News In Rap

Episodes

1. 22

   News In Rap 12-17-09: Tiger Woods Song

   Rather than freestyling this week, I'm sharing this new song I've recently written about current events in the Tiger Woods story. Enjoy, or don't.

   Dec 17, 2009

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2. 21

   News in Rap 12-05-09 : It Don't Mean A Thing

   Swing over and hear this week's news-lite rap. Or don't. Either way, you should go watch my new music video. Cheers, Seth

   Dec 5, 2009

   8m
3. 20

   News In Rap: Special Report 12-01-09

   Back in action for December! So, a little something different today. First of all, we're back to my other Pelicaine-made beat, which has a slightly looser flow. But more importantly, rather than trying to summarize all of the news this week, I only hit a few stories briefly before launching into…

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   Dec 1, 2009

   9m
4. 19

   News In Rap 11-21-09

   Another News In Rap. I have to say, somehow the joy isn't there anymore for me, in the way it was when I started these. Oddly, I find my other freestyles much more satisfying. I think in the coming weeks, I'll be playing around with doing different things for News In Rap, whether that means...

   Nov 21, 2009

   11m
5. 18

   News In Rap 10-20-09

   Definite ups and downs in the rap this week. There are a few minutes of terrible ADD-laden half-rhymes, and a few minutes of solid flow. I got caught up clicking through one story and got distracted. But there was some other story where I randomly had a rhyme I really liked. I can't remember what...

   Oct 20, 2009

   11m
6. 17

   News in Rap 7-18-09

   I am sort of tired and on a post-event slump. Nerdapalooza was amazing, I got to freestyle with some cool people and meet and hang out with many more. Then I came home to a poetry slam hosted by Taylor Mali, which I managed to win. (No, Mali wasn't competing, just hosting. If he was competing,...

   Jul 18, 2009

   11m
7. 16

   News In Rap 5-16-09

   I apologize that it broke me out of my rap when I saw the headline, but honestly, five weeks straight where one of the top headlines is that the fight against the Tamil Tigers in Sri Lanka will be over any day now? Come on. It's like waiting for that package from Amazon that never ships....

   May 16, 2009

   11m
8. 15

   News In Rap 5-03-09

   Howdy Folks, Well, as you hear during the prologue, I got some disappointing news this week. But I'm trying to stay positive, and to that end, I'd like to invite you to watch my new hastily-made rap video, which I recorded and submitted to YouTube for a contest in which I am attempting to win a...

   May 3, 2009

   11m
9. 14

   News In Rap: 04-18-09

   I just found out Jedi Mind Tricks may be playing near me tomorrow, but tickets are pricey and only for students. Do I schlep out anyway to see what's up? A definite maybe. Oh, and there's some news and stuff you could listen to.

   Apr 18, 2009

   11m
10. 13

    News In Rap 3-27-09

    So, while rapping through the headline about the risks of ADHD drugs, I suddenly became highly distracted. I'm not sure whether that's coincidence, or psychosomatic, or what. I can't believe it's almost April. And not butter. Oh, and since someone pointed out to me that my icon was way too big, I...

    Mar 27, 2009

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11. 12

    News In Rap 3-17-09

    For some reason, it occurred to me today while rapping what an odd thing it is that I'm doing. It occurred to me, of course, very briefly, because I can't really have thoughts that last for more than half a second without losing my place. But still, in case you forgot: This is a weird podcast. Ah...

    Mar 17, 2009

    11m
12. 11

    News In Rap: Back from Vacation Edition

    I am back from the west coast, where my rap credentials increased slightly. I randomly approached a man with gold-plated front teeth and asked him where I could find local freestyle sessions. And although his advice didn't pan out, I later rapped along with a street drummer in San Fran and…

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    Mar 10, 2009

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13. 10

    News In Rap 2-22-09

    I am hale and hearty once again! In recent weeks I've been focusing more on my poetry than my rapping, and the only rapping I've done has been these podcasts. I hope I don't fall out of practice, but I did win the poetry slam, so I really can't complain. Anyway, this episode features a whole lot…

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    Feb 22, 2009

    11m
14. 9

    News In Rap: too ill to rap edition

    I made it about halfway through before I got too sick to continue, but I figured I'd come back and finish up the mp3 today just to post it. Healthier rap next week.

    Feb 16, 2009

    11m
15. 8

    News In Rap 2-07-09

    Special Opinionated Edition! I'm back for February with vigor and VIM. I even started throwing in my opinions to the rap, which sadly meant there was not quite enough time to cover every single story on the page. If *you* have an opinion as to whether you prefer hearing my own opinions or just...

    Feb 7, 2009

    11m
16. 7

    News In Rap 1-16-09

    I'm in a bit of a fog. I just recorded this episode and already have no idea what I rapped about. I only read the headlines, I don't remember them. Last Thursday my freestyle rap at the local bar was pretty well received. It wasn't about news, though.

    Jan 17, 2009

    11m
17. 6

    News In Rap 1-03-09

    First News In Rap of the new year! Now with even more stories I know nothing about!

    Jan 3, 2009

    11m
18. 5

    News In Rap: 12-24-08

    There's not much else to do on Christmas Eve aside from recording another episode of News In Rap. Tomorrow, however, I'm totally going out for Chinese food. Happy holidays! Oh, and if you're religious (Judeo-Christianly) and enjoy rhyming, check out www.GodToVerse.com. Best, Seth

    Dec 24, 2008

    9m
19. 4

    News In Rap: 12-11-08

    Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the podcast's so delightful. So when it's raining and sleeting and crap, News in Rap, News in Rap, News in Rap. --S.

    Dec 12, 2008

    10m
20. 3

    News In Rap: 11-14-08

    I have to say, the "feature" of Google News that causes it to auto-refresh every few minutes is not helpful to my rapping. But I can't see where to turn it off. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend about www.NewsInRap.com. If you don't enjoy the podcast but feel you could…

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    Nov 14, 2008

    12m
21. 2

    News In Rap: 10-30-08

    I open Google News. I turn on the backbeat. I begin freestyle rapping. Every week. That's it. Last week was essentially episode zero, since it used my old debate beat. This week is the first episode with the official News In Rap beat, created by the incomparable Pelicaine. As always, if you enjoy...

    Oct 31, 2008

    10m
22. 1

    News In Rap: 10-24-08

    Hello again! With the presidential debates out of the way, I thought I'd try bringing you all the other news you may have been missing. If you'd like to know what's going on in the world, in the country, in health, science, entertainment, and sports, but don't want to waste time and be depressed…

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    Oct 25, 2008

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