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OndeckTV

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**OnDeckTV** brings authentic hip-hop conversations to the forefront through a distinctly Southern lens. Hosted by Spike Lou and Animal Brown, the show delivers honest opinions, thoughtful analysis, and unfiltered discussions about the music, artists, and moments shaping hip-hop culture.

From new music reviews and classic album debates to the biggest stories in hip-hop, OnDeckTV delivers fresh perspectives rooted in a genuine love and deep understanding of the culture.

Whether celebrating hip-hop's legacy or debating its future, OnDeckTV keeps the conversation going long after the episode en

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November 4 · 1 hr 1 min
New BigXThePlug, 2Chainz vs Keith Lee?! Ye at the Super Bowl?
What's good people? Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to BigXthePlug staking his claim as the leader of the new school with his latest album. 2Chainz finally announces his Statik Selektah project. Too bad it got overshadowed by his discussion with Keith Lee. Also, Ye brings 80k to Houston....what are the chances he pops out at the Super Bowl?
October 28 · 52 min
Dame Dash Life Rights Sold, 50 trolls Ross' Son and Nicki's Assets
What it do, what the business is? It's another week in the books with Spike Lou and Animal Brown. Listen as they react to Dame Dash' life rights getting sold for the cheap. 50 is back trolling Rick Ross but this time over an incident with his son. We had a few releases over the weekend, did we rock with any of em? Lastly, Trump gives a special shoutout to Nicki Minaj's ass.
October 21 · 1 hr 20 min
Jay Z Performing at the Super Bowl? Diddy Prison fight, Jeezy Verzuz Future
Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to Jay Z all but being confirmed for the Super Bowl halftime show. 50 Cent claiming J Cole was the biggest loser in the Kendrick/Drake beef. Nick Cannon is back making music....just playing but he is back on TV. We celebrate 21 years of Bun B's solo debut and could Jeezy beat Future in a Verzuz?
October 14 · 52 min
Is Jay Z the MVP of 2026, French Montana Finesses, TI Anniversary Show
What it do, what the business is? Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to Jay Z's final numbers for the Yankee Shows, TI announces an I'm Serious anniversary show and French Montana tries to finesse a guy at ComplexCon for free clothes.....or was he?
October 7 · 53 min
Rick Ross Arrested, Quavo Album Sucks and Drake vs The Grammy's
What it do, what the business is? Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown recap the biggest stories in hip-hop for the week! Rick Ross goes viral again, Quavo drops a dud, thanks to Pharrell?? Chance the Rapper is considering a name change and Drake flips a bird to the Grammys! Vote for Spike Lou https://tophost.org/2026/spike-lou
September 30 · 51 min
Hot Boys Biopic? Top 30 Albums of 2006 and Biggest What If's
Back like we left something. Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to Complex's top 30 albums of 2006. Spoiler alert, they got it wrong. The school of hip-hop opens in the Bronx. BG and Juvenile debate whether the Hot Boys should get a TV series or a biopic. Remy Ma drops the worlds first diss ep. Yup, slow news week.
September 23 · 52 min
Jay Z in 8 review, Tory Lanez tour and J. Cole's new Sneakers
Back like we never left. Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to the first 2 episodes of HBO's Jay Z in 8. Also, they address the rumor of Jay struggling to find a performer for the NFL Super Bowl halftime show. Tory Lanez announces a tour (How Sway?) and J. Cole finally releases his independent sneaker.
September 16 · 1 hr 9 min
Lil Durk wins in court, Jay Z HBO preview and DaBaby's new Waffle Spot
Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to Lil Durk beating his murder for hire charges. RICO up next. DaBaby is getting flack for the pricing of his new restaurant. Is it fair or foul? Nas turns 53, what's your favorite 3 Nas records? Plus, a special No Limit v Cash Money concert review from AB!
September 2 · 55 min
Keefe D Guilty, Hit Boy/Nas Fallout, Durk Trial Underway
Back like we never left. In person at that! Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to Keefe D's guilty verdict. Lil Durk's trial kicks off and they singing already. Snoop's biopic gets a cast, Fat Joe drops and Hit Boy fell out with Nas...who knew??
