Rootbeer and Rawhide run down their Top 10 Albums of 2020. Since there wasn’t much overlap, and since they both heard most of the albums from each other’s lists, this is now the longest episode of Rootbeer & Rawhide Rate Rappers. Plus: reflection on the landmark year Griselda Records has had and Rootbeer changes his mind about his Top 5 list from Episode 1.

You have heard Rootbeer & Rawhide discuss their favorite artists and albums, but in Episode 28 it’s all about the mixtape. In addition to two Top 10 lists, you’ll hear Rootbeer reiterate the difference between “favorite” and “best” in preparation for the loss of credibility, you’ll hear the duo reminisce about performing the song “You’re My Dogg” live, you’ll hear Rawhide reveal details about a just-for-fun mixtape Rootbeer made in 2008 which was never released and you’ll hear Rawhide re-evaluate his role as a contrarian. Also Rootbeer’s dog shakes loudly at the 1:28:47 mark and I left it in.

In Episode 27, the guys discuss how the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games shaped their musical tastes and led them down “paths of discovery” to different hip-hop subcultures. Also, Rawhide brags about knowing the word “ethnocentric” and there is plenty of commentary about “one of the most jerk-offable music videos of all time.”

In Episode 26, Rootbeer and Rawhide each choose five controversial moments in hip-hop history to discuss. Also: Rawhide announces the title of Count Chocula’s Crackhouse’s third album and details a time when he shared a bed with two other guys.

In this episode of Rootbeer & Rawhide Rate Rappers, respect is cast aside as the guys each list five rappers whose success feels unwarranted. Also: For the first time in a great while they remember what episode number it is, Rawhide gives more updates on the upcoming CCCH album, Rootbeer is being haunted by the ghost in Rawhide’s apartment, Rawhide leaves the door open while he pees and likes to play with himself.

Rawhide owns a CD from one of the artists on Rootbeer’s list. Can you guess who it is?

Rootbeer and Rawhide tackle the 30 Song Challenge, rattling off a total of 60 songs in 60 minutes based on 30 different categories. Also, Rawhide announces and gives the first details on the third Count Chocula’s Crackhouse album!

This month’s episode of Rootbeer & Rawhide Rate Rappers focuses on hip hop’s greatest storytellers and songs that are heavy on narrative. Rootbeer and Rawhide both forget what episode number this is…again. Plus: Boonville traffic noises, Rawhide discusses his Unplugged: (Kinda) Live from the Living Room surprise project, predictions for Snoop Verzuz DMX, Rootbeer forgets the word “overpass,” Rawhide overlooks one of the greatest storytellers in hip hop history and soon after fails at basic math!

In this episode dedicated to the memory of Rootbeer’s grandmother and cat, who both passed away this month, the guys discuss the catchiest bass lines in hip hop history. Rawhide reveals his favorite guest verse on Rootbeer’s “These Things Happen (518 Remix)” and gives some brief updates on the status of his next album, Cabin Fever. Also: rapping over which classic instrumental does Rootbeer consider a “right of passage?” And Rawhide recounts his experiences with the dress-up dolls on Newgrounds.com.

Rootbeer & The Rawhide Kid discuss the songs that give them a boost of adrenaline and make them want to destroy everything in the room. Listen to their top picks, comment with the songs that get you hype or tweet @rappinrootbeer & @therawhidekid1

Rootbeer and Rawhide have managed to keep the podcast relatively respectful for 19 episodes. Now, they’re taking the gloves off and they’re laying into some people. Episode 20 discusses the worst guest verses of all time.