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- Jul 16, 2020
- 5 min
Ramy | A Popcorn & Cornflakes Review
It has been a long time since we had a new article up on the website! Apologies on the wait but we do have new content to share. We watched both seasons of Ramy which is a Hulu original series. This show is semi-based on Ramy Youssef's life growing up in the Tri-state area. Let's dive into our spoiler free review of the series! Ramy being a show centered around a first generation Muslim-American helped me realize how similar immigrant stories can be. The cultures are vastly d
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- Jul 7, 2020
- 3 min
Cove Alpa's Gadgets of the Week Vol. 2
It has been a month since our last Gadgets of the Week. I will give a breakdown of the purpose the gadget serves and why you should cop it. Please enjoy volume 2 of Cove Alpa's Gadgets of the Week. KeySmart Pro In Vol. 1 of Gadgets of the Week, I had mentioned Tile and all of its glory. The Keysmart mixes the Tile's searching capabilities and organizes your keys to make it easier to fit in your pocket. It can handle a max of 10 keys, which is a good amount for those who have
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- Jul 3, 2020
- 5 min
Battle of the Binge | A Podcast Journey Vol. 3
It's been a long time since Vol. 2 for Battle of the Binge was posted. We have all new podcasts on our binge list and you should surely find something that fits your need on Vol. 3. The rationale of the why is because I HAVE to listen to it from the start to see the growth of the hosts involved. Every First Friday of the month, I will discuss some of the podcasts I have currently on my Binge List and cover my thoughts on each platform. We are back to present "Battle of the Bi
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- Jun 8, 2020
- 4 min
Cove Alpa's Weekly Pod Rotation (June 1st-5th, 2020)
We got some heavy hitters from last week for sure. This has been a week with impactful dialogue from a range of podcasts that should keep you grounded. You are not alone! It is time to tap in on these platforms for sure. Bonnets and Durags Podcast Bonnets & Durags is now dropping on Sundays after Dusk as their new time slot. It is a great way to start the week off. This episode was so raw with conversations with three black mothers and their perspectives of raising children i
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- Jun 6, 2020
- 2 min
Are You Flee? Vol. 5
FIFTH. One, two, three, four, five -> FIFTH! We are on Volume 5 of Are You Flee? I found a black own sneaker line and some other brands with inspirational phrases. It is time to have some positive energy during these tough times. Tap in! fearwhatyoudontknow fearwhatyoudontknow is a brand that has heavy support from New York City. Heavy. The jackets are fire and the hoodies have solid weight to it. You can catch some musicians rocking the hats or clothing in a music video. Thi
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- Jun 5, 2020
- 2 min
Battle of the Binge | A Podcast Journey Vol. 2
We are back for Vol. 2 for Battle of the Binge. One of my favorite pastimes is to listen to podcasts from the first episode onwards. The rationale of the why is because I HAVE to listen to it from the start to see the growth of the hosts involved. Every month, I will discuss some of the podcasts I have currently on my Binge List and cover my thoughts on each platform. We are back to present "Battle of the Binge". Decoded Pod I am almost complete with Decoded and it has been s
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- Jun 3, 2020
- 6 min
I'm Sick & Tired of Being Sick & Tired
Given the times, I think it is important to share my thoughts as a young black man in a country that over the course of its existence displays a disdain for my people. This country was built on the backs of black and brown people. It has people who were stolen away from lands far away to work without getting compensated for their efforts. It is tiresome. It is stressful. It is exhausting. Please read these thoughts. Margaret LaVerne Mitchell. LaTanya Haggerty. Amadou Diallo.
