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Episode 110 starts with the cast talking about movie scenes that were elevated by improvisation, including Training Day's iconic King Kong speech and Robin Williams' unforgettable Genie performance in Aladdin, where much of the animation was built around his ad-libbed dialogue. That leads into a fascinating story Tom Hanks recently shared about an entirely different version of Toy Story, where Pixar attempted to recreate the same creative freedom before ultimately scrapping the approach and reworking the film with Tim Allen.
From there, the crew dives into a major story out of Toronto involving the legendary radio station Flow 98.7, which recently underwent a significant programming overhaul, including replacing its morning show with TV host Patricia J. The conversation expands into the controversy surrounding Patricia's husband after he referred to a woman from the podcast Relentless Diaries and her co-hosts as "YNs" while defending his wife's position at the station. Once the comment surfaced, accounts were deactivated and the discussion quickly shifted from whether Patricia fit Toronto's music culture to broader conversations surrounding race, culture, and representation. DJXP also provides insight into some of the business and financial realities behind major programming changes in radio.
The conversation then shifts to the podcast industry as Trivelle explores whether Netflix-exclusive podcasts have benefited from moving behind the streaming platform's walls. The crew debates discoverability, exclusivity, audience habits, and whether podcast consumption on a television-focused platform can realistically compete with YouTube.
Music takes center stage next as the guys discuss Drake songs from ICEMAN that are beginning to go viral alongside other contenders for Song of the Summer. Trivelle also reveals the first time he's ever been fooled by an AI artist after discovering what he believed was phenomenal music, leading to a discussion about the easiest ways to identify AI-generated artists beyond simply how they sound.
The hosts then tackle one of the week's biggest music stories after Lizzo's Bitch album reportedly sold around 2,000 copies in its opening week. As artists and music professionals themselves, they explore the possible reasons behind the disappointing numbers despite Lizzo's enormous commercial success over the past decade.
Floyd Mayweather's recent financial headlines are examined next after accusations that he wrote bad cheques. Rather than assuming he's simply "broke," the crew discusses more realistic explanations for the public business decisions involving the man long known as "Money" Mayweather.
The episode then returns to Summer House as the cast reacts to the final piece of Season 10 content, The Aftermath. They break down Bravo's attempt to provide additional context surrounding Amanda, West, Ciara, Kyle, Meija, and Lindsay while revisiting the season's biggest friendship and relationship storylines. Trivelle calls out XP for having a soft spot for Amanda, which naturally leads into a broader discussion about giving advice to friends who repeatedly choose not to take it.
To close out the episode, the crew reacts to a viral conversation from Devale and Khadeen Ellis' Dead Ass Podcast, which sparked widespread debate surrounding monogamy, sexual expectations within marriage, and how relationships evolve after having children. The hosts finish the episode by sharing their own perspectives on intimacy, long-term relationships, and the changing expectations that come with marriage and family life.
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Episode 109 kicks off with DJXP revealing to the other castmates that, after years of trial and error, experimentation, and exploring different content verticals, the podcast's YouTube channel has officially reached monetization by surpassing 4,000 watch hours within the last 365 days.
While celebrating the milestone, the conversation turns reflective as they revisit the uncomfortable Episode 100 discussion where Trivelle and XP bumped heads over what it truly takes to build a successful podcast and the balance between passion, love, discipline, and dedication. Some concessions are made as they revisit that debate, while Trivelle introduces what he believes is the third ingredient necessary for success beyond skill and talent.
From there, they pivot to Jay-Z responding to shots Drake sent his way on the critically acclaimed and commercially successful ICEMAN album, which has now spent its fourth week at #1. Jay-Z's response is compared to Drake's own reaction to Kendrick Lamar's "Like That" verse, with parallels drawn between the two chart-topping moments as Janice STFU continues its run atop the Billboard Hot 100. After discussing the recent downplaying of Jay-Z's career by stans and uninformed observers, the conversation naturally progresses to Taylor Swift joining Jay-Z as one of music's two richest figures. Taylor's billionaire status is particularly noteworthy because it is largely music-driven, a rarity in an industry where most artists accumulate wealth through a combination of music and outside investments. The group discusses the achievement and what it means for the business of music.
Keeping things firmly in the pop culture lane, the guys then dive into their highly anticipated Summer House discussion, reacting to Parts 2 and 3 of the reunion for the house that Bravo built. Holding almost nothing back, they break down major moments involving Amanda, West, Ciara, and Kyle, discussing whether any real progress or accountability emerged from decisions that largely happened behind closed doors.
Following the mega-conversation, XP introduces a series of fascinating relationship questions circulating on Reddit that tie directly and indirectly into many of the themes explored throughout the Summer House discussion, particularly around sex, infidelity, trust, and modern relationship expectations.
Things take a more serious turn as the episode concludes with a discussion surrounding the recent verdict in the Karmelo Anthony and Austin Metcalf case.
Welcome to the show.
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Starting off the episode with Trivelle showing some adulation for the progress, the guys get right into revisiting the Drake conversation.
As his one album (turned two-album surprise drop) landed him the top 3 spots on the Billboard 200, while a litany of songs populated the Hot 100...and with many arguing he may have officially passed MJ (on paper for sure), the group discusses the love, the hate, the additional artists who received their first charting positions, and their official quick reviews of the first/main album, ICEMAN, including where it sits in Drake’s discography.
After wrapping that conversation, they discuss the AMA Awards and some of the winners, along with the glaring snub of an artist like Taylor Swift, who had 8 nominations, one of the biggest fanbases in the world with the “Swifties,” and one of the biggest albums of the year. Some people are definitely raising eyebrows.
Staying in the Taylor vein, Canadian R&B/pop legend Shawn Desman accuses Taylor and another artist of biting one of the standout records from his career. After giving their opinions and discussing how situations like that should be handled, the guys move into the Kevin Hart apology tour following his roast, where many racial jokes were made at the expense of Black people. They discuss the larger issue surrounding comedy as a protected form of speech and the fallout that came with Kevin addressing it head-on instead of letting the story die down naturally.
The story that has the guys lit in the streets is the Summer House reality series, with Trivelle dragging XP (and OShauN to some extent) deeper into the reunion episode surrounding one of the biggest stories in Bravo history involving the real-life relationship dynamics between Amanda Batula and West Wilson behind the cast’s back, including Amanda’s still-husband (technicality) and the recent fallout between West and Ciara Miller.
While they touch on the reunion episode as a whole, the conversation really hinges on the major storyline where all the plot points come together for XP and OShauN, creating what XP calls some of the best TV he’s ever seen.
After that, XP brings up an interesting relationship experiment that found a connection between long marriages and the extra adjectives husbands use when introducing their wives based on someone watching over 2,000 hours of couples interacting across 6 years.
After that surprising fact-finding conundrum, Trivelle finally watches the Michael movie, opening up an entirely new direction for the discussion after revealing his issues with the film (he is a director, by the way).
The pod concludes with the crew discussing their dream biopics and the best ones made so far.
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Episode 107 starts with what Trivelle (pictured in the middle) calls, “I’ve been waiting two years for this.” The crew jumps straight into the end of Drake’s Iceman saga, breaking down the stream, the rollout, the Toronto takeover, and the visual-heavy release strategy surrounding the new album(s). From the artistic side to the business side, sales expectations, insider stories, and theories about why Drake approached this release as three separate projects, the conversation covers it all without doing a full review, as the music was less than 24 hours old at the time of recording. As Toronto natives themselves, the hosts dive into the significance of the city references, visuals, and rollout moments that outsiders may not fully understand.
After spending nearly an hour unpacking everything Drake dropped, the episode shifts into a story the comment section demanded after a line DJXP said in the previous episode:
“One day we’re going to have a real conversation about Marvin Gaye.”
XP revisits that statement by reading through some of the alleged controversies surrounding Marvin Gaye and discussing why a proper biopic on him may be far more complicated than other legendary artists whose accusations have remained more of a footnote in their legacy.
After the cohosts are left shocked beyond belief, the conversation naturally spirals into a discussion about voyeurism, relationships, and the mindset someone would need to have to want to watch their partner be with somebody else in the name of pleasure.
That topic leads directly into a viral story about a woman who had been dating a man serious about marriage, but who continuously delayed taking the next step. Another wealthy suitor stepped in, openly challenged the procrastinating boyfriend, and ended up marrying her within six days. The hosts debate whether that situation is truly crazy considering the unconventional ways many relationships begin.
That opens the door for another Summer House discussion, specifically the Amanda, West, and Ciara situation that the podcast has been covering throughout the season. The hosts compare the betrayal dynamics from the viral story to what unfolded on the show behind Ciara’s back, while also discussing the upcoming reunion, the future of the Summer House universe beyond the summer setting, and why the franchise has separated itself from many other reality shows.
From there, the conversation pivots into broader reality TV history before transitioning into film and television, including Netflix’s adaptation of Man on Fire starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. After discussing his performance and his recent momentum following Wonder Man, the hosts debate the reasons both for and against his rise in Hollywood, compare his trajectory to Michael B. Jordan, and discuss how some actors outgrow television after getting their start there.
