Episodes
Today on the chop up show we take a look at how Black media platforms like the Breakfast Club and Joe Budden Podcast are assisting Candace Owens in rebranding herself as a MODERATE Black conservative. Can Candace change her a image or will she always be attached to the anti-black rhetoric we use to. We also address conservatives who have turned DEI into a slur that demeans Black people in positions of power. How should we respond ot the claims that DEI means "Didn't Earn It"?   Subscribe to...
Published 04/01/24
Published 04/01/24
Tonight we get into this Tiktok ban and and address its legitimacy. Why is it bipartisan? What are their main reason and are they valid. We are also getting into Black strorytelling anayzing the Oscar win for American Fiction and ask the question what type of stories about Black people do we really want to see?   Follow us on IG @TheChopUpShow and Subscribe to our YouTube channel "The Chop Up Show"
Published 03/18/24
Tonight on the Chop Up Show we respond to conservatives who believe that Trump dropping his new sneakers gives him an "IN" with Black voters. We are going to discuss how wrong they are and analyze the different ways parties pander for votes. We are also going to discuss doomsday theories that keep us up at night. Does all the news about millionaires doomsday prepping stress yall out too? Tap In! This is the CHOP UP! Follow us on IG @thechopupshow and subscribe to The Chop Up Show on YouTube...
Published 03/02/24
To Cap off Black History Month we discuss the Black figures who usually get left out of the celebration. Whether its Clarence Thomas or Tyler Perry, certain Black history makers just dont get the same shine for making history. Tonight we explore why.   Follow us on IG @TheChopUpShow and subscribe to The Chop Up Show on YouTube so you can catch us LIVE!
Published 03/02/24
Presidents Day Special! We using the holiday to ask ourselves, does the perfect candidate exist? We build our perfect candidates and then analyze their electability. Are we basing our voting patterns off of someone who deosnt exist? Let find out... Follow us on IG- @TheChopUpShow Listen LIVE on YouTube on Thursday nights, 730pm PST. Dont forget to subscribe! Thank you for listening!
Published 02/23/24
Tonight we look at the Hop-Hop landscape and question whether or not Hip Hop still has a radical element to it. Has commercialization taken over or is the revolutionary element is still there? We also analyze a recent study that asses the impact racism has on our brain and executive functions. How does this genetic change change how we view Black people? THIS IS THE CHOP UP. Catch us LIVE on YouTube every Thursday at 730pm PST SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW us on IG: @thechopupshow
Published 02/12/24
In this episode, we talk about the war brewing between Meg and the Hotties and Nicki Minaj and her Barbs. The BARBS are known for doxxing people and other harmful behavior. Is this type of stanning taking it too far? We also cook Nikki Haley ass for embarrassing herself in front of Black people for the last month. We take a look at her Breakfast Club interview and do a little follow up on the conversation from last week. THIS IS THE CHOP UP! Subcribe to our YouTube to catch us LIVE every...
Published 02/12/24
Recently Charlamagne has been dominating poltical headlines with his commentary on Biden and Trump. We had to ask though, who gave him that role though?! We explore the rise of Charlamgne as a political figure and question how we got here. Listen to us LIVE on YouTube every Thursday night at 730pm/1030pm PST and follow us on IG @TheChopUpShow
Published 02/12/24
Toyuhgee and The Plug explore their guilty pleasures as socially and politically conscious people. In an effort to highlight the fact that nobody challenging norms of power/domination/manipulation is perfect, the crew gives their choices of things they still indulge in, even though their politics may genuinely be misaligned. From music, to politics, to social media, to personal habits, this conversation is enlightening and hilarious. Thanks for listening! Follow us on IG! @TheChopUpShow...
Published 09/02/23
THE CHOPPING BLOCK: We start off talking a little Rap and R&B in honor of Hip Hop's 50th Anniversary. The return of the Rona? It's Sounds like covid news is back. Is ANOTHER shutdown possible? Donald Trump's mugshot, made possible Fulton County DA Fani Willis, will be HISTORIC, but will it impact the election? Full show so tap in! Follow us on IG - @TheChopUpShow @ThePoliticalPlug @ToyuhGee
Published 08/28/23
Between the guilty verdict out of Fulton County, GA for Donald Trump's attempt to steal the 2020 Election and the 10 year sentence Tory Lanez was given for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, the one thing these cases have in common is a lack of accountability. And what's worse, is their respective supporters all floating around ridiculous conspiracy theories about why their favs are suffering under the hands of the law. This leads The Political Plug and Toyuhgee to explore other conspiracy...
Published 08/27/23
The Chopping Block: We discuss Lizzo's harassment lawsuit and what it means for challenging body shaming and other forms of normative oppression that persists in our society. We'll be discussing topics like internalized ableism, Grind Culture, job shaming, and other forms of bias that we view as "normal" Follow us! @TheChopUpShow @Toyuhgee @ThePoliticalPlug  
Published 08/27/23
On the Chopping Block: In this episode, we talk about the dark side of social media and take a look at how social media is making us bad people. Social media is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family, but it's also been proven to be harmful to our mental health. We take a look at the stories and people like Charleston White and Andrew Tate, who encourage the worst out of us. From decreased mental health to increased anxiety and depression, we rank the 7 ways social media is...
Published 07/21/23
On the Chopping Block: In this episode, we uncover the Truth Behind Crime and Elections from a Black Leftist perspective. We explore how crime is racialized during elections. If you're interested in politics or want to learn more about the intersection of crime and elections, tap in. Recorded 7/18/23
Published 07/21/23
The CHOPPING BLOCK: Spill Is Black Twitter Going Off On Its Own Backlash To Banning Affirmative Action In Higher Education
Published 07/17/23
The CHOPPING BLOCK: The Supreme Court has overturned race based affirmative action in higher education, legalized discriminating against gays, and blocked student loan forgiveness. We on they head.
Published 07/17/23
The CHOPPING BLOCK: Some Billionaires paid $250,000 to go to the ocean floor on a GHETTO rinky dink submarine. It didn't work out like they thought it would. Should we feel bad?
Published 07/17/23
The CHOPPING BLOCK: Recently, the NAACP issue a Travel Advisory advising Black people to think twice before traveling to Florida. Here at The Chop Up, we feel like they missed a few.
Published 07/11/23
The CHOPPING BLOCK: Recently, the NAACP issue a Travel Advisory advising Black people to think twice before traveling to Florida. Here at The Chop Up, we feel like they missed a few.
Published 07/11/23
The Chopping Block: They made the Little Mermaid Black, is that woke? The short answer, nah. The Plug and ToyuhGee explain what it means to be woke, the hijacking of "wokeness" by corporations, the power of liberalism, and the dangers of race neutrality. We talk through the actions of Target, Bud Light, Disney, Black Democrats and the City of Greenville, SC to understand what the obsession is with wokeness from conservatives and liberal, alike. Let's talk about it.
Published 07/11/23
The Chopping Block: So this is all the stuff we not gon do this election season Black people. Explaining the severity of the Debt Ceiling Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina working with Republicans
Published 07/11/23
The Chopping Block: Black men have been embarrassing us podcasters. The Political Plug addresses the BS myths they perpetuate. This is just the beginning. Follow us on IG- @TheChopUpShow @ThePoliticalPlug @Toyuhgee
Published 05/22/23
The Chopping Block: I know yall tired of hearing the same ole tired gun control debate every time a hate crime occurs in the form of a mass shooting. The Chop Up explains why that keeps happening.   Thanks for listening! Follow us on IG- @TheChopUpShow @Toyuhgee @ThePoliticalPlug
Published 05/21/23
The Chopping Block: Joe Biden has announced he will be running for a second term and The Plug is pissed. Why do moderates force us to settle instead of actually progressing? Thanks for listening! Follow us on IG- @TheChopUpShow @ThePoliticalPlug @Toyuhgee
Published 05/05/23