The XX Files

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  Cinema, Culture, and Creative Chaos – The XX Files – Episode 51 28.07.2026 28min

  Born in New Orleans and raised in Memphis after Hurricane Katrina, Bleu Levees is a recording artist and creative director redefining what Southern artistry can look and feel like. Blending music, film, and visual storytelling, Bleu has built a cinematic universe where every song feels like a scene and every project invites listeners into an entirely new world. Following the release of his debut album, The Way of the Cat, Bleu returns with his highly anticipated sophomore project, Not the Nor...
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  Laughs, Lessons, and Loaded Questions - The XX Files - Episode 50 21.07.2026 23min

  Episode 50 is all about the power of comedy and the conversations it can create. This week, we’re joined by Memphis creative duo That’s A Peelto talk about their debut album Laugh, 304!!, going viral through skits, acting, and why mental health remains a major part of their mission. We also dive into a bizarre Taco Bell conspiracy, react to a disturbing headline that’s sparked nationwide debate, and put our guests through another round of The XX Files Interrogation. Sometimes laughter is ente...
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  Beats, Backlash, and Big What-Ifs - The XX Files - Episode 49 07.07.2026 39min

  This week we’re joined by a hit-making producer TP808s for a conversation about what really happens behind the studio doors, the biggest misconceptions about working with artists, and the obstacles that come with building a career in music. Support the show
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  Floods, Fame, and False Narratives - The XX Files - Episode 48 07.07.2026 27min

  This week on The XX Files, we’re separating headlines from hysteria. From a White House press secretary calling Gen Z lazy, to India Arie’s comments on “Spend Dat,” an outrageous demand involving Beyoncé, and influencers turning engagement into content, nothing is off limits. We also unpack the tragic National Guard shooting in downtown Memphis during the July 4th celebration, ask why every heavy rain now seems to flood our cities, and finish with interrogation questions that’ll make you ques...
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  Heroes, Hustles, and Hidden Agendas - The XX Files - Episode 47 01.07.2026 34min

  This week on The XX Files, we’re asking the questions nobody else wants to touch. From Terry Crews’ surprising confession and a pastor throwing hands, to Love Island controversy, superhero debates, and the internet’s obsession with scam culture—we’re separating entertainment from reality. Plus, we tackle this week’s Controversy of the Week: Why are we praising scam culture? And for our Conspiracy of the Week, we build the ultimate superhero squad and decide which hero would actually survive M...
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  Mountains, Memphis, and Martians - The XX Files – Episode 46 23.06.2026 42min

  This week on The XX Files, PreauXX sits down with Memphis photojournalist, filmmaker, adventurer, and storyteller Malik The Martian. Known for documenting culture through a unique lens, Malik has built a reputation for going beyond the expected—from the streets of South Memphis to mountain peaks, wilderness expeditions, and unforgettable encounters in the wild. The conversation dives into his powerful documentary “Outside Ain’t Free,” the influence of Memphis on his worldview, and how photog...
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  Money, Mayhem, and Mixed Signals – The XX Files – Episode 45 16.06.2026 40min

  This week, the crew dives into major verdicts making national headlines, the New York Knicks finally bringing a championship back to the city, the possibility of UFC fights at the White House, and the internet’s reaction to Haha Davis opening up about his marriage. We also unpack a viral volcano incident that has everyone questioning the lengths people will go for attention and ask whether the growing gap between billionaires and everyday Americans is proof of success or proof the system was ...
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  Dreams, Dollars, and Delusions - The XX Files – Episode 44 10.06.2026 37min

  The American Dream, is it still alive, or has it become a luxury item? This week on The XX Files, the crew dives into the reality of chasing success in today’s economy, debating whether content creation has become a more lucrative path than the traditional 9-to-5. We also break down Offset confronting a driver for allegedly manhandling a woman, the viral Kool-Aid Pineapple craze taking over social media, Knicks and Spurs fans bringing playoff energy to the streets, and which YouTube personali...
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  Community, Conversations, and Coping Mechanisms With Matt Robinson – The XX Files – Episode 43 02.06.2026 33min