The episode closes with a broader conversation about Hollywood making room for only a select few Black leading actors at a time, before rounding things out with thoughts on Euphoria, the Toronto Tempo first impressions, and more.
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Episode 106 starts off with Trivelle sharing news about some of his legal troubles (“the drama people suing me”) before the music talk kicks off with the The New York Times interview with Jay-Z, which is also tied to their list recognizing the top 30 unranked living American songwriters. The crew dissects parts of Jay’s interview before getting into the subs that people feel are aimed at Drake, especially Jay’s remarks about older artists coming across as inauthentic when trying too hard to relate to the youth.
After that conversation runs its course, they mention artists who were included (like Young Thug, Kendrick Lamar, etc.) versus names who were not present (Drake, J. Cole, etc.), and the discussions around those omissions.
Another list gets discussed this one ranked: the Top 100 Vocalists of All Time, with Kendrick Lamar being placed at number 20 over artists like Brandy, Little Richard, Chaka Khan, Diana Ross, Amy Winehouse, Elton John, Teddy Pendergrass, Bill Withers, Luther Vandross, Sade, and Kurt Cobain. After that very controversial list and segment, things move on to Drake’s upcoming album Iceman, slated for the middle of this month, the ice sculpture in Toronto, and expectations creatively for the project, including features.
OshauN then brings up wrestling, discussing Shawn Michaels and his recent documentary, including some of the regrets he had in the business, such as his portrayal alongside The Rock. XP then tells the crew about the Verzuz announced between French Montana and Rick Ross, which is being dubbed a “celebration.” They joke about possible stipulations, while Trivelle gives a hot take that Ross would wipe the floor with French, even playing songs from both artists to illustrate the point.
OshauN suggests a Wale vs Meek Mill matchup for MMG supremacy, leading to a debate between Trivelle and OshauN about who would come out on top.
As XP and OshauN get more familiar with the reality show Summer House — which Trivelle introduced in the last episode and was well received, XP reads comments from viewers (including corrections) before asking whether Amanda was right to pursue someone who was in a relationship with her friend, especially someone her friend Ciara confided in her about. As Trivelle answers, bringing in some of his own anecdotal experiences, the group concludes that Amanda and Wes showed little regard for who they hurt, as their idea of love outweighed the collateral damage.
The conversation expands into whether anyone on the podcast has ever felt strongly enough about someone to risk destroying other friendships, and what that would look like. After a rollercoaster discussion, XP brings the group to talk about Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson, their public drama and breakup, the perception, and the outside commentary surrounding it.
They then discuss Taylor Swift’s 2018 contract that could result in many Universal Music Group artists getting paid as equity in Spotify is sold. The crew briefly touches on the upcoming Michael film, holding off on full commentary until Trivelle catches up in theatres. OshauN also reflects on his time at the theatre watching itand suggests they should let Jaafar Jackson perform as Michael Jackson on tour, similar to how other iconic artists have been honored posthumously.
Here is Episode 106.
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Episode 105 kicks off with the crew addressing a viral clip from the last episode, clarifying their comments and reacting to the unexpected attention around their wardrobe.
From there, the conversation shifts to Dave Chappelle and the possibility of a return to Chappelle's Show. The crew debates whether a revival could even work in 2026 and expands into a broader discussion about comedy questioning why comedians are expected to constantly create new material, while musicians can rely on their “greatest hits.”
Next, they dive into Coachella Week 1, focusing on Justin Bieber’s headline-grabbing performance. With minimal theatrics and a heavy emphasis on vocals, Bieber’s set sparked conversation online especially his focus on newer material and the questionable Macbook youtube gate. The crew also breaks down the business side, including his reported catalog sale and music ownership and how that may have influenced the setlist.
The episode then moves into the announcement of the Chris Brown x Usher joint tour, including two major stops in Toronto at the Rogers Stadium. They debate who would walk on stage first (and technically open), how the show could be structured, and whether fans might get a Verzuz-style experience between the two R&B giants.
From there, the conversation turns to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees and honorees, including Wu-Tang Clan, Phil Collins, Oasis, Fela Kuti, Sade, and Luther Vandross, along with the surrounding debates and controversies Noah Gallager has.
Switching into entertainment and reality TV, the crew unpacks the drama from Summer House, focusing on the relationship fallout between Ciara Miller, West Wilson, and Amanda Batula, with the reunion looming.
The tone then shifts to a more serious discussion surrounding influencer Ashlee Jenae and the ongoing investigation into her tragic death while on vacation in Tanzania. The crew discusses the online discourse, questions around the case, and the troubling narratives emerging on social media.
To close out the episode, they touch on WrestleMania and the launch of Toronto Tempo, as Canada prepares for its first WNBA franchise.
A packed episode covering comedy, music, culture, and real-world conversations tap in.
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After a brief hiatus, You Might Wanna Sit Down 4 This returns with Episode 104.
The episode kicks off with the crew wrapping up their final thoughts on the awards run for Sinners, closing the chapter on a film that has been a major talking point across multiple episodes. From Ryan Coogler’s direction to Michael B. Jordan’s performances, the guys debate whether the right trophies were awarded on Oscar night and revisit past award cycles where films were snubbed, only to be recognized in later years.
Staying in the world of visual media, the conversation shifts to their closing thoughts on the hit series Paradise, breaking down Season 2 and how the show holds up overall.
Things take a hilarious turn when a post-podcast story involving Sterling K. Brown sparks a wild debate about an awkward interaction involving his wife and therapist leading into an unexpected (and funny) conversation about shower etiquette and boundaries.
From there, the crew catches up on all the music they missed during their break, including releases from James Blake, Jack Harlow, RAYE, and Kanye West, diving into projects like Trying Times, Monica, This Album May Contain Hope, and Bully.
DJXP then circles back to give credit where it’s due, praising Cardi B for proving her longevity, both with her latest album and her elite touring ability after selling out shows in Toronto and Hamilton.
The episode also touches on Jaden Ivey and the controversy surrounding his outspoken religious stance in the NBA, as well as a deeper ethical discussion to close things out … centered around a viral couple navigating life with osteogenesis imperfecta and the difficult decision of starting a family.
A packed episode covering film, music, culture, and real-life debates tap into Episode 104
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The episode kicks off with a deep dive into one of the biggest conversations happening in music right now: AI-generated music and copyright. Following the news that Apple is introducing transparency tags on Apple Music to disclose when artificial intelligence is used in songs, the crew debates what this means for the future of music.
With the U.S. confirming that works created purely by AI cannot receive copyright protection without meaningful human authorship, the conversation quickly turns philosophical. Should artists be able to monetize music that uses AI tools? Trivelle argues that any use of AI in music should disqualify it from profit, while OShauN believes audiences will ultimately crave authenticity and push back against AI-generated art despite mass adpotion and current appeal.
The discussion branches into whether AI samples in production count as “AI music,” how algorithms on streaming platforms quietly push AI songs into passive listening situations, and why younger listeners might still demand real artists and human connection. The crew also reacts to moments where artists faced backlash for using AI tools, and even jokes about which artists might need an AI tag themselves *ahem Ye*
After the AI mega-conversation, Trivelle and OShauN briefly tease their excitement for Season 2 of Paradise, (before spoiling anything for DJXP) before the show shifts fully into movie territory.
The guys unpack the BAFTA Awards controversy with actor John Davidson before diving into a celebration of Michael B. Jordan and the cast of Sinners, following their impressive run across the BAFTA Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. With Jordan stacking wins, the crew debates whether his dual performance has officially entered Academy Awards territory proving OShauN's early analysis right.
That conversation leads to a larger appreciation of Ryan Coogler and the incredible way he launched his directing career with Fruitvale Station, before building a run of major box-office hits leading up to Sinners.
Looking ahead to awards season, the hosts speculate about which films could compete with Sinners on Oscar night, including One Battle After Another, Marty Supreme, and Hamnet.
Along the way the crew also touches on:
Timothée Chalamet appearing less than thrilled about Jordan’s SAG win
Hollywood potentially fumbling the chance to cast Idris Elba as James Bond
Speculation around Damson Idris possibly being considered for Black Panther
Jonathan Majors appearing in a film produced by The Daily Wire
Auston Matthews visiting the White House
Jim Carrey seemingly channeling real-life The Mask energy
The episode closes with a major entertainment industry development: Paramount Global potentially catching its white whale in securing Warner Bros. Discovery, after Netflix reportedly backed away from the massive $111 billion price tag.
