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A listener’s companion to Lil Yachty’s “Let’s Start Here.”
T.G. Shepherd
May 7, 2023
Bon Voyage
Bon Voyage
A listener’s companion to Action Bronson’s debut album, “Well Done”
T.G. Shepherd
Apr 1, 2023
Strangers
Strangers
A listener’s companion to Black Thought and Danger Mouse’s Cheat Codes.
T.G. Shepherd
Feb 8, 2023
Rodney Mullen Is Skateboarding’s Spiritual Core
Rodney Mullen Is Skateboarding’s Spiritual Core
His role in Tony Hawk’s Documentary, “Until the Wheels Fall Off,” Proves It
T.G. Shepherd
May 30, 2022
The Original Rush Hour Trailer is Gloriously 90’s and Surprisingly Prescient
The Original Rush Hour Trailer is Gloriously 90’s and Surprisingly Prescient
Bask in the nostalgia. Embrace the ball busting. And remember: Never touch a black man’s radio.
T.G. Shepherd
May 28, 2022
Ice Cold Lemonade
Ice Cold Lemonade
A Listener’s Companion to Vince Staples’ RAMONA PARK BROKE MY HEART
T.G. Shepherd
Apr 17, 2022
The Immortal Kenny G
The Immortal Kenny G
The lasting, polarizing legacy of smooth jazz’s foremost purveyor.
T.G. Shepherd
Apr 3, 2022
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The Secret to Russell Wilson’s Superhuman Healing Powers
The Secret to Russell Wilson’s Superhuman Healing Powers
Stem Cells, Saffron, and Baby Lemons.
T.G. Shepherd
Jan 16, 2022
Mid 90’s is An Uncomfortably Accurate Portrayal of Adolescence in the 90's
Mid 90’s is An Uncomfortably Accurate Portrayal of Adolescence in the 90's
Fuck. Shit. That was dope.
T.G. Shepherd
May 18, 2020
What’s the Point of “The Beach Bum”?
What’s the Point of “The Beach Bum”?
Matthew McConaughey at his most stoned uncovers the abyss beneath movies’ illusory connections with the world.
T.G. Shepherd
May 3, 2020
Shia LeBeouf Is No Longer Fucking Around
Shia LeBeouf Is No Longer Fucking Around
The former child actor gets personal in his screen writing debut
T.G. Shepherd
Apr 26, 2020
Culture Surfing: How Mister Cartoon and Estevan Oriol Became LA Originals
Culture Surfing: How Mister Cartoon and Estevan Oriol Became LA Originals
By the year 2000, hip hop had become a behemoth. It was reaching as many people, and making as much money, as any genre of popular music…
T.G. Shepherd
Apr 21, 2020
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