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Amber and Mike discuss the "culture" and the things that are influencing it and pushing it forward.

Amber and Mike


    • Apr 15, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 57 - The Post Stimmy Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 67:17


    We know, We know... you’ve missed us and we’re trash for not recording in a while.  But no worries, because your favorite duo is back to discuss a list of items.  So just sit back and enjoy the conversation! RIP Earl Simmons (aka) D.M.X. Your legacy will live on!!

    Episode 56 - The Real is Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 61:27


    We’re Baaaaaaaack! It’s been a while (for good reason) but your favorite is back to catch up on the election and other 2020 shenanigans.

    Episode 55: 2000 & Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 116:33


    After a long and much needed hiatus, your favorite duo is back to discuss everything going on. Their are too many topics to list so sit back and enjoy!

    Episode 54 - No Neck Ed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 62:54


    We are back as the quarantine continues to rage on. Georgia is still bugging out as we discuss the recent shootings and other nonsense going on.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 89:09


    Your favorite duo is back, and just like you, we're STILL in quarantine! This week we discuss Georgia wildin out, IG live battles and more!

    Episode 52 - The Quarantine Volume 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 78:19


    Surviving the quarantine

    Episode 51 - The Quarantine volume 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 58:47


    We come to you bunkered down as the entire world is on lockdown. But the show goes on and we are here to discuss a variety of topics. As you will tell quickly, this quarantine is effecting our judgement.

    Episode 50 - Celebration of life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 78:13


    Your favorite duo is back to share our thoughts on the passing of Kobe Bryant, Gigi Bryant and the other victims of the terrible helicopter crash that took place in January. We also reflect on the murder of Pop Smoke, and discuss the Coronavirus that currently has the world on high alert.

    Episode 49 - Playing Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 83:08


    As we begin the new year, we are joined by our guest host Domo to discuss the dating world and how trash it is for everyone. This is a good one!

    Taking it back Pt. 5 (2018-2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 79:09


    And that's it! We have taken you through the whole decade! Your favorite duo talks 2018, 2019 and shares thoughts going in to the new year and decade.

    Taking it back Pt. 4 (2016-2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 105:33


    Not only is the year coming to an end, but so is the decade! Your favorite duo is recapping the 2010’s and in this episode, we will talk 2016 and 2017. Do you remember those days?

    Taking it back Pt. 3 (2014-2015)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 76:59


    Not only is the year coming to an end, but so is the decade! Your favorite duo is recapping the 2010’s and in this episode, we will talk 2014 and 2015. Do you remember those days?

    Taking it Back Pt. 2 (2012-13)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 88:35


    Not only is the year coming to an end, but so is the decade! Your favorite duo is recapping the 2010’s and in this episode, we will talk 2012 and 2013. Do you remember those days?

    Taking It Back Pt.1 (2010-2011)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 77:21


    Not only is the year coming to an end, but so is the decade! Your favorite duo is recapping the 2010’s and in this episode, we will talk 2010 and 2011. Do you remember those days?

    Episode 43 - The Queens Child project

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 71:37


    Your favorite duo is back to discuss everything new in music (Wale, Summer Walker, Kanye West) and entertainment!

    Episode 42 - Imma Head Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 68:28


    After a couple weeks off, we’re back to have a random conversation over a few drinks. We’re all over the place this episode so sit back and enjoy!!!

    Episode 41- Exodus 23:1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 89:54


    Yeerrrrd!! We're back to dive right into all of the nonsense going on in the world. First we discuss how MTV made an attempt to honor one of our legends at the VMAs (12:30). Then we talk about some of your favorite artists that performing at Made In America this past weekend and their relevance in today's music scene (32:00). All of that plus the "POWER" theme song, Jay-z vs Kapernick, Popeyes chicken sandwich and much more!!!

