For Cultural Purposes Only: Recent Episodes
B, SayGod, RegularM1ke
A podcast where 3 childhood friends from Queens, NYC have discussions and debates that usually revolve around the Hip-Hop culture.
As the protests against systemic racial injustices spread across the world, the guys discuss how knowledge of self aids unity amongst black people. Also Dr. B tells the story about an uncomfortable coming of age conversation he had with his daughter following her 15th birthday. Take a listen and please KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING!!! Spreading awareness and knowledge are the keys. And KEYS OPEN DOORS!!!
Another black man was killed by a white police officer. When is enough gonna be enough?? Listen as the guys discuss their feelings on the matter. Rest In Power to all the unfortunate victims of these types of actions. It's happened way too many times. Something has got to give!!!
Heavy culture talk on this episode. The guys pay homage to Malcolm X on the heels of what would have been his 95th birthday. They also get into a discussion centered around Michael Jordan's image following "The Last Dance" documentary (31:00). - Also a reminder. Follow the show via Instagram @forculturalpurposesonly
On this episode, the guys cover a bunch of topics. 25th Anniversary of Mobb Deep's "The Infamous" album, Dr. B's birthday celebration in quarantine, "The Last Dance" Bulls Documentary, and that's just the first 30 min. The other 30+ minutes??? SayGod, aka Andrew Dice Say, TURNS UP!!!
The CRIB RULES EVERYTHING AROUND ME!!! On this track the Guys are talking the effects that quarantine has had on relationships and life in general and they also touch on the DJ Premier vs RZA IG battle. This episode was recorded via ZOOM. WALK WITH US!!!
LIVE FROM QUARANTINE!!! B, SayGod, and RegularM1ke talk Coronavirus, politics, capitalism and MORE!!! Go wash your hands and then get in tune with the guys!!
The guys speak on a bunch of different topics that hit home, literally. That home is NYC!! High school memory lane visits, a NYC hip hop discussion that includes dipset feuds, Dave East's career trajectory, where's Don Q??, as well as Public Enemy's breakup, the Spike Lee/Knicks feud, AND MORE!!!
The guys are back with a new track spearheaded by SayGod the Reefer Champ. If you have listened to previous tracks, you know SayGod is known to freestyle within the topics. This track is just that. A FREESTYLE. The guys talk Wilder/Fury (00:53), SayGod's current Facebook bid (09:58), abortion/teen pregnancy (14:48), what happened to Black Planet (31:33), internet videos (46:11), and MORE!!!! TAP IN!!! #FreeSayGod LOL!!
On this episode, the guys discuss aging as it relates to hip-hop culture (5:24). Today there are a host of rappers that are 40+ years old that still have quite an impact on the rap game. B, SayGod, and RegularM1ke discuss why those rappers have been able to age more gracefully than the rappers of the 80s, why some haven't aged well, AND MORE!!! Also, they get into their own experiences with aging on a more personal level (43:00).
On this episode: B, SayGod, and RegularM1ke start out with some hip-hop talk. Then they dive into the Nicki vs. Meek twitter feud (30:07) which leads to and in-depth discussion on the behavior of women today, who should be held more accountable for it, and MORE!!!
We talk Kobe Bryant and the impact of his untimely passing on all of us individually. We also touch on the impact of the black athlete in NYC, Kobe vs Iverson, which athletes resonated most in our era, and more!!
Rest in Peace to Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, and the other people who lost their lives in that unfortunate helicopter crash. Our prayers and condolences go out to all of their families and friends.
B, SayGod, and RegularM1ke talk the evolution of fashion in the hip-hop culture. Clothes, sneakers, jewelry and more from the perspective of 3 NYC natives. Queens, NY to be exact!!!!