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Shameless Plug is a show where we talk about the intersections of Hip-Hop and society. We talk about other music too but we just really love Hip-Hop. Available on Youtube, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Apple & Soundcloud. Playlists updated regularly. Find us on instagram @Shamelessplugmedia or Twitter @ShamelessplugXM

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    • Dec 10, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 30m AVG DURATION
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    Her Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 85:34


    We're back and we got a lot to get off our chest. In this episode, we discuss Her Loss, Kanye's latest breakdown, the state of the union and much more...tap in.

    ATL Ho

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 91:55


    Long time no talk! In this episode, we give our thoughts on the current season of Atlanta and some of the biggest music releases of the month such as Vince Staples' Ramona Park Broke My Heart and the 42 Dugg & EST Gee Collaboration tape: Last One's Left.

    Jeen-Yuhs/Euphoria Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 56:55


    We give our thoughts on the first half of the new Kanye doc and season 2 of Euphoria!

    The AstroWorld Tragedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 66:23


    The AstroWorld Tragedy by Xavier

    Episode 47: Life of a Don, Rich Off Pints 2, Pitchfork Changing Scores & Youngboy Better?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 102:46


    This week we talk about Don Toliver's new album, Icewear Vezzo's new album, Pitchfork retroactively changing their scores, NBA YoungBoy's new album, Playboi Cart's underselling tour and the controversial new Dave Chapelle special. Enjoy!

    Episode 45: Certified Lover Boy vs DONDA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 98:44


    We finally break down the new Drake and Kanye albums: Certified Lover Boy & Donda, compare the aging careers of both artists, argue if Donda is a liminal space album, review the new Kendrick & Baby Keem Single, and much more!

    Episode 44: Lollapalooza, Da Baby, Donda & Saying Goodbye to Gabe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 98:34


    Welcome to another episode of virtual Shameless Plug. Gabe joins us in person for the last time before going to Atlanta for college, details his trip to lollapalooza and how he committed fraud (kind of). We also talk about Da Baby destroying his own career, Donda, The House is Burning by Isaiah Rashad and much more.

    Episode 43: Our First Zoom Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 78:28


    Join us in our first Zoom conference call. Max tunes in from Zoom to talk about the new Tyler The Creator album, the Vince Staples single, The Doja Cat album, the BET awards, the Britney Conservatorship and much more!

    Episode 42: Goodbye Max!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 82:28


    Max joins us for his final episode in Shameless Studios. We discuss the new Migos album, the new polo g album, The Life of Pierre 5, how women are dominating the indie music genre and much more.

    Episode 41: Country Clubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 93:22


    We give our thoughts on country clubs, porn addictions, the new roddy rich single, Lil Durk & Lil Baby's collab album and the posthumous DMX album

    Episode 40: Sneed It or Leave It

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 88:51


    Max gives his thoughts on the rising antisemitism in America, we mourn the death of beloved author Kentaro Miura, respect the greatness that is Kwame Brown, and then finally get into some of the new music releases this week.

    Episode 39: New Jake Hole

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 100:06


    We review Elon's Musk's appearance on SNL, the end of our competition's podcast (Joe Budden), dissect J Cole's new album: The Off Season, the new Migo's single "Straightenin", Baby Face Ray's "Unf*ckwitable Deluxe, the Jack Harlow situation, and try to figure out why Dad's hate Build-a-Bear Workshop

    Episode 37: Michigan Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 117:07


    We gather to discuss the long-awaited "Michigan Boy Boat" album by Lil Yachty, Slime Language 2 & plan a trip to Africa

    Episode 36: The Book Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 89:18


    Max returns from Nashville to talk Lil Nas X, Noname, Friendship dates, and teaches us how to be a good boyfriend. We also discuss the new Brockhampton album, the new DDG album, Serpentwithfeet's latest project, and more.

    Episode 35: Special Guest JMT

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 115:20


    Artist JMT (Jedi Mind Tricks) stops by the studio to chop it up about his own music, inspiration, being an alternative artist from Michigan and the current landscape of Hip-Hop & R&B. New Music drops discussed: Soulfly - Rodwave The Longest Interlude-Starrah From The Heart Vol. 2 Chris Patrick & a few other new singles!

