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“The XX Files” is a conspiracy-laced, culture-packed podcast where wild theories meet real talk, all filtered through humor, smoke, and unfiltered curiosity. Hosted by PreauXX, it’s a late-night kickback where aliens, clones, and cultural nostalgia collide with sharp takes and unpredictable conversations.
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Episode 36 of The XX Files gets into how people really be picking and choosing what matters. From LeBron and Memphis to Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane, we talk about how loyalty, opportunity, and timing can shift everything. We also get into Trick Daddy showing up at an AKA convention and why certain spaces make people uncomfortable, plus what it actually means when someone gets labeled “conduct detrimental” with no real explanation. The bigger conversation is about how people judge. Do fans act...
From a global debate around the Transatlantic Slave Trade being labeled the gravest crime against humanity, to questioning how history gets framed depending on who’s telling it—this episode opens up a bigger conversation about truth, power, and narrative. The conversation shifts from heavy to hilarious with a debate on the worst candy bars growing up, before diving into Tiger Woods back in the headlines and what it means when patterns keep repeating. We also get into reports of hacked emails ...
Episode 34 of The XX Files… this one different. We talking about how fast a story can flip. One minute somebody inspirational… next minute they trending for something dark. The Dayton Webber situation really make you sit back and question how well we actually know people. Then we get into this idea of identity—actors playing roles, people moving in character, and how easy it is to blur the line between who you are and what you present. From ICE being posted at airports to a homeless chef goi...
Episode 33 of The XX Files jumps from culture to chaos in the way only this show can. We break down the controversy around Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another, settle a barbershop debate over who would win between Melvin, Deebo, and Damon, and get into a deeper question about whether fear or anger is the stronger force in people. Along the way we revisit cartoon characters we couldn’t stand growing up and talk about the ongoing manhunt for Danell Maxwell. Support the show
Episode 32 of The XX Files brings Memphis artist Jai Musiq into the room for a conversation about patience, growth, and staying true to your path in an industry that constantly tries to rush you. With his upcoming project 'EP to Peachtree' on the way, Jai talks about the inspiration behind the music, the influence of time spent in Atlanta, and how Memphis continues to shape the way he moves creatively. The conversation moves through everything from the science of brain cells learning video ...
Episode 31 of The XX Files got Slimeroni in the building and we didn’t keep it surface. We talked music. We talked acting. We talked anime. We talked range. From making records that really moved, to stepping into Fran on GRITS and making her feel like somebody you actually know, not a character. This is a conversation about what it looks like to operate in multiple spaces without shrinking yourself for any of them. We got into women in anime versus live-action TV, the weird politics o...
Ricky Davaine pulls up to The XX Files for a conversation rooted in vulnerability, faith, rebellion, and real life. A Memphis-born singer, rapper, and guitarist, Ricky moves between melody and truth effortlessly, blending soul, grit, and introspection in a way that feels lived in—not performed. We talk about navigating identity, carrying the weight of where you come from, creative discipline, and what it means to stay grounded while carving your own lane. From music to purpose to the moments ...
In this episode of The XX Files, PreauXX sits down with UNCLE AUNTI, a Memphis duo musician and saxophonist/ producer who never really fit into one lane. Coming off the release of his latest album Ego Deathing in a Driveway under the name UNCLE AUNTI, they talks about identity, ego, and what it looks like to grow without abandoning yourself. The conversation moves through creative freedom, inspiration, and hilarious moments "Lazy Summer Days" where real change actually happened. The episode a...
This week on The XX Files, PreauXX sits down with Memphis designer Pe$o — a creative who understands that style is more than clothes… it’s identity. From basketball roots to building a respected fashion brand in the city, Pe$o breaks down the mindset behind designing with intention, moving like a business, and creating pieces that feel personal instead of trendy. The conversation dives into execution over hype, why marketability often beats talent, the difference between real style and imitat...
