The PopsCast

3:05 - Roll CallB: The Naptural StoreRetro: DJ Trackstar11:02 - Taking Ls on SNKRS in real time19:15 - Pops PlaylistB: Nas - King's DiseaseRetro: DJ Screw - 3 N the Mornin32:37 - Heat CheckB: Air Jordan 11 Space JamRetro: Nike Air Ndestrukt 36:00 - Traveling during COVID times45:30 - Crip barbershops, where walk-ins are NOT welcome52:05 - Nesting SZN has arrived, and dealing with an incoming baby boy rather than another girl1:00:00 - Don't be afraid to ditch one daycare for another for the sake of comfort Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

5:12 - The problem with being a progressive Hip Hop head11:00 - Romany's escape from Hollywood14:50 - Being able to make Tijuana Jackson while signed to a major ABC tv show24:20 - Shoutout to John Cho for being able to play Gabrielle Union's tv husband32:50 - Kim Stamps ouchea making sure she getting her paper40:00 - The shadiness of the Hollywood machine49:52 - SIDE HUSTLE PAPI59:30 - Timing is everything.1:11:04 - True strength as a man is showing the totality of his em1:21:50 - Finding wisdom in the most random of places1:32:00 - On raising an autistic child1:42:00 - Family turmoil being the new norm1:52:30 - Hero complex FTL Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:45 - Magical pum pum!3:00 - The Pops stumbling through gender identity (we're trying though)6:14 - Heat CheckRetro: Nike Zoom Flight The Glove B: Air Jordan 1 Low Gold Toe11:40 - Pops PlaylistB: 38 Spesh - 6 ShotsRetro: Benny The Butcher - The Respected Sopranos15:15 - Lea and Kennedy keeping in touch outside of daycare via burner/Obama phones17:16 - Roll CallB: RoheenRetro: Geo, Ron Holden, Ride For Black Lives26:15 - Tantrum SZN is here.36:30 - Sending your kids to daycare in pukey clothes is the new wave.42:00 - Protect your energy!48:15 - WELCOME HOME JUELZ55:40 - Inconsistent Apple Podcast reviews Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

3:19 - The perfect match of podcast and music9:25 - The “good ole Tumblr” days10:40 - Abstrakt's top 5 dead or alive MCs18:00 - Roll CallAbstrakt - Will The ShooterB: Romany MalcoRetro: Andy Netkin20:38 - Heat CheckRetro: Nike Kobe 4 Protro Abstrakt: Nike ChancletasB: Air Jordan 4 Motosport25:20 - Pops PlaylistAbstrakt: Blu & Exile - MilesB: Styles P - Ghost Your EnthusiasmRetro: Kool G Rap - Genius of Rap 331:50 - Managing artistry and the 9 to 5 during the Covid era (hint: partners deserve A LOT of credit)36:49 - In defense of cohabitating before marriage39:00 - Dreams don't happen without strong support systems46:20 - Do your homework on the forefathers of the art your love Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

5:20 - The evolution of Wordsworth MCing for staying power12:50 - Wordsworth the MC turned dad turned teacher19:00 - The story of Wordsworth hopping reaching the youth via cartoon soundtracks30:40 - Shakespeare ain't better than Nas! 34:50 - F*ck paying the same tuition for online courses.38:15 Roll CallWordsworth - Twin CutzRetro: Mando and Crystal B: Henrik43:05 Heat CheckWordsworth - Air Jordan 1 Celtics OGB: Air Jordan 1 Mid Hyper RoyalRetro: Air Jordan 10 Shadow47:00 - Wordsworth's newest work, New Beginning, and how he got his MC name56:30 - Wordsworth the father1:07:00 - Tomfoolery when kids try to test boundaries1:17:20 - Wordsworth's surprise pick for the best freestyler guest on Lyricist Lounge Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

