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The Neal Riggers Podcast

The Neal Riggers Podcast

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The Neal Riggers podcast is two 30 something black dudes reviewing internet news of the week set to chillwave beats. Get like us...or don’t, it’s cool.
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The Kobe Bryant Episode - Mamba Day, Rest in Peace

The Neal Riggers PodcastFeb 24, 2020

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The Kobe Bryant Episode - Mamba Day, Rest in Peace

The Kobe Bryant Episode - Mamba Day, Rest in Peace

We talk about the untimely end of Kobe Bryant, the reasons men don't cry, and the ways we approach death when fame is involved.

Feb 24, 202059:55
Okay Boomer! Two Generations Mad Because We're Too Alike

Okay Boomer! Two Generations Mad Because We're Too Alike

In this episode, while locked in a fight against depression we estimate that Millennials and Boomers are actually the exact same. We talk about letting go of presumptions and useless anger. And! We put ourselves above politics for long enough to admit we were never wrong in the first place.

Nov 19, 201950:42
Mans-Phobic: Gina Rodriguez Made Us Wonder 'Who Mans?' & LeBron Chinese Finger Rolled to Freedom

Mans-Phobic: Gina Rodriguez Made Us Wonder 'Who Mans?' & LeBron Chinese Finger Rolled to Freedom

On this episode, we talked about how Gina Rodriguez is N-Word R. Murrow in these streets, how Mark Zuckerberg is Frederick Douglass in our movie "Free Bus," and why Chinese minors make all the flyest Nike colorways. 

Oct 19, 201901:18:48
RIP Botham Jean, Joshua Brown and How the Dallas PD Sprinkled Some Crack on a Murder

RIP Botham Jean, Joshua Brown and How the Dallas PD Sprinkled Some Crack on a Murder

BREAKING! The Dallas PD wants us to believe in fairytales or at least duck tales. The Dallas PD is rewriting Law & Order, Sprinkle Crack. It's really something to see.  

Oct 10, 201901:02:40
On Botham Jean and Why It's Wrong to Police Mourners (but That Judge Ain't One)

On Botham Jean and Why It's Wrong to Police Mourners (but That Judge Ain't One)

We're back. This episode is about the national conversation on police-involved shootings, the empathy we show (or lack) for families mourning, and how/why the optics of a judge hugging a convicted defendant seem gross and charged.

Oct 07, 201901:05:27
Not Like This, Cis: Dave Chappelle Goes on a Trans-Bender

Not Like This, Cis: Dave Chappelle Goes on a Trans-Bender

Wherein we talk about getting to the stage of our lives that has so-called "good problems," and I explain why Dave Chappelle's latest disappointed me for uncommon reasons, and we go full Joe Rogan. Enjoy!

Aug 31, 201901:15:55
"Checks, Not Checkers" and Why Jay Z Can't Sell Out Morals He Never Had

"Checks, Not Checkers" and Why Jay Z Can't Sell Out Morals He Never Had

On this episode, the Neal Riggers chat about Joe Biden's nerve, billionaire sex traffickers deaths that set off a thousand Illuminati tweets, and the Jay Z and Beyoncé Woke LLC or whatever it is they're doing. 

Aug 16, 201948:43
The Neal Riggers Podcast Ep 17 - Your List Is Trash aka The Not All Men Podcast

The Neal Riggers Podcast Ep 17 - Your List Is Trash aka The Not All Men Podcast

We read a tweet that said 'I think it's brave when men don't do podcasts' and our hearts stopped. But beyond that, we talked about y'all bum-ass lists, why Black Thought might be the GOAT, and how to avoid sharing your opinion when no one asked for it. Absolutely no one. We love you. Good night.

Aug 09, 201901:08:21
Did Marianne Williamson Win the Debate or Is She My Art Teacher? Dem Debates and More!

Did Marianne Williamson Win the Debate or Is She My Art Teacher? Dem Debates and More!

Marianne Williamson just messed up your chakras and mine in them Dem Debates, while Kamala Harris looked confused without someone to arrest. Pretty sure Joe Biden doesn't know his whereabouts and that Cory Booker has never drank Kool-Aid. These tidbits PLUS...the two co-hosts catch up on life. 

Aug 01, 201959:16
The Neal Riggers Podcast Presents "Internet Undefeated" feat Kerlin aka Leaf Man

The Neal Riggers Podcast Presents "Internet Undefeated" feat Kerlin aka Leaf Man

Welcome back listeners! There are at least 17 of you and I know this because I internet with the best of them! Today, the Neal Riggers crew is bringing in a first-time host but frequent funny man, Kerlin. We are talking Ice Bae, why the crowd controls what you think on social media, and how to accept that attractive people will always do better than you while trying less. 

