The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

RZA | Shell Shock

Feb 28, 2025

RZA, the visionary founder of Wu-Tang Clan, shares insights on his musical journey and the significance of family in his creative process. He discusses the dichotomy of hip-hop beefs as artistic competitions, emphasizing the need to keep it within the genre. RZA also highlights personal milestones like a farewell tour and his role in a Minions film, celebrating the joy of lyrics and family ties. The conversation is infused with humor, touching on the oddities of modern life and the lessons learned along the way.

30:48

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Health insurance now often covers visits to dietitians at no cost, enhancing access to nutritional guidance for many individuals.

Significant price hikes on staples like eggs and coffee, impacted by various crises, are raising consumer concerns about food affordability.

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Access to Dietitian Services

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Intro

3min

Eggs, Inflation, and Quirky Solutions

10min

Humor and Advertisements: Job Recruitment and Financial Literacy

3min

Growing Up Wu-Tang

6min

Beefs and Triumphs in Hip-Hop

6min

Some Trump voters regret sending him back to the White House because he's doing nothing to lower prices on everyday items like coffee and potato chips, and there's a new medicine that might extend your dog's lifespan by years. Hip-hop icon RZA bonds with Stephen over both of them being one of 11 children, and shares how the nuances of dealing with a big family prepared him to deal with big stars as he went on to make films and music. Grab tickets for the "Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber" tour!

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