Best Urbanculture Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 189 | “Situationship Experts…” 1:37:03

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On this episode: The Smoke Boys discuss relationships and give expert advice on hard hitting relationship topics, such as: - Is subscribing to OnlyFans considered cheating?? And, - Do you feel a type of way if your woman uses “toys”? BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s Follow Th…

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Episode 188 | “Artificially Intelligent…” 1:35:06

1y ago1:35:06

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On this episode: This episode got a little heated!! - RIP Harry Belafonte - Jamie Foxx posts for the first time since hospitalization - Is selling merch packs with an album release ‘cheating’? - Missy Elliot is in the Rock & Roll hall of fame - The A.I. takeover: How far will it go? BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN …

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Episode 187 | “Gate Keepers…” 1:50:35

1y ago1:50:35

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On this episode: - U of C campus is LIT!!! - Happy Birthday Eydol!! - Charges against Alec Baldwin dropped - Jidenna announces new album…umm...ok? - Prayers up for Jamie Foxx - Cleaning up after your kids in public, who’s responsible? - Snowfall vs Power: what’s the better show? - Black teen shot for accidentally going to the wrong house, racism? -…

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Episode 186 | “Locked Up…” 1:27:30

1y ago1:27:30

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I Want All The Smoke - Episode 186 | “Locked Up…” is available now on all your favorite podcast streaming platforms & https://www.Linktr.ee/IWantAllTheSmoke On this episode: - Cassidy takes credit for Lil’ Wayne’s flow? - TV shows that had us hooked - Is Pusha T a top 50 emcee? - If rehabilitation isn’t an option, should we bring back the death pen…

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Episode 185 | “Jada…” 1:11:07

1y ago1:11:07

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On this episode: - Jay -Z is the last rapper on Forbes 2023 Billionaire list - Coolio’s cause of death: Fentanyl overdose - Happy Birthday Pharrell!! - The Smoke Boys minus one, get well Thaddeus!! - Is Pusha T a top 50 rapper?? - Is Drake the real G.O.A.T.? - Does Jada deserve to get dragged more than Will? BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.co…

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Episode 184 | “Who’s the G.O.A.T?…” 1:55:35

1+ y ago1:55:35

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On this episode: ● Benzino tells the LGBTQ community to chill ● 6ix 9ine beat down, real or fake? ● Judge gives green light on Nipsey Hussle’s killer ● Is there a difference between ‘snitching’ and seeking justice? ● More school shootings in America ● Is ‘woke’ another way to say ‘thug’? ● Joe Budden says OutKast is the greatest rap group of all ti…

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Episode 183 | “Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It…” 1:29:23

1+ y ago1:29:23

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The first episode from the CJSW 90.9 studios. On this episode, the Smoke Boys talk about the influence of Hip Hop music in everyday life and if “Gangsta Rap” has had a negative influence on our overall culture. Instagram: @IWantAllTheSmokePod //@Eydolverse /@IAmWillHaze //@J.Tayst Facebook Pages: www.facebook.com/IWANTALLTHESMOKEPODCAST BECOME A PA…

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Episode 182 | “ Pause Panic…” 1:38:01

1+ y ago1:38:01

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On this episode: · RIP Trugoy of De La Soul · Julie Black changes the words to the national anthem · Canibus addresses his most suspect lyric · Boosie cancels joint T.I. project BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s Follow The World’s Most Dangerous Playlist: https://music.apple.c…

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Episode 181 | “Nettie Spaghetti…” 1:02:24

1+ y ago1:02:24

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On this episode: · Lebron James breaks scoring record · Brett Favre is suing for getting called out on (allegedly) stealing · McDonald’s coffee was TOO DAMN HOT!! · What’s keeping us on Netflix? · Going out to eat? Leave your snotty nosed kids at home!! · Billboards top 50 rappers · The cultural influence of fallen rappers · AND MUCH< MUCH MORE!!! …

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Episode 180 | “F*CK THE POLICE!!!…” 2:07:45

1+ y ago2:07:45

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On this episode: AFC & NFC Championship predictions (We were wrong!!) Alec Baldwin gets charged Do we have to publicly show support to a cause in order to support the cause? The Tragic death of Tyre Nichols, the police our out of control!! ALBUM REVIEW: Skyzoo & The Other Guys – The Mind of A Saint: 3.5/5 BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/A…

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Episode 179 | “To Protect & Get Served…” 1:16:37

1+ y ago1:16:37

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ALBUM REVIEW: YoungBoy Never Broke Again – “I Rest My Case” [0.5/5] On this episode: Lizzo hates cancel culture We break down the misuse of the word ‘Phobic’ Kevin Gates drinking habits (Word to R. Kelly) Tennessee police conducting trains Scamming for charity AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!!! Instagram: @IWantAllTheSmokePod //@Eydolverse /@IAmWillHaze //@J.T…

