We kick the pod off with some Wrestlers who could’ve got over, then get to Gambling billups rozier as well as the NBA tipoff and our thoughts on basketball this season (4:06) NFL talk (40:04) we get back to Wrestling talk and discuss the most “talented” (“legendary” status) wrestlers (1:04:25) and Halloween passed so we talked about our Top 5 candies (1:25:10)
Verzuz between No Limit and Cash Money (11:14) Album reviews including Alchemist and Hitboy, Daniel Ceasar, Leon Thomas, and more (35:39) then we chop it up about the both of us going to see JID concert and James’ date at the Giveon concert review (56:51) some embarrassing stories starting with why James is giving up p-orn (1:20:15) and we touch on our thoughts on Black spirituality (1:26:22)
We start off with our condolences to D’Angelo’s family RIP and speak on his influence in neo soul, what mixtapes, if they were an album, would be classic albums? Nas and Jay Z back and forth even after the “Ether/Takeover” moment, wanting vulnerability before respect and then love, saying someone is “better” and also being codependent in relationships, Saweetie Escort allegations, Shoutout to Kai Cenat, Lue Masters “I Been Here Before” Album Review, Mobb Deep album review, Drake Lawsuit dismissed, No Limit Verzuz Cash Money, what artist is skating on thin ice for us as fans, Wale new single “Mirroronabenz” leads to a discussion on if you (today) would have anything to tell your former self (18+) and what would it be, gate keeping your favorite artists, Gil opens up about how he runs his business
Offset, Cozz, Victoria Monet and a collab from Ice Spice and Latto (9:43), DVSN is back (30:48), Destin Conrad’s jazz album (35:59) Teyana Taylor Escape Room (40:45) , Joey Badazz mixed reviews on the album (48:00) Westside Gunn album review (58:01) Mariah The Scientist album review (1:05:05) we wrap up Mariah The Scientists album review with some thoughts on her potential growth as an artist leads to when we formed our own music taste (1:11:27), Young Thug phone calls being released (recorded before his interview with big bank) (1:22:30), Drake new single and why people in hip hop media, the ones who are mad at his choices to do media, should just stop talking about him altogether (1:55:59), Quick hits: Jussie Smollet documentary, Weapons movie review, Jordan Peele movie “Us” got a revisit from James and a change in his review, Twisted Metal season 2 review, and focusing more on our health (2:08:37)
Sports Pod
After starting the pod off with a Chicago themed intro, we start off by talking about some of our favorite places we frequented as kids growing up in South C and Chatham (6:45), do you profile your uber driver? As well as the consequences of our actions not being the sole reason for our actions (33:07), muni long joking and the rest of the internet, including lyfe jennings, took it seriously (46:15), Lil Yachty egregious rap lyric (59:15), an update on Drake vs UMG (1:04:30), Cardi B new single “imaginary players” (1:27:52), Rome Streets drops a new album with conductor (1:40:09), Chance The Rapper “Star Line” album review (1:55:26), is the Freddie Gibbs and Benny The Butcher feud over? (2:13:00)
We kick the pod off with some jokes before we get into JID’s album review for “God Does Like Ugly” 10:20) Metro Boomin’ album review for “A Futuristic Summer” and Atlanta’s sound being dominant (53:18) A theory on where New York started getting divided musically (1:08:45), other music is highlighted as well we talk about Bryson Tiller’s disc 2 for his new album, Roc Marciano and DJ Premier drop an album, and Freako single “Mike Jack” for his new project coming soon (1:16:08) we address Ari Lennox’s comments on Martin and if this is an act of revisionist history (1:25:13) The division amongst us as black people and how we feel we can be better (1:3:20) What does growth look like in a relationship?(1:50:34) Nick’s Jorja Smith Concert recap (2:01:59)
The guys discuss the unfortunate loss we had in the black community with Malcolm Jamal Warner, our thoughts on Hulk Hogan, CP3 goes to the Clippers as Nickstradamus predicted, NBA talks, Shannon Sharpe fired from ESPN, Gil’s legal woes (news broke as we were podding) and more!!!!!!
We kick the pod off with a fire intro for 1/2 of the BBP as we celebrate Nick’s birthday in typical BBP fashion, we speak on what we think our most valuable asset is and what we think that asset is in the eyes of others, Obama caught a stray, we talk a lot of new music from Drake’s new single and why we aren’t excited for “Iceman”, Freddie Gibbs and Alchemist put on a clinic with what seems to be a top album of the year contender, Giveon album review and lyric breakdown, Wale and Pusha T “Damage Control”, Ari Lennox having some issues with Martin, our very first podcast drop inspired by the “LEGEND” Teedra Moses, and more!
