This latest episode of Blerd Radio continues the conversation MJ, KJ and GG were having on the last podcast. Unfortunately, it also contains the same audio problems (albeit to a lesser extent.) However, as I said last time: the conversation’s interesting enough that hopefully you can forgive the fidelity issues-this time.
Topics discussed this go-round include:
-The 10th anniversary of The College Dropout by Kanye West: How the album changed hip-hop, and what both GG & MJ saw in Kanye that made them fans right off the bat (and still to this day.)
-It looks like Michael Sam is going to become the NFL’s first gay player (barring not being drafted or injury,) and the panel discusses why this is such a big deal for the NFL, for the LGBT community, and for homophobes.
-The perceived anonymity of the internet, of course, allows for people to casually espouse ignorance under the guise of…well…various forms. GG talks about his regulation of an NFL message board that found itself mired in homophobic comments.
-Will Sam’s pre-draft admission hurt his chances of getting drafted highly? Which team will take him? Might the Miami Dolphins, looking to do some image makeover, draft him?
-Can we officially do away with the terms “no homo” and “pause”? Especially for the over 30 crowd? Thankfully, in suburban Washington State, KJ is blissfully unaware of what those terms mean and has to consult good ol’ Urban Dictionary.
-Does Macklemore’s big night at the Grammys also signify the official end of his career? Or does the ongoing success of significantly less-talented rappers like Flo Rida and Pitbull augur well for a bright future?
-What is Drunk White Girl music?
-Finally, should our girl Mariah Carey take a tip from Toni Braxton and team up with Babyface for some work worthy of her still considerable talent?
You can listen to Episode 5 in the player below, or direct download it at this link. You can also search for us on iTunes, download the podcast there. Feel free to leave a comment and vote for us…even if it’s to say that MJ should stop whispering (sorry, I had a sleeping nephew in the house when I was recording this) and get his mic fixed!
