Laura Ingraham dedicated a segment to late rapper Nipsey Hussle's memorial on her show as she joked, laughed and mocked him for a song by rap artist YG featuring Nipsey called FDT (F*ck Donald Trump). K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics share their sentiments on her coverage. Finally, in the spirit of Game Of Thrones being back The Apes talk about who in their life would be in their war council and who would be in their peace council.
Apr 16, 2019•43 min•Ep. 120
Kevin Hart's new Netflix special "Irresponsible" is getting a bit of backlash due to some of the unapologetic jokes that it contains. K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics give their take on it as a whole and also address some of what is being said about it by some people including Vice News. Then the discussion shifts to the trailer for "Joker" starring Joaquin Phoenix. The Apes go over how inspiration for the movie was drawn from "Taxi Driver" starring Robert De Niro and how some of the themes of that mov...
Apr 09, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 119
K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics cover the recent and untimely death of California rapper and Grammy nominee Nipsey Hussle. The Apes approach the topic from many different angles highlighting the authentic person that Nipsey Hussle was and the spiritual and philosophical legacy that he leaves behind after being shot 6 times outside of his clothing store in Los Angles.
Apr 02, 2019•58 min•Ep. 118
The Apes talk about Robert Mueller finding no evidence that President Donald Trump and his administration conspired or coordinated with Russia to influence the 2016 elections. K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics then get into a philosophical conversation about freedom, purpose and how that can be a recipe for human greatness.
Mar 26, 2019•58 min•Ep. 117
Robert Mueller has delivered the long awaited final report on his investigation into whether or not there was Russian interference with President Trump or his administration in the 2016 election. There will be no further indictments and it is now in the hands of Attorney General William Barr to reveal the principal conclusions of the Mueller Report. K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics break down this current news.
Mar 23, 2019•13 min•Ep. 116
Hanging with Apes talk about the aftermath of the New Zealand Christchurch mosque mass shooting attacks that killed 50 people. Did the media handle the coverage of this horrific act appropriately? Should it be social media's duty to choose whether or not to limit or even let you watch and share videos on their platforms? Is Trump or Chelsea Clinton's rhetoric to blame for these acts? Finally, K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics reminisce about being kids and whether or not growing up is a trap.
Mar 19, 2019•48 min•Ep. 115
K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics deconstruct Gayle King's infamous R. Kelly interview as well as her interview with his two girlfriends, Azriel Clary and Joycelyn Savage, on "CBS This Morning." Furthermore, The Apes take a philosophical look into societal standards and if a good standard of success is what is needed to better guide young people in today's day in age.
Mar 12, 2019•51 min•Ep. 114
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declines to denounce Venezuelan dictator, Nicolas Maduro, and criticizes U.S. interventionism instead. The Apes give their take on this situation and then talk about Mia Khalifa cursing out the host of Tampa Bay's 102.5 "The Bone" radio show after he respectfully brings up her past as a porn star.
Mar 05, 2019•54 min•Ep. 113
R. Kelly is charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual assault and has trouble bailing himself out of jail. The Apes analyze how this whole situation has unfolded. The guys then break down their thoughts on an old vogue article, by Karley Sciortino, titled "How Did I Become the Last Single Person in My Friend Group?" which was critiqued by YouTube channel 'Turd Flinging Monkey' in a video called "Confessions of a Cum Dumpster."
Feb 26, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 112
The guys give their thoughts on Jussie Smollet's MAGA Hoax. Apes then explore how individuals and journalists can self reflect to be better at taking in information and reporting information to the masses. Trump declares a national emergency to get border wall funding, was this a good move? Finally, do the Democrats have a winning formula against Trump? If so, what are the chances that a Democratic candidate wins in 2020?
Feb 19, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 111
The Apes talk about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal. The environmental parts of this proposal are the headlining plans but it's the social programs that come along as a package deal that have some worried. Furthermore, a Chicago task force recommends $1,000 a month for struggling families. The Apes give their thoughts on the philosophy behind universal basic income and whether or not it would be a good idea. Finally, Denver is so expensive that teachers have to get other jobs just to m...