August 26 · 1 hr 16 min
Game "Documentary 3" review, Master P's comments and Dr. Dre Embraces AI
What it do what the business is? Spike Lou and Animal Brown are back to discuss a loaded album release weekend. Game drops Documentary 3, along with albums from Rapsody, Payroll, Ransom and Skilla Baby. They recap the Joe washing of Donell Jones. Master P's black people shouldn't harp on slavery comments gets him in hot water. Dr. Dre is embracing Ai and Starlito wants no parts of holograms!
August 19 · 58 min
Nipsey Album Review, Drake's 20 v 1, Snowfall goes Hip-Hop
What it do??! Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to the latest and greatest in hip-hop culture from a Southern perspective. This week, they review Nipsey Hussle's album "Prolific". Joe Budden tries to gas Drake to go against Jay Z, Snowfall drops a new hip-hop inspired trailer and Waffle House does their viral employee wrong.
August 12 · 1 hr 7 min
Ray Daniels vs Rocnation, Rubberz confirmed AI, R&B Verzuz and more
Back at it for another week in the books. Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to the latest in hip-hop from a southern perspective. This week, Fenix Flexin admists his hit song was AI, Charlamagne wants to buy the life rights to Dame Dash and Watch the Throne turns 15. Speaking of Hov, rumors swirl his album is done. Do we believe that is the quesiton...
August 5 · 1 hr 8 min
Ye shoes back on shelves, Tupac Trial begins, 30 Years of Ridin Dirty
Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to the latest in hip-hop culture! This week, Tupac's trial begins, we give predictions. Kanye West partners with JD Sports...does this mean he's all the way back. Ridin Dirty turns 30 and E-40 announces the first quadruple album in rap history.
July 29 · 47 min
YG x Game Verzuz, Jay Z Gangsta Grillz? and Ross First Week Sales
Back like we never left. On this episode Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to YG verzuz Game and whether it broke the Verzuz cold streak. Keeping it West Coast, you wouldn't believe what Snoop charges for a 16 and a video! THen we discuss first week sales from the latest veteren releases like Ross, TI and Larry June.
July 22 · 1 hr 1 min
Rick Ross & Larry June Reviews, YG verzuz Game
First things first. RIP Alley Boy and Bigga Rankin. On this episode Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to the next Verzuz battle between YG and The Game. Yayo says 50 can do what Jay just did, Memphis Bleek comes to Jay's rescue and we got new music to review! Larry June and Rick Ross just dropped. Did either deliver?
July 15 · 1 hr 10 min
Jay Z Yankee Shows, New Hov album and Future Review
Back like we never left with an action packed episode. Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to Jay's 3 Yankee Stadium shows, Pharrell confirming new Jay album on deck and Future's new album. Don't think we forgot about that Pooh Shiesty x Gucci Mane video either!
July 8 · 26 min
XXL Freshman Class Cheat Sheet
Check out a special OnDeckTV edition while the guys are out for the holiday. We breakdown the members of the latest freshman class by XXL.
July 1 · 56 min
BET Awards Review, TI "Kill the King", XXL Freshman Class
Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to the latest in hip-hop news. Including, TI's new album "Kill the King" drops. Was it worth the wait? Jay Z continues his promo, announcing a 8 part HBO documentary series. Who were the winners and losers at the BET Awards. Then we touch on the latest XXL Freshman Class.
June 24 · 50 min
Hov's Rollout Continues, TI vs Verzuz and RIP Tay Keith
On this episode, Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to the latest in hip-hop including Jay's new cut. If this isn't a rollout for a new album then we don't know what is. TI trashes Verzuz, which new album that dropped over the weekend caught our attention. Plus Future announces his new project. Last but certainly not least...RIP Tay Keith.
June 17 · 1 hr 8 min
Jay Z x Target, Rick Ross flying Commercial and No Limit/Cash Money Tour
What it do, what the business is? Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to the latest and greatest in hip-hop including....Rick Ross flying commercial. No Limit and Cash Money announcing a joint tour and Turk performing at Lowes. also, Nipsey drops a new single and Soulja Boy announces Rapper University.

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