# Hyphen Nation You have arrived at Hyphen Nation. Hosted by B HYPHEN aka Kelen Conley, this variety pod discusses music, movies, sports, mental health, and more. Featuring a deep catalog of solo episodes as well as fun guests, Hyphen Nation has something for everyone. It’s a safe space. Welcome to Hyphen Nation. Enjoy your stay. A Hyphen Podcast Group production. Page: Feed: --- ## [226. A Whole Lotta Likes](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/00eab0a1-b66a-42d9-bc8e-470b6cab002b) I just got my ninth live-action Spider-Man film and 11th since 2002 if you're counting Spider-Verse (which you should unless you hate Spider-Man). So what is my major malfunction? After a spoiler warning, I break down what didn't work for me in Spider-Man: Brand New Day and the couple things that did. Up top, I talk about all the media I've been consuming since we last talked. I forgot to say this… [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/00eab0a1-b66a-42d9-bc8e-470b6cab002b/stream.mp3) ## [225. Brother, Knock It Off](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/500e1ed1-e684-41ba-8775-39d51570f58a) Costarring Errick Greenlee & Marcus Robinson. Special guest appearance by Oroku Saki aka Thee Shredder. As much as I've championed Ja ÿ-Z over the years on this very podcast, Jaÿ is still human. Very human. Handsome Bane threw the pass to Marc Rob for us to draft Jaÿ-Z songs and albums that were Hov on his lesser days. Marc Rob formulated the categories. Me? All I did was show up and record.… [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/500e1ed1-e684-41ba-8775-39d51570f58a/stream.mp3) ## [224. That Dopamine](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/7325e2dd-54fd-4fff-be96-8ed7fd0c1583) Although I was curious at first, I really have tried to take an anti-A.I. stance. As a creator, the idea that you can plug a prompt into a chat and get almost anything you desire is nuts (and a lot of it is stolen). Not to mention the water use just to run all of these bots. But what if I told you that I stepped a little too far into the world of A.I. and while I haven't succumbed, I haven't… [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/7325e2dd-54fd-4fff-be96-8ed7fd0c1583/stream.mp3) ## [223. The 10th Anniversary Spectacular](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/c9d73fe3-bae6-41c5-9a59-3743b493b990) Costarring Errick Greenlee, Michael Lamerique & Marcus Robinson On January 8, 2016, I released the first episode of Hyphen Nation. Recorded from the parking lot of a local Morgantown Kroger with a laptop and a headset mic, never did I dream that my little podcast would be at 200+ episodes and still active 10 years later but here we are! To celebrate, I recruited the Brain Trust aka the Diamond… [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/c9d73fe3-bae6-41c5-9a59-3743b493b990/stream.mp3) ## [222. Locked In](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/1324aa4a-b5f8-4588-86d1-9acc32d14879) In this episode of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, I go back to the movies. I was unfortunately unable to make the most recent episode of We Should Do This Again Sometime but I give you my draft picks anyway (but seriously, go listen to that episode first)! (7:39) I talk about the latest season of King Of The Hill (39:31), which then leads to some recommendations before I end… [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/1324aa4a-b5f8-4588-86d1-9acc32d14879/stream.mp3) ## [221. You Already Know What This Is](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/50860e23-0cc0-4c2a-a6fb-d1ba1aa53882) On today's pod, I talk about how nice my social media break was, Wiz Khalifa and Kush + Orange Juice 2, give WrestleMania XLI predictions, and talk about the comfort that Guy's Grocery Games brings me. When it's good, I'mma tell you. This one's good. [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/50860e23-0cc0-4c2a-a6fb-d1ba1aa53882/stream.mp3) ## [220. The Five Goldberg Problem](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/ab9a185e-4399-454f-8d22-f480b705698c) (Costarring Michael Lamerique, Marcus Robinson & Errick Greenlee) Man, sometimes you need to hop on the phone and talk to the homies. So, for the last time on Skype (probably), I'm joined by Lam, Marc Rob, and Handsome Bane to simply cut up. Yeah, we talk about the Whitman Storm's basketball season. Yeah, apparently some of us don't like Superman. And yeah, Bret Hart stops by with jokes. But… [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/ab9a185e-4399-454f-8d22-f480b705698c/stream.mp3) ## [219. A Reflection on