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S02e29 features Jay back to chat with Mike and oft-co host Markings about what’s happening aka the haps. Things kick off with Jay talking about his recent conversion to Islam and engagement to marry and the group explores Markings’ arrival to the podcast and Jay’s feels in that regard. They discuss Combat Jack and Mike disagrees that Lasers bears any resemblance to his show, they talk rolling backwoods and break down influential rappers by category. Jay explains his sudden change of heart and briefly touch ‘pon Awkwafina before they hit Top of the Hour. They discuss weaponizing drugs and alcohol, compare and contrast Future and Young Thug and explore the inherent problems with sleep deprivation. They move on to Costco hot dogs, talk west coast beats and the hyphy sound taking over cali, and Mike disparages Guru. They workshop beard trying technology, talk Premier and then Jermaine Dupri and examine whether it’s wrong to watch true crime. To close out they talk different saxes, whether Jay has a Muslim name and final words should the world end. Lazzzzers!

Janet Jackson - I Get So Lonely (Rosie O’Donnell Show Performance)
FRANKIIE - Glory Me
Blac Youngsta - I Got You (Featuring Slim Jxmmi)
Gianni Mazza - Crossway

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S02e24 features our favorite guest co-host Markings as the podcast welcomes Montreal creative director Miro LaFlaga to the show!! They kick things off by talking KREAM (kids run everything around me) and Montreal being a creative hub before getting serious about art and commerce and whether the twain shall meet. The crew discusses economics in underserved communities, Miro breaks down his take on branding, and Markings talks the importance of sharing information. Miro gives us some background on his journey and insight into managing your socials and then talks being professional in creative fields. They hit Top of the Hour and discuss the importance of your circle and whether there’s any such thing as a selfless act. They discuss funniest people, best Wu-Tang member and whether cool is dead before they talk face tattoos and who gets the credit. They get pretty deep into the concept of art and draw some lines in the sand between art, content and commodity and Miro gets down to his self-portrait (go follow on the gram to see the self-portraits btw!). They talk influence and how to use it, controversial opinions in music and the class of 2008 for rappers (blog rap stand up!) before closing out with an argument about DMX. ummmmm LASERS!

Fugees - Fu-Gee-La (Sly & Robbie Remix)
Patra - Queen of the Pack
Kacy Hill - Dinner
Asian Doll - Southside
Jessica Lea Mayfield - Kiss Me Again
Teedra Moses - No More Tears

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S02e22 features Markings back as co-host as he and Mike welcome Stephen Malhotra aka Punjabi Playboy aka PJPB aka PJ aka Double P aka Spook One to the podcast! They kick things off by getting to know PJ as Mike calls him a little before talking Drake’s influence and beigeness. Moving forward Markings and Spook play Mike’s Hot Take Invitational (First Annual) where they hot take against one another while Mike arbitrates before they talk whether charisma is king in rap and hit Top of the Hour and answer some questions. The gang discusses the Montreal music scene, who’s popping out here and then the problems inherent to art in Quebec before Double P starts his self-portrait and gets deep about his content. Mike and PJPB recall an internet incident they once had over some of PJPB’s work, Markings spills tea about blocked opportunities for Montreal rap radio and Spook shares his major daily needs. The group discusses why Montreal rap struggles to find its place, how to come to terms with front facing camera usage and how they want to be remembered/eulogized before talking top humans on earth. To close out they talk spicy takes on Montreal music and the pursuit of happiness, really.

Miguel - Girls Like You
YNW Melly - Murder On My Mind
Tree - Pimp C Freestyle
Gabor Szabo - The Divided City
Mos Def - Life is Real

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S02e21 gets personal yall! The episode opens with Mike sharing an opportunity for growth before he and Jay discuss processes in music since going solo and sober and Kanye’s latest musical offerings. They talk instruments, personas and why one might want one before Jay shares what rehab might teach him and trusting the process. They talk melancholy and then mental health and Jay’s process in addressing his before hitting Top of the Hour and answering some questions. Mike gives us some insight into what makes him sad, they talk things taking tolls, and Mike draws a pretty great analogy as to Jay’s reticence on social media. Jay hatches a bad plan for meeting girls in his building before sharing that he’s back with his lady oops and they workshop a podcast host to replace Akil. To close out they discuss Usher, Mike calls Jay out for being judgemental and they talk getting caught out there on twitter.

