In this high octane episode of Hanging With Apes, the guys crack open the 90th Academy Awards and all of the virtue signaling that took place from host Jimmy Kimmel and a slew of other Oscar award winners and presenters. The conversation then starts to turn toward the overall current state of Hollywood movies being produced and how K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics both feel that the films are more about political messages rather than being quality movies. K. Cartoon then brings up in-depth examples of ...
Mar 07, 2018•47 min•Ep. 60
On this episode of Hanging With Apes the guys host their friend, Vincent Williams, founder of blog site www.criticatxl.com . The conversation starts with their thoughts on Chris Rock's "Tamborine" Netflix Stand-Up Special. As they break down the themes that Chris Rock discussed on his special the guys naturally move on to the recent talk about gun control regarding the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting in Parkland, Florida. K. Cartoon then brings up Mo'Nique's interview on The B...
Feb 27, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 59
On this episode of Hanging With Apes the guys talk about the latest mass shooting that took place in a high school in Parkland, Florida where 17 people were killed and another 14 were wounded. The guys give their views on the gun law debate, share gun violence statistics and analyze how the media handled the shooting. The guys then switch their focus on the NBA All-Star weekend from Fergie's botched national anthem to Laura Ingraham telling Lebron James to "shut up and dribble" after Lebron Jame...
Feb 20, 2018•51 min•Ep. 58
In this episode of Hanging With Apes, K. Cartoon starts off the conversation by bringing up a video from Vice News that follows a female-only retreat in Costa Rica that offers women of color a break from white people. In the video a woman by the name of Andrea X, who created Women of Color Healing Retreat in Puerto Viejo, talks about cutting out white people from her life and saying that "they have caused enough damage." Both K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics give their take on the whole situation and t...
Feb 13, 2018•51 min•Ep. 57
K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics start off this week's episode with their thoughts on the Superbowl. Moreover, they get into which Superbowl ads stood out and discussed the backlash that Dodge received from their Ram Martin Luther King commercial. The guys then give their thoughts on PepsiCo announcing its plan to launch a range of snacks that will be aimed towards women causing a backlash online among women. Finally, the guys give their thoughts on the stock market's recent volatility. Enjoy this epis...
Feb 06, 2018•53 min•Ep. 56
On this episode of Hanging With Apes the guys host their long time friend, Vincent Williams, founder of blog site www.criticatxl.com . The conversation starts with the guys discussing President Trump's current twitter feud with Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z. This was in regards to the rapper's CNN interview where he discusses black employment and then describes Trump as being a "superbug." The guys then switch their focus on the return of the XFL which was a controversial football league founded by WWE Ch...
Jan 30, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 55
In this interesting episode of Hanging With Apes, K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics discuss how race is still a hot topic issue today and the reason why America hasn't been able to move past it. Naturally, the guys point to a video circulating on social media where a chick goes off on a Hispanic girl for saying people of all skin tones are equal referencing a picture posted by a Latina make-up artist showing herself in different shades of skin colors with the word equal written on her chest. Next the gu...
Jan 23, 2018•51 min•Ep. 54
On this episode of Hanging With Apes the guys start by talking about President Trump's "Shithole Countries" comment which he had allegedly uttered according to Sen. Dick Durbin (D. Ill.) while meeting with a bipartisan group of lawmakers to discuss DACA. This in turn had the media in a frenzy with some news outlets like CNN not censoring the word while on air. Moreover, this was the motivating factor that sparked protests all over the country on MLK Day. The guys then switch their focus on the l...
Jan 16, 2018•43 min•Ep. 53
On this episode of Hanging With Apes the guys start off the conversation by thanking their followers for engaging with them and even address a twitter follower's comment on the Iran protests that sparked an even deeper dialogue on this episode. The guys then discussed the Golden Globes which displayed Hollywood's protest (by wearing black attire to the award show) on sexual harassment/assault in the entertainment industry. On the event, Oprah Winfrey then accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime A...
Jan 09, 2018•58 min•Ep. 52
On the first Hanging With Apes episode of 2018 K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics first break down Dave Chappelle's "Equanimity" & "The Bird Revelation" stand-up comedy specials. The specials mark Chappelle's third and fourth with Netflix and Dave Chappelle goes on to show his genius and a great start for comedy in 2018. Dave Chappelle had a lot of content including the infamous "brittle ass spirit" regarding a victim of Louis CK's alleged sexual misconduct situation. Furthermore, Chappelle's jokes a...
