Hard Pass Podcast

Episode 89: ICEMAN May 15th

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2002096/fan_mail/new] Episode 89 of Hard Pass Podcast is here, and things get icy real quick  We kick things off with our What’s Poppin segment, diving into Drake’s rollout for his upcoming album Iceman and the sky-high expectations surrounding it. Is he about to shift the culture again, or are fans expecting too much? Then we get into a heated debate you don’t want to miss: Drake’s Views vs Take Care vs Nothing Was the Same. We break it all down song-for-song in a draft-style showdown to see which project really stands above the rest. After that, it’s time for our Confessions segment… and let’s just say, this week gets SPICY  We also react to a wild clip of Claressa Shields on Hot N Bothered with Melyssa Ford, where she claims her boyfriend Pap could beat 50 Cent in a boxing match. Yeah… we had thoughts. To wrap things up, we hit you with announcements and close out another packed episode. Tap in, laugh with us, and join the conversation — this is Episode 89: ICEMAN 00:00 Intro 01:04 South Cac Chuck Fun Fact 01:25 Bougie Fun Fact 02:07 Travey2x Fun Fact! 02:24 WHATS POPPIN  02:34 Drake Iceman rollout  07:00 Take Care Vs Nothin Was The Same Vs Views  35:39 Drake Discography Recap  38:40 Is Drake the Greatest hip hop artist  49:32 South Cac Chuck Early Confession  52:30 CONFESSIONS  52:44 Travey2x Confession  56:09 Bougie Confession  58:25 South Cac Chuck Official Confession  1:04:16 South Cac Chuck Funny moment  1:06:37 HARD PASS/HARD TO PASS UP 1:07:36 Claressa Shields Clip REACTION  1:18:42 South Cac Chuck Takes us off the rails 1:20:51 Chuck forget his confession so he does another one  1:26:01 Bougie almost killed Travey2x  1:27:40 ANNOUNCEMENTS  1:29:15 Camera dies/OUTRO Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/hardpass]

Episode 88: Definition of Hip-Hop VS Rap

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2002096/fan_mail/new] Episode 88 is packed with energy, debate, and real conversation as the crew welcomes special guest and longtime friend Bougie to the pod. Things kick off immediately Bougie—rocking an OutKast shirt—calls out Travey2x and South Cac Chuck over their Migos vs. OutKast debate, boldly that André 3000 delivered one of the greatest verses of all time. Chuck isn’t letting that slide, and just like that, the debate is on. In the “What’s Poppin” segment, the crew reacts to Ice Spice being attacked at McDonald’s, leading to a real discussion about celebrity safety and the importance of having protection or at least a solid circle nearby. They also dive into the tension between DJ Vlad and Boosie Badazz, questioning whether the two can ever work together again. Things heat up even more when they break down a clip from Joe Budden’s podcast debating who’s the better rapper: 2 Chainz or Big Sean. That conversation spirals into the episode’s main topic—what really defines hip-hop versus rap? The crew goes deep, ultimately agreeing that hip-hop has evolved so much that everyone now carries their own definition. The vibe shifts in the fan-favorite Confessions segment, where personal secrets come to light, followed by Hard Pass / Hard to Pass Up, where Bougie and South Cac Chuck blind-rank celebrities based on attractiveness. That debate takes a wild turn when comparing Melyssa Ford and Teyana Taylor—and yes, it gets heated. They wrap things up with announcements and their signature hip-hop and R&B questions of the day. Tap in—this episode is full of laughs, strong opinions, and real hip-hop talk.  00:00 Intro 00:19 South Cac Chuck Fun Fact 04:03 Travey2x Fun Fact 05:39 Bougie Fun Fact/ call us out about OutKast vs Migos  06:54 Is Andre 3000 a top 5 rapper  08:34 Andre 3000 vs Lil Wayne debate  20:33 WHATS POPPIN  20:47 Ice spice got into a fight  27:57 Boosie vs Vladtv  30:36 who from our city would be controversial interview  33:30 joe budden podcast debate Big Sean vs 2 chainz  42:04 What exactly is a rapper? 44:41 defining Hip-Hop vs Rap 50:44 CONFESSIONS  51:01 Travey2x Confession  55:54 South Cac Chuck Confession  59:01 Bougie Confession  1:03:17 HARD PASS/HARD TO PASS UP 1:04:11 Blind Rank These Celebrities  1:07:21 debating the rank we would put em 1:15:13 ANNOUNCEMENTS  1:19:16 R&B and HipHop Questions  1:26:00 Outro Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/hardpass]

