Versus Mike History Presents

Versus Mike History Presents

by Versus Mike History

Society & Culture

Episode 28: The New Normal (Tenet Review)

This week's episode starts with a rant from Shemar Moore followed by Drake's new single Laugh Now Cry Later. I introduce the podcast and give shout outs to keep the energy high. I move on to new music where I discuss Detroit 2 and my thoughts on it. Afterwards, I discuss the foolishness of Jessica Krug. I tell you guys what I think of Lovecraft Country now that I've caught up. I cap the episode off with a review of the latest Christopher Nolan film, Tenet. Enjoy!

Episode 27: Young, Gifted, and Black

In this episode we cover the tragic loss of an icon in Chadwick Boseman and pay our respects. I speak briefly about why I won't allow this loss to be the reason I stay down and continue on to talk about new music. I cover Cordae, Jazmine Sullivan, and Big Sean's respective releases and talk about how much all three have grown as artists. I then briefly touch on the NBA protests and how I genuinely feel about their impact. I then touch on the recent foolishness of one Shaun King. I close with the importance of ownership within the entertainment space, podcasting specifically. Enjoy!

Episode 26: It Is What It Is

In this episode, I 'm just getting into the swing of things with my new equipment so all my levels may not be perfect. I start off with a new track off of Nas' new album an it features The Firm. I go into how happy I am to be back recording again and speak on some music topics such as the bad Pharrell song and the Meg-Tory situation. I wrap up by showing love to those in need and explaining the new breakdown of how epsidoes will go moving forward. gHCKGispkGQzRupNbVSp

Episode 25: Taking Some Time

The episode opens with music by Alex Isley and Jack Dine. I speak about what I've been up to in the past couple of weeks. I announce the winner of the Supreme Floormat Giveaway. I go over some of the new music that was just released. I give my thoughts on the series Homecoming on Amazon Prime Video. I also give my opinion on the Netflix film The Old Guard. I also announce that I will be taking some time off from the podcast to rest, reflect, and plan for the future of this production. I thank the listeners for the continued support.

Episode 24: Could Be Worse, Could Be Better

I give you guys an update on what I've been up to while away. I also cover some new music that dropped and talk about an important documentary on HBO Max that moved me based off of everyone acting as if a certain music mogul is free to abuse women. I also talk about the giveaway that I'm doing on the podcast! Tune in to catch everything.

Episode 23: Roughing It

This one's a quickie because its been a long weekend.

Episode 22: Babies and Fools

You guys get a two for one this week in this being the episode to drop. I wanted to let you guys know that a new playlist is coming on top of some brief thoughts on the NBA coming back. I spoke on the ChloexHalle album that was just released. Additionally, I spoke on the finale of Insecure this week, how it touched all of us, and the direction the show is choosing to move forward in. I finally wrap with an analysis of Spike Lee’s new film Da 5 Bloods. Make sure you guys and girls on the front line are staying safe and enjoy!

Episode 21: Everything’s Still Trash (ft. Ces The God)

This week I was able to get Ces to come through the podcast. We spoke on what we spent our quarantine doing and how that time inside affected us. We talked about how Juneteenth should be recognized as a national holiday and how Black people are going to end up not working on that day anymore. We spoke on Dave Chappelle's new special that just premiered and the controversy surrounding that. We finished with speaking on how proud we are of everyone that is helping bring awareness to the police brutality occurring around the country. Enjoy!

Episode 20: Think For Yourself

I basically spent this episode ranting about all the continued protests going on around the country. I gave some shout outs to some people that have made a positive impact on the world like the woman who has just been elected as Ferguson's first Black mayor. Also the young Black homeless man who graduated as valedictorian from his high school. I also discuss working while Black and the Black out Tuesday that occured. I wrap up the episode discussing the Black leaders I've been watching on Youtube in addition a brief review of Insecure and a film about a Black music festival from the 70s called Wattstax. Enjoy!

Episode 19: Ranting and Rioting

This week’s episode runs differently than the rest in terms of subject matter and content. I speak mostly on the protests that are occurring across America, discuss the murders of Breonna Taylor, David McAtee, and George Floyd. I give reasoning and understanding behind the looting that has occurred during the protests and I close out with brief reviews of Freddie Gibbs and Alchemist’s new project Alfredo, as well as a review on this week’s episode of Insecure. Enjoy! Here is the Breonna Taylor petition https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor Here is the George Floyd Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd Here is the David McAtee Fund https://t.co/e2jDIL46MV

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