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The HLS Podcast

Join Electrik, Scrota, and Rebel on The HLS Podcast as they dive into a variety of topics, keeping things entertaining and lighthearted. After years of planning, the trio is finally taking the plunge and giving their podcast a shot. Tune in for a mix of humor, banter, and insightful conversations you won't want to miss!

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90:43

...Maybe Your Cousin’s Just a H😮e | The HLS Podcast...

The HLS Podcast ·

2025/11/06

This week on the HLS Podcast, we’re joined by special guest Nikita (@nikki_chann) — Dominican cosplay queen, fashion killer, and Overwatch menace — for a firestorm of topics that spiral from wholesome to heated real quick.We talk cosplay, cultural loyalty, and why Halibel might be the freak blueprint 🧪. But things really take off when we hit a cultural landmine:Is it ever okay to date your homie's ex?Electric and Nikita say never. Scrota and Rebel? They say context. It’s Latin America vs the

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66:27

The Taboo of Religion and Politics (ft. Jaysome...

The HLS Podcast ·

2025/10/30

This week on The Habitual Line Steppers Podcast, the crew wades into forbidden territory: religion and politics, with special guest Jaysome Walker (Onyeisi), our second guest of the season. What starts as gym banter turns into a deep, hilarious, and thought-provoking debate about why we’re told not to talk about the two most influential things in our lives.Scrota questions why political talk feels off-limits when it shapes our everyday world, Rebel draws parallels between church, culture, and the

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48:50

Social Media is Your New Dealer | The HLS Podcast S2E03

The HLS Podcast ·

2025/10/23

Is scrolling the new smoking? Rebel thinks so. Scrota disagrees— Electrik still finds himself wrist-deep in dopamine loops before bed. In this episode, the HLS crew unpacks their own screen addictions, algorithm-induced rabbit holes, and the psychology behind the endless feed.Scrota breaks down how tech platforms are designed to manipulate our attention, Electrik confesses to developing physical injuries from doomscrolling, and Rebel... well, Rebel proudly schedules scroll breaks like they’re

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67:30

The Bayou City 'Murders' | The HLS Podcast S2E02

The HLS Podcast ·

2025/10/16

Houston’s bayous are supposed to move water, not bodies. Yet over the past year, sixteen have been found, with six in just two weeks. The crew dives into the mystery to figure out what’s really going on in the city’s murky underbelly.Scrota’s convinced the numbers don’t lie. Something’s off, and it smells like either a serial killer, organized crime, or the cops sleeping on the job. Expect dark humor, heated debate, true-crime tangents, and way too much talk about Houston’s “glorified ditches.” The

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69:20

Success Porn | The HLS Podcast S2E01

The HLS Podcast ·

2025/10/09

We back in this mug. Season 2 of The HLS Podcast kicks off with Scrota, Electrik, and Rebel fighting through viruses, mic mishaps, and existential dread to bring y’all that unfiltered heat.This week, the fellas go in on:🤮 Why “success porn” online is a scam, and what real value sounds like🤔 Who can you trust anymore? (Spoiler: not that McDonald’s stranger in the Bronx)📉 Why 5-star reviews might be lies and 1-stars might be gospel🧠 AI voice scams, crypto rugs, and how Sam Altman almost got jumped

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86:10

Infidelity & The Zodiac | The HLS Podcast Ep 21

The HLS Podcast ·

2025/10/02

What do Coldplay concerts, cheating CEOs, and ancient Babylonian star maps have in common? Absolutely everything. This week, Scrota, Electrik, and Rebel get into it — breaking down a viral workplace affair caught in 4K, and asking: is it cheating if you got front row tickets? 👀From the wild world of high-profile divorces and "strategic breakups" to the messy gray area between legal contracts and soul ties, the crew debates what really ends a relationship. Sex? Money? Bad zodiac

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58:57

Who's Invited to the Cookout? | The HLS Podcast Ep 20

The HLS Podcast ·

2025/07/31

In this episode of The HLS Podcast, the crew dives fork-first into one of Black culture’s most iconic metaphors: the cookout. But this time, we’re not debating real celebs—we're handing out imaginary plates to cartoon characters, Muppets, and talking animals. From Panthro to Garfield, Moana to Kermit, we explore who really belongs at the cookout… and who brought raisins in the potato salad.We also break down ChatGPT’s takes on our personalities in animal form (spoiler: one of us is a crowned

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71:04

Money, Marriage, and Misery | The HLS Podcast Ep 19

The HLS Podcast ·

2025/07/24

If happiness had a price tag, would you even want to pay it? This week, the fellas are joined by the soulful storyteller BronxNotorious as they dig deep into what it really means to be happy. From billion-dollar hypotheticals to dopamine hits like chess with your kids and Overwatch victories, we unpack the ways happiness hides in plain sight. We talk love, money, parenting, anxiety, legacy, and that quiet terror of losing the good thing you’ve got. Is happiness about avoiding misery, or chasing

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85:33

Never Lend Money to Superman | The HLS Podcast Ep 18

The HLS Podcast ·

2025/07/18

In this episode, the squad dives face-first into chaos, contracts, and capes. Rebel’s out-of-office, Electrik’s in villain mode, and Scrota’s trading reps for beers. The convo spirals from botched business deals and rich friend etiquette to whether you should ever loan Superman money (spoiler: don’t). They argue over which superpower is the most abuse-worthy, whether origin stories should be banned, and why invincibility is just a trauma response. Also: does being “the oldies” generation hit

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67:03

Button Mashing, Brainrot, and Battle Passes | The...