5:55 - On threatening people over the Internet9:00 - Mya Mondays and hall passes11:40 Roll CallB: The Drawing DadRetro: The Most Infamous PGotty: The PopsCast Crew15:25 - General Release Boyz!19:20 - Stepping aside from the ‘Ye slander27:10 - The secret to a deep voice (it's a pack of Kools or Newports a day)28:32 Pops PlaylistGotty: Mozzy - Beyond BulletproofB: Jay-Z - I Can't Get With ThatRetro: Tobe Nwigwe - Try Jesus39:30 - Problematic Rappers47:10 Heat CheckGotty - Custom made chancletas, Kith x Asics 252.1B: Nike Air Maxim 1+ TrainerRetro: Nike Air Trainer 1 PRM “Safari”1:01:30 - Older siblings assisting in forming personal style1:08:15 - Personal safety as it relates to being Black Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

1:25 - Angelenos have accents after all5:20 - The Topo Chico Boys strike back against anti-DMX slander10:12 - Heat CheckRetro: Nike Air CB 34B: Air Jordan 4 SE “Neon"15:10 - Realizing the difference between the Universe telling you “no,” and “not yet."20:40 - ShoutoutsRetro: Steve B from A Pod Amongst MenB: Shara and Brett33:00 - On teaching your kids to do “white sh*t”40:00 - Bruce's Beach. Google it.42:00 - Roy Wood Jr. wisdom.47:20 - Catch B on some jet skis over the weekend! Also, once you get a certain age, you just can't look cool doing things. Like jet-skiing. Or diving (what up Jay-Z).50:30 - Andrew Yang ouchea being problematic!53:30 - Racist lips. 54:09 - Pops PlaylistB: Pop Smoke - Shoot For The Stars and Joey Bada$$ - The Light PackRetro: Meyhem Lauren - Glass 2.059:00 - Captain Obvious named restaurants Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2 Episode 6 - Hell on Earth4:00 - Workshopping the episode 98 questions.6:37 - Pops PlaylistB: Masta Ace - Long Hot SummerRetro: Conway x Big Ghost - No One Mourns The Wicked13:42 - Heat CheckRetro: Nike Air Foamposite One XXB: Air Jordan 12 Flu Game18:39 - Roll Call:B: All the good dadsClick to DownloadRetro: B, KC Bounds (RIP)26:00 - FATHER'S DAY FLEXING34:00 - We've been lied to about ramen.41:30 - On the importance of showing up for your kids, no matter the circumstances45:20 - What do you plan on doing for self care when we find out what the new normal is?50: 00 - African and Asian Herbs >>>>>>>>> for health55:25 - The downside of taking breaks from social media.58:45 - Fake apologies from kids. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

:38 - Pops PlaylistB - RTJ4 by Run The JewelsRetro - Sleeping With The Enemy by Paris3:53 - Heat CheckRetro - Nike Cortez Nylon BlackB - Air Jordan 4 Fire Red6:25 - ShoutoutsB - George FloydRetro - Black people in general, and Gerard14:07 - Too many disrespectful opinions on #BLM16:08 - The everyday dangers of being Black in America.20:50 - Have the courage to have uncomfortable conversations and to be wrong, and learn from it23:25 - BANANA MILK SALUTE to Ink Coffee and Craft28:00 - B on having “the talk” with his kids38:45 - How do we still have the talk and NOT have our kids grow to be super cynical?40:00 - On privilege51:20 - You hustle for your last name, not your first.52:10 - Activism resources54:40 - On Black Lives Matter being a genius way to inform you where other people stand1:00:15 - The Topo Chico Boys remixing Ebony and Ivory!1:02:10 - Pops Purpose's first collaboration with Dad Bod Apparel! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

:55 Covid conspiracy theory2:00 Bidets = LUXURY4:38 - More fiscal ratchetry from the boys 7:20 - Heat CheckB - Air Jordan 8 White/RedRetro - Adidas chancletas9:45 - Frugality competition!14:20 - Retro being a reformed bad tipper.15:35 - Roll CallB: Himself! Also, Ant from Dad Bod ApparelRetro: Rich King aka King of The Brights18:20 - Pops Playlist (Rest In Power Fred Da Godson)B - Ignatius by JadakissRetro - Reasonable Drought by Stove God Cooks23:30 - Speaking on Jay Electronica's work A Written Testimony31:15 - On B and Retro permanently retiring from concerts on account from washedness.39:48 - RIP Pelle Pelle 40:35 - BIG TEENGS GWANAAAAAAN (surprise announcement from Retro)44:48 - Why dudes need to NOT be in charge of medical terms for women48:30 - Our kids' social development concerns in the midst of a pandemic54:48 - B needing to gain his sainthood off of general principle1:01:02 - Shouting out fellow pops Vudoo1:03:45 - The guys calling for fellow POCs to look out for one another Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

