The Just Checkin' In Podcast w/ Steven Qualls II & Patrick Weary, Jr.

The Just Checkin' In Podcast w/ Steven Qualls II & Patrick Weary, Jr.

A weekly check in on each other, pop culture, goals, and everything in between. Hosted by Steven Qualls II and Patrick Weary Jr.

Episodes

Episode 17 | People Be Knowing

November 3, 2023 • 56 mins
On this episode of The Just Checkin' In Podcast the guys welcome Tyler Riley (@tythewordsmith) to the show as we talk about wellness, mindfulness, seasons of life, the role awareness plays in how other people's actions affect us or vice versa.
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Episode 8 | Quick Check In - Offset and Westside Gunn Album Reviews

October 24, 2023 • 32 mins
This week we review Offset's second solo album, Set It Off and the newest album from Griselda's Westside Gunn, And Then You Pray For Me. Different artists, different lanes of rap, similar structured albums, and both artists showing exactly what makes them unique.
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Episode 16 | Your Feelings Aren't Law

October 20, 2023 • 54 mins
On this episode we welcome special guest, Ida Campbell-Jones, M.A to discuss topics in sociology and feminism, as well as tackle how to navigate and exercise accountability between black men and black women. A Black Feminist Sociologist, Ida has her Masters' Degree in sociology and is pursuing a Ph. D in Sociology with an emphasis in Black Feminist Thought, Sexual Politics, Popular Culture, and Musicology. She challenges u...
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Album Review: Just Checkin' In on 'The Love Album: Off The Grid' x Diddy

October 17, 2023 • 26 mins
Checkin' in on Diddy's latest project, and his fist solo project in over a decade! Did the legendary producer deliver? Let us know your thoughts and reactions in the comments!
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Album Review: Just Checkin' In on Scarlet x Doja Cat

October 17, 2023 • 21 mins
Checkin' in on Doja's latest project, Scarlet! After a public "fued" with her fans about her music, and with a ton of reactions based off her new visuals, let us know your thoughts and reactions now that you've sat with the album!
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Album Review: Just Checkin In on 'For All The Dogs' - Drake

October 17, 2023 • 36 mins
The Boy finally dropped. Last week we got the highly anticipated "For All The Dogs" from Drake. We check in on the album, stand out tracks, and give our rating and letter grade!
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Episode 15 | Impactful Debut Albums

October 6, 2023 • 54 mins
In this week's episode we welcome two special guests, Noah McGee and Kevin Boyd, to talk about some of the impact debut albums in our opinion. We are sure there are some we missed, so remember to check out some our other videos from this week to catch all parts of the conversation!
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Episode 7 | Quick Check In - P.O.V & How Do You Sleep At Night?

October 2, 2023 • 26 mins
On this Quick Check-In episode we review the latest albums from Tone Stith and Teezo Touchdown!
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Episode 6 | Quick Check In - Fridayy & Electric Dusk

September 26, 2023 • 31 mins
This week the guys check in on Fridayy's self-titled debut album and the newest album from Leon Thomas, Electric Dusk. Two completely different reactions to two completely different albums, but good music nonetheless.
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Episode 14, Part 2 | The Drake Effect

September 24, 2023 • 38 mins
The guys dive into ranking Drake's albums, how his sound and experimentation have changed over the course of his career, and our guest, Ken,  argues why Drake has never fallen off and why he rarely misses!
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Episode 14, Part 1 | The Best Drake Song Tournament

September 22, 2023 • 31 mins
The guys invite the first member from The Homies, Kenneth Webber, on the podcast as they tackle the Best Drake Song Tournament. Have you ever cried to Marvin's Room? Which song you taking between Jungle and Teenage Fever? What's Drake's best time stamp song? What is Drake's best song ever? We answer these questions in part one of the latest episode!
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Episode 13 | Rapper Tiers

September 18, 2023 • 55 mins
This week the guys try to put rappers and rap artists into tiers. Basing their choices on star power, star potential, numbers, and industry impact, they break down the hierarchy of rap. Is Nicki Minaj God tier? Does 21 Savage belong in Tier three? What classifies as a legend in hip-hop. The guys answer these questions and more throughout the episode!
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TV Show Review: Just Checkin' In on Swagger

September 6, 2023 • 31 mins
The guys check in on the Kevin Durant executive produced Apple TV series, Swagger. Loosely based on the life of the NBA star, the guys break down the first two seasons of the show (the second season wrapped last month), elements they like, and what they think the future holds for the show!
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Album Review: Just Checkin' In on Rocket Power - Quavo

September 4, 2023 • 19 mins
The guys check in on Rocket Power, the second studio album from Quavo. A solid project, with more songs than necessary, but still an impressive showing from the Migos member.
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Album Review: Just Checkin In on SAMSON:The Album - CHIKA

August 28, 2023 • 27 mins
The guys review and rate the debut studio album from artist CHIKA
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Album Review: Just Checkin In on Through and Through - Baby Rose

August 25, 2023 • 14 mins
The guys review and rate the newest project from artist Baby Rose.
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Album Review: Just Checkin In on Porches - REASON

August 21, 2023 • 28 mins
With anticipation and drama surrounding this project, the guys breakdown the third studio album from TDE's REASON. The artist's rap ability has never been called into question, but the guys discuss how despite that, and the progress they have seen, he seems to fall short of the mark in regards to putting together the album that he truly wants or that the label is truly impressed with.
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Album Review: Just Checkin In on A Love Letter To You 5 - Trippie Redd

August 19, 2023 • 23 mins
Full album review of the 5th installment of the A Love Letter to You series by Trippie Redd.
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Episode 12 | Facts, No Bullsh*t

August 17, 2023 • 51 mins
On this episode the guys use a post from Vice detailing the "18 things you need to know before starting college" to reminisce on their days in undergrad, their takeaways from that experience and time in their life, their own advice for students entering college, and what lessons have stuck with them to this day. 
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Episode 5 | Quick Check In - The Story of Hip-Hop Cont.

August 16, 2023 • 37 mins
On this Quick Check-in the guys follow up their discussion on the 7 artists that tell the story of hip-hop from 2010 - 2020. For some of the top artists in the game we compare them to who they remind us of from the 90s. Also, is Kendrick unblemished as an artist from a discography standpoint?
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