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R.A. talks to James Paxton about the remarkable life and career of his father, legendary actor Bill Paxton. This leads to an emotional discussion on Paxton’s recent death, which resonates strongly with R.A., who lost his own father a few years ago.

R.A. The Rugged Man talks hip-hop with Masta Ace and Chris Rivers, plus special guests Marco Polo and Passionate MC. Topics include hip-hop’s greatest live performers, classic albums, Big Pun's untimely death, the downfall of Cold Chillin’, and much more.

R.A. The Rugged Man is joined by Juice, Illmaculate, Killah Priest for a special battle rap episode. The four MCs discuss the foundational role of battling in the art of MCing, freestyle vs. written rhymes, the evolution of battle rap, and much more.

R.A. The Rugged Man is joined by Travie McCoy of chart-topping group Gym Class Heroes, plus a few guests. The two emcees discuss music industry shadiness, hip hop influences, guilty pop music pleasures, the devastating effects of opioids, and much more.

R.A. The Rugged Man discusses the past, present, and future of hip-hop with fellow emcees Stro, Mad Squablz, Ruste Juxx, and Jarv, plus producer Mr. Green. Plus, the four guest emcees each take a turn rhyming, with Mr. Green on the beats.

R.A. The Rugged Man is joined by filmmaker Max Landis for a wide-ranging discussion of all things movies. Landis has written hit films like "Chronicle" and "American Ultra", and will soon be remaking the 1981 classic "An American Werewolf In London".

R.A. The Rugged Man talks to hero journalist Linsdey Snell about putting her life on the line to cover Middle East conflicts. Snell discusses being kidnapped by Al Qaeda in Iraq, then surviving a Turkish prison before finally making it back home.