Cultural commentary with a splash of sports talk and legendary Turn up stories with your hosts A-Dub and John
John is back trying to educate Dub on the classic record "We Are the World" and why Future is having the best year of any artist in 2024. After the music discussion they answer the burning question of is Bryce Young cooked. Tune In & Turn up
Hey guys!!! John's back, and the over reactions are here in the football discussion and the hip hop discussions. Of course the fellas talk about the superbowl halftime controversy and why Kendrick Lamar being picked over Lil Wayne isn't as big of a surprise as the internet would make you think.
Smilez checks back in to the pod as they talk Big Sean's new album, take a look back at his catalog before looking into Dub's belief that Sauce Walka isn't a real person and taking a look at his catalog as well. The fellas cap off this pod talking about whether or not lifelong cowboys fan Smilez believes they should give that big money deal to Dak Prescott
Hen-rods jumps in to help A-Dub break down everything going on in the streaming wars, what that means for consumers and what the immediate future holds for streamers, before getting into some reflection on what they saw in week 1 of Michigan football.... Let's just say it's gonna be a long season
Smilez is back!! Helping Dub breakdown all the latest releases that cap off the summer music and looking at what's to come in the fall as well!! Tune in & Turn Up
**DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE SPOILERS AHEAD***E-Ray & Smilez join the pod this week to help A-Dub talk any and everything Deadpool (SPOILERS). We're talking all the cameos, the plot, the jokes!! ALL OF IT!!! After giving ratings and reviews of the movie the guys talk about the MCU new coming out of San Diego Comic Con and give their thoughts on this revamp of the MCU.
John is back!!! and the heel turn of the century is on!!! NBA free agency talk, Team USA basketball talk and of course John says something completely insane and reminds you all that he is completely emotionless
Smilez checks in as A-Dub wants to take a look at summer music as a whole and how it has changed since their days running around at BGSU. In addition to trying to figure out song of the summer Smilez tries his best to give Dub an idea of who this new crop of artists are on the XXL Freshman list for 2024.
It's been a long time, we shouldn't have left you... Nevermind, yall don't get it. Dub and John are back!!! Final thoughts on the NBA finals, JJ Redick being the lakers new coach and of course Kendrick Lamar's victory lap of concert.
It's time to talk Sports Biz again!!!! So you know A-Dub had to call in the homie BA from Let Me Book the Territory. They talk everything about this NCAA settlement, the upcoming increase in NBA salaries, the new NBA TV deal and so much more!! Tune in and learn something!!
In this exciting episode of Music Mpulse, Smilez is talking Wedding Bells and Hip-Hop Tales with A-Dub, the charismatic host of both "Embrace The Turn Up" and "Let Me Book The Territory" podcasts. Together, they dive into a whirlwind of topics that promise to keep you entertained from start to finish.First, they reminisce about attending their friend Kendric's recent wedding in Detroit, sharing hilarious and heartwarming moments from the celebration. A-Dub also reveals the surprising story of how he became an ordained minister and the unique journey that led him to officiate weddings.Music lovers are in for a treat as they discuss the latest Freeway single "Ringin' " featuring Jadakiss, and A-Dub shares his top 5 Jadakiss songs, showcasing his deep appreciation for the legendary rapper's artistry. They also delve into the Tik Tokification of music, exploring how the platform is transforming the industry and influencing new artists.On the pop culture front, they celebrate the exciting news of Giancarlo Esposito joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, speculating on the character he could be in the beloved franchise.Tune in for a captivating blend of personal stories, music insights, and pop culture commentary that only Smilez and A-Dub can deliver. Don't miss this episode packed with laughter, nostalgia, and plenty of hot takes!
After a week off due to scheduling conflicts, A-Dub & John are back at, giving you a fond look back at how bad the L is for Drake and how he can recover. Then they touch on the Lakers coaching search, X-men97 and much more!!!