2:00 - Dopest/wackest sneaker moments in music video history5:58 Heat CheckB - Air Jordan 1 High Nouveau Navy SnakeRetro - Nike Air Max 95 Neon 8:30 - Nike conspiracy theories10:01 - The Popscast is the Voltron of ignorance.12:40 - Roll CallB - LL Cool Joe once again!23:04 - Discussing period poverty25:35 - Is the Buffalo “underdog” mentality played for Griselda?29:00 - Are there any prominent MCs that can legitimately battle Eminem?33:23 - Another plural term for dicks!35:10 - Pops PlaylistRetro - Carpe Noctem by Big Ghost38:52 - B's hot take that asians have mastered fried chicken41:20 - Is sneaker culture really a culture?53:50 - Discussing female sneaker culture vultures54:50 - Sue Bird, the sneaker gawd59:40 - Why Retro can't rock Supreme super heavyPS - This Episode was recorded prior to Social Distancing was set in place. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcoming in our first guest for season 2, Kelvin Truitt! You might have seen him on Nailed It: Holiday on Netflix, cutting your favorite celebrity, or officiating a wedding near you. 2:04 - REFRIGERATOR CAKE MUST DIE4:15 - Heat CheckB: Air Jordan 1 Team Red/Electric OrangeKel: Vans Old Skool Black Retro: Air Jordan 3 Cyber Monday8:50 - Pops PlaylistKel: Sirius XM 77 Kids Bop Radio (Not a joke)B: David Bars FreestyleRetro: LNDN DRGS - Affiliated14:25 - Pre-diagnosing Fred Da Godson's medical condition21:00 - It takes 10 years to be an overnight success23:35 - Rhythm & Flow shoutout29:50 - Roll CallKel: Jackson and Roosevelt, the two youngsters of the Truitt householdB: LL Cool JoeRetro: 5050 Table34:15 - The importance of the black/brown barbershop in the community40:18 - The new age of religion and spirituality47:40 - Centering yourself before you see your kids51:20 - B putting it out in the universe that Retro will have son(s) in the near future53:34 - Bifurcating the duties of entrepreneurship and dad life when being a barber 56:30 - On barbershops being the heart of the culture1:00:25 - Hot take central!1:04:14 - B's warning not to appropriate the barbershop culture Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

:44 Moisturizing advice for the winter months1:22 Story behind the new soundtrack for Season 28:40 The great debate: Who's spicier, B or Retro?12:40 Retro's context behind "safety spice" 13:30 Heat CheckRetro: Air Jordan 6 White/NavyB: Air Jordan 1 "Letterman"15:45 Roll CallB: Ed from Since 1982Retro: BIG GHOST LTD18:30 Pops PlaylistB: The Price of FameRetro: Purple Haze 222:10 2019 in review25:52 Retro feeling like a sidepiece when B ghosted him27:00 In 2020, no apologies. Just changed behavior. 30:00 Beet juice making a comeback32:45 Disney slander (Walt Disney really was antisemitic though)35:45 Newest entries into the Oxford English Dictionary: Penicia or penii for the plural form of penis38:40 The great debate about Tidal and the initial lack of inclusion41:40 B's concept of cultural equity Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

