The Breaks with Confucius Jones and Fresh

11/14/2025

11/12/2025

Even we learn things during our Hip Hop Facts segment. Confucius could not believe how young Sisqo and the rest of Dru Hill were during their debut 😂. Hear this and all episodes of The Breaks at kutx.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

11/10/2025

With the election of Zohran Mamdani as Mayor of New York, we discuss Hip Hop's role in electing progressive candidates, plus we talk the hypothetical verzuz battle of T.I. and 50 cent and more. Support by LBJ Foundation

Listen: https://kutkutx.studio/the-breaks/do-you-have-to-support-rap-to-be-good-at-politics

11/06/2025

We share fun Hip Hop facts regarding Outkast, Michael Jordan, Warren G, and more. All on the latest episode of The Breaks podcast. Support from LBJ Foundation

Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rap-missing-on-the-billboard-top-40/id1481122529?i=1000735015510

11/05/2025

For the first time in 35 years there is no rap on Billboards Top 40. We discuss changes at Billboard, and what this means for Rap music overall. Hear this and all episodes of The Breaks at kutx.org or wherever you get your podcasts
Support by LBJ Foundation

11/03/2025

It's that time of year where we must have the talk of how Rap/Hip Hop is dying. We discuss Rap not being atop the Billboard charts, and recap the No Limit/Cash Money Verzuz and more. Support by LBJ Foundation

Listen: https://kutkutx.studio/the-breaks/rap-missing-on-the-billboard-top-40

10/29/2025

DISCLAIMER: We are in no way, shape, or form trying to make light of, or be insensitive to those who lost their life during 9/11

We talked about some of our favorite moments in Hip Hop, from the release ofJay-Z’s The Blueprint, 50 cent’s debut, and more. What are some of your favorite Hip Hip moments? Hear this and all episodes of The Breaks at kutx.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

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10/27/2025

We sat and discussed some of our favorite Hip Hop moments, and the proposed SUC/Swisha House Verzuz from Houston rapper Propain, and more on the latest The Breaks podcast.
Support from LBJ Foundation

Listen: https://kutkutx.studio/the-breaks/our-favorite-moments-in-hip-hop

10/24/2025

With news of his passing last week, we decide to pay our respects and speak on the impact and legacy of D’Angelo. Hear this all episodes of The Breaks at KUTX.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

10/24/2025

We share fun and interesting Hip Hop Facts about D'Angelo, UGK, 2Pac, and Lil Wayne and much more on the latest episode of The Breaks podcast. Support by LBJ Foundation

Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dangelo-the-great/id1481122529?i=1000732624162

10/21/2025

Join us as we celebrate the release of Austin’s Music Scene — the first-ever guidebook dedicated to today’s vibrant Austin music culture! The official launch party goes down Tuesday, Oct. 21 at the Austin Visitor Center, and you’re welcome to be part of it.

📚 Your Guide to the City’s Most Iconic Artists & Venues is a 224-page, photo-rich tribute to the heartbeat of the Live Music Capital. Inside you’ll find 160+ artist profiles, hand-drawn maps of Austin’s key venues, festival listings, and more — a true love letter to the city’s creative soul.

With featured quotes from The Breaks with Confucius Jones and Fresh

You can purchase your copy at

https://thunderhouse.co

10/20/2025

With the recent passing of R&B, Funk, Neo-Soul singer D'Angelo, we take the time to speak to his legacy, plus talk the upcoming Verzuz TV battle between No Limit and Cash Money Records and more.
Support from LBJ Foundation

Listen: https://kutkutx.studio/the-breaks/dangelo-the-great