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Pause 4 Applause Podcast

Pause 4 Applause Podcast

By Knotts

Pause 4 Applause is your weekly check-in of everything culture-centric from News, Sports, Music, Cultural Moments and more.Your hosts Will “ILL WITH THE CHESS MOVES” & Knotts Mr More Than You Expected take you on a journey from happenings we should & must “clap for” to commentary on things we gotta work on. All in a unforgettable hour leaving you wanting for more!
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Pause 4 Applause PodcastAug 24, 2021

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The Tie Goes To Hip Hop
Aug 24, 202155:39
The Verzuz Variant S4E11
Aug 10, 202101:04:35
Who's On Your Side S4E10
Aug 03, 202101:14:40
D*ck Race To Space S4E9
Jul 27, 202101:21:10
Dog Days of Summer
Jul 18, 202159:29
"A Bump For The Culture" S4E7
Jul 07, 202101:11:59
"To Love or Knott"
Jun 27, 202151:18
"N**ga...Are you Listening?" S4E5
Jun 13, 202101:02:06
Pork Chops & Applesauce
Jun 05, 202101:19:20
God Level MCs

God Level MCs

Season 4 - Episode 3 "God level MC's"  (04:55) J.Cole album review (10:55) God level MC's (21:25) Fake Versuz (26:33) Real Versuz (34:20) George Floyd a year later (41:25) Fans gone wild (47:10) Doctor P (49:50) Wakanda at Howard    #WelcomeToSeason4 #pause4applause4podcast #p4appod #Applepodcasts #speakfacts #spotify #hiphopgivesback #hiphop #urban #rap #hiphoppod #urbanpod #cultureforward #subscribe #instagram #facebook #youtube #sportstalk #entertaint #filmreview #tvreview #currentevents #fatherhood #blackexcellence #supportblackbusiness http://p4appod.com/ Instagram: @p4appod @djknotts  @billyny2atl

May 31, 202153:10
Manipulation Matters S4E2
May 25, 202141:53
Dream Chasing S4E1
May 17, 202145:23
The Royal Tongue S3E13
May 11, 202141:34
"Murder is a tool" S3E12

"Murder is a tool" S3E12

Yerrrrrrr!!!! its Knotts & Will keeping you entertained, educated, and informed, on everything from Hip-hop, entertainment, film, current events, sports, philanthropy, fatherhood and all things moving the culture forward. Welcome to P4AP. 


Season 3 - Episode 12



(01:29) Blockbuster and Chill (07:22) Murder is a tool (17:01) Snow bunny counter (21:14) Successfully Single (28:21) 4th Place (37:13) College Player Paid (40:14) RIP Shock G (50:29) Atlanta Vibes



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May 02, 202156:54
"7 SECONDS" S3E11
Apr 26, 202101:13:19
Helluva Week S3E10
Apr 17, 202101:05:33
Cornbally
Apr 12, 202101:00:51
"Iz You Happy..." Season 3 Episode 8
Apr 03, 202101:08:53
"Slim Shaming"

"Slim Shaming"

Back for another.

Knotts & Will get back to it.
Ray & Ghost VZ recap. @ illmatic enters library of congress. @ Derrick Jerk’son. @ Death to Death Penalty. @ The Butcher album review. @ Upcoming VZ lineup. @ Big Pun Plaza.

Mar 30, 202134:24
Seen It Like A Zenith!
Mar 23, 202101:02:15
Support Now, Sellout Later SZN 3 EP 6
Mar 13, 202101:04:07
Next Episode

Next Episode

Who but us Knotts & Will get back to it. (4:28) Get cha ya Meditation on (8:28) Police at the door (10:55) The Excitement of being a Father (14:55) JayZ Tidal Wave (19:02) B-ball Dreams (20:46) Overtime starts a New League (24:45) What were you doing at 16? (28:43) All Star Plans (33:00) Versuz Battle for Shaolin (39:49) You Vaccinated Yet ? (42:33) Knotts in the Big Apple (44:48) Outgrowing Friends (49:38) Is chasing cat a top priority?  (1:00:00) Giving Back Event.........#WelcomeToSeason3 #pause4applause4podcast #p4appod #Applepodcasts #speakfacts #spotify #hiphopgivesback #hiphop #urban #rap #hiphoppod #urbanpod #cultureforward #subscribe #instagram #facebook #youtube

Mar 08, 202101:02:53
"Gratitude Thursday"
Feb 28, 202101:09:18
"Friday Energy" - P4APpod.com Season 3 Episode 3