Jan 03, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 51
The Audio Apes reflect on the good and the bad of 2017. From their favorite trips around the country, to what society and culture had to bring as a whole, the Apes share it all. Furthermore, they look into 2018 with growth in mind from a personal level all the way to the podcast. Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year, enjoy this jam packed episode and see you in 2018!
Dec 26, 2017•50 min•Ep. 50
This "Hanging With Apes" episode starts off with K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics sharing their thoughts on the situation with Keaton Jones, a Tennessee boy who's tearful reaction to being bullied was recorded on video by his mom and went viral creating the hashtag #StandWithKeaton and sparking a wave of celebrity support. The guys analyze whether or not personal matters like this should be dealt with in private with your child. The conversation then switches to the FCC's 3-2 vote to repeal net neutral...
Dec 19, 2017•47 min•Ep. 49
On this episode of Hanging with Apes K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics have a round-table discussion with fellow Audio Ape member, D.C. The Great, Jungle Studio's chief music engineer, Alex 'Excel' Cruz and Jungle Studio's videographer and music producer, Attila. The guys start the discussion by talking about the Audio Apes' upcoming project, "Till It Hurts." Naturally the discussion switches to Eminem's single "Untouchable" which tackles systematic racism, white privilege and crooked cops. The discussi...
Dec 12, 2017•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 48
On this episode K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics start the show by analyzing the Supreme Court's decision to let President Trump's travel ban take full effect. This leads the guys to pivot their conversation towards their reactions on the tax reform bill that was recently passed by the senate. Is it too soon to be critical of this plan or is Hollywood's negative reaction warranted? Next the guys talk about how Roy Moore is shockingly surviving the sexual misconduct allegation scandal. K. Cartoon and Rx...
Dec 05, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 47
The Audio Apes start this episode by talking about a twitter discussion Rx Phonics had in response to a tweet describing the dwindling population of white people in Chicago from 1900 to 1990. This sparked a discussion on whether race was an indication on why Chicago has changed for the worst or if culture was the reason why. The discussion sparked a conversation on today's culture and why people have become less tolerant of other people's views. The guys then discuss how this has affected the co...
Nov 28, 2017•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 46
On this episode of Hanging With Apes the guys start off by sharing what they're grateful for on this years Thanksgiving. The guys then move on and talk about the situation regarding Donald Trump blasting LaVar Ball and calling him "ungrateful" after saving his son from Chinese Prison. Finally K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics finish up the show by recounting their favorite Thanksgiving memories.
Nov 21, 2017•56 min•Ep. 45
On this episode of Hanging With Apes the guys talk about how sexual assault allegations have sky rocketed ever since the Harvey Weinstein scandal broke with now Kevin Spacey, Louis C.K., and Alabama republican nominee for senate, Roy Moore, now on the spotlight. The guys then express their thoughts on Eminem's newest song, "Walk On Water" featuring Beyonce. Thirdly, K. Cartoon mentions Colin Kaepernick being GQ's "Citizen of the Year" and the guys share whether or not that was the best choice fo...
Nov 14, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 44
On this episode of Hanging With Apes the guys take a deep look into the Texas Church Mass Shooting that took the lives of 26 people. The 26 year old gunman, Devin P. Kelley, had a history of domestic violence situations including one while serving in the Air Force. Could gun laws have changed the outcome of this situation? Is the heavy politicizing of this situation from both the right and the left blurring what the real issues are? What can we do as a society to make a change for the better? Al...
Nov 07, 2017•55 min•Ep. 43
K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics start off this week's episode talking about actor Anthony Rapp accusing Kevin Spacey of making sexual advances at him when Rapp was only 14 years old. The guys discuss this and Hollywood's apparent problem with sexual assault accusations ever since the Harvey Weinstein revelations. The Apes then discuss Apple's highly anticipated iPhone X launch and finish off the episode by recalling their craziest Halloween moments. Don't forget to check out our AMAZING new T-Shirts a...
Oct 31, 2017•33 min•Ep. 42
With everything being so politicized these days, K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics explore the topic by discussing the recent phone call that took place between President Trump and the widow of Sgt. La David Johnson who was killed in Niger. The guys delve deep into the "he knew what he signed up for" statement supposedly made by the President to Myeshia Johnson and how all parties involved expressed their own perspective of the President's words including White House Chief of Staff General John Kelly an...
