New Rory & MAL
New Rory & MAL is a podcast hosted by Rory and Mal, former co-hosts of The Joe Budden Podcast. They bring new stories, laughs, and random hot takes on various topics, continuing their dynamic chemistry.
Episodes
Episode 557 | SHAME!
The guys recap their weekends, with both Rory and Mal going to the movies. Mal gives his review of ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother’, and Rory gives his of ‘The Social Reckoning’, which leads to a discussion about the movie theater experience dying out. Shane Gillis faces backlash over his ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue, in which he made jokes about women a
BEST OF RORY & MAL | Week of 10/05
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Episode 556 | WTF GOIN
Happy Friday! Snoh Aalegra previews her new single, “Run Free”, off of her upcoming album “A Legendary Love”, which is her first release in five years. It’s been a crazy week for true crime fans, with Christa Pike’s failed execution in Tennessee continuing to drag on, as well as Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s new husband turning up dead. The guys share their takes
Episode 555 | Major League
The guys kick off this episode recapping Joyce Wrice’s album release party, where Rory, Mal, and Baby D were all outside together for the first time in YEARS. Mal fights the flirting allegations, and the guys grill Baby D for her vlogging antics. Plans for a pool in the East River are in talks, which leads to a discussion about pool hygiene, and Zip calls into question hot tub cleanliness. T
Episode 554 | Seashells by the Seashore
The guys kick this episode off by reviewing all the new music that came out over the weekend, from Quavo, Yung Miami, and Victoria Monet, and more, before a quick debate on Kanye’s best album. Speaking of Kanye, he popped out at ComplexCon with Playboi Carti, who also was in the news quite a bit this weekend. Carti’s crew allegedly got into a scuffle with Chicago rapper, LUCKI, who was
BEST OF RORY & MAL | Week of 09/28
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Episode 553 | Lethal Injection
Happy Friday! The gang kicks off this episode with a discussion about workplace equality, Demaris shares her plan for Sober October, and Mal discovers what No Nut November is. A woman on death row in Tennessee survives after two lethal injections, which leads to a debate about the death penalty vs. life in prison, and the appropriate consequences for different crimes. Staying on the jail topics, v
Episode 552 | Forefathers
Fresh off his birthday weekend, we catch up with Mal and his whereabouts, and Rory recaps his trip to Atlanta for Queens Day. Outkast launches a collab with Waffle House, which leads the guys to discuss who some artists are that they want to drop music. Victoria Monet announces the tracklist for “Frequency of Love”, and Megan Thee Stallion releases “TINA TUESDAY Freestyle”,
Episode 551 | Guys Night Out
Family of the show, and our official Senior West Coast Correspondent, REASON, drops by to kick it with us! The guys respond to your comments and backlash over their R.Kelly takes, before revisiting AzChike’s new album, with REASON providing some insights on the West Coast scene, and their support for Chike. Glasses Malone presses P-Lo over his Drake collaboration, and REASON also shares more
Episode 550 | CLIP THAT!
