You have arrived at Hyphen Nation. Hosted by Kelen Conley, this variety pod discusses music, movies, sports, mental health, and more. Featuring a deep catalog of solo episodes as well as fun guests, Hyphen Nation has something for everyone. It’s a safe space. Welcome to Hyphen Nation. Enjoy your stay. A Hyphen Podcast Group production.

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In the first <a href="https://www.podpage.com/hyphen-nation/episode-172-election-anxiety/" rel="nofollow">live episode since 2020</a>, I decide to revisit talking about my favorite basketball players ever. I finally admit that I became a fan of Kobe Bryant prior to his untimely passing. Then, I talk about Marvel&#39;s constant need to make Spider-Man miserable, along with Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1: World Without Love. I finish things off with a revisit of Ne-Yo&#39;s second album, Because Of You.Donate to my 2023 Extra Life fundraiser: <a href="https://bit.ly/hy-extralife2023" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/hy-extralife2023</a>

207. Angst, Drama

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Continuing the story from episodes <a href="https://www.podpage.com/hyphen-nation/episode-12-when-jessica-met-wade-that-one-time-in-seattle/" rel="nofollow">12</a>., <a href="https://www.podpage.com/hyphen-nation/episode-40-late-to-the-party/" rel="nofollow">40</a>., and <a href="https://www.podpage.com/hyphen-nation/episode-117-jessica-and-wades-most-definitely-potentially-deadly-excursion/" rel="nofollow">117</a>., we catch up with Alias Investigations to see how Jessica Jones and Deadpool are coping as partners and why are they in Canada again? Afterwards, we snap back to reality for a review of Batman Vol. 1: The Court of Owls!

206. When Instagram Live Goes Wrong

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Good news everyone! I found out that Uncoupled was un-canceled on air, I started watching BMF and made some music recommendations, I went to see Puss In Boots: The Last Wish with Kat&#39;s cosign, and I talked about another favorite album of mine, Wyclef Jean Presents The Carnival!<a href="https://podfollow.com/hip-hop-manifesto" rel="nofollow">Hip-Hop Manifesto</a>

205. Jackin' For 50 Cents

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Crony. Confidant. Best mate. Bro. Main man. Amigo. Chum. Pal. Compadre. Compatriot. Comrade. Homeboy. Associate. Partner. Bruv. Boon Companion.Matt&#39;s finally on the pod. Rejoice!

204. The Manifesto (Costarring Matthew Spencer)

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In the first episode of the new year, I spend some time detailing my plans for Hyphen Nation, review some newish music from Noveliss, Nas, and Drake &amp; 21 Savage, go into a deep dive about Talib Kweli&#39;s debut solo album Quality from 2002, and bring it all home with a ringing endorsement of the phenomenal cinematic achievement that is Everything Everywhere All At Once!Sorry I&#39;m late, it was my birthday.Music by No Name Tim.

203. Feed It Into My Veins

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In this episode of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD&#39;S GREATEST PODCAST, I catch up on some music reviews, tell y&#39;all about how much I love the Heartstopper series, spend 3 minutes on Childish Gambino, and talk about my love for all things Puff Daddy.

202. My Sean Before The Shawn

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&#34;God, can you feel me?Take me away from all the pressure and all the painShow me some happiness again&#34;

201. Self Care Vol. III: First Blood

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Today, I talk about the long and winding road to episode 200, answer Errick and Kat’s questions that I missed on 199, preview some future episode topics, talk about how a friend’s review of recent MCU movies being right out of the back issue bins is perfect, say “for the 200th time” a lot, and rank the Stranger Things seasons!

200. Bicentennial Man

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On this edition of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD’S GREATEST PODCAST, we return to the questions! I solicited questions from my friends and family and I set about answering them… except for Handsome Bane’s because I’m a jerk. Also, I take some NSFW swipes at the gun control problem in the country before we get into the proceedings.

199. The Questions III

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In this edition of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD&#39;S GREATEST PODCAST, I start things off with a little housecleaning as I review and recommend some of my recent watches and listens. Then, it&#39;s all about Kendrick Lamar, his new album Mr. Morale &amp; The Big Steppers, and where he now ranks in my <a href="https://pod.fo/e/1062fe" rel="nofollow">20 greatest MCs of all-time</a> list.

198. Kendrick Don't Miss

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You see the title. In honor of the NBA Playoffs getting underway, I start a segment where I take a look at the career of one of my favorite NBA players, starting with Grant Hill. After being appalled the Pistons didn&#39;t retire his number yet, I review the new Girl Talk/Smoke DZA/Big KRIT/Wiz Khalifa album Full Court Press and then explain why it reminded me of my favorite Wiz project Kush &amp; Orange Juice.

