Once Upon A Time In Music

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This episode is about moments where the music perfectly matched the emotion on screen to scenes where a song became just as iconic as the movie itself, we break down our favorite song-and-scene combinations and why they still hit today.

We also jump into a round of Kiss, Marry, Kill, because things always get interesting when opinions clash 👀. Plus, we rewind the clock to 1993 to spotlight Breaking Atoms, the debut album from Main Source, led by producer Large Professor. We talk about its impact, the era it came from, and why tra...

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It’s a NEW YEAR and EL and Cheryl Poison kick off the year with laughs, side-eye, and a whole lot of music nostalgia on Once Upon a Time in Music. Before getting into the topic, they break down the New Year’s resolutions everybody swears they’re going to keep—cutting bad habits, losing weight, saving money, and “leaving people in last year”… yeah, right.

The main conversation dives into artists you swore were Black when you first heard them. From soulful voices and reggae vibes to smooth R&B and crossover...

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This week on Once Upon a Time in Music, EL and Cheryl Poison slow things all the way down and tap into their favorite R&B joints — the deep cuts, the late-night vibes, and the songs you might’ve skipped back in the day but need to hear again right now.

From ’70s soul to 2000s R&B, the crew puts listeners on to hidden gems and timeless classics from artists like Prince, Marvin Gaye, Bootsy Collins, Jodeci, Music Soulchild, Toni Braxton, Ginuwine, Kelly Price, Mariah Carey, Jhené Aiko, The Isley Brother...

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Season 2, Episode 3 is here, and we’re celebrating Jay-Z’s birthday with a special guest — B Easy from the DJ Blaze Radio Show Podcast. We talk his top hip-hop picks, Jay-Z’s greatest collabs, albums, producers, and why Hov shaped whole eras of music. Plus, a wild round of Kiss, Marry, Kill that goes completely off the rails. A fun, fast, Hov-heavy episode you don’t want to miss.

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This week on Once Upon a Time in Music, EL and Cheryl kick things off catching up after the holiday madness—leftover plates, turkey sandwiches, Christmas trees still in the attic, and all the jokes that come with it.

But the real chaos starts when they launch into the Sweet 16 Junk Food Bracket—a full-on showdown between the greatest snacks of all time. Oreos vs. Rice Krispie Treats, M&M’s vs.… well, everybody. Sweet vs. salty. Classics vs. curveballs. And only one snack can walk away the champion.

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This week on Once Upon a Time in Music the second season , EL and Cheryl celebrate Cheryl’s birthday with laughs, Longhorn stories, and a wild round of Kiss, Marry, Kill. They spotlight two classics—Erykah Badu’s Mama’s Gun and Wu-Tang’s The W turning 25—and break down their all-time favorite buddy cop movies, from 48 Hours to Training Day to Men in Black. Plus, Price Tag Check, and news on Jellybean Johnson of The Time and Pras from the Fugees.It’s a fun, lively episode packed with jokes, insights, and real talk. Duration: 00:45:08

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This week on Once Upon a Time in Music We kick things off with Weekly News, a throwback to the gritty rap era of ’94 as we spotlight Method Man’s classic Tical and the whole Carhartt-hoodie, Army-fatigue, street-era vibe that shaped the culture.

Then it’s time for Price Tag Check, where we compare yesterday’s $3.50 Whopper to today’s $11.30 heartbreak — wrong orders, extra mustard, cold burgers and all.

Of course, you know what’s next: Kiss, Marry, Kill, the segment that exposes all the crushes, confessions, and questionable choices. From...

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This week on Once Upon a Time in Music, L and Cheryl ask the ultimate question — if you could bring any celebrity back from the dead, who would it be and why? They break down who really deserved a second chance, who left too soon, and who would still be dominating today.

Plus, a fiery voicemail from the “Invisible Co-Host,” a little news update, and a wild round of Kiss, Marry, Kill that goes completely off the rails. Another hilarious episode you don’t want to miss!

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This week on Once Upon a Time in Music, EL and Cheryl Poizon are back with full “Red Bull energy” and ready to talk music, movies, and a little bit of everything in between. The episode opens with movie flashbacks—from Interview with a Vampire to Do the Right Thing—before diving into a hilarious round of Kiss, Marry, Kill featuring Michelle Obama, Kiki Palmer, Al Pacino, Macy Gray and more.

Then it’s tournament time. L and Cheryl break down the 90s R&B Group Bracket, matching up legends...