    Episode 34: She Held Me Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 135:21


    In this episode, we debate the west coast rap Mount Rushmore, Kanye being (potentially) being the richest black man in US History, March Madness, and the newest music drops (including a Benny The Butcher review)

    Episode 33: Banned From Tinder

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 101:14


    In this episode of Shameless Plug we talk about Jay-Z selling Tidal, the rise of NFT's, the new OTF album, Meyers Leonard's antisemitism, the royal family and one unlucky host's experiences on tinder (hint: it's not Max)

    Episode 32: Special Guest Jay Prime

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 81:56


    Artist Jay Prime comes through to Shameless Studios to tell us about his new single "It Is What It Is", break down his path to becoming artist, his plans for the future, how he's putting on for Minnesota and shares his thoughts on some of the new music drops from the past week.

    Episode 31: The Streaming Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 116:20


    In this episode, the boys respond to some feedback they got on their Kid Laroi video and go even more in-depth on the topic of Industry plants. The new Payroll Giovanni album, the current status, and potential of Detroit rap, and why the city's national attention might soon be reaching its peak.

    Episode 30: Free The Guys

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 109:07


    With Max & Gabe returning from their trips, the boys managed to record their show in time to cover the music news from last week such as their favorite drops and Meek Mill's tone-deaf Kobe Lyrics, while also touching on more current news like recently freed rapper Bobby Shmurda and Daft Punk's split. There's also a little anecdote on the connotation of Hookah bars in there too, we promise it's all love.

    Episode 29: What Do You Mean By That?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 111:38


    In this narrative shifting, Valentine's Day-themed episode of Shameless Plug, the boys talk about what it would be like to be on trial for cheating, the recent rise of anti-Asian racism in America and ask what responsibility do individuals have for the actions of their whole group? Somehow we manage to also talk about the Slowthai album so shout out to him for dropping something during this slow music week.

    Episode 29: The Bachelors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 117:51


    This week we talk about the new Pooh Shiesty tape, Lil Yachty's highly anticipated mixtape: Michigan Boy Boat, Cardi B's team stealing the hook to her new single "Up", Polo G being accused of having ghostwriters, and why The Bachelor is the most political show on TV right now

    Episode 28: On & Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 111:25


    Because it was a slow music week, we used this episode to highlight our personal lives and tribulations, review submitted music, analyze Throat Baby by BRS Kash and eventually roast each other. One of the hosts also gets curved live on air so you know it's a classic.

    Episode 27: The Light Plight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 151:08


    In this groundbreaking, very special episode of Shameless Plug, we talk about the number one song in the country (Driver's License), try to figure out who the hell the Kid Laroi is, Debate if 90s Hip-Hop is overrated, and argue over the possibility of a Future vs Travis Scott verzus. 0:00-10:30 Barstool Verzus 10:30-24:00 Biden President 24:00-33:00 Driver's License 33:00-42:00 The Kida Laroi/Industry Plants 42:00-51:00 Is Drake GOAT Eligible 51:00 1:15:00 Are the 90's Overrated? 1:15:00-1:25:00 Trump Pardons 1:25:00-1:34:00 Future vs Travis Scott 1:34:00-1:53:00 Colourism 1:53:00 - Boogie Movie/ Cultural Appropiation

    Episode 26: We Move feat. Nihal Grewal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 72:46


    Special guest Nihal comes through to chop it up about what's to come from hip hop in 2021 and the highlights from 2020 including Childish Gambino's 3.15.20, Both Lil Durk albums, Pop Smoke's historic year, and much more. Gabe also says some outrageous things per usual but you can hear that for yourself.

    Episode 25: Voices In My Head

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 119:30


    Welcome back to the show ! Join us as we talk about the recent riot at The Capitol, Whole Lotta Red, Kanye's tumultuous divorce, arcades as dates and many more very serious topics. Xavier also critiques all the hosts on their performance last season and our audio quality has improved greatly so check it out!

    Episode 24: The 2020 Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 116:14


    The last episode of 2020 & Season 3. Besides batting off our favorite musical releases of 2020 we get into the mass censorship of P*rnhub, the Shia LaBeouf incident, the new Jack Harlow album, Man on The Moon 3, and much more. Hope you enjoy it. Thank you guys for a great season, we'll see you in 2021! (in the meantime follow us on social media and youtube because we're gonna keep uploading clips and pictures.) FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @Shamlessplugxm FOLLOW US ON Instagram @Shameless Plug Media Add us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Soundcloud and listen to our curated FALL 2020 Playlist here: https://linktr.ee/ShamelessPlug

