Lasers on the Ride

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follow the podcast on twitterfollow the podcast on instagramfollow on hella.diamondsfollow us on everythingS02e100 is here and I’m sad but proud to say that it’s the last one of the season, where we get a little retrospective and take a look back at what’s been and maybe what’s still ahead. They kick things off with the chit chats before getting into some clips from early in the season, then from the future, then as per chosen by the interns. They do some exit interviews to get a sense of everyone’s time in the chairs and pick favorite guest episodes before sharing what they learned through Lasers and going over some stats for the season. They talk the point of Lasers and how to drop gems without even trying before guessing guests and being honest with one another about their experience recording the show. To close things out one last time, they share favorite moments, what made ‘em mad and what they woulda/coulda changed about Lasers had they had the chance. Thank you so much for supporting Lasers on the Ride like you have, see you all soon. Lasers!!!!

follow the podcast on twitterfollow the podcast on instagramfollow on hella.diamondsfollow us on everythingOh man we are nearing the end of the season here guys with s02e99, hold onto your proverbial horses while we close things out gracefully over the next two episodes. They kick things off by talking decades and the passage of time before discussing melancholy and 90s streetwear brands. They talk treating the body right, gym class in cegep, ethics in marketing and relativism in all things. They hit Top of the Hour times two! for some questions from the audience before Markings and Brittain play producer Mike’s Hot Take Invitational and go toe to toe regarding some tough subjects. They share Podcast Notes to get some stuff off the chest and talk the next year, looming threats and Korean fried chicken before acting out some Lasers conversations from the season that may or may not have occurred! To close things out they discuss podcast technology and Mike’s magic touch with the edits before sharing predictions for the next year and Last Words for the week. Lasers!

follow the podcast on twitterfollow the podcast on instagramfollow on hella.diamondsfollow us on everythingS02e98 is here and the Lasers welcome artist manager and music industry man Kevin Slim to the program! To kick things off they speak strategy when it comes to an album launch before talk turns to Kevin’s twitter feed and general persona in light of disagreements between him and Mike online. They discuss Jay-Z’s way with branding before hitting Top of the Hour to answer some audience submitted questions around death, heroes, alternative realities and religion. Kevin shares his thoughts on the Montreal music scene and his place in the mix before they get into the nitty gritty of what’s rubbing people the wrong way and most importantly which people and for what reasons. They compete in the Rapper Game (final one of the season!) and explore what really happened between Kevin and Mike and why it went left between the two at the time. They discuss perception vs reality and what it means to know the truth before looking at the impact of a Kaytranada beat for an artist and the weight of promotion for a project. They discuss the current climate of music discovery and the DSPs, who’s winning and why, before talking race, class and religion and the intersection at the center. To close things out, the group talks ego, the gift and the curse of being outspoken and the genius of Dame Dash before ending on Final Words for the week. Lasers!

follow the podcast on twitterfollow the podcast on instagramfollow on hella.diamondsfollow us on everythingUnexpected Lasers drop! S02e97 is here aka our Halloween special aka Murdergram part 2! Settle in with the gang as things get a little bit real, a little bit funny and a lotta bit spooky. We know you like a theme episode and you know we like you. Thank you as always for checking for us and happy ass halloween to you and yours! Lasers! 

follow the podcast on twitterfollow the podcast on instagramfollow on hella.diamondsfollow us on everythingS02e96 is out and ready to please! The Lasers kick off the episode by talking numbers and age and then the power of music before discussing the best of the boroughs. They discuss hype and what it means to be working class, touch on Yasiin Bey’s career and elaborate on porn producers as landlords. Moving forward Mike gets detail oriented, Markings tells some money magnet stories and the Lasers examine the government’s marijuana monopoly before hitting Top of the Hour to answer audience questions. They take a look at sex work, talk ethics when it comes to investment and what it means to redeem oneself before exploring big topics like the purpose of things. To close things out they talk strains and discuss a lil bit about Quebec’s approach to immigration before sharing Last Words for the week. Lasers! 

follow the podcast on twitterfollow the podcast on instagramfollow on hella.diamondsfollow us on everythingS02e95 has hit the shelves and this week the Lasers welcome rapper SLM to the show! They kick things off with talk of influence and, well, WAP before discussing proper casting and moving out. They hit ‘Top of the Hour’ to answer some user submitted questions before examining the collective power of artists and playing ‘Secret Lives of Wax’ to take a closer look at some vinyl. They go over some Podcast Notes to talk sperm life, vaginal health, Jay-Z's early career and alternative career paths. They cover alllll the bases on circumcision, talk inspiration and take a look at Ciara’s career before competing in the ‘Rapper Game’. To close things out they touch on cancel culture, hallucinogens and share Last Words for the week. Lasers! 

follow the podcast on twitterfollow the podcast on instagramfollow on hella.diamondsfollow us on everythingS02e94 is here for our collective auditory enjoyment, Lasers community. It kicks off with talk of bullying amongst friends and/or enemies before hitting a quick Top of the Hour to answer user submitted questions about public exposure, hypothetical villains & mega moonlighters. They compare/contrast Joe Budden and Drake and talk going beneath the surface, the references in Donald Glover’s Atlanta and whether trauma makes the (wo)man. They discuss the public and private versions of self, compensation for the soul and letting go of the bad to find the true. To close things out they look at pain in art, pick things they like and discuss some covid fallout. Lasers!

follow the podcast on twitterfollow the podcast on instagramfollow on hella.diamondsfollow us on everythingS02e93 of Lasers has hit and the gang is joined by the creator and host of the Dope on the Table podcast Jay! They kick things off with edible talk before hitting accents and Top of the Hour to answer Qs from the audience about euthanasia, mistakes and loving & hating. They critique Jay-Z’s cool and capitalism, play the beloved Rapper Game and talk partnership in love. They take a look at toxicity, do Podcast Notes and close out with Last Words for the week before sneaking in a bit of a laugh at Gillie da Kid’s expense and some NBA hairlines. Lasers!

follow the podcast on twitterfollow the podcast on instagramfollow on hella.diamondsfollow us on everythingOop here we are, after a hiatus from recording, with s02e92 of our podcast Lasers on the Ride for you hams. They kick things off with black authors and talk the continuity of slang before hitting Top of the Hour to answer (drug?) user submitted questions about disappointing your parents and cheating in love. They discuss childhood trauma stuff and then the somewhat dire future of the planet before playing their beats for the audience and sharing their Podcast Notes. To close it out they talk climate realities, the length of a life and controversial solutions to obvious problems before giving Last Words for the week. Lasers!!

follow the podcast on twitterfollow the podcast on instagramfollow on hella.diamondsfollow us on everythingS02e91 has dropped, as we slowly but surely approach the end of the season! They start off by taking stock of where they’re at and sharing how they’ve handled lockdown before discussing Jordan and going in whole depth over small business practices. They do podcast notes, Mike details some twitter behaviour and they hit Top of the Hour to answer some audience questions. They talk a bunch about art and commerce and the intersection of the two, share some local drama stuff and Markings makes a big announcement!!! Lasers!

follow the podcast on twitterfollow the podcast on instagramfollow on hella.diamondsfollow us on everythingS02e90 is here and she’s easy breezy beautiful cover girl. They kick things off by talking best practices when it comes to getting lonely and how much focus on self is healthy before moving on to men’s footwear and hitting ‘Top of the Hour’ for Q&A! They discuss the benefits of being transparent and whether it’s better to divulge or keep it moving, talk CeeLo’s music and mishaps and what each Laser is most proud of. They close things out by exploring the studio engineer and get into the nitty gritty of their role in the session, talk consent, misguided music fans and share Last Words for the week. Lasers!!

follow the podcast on twitterfollow the podcast on instagramfollow on hella.diamondsfollow us on everythingS02e89 is out and the Lasers welcome member of the Dope on the Table podcast Sley to the show! They kick it off with breakfast talk and then move on to family traits before hitting Top of the Hour for Q&A and taking a look at Lupe Fiasco’s facets. They roundtable a rendition of a classic Eminem joint, talk about age and the youngins and go over Mike’s podcast notes for the week. Sley gives us a little bit of background as they play the Secret Life of Wax to unearth the stories that lie within before talking the unfortunate events surrounding the death of Pop Smoke. They pick best rappers from the big cities, enjoy Britney Spears’ music and talk porn, privacy and public boners. They play the Guess the Rapper game and pick best successive albums of all time! before cracking codes and closing out with Last Words. Lasers!

follow the podcast on twitterfollow the podcast on instagramfollow on hella.diamondsfollow us on everythingS02e88 is here my friends, I hope it finds you well and brings you a lil bit o’ joy. They kick things off by talking Erykah Badu’s industrialized vagina scent, GZA’s name and RZA’s speech pattern. They discuss vabbing as an art form, the conundrum that is Azealia Banks and the lameness that is shaming women for sex. They talk celebrity and saturation before hitting Top of the Hour to answer your submitted questions and discuss groupthink and verifying information. They move on to the critique of art, discuss appropriate levels of emoji intimacy amongst friends and the value of sauce. To close the episode out they talk bad ratings on the apps and share Last Words for the week. As always, thanks for listening and Lasers! 

