Consumption Junction

Tyree Hudson joins the show to discuss his trip to NBA All Star Weekend in Orlando.  Topics include “no touching allowed” strip clubs, challenges in procuring a one-night stands when surrounded byNBA players and why Orlando is a horrible place that you should never, ever visit.  As bokeen becomes chaotically intoxicated, the conversation meanders to topics like daylight saving time and advanced misogyny. Follow Tyree on Twitter: @tyreehudson

Rodimus Prime from “The Black Guy Who Tips” podcast joins bokeen for a special Hatecast.  To celebrate Black Christmas – NBA All Star Weekend – we discuss the NBA Players that we hate the most.  We chat about Shawn Marion’s ego, Carmelo Anthony’s selfishness and Karl Malone’s hatred before focusing on despicable white players, such as meth head Chris “Birdman” Anderson, Steve “Bitch Made” Nash and Danny “Ain’t Shit” Ainge.  Even legends aren’t safe, as Rod expresses his hatred of both Larry “Aryan Nation” Bird and Michael “You Gonna Finish Those French Fries?” Jordan. Check out The Black Guy Who Tips PodcastFollow Rod on Twitter: @rodimusprime

Bri from Marvelous Mind Radio joins the show to discuss strategies single folks can use to meet other single people to bump, grind and possible take home to mama.  bokeen and Bri debate the value of online dating and dismiss the notion of meeting random people in public.  In addition, Bri offers some clichéd but valuable advice about dating and bokeen rants about parallel parking.   Check out Bri’s podcast, Marvelous Mind RadioFollow Bri on Twitter: @Bri4MarvMindRad

To commemorate the one year anniversary of Consumption Junction, Tyler Conium makes his triumphant return to the show.  bokeen and Tyler take turns ranting about things that they hate.  Tyler discusses how media hype can make a story unenjoyable, activism and “slacktivism,” and uninformed opinions.  bokeen focuses his hatred toward much more superficial things, such as Justin Bieber haters, oversized sunglasses and lower body cleavage, including ass cracks.  Follow Tyler on Twitter: @tylerconium

The cast of “The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast” joins bokeen for another round of Race Trades, inspired by the classic “Racial Draft” skit from Chapelle’s Show. The Black Delegation of Rod and Karen negotiate with the bokeen-led White Delegation to swap blacks for whites, with the intent of bettering the human race.  Once again, the race trades dramatically changed the world as we know it. Madonna, Ben Stiller and Nicolas Cage are currently adjusting to their new status as African Americans, while Wesley Snipes, Ice Cube and Jada Fire have been welcomed to White America with open arms. Check out The Black Guy Who Tips PodcastFollow Rod on Twitter: @rodimusprimeFollow Karen on Twitter: @SayDatAgain

Once again, bokeen is in rare form during a feedback episode, this time delivering an extraordinarily rare apology to his Twitter followers. Then, he responds to listener comments, email and voicemails, and proposes an idea for a drunken excursion later this year. Of course, several ratchet voicemails from Chill are featured.

The world’s baddest influence, Tyree Hudson, joins the show to discuss the concept of extinction.  We discuss the extinction of animals and other things that aren’t exactly "living," like oil, retirement, newspapers and cursive handwriting. Also, mizChartreuse’s stance on extinction surprises the fuck out of bokeen, and Tyree Hudson announces a major project that he is working on for release in 2012. Follow Tyree on Twitter: @tyreehudson

While the show has covered extinction in the past, this episode touches on a species that bokeen didn’t know existed: black NASCAR fans.  Kareem from Sports, Sex and Sneakers joins the show to discuss his appreciating for auto racing, why NASCAR is much more than dudes driving around in circles, and how his enjoyment of NASCAR transcends racial stereotypes and allows him to connect with people he otherwise might not have anything in common with.  Also, bokeen rants about painting his bedroom. Check out Kareem’s podcast and blog, Sports Sex & SneakersFollow Kareem on Twitter: @SportsSexSneaks

Shirley Huang, Esquire joins the show as bokeen recaps his recent business trip to Las Vegas. We discuss the depressing vibe that permeates Vegas, the unnecessary presence of hookers, enjoying the benefits of an open bar, interacting with a bitch-made dude and intimidating fellow travelers. In addition, bokeen explains the importance of treating a coworker like his prison bitch.

