387 - Wu-Tang Clan - Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) - Tom Segura
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EPISODE SUMMARY:
There so many descriptors one can associate with the nine-man force of nature that is the Wu-Tang Clan, but only one truly does them justice: transcendent. Not only did they forever change the world of rap, but they were so singular in their talent and brazenly distinctive style that they elevated beyond just music into a business enterprise, a clothing line, a personal philosophy and worldwide cultural monolith. And it all started in 1993 with their kung-fu inspired debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). For comedian Tom Segura, hearing them for the first time was a life-altering event that left him awestruck by their lyricism, storytelling and love for unique pop culture touchstones. It's no wonder, since Tom's own one-of-a-kind comedic voice has earned him six comedy specials and hundreds of thousands of fans across the globe.
SHOW NOTES:
00:30 - Intro
12:30 - Defining a genre
17:45 - Nothing you’ve heard before
22:30 - The obsession
28:15 - The whites love the wu
38:45 - Jumped by some 5th graders
43:00 - The unbeatable Kreischer serve
50:00 - You can follow anyone
59:00 - Just put it out
1:09:30 - A call to war
1:15:15 - Trust your instincts
1:22:30 - Nine second fart
1:27:45 - Opioids!
1:37:15 - Panicking DJs
1:41:45 - Facts!
1:46:45 - Truck money
1:52:45 - Meeting Method Man
1:57:00 - Lightning round
2:04:00 - Outro/New music
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