Happy Friday everyone! We already know what y’all are here for, but first, the guys discuss Gregg Popovich tying the knot with his former assistant coach’s ex-wife. At 13:30, Rory finally addresses the elephant in the room. Mal kicks the story off with his version of events, from getting a phone call from his cousin about the situation. Rory explains his side of the story, and issues a
Episode 549 | Akeem Ali
Friend of the show, Akeem Ali drops by to kick it with us before he kicks off his “The Texture Tour”. The guys wrap about social media promotion strategy, his alter ego “Keemy Casanova”, and the inspiration behind that. Akeem shares his experience being signed to former NBA player, Lou Williams, and how that connection happened. He also speaks on his upbringing in Jackson,
Episode 548 | Trapped in the Closet
Happy Monday! The guys kick this episode off with a weekend recap, and find out the meaning of each others’ names. Usher crowns himself the “King of R&B”, Baby D debates what artist, past or present, would make the best streamer, and HBO’s ‘Jay-Z in 8’ documentary releases its first two episodes. Speaking of Hov, rumors circulate the internet that Jay is hav
Episode 547 | FOMO
Happy Friday! Rory gets FOMO after missing part of Drake’s “FOMO” stream, where he debuted videos and some new music. The guys react to the surprise features, including Don Toliver and Yeat, as well as the remix of Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas”. Baby D returns with her takes on Jhene Aiko’s “Westside Whimsy” album. We do some lyric brea
Episode 546 | The Splitz! w/ Kurupt & Daz Dillinger
Two legendary members of The Dogg Pound, Kurupt and Daz Dillinger stop by to chop it up about Kurupt’s new project, the forefathers of gangsta rap, and Snoop Dogg buying Death Row. Daz addresses ghost producers, and the guys share stories of Tupac sessions, early Death Row days, and much more! Kurupt walks us through his journey from growing up in Philly, to becoming a legend in West Coast r
Episode 545 | You People Are Jezebels
Baby D is outta town, so the guys get to talk about guy stuff today. Before we get to that, Rory and Mal recap their weekends, which included Bryson Tiller’s show and Pete Davidson’s comedy special at MSG. Lil Durk is found not guilty, and the guys react, before getting into the real topics of the weekend. Papoose sends shots at Remy Ma on “Jezebel”, and Jhene Aiko claims s
Episode 544 | Notorious Diapers + Kai Cash & Lake
Happy Friday! The guys start by reacting to Daejon Love’s arrest video, where he is still dawning 49ers’ gear, before getting into the greatest scammer of all time, Elizabeth Holmes, and her new documentary by A24. “Entourage” director, Doug Ellin fires at Jake Paul, after Paul’s company wrote a new script of the show for a commercial, which leads to a debate over int
Episode 543 | Family
Happy Wednesday, and Happy Birthday to our guy Peeje! We kick this episode off by recapping our surprise party for Peeje, which involved a Vin Diesel look-alike, Coronas, and a melted ice cream cake from Ryan. The guys revisit the aftermath of Joey Bada$$ vs. The West Coast, before getting into the news of Jhene Aiko’s upcoming album, which features Larry June, Kendrick Lamar, and more. John
Episode 542 | 125th & Me
Happy Labor Day! The guys kick off this episode with a weekend recap, while also trying to figure out what Labor Day actually is. Drake announced “FOMO” will be dropping on September 15th, and we unpack some clues of what Drake will be releasing. Complex shares their Top 100 Hottest Rappers Alive list, which raises some questions and debate surrounding Lil Baby, Travis Scott, and other
Episode 541 | Lotus Flower Bomb
Happy Friday! We kick off this episode learning about Mal’s LA whereabouts, before getting into a debate about the state of hip hop, following the news that Drake’s “ICEMAN” has become his longest running #1 Album. Mal and Demaris share their reviews of “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: A Brand New Day”, which includes some major critiques about the his
Episode 5-40 | E-40
Legendary artist and businessman, E-40 drops by ahead of the release of quadruple album, “Turning Over My Money”. We chop it up with the mogul about growing up in the Bay Area, what in the world is happening with the 49ers’ owner, and maintaining longevity in hip hop. Forty also shares his takes on LaRussell, the state of hip hop today, and working with his family in The Click. H
Episode 538 | For Dolly w/ ZipWitTheDrip
Happy Friday! Zip joins the gang today, and we kick off this episode by paying respects to Dolly Parton, Samuel Monroe Jr., and Tim Curry, all of whom we lost over the last couple of days. Lil Durk begins off his RICO trial, and the guys discuss the tragedy of the situations that rappers have been finding themselves in with the law. Hit Boy reveals that he hasn’t spoken to Nas in three years
Episode 537 | DOUBLE TROUBLE | JR Writer, Hell Rell & DukeDaGod
Hell Rell, JR Writer, and Duke Da God pull up on us to talk all things Dipset, New York radio, and the anticipation for Duke’s new project. The guys chop it up about punch line rap, and debate which rappers are underrated in that realm, and JR addresses claims that Cam’ron stole his flow. The trio also discusses the Dipset vs. The LOX battle, their favorite (and least favorite) Nas alb
Episode 536 | No Brakes + DIXSON
Happy Monday! Rory and Baby D were OUTSIDE this weekend, hitting the Kehlani show in Brooklyn, then the Austin Millz show in Manhattan, while Mal was outside on the bike. Pharrell calls T-Pain to tell him that he needs to save R&B, and the guys debate who Pharrell should collaborate with next to save hip hop. The Game drops “The Documentary III”, with features from Drake, Kanye, an
Episode 535 | Bend Dat Sh*t + Juvenile & B.G.