197. Retire Grant Hill's Number

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Part of growing up is knowing when you were wrong. Because of that, I have to walk back some comments I made on Hyphen Nation 102 about Taylor Swift. I touch on her situation with her masters, Fearless (Taylor&#39;s Version), her songwriting prowess, and yes, for the last time, the Kanye of it all. Then I give flowers to Frank Ocean&#39;s nostalgia, ULTRA. and 9th Wonder &amp; Murs&#39; Murray&#39;s Revenge.

196. Three Years Wiser

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I tried to make this rhyme but not everything is meant to be. On this episode of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD&#39;S GREATEST PODCAST, Aaron Rodgers finally gets what he wants, Russell Wilson is a Bronco and Khalil Mack is a Charger, I completely failed to mention the Slaughterhouse drama and the end of the MLB lockout... and I give my spoiler free opinion on The Batman!

195. To Gotham, With Love

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In this episode of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD&#39;S GREATEST PODCAST, I catch up on a few things I missed, discuss Russia and Texas, go over the difference in Bieber&#39;s Changes and Justice albums, tell you to watch Bel-Air, <a href="https://www.google.com/doodles/celebrating-toni-stone?authuser=0" rel="nofollow">put y&#39;all up on Toni Stone</a>, and finish the show by talking about the classic album Like Water For Chocolate.

194. Use Your Common Sense

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I couldn&#39;t start this episode without detailing the end of the Raiders season and also going over the losing streak the Bulls were on (we did get that W against Cleveland). But then, it&#39;s been 30 days since the release of SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME. You&#39;ve been warned. I don&#39;t break down the whole film but I talk about Peter&#39;s conflict with one of the returning villains (three guesses who). I also dive into a little comic history and then share two of my favorite Spidey trades. I cap things off with a recommendation to read <a href="https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/amanda-jon-huber-wrestling-aew" rel="nofollow">Amanda Huber&#39;s tribute to her late husband Jon</a>.

193. The Goblin You Love To Hate

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Hyphen Nation is officially 6 and just won&#39;t die! Within, I cover all the recommendations I kept forgetting, talk briefly about the I Can&#39;t Feel My Face project that never materialized from Juelz and Wayne, move on to how I&#39;ve turned the corner on The Weeknd thanks to Dawn FM, have what was supposed to not be a State of the Podcast Address, and talk about the next step in my hair growth journey.

192. The Amethyst Experience

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Switching gears entirely, George and Marcus continue to put up with my shenanigans as I crack open some wine for our 2021 sports recap. I encourage you to do the same (or coffee or water if you don&#39;t drink wine in the mornings) as we toss around our picks for athlete of the year, biggest surprise, disappointing teams and more. And get ready for some of my (worst) hottest takes yet as I ignore what a category is really supposed to mean just so I can complain about two of the most dominant players in their respective sports! Seriously, it&#39;s really bad.

191. The Year In Sports 2021 (Costarring Marcus Robinson & George Gerbo)

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The time has arrived for the annual Numbers On The Board episode! Started in 2017 as a yearly wrap up by Marcus, George was added to the mix last year, and now we&#39;re rolling in the deep like Adele when she was 21! *Crickets* Anyway, we talk some of our favorite music, movies, and about the elephant that&#39;s been on everyone&#39;s chest for the last 2 years, that damn Coronavirus. Plus, Marc Rob sings!

190. Numbers On The Board '21 (Costarring Marcus Robinson & George Gerbo)

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Merry Christmas! I return to the parking lot where it all started almost 6 years ago on Christmas Eve. As the grocery store closes for the night, I call up Michael Lamerique, talk a little about Nas&#39; new album Magic and his growth since linking up with Hit-Boy, discuss my love of the Back To The Future trilogy, and wrap up by announcing the 2021 winner of my Best In The World award!

189. Make Like A Tree and Have a Merry Christmas

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I&#39;ve been listening to more music in 2021 compared to recent years, so I had to jump in and share my thoughts on Mac Miller&#39;s Faces and Wale&#39;s Floarin II. But I lead off things with a fun ride through Nas&#39; discography that sees me steal The Source&#39;s mic rating system while calling them irrelevant, and ends with my thoughts on King&#39;s Disease II.

188. Musically Speaking

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You have arrived at Hyphen Nation. Hosted by Kelen Conley, this variety pod discusses music, movies, sports, mental health, and more. Featuring a deep catalog of solo episodes as well as fun guests, Hyphen Nation has something for everyone. It’s a safe space. Welcome to Hyphen Nation. Enjoy your stay.