The Notorious P.O.D. - a HipHop Podcast

On this weeks bumper HipHop Forum, the boys discuss: 

Street Report - The latest from the world of HipHop

The 2021 rock'n'roll hall of fame nominees

Our thoughts on the new Conway album

Netflix announce Diddy produced documentary, Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell 

Back in the day:  A story that references something or someone from the golden era

2pac's All eyez on me at 25…. 

Big L died this week back in 1999… 

Frank Ocean's Nostalgia Ultra turns 10

HALFTIME HYPE  Artist: Casket D Track: Treasure Chest Album: Sewer Steam

https://open.spotify.com/track/1a9Xj03cAQaA1CHn8W0Tu1?si=9r2Fg7tCReqHcLSfQvxWMw 

Halftime Hype Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4WYfTgfxRF7mYDZklHzntQ?si=4ljODSPMQ6yhVhUUnRO30g 

The choice is yours: A choice between 2 things and why…. could be an album, artists, comedian, sneaker brand… as relevant as possible to the week of recording! 

Meek mill or Tekeshi 69 


It’s the Questions: We answer all your listener questions Some belters this week from our lovely listeners!   We also have a new website, check it out www.notoriouspod.com details on how to send us your music, articles, links to the podcast & much more!  Peace!

in this is special episode we shine a spotlight on J The Virgo!  Spotfiy Profile: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2lnnIbxwWauUFTxwLbdm9I?si=KWpjvr6tRTSfFlybAom8sA  His music was featured on our Halftime Hype section and is part of our Halftime Hype Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4WYfTgfxRF7mYDZklHzntQ?si=4ljODSPMQ6yhVhUUnRO30g     He talks, his latest project (10), his biggest musical influences, dream collaborations, favourite albums, boxing entrance music, his top 5 fav MC's of all time and why its fine to prefer D'angelo's Brown Sugar to Voodoo..... We also get an exclusive freestyle too, so don't miss that!  If you want your music featured on the podcast then check out www.notoriouspod.com details on how to send us your music, articles, links to the podcast & much more!    Peace!

On this weeks HipHop Forum; The boys discuss why the egg that killed prodigy, the bullet in Meg Thee Stallion's foot & the multiple samples of jizz pumped from Lil Kim (Allegedly) (It didnt happen but its a funny urban legend) should be in the hiphop museum, plus loads of other great stuff!  Come join us!!!!  New article on the website from James Holder on sampling!  You can now submit questions via the website www.notoriouspod.com  Last weeks The Choice is yours poll was Nike vs Adidas... Nike wins 62% to Adidas 38%.... Another choice coming up later in the show!  Part 1: Street Report  The latest from the world of HipHop  We celebrate Rakim's 53 birthday....  Camp Lo's "Uptown Saturday Night" turns 24! New conway album - “If it bleeds it can be killed” out on the 5th of Feb HipHop museum to open in the bronx in 2023  Part 2 - Back in the day  A story that references something or someone from the golden era  Best Hip & R&B collaborations What Big Jon got into UK Garage  BREAK - Halftime HYPE This weeks music provided by Artist: Trot & Brando Bambino  Track: Bend The Rules Album: Jules & Vincent https://open.spotify.com/track/5x1ZgftCVT2qOXqf3AuxTJ  Halftime Hype Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4WYfTgfxRF7mYDZklHzntQ?si=4ljODSPMQ6yhVhUUnRO30g  Part 3 - The choice is yours  A choice between 2 things and why…. could be an album, artists, comedian, sneaker brand… as relevant as possible to the week of recording!  Vinyl or digital?  Part 4 - 
It’s the Questions We answer any listener questions Some belters this week from our lovely listeners!  We also have a new website, check it out www.notoriouspod.com details on how to send us your music, articles, links to the podcast & much more!  Peace! 