HYPHEN](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/9122f37d-0249-4e48-bab9-c078bddeba9b) It's almost been 8 years but the results remain the same: When Thee Marc Rob and I get together in a room magic happens. I was going to do a solo episode breaking down my journey through creating my second album HYPHEN. But if you listened to 217., Marc Rob said pump your breaks homeboy! What follows is a delightful look at myself, told through the lens of one of my best friends. Thank you all for… [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/9122f37d-0249-4e48-bab9-c078bddeba9b/stream.mp3) ## [218. Moose](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/ba629936-279c-47f5-bb67-77711dd28ecb) I lost one of my best friends, Moose Smith, last summer. Today, I tell you about him. [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/ba629936-279c-47f5-bb67-77711dd28ecb/stream.mp3) ## [217. Numbers On The Board '24](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/48800eed-688e-4b00-b173-b1ae58b4ac43) Costarring George "The Howitzer" Gerbo & Marcus "ShowinmadLov" Robinson! Special guest appearance by Handsome Bane! This was long overdue. I call in George and Marc Rob to recap some things from 2024. Social media talk jumps into the election. We were in the trenches... Until Handsome Bane stopped by and broke up the sadness. The rest of this episode is a great conversation amongst friends… [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/48800eed-688e-4b00-b173-b1ae58b4ac43/stream.mp3) ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ri7BspLUHC0p) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [216. Ten Thousand Hours](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/7a27e4d8-dcd9-43f3-992a-5827ff5614d1) Somehow, Hyphen Nation Returned. I still don't like Rise of Skywalker. The Bear Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow Favorite TV shows Why the pod is back Childish Gambino There were some audio issues throughout the recording. I believe I have this fixed for the next episode. [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/7a27e4d8-dcd9-43f3-992a-5827ff5614d1/stream.mp3) ## [The Hyphen Universe Show - Uma Thurman Offered Drake Her Track Suit](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/f437fa64-7595-488a-80f1-53029ef4e8b2) On today's program, I share my excitement out my second album HYPHEN coming out on May 3rd. Then I try to make sense of the Kendrick/Drake/Ross/20v1 beef that's been running rampant in hip-hop. Then Kendrick dropped "Euphoria", so I had to come in at the end with my immediate reaction. Sorry Offset, Takeoff is the Migos member who passed. [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/f437fa64-7595-488a-80f1-53029ef4e8b2/stream.mp3) ## [The Hyphen Universe Show - Leaning Into It](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/64662362-73aa-4888-99f5-cc55aa1b87fc) On today's program, my mind went everywhere. I talk about how I love sports but how I don't care about live sports but that I actually enjoyed live sports last weekend for the first time in a long time? I briefly touch on Johnny Manziel on Club Shay Shay, J. Cole, and the impending doom of the 2024 election. There's some advice in the middle. And then I sent a heartfelt shoutout to the story arc… [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/64662362-73aa-4888-99f5-cc55aa1b87fc/stream.mp3) ## [The Hyphen Universe Show - Why Am I Like This?](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/2096928a-3cb2-45b9-b5cb-844dc03aea88) On today's program, I briefly discuss Diddy getting raided and the bridge collapse in Baltimore. Then, I ask why in the world I hate certain sports teams and players when I don't have any of the talent that they command at my fingertips. I share a hopefully helpful tip for this month's mental health check-in and I recommend Phineas & Ferb. And It's Dark And Hell Is Hot. I forgot that one. [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/2096928a-3cb2-45b9-b5cb-844dc03aea88/stream.mp3) ## [The Hyphen Universe Show - It All Comes Back To Time Travel](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/df5792ac-23cb-4890-82da-cc27380fa928) On today's program, I pay tribute to Akira Toriyama and two of the gifts he gave the world: Dragon Ball Z and Chrono Trigger. [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/df5792ac-23cb-4890-82da-cc27380fa928/stream.mp3) ## [The Hyphen Universe Show - Big Ol' Hypocrite](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/6b18ed52-c0fb-4bfe-9964-a143efd74a23) On today's program, I say as little about 20/20 Experience Part 1 as possible. I ask you to remember the day Facebook went down. I shout out Craig Wilson