Happy Friday! Baby D kicks off this episode with a discussion on how you can tell someone is dirty, and Mal apologizes to J.Cole after more information comes out about why he was emotional on stage in Cleveland. The crew shares their favorite hairstyles, and some of the festivals that they missed out on. The guys share some ideas for a remix of “Spend Dat”, ask ChatGPT who it thinks wi
Episode 534 | Maliibu Miitch
Maliibu Miitch is in the studio today promoting her upcoming album ‘Sailor Goon’. We chop it up about the messy side of the industry and the freedom of finally being independent. They discuss the differences in living between NYC and Los Angeles and the wild house parties you may run into while living in LA. For the first time Miitch opens up about the Cardi B beef fr
Episode 533 | Starfish
Happy Monday! Baby D kicks off this episode in search of tickets for “The Odyssey”, while the guys give their takes on what the musical lineup should look like for the Democratic National Convention. Orlando Brown makes his boxing debut against Ray J, and Claressa Shields cements herself as the GOAT in women' s boxing. Pitchfork gives Tyga’s new album their first 0.0 rating in ov
Episode 532 | Obsession
Happy Friday gang! Demaris is back in town and anxious to discuss ‘Obsession’ and ‘The Drama’ (maad spoilers ahead, btw) We discuss Lionel Richie throwing shots (?) at CB and Usher, as well as Larry June + Jhene Aiko, Russell Westbrook retiring + more! Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.co
Episode 531 | Deante' Hitchcock
Deante’ Hitchcock stops by to talk about one of our favorite Rap projects this year ‘Junkie in the Sun’. He shares some great stories from the legendary Return of the Dreamers sessions. As a lyricist Deante gives his input on the XXL Freshman freestyles. After 6 days in Vegas Rory & Mal give Deante’ some much needed bachelor party advice. He’s tr
Episode 530 | Goth's Plan
It’s just Rory & Mal today and after recapping the Usher Chris Brown Concert they get right into the biggest story in Hip Hop… Drake did a 20v1 live stream… That convo leads them into discussing the What’s The Dirt video alleging Jay Z and Roc Nation is trying to take down Drake. MySpace is thinking of making a comeback and a caller is questioning her marr
Episode 529 | Get In The Ring
The gang discusses the summer jobs and the importance of barbershops before getting into the Jason Lee & A$AP Rocky Interview. Cam’ron has a wild message out to Cardi B’s team regarding a verse swap for an interview. The crew wonder who the next Pop mega stars will be. Top Dog confirms Rory’s theory on why Kendrick has beef with The Game then we get into a v
Episode 528 | Trinidad James & Fyre are The Bess Drssd
Rory & Mal discuss they're survival skills before getting into the new Jay Z verse on Beyonce's DONK Remix. Which leads to them discussing what is a flop nowadays. BESS DRSSD, aka, Trinidad James and Fyre, drop by to chop it up with the guys about their self-titled project, not following dress codes, and the state of fashion. Trinidad also shares with us about rediscovering his pas
Episode 527 | Wet Dreamz and Nightmares
The whole crew attended J.Cole’s The Fall Off Tour this weekend, and Mal speaks on the hospitality that the Dreamville community showed him. Baby D livestreams from the Barclays Center, and Rory survives the let out. The crew debates Cole’s biggest song, before switching over to new music from Cardi B. Meek Mill remixes his classic Dreams & Nightmares, and we discuss artists from t
Episode 526 | Reliving Reasonable Doubt with Memphis Bleek
On this special episode, presented by Boost Mobile, we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Reasonable Doubt with the legendary Memphis Bleek. Bleek drops by to share some wild stories about running around with Jay-Z and the Roc-a-Fella crew, the process of recording with Hov, and much more. He also presses Mal over picking sides, and speaks on his recent back and forth with Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda
Episode 525 | ROME STREETZ
Rome Streetz drops by to talk about his new project, Sock It 2 My Pocket, as well as his experiences traveling abroad. He shares stories from traveling in Asia, being born in London, and going back to visit as an adult. The guys debate battle culture and Joey Bada$$ vs. the West Coast, as well as being signed to Griselda, and all that comes with it. Rome speaks on his favorite producers to work wi
Episode 524 | Scamma Phi Scamma
Baby D recaps her weekend at Summer Jam, as she also made an appearance on Dream Doll’s livestream. 38 Spesh premiers a diss song towards Jim Jones, which also features shots at Jadakiss, Fat Joe, and DJ Khaled. The crew questions if Mal would tell them about serious life changes, and Rory comes up with a bachelor party idea. Uncle Murda fires back at Memphis Bleek, saying he has no fans of
Episode 523 | GRICO
Happy Friday! XXL Freestyles drop, and the gang has a conversation about Trim, and how Nicki Minaj’s influence might hinder her career. Marvel drops the first trailer for DOOMSDAY, and Mal shares his excitement, and Baby D introduces a spirited debate between Will Smith and Denzel Washington. The crew attempts to decide on the coolest rapper, YG gets detained in LA hours before his Versuz wi
Episode 522 | The Gun Line with Lil Rel & Karlous Miller
Lil Rel and Karlous Miller drop by to talk about Lil Rel’s directorial debut, Haunted Heist, releasing this week, and discuss the production process, reveal some interesting spots that they shot the movie at, as well as Black directors they are inspired by. The guys react to King Bach’s 2020 viral video, Shane Gillis breaking world records for comedians, and much more. DC Young Fly cat
Episode 521 | Glory Hole Roulette
Happy Monday! Mal was outside this weekend, taking the team to watch Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers take over Yankee Stadium. Between J.Cole, FIFA, Summer Jam, and Fanatics Fest, it’s been (and will be) a crazy couple of weeks in New York. The internet goes crazy over who was in attendance at the World Cup Finals, and the guys discuss how the atmosphere has been with all of the fans running a
Episode 520 | I Play Rocky
Mal kicks off the episode with his interest in I Play Rocky, the upcoming biopic about Sylvester Stallone, which prompts a debate between Creed vs. Rocky IV, and other recent films. Baby D discusses her favorite shows, we get an update to where she is at with The Sopranos, and Samuel L. Jackson goes viral after explaining how he used to be a high functioning crack addict. Netflix Zip joins the guy
Episode 519 | Dude Bombs
Zip sits down with the guys to chop it up about Dame Dash, who went viral again this week for hating Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium shows. Pharrell sparks rumors that Hov will send more shots at everyone he addressed in his Roots’ Picnic freestyle, and Mal shares his predictions for the guests at the other upcoming shows Jay has around the world. Zip stakes his claim as being the best rapper in ever
Episode 518 | Hovchella
The crew recaps their time at Jay-Z’s shows, celebrating the 25th and 30th year anniversaries of his albums. Rory runs into some fans who show some concern for his health, while Baby D turns up with Memphis Bleek after the show. Future’s new album is met with mixed reviews, while THE-DREAM's highly awaited sequel, LOVE/HATE II shows that he is still one of the top songwriters in R&
Episode 517 | The Stroke Monster
Baby D is back, and catches up with Rory and Mal after two weeks of not seeing each other. The gang shares some of their weekend plans, including Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium shows, Love Island watch parties, and more. Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS are announced as FIFA World Cup Halftime Show performers, 50 Cent receives three Emmy nominations for his Diddy documentary, Future and THE-
Episode 516 | Leave Jay-Z Alone! + Joyce Wrice Stops By
