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(0:00) intro (2:20) catchin' up & Rodney's crazy experience at Romeoville! (10:41) Shot outs (13:40) Rodney explains his recent absence, lessons learned from his experience, & commiserates with Ian & Nic on the past and present wars waged against content creators (1:14:48) we address the Lebron apologists AGAIN and ridiculous Ant Edwards narrative they're trying to push (1:20:57) Is Lebron James a coach killer? (1:23:30) we discuss Shaq's hot take on this year's MVP (1:28:45) who wins it all this year & who will be the Lakers next coach? (1:39:14) commercial break (1:39:50) we dive into a special Side Eye Award Sweet 16 Bracket (2:04:01) weekly awards, Rodney weighs in on the Kendrick Lamar & Drake beef, and our final shot outs (2:25:40) outro...enjoy!
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(00:00:30) catchin' up, the based god's curse on KD, & ASD parent experiences (5:19) shot outs (10:22) we dance on the Lakers' grave for a little bit & the Suns and Warriors get hit with a few strays along the way (27:37) we give our 2nd Round NBA playoff predictions (43:20) Train of Thought questions & somehow Ian works in a defense of Sexxy Redd??!?! (1:17:12) our weekly awards (1:24:50) outro...
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(00:20) catchin' up (4:03) shot outs (9:26) Eastern Conference first round playoff predictions (22:54) Western Conference first round playoff predictions (38:30) has the play-in tournament won us over yet? (43:33) Train of Thought: Nostalgia Edition (1:09:26) weekly awards (1:25:00) outro....
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(0:00) intro & Memorial experiences this year (6:07) shot outs (19:58) We dive into our MVP picks for the 23-24 NBA season (33:00) Coach of the Year picks (34:25) Can the Warriors have a late season surge into the playoffs? (43:31) Train of Thought question (58:57) awards & final thoughts (1:13:10) outro...enjoy. We love you no pause.
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No format. No time stamps. No censoring. Just conversation. Enjoy!
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(0:00) intro (1:35) catchin' up, Rod's busy February, and our new favorite rapper Bruiser Wolf (7:15) shot outs (21:25) Are the Minnesota Timberwolves and OKC Thunder serious 1 & 2 seeds, and which of the two are more likely to get upset in the first round of the playoffs? (30:50) Lebron's Play-In hypocrisy and the reason behind the Lakers' predictably mid season (37:22) has Doc Rivers fixed the Bucks?? (47:32) we discuss how we predict the western conference playoff picture will play out and who go home from the play-in + why all the Rudy Gobert hate? (1:11:43) commercial break (1:13:55) Train of Thought discussion: neutrality, racial identity, and intimacy (1:42:45) outro...enjoy!
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Well we made it to the finish line! I went 9-3 on all of my playoff pics leading up until this point! Which team will I pick to win the Super Bowl, listen to the end to find out. Thanks for following these side episodes, enjoy the Super Bowl and I will see you next season! Peace!
(0:00) - Intro/Where to watch the Super Bowl and Puppy Bowl shoutout
(3:31) - 49ers Road to the Super Bowl
(7:01) - Chiefs Road to the Super Bowl
(10:33) - Vegas Odds to win the Super Bowl/Taylor Swift Drama
(12:37) - My Pick to win the Super Bowl is....... and why?
(18:55) - Final Score Prediction
(0:00) - Intro(1:18) - JW Shoutouts(29:15) - NBA Rants: All-Star Starting lineup, Doc Rivers, Lebron Exposed etc.(59:55) - Is Taylor Swift good for the NFL? Is Mahomes the GOAT if he wins another title?(01:10:26) - Commercial Break(01:12:04) - Train of Thought(01:37:14) - MVP Awards(02:00:18) - Barkley/Jay-Z Remix
I went 4-0 in the Divisional Round last week! Let's see if I can keep the streak alive into the Super Bowl!! Enjoy the games this week fans!!