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Episode 102 kicks off with the cast trying the new Canada-exclusive Drake menu at McDonald’s (which we later learned has sparked some controversy). That leads into a conversation about other artist-led fast food collaborations and the days when restaurants actually had great deals. From there, we dive into music starting with Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance earlier this month, the reactions to him performing in Spanish, and the comparisons people made to Kendrick’s halftime show last year. We unpack all the nuance and discourse before touching on Chris Brown’s comments about the NFL and performing at the Super Bowl. The conversation continues with J. Cole’s album The Fall Off and a debate about the best double-disc albums ever, Don Toliver’s Octane, artists who’ve successfully introduced other major stars to the world, Charli XCX’s Wuthering Heights, Brent Faiyaz’s latest album ICONS, and musicians who’ve expanded their sound without backlash. We wrap up by addressing the recent Lil Wayne slander and the public’s underestimation of T.I.’s catalog especially when it comes to a potential Verzuz battle.
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Kicking off the post-100-episode era with Episode 101 entitled “Some Pundits,” the first portion of the show is dedicated to the elongated hiatus that began around Christmas. After an injury that Trivelle sustained, he explains what happened and shares lessons learned from people who checked on him. Once reacclimatized and warmed up, the gang acknowledges the new world they find themselves in after six weeks before diving into the big news event of the 2026 Grammys that just passed.
While discussing the show in general, they hone in on the Hip Hop and Album of the Year categories (with Kendrick Lamar, Clipse, Tyler, the Creator, and others) and how there’s a kind of statistical pattern where early wins can indicate the likelihood of taking home bigger awards later...certain dominoes have to line up for that to happen.
Although Trivelle makes some great points, the conversation expands to the Grammy tributes by Lauryn Hill and Justin Bieber's performance, the weight of jury-decided accolades versus sales, the requirements to be considered for awards, notable speeches, criticisms and more, giving the Grammy section a well-rounded discussion.
Because two of the three hosts are involved with filmmaking, the conversation shifts to Oscar previews and the math of how certain Grammy wins can foreshadow bigger Oscar victories. They talk about Sinners, which broke the record with 16 nominations at the 98th Academy Awards, and discuss which categories it can win and which it might lose while still having a successful run. They also give flowers to standout performances from Coogler, MBJ, Delroy Lindo, and Wunmi Mosaku.
Talk turns to Marty Supreme and the competitive race for Oscar supremacy, then briefly touches on the Michael Jackson biopic and how its billion-plus projection could change, especially after OShauN reveals plans for a second movie and the idea of splitting the story becomes central.
As J. Cole’s new album The Fall Off is out now, Trivelle brings it up and they discuss expectations before OShauN tells the story of what happened with Cam’ron and Cole and the lawsuit. XP also highlights EverythingOShauN’s latest song IMAX (GOOF) playing across Canada during an NBA broadcast to end off the 101st episode.
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As the podcast reaches the ever-elusive Episode 100, DJXP kicks off the landmark moment by playing OShauN’s new record “SGA” with no warning or context to get a live reaction from Trivelle. After some quick banter about OShauN putting together new music for his next project, XP asks how everyone feels about crossing the 100-episode milestone while sharing his own thoughts.
As the conversation expands, the group discusses how loving what you do in the podcast space is essential for sustainability, breaking through the noise of countless platforms, and eventually reaching the financial spaces that successful IP can occupy. When XP asks if everyone genuinely enjoys the process, Trivelle pushes back, arguing that passion alone is not sufficient or realistic in a capitalist society. He believes any venture seeking long-term staying power must be financially viable.
Examples come up around his departure from music, which led to personal financial success, while XP contends that Trivelle exited prematurely because he did not love it enough. After an exchange where Trivelle asserts that money is the ultimate marker of success in creative ventures, regardless of passion-driven wishful thinking, OShauN offers an alternative perspective, focusing on the necessity of loving the craft regardless of outcome. This leads into a broader discussion about whether love for creativity can even be measured, and whether talent itself is measurable.
The conversation then segues into the Diddy documentary. While only two of the three hosts watched all four episodes, they share commentary on key moments before shifting to Shedeur Sanders of the Cleveland Browns, his recent performance, and the destinations that could best position him to continue dominating.