Oct 24, 2017•59 min•Ep. 41
In this episode K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics analyze Eminem's freestyle rap on the BET Awards called "The Storm" in which he disses Donald Trump. The conversation then switches to the Harvey Weinstein scandal and how video's are resurfacing on the internet that point to Hollywood knowing of Weinstein's behavior for years. The conversation then switches to Steve Bannon's "war" on the GOP establishment and what it means for establishment politicians. Finally the guys end the show with offensive Hallo...
Oct 17, 2017•50 min•Ep. 40
In this episode K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics start off by analyzing the recent Harvey Weinstein rape allegations that have sent Hollywood into a frenzy. The guys then discuss the trending Twitter hashtag, #HandsOffMyBC due to the Trump administration's pull of the Obamacare birth control mandate. They then pivot into Columbus Day which is also known as Indigenous Peoples' Day in parts of the country because of certain districts' and municipalities' revolting against the holiday. The episode then en...
Oct 10, 2017•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 39
On this episode of Hanging With Apes, the guys discuss the tragic Las Vegas mass shooting at a country music concert that left 59 dead and 527 others injured. Furthermore, the guys look at how people, the media, and politicians have reacted in the wake of the worst mass shooting in the United States.
Oct 03, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 38
On this episode of Hanging With Apes the guys go over President Trump taking aim at the NFL and NBA. In a rally speech he urged for NFL owners to fire players who don't stand for the national anthem and then withdrew a White House invitation for the NBA Champion Golden State Warriors through twitter because of their star player Stephen Curry's opposition of the president. This led to much backlash from many athletes and most notably, LeBron James. NFL players across the country demonstrated duri...
Sep 26, 2017•46 min•Ep. 37
On this episode of Hanging with Apes the guys host guest speaker Vincent Williams, radio board operator and founder of blog site www.criticatxl.com. The guys discuss how anti-Trump The Emmy's were and how the event's viewership has faltered because of it. The discussion shifts to CNN's Brooke Baldwin reacting to Clay Travis saying he believes "in only two things completely: the First Amendment and boobs." The guys then talk about Jemele Hill calling Donald Trump a "white supremacist" on Twitter ...
Sep 19, 2017•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 36
On this episode of Hanging with Apes the guys remember September 11, 2001 by analyzing how that day changed many aspects of the American culture. Rx Phonics and K. Cartoon then discuss how UC Berkeley has prepared to gear up for Ben Shapiro's visit to the university campus to speak. The university has offered to provide support and counseling services for students, staff and faculty, stating: "We are deeply concerned about the impact some speakers may have on individuals' sense of safety and bel...
Sep 12, 2017•54 min•Ep. 35
On this episode of Hanging With Apes the guys start by talking about the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, how the media handled it and the beginning of an extremely dangerous Hurricane Irma set to hit Puerto Rico and Florida. The guys then talk about Trump ending DACA and Hollywood losing their minds over it. K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics discuss the legislative route that congress could take in the phasing out of DACA which has a 6-month deadline. The conversation then pivots to the North Korea nucle...
Sep 05, 2017•58 min•Ep. 34
On this episode the Audio Apes talk about the devastation that Hurricane Harvey has left on the state of Texas. The conversation then pivots to President Trump's decision to pardon controversial figure Sheriff Joe Arpaio which led to a discussion on social profiling as a whole. The Audio Apes then shared a 10 point list of demands for white people written by a Black Lives Matter leader and organizer, Chanelle Helm. Naturally the conversation shifted to Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin's decision to...
Aug 29, 2017•52 min•Ep. 33
On this episode of Hanging With Apes, K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics talk about the violence that erupted at Charlottesville, Virginia between white nationalists/supremacists and counterprotesters, including Antifa, that sadly ended in the deaths of a woman and two state troopers. What are the limits of free speech? Did President Trump respond adequately to the situation? Was this situation worth dying for? Did journalists maintain their integrity in covering this situation? Both K. Cartoon and Rx Ph...
Aug 15, 2017•47 min•Ep. 32
On this episode of Hanging With Apes, K. Cartoon retracts statements he made about Vic Mensa being a mumble rapper and and actually shares how much he liked Mensa's debut album "The Autobiography." Rx Phonics then transitions into how music has recently taken a safer route as opposed to pushing boundaries like some of the best music in the late 90's and early 2000's. The conversation then leads to both K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics agreeing that it might be because record companies are scared of con...
Aug 11, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 31