"Friday Energy" - P4APpod.com Season 3 Episode 3

Knotts & Will get back to it. (04:35) Rih Rih hits a Billie (5:46) SIA / i scream rolls  pop up (8:48) Keisha & the NBA allstar game (12:28) Allstar festivities run down (15:06) Meek Mill Kobe bars (19:48) Danny Dimes VS Meek (21:27) NBA Donates to HBCU's (23:39) Colin Kap to aquire 1billion dollar company (28:00) Battle for Harlem, Jimmy or Cam? (30:13) Miss Hill goes Diamond (33:27) Kodak Gives back (40:47) D.Glover 8 figure Amazon deal (43:28) D'Angelo Versuz (44:00) Chappelle show is back (49:21) Relief Gang at work in Texas (53:57) RIP to a Prince. Remember raffle and contest is live on http://p4appod.com .. #WelcomeToSeason3 #pause4applause4podcast #p4appod #Applepodcasts #speakfacts #spotify #hiphopgivesback #hiphop #urban #rap #hiphoppod #urbanpod #cultureforward #subscribe

Feb 21, 202157:17
"ValenCrimes Day" Season 3 Episode 2
Feb 13, 202101:01:47
Season 3 Premiere and P4APpod.com RAFFLE & LAUNCH
Feb 06, 202157:17
Ex Gonna Give It To You *Season 2 Finale*

Ex Gonna Give It To You *Season 2 Finale*

Season 2 Finale... The title "Ex gonna give it to you" was definitely relationship and business based... A little more than we normally do.. but the reason y'all read this... The breakdown: We get right to one of the biggest discussions in the city of Atlanta. Should the NBA All Star Game happen in Atlanta (8:45). Will reminisces on Mitchell & Ness and meeting his fav rapper Jay Z at the Distant Replay store in Buckhead (14:30). In #CultureForward business we discuss Master P's latest business moves and comments on the Clubhouse App and why we must value our influence  (25:55). We got to the "crust" of the show with the question of navigating life and "Is who your ex is dating any of your concern, especially when you have children involved" This got interesting and real, crazy fast. This was that moment (35:55). The parenting discussion was key and hit again at (48:35). We transitioned to Joey Friday aka President Biden's executive order about Harriet Tubman being on the $20 dollar bill (52:20). And lastly we unexpectedly we received the news of Queen Cicely Tyson passing while we were live on the air.  We shared out immediate and unplanned feelings before we closed out (1:03:00).  Thank you Thank you Thank you to the Queen #CicelyTyson.  

Feb 03, 202101:07:58
Friday Night Lights
Jan 26, 202101:17:57
Eff Those Flowers! SZN 2 Ep 18
Jan 16, 202101:09:35
"Where's The Baby"

"Where's The Baby"

First Episode of 2021 and its mostly about DC and the Proud Boy Invasion..  But more importantly the Georgia Senate Wins! 

Jan 09, 202101:07:24
"We Set Trends" END OF YEAR SHOW
Jan 02, 202101:45:04
The Guestuashinship
Dec 22, 202001:01:29
Best Part of Waking Up.. Season 2 Episode 14

Best Part of Waking Up.. Season 2 Episode 14

New Episode available Now!
- Recap @BillyNY2ATL Bornday Celebration
- Entanglements Back?!
- Verzuz #Ashanti vs #KeyshiaCole
- NBA Preseason & New Guidelines
- #ManifestMoment Scorecard
- Coastal Rap Supergroups that need to happen
- All Money is Not Respectable Money

Dec 12, 202001:05:57
"Blue Cheese Stand Up!" SZN 2 Ep 13
Dec 06, 202047:05
SEASON 2 EP 12 - "DRESSINGS"

SEASON 2 EP 12 - "DRESSINGS"

We didn’t want to leave you without a new episode this week, so we were LIVE on Wednesday night, Thanksgiving Eve.  We recapped Jeezy vs Gucci the #Verzuz battle,  RIP to Former NYC mayor #DavidDinkins, questioned whether Meg vs Tory is a good move for either of them and highlighted a few happenings going on in the culture of Hip Hop Giving Back. Wishing all of our listeners and supporters the Happiest of Holidays especially with the 2020 version of holidays! #

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Nov 27, 202001:11:09
BIG SNOW SZN 2 Ep 11
Nov 23, 202049:12
"Parking Lot Prayers" Season 2 Ep 10

"Parking Lot Prayers" Season 2 Ep 10

Top 5 hip hop duo

Busta VS _____?

