ELJAY and Tony team up to give you a couple of intelligent, Black perspectives on... well, everything. Don't worry; you can play it out loud.
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SEASON TWO: Episode 7 - Two Hour Window
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Long overdue, the Codeswitchers Podcast officially returns! The guys catch you up on the reason for the hiatus, which is... deeper than you might expect. After that, the guys address their predictions for Derek Chauvin's conviction, the Knockout City tourney LJ ran recently, and more. Thanks for waiting, guys.…
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SEASON TWO: Episode 6 - Snakes On A Porch
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The Codeswitchers Podcast is back and moisturized for your pleasure! Tony throws another topic in the air for the new ELJAY Reacts segment that's 100% worth the listen (5:15). After the preliminaries, the guys lock in on Mark Cuban's interesting decision to not play the National Anthem before his NBA home games (16:36). They also take a bit to addr…
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SEASON TWO: Episode 5 - Den of Thieves
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We'll give you the summary here, but there's so much more here that we can't mention that you just need to press play to catch it all. The main topics, however? Tony surprised LJ with a new mini-segment - "Reaction Time" - that seems to be a mainstay for the rest of the season (10:20). Afterwards, the guys tentatively walk back their endorsement of…
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SEASON TWO: Episode 4 - You're New Here
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Today's episode starts off a little... interesting, but after sorting out the details, L.J. and Tony decide to let their friend Eric stick around as the first ever guest! After a quick pulse check (including L.J.'s close encounter with the recent tornado to touch down in the Birmingham area), the guys pay respects to Larry King, Sekou Smith, and th…
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SEASON TWO: Episode 3 - The 2021 Report
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A new week brings new topics for Tony and L.J. to discuss, but not before the return of Tony's Education Appropriation, based around the "unpopular" quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr (11:53). The guys then dive headfirst into the 1776 Report and why it's a waste of time (43:29). Afterwards, the mood shifts as they address the comments of one of Ar…
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A new episode, with timestamps! It's a NEW DAY! After the initial celebratory riffs from the guys about James Harden being traded from the Rockets, the guys dig into the information that's been revealed since the U.S. Capitol attacks - from the panic button removal, to the thought process behind being a Black officer in a position to serve and prot…
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SEASON TWO: Episode 1 - Thanks For Voting
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Season Two of The Codeswitchers Podcast is back in a big way, and what perfect timing! The guys set aside some quality time to deep dive into the issues that enabled the terrorist attack on the U.S. Capitol (21:10), but not before sending out prayers to Dr. Dre and that one football coach that had words for Stacey Abrams (well, not really the last …
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The guys are thankful to be back for another episode ahead of their 1-Year Anniversary of the CSP! And the guys load up with topics, from talking about the Quibi shutdown, to the Caren Act going live in San Francisco earlier this week, to the problems with saying "Go Vote" in today's political climate. And, there's a food fight. Sort of. Enjoy the …
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So what's on the docket for today? The Presidential "debate", Breonna Taylor's killers still not being held responsible, the "defund vs. abolish police" argument, Masai Ujiri being sued for no reason, and all of that before Tony's Education Appropriation segment where he details why the term "A good school" can have some serious racial implications…
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In today's episode, the guys talk about making the best out of 2020 before paying respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Afterwards, the guys address yet another case of culture appropriation with Indianapolis' own Satcheul Cole. Then, the guys HB Dive into the Kansas City fans booing a moment of unity before addressing another polarizing issue with the …
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This week's episode starts off paying respects to a man bigger than the movie roles he sought out; the guys honor Chadwick Bozeman before transitioning into the particulars with the Jacob Blake situation. They also take time out to thoroughly thrash Skip Bayless for his tone-deaf opinion concerning Dak Prescott's struggles... and then there's Jessi…
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The guys make up for lost time on today's episode, paying respects to Aaliyah and Kobe Bryant, before touching on the Jacob Blake shooting (note: this episode was recorded the night before Kyle Rittenhouse, that's being addressed on the next episode). Tony decides to educate listeners on the origins of the phrase "Uncle Tom" in his new segment, whi…
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In today's episode, after giving life updates about the recent hiatus, the guys decide to - finally - talk about politics centered on Joe Biden's running mate, Kamala Harris and why their issues with her won't dissuade their decisions to vote in the upcoming election (12:38). The guys then address R. Kelly's goons intimidating three witnesses (no, …
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Episode 22 - Malik, Edmund, Kyla, and Eddie
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On today's episode, the guys pay respects to one of the founders of the legendary Roots crew before conquering the mystery seed phenomenon and addressing the possible renaming of the Edmund Pettus bridge (spoiler alert, they hate the idea). Afterwards, the guys celebrate the recent additions of some of their favorite shows - like Sister, Sister and…
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First things first... Rest in peace to John Lewis and C.T. Vivian, two pioneers for Civil Rights that you need to know about in order to understand the title of the podcast (3:33). The guys take some time to address their impact and give them their proper flowers. After that, the guys hop right into the drama, addressing the headache and complicati…
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Episode 20 is here for your entertainment! For today's episode, the guys discuss the entanglement that's surfaced between Jada and Will Smith, the suddenness of Nick Cannon being fired from ViacomCBS, and the reality that the NBA probably needs to stay home for the rest of the season. Of course there's much more than that, so enjoy today's episode!…
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The guys don't disagree much, but today's episode could change that... Firstly, they address the elephant in the room, or rather, the noose in the NASCAR garage for Bubba Wallace, and how that could have longer lasting effects on progress in the Black Lives Matter movement (11:00). Afterwards, they voice their concerns on the possible renaming of t…