With Baby D out, Rory and Mal discuss the Jay-Z outrage, with Funk Flex calling him and Charlamagne out for participating in the building of the Time Square casino. Family of the show, Joyce Wrice joins the guys, as she prepares to release her sophomore album, highlighted by singles “Break Me In” and “Crack The Code”. She shares about New York life vs. life in LA, making mu
Episode 515 | Dumbo is Heaven
Rory is back, and explains his absence, as well as how he and Mal spent their 4th of July Weekend. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot, causing outrage with New Yorkers for their wedding in Madison Square Garden, and Donald Trump flexes his power as President to reverse a red card for Team USA in The World Cup. Un shares a heartfelt (sorta) poem to Jay-Z, where he explains the trauma that H
Best Of | Random Moments | Happy 4th
We're taking a short break for 4th of July Weekend but didn't want to leave you empty handed. Here's some funny random moments from the last 5 years. Thanks for listening and we hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend. We'll be back Monday on Patreon All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-foreverSee omnystudio.
Episode 514 | Duck Sauce
Mal, Baby D, and Zip kick off the episode with the news of inmates taking over a North Carolina jail, which leads to Mal’s ideology about female corrections officers. Zip responds to comments calling for him to go back to jail, and shares more about his educational journey while being locked up. India Arie supports the boycotting of Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat”, calling it a ba
Episode 513 | Chili's Triple Dipper
Rory's out for the day so Mal, Baby D, and Zip chop it up about their weekends, and Zip shares some events that he was locked up during that he wishes he had been outside for, before into a BET Awards recap. Lauryn Hill receives The Living Legend Icon Award, accompanied by a 20 minute tribute featuring performances from SZA, Doechii, Tems, Doja Cat, and more. Mal shares his thoughts on the directi
Episode 512 | Songs of the Year (So Far) + Rjtheweirdo
Happy Friday! The crew catches up, with Rory linking up with NBA Champ, Deuce McBride, and also attending the Jay-Z pop up. The guys react to Giannis leaving the Bucks for the Miami Heat, and a questionable trade sending LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves. JP Morgan makes headlines again, after their employee went viral for dumping trash out to steal a Knicks themed trash bin, and a Love Island cast
Episode 511 | Ron Taylor is NOT in the Illuminati
Fresh off of his win on Kevin Hart’s Funny AF stand-up comedy competition, Ron Taylor stops by the pod and shares about his new-found fame and his journey through the stand-up world. He also speaks on Kevin Hart’s roast, comedy culture, and seeing the Williams Sisters in person for the first time. Catch him on tour, and his special Avalanche, out now on Youtube! All lines provided by H
Episode 510 | Jamal Jerome Tyrone
Happy Fathers’ Day! The crew shares about how they spent their Fathers’ Day, as well as Juneteenth Weekend. The internet loses its mind after Beyonce releases a vlog documenting Jay’s hair transformation, and Dame Dash takes shots at Jay and Cam’ron on his new song “Cheap Teeth”. The guys apologize to Yung Miami, for not seeing the vision for “Spend Dat&rd
Episode 509 | Kidney Beans & Applesauce
Happy Friday! The crew kicks off the pod by sharing the weirdest foods they enjoyed as a kid, as well as doing some intensive research on the worst bug infestations. Yung Miami and Mayor Mamdani take over the Knicks’ Parade, and James Dolan announces that the team will be at the White House. Jay-Z faces backlash for his exclusive vinyl release in Target, and the squad takes some calls from l
Episode 508 | Key Glock
