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Empty Crates: A Music Podcast with D Gut and K1NG ELJAY

You"re rocking with Empty Crates, a music podcast devoted on whatever they find interesting... for the most part. D Gut and K1NG ELJAY team up to talk about music, but in their own special way. It"s been a long time coming. Be sure to rate and follow the podcast as they release weekly episodes for you to enjoy!

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01:58:25

Latitude (Episode 85)

Empty Crates: A Music Podcast with D Gut and K1NG ELJAY ·

2026/10/02

Make sure to subscribe to our YOUTUBE PAGE and hit the bell to be notified for new content, the moment it goes live! Hope you brought your Empty Crates for this one! The guys discuss Game's latest "Documentary 3" LP in detail while sorting through his statement of "four classics." In addition, the guys talk stripper etiquette (inspired by a true story from LJ you might've heard in earlier episodes), the Mick Jenkins narrative, writing processes and the diference between

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02:30:05

You Wouldn't Steal A Car (Episode 84 | feat. Charles...

Empty Crates: A Music Podcast with D Gut and K1NG ELJAY ·

2026/09/26

Connect with us here: youtube.com/EmptyCratesPodToday's episode connects some dots for the listeners, as the guys have on longtime friend and writer Charles Singletary, Jr to discuss Essence's 50 Greatest R&B Songs- and it goes exactly how you think it does. In addition to providing origin stories to how the founding members of Empty Crates met, the conversation jumps from current music rotations and elimination chambers to a first-person account of the beginnings of the Lupe Fiasco /

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01:45:28

I.A.N (Episode 83)

Empty Crates: A Music Podcast with D Gut and K1NG ELJAY ·

2026/09/11

Sometimes there's episodes when you just know someone's locked in, and from the offset, the energy for this episode was a bit different. From the fiery entrance/stance from ELJAY concernining a certain platform's take on a social topic that has some reevaluating their "friends", to the absolute cannon let off concerning Tyga's A.I. album, to dunking on one of the worst sports decisions ever, to questioning who had the best five-album run in hip-hop, to a impassioned segment about receiving roses

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01:32:58

Whimsy (Episode 82)

Empty Crates: A Music Podcast with D Gut and K1NG ELJAY ·

2026/08/28

Welcome back to another episode of Empty Crates! The main topic for today is a positive review of Juicy J and Project Pat's "Dem Goats" project, but as always, there's much more here to enjoy in this focused episode. From discussing Timbaland (kind of) and effective hooks in marketing, to ASAP Rocky's redesign woes, to Gut's reason for giving today's album a "podcast listen", to Power Rangers and kid shows, there more than enough here for you to fill your crate. Enjoy! If you're wanting to get the

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02:08:36

Yuck My Yum (Episode 81 | feat. Hashim)

Empty Crates: A Music Podcast with D Gut and K1NG ELJAY ·

2026/08/21

It was a matter of time before Paul crashed the podcast, now that video's here. Alongside a special appearance from everyone's "favorite" rapper, the guys dive into their favorite projects from their high school years. They also talk about the Game & YG Verzuz and bounce around to multiple topics, such as which rapper's shoe game was the worst, the Nipsey Hussle Stimulus package, and much more. Bring your crates; we got the content for it.

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01:58:28

Eat The Sandwich (Episode 80)

Empty Crates: A Music Podcast with D Gut and K1NG ELJAY ·

2026/08/14

Today's agenda on Empty Crates wasn't exactly set in stone, but the guys do have a spirited back-and-forth on Rick Ross' latest album, and it inevitably leads to so many other moments. Other topics include Dame Dash's legendary hater run, customer service stories, the shopping cart theory, Killa Wali (if you know you know), ELJAY's forever crush, and a pair of B.o.B stories you have to hear to believe. It's a full crate of ideas for today, so lock in and enjoy.If you're reading this, subscribe to us

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01:33:29

Beg Your Pardon (Episode 79)