Episode 87: Go Get Da Bag Out The Back

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2002096/fan_mail/new] Episode 87 of Hard Pass Podcast, titled “Go Get Da Bag Out Da Back”, is packed with wild stories, hot takes, and hilarious moments from start to finish! We kick things off in our What’s Poppin’ segment with a breakdown of the shocking situation involving Gucci Mane allegedly getting kidnapped and robbed by Pooh Shiesty—and Shiesty’s subsequent arrest. That leads us straight into a reaction to Gucci’s latest track “Crash Dummy,” where he shares his side of the story and throws some heavy shots. We also tap into how others in the industry are reacting to the drama. Staying in the music lane, we react to a fiery freestyle from Remy Ma, where she appears to take aim at Papoose and Claressa Shields—sparking plenty of discussion. Things take a turn when Travey2x brings up Artemis II and the ongoing debates comparing it to the original moon landing. That opens the door to conspiracy theories, including South Cac Chuck breaking down the meaning behind the flat earth flag featured in the background. In our Confessions segment, the stories get real—and real funny. Then it’s time for HARD PASS / HARD TO PASS UP, where Travey2x pulls up a Family Guy clip that perfectly sums up what it’s like being friends with South Cac Chuck… expect strange questions and plenty of laughs  We also dive into the big announcement of Usher and Chris Brown teaming up for a tour—aka The Raymond & Brown Tour. South Cac Chuck pitches the idea of grabbing meet-and-greet tickets to try and get Chris Brown on the show… Travey2x is all in, so stay tuned  To wrap things up, the crew discusses upcoming plans, including whether they should attend Charlamagne tha God’s Black Effect Podcast Festival, and gives updates on their new studio setup—hoping everything is ready in time for that potential Chris Brown interview! 00:00 Intro 00:23 South Cac Chuck Fun Fact 01:51 Travey2x Fun Fact 03:11 WHATS POPPIN 03:18 Recapping the Gucci and Pooh Shiesty situation  09:44 Gucci mane -Crash Dummy REACTION  13:56 Did Gucci Break the street code?22:09 Skinbone -Pooh Shiesty parody  24:14 Remy Ma Freestyle REACTION (Claressa shields and papoose diss) 30:40 Did Pap ever Write for Remy ma and does it matter? 33:38 Throwing shade vs Speaking Facts 35:40 Artemis II vs the first moon landing  40:57 South Cac Chuck addresses the flat Earth flag in the background  43:05 CONFESSIONS  43:19 Travey2x Confession  46:01 South Cac Chuck Confession  49:04 HARD PASS/ HARD TO PASS UP 49:18 Family Guy Question is exactly what South Cac Chuck asks his friends  53:55 MEME OF THE WEEK 54:08 Shout to Too Cool Nae and Chase Duncan  54:32 Clavicular video in the mall 56:51 Usher and Chris brown announce tour  1:00:05 We gon get Chris Brown on the pod  1:08:46 ANNOUNCEMENTS 1:26:26 should we go to the BLACK EFFECT NETWORK FESTIVAL  1:28:30 a long OUTRO Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/hardpass]

