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This Slaps! Podcast

This Slaps! Podcast

By Ben Taub

A music podcast hosted by Ben Taub dedicated to discussing the impact of albums, songs, and topics at the intersection of music on music as an industry and art form.
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Why FEAR is Kendrick Lamar's Highest Achievement

This Slaps! PodcastFeb 25, 2021

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Why FEAR is Kendrick Lamar's Highest Achievement

Why FEAR is Kendrick Lamar's Highest Achievement

Feb 25, 202111:49
Solo Dolo #2: J.Cole Fakeout, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees, and Vinyl Records

Solo Dolo #2: J.Cole Fakeout, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees, and Vinyl Records

Feb 11, 202123:44
Sampling 101: Sam Cooke Inspired Artists Featured Throughout Modern Hip Hop

Sampling 101: Sam Cooke Inspired Artists Featured Throughout Modern Hip Hop

In the first episode of our Sampling 101 series, Ben (@beantube24) walks through a few tracks where Sam Cooke inspired artists are sampled in modern hip hop. Artists featured include Otis Redding, the Ponderosa Twins Plus One, Smokey Robinson, Kanye West, Tyler, the Creator, Jay Z, Travis Scott, Quavo, and more!

Companion Playlist can be found here

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Also, check out 10 Track Fridays, a playlist updated every week on Spotify to help you find new tracks and deep cuts from your favorite artists!

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Feb 03, 202127:49
Amine- "ONEPOINTFIVE"

Amine- "ONEPOINTFIVE"

Ben (@beantube24) welcomes on Chase Johnson to talk about Amine's midpoint mixtape ONEPOINTFIVE. They get into why Dr. Whoever is the perfect introduction track, how Spotify playlists reflect time periods in their lives, and the benchmarks albums should be evaluated on.

Subscribe to the Podcast on Anchor and YouTube, and follow the podcast and Ben on Twitter!

Also, check out 10 Track Fridays, a playlist updated every week on Spotify to help you find new tracks and deep cuts from your favorite artists!

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Jan 27, 202152:17
Lil Nas X - " 7 EP"

Lil Nas X - " 7 EP"

Host Ben Taub (@beantube24) welcomes back Adam Gilman for a deep dive into Lil Nas X's debut EP "7". Gilman pitches his case why the project is underrated, talk industry plants, debate if the EP has a concept, and much more!

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Find Gilman's last appearance, talking Eminem's Music to be Murdered By here

Also, introducing 10 Track Fridays, a playlist updated every week on Spotify to help you find new tracks and deep cuts from your favorite artists!

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Jan 21, 202101:17:36
Who Won 2020? The Year of Music in Review

Who Won 2020? The Year of Music in Review

Host Ben Taub (@beantube24) invites on Ben Roesch to give out some awards for artists, albums, and entities who won (or lost) the year in music. Categories include best/worst albums of 2020, comeback kid, most snubbed by the Grammys, and more! The guys also give their predictions for 2021 and what projects they are looking forward to most!

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Also, introducing 10 Track Fridays, a playlist updated every week on Spotify to help you find new tracks and deep cuts from your favorite artists!

Jan 11, 202101:08:17
The Intersection of Music and Television with Josh Wigler

The Intersection of Music and Television with Josh Wigler

Ben (@beantube24) welcomes on Post Show Recaps and The Hollywood Reporter's Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) to talk about how score is utilized in some of television's greatest hits. They talk all things Lost, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, The Mandalorian, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Community, The Genius, and Survivor and the overall impact a score has on the success of a program.

SPOILER WARNING for all the shows mentioned above!!

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Dec 21, 202001:24:04
Jack Antonoff Deep Dive with Mike Leo

Jack Antonoff Deep Dive with Mike Leo

Dec 16, 202001:05:05
EMERGENCY PODCAST: Kid Cudi's Man On The Moon 3 plus Taylor Swift and Jack Harlow

EMERGENCY PODCAST: Kid Cudi's Man On The Moon 3 plus Taylor Swift and Jack Harlow

Dec 11, 202041:23
Kanye West "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" and Saint JHN "Ghetto Lenny's Love Songs" - November YouTube Roundup

Kanye West "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" and Saint JHN "Ghetto Lenny's Love Songs" - November YouTube Roundup

Dec 02, 202018:40
Saint JHN "While the World Was Burning" Album Review with Dan Strauss and Grammy Nominations Reactions

Saint JHN "While the World Was Burning" Album Review with Dan Strauss and Grammy Nominations Reactions

Saint JHN "While the World Was Burning" (2020) Album Reactions and Review

Ben gives his reactions to the Grammy Nominations and  welcomes on OG guest Dan Strauss to give his reactions on the new Saint JHN.