Zip joins the crew to chop it up about the Knicks’ Finals win, and the struggles of life-long Knicks’ fans. Terry Crews shares about his porn addiction, and the squad discusses which addictions are hardest to beat. Zip also shares some hilarious gambling stories, and his biggest losses shooting dice. Key Glock joins the show in anticipation for his new album, Project X. He speaks on hi
Episode 507 | Let An OG Put The Tip In
THE KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS!!!!! The whole crew celebrates Jalen Brunson’s 45-point game to lead the Knicks to their first championship in 53 years! From OG Anunoby’s appearance on Good Morning America, to Mikal Bridges’ Instagram Live stream, there’s been tons of memorable moments since they won, and the guys react. The guys discuss the future of the Knicks’ roster,
Episode 506 | Knicks in 5
OG Anunoby and the Knicks pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history in Game 4, and the crew shares how they celebrated the big win. They also react to how the Knicks’ fanbase has been treating Wemby, and if it’s justified or not. Hov announces two more shows in Paris and Los Angeles, and Rory gears up for Nas’ show in Flushing this weekend. Jadakiss addresses DJ Khal
Episode 505 | Ali Siddiq Doesn't Give AF About Your Roast
One of stand-up comedy’s greatest storytellers, Ali Siddiq, drops by the pod fresh off of winning an NAACP Award for his comedy special My Two Sons. He shares some hilarious stories of growing up in Houston, prison riots, and teaching his kids how to drive. He also speaks on the Kevin Hart Roast, building rapport with his peers, and the importance of independence in the comedy space. Catch h
Episode 504 | Akon
The gang is back after a hectic weekend, with the Knicks taking Game 2 in San Antonio, and Baby D turning up Burgers & Bottles. The guys prepare as Trump takes over Manhattan for Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, and Jalen Brunson and Co. look to go up 3-0 on the Spurs. Mal goes viral over the weekend for his take on the Griselda situation, as Westside Gunn reacted, and Jadakiss also addresses
Episode 503 | I Know It Was You, Fredo + BINK
Happy Friday! The guys and Baby D recap the Knicks’ Game 1 win in San Antonio, before going over their weekend plans. Latto addresses Cardi B in a Breakfast Club interview, confirming that she was talking about Cardi on her new album, which Baby D shares her opinions on. Mal went viral this week for his stance on the Drake vs. Jay Z (potential) back and forth, and Dame Dash sat down for an i
Episode 502 | 38 Spesh
Rochester’s own, 38 Spesh drops by to chop it up with the guys about upstate rappers taking over. He speaks on being around Griselda from the jump, Jadakiss’ influence, and being a child when Nas dropped Illmatic. The crew reacts to Complex’s Top 50 New York Rappers of All Time list, and 38 Spesh shares his feelings about upstate rappers being left off the list. He shares some st
Episode 501 | The Roots Remember
Rory is back from Roots Picnic, and the crew deep dives into everything that transpired over the weekend. Hov takes shots at everyone who’s been speaking about him on a freestyle, addressing Drake, Nicki, and more. The internet goes crazy over a leaked sextape of 50 Cent’s baby’s mother, Daphne Joy, and Diddy, and all parties involved react. The guys address Tasha K in real time,
Episode 500 | Rapplebee's
Happy Friday! Before you start this episode, go listen to Rory’s new single, “Still Be Mine”, featuring BLK ODYSSY and Lucky Daye, and watch the music video on Netflix! It’s been a slow news week, so the crew catches up, and shares their weekend plans. The Breakfast Club launches a live morning show on Netflix, DJ Vlad takes a survey of men on the internet, and Lizzo become
Episode 499 | Brad Williams
Comedian Brad Williams takes a break from his tour to come kick it with Rory & MAL, sharing some hilarious stories about little person fetishes and phobias, and meeting his comedy idols. He also discusses his takes on the Chelsea Handler vs. Tony Hinchcliffe, roast culture, and gatekeeping in the comedy world. Catch his new special, Live on Short Street, on his YouTube channel! All lines provi