The PS5 blues

#Verzuz dreams Outkast vs Tribe

RIP King Von / TI comments

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Nov 13, 202001:12:35
"Joey Friday"

"Joey Friday"

3:48 - Surprises from election night. 8:08 - The Hip Hop use and abuse political formula 13:10 - Knotts & Will discuss real reparations in exchange for Trump photo op. 17:45 - Post Election Dec 5th future projection 24:10 - Busta Rhymes “Extinction Level Event II” breakdown 35:50 Hanneh Barbera 41:40 Best Detroit Rapper of All Time 44:45 - The Verzuz that didnt happen Three 6 Mafia vs. Bone Thugz 51:40 - T.I. vs Jeezy vs Gucci predictions 56:55 - In our Hip Hop Gives Back moment of the week. My homie Mahomes gives back! 58:58 - Updates on Black Lives Matter to companies and corporations. #Pause4ApplausePodcast #P4APpod Biden aka Joey Friday
Nov 08, 202001:13:59
"Sacrification"

"Sacrification"

SZN 2 EPISODE 8

Oct 31, 202001:07:33
Flava In Ya Ear

Flava In Ya Ear

We're BACK to our regular scheduled programming and it showed! Kicked off the show discussing the upcoming holiday season and not going #HAM for the holidays and the greatest Halloween costumes ever (4:10).  @BillyNy2ATL shares his perspective on T.I. vs Busta and what the people think is going to happen of T.I. vs Jeezy and a full breakdown of What's. About. To. Go. Down.(10:24). The brothas covered the origins of #Verzuz and @djknotts breaks down how and why the series is so influential (22:00). Then the gauntlet gets thrown down... who had the best verse on Craig Mack's "Flava In Your Ear" Remix (25:45).  Update on #GeorgeFloyd's murderers case which we must keep on the forefront of our attention (32:00). Police insurance for Black people.  We discuss what needs to happen and is it possible (34:10)? Definitely had to discuss #EndSars and the many worthy causes and uprisings for change happening in Africa and many countries (1:00:05).  Change is here and WE are all needed to help in making that change. #pause4applausepodcast

Oct 24, 202001:06:31
Special Delivery SZN 2 EP 6

Special Delivery SZN 2 EP 6

Special Delivery episode from the guys this week! We covered a lot from our thoughts on Ice Cube people of the culture attempting to cancel him to the importance of authenticity and of course we spoke on early voting! This episode more diverse and complete then the last!  Tap in and subscribe to Pause 4 Applause on Youtube! We building! #Pause4ApplausePodcast

Oct 20, 202001:10:22
The Redefinition of a Real Man

The Redefinition of a Real Man

We got heavy early in today's episode of @pause4applausepodcast! Kicked it off by previewing Benny the Butcher's new single "Timeless" produced by Hitboy (3:10). Knotts shares his favorite mixtape of all time, DJ Doowop's "95 Live Part 2" and why real friends are so important to keep (6:15). Which pivoted to us to the main topic of the week, How do you define being a Real Man?" (7:20) In Hip Hop Gives Back news we share the new info on Greenwood Bank and mobile app, purposely created for Black and Latino communities. www.bankgreenwood.com. (17:49) Will tries to reneg after losing his bet that the Heat wouldn't win one game in the NBA Finals and Jimmy Butler's epic Game 3 performance vs Lebron James (31:30) Colin Kaepernick publishes a vital editorial piece, "Fuck Reform" on current state and abolishing the police. (42:50) Prayers for Scarface and his search for a kidney donor. (48:20) And this week's #ManifestMoment gets more serious about "What percentage of Black Vote will turn out this November. (1:01:45) We think you'll really enjoy our views on this one! #Pause4ApplausePodcast Watch us Live every Thursday 6-7:30PM

Oct 09, 202001:11:01
"Jimmy Butler is 2020's Nat Turner"

"Jimmy Butler is 2020's Nat Turner"

October is here! We start off our first episode of the 4th quarterly discussing the Presidential #Verzuz battle that took place on Tuesday (3:10). #Knotts puts in his bid to get Biden ready for the next debate(13:25). We salute Gov of California Gavin Newsome tactics and training inmates to fight the forest fires in California with training. We cover the updates on #ToryLanez and #MeganTheStallion situation and his new album #DayStar (22:20). Barkley's comments on #BreonnaTaylor brings the truth discussion to the show and was his MVP year overrated? (36:58). Will's sports take on Doc Rivers hiring in Philly and how the 76ers gotta get either Embid or Simmons outta there (39:00). The truth of all these "National Day's" is revealed (48:30)! We share our thoughts about a NY state judge pushes to have Eric Garner's case reopened, the power to continue protesting and voting locally, every time! (50:33) And finally the #ManifestMoment Knotts and Will make a bet of epic proportions about the NBA Finals. Shoutout Jimmy Butler aka the People's 2020 Nat Turner (55:30).