    Episode 40 - Executive Decision

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 93:36


    Today we dive into this ridiculous “50 greatest rappers list” and the difference between greatest and favorites (16:53), then we also breakdown the greatest rap and r & b albums since 2000 bracket style (38:50). All that and much more. RIP Toni Morrison and all of those who lost their lives in El Paso and Dayton.

    Episode 39 - Nasty Tings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 104:00


    We’re back from Jamaica and there’s been a ton of new music and movies to discuss. Later in the show, we dive into the history of the XXL freshmen list and see who is still relevant.

    Episode 38 - What means the world to you?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 80:04


    Your favorite duo is back this week discussing the latest news in the culture! Amber and Mike also discuss fulfilling your passions vs. the 9-5.

    Episode 37 - Lyft Every Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 79:19


    Your favorite duo is back to discuss new music, the BET awards, and much more! Amber also shares a PSA on riding with Uber and Lyft.

    Episode 36 - Life, Liberty and the pursuit of ratchetness!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 78:17


    This week your favorite duo discusses rap’s first Billionaire, what it means to “make it,” and more!

    Episode 35 - “Braaannnn?!?!”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 79:34


    Your favorite duo is back this week to discuss the abortion ban, talk new music and mourn the loss of one of the best shows ever: Game of Thrones (spoilers included). Tune in for this and much more!

    Episode 34 - "Pause"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 62:04


    We are back to recap where we have been and what we have been doing for the past few weeks. We also discuss Game OF Thrones and make our predictions for the final 2 episodes, plus much more!

    Episode 33 - Long Live Nip

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 135:23


    With heavy hearts, your favorite duo discusses the life and legacy of Nipsey Hussle. Later on in the episode, we bring on a special guest to lighten the mood.Time Stamps:- R.I.P. Nipsey Hussle (4:05)- NACCP Awards , “US” movie recap, and Mike speaks the real about “Black Panther” (50:30)- Dating in 2019 with special guest, Tito (1:16:00)- We ask Tito some rapid fire questions about his preferences and he reveals alot lol (1:56:00)

    Episode 32 - Come Home With Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 75:08


    This week, your favorite duo discusses new music from Solange, 2 Chainz and more, yet another Kardashian scandal and the latest in T.V. and sports.

    Episode 31 - Is it March yet?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 92:20


    Your favorite duo is back and discuss all the latest current events including Grammy’s, All Star Weekend, the Jussie Smollett debacle, and more!

    Episode 30 - The Whole 30 Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 96:41


    Your favorite duo is back and celebrating one year of existence! This episode, we dive into Black History Month, the Super Bowl and reflect on what we’ve learned in our last year. Thank you all for your support!

    Episode 29 - No Blindfolds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 76:44


    It’s a new year and your favorite duo is back to discuss everything going on in the culture! Listen for our end of year recap, New Year’s resolutions and current events updates. - End of year recap (3:04)- New Year’s Resolutions (7:30)- Jazmine Barnes (20:00)- Cyntoia Brown (26:04)- TV/movie recap (28:50)- Surviving R. Kelly (40:41)- Coachella Lineup (1:06:00)- Millennium Tour (1:11:00)

    Episode 28 - December 4th: A GOAT was born

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 110:14


    This week we’re back to discuss current events including the ongoing developments with the Tekashi 69 case and the Kansas City Chiefs releasing running back Kareem Hunt. Later in the episode, we dive in to Meek Mill’s latest project Championships and of course close the show out by honoring the G.O.A.T. Shawn Carter.- Tekashi 69 (04:05)- Kareem Hunt and discussion on domestic violence and sports (24:00)- Meek Mill (52:20)- Hov appreciation day(1:26:30)

    Episode 27 - "Beans, Green, Potatoes, Tomatoes.."

