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Former ballers on the court and field, Cal basketball player Rod Benson & Michigan Defensive End Chris Eddins talk sports, culture, art, and how they all crossover.

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  • Jan 27, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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One Night In Miami w/ Ahsohn Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 65:14


LPW Member Ahsohn Williams joins the show to discuss One Night In Miami. He talks about DJing for white ladies, gives investment advice, and sometimes just wants music to be lit. Chris quotes Donald Glover. Rod doesn't have a father

Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth w/ DeVon Hardin

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 85:42


Former Seattle Supersonic DeVon Hardin joins the guys to discuss Mike Tyson's one man show, Undisputed Truth. DeVon compares Rod to a baby giraffe, discusses college pranks, and talks life after basketball. Chris gives the keys on how to get under Rod's skin. Rod brings up old college memories and doesn't have a father.

Project Runway w/ Kate Whyte

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 65:14


In this episode, the guys are joined by Photographer Kate Whyte to talk Project Runway because they are expanding what "sport" means and also because they always be dressin'. She talks about bringing the fire costumes to PRIDE, being a Canon ambassador, and that she isn't feeling Karlie Kloss as much as Heidi Klum. Chris is amazed as the party habits of his gay friends. Rod doesn't have a father.

Dodgeball with Stephen Root and Justin Long

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 73:02


In this episode, stars Stephen Root and Justing Long join to talk about their movie, Dodgeball. Just describes just how short short shorts can be according to the MPAA. Stephen hits his King of the Hill voice. Chris goes into fan mode for a long ass time. Rod doesn't have a father.

BIG D.O.L.L.A. Review

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 55:56


In this episode, the guys break down the debut album from the man widely considered to be the best athlete-rapper in the game, Damian Lillard. Chris has a weird rug in his house. Rod doesn't have a father. Both of them freestyle at the end and Rod's is worse.

MADDEN w Leonard Smith Jr

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 73:34


Leonard is back again to talk his least/most favorite game: Madden. In this episode, Rod and Leonard play Madden 21 on the PS5 with the rule that each quarter, the loser of said quarter would have to take a shot. Immediately following the game, the podcast was recorded with emotions still running high. What followed was madness.

Bend it Like Beckham w Lorena Russi

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 66:26


The guys are joined by former pro soccer player turned comedian, Lorena Russi, to talk Bend it Like Beckham. She touches on basketball player egos, bad improv, and the lack of integrity in the women's Italian football league. She also arrived dressed like McLovin. Chris hates obscure Russian literature. Rod is scared of liberal white women who smoke and live in NYC. He also doesn't have a father.

Angels in the Outfield w Dermot Mulroney

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 60:10


Dermot Mulroney joins the guys to discuss being the worlds most popular deadbeat dad in history in the movie Angels in the Outfield. He talks about training with the hells angels, working with chid actors, and he gives us an inside scoop on what Julia Roberts smells like. Chris is insensitive to the fact that Rod doesn't have a father. Rod still doesn't have a father.

The Wrestler w/ Charlie Mihelich

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 74:42


Charlie Mihelich joins the guys to discuss "The Wrestler." He spends an inordinate amount of time describing high school band camp. He CLAIMS it was more sweaty than sexual. No one believes that. Chris can't let go of Friday Night Lights. Rod still doesn't have a father and this movie reminds him of that.

The Office Sports vol 2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 76:54


The guys are back for round 2 of Office sports with "Basketball," "The Deposition," "Fun Run," "and "The Fight." Chris is in love with Stanley's basketball style. Rod says Jim and Pam are the worst couple in TV history and that he would have been better off with Karen.

The Office Sports vol 1

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 63:32


In this episode, the guys take a look at all the sports action that takes place in "The Office." There's so much of it, that they had to spilt it up in two episodes. In part 1, "Job Fair," "Dream Team," and "Company Picnic" offer up golf, soccer, and volleyball. But they can't talk about ANY of that until the pesky leaf blower man stops blowing coddamn leaves right outside the window.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater w Conner McCabe

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 61:30


"Call Me By Your Game" host Conner McCabe joins the show to talk about Tony Hawk. He is super excited to be single and we recommend you date him even though he spends time pretending to be a Pidgeotto. Chris is excited to talk about his Pokemon cards. Rod doesn't have a father.