On this weeks HipHop Forum the boys discuss; Crate808's 3 album runs, Drake getting pissed on, westside Gunn retires but not before beefing with Eminem, Cardi B's tit pic, 50Cent & Ice cube involvement in politics, the perfect amount of tracks for an album & well known rappers you've slept on!  Plus the boys answer all your questions! Remember to do you 5for5…. whats your top 5 favourite MC’s?  Give us a 5 star review and leave us your top5 fav MC’s! Twitter: @NotoriousP_O_D Instagram: @thenotoriouspod Apple podcast: The Notorious P.O.D. #BlackLivesMatter

Part 2 of this packed episode the boys talk;  The silly reasons to dislike rappers, Black Thought having a ghost writer, Common allegations & P Diddys body count! Plus the boys answer all your questions! Remember to do you 5for5…. whats your top 5 favourite MC’s?  Give us a 5 star review and leave us your top5 fav MC’s! Twitter: @NotoriousP_O_D Instagram: @thenotoriouspod Apple podcast: The Notorious P.O.D. #BlackLivesMatter

In this bumper 2 part episode, Big Jon, Cal & T work their way through some of the biggest stories from the world of hiphop.  In part 1 they talk; Talib f*cking Sara jay,  WAP, Logic retiring, Cuban links 3 Remember to do you 5for5…. whats your top 5 favourite MC’s?  Give us a 5 star review and leave us your top5 fav MC’s! Twitter: @NotoriousP_O_D Instagram: @thenotoriouspod Apple podcast: The Notorious P.O.D. #BlackLivesMatter

In this Jam packed episode, Big Jon, Cal & T work their way through some of the biggest stories from the world of hiphop.  They talk;            Akedemiks vs Gibbs, how Hiphop journalism has changed, Virgil Abloh cover art for Pop Smoke, J Cole vs Noname, Pusha, young thug and drake drama, Westside Gunn v Shady Records, Method man & havoc album rumours, what is Enya Hip Hop, Kanye's new music and why Run The Jewels is for guardian readers!  Remember to do you 5for5…. whats your top 5 favourite MC’s?  Give us a 5 star review and leave us your top5 fav MC’s! Twitter: @NotoriousP_O_D Instagram: @thenotoriouspod Apple podcast: The Notorious P.O.D. #BlackLivesMatter

It's impossible to put into words what is happening in the world right now. This podcast stands firmly with the black community & supports the fight for justice & equality for all. As a team, the three of us decided that we wanted to record this episode and keep it focused on the culture and art form we love. Hiphop is part of black culture & as such, we want to continue to promote & discuss it.  Black lives matter & if this podcast can help this cause in any other way please approach us, we are here and ready to do more.  In this episode, Big Jon, Cal & T work their way through some of the biggest stories from the world of hiphop.  They talk; Alfredo, Snoop’s legacy, Swizz Beats rapper tax & DMX’s vs G Unit! Remember to do you 5for5…. whats your top 5 favourite MC’s?  Give us a 5 star review and leave us your top5 fav MC’s! Twitter: @NotoriousP_O_D Instagram: @thenotoriouspod Follow me on Insta/twitter: @TheRealJonbass Apple podcast: The Notorious P.O.D. #BlackLivesMatter

Tony D is in the house (well, in his own house) to talk iLLMATIC!!! Thelonious & Big Jon add their views to the most talked about album in the hiphop podcast community! Some amazing questions from our listeners & we answered all of them! Enjoy!  Remember to do you 5for5…. whats your top 5 favourite MC’s?  Give us a 5 star review and leave us your top5 fav MC’s! Twitter: @NotoriousP_O_D Instagram: @thenotoriouspod Follow me on Insta/twitter: @TheRealJonbass Notorious Joints playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5JlNIA5J9EEXgmMEKi0CxB?si=UUjq1rlcTsa7_0kPSesLEQ