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 84:44


    Your favorite duo is here this week to discuss the election mayhem, Thanksgiving favorites and a quick chat about concerts and live shows. Also, we are sending our prayers to the families of the victims of the shooting in Thousand Oaks and those affected by the wildfires. - Election (16:10)- Thousand Oaks shooting (10:30)- Guest appearance from Big Mike (28:00)- Thanksgiving Favorites (39:50)- Concerts and Live shows (109:07)

    Episode 26 - Old head talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 80:54


    This week on Culture Nouveau: The Podcast, Amber and Mike discuss the latest in current events, life after 30, and get a little personal! Listen for this and more, and remember….GO VOTE!Pittsburgh shooting (03:00)Halloween (10:35)Life after 30 (23:10)Living with your significant other (46:30)Lottery fantasies (1:05:00)Go out and Vote!!!!!!

    Episode 25 - "The Varnell Hill Show"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 87:56


    We know you’ve missed your favorite duo and we’ve missed you too—but have no fear we are back! This week, Amber and Mike discuss the hiatus, what’s next, and of course what’s happening in the culture. Why The Hiatus? (02:15)LeBron James’ “The Shop” (13:00)TV recaps: Insecure and Black Love (44:11)Black Hollywood in 2018 (1:08:28)

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    Episode 24 - “Do you know what beef is?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 105:24


    What’s Beef? There’s so much to discuss this week! The Culture Nouveau team dives right in to what’s going on in the culture, sadly starting off with paying respects to the late Mac Miller. Later in the episode we talk beef (Nicki and Cardi) and reconciliation (Meek and Drake) and get into the latest sports and television news. Enjoy! Time Stamps: RIP Mac Miller 7:20 Nicki Minaj vs. Cardi B 13:12 Meek and Drake reconcile 38:40 Eminem album 40:35 Kaepernick Nike deal 1:00:53 Serena and Naomi 1:07:30 Football season talk 1:19:25 Weekly TV recap 1:24:10

    Episode 23 - "Barbie Dreams"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 67:43


    The Nicki Minaj drama continues this week, as it seems she is not biting her tongue anytime soon. Also, we talk VMAs and music videos, TV reviews, and the realities of an impending recession. (6:45) - VMA and Video Talk (25:15) - Nicki Minaj drama (42:55) - TV Talk (57:00) - Upcoming Recession?

    Episode 22 - "Upper Echelon"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2018 82:47


    The gang is back together! After a two week hiatus, we get right into all of the new music that has dropped. We do a deep dive into the Nicki Minaj and Travis Scott albums and also discuss the premiere of Insecure. We cover a lot in this episode so sit back and enjoy! (2:30) - overview of where we been (9:10) - Nicki album discussion (27:30) - Travis album talk (37:00) - OTR II concert review (50:10) - Bet top 10 videos discussion (1:03:45) - TV talk

    Episode 21 - "The NBA Episode"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2018 64:26


    With amber being on vacation, Mike is joined by a special guest and friend of the show, Paata. The two have a very in depth conversation about a bunch of topics. First we discuss the state of today’s NBA (3:05), Lebron joining the Lakers (9:20), and the top 5 players at each position in today’s game ( 19:15). The two also do a deep dive into the impact sports has on kids, aau, and the business of sports (37:10). Lastly, we play rapid fire as Mike asks Paata a bunch of hypothetical questions (50:05)

    Episode 20 - "Let's Reflect"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2018 60:46


    It’s episode 20 guys!! Thank you for rocking with the CN Team thus far! We’re excited to continue bringing great content and discussion. We do this for the culture—always! This episode we take a walk down memory lane reflecting on where we were during major events and what it would have been like if Twitter and social media were around for those events. Let us know where you were and your thoughts! Time Stamps 5:00— coupon Connor and white people calling the c ops 19:00— LeSean McCoy brief discussion 29:30— If Twitter was around when… 46:00— Where were you when…? 57:59— Domo conversation update

    Episode 19 - "Body Counts"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2018 69:28