Bring It On: Fight to the Finish

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 63:14


The guys stumble upon the movie "Bring it On: Fight to the Finish" and are immediately shocked at how racist it is. This is NOT the original Bring it On. This is the worst movie we've ever seen and we can't wait to bring you down with us.

SPECIAL: CA/LA VOTER GUIDE

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 111:30


Political activist Nate Mezmer joins to help us break down the Los Angeles and California ballots. We also use LAIST.com and KNOCK.com for references to help you make informed decisions about where to cast your vote. This is by no means us telling you how to vote, but hopefully a resource you can refer to when making your choices.

Terry Porter

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 66:54


Terry Porter joins the show because he's a legend. Chris refuses to say "nigga" the whole episode. Rod doesn't have a father.

Legend of Bagger Vance

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 60:04


The guys are joined by Jason Ray to discuss magical negroes and all their powers in Bagger Vance. Rod thinks it's basically just a serious Happy Gilmore. Chris thinks Archery is the same as golf. That's insane. Jason has seen this movie 20 times and just now realized how trash it is.

Special Episode: Where Da Wings At w/ LPW

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 47:16


In this special episode, we preview a new series by Lemon Pepper Wet where we sample wings from all over LA in an effort to find the best there is. In this weeks episode, we try a local favorite that's truly special to Los Angeles: Wing Stop.

Netflix's Hoops w Eric Edelstein

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 66:18


It's been a while but we back! This time we speak with Eric Edelstein about Netflix's new show "HOOPS." He seems to be in love with the show and the cast of New Girl. He also does a premature Rod impression. Rod has never seen new girl nor does he have a father. Chris is still angry at old white men yelling at him.

Black Lives Matter Court w Leonard Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 65:27


Rod just got back from designing and painting a basketball court in South Dallas, Texas. With the help of Leonard Smith, the guys break down what the experience was like, what making a lasting impact on underserved communities means, food deserts, and financial equality.

Happy Gilmore w Acquah Dansoh

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 78:22


The guys are joined by actor and comedian Acquah Dansoh to talk Happy Gilmore. Acquah brags about having a lake house, thinks theres a parking lot near the 9th green, and loves Jon B way too much. Chris thinks the whole movie is too ridiculous. Rod would take a bad father over no father.

The Fab Five w Ryan Schlesinger

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 66:58


Ryan Schlesinger joins the guys this week to discuss the ESPN 30 for 30 film, "The Fab Five." He laments being dunked on by DIII prospects, says some secret code in Hebrew, and abruptly ends the call. Chris thinks he's found a connection to Rod through Jalen Rose's relationship with his father. Rod surprises with his response.

Rookie of the Year w Faysal Lawrence

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 88:58


"Face" joins the guys to talk "Rookie of the Year." He doesn't understand how cruise ships work, he tried to sleepwith a stepchild, and he's says in plain terms that his mother was a dime back in the day. Chris hates his stepfathers. Rod never had a father so he get's Henry.

Fine Artist Chris Hogan

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 88:58


Hogan joins the show this time in what is by far the longest, least coherent thing we've done. Chris has Hogan tell his entire life story. Hogan shares his feelings on addiction, race, and creativity. He has a father so Rod doesn't care.

Shaq Fu w Sean Will

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 65:26


Lemon Pepper Wet team member Sean Will joins to discuss Shaq Fu. Sean takes the moment to do his Shaq impression repeatedly and talk up Shaq's rap career. Chris invents the word "sonboi." Rod does something special to make sean feel bad about having a father.

Emeka Okafor

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 69:36


Emeka Okafor joins the show and immediately rebukes buying bottles at the club, which is rude. He also brags about barely taking any time to learn his lines for One Tree Hill and how he can easily drink with Koreans. Chris describes hating film sets. Rod is jealous that Emeka had a great college hoops experience and a father.

EA NCAA FOOTBALL w Brian Mills

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 57:38


Artist Brian Mills joins the show to talk EA NCAA Football. Problem is, Chris has no desire to talk about the game. Rod is upset that Mills has a father.

