There's some written rules of rap, like Biggie's 10-Crab Commandments.

But there's also unspoken rules that only apply to a select few.

We get this short end of this stick. We just do.

This is the louder than a riot podcast, and from sexism to homophobia, we're breaking down these rules to explore how the double standard became the standard in rap.

And how it's affected the genre we love.

Listen to louder than a riot podcast from MPR within the I Heart Radio app or wherever you get your podcasts.

In 1973, Viva, an erotic magazine for women, launched its first issue.

Stopped by feminist writers, Viva was groundbreaking.

But it had one bulging obstacle. It's porn-king publisher Bob Guccione.

Here he is, a guy wearing open shirts and chains.

Stiffed is a podcast about the rise and fall of Viva and why it matters today.

Listen to Stiffed on the I Heart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Hey, it's Alec Baldwin. This past season on my podcast, Here's the Thing.

I spoke with more actors, musicians, policymakers, and so many other fascinating people.

Like actress and director, Cheryl Hines.

They were looking for an unknown actress.

To play Larry David's wife, I said, well, how old is that guy? Isn't he old?

Listen to the new season of Here's the Thing on the I Heart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

All right.

The Bobby Bones Post-Show Pre-Show.

I just stopped, Daddy, from bringing up something, but you can say it now.

No, I just, you know, we're talking about Dance with the Stars and I feel like, man, it's like, it was a pretty cool experience for you, huh?

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