EGGS
First published
04/15/2021
Genres:
business
music
commentary
arts
design
Summary
Tom gives a shout-out to the Food & Liquor Live ticket giveaway winner & Lupe gives a “randiness” warning on the content of his April 15 Food & Liquor Live performance. Get your tickets for the pre-show (April 15, 7:30 ET!) at futurestream.tv/lupefiasco. Lupe tells Tom & Royce about Ramadan. The men discuss the tragic death of Daunte Wright, the need for police reform, and the centrality of guns in the American narrative. Royce announces his new workout regimen to combat...
Duration
1 hour and 26 minutes
Parent Podcast
Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture
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