(0:00) intro & preview (0:55) catchin' up (6:30) shot outs (14:32) Ian's random viewpoint question (19:15) a sad Bay-area hood story & fallout over the beard adjustment (43:45) we share our experiences of our worst ever hairstyles & haircuts we wore (54:36) everyone has an opinion on Katt Williams' Club Shay Shay interview; what did we think?... (1:15:55) Coach Darko has on sight beef the NBA's refs for good reason & the Lakers predictable drama midway through another mid season (1:24:05) Spook breaks down whats wrong with GSW now & what the fix is (1:38:56) weekly awards (1:54:58) outro
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I went 9-7 to close out the final week of Regular Season Football! Now lets see how these playoff picks turn out! Enjoy what will be a great week of football!!
Final week of the season and it all comes down to this!! I'm already 1-1 with my picks as this episode was pre-recorded before the Saturday Games!! Lol! Thanks for supporting these mini episodes and look forward to keeping it going in the playoffs!
(0:00) intro (3:45) catchin' up (6:55) shot outs: all things beards!! Experiences, crazy counsel given, sisters' reactions, & all the blowback resulting from the recent adjustment (1:03:00) Draymond Green discussion; does he have a problem? Did the league overreact? (1:12:05) we react to the frackus between Giannis & the Pacers (1:14:50) we share celebrity stories! (1:26:42) we react to the first ever NBA in season tournament (1:39:40) Bulls Heat Check; how is our hometown team doing? (1:43:42) commercial break (1:45:45) Train of Thought question (1:58:25) weekly awards (2:12:20) outro
Had an outstanding week 15 with a 11-5 record, lets see if we can keep the momentum going!
Had a horrible week of picks in week 14, let's see if we can bounce back!
Disclaimer - Picks were made prior to Raiders/Chargers
I went 8-5 last week! Let’s see if we can improve on that with a big week 14! (Disclaimer: This episode was recorded prior to Steelers/Patriots 🤦🏾♂️ and I’m already 0-1! lol!)
Back at it with the Picks! I went 7-7 in Week 11, so I took a week off! Lol! Let's see how Week 13 pans out!
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded prior to Cowboys/Seahawks
(0:00) intro (4:44) shot outs (12:10) we dive into the weird NBA season starting with the can't-get-right Clippers (17:46) Is Draymond Green fake-tough?? (22:20) Is it too little too late with the Bulls putting Zach Levine on the trading block? (28:40) Shannon Sharp has had a falling out with his boo thang Lebron James (43:45) Teams whose championship window is closing and teams whose championship window is cracking open (59:25) break (1:00:10) Lauryn Hill's excuses for arriving late to shows (1:11:20) we react to the news of Andre 3000 releasing an album of all instrumental flute music (1:17:40) Spook's ex-girlfriend story: youngins listen closely and learn how to prevent getting jammed up (1:57:12) weekly awards (2:08:35) outro...
I went 12-4 once again last week! Let's see if we can continue this hot streak!
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the Bengals/Ravens game, so I'm already 0-1 smh!!! Lol!!
Had an incredible week last week going 12-4, lets see if we can keep the hot streak going!
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded prior to the Titans/Steelers game.
Timestamps:
Key Games:
(2:00) - Steelers vs Titans
(3:45) - Chiefs vs Fins
(5:40) - Eagles vs Cowboys
(6:48) - Ravens vs Seahawks
(7:31) - Bengals vs Bills
The Rest of My Picks:
Sunday 12:00pm:
Saints>Bears
Falcons>Vikings
Browns>Cards
Rams>Packers
Pats>Commanders
Texans>Bucs
Sunday 3:00pm:
Colts>Panthers
Giants>Raiders
Monday 7:15pm:
Chargers>Jets
Subpar week for me last week as I went 6-7, let's see if I can improve off last weeks performance with a fresh slate of picks this week!
(0:00) intro (1:00) catchin' up (6:51) shot outs (29: 46) Our Eastern & then Western Conference seeding predictions for the 2023-24 NBA season + CP3's Fit with the Warriors + what teams we're low key rooting against (1:05:52) "Hidden Vibes" segment: what albums (old or new) are ya'll sleeping on that you need to check out! (1:18:45) weekly awards featuring Ian's Side Eye All Star Sleepers of the 90s (1:38:35) outros!