PreauXX and R.U.D.Y. sit down with Jussflo for a conversation about what it really takes to survive as an independent artist today. Not the highlight reel, the real work. They talk discipline, distractions, and how easy it is to look busy without actually building anything. From quality vs quantity to staying focused in a world designed to pull your attention every five minutes, the episode keeps circling back to one thing: craft. The conversation also turns to the art of rap itself: freestyl...
Today’s guest is someone who really represents evolution in real time. Not just in what she creates… but in how she moves. ChelsTheMac is a creative, a visionary, and an artist learning how to trust her own voice louder than outside noise. Her work lives at the intersection of expression, identity, and becoming. In this episode, we talk about growth, pressure, and self-discovery. We dive into her new record “Did You Know,” inspired by Brandy and Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine,” the making of Shade...
In this episode of The XX Files, PreauXX sits down with Memphis multidisciplinary artist and UNAPOLOGETIC creative Nubia for a conversation rooted in inner worlds, power dynamics, and what it means to protect what’s sacred. Centered around her latest work, Slightly Sacred, Nubia breaks down the meaning behind the title, the parts of herself she had to shed, and how power shows up in creativity, relationships, and society at large. The conversation expands into a deeper exploration of modern...
Today’s guest moves with intention. A$h has been building since 2015—stacking consistency, not chasing noise. From background vocals with some of the biggest names in music to stepping fully into her own sound, this conversation is about patience, confidence, and trusting the long game. LOW KEY isn’t just the title of her latest album—it’s the way she moves. Support the show
Episode 23 of The XX Files dives into the world of Brezay — an artist who refuses to fit inside a single box. From music to fashion to entertainment, Brezay treats creativity like a living thing, shaping it with color, personality, and purpose. We talk about what drives a multifaceted artist, why staying connected to the youth matters now more than ever, and how every era of their life has built the next one. Brezay opens up about vulnerability, evolution, and the moment that changed the di...
DJ Zetta pulled up and broke down his journey, his lessons, and his clover-coded era. We talked Young Dolph memories, DJ mishaps, fitness glow-ups, and why some booths might actually be portals. Hot Topics were crazy this week too… tap in and buckle up. #XXFiles 🎧 Support the show
Crown Prince of Memphis pulls up to talk Ja Morant, Kobe’s camp, Pharrell’s influence, balancing firefighter life with artistry, and his new single dropping Friday. Support the show
From Ja Morant’s image battle with Kendrick Perkins to the shocking arrests shaking up the NBA, from Al Sharpton’s secret history with the feds to a Cash Money vs No Limit showdown rewriting southern rap history—this week’s episode dives into the thin line between legacy and leverage. In a world where headlines are weapons and perception is currency, who really decides who’s the hero and who’s the villain? We’re pulling the curtain back on reputation, redemption, and the machinery that buil...
From the ‘No Kings’ protest to a looming government shutdown that could cut off millions from SNAP benefits. PreauXX and Rudy are diving into what happens when power, pride, and politics collide. In America, we say ‘power to the people’… but are we just trading one crown for another? Support the show
This week on The XX Files, PreauXX and AWFM break down the difference between being free and being forgiven. Derrick Groves gets caught after a wild New Orleans escape. Pooh Shiesty comes home. The Memphis Task Force faces heat. And Julia Fox & Marlon Wayans go head-to-head over what a “real man” really is. But beneath it all lies the bigger question: Is Memphis being gentrified through fear? Because every story about control starts with chaos. Support the show
Episode 17 dives into chaos, control, and culture. From Mark Sanchez facing felony charges after an altercation with a 69-year-old truck driver, to new footage shaking up the Kyren Lacy case, to debates over Sora AI and digital blackface, we break down how narratives get built—and twisted. We talk Memphis task forces, free speech, and whether safety is real or just surveillance. And we spotlight Julian Brown, the 21-year-old inventor turning plastic waste into fuel and testing it in real time...
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