You know why we're here...... The hip hop heavyweight fight we've been waiting for is upon us and it's living up to all the billing to say the least
A-Dub & John are back to give you a full breakdown of the NFL Draft in Detroit, the NFL playoffs so far and so much more!!!! Tune In & Turn Up
it's all out war in the world of hip hop, everybody vs Drake!!! A-Dub calls in Smilez to break down everything that happened in the world of rap beef since their last pod
BA returns to help Dub talk everything happening in the world of sports gambling and the ever evoling world of NIL among other things. Tune In & Turn Up
Dub & John are back and have a whole list of things to talk about.... Did they get to any of it?? No... Did they talk at length about Kendrick Lamar sending shots at Drake and J. Cole?? ABSOLUTELY
Dub & John are back talking the future face of the NBA, the new Schoolboy Q album and whatever the hell is going on with Meek Mill and Diddy. This one is a can't miss episode for sure!! Tune in & Turn Up!!
Dub & John are discussing all the rap superheros on this one!!!! and Cam Newton, who was the football equivalent of one. This hilarious episode is next level!!! Tune in & Turn up!!
All Star weekend recaps!!! We know you don't want another one of those so of course we put our own spin on it!! John reminds the world that he beat Steph in a 3 point contest that Steph didn't know he was in. Dub tries to get John to talk about the Lakers convo about trading LeBron which somehow leads to him defending the Pistons, and at some point the guys talk about their excitement for the upcoming season of Invincible and the preview trailer for X-Men 97
The best super bowl recap ever, reviews of the Usher album and disucssions about the craziness going on in the WWE... and Yes somehow the guys find a way to make all of this about the Detroit Lions
Dub is trying vegan stuff, John was right about wrestling and the question of should the Lakers trade Lebron James comes up.... This pod sounds insane already!! Tune in & Turn up!!!!!!!
The greatest Lions run in the guys life is over and somehow in the aftermath John became obessed with Billings, Montana. Yup this pod is just a crazy as it sounds, tune in!!
On the high of the greatest football January in their lives, Dub & John discuss the Lions (because of course they do) Amazon's play in the sports rights arena and the list of amazing hip hop albums that turn 20 this year
Lions in the playoffs, Michigan national champs and aliens in Miami.... Clearly 2024 is off to a crazy start and don't worry Dub and John are here to break it all down.
John is finally back and the holiday break is over!!!! The fellas overreact to the Lions winning the NFC North, talk about this Michigan championship run in the season of their basketball teams misfortunes before discussing the infamous Katt Williams interview!!!
E-Ray & Smilez are back!!!!! This time around they assist A-Dub with a deep dive (pun intended) into the universe of "The Boys" They ponder the philosiphical questions of whether they think their parents would have given them compound V and if they would attend Herogasm
In this conversation, Dub and Henry discuss what life would be like in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They explore the impact of superhero events on public perception, the question of control through the Sokovia Accords, and the aftermath of the Blip. They also touch on the challenges of living in a world with superhumans and the ethical dilemmas that arise. Overall, they delve into the complex and fascinating aspects of life in the Marvel universe. The conversation covers various topics related to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including the impact of the Blip, the role of Twitter during the Blip, the revelation of the multiverse, and the possibility of joining S.H.I.E.L.D. or S.W.O.R.D. The discussion also touches on the upcoming Deadpool 3 and the influence of 90s cartoons on shaping societal values.
A-Dub enlists the pod professionals Smilez and E-Ray from the Inaudiverse of pods to ponder the question of what life would be like as a normal person the in the DC comics cinematic universe (better known as the DCEU) needless to say the hilarity of the insanity of life in this world is what's discussed. this a can't miss holiday special!!!!
Sean from 4th Rope and The BA Show joins A-Dub to breakdown how all those classic Verzuz battles were simply wrestling rivalries reenacted in hip hop form and break down some hyptothetical Hip Hop/Wrestling Verzuz matchups
Two different empires are at an inflection point.... The MCU and Michigan football are both GOING THRU IT. And who better to discuss it than A-Dub and Henry?? That's right, no damn body. MCU has had to deal with multple rewrites, switching directors, an actors strike and an actor's legal troubles and Michigan has had to deal with an alleged cheating scandal. Lots to unpack here, but that's what makes us experts!! Tune in!!
