Yo. Check This
Presented by Pursuit Of Dopeness, Yo. Check This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating music, live events, culture, and more.
The rotating crew of hosts showcase music discovery findings, discuss concert & music fest experiences, and go off on tangents that have nothing to do with anything.
Episodes
57 episodes
Episode 56 - Hype for Lollapalooza 2025
Oscar, Victor, Jojo, and Alex discuss the Lollapalooza 2025 lineup and reveal their early picks for 5 artists who can convince you to attend the festival this year. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Saba, Divorce, Jennie, and St Lucia. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:21:10
Episode 55 - The Kings of Seamless Transitions
Oscar, Victor, Rigo, and Hector discuss the Thalia Hall Free For All event, headlined by Model/Actriz.The first 4x4 segment of the year features songs by Horsegirl, Kneecap, Future Nobodies, and Bomba Estereo.Follow along with th...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:22:40
Episode 54 - Kendrick Lamar Played The Great American Game, and Won
Oscar, Victor, Jojo, and Alex discuss the Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Halftime Show and why it'll go down as one of the legendary events of his career. The 4x4 segment includes songs by Doechii, Inhaler, ANOTR with Kabusa Oriental Choir, ...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:11:12
Episode 53 - We're not Puerto Rican but, WEPA!
Oscar, Victor, Rigo, and Hector discuss the gap that the Pitchfork Music Festival will leave, and what this could mean for which artists may be getting booked for the local Chicago fest scene this year.The first 4x4 segment of the year ...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:35:57
Episode 52 - Our 2024 Apple Music Replay/Spotify Wrapped Review
Vic, Alex, Jojo and Oscar bid farewell to 2024 with a discussion of their favorite songs and favorite albums of the year. The YCT crew also share highlights from their Apple Music Replay & Spotify Wrapped results.Make sure to Like t...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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1:09:55
Episode 51 - The Best Songs and Best Live Performances of 2024
Oscar, Victor, Rigo, and Hector discuss their "Best of 2024" picks, from live performances to favorite songs.This episode's 4x4 segment features their favorite songs of the year, including tracks by Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, the Creator, C...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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1:49:13
Episode 50 - Tyler Created More Dopeness
Jojo, Alex, Victor, and Oscar discuss the shows they attended since the last episode, including Justice's HYPERDRAMA Tour and The Voidz at the famous Apollo Theater (they shared our concert photos!).The 4x4 features songs by Maribou Stat...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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1:23:44
Episode 49 - Jump Into The Voidz
Jojo, Alex, Victor, and Oscar discuss Alex's first time visiting NY's Forest Hills Stadium to see IDLES, Jojo's first time at Park West in Chicago, and some highlights of Riot Fest 2024.The 4x4 features songs by St Vincent, Hana Vu, Gaba...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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1:54:27
Episode 48 - Jack White Rocks
Jojo, Alex, Victor, and Oscar discuss Alex's last days enjoying her annual ride through summertime concerts in Chicago before returning to NY—namely, Green Day at Wrigley Field.The 4x4 features songs featuring MAVI, Charly Bliss, Empire ...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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1:32:02
Episode 47 - Reviewing Summertime Chi Music Festivals
Rigo, Hector, Victor, and Oscar discuss our experiences at Pitchfork Music Festival and
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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1:54:27
Episode 46 - Odesza VIP, Pitchfork Music Fest 2024 preview, & Remi Wolf's Big Dig Energy
Jojo, Alex, Victor, and Oscar discuss Vic's VIP experience at Odesza's The Last Goodbye Finale show in Boulder, CO and preview artists to catch at Pitchfork Music Festival 2024 in Chicago.The 4x4 features songs by Bloc Party, Japandroids...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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1:48:05
Episode 45 - Old Man Yells at LED Screen
Rigo, Hector, Victor, and Oscar discuss Anitta's Baile Funk Experience tour and Beyond Wonderland in Chicago.The 4x4 features songs by Kaytranada, Chief Keef, AURORA, and Rhyme Island.Make sure to Like the
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:32:54
Episode 44 - Billie Blows Away Butterscotch Vic
In this episode, we review the new Billie Eilish album, Hit Me Hard and Soft — which left Vic (and his new nickname?) impressed, to say the least.Our 4x4 features songs from Clairo, WILLOW, Cloud Nothings, and Disclosure.