follow the podcast on twitterfollow the podcast on instagramfollow on hella.diamondsfollow us on everythingS02e87 has dropped, this one featuring the founder of The Fade podcast Kwabz who has come back to Lasers to talk music and life and stuff like that. They kick things off by ranking Montreal boroughs and pitting Kojax against Souvlaki George before talking lead in the water and Tyga’s level of cornball. They talk the art of the mimic before hitting Top of the Hour for Q&A to answer audience queries before Kwabz tells us a lil bit about what he’s been up to and his plans for The Fade moving forward. They talk Lloyd Banks vs Young Buck, how to marry the vision with the execution and discuss Mike’s top 5 influential rappers of all time. They play the guessing rap game and get deep talking identity, the self we present and being yourself. To close things out they take a look under the hood of unexpected sexual activity, declare winners and losers and give Last Words for the week. Lasers!

Oop a new episode just like that! Episode 86 of the season kicks off with talk of android vs apple and locations for masturbations before Markings tells us all about Artbeat’s annual Dilla event. They compare and contrast cats and dogs and examine what liking one over the other says about someone before recalling a Combat Jack encounter and making a joke at Lena Waithe’s expense. They take a look at tech and getting left behind before hitting ‘Top of the Hour’ for Q&A stuff. They discuss work/life balance, being on at all times and what it means to lead on the internet before getting personal about where they’re at in their lives and where they want to go, frustration be damned. To close out they talk Mario and Luigi, Italians, and naming your kids before sharing Last Words for the week. Lasers!follow the podcast on twitterfollow the podcast on instagramfollow on hella.diamondsfollow us on everything

follow the podcast on twitterfollow the podcast on instagramfollow on hella.diamondsfollow us on everythingS02e85 is here! We’re trying something a little different this week, where we play songs from a slew of Montreal artists - mainly of the rap variety - and give our reactions. Hope you like it, it might become a regular thing. They kick things off with some music and subsequent music talk before Brittain tells a dog’s tale. They talk the good and the bad of rapping in one’s second language before discussing the reality of the critique and toeing the line of being honest and being mean. They cover more songs before hitting Top of the Hour to answer some audience queries. To close things out, they discuss the Montreal sound, whether it even has one, and who it represents before Mike reads off some of our most recent 5 star (you read that right) reviews. Lasers!

follow the podcast on twitterfollow the podcast on instagramfollow on hella.diamondsfollow us on everythingS02e84 is our one and only COVID-19 episode of Lasers, that we recorded responsibly in the thick of things. Stay safe and take care of yourselves. The Lasers kick things off with talk of the Verzuz battles and debate the artists’ right to monetization before hitting Top of the Hour for some quarantine Q&A. They discuss the slow burn of covid’s arrival and what to do now that it’s here and then examine failure and discuss Lebron vs Jordan. They go full improv on corona and parallel universe its ass before talking quality control within community and posturing in the age of quarantine. To close things out they discuss institutions - when to love ‘em and when to leave ‘em alone - before talking worst case internet scenario, identity in politics, and working in the new world. Lasers!

follow the podcast on twitterfollow the podcast on instagramfollow on hella.diamondsfollow us on everything S02e83 is our natural progression along the mealosphere - where they take it straight from breakfast right into brunch, ready to overindulge and just live out their dreams, man. They bust out the mimosas to talk whether guest work is the best work before hitting Top of the Hour for Q&A with hats on. They discuss the power of narrative and the love of hate before talking the goings on in the local rap scene. Moving on, they examine the reality of the penis in pants, what it means to work for oneself and what happens when work is self-expression. To wind things down, they do podcast notes to discuss best rappers from the 2010s and masturbation materials pre-internet before discussing a timeline spat and politics in podcasting. Lasers!

follow the podcast on twitterfollow the podcast on instagramfollow on hella.diamondsfollow us on everythingOh wow here we are back from hiatus, smack dab in the middle of a global crisis. We hope you enjoy our return, that everyone is safe and that we can bring you a little joy amidst the chaos. S02e82 is titled ‘The Breakfast Club’ cuz the hosts decided to eat breakfast together, as a club, and kicks off with talk of dad dress and Biggie’s catalogue while Brittain prepares the coffee. They talk workflow via Tupac studio session and relationship synergy via hypothetical Suge Knight debacle before hitting ‘Top of the Hour’ for Q&A stuff. They unintentionally verge into ASMR through baked goods before getting into the reality of the real estate market and the depths of Joe Budden’s dressing. To close things out they talk urban design, our natural state and breakdown the notion of property. See you next Monday. Lasers!