    Episode 23:The Errorists

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 92:24


    The original trio is back for the second to last episode of the season. This week we cover the death of movie theatres, all the rappers on the run from the FBI, Chance being sued by his manager, Teyana Taylor Retiring, The Grammys, and much more. Enjoy! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @Shamlessplugxm FOLLOW US ON Instagram @Shameless Plug Media 0:00-8:50 Warm Ups 9:00-12:30 Young thug/ Andre 3000 Beef 12:30-22:30 Casanova/ G Herbo OTR 22:30-31:00 Girlfriend Swap 31:00-42:00 Death of Movie Theatres 42:00-54:00 Chance The Rapper being Sued 54:00-1:11:00 Rap Elitism 1:11:00-1:20:00 New Music Drops 1:20:00- Why The Grammys are a Joke Add us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Soundcloud and listen to our curated FALL 2020 Playlist here: https://linktr.ee/ShamelessPlug

    Episode 22: Misunderstood feat. Paul Walker (@_paultv)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 97:31


    Detroit based multi-media artist Paul Walker (_paultv on IG) joined us to talk about his experience coming up in the Detroit art scene, navigating life between life in the city & the rich suburbs of metro Detroit and gives us some insight as to what makes the Detroit Art Scene so special.

    Episode 21: Verzus Feat. Au Perry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 92:32


    Rapper Au Perry joins us to talk about his experience working as an artist in the Detroit/Metro Detroit area, his goals for his career and also joins our conversation about the current state of Rap and the Gucci vs Jeezy Verzus

    Episode 20: Accidental Podcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 78:28


    This week, we break down the new Future & Uzi collaboration: Pluto x Baby Pluto, the new Rio Da Yung OG tape: Accidental Sh*t talking, discuss how the Weeknd may be the last true pop star to ever exist, and much more. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @Shamlessplugxm FOLLOW US ON Instagram @Shameless Plug Media Add us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Soundcloud and listen to our curated FALL 2020 Playlist here: https://linktr.ee/ShamelessPlug 0:00-6:20 The Death of Instagram 6:20-10:00 Million Maga March 10:00- 17:00 PS5 Launch 17:00-21:00 Why is Everyone Flopping in 2020? 21-24:00 Playboi Carti Shelving WLR 24:00-27:00 Chris Brown Only Fans 27:00-33:00 Rio Da Yung OG/ Detroit Rap 33:00-36:00 Jeremih Condolences 36:00-53:00 Pluto x Baby Pluto Recap 53:00-1:00:00 The Weeknd Superbowl Halftime Show 1:00:00-1:18:14 Personal Updates

    Episode 19: The Birthday Gift

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 87:10


    The boys cover the recent election, talk about Chester Watson's new album, the new Doeboy and Southside album, Maria Isabel's EP and then argue over whether or not sex is a birthday gift.

    Episode 18: "Calm Before The Storm" Feat. FLUENT

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 114:40


    Special guest Joel Fluent Greene Joins us to talk about his experience running Cafe Mahogany, a hip-hop and soul cafe in Detroit Michigan, while also giving us some good insight into the election, the current state of Hip-Hop, and how he became a legend in the Detroit music scene. 0:00-25:00 Cafe Mahogany/Neo-Soul Discussion 25:00-41:00 Rappers Making Sequels to Classic Albums 41:00-1:27:00 Rappers Endorsing Trump 1:27:00- Coming Up In The Detroit Scene

    Episode 17: Where Did it All Go Wrong?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 121:09


    The boys get together for their most intense episode yet. Join as we give a rundown of this week's noticeable music drops, the decline of mumble rappers, famous dex's terrible album sales numbers, dissect the newest Joe Rogan and Kanye West Interview, talk about the *alarming* college football updates from this week and much much more. Grab snacks this is a long one folks. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @Shamlessplugxm FOLLOW US ON Instagram @Shameless Plug Media Add us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Soundcloud and listen to our curated FALL 2020 Playlist here: https://linktr.ee/ShamelessPlug

    Episode 16: Care Package

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 71:28


    The Dream Team is back. Gabe, Max, and Xavier finally get back together to talk about the second wave of the virus, moving out of their hometowns, the new Benny the Butcher album, the new Kanye single, and debate whether or not the Drake stimulus package is still hitting like it used to (pause). Follow us on Twitter: @ShamelessplugXM ( We'll follow back :^) ) Follow us on Instagram: @Shamelessplugmedia LISTEN TO OUR FALL 2020 PLAYLIST: https://linktr.ee/ShamelessPlug TIME STAMPS: 0:00-8:00 Moving out of your Hometown 8:00-11:10 Why people hate Lebron James 11:10-17:00 Fishing/Hunting debate 17:00-28:00 Second wave 28:00-42:00 Benny The Butcher 42:00-51:00 Drake Stimulus Package 51:00-58:00 Kanye-Nah Nah Nah review 58:00 What makes a good comedian

    Episode 15: How Great Is He?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 86:05