Jul 19, 201901:15:41
Which Neal Riggers Get To Say Rigger? Not Louis CK!

Which Neal Riggers Get To Say Rigger? Not Louis CK!

This is the big comedy episode where we talk about boundaries and weak punchlines. We didn't like Louis CK saying a word he shouldn't say (but we said it A LOT.) We also talked Kanye loving himself and hating your black *ss. Plus, the parallel between saying the n-word and consent. Nappy New Year!

Jan 14, 201901:06:60
Episode 12: The Neal Riggers Stroll Down Memory Lane Of Our Childhood

Episode 12: The Neal Riggers Stroll Down Memory Lane Of Our Childhood

Hey Happy New Year listener! Wanna know how the Neal Riggers got to know each other? This is the episode. We riff on basketball games we played as kids and what it taught us about ourselves. Plus, the lessons that come from failure!

Jan 02, 201953:32
Episode 9: The Return Of Neal Rigger Apologies

Episode 9: The Return Of Neal Rigger Apologies

Kevin Hart and Offset could learn from each other...about how not to apologize. But then again, Anwar questions the difference between apology and accountability. Andrew then argues that we give too much room to people for dumb-*ss behavior. This is a HOLIDAY SPICEY episode. Enjoy.
Dec 18, 201801:00:48
Episode 8: The All NBA Fuccboi Team + The Only Ticket That Beats Trump

Episode 8: The All NBA Fuccboi Team + The Only Ticket That Beats Trump

Who would make your NBA All Fuccboi Team? Plus, Anwar explains his 10-year mid-life crisis. And in case you missed it, the real PizzaGate is happening at Little Caesar's, and we deduce the only political ticket that could beat Trump.
Oct 30, 201856:33
Queer Eye For The Rap Guy + Hip Hop’s Worst Styles

Queer Eye For The Rap Guy + Hip Hop’s Worst Styles

We talk about hip hop and urban fashion wearing clothes either too big or too small. Plus, Lana Del Rey clapped back so hard at Azealia Banks they switched races! And Drew explains why his Alexa be cursing at him.
Oct 14, 201801:07:29
Throw The Whole Morgan Freeman Away + Kanye’s Loudly Unwell

Throw The Whole Morgan Freeman Away + Kanye’s Loudly Unwell

On Episode 6 we debate which Black actors' catalogues are irreplaceable and why. Then, what to do when you have curry belly at 20,000 feet. Plus, does Kanye control how you feel bout yoself? You slipping.
Oct 05, 201801:04:32
Trigger Week: Bill Cosby Choked On Pound Cake

Trigger Week: Bill Cosby Choked On Pound Cake

Bill Cosby choked on the pound cake he tried to shove down our throats. Dad of the year risked a whole toddler for arcade trinkets. Plus, Black men and barbershop PTSD.
Sep 28, 201801:04:49
Katt Williams’ Hairline So Far Back + Drake’s “Young Money”

Katt Williams’ Hairline So Far Back + Drake’s “Young Money”

Drake may have an unhealthy relationship with underage girls. Katt Williams makes it easy to roast him, so why didn't Wanda take her shot?
Sep 20, 201801:03:42
You Owe Serena An Apology: Episode 3 Is For Parents

You Owe Serena An Apology: Episode 3 Is For Parents

Hey we did this podcast with a 5-month-old baby and even he wasn’t feeling the Serena treatment. Plus, Cardi won our hearts some more and we paid tribute to Mac Miller.
Sep 15, 201859:57
Lauryn Hill Scandal & Louis CK Comes Prematurely

Lauryn Hill Scandal & Louis CK Comes Prematurely

The reason Lauryn Hill gets so much flack for being a dick is that she doesn’t have one. Plus! Louis CK’s needs to take more steps before returning to comedy.
Sep 06, 201801:15:52
The Neal Riggers Podcast Episode 1

The Neal Riggers Podcast Episode 1

The Neal Riggers podcast is two 30 something black dudes reviewing internet news of the week. This week we talk Nicki Minaj hating on her own growth, Skylar Diggins exposing Harrison Barnes’ averageness and the gender pay gap #atthesamedamntime and Luvvie Ajayi losing to Black Twitter.
Aug 28, 201801:20:57