Health correspondent The Rob Show joins the show to advise bokeen in advance of his trip to Vegas next week.  After dieting in a successful effort to lose weight and maximize his sexiness, bokeen is concerned about eating while on the road.  Should he just say "fuck it" and temporarily abandon the diet?  What are the best strategies when dining out with coworkers?  Are there any fast food decisions that aren’t designed specifically for the obese?  Rob answers all of these questions and many more in this short, scientific episode of Consumption Junction.  Follow The Rob Show on Twitter: @therobshow

Newly-single bokeen is joined by the perpetually-single CC to discuss the trials and tribulations of the Chicago dating scene. A morose cast of characters is featured in this episode, including Bloody Tampon Chick, Poop Pants Guy, Toilet Clogger Guy, Overly Affectionate Guy/Line Guy, and Christian Chick. bokeen also explains his newfound ability to make interesting women completely vanish.

Rodimus Prime and Evan Barnes join the show to discuss the sports media’s attitudes towards race.  The discussion begins with a debate about whether Steve Nash deserved his two MVP awards.  We also discuss the media’s raging hardon for the whitest black quarterback ever, Tim Tebow, and white college basketball stars such as Adam Morrison and Jimmer Fredette.  The conversation concludes with an analysis of Bill Simmons’ latent disrespect for black athletes.  Check out Rod’s podcast and blog: The Black Guy Who TipsFollow Rod on Twitter: @rodimusprimeFollow Evan on Twitter: @evan_bCheck out Evan’s blog: Virgo Gumbo

bokeen begins the episode by getting all emotional and shit, and explaining how the show will be changing moving forward. Then, he responds to listener feedback, including comments, emails, and a serious of hilarious voicemail messages from his new favorite listener.

Tyler Conium and Rodimus Prime join the first episode of bokeen’s solo podcasting project to commemorate the end of the NBA lockout.  We begin by arguing about whether the players or owners were at fault for the lockout, and discussing if the lockout left each of us salty.  Next, we talk about how the time off will affect the conditioning of the players and the impending madness of a condensed free agency period complete with an amnesty clause.  We close the show giving our outlook for each NBA team, while cracking jokes along the way.  30 teams multiplied by three dudes equals over 90 jokes.  There is no better value in podcasting. Follow Tyler on Twitter: @tylerconiumCheck out Rod’s podcast and blog: The Black Guy Who TipsFollow Rod on Twitter: @rodimusprime

To commemorate the Thanksgiving holiday, bokeen ate a few Xanax in order to dial the ratchetness down a bit as we discuss the things that we are thankful for.  mizChartreuse waxes poetic about overcoming challenges (she just ran an 8K) and her ethereal experiences in Chicago. bokeen reflects on being in an interracial relationship and the state of the music business. In addition, bokeen made his predictions of what albums the elderly twats at the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences will nominate for Best Rap Album later this week: "Watch the Throne" by Jay-Z and Kanye West"My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" by Kanye West"Tha Carter IV" by Lil Wayne"Take Care" by Drake"Hell: The Sequel" by Bad Meets Evil"Lasers" by Lupe Fiasco (alternate)

Our official health correspondent The Rob Show joins the show to talk about how he lost 400 pounds and answer our questions about allergies.  What exactly are allergies?  Why are so many people suddenly allergic to peanuts?  Are people who are allergic to gluten actually just pussies?  Does the fact that people are allergic to grass mean that we have devolved as a species?  Rob answers all of these questions and compares one’s immune system to Nazi Germany in this educational episode of Consumption Junction. Follow The Rob Show on Twitter: @therobshow

In part two of our first ever feedback show, we talk about bokeen’s racist comments, the Klout hustle, social media etiquette, asshole from the north side of Chicago, why the n-word is the king of all slurs, and, our course, Oprah. We wrap up the show with a look at how race factors into the rise of both Herman Cain and Tim Tebow, and mizChartreuse brings bokeen to tears by bringing up the NBA lockout.

In our first ever feedback show, we respond to questions and comments from our loyal listeners, the Consumption Junkies.  We talk about the reaction to our Race Trades episode, the planning and production process for shows, maintaining a balance between ratchet and reason, shows that were never published and Bill Cosby.  Also, bokeen reveals the humiliating origin of his nickname.   We didn’t get through all of the emails, comments and voicemails that came in, so look for part two in the next few days.

The Torontula Tyler Conium joins us to finish our discussion about the good, bad and ugly elements of social media.  We talk about the organic growth of social networks, Foursquare and its implications for serial killers, posting across multiple networks, privacy concerns, feeling obligated to respond to folks, the black art of subtweeting and sharing experiences by livetweeting during an event.  Also, bokeen starts beef with Micronesia.  Follow Tyler on Twitter: @tylerconium