Wakanda Forever

Summary

This week on The Breaks:

- Confucius and Fresh honor the memory of Chadwick Boseman and explain why his life and work made such an impact on them — especially his portrayal of Black Panther.
- Both hosts discuss the NBA’s strike over the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
- Fresh shares the Unpopular Opinion that Jermaine DuPri is the best star-maker working in the music industry today.
- Confucius points out that sometimes even the most selfless act can still be a tad bit selfish in his Confucius Says segment.

↑ Hide All Episodes

April 7, 2025

This episode we interview San Antonio/Austin hip-hop artist Wes Denzel about his newest release and working with the Austin FC’s soccer team. We also make a call to action for the media to stop interviewing Kanye West.

Listen

March 31, 2025

Is SXSW Over? (feat. B. Hobbs of SXSW)

On this week’s episode we interview B. Hobbs who is the Director of Programming for SXSW to discuss the changes for next year. We also have some brand new hip-hop facts and of course Unpopular Opinion with Fresh himself.

Listen

March 10, 2025

Is Jermaine Dupri out of touch?

On this episode we discuss legendary producer/artist Jermaine Dupri’s comments on artists not wanting to be independent. We also discuss the recent Austin Music Awards and some criticisms levied at them from local artists.

Listen

March 3, 2025

SXSBREAKS!

It’s that time of year where we discuss our annual official SXSW Showcase SXSBreaks and our amazing line up. We also discuss Rza from Wu Tang’s comments about the rise of southern hip-hop.

Listen

February 24, 2025

Rap Beef Episode III: Revenge of the South (Re-Run)

This episode is a rerun from 10/7. On the finale of the fellas’ series on rap beefs, Confucius and Fresh head to the south for rows in Texas, Florida, and Louisiana from the late ’80s through the ’00s.

Listen

February 17, 2025

Will Outkast make it into the Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame?

Fresh and Confucius discuss whether Outkast has a legitimate chance at making the Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame. The pair also breakdown Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show and their thoughts on it.

Listen

February 10, 2025

Did Beyonce Get What She Deserved?

Was Beyonce winning the AOTY a little too late? We also pay homage to hip-hop producer/executive Irv Gotti who passed away last week.

Listen

February 3, 2025

Is a Jay-Z feature still worth it?

On this episode Fresh and Confucius discuss the difference between podcasting and radio and if a Jay-Z feature is still worth it to artists.

Listen

See More Episodes