I improved to 9-5 after last weeks games, lets see how I do this week!
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded prior to the Jags/Saints game.
I went a pathetic 5-8 last week! Let's see if I can bounce back for week 6! Enjoy the games this Sunday!
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded prior to Thursday Night's Chiefs/Broncos game.
(0:00) intro (4:05) shot outs (18:45) Ian's newest grievance with college football (25:22) craziest fights we've seen (40:25) when friends over-share (43:00) Ian's least favorite types of people (46:11) unverified "uncanny" stories (48:55) Nic's delayed shot out (1:00:00) "Seldom Worked Territory" stories (1:07:18) roughest territories we've worked in + Rod's unique experience (1:15:05) movies that scared us pt.2 (1:18:32) barbershop observations (1:30:27) Ian's casting wishlist for a modern day drama (1:48:45) weekly awards (2:06:47) outro...
I went 11-5 last week, and for this week, I'm already 0-1 thanks to the Bears! lol!! Lets see if I can get the rest right!
Late with the picks but I got the Lions right so far! Let’s see how the rest of my picks turn out this week!
I went 9-7 again!!! Let's shoot for 10-6 this week!! Let's take it one step at a time lol!!
(0:00) intro (1:45) catchin' up (3:54) shot outs (26:31) Kevin Porter Jr.'s actions have had some real consequences (33:36) we discuss Rich Paul's latest media blitz and the terrible, nonsensical talking points he's pushing to support his Lebron GOAT claims (45:00) what's going on with Team USA vs. the rest of the world (51:26) we react to the NBA's new load management rules (55:24) Beat of the Week (56:00) Train of Thought: we talking gangbanging, funeral etiquette, Tiktok, and "down bad" brothers (1:52:20) weekly awards (2:13:34) outro!
I went 9-7 last week and nailed my upset pick, can I do better this week, listen to see hear my picks, watch the games to find out!
Side Episode: Ok ok!!! Yeah I know I’m late! But here we go! Here’s my picks for Week 1 of NFL action!! Disclaimer: I made these picks prior to the 1st game so I am already 0-1 as I lost the Chiefs/Lions game! 😡
NFL is back baby!! And I’m back with all my prediction videos this season! Check out my side episode series of Football coverage all year! Enjoy!
(0:00) intro (1:00) catchin' up & back to school season (6:10) shot outs (22:45) James Harden calls out Daryl Morey; how will this all play out? Who's side are we on? ( 35:45) Lebron James recently snubs D-Wade at his HOF ceremony & his school for at risk youth is not performing well (47:05) what are our thoughts on the "Mid Season Tournament" that the NBA is conjuring up? (56:25) Michael Oher, whom the movie The Blind Side, was created about calls out falsehoods about the story and exposes the Touhy family for who they really are!! (1:13:43) break (1:15:30) Train of Thought Questions: we talking convention disruptions and rappers we wanna do door to door work with! (1:38:35) weekly awards (1:55:35) outro
(0:00) intro (1:31) R.I.P. Pee Wee Herman AKA Paul Reubens (3:15) shot outs (24:19) Rodney addresses his Coffee & Beats haters (31:57) NBA Action: ESPN is firing er'body!! What's next for this overrated sports network? (42:17) Rodney defends Malika Andrews! (46:15) Gilbert Arenas weighs in on Isaiah Thomas' legacy; was he right for once? (51:59) Dr. J sends definitive shots at KD and drops a controversial personal top ten players list (1:04:35) what 5 NBA teams who did not make the playoffs last year do we think are ready to make that leap next season? (1:22:10) Rodney experiences some technical difficulties (1:27:30) MVP Train of Thought questions: getting shot down & poetry readings (1:57:54) weekly awards (2:10:54) outro...& final Isaiah Thomas thoughts.