D2: The Mighty Ducks w Leonard Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 63:34


Leonard Smith joins to talk his favorite movie of all time: Mighty Ducks 2! He then brags about being the single greatest improvisor at UCB, and later says Lemon Pepper Wet could beat up any other team. Chris is most mad that the ducks changed jerseys midway through the last game. Rod still doesn't have a father and it shows.

Victory Machine w Ethan Sherwood Strauss

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 76:18


The guys are joined by Ethan Sherwood Strauss, author of "The Victory Machine." Ethan describes finding Rod in his room in college after coming home from a night out and asks Edgar Momplaisir not to hate him. Rod describes negative internet comments. Chris calls the shoe game "some 'Game of Thrones' sh*t."

NBA JAM

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 60:50


The guys take it back to 1993 to discuss NBA JAM. Chris brags that he had arcade access and a loving father. Rod talks about cheating his brother out of a fair chance to win.

White Men Can't Jump (Kinda) w Josiah Johnson

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 73:14


Josiah Johnson joins to discuss the film "White Men Can't Jump." The problem is, we had so much more to talk about with Josiah so it's half that and half something else entirely. Josiah explains why you can't disrespect SuperCrip. Rod laments being called a butler by Josiah's dad. Chris explains that his own college football team catfished him to teach him a lesson.

Donnavan Kirk: Creator Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 59:06


Donnavan Kirk joins to talk about the platform he created called "Creator Connect," a service that connects artists with people looking to commission different works of art. But, Rod and Chris just wanna know WHY HE CHOSE TO DO IT IN BOCA RATON?

Fashion, Design, and Volleyball with Olympian Lindsey Berg

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 71:56


Rod and Chris are joined by two time Olympic silver medalist Lindsey Berg who talks about being a fashion star, taking pride in interior design, and building The Cuore project. Rod talks about the problem with college recruiting. Chris calls Detroit "hell" because of how cold it is there. It's so cold in the D!

Being A Different Dude w Coleman Collins

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 65:26


Former pro basketball player turned multidisciplinary artist Coleman Collins talks about building an art career after sports, the racist Mt. Rushmore known as Stone Mountain, and eating at a "C" graded restaurant. Rod again tells the story of police brutality that lead to his own art career. Chris questions what it means to be a "different dude."

Special Episode: Being Black Q and A (Live)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 58:00


In this special episode, Rod and Chris take time to answer questions from people regarding the black experience and how to be a proper ally in today's America. Due to technical errors, Kristina Bedrossian's contributions did not make it to the final cut. However, you should follow her at @kristina_arax because she knows what the F she's talking about.

Last Dance (w Eric Edelstein)

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 69:28


The guys are joined by actor Eric Edelstein (Jurassic Park, We Bare Bears) to discuss The Last Dance. Rod accidentally calls Michael Jordan a bitch but doesn't mean it. Eric knows exactly what Improv people look like and makes a big announcement. Chris admits that he loved grape juice too much as a child so now he's a drunk.

Dennis Rodman with Jacquis Neal

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 61:56


The guys invite Culture Kings' own Jacquis Neal, a Chicagoan, to discuss Dennis Rodman. Chris has a lot of pent up opinions. Jacquis knows a man who died. Rod thinks LeBron wouldn't leave a brotha hangin'.

Jock Jams

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 44:48


The guys discuss ESPN's first album, Jock Jams, and it's history and impact in the sports world. Rod laments his Jr High school dances and Chris gets real braggy that he had a father.

Friday Night Lights

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 59:36


The guys break down the show/film/book "Friday Night Lights," and discuss how it's lessons apply to success in athletics and in life. Rod spends too much time on cheerleading.

Mars Blackmon (Spike Lee)

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 51:20


In the midst of the television event known as The Last Dance, Rod and Chris take a look at one of the greatest creators of our time, Spike Lee, and his character Mars Blackmon. Find out why the guys think Mars had almost as great an impact on the Jordan Brand as MJ did.

Teaser

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 1:37


Fine art, music, media, and sports come together in this new podcast, The Crossover. Rod and Chris give a short explanation about their origins in sports and art and explain what's to come on this all new podcast.

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