Team S2T breaks down the latest developments in the George Floyd murder case, take a look at the Black Lives Matter protests around the world, & discuss the next steps to change with Dee McDougal aka #CorporateDee. Checking your white friends is the topic of this week’s Unpopular Opinion. Plus more! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straight2tape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: The o...
Jun 10, 2020•2 hr 16 min
On this edition, we take an emotional dive into the George Floyd murder at the hand of Minneapolis police. Joining us in conversation are independent filmmaker Ricky Kelly (Black Beach/White Beach: A Tale of Two Beaches) and Elgin Bailey of the In the Black Podcast. Mental health expert Dr. Sislena Ledbetter aka DrSis joins us to share some much-needed advice on coping with all that is affecting us with today’s news cycle. You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! F...
Jun 03, 2020•2 hr 27 min
On this week’s edition, we are joined by the CEO of The Gent’s Life & host of the Pipin Hot Podcast Rob Mckiver. Joe Biden’s gaffe on The Breakfast Club takes center cut in our slice of Unapologetic Conversation. We also tackle Hydroxychloroquine & 45, the latest on the Ahmaud Arbery case, & reminisce about the first time we cursed in front of our parents. This week’s Unpopular Opinion aims sharply at the black vote & the Democratic party. Plus more!! You can catch S2T LIVE every...
May 26, 2020•2 hr 48 min
Team S2T welcomes MC, Entrepreneur, & former Durham (NC) City Council candidate J. Gunn to the conversation. We take a look at the Breonna Taylor murder case, Voting by Mail, & Gunn’s inspiration to run for office. Will Smith's GOAT MC status is debated on this week's Unpopular Opinion.Plus more!!! You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube! Follow Us!!! www.instagram.com/straight2tape/ twitter.com/S2Tontheair www.facebook.com/StraightIITape/ Music credits: Th...
May 25, 2020•2 hr 46 min
The S2T crew analyze the Ahmaud Abery case, wonder why a Reopen protester is carrying a rocket launcher while ordering a sub from Subway, & revel in the beauty of the Erykah Badu-Jill Scott battle.Plus more!You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube!Follow Us!!!www.instagram.com/straight2tape/twitter.com/S2Tontheairwww.facebook.com/StraightIITape/Music credits:The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen Davidryendavid.bandcamp.com/Foever produc...
May 14, 2020•2 hr 21 min
Team S2T takes a look at the Reopen movement, Joe Biden's sexual assault allegations, COVID-19 in the federal prison system, & the controversial genius of #blackAF.You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube!Follow Us!!!www.instagram.com/straight2tape/twitter.com/S2Tontheairwww.facebook.com/StraightIITape/Music credits:The official Straight II Tape theme “The Turn” produced by Ryen Davidryendavid.bandcamp.com/DOA 7 produced by Big Ceasewww.instagram.com/bigcease39/...
May 08, 2020•2 hr 26 min
We bring you Part 2 of our conversation with conservative commentator Mind of Jamal. This time we are joined by award winning director Christopher Everett (Wilmington On Fire)as we discuss the the current political and social climate in this country. Legendary NC turntable wizard DJ Assassin drops by to discuss his tribute to Tim Barnwell, known to many NC Hip Hop heads as Knotty Head.Plus more!You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube!Follow Us!!! https://www.instag...
Apr 30, 2020•2 hr 34 min
It's a full bodied edition of S2T as comedian Bishop Omega & Master Mixologist Diesha Banner join the conversation.Conservative commentator and avid S2T listener Mind of Jamal drops in for a heated conversation over the meaning of Make America Great Again. We talk Dr. Phil & Dr. Oz's wild comments on Fox News , share our personal post COVID-19 reopening plans, plus more!You can catch S2T LIVE every Sunday at 2 pm EST on fb LIVE and YouTube!Follow Us!!! https://www.instagram.com/straight2...
Apr 29, 2020•2 hr 7 min
The S2T family is back with a Zoom Room packed full of guests and unapologetic conversation.We discuss the effect the coronavirus is having on education with North Carolina Central University’s Assistant Professor of Mass Communication W. Russell Robinson aka “Doc Rob”. We debate the Surgeon General’s coronavirus advice to the African American community.We look back at the epic beat battle between hip hop production legends DJ Premier and RZA with Golden Era Music INC CEO Finian St. Omer.This we...
Apr 16, 2020•2 hr 38 min
On this week's edition of Straight II Tape, the S2T gang talk a little Social Distancing, the phenomenon that is Tiger King, the overrated nature of Hennessey, the idiocy of the PE/Flavor Flav hoax, & the love affair with the DJ during the pandemic.Check out the YouTube version by clicking here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0VMXOlkEHg&fbclid=IwAR2g17jZrKmn5nuhLdtZB9s2hp0EKRI_wDyBjE9wrPeH6C1WgwiY_m66oOoFollow Us!!!www.instagram.com/straight2tape/twitter.com/S2Tontheairwww.facebook.com/...
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 38 min
Team S2T presents a barrel proof conversation with Dr. Russ Robinson of North Carolina Central University & Intelligently Ratchet's Bishop Omega!We break down the latest in the Coronavirus Pandemic, discuss the long awaited release of Jay Electronica's debut album, and more!This episode is sponsored by Bartending Unlimited, The Triangle's Premier Professional Mobile Bartending Company. Looking for just a Licensed Bartender? Or does your event require a full Bar? Contact Bartending Unlimited ...
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr 8 min
It's a late week edition of S2T!We analyze the firing of Flavor Flav, the closing of Texas polling places, the in court victory by PBS over Tavis Smiley & the dangers of interoffice romance.This episode is sponsored by Bartending Unlimited, The Triangle's Premier Professional Mobile Bartending Company. Looking for just a Licensed Bartender? Or does your event require a full Bar? Contact Bartending Unlimited today!! www.BartendingUnlimited.com Follow Us!!! https://www.instagram.com/straight2t...
Mar 13, 2020•1 hr 35 min
Your favorite podcast is back on the air delivering that slice of Unapologetic Conversation. The crew gets you caught up with the Coronavirus arriving in the USA and the political wrestling involved, Harvey Weinstein’s conviction and some #MeToo lessons, the Emmett Till Antilynching Act passing Congress and who the hell voted no, and also Black Sign Language and why it’s so different - who knew?? P’s Primary Watch recaps Vice President Joe Biden’s triumph in the SC Primary, Tico DaGuyo covers Am...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 41 min
Podcasting’s Fantastic Four is back with more slices of Unapologetic Conversation. Joining us for this week’s sip and speak the host of The Sports Shop with Reese & Kmac The Erroll Reese! We take TMZ to task over it’s coverage of the Pop Smoke murder and take a look at the media outlet’s insensitivity toward celebrity tragedies. In this week’s edition of We Ain’t Gonna Talk About, we fail to analyze the lenient marijuana penalties in the proposed NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement, the pard...
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr 27 min
On this week’s edition, the creator of Liquor House Comedy Tye Banks joins Podcasting’s Fantastic Four for some Unapologetic Conversation! We take a look at the Coronavirus scare while sipping on a certain beer that shares the same name as the outbreak. The Michael Bloomberg option, Jussie Smollett’s new charges, and Power’s expanding universe are the topics We Ain’t Gonna Talk About. We chop it up with recording artist Big Remo as he laces us with an exclusive track called Thank God For You.Plu...
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 35 min
Dusty like an old Motown 45, welcome to Black Love Cinema: The Vinyl Edition! On this special edition, we take a look at the Black Romance movie genre. We analyze some of your favorite love movies, introduce you to a couple of underrated classics, and we crown the worst Male Romantic Lead in Black Love Cinema history. On this week’s We Ain’t Gonna Talk About, we try to avoid debating Gayle King’s heat over her Kobe rape questions & Rush Limbaugh’s induction into the Medal of Freedom fraterni...
Feb 13, 2020•1 hr 35 min
Podcasting’s Fantastic four is back in the building. We take a deep dive into the coverage around the tragic death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. We wad through the timeline of the tragedy, the Social Media misinformation that ensued, the misfire by comedian Ari Shariff, & the conspiracy madness of Dr. Umar Johnson. Mase calling out Diddy and Stephen King bidding adieu to Facebook are tackled in this week’s We Ain’t Gonna Talk About. Plus more! This episode is sponsored by Bartending Unlimited, ...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 18 min
The S2T crew kicks off the 2020 season debating the effectiveness of the NFL’s Rooney Rule with special guest host Bishop Omega (Intelligently Ratchet). The first edition of We Ain’t Gonna Talk About in the New Year tackles Gerrymandering, a black record exec puts a fellow first class passenger on blast, and medical marijuana for Bengals and Browns fans. This episode is sponsored by Bartending Unlimited, The Triangle's Premier Professional Mobile Bartending Company. Looking for just a Licensed B...
Jan 13, 2020•1 hr 20 min
It’s the Year End Bender as the S2T crew close out 2019 with Golden Era Music Inc recording artist Shame https://www.instagram.com/iamshame/?hl=en and renown Justus League MC & hip hop renaissance man Chaundon https://www.instagram.com/finianstomer/?hl=en . We break down the year in hip hop as we look at NC’s rise on the national scene, Chaundon’s exclusive insight into the reunion of Little Brother and the crafting of May The Lord Watch, the emergence of Griselda Records, and our picks for ...
Dec 31, 2019•2 hr 1 min
On this week’s edition, the purveyors of Unapologetic Conversation are joined by the DJ for hip hop legend Big Daddy Kane & member of the World Famous Butta Team DJ Skaz! He shares the story of his first set of turntables, the formation of the Butta Team, 20 years sharing the stage with Kane, & the techniques he studied from legendary DJs. We Ain’t Gonna Talk About focuses on the fallout of the Colin Kaepernick workout & Ye showing up at the megachurch of Joel Osteen. This episode is...
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 45 min
On this week's edition of Straight II Tape, the S2T crew sheds light on the importance of the Byron Allen vs Comcast Supreme Court case and how it's decision will be felt across the business world overall.We Ain't Gonna Talk About Colin Kaepernick's NFL backed private workout and Adidas puts American robots on the unemployment line.Tico's Theater of the Weird, KeYsha laces us with some inspiring Verses, & out Social Media Assassin delivers his No Shave November Wolf Update!This episode is sp...
Nov 14, 2019•57 min
On this week’s edition of Straight II Tape, we are joined by award winning director Christopher Everett. We discuss his incredibly poignant documentary “Wilmington On Fire”, which chronicles the Wilmington Massacre of 1898. We talk about the struggle it took to bring this tragic moment in history to light. We also discuss his upcoming project “Grandmaster”, which chronicles the life of African American karate pioneer Vic Moore. This week’s We Ain’t Gonna Talk About centers around a local diner p...
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr 55 min
It’s that spooky ass time of the year again. The crew from S2T presents it’s annual Halloween edition!! We talk our favorite horror characters, build further on Tico DaGuyo’s fear of clowns, the Vampire vs. Werewolf debate, and more!!! The new Kanye West gospel album and a viral Trump Supporter getting busted for identity fraud tops this week’s We Ain’t Gonna Talk About... This episode is sponsored by Bartending Unlimited, The Triangle's Premier Professional Mobile Bartending Company. Looking fo...
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 19 min
On this week's edition, we are joined by Brooklyn wordsmith Skyzoo as his discusses his latest release "Retropolitan" produced by the legendary Pete Rock. We also touch on his musical inspirations, DJ vs. live band, & which b-ball team runs NYC!!!!Latinos's use of the N-word & HBO's Watchmen and its depiction of the Tulsa Massacre are topic We Ain't Gonna Take About.Plus more!!!Retropolitan by Skyzoo & Pete Rock is available on all streaming platforms & in stores now!!!Check out ...
Oct 24, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Recorded onsite at Black Wall Street Homecoming (Sept. 26th), the S2T crew welcomes Visual Activist Luis Franco as we discuss his art and inspiration.On this week's edition of We Ain't Gonna Talk About, we refuse to discuss the formal impeachment inquiry & Tekashi 6ix9ine dropping dimes. Also, Tico DaGuyo shares the secret ingredient to his wedding casserole!!!This episode is sponsored by Bartending Unlimited, The Triangle's Premier Professional Mobile Bartending Company. Looking for just a ...
Oct 02, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Team S2T is joined by culinary entrepreneurs Carmen Settles (Full Street Wings Café), Nikolas Spaulding (PURE SOUL), & Felicia Tapp (Golden Era Catering Company) as we discuss the art of food and business!!! On this week’s edition of We Ain’t Gonna Talk About, we try not to discuss Felicity Huffman catching a 14 day bid in the aftermath of the college admission scandal & Lord Jamar and his disdain for female rappers. This episode of Straight II Tape is sponsored by The Popcorn Shoppe, Wh...
Sep 19, 2019•2 hr 3 min
Podcasting’s Treacherous 3 & The Social Media Assassin are honored to have Mike G. of the legendary Jungle Brothers drop by for an incredibly insightful conversation. We discuss the early years with the J Beez , the genesis of the influential Native Tongues collective, touring across continents, his take on De La Soul vs. Tommy Boy, & what brought him (and others) to NC!!In this week’s edition of We Ain’t Gonna Take About, we honor the genius of Dave Chappelle’s Sticks & Stones and a...
Sep 11, 2019•1 hr 40 min
The collective minds of S2T break down a historic week in NC Hip Hop with Little Brother's first new release in nine years May The Lord Watch and Rapsody's powerful masterpiece Eve!In this week's We Ain't Gonna Talk About, we tackle the Amazon Rain forest fires, the MCU-Sony Spidey impasse, & DJ Jazzy Jeff......and Smuggling Cheks soda???????This episode of Straight II Tape is sponsored by The Popcorn Shoppe, Where Gourmet Taste Pops! Check them out online at www.thepopcorn-shoppe.com/Follow...
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 8 min
On this week's edition of Straight II Tape, the crew is joined by Comedian and host of Intelligently Ratchet Bishop Omega!!! Bishop discusses his comedic upbringing, the driving force behind Intelligently Ratchet, & maneuvering through the politics of stand up!!Bishop & Tico DaGuyo recap the 1st edition of Wild N Out NC!!This week's We Ain't Gonna Talk About centers around the mixed reaction over Roc Nation/NFL working agreement and more on the Epstein suicide!!This episode of Straight I...
Aug 22, 2019•1 hr 19 min
It's the Comedic Turning Point edition!!The S2T crew is joined by returning guest comedian Dink Kearney (Liquor House Comedy/Ghettorauchi) as we discuss moments and works that both influenced and changed the comedic game!!!In We Ain't Gonna Talk About, we refuse (??) to discuss the Jeffrey Epstein suicide & the De La Soul/Tommy Boy impasse.This episode of Straight II Tape is sponsored by The Popcorn Shoppe, Where Gourmet Taste Pops! Check them out online at www.thepopcorn-shoppe.com/Follow U...
Aug 14, 2019•1 hr 20 min