  This week on The XX Files, we sit down with filmmaker, storyteller, and 38109 Village founder Matt Robinson. We discuss the power of community, the importance of mental health awareness, and why meaningful conversations can change lives. We also debate whether society has become too emotionally fragile, break down a bizarre Florida traffic stop, and ask the questions nobody else is asking during The Interrogation. Topics include Memphis culture, mental health, community building, emotional r...
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  Damage Control, Delusion, and Deep Questions – The XX Files – Episode 42 26.05.2026 28min

  This week on The XX Files, the crew dives into another chaotic week where reality somehow feels more unbelievable than conspiracy theories. From the alleged OnlyFans hack and gunfire outside the White House, to Ray J getting folded by Supa Hot Fire, Episode 42 moves through internet madness, political tension, and cultural exhaustion in real time. The conversation gets heavier as the crew breaks down Tennessee’s MSCS takeover bill, a Texas attorney being confronted in court for using the N-w...
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  Programming, Pressure, and Public Regret – The XX Files – Episode 41 19.05.2026 37min

  Episode 41 of The XX Files is one of them conversations that starts funny… then slowly turns into a mirror. From ChudTheBuilder’s arrest, Brad Pitt allegedly trying to shoot his shot at Mike Tyson’s wife, MAGA regret stories, church whoopings, and a debate on whether Memphis Jookin is the most influential dance style of this generation and we covered chaos, culture, memory, influence, and ego all in one episode. We also asked whether the generation after Gen Z will even know how to socialize...
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  Truths, Theories, and Transmission Signals – The XX Files – Episode 40 12.05.2026 33min

  PreauXX & R.U.D.Y. sit down with AWFM for an episode full of wild theories, uncomfortable history, Memphis perspectives, and straight bars. From Tennessee politics and declassified UFO files to hantavirus paranoia, bottled water debates, and the real story behind Pocahontas, nothing stays surface level for long. Plus the XX Files Cypher returns. Support the show
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  Heat, Headlines, and Hard Questions – The XX Files – Episode 39 05.05.2026 31min

  This episode feel like one of them “we really sat down and talked” type nights. We bounce from the best hot sauce to the fall of Spirit Airlines and what that says about cheap convenience vs real value. Then we tap into the bigger picture, new laws reshaping the South, redistricting, and how decisions made above us quietly change everything around us. We lighten it up debating the greatest TV moms of all time, but even that turns into a real convo about what “care” actually looks like. And b...
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  Noise, Narratives, and Nonsense – The XX Files – Episode 38 22.04.2026 24min

  This week we get into everything from the best cereal debate to an Ice Spice squabble, and build the ultimate smoke session with legendary stoners. We talk Trump posting AI Jesus, step into the world of King of the Hill, and ask who you’d really be for a week. Controversy heats up with the idea of Memphis being used as a test city for martial law, and the conspiracy gets real—why doesn’t Mary Jane hit the same anymore? As always, the interrogation gets personal, the takes get honest, and the ...
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  Style, Substance, and Standing Out w/ JUDA - The XX Files - Episode 37 14.04.2026 38min

  Style used to be something you wore. Now it’s something people perform. This episode, we tap in with Juda Ezell—somebody who don’t just get dressed, he understands presentation. From Memphis culture to modern trends, we break down what style really is versus what people think it is. We talk influence, pressure, what brands lost their edge, and why most people aren’t actually stylish—they’re just following instructions. Controversy gets real: which generation really had the worst drip? And for...
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  Loyalty, Labels, and Lines You Shouldn’t Cross - The XX Files - Episode 36 07.04.2026 32min

  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...
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  History, Hacks, and Hard Truths - The XX Files - Episode 35 31.03.2026 39min

  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 ...
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  Real, Viral, or Just for Validation? - The XX Files - Episode 34 24.03.2026 39min

  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...
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  Fear, Fades, and Fugitive Energy - The XX Files - Episode 33 17.03.2026 42min

  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
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  Pressure, Patience, and Peachtree With Jai Musiq - The XX Files - Episode 32 10.03.2026 35min

  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 ...