    Xavier and Gabe Greene sit down with Bianca Lacroix to talk about what it's like being a model and influencer in the city of Detroit. LISTEN TO OUR PLAYLIST HERE: https://linktr.ee/ShamelessPlug FOLLOW US ON IG @SHAMELESSPLUGMEDIA FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SHAMELESSPLUGXM

    Episode 14: Thoughts & Prayers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 63:55


    The boys come together in good spirits to breakdown the new 21 Savage & Metro Boomin Album: Savage Mode II, get in-depth with the NBA Finals and try to talk about President Trump's diagnosis all without ending up on a watchlist. NEW PLAYLIST UPDATE HERE TAP IN: https://linktr.ee/ShamelessPlug

    Episode 13.5: Pause

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 64:19


    The audio and video for this episode got messed up so this is an Audio only special (sorry YouTube) but listen to us talk about Franchise by Travis Scott, Lupe Vs. Kendrick, fake Instagram influencer planes and the problem with college DJS. Feat. Gabe Greene

    Episode 13: "Why Did I Get Married?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 71:22


    The boys get together to talk about the newest Justin Bieber & Chance The Rapper single, "Holy", the new Brent Faiyaz single "Dead Man Walking", The new Conway Album "From a King to a God", Kanye's label issues and then have a heart to heart about the (dated?) concept of marriage. It's getting cold outside... CORRECTION: The Childish Gambino mixtapes we refer to are the "Sick Boi" mixtapes, not "Nerd Boi" TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - 7:00 "Holy" Justin Bieber/Chance 7:45 - 14:00 "Dead Man Walking" Brent 14:15 - 20:00 "Yung Nudy" 29:00 - 38:00 Conway/Pitchfork Rant 40:00 - 50:00 Kanye Label Issues 50:00 - Love Island / Marriage Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/shamelessplugmedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShamelessPlugFM PLAYLIST LINK: linktr.ee/ShamelessPlug

    Episode 12: Stir The Pot

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 86:30


    Skylar and Zaria from the Culture2Culture podcast join us to talk about the pros and cons of this generation's music, SZA's upcoming project, Bryson Tiller's future as an artist and what makes a rapper/singer/human toxic. Be sure to check their show out too on Apple Podcasts and Spotify TAP IN

    Episode 11: Feds Watchin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 100:18


    Special guest Gabe Greene comes on the show to help us talk about Big Sean's new album, tell us what it's like to grow up with a rapper/poet father and then he absolutely destroys us by flexing for the entire show. Enjoy!

    Episode 10: Reasonable Doubt

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 61:11


    Very special episode where we discuss a rock painted TRUMP 2020, King's Disease, if Nas was ever a top 5 emcee and if America is even worth living in now. We review the new Internet money album and the new Jaden Smith album. Also, we try to figure out what's wrong with R&B singers while Max calls another rapper corny completely unprovoked and tries to explain himself. Enjoy PLAYLIST LINK HERE : https://linktr.ee/ShamelessPlug

    Episode 9: Typecast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 72:52


    Detroit based Model/Actor Kwantais De'ron joins us to talk about his experience working in the industry. We also talk about music too so don't worry.

    Episode 8: Rent Free

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 64:16


    In which we beg our own president to save the USPS and then try our best to articulate why voting matters. Max breaks down the XXL freshman class and then we argue over why the Lil Uzi Vert and Future Collaboration album being cancelled is his fault. Enjoy

    Episode 7: Fishscale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 80:47


    Video Debut. In which Max tries his best to imagine what WAP feels like and argue with me over why he thinks every rapper that doesn't sell cocaine is corny. Check out the youtube video at https://youtu.be/8CcomZDR3HM (You can only click this on soundcloud sorry)

    Episode 5: DUCK SEASON

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 67:18


    In which we try our best to explain the Nick Cannon situation and solve the world's problems. Very laid back episode focused on music and not much else. Enjoy.

    Episode 4: Corona & Lyme

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 62:43


    We discuss Pop Smoke's new album, try not to get killed by the government and the Hollywood elite and talk about what a Kanye 2020 bid means for America. Also, a special guest talks about a Lyme disease scare, Max talks about how much he hates sorority twitter and then we crown the king of black comedy. Enjoy

    Episode 3: "Good Shabbos!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 80:58


    Shameless Plug but even more stupid than usual. 6 people trying to have a coherent conversation.

    Episode 2: No Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 45:05


    Protests are breaking out all across America and it looks like change is coming whether we want it or not. What music should you listen to for the revolution? TAP IN and find out

    Season 3 Ep 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 47:54


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