livestream cipher. Charity and Micah break down the recent 2 Chai...
ListenIntroducing 'Sound Only' With Justin Charity and Micah Peters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ringer staff writers Justin Charity and Micah Peters are back with their podcast, 'Sound Only,' now airing weekly. Follow along as they discuss their deepest, darkest thoughts about the millennial ...
Listen'The End of Evangelion' | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Finally, we discuss 'The End of Evangelion' in comparison with the TV series finale and the modern temptation to discount the show’s characters and sexuality as “problematic.” Episodes discussed:...
ListenKaworu Nagisa | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We discuss the final episodes of ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion,’ which introduce the final pilot as well as the final Angel before ending the series on a cathartic if bewildering final note. (Don’t worr...
ListenToji Suzuhara | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We discuss episodes 15 through 21 of ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion,’ which puts Toji in the cockpit of the brand-new Unit-03. Meanwhile, Kaji leads a dangerous investigation of NERV, the Angel in Termin...
ListenAsuka Langley Soryu | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We discuss episodes 8 through 14 of ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion,’ which introduce us to Asuka Langley Soryu, the hot-headed pilot of Unit-02, and which also begin to grapple with the intriguing backst...
ListenRei Ayanami | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We talk about the arrival of ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ on Netflix and the changes that accompanied the new release (00:00) before breaking down episodes three through seven, which introduce us to R...
ListenWho Is Shinji? What Is Eva? | Sound Only from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In the first episode of our six-part miniseries on the 1995 classic ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion,’ we break down the context of the show, explain its importance and impact in both anime and the TV cano...
ListenThe Trends That Shaped the Year In Music from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Outlaw Country, Female Rappers, and Memphis Sound Feat. Israel Daramola Track 2: Queer Pop and Singer-Songwriters Feat. Danny Chau Track 3: Mailbag Feat. Donnie Kwak Subscribe to our week...
ListenThe Best Albums of the Year (That You Might Have Missed) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Cardi B, Janelle Monáe, Parquet Courts, and More Feat. Rob Harvilla Track 2: The Pistol Annies and Garth Brooks Live Feat. Tyler Parker Further Reading: The Best Albums of 2018, Shea Ser...
ListenKanye vs. Drake Part Infinity and Underrated Rap Releases of the Year Feat. Alphonse Pierre from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Making Sense of Kanye and Drake’s (Twitter) Rap Beef Track 2: Revising The 10 Most Underrated Rap Albums of 2018 Further Reading: The Year in Drake: Did He Win or Lose 2018?, Alphonse Pie...
ListenShad on His New Album and ‘Hip-Hop Evolution’ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Shad’s New Album, ‘A Short Story About a War’ Track 2: How Interviewing and ‘Hip-Hop Evolution’ Have Influenced His Music Subscribe to our weekly playlist here. Credits: Hosted by: Micah ...
ListenFree for All: Eminem, J.I.D., and the 1975 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Eminem’s Interminable Freestyle Feat. Donnie Kwak Track 2: J.I.D.’s “DiCaprio 2” Feat. Charles Holmes Track 3: The 1975’s “A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships” Feat. Justin Sayles F...
ListenYou Do Know Her: Mariah Carey Is Back With ‘Caution’ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Mariah Carey’s ‘Caution’ Feat. Lindsay Zoladz Track 2: Music Recommendations Feat. Paul Thompson Further Reading: I Do Know Her: The Undying Diva Power of Mariah Carey, Lindsay Zoladz Sub...
ListenVisiting ‘Oxnard’ and Revisiting ‘The Black Album’ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Anderson .Paak’s “Oxnard” Feat. Danny Chau Track 2: 15 Years of Jay-Z's “The Black Album” Feat. Sean Fennessey Further Reading: Anderson .Paak Remains Great, Even If ‘Oxnard’ Is Only Good...
ListenThe Rapture of Genre Blending: Smino's and Lil Peep’s New Albums from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Smino’s New Album 'NOIR' Feat. Hannah Giorgis Track 2: 'Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2' Feat. Justin Sayles Further Reading: Smino’s Funky Raps Soothe the Soul, Hannah Giorgis Lil P...