Lonnie Liston Smith & the Cosmic Echoes - Shadows
En Vogue - Hold On
Tory Lanez - Numbers Out the Gym
Ebenezer - 53 Sundays
Lonnie Liston Smith - Floating Through Space

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In s02e20 Mike is joined by Markings, rapper / Artbeat and Loop Sessions affiliate, as co-host as they welcome J.u.D., Montreal DJ / producer / graphic designer / radio host, to the podcast. Things kick off with talk of Rico Nasty and reversal of gender roles, modern dating and dating pros before Mike reveals that he cried all morning, J.u.D. reveals that he’s on a streak of a certain kind and Markings reveals his nightmare. The gang talks just being honest when pursuing sex and how to use lucid dreaming for bad and then top 3s in various mediums. They play Top of the Hour (!) and discuss energy drinks, dream beefs in the Montreal scene, the inner-workings and inner-bias of the local music industry and who gets a seat at the rap table. They talk homebodyness before Mike shits on art again and everyone bemoans quebec’s messed up relationship with black music. J.u.D. gives us some insight into the early days of Alaiz, a local music collective from a few years back, and they talk music distribution outlets, bring back “Fuck it Pick a Record!” from season 1 and then discuss the possible maybe probable re-emergence of the New York rap sound. They close out on maturity’s role in modern matrimony, what streams mean fr fr and what lies ahead for the internet before J.u.D. unveils his self-portrait for our collective enjoyment. Laserssssssssss!!!

2 Chainz - Rolls Royce Bitch
Prince - Lady Cab Driver
Arctic Monkeys - Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
Mystikal - That’s the Nigga
Lee Dorsey- I Can Hear You Callin’

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Welcome to episode mother frigging 16! This episode features Imaan Browne, founder and owner of lifestyle clothing brand Pure Luck X out of Montreal. They start off with talk of the brand and where Imaan wants to take it before discussing Michael Jackson the phenom and then Michael Jackson the damaged man. Imaan and Mike broach the evolution of 90s fashion and streetwear and then discuss the nightmare that is making music lol. They talk influence, Prince over Michael or vice versa and icons living or vice versa and then hit Top of the Hour and get deeeeeep. Imaan talks returning to the art, Mike by accident predicts Joe Jackson’s death and Imaan talks straight edge plus cheese life. Imaan begins his self-portrait while they discuss art and whether skill or inspiration is paramount before picking favorite members of Bone Thugs and talking the future. They close out with talk of body positivity, music as food for the soul, and being honest with partner and self about your real needs. Lasers!

Kids See Ghosts - Cudi Montage
Kids See Ghost - Freee (Ghost Town Pt. 2)
Morning Glory - Jelly Gas Flame
Kids See Ghost - Kids See Ghosts (Featuring Yasiin Bey)
Ramsay Almighty - Dangerous
Tree - Probably Nu It
Bone Thugs N Harmony - Buddah Lovaz (Screwed and Chopped)

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Episode 15 welcomes artist and sometimes cannonhead collaborator KOLA who came through with his shit in order to live score the show! Any smooth chunes you hear while enjoying the episode you can thank him for. It kicks off with the Lasers running through some topic ideas before discussing penises at war and Jay’s black out. Everyone realizes that they have a guru, who they then pit against the other gurus in a spiritual freestyle battle over beats and KOLA shares his journey to positivity while Jay shares his journey to a possible but unlikely marketing gig. They cover Top of the Hour and answer deep stuff before weighing the pros and cons of working on the ocean and talking the relevance of the past to the present. Mike swears he has issues, Jay talks removing himself from a party and KOLA talks being a popular Montreal busker - good, bad and ugly. To close out the Lasers discuss the toll of emotional exhaustion and Jay tells a weird story about a dep-spute (dispute at a dep*) before KOLA performs a song. Lasers!

*EDITOR’S NOTE: Dep is Quebecois for “Corner Store”

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It’s getting personaaaal in episode 13, part 1 of a 2 part series chronicling for the most part Jay’s romantic comings and goings which just so happen to have taken a turn for the dramatic recently. They kick off with him sharing the misadventures that led to the end of more than one unhappy union before they talk the merits of couch sleeping and secret air in pull-out couches. Jay examines his choices, what he wants and why, before they hit Top of the Hour and run through some Q&A. Mike shares some insight into Jay’s problems and then into Kyle Korver’s basketball posture before they examine what actually constitutes locker room talk and how to have sex outside in the summer. They make jokes about outdoorsy trips and Mike makes Jay examine the underside of some of his ideas on relationships before KC invents a crazy bed concept.

