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In this episode its Icepick and Abeezy as they discuss the hottest trending topics in the hip hop world with another rico placed on gang members and executives and another rapper charged with the involvement of the of his rival. Where's the NCAA women's hype this march? Then we break down the first Mayoral public formal of the 2025 election for the Gotham City and Icepick kinda recants some early opinions about a particular candidate plus much more. #BessieColeman Music by Rickyy BabyyFollow host Facebook: @Lamont Erics, IG: @Cuzzinrick, X: @Icepick_CYE717, TikTok:@ CYE_717Email show about Ads, Sponsorship, Events, or bookings at Closeyourears1@gmail.comDonate to further the shows evolution and creating content to Cash App $Closeyourears2020

In this episode we're joined by returning guest Amanda Pagan; entrepreneur and founder of Step out The Box Non-Profit organization. A Harrisburg based organization that focuses on uniting the community and serving the community by providing events and programs based to help improve mindsets by healing, providing resources, sparking the entrepreneurial spirit in the youth. So, we revisit our first episode before she gives an update on the growth of the organization and after we break the ice with "ice breaker" questions, and we also introduce Amanda to our #BlackFacts#IdaBWells plus much music by Nevahh Low can be found on the self-titled YouTube channel.Follow the guest on Facebook: @StepOut TheBox, Tik Tok: @Stepoutthebox718, IG: @stepoutthebox718, YouTube: @stepouthebox, CashApp: $mydivineempire718, Website: Stepoutthebox-itav.org Follow the host on Facebook: @Lamont Erics IG: @Cuzzinrick X: @Icepick_CYE717, Tik Tok: @CYE_717Email the show about ads, sponsorship, or bookings at Closeyourears1@gmail.com. Also email for a free copy of Amanda's book "Within A Years' Time... 12 step: Self- help book" available on Amazon.com. https://www.amazon.com/Within-Years-Time-step-Self-help.

This episode its just Icepick as he giving updates on the show and shares some disappointing information. Then it on trending topics such as Trump treating Canada like a little n*gga, a couple teenaged girls under attack in places you'd never expect; well at least one of the locations, you'd never expect and updates on previous trending stories plus much more. #BlackFacts #BreonnaTaylor Music by: Dynastie (on YouTube channel Dynastie)Email the show: Closeyourears1@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: @LamontErics, IG: @Cuzzinrick, TikTok: @CYE_717, X: @Icepick_CYE717Donate to help the show and more content evolve on Cash App: $Closeyourears2020

This episode its just Icepick aka Ricky Cent of Harrisburg and boy did he show his IG & Tik Tok followers why he carries that handle as he eplains why he reposted his viral video exposing Harrisburg judge (Hanif Johnson) that was abusing his power against Icepick which in return Icepick trolled him to the point he ran down on Icepick as he was recording live in the parking talking about the him and with an old pennlive article certain skinny jean wearing damn near 50 year old predator (George Hand) who beat a pedo case due to techincalities but won't defeat Icepick online. We also take time to shout a few local scholars out in the New Jersey & Philadelphia area before taking it back to the 717 and breaking down a clip of Lancaster County Pa cops abusing and mishandling kids plus much more. Music by Rickyy Babyy #AssataShakurEmail the show: Closeyourears1@gmail.comFollow Host on Facebook: @Lamonts Eric IG: @Cuzzinrick Tik Tok: @CYE_717 X: @Icepick_CYE717

This episode we're back after an annual Icepick hospital check in after ep178 did me in lol... Abeezy and I discuss fraternities and their gang culture after a 20-year-old college student lost his life during frat hazing rituals and with the climate of the world today joining a gang may not be a bad idea, teachers preying on students sexually at an all-time high and the double standard that young men aren't victims, but young girls are. We also tackle sports, politics and I explain to young Beezy why Big Meech is a big deal in our culture plus much more. Music by: Rickyy Babyy (feat. YxngStriker) #DevilsPunchBowlEmail the show: closeyourears1@gmail.comFollow the Host(s) on IG: @Cuzzinrick & @abeezy1x, X:@Icepick_CYE717, TikTok: CYE_717 Facebook: @Eric Hicks or Lamont Erics

This episode its father and son as Rickyy Babyy returns to talk trending viral clips, future content plans, and music. We're also of course discussing #BlackFacts, black shit, and why its time for action or silence from the black community. I would tell you more but i was tipsy celebrating with the birthday boy. So, pour up and press play. Music by: Rickyy Babyy #MalcolmX For booking, ads, or sponsorship info email: closeyourears1@gmail.comFollow the host on IG: @Cuzzinrick TikTok: @ CYE_717 X: @ Icepick_CYE717 &Subscribe to the YouTube Page @CYEthepodcastFollow Rickyy Babyy on IG: @ abeezymt

