This week, Alex and Sam welcome rapper and actor Smoke DZA to catch up on life, surviving New York City, and the pop culture memories that shaped an entire generation. The conversation kicks off with memories of 1997, Harlem’s cultural energy, Biggie’s death, the rise of local legends, and the sounds, styles, and TV moments that defined the era.

<p>This week, Alex and Sam welcome rapper and actor Smoke DZA to catch up on life, surviving New York City, and the pop culture memories that shaped an entire generation. The conversation kicks off with memories of 1997, Harlem&rsquo;s cultural energy, Biggie&rsquo;s death, the rise of local legends, and the sounds, styles, and TV moments that defined the era.</p>

Each week, Sam and Alex will hop in their time machine and spend time in the past in hopes of understanding the chaos that is sure to be our future. From pop culture to political news to scientific markers and medical breakthroughs, they and a guest will hold up a mirror to society and ask ourselves,  “Did we really learn anything, or did we just become dumber?”

<p>Each week, Sam and Alex will hop in their time machine and spend time in the past in hopes of understanding the chaos that is sure to be our future. From pop culture to political news to scientific markers and medical breakthroughs, they and a guest will hold up a mirror to society and ask ourselves,&nbsp; &ldquo;Did we really learn anything, or did we just become dumber?&rdquo;</p>

Look Back At It

1997 with Smoke DZA

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