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This Slaps! Podcast
by Ben Taub
A music podcast hosted by Ben Taub dedicated to discussing the impact of albums, songs, and topics at the intersection of music on music as an industry and art form.
Episodes
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Why FEAR is Kendrick Lamar's Highest Achievement
Breakdown on why Kendrick Lamar’s FEAR, off his 2017 album DAMN, is his highest musical achievement. We break it down by examining the song’s structure and how each verse connects back to Kendrick’s 4 studio albums: Section.80, Good Kid MAAD City, To Pimp A Butterfly, and DAMN. Find the Video...
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Solo Dolo #2: J.Cole Fakeout, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees, and Vinyl Records
Solo Dolo is back! Ben (@beantube24) talks through the Taylor Swift Fearless news, the J.Cole fakeout saga, his thoughts on the 2021 nominees for the Rock and Roll HOF, and his journey into beginning to collect vinyl records. Guitar Hero III Soundtrack can be found here Subscribe to the Podcast…
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Sampling 101: Sam Cooke Inspired Artists Featured Throughout Modern Hip Hop
In the first episode of our Sampling 101 series, Ben (@beantube24) walks through a few tracks where Sam Cooke inspired artists are sampled in modern hip hop. Artists featured include Otis Redding, the Ponderosa Twins Plus One, Smokey Robinson, Kanye West, Tyler, the Creator, Jay Z, Travis Scott,...
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Amine- "ONEPOINTFIVE"
Ben (@beantube24) welcomes on Chase Johnson to talk about Amine's midpoint mixtape ONEPOINTFIVE. They get into why Dr. Whoever is the perfect introduction track, how Spotify playlists reflect time periods in their lives, and the benchmarks albums should be evaluated on. Subscribe to the Podcast…
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Lil Nas X - " 7 EP"
Host Ben Taub (@beantube24) welcomes back Adam Gilman for a deep dive into Lil Nas X's debut EP "7". Gilman pitches his case why the project is underrated, talk industry plants, debate if the EP has a concept, and much more! Subscribe to the Podcast on Anchor and YouTube, and follow the podcast…
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Who Won 2020? The Year of Music in Review
Host Ben Taub (@beantube24) invites on Ben Roesch to give out some awards for artists, albums, and entities who won (or lost) the year in music. Categories include best/worst albums of 2020, comeback kid, most snubbed by the Grammys, and more! The guys also give their predictions for 2021 and…
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The Intersection of Music and Television with Josh Wigler
Ben (@beantube24) welcomes on Post Show Recaps and The Hollywood Reporter's Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) to talk about how score is utilized in some of television's greatest hits. They talk all things Lost, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, The Mandalorian, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Community, The Genius,...
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Jack Antonoff Deep Dive with Mike Leo
Ben welcomes on Mike Leo (last appearance on the Blonde Episode) to talk about the career of writer, producer, and musician Jack Antonoff. They talk all things Melodrama, Fun, Taylor Swift and music industry questions like the impact of streaming on art, what happened to the aux cord, and of...
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EMERGENCY PODCAST: Kid Cudi's Man On The Moon 3 plus Taylor Swift and Jack Harlow
New Music Friday this week slapped! Ben welcomes on emergency podcast guest Dan Strauss to break down Kid Cudi's Man on the Moon 3 plus bonus talk on Taylor Swift and Jack Harlow's new albums. Up Next: This Week: Jack Antonoff Deep Dive Next Week: Intersection of Television and Music Subscribe to...
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Kanye West "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" and Saint JHN "Ghetto Lenny's Love Songs" - November YouTube Roundup
November This Slaps YouTube Roundup: Taking the opportunity to add the work we've been doing on our YouTube page into the feed. Back next week with regular podcast content! Kanye West Video Link Saint JHN Video Link Up Next: Jack Antonoff Deep Dive Intersection of Television and Music Subscribe…
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Saint JHN "While the World Was Burning" Album Review with Dan Strauss and Grammy Nominations Reactions
Saint JHN "While the World Was Burning" (2020) Album Reactions and Review Ben gives his reactions to the Grammy Nominations and welcomes on OG guest Dan Strauss to give his reactions on the new Saint JHN. THIS WEEK ON THE PODCAST: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Turns 10!: YouTube Link, Medium...
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Interview with Camden Ostrander (Dissect Season 7 Co-Writer); Donald Glover Career Spotlight
Host Ben Taub (@beantube24) welcomes on Camden Ostrander (@metamoderncam), Co-Writer of Dissect Podcast Season 7 focused on Childish Gambino's Because the Internet. They break down key moments in Donald Glover's career that have defined his art, Cam's Donald Glover origin story, why Because the...