This episode its just Icepick as he reviews comments from previous episodes and revisits all nine episodes from Season5 thus far. We also dig into my night in Atlantic City, New Jersey from the fine food to good gambling. Then switch gears into trending topics such as the murder of Rober Brooks and planes continuing to malfunction, Black Facts and much more. Music by: Nevahh Low (Fakin shit) #JeanReneLacosteFollow host on IG: @Cuzzinrick TikTok: @CYE_717 X: Icepick_CYE717 contact for booking and ad info closeyourears1@gmail.com

This episode it's just Cuzzin Amber and Icepick. And we're starting off with a couple viral clips like the taco bell slap from hell to rich niggaz with too many babies or is it not your business ?? We also talk briefly on Trump, DEI, and technology taking over jobs. Then we wrap it up with a question: Why aren't couples wedding as much today ? #JebPowellEmail: closeyourears1 mail.com for info about being a guestFollow show host on IG @Cuzzinrick @amberhenry301SUBSCRIBE. RATE. COMMENT. SHARE

This episode we're rejoined by #CYE family Cousin Amber & my brother Roman Asum as we have a vibrant conversation as we dissect a few viral clips and revisit and few topics in previous episodes such as what makes a good leader and plus sized rights. Our conversation doesn't stop there; we delve into the intricacies of step-parenting unpacking the emotional toll it can take and exploring if it's truly a complex mental health issue or just another aspect of family life. Packed with insightful discussions, personal anecdotes, and thought-provoking questions, this episode is sure to engage and inspire a diverse audience. #TheChicagoDefender

We're right back with another episode and it's just Icepick as i try to keep this one short and sweet. So, we are talking about parade day in Philly, why Valentine's Day has been trending and failed drug test for boxing champion Claressa Shields. We also take a moment to discuss a recent tragic local story in which a high school student athlete was gunned down allegedly in retaliation of murder he committed on Philadelphia legend Gillie The Kid's son. We kept it short yet its more not in the description so press play !!! Music by:Itee #EthelLPayne

No AI generated description for this episode. It's just Icepick and we are talking a few trending viral clips, breaking down the Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl halftime show and tapping back into 50 cent and Big Meech; and how Loyalty is the issue. Then we spin the block on the mayor election in Gotham City (Harrisburg, Pa) and tie that into our main topic of leadership but don't know to lead.

In this episode we sit with Revenue Rich a man of many hats and we're getting under a couple of them as Rich walks us through his path as an educator, content creator, and photographer. We tackle pressing issues facing educators and school districts across America. We'll explore his upbringing and educational background, shedding light on the factors that shape today's successful educators. But it's not just about the classroom. So we're also tackling tough conversations our broken communities and what actions we can take to foster a brighter future. From Dank Demoss to the super bowl there never is no telling where a CYE conversation is going to go. Music by: RickyyBabyy #FannyJacksonCoppin

In this electrifying episode we sit with dynamic recording artist ITEE, who's redefining the sound of hip-hop one bar at a time. Join us as we dive deep into her unique musical style, exploring the textures and trends that inspire her artistry. We'll uncover the secret sauce behind her collaborations and how she blends diverse influences to create music that resonates with fans everywhere. From her early inspirations to the latest trends, ITEE shares her insight on the state of female hip-hop today and much more. Music by: ITEE #GeorgeWJohnson

This episode we're joined by #CYE alum Jarell Boulware; host of FOH podcast and we're discussing the relaunch of his podcast plus other content. Then we dive headfirst into a whirlwind of sports sharing super bowl predictions, discussing latest NBA trades to lacing up the gloves and tackling the boxing scene discussing Claressa Shields, Canelo vs Terrance Crawford. And then in a turn of somber notes, we are talking the recent events with the planes and how often these events really happen tho its trending right now plus much more. Music By: Jarell Boulware #EMSsystem

This episode is an exploration of resilience, growth, and the complexities of modern family dynamics with my guest and cousin Amber Henry; we discuss her transition from adolescence to adulthood and what sparked her to mature as a mother. She also shares her journey moving from Pa to Florida and the differences of the school districts between Harrisburg our hometown and her fairly new district her children are attend in the state of Florida. We also give our take on a 40-year-old mother of four and her demands to her 19-year-old Iranian husband and much more. #FrederickDouglassFritzPollard

