Kendrick versus Drake. Where did all of this start, what the heck happened? I'm going to do my best to break it down. Some great bars and some great beats, but I have to admit that, by the end I really needed a palate cleanser. This one is extra long and

The FNPS lost its most prominent feline co-host a month ago. In this short bonus episode, you'll find a collection of show outtakes featuring G.

We're coming out of hiatus briefly to do a show dedicated to Ben Przybylinski, a dear friend of the show who passed away too soon on February 19, 2024, on the eve of his celebration of life, to keep him with us just a little longer. Alannah Myles - Black

This week is a birthday episode for one of my longest-supporting Patrons, and it's the first of two looking at the work of Mike Patton. First, we get into his work with Faith No More!We Care A Lot*From Out Of NowhereSurprise! Youre DeadFalling To Pie

I lost a family member to fentanyl recently, so I wanted to take this opportunity to dedicate a show to him and do a little public education about naloxone.As promised, links to resources:Health Canada's page on naloxone, as well as where to get free k

This week, we're going back to something that came up during the second Funky Drummer episode, a microgenre out of Japan that has some relation to City pop (and opens up even more rabbit holes!)Dionne Warwick - Walk On ByRoger Nichols &The Small Circle

This week, we're taking a look at the legal blowback that resulted from the rise of sampling, and where it's led us to in the present day. Tons of resources were used for this episode, so be sure to c

The final installment on Clyde Stubblefield's Funky Drummer. This one's a bit of a grab bag including pop, house, industrial, and rock. If you want to learn more, I highly recommend this podcast, whic

After a week off to go check out some live music, we're back with our second episode on the legacy of The Funky Drummer sample. This time, the focus is on breaks and hardcore (of the rave variety, not

Finally were getting to the impact of Clyde Stubblefields famous loop! Part one: the golden age of hip-hop.James Brown - Funky Drummer (excerpt)Boogie Down Productions - South BronxKool Moe Dee - Go See The DoctorMC Hammer - Feel My PowerRun-D.M.C.