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:39:26
Episode 43 - Kendrick won
In this episode, we go all in on the Kendrick-Drake beef – you can imagine how that went down.Our 4x4 features songs from Saba, Eyedress, Anti Up, and Laufey.Make sure to Like the
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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2:00:38
Episode 42 - Vampire Weekend whimsy
In this episode, we talk about the latest Bad Bunny tour and we review the new Vampire Weekend album. Our 4x4 features songs from Beyoncé, Brijean, & The Marias.Make sure to Like the
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:56:05
Episode 41 - Shout out puppy Rex
In this episode, we discuss The Strokes' show in support of Kina Collins along with the 2024 lineups for Lollapalooza and Pitchfork Music Festival. Our 4x4 features songs from Future & Metro Boom (+ Kendrick Lamar), Slow Joy, Xi...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:58:13
Episode 40 - Hello JoJo
In this episode, we welcome JoJo in the studio to talk about the latest album by Green Day, 'Saviors.'Our 4x4 features songs from Brittany Howard and Cage the Elephant.Make sure to Like the
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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56:49
Episode 39 - The Sweetness Episode
Vic, (Rod)rigo, Hector, and Oscar discuss Travis Scott, André 3000, and LA LOM concerts and include BADBADNOTGOOD, Justice, Kali Uchis with Peso Pluma, and Jake Chapman are all featured on the 4x4 segment.Make sure to Like the
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:38:04
Episode 38 - YCT News Made Better by Kali Uchis
The original YCT crew has an update from Debbie, we talk about what we're looking forward to this 2024, and we review the latest "Hot Damn!" of an album in Kali Uchis' Orquídeas.We wipe the slate clean for the new year...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:40:08
Episode 37 - Best Albums + Apple Music Replay/Spotify Wrapped 2023
The OG YCT crew discusses their favorite albums of 2023 along with discussing their Apple Music Replay & Spotify Wrapped results.Make sure to Like the
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:17:58
Episode 36 - Best Songs and Best Live Performances of 2023
Oscar, Victor, Rigo, and Hector discuss their "best of 2023" picks, from live performances to favorite songs.This episode's 4x4 segment is about their favorite songs of the year.Make sure to Like the
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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2:06:19
Episode 35 - Getting Funky with Black Pumas
Oscar, Victor, Debbie, and Alex review the latest album from Black Pumas, 'Chronicles of a Diamond.' On the 4x4 side, our picks include music from Kali Uchis, The Glitch Mob, and Von Wegen Lisbeth.Make sure to Like the
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:06:43
Episode 34 - 4x4 on The Best FIFA Songs
We keep the themed 4x4 with Oscar, Victor, Rigo, and Hector – this time tackling songs featured on the soundtracks of EA Sports' FIFA franchise, from 2012-2023. Our picks include Bas, The Chemical Brothers, Avicii, and The Hives.
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:15:40
Episode 33 - Our German Music 4x4 Episode
We review the new Yeek album in this episode with Alex, Debbie, Oscar, and Victor on the mics. This is the first themed 4x4, including tracks from German artists Pisse, Kraftklub, Von Wegen Lisbeth, and Nina Chuba & Provinz....
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:03:42
Episode 32 - The Quad Squad Covers Riot Fest, Arc Music Festival, and Partying in Lisbon
In the latest edition of the 4x4 episodes with Oscar, Victor, Hector and Hector, the squad discusses Foo Fighters and The Cure at Riot Fest, and Victor's first-ever music festival experience (s/o Fatboy Slim).The 4x4 includes tracks fro...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:57:22