(0:00) intro (1:20) catching up, convention season & DJ equipment (8:01) shot outs (21:10) NBA Action! We start by discussing the latest developments in the Zion Williamson drama (30:25) Malika's Messaging...is this a thing? Where do we stand on it? (44:07) where will Damian Lillard eventually end up? What should the Blazers do in their best interests? (53:49) Free Agency & Trades: will GSW's CP3 gamble pay off? (1:04:55) will Bradley Beal take the Suns to the next level? (1:08:40) does Porzingis fix Boston's imperfections? + where do we think a few more noteworthy free agents will land (1:18:11) Train of Thought Questions: we talking paradise predictions, Kingdom melodies, & convention dramas (1:45:15) Music Table Discussion: Hip Hop albums we once hated but now love! (2:17:38) weekly awards (2:32:55) outro....enjoy!
(0:00) intro (3:24) Catchin' up, where we at tho, and food from different cities (14:05) shot outs (27:52) NBA New Nuggets starting with our boy Zion Williamson...he ain't THAT injured. (35:06) Shannon Sharpe's farewell (37:42) Ja Morant's latest excuse (39:44) Referee Eric Lewis and his burner account (42:50) we react to the NBA Finals!!! what lessons did we learn? what Lebron hate do we have in the chamber this week? (1:14:40) Our off season predictions (1:19:50) commercial break (1:20:21) MVP Train of Thought Questions: The BEEF Edition! (1:50:04) the best hip hop instrumental albums of the year...so far (2:03:15) weekly awards (2:25:22) outro!
(0:00) intro (2:05) catchin' up & Rod checks in on devout Celtics & Jason Tatum fan, and Ian's son, Keaton in the wake of their defeat & shares his own short story (11:51) shot outs (26:30) NBA News Nuggets: how do we feel about the new coaching hires? Bob Meyers steps down! Are the Bulls gonna do anything to be competitive next year? Jalen Rose comes up! (44:35) Shannon Sharp is out at Undisputed! (49:39) More Lebron hate and excoriation, hot and fresh off the presses from Anti-Lebron Propagandist Coalition (59:37) Scottie Pippen's recent MJ slander (1:04:10) '01 Sheed vs. The Bay: a beef revisited! & what NBA player has toughened up as of lately? (1:16:52) break (1:18:01) Train of Thought Questions: we talkin' interracial dating, we talking outfits that we got counseled on, we talking our funeral wishes...(1:57:34) weekly awards (2:18:50) outro....
(0:00) intro (1:30) catchin' up (6:15) Rodney highlights the pod's most iconic shot outs from the past 5 years (18:18) shot outs (26:46) Ian's Favorite 10 Moments from the pod (38:05) Rodney's recent vacation in Cali! (42:07) All Things NBA; we do a post mortem on Lakers, the media's neglect of the Nuggets for years and lopsided coverage, were GSW & The Grizz really that good???!!!?! + our NBA Finals predictions (1:10:00) did the Bulls make a huge mistake letting go of Jimmy Butler? (1:14:18) Is it time to blow up the Boston Celtics if they fall to the 8th seeded Miami Heat? (1:17:30) commercial break (1:18:05) Train of Thought Questions...a scandalous edition! (2:03:36) weekly awards (2:25:50) Tina Turner Tribute & outro!
(0:00) intro (2:35) shot outs (24:47) First Round of the Playoffs are just about done; how do we feel? Who showed up and who disappointed? Also, 3 reasons why Ian has hated this first round (51:00) how do we feel about Giannis' "failure" quote? (56:22) are the ref call challenges in the NBA worth the trouble? (57:50) we give our predictions for how the 2nd round of the playoffs will play out (1:13:17) commercial break (1:14:15) MVP Train of Thought questions; we cover album covers, scary non-horror movies & tv dramas (1:42:00) weekly awards (2:08:25) outro
(0:00) intro & opening comments (4:50) shot outs: father-in-law edition (20:05) we weigh in on the play-in! (27:16) Rodney goes on another Lakers rant (35:05) The Minnesota Timberwolves sure are dumb (42:23) the league's 3 most disappointing teams this year (52:00) first round playoff predictions! (1:14:32) commercial break (1:15:15) Train of Thought questions (1:38:38) weekly awards (2:01:20) outro...Enjoy!