THIS WEEK ON THE PODCAST:

NEXT WEEK ON THE PODCAST:

  • How Saint JHN's "Ghetto Lenny's Love Songs" Reinvents Love Songs (YouTube)
  • How Music Elevates Television Storytelling with Surprise Guest (Podcast Feed)

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Nov 24, 202022:57
Interview with Camden Ostrander (Dissect Season 7 Co-Writer); Donald Glover Career Spotlight

Interview with Camden Ostrander (Dissect Season 7 Co-Writer); Donald Glover Career Spotlight

Host Ben Taub (@beantube24) welcomes on Camden Ostrander (@metamoderncam), Co-Writer of Dissect Podcast Season 7 focused on Childish Gambino's Because the Internet. They break down key moments in Donald Glover's career that have defined his art, Cam's Donald Glover origin story, why Because the Internet was the perfect Childish Gambino album to cover on Dissect, and how each of the components of trans-media world of BTI create an underappreciated work of art. Connect with the podcast on Twitter @SlapsPodcast, check out Dissect Podcast on Spotify, and find This Slaps! Network on YouTube to watch our deep dives into topics at the intersection of music.
Nov 19, 202059:59
Music Video Spotlight Series 1: Young Thug's "Wyclef Jean" and A$AP Mob's "RAF"

Music Video Spotlight Series 1: Young Thug's "Wyclef Jean" and A$AP Mob's "RAF"

Took a moment to highlight the work that's being done on the YouTube page, including the audio versions of our music video deep dives into Young Thug's Wyclef Jean and A$AP Mob's RAF.Key LinksWyclef Jean VideoRAF VideoLeave a review and 5 star rating on iTunes and Spotify!
Nov 11, 202010:08
Solo Dolo #1: Albums to Unplug, Ethics of Posthumous Releases, and Holograms

Solo Dolo #1: Albums to Unplug, Ethics of Posthumous Releases, and Holograms

We're going solo! Today's banter episode includes albums to help unplug from election talk, ethics of posthumous releases by artist's estates and labels, and the Rob Kardashian hologram. We also cover whats coming up on the podcast and YouTube page! So It Goes Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/5ezeBhxiPE67JdCQyMgJms?si=CGCpnLrHTKql5sQJcnXx3ASend Feedback: thisslapspodcast@gmail.comFollow on Twitter: @SlapsPodcastSubscribe on YouTube: This Slaps! Network Leave a 5 star review! It helps massively with SEO and discover charts so be sure to leave one to help a guy out!
Nov 05, 202018:23
Chance the Rapper - "Acid Rap"

Chance the Rapper - "Acid Rap"

This Slaps! Episode 12: Acid Rap by Chance the Rapper (2013)Host Ben Taub welcomes on newcomer Scott Slutsky to talk all things Chance the Rapper, switching to Apple Music, the comparisons of Chance's career to his mentor Kanye West's early trajectory, experiencing the album performed live, and much more!Stream the Mixtape: open.spotify.com/album/2VBcztE58pBKjIDS5oEgFh?si=g2HET28uQ_Sq3K2cWOd3ig Dock Ellis Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vUhSYLRw14 Social Media Follow the Host on Twitter: @beantube24 Follow the Podcast on Twitter: @SlapsPodcast
Oct 08, 202001:14:00
How Lil Dicky Puts Music at the Forefront Through FX's Dave

How Lil Dicky Puts Music at the Forefront Through FX's Dave

Deep dive into how Lil Dicky moved beyond music videos into Dave on FX and put music at the forefront to elevate the quality of the sitcom. We talk through Lil Dicky's journey from So Hard and Professional Rapper to Earth, Freaky Friday, and now Dave. We evaluate the music's success through focusing on the original and featured music, Jail Music Video, and Premiere and Finale Freestyles.Key LinksPremiere Freestyle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seVlRiUw-UIFinale Freestyle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sKWBJt5t3E&t=38sJail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcepQ6QTmgc Sway Freestyle (2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzgjglZqS3Y&t=209s This Slaps! Social MediaTwitter: @SlapsPodcastInstagram: @thisslapspodcastWebsite: www.thisslapspodcast.com
Sep 23, 202016:03
Mac Miller - "Swimming"

Mac Miller - "Swimming"

Ben is joined by Nav Pandian to discuss all things Mac Miller and his 2018 album Swimming. They discuss the depth of Mac Miller's discography, talk 2020 XXL Freshman List, the role of growth in artistic development, why they got into hip hop in the first place, and much more!Be sure to subscribe and give an honest rating!Key Links:Mac Miller's Tiny Desk ConcertJohn Mayer Cover of Small WorldsFollow the Podcast on TwitterFollow the Podcast on InstagramSubscribe on YouTube for video essay deep dives
Aug 14, 202001:25:09
Kanye West - "808's and Heartbreaks"

Kanye West - "808's and Heartbreaks"

Episode #9: Kanye West - 808's and Heartbreaks (2008)Ben is joined by Slater Ward-Diorio to talk all things Kanye, the benefit of artists taking creative risks, comparing the album to Tyler, the Creator's Igor, the context of 808's and Heartbreaks's inception, and the hardships Kanye had to endure for the album to be created.Kanye West's Best Bonus Tracks from GraduationFollow the Podcast on TwitterFollow the Podcast on InstagramSend Feedback: thisslapspodcast@gmail.comVisit our website: www.thisslapspodcast.com
Aug 05, 202001:02:12
The Beach Boys - "Pet Sounds"

The Beach Boys - "Pet Sounds"