Episode 498 | Hard as Nailz
Happy Memorial Day! It was a slow news weekend, so the crew catches up about the Knicks’ Game 3 win in Cleveland, and their weekend plans that were ruined by the rain. DJ Hed is under fire for editing disses out of Drake’s “2 Hard 4 The Radio”, Spotify and UMG announce their new AI features coming soon, and Ray J gets knocked out in his MMA debut. Jim Jones calls out Cam&rs
Episode 497 | The Jig Is Up
Happy Friday! The Prophet Malhamed gets his flowers for his JID and J.Cole take from months ago, and the crew discusses JID addressing the BET Awards and Cole’s verse on “99 Builds Freestyle”. Lupe Fiasco caught some flack for forgetting lyrics at his show, as well as for his rant about people illegally downloading his debut album back in the day. Don Toliver becomes the first ra
Episode 496 | Benny the Butcher & Fuego Base
Benny The Butcher, Fuego Base and Zip join the guys to tell the story of how Benny signed Fuego Base, Connecticut rappers, and how the Black Soprano Family have been keeping upstate rap alive. Benny addresses Conway the Machine and Westside Gunn both hinting at their retirement, as well as his Drake song that never was released. The guys also chop it up about building business structure, what othe
Episode 495 | Ran to Toronto
Mal, aka The Cal Ripken of Podcasting, is back home (potentially with an OVO chain), and recaps his trip to Toronto for Drake’s ICEMAN release. Rory and Demaris were outside this weekend, and the whole crew shares their takes on Drake’s trio of projects that dropped on Friday. From favorite songs, to slickest bars, the guys give their highly anticipated breakdown. In other news, Dr. Ch
Episode 494 | D-Dot and Tracey Lee Bring The Law and Disorder
Mal is in Toronto, and no, we haven't heard ICEMAN yet. Today, Rory sits down with DDot and Tracey Lee, who’s new project “Law & Disorder” is out now. DDot and Tracey share some crazy stories about their time at Howard, working with Biggie, and recognizing Jay-Z’s talent. The guys also discuss aging gracefully in hip hop, who gets to critique music, and debate what &ldq
Episode 493 | Checking In With Reason
Family of the show, REASON, drops by to talk about his new project Moving Towards Love_PINK, and share his takes on the “Who’s the Giant” posters that have been popping up in Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta. The guys talk everything from favorite studio sessions, Kendrick Lamar’s GNX being pulled from streaming, and the East Coast vs. West Coast beef from last year. They
Episode 492 | Trolling Loud
It’s ICEMAN Week, and Mal reacts to the rumors circulating the internet this week. Charlamagne claims there are A$AP Rocky and DJ Khaled disses on the album, as well as features from Future and Karol G. In other music news, French Montana beats Rick Ross in a Versuz battle, Latto announces her retirement album, and the guys review Chris Brown’s new album. Rolling Loud Orlando sparks di
Episode 491 | Pretty Brown Eye
Happy Friday! Instagram went through a bot purge, and we take a look at some celebrities that lost the most followers. The crew debates who the better vocalist is; Adele or Celine Dion, rank soundtrack songs, and more. The JP Morgan scandal gets messier, with more lawsuits and allegations, and we get more information on Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini’s affair. M.I.A. gets the boot from Kid C
Episode 490 | Movin' On Up
Complex released their 2026 Hip Hop Media Power Rankings List, and the guys react to their ranking, the rankings of their peers, and who missed the cut. Stefon Diggs’ trial wrapped up, as he was found not guilty of assault on his chef, which sparks a discussion on hiring a baddie to be your personal chef. Baby D and Mal discuss the pros and cons of dating a pilot, the guys give some advice t
Episode 489 | Golden Tempo