The athletes scooping all the baddies (3:19), some pre production on the pod we butcher a lot of these athletes names as well as the carnival cruise changes (5:14), Naomi cashes in and is now the women’s heavyweight champion (16:01), Lebron in trade talks, Bradley Beal moving to another team, and we speak on Malik Beasley issues with gambling and some of his debts (20:22), where we rank Chris Paul all time as well as if he’s better than John Stockton, and who’s midrange is better CP3 or Tony Parker? (28:55), who is the worst number 1 overall draft pick in NBA history? We also get back to CP3 vs Kyrie as well(54:42), Naomi Osaka has some comments that were alarming (1:06:10)
We talk about Diddy being charged in 2 of the 5 charges (10:24), The Clipse “Let God Sort ‘Em Out” review (27:59), the elder statesman in hip hop and the younger generation; the clear divide that’s being drawn in hip hop right now between people passionate and real about the music and people who may just see hip hop/rap as a money maker and/or someone who isn’t as passionate about the culture/art form that is hip hop (1:03:40) we discuss Larry June and Nick Grant albums (1:18:30) and the Drake “what did I miss” single (1:25:14) Nas can make a case to being the best rapper all time (1:42:48), Chance The Rapper new song is crazy (2:00:23), the mayor of Baltimore doing amazing things for the community (2:04:38), and Kanye catalog vs Jay Z catalog (2:07:44)
Caitlin Clark being voted 9th best guard for all star by players but 1st by fans as well as what LeBron’s farewell tour may look like (8:40), Austin Reaves declining lakers contract extension, Myles Turner signed to the Bucs, Dame Lillard released, Anfernee Simons to Boston for Jrue Holiday, and more free agency announcements (20:40) Knicks look like they have no clue what to do (42:59) Ring Culture (47:16), our thoughts on Ace Bailey (1:02:32), and when does a nascar driver start training? (1:21:56)
We weigh in on what we think will happen with puff as this was recorded before the verdict was announced (14:33), “Straw” by Tyler Perry and a question for his women fan base (40:53), some thoughts on Jordan Peele (49:02) Joe Budden Patreon numbers leaked and we talk the amazing run he’s been on for over a decade (51:39), who do you have in your life that truly understands you? We peel back some layers to our friendship and why the pod works so well (1:01:32), Damson Idris being found for his new movie role not by Snowfall; our thoughts on being “typecast” as an actor (1:13:12) Keke Palmer sounds like a genius; going 50/50 in todays economy may not be a bad idea to build with someone (1:17:31), a theme song for the lululemon goddesses (1:33:45), some new music discussed Nick Grant drops a new album, RIP to Walter Scott (1:36:06), Cardi B “outside” review and some thoughts on her direction musically, do we have a song of the summer? And our thoughts on XXL Freshmen cover (1:48:14), our thoughts on T-Pain vs Drake and Pain saying he inspired the second half of “Scorpion”, and why a pass on Cardi taking 7 years off with no album, and we end with a “back pack rap” set (1:58:20)
Kevin Durant’s move to Houston and if Devin Booker should want a trade (6:33) Is Kevin Durant top 20 (12:20), Some thoughts on “ring culture” (30:26), Tracy Mcgrady says if they switch Kobe with him they would’ve won a ring (41:19), Congratulations to OKC on winning a title (45:48), there’s no love like Chicago love (49:41), Demarcus Cousins altercation (55:03), why is Goldberg still wrestling and Aaron Rodgers to the Steelers (59:21)
We start with a review of a Yacht Rock doc (1:45), Tyler Perry allegations brought up against him from his former employee (10:10), “Forever” on Netflix leads to James crying and he shares his outlook on raising his children and the fears he’s had (25:23), is B Simone a bad friend? (31:42), Nick gives a review on The Weeknd concert he attended (56:30), Pause moment 🤦🏿♂️ (1:00:38), we get into new music starting with the Clipse “So Be It” and it turns into an unlikely opponent for Pusha T in the future if there are some J Cole jabs on the Clipse album “Let God Sort Em Out” as well as if Travis Scott had to take the Drake verse for “Meltdown” 1:09:30) Wayne Carter 6 review: should he be on the “worst beat pickers by a rapper” list? (1:29:52), is Wayne in the top 10? How valid are certain hip hop takes from the younger generation? (1:36:33), is Cardi B cold? New music from Offset, Ciara remix for “ecstasy” with Normani and Teyana Taylor, new Kehlani single “Folded”, Eric Benet “the Co-Star”, Sabrina Claudio album review, Wale “Where To Start” 1:40:53)
We cover two stories in one with how we feel about Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark’s interaction on the court and the RG3 and Ryan Clark’s discrepancy (6:30) and that conversation leads to us asking if you can be pro black and be in an interracial relationship (14:30), wanting to see pods collaborate together more (20:15), quick hits lead with Melo in the hall of fame, RIP Sabu, SGA wins MVP, Draymond announces the spread during the game, Shootimg Guards quick review with Gilbert Arenas, Aja Wilson having an amazing debut Nike signature shoe as well as Angel Reese (26:13), Around The Horn goes off the air after over 20 years and we share our favorite commentators as well as our favorite ESPN shows (38:57), Pacers send the Knicks home in 6 to advance to the NBA Finals (56:46), Paul George might have to relax (1:06:13), James Harden’s disappearing act more times than not in the playoffs (1:17:41), WWE talk including Money In The Bank which is this Saturday (1:31:40)