Oct 02, 202059:26
#BREONNA

#BREONNA

We get right to the Breonna Taylor investigation and decision by Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (2:16). Our thoughts on overhauling a system that does not work for us and the resulting protests and other actions. We question and provide our personal strategies for voting, voting often and especially locally (25:00). In Hip Hop Gives Back news, G Herbo converted his old elementary school into a state of the art community center that he purchased (38:52). Of course we spoke on sports and discussed the switch to HBCUs by top recruits in last couple of years and the impact it has in collegiate sports (43:30). In our manifest moment of the week, DJ Knotts presents the Top 5 Ways to Protect Your Hoodies this season (49:40). Hoodie Season begins Oct 1st!

Sep 27, 202058:00
"Don't Get Clipped" Season 2 Episode 2

"Don't Get Clipped" Season 2 Episode 2

Today’s episode we delve into the latest with the Breonna Taylor case, where the LA Clippers upset ranks in NBA history. We recap the 3rd quarter of music, capped by Conway The Machine’s debut, Big Sean’s “Detroit II”, the upcoming Sha Stimuli and Redd Lettaz “Hannah Barberrah” and Nas’ “King’s Disease”. Will & Knotts draw a line jn the sand with the idea of a possible Verzuz between Janet vs Missy and more!

Sep 21, 202042:33
Podcast Power Moves

Podcast Power Moves

Back with a new episode after Labor Day and the premiere on Discover Music Channel! Will and Knotts catch up on the weekend's activities including unforgettable fatherhood stories from both of their aspects. (2:00) #HipHopGivesBack news of the week, Fabolous and 50 Cent represent for the people and give back in their respective hoods. (6:22). We brainstorm on anyway this T.I. vs 50 Cent VerzuzTV could and should actually happen (11:05).  The debate begins on whether Charlamagne's new podcast network with iHeartMedia (20:15).  And of course we had to get Will's opinion on Brooklyn Nets new head coach hire of Steve Nash (25:36).  We revisit the current state of Black listenership of podcasts and how big the future is for US (30:10).  Definitely a topic to be continued...

Sep 12, 202038:14
Pause 4 Applause Ep 18 "27th of Summer"

Pause 4 Applause Ep 18 "27th of Summer"

Episode 19 and @bilyny2atl & @djknotts break down and break new ground for Pause 4 Applause this episode. (3:30) Nas "King's Disease" breakdown and Hit Boy appreciation. (9:05) NBA Playoff strike. (14:15) Brandy vs  Monica Verzuz preview and choices with our first guest ever @DJLabonita and friends! (23:35) Pop Smoke goes platinum! #RIPPopSmoke (24:15) Brian Urlacher reminds us why he's a POS. @djknotts brings us his #ManifestMoment on Asking for help outside of US. #MoreToCome #P4AP #yerrrp

Aug 28, 202033:22
The Black Tax should be How MUCH?

The Black Tax should be How MUCH?

On this episode we (@djknotts & @billyny2atl) took #TheBlackTax to task and whats acceptable to you. Also is the NBA’s efforts with social justice more Symbolism or Substance?, New LOX album with DMX feeling like 99’ out here  Akon vs Mysonne  Streets define a “Stand Up Guy” and what matters. #StayOnThePorch #Pause4ApplausePodcast #NBAPlayoffs #Symbolism Recorded 8-19-20

Aug 26, 202033:44
What do you personally have against WAP

What do you personally have against WAP

#Pause4ApplausePodcast w/ @billyny2atl TOPICS 2Day Rick Ross vs Titi boy recap /Kanye vs Drake #allegedly / Cee-Lo vs WAP /  Happy Birthday #HipHop / Nick Cannon vs Viacom / and more!

Aug 26, 202040:29
Pause 4 Applause Podcast presents "Dawgs 4 Life"

Pause 4 Applause Podcast presents "Dawgs 4 Life"

In this new new episode of #Pause4Applause @billyny2atl and @djknotts discuss everyday Work Entanglementsss | August Alsina doubles down on the way to the bank |  Dog VS Dog #Verzuz Battle |  Tyson vs Roy Jones | and The Impending Lakers championship ? | and of course Lebron‘s Greatness back on the discussion block. #Pause4Applause New Episode every Thursday.

Jul 25, 202033:23