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Prepared & Proven: Shifting The Game W/ Taylor Rooks | The Underground Lounge S2 E.24
From southern roots and Big Ten beginnings to becoming a leading voice at Amazon’s Thursday Night Football and NBA broadcasts, Taylor opens up about her unconventional path, her calculated career risks, and the importance of saying yes to uncomfortable growth. She talks about walking away from comfort zones, mastering her craft as an interviewer, and carving out a space that’s defined by preparation, not perception.The crew tackles everything from the myth of “pretty privilege” to the silent battle between NBA and NFL players, the power of storytelling in sports, and the toxic trends in how today’s athletes are covered. Taylor challenges the culture of comparison, clout-chasing commentary, and narratives that never seem to die, even when they’ve long stopped being true.Taylor doesn’t shy away from tough questions, about legacy, about criticism, and about being a Black woman constantly under the microscope. She also drops gems about what it means to be seen, respected, and understood on your own terms. Between the serious moments and the signature Underground Lounge laughs (including a run through the hilarious “F*** It Bucket”), this episode delivers insight, depth, and real energy.If you've ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to shift culture, not just survive it—Taylor Rooks shows exactly how it’s done.
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AFTER HOURS: WTHELLY Pajama Party W/ ROB49 | The Underground Lounge
In this After Hours edition of The Underground Lounge, Rob49 steps into the building and immediately sets the tone, raw, hilarious, and fully locked in. Lou, Spank, and Holly catch up with Rob on everything from his breakout year to the late-night chaos that helped inspire his now-iconic “What the Helly” movement.Rob shares how he started out his college studies before life, music, and the trenches pulled him onto a whole different path. He talks about making music that captures real moments—whether it’s club anthems that keep the city lit or tracks that speak to the grind behind the glamor. Rob keeps it all the way real about getting out of survival mode, seeing people’s reactions on the road, and why performing hits different when you know what it took to get there.The conversation gets personal and hilarious as they trade stories about early rap influences, New Orleans music history, late-night MySpace memories, and which bad decisions were just young hunger versus straight stupidity. Rob also breaks down how “What the Helly” became more than a catchphrase, it turned into a lifestyle, an energy, and a city-wide soundtrack.From talking about club life versus real life, fake flexing on Instagram, balancing fame with safety, and why he’s only getting started with his upcoming project, Rob proves he’s not just another rapper—he’s a voice for a whole generation that came up without shortcuts.If you're ready for real laughs, real stories, and real hustle energy, tap in—this After Hours episode is one for the books.
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Hit Records & Heartbreaks W/ Jozzy | The Underground Lounge S2 E.24
Jozzy pulls up to The Underground Lounge and delivers one of the most layered, unfiltered conversations yet. Lou, Spank, and Holly dive deep with the Grammy Award winning songwriter turned artist as she shares how her journey took her from South Memphis to writing some of the biggest songs in music—only to realize that success behind the scenes comes with a price.She opens up about what it really took to break out as a songwriter in a city that didn’t understand the lane she was chasing, and why leaving Memphis was more survival than strategy. Jozzy shares behind-the-scenes moments with legends like Missy Elliott, her experience navigating a cutthroat industry, and the frustration of being a hitmaker with little credit, until she decided to flip the script and step into the spotlight.But it’s not just about the music. The episode takes a turn as Jozzy unpacks a recent situationship that left her blocked, confused, and questioning her own patterns. From pursuing straight women to learning tough lessons about boundaries, respect, and accountability, she keeps it brutally honest—and hilariously relatable. There’s talk of DMs, “business calls” gone left, Cash App peace offerings, and the fine line between love and ego in the public eye.This episode is part music industry masterclass, part relationship therapy, and all the way Underground Lounge. Whether she’s talking Billboard hits or emotional misses, Jozzy holds nothing back,and that’s exactly why you’ll be locked in from start to finish.
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AFTER HOURS: Luxury Loyalty & Lust | The Underground Lounge
It’s late, the mics are on, and the filter is off. In this no-holds-barred After Hours episode, Lou, Spank, and Holly spiral into a hilarious, brutally honest convo about luxury, loyalty, and the lines we cross—on purpose.They kick it off exposing the myth behind high-end fashion: fake bags, inflated prices, and why authenticity is really just a marketing scheme. Holly breaks down the difference between designer and distraction, sharing how luxury used to be used to buy her silence—and why that doesn’t work anymore. And yes, the story about the ex who pulled up, stole the Rolex, and took her shoes? Real. And somehow still funny.But that’s just the start.The crew dives deep into the politics of Black-owned businesses, why “support me 'cause I’m Black” gets tricky, and how some of us treat Gucci better than we treat our friends. Then the conversation takes a hard (and hilarious) turn: foot fetishes, nipple licking, steak preferences, religion during Ramadan, and naked locker room behavior are all on the table—literally.By the end, you’ll know way too much… and still want more.This is Underground Lounge: After Hours at its finest, messy, meaningful, and mad entertaining. Come for the laughs, stay for the chaos.
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TO BE FAIR : Respect the Resume - Legacies & Levels | The Underground Lounge
In this can't-miss episode of To Be Fair, Lou, Spank, and Vic are handing out flowers and smoke in equal measure. First up: Dwight Howard. The crew gives the big man his well-earned props for making the Hall of Fame, calling out the NBA for years of disrespect—including his wild omission from the Top 75 list. They revisit Dwight’s dominance in Orlando, his misunderstood stints in L.A. and Houston, and why he’s been that dude—even when the league pretended otherwise.From there, it’s all Big 3 talk. With Dwight signing on, Lou breaks down how Ice Cube finally got it right—but also fumbled early chances by not locking in real hoopers like Melo, Jamal Crawford, or Boogie. Now that the league is city-based, Lou says it’s time to double down and bring real fire to the format.But things heat up even more when Rich Paul’s comments denying the Heat as a “true Big Three” hit the table. Lou and the guys shut it all the way down—reminding folks that Wade, LeBron, and Bosh were the blueprint. They also shoot down the Celtics “Big Four” myth while keeping the facts and the context tight.And then comes the challenge. After hearing Brandon Jennings throw his name out there, Lou steps all the way up. This isn’t just sports talk, it’s legacy talk.
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