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August 18 · 1 hr 38 min
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 over 19 years, which brings up a debate about the usage and sustainability of AI in music, and J.Cole gets emotional at the Cleveland stop on his tour. We take some calls, one from a listener curious about spinning the block with an ex, and another who is concerned about being too obsessed with maintaining her peace. Finally, we send our condolences to Hayden Panettiere, who sadly passed away at age 36 on Sunday. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 14 · 1 hr 37 min
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.com and use code RORYANDMAL for 20% off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 13 · 52 min
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 trying to sell 100,000 units so be sure to check out ‘Junkie in the Sun’ after the pod. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code RORYANDMAL for 20% off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 11 · 1 hr 39 min
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 marriage after holding her man down. Everyone watch Obsession because we’ll be talking about that on Friday’s episode when Baby D gets back. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 7 · 1 hr 40 min
Episode 529 | Get In The Ring
The gang discusses the summer jobs and the importance of barbershops before getting into the Jason Lee & A$AP Rocky Interview. Cam’ron has a wild message out to Cardi B’s team regarding a verse swap for an interview. The crew wonder who the next Pop mega stars will be. Top Dog confirms Rory’s theory on why Kendrick has beef with The Game then we get into a voicemail questions what artists were in the wrong era All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 6 · 1 hr 12 min
Episode 528 | Trinidad James & Fyre are The Bess Drssd
Rory & Mal discuss they're survival skills before getting into the new Jay Z verse on Beyonce's DONK Remix. Which leads to them discussing what is a flop nowadays. BESS DRSSD, aka, Trinidad James and Fyre, drop by to chop it up with the guys about their self-titled project, not following dress codes, and the state of fashion. Trinidad also shares with us about rediscovering his passion in music, the spirit of competition, and how to not be a follower of trends. He also tells us about his artist, Kodie Shane, becoming a media personality, and much more! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 4 · 1 hr 37 min
Episode 527 | Wet Dreamz and Nightmares
The whole crew attended J.Cole’s The Fall Off Tour this weekend, and Mal speaks on the hospitality that the Dreamville community showed him. Baby D livestreams from the Barclays Center, and Rory survives the let out. The crew debates Cole’s biggest song, before switching over to new music from Cardi B. Meek Mill remixes his classic Dreams & Nightmares, and we discuss artists from that generation who are aging gracefully in hip hop. A$AP Rocky and Jason Lee preview a new interview, where it is implied that Rocky says he would fight Drake bare-knuckled. Rory takes a trip to the zoo, Baby D attempts to go see the new Spider-Man, and Mal aims to start his week with peace and prosperity! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 31 · 1 hr 26 min
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. The guys discuss the significance of Jay’s Yankee Stadium shows, what the album means to the culture, and some of the stories behind your favorite songs. We also take a couple calls from our Patreon members, asking Bleek’s opinions on producers, Hov songs, and advice for someone with baby mama drama. Memphis Bleek’s podcast, ROC Solid, is available everywhere you listen/watch podcasts! Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 30 · 1 hr 1 min
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 with, who he’d want to do songs with, and addresses his viral picture with Nas. His project, Sock It 2 My Pocket is out now! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 28 · 1 hr 36 min
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 his own, The Game and YG both get their flowers at their Verzuz, and Jack Harlow previews a new song. LeBron finally makes LeDecision, choosing to end his career in Philadelphia with the Sixers, and the guys react to news that he will be commuting from New York. We catch up with the latest in WNBA drama, where a former teammate and partner accuses her ex of cheating on her with multiple rookies on her new team, and a caller asks the guys how she should handle her dude sending her videos at the club. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 24 · 1 hr 43 min
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 with The Game, and the internet speculates on why DJ Khaled is pushing his album back. Billboard releases their Top R&B Artists in 2026 So Far, and the guys react, before getting into new music from Steve Lacy, Victoria Monet, and more! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 23 · 54 min
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 catches strays from Rick Ross, 50 Cent trolls, and the role of intimacy coordinator is called into question. Haunted Heist is out July 24th in theatres! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 21 · 1 hr 34 min
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 around the city this month. Mal shares about a promise his neighbor made him, and Rory tells us about his evolving golf game. The Game and YG are set to face off in a Versuz this week, and Complex names their Top 100 LA Songs of All Time. Post Malone faces scrutiny after previewing a snippet from an unreleased song, and the guys take two different calls from dudes stuck in tricky situations involving bachelor parties. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 17 · 1 hr 21 min
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 guys to discuss 38 Spesh going at Jadakiss, Fat Joe, and DJ Khaled, after claiming that Kiss has been “ducking him”. iHeartRadio settles a payola lawsuit with the FCC, and Funk Flex airs out DJ Enuf, accusing him of taking payola from multiple artists. We wrap up with new music coming this weekend from Larry June, Tory Lanez, Masego, and more, before taking a call from a listener looking to define what it means to be a lyricist in hip hop. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code RORYANDMAL for 20% off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 16 · 1 hr 43 min
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 every prison that he was in, Yung Miami leaves BossMan Dlo’s Motion Party Tour, leaving the internet to speculate why, and J.Cole kicks off his The Fall Off Tour in Charlotte. R.Kelly asks Trump to pardon him, Boosie finds himself in big debt, a listener inquires about what to do if he’s no longer attracted to his wife. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code RORYANDMAL for 20% off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 14 · 1 hr 41 min
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&B. We catch up with some World Cup drama, as the semi-finals begin this week, and finish with news of a Dame Dash vs. Un boxing match! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code RORYANDMAL for 20% off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 10 · 1 hr 23 min
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-DREAM prepare for new albums, and Kodak Black reveals the group name with Kendrick Lamar and Ye. Finally, a caller inquires about how to tell his partner that she has bad breath, and the guys give some innovative solutions. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 9 · 1 hr 24 min
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 music inspired by the current dating scene, and some of her favorite artists to collaborate with. She also tells us more about her inspirations for her upcoming project, and Mal inquires about lesbian women making the best music in R&B. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 7 · 1 hr 44 min
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 Hov has caused in his life, while Beyoncé releases a previously leaked song, causing fans to speculate what genre her Act: iii will fall under. B.dot drops his infamous Top 10 Rappers of 2026 list, Lil Wayne addresses his missed shows, as well as his recent breakup, and video footage of Pooh Shiesty holding Gucci Mane at gunpoint surfaces. Ray J and Orlando Brown are set to face off in a boxing match, SZA reveals new information about herself, and the guys breakdown the various trades and signings that happened around the NBA this weekend. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 3 · 2 hr 14 min
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-forever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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