and his book It's The Little Things. And it was the Jordan 8 Playoffs for me. [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/6b18ed52-c0fb-4bfe-9964-a143efd74a23/stream.mp3) ## [The Hyphen Universe Show - Diversify Your Musical Portfolio](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/7a815afd-b4b7-46cd-93e2-1b7e40cc4b03) This might be my first favorite episode. On today's program: Beyonce goes country! Cancellation doesn't exist! And why do you care Scottie? [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/7a815afd-b4b7-46cd-93e2-1b7e40cc4b03/stream.mp3) ## [The Hyphen Universe Show - Self-Care Check-In: 02.2024](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/da4aa877-1c77-4837-a374-086ca003e4a5) On today's program, I open the floor to anyone who feels like they need a mental health/self-care break. I also share a few things that I've been practicing over the last couple of years that I've found helpful in dealing with stress and depression. Also: treat yo' self this Valentine's Day! [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/da4aa877-1c77-4837-a374-086ca003e4a5/stream.mp3) ## [The Hyphen Universe Show - On the Kansas City Chiefs & Marvel's Spider-Man 2](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/47e9119d-e0dc-44d6-8979-048a7840936c) On today's program, I discuss how much I despise Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs and how my family will be cheering for my most hated rival in the Super Bowl. I also give lots of thoughts on my recent first completion of Spider-Man 2. "How does one forget about We Belong Together?" [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/47e9119d-e0dc-44d6-8979-048a7840936c/stream.mp3) ## [215. My Goodbye](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/fd3984be-ebc3-47cf-96d6-40520e65b60d) This is the last episode of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST! Within, I talk about why I chose to end the show, what's next for me, share some memories as well as my favorite episodes from the show's run, and give the pod the proper ending it deserves. Thank you for listening for 8 years. I hope you'll continue to support my future endeavors. Thanks y'all. [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/fd3984be-ebc3-47cf-96d6-40520e65b60d/stream.mp3) ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UYYlmPjiINfU) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [The Hyphen Universe Show - On The Marvels...](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/bf3cb51c-2e80-4428-9913-e7142ab1e65d) A mistaken movie time sees me exploring a non-dying mall in America. I review The Marvels (Spoiler: I loved it). And I spent more time in the grocery store talking than I did shopping. [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/bf3cb51c-2e80-4428-9913-e7142ab1e65d/stream.mp3) ## [The Hyphen Universe Show - Man v. Spider...](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/7fdfc61a-cad6-447d-98e4-972807049f56) I almost couldn't be here with y'all because a spider came for me. Since I survived, I talk about my upcoming Extra Life stream this weekend to raise money for WVU Medicine Children's Hospital and about how I'm going to be playing Marvel Snap on stream for sure. Donate to my Extra Life fundraiser! [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/7fdfc61a-cad6-447d-98e4-972807049f56/stream.mp3) ## [214. Boxes-N-Bubbles (Costarring Angel Conley)](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/00c05c6e-12e2-4084-abef-36f1580e9d76) In the honest to goodness penultimate episode of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, Angel Conley is my very last guest! At long last, I reveal my top 10 greatest female MCs of all time and Angel brings 10 of her favorites. The similarities and the differences may shock you. Also, I may be sexist and I put women in boxes. I'm going to work on that. [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/00c05c6e-12e2-4084-abef-36f1580e9d76/stream.mp3) ## [The Hyphen Universe Show - On The Guncle & Life in 1472...](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/02833ff8-1a21-46a4-a2b2-c430e8526dc6) The Guncle took me by surprise and I profess my love for Jermaine Dupri's Life In 1472. [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/02833ff8-1a21-46a4-a2b2-c430e8526dc6/stream.mp3) ## [213. Understand Me Still](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/ea48150c-43ec-4b45-8e95-34b55b162172) On today's BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, I celebrate Memphis Bleek and his 2003 album M.A.D.E. Then I lightly touch on some shows I finished (Ted Lasso and $chitt's Creek) and a