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Episode 178 | “New Year, New Me…” 1:49:20

1+ y ago1:49:20

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On this episode: Happy New Year from The Smoke Boys!!! RIP Gangsta Boo Is Gunna snitching, or is it part of a bigger picture? Damar Hamlin, Skip Bayless and Buffalo Woes Tory Lanez found guilty…loose expert trial review BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s Follow The World’s Most…

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Episode 177 | “Self Made…” 1:54:37

1+ y ago1:54:37

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s WORD OF THE WEEK: Self Made Self made is when someone who acquires their wealth/success on their own and do not inherit or win it. It takes time and persistence to become successful and if you've put in the work then that's declared self made.…

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Episode 176 | “World Trade…” 1:51:48

1+ y ago1:51:48

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode: Throughout the show Haze keeps calling it “Episode 177” when it’s episode 176… Prime Ali vs Prime Tyson…Who’s catching the ‘L’? The only WNBA trade we have been aware of, what’s next for Brittney Griner & The Merchant of death…

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Classic Smoke "Christmas 2021" 1:17:56

1+ y ago1:17:56

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The boys are taking a break this week, so enjoy this classic throw back episode from Christmas 2021. BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode: It’s our last episode of 2021 y’all!!! We’re talking about Black Santa & if he is really needed, we debate the Christmas-alit…

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Episode 175| “Designer Trash…” 41:03

1+ y ago41:03

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode: Will Haze is having no parts of the World Cup The Balenciaga scandal, when will we stop putting these ‘luxury’ brands on a pedestal and start reppin’ black owned clothing lines? Instagram: @IWantAllTheSmokePod //@Eydolverse /@…

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Episode 174| “Vampire in Queensbridge…” 1:52:25

1+ y ago1:52:25

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s WORD OF THE WEEK: illmatic: A word used to describe something sicker then ill, used to replace ill or nasty in the sentence. When used properly word is an adjective. Also a Nas album The greatest hip-hop album ever released from the greatest h…

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Episode 173| “Canadian Classic…” 1:14:37

1+ y ago1:14:37

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s WORD OF THE WEEK: Culture: Socially transmitted patterns of action and expression. Material culture refers to physical objects, such as dwellings, clothing, tools, and crafts. Culture also includes arts, beliefs, knowledge, and technology. On …

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Episode 172 | "What Would KKKanye Do?..." 1:40:28

1+ y ago1:40:28

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode: Kanye West and the latest fuckery... Random Useless Facts brought to you by Will Haze What's going on with the Lakers?? Is the industry using plants to take out Nicki Minaj? Is NORE still for the culture? HOUSE OF THE DRAGON I…

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Episode 171 | "Here We Go Again..." 1:20:39

1+ y ago1:20:39

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode: Kanye West on Drink Champs…Here we go again. Herschel Walker plays a cop on TV 50 cent vs His son The latest on G. Depp Freddy Gibbs vs Benny the Butcher Instagram: @_IWantAllTheSmoke // @Eydolverse // @W1lluminati // @JThadde…

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Episode 170 | "Munch Lives Matter" 1:27:53

1+ y ago1:27:53

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s Munch: A munch is someone who’s only use is eating pu**y without getting anything in return. Or, An eater, or a super s*mp who do anything for a girl off the thought that she is feeling him. “Girl, I don’t want him, he’s just a munch.” On this…

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Episode 169 | "The Caucasity…" 1:03:36

2y ago1:03:36

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s Caucasity: The audacity of a Caucasian person. Typically said after a white person has done something stereotypical to their race. "He blamed me for the robbery... the caucasity." On this episode: We put an APB out for Eydol. Has anyone seen t…

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Episode 168 | “Internal Affairs…” 1:20:56

2y ago1:20:56

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode: “Bling Ring”, an example of white privilege? I.P. PNB Rock: LA is the Wild, Wild West!! Is being a rapper the most dangerous job? DJ Akademiks vs Hip Hop: What is the definition of “dusty”? The gentrification of Hip Hop Ime Ud…

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Episode 167 | “Nomenclature…” 1:17:09

2y ago1:17:09

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Brought to you by: Digital Diamond NetworkBECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode: We talk about Ray Jay vs The kardashians. Calgary City Police getting finessed. The worlds reaction to the Queen’s passing and Action Park in the 80s, what a hell of a ride!! Instagram…

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Episode 166 | “Sucker of the Year…” 1:01:53

2y ago1:01:53

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On this episode: We discuss who should get “Sucker of the Year” Irv Gotti, Kanye West or Pete Davidson (Manti Te’o gets special mention). Nick Cannon on his 10th kid has us asking what the basis of a responsible parent is and is Nick being irresponsible? Instagram: @_IWantAllTheSmoke // @Eydolverse // @W1lluminati // @JThaddeusMusic BECOME A PATREO…

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Episode 165 | “Irving’s Watch…” 1:26:53

2y ago1:26:53

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On this episode: We discuss Irv Gotti’s interview on Drink Champs and deep dive into his comments on Ashanti. We talk about some other things too…..but we bring ALL THE SMOKE to Irv Gotti!! Instagram: @_IWantAllTheSmoke // @Eydolverse // @W1lluminati // @JThaddeusMusic Facebook Pages: www.facebook.com/IWANTALLTHESMOKETHEPODCAST Brought to you by: D…

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Episode 164 | “DoggyStyle…” 1:45:06

2y ago1:45:06

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode: Will catches ALL THE SMOKE this episode!! Game’s 10 minute Eminem diss Does Game have any bad albums? Which rap label/crew has produced the most superstars? Instagram: @_IWantAllTheSmoke // @Eydolverse // @W1lluminati // @JTha…

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Episode 163 | “Glizzies Outside…” 1:27:14

2y ago1:27:14

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I Want All The Smoke - Episode 163 | “Glizzies Outside…” is available now on all your favourite podcast streaming platforms & https://www.Linktr.ee/IWantAllTheSmoke BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode: WILL’S OUTSIDE!! Thaddy’s a menace in these streets on an e-s…

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Episode 162 (Ajace) | "Honestly We Kinda Mind…" 1:01:45

2y ago1:01:45

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On This Episode: Has 2022 been trash? (20-20…too?) Roe v Wade & the debate behind abortion and why Will Haze wont talk about it Pro-Life & Pro-Choice arguments mirroring the Vaccine debate Man brings McDonalds only for his kid out of 4 Man sho…

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Episode 161 1:32:30

2+ y ago1:32:30

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode we talk about the war in the Ukraine, critical thinking & who are the real sheep? COVID mandates are gone, police shootings in our hood, the Kanye Doc, weird sexual fetishes and more!!!!! Instagram: @_IWantAllTheSmoke // @Eydol…

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Episode 160 - "Ill Convoy..." 1:15:08

2+ y ago1:15:08

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode we talk about the Super Bowl Halftime show, Snoop Dogg is “Back on Death Row”, 50 Cent getting fat shamed, COVID, Convoys & Kanye!!!! Instagram: @_IWantAllTheSmoke // @Eydolverse // @W1lluminati // @JThaddeusMusic Facebook Page…

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Episode 158 | "Thank You For being a Friend…" 1:06:12

2+ y ago1:06:12

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode COVID is kicking our ass!! RIP Betty White, Jim Jones is a super hero, Antonio Brown may or may not have CTE and MUCH MORE!!!! Instagram: @_IWantAllTheSmoke // @Eydolverse // @W1lluminati // @JThaddeusMusic Facebook Pages: www.…

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Episode 157 | “Bah, Humbug!!…" 1:19:07

2+ y ago1:19:07

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode: It’s our last episode of 2021 y’all!!! We’re talking about Black Santa & if he is really needed, we debate the Christmas-ality of the movie Die Hard…again, artists that come back from a long hiatus with a TRASH project, we tal…

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Episode 156 | “Neural Chips & Dip…" 1:26:14

2+ y ago1:26:14

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s PEEP THE SITE: https://www.IWantAllTheSmokePodcast.com On this episode we talk about: The Smoke has a new stalker who we also think is a flat earther. We learned that Will Haze used to sell political propaganda in Jr. High that may or may not …

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Introducing: Until Death the Podcast 54:19

2+ y ago54:19

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The first episode of the brand new relationship podcast "Until Death". Celebrity couple Sassy Star & Will Haze, discuss how they met and discuss different relationship issues that we all face. **Coming Soon To The DIGITAL DIAMOND PODCAST NETWORK**By Digital Diamond Podcast Network

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Episode 155 | “Calm Down Columbo…" 1:26:29

2+ y ago1:26:29

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode we talk about: Bizzy Bone gets busy and throws down at the Verzuz battle, is “S my D” always fighting words?, the Ghislaine Maxwell trial, the Island Boys are blowing up & the new Roc Marciano album. Instagram: @_IWantAllTheSmo…

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Episode 153 | “Kanye 2024…" 1:20:44

2+ y ago1:20:44

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode we talk about: The artist formally known as Kanye West’s Drink Champs Interview, Pete Davidson Piping Premium Pum-Pum & the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Instagram: @_IWantAllTheSmoke // @Eydolverse // @IAmWillHaze // @JThaddeusMusic…

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Episode 152 | "Semantics & Lies of Omission…" 1:26:33

2+ y ago1:26:33

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I Want All The Smoke - Episode 152 | "Semantics & Lies of Omission…" is available now on all your favourite podcast streaming platforms & https://www.iwantallthesmokepodcast.com BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode we talk about The changes to the rules of our fav…

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Episode 151 | "Grand Opening, Grand Closing…" 2:22:57

2+ y ago2:22:57

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode we talk about The controversy around Dave Chappelle’s latest Netflix special, Jon Gruden & the NFL, COVID, the vaccine & MORE!!! Instagram: @_IWantAllTheSmoke // @Eydolverse // @W1lluminati // @JThaddeusMusic Facebook Pages: ww…

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Episode 150 | "Guilty AF…" 1:52:17

3y ago1:52:17

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode we talk about The new BMF series, R. Kelly guilty but Akon feels he needs redemption, Kyrie, Brooklyn vs the vaccine and much more!!! Instagram: @_IWantAllTheSmoke // @Eydolverse // @W1lluminati // @JThaddeusMusic Facebook Page…

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Episode 149 | "Cojones…" 1:34:40

3y ago1:34:40

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode we talk about Fat Joe v Ja Rule Verzuz, vaccine side effects and…abortion, yeh…abortion. Instagram: @_IWantAllTheSmoke // @Eydolverse // @W1lluminati // @JThaddeusMusic Facebook Pages: www.facebook.com/IWANTALLTHESMOKETHEPODCAS…

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Episode 148 | "Horse Pills…" 1:38:15

3y ago1:38:15

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode we talk about our horror stories with edibles, Horse Dewormer for COVID, can a white person be the voice for a black community? Remembering where we were on 9/11, Instagram: @_IWantAllTheSmoke // @Eydolverse // @W1lluminati // …

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Episode 147 | "Guess Who’s Back…" 2:18:57

3y ago2:18:57

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s We’re back from break! On this episode we talk about Thaddeus caught the vid, COVID vaccines, is Dave East boring and much more. Instagram: @_IWantAllTheSmoke // @Eydolverse // @W1lluminati // @JThaddeusMusic Facebook Pages: www.facebook.com/I…

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Episode 146 | "Heaven’s Gate…" 1:35:14

3y ago1:35:14

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode we talk about The Heaven’s Gate Cult & their influence that still stands today. Reference links: Heaven's Gate - How and When It May Be Entered https://heavensgate.com/ Heaven’s Gate Website: https://heavensgate.com Wikipedia: …

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Episode 145 | "Rape Culture…" 1:43:19

3y ago1:43:19

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On this episode we talk about Bill Cosby getting off on a technicality & rape culture Instagram: @_IWantAllTheSmoke // @Eydolverse // @W1lluminati // @JThaddeusMusic Facebook Pages: www.facebook.com/IWANTALLTHESMOKETHEPODCAST Brought to you by: Digital Diamond Network #RapeCulture #BillCosby #HarveyWeinstein #PodcastingWhileBlack #IWantAllTheSmoke …

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Episode 144 | Episode 144 | "The Devil Made me Do It…" 1:34:00

3y ago1:34:00

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode we talk about Demonic Possession, Exorcisms & The Warrens…. Video Clips were cut from the episode due to audio issues. The links and time stamps to the videos are below: Clip 1: (5:34) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsrwgd7r…

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Minisode Compelation 1 1:22:32

3y ago1:22:32

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s A compilation of our Patreon exclusive mini-episodes. To get early access to the episodes, become a patron! Instagram: @_IWantAllTheSmoke // @Eydolverse // @W1lluminati // @JThaddeusMusic Facebook Pages: www.facebook.com/IWANTALLTHESMOKETHEPOD…

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Episode 143 | "The 27 Club & Jim Morrison…" 1:19:59

3y ago1:19:59

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode we talk about The Infamous 27 Club and the mysteries surrounding Jim Morrisons death. Reference Links: 27 Club Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/27_Club The 27s: The Greatest Myth of Rock & Roll: https://en.wikipedia.org…

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Episode 142 | "Alien Nation…" 1:17:35

3y ago1:17:35

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode we talk about the government’s disclosure of UAPs, and footage caught on military surveillance. We rebranded!! New format & more spice!! Let us know what you think Instagram: @_IWantAllTheSmoke // @Eydolverse // @W1lluminati //…

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Episode 141 | "Canadas Dirty Secret…" 1:39:28

3y ago1:39:28

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BECOME A PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllTheSmokePodcast JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/a5Uxsr5s On this episode we talk about Canada’s history with Residential Schools and the impact they had on the Indigenous community that is still felt today. We rebranded!! New format & more spice!! Let us know what you think Instagram: @_IWantAllTheS…

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