Pros and Cons Podcast
1) 2024 Music Recap
Looking back at some of the albums and EPs that dropped in 2024, discussing highlights and disappointments. The episode starts with Top 5 cons and Top 5 pros before then touching on dozens of other pr...Show More
2) P&C Show Update
Pros & Cons is changing up the release schedule for now. There will be somewhat of a hiatus, as there won’t be bi-weekly episodes with new topics releasing as normal. However, there were still be new ...Show More
3) Artificial Intelligence (A.I.)
A.I. is a field of technology that has had rapid growth in recent years. Platforms can generate data like information, visuals, and sounds based on prompts of varying complexity. The accuracy and abil...Show More
4) The Vince Staples Show
Long Beach’s own Vince Staples, known primarily as a rapper, just released a new Netflix series that stars himself. ‘The Vince Staples Show’ is loosely based on his own life growing up in the Southern...Show More
5) Role Models
Especially as kids, we often look up to other people as examples for who or what we want to be. But who should be considered role models – like artists or athletes – and what standards should they be ...Show More
6) Pitchfork
A staple in music culture over the past few decades, Pitchfork started in 1996 and became known for its opinionated album reviews. The most defining feature grew to be the rating scale, going from 0-1...Show More
7) Instagram
After initially launching in October of 2010 and being bought by Facebook for $1 billion in 2012, the app of Instagram has gone through significant changes over the past decade. Jack and Kev talk abou...Show More
8) Health
For some, the start of the calendar year is a marker to try out new routines – like with eating or exercise. But no matter when you start, it can be a tricky balance when integrating that into your li...Show More
9) 2023 Music Awards
After a jam-packed year of music, it's time to pick the Top 5 biggest highlights and disappointments of albums. Jack and Kev look back on 2023 by choosing their personal Top 5's for both sides. Top so...Show More
10) Journalism
As a profession that has significantly changed in past decades, journalism is at a crossroads for the future. With the rise of social media, as well as A.I. technology, there’s a lot of questioning ab...Show More