Gimme The Loot | Episode 16

Episode 16 starts off with a trivia question. What is Sisqo’s most successful song? Here’s a hint, it’s not the Thong song or the remix.

The natural transition from the thong song is of course porn. The crew discusses their go to searches and we find out L.O. likes Bedstuy amateurs.

Next, we discuss possible 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang’s controversial idea to give every American an extra $1000 a month. Yang feels his idea is necessary because of the growing use of automation and artificial intelligence which is causing the human workforce to shrink. Will it really help the average citizen or will it lead to massive inflation?

Finally, Willy Strings stops by and answers some questions for the crew. We then get into a conversation about music, and the differences in taste we share with our significant others. We cover all genres from 90’s Hip Hop to Kendrick to Sade to Erika Badu.

Whiskey and Wu-Tang | Episode 15

In this episode… we’re on a world tour with Mack, my man, as Mack tells us about his honeymoon trip that starts across the pond and then to beautiful Grenada where he got to see the great Buju Banton and ending in the Crescent City of New Orleans.

Next, the crew discusses the Wu-Tang Clan and Sasha Jenkin’s four-part docuseries “Of Mics and Men” that gives color and texture to a true American success story. We also discuss the cultural and personal impact Wu-Tang has had in the world and in our own lives. 

We round out the show discussing the SUV versus minivan debate, when we typically gas up our cars and the unfortunate times we ran out of gas. Of course, there is a police harassment story involved. Check it out….

Movin' On Up | Episode 14

Welcome back to Decoding40. We’ve got more laughs and more stimulating conversation for you. 
 
We kick it off with an homage to one of the greatest Black shows, The Jeffersons, in a way that only Vincent can manage to take it just a little too far. 
 
In this episode, find out what happens when L.O. mistakenly switched out actual alcohol for Heineken 0.0.
 
First, we actually discuss, for real this time, the opioid crisis versus the crack epidemic and the impact that the pharmaceutical companies have had on society. And, the new prosecution that the biggest drug pushers on the planet are now facing. 
 
Next, we discuss the next presidential cycle and if the democrats are about to repeat the same mistakes of 2016.
 
Then, we talk about hoarders and the interesting treasures that one might be surprised or disgusted to find.  Alaric tells us a creepy story about the time he rescued his elderly neighbor who lived in massive hoard collection in Brooklyn.  
 
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Peace from Decoding40 crew!

Hello Google | Episode 13

Welcome back to Decoding40. This is lucky Episode 13 and it is seriously packed with a ton of laughter and opinions. 
 
We start off with one of the most popular tech arguments to date—Android versus Apple.  The crew gets into a heated discussion on which brand is better. Listen to see which brand wins. 
 
L.O. shares a bizarre story about a time when he met Jill Scott in her dressing room. 
 
The crew then trade stories on avoiding scams involving brand new cars, too good to be true apartments, and fake checks.  
 
Mack is getting married, so in the advice segment the crew shares its wealth of experience to the newest member of the ball and chain crew. 
 
Our public service announcement  this week is directed to all white people—not all Black and Brown people are out to get you.
 
Be sure to check out the libation segment and the start of the legend that is Random Rambling Burnett. 
 
As always, thanks for listening and we hope you tune in again next week. Peace.