show that I'm heavily invested in (Abbot Elementary). Then, I finish off my list of Movies I Can't Turn Off, started back in Episode #60 . There's recommendations galore too! Music by No Name Tim. [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/ea48150c-43ec-4b45-8e95-34b55b162172/stream.mp3) ## [The Hyphen Universe Show - When Social Media Was Fun... feat. Lam & Marc Rob](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/471cf748-b56e-4a3c-a743-b579f69479ce) Lam and Marc Rob recount the fun times of their earlier social media experiences. [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/471cf748-b56e-4a3c-a743-b579f69479ce/stream.mp3) ## [The Hyphen Universe Show - Live From Mexico...](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/602a14ab-4486-46c6-a7d4-21aba841fb69) Palomas and Hyphen in Playa del Carmen. [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/602a14ab-4486-46c6-a7d4-21aba841fb69/stream.mp3) ## [212. Songs Of Who I Was Before](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/55443e6d-4e8a-4970-accb-e16d4a69ac28) I literally rolled out of bed and came straight to the microphone. So, good morning sleepyheads. I talk about Matt's dad passing, The Foreign Exchange's Leave It All Behind, the second return of CM Punk, and my thoughts on Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3. [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/55443e6d-4e8a-4970-accb-e16d4a69ac28/stream.mp3) ## [211. What's A Comic Book Strip?](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/b2e61f4d-7ef4-48d6-890c-ba50e470d62a) The comic strip. A way to let go of your worries and have a chuckle. Well, I go into depth on some of my favorite comic strips including Peanuts, Pearls Before Swine, and my most recent find, Poorly Drawn Lines! Then, I tell the story of how I met Huey Mack and discuss his latest album The Cozy Bar. Finally, I give James Marsden and Keegan-Michael Key their flowers for just showing up in stuff I… [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/b2e61f4d-7ef4-48d6-890c-ba50e470d62a/stream.mp3) ## [210. Make Your Jeremy Bearimys Count](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/9cfd7858-1ade-4d66-913a-76d6f532275f) On this episode of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, I wanted to talk about things I was enjoying for the second time. We lead off with Mac Miller and his 2016 album The Divine Feminine after some Ja Morant jokes. Then we really reevaluate what I took away from my rewatch of The Good Place. And then I make another Ja Morant joke. [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/9cfd7858-1ade-4d66-913a-76d6f532275f/stream.mp3) ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rTdMlLOI99SR) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and access low-cost global trading. ## [The Hyphen Universe Show - About Procrastination...](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/97ea59c2-b6f4-47bc-aed5-6e07a9ae46ab) For those times when you swear you don't need to make a list. [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/97ea59c2-b6f4-47bc-aed5-6e07a9ae46ab/stream.mp3) ## [209. Michael B. Jordan Landed Us Back In The MCU (Costarring Marcus Robinson)](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/5164102f-0eeb-4ad3-b38c-e77ecc3bc5b5) So you thought a conversation between myself and Marc Rob would just end because Rasslecast was over? Marcus wanted to do a quick segment on whether Michael B. Jordan was a good actor and from there we talked about our hopes for Creed III, Jonathan Majors, and what's gone wrong with the MCU since we last talked about it (2019's Spider-Man: Far From Home)! [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/5164102f-0eeb-4ad3-b38c-e77ecc3bc5b5/stream.mp3) ## [208. I Hate The Darkest Timeline](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/ac538d0d-8c16-475f-86ff-2c9ca7bcf7cb) I got fed up. Recent events were weighing on me and I had to speak my truth. Back to the positive vibes for 209. https://www.patreon.com/bhyphen https://bit.ly/hy-extralife2023 [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/ac538d0d-8c16-475f-86ff-2c9ca7bcf7cb/stream.mp3) ## [207. Angst, Drama](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/4e31286a-6b29-4998-8c9a-fb79ca84e122) In the first live episode since 2020 , I decide to revisit talking about my favorite basketball players ever. I finally admit that I became a fan of Kobe Bryant prior to his untimely passing. Then, I talk about Marvel's constant need to make Spider-Man miserable, along with Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1: World Without Love. I finish things off with a revisit of Ne-Yo's second album, Because Of You.… [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/4e31286a-6b29-4998-8c9a-fb79ca84e122/stream.mp3) ## [206. When Instagram Live Goes Wrong](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/5099994c-634c-4b18-8270-6bfd7e38dee4) Continuing the story from episodes 12 ., 40 ., and 117 ., we catch up with Alias Investigations to see how Jessica Jones and Deadpool are coping as partners and why are they in Canada again? Afterwards, we snap back to reality for a review of Batman Vol. 1: The Court of Owls! [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/5099994c-634c-4b18-8270-6bfd7e38dee4/stream.mp3) ## [205. Jackin' For 50 Cents](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/80467763-84a8-4e25-981f-dcaa1b0d62a1) Good news everyone! I found out that Uncoupled was un-canceled on air, I started watching BMF and made some music recommendations, I went to see Puss In Boots: The Last Wish with Kat's cosign, and I talked about another favorite album of mine, Wyclef Jean Presents The Carnival! Hip-Hop Manifesto [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/80467763-84a8-4e25-981f-dcaa1b0d62a1/stream.mp3) ## [204. The Manifesto (Costarring Matthew Spencer)](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/94fc2b66-ba8f-47ad-b0fb-f9410ee25fe9) Crony. Confidant. Best mate. Bro. Main man. Amigo. Chum. Pal. Compadre. Compatriot. Comrade. Homeboy. Associate. Partner. Bruv. Boon Companion. Matt's finally on the pod. Rejoice! [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/94fc2b66-ba8f-47ad-b0fb-f9410ee25fe9/stream.mp3) ## [203. Feed It Into My Veins](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/dd9a1923-8dc1-4e24-9dce-25cfb35c4d6e) In the first episode of the new year, I spend some time detailing my plans for Hyphen Nation, review some newish music from Noveliss, Nas, and Drake & 21 Savage, go into a deep dive about Talib Kweli's debut solo album Quality from 2002, and bring it all home with a ringing endorsement of the phenomenal cinematic achievement that is Everything Everywhere All At Once! Sorry I'm late, it was my… [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/dd9a1923-8dc1-4e24-9dce-25cfb35c4d6e/stream.mp3) ## [201. Self Care Vol. III: First Blood](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/ba76d308-bd64-4f1e-9178-bb727c8e92ed) "God, can you feel me? Take me away from all the pressure and all the pain Show me some happiness again" [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/ba76d308-bd64-4f1e-9178-bb727c8e92ed/stream.mp3) ## [200. Bicentennial Man](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/5eb49861-e82c-4fea-820a-a5c34d1d4256) Today, I talk about the long and winding road to episode 200, answer Errick and Kat’s questions that I missed on 199, preview some future episode topics, talk about how a friend’s review of recent MCU movies being right out of the back issue bins is perfect, say “for the 200th time” a lot, and rank the Stranger Things seasons! [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/5eb49861-e82c-4fea-820a-a5c34d1d4256/stream.mp3) ## [199. The Questions III](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/48c4a18f-20b7-415e-9fcb-4e8e271ac0d1) On this edition of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD’S GREATEST PODCAST, we return to the questions! I solicited questions from my friends and family and I set about answering them… except for Handsome Bane’s because I’m a jerk. Also, I take some NSFW swipes at the gun control problem in the country before we get into the proceedings. [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/48c4a18f-20b7-415e-9fcb-4e8e271ac0d1/stream.mp3) ## [198. Kendrick Don't Miss](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/9cf37d35-758e-4442-917c-9e48b1204d3c) In this edition of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, I start things off with a little housecleaning as I review and recommend some of my recent watches and listens. Then, it's all about Kendrick Lamar, his new album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, and where he now ranks in my 20 greatest MCs of all-time list. [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/9cf37d35-758e-4442-917c-9e48b1204d3c/stream.mp3) ## [197. Retire Grant Hill's Number](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/8c2336d0-8eb9-42ff-88fa-7b8e81e48f20) You see the title. In honor of the NBA Playoffs getting underway, I start a segment where I take a look at the career of one of my favorite NBA players, starting with Grant Hill. After being appalled the Pistons didn't retire his number yet, I review the new Girl Talk/Smoke