Empty Crates: A Music Podcast with D Gut and K1NG ELJAY ·

2026/08/07

After yet ANOTHER technical scare, the guys decide to ride concerning regicide, or rather, T.I.'s "Kill The King" album. Other topics on todasy's episode include Boosie's "deal" with a certain person in office, a special section inspired by a post from GRAMMY NOMINATED AKIL PRATT, and a general review of Drake's "Iceman" album since they hadn't discussed it yet. Throw in some Don Trip, DJ Khaled, Mystikal lyrics, R. Kelly's Zorro mask, Vince

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01:37:16

Point and Laugh (Episode 78)

Empty Crates: A Music Podcast with D Gut and K1NG ELJAY ·

2026/07/31

On today's episode (recorded on 4/20/26), ELJAY and Gut keep it informal, as they catch up on various topics, such as the Mary J Blige Burger King fallout (3:20), the taste test gone wrong from the McDonalds CEO, Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane's... situation, the worst AI music video from a hip-hop legend, and an Elimination Chamber dedicated to your speakers. Thank you for being here with Empty Crates!

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01:40:29

Troubleshooting (Episode 77 | feat. TwentyEight Flavors)

Empty Crates: A Music Podcast with D Gut and K1NG ELJAY ·

2026/07/24

EMPTY CRATES RETURNS, now with better equipment and... *checks notes* video? Of course the first upgraded episode has 28 crashing the party, but that shouldn't surprise anyone! The main topic for today is Sasha Keable's "Act II", but the guys jump around to a bit of everything, such as a quick Don Trip appreciation moment, a couple of hot takes about Macklemore and Jack Harlow's latest album, "Monica", and the "Reverse Rollout" technique from J. Cole with

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01:52:37

Backyard (Episode 76)

Empty Crates: A Music Podcast with D Gut and K1NG ELJAY ·

2026/03/14

The 50 Cent "reply." A Lupe Fiasco concert story. Resident Evil: requiem. Song/Word Association (55:10). Dru Hill. Boyz II Men. Jamie Foxx. The Ying Yang Twins. Murphy Lee. Alcohol percentages. T.I. Gnarls Barkley's latest album, "Atlanta" (68:44). Sounds like an Empty Crates episode, doesn't it? Enjoy your time with us today!

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01:33:42

Tender Headed (Episode 75)

Empty Crates: A Music Podcast with D Gut and K1NG ELJAY ·

2026/03/06

Today on Empty Crates, the guys roll the dice on their 75th episode to discuss Baby Keem's new album, "Ca$ino" (49:38). There's more to it, such as Gut bringing a new party anthem to the beginning of the podcast, T.I.'s recent interview on the Ebro Laura Rosenberg Show, general goofiness in entertainment, the "hot take" of music today actually being good, and blog era ponderings with The Cool Kids and Pac Div. We couldn't fit it all into the previous sentence, so

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02:18:21

G.I. Jane Joke (Episode 74)

Empty Crates: A Music Podcast with D Gut and K1NG ELJAY ·

2026/02/27

There's a special brand of chaos that you can only get when friends forget the microphone is on, and that's the best way to explain this week's episode of Empty Crates. The guys do a quick elimination round featuring five great Hip-Hop/R&B collaborations (57:47) before diving into the album of the day- TLC's "CrazySexyCool" (64:44). As always, those are the main topics but the episode contains much more, such as the guys addressing the 50 Cent vs T.I. beef and the regional biases that still

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02:15:33

Suckas (Episode 73 | feat. Hashim)

Empty Crates: A Music Podcast with D Gut and K1NG ELJAY ·

2026/02/20

Today's episode has that classic feel written all over it. The homie Hashim crashes the pod just in time to talk one of D Gut's favorite albums for Black History Month- Public Enemy's "It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back" (62:57), but not before the guys take time to address a few of the long-running narratives in the previous episodes. Not to spoil the randomness for today, but Ja Rule, Tony Yayo, T.I., 50 Cent, Chris Rock, and A$AP Rocky all make appearances before

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01:57:36

Podcast Etiquette (Episode 72 | feat. TwentyEight...

