Episode 8  “Roots”

Episode 8 “Roots”

Author: Breakbeat Media April 1, 2022 Duration: 1:00:19
After watching episode 7 of Snowfall (“Lying In A Hammock”), our co-hosts Dave and Rick break down all of the excitement and intrigue that this new episode brings. Rick first recaps his trip to Chicago earlier this week where he had a chance to hang out in person with Dave. They talk about Larry Hoover and one of Rick’s childhood friends who ended up in Chicago and became very close to Hoover. Hoover is the subject of an in-depth narrative podcast currently being completed by Breakbeat Media. Rick notes that Leon has shown restraint in trying to broker peace with Kane, and how real that is. Rick talks about how he connected with OGs like Kane and how that helped him expand his influence and reach. The audience gets a solid dose of Hip-Hop history as the hosts discuss Tam’s Burgers, and provide some unique insight on Suge Knight, Eazy E, Dr. Dre and Harry O. Auntie Louie is emerging as a ruthless leader, even as she is surprised when Uncle Leon presents her with a huge diamond engagement ring. It turns out that Peaches was a heroin junkie. Rick speaks about why he stayed away from that drug and how cocaine was different because it was a “celebrity” drug back in those days. They get into a conversation about the stigma surrounding mental health treatment in the hood as we see Uncle Jerome going through some deep, reflective moments. Leon and Uncle Jerome are both shown looking to give back to their community. The hosts discuss the difficulties and dangers of staying connected to the hood even as an individual reaches greater levels of financial success and societal clout. The remaining 3 episodes of this season of Snowfall look like they are going to be super-intense as the drama and tension spreading across all of the main characters is really taking shape. Stay tuned to After The Snow for the exclusive insights and analysis you will only find here. Peace.

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