Welcome back to #CYE, we're back after a 10 month break. This episode dive into Trumps return to the White House, ICE and deportation. We also discuss the recent tragic plane crashes while tackling a sports with Super Bowl, NBA dunk contest, Harrisburg Cougars spectacular season, and so advice for the advisors of Travis Hunter. For a fun twist we're asking men: Could you take Claressa Shields in the ring ? And we couldn't ignore this generations trend of why they're call their parents bro. Music by: RickyyBabyy

This episode its just Icepick and we discussing Ice Cube offering Caitlyn Clark a 5m contract, more Gotham City madness as we pray for my supporter, sister, and friend who has been missing sinch feb 29th. We also touch on a coon ran social media group that doesn't promote #CYE but will allow other media outlets paint a negative narrative about a young man who passed in a auto accident. Then things get a little lot bit personal in the second half of the show as I fill you in on a messy gossiping situation that I purposely sparked just market and piss a few folks off as I do effortlessly plus much more. #LouisGossettJr Music by:RickyyBabyy #CYE

This episodes its just Icepick. No guest. No co host. As I give my thoughts on March Madness and the narrative that the women are balling harder than the men, BMF's southwest Tee and why he isn't the simp the internet is calling his character. I also give my take on how to break off a relationship plus much more !!! Music by: Itee

This episode it's just Icepick and he's joined by #CYE alum Christi'an Yellowdy as she returns for her third time around on the set and we catching up on the madness thats been happening in Gotham City since the judge shooting went viral last month. So we're discussing an flustered BMD league, teacher vs pastor fight at the high, shootout with the pigs and much more !!!

This episode its Icepick and Nasty Nas Joined by TeamS2W (Gaming & Content Crew) and we're having a conversation of the ages. From talking can a man be happy if his new bae got no bod which led to a whole different convo in itself. We always give our thoughts on the Tyson vs Paul match up in July before we speak on the evolution of Shoot 2 Win to TeamS2W

This episode we sit with former promoter out of the southside Chicago area Chill; as he shares his journey from promoting to being CEO of Maverick distribution company and HYPE magazine plus much more. Music by: LaConteau

This episode its just Icepick and he get's to sit down with his oldest creation Aiden Hicks-Laing aka Rickyy Babyy the best rapper in the city as he stated. So we're discussing influences in the music industry and his own rap beef and wtf it came from, and why I feel it was uncalled for and much more. Music by: Rickyy Babyy

This episode its just Icepick and I'm giving my thought on dating age gaps, discussing the mass shooting in Kansas City they aren't calling a mass shooting, local news platform thats pandering to blacks for the second year in row, plus a I breakdown a local judge shooting her second lover and not being charged yet plus much more !!! Music by: RickyyBabyy

This Episode it's just Icepick & #CYE alum Alfred Sloan and we're talking our usual talk. Recently on #CYE we haven't been able to escape bringing the OJ Simpson trial in correlation to race in America. We also discuss local high situation that was taking place as we we're recording that lead to a 8 hr lockdown for that school. We cover #BlackFacts and a 12 BILLION dollar debt to HBCU's and much more !!! #BlackwallStreet Music by: Bob Son

This episode we sit with returning guest Amy T as we discuss some trending stories, touch on a little local mayhem, and we get a taste of reparations and black history month from the white perspective plus much more... Music by: Dynastie #IgboPeople #ClaudetteColvin

This episode its just Icepick and his cousin Billigan; one of the worlds hottest photographers. Gives us an update since his last conversation on #CYE on life in Thailand where he has been residing the past five years. In exchange I give him the latest on local news and much more !!!

This episode we're shouting out Nasty Nas for his 25th Bday. Introducing L Boogie Boo; ceo/cfo of Nurses At Heart as our new co host. We're also joined by #CYE alum Najimah aka Gema; NPO founder (Harrisburg Families United) and Childcare facility owner (A Community of Blessings) as she shares and her future plans for the her business and updates us on her Non-Profit. Harrisburg High Principal suspended with pay for the Gotham City update of the week. Eunice Carter #BlackFact

This episode we revisit some of last episode as we discuss more on the angry good brother on trial plus we add a new Gotham City goon; Senorita Sad Tits. We also talking NFL playoffs, NBA, reparations plus much more. Music by: RickyyBabyyy #OsbornDorsey

We're back with the first episode of 2024. So we gave a quick recap of a few of the most memorable news clips from 2023, discuss goals for 2024. Of course we had to speak on the most trending interview of 2024 featuring Katt Williams and so much more !!!

This episode we sit with returning #CYE guest (WEP WEP episode) Connie as she shares with us her business trip to Congo she recently was on for international marketing and we find out if sis is a real African or was it just business, thoughts on women not taking their husbands last name at the time of marriage, plus much more !!!