S02e81 of Lasers is here, part 4/4 of our b-sides series! The Lasers kick things off with laughs and Kawhi talk with Tyler Lemco and then look at nostalgia, specifically 00s fashion, amongst themselves. They discuss self-improvement and the allure of LA for creatives with Tyler and the coming of clean in your music and the importance of taste in art. Next up they speak to Kwabz about Redman and sextapes and collectively agree on the importance of removing your shoes inside people’s homes before talking the podcast landscape and left-field comedy with Tyler. They examine blog era rap with Kwabz and Montreal beatmakers and unseasoned white people food with ST. To close things out they talk youtube and play Secret Life Of Wax with ST. Lasers!

S02e80 straight out of the pod-ven, part 3 of 4 in a string of b-sides we have lined up for you. They kick things off with artist/rapper/director Narcy where they talk robotics and the future and then early 00s r&b. They discuss the price of cloning, Belly getting good, and the merits of gossip before examining death and fear with artist Meryem Saci. The Lasers pick employment for medieval times and talk dirty soccer stuff before they cover bad attitudes and good sex across borders with Meryem. They roundtable vanity, social media and body dysmorphia before taking a look at checkpoints in life and when to really start panicking. To close things out, they get deep when discussing achievement, happiness, obstacles and gratitude. Lasers!!

Good morning all! S02e79! Welcome back to our lil Lasers b-sides extravaganza, full of as of yet unheard conversations from previous episodes dripping with unearthed gems. They kick things off by examining the ramifications to some nasty business and then take a look at the merits of assigning labels and the cross-pollination of genres in music. Markings tells the tale of a protracted break-up before they get into a lil bit o’ zodiac, pick favorite Wu-Tang members, and examine what it means for a relationship to end. Next up, Navid shares some insight into crowd control and getting deep while cutting hair before Janette King discusses DJing as a woman, the traps of conditioning and being queer in music. The Lasers talk Lasers business and lil Nas X and then take a closer look at self-hate in the white community before picking favourites in the TDE camp. Lasers!!

follow the podcast on twitterfollow the podcast on instagramfollow on hella.diamondsfollow us on everythingWelcome back Lasers community! S02e78 is here! We have a little series of b-sides episodes dropping over the next few weeks to slowly but surely get you back into the swing of things. Let’s take a little peak back before setting our full sights forward shall we? First off the Lasers talk to singer/songwriter Maryze about her beginnings in music, the pitfalls surrounding the industry and the lack of women in production. They discuss entrepreneurship and the early days in launching a business, their first exposure to music and the difference between James Joyce and Junot Díaz. They cover access to mental health services with Maryze, play a little gamer game with Bunty King and then find the best cocaine amongst themselves. Moving on Mike talks of his last jobber job before the Lasers talk Kanye’s full foray into religion and how to keep perspective and keep going. To close things out, Markings shares some insight into his work with Loop Sessions and they talk setting your price, sticking to it and faking it til you making it.

Oh hi it’s our year end wrap-up, here to escort you from the end of not only 2019 but also a whole darn decade into the warm embrace of the unknown. They start off looking at Brittain’s Britishness and ask the audience for some help before talking potty humour, Sean Paul and bucket lists. They each take stock of their respective years and turn their attention to the future only to hit ‘Top of the Hour” for Q&A to get to the root of various matters. They take a stab at a tally - examining musical discoveries, favorite Lasers episodes, best and worst guests lol and aspirational guests moving forward. They pontificate on what’s next, discuss the realities of the rap landscape and delineate pop rap from the rest before talking British political icons and grans. They close things out with some podcast shout outs, discuss what they wish for their listeners in 2020 and take a look at some big Montreal success stories. Bye for now, love you forever. Lasers!!

follow the podcast on twitterfollow the podcast on instagramfollow on hella.diamondsfollow us on everythingMerry friggin Christmas yall here is s02e76 our Holiday Special just for you!! This year the Lasers bring back The Cursing Game where any cursing results in a shot of alcohol all around and the wrath of your fellow Lasers. They kick things off with talk of getting closer and being uncouth in public before discussing conditioning and why we do what we do. They talk gang life but the gang is horse girls and then smoking crack and then how to tell someone to fall back without hurting their feelings. They talk Christmas carol singers and the reality of tension during the Holidays before Markings gives out presents and all rejoice! They talk toys of their youth and the cynicism of selling to children before learning about TERFs and reminiscing about gym classes of yore. The shots finally start adding up as the Lasers talk TV growing up, knowing that of which you speak on the timeline, Lasers nudes and attempt Last Words while saucy. Happy Holidays from our little podcast family to you and your real family! Lasers!