:20 - Heat CheckRetro: Air Jordan 1 Black/RedB: Nike Sacai "Green Gusto"2:53 - Midsole pens4:00 - The hosts getting love from JBL!7:00 - B's most recent heartbreak re: fatherhood10:08 - On Henny being the nectar of the ratchet gawds13:29 - Roll CallRetro: @camilohannibal / @houstonrazarapprojectB: @since198219:08 - Shoe Of The Year picksB: Any Nike SacaisRetro: Air Jordan 6 PSG22:30 - Why Retro doesn't let people borrow his sneakers anymore28:05 - The introduction of the "sneaker try on" fee29:25 - Polo Ralph Lauren diatribes >>>>>>>>>31:45 - Fila women's shoe slander (they shall not be named)37:17 - Deadass weather approacheth39:23 - Eminem's best song - Hellbound42:05 - The miracle of finding super obscure Hip Hop albums in random record stores43:28 - Pops PlaylistB: Wale - Wow... That's CrazyRetro: LE$ - Original Player47:19 - The Pops Playlist on streaming services coming soon49:00 - Merch alert55:20 - Retro trying to maintain anonymity56:00 - Daddy Issues segment1:05:35 - What listeners can expect for Season 2 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

1:25 - Social media fails from the hosts.2:52 - Our first white, Brett aka @thomforke!5:50 - Heat CheckRetro: Air Jordan 7 "Raptors"B: Air Max 1 "Rush Pink"Thomforke: Allen Edmonds Strand Captoe8:23 - Pops PlaylistThomforke: Billy Joel (j/k), Michael Kiwanuka - Love & Hate, Good Food podcast, Producer's Guide podcast, Scriptnotes podcast, Super Soul Sundays (not kidding)B: Young MA - HERstoryRetro: - 38 Spesh - A Bullet For Every Heathen13:30 - Kay Slay apparently stopped doing radio and started a softcore porn magazine.15:30 - NEW GANGSTARR!!! 17:05 - Roll CallThomforke: The ever patient and understanding @leylapinsent. Also, @chefroychoi, @chefgeodla, and @burgers99B: @fitdadfitnessRetro: @bodybagmusic21:28 - Season 1 of The PopsCast coming to a close soon, with new stuff on the horizon.24:08 - Thomforke's unique upbringing, and how he used college to rebel against his father's wishes.29:20 - "What are you gonna be, a brain surgeon?" In reference to Brett's pops learning his major was economics.32:40 - Unexpected wisdom from toddlers.34:30 - Plan B should pursuing your passion as a career doesn't work out.37:40 - Brett speaking on career pivots, and him using privilege as a vehicle to help others. 43:52 - America hates women, especially women of color. FACTS45:15 - Shouting out Chelsea Handler and her approach to privilege48:30 - Brett being more mindful of his privilege, and the wildly different viewpoints of encounters with law enforcement52:27 - Useful apps specifically for POCs in dealing with law enforcement (Mobile Justice, or using the Shortcuts app on your iPhone53:28 - Retro's random assumption that Puerto Ricans can't have finger waves (insert facepalm here)55:05 - Theory that Morgan Freeman being the only person who probably truly enjoys the sound of his own voice59:15 - Finding your own happiness and bringing it to your job1:00:30 - Brett's dream project highlighting the untold stories of the food industry Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

1:52 - The introduction of #fiscallyratchet3:05 - Problematic Quentin Tarantino6:12 - Heat CheckB: Nike Air Max 1 Parra (Funny side story here)Retro: Nike AF1 SF "Black/Gum"8:45 - Pops PlaylistRetro: Little Brother - May The Lord WatchB: Joell Ortiz - Monday13:02 - Roll CallB: Dad Off DutyRetro: Lui and Jorge15:52 - Description of Freddy's spice levels (hint: they're not low)18:40 - B improvising quality time when playing the 2-3 zone25:55 - Conspiracy theories regarding baby formula (if we get assassinated... you know we were right)29:00 - Handy App slander39:45 - In defense of paying resellers46:00 - Caterpillar/Lugz boots slander49:30 - Daddy Issues segment56:22 - MERCH ALERT (multiple dancehall air horns blaring vigorously) Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another episode in the books. We'd like to thank single dad/fitness guru/all around great guy Demetrio Mills for being on the show and bringing insight into life as a young single dad.:22 - Starting off the episode with the debate on if Money, Power, Respect was worthy of being called a classic album1:50 - Dee speaking on eyebrow shaping being part of the self care regimen2:23 - Heat CheckRetro: Nike Air More Money (B disapproved of this heavily being a Knicks fan)B: Nike LD Waffle Sacai BlueDee: Nike Epic React 2 “Chile Red” (they really Infrared though)5:50 - Pops PlaylistDee: “Noticed” by Lil Mosey (Interrupted by dad life, what up Grandma Millie!)Retro: KRIT Iz Here by Big KRIT B: Ghetto Lenny's Love Songs by SAINt JHN 13:10 - Roll CallDee: Ma Dukes!!!Retro: Puerto Rican Jon (sans 3 cuts in his eyebrows), DaveB: Dads of Steele, The Murph20:00 - The PopsCast vetting process21:38 - Life of a single dad24:20 - Co-parenting successfully in the midst of a bad breakup26:42 - Obligatory racist joke that actually turned into true stories30:42 - Dee's method of motivation for finding energy (Retro calls shenanigans, btw)33:10 - Nerding out over coffee35:58 - Sponsorship opportunities (Topo Chico and Estrella Jalisco, holler at us!)38:10 - Us definitely not getting sponsorship opportunities from Urban Plates41:10 - Dee making time for socializing, and subsequent BJ's slander (the restaurant, not fellatio)45:55 - Dad rant re: Shaq47:55 - Qualifications for dating as a single dad49:30 - First dirty dad joke of the episode! (Late, we know)52:25 - Dumbass dealbreakers from online dating apps54:45 - Curmudgeonly audio choices, and Dee being open minded with his music tastes56:55 - Future plans for Dee Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