Gaz & Bump are back to talk Jay-Z’s The Blueprint! We talk: top tracks, best lyrics, favourite beats plus Bump tells us what it’s like to be on dating apps during lockdown! They answer all of your questions too! Remember to do you 5for5…. whats your top 5 favourite MC’s?  Give us a 5 star review and leave us your top5 fav MC’s! Twitter: @NotoriousP_O_D Instagram: @thenotoriouspod Follow me on Insta/twitter: @TheRealJonbass Notorious Joints playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5JlNIA5J9EEXgmMEKi0CxB?si=UUjq1rlcTsa7_0kPSesLEQ

In another HipHop forum episode, Big Jon, Cal & T jump into some HipHop talking points! They discuss; RZA vs Preemo & the rise of IG Live battles, problematic views of rappers you like, personal classics & if 90’s rappers had social media! They answer all of your questions! Its a banger son!!!! Remember to do you 5for5…. whats your top 5 favourite MC’s?  Give us a 5 star review and leave us your top5 fav MC’s! Twitter: @NotoriousP_O_D Instagram: @thenotoriouspod Follow me on Insta/twitter: @TheRealJonbass Apple podcast: The Notorious P.O.D.

In another HipHop forum episode, Big Jon, Cal & T jump into some HipHop talking points! They discuss; Flavor flav being sacked from Public Enemy, Biggie being inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, the best ad-libs/ticks in rap history, the boys create their own 4 Person Super Group plus they answer all of your questions! Its a banger son!!!! Remember to do you 5for5…. whats your top 5 favourite MC’s?  Give us a 5 star review and leave us your top5 fav MC’s! Twitter: @NotoriousP_O_D Instagram: @thenotoriouspod Follow me on Insta/twitter: @TheRealJonbass Apple podcast: The Notorious P.O.D.

This week big Jon is joined by Florida artist Dat Young Miller to take a detailed look into Outkast's classic 2nd album debut album, "ATLiens" The boys talk everything from Intro's to instrumentals, features to singles and everything between. We answer your listener questions and much much more! PEACE!!!! https://twitter.com/yungmillertime?lang=en https://open.spotify.com/artist/131m6nwn7ZmsohCdVmCocJ?autoplay=true&v=A The Notorious P.O.D. (@thenotoriouspod) • Instagram photos ... The Notorious P.O.D - a HipHop Podcast (@NotoriousP_O_D) · Twitter

We are back with another HipHop Forum episode for your ears! Big Jon, Cal & T in the studio to talk; Puffy playing hardball with Mace Meg The Stallion & G-Eazy rumours Slow Thai’s NME Meltdown The art of freestyling off the dome Jay Electronica dropping a new album Remembering Big L The greatest Jewellery in hiphop! Remember to do you 5for5…. whats your top 5 favourite MC’s?  Give us a 5 star review and leave us your top5 fav MC’s! Twitter: @NotoriousP_O_D Instagram: @thenotoriouspod Follow me on Insta/twitter: @TheRealJonbass Apple podcast: The Notorious P.O.D.

Its the first show of the new year and Big Jon is joined by Thelonious Filth & Cal to chew over some of the hot stories so far this year in the world of Hiphop & Grime! This week the discuss; Wiley vs Stormzy and a more general chat bout beefs Eminem’s album and a general chat about retirement in HipHop Griselda - was 2019 the year they took over the game Is P Diddy a nonce? Plus loads of other mad stuff and of course your listener questions!  Twitter: @NotoriousP_O_D Instagram: @thenotoriouspod @TheRealJonbass

Big Jon is joined by Cal, back in the studio for his hat-trick ball! This time the boys are discussing Jay-z's so called retirement album:  The Black Album.  Eminem beats, why the Beatles are rubbish, Nas should shut up, meeting celebrity stories etc We also answer your listener questions.  Please remember to leave us your top 5 personal fav rappers by heading over to iTunes and leaving us 5 stars & Review. #5for5 Follow us:Twitter: @NotoriousP_O_D       Instagram: @thenotoriouspod #NotoriousPOD

