The BINACT Podcast

First wrap up episode! Notes will...well, you know.scheduled date: 12/15/25

notes? what are those?scheduled date: 11/18/25

Album Review: Raveena - Where the Butterflies Go in the Rainscheduled date: 7/15/25

oh buddy, the notes will hopefully show up...maybescheduled date: 7/3/25

finally getting this one up, notes will show up at some pointscheduled date: 6/11/25

CHITCHAT WEEK!Summary:In this episode, hosts Candice, AD, and OG engage in a lively discussion about music, playlists, and the creative process behind curating them. They explore the significance of playlists in their lives, how they create them for themselves and others, and the emotional connections tied to music. The conversation also touches on the challenges of finding motivation in work and the joy of sharing music with friends. The hosts delve into the intricacies of creating playlists, the personal touch involved in music recommendations, and the excitement of discovering new artists. The conversation wraps up with reflections on the joy of music and the community it fosters, leaving listeners with a sense of connection and anticipation for future discussions._________________Listen to us on: ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/binact)⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/binact)⁠Youtube⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@binact1)Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Ko-Fi⁠⁠⁠ (http://ko-fi.com/binact)Chapters:00:00: Welcome to The BINACT Podcast06:44: The Art of Playlist Creation20:12: Personal Playlists vs. Curated Playlists28:25: Navigating Social Media Fatigue34:47: Curating Playlists for Different Moods41:53: Creating Playlists for Others50:01: The Challenge of Introducing New Music01:00:23: Navigating Personal Tastes in Music01:03:14: The Art of Playlist Creation01:05:11: Exploring Sleep Token's Unique Sound01:20:36: New Noise: Little Dragon's Latest Project

ALBUM REVIEW WEEK!!!_________________Listen to us on: ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/binact)⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/binact)⁠Youtube⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@binact1)Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Ko-Fi⁠⁠⁠ (http://ko-fi.com/binact)Chapters:00:00: Introduction and New Beginnings13:22: Album Review: THEY. - Love.Jones27:09: Personal Reflections and Insights on the Album32:26: Modern R&B: A Nod to the Past34:42: Exploring the Vibe of New Music36:09: The Signature Sound of R&B Albums39:55: Comparing Artists: They vs. Division41:04: The Length and Quality of Modern Albums43:01: The Sweet Spot of 90s Music46:03: The Role of Gatekeeping in Music49:01: The Impact of Social Media on Music Discovery51:27: The Need for Curated Music Experiences56:39: Yearning for a Connection to Music01:01:00: The Balance of Artist Privacy and Public Knowledge01:06:35: Summer Walker's Musical Journey01:08:00: Comparing Summer Walker to Mary J. Blige01:10:00: The Playlist Debate: Crafting the Perfect Mix01:11:55: Nostalgia in Music: The 90s Influence01:15:00: New Noise: Exploring Emerging Artists01:21:03: Housekeeping and Future Plans

CHITCHAT WEEK!!! (Episode planned for 3/18, go easy on meeee)________In this episode of The BINACT Podcast, hosts Candice and OG discuss the evolution of album rollouts, the impact of social media on music discovery, and the nostalgia for music community engagement. They explore the challenges of modern music promotion and consumerism, while also sharing new music recommendations. The conversation highlights the need for a balance between traditional and modern methods of music promotion, emphasizing the importance of community and engagement in the music industry.Listen to us on: ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/binact)⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/binact)⁠Youtube⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@binact1)Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Ko-Fi⁠⁠⁠ (http://ko-fi.com/binact)Chapters:03:04 Exploring Album Rollouts05:51 Childish Gambino's Impact on Music Discovery09:11 The Shift in Album Rollout Strategies11:59 The Role of Social Media in Music Discovery14:59 Alternative Methods for Discovering New Music18:02 Nostalgia for Traditional Music Discovery21:14 The Fragmentation of Music Culture23:53 Consumerism and Its Impact on Music27:30 The Evolution of Music Consumption30:03 The Future of Music and Community Engagement38:42 Democratization of Art and Music41:48 Nostalgia for Music Discovery44:00 The Impact of Social Media on Artists50:32 The Need for Intentional Music Engagement54:45 The Role of Physical Media in Music Consumption*If you listen until the end, there's a surprise :)

ALBUM REVIEW WEEK!!!_______This review of Leon Thomas' Mutt is brought to you by OG. Yes, he listened to an album and we're just as surprised as you are.Please bear with us as we get the audio straightened out. This is episode 3 of new software :)Listen to us on: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/binact)⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/binact)Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@binact1)Support us on ⁠⁠Ko-Fi⁠⁠ (http://ko-fi.com/binact)!