Kanye West - I Thought About Killing You
Kanye West - Yike
Kanye West - All Mine
Pusha T - What Would Meek Do (Featuring Kanye West)

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Episode 12 of Lasers on the Ride welcomes founder of IX Daily, media personality and Montreal art scene staple Nick Brutus Grass to make jokes and discuss serious stuff. Conversation kicks off with talk of North vs South Carolina before the Lasers make Nick draw a self portrait and they get esoteric about art and life. Nick talks discovering new music and his passion for that stuff, ranks his best qualities and then breaks down some theories for the Lasers. They discuss emerging Canadian talent and the senseless attack levied against IX Daily before hitting “Top of the Hour” for some in-depth - trivia, is it? They play “Weird or Wavy” where they qualify increasingly bizarre things/concepts as either weird or wavy and Mike talks about his new fern while Jay makes a hose/hoes joke. They discuss ASMR videos and explore the pickle lady’s oeuvre and youtube therapy before Nick gives some insight into his career path thus far and his vision for his platform and self. To close out, they unveil Nick’s self-portrait and his space plans for the future. Lasers!

Bbymutha - Serious
Jessie Reyez - Body Count
Eminem - Any Man
Tree - All
Cannonhead - One

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Episode 11 of season 2 welcomes dun dun dun duuunnnnnnh Son Raw, musical journalist / critic / observer to talk music and also nothing and also everything. The episode opens with the self-portrait game, where the guest is expected to draw himself and answer serious questions, before the gang discusses why certain people troll so hard, involuntary celibacy being bonkers, and making friends as adults. They talk music - who sucks with autotune, the problems with Drake, letting go of artists and tracking down Lord Have Mercy, before moving on to the myth(?) that making art is therapy. The group plays Top of the Hour where Jay get political-ish, Mike gets to finally discuss his zombie plan and Son Raw talks his feelings for various Daves. They talk favorite Source magazine ads, school, hallucinogens and drug stories before moving on to music, house and such, modern rap and how Son Raw got into grime. They close out by shitting on Post Malone and saving Wu-Tang (from itself). Lasers!

Derin Falana - Change Up
Riko Dan - Hungry
Jake & Sharon Hottell - Horizon
Field Mob - Pistol Grip
Kris the $pirit - Racks

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In episode 10 (already!) of season 2 the Lasers welcome the hosts of the Up for Discussion podcast Tom and Kate for a pretty funny time. Conversation kicks off with talk of social media and its role in meeting significant others before moving to biotech and its role in the Biotech Olympics. They play a game where Tom and Kate workshop names for fictional characters that the Lasers developed and then discuss dads. They examine the flimsy phenomenon of signatures before kicking off Top of the Hour and answering some serious questions. They talk about traffic induced grumpies, microwaves as old technology, guinea pigs (Tom’s more specifically) and Jay ruining hot tubs. They play a game where they rank various bears in honour of Up for Discussion’s logo before Tom pitches a time consuming podcast idea and they close out with talk of marijuana and inevitably getting too high.

The Cure - Lovesong
Frank Ocean - Ivy
Cameo - Candy
Arthur Verocai - Caboclo
Isao Tomita - Clair de Lune (Suite Bergamasque, n83)

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Episode 9 of season 2 welcomes the hosts of the Don’t Be Mad podcast, so it’s kind of like (podcast) squared. They start off by talking fraternities, where the Don’t Be Mad guys school the Lasers on university life, and the group picks sides on using coasters and Jay shares a sad(?) story that involves sex and christmas.  They discuss sexual proclivities, expanding personal horizons, and then the unfortunate turn of events that is Bill Cosby. The Lasers introduce a new game, Top of the Hour, where everyone picks a random question and gives their best reply and they explore real and imagined hurdles to beach resorts. The group breaks NDG down into parts and the Don’t Be Mad dudes share their hopes and dreams for their platform and teach the Lasers about anime. They close out by discussing cartoon sex, naturally.

Patti Drew - Which One Should I Choose
Wyclef Jean - Street Jeapordy (feat John Forte & ROC)
Outkast - Elevators
Norah Jones - Travelin' On
Drake - Underground Kings
Rae Sremmurd (Slim Jxmmi) - Changed Up
Kanye West - Drive Slow (feat Paul Wall & GLC)
Xzibit - At the Speed of Life
 

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