Big Jon is joined by Model, Artist & Rinse FM presenter Lauren Cofie to talk about Lauryn Hill’s only solo studio album; The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill. We talk about breaks ups, Sister act 2 and find out why the mention of D’Angelo made Lauren need a cold shower! Listen to Jon & Lauren talk about one of the great neo soul albums over a cup of tea! We also answer your listener questions.  Please remember to leave us your top 5 personal fav rappers by heading over to iTunes and leaving us 5 stars & Review. #5for5 Follow us:Twitter: @NotoriousP_O_D       Instagram: @thenotoriouspod #NotoriousPOD  #HipHop

Big Jon is joined by Genesis Elijah to talk about The Streets sophomore album; a grand don't come for free. Genesis Elijah is one of the most respected and versatile artists in the UK music scene. He’s performed at Glastonbury, Wembley arena & he’s worked with the likes of Big Narstie, skinnyman, Klashnekoff and many many more!!!  The boys talk about the genius of Mike Skinner, grime for geezers & why its so important to be different! We also answer your listener questions.  Please remember to leave us your top 5 personal fav rappers by heading over to iTunes and leaving us 5 stars & Review. #5for5 Enjoy! Follow Genesis Elijah on all platforms: @GenesisElijah Follow us on: @NotoriousP_O_D on twitter  & @Notoriouspod on instagram Follow Big Jon @TheRealJonbass on all platforms. #TheStreets #agranddontcomeforfree #grime #ukmusic #music #musicpodcast #GenesisElijah

In this very special episode of Notorious P.O.D. we speak to Misha Lehrer, a former Roc nation employee.... We talk about what it’s like to work for Jay-Z, meeting Beyoncé, bribing DJ’s In strip clubs & everything that goes with looking after artists in the HipHop game! A fantastic listen for anyone interested in the inner workings of the music industry!

This week Big Jon is joined by The Fighting Cock overlord Flav! The boys go deep into the Slim Shady LP, Flav gives us his boxing entrance music, we hear some more of your top 5 personal MC's & Flav tells us why he's been playing so much FIFA with Big Jon! We also answer your listener questions.  Please remember to leave us your top 5 personal fav rappers by heading over to iTunes and leaving us 5 stars & Review. #5for5 Follow us:Twitter: @NotoriousP_O_D       Instagram: @thenotoriouspod #NotoriousPOD  #Eminem #SlimShady #FightingCock #HipHop #BelowTheBelt

This week Big Jon is joined again by Below The Belt's very own Cal, this time to discuss The Games: “The Documentary” They go into the mixtape era, Cal brings in some beef DVD's, Why Dr Dre’s Detox should of been like Avengers Assemble & we answer your listener questions.  Please remember to leave us your top 5 personal fav rappers by heading over to iTunes and leaving us 5 stars & Review. #5for5 Follow us:Twitter: @NotoriousP_O_D       Instagram: @thenotoriouspod #NotoriousPOD  #TheGame #HipHop #BelowTheBelt

This week Big Jon is joined by Below The Belt's very own Cal to discuss 50 Cent's:  "Get Rich Or Die Tryin" They talk about G Unit, The Game, Beef DVD's, Why HipHop is like Wrestling, why club tropicana is the ultimate ring walk music & we answer your listener questions.  Please rate & Review.  Follow us:Twitter: @NotoriousP_O_D       Instagram: @thenotoriouspod #NotoriousPOD  #50cent #HipHop #BelowTheBelt

🚨NEW PODCAST 🚨Gaz & Big Jon get stuck into Wiley’s debut album in another one of our new bonus episodes taking on classics from other genres! This time it’s a grime gem! The lads reminisce about the early Grime days & talk about the famous Pay As You Go vs Heartless Clash that had the tape pack man dem buzzing! Please subscribe, rate & Review! Peace! #grime #wiley #thegodfather #ukgarage #musicpodcast #TheNotoriousPOD