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On today's episode, the guys talk about the ebb and flow of their personal relationships since they've become more vocal about Black lives mattering (3:15). The guys also address the theatrics that's unfortunately come along with it, such as Kente cloths from the Democrats, King Bach, and much more (35:11). Lastly, the guys address if the NBA shoul…
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No code switching this time. Starting with George Floyd's death, the guys get honest on the current state of America... and the police brutality / incendiary tweets that got us here. From protests being hijacked by outside agitators, to the incorrect spin media's placed on things, to phrases such as "White silence" and "White guilt", the guys take …
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Episode 16 - When Codeswitching Goes Wrong
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Codeswitching is a talent, and some people are about to wield it as a weapon. Others, like Doja Cat for instance, may find themselves in a bit of a pickle when trying to use it a little too much for the wrong reasons. After the Anime update, the guys dive into Doja's stressful Memorial Day weekend (10:00) and addresses the complex layers around Aze…
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In today's episode, the guys pay respects to Fred Willard (3:10) and have a quick Anime conversation before talking about the latest Verzuz battle with Ludacris and Nelly (15:53). The guys also debate who should be in the next one and why it shouldn't be Justin Timberlake. Afterwards, they address the best takeaways from the Jordan docuseries (42:0…
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On today's episode, the guys start off with adressing the recent Verzuz developments with Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Ludacris, and Nelly (3:07) before diving into personal hold-ups about the state reopening this week (16:05). The guys then take time to address their feelings concerning the handling of the Ahmaud Arbery case in Georgia - and on Tony's…
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Wait a second, it's a Thursday! On today's [REUPLOADED] episode, the guys get into the engrossing Last Dance docuseries surrounding Michael Jordan's last championship run (18:28). They also take on a couple of user-submitted challenges, including a not-so-tough Nickelodeon Elimination grid (45:16) and an absolutely brutal list of ten things they do…
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On this episode, the guys address the death and impact of your favorite songwriter you never knew about... Bill Withers. Afterwards, the guys talk about DragonBall Z being a turn-based show (29:00), and the latest VERZUZ music battle with Lil' Jon and T-Pain. Lastly, the untitled sports outro with LaMelo Ball and the All The Smoke Podcast rounds ou…
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In today's episode, Tony and L.J. discuss the direct impact (bad and good) the Coronavirus has had on their lives up to this point before getting into their favorite music albums of ALL TIME (27:30). After that deep discussion, the guys then share a few things you can do while in quarantine [or bored, whatever] (104:40). Lastly, the untitled sports…
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Episode 10 of The Codeswitchers Podcast is live! In today's episode, the guys jump between multiple topics, including ELJAY's initial underestimating of the corona virus (4:40), Bloomburg's inability to dodge the semi-truck that was Elizabeth Warren (13:00), Tony's disappointment in the Fury/Wilder fight (22:50), the humanizing of Michael Jordan vi…
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In today's concise episode, Tony and ELJAY start off by celebrating Black History Month by highlighting a few unsung heroes in Black culture (8:00) before turning their attention to actor Jussie Smollet's recently-announced SIX indictments (18:40). Afterwards, they focus on the muddy waters in the Gayle King and Snoop Dogg fiasco to hit the interne…
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On today's episode, Tony and ELJAY address the Kobe and GiGi Bryant tragedy. In the midst, they also address the side of the internet that took issue with the celebration of Kobe's career on and off the court (2:34). The guys also - begrudgingly - speak on the impeachment sham, the fatigue of politics in today's climate, and the importance of votin…
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It's been a few weeks, but The Codeswitchers Podcast is back with more new episodes! Starting off royally, the guys address the Prince Harry / Meghan Markle split from royalty and why a little bit of respect goes a long way (4:50). The guys then turn to the WNBA's new bargaining agreement and why this is an issue bigger than just sports (22:40). La…
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Today's podcast starts with ELJAY telling his story of meeting a celebrity in his local Aldi groucery store (sort of) before settling into the docket. After a quick recap for the listeners of how the process of impeachment works (10:04), the guys discuss four important Black shows from the 90s and which of those they identify with the most (14:20).…
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Today's episode is a decent mix of heavy and light-hearted topics, but nothing's light about the first topic. The guys address part two of the docu-series concerning R. Kelly (6:32) and who deserves some of the blame with him being able to allegedly accomplish all of this. Afterwards, they shift into the Michael Vick controversy and why it's back r…
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In today's episode, ELJAY gives his condolences to the entire state of Alabama after last weekend's college football festivities (4:40) before getting into the topics for this episode. Tony discusses what grinds his gears as a "fun" topic (11:49), the guys take turns revealing their least favorite type of text messages (38:49), and of course there'…
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Happy (late) Thanksgiving! After a technical delay, the newest episode of The CodeSwitchers Podcast is live for your enjoyment! After discussing the important (and shallow) things they're thankful for, the guys dive into the important topics such as the required foods for a perfect Thanksgiving meal (15:00). In addition, Tony brings a topic to the …
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Episode Two of The Codeswitchers Podcast is back by popular demand, and back to weekly drops! In today's episode, L.J. and Tony dive right into the heavy, requested topics first. After spending time on the Colin Kaepernick / JAY-Z / NFL debacle (5:40), the guys circle back around to the ickyness of the Kanye West visit to Joel Osteen's church recen…
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Welcome to the first episode of The CodeSwitchers Podcast - if you know, you know. In this first episode, we get to know the hosts (ELJAY and Tony) through a fun, innocent game of True or False (4:50), which may or may not include the topics of interracial dating (33:20), their views on the NFL (57:55), ELJAY being blocked on Twitter by Tracy McGra…
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