DZA/Big KRIT/Wiz Khalifa album Full Court Press and then explain why it reminded me of my favorite Wiz project Kush & Orange… [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/8c2336d0-8eb9-42ff-88fa-7b8e81e48f20/stream.mp3) ## [196. Three Years Wiser](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/f02a56cf-8f8d-4970-b65f-734e93f489d4) Part of growing up is knowing when you were wrong. Because of that, I have to walk back some comments I made on Hyphen Nation 102 about Taylor Swift. I touch on her situation with her masters, Fearless (Taylor's Version), her songwriting prowess, and yes, for the last time, the Kanye of it all. Then I give flowers to Frank Ocean's nostalgia, ULTRA. and 9th Wonder & Murs' Murray's Revenge. [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/f02a56cf-8f8d-4970-b65f-734e93f489d4/stream.mp3) ## [195. To Gotham, With Love](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/0e59dfc8-f585-4c01-88d3-e1eb945b457e) I tried to make this rhyme but not everything is meant to be. On this episode of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, Aaron Rodgers finally gets what he wants, Russell Wilson is a Bronco and Khalil Mack is a Charger, I completely failed to mention the Slaughterhouse drama and the end of the MLB lockout... and I give my spoiler free opinion on The Batman! [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/0e59dfc8-f585-4c01-88d3-e1eb945b457e/stream.mp3) ## [194. Use Your Common Sense](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/964c5e3c-fb26-4f9f-ae2b-76fffa6bd67d) In this episode of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, I catch up on a few things I missed, discuss Russia and Texas, go over the difference in Bieber's Changes and Justice albums, tell you to watch Bel-Air, put y'all up on Toni Stone , and finish the show by talking about the classic album Like Water For Chocolate. [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/964c5e3c-fb26-4f9f-ae2b-76fffa6bd67d/stream.mp3) ## [193. The Goblin You Love To Hate](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/2ac104e8-52f6-4c4d-938e-515fa2b91d45) I couldn't start this episode without detailing the end of the Raiders season and also going over the losing streak the Bulls were on (we did get that W against Cleveland). But then, it's been 30 days since the release of SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME. You've been warned. I don't break down the whole film but I talk about Peter's conflict with one of the returning villains (three guesses who). I also… [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/2ac104e8-52f6-4c4d-938e-515fa2b91d45/stream.mp3) ## [192. The Amethyst Experience](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/42399143-1893-420a-91a9-bcbb9ef6c57b) Hyphen Nation is officially 6 and just won't die! Within, I cover all the recommendations I kept forgetting, talk briefly about the I Can't Feel My Face project that never materialized from Juelz and Wayne, move on to how I've turned the corner on The Weeknd thanks to Dawn FM, have what was supposed to not be a State of the Podcast Address, and talk about the next step in my hair growth journey. [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/42399143-1893-420a-91a9-bcbb9ef6c57b/stream.mp3) ## [191. The Year In Sports 2021 (Costarring Marcus Robinson & George Gerbo)](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/818b283d-b55f-46bb-8d77-84be4eb1728d) Switching gears entirely, George and Marcus continue to put up with my shenanigans as I crack open some wine for our 2021 sports recap. I encourage you to do the same (or coffee or water if you don't drink wine in the mornings) as we toss around our picks for athlete of the year, biggest surprise, disappointing teams and more. And get ready for some of my (worst) hottest takes yet as I ignore what… [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/818b283d-b55f-46bb-8d77-84be4eb1728d/stream.mp3) ## [190. Numbers On The Board '21 (Costarring Marcus Robinson & George Gerbo)](https://redcircle.com/shows/77961c0d-ff5e-43a4-b5de-19f14feaa84c/episodes/c7a8c2f0-9fab-42d7-af04-424a3e83ad9b) The time has arrived for the annual Numbers On The Board episode! Started in 2017 as a yearly wrap up by Marcus, George was added to the mix last year, and now we're rolling in the deep like Adele when she was 21! \*Crickets\* Anyway, we talk some of our favorite music, movies, and about the elephant that's been on everyone's chest for the last 2 years, that damn Coronavirus. Plus, Marc Rob sings! [Listen](https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/c7a8c2f0-9fab-42d7-af04-424a3e83ad9b/stream.mp3)