We start off this episode wishing Rory a happy birthday, before getting into the crew’s weekends, and what everyone has been watching on TV, including everything from Euphoria, to The Kentucky Derby. Real Boston Richey and his ex-girlfriend made headlines this weekend, sparking a conversation about what to do if your opps know your biggest secret. Meg Thee Stallion has become the subject of
Episode 488 | The Danglies
Happy Friday! Rory prepares for a wild birthday weekend, and the crew previews all of the new music coming out this weekend, from Chris Brown and Leon Thomas, Meek Mill, Lil Tjay, and more. 7PM In Brooklyn introduced the “Datpiff Mixtape Bracket”, and the guys debate who had the best mixtape of that era. A JP Morgan executive gets accused of some nasty office behavior, and Joy Taylor c
Episode 487 | The Greatest Songwriters
Rory and Baby D got around to watching the Michael movie, and share their takes. It’s also List Season, as The New York Times drops their “30 Greatest Living American Songwriters”, with some notable snubs to debate. Consequence (not the rapper) also released their “Top 100 Greatest Vocalists”, featuring some more surprising names and omissions. The guys also react to
Episode 486 | The Bones
The gang is back to recap their weekends, including Mal’s Michael review and Rory and Peeje’s Caribbean karaoke night. The crew grieves Meg and Klay’s breakup, which ultimately brings up a discussion about the internet's reaction to anything Meg related. Speaking of the internet, Demaris’ tweets went viral over the weekend, as well as a video of a Houston man sucking toes a
Episode 485 | Blowhole
Happy Friday! The crew kicks this episode off previewing new music dropping from Kehlani, Symba, Latto, and more. Yung Miami premiers a new song for Jadakiss and Fat Joe, while Complex releases their 100 Hottest Rappers, which is full of surprises. We bid farewell to Twitter Communities, and share some of the guys’ internet pet peeves. The Church of Scientology has been getting infiltrated b
Episode 484 | Ice Breakers
The ice has thawed, and the guys are here to talk about it! The crew makes some predictions on Iceman, Drake’s press roll out, potential features, and who’s getting dissed. Michael Jackson’s biopic was met with mixed reviews, by both fans and critics, and Ye pays a visit to The Jewish Human Rights Center in Beverly Hills. Rory discusses the status of his music, and recaps h
Episode 483 | Thawing Out
Happy 4/20! The crew recaps their weekends in the house (mostly), and questions why Mal wasn’t in attendance to defend his Bronx sister, Ice Spice from her attacker in Hollywood. Cam’ron got bodyslammed by Jey Uso ahead of Wrestlemania, and our friend Trick Williams left Vegas with a WWE Championship. Lil Wayne hit the timeline feeling left out from Coachella and The Grammys, while The
Episode 482 | So So Messy
We kick off this Friday with Mal debunking the rumors of Drake’s highly anticipated Iceman release, as well as some highlight footage of Rory (aka Floory) taking a tumble on livestream with Symba. N.O.R.E. makes headlines during his appearance on The Jason Lee Show, where he holds it down (sorta) for Offset, while Quavo was seen on the jumbotron at Cardi B’s show. Remy Ma disses Papoos
Episode 481 | Women Can Be Wrong
Happy Thursday! The crew kicks this episode off trying to define lust, and a debate on if it counts as a drug. 50 Cent is executive producing his own 3 part documentary, and Rick Ross chimes in to call him broke. Rory gives his review of Landman, which leads to a discussion about being involved in their kids’ dating lives. Baby D tells the truth about women and lies, and Mal prepares for an
Episode 480 | Neo Soul Sorting Hat
Rory is back from LA, and brought the weather back with him on this 80 degree Monday. He catches up with Baby D and Mal on his trip, sharing their thoughts about young people in the club, and dude hangouts. Speaking of young people, Euphoria is back for its third season, and the guys discuss the direction that it’s going in. Justin Bieber faces backlash for his Coachella performance, and Chr