This episode its just Nasty Nas & Icepick as we discussed trending topics from the local mayhem that made donkey of the day, Joe Smith's wife rubbing down Cam'Ron on his show, to Cassie vs Diddy, plus much more !!! Music: by RickyyBabyyy #DanaADorsey

this episode we sit down with Shawnte White born and raised concerned citizen of Harrisburg as we discuss local politics and social issues that plaque every black inner city plus much more !!!

This episode we sit down with Shante White long community resident who freely speaks about all and any community events in the city of HARRISBURG. So we talk about things in the community rhat make the community what it is and much more !!! Music by: 24kd

This episode is our 150th so shout out to all of listeners that keep up going !! We're join by Jay Dee; entrepreneur and jack of all trades whose main focus is the Electronic Arts industry aka gaming. Beings Jay Dee is a huge combat sports fan we talk boxing, ufc, and football. Also we ask who is the greatest white basketball player of all time before digging into the journey that landed him to create one of the very few gaming networks in the area and much more.

This episode is just Icepick, as I try to keep it short and sweet this episode for once. But short can be just as explosive as we discuss the hard decision of separating yourself from those that don't support or love you the way you deserve and we take a turn and give a psa for locals of Gotham City and of course names are said. Music by: Dynastie

This episode I'm joined by #CYE alum who want's to remain anonymous for federal reasons and chop it up about a lot of bullshit from my recent internet beefs, rumors of robbery at our local YMCA, disrespeckin the marriage but you knew what you was getting into, and much more. Music by: RickyyBabyyy

This episode its just Icepick his and his thoughts on the Dwight Howard situation, “The List” making the news, local mayhem in Gotham City, secret animosity from followers and much more !!! Music by: RickyyBabyyy #JoeFrazier

This episode we sit with music producer “Mac Sauce” as he shares with us his love for music and his journey thru the production game that turned him into a No Limit Solider and much more. Music by: RickyyBabyyy

This episode we're joined by CYE alum Sharita THORNVITTLES and we discuss some trending topics like what celebrities you would let spit in your mouth, what restaurant to take her on a first date, and we take a moment to disused the war in the Middle East plus much more. Music by: Tiphani

This episode we sit with owner of WOW DAMN FOXY HAIR. A hand made wig store that specializes in many styles for different needs. She shares her journey as an entrepreneur, teacher, and much more. Music by: Dynastie

This episode we sit with CYE alum Dr. Lamarr Renee Spencer to get an update on the new book she is in the process of cooking up. We also get her take on some trendy topics like loaning family money, working with your significant other plus much more. Music by: LadyLex #ToniMorrison #AudreLorde #ZoraHurston

This episode we talking cop killings in Pa by gun and vehicle, man arrested in connection to Tupac murder, being solicited for content and much more. Music by: RickyyBabyyy

This episode we revisit episode 141 as we continue to discuss relationships and cheating.

This episode we sit down with magisterial judge elect Autumn Fair and her campaign manager Andrew Fountain. As we discuss a similar story told with black candidates in the Harrisburg area while running in politics as opposition's continually play dirty political tactics to knock the competition off the ballots. We also speak on voter turnout numbers and why blacks aren't voting in crippling numbers plus much more. Music by: Rickyybabyyy #JaneBolin

This episode we're opening up the new season Season4 and we're joined by special guest Nicole Crankfield & new guest cohost Khrissy B as we discuss relationships and cheating plus much more !!! Music by: Dynastie feat. RickyyBabyyy

This episode I'm recapping all the episodes of #SummerSession2 and discussing the indirect drama involving ep138. As some of our latest guest associates didn't like he was apart of the show so I give the back story on all of that. Music by: Dynastie & RickyyBabyyy

This episode we sit with #CYE alum Pastor Lyles and Lamont Jones. Lamont is currently running for city council and after winning one half of the election he found political rivals trying whatever they could do to knock him off the ballot. So Lamont is sharing the inside scoop with #CYE on what exactly they tried to pull and how it didn't succeed plus so much more. Music by: Dynastie

This episode its just the #CYE hosts discussing verzus match ups, cocaine bears, the different sexualities of the gay community, and entrepreneurs venting about support plus more. Music by: RickyyBabyyy

This episode its just the #CYE hosts discussing verzus match ups, cocaine bears, the different sexualities of the gay community, and entrepreneurs venting about support plus more.

This episode we shooting the shits with Moni Penny and we're giving our takes on dating and internet topics on dating plus much more. Music by: RickyyBabyyy

This episode we sit with entrepreneur and childcare provider Juanita Palmer as she give us her journey into the entrepreneurship field of owning three different facilities, what it took to get to that point, how a special curriculum in high school (Harrisburg High) prepped her for her career and much more. Music by: RickyyBabyyy