You know why we're here..._______Obviously, we're talking Kendrick Bowl. No timestamps necessary because that's all we talked about LOL JK. Candice will get the stamps ASAP.Listen to us on: ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/binact)⁠Spotify⁠ (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/binactSupport us on ⁠Ko-Fi⁠ (http://ko-fi.com/binact)!

CONGRATULATIONS DOECHII!!!...Your hosts are back from a 4-month hiatus but we're just in time to review Doechii's GRAMMY WINNING album, Alligator Bites Never Heal.Intro: 0:00Grammy's discussion: 15:45Album review intro: 23:10Candice: 26:50OG: 35:45AD: 47:23Cardi B Reprise/Outro: 53:00Listen to us on:Apple PodcastsSpotifySupport us onKo-Fi!

This week, we're just chatting and catching up on some happenings. 0:00: Candice chat - The Weeknd album title, Childish Gambino tour postponed, deaths 19:55: OG announcement - Authentic Cadence 33:42: AD chat - Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl, hijinks Listen to the podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/binact Consider supporting the podcast on Ko-Fi! - http://ko-fi.com/binact

Mercury hated on us (mostly Candice) for the first 15 minutes of this episode. Laugh with us, not at us. This week we catch up on our homework from previous episodes. Join us as we get familiar with new artists! Intro: 0:00 Candice Homework: 18:35 VOLUME JUMPSCARE (Retrograde still kicking our ass): 24:23 - 24:45 AD Homework: 34:00 OG Homework: 41:00 Watch the videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@binact1 Consider supporting the podcast on Ko-Fi! - http://ko-fi.com/binact

We have a new opener. Candice will get it right soon. This week we go in-depth on a hot-button topic: Can you separate the art from the artist? Intro: 0:00 Main Topic (Candice): 4:30 Good Place Spoiler: 8:50 Main Topic (OG): 21:45 Main Topic (AD): 32:58 Main Topic (Group): 43:20 New Noise: 1:16:00 Consider supporting the podcast on Ko-Fi! - http://ko-fi.com/binact

The trio is back! This week AD opens with some PIPING HOT tea and then we inducted OG into the JMSN fan club Intro: 0:00 Cardi B Tea: 5:55 JMSN Fan Club: 1:04:30 Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-binact-podcast/id1589299683 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/74vUT12dJhxOSJiqIqSKSm?si=d247cf2e4e2c4fa5

The trio is back! This week we're talking about the music of our youth. Intro: 0:00 Summer Catch Up: 12:18 Main Topic: 31:25 J Nolan Eminem Lyric Breakdown Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-binact-podcast/id1589299683 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/74vUT12dJhxOSJiqIqSKSm?si=d247cf2e4e2c4fa5

This week we're down a host but Candice gets to finally claim OG as a co-host! We talk about our homework from the last episode: the "analog" music challenge. We spent a week listening to only 25 songs (or 4 albums for Candice) during our workdays. Hijinks ensue. CO-fi, Vol. 1 - Columbia, SC's first compilation Lo-Fi album (review timestamp 38:00) OG's "Analog" Challenge Playlist Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-binact-podcast/id1589299683 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/74vUT12dJhxOSJiqIqSKSm?si=d247cf2e4e2c4fa5

Welcome to season 2! AD, Candice, and editor/guest/not guest OG wrap up Drake vs, Kendrick (up to the 40:00 mark) and get into our main topic, deep cuts. Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-binact-podcast/id1589299683 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/74vUT12dJhxOSJiqIqSKSm?si=d247cf2e4e2c4fa5

AD, Candice, and editor/guest/not guest OG dive head first into chaos aka where we've been for the past 6 months, Hip-Hop "beefs", wrestling, etc. Videos referenced in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/c2y-RepcQ98?si=20NJDqxGBCLKm1Qb Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-binact-podcast/id1589299683 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/74vUT12dJhxOSJiqIqSKSm?si=d247cf2e4e2c4fa5

AD and Candice tackle the discourse around Drake's new album "For All The Dogs" and Joe Budden's industry-shaking critique. This leads to a broader discussion about declining Hip-Hop sales and the mainstream music industry. Videos referenced in the podcast: Joe Budden Critiques "For All The Dogs" and Drake Is Furious https://youtu.be/6BMYIthj01Y?si=QEVLfZNleWRXr8Jj Wallo267’s Letter to The Rap Game, Juicy J Says Hip Hop Sales Are Down 40% https://youtu.be/LB1EL0KvvzY?si=xtxudfE3Tawk9zHB Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-binact-podcast/id1589299683 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/74vUT12dJhxOSJiqIqSKSm?si=d247cf2e4e2c4fa5