S02e75 has dropped we are officially old out here! They kick things off by talking family, blended and otherwise, and then rats, literal and otherwise, and what it means to snitch. Moving on they discuss liner notes of yore, music in the 2010s and the reasoning behind DaBaby’s appeal before examining why people still use fillers on albums. They discuss the modern rap sound and why the east coast just won’t let go before before hitting Top of the Hour for (mostly sex) Q&A. They move on to the fast pace of current content and the folly of keeping up before Markings lets some steam off regarding a perceived swagger jack and Mike tells an unfortunate penis event. To close things out they discuss Swedish jails, the ins and outs of self-defense and the common causes behind erectile dysfunction before sharing Last Words for the week. Lasers!!

follow the podcast on twitterfollow the podcast on instagramsubscribe on your favorite platform so you don't miss anything!S02e74 has landed and you know what they say about episode 74s of season 2s right? They kick things off by talking best albums of the decade and examine Yasiin Bey’s best work. They hit ‘Top of the Hour’ quick to answer Q&As and talk best albums across genres before discussing Talib Kweli’s foray into media and contrast it with Joe Budden’s. They talk a lil bitty bit bout investment before Mike shares his podcast notes and they discuss the alternate universe in which Drake would have remained independent. They discuss the future, take a long look at the Latin-American experience and get into some nitty gritties concerning labels and community. To close stuff out they talk the value of data, disagree on the value of drawing lines and share Last Words for the week. Lasers!!

Follow on InstagramFollow on TwitterFollow on hella.diamondsS02e73 of Lasers is here guys and wheew it’s a bit of a doosie! They kick things off with a taking of stock of Mike’s musical catalogue before discussing antiquated technology and how limits can actually foster creativity as opposed to hinder it. They move on to expectations of privacy before Brittain explains why not to ruin vintage clothing and admonishes Miley Cyrus’ performative activism. Mike shares an unfortunate story of an ex before they disagree on being full of shit in entertainment and hit “Top of the Hour” for Q&A. Onward and upward they take a closer look at aka Mos Def, talk Pharell, Timbo and Swizz, and discuss ruthlessness in relationships before the conversation eventually gets fraught when Markings feels slighted and takes issue with past discussions. They move on and talk environmental engagement and close out discussing modern segregation in the South, how to affect real change in the world and the difference between being a loner and being lonely. Lasers!!mos defmiley cyrus

Follow on InstagramFollow on TwitterFollow on hella.diamondsOop it’s s02e72 which a numerologist told me is a big deal so here ya go. They kick things off by dissecting the TDE roster before Mike and Markings disagree on the importance of ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ and everyone takes a deepdive into SiR’s career. They talk instrumentation in rap and what matters in music before discussing courteousness and comparing/contrasting The Lox. Moving on they hit ‘Top of the Hour’ to Q&A before Markings gets discreet, they examine early 00s rapper wear and Mike shares his Podcast Notes. Mike workshops a new tv show for Markings before they associate NY boroughs to Montreal neighborhoods and decide who amongst them is most likely to blow (a gasket). To close things all the way out they pick best of the worst songs and share Last Words for the week. Lasers!!

follow us on instagram follow us on twitter S02e71 is here and the Lasers welcome rapper and journalist ST to the podcast!! They kick things off with talk of internet dating and move on to fascism and protecting that IP baby. Markings shares some insight into Loop Sessions before everyone hits Top of the Hour to answer audience submitted inquiries and discuss rap keb. ST talks about his move from English to French in his own music and why it’s always best to keep it authentic in your art before getting into monetization in the French scene and letting go and letting God. They discuss the dangers of always being on and get silly with The Secret Lives of Wax before talking black music and white rhythm. They close out with last words, knowing what you don’t want to get what you do and spreading the good word. Lasers!

Follow us on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lasersontheride/Follow us on twitter @ https://twitter.com/lottastonesCheck out the site @ http://hella.diamonds/lasersontherideIt’s lucky number 70 guys hope you’re ready for it! They kick things off with talk of a certain canadian icon (no pun intended once you listen and the pun becomes clear) then move on to noughties rappers and best of G-Unit. They discuss the tortured (male) artist and take a look at early Neptunes before Mike makes the distinction between 8 grade him and the ottawa kid and they try to get Party Next Door’s age straight. Top of the Hour comes around and they answer some questions before discussing ageism and longevity in rap and contrasting it with other genres. They discuss signs and taking heed when the universe is trying to get your attention and move on to the art of the radio freestyle and the realities of the long term relationship. To close things out they workshop best human-animal hybrids and then share last words for the week. Lasers!!

