Unglossy

Dads

Royce asks Lupe about anime and the guys get nostalgic about the TV, movies, and music they grew up with — including The Last Dragon — and Lupe asks Royce to rank Sho’ Nuff in the pantheon of black villains. Lupe and Royce recall some of the the unusual things they learned from their dads. Royce & Tom reminisce about serving as safety patrolmen. Lupe reveals the career he would have pursued if not music, and recalls his favorite meet-and-greet. Any other Gobots or Tranzor Z fans out there? Leave us a review and give us a shout on social using #lupeandroyce.The Lupe & Royce Show is a Say What Media Production: https://www.saywhat.media/ It is hosted by Lupe Fiasco, Royce da 5’9” and Tom Frank. It’s produced by Tom Frank and Lauren Sloat, and recorded and mixed by Claude Jennings. Send a textSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aquamistic

Lupe shouts-out Liquid Death, alludes to a forthcoming restock of his merch, and reveals his skull fixation. Royce sheds light on the hip-hop police and racial profiling while debating what racism means with Tom. Michael Ford joins the show to talk about Hip Hop Architecture Camp, a new collaboration with Herman Miller and the role rap can play in designing communities.Love the show? Hit “subscribe,” leave us a review, and give us a shout on social using #lupeandroyce.The Lupe & Royce Show is a Say What Media Production: https://www.saywhat.media/ It is hosted by Lupe Fiasco, Royce da 5’9” and Tom Frank. It’s produced by Tom Frank and Lauren Sloat, and recorded and mixed by Claude Jennings. Send a textSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chaos

The guys discuss the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, and wonder whether chaos has become synonymous with freedom and, by extension, purpose. Lupe takes a moment to address listeners about the tone and goals of the show. On a less serious note, Lupe professes his obsession with “everything” bagels and the men debate the best ways to make popcorn. Tom shares some feedback from a listener, and starts a leaderboard to track (mostly Lupe’s) use of curse words. Royce faces heat for his contributions to TV Club, and the fellas debate whether hip-hop money is as dirty as Trump money. Anyone giving out vaccines? Contact Lupe (and Tom)!Love the show? Hit “subscribe,” leave us a review, and give us a shout on social using #lupeandroyce.The Lupe & Royce Show is a Say What Media Production: https://www.saywhat.media/ It is hosted by Lupe Fiasco, Royce da 5’9” and Tom Frank. It’s produced by Tom Frank and Lauren Sloat, and recorded and mixed by Claude Jennings. Send a textSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Honor

The fellas take a moment to honor the mystique of the late MF DOOM — is he the Elvis of hip-hop? Our third t-shirt contest winner, back from his Photoshopping convention, joins the show to defend himself. Royce reflects on the GRAMMY postponement, and Tom and Lu attempt to begin the “Your Honor” TV Club segment. The crew shouts out to the Golden State Warriors, including Steph Curry’s 62 points. Lu shares some fun finance facts and discusses cryptocurrency, gives an update on his burgeoning incense business, and unpacks how microwaves work. Finally: Is there pus in cow milk? Unrelated: We’re now accepting applications for sponsorship by any almond milk brand. Love the show? Hit “subscribe,” leave us a review, and give us a shout on social using #lupeandroyce.The Lupe & Royce Show is a Say What Media Production: https://www.saywhat.media/ It is hosted by Lupe Fiasco, Royce da 5’9” and Tom Frank. It’s produced by Tom Frank and Lauren Sloat, and recorded and mixed by Claude Jennings. Send a textSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boom

Lupe explains boom bap music and DJ Premier joins the show to share his take. Malik and Jaysean, two of our merch contest winners, join the show to ask Lupe & Royce some burning questions. Tom shares a photograph from our third contest winner, Chris, that catches Royce in a contradiction. Tom calls out Lupe for a previously undisclosed fun fact sent in by a fan, and the fellas discuss what they’re looking forward to in 2021 … including Lu’s suggestion of hosting a TV Show Club on the pod.Love the show? Hit “subscribe,” leave us a review, and give us a shout on social using #lupeandroyce.This week’s show is sponsored by Riverside.fm: Use the code LupeandRoyce during checkout to activate a 25% discount on the first three months of a Riverside plan. The Lupe & Royce Show is a Say What Media Production: https://www.saywhat.media/ It is hosted by Lupe Fiasco, Royce da 5’9” and Tom Frank. It’s produced by Tom Frank and Lauren Sloat, and recorded and mixed by Claude Jennings. Send a textSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rewind