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Music Video Spotlight Series 1: Young Thug's "Wyclef Jean" and A$AP Mob's "RAF"
Took a moment to highlight the work that's being done on the YouTube page, including the audio versions of our music video deep dives into Young Thug's Wyclef Jean and A$AP Mob's RAF.Key LinksWyclef Jean VideoRAF VideoLeave a review and 5 star rating on iTunes and Spotify!
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Solo Dolo #1: Albums to Unplug, Ethics of Posthumous Releases, and Holograms
We're going solo! Today's banter episode includes albums to help unplug from election talk, ethics of posthumous releases by artist's estates and labels, and the Rob Kardashian hologram. We also cover whats coming up on the podcast and YouTube page! So It Goes Playlist:...
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Chance the Rapper - "Acid Rap"
This Slaps! Episode 12: Acid Rap by Chance the Rapper (2013)Host Ben Taub welcomes on newcomer Scott Slutsky to talk all things Chance the Rapper, switching to Apple Music, the comparisons of Chance's career to his mentor Kanye West's early trajectory, experiencing the album performed live, and...
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How Lil Dicky Puts Music at the Forefront Through FX's Dave
Deep dive into how Lil Dicky moved beyond music videos into Dave on FX and put music at the forefront to elevate the quality of the sitcom. We talk through Lil Dicky's journey from So Hard and Professional Rapper to Earth, Freaky Friday, and now Dave. We evaluate the music's success through...
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Mac Miller - "Swimming"
Ben is joined by Nav Pandian to discuss all things Mac Miller and his 2018 album Swimming. They discuss the depth of Mac Miller's discography, talk 2020 XXL Freshman List, the role of growth in artistic development, why they got into hip hop in the first place, and much more!Be sure to subscribe...
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Kanye West - "808's and Heartbreaks"
Episode #9: Kanye West - 808's and Heartbreaks (2008)Ben is joined by Slater Ward-Diorio to talk all things Kanye, the benefit of artists taking creative risks, comparing the album to Tyler, the Creator's Igor, the context of 808's and Heartbreaks's inception, and the hardships Kanye had to…
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The Beach Boys - "Pet Sounds"
The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (1966) presented by This Slaps! Podcast Ben welcomes on newcomer Asher Berkson-Gold to dive deep into one of the most influential albums in music history. They talk through Brian Wilson's influence on Pet Sounds, how their rivalry with The Beatles fueled the creative...
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Odd Future "Oldie" Deep Dive
Why Odd Future's Oldie is their best song and their magnum opus. OFWGKTA is one of Hip Hop's most infamous groups and Oldie is their mission statement. Written, Performed, and Edited by Ben Taub, Host of This Slaps Podcast Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and comment if you liked the video! Earl Sweatshirt...
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The Head and the Heart
The Head and the Heart (2011) album deep dive on This Slaps!Ben welcomes on Dan Epstein to talk all things Head and the Heart, the rise of indie folk music and why the idea of indie and folk are contrary to each other.Travis Scott 90210 Deep DiveFollow the podcast on TwitterFollow the podcast on...
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Travis Scott 90210 Deep Dive
Audio Essay on Travis Scott's hit 90210
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Frank Ocean - "Blonde"
Episode #5: Blonde by Frank OceanThis week, Ben is joined by Mike Leo to talk about one of the most beloved albums of the 2010's. They delve into all of the madness surrounding the album's release, Frank's evolution as an artist, and why he is so obsessed with cars. Link to this week's Medium...
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SZA - "CTRL"
Episode #4: Ctrl (2017)Ben is joined by Ari Seckler to talk about SZA's hit debut studio album CTRL. They delve into the album's themes of anxiety and SZA's personal experiences, the progression of RnB, and the importance of interludes on albums. Follow the Podcast on Twitter: @SlapsPodcastFollow...
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Eminem- "Music To Be Murdered By"
Episode #3 - Music To Be Murdered By (2020)Link to Donate to Campaign Zero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=wgT3OyfhCetGFtq5hWwjKtcSFnw_BVOHliQclN7fjpL5r5t2a0AMg9HFL2bHqQ2d9KlPRm&country.x=US&locale.x=USBen is joined by resident Slim Shady stan Adam Gilman to defend Eminem's newest studio...
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The Beatles - "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"
Episode #2: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)Host Ben Taub is joined by Ben Roesch to break down The Beatles' 8th studio album. They discuss The Beatles cultural impact, the genesis of the concept album, and what a Last Dance style documentary would look like for The Beatles. Find us…
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The 1975 - "The 1975" (2013)
Episode #1: The 1975 Self Titled Album (2013)Host Ben Taub is joined by Dan Strauss to talk all things 1975. They discuss the album's creation, creative choices, overall impact, and Dan's personal feelings about the music.Find us on Twitter: @SlapsPodcastSend us Feedback/Questions/Reach out to be…
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A music podcast hosted by Ben Taub dedicated to discussing the impact of albums, songs, and topics at the intersection of music on music as an industry and art form.
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