Follow  on Instagram Follow on TwitterOop it’s a Halloween special for your butts hope you’re ready to be mildly spooked but very entertained. They kick things off with a bit of a false start and hit Murdergrams!!! right off the bat in order to answer listeners’ scary questions. They pick songs that set the mood, discuss tequila sipping, capital punishment, and Goya off the butt. They talk bloodlust and how each Laser deals with opposition before taking a look at hubris and hitting a whole new round of questions that really just raise more questions than they answer. Brittain tells a butt-kicking tale, Mike teaches you how to murder and get away with it and Markings is dead inside.They discuss Aaliyah, Rhythm & Flow on Netflix, synchronicity in couples and the movie Seven to re-examine a long-held belief. They cover scary figures and play an all-around indecent game before choosing a name for the episode and examining exactly why Eminem sucks now. They close out with zombie apocalypse survival, the raiding of Area 51 and last words for the week. Lasers!! 

Welcome to s02e68 of the Lasers on the Ride podcast! Discussion kicks off with injury talk and quickly pivots to mushroom micro-doseing and why not to do PCP. They move on to the two-party system in the USA, workshop being nude in public and discuss the white liberal. They talk D’Angelo before hitting Top of the Hour for Q&A and getting into some nitty gritty surrounding white privilege and the pitfalls when discussing it. They do podcast notes and explore much topics such as Rapsody, 9th Wonder Beats, and complex rhyme schemes before correlating Markings’ life and some D’Angelo lyrics. They examine the hasbeen vs the nobody and ultimately disagree on the framing around disparity. Lasers!!EPISODE TRACKLISTLASERS INSTAGRAMSEASON 2 PLAYLISTS

follow us on instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lasersontheride/and on twitter @  https://twitter.com/lottastonesS02e67 is out and this one features host and creator of The Fade Podcast Kwabz! They kick things off by talking tv consumption and then the ins and outs when it comes to sex (every pun intended) before debating best producers of all time. They talk emblematic rap albums, women running hip hop, the birth of the genre and the career of Missy Elliott before hitting Top of the Hour for Q&A just for fun. They get really real about the state of the Montreal music landscape in all its facets, examine the gender politics surrounding pubic hair and ultimately disagree on the dopeness of Gang Starr. Kwabz shares a little about his podcast journey thus far and where he intends to take it before they compete in the guess the rapper game and talk the pitfalls in podcast production. To cap things off they share shout outs, tough but fair family tales, and (famous) ,last words for the week. Lasers!!

S02e66 has been birthed and is ready to make your acquaintance guys! They kick things off by examining Markings’ tardiness and discuss whether it’s better to support blindly or be honest with your peoples before talking the general climate of disrespect of rappers and the genesis of that stuff. They discuss the relative merits of producers, rappers and engineers and who’s really getting their just desserts out here before talking the benefits of micro-doseing for mental health and productivity and hitting Top of the Hour for Q&A our way. They discuss their worst personal eras and what it means to be down and out before playing a how well do you know your co-host game. Brittain and Markings receive a copy of the Healthy Co-Host Handbook (trademark, obviously) from producer Mike before going over some respective podcast notes and discussing the goats that never were. To close things out, they workshop some possible podcast ideas, take a look at Mike’s shade and give some last words (of wisdom) for the week. Lasers!!

S02e65 is out yall! Lucky number 65 or something like that. They talk extreme celebrity reactions, being multilingual and rolling your Rs before deciding once and for all whether Vlad is the feds. They examine preferred designations, the mixification of the population moving forward and the future of Tekashi post snitching. They take whiteness to task and discuss the extent of its ills before hitting ‘Top of the Hour’ for Q&A things and talking ethics in the parent and child dynamic. They discuss the who what wheres of a Lasers cider, Mal on a stool and thinking you’re old when you’re not before moving on to the ethical questions surrounding birthing children given the possible end days scenario we’re currently looking at. To close out they examine a fight for power amongst the Lasers, get meta about the point of it all, and sad about the sweet sorrow of saying goodbye. Lasers!!!

S02e64 is here baby and the Lasers are talking that talk. They kick things off with old ads, examine the importance of gossip and chit chat about Wayne Wonder, gin and Henny. They take a look at Under Pressure and get specific about smuggling before talking the merits of nepotism and getting v v serious about the good and bad of communism. They play a gloom and doom game and hit ‘Top of the Hour’ for Q&A things before discovering god and examining self-hating women. They pick the new elements of hip hop and ultimately disagree before getting into the nitty gritty of nuance when it comes to controversial word choice and the influence of autotune. To close out, they talk collaborations, play would you rather with footwear and hit last words for the week. ‘Til next week! Lasers!!