:48 - Very, very brief history on the signature Houston sound3:21 - Heat CheckB: Nike Air Max 1 "Puerto Rico"Retro: Kith x Nike Air Maestro 2 High "Purple"4:52 - Kith slander6:42 - Chopped and Screwed sounds being mood music10:00 - Fake voices in the wake of someone passing13:25 - Retro's fear of seeing Ma Dukes in his dreams18:25 - Unhelpful advice from Captains Obviouses20:30 - Toddler kids not caring about what you're going through23:00 - Coping mechanisms 10130:35 - On mental health and seeking professional help33:00 - MUSTARD ON THE BEET (JUICE) shoutout34:00 - On cliches actually meaning something41:26 - Defining modern masculinuty 44:12 - The cost of respecting someone else's views if you don't understand (spoiler alert: it's $0)47:20 - Being an agent of change for the positive.49:50 - Just because someone's trooping through tough times, doesn't make things less heavy for them.51:10 - Sponsorship side hustles! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

2:00 Heat CheckRetro - Nike Air More Uptempo "Olympic" Paul - Nike Air Max 97 "Triple Black"B - Nike Air Max 1 "Sketch to Shelf"Fredz - Nike Air Max 1 "Inside Out"5:50 Pops' PlaylistRetro - Benny The Butcher "The Plugs I Met"B - Nas "Lost Tapes Pt II"Paul - UBI "Under Bad Influence"9:50 Roll CallB - @_nappyheadedninja_Retro - @elsencheng Paul - @justin_goaledminds15:45 - Child rearing memories and thoughts on being raised in the era of ass whuppings27:40 - Asking Siri for parenting help28:45 - Jeru The Damaja lending wisdom to parents33:30 - Paul speaks on his project "Double Dosage - Business Music"33:50 - Regrettable fedoras (thank you Paul for being such a good sport)36:55 - Transitioning from weed to CBD due to being old as shit41:30 - Picks for best albums start to finishPaul - Tribe Called Quest "Beats Rhymes and Life"Retro - Wu-Tang Clan "Enter the Wu-Tang" (note - the interludes weren't separate tracks)B - Any solo Masta Ace album 45:48 - "Golden State of Mind" snippet47:20 - Ali Vegas on the milk cartonShoutout to Dusse for being so damn tasty. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Podcast platform created by The Hip Pop & Retro Boogie for pops of all ages and stages to share experiences, advice and managing this whole fatherhood thing. We tackle all topics including work/life balance, quality time to spend with your family, marriage, single dads, and my favorite topic, how to maintain your identity while still being a great dad! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Podcast platform created by The Hip Pop & Retro Boogie for pops of all ages and stages to share experiences, advice and managing this whole fatherhood thing. We tackle all topics including work/life balance, quality time to spend with your family, marriage, single dads, and my favorite topic, how to maintain your identity while still being a great dad! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.