The HLS Podcast ·

2025/07/10

Electric is feeling real conflicted after tallying up his Overwatch hours… while Scrota just shrugs and queues for another match. In this episode, the Line Steppers crack open gaming culture—talking about the shame, the joy, and the stereotypes that come with being a gamer in adulthood. Is gaming a waste of time or a legit form of connection, creativity, and stress relief? We talk parenting, mental health, rage quits, racism, and whether these virtual worlds are a coping mechanism or just plain fun

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44:26

Culture Shock Therapy | The HLS Podcast Ep 16

The HLS Podcast ·

2025/07/03

Scrota's back from Nigeria and the boys are fully charged with stories, culture, and a little jetlag. From traditional Igbo ceremonies and goat head delicacies to the chaos of feeling "not Nigerian enough," this episode is a deep dive into diasporic identity, culture clashes, and homecoming truths. Electric opens up about his own multicultural upbringing, while Scrota relives the spicy aftermath of isi ewu and the rules of kola nut diplomacy. Whether you’ve ever been called “too

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44:06

Ain’t No Soul in the Algorithm | The HLS Podcast Ep 15

The HLS Podcast ·

2025/06/26

With Scrota off in the motherland mining vibranium, Electrik and Rebel lock in for a no-holds-barred convo on music, culture, and creativity. From blues legends to TikTok dance moves, they explore how artistry has evolved—and how AI might be stealing some of the soul. They share hilarious stories, debate the joys of eating vs cooking, and dive into everything from church roots to autotune abuse. This one’s deep, ridiculous, insightful, and full of love for the culture. Tap in.

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61:25

Juneteenth Special- Freedom Ain't Free So We Off...

The HLS Podcast ·

2025/06/19

So here’s the deal — we went out last night to celebrate Juneteenth like real ones, and... yeah, no episode from the crew today. But don’t worry, the show must go on. Filling in for us are two unlikely heroes: Brotha Knowledge (aka Brizzy B) and Sistah Soul (aka Ketty Wap) — two extremely Caucasian guests who stepped in last minute because, let’s be honest, all the real brothas and sistahs had the day off.We told them, “Do it for the culture.” They hit us with “Bet.”In this wild Juneteenth Special,

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76:47

Yep, the One About Masculinity | The HLS Podcast Ep 13

The HLS Podcast ·

2025/06/12

We had to do it. In this one, we finally pull the mic up to one of the loudest topics out there: masculinity. What is it? What ain’t it? Who taught us what we know — and what should we be teaching the next ones up? In this episode, we’re breaking it all the way down: the pressure to be perfect, to be emotionless, to hold it all in until you break. We get vulnerable about what we were taught, what we’ve unlearned, and what healthy masculinity can actually look like. What’s strength? What’s toxic

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80:04

Raising Real Ones: Confidence, GloRilla & Teaching...

The HLS Podcast ·

2025/06/07

We finally pulled up on this one — how do you actually teach your kids (and yourself) how to move with real confidence? In this episode, we chop it up about raising kids who walk in any room like they belong there — and know when to let folks know they ain’t the one to play with. We talk role models (yes, GloRilla came up), building unshakable presence, and what that “F.A.A.F.O” energy really looks like when done right. Vulnerability, strength, balance — we’re diving into it all. Tune in and get

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76:25

Is College Even Necessary? | The HLS Podcast Ep 10

The HLS Podcast ·

2025/05/30

In this episode, we’re asking the question: do you really need college to make it? We dive into the pressure to get that degree, the rising cost of higher ed, and whether the so-called “college path” still guarantees success. From welders makin’ bank to folks drowning in student loan debt, we break down the pros, the cons, and the generational guilt trips. Is it still the golden ticket, or just an expensive detour? Tune in for real talk, sharp takes, and a few rants your student guidance counselor

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70:10

Homage or Hustle? Cultural Appropriation & Sinners |...

The HLS Podcast ·

2025/05/23

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the blurry line between appreciation and appropriation. After watching the movie Sinners, we had questions—big ones. Like, who gets to borrow from Black culture? Is it homage or just straight-up hustle? From K-pop idols rocking box braids to viral dances with no credit, we’re breaking down what cultural appropriation really is, whether it can be defined, and how it shows up in media, music, and fashion. We’re also asking the real question: when do we start

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69:28

Causality, the Anti-Telephone Paradox, and Space,...

The HLS Podcast ·

2025/05/15

Things get a little messy in this one, and we might’ve accidentally beat a dead horse...or two. Do trees fall in the woods if no one’s there to hear it? Yeah, but you can’t prove it – and how can we tell that something happening...happened. We’re diving deep into causality, the Anti-Telephone Paradox, and questioning the very nature of reality, all while floating in the endless void of space. Buckle up, it’s a cosmic mind trip and just remember, the gang gave Scrota permission. 😬

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44:48

Keeping Relationships, Picking Fights, and...

The HLS Podcast ·

2025/05/08

Remember the foolishness of being all macho in the club, flexing over nothing? We don't. Boxing might look fun on TV, but trust, it’s a whole different vibe when you’re getting punched because you scuffed someone’s fresh shoes. From picking your battles in relationships or waking up and choosing violence, we're diving into the chaos of staying together, the drama of fighting, and yes – that time someone accidentally ended up dating a dude. It’s wild, it’s real, and we’re keeping it

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66:45

Space, Science, and Anal Probes | The HLS Podcast...

The HLS Podcast ·

2025/05/01

We’re blasting off into the unknown in this one! From space science to alien encounters, we’re unpacking all the wild theories and, of course, the infamous anal probes. Why is it always the probes? Why the butt? We’ll break down what’s real, what’s ridiculous, and what we’re just plain curious about when it comes to the final frontier.

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