Episode 090: Shea Serrano

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Shea Serrano is a Houston-based writer and illustrator whose funny, insightful work on rap, sports, and even action movies has appeared almost everywhere – you undoubtedly saw his brilliant holiday piece Three Wise Migos. In addition, he wrote Bun B’s Rapper Coloring and Activity Book and created the viral Tumblr sensations Drake-ing Bad and Sex Questions From Seventh Graders.

We spoke to Serrano about his life and career, why ‘94 will always be r&b’s peak year, and why he’s okay with you loving J. Cole, even if you’re wrong.

Tracks featured in this episode:

1. Huffington Post Highlights, “7th Grade Sex Questions”
2. Tuned In: Bun B Coloring Book
3. Mike Jones, “Mr. Jones”
4. Maxo Kream, “Trigga Maxo”
5. The Fatback Band, “King Tim III (Personality Jock)”
6. Boyz II Men, “Thank You”
7. Me’shell Ndegeocello, “If That’s Your Boyfriend (he Wasn’t Last Night)”
8. Salt-n-Pepa f/En Vogue, “Whatta Man”
9. Boyz II Men, “On Bended Knee”
10. Crystal Waters, “100% Pure Love”
11. Luther Vandross f/Mariah Carey, “Endless Love”
12. Y.N.RichKids, “Hot Cheetos & Takis”
13. J. Cole f/TLC, “Crooked Smile”
14. “160 Greatest Arnold Schwarzenegger Quotes”
15. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery “Head Puns” excerpt
16. Propain f/Rich Homie Quan, “Two Rounds”
17. Z-Ro, “This Ain’t Livin”
18. Nate Dogg, “Music and Me”