Feb 12, 2019•58 min•Ep. 110
The Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams was a boring low scoring game according to most people but the Apes talk about why they disagree. The guys then give their opinion on the Fyre Festival documentaries on Netflix (Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened) and Hulu (Fyre Fraud). Which one was better and why? The guys analyze the themes that are explored in both documentaries from the social media influence to late capitalism.
Feb 05, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 109
VICE's "The Young Black Conservatives of Trump's America" documentary has shed a light on a growing movement among young black people who have been drawn to the Republican Party. The Apes break down the video and give their thoughts on what they saw. On the other hand, Trump has reopened the government for three weeks without funding for his border wall. Many big name's in Trump's base like Ann Coulter have been very critical of this move. Is this a chess move by Trump or is this a sign that the...
Jan 29, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 108
A video surfaces on the internet involving dozens of Covington Catholic High School students chanting while a young man in a Make American Great Again hat stands face to face with a Native American man beating a drum. The media loses their mind and paint the Covington High School students as kids trying to intimidate a poor Native American man. Was this assessment correct or have journalists failed to do their homework yet again? U.S. Californian Senator Kamala Harris decides to run for Presiden...
Jan 22, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 107
Patriots vs Chiefs and Saints vs Rams, the NFL Conference Championships are all set and K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics discuss them briefly and also make their Super Bowl predictions. The Apes then move into a back and forth about the New York Times article that implies that President Trump is a Russian operative and how many major media outlets are reacting to it. Finally the episode delves into a CNN clip that seems to suggest that singer R. Kelly shouldn't have the right to due process in the mids...
Jan 15, 2019•58 min•Ep. 106
Along with the firestorm of outrage that has accompanied the Liftime documentary mini series "Surviving R. Kelly", Chicago MC Chance The Rapper has found himself in hot water due to some comments he made about black women as victims in an interview. After this topic is discussed in depth the Apes segue into a back and forth about President Trump's proposed wall and how he referenced the wall from the hit HBO show 'Game of Thrones" on Twitter which caused some humorous uproar. Finally the episode...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 105
The Audio Apes reflect on the good and the bad of 2018. A year of great music from Kanye West, Pusha T, Eminem, Fall Out Boy and more to a year with a few movie gems like "Vice" and "Mission Impossible: Fallout," had the guys happily entertained. Furthermore, the guys thank everyone who has stayed tuned and enjoyed every episode as they look into 2019 with growth in mind from a personal level all the way to the podcast. Have a Happy New Year and enjoy this jam packed episode!
Jan 01, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 104
A clip from a 2011 HBO special "Talking Funny" resurfaces in which comedian Louis CK uses the N-Word in a discussion about the craft comedy with fellow comedians Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld and Ricky Gervais. Many people that have vocalized their outrage about this clip are putting most of the blame on Chris Rock for "allowing" Louis CK to get away with saying it. K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics then shift the conversation to NBA superstar LeBron James catching backlash for posting lyrics referencing J...
Dec 25, 2018•51 min•Ep. 103
Gucci Mane questions if Eminem really is the king of rap on the Ricky Smiley Morning Show. Is there any legitimacy to Gucci's statements or is he just hating? The Apes look back at the 1990 American Christmas comedy film, Home Alone, and delve into it's philosophical themes. Finally, the Apes question if society is trying to sway men to be Beta instead of Alpha males!
Dec 18, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 102
The Oscars gave Kevin Hart an ultimatum: Apologize to the LGBTQ community for your tweets about homosexuality or don't host the Academy Awards. Hart ended up doing both and the debate ensued: is he homophobic or is the LGBTQ community overreacting about light-hearted tweets? On a lighter note, the guys talk about their favorite holiday movies and mention "Trading Places" as one of their top ones. The film's premise has two characters played by Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd who essentially "trade ...