Trivelle asks the group to reflect on their biggest music moments and takeaways from the year, along with who they consider Hip Hop’s MVP, with XP’s choice shocking the group. Favorite albums, top TV series, Netflix’s pending acquisition of Warner Bros., and other major film moments are discussed, alongside thoughts on 2026 releases and the rapid integration of AI into social media and consumer tech. The episode closes with DJXP asking OShauN why he wrote a song inspired by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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Episode 99 opens with Trivelle steering the conversation back to the podcast’s early, more provocative days. He boldly claims that whether she admits it or not every woman is aware when a man is interested in her. The group debates what defines a “crush”: is it simply feeling someone is attractive, or something that must be acted upon? From there they shift to music: they discuss Gunna’s back-to-back shows in Toronto at a 10,000-capacity venue. XP points out that’s impressive for an artist performing outside the continental U.S., especially given the efforts to “get him out the way” after the YSL trial and related gang-snitch allegations. Given those pressures, Gunna’s perseverance and ability to organize successful shows earns respect. They ask whether Young Thug could still pull off equal or greater shows in Toronto today debating venue size, promotion, and logistics. Trivelle compares Young Thug’s potential to the recent 3-night run by Vybz Kartel in Toronto, and they mention How Drake surprisingly performed Show 1 on his birthday. XP praises Kartel’s stage presence and overall performance. Then T asks whether Tyla could draw a strong venue in town. Shifting gears, they talk about one of the ongoing social-media controversies: after Elon Musk unveiled Twitter’s new location sharing feature, social-media “stan” accounts are in uproar especially the ones created or rose to prominence during the Kendrick Drake some posting reckless claims. OShauN argues that people who talk recklessly online should have to show their faces and account for their words in real life. They close out by giving love to Wale’s latest release via Def Jam Recordings, and expressing excitement about how the Toronto Raptors are playing lately. Check out Episode 99.
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Episode 98 begins with the gang responding to reactions from their previous clips about the No Limit vs Cash Money VERZUZ battle, where the internet overwhelmingly called them crazy for even suggesting the matchup was close...let alone leaning toward Cash Money.
Things move on to the surprise Offset project that seemingly dropped out of nowhere. After some digging, and based on Offset’s own words, the mixtape was simply a ploy to “get out the deal.” The crew discusses other times in music history when the line between album and mixtape was blurred, especially when it comes to contract fulfillment.
DJXP then brings up a conversation Ja Rule had on 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony, where Ja said he doesn't take credit for starting the sing-rap trend in hip-hop...but does take credit for pioneering the singer/rapper duet formula. He also claimed his music aged better than 50 Cent’s while still giving 50 his flowers. The group debates their catalogs and the long-standing beef.
Next, they talk about Outkast’s legendary induction into the highly coveted Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Before sharing their thoughts, they address the vocal flubs that occurred during Doja Cat’s tribute performance of “Ms. Jackson.”
Following last episode’s conversation about Ye, multiple new Kanye West sightings have popped up including him asking a rabbi for forgiveness and performing with Travis Scott in Japan leading to a discussion about his quiet re-emergence.
As Summer Walker’s new album drops, DJXP praises her marketing campaign before addressing backlash over her collaborating with Chris Brown.
The group then discusses the dangerous precedent of AI in music, especially surrounding Xania Monet and her viral interview with Gayle King....where Gayle bluntly told her, “but you can’t sing.”
The episode wraps with Grammy nominations, predictions on who will win key awards, and a Pluribus 2 reaction that leads to praise for Vince Gilliam and eventually for TV writer Taylor Sheridan.
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On Episode 97, the crew starts with the uphill battle of maintaining a podcast as an entity in the creative space where others have thrived. They then move on to one of the big highlights of the last 14 days: the No Limit vs Cash Money battle signaling the return of Verzuz of sorts. Taking place in Las Vegas in collaboration with Apple Music and Universal Music Group-backed/NTWRK-newest acquisition Complex, the discussion then dives into who walked away with the crown. They also explore the widely spoken rumours of what Jay‑Z said about Verzuz in 2021—about no one being able to step in the ring with him. As the crew finds worthy adversaries for him, a Stevie Wonder x R. Kelly discussion surfaces as a potential R&B Verzuz topic—regardless of its merit. They cover Billboard’s new Hot 100 rule intended to get songs in and out faster, which leads into a conversation about Hip-Hop’s “official absence” from the Hot 100 since 1992. DJXP missteps by calling it the Billboard 200 (albums) and not factoring that into the hip-hop presence discussion. He boldly claims Kanye West is the reason for the decline, then provides his actual beliefs on the matter. A bright spot emerges as R&B makes a comeback in conversation and chart metrics with Muni Long (and “Folded” rounding out the top 15 Hot 100). They then praise older artists still making music and close out with a review.
