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Hip-Hop Sports Report brings truth and creativity to the latest news and updates from the worlds of sports and hip-hop music, which are increasingly becoming one in the same. We hope to inspire intelligent conversation and to spark respectful debate so that you can learn, laugh and think at the epicenter of hip hop and sports.
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AUX as in "aux chord." ORO as in Spanish for "gold." Zach's friends told him this was a stupid name and to please pick anything but that, so five minutes later he registered the domain AUXORO.com, and The AUXORO Podcast was born. Plug into conversations of pure gold hosted by Zach Grossfeld as he chats with creatives, athletes, scientists, and others who pique his curiosity and do dope shit. Sometimes, Zach also records solo episodes where he tries to be funny to make up for the fact that he ...
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What does it mean to be great? Greatness might indicate a Hall of Fame career. But it can also be exemplified by blazing new trails o the field, or carving out a unique role in the pages of history. There are many different ways to be great, and everyone’s path is one-of-a-kind. Two-time Super Bowl champ and 11-year NFL vet, Chris Long, highlights a handful of NFLers who have been on fascinating journeys, and takes you on a trip through their life stories, and explores the true definition of ...
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Call It Like I See It

James Keys, Tunde Ogunlana

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Call It Like I See It proves that news and social commentary does not have to be manipulative or sensationalist to be interesting, so join hosts James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana as they take a weekly look at notable news stories, opinion pieces, or products of our culture and break down what they see.
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss Neil Postman’s “Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business,” the 1985 book that looks at how various mediums of communication used by societies influence the messages people receive in the society and details the way television, which presents all content as entertainment, handicap…
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This is a preview of the full episode only available on AUXORO Premium where Zach reacts to Tim Dillon's emergency podcast with Alex Jones on the Trump attempted assassination. Access the full episode now and the entire premium catalog at AUXORO.SUPERCAST.COM SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CO…
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On this solo episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach discusses Diddy going white water rafting in the midst of facing very serious allegations, stumbling over a trans video of NSFW nature, why ski culture needs more black influence, the wildest elevator convo Zach has ever witnessed, and more. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM…
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider the rush to conspiracy theories following the assassination attempt of Donald Trump (1:34). The guys also discuss the death of privacy and whether companies should be allowed to keep archives of so much data about us after a second huge data breach from AT&T (27:55) and react to the record breaking heat being …
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana weigh in on the age issue surrounding President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign and whether he is being selfish, or selfless, in refusing to drop out of the race (1:34). The guys also consider what is behind the effort to convince people the Civil War was about things other than slavery (25:24) and the problem many hav…
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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Seth Crutcher (friend, my Airbnb Host) discusses the stories of multiple bear encounters he had while living in the US, what it was like to grow up the son of a detective, serving in the Marines, whether or not he witnessed UFO activity while stationed on ships around the world, working as an archaeologist in …
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana a recent decision from the U.S. Supreme Court which places presidents above the law and other decisions which reshape American society in important ways (1:36). The guys also react to recent criticism of a McKinsey study from 2015 which showed an association between companies with diverse leadership and profits (28:09)…
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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Ciaran O'Loughlin and I discuss the dark side of the occult and the gateways of true evil, the notion of God, the Diddy allegations, and the effects that drugs have on our judgment, taking MDMA, the story of Leah Betts, making experimental music, and more. Guest Bio: Ciaran O'Loughlin is a music artist, philos…
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the U.S. Surgeon General’s recent push to get warning labels on social media platforms and the chances that it has any legs (2:03). The guys also react to Louisiana’s new effort to require the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms despite similar efforts being deemed unconstitutional in the past (21:29) …
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider whether Tesla's shareholders voting to reinstate a pay package presently worth over $40+ billion to Elon Musk is indicative of things are going right, or wrong at Tesla, and in our society in general (1:41). The guys also react to the story of the Texas republican who won a school board seat to fight indoctrin…
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss Yanis Varoufakis’s 2023 book “Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism,” a book that lays out the evolution of capitalism over the 20th century and how following the Great Financial Crisis, factors like the monetary policy of major central banks and the enclosure of the Internet and information technology has le…
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss how quickly followers of Donald Trump were to attack the pillars of the American system like courts and a jury following Trump’s conviction and the almost religious manner in which Trump defines reality for his followers (1:24). The guys also consider Jerry Seinfeld’s “agreed-upon hierarchy” comments and whethe…
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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Judah Akers (Judah & the Lion) and Zach discuss the five stages of grief and how they inspired the band's latest album (The Process), washed-up college baseball stories, whether or not the Kendrick-Drake beef has inspired Judah & the Lion to start band beef of their own, an incident at one of the band's earlie…
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider the extent to which Justice Samuel Alito’s flag flying controversy undermines the Supreme Court as an institution and whether that may be the point (1:16). The guys also discuss the NCAA’s history settlement that will result in revenue sharing with college sports players (16:00), react to the claim from one sc…
