282: My Career as a Drug Dealer

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282: My Career as a Drug Dealer

Jul 13 2025 | 00:55:04

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Show Notes

In today’s episode, I dive into Clipse’s new album and explore my relationship with drug rap as both entertainment and a form of escapism.

Quotes

If an introvert talks a lot around you, just know that’s a big deal.
“We don't create a fantasy world to escape reality. We create it to be able to stay.” ~Lynda Barry
escapism isn't good or bad in itself. what is important is what you are escaping from and where you are escaping to. ~Terry Pratchett
“Man, look, you live in the projects you ain’t shit. But you sling product there, you got the game by the ass, man” ~Bodie

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