Episode 86: You Are A Sick Dude

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2002096/fan_mail/new] Episode 86 of Hard Pass Podcast is here, and we’ve got special guest Universallova in the building! We kick things off in our What’s Poppin segment, diving into Claressa Shields stepping into the booth to record a song for Papoose—and the rumors surrounding whether the love is real or just for show. From there, the conversation heats up as we debate whether Drake has truly been carrying hip hop for the past 15 years. Next, we get into a classic group showdown: OutKast vs Migos. Travey2x stands firm on OutKast, highlighting the legendary impact of Andre 3000 and what he brings to the duo. In our Confessions segment, South Cac Chuck delivers some hilarious stories you don’t want to miss before we circle back to the group debate—this time putting “Roses” head-to-head with “Bad and Boujee” to see which track really takes the crown. During Hard Pass / Hard to Pass Up, we react to a wild Instagram STFU challenge for some much-needed laughs. Then it’s Meme of the Week, featuring a couple arguing on a boat about what “fun” really means—something Chuck relates to a little too well. We wrap things up with announcements before jumping into our R&B and hip hop Questions of the Day, featuring 112 and Young Dolph, then close out another great episode. Thanks for watching! Be sure to follow Universallova on YouTube! 00:00 Intro 00:45 South Cac Chuck Fun Fact 02:48 Travey2x Fun Fact 03:51 Universallova Fun Fact 06:18 Universallova ask South Cac Chuck about his fun fact 09:16 WHATS POPPIN  Claressa Shields song for Pap 23:41 Will Drake Diss Cole on ICEMAN  24:47 Did Drake Carry Hip Hop for the last 15 years 34:38 Migos vs OutKast  50:25 CONFESSIONS  51:14 Universallova Confession  52:11 South Cac Chuck wild Story 55:87 Travey2x Confession  1:02:23 South Cac Chuck Confession  1:07:04 HARD PASS/ HARD TO PASS UP STFU Challenge  1:09:10 Outkast Roses Vs Migos Bad and Boujee  1:13:25 meme of the week 1:22:02 ANNOUNCEMENTS  1:32:36 R&B and Hip Hop Questions  1:37:50 Outro Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/hardpass]

Episode 85: The Heat Hold 83 It Really Bam

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2002096/fan_mail/new] Episode 85 kicks off with the “What’s Poppin” segment, and the takes are already all over the place. The guys dive into Jack Harlow’s new album Monica—Travey2x calls it a solid project and highlights “All Of My Friends,” while South Cac Chuck wastes no time giving it a brutal 0/10 . Next, they react to Machine Gun Kelly’s latest single “goddam,” with Travey2x showing love to the album and saying it’s still in rotation. Then things heat up as they discuss Charlamagne tha God claiming Future could appear on Drake’s upcoming project—Chuck thinks that’s a terrible move and even blames Future for fans turning on Drake in the first place. They also react to a viral pastor asking his congregation to bring in tax returns (yeah… it gets real), and wrap the segment by talking about Dwight Howard officially announcing his retirement. The “Confessions” segment returns with some wild stories, before the crew jumps into a debate sparked by Rory Farrell and Jamil Clay on Math Hoffa’s podcast—does Rick Ross really have better albums than Lil Wayne? Chuck agrees, but after pushback, both admit Wayne has a strong argument. In the “HARD PASS / HARD TO PASS UP” segment, they review CyHi the Prynce’s latest track “Bouncin off Me.” Travey2x thinks it’s a direct response to their previous criticism, and while both like the song, Chuck still isn’t fully sold. They also try out Paul Masson ICE—good, but according to Chuck, nothing beats the Peach. Then it’s time to talk hoops. The guys break down Bam Adebayo’s shocking 83-point performance and debate whether it lives up to the hype. They compare it to Kobe Bryant’s legendary scoring mentality, referencing a story about Kobe choosing integrity over chasing records. While Bam’s performance was impressive, they question how it happened and whether it takes away from the moment. They close things out with “Meme of the Week,” sharing some laughs, followed by announcements before wrapping up another episode. 00:00 Intro 00:19 South Cac Chuck Fun Fact 02:10 Travey2x Fun Fact 03:49 WHATS POPPIN  05:27 Jack Harlow ‘Monica’ album review  19:00 MGK ‘goddam’ single Review and album revisit 22:19 South Cac Chuck almost gave jack the n word pass  23:07 Charlamagne says future is on Drake “ICEMAN” 25:07 Should Drake and Future Squash it 28:37 Drake vs Kendrick in hindsight  32:30 Pastor tax return situation  36:27 Dwight Howard Retired and Baby mama blast him  39:31 CONFESSIONS  39:37 Travey2x Confession  43:35 South Cac Chuck Confession  49:04 Rory and Mal on math Hoffa “Wayne vs Ross” 52:57 HARD PASS/HARD TO PASS UP 53:03 CyHi Song ‘Bouncin off me’ REACTION  1:03:15 Paul Masson ICE review  1:07:43 our Thoughts on BAM 83 points 1:15:01 MEME OF THE WEEK 1:19:50 ANNOUNCEMENTS  1:23:06 OUTRO Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/hardpass]