    It was a slow news week, but that didn't stop the conversation from flowing! Amber and Mike highlight what's happening in the real world, music world and TV world, then move on to the fun stuff: relationships! That's right --we're talking body count, dating in the social media area, #relationshipgoals and more! We also are joined via phone by friend of the show, Domo. Check out the time stamps to fast forward to your preferred section, or take a ride with us through the entire episode. Either way: Listen. Subscribe. Enjoy! 3:30: Current Events 9:45: Drake 22:30: In My Feelings Challenge 28:30: Power Talk 31:15: Relationships discussion 48:30: Domo joins

    Episode 18 - "Insert Cool Drake Lyric"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2018 74:50


    Your favorite duo always discusses the hottest new music, and this week is no different. Amber and Mike talk Scorpion and also take some time to talk about Teyana Taylor's new project and it's roll out. Later in the episode, the NBA and popular TV shows are the topics.

    Episode 17 - "Summer Madness"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2018 65:44


    Everything is Love!!! The Culture Nouveau Team is back to talk Bey and Jay (of course), Nas and more. Later in the episode we discuss getting to the bag, and pay respects to the families of XXX Tentacion and Jimmy Wopo.

    Episode 16 – "Tunnel Vision"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2018 76:39


    As always, your favorite duo is back to discuss new music, current events and more. This week we discuss new Nicki music and a Nicki/Future tour, HOT 97 Summer Jam and we take a few minutes to reflect on Anthony Bourdain after news of his passing. Later in the episode we tackle a topic that we hear people talk about often: going after your dreams vs. sticking with your 9-5. Do you give up stability to go after what you really love? Can you do both? Let the Culture Nouveau team know your thoughts!

    Episode 15 - “Gemini Season"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 45:05


    Gemini season is here! This week's episode is short, but sweet. Your favorite duo discusses music from King of the Gemini's: Kanye West, the NBA finals, and more. We also take some time to discuss mental health after news of Kate Spade's passing.

    Episode 14 - "Cornrows, Cookouts and Scruples"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2018 79:50


    Don't you just love holiday weekends? We do too! Your favorite duo talks Memorial Day necessities, Drake and Pusha T beef and the NBA finals. Also-- we want to hear your top 5 producers!!

    Episode 13 - "State of Mind"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2018 70:07


    You want topics, so we have topics! This week, Amber and Mike take a break from the usual current events format and discuss Royal Wedding double standards, cultural boundaries, and college tales from yesteryear.

    Episode 12 - “This is America"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2018 72:24


    Your favorite duo recap the week with discussions on Rolling Loud, The Met Gala, and more. We also take a look at Donald Glover's "This is America" video and go back down memory lane to talk about our all time favorite music videos.

    Episode 11 - “Modern Slavery"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2018 85:17


    Amber and Mike discuss current events, including Kanye West’s problematic tweets and Meek Mill coming home. Things also get a bit personal as the duo discusses all things wedding related.

    Episode 10 - "Beychella Music Festival"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2018 96:37


    We're back! After a two week hiatus (we know, we know) the Culture Nouveau team is back to give a full recap of Beychella (formerly known as Coachella), discuss new music from Cardi and Nicki, as well as anticipated projects from Drake and Kanye. We also get into current events and funny TV (Iyanla Fix My Life is pure comedy). Enjoy!

    Episode 9 - "Yikes"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 84:37


    This week Amber and Mike do a real deep dive on the unfortunate situation with rapper Fabolous and his girlfriend Emily B. This leads into a difficult discussion on domestic violence and toxic relationships—but a necessary one. Of course, music always lightens the mood, and the team gets into Cardi B, The Weeknd, Nicki Minaj and more.

    Episode 8 - "Who Bit Bey?!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2018 78:19


    This week begins on a more serious note with discussions on March for Our Lives, the attention the black community gets when it comes to gun violence at the hands of law enforcement and diving into the question: how woke is too woke? Don’t worry, the mood lightens up as we try to figure out who bit Beyoncé, discuss new music, and get into our usual random banter.

    Episode 7 - "Freestyle"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018 88:23


    This week, we dive into the ladies of hip-hop, the return of Kanye, On the Run II and get into a conversation about the art of freestyling.

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