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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Daniel A. Gagnon and Zach discuss the witch trials of Rebecca Nurse that took place in Salem, the factors that led to over 20 people being executed during the witch trials of 1692, how the strangeness in Salem began, specters and the actual accusations of the accusers, the execution of Rebecca Nurse, modern-da…
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss illiberalism, which is the opposite of the liberalism ideal that forms the philosophical basis of the American constitutional setup, and some recent articles that suggest that home grown illiberalism has been a central feature and not a periodic diversion in American culture (1:31). The guys also take a look at…
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the story of Lauren Southern, the right wing influencer whose life experiences now have her publicly questioning the “tradwife” mindset she once was a big promoter of (1:25). The guys also react to the death sentence given to Iranian hip hop hero Toomaj Salehi for his music and criticism of Iran’s controlling r…
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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Dr. Jessica Flanigan and Zach discuss the religious and sexual imagery of Taylor Swift's music, whether or not billionaires should exist, what it was like to experience the record-smashing Eras Tour, ethical decision-making, a game of love or hate involving Hunter Biden and Kanye West, and more. Guest bio: Jes…
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss what appears to be a transparent and ongoing attempt by former president Donald Trump to exert dominion over American legal and electoral system (1:19). The guys also consider whether human consciousness may be a byproduct of entropy (40:27). Judge Cites Trump for Contempt, and Says He Is Attacking the Rule of …
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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach discusses three women getting infected with HIV after receiving vampire facials at a spa, a boyfriend not being able to contain himself after a surprise gift from his girlfriend, advice from the legendary comedian Paul Mooney, and more. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EP…
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana are joined by Grace Harry, author of the 2023 book “The Joy Strategist,” and discuss notable items from the book and what’s next for her (1:39). The James, Tunde, and Grace also react to Jerry Seinfeld’s recent assertions that the “extreme left” and PC crap” are responsible for the demise of TV comedy sitcoms (34:09). …
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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Eric B. Zink and I get into Eric's path to alcohol and cocaine addiction, stories of cocaine and drug use, how Eric got sober, Reddit drug posts, advice for people struggling with addiction, and more. Guest bio: Eric B. Zink is a recovering alcohol/cocaine addict and mental health advocate who shares his story…
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at what's going on at Columbia University and other college campuses where so called peaceful protests on campuses over Israel’s actions in Gaza are creating quite a stir on campus (1:22). The guys also weigh in on whether the slotted salary for former Iowa Hawkeye star and recent #1 draft pick Caitlin Clar…
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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Norman Ohler and Zach discuss the Nazi connection to LSD and how psychedelic culture was molded by the Nazi's strict anti-drug laws, the War on Drugs launched by Richard Nixon, Norman's wild trip in NYC, Norman's mother taking LSD microdoses to treat Alzheimer's, the possibility that taking LSD led to JFK's as…
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at the “culture of fear” that many scientists are saying has developed around gender medicine research (1:32). The guys also react to the rap beef involving Drake, Kendrick Lamar and other heavyweights that recently exploded and consider why it seems we do not see high profile rap beefs like in the past (31…
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at the explosion of sports gambling in society and how it has changed both the business of and culture around sports (1:16). The guys also react to recent revelations on how ultra processed food changes the way our brains work (34:41). America Made a Huge Bet on Sports Gambling. The Backlash Is Here. (The W…
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On this solo episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach discusses the P. Diddy allegations and the music mogul getting his house raided by the feds, Coleman Hughes' appearance on The View, how Martin Luther King Jr.'s message has been co-opted for political gains, and more. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCL…
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at Florida’s recent law which, among other things, operates to ban kids under 14 from social media, and in light of the dangers posed by social media, react to the criticism that has called the ban unconstitutional and/or hypocritical (1:16). The guys also weigh in on President Biden’s issuance of a stateme…
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On this solo episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach shares his silly thoughts on the Andrew Huberman hit piece published earlier this week by New York Magazine. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ Mechanisms of Control (NY Mag) Huberman Hit Piece Summary (Daily…
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Following the recent antitrust lawsuit filed against Apple in the US, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider the ongoing efforts in the US and in Europe to attack several of Apple’s business practices in in today’s view of the historical context of antitrust enforcement (1:21). The guys also explain why it is a good thing that some of the findings …
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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Mel D. Cole discusses capturing the Capitol riots and his experience as a photojournalist on January 6th, what it's like photographing legends like André 3000, Beyonce, and Kanye West, documenting BLM Protests and Trump Rallies the months leading up to the insurrection, what it was like to grow up in Syracuse,…
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider the extent to which the various reactions of people to the release of the manipulated Kate Middleton photo demonstrates what it may look like to live in a world where reality and synthetic realities may be impossible to distinguish (1:24). The guys also discuss the evolution of dating apps in light of the rece…
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On this solo episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Zach discusses Bling Bishop defrauding church-goers out of thousands of dollars, the Ryan Gosling Billie Eilish beef at the Oscars, Rick Rubin's approach to spontaneity and how I've applied it to my own creativity, and more. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXC…
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