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Episode 96 starts off with the cast responding to their viral Dot Era/Drake clips on TikTok, as more people begin to realize that Kendrick Lamar’s post-beef GNX album is now widely referred to as the Dot Era. From there, a major discussion unfolds about Global Hip-Hop & R&B Superstars who currently qualifies and whether this level of global dominance and title can continue in the future given today’s musical landscape. For the purposes of this convo, a “Global Superstar” means someone with massive notoriety inside and outside of North America, consistent sales, sold-out arenas (or larger) across multiple continents, and true worldwide recognition to the average person. As “the Drake cast,” the crew also breaks down the recent dismissal of the defamation case vs UMG, shares their thoughts on Taylor Swift’s record-breaking 4 million first-week sales for The Life of a Showgirl, and debates whether Doechii’s drop in Spotify monthly listeners is odd or just normal side effects of music promotion. They also revisit Ticketmaster’s CEO claiming ticket prices “aren’t expensive enough,” then take a moment to pay respect to D’Angelo following his passing. The episode closes with a look at Timbaland’s AI experiment (which dropped the same day as the D’Angelo news) and a wild conversation sparked by Cam Newton asking women to list their past flings.
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Episode 95 kicks off with a pledge from DJXP: each member of the pod must bring a project released within the last 365 days to highlight for listeners helping combat the algorithm that struggles to keep up with over one million songs uploaded to Spotify every week.
From there, the crew dives into Cardi B’s new album after finally hearing it (unlike the last episode when it had just dropped). They follow that with Doja Cat’s VIE, as DJXP gives his thoughts before everyone chimes in on Young Thug’s UY Scuti and YFN Lucci’s latest post-prison release. XP also breaks down Jeezy’s surprise mixtape Still Snowin’, which revisits his iconic sound alongside Don Cannon and DJ Toomp.
The conversation shifts to industry friendships/partnerships that turned sour and what types of friendships within it can come back and under what stipulations that can happen, before moving into Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl performance...the last halftime show under Jay-Z’s Roc Nation contract. The episode wraps up with Toronto topics: Vybz Kartel selling out two (now three) Scotiabank Arena dates via OVO promotion, and XP’s firsthand review of Druski’s controversial Toronto show, including what could have been handled better...You Might Wanna Sit Down 4 This.
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Episode 94 begins with Trivelle asking his co-hosts why they didn’t attend the ever-popular and relevant TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival), even though OShauN is a trained actor and DJXP is a “producer.”
The gang then dives into music topics, starting with Cardi B turning up the heat on her promotional campaign for her sophomore release Am I The Drama, which dropped on Friday (before recording). They also discuss portions of her Gayle interview, including being pregnant for real this time and all the success she’s achieved with just one album. DJXP raises the point that with 2–3 mixtapes prior, the lines between albums and mixtapes can be blurred on technicalities. While verifying stats and discussing projects that felt album-esque though labeled as mixtapes, XP brings up the new Spotify global chart...which currently has only 4 hip-hop songs compared to 56 at this time last year.
The idea of all this happening during what some have called the “Dot Era” comes up, along with a comparison to Drake’s falling monthly numbers on Spotify. The gang shoots him some bail, offering reasons that aren’t necessarily nefarious. They then shift to how Drake still has a massive runway for promotion, leveraging multiple campaigns and collaborations to dominate across all facets of media and public consumption.
Following that, Trivelle recounts insights from What’s The Dirt’s Iceman 3 breakdown, suggesting that if even 70% of what’s claimed about Drake’s past three years being part of an elaborate plan is true, then Drake might be among the most brilliant minds in music. XP very briefly mentions Bieber’s Coachella headlining as the first done without traditional management (before it’s downplayed) and also briefly brings up NBA Youngboy’s tour, which OShauN and Trivelle then weigh in on.
After an awkward end to that segment, DJXP pivots to DaBaby’s controversial decision to use footage from a recent tragedy: Ukrainian immigrant Iryna Zarutska being stabbed by a deranged Black man while on her way home from work. DaBaby mixed actual footage from the three-week-old event with re-enactments, inserting himself as a hero saving her...sparking controversy. They toss the question to resident artist OShauN on whether he’d ever do something similar in his music. Debate arises around whether it was “too soon,” leading the hosts into a discussion of movies dramatizing tragedies and whether enough time usually passes between real-life calamities and Hollywood re-creations.
Trivelle shares anecdotes about watching racially traumatic films with his partner of a different race ...particularly 12 Years a Slave and the Jackie Robinson story...and questions whether Hollywood needs to continue retelling slavery stories or if that era has reached its peak.
XP then shows a clip of Alfonso Ribeiro (Carlton Banks) speaking at a music event in New York’s historic Tunnel venue, shedding light on why he felt typecast as Carlton despite having an upbringing far different from the character.
The episode closes with a conversation about father-son duo Larry Ellison and David Ellison, and their bid to take over the largest share of media.
