The Magic Number Podcast

Desperately trying to maintain the Festive cheer, Toks & Mr Gee have a soundclash in their search for the greatest Xmas song ever. They compare mental notes on how to cope with Covid Lockdowns plus Mr Gee delves into the world of early heavy metal.

Eulogizing the complicated genius of the late great Diego Maradona, Toks and Mr Gee share their footballing memories. Plus they delve deep into the hidden world of Lover's Rock and the drama behind the basslines.

It's episode 25 and Toks & Mr Gee evaluate the mixed feelings surrounding Winston Churchill. They review the BBC3 series "Rap Game UK" & pour over the components needed to make a great MC. Finally they critique the laws of the land & the effect that they have had on our relationship to music.

What shapes our Nation States? Is it art? Cinema? War? the World Cup? Toks & Mr Gee tackle the big questions in life. Plus they try to decide what to do with the addictive N-Word.

In this episode of the Magic Number Toks & Mr Gee contemplate Ice Cube's position amidst the US election. They ask which moments in life have taught you the realest lessons, plus Mr Gee offers more useless film advice.

Toks & Mr Gee give major shout-outs to '88: Reviewing Hip Hop's golden age, the beginnings of the internet, plus they hold a soundclash between two very talented 88 babies: Rihanna vs Adele. So crack open the supermalts and spread the joy!

They're back! Soaking the last flickering rays of a "Corona Summer"; Toks & Mr Gee look back on the last few turbulent months. Covering the Black Lives Matter movement, the pressure of working through lockdown & the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman..plus (of course) Kanye!

Still in isolation, still on lockdown, still podcasting. The Magic Number continues! Toks & Mr Gee discuss questions of Faith & its relevance today. We relive the heyday of UK Garage & ask "Can you really maintain social distancing in schools?". Plus we pay our respects to the legendary UK Rapper Ty R.I.P.

This week we have no number to speak of and so Toks & Mr Gee are trying to tackle the idea of nothingness by righting the world's wrongs in isolation . They also reminisce over old computer games and ask whether or not UK MC's could hold their own against the US in a "#NS10v10 clash?". Plus Mr Gee tries to decide on who is the "King of Grime?"

Reflecting over the harsh reality of Covid 19, Toks & Mr Gee discuss the politics behind facemasks. In this episode we take it back to '95: Microsoft Windows, Leonardo DiCaprio, & the almighty Air Max. Plus we pose the question "Is African Cuisine underrated?"

Toks & Mr Gee delve into the thorny issue of Colourism. How important are the names that are assigned to everything around us. We also pay homage to Prince, Chas & Dave and Frank Butcher. Plus Mr Gee gives tips on how to cut your own hair!

Talkin' the Hardest: Where do So Solid stand in UK music history? Is it right to compare Millennials with other generations? and are we purposely under-taught the history of the British Empire? All these questions answered plus Mr Gee recounts his time in Brazil.

Trying to make sense of this isolated world from ordering shopping deliveries to figuring out "Web Conferencing etiquette". Toks & Mr Gee discuss toxic masculinity, the idea of a Hero & one-player shooter games. Plus we ask "Is there any future for the old school Hip Hop Head?"

Separated by a lockdown but connected by a phone call; Toks & Mr Gee are remotely trying to survive the madness of isolation. A myriad of topics are up for discussion: The brilliance of Stanley Kubrick, the fall of Constantinople & the mad genius of the Ol' Dirty Bastard.

Recorded just before the Corona Virus Lock-down: Toks & Mr Gee lament of the impact that COVID19 is having on London Life. They also offer their 2 pence on Meghan & Harry, as well as finally discussing Fury Vs Wilder II. Throw in some Bojack Horseman, Breakdancing and the new BBC drama "Noughts & Crosses"... it's quite an episode!

In this episode we ask "Is there any painless way to lose weight?". We pay tribute to Pop Smoke and consider the cultural implications of Dave's epic Brit Performance. We tackle the thorny issue of Immigration and the even thornier issue of chat-up lines.

Back with a bang for 2020! Mr Gee talks to Toks about his Asia travels & Coronavirus fears. We put the UK class system into perspective and ask "Is Drake the most successful MC of all time?" all this and magic numbers.

T'is the Season to be Jolly! Toks is full of festive cheer and Mr Gee isn't, yet somehow they manage to unearth their favourite Xmas tunes. Reviewing the year/Decade: they analyse the Anthony Joshua fight, the revival of R&B & finally thet delve into the merky quicksand of Brexit.

inally Three is the Magic number! Toks & Mr Gee note famous musical trios from R&B to Opera. In film: we compare the cinema releases of Rapman's "Blue Story" with Scorsese's "The Irishman". And in sport: with Colin Kaepernick currently being a free-agent, we dissect the politics that surrounds "taking the knee".

In this episode we talk about County Lines, Racism in Europe and delve into the controversy surrounding SPAC nation. Toks praises his top Grime artists while Mr Gee explores explicit lyrics in music. Plus we dare to ask the question "What's the purpose of Football?"