It's spooky szn so the guys celebrate by talking Halloween turn up stories from the past Halloween turn ups, give you some early season over reactions and debate the viral list of where not to take your first date.
Basketball is around and who is more qualified to give their takes on the season than Dub & John??? Alot of people??? well that's beside the point!!! The guys are here, the takes are here... you don't wanna miss this
Better late than never..... The guys are back.... and simply can't resist waxing poetic about the Detroit Lions, expectations for the team going forward and the bandwagon fans. Dub finally gets John's take on the Drake album before they review the rest of the new music that has dropped recently. And of course they're talking more about the newest entries in this golden era of TV shows we're in with Gen V and Loki
Smilez joins A-Dub to talk fantasy football for awhile before listening to Dub explain why this might be the Lions year. Afterwords the guys try to figure out what the bangers are on Drake album
A-Dub and John are here to help you make sense of all the new music that dropped over the weekend, the Dame Lillard trade and of course.... The Lions won AGAIN
John is finally back in person to help A-Dub review Magic 3 from Nas, reassess their thoughts about the Detroit Lions and talk about Usher doing the Super Bowl halftime show and who should be on the NFLs short list for future shows.
Henry subs in for the international man of mystery. He and A-Dub tiptoe around the situation with Mel Tucker before talking about the struggles of Michigan, the Detroit Lions and the AFC north. As the foremost almost kinda sorta experts on the actor/writer strike they give you more updates on that situation as well
Lion's Won!!!!!!!! Superbowl bound baby!!! ok lets calm down.... John is back and the guys discuss A-Dub's over recations to the Lion's upset victory over the chiefs, John's draftkings strategy this fall and the newest rumors surrounding Deadpool 3 and the future of the MCU
name another pod that start off with Dragonball Z talk, transition into pro wrestling, little league football beatdowns and finally a deep dive in the hip hop stylings of Baby Keem?? Don't worry we'll wait.... Co-Host of the BA Show, Sean of 4th Rope Wrestling stops by this week to talk this and alot more with A-Dub
Khalil subs in for John as the guys discuss the BS High and Swamp Kings documentary along with who is really dumb enough to buy tickets for Fyre fest 2.
Ladies and gents, John is back and suprsingly unproblematic this week. The guys discuss how Harbaugh dodged suspension for cheeseburger gate, how Aaron Rogers has rehabbed his image and some of the new music that dropped since they last sat down to pod
BA from Let Me Book the Territory stops by to help A-Dub breakdown the Montgomery brawl in a way only 2 wrestling fans can. After that they explain any and everything you didn't know about College Football expansion and what the final endgame is for all of this and DraftKings diabolical plan to takeover the world... of sports tv
Dub lost his voice, John is lost in the sauce again, so Henrods steps in and steps up. A-Dub and Henrods give the people a full break down of what went wrong in Secret Invasion, debate what the MCU is going forward and try to convince themselves that Kang isn't gonna sweep them out the playoffs when the time arises
On this very special episode of Embrace The Turn up.... HENRY IS BACK!!! He joins A-Dub for a deep dive (pause) into this crazy situation with Dan Snyder. A little later the guys are talking the WGA and SAG strikes, why they happened, why they matter and why as always the bad is the really rich white men at the top
A-Dub and John are back after having technical and hangover difficulities last week!!! The guys dicuss more of John's insane PIB trips, B. Dot's best mixtape lists and alot more!!
The guys are back!!!! After a couple of PIB trips and devasating hangovers, John helps A-Dub breakdown NBA Free agency and the new music that's dropped in their absence. Later on A-Dub interview Ace Da Prez about his newest project... Definitely a can't miss episode.
June is black music month!! so A-Dub has invited his frequent music debate opposition Khalil on to talk new hip hop, the blog era and so much more!! Tune In & Turn Up
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