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Episode 93 starts off with Trivelle chronicling his weight loss journey and how it has changed his ability to cuddle, before the convo shifts to one of the biggest hip hop stories of the past week: the Young Thug leaked jail calls.
Convos with a litany of people, including 21 Savage, his now ex-girlfriend Mariah, and more, find Young Thug speaking on his disdain and issues with a plethora of Atlanta key players and music mainstays. These comments can be seen as either pent-up frustration or true feelings. At the time of recording, some of the bigger names had not yet been released, but the group discusses the lasting impact on the Atlanta scene...often seen as the most unified in hip hop, a reputation that’s fuelled their long musical run.
Another city that enjoyed a long run, Miami, comes up next with a retelling of Ace Hood’s unfortunate contract situation, in which Khaled had a hand. This leads the convo to previews of two new Khaled songs: the mega posse cut with dancehall and reggae legends Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton, Bounty Killer, and Movado titled “You Remind Me” and “Brother” featuring NBA Youngboy and Post Malone.
Cardi beating her court case follows, with the convo stemming from a recent interview where Billboard asked her about a “Big 3” that includes her, Nicki, and Meg Thee Stallion. While OShauN disagrees with the notion of a Big 3 being brought up in every comparative class, DJXP explains why there may be undue pressure on Megan Thee Stallion to be considered among hip hop’s top echelon ...pressure that may come more from her backing than necessarily her skill or versatility.
The gang then runs through the new track “Gyatt” featuring two former female rap rivals, Ice Spice and Latto, who buried the hatchet to get the clubs moving with their latest record.
Next up is the Drake and Bobbi Altoff interview, with everyone sharing their thoughts on how it went... some enjoying it, others explaining why they could’ve done without it. The convo then moves into sports stories, including Gilbert Arenas and Skip Bayless teaming up for a football show, and the scandal rocking the sports world involving Steve Ballmer and the Kawhi Leonard debacle. A fictitious tree-planting company, allegedly created to avoid salary cap restrictions, is revealed to have been paying Leonard his true value.
The Rock’s new movie gets a standing ovation, Will Smith signs a big-picture deal with Paramount, and a heated Reddit debate has OShauN fired up as a woman with a tattoo of her deceased boyfriend on her chest wonders why her new relationships always end prematurely.
This episode is jam-packed. Lock in… You Might Wanna Sit Down 4 This.
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Episode 92 kicks off with some wrestling anecdotes before diving into Chris Brown’s Breezy Bowl tour stop in Toronto, where he managed to pack 50,000 fans into a temporary venue despite pouring rain. The crew discusses Chris’s influence and resilience, highlighting how he’s remained consistent for nearly two decades and continues to receive support despite challenges.The conversation then pivots to an intriguing debate: could Jermaine Dupri bring out Chris’s best work? While die-hard CB fans argue he doesn’t need anyone, the team explores JD’s track record (including multiple appearances on Billboard’s newly released Top Producers list) and makes the case for why the pairing could make sense.
From there, they break down Cardinal B’s new single “Imaginary Playerz,” which samples Hov’s classic, sparking a bigger question when it comes to remakes in music and film, is being “dope” enough, or does it also need to surpass the original? Other topics include Cardi B’s eight-year delay in releasing her sophomore album and the possible label politics behind it, a viral social media post claiming men should never tell their girlfriend if they’re facing financial struggles, Jurnee Smollett’s alimony situation, the upcoming Jake Paul fight, and a few other media tidbits.
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The crew dives into Toronto’s yearly Caribana tradition and the “diaspora wars” that break out when some festivalgoers push back against hearing Afrobeats at an event rooted in West Indian culture.
From there, the conversation shifts to Drake’s island/Afro-inspired record with Central Cee, Which One, sparking a look at surprising Drake songs that despite massive popularity never hit #1, and the tracks that blocked them.
On the heels of will.i.am’s controversial take that Black Thought is miles ahead of Jay-Z, the group examines a wild album track sequencing before launching into an unexpected head-to-head: Prime Fergie & her Black Eyed Peas run vs. Gwen Stefani & her No Doubt era.
The ongoing 50 Cent vs. DMX debate segues into a bubbling 50 Cent vs. Jay-Z matchup, leading DJXP to present real-life scenarios for and against Hov being ranked above Black Thought.
DJXP also praises Metro Boomin’s project for capturing a specific moment in Atlanta’s “Black Boy White Boy Swag” polo era post-White Tee/Snap and pre-Future/New Atlanta run.
The episode wraps with reactions to one of Trick Daddy’s wild takes on women 35+, plus other pop culture moments to close things out.
- Visa fler