Dec 11, 2018•56 min•Ep. 101
From Donald Trump, 6ix9ine, Kanye West, the gun law debate, police shootings, mass shootings, NFL's politics, feminism, MGTOW, Incels, masculinity and plenty other social and political issues in America, the Apes have talked about it all. On the 100th episode of Hanging With Apes K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics celebrate and reflect back on what their favorite moments of the show have been. The guys also give thanks to all those who have become regular listeners and have given their input to make this...
Dec 04, 2018•49 min•Ep. 100
Over Thanksgiving weekend many women who offer sex related services such as nude videos and photos through social media were being mass reported to the IRS by men. The issue quickly went viral with #ThotAudit trending in the top 10 on Twitter. From the MGTOW and INCEL movement to the typical Instagram model this issue had many people intrigued. The Apes break this situation down and give their take on the many social layers of this topic. The guys share their thoughts on the new Lion King "live-...
Nov 27, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 99
The Apes discuss what they think is good money. Would a bigger paycheck make a person happier or does it depend on different individuals? The guys then discuss a video by Paul Joseph Watson on YouTube called "Kids Brainwashed To Hate White People," where he breaks down a video by Kristina Wong where children are being indoctrinated to have communist ideals. The Apes then talk about the trade-offs of dating men who are always available as opposed to men who are always busy. Finally, the guys comp...
Nov 20, 2018•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 98
The Democrats won the House majority but Republicans kept the Senate so what did the midterm results determine going forward into the 2020 Presidential Race? Did the Democrats get the answers they needed to be better suited to face Donald Trump? What happened with the so called blue wave? All these questions are explored and discussed on this episode of Hanging With Apes.
Nov 13, 2018•43 min•Ep. 97
Is America Heading into a second Civil War? The Apes share their thoughts on today's political climate and if civil discourse is being replaced with violence. The guys then talk about Iggy Azalea receiving an offer from Bang Bros to do porn. Iggy was disgusted by the many men that were encouraging her to take the offer on Twitter. The Apes giver their opinion on whether her reaction to the whole situation is warranted. Finally, Ariana Grande drops a new song called "Thank You, Next," where she t...
Nov 06, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 96
The Apes want to wish you a Happy Halloween and with that wish they share their thoughts on the newest installment to the Halloween movie franchise. Michael Myers is terrorizing the big screen and the guys share what they liked and disliked about the film. The guys then share what they like to do to celebrate Halloween from what movies they like to watch to what times they reminisce about when they celebrated the holiday as kids. Was throwing eggs and rapping toilet paper around people's propert...
Oct 30, 2018•35 min•Ep. 95
Mid-Term elections are almost here and K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics give their thoughts on what the results could mean for Republicans and Democrats. The left has yet to learn from 2016 and this could be a huge wake up call if they don't fare well come election night. Also, the guys give their thoughts on a limited HBO series from a group of podcasters called "Pod Save America."
Oct 23, 2018•38 min•Ep. 94
Kanye West visits Donald Trump at the White House and the media lose their mind. Was their reaction warranted or should Kanye be able to express his honest thoughts? Is Kanye West dangerous to the left's system of thought? K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics give their thoughts on Kanye's White House visit and break down what Kanye West was talking about.
Oct 16, 2018•37 min•Ep. 93
The guys tackle three different political subjects and break them down in this edition of Hanging With Apes. First, the Apes bring up the movement of people that take issue with Columbus Day as holiday and want it to be known as Indigenous People’s Day. K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics bring up the many flaws in that debate and pose the question “What difference does it make now?” The next topic revolves around the guilty verdict of former Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke for the 2014 shooting of ...
Oct 09, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 92
Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V" is finally out and the guys break down the album and what the stand out tracks on the project were. Is this Lil Wayne's best album yet? The guys then break down the Brett Kavanaugh sexual allegations situation. Are democrats using this situation as a way to stall a Kavanaugh nomination? Has there been any concrete evidence against him? The guys then break down a "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver" video that goes over Televangelists and how U.S. tax law allows these t...
Oct 02, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 91