ListenVince Staples Is Back With a Bang from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Contextualizing Ariana Grande’s ‘thank u, next’ Feat. Rob Harvilla Track 2: Vince Staples’s ‘FM!’ Is the Rap Album of the Year Feat. Shea Serrano Track 3: Mac Miller: A Celebration of Life...
ListenRobyn’s ‘Honey,’ Nicki’s Spice, and Cardi’s Venom from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Robyn’s New Album 'Honey' Takes Some Adjusting To Track 2: Nicki Minaj and Cardi B Are Still Going at It, We Guess Further Reading: Dancing on Her Own: The Exhilarating Singularity of Ro...
ListenAll Nostalgia Everything: 'Mid90s' and Greta Van Fleet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: How Did Skating Get to Be So Hip-Hop? Feat. AmirSaysNothing Track 2: Greta Van Fleet's 'Anthem of the Peaceful Army' Feat. Lindsay Zoladz Further Reading: Greta Van Fleet Just Want to Im...
ListenBroncho > Huncho from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Quavo ... Solo? feat. Israel Daramola Track 2: Broncho’s Good ‘Bad Behavior’ feat. Nate Scott Further Reading: Drake Aired Out Kanye West to LeBron James on ‘The Shop’ There Is Nothing ...
ListenLady Gaga, Lil Baby, and Gunna: Drip HAAAAAAA-AAAAAAAAAHH-AH-AH-AAAAArder from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: A Star Is Born ... But Is It Good? Feat. Rob Harvilla Track 2: Alphonse Pierre on Lil Baby, Gunna, and Sheck Wes Further Reading: Does ‘A Star Is Born’ Hate Pop Music? Credits: Hosted by...
ListenLil Wayne Finally Unveils 'Tha Carter V' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Lil Wayne's Everlasting Career feat. Donnie Kwak Track 2: Chris Ryan Recommends ... Further Reading: Lil Wayne and ‘Tha Carter V’ Are Finally Free Lil Wayne Is Back … but Is Lil Wayne B...
ListenThe Evolution of Leon Bridges from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Leon Bridges Aims to "Switch It Up" Track 2: Lindsay Zoladz Has Music Recs! Subscribe to our weekly playlist here. Credits: Hosted by: Micah Peters Produced by: Zach Mack and Bobby Wagne...
ListenThe Rap Beef Report from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Donnie's Guide to Rap Beef Track 2: Pell's Come Up Further Reading A Ringer Review of Eminem’s Song “The Ringer” by Donnie Kwak Drama ‘Queen’: The Walking Contradictions and Multiple ...
ListenMac Miller, 1992-2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Remembering Mac Miller feat. Peter Rosenberg Track 2: Mac Miller, the Collaborator, feat. Jon Tanners Further Reading Mac Miller, 1992-2018 by Rob Harvilla Mac Miller Was Unfinished by...
ListenSyd Bennett of The Internet and Bill Simmons Stop By from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Syd Bennett Sounds Off Track 2: Bill Simmons Explains His Playlists Further Listening: Bill's Yacht Rock Playlist Bill's Post-Lithium Playlist Subscribe to our weekly playlist here. ...
ListenThe Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 20 Years Later from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Lauryn Hill's Legacy With Joan Morgan Track 2: Recommendations With Matt James Further Reading: The Culture Isn’t Finished With ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’—and Neither Is She She...
ListenPaying Respect to Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Highlights from Ariana Grande’s 'Sweetener' feat. Lindsay Zoladz Track 2: Young Thug’s 'Slime Language' feat. Shea Serrano Track 3: Remembering Aretha Franklin feat. Hanif Abdurraqib Furt...
ListenWelcome to Travis Scott’s ‘Astroworld’ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Travis Scott Figures It Out With ‘Astroworld’ feat. Michael Uzowuru Track 2: Listen to This Subscribe to our weekly playlist here. Credits: Hosted by: Micah Peters Produced by: Agerenesh...
ListenNicki Minaj, WYD? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: What is happening with Nicki Minaj? feat. Lindsay Zoladz Track 2: Music Worth Listening To feat. Rob Harvilla Subscribe to our weekly playlist here. Credits: Hosted by: Micah Peters Prod...
