Ep 5 - Understanding Rick James
An episode of the Understanding Upstate podcast, hosted by Jim Search and Rob Adler, titled "Ep 5 - Understanding Rick James" was published on November 17, 2023 and runs 71 minutes.
November 17, 2023 ·71m · Understanding Upstate
Summary
This week Jim and Rob take a look at one of the most (in)famous people to come out of Buffalo, NY, the one and only Rick James. Strap in, because this episode has more twists than every M. Night Shyamalan movie combined! We get into the wild life and times of the Superfreak himself, and also look at the lasting impact he has had on music and his hometown of Buffalo, NY. Follow us on instagram: @understandingupstate Check out Jim's comedy album: Upstate Understandings Also check out Rob's album: NY Sticky
Episode Description
This week Jim and Rob take a look at one of the most (in)famous people to come out of Buffalo, NY, the one and only Rick James. Strap in, because this episode has more twists than every M. Night Shyamalan movie combined! We get into the wild life and times of the Superfreak himself, and also look at the lasting impact he has had on music and his hometown of Buffalo, NY.
Follow us on instagram: @understandingupstate
Check out Jim's comedy album: Upstate Understandings
Also check out Rob's album: NY Sticky
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