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This week, Cheryl Poison and EL talk all things Black Love — from the TV couples we grew up admiring to the ones we definitely don’t want to be like. They read a hilarious letter from listener Shaha Kwanasia, debate the greatest Black couples on screen, and keep it fun with “Kiss, Marry, Kill” and “Spotlight Albums.” It’s love, laughs, and a whole lot of 90s vibes.

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EL and Cheryl dive into ‘Entertainers Who Could Really Throw Hands,’ plus the world-premiere of Kiss, Marry, Kill, Back-in-the-Day Price Tags, and Movie Flashbacks. Jokes, debates, and left hooks—you’re gonna feel this one.

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EL and Cheryl Poison fire up another lively ride on Once Upon a Time in Music, talks about the cartoons that raised us—Heathcliff and the Cadillac Cats, Thundercats (snarf!), Inspector Gadget, DuckTales, Woody Woodpecker, Kim Possible, The Proud Family’s legendary “peanut people” dance, Beavis & Butt-Head, and the eternally munchy Scooby-Doo. Between laughs, $5 jokes, and R&B vs. repeat-button confessions, “Who Did What?” hits the headlines—from Jay Fizzle’s jaw-dropping baby tally to the latest Cardi vs. Nicki pettiness. Movie Flashbacks swing wildly from the can’t-happen-today cult chaos of Soul Man (1986) to the...

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The guys talk about hip-hop’s dopest beats with special guest Jones from The Music Jones Podcast—spanning Wu-Tang to Redman, BDP to Dipset, Jeezy to Souls of Mischief. Plus “Snack Time” nostalgia (Certs fruit, Big League Chew, Lifesavers Holes) and a quick “Movie Flashbacks” vibe. Tap in for memories, debates, and neck-snapping beats.

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EL and Cheryl return with a new Once Upon a Time in Music episode featuring special guests Jones (Music Jones Podcast) and Yoshi (Relationship Status Podcast/Crux Media). Together they break down some of hip-hop’s greatest feature verses, highlighting legends like Big, Wu-Tang, OutKast, Fab, and Eminem. The convo also touches on food favorites (yes, grits debates are back), shoutouts to ATL’s Eat My Biscuits, and of course the Snack Time segment. A mix of music, culture you don’t want to miss.

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On this episode of Once Upon A Time in Music, hosts El and Cheryl Poizon tackle the big question: If you could only listen to a handful of albums for the rest of your life, which ones would make the cut? Along the way, they keep things lively with the fan-favorite segments Snack Time and Movie Flashbacks. Special guests Madeleine and her artist Kese2x also stopped by. 

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EL and Cheryl Poizon trade lists on the greatest rap duos—think Mobb Deep to Outkast, Run-DMC to Pete Rock & CL Smooth—debating favorite tracks and why their picks hit different. Plus: Movie Flashbacks, a Snack Time ode to discontinued treats (Bar None & Jell-O Pudding Pops), and a Spotlight CD celebrating 31 years of Biggie’s Ready to Die.

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EL and Cheryl Poizon host a fun mix of movie heartbreaks, hip-hop album moments, flashback picks, and Snack Time—yes, Pac-Man cereal and Fun Fruits come up—plus playful banter about Boston accents, Powerball dreams, and more. Press play for laughs, memories, and a few “I remember that!” moments.

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This episode we talk about 80s and 90s TV show characters to classic movies, music, cartoons, and even throwback snacks, every episode is packed with memories and good vibes. Tune in for laughs, flashbacks, and timeless favorites that shaped pop culture.

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 Cheryl Poizon and EL of Once Upon a Time in Music! This week they’re talking about their favorite female singers of the 90s—from Mariah to Mary J., Toni Braxton to Aaliyah—sharing memories, deep cuts, and the songs that still hit today. Plus, they mix in movie flashbacks, snack-time nostalgia, and plenty of laughs that will take you right back to the era. 

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 On this episode of Once Upon a Time in Music, EL and Cheryl Poizon dive deep into  entertainment — from their favorite 80s movie classics like Predator, Beetlejuice, and Trading Places, to cult gems like Once Upon a Time in America and Brewster’s Millions. They swap stories, share behind-the-scenes trivia, and even take a detour into the gritty world of early 2000s hood web series. Along the way, snack time gets a retro twist, album anniversaries spark debate, and the conversation rolls through music, memories, and moments that still hit decades later.