S02e63 is here and the Lasers are joined by Navid, MC/barber/podcast host to talk his journey. To kick things off they talk beginnings and endings and Markings tells the tale of being too big for his britches before he and Navid give some background into their relationship and its rocky start. Navid talks mental health and anxiety, he and Markings tell the story of a podcast appearance that wasn’t meant to be and everyone talks artistry and the motivation behind it before ‘Top of the Hour’ hits for Q&A. They talk the art of MCing and Navid gives a horror story of working a bar mitzvah and tells us about hosting Mural Fest before everyone talks monetizing your passions and how to maintain the fire. Navid tells us about his beginnings with music, an early passion for wrestling and his work as a barber that goes way beyond cutting hair. To close out, he shares how he got his start as an MC at a famous (sexy) Montreal institution, Mike gets macho about haircuts and everyone talks the wear and tear of working long hours. Lasers!! 

S02e62 has dropped and it’s chef’s kiss. They kick things off with talk of dreams and nightmares, look at dating around (the world) and get into the nitty gritty of the Americas. They try to identify the hag, talk breaking up without moving out and examine interracial relationships of various iterations and the associated tropes. They hit ‘Top of the Hour’ for Q&A, examine responsibility in the family unit and take a deep dive on mental health, losing and gaining perspective and the hurdles when seeking help. To close out, they go over podcast notes, talk enemies, fans, Sean P and production before discussing putting your money where your mouf is and what support actually looks like. Lasers!

S02e61 is out and the Lasers welcome artist/director/educator Narcy to the program! They kick things off with talk of kicks and then the weather before reminiscing about rap times of yore and giving props. They take a look at the intricacies of the Montreal music scene and re-visit some early Narcy music before hitting nostalgia and ‘Top of the Hour’ to Q&A our way. Moving on, Markings steps in doodoo regarding women’s rights and Narcy shares some insight into some spicy tweets he let off concerning music bizness politics in the province. Markings doubles down on the patriarchy and Narcy talks educating the music youth before everyone plays ‘Secret Life of Wax’ to hypothesize on some vinyl. They talk racial and then robot divides before Narcy gets to work on his self-portrait while they chit chat about the meaning behind Marvel, Narcy’s relationship with Talib and Yasiin Bey and brainstorm on the kufi. To close things out, everyone talks vintage streetwear, doing for self and being independent as a creative and growing up. Lasers players!

s02e60 has hit the proverbial streets for your greedy butts. It kicks off with talk of going fugue and what it means to really lose it before taking a look at Nas and self-loathing. They cover cross-overs and flows and hit ‘Top of the Hour’ for that Q&A content everyone’s after before taking a hard pass on neighborhood pride in hip hop. They touch upon the ol’ early announcement, where you gas an upcoming project before it’s done only to never release it, and examine the use of restraint, the nostalgia of ads and the number of exes each Laser has had. They disagree a lil on artistic altruism and the benefits of mentorship and then examine pretension in all its forms. To close out, they speak on Logic’s racial make-up, paying it forward, whatever it is, and get geeky about calendars via menstruation. Lasers!!!

S02e59 has dropped! Finally amirite? The Lasers kick things off with New York rap talk and talk dirty butts before Mike tells a moby dick tale about a local writer and a messy lady. They talk male grooming and general pain suppression before getting into niche marketing and why large followings now feel gauche lol. They hit ‘Top of the Hour’ and talk why not to drink when hosting a podcast before playing some gameshow games surrounding rap music and the culture. They move on to hot topics such as ice cream flavours and then examine why Mike and Markings used to be mean and discuss possible future kids and what traits they’re scared of passing on. To close out, they talk best entertainers out of ‘84, the simpleness of the 1990s, and food, lol. Lasers bebes!!!

S02e58 is here, straight off the presses, ready to go, cooked to perfection for ya butts. To kick things off they talk editing and when to take heed before moving on to men’s privates in their various iterations and talking pet adoption (the only ethical choice folks). They speak Reggaeton and horses, the riding of which Mike bemoans, before hitting Top of the Hour to do Q&A their way. Brittain assigns an animal to everyone to get to the essence of the thing before everyone talks poop as weapon and gear, guys, and they hate on pranks. They talk weird stuff like more poop and internet crime and Toronto slang before boiling Markings down to his building blocks and taking a look at good hair on the wrong people. To close out, they talk problem solving and final words, finally. Lasers!!!