The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (1966) presented by This Slaps! Podcast Ben welcomes on newcomer Asher Berkson-Gold to dive deep into one of the most influential albums in music history. They talk through Brian Wilson's influence on Pet Sounds, how their rivalry with The Beatles fueled the creative energy of the album, and how it has impacted more modern artists like Tame Impala. Follow This Slaps! on TwitterFollow This Slaps! on InstagramSubscribe on YouTube Oldie Deep Dive90210 Deep Dive Be sure to check out The Gold Standard, coming to podcasts feeds soon!
Jul 29, 202054:06
Odd Future "Oldie" Deep Dive

Odd Future "Oldie" Deep Dive

Why Odd Future's Oldie is their best song and their magnum opus. OFWGKTA is one of Hip Hop's most infamous groups and Oldie is their mission statement. Written, Performed, and Edited by Ben Taub, Host of This Slaps Podcast Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and comment if you liked the video! Earl Sweatshirt Lyric Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFBZbFGHSa8&t=44s Travis Scott 90210 Deep Dive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9WkqrGyJVY Apple Podcast Feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-slaps-podcast/id1513756223 Oldie Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzi24Nssiow  Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SlapsPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisslapspodcast Send Feedback/Album Requests/Inquiries: thisslapspodcast@gmail.com
Jul 20, 202008:10
The Head and the Heart

The Head and the Heart

The Head and the Heart (2011) album deep dive on This Slaps!Ben welcomes on Dan Epstein to talk all things Head and the Heart, the rise of indie folk music and why the idea of indie and folk are contrary to each other.Travis Scott 90210 Deep DiveFollow the podcast on TwitterFollow the podcast on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeSend Feedback/Questions/Inquiries: thisslapspodcast@gmail.com
Jul 15, 202001:01:21
Travis Scott 90210 Deep Dive

Travis Scott 90210 Deep Dive

Audio Essay on Travis Scott's hit 90210
Jul 08, 202006:55
Frank Ocean - "Blonde"

Frank Ocean - "Blonde"

Episode #5: Blonde by Frank OceanThis week, Ben is joined by Mike Leo to talk about one of the most beloved albums of the 2010's. They delve into all of the madness surrounding the album's release, Frank's evolution as an artist, and why he is so obsessed with cars. Link to this week's Medium articleFollow the Podcast on Twitter: @SlapsPodcastFollow the Podcast on Instagram: @thisslapspodcastSend in Feedback/Questions/Album Requests: thisslapspodcast@gmail.com
Jun 23, 202056:08
SZA - "CTRL"

SZA - "CTRL"

Episode #4: Ctrl (2017)Ben is joined by Ari Seckler to talk about SZA's hit debut studio album CTRL. They delve into the album's themes of anxiety and SZA's personal experiences, the progression of RnB, and the importance of interludes on albums. Follow the Podcast on Twitter: @SlapsPodcastFollow the Podcast on Instagram: @thisslapspodcastSubscribe on Youtube: This Slaps! PodcastSend Feedback/Questions/Album Suggestions: thisslapspodcast@gmail.com
Jun 16, 202052:50
Eminem- "Music To Be Murdered By"

Eminem- "Music To Be Murdered By"

Episode #3 - Music To Be Murdered By (2020)Link to Donate to Campaign Zero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=wgT3OyfhCetGFtq5hWwjKtcSFnw_BVOHliQclN7fjpL5r5t2a0AMg9HFL2bHqQ2d9KlPRm&country.x=US&locale.x=USBen is joined by resident Slim Shady stan Adam Gilman to defend Eminem's newest studio album. They talk about the importance of lyricism, why Eminem's popularity has dipped in recent years, and confirm why Genius is the best website in history.Follow the Podcast on Twitter: @SlapsPodcastFollow the Podcast on Instagram: @thisslapspodcastSend us Questions/Feedback: thisslapspodcast@gmail.com
Jun 08, 202001:10:26
The Beatles - "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"

The Beatles - "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"

Episode #2: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)Host Ben Taub is joined by Ben Roesch to break down The Beatles' 8th studio album. They discuss The Beatles cultural impact, the genesis of the concept album, and what a Last Dance style documentary would look like for The Beatles. Find us on Twitter @SlapsPodcastSend us Feedback/Questions/Reach out to be a Guest: thislapspodcast@gmail.com
May 28, 202001:04:49
The 1975 - "The 1975" (2013)

The 1975 - "The 1975" (2013)

Episode #1: The 1975 Self Titled Album (2013)Host Ben Taub is joined by Dan Strauss to talk all things 1975. They discuss the album's creation, creative choices, overall impact, and Dan's personal feelings about the music.Find us on Twitter: @SlapsPodcastSend us Feedback/Questions/Reach out to be a Guest: thisslapspodcast@gmail.com
May 20, 202049:51
This Slaps! Preview Podcast

This Slaps! Preview Podcast

This Slaps! Podcast hosted by Ben Taub. Preview podcast launching the project. If there's an album you want to talk about, find us on Twitter or send us an email.Email to submit ideas/feedback: thisslapspodcast@gmail.comFollow the podcast on Twitter @slapspodcastFollow the host on Twitter @beantube24
May 16, 202001:14