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- Jun 1, 2020
- 4 min
Cove Alpa's Weekly Pod Rotation (May 25th-29th, 2020)
Another week with another set of our picks for podcast to listen and add to your rotation. This has been a week with a variety of needed conversations with various parts of society. Be sure to tap in on some of these platforms. Stay Busy Pod with Armon Sadler Stay Busy Pod with an episode discussing Lana Del Rey and Doja Cat respective fall from grace in the public eye. Lana's post taking aim at other peers was not needed at all. It definitely could have been done in a better
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- May 29, 2020
- 2 min
Are You Flee? Vol. 4
We are already on our 4th Volume of Are You Flee? Man, the time sure is flying by. More brands means more chances to nab more pieces for that closet of yours. It is that time to tap in! Zella Fermani Zella Fermani is a luxury retail brand based out of NYC. I have seen some of my peers rock their clothing which forced me to say aloud "where did you cop that?!?!". This brand has some distinct pieces that stand out so brilliantly it makes me hate that I came across this line so
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- May 29, 2020
- 4 min
Cove Alpa's Apps of the Month
Every month, we are goin to share with you some key apps that should make your life easier. As a generation with the phone always in your hand, it is time to make sure you are organized. Introducing the Apps of the Month segment! Enjoy! Shop (formerly known as Arrive) My little brother told me about this app back when it was called Arrive. Arrive goes through your emails to be the central spot to track all of your packages. During the pandemic, this was crucial because we hav
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- May 26, 2020
- 5 min
The Last Dance | A Benched Review
Over the course of 5 weeks, we were connected to our TVs to relive the season of the Chicago Bulls 6th title run. This 10 episode program united the country to have basketball back in our lives for one last time in a long one. In these 5 weeks, we got the origin stories of numerous players from the first and second three peat as well as some rivals. Let's jump get into it and reintroduce our sports section Benched to the public. The first 4 episodes were origin stories based
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- May 25, 2020
- 3 min
Cove Alpa's Weekly Pod Rotation (May 18th-22nd, 2020)
Happy Memorial Day! I know it is great outside but be safe if you are going to be traveling about. We have another round of our picks of the week. Let's see if your favs made it this round. Tap in! Rap & Order Rap & Order is a solid podcast from First Klass Breakfast based around revisiting albums to see if they were a classic or not. That central purpose has led them to creating 100+ episodes on this platform. For their 100th episode, they spent time speaking on "good kid, m
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- May 22, 2020
- 2 min
Are You Flee? Vol. 3
Smooth walking with Vol 3 in this place! I reupped with more black brands in other parts of the country. I know we going places domestically for the fashion. We are here to make sure your closet is legendary. Let's get active! Can't Buy Respect Can't Buy Respect is a pure clothing line that I have been following from the beginning. The founder Chase N Cashe is a talented producer from New Orleans and it is easy to buy into anything he does. He understand how to perform build
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- May 19, 2020
- 2 min
Dave | A Popcorn & Cornflakes Review
What's that?! Another review of a dope TV show? Yes, we are back with a review on Dave which is a show on FXX . Our star is Lil Dicky and Executive Producer is Kevin Hart with numerous cameos from the industry. Trust me, my expectations were low but this delivered. Dave is a show based around Lil Dicky's rise to fame in the rap world. This first season is a light binge but is designed with the creative in mind. A ton of situations pop up that people who create content know
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- May 18, 2020
- 4 min
Cove Alpa's Weekly Pod Rotation (May 11th-15th, 2020)
New content, new day! We are posting these on Mondays to recap the previous week's podcasts. A ton of podcasts touched on great topics and provided solid discussions in their area of expertise. You know we have to show love to our favorite podcasts. Let's see who made our list this round. What's A Good Guy? Last week's episode is an interview format type featuring David Balan (b.k.a @XavBalan). David has become one of the premier graphic designers in NYC. How he came across
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- May 14, 2020
- 2 min
Are You Flee? Vol. 2
We are back with Vol 2 baybee! We have more clothing lines who are black owned that you can shop with to expand your wardrobe while we are stuck inside. It's time to build them fits while we have the time to analyze what we need moving forward. We are going to jump right into it! Status Symbol NYC I was introduced to the brand Status Symbol last year at a backyard party. At the time, they had hats and shirts with a small but engaged consumer base. Fast forward a year, this co
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- May 11, 2020
- 2 min
Barry | A Popcorns & Cornflakes Review
It is has been a while since there has been a review on this platform. No better way to make a reintroduction than to write about a marvelous show on HBO titled "Barry". This is a no spoilers review series and the goal is to make you want to watch the series without ruining the experience for you. I will take it away by jumping into my thoughts on the series. The way this show starts in season 1, it is abrupt to say the least. I felt like I was thrown into a new world within
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- May 9, 2020
- 5 min
Cove Alpa's Weekly Pod Rotation (May 4th-8th, 2020)
We are back! This week, we have a ton of new podcasts to highlight for you. We know why you are here so we won't drag this on longer than it has to be. Let's get into the week of May 4th when it comes to our podcast selections! Black Girls Pod Black Girl Podcast is the GOAT when it comes to a safe space amongst black women in the podcast world. These women have grown so much individually and together, it is similar to your favorite cousins getting them wins at the family reu
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- May 7, 2020
- 3 min
Cove Alpa's Gadgets of the Week Vol. 1
I have loved gadgets since I was a wee little lad. Every week, I am going to share some gadgets/items that should make your life easier. I will give a breakdown of the purpose the gadget serves and why you should cop it. Please enjoy volume 1 of Cove Alpa's Gadgets of the Week. Portable Charger (Mophie) I have used Mophie cases way back when I had a Samsung Galaxy 4 (we do not talk about those days). I loved how much the case would extend the battery life on my phone back wh
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