Empty Crates: A Music Podcast with D Gut and K1NG ELJAY ·

2026/02/13

Welcome back to Empty Crates! TwentyEight Flavors crashes the podcast IN PERSON and the chaos is evident from the beginning. In honor of Black History Month, the guys decide to dive into a special review of an all-time classic album, Sade's "Diamond Life" (64:12). They also recap a couple of highlights from the Grammy winners in a way that only they can (39:47). There's more topics here, such as playing Taboo with Durand Bernarr, LJ learning about SPM's offenses live, Styles

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02:00:26

The Fall-Off: A Special Episode of Empty Crates...

Empty Crates: A Music Podcast with D Gut and K1NG ELJAY ·

2026/02/11

Sometimes, you have to crank out some content. On today's special episode of Empty Crates, the guys (and 28) discuss the double-disc release of J. Cole in length. From thoughts about if he's really retiring, to random hip-hop checks, to the overlay that stretches throughout the entire album, the guys bring their notes, quotes, and jokes for this one. Enjoy. Disc 29 (25:05) and Disc 39 (73:58) timestamps for you to jump ahead if you desire!

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01:56:11

Tom (Episode 71)

Empty Crates: A Music Podcast with D Gut and K1NG ELJAY ·

2026/02/06

Ladies and gentlemen, Episode 71 is active for your ears! On today's episode of Empty Crates, the guys discuss the latest album from A$AP Rocky with "Don't Be Dumb" and give their overall thoughts on the music (64:55). The guys also discuss the worst artist names of all time - at least the ones they can think of on the spot (23:47), another elimination chamber they probably shouldn't do since it's Black History month (60:20), and much more randomness that can't fit in

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01:46:00

PETA (Episode 70)

Empty Crates: A Music Podcast with D Gut and K1NG ELJAY ·

2026/01/30

Episode 70 and counting is a beautiful thing. On today's episode of Empty Crates, the guys take some time to address J. Cole's return (32:29) and if the "apology" disqualifies him from being one of the bests (no, it doesn't, but the here's the timestamp anyway - 54:36). They also get hung up on who had the best debut album (81:39), and much more. From talking about the DMX anomaly with his white fans, to Seaworld haters and the recently cancelled Vince Staples show,

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02:36:50

Loopholes (Episode 69)

Empty Crates: A Music Podcast with D Gut and K1NG ELJAY ·

2026/01/23

On today's episode of Empty Crates - and officially the first NEW episode of 2026 - the guys decide to dive into what they think is ScHoolboy Q's BEST album (58:39) and inadvertently discover their thoughts on a couple had changed- for better or for worse. The guys also get some steam off about OutKast's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame issues, the details of Fiascogate, honing in on the levels of "headass", the Drake RICO, the worst joke Gut's ever said on pod, and much more..

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01:22:34

Bizarro World (Episode 68)

Empty Crates: A Music Podcast with D Gut and K1NG ELJAY ·

2025/12/05

One of the most discombobulatedly fun episodes we've ever recorded finally surfaces. From Nickelodeon red flags to if Ab-Soul's had a three-album run, to honing the definition of "headass" from previous narratives, there's a lot happening here. The guys also make space to talk about one of the more pleasant surprises of the year with De La Soul's newest project, "Cabin In The Sky" (54:56). Enjoy the ride. It's a wild one.

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02:01:56

Six Seven (Episode 67)

Empty Crates: A Music Podcast with D Gut and K1NG ELJAY ·

2025/11/28

The copyright issues with Pokeballs. The Rory and Mal BS. Gut being hustled again by gas station artists. Wale's new album. The LeBron Deluxe album invention. It's all a lot, but yet... feels just enough. Enjoy this episode of Empty Crates.

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