(0:00) intro (1:30) catchin' up & is Ian still undefeated with Covid? + special shot out to a new/not new podcast (6:20) shot outs! (22:06) we react to the infamous Ja Morant scandal (35:35) Villains are back in the NBA!!! Or are they??!??!!? We discuss the newly rediscovered spirit of competition in the NBA, Dallas Mavericks rumors, and how underrated Jrue Holiday is (51:11) we react to Damian Lillard's most recent interview & comments on the NBA (1:02:05) we list our NBA 2023 MVP front-runners (1:08:00)we name our first round dream match-ups that we wanna see in April (1:14:49) commercial break (1:16:52) MVP Train of Thought Questions: we discuss a juicy question and Ian finally shares his big scandal story! (1:56:41) weekly awards...Enjoy...RIP Bobby Caldwell
(0:00) intro (4:05) shot outs (20:30) we rejoice over the latest injuries for the Lakers! (28:03) are the Kings f'real or fugazi? And we discuss the hate on the Grizzlies and why NBA fans are full of crap (35:07) Russ's Redemption: how's his tenure with the Clippers going so far? + the hate on Jokic explained... (44:15) friend of the podcast, Nic AKA DJ Money In The Bank$, drops in to discuss what's going on with the Warriors & gang politics (1:01:45) we name our top 5 dream NBA finals match-ups for this season (1:13:30) commercial break (1:14:30) MVP Train of Thought Questions: what JW scandals were we involved with in our pasts? (1:44:16) weekly awards & new music alerts (2:05:50) neckbreakers...Enjoy!
(0:00) intro (1:19) catchin' up (4:30) shot outs (19:35) Rodney's Lebron Rant & the media's Westbrook slander (37:09) Is AD ready to leave LA?? (40:41) Grade The Trade: we react to the major moves made at the NBA trade deadline; who's really a title favorite now? + Ian breaks down the unfair Grizzlies' hate (57:20) All Star Weekend festivities discussion & did we watch Lebron break the scoring record? (1:11:00) commercial break from a new sponsor (1:13:50) RIP Trugoy of De La Soul; we discuss his musical legacy left behind (1:29:30) J-Dilla appreciation discussion (1:45:30) Train of Thought Questions (1:58:58) weekly awards (2:13:58) De La Soul tribute
It all comes down to 2 teams! Which team will I be rooting for and why? Listen to find out! And enjoy the Super Bowl everyone!!
I'm breaking down the good, the bad, and the underrated from this NBA season's trade deadline activity!
MVP Timestamps:
(0:00) - Intro
(1:15) - Spiritual Shoutouts
(26:32) - NBA All Star Snubs N Stuff
(34:06) - All Star Reserves Predictions (These were made prior to the reserves being announced)
(51:16) - LeBaby/Shannon Sharpe vs Grizzlies
(01:10:02) - MVP True or False: Trade Deadline Edition
(01:16:44) - Commercial Break
(01:17:38) - MVP Train of Thought
(01:44:45) - MVP Awards
(01:59:05) - Brock Berrigan Closer
*Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the selection of the All-Star Reserves, and the Kyrie Trade
I went 2-2 in the Divisional Round, now lets see if I can nail the Final Four! Who do you have going to the Super Bowl? Answer the poll and let us know!
Ya boy Brother Sanders is back, young bloods! Here with some certified head nodders to getcha mind right for when you gotta make then return visits at night!
I went 4-2 record for the Wild Card Round! Lets see how I do for Round 2! Enjoy the playoffs!!
(0:00) - Intro
(1:52) - Spiritual Shoutouts/Serena Williams reaction
(19:14) - Lebron Slander Segment
(01:01:30) - Jalen & Jacoby Tribute
(01:15:12) - Skip Bayless back at it again! Smh!
