We started this episode off by looking back on the early 2000's pyramid scheme known as "2by2.net" which led us to revisit other great American sales schemes such as timeshares, prepaid legal, and fancy kitchenware sets. After that we talked about bad YouTube tutorials and conspiracy videos. In the second half we talked more about XL Middleton's ne…

Back like we never left, XL Middleton, Rev, Matix, & Kevin Hustlehoff & the homie..."Jimmy?" break down life's deepest nuances such as the great deception of Wienerschitzel, diploma mill colleges, and being old while putting out rap albums. Speaking of which, XL talks about his forthcoming g-funk project "2 Minutes Till Midnight" and plays a new tr…

First PADcast of 2019! Kev finally got a chance to see Rev's neighborhood bar, the one he went to over 200 times last year. Yikes! Kev gives his review of this fine establishment at 1:30. We gave our reactions to some constructive criticism from a listener (7:38). Of course we kept it civil and exceptionally mature. XL gave a little post-event wrap…

XL, Matix, & Kev are joined by 1stBeatz for this episode. Rev missed out again so of course we roasted him. Aside from that, we posed a question which might upset you just by reading it: Is today's hip hop the only truly original music style out there? We talked about the weird American obsession with putting manure on our lawns, and then about Spo…

The crew is joined by I, Ced on this episode, and a special announcement is made - I, Ced will be dropping an album with MoFunk Records. Tune in for details, plus plenty of quintessential Slacker Pad banter: Reminiscing on using freeware to make beats in the early 2000's, what happens when XL talks Trump with Europeans while on tour, the creeps tha…

The final episode of our Europe Bonus series is named after an E-40 song. Props if you know which one! Then we talked about a bunch of disjointed stuff from porn and chocolate shakes to the fact that the US is the only country where you can have medical insurance and still pay less for a new pair of glasses with a Groupon. Tune in and get ready for…

It's episode 3/4 of our Europe Bonus series. Rev & XL Middleton sit down and discuss life. Rev breaks down his infamous mantra "life ain't nothing but a porno & a come up." XL premiered another new edit from an upcoming release and broke down a little more life theory on edits in general, and how people use edits to attach their names to music they…

For part 2/4 of our Europe Bonus series, Brandon joined us and the low key bitter wave commenced. We complained about living in a society where everybody smiles at each other for no reason, and tried to dissect why it's irritating when people constantly ask for recommendations on Facebook. Music featured on this episode: XL Middleton - Better Frien…

Welcome to part 1 of 4 in our "Europe Bonus" series of episodes that we recorded prior to XL leaving so we could continue to bring you fresh content while the tour is going on. XL talked about his recent experience eating edibles for the first time and played an exclusive song from his next album. Music featured on this episode: XL Middleton - "Uns…

Listen in as XL Middleton, Matix, Kevin Hustlehoff, and Brandon (taking the place of Rev who was out this week) talk about the future of the podcast itself. We wondered, why do we always talk about hip hop when we clearly don't know shit about it? Much of our 90's golden era knowledge has faded and we finally had the courage to admit it. Aaaaand th…

With XL in Portland for Modern Funk Fest, Rev, Matix, & Kev took it upon themselves to record an episode on their own. Much of this episode is devoted to a review of the surprise Eminem album that dropped recently. Like, much of this episode. Aside from that, Rev talked about the dangers of Ubering while tired. The Pad dropped some life game for be…

We're giving you a special two-part episode this week! This second half was recorded after XL got back from Portland and checked out the first part. He responded with his own review of Eminem's "Kamikaze" album. Did it really deserve all the praise that the crew gave it during Pt. 1? XL also breaks down the difference between serious creation and "…

XL was in Portland over the weekend so we're giving you some bonus content from our Episode #027 session. Rev makes a stunning entrance about half way through and the crew talks about a few things we know you'll relate to: Why record stores need to have plastic bags instead of paper, awkwardness in the Uber pool, and some drama from the last decade…

It's another episode of sophisticated music and highly unsophisticated conversation between XL Middleton, Rev, Matix, & Kevin Hustlehoff. We did an event recap of the Hit+Run party where XL DJ'ed and Zackey Force Funk performed live. We told classic stories of Rev hangovers and he also started a new segment, Rev's Question Of The Week. We discussed…

XL, Rev, & Matix recap the Echo Park Rising edition of Modern Funk Fest (sans Kevin Hustlehoff, who's getting bolder with his excuses for not coming to the podcast - or lack thereof!). From there, the crew gets deep into their music bag, with XL sharing a bunch of new music he's been listening to and letting that spark the conversation, which inclu…

We're gonna tell you from the jump: Rev wasn't able to make it again this episode, but we made up for it by reminiscing on some of our favorite Rev stories, including him diffusing fights because he's got nothing but love in his heart, and also starting fights for the same reason. If that's confusing you'll just have to listen! The homie Danny aka …

We started in fine form by going on a deep dive about the first Bone Thugs album "Faces Of Death," recorded under the group name B.O.N.E. Enterprise, for those not knowing. Important knowledge got dropped. Rev went from camping to sailing on this episode - He missed this episode to take to the open seas for his birthday on a cruise, and we had plen…

The crew starts with a deep dive about ball deodorant & then discusses Rev's recent camping trip. Kevin gives it up to Jonathan Gold (R.I.P.). XL talked about the lies he told to get a medical weed card years before it was legal. The crew discussed giving fake ID's to Facebook so you can keep your fake name, and why more of this hasn't happened. Th…

XL Middleton & Rev recorded this episode live from the release party for Zackey Force Funk's Bodyrock Shotgun at the Love Song Bar in Downtown LA. It's a quick episode - we had just enough time to get a few words from a few folks, including ZFF himself, as well as: Kaiography talked about doing photography for Zackey's album. Chris Keene gave us a …

XL Middleton & The Slacker Pad started this episode talking about the inevitable fact that brand-sponsored funerals are coming, and what fuckery would ensue if your tombstone had a screen on it that you could sync your photo library to. Rev discussed the new G-Funk documentary, lightweight, since the rest of us haven't seen it yet. Rev also explain…

Guess who didn't make it to record the PADcast again? Shout out to Kevin Hustlehoff! We gave our review of the Summertime In The LBC festival even though none of us actually went. The crew tells some more stories from the old days, living at The Slacker Pad, drinking soda and passing kidney stones. Rev talks about why maybe not every rapper who peo…

It's amazing that it took 19 episodes to have an on-air conversation about our favorite childhood cereals but we finally did just that. Kevin Hustlehoff is back on the PADcast after befriending a crackhead and catching a ride from Matix aka Jonimal. We talked about all the creeps in Long Beach and gave our review of the Drake album. We also talked …

We started this one off by vibing to some of the fresh sounds from the new Sven Atterton album...and ROASTING Kevin Hustlehoff for missing yet another episode! A lot of music got covered, including the forthcoming Moniquea release on Omega Supreme Records (shout out Gwizski!). We had to talk about the Nas album again after having some time to reall…

XL & Rev handle this episode as a duo - We had to record on an off night due to last weekend's Modern Funk Fest so Kevin & Jon couldn't make it. We tried to be nice and not roast them for flaking, with mixed results! We started out with a recap of MFF (5:10) at Chinatown's Grand Star Jazz Club where we discussed the peculiar lack of jazz there. XL …

XL & The Slacker Pad check in on Kevin Hustlehoff after the rough weekend that caused him to miss out on the last episode. Plenty of music & music issues get discussed: Daz's new video dissing Kanye, the evolution of Snoop, did DJ Quik give Jay-Z a dud on The Black Album? Drake taking the "L" from Pusha T, and more. XL plays new music from the homi…

Kevin Hustlehoff called out sick again for this episode (nice job Hustling), and the Slacker Pad wasn't having it, in spite of his triple-pronged arsenal of excuses. After going in for a good 15 minutes, it was time to talk music. Yes, even old farts like us have opinions about the Pusha T & Drake beef. We also discussed the Kanye album even though…

The title of this week's episode centers around making fun of people in our 'old fart' age range (mid 30's that is) who sit on social media complaining about new music, with special regard to trap/mumble rap. We cover a lot of other ground too, including a wide range of music, from Pusha T & Black Thought to new joints being teased on IG from Dam F…

The crew is in full force this week with the entire Slacker Pad proper - XL Middleton, Rev, Kevin, & Jonimal. Topics discussed include the new DJ Quik joint and a deep dive into his musical evolution (9:26). Does it sound right when legacy artists do the "now" sound in rap? The lady who called the cops on the BBQ in Oakland had to get discussed (20…

On this special episode of The PADcast, XL Middleton is joined by Rev, on the road for XL's mini tour through central and northern California. Recorded at their hotel in San Jose, XL & Rev detail the weekend turn-up-in-progress and go into life rants on various subjects, including why they dislike being addressed as "big man," why Medieval Times su…

With Kanye's recent comments about "choice," we couldn't help but wonder if this episode's title is a little...basic? But nah, it's deeper than rap. Every day we're faced with choices...and "shituations." On this episode, XL, Matix, & Rev (sans Kevin) look back on their ill-fated, seldom-viewed imitation of The Game & Lil Wayne...paying tribute to …

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For the first episode of the Padcast, XL Middleton, Kevin Hustlehoff, and Matix aka Jonimal cover a lot of ground, from the disease that is hipster taco trucks to gun control. Matix has gotten back into production and shares a new joint. XL shares some classic and unreleased material that's never been heard outside of his studio.…