Listen21 Years Later, Missy Elliott Remains ‘Supa Dupa Fly’ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Missy Elliott’s ‘Supa Dupa Fly’ Turns 21 feat. Justin Charity Track 2: ICYMI: The Releases You Missed This Year feat. Chris Ryan Subscribe to our weekly playlist here. Credits: Hosted by...
ListenHow a Song Becomes a Viral Hit from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: How "Boo’d Up" and Other Hit Singles Become Hits (feat. Victor Luckerson) Track 2: Blue Racks and New Tracks Track 3: Music You Need Subscribe to our weekly playlist here. Credits: Hoste...
ListenHow Much Drake Is Too Much Drake? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Micah Peters and music writer Amani Bin Shikhan discuss what Drake represents to black people in Toronto (2:27), the drama surrounding the 'Scorpion' rollout (10:45), and their ideal v...
ListenKanye West’s No–G.O.O.D Month of Music from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Reflecting on G.O.O.D Music’s Five Albums in Five Weeks (feat. Justin Charity) Track 2: The Mismanagement of Teyana Taylor (feat. Hannah Giorgis) Track 3: The Music You Need to Listen to...
ListenXXXTentacion’s Untimely Death and Complicated Legacy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Grappling With XXXTentacion’s Death feat. Lindsay Zoladz Track 2: Gaslight Anthem’s 'The ‘59 Sound’ in Retrospect feat. Robert Mays Bonus: Odd Future: The Death of XXXTentacion and Rap’...
ListenIt's a Bey-mergency (Featuring Jay-Z) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Micah Peters and writer Bolu Babalola discuss Beyoncé and Jay-Z's surprise joint album, 'Everything Is Love.' They talk about what it was like for Bolu to be at the On the Run II Tour ...
ListenKid Cudi and Kanye West Exercise Restraint from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: ‘Kids See Ghosts’ (and 404 Errors) Feat. Hanif Abdurraqib Track 2: Dissecting Frank Ocean With Cole Cuchna Track 3: Music You Need Right Now Bonus: Kid Cudi and Kanye West Bring Out the ...
ListenThe Kanye West Paradox from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: ‘Ye’ Reviewed, Unpacked, and Dismantled (feat. The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey) Track 2: Leaving the Church of Kanye (feat. Judnick Mayard) Track 3: The Non-Kanye Recommendations You Need Bon...
ListenRap Beef Emergency: Drake vs. Pusha T from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: The Drake–Pusha T Rap Beef Just Got Really, Really Real feat. The Ringer's Donnie Kwak Subscribe to our weekly playlist here. Credits: Hosted by: Micah Peters Produced by: Agerenesh Ash...
ListenDon't Call It a Comeback (Janet Jackson Is Still Killing It) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: Janet Jackson Is an Icon feat. Michael Arceneaux Track 2: Meek Mill Is Free. Now What? feat. The Ringer's Justin Charity Track 3: The Music You Need to Listen to Right Now Subscribe to ou...
ListenWhy Is Post Malone Dominating the Charts? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Track 1: The Post Malone Debate ft. the Ringer’s Donnie Kwak (1:18) Track 2: Spotify’s Slippery Slope ft. David Turner, Gizmodo Media Group Staff Writer (14:13) Bonus: Can Spotify Solve the Art-vs...
ListenWhy Is Post Malone Dominating the Charts? from 2018-05-15T10:00
Track 1: The Post Malone Debate ft. the Ringer’s Donnie Kwak (1:18) Track 2: Spotify’s Slippery Slope ft. David Turner, Gizmodo Media Group Staff Writer (14:13)Bonus: Can Spotify Solve the Art-vs.-...
ListenWhy Is Post Malone Dominating the Charts? from 2018-05-15T10:00
Track 1: The Post Malone Debate ft. the Ringer’s Donnie Kwak (1:18) Track 2: Spotify’s Slippery Slope ft. David Turner, Gizmodo Media Group Staff Writer (14:13)Bonus: Can Spotify Solve the Art-vs.-...
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