S02e57 has hit the streets and you’re amongst the first to know!! They kick things off with Ruff Ryders talk before the show gets meta and everyone talks serious about the Lasers podcast - the good, the bad and the ugly. They talk dirt bikes, insulting through jackets and matching tattoos before moving on to the art of performing and workshopping Drake’s eventual breakdown. They discuss the sadness that is retired wrestlers and the best era of the WWF before Mike makes fun of aikido and they take a look at the fine line between creating for self and creating for consumption. They talk the stunting effect of fame and Brittain tells a tale of traveling for the wrong reasons and Markings tells us about chow mein Latinx edition before Mike grows tired of the story and turns the music up lol. They hit Top of the Hour to answer questions about fun stuff like learning! and prejudice! and deals! and close out by getting nitty gritty about the show and talking silence and what to do with it. Razors (Ramon)!

S02e56 is out and it’s a fun one! To kick things off they workshop Brittain’s racial make-up and then move on to a specific fetish (it’s farts) before discussing racial data. They talk being vulnerable, telling the full truth in your relationship, and the extent of shittiness of human beings before moving on to podcast lists and Freddie Gibbs’ new project. They examine gear, and the ability to do good work on bad equipment, before talking those masters that got burned up and hitting Top of the Hour for some questions and inevitable answers. They talk Canada’s love for Kawhi, YG’s love for hard-bottoms and then disagree on what work actually is before weighing a cute face over a good conversation and teaching menstruation to the kids. They talk penis measurements of all kinds, twitter over instagram and the problem with photos these days shakes fist. Blazers!!!!

S02e55 is a b-sides baby, a special lil thing we like to do over here at lasers where we take some previously unaired conversations from earlier episodes and string them together to create a coherent whole. To kick things off they talk neighborhoods and reverse gentrification (white flight!) before the Lasers talk to DD the Destroyer about grey sweatpants and penis prints. They talk bad decisions by the Habs with Julian McKenzie, bad encounters with birds with Dana El Masri and then the nature of things in rap in Montreal with JT Soul before ranking Jay-Z’s discography and workshopping a pretty awful origin story amongst themselves. They talk boasting for the gram with DD, growth causing discomfort with Dana and the toxicity of the NFL with Julian before talking funk music with JT Soul and exploring confrontation with DD. To close out, they examine Canadian Christmas with Julian and the Stem Cell NFL (trademark) with one another. L@@@@@@sers!

follow us on socials @lasersontheride ! S02e54 is here and entertainer/comedy producer Tyler Lemco comes through to keep the Lasers company and talk life stuff. To kick things off Tyler shares a lil about his current projects before everyone examines the reality of seed money and then the pains of selling (it burns!!). Tyler shares his new comedic pursuit and how a lil bit of coaching is getting him to where he needs to be before Brittain talks entrepreneur school being a real thing and everyone talks making what you like in order to truly succeed. They hit ‘Top of the Hour’ to answer some questions, explore drug use to become a better person and talk early crushes and the acute pain of unrequited love as a teen. They discuss bombing and getting better at being uncomfy before Tyler talks a lil about coming full circle with Epic Meal Time and Mike and Tyler share their respective lists. They talk potty humour and the hilarity that ensues, the miracle that is the bidet and the craziness of that Kevin Spacey video that hit youtube last year. To close things out, Tyler starts a self-portrait while everyone bemoans the idea man, talks last meals and explores the persona in entertainment and where to draw the line. lasers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

S02e53 has arrived and it’s just the regular gang of guys and gals here to chit chat and entertain your butts. They kick things off by exploring forced ebonics and continuity mistakes in film before taking a look at comfy club clothes and getting into the nitty gritty of sporting Timbs. They take a look at 1984, the year, and Lionel and Nicole, the Richies, and then discuss what it means to step away from music and what to do with the actual body of work when you do. They take a closer look at Schoolboy Q’s career and talk tour life just a little before hitting Top of the Hour to be honest ‘bout stuff. Markings shares his podcast list to get some stuff off his chest until he and Mike disagree on the best approach to piercing in music and they examine the ins and outs of being objective about one’s own product. They talk lo-fi studio set-ups and what’s actually required to create professional sound and then Spike Lee’s legacy and the caca he’s currently churning out on Netflix before comparing and contrasting him with Tarantino (only one can remain). To close out, Mike and Markings share the current status of their musical endeavours and a lil bit bout where they are on the journey before Brittain and Mike enter a relationship issue that everyone dissects and they talk telling the truth to your loved ones and yourself. Slasers(?)