This week Jon & Gaz cover Mos Def & Talib Kweli are: Black Star!  They go into all the usual detail plus Gaz & big Jon talk about Rawkus Records, Who's better between Mos & Talib and the time they met a giant parrot outside a Spar!  Please rate & Review. Follow us on twitter @NotoriousP_O_D #NotoriousPOD  #BlackStar #HipHop

In this 2nd part of our 2 part special with Tony D we discuss Jay-Z’s ever evolving flow, Tony’s top 5 favourite MC’s and the Jay-Z & Nas beef. We also descend into general hiphop chat. It’s a must listen!!!

In the first of a new series of bonus episodes, Big Jon and Gaz focus on some of their favourite classic albums from other genre's.  These albums will get the full Notorious P.O.D. treatment and will give the boys the opportunity to interview some special guests on their favourite RnB, Grime, Neo Soul & Uk HipHop albums.  In this episode they focus on Kano's debut album: Home Sweet Home. Please rate & Review. Follow us on twitter @NotoriousP_O_D #NotoriousPOD #Kano #HomeSweetHome #Grime

This week Jon & Gaz cover The Fugees sophmore album The Score. They go into all the usual detail plus Gaz tell's us why he got sacked from his job and what he brought for a girl one Valentine's Day! 

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#NotoriousPOD #Fugees #TheScore #HipHop

Big Jon & Gaz get stuck right in to Mobb Deeps Classic 1995 album The Infamous. They also discuss the benefits of eating knob cheese sandwiches & Stephen Hawkings Marshmallow teeth! Follow Big Jon @TheRealJonbass & Gary Roy Smith @garymarina07 PEACE!!!!

Big Jon & Gaz are joined by Shed Beats duo Coopz & Vibez P to talk everything 2pac! They dig deep into one of Pac's most loved and critically acclaimed albums; Me Against The World. Theres a quiz, some serious knowledge dropped by coopz and we also find out why Gaz would eat a worm rather than lick a tramp! Some amazing listener questions this week, so make sure you listen to the end for some mega lolz! Follow on twitter: @NotoriousP_O_D  - Follow Big Jon on: @TheRealJonbass

On this episode Big Jon & Gaz get stuck into Snoop's debut studio album: Doggystyle! In this, the last show of the year they go into all the details of the album as usual plus they ask that essential question; is it better to poo yourself or jizz in a public place? Follow us on Twitter: @NotoriousP_O_D Please request albums and give us your questions for Januarys first pod! Follow Jon Bass on Insta/twitter: @TheRealJonbass His new show is on WWW.PULSE88.CO.UK - Thursdays at 11pm - its called “Hold You Down” a real hiphop show for real hiphop heads. Its also available as a podcast, so subscribe now! Have a Merry Christmas and a happy new year! SEE YOU IN 2019!!!

This week, with Gaz in Vegas, Cory steps up to the plate in the co host seat. We are also joined by HipHop head & another member of The Curious Boys Club “Man Like Hugo”. We are also joined by "Kev"who was thrown into the Lions Den at the last minute! We go deep into GZA's Liquid Swords in the true Notorious POD Style. We also discuss Eminem's new album, MGK's diss track & Joe Buddens podcast. Is a belter!

Big Jon & Gaz look over Kanye West's career and give it the notorious pod treatment. Little bonus episode for you! Enjoy.

This week Big Jon & Gaz are joined by Instagram celebrity, Lucazade guzzling, social commentator "Bump". We discuss Dr Dre's 2nd album: 2001 & reminisce over our first lads holiday to Malia (Classy).

This week Big Jon & Gaz are joined by Vibez P to discuss A Tribe Called Quest's Midnight Marauders. We also answer a classic "would you rather?" and find out why you should never answer the phone with an expletive. If you enjoy, please rate, review and subscribe!