It’s holiday week at The Lupe & Roye Show & the fellas reflect on their first fourteen episodes and replay some of their favorite moments from the show so far.Love the show? Hit “subscribe,” leave us a review, and give us a shout on social using #lupeandroyce.This episode is sponsored by Better Help; Use discount code “lupeandroyce” for 10% off your first month: http://betterhelp.com/lupeandroyceThe Lupe & Royce Show is a Say What Media Production: https://www.saywhat.media/ It is hosted by Lupe Fiasco, Royce da 5’9” and Tom Frank. It’s produced by Tom Frank and Lauren Sloat, and recorded and mixed by Claude Jennings. Send a textSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kingpin

The episode opens with the men unpacking the origins of the moonwalk. Tom asks Lupe & Royce to collaborate on a new jingle for the show intro. Lupe shares a fun fact about Russia, prompting Tom to share some stories about his work in Georgia (the country, not the state) and Nigeria. Lupe talks about an unusual new hobby and the dudes discuss the role of trauma in creating social currency. The show wraps with a heated debate of the best dressed holidays — and don’t miss the NUMEROUS spontaneous musical interludes as Lupe gets fired up about past indiscretions … and his kiss from a seal. Love the show? Hit “subscribe,” leave us a review, and give us a shout on social using #lupeandroyce.This episode is sponsored by Better Help; Use discount code “lupeandroyce” for 10% off your first month: http://betterhelp.com/lupeandroyceThe Lupe & Royce Show is a Say What Media Production: https://www.saywhat.media/ It is hosted by Lupe Fiasco, Royce da 5’9” and Tom Frank. It’s produced by Tom Frank and Lauren Sloat, and recorded and mixed by Claude Jennings. Send a textSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toothbrush

Lupe shares an update on his No Sugar December and the fellas discuss their exercise routines. Lupe breaks down the latest info on the Coronavirus vaccines — and shares a tip that’ll have you replacing your toothbrush ASAP. The dudes discuss dog etiquette with neighbors, Royce explains sea moss, they talk about their experiences on the Clubhouse app, and the show closes with a discussion about role models.Love the show? Hit “subscribe,” leave us a review, and give us a shout on social using #lupeandroyce.This episode is sponsored by Better Help; Use discount code “lupeandroyce” for 10% off your first month: http://betterhelp.com/lupeandroyceThe Lupe & Royce Show is a Say What Media Production: https://www.saywhat.media/ It is hosted by Lupe Fiasco, Royce da 5’9” and Tom Frank. It’s produced by Tom Frank and Lauren Sloat, and recorded and mixed by Claude Jennings. Send a textSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nominee

Royce recounts how he found out about his recent GRAMMY nomination — and the ups and downs of the last week. Lupe shares some recent conversations he’s had with public health officials about the rollout of the COVID vaccine, and Royce discusses his perspective based on recent personal experience. The dudes talk about the upcoming Christmas Holiday Extravaganza episode, which will feature three lucky listeners as guests. Finally, the fellas talk about Jake Paul’s knockout of Nate Robinson, and Lupe explains his goals for “No Sugar December.”Love the show? Hit “subscribe,” leave us a review, and give us a shout on social using #lupeandroyce.This episode is sponsored by Better Help; Use discount code “lupeandroyce” for 10% off your first month: http://betterhelp.com/lupeandroyceThe Lupe & Royce Show is a Say What Media Production: https://www.saywhat.media/It is hosted by Lupe Fiasco, Royce da 5’9” and Tom Frank. It’s produced by Tom Frank and Lauren Sloat, and recorded and mixed by Claude Jennings. Send a textSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sandwiches

Royce is out sick, but Tom & Lupe congratulate him for his “Best Rap Album” Grammy nomination, and Lupe shares some game theory on how Grammy nominations work, calling upon his experience as a 14-time nominee and governor of a board. Lupe & Tom discuss their Thanksgiving traditions and reflect on what they are thankful for this year. The fellas welcome musician, producer, and songwriter Kaelin Ellis to the show, and Lupe talks to the rising star on his path from sandwich maker to  multi-platinum music producer, starting with playing drums in church with his grandparents to working with one of K-pop’s biggest supergroups and collaborating on the HOUSE EP with Lupe himself. The two discuss hip-hop’s roots in the church, the relationship between music and video games, J Dilla’s influence on Kaelin’s career, and how to make money with music. Lupe breaks down the art of rap from an anthropological & sociological standpoint, and Tom shares a special merch discount — and how to win a guest spot on an upcoming episode. Do you call it “filling,” “stuffing,” or “dressing?” Settle the score on social using #lupeandroyce! Love the show? Hit “subscribe,” leave us a review, and give us a shout on social using #lupeandroyce.The Lupe & Royce Show is a Say What Media production: https://www.saywhat.mediaThe presenting sponsor of this episode is Blue Microphones: https://www.bluemic.comSend a textSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices