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      <title>The Big Short: Down And Out vs Hate It Or Love It</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>This or That: KOD vs Magic</title>
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      <title>The Big Short: A Milli vs Put On</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome back! In today's episode, The Critics will be discussing and comparing two West Coast classics – Tha Dogg Pound's Dogg Food and Suga Free's Street Gospel. These two albums are considered pillars of West Coast rap, but which one reigns supreme? Tune in to hear our thoughts and to find out which project we believe is superior.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of The Big Short, The Critics review and compare two of the biggest hip-hop songs of the last decade - Kendrick Lamar's m.A.A.d city and Kanye West's Mercy. In an effort to determine which was the superior song, they explore everything from the production value to the lyrical content, all while fiercely defending their personal picks. Tune in to hear this lively and engaging discussion on two of hip-hop's most iconic tracks.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 08:22:45 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of The Big Short, The Critics two iconic rap songs from the late 90s: Jay Z's Hard Knock Life (The Ghetto Anthem) and Eminem's My Name Is. We explore the similarities and differences in their lyrical content, production, and overall impact on the rap industry. We also discuss their lasting legacy and influence on today's hip hop culture. Join us as we dive deep into the artistry and significance of these two classic tracks.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 08:57:22 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>This or That: East 1999 vs Soul Food</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics debate Bone Thugs-N-Harmony "East 1999” vs. Goodie Mob "Soul Food" in an effort to determine what was the better album.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics debate Bone Thugs-N-Harmony "East 1999” vs. Goodie Mob "Soul Food" in an effort to determine what was the better album.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>The Big Short: Big Things Poppin' (Do It) vs Wipe Me Down</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the The Big Short, Frank and Steve discuss classic tracks "Wipe Me Down" by Foxx and "Big Things Poppin'" by T.I. Both songs achieved commercial success but The Critic's opinion on the better song might surprise you. Leave a comment and let us know what you think!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the The Big Short, Frank and Steve discuss classic tracks "Wipe Me Down" by Foxx and "Big Things Poppin'" by T.I. Both songs achieved commercial success but The Critic's opinion on the better song might surprise you. Leave a comment and let us know what you think!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the The Big Short, Frank and Steve discuss classic tracks "Wipe Me Down" by Foxx and "Big Things Poppin'" by T.I. Both songs achieved commercial success but The Critic's opinion on the better song might surprise you. Leave a comment and let us know what you think!</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>This or That: Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood vs In My Lifetime, Vol. 1</title>
      <itunes:title>This or That: Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood vs In My Lifetime, Vol. 1</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics debate DMX “Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood” vs. Jay Z "In My Lifetime, Vol. 1” in an effort to determine what was the better album.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics debate DMX “Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood” vs. Jay Z "In My Lifetime, Vol. 1” in an effort to determine what was the better album.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics debate DMX “Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood” vs. Jay Z "In My Lifetime, Vol. 1” in an effort to determine what was the better album.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>This or That (Short): Area Codes vs Girls, Girls, Girls</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics debate Ludacris "Area Codes" vs Jay Z "Girls, Girls, Girls" in an effort to determine what was the better single.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics debate Ludacris "Area Codes" vs Jay Z "Girls, Girls, Girls" in an effort to determine what was the better single.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Frank Jackson, Stephen Lee</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics debate Ludacris "Area Codes" vs Jay Z "Girls, Girls, Girls" in an effort to determine what was the better single.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>This or That: Tha Doggfather vs Nastradamus</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics debate Snoop Dogg “Tha Doggfather” vs. Nas "Nastradamus” in an effort to determine what was the better album.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics debate Snoop Dogg “Tha Doggfather” vs. Nas "Nastradamus” in an effort to determine what was the better album.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics switch it up and show their versatility debating Rick James "Come Get It" vs Parliament "Mothership Connection" in an effort to determine what was the better album.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>This or That (Short): Breathe vs On Fire</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics debate Fabolous' "Breathe" vs. Lloyd Banks' "On Fire” in an effort to determine what was the better single.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics debate Fabolous' "Breathe" vs. Lloyd Banks' "On Fire” in an effort to determine what was the better single.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics debate Fabolous' "Breathe" vs. Lloyd Banks' "On Fire” in an effort to determine what was the better single.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics debate Trick Daddy's “www.thug.com” vs. Juvenile's “Solja Rags” in an effort to determine what was the better album.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics debate Trick Daddy's “www.thug.com” vs. Juvenile's “Solja Rags” in an effort to determine what was the better album.</p>]]>
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      <title>This or That (Short): Ms. Jackson vs Shake Ya Ass</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics debate Outkast's "Ms. Jackson" vs. Mystikal's “Shake Ya Ass” in an effort to determine what was the better single.</p><p><br></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics debate Outkast's "Ms. Jackson" vs. Mystikal's “Shake Ya Ass” in an effort to determine what was the better single.</p><p><br></p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>This or That: Daytona vs Watch The Throne</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics debate Pusha T's "Daytona" vs. Jay Z &amp; Kanye's "Watch the Throne" in an effort to determine what was the better album.</p><p><br></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics debate Pusha T's "Daytona" vs. Jay Z &amp; Kanye's "Watch the Throne" in an effort to determine what was the better album.</p><p><br></p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>This or That (Short): Lose Yourself vs Made You Look</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics argue which 2002 hit was better…Eminem “Lose Yourself” vs. Nas “Made You Look”</p><p><br></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics argue which 2002 hit was better…Eminem “Lose Yourself” vs. Nas “Made You Look”</p><p><br></p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics debate Lil Wayne's “Carter II” vs. T.I.'s “Trap Muzik” in an effort to determine what was the better album.</p><p><br></p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>This or That (Short): Always on Time vs Dilemma</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics argue what early-2000s smash was better…Ja Rule’s “Always On Time” vs. Nelly’s “Dilemma”</p><ul><li>Sound Engineering handled by Arlene Membrot</li><li>Video Engineering handled by Hannah Catherine</li></ul><p><br>This podcast is brought to you by SpeakEasy Studios. Interested in starting a new podcast or joining our network with your existing podcast? Please visit <a href="http://www.myspeakeasystudio.com/">www.myspeakeasystudio.com</a> to learn more. </p><p><br></p><p>Call (561) 203-1070 to advertise on this podcast or other SpeakEasy Studios content. </p><p><br></p><p>We appreciate you listening and would love your feedback!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics argue what early-2000s smash was better…Ja Rule’s “Always On Time” vs. Nelly’s “Dilemma”</p><ul><li>Sound Engineering handled by Arlene Membrot</li><li>Video Engineering handled by Hannah Catherine</li></ul><p><br>This podcast is brought to you by SpeakEasy Studios. Interested in starting a new podcast or joining our network with your existing podcast? Please visit <a href="http://www.myspeakeasystudio.com/">www.myspeakeasystudio.com</a> to learn more. </p><p><br></p><p>Call (561) 203-1070 to advertise on this podcast or other SpeakEasy Studios content. </p><p><br></p><p>We appreciate you listening and would love your feedback!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>This or That: 2001 vs Get Rich or Die Tryin'</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics debate Dr. Dre's “2001” vs. 50 Cent's “Get Rich or Die Tryin” in an effort to determine what was the better album.</p><ul><li>Sound Engineering handled by Arlene Membrot</li><li>Video Engineering handled by Hannah Catherine</li></ul><p><br>This podcast is brought to you by SpeakEasy Studios. Interested in starting a new podcast or joining our network with your existing podcast? Please visit <a href="http://www.myspeakeasystudio.com/">www.myspeakeasystudio.com</a> to learn more. </p><p><br></p><p>Call (561) 203-1070 to advertise on this podcast or other SpeakEasy Studios content. </p><p><br></p><p>We appreciate you listening and would love your feedback!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This or That? The Distinguished Critics debate Dr. Dre's “2001” vs. 50 Cent's “Get Rich or Die Tryin” in an effort to determine what was the better album.</p><ul><li>Sound Engineering handled by Arlene Membrot</li><li>Video Engineering handled by Hannah Catherine</li></ul><p><br>This podcast is brought to you by SpeakEasy Studios. Interested in starting a new podcast or joining our network with your existing podcast? Please visit <a href="http://www.myspeakeasystudio.com/">www.myspeakeasystudio.com</a> to learn more. </p><p><br></p><p>Call (561) 203-1070 to advertise on this podcast or other SpeakEasy Studios content. </p><p><br></p><p>We appreciate you listening and would love your feedback!</p>]]>
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