(01:26:23) - Commercial Break
(01:27:23) - MVP Train of Thought
(01:44:16) - MVP Music Table Discussion
(02:07:58) - MVP Awards
(02:17:26) - Marco Polo/Jalen Rose Mix
The playoffs are finally here and no, my pics don't stop!! Lets see we can go for a perfect sweep of win predictions starting with the Wild Card Round! Happy NFL Playoffs everybody!
I didn't get a chance to drop my week 16 picks. However, that's not going to stop me from picking the fate of these teams! Also feel free to answer my poll question! Lol! Enjoy football this weekend!
MVP TIMESTAMP:
(0:00) - Intro
(1:42) - Shoutouts
(21:18) - Top 5 NBA MVP Candidates so far
(34:06) - Top 5 NBA Franchise’s that always seems to be missing something
(55:47) - A message to Nets Fans
(57:57) - Other NBA news nuggets
(01:02:18) - Deon Sanders vs Everybody
(01:17:04) - Commercial Break - RodVerest College Ad
(01:17:36) - Shannon Sharpe vs. Skip Bayliss
(01:22:41) - MVP Mailbag Time
(01:46:05) - Top 10 Instrumental Albums of 2022
(2:03:14) - MVP Awards
(02:13:30) - Pete Rock/Charles Barkley Mix
Disclaimer: Rodney's Mic sounds better now!
Last week was clutch for me as I went 11-4 last week! Lets see if I can keep the momentum going in Week 13!
I went 8-6 last week thanks to the Sunday and Monday night games digging me out of a hole. Now lets see if I can bounce back with a full slate of games coming up this week!
Intro (0:00)
Reminders & Shoutouts (1:01)
Kyrie West (26:26)
Billy Donovan & Other NBA Nuggets (51:25)
Bleacher Reports 5 NBA Trade Proposals (1:02:14)
Mailbag Time (1:15:15)
Commercial Break (1:27:50)
Shaqtin-a-Fool (1:28:56)
General Mills vs Kellogg's (1:39:53)
MVP Awards (1:50:37))
Hidden Albums (02:07:12)
Shaqtin-a-Fool/Griselda Mix (02:11:28)
*Disclaimer: Rodney's Mic didn't want him to be great on this episode! Enjoy the Show!
I did awful in Week 10, lets see if I can bounce back in Week 11! Enjoy Football Everyone!!
I went 10-3 last week (should have been 9-4….thanks to the refs 🙄🐻 ) But I’m not mad at 10-3! Let’s see if I can keep up the consistency in week 10!
(0:00) intro (2:10) shot outs (13:17) NBA Action; The Nets Mess! Steve Nash Fired, Ben Simmons Still Can't Play, Can Udoka Fix Them?! (24:22) we discuss the Kyrie Irving drama surrounding his controversial tweet and subsequent tense exchange with Nick Friedell (41:25) The Lakers Blame Game is in full gear! Is it all REALLY Westbrook's fault? What excuses are the LeBron loyalists coming up with now? (50:45) what NBA teams have surprised and impressed us this most this year and who will stay on a winning trajectory? (1:00:04) Are the Warriors in trouble? (1:02:11) Can the Cavs win the east? (1:04:50) commercial break (1:05:29) Music Table Discussion: have we ever seen an opening act at a show outshine the headlining artist? Have we ever seen an act get booed off the stage? (1:28:46) Thizz FaceOff: Little Debbie vs. Hostess, who had the best snacks? (1:40:13) weekly awards & tv shows we gotta catch up on (1:59:35) outro
Finished with a 9-6 record for week 8! Let’s see if we can improve this week! Happy Football!
I went a putrid 7-7 during week 6! Lots of upsets last week! Let’s see if I can bounce back in week 7!
(0:00) intro (1:55) Rodney kicks off his shot outs early! (9:59) Ian's shot outs (20:50) Would You Be Shocked If...? Segment (47:45) we share what 5 NBA teams, in our opinion, are the most confusing to us and have the most unanswered questions going into the 22-23 NBA season (1:07:15) Mailbag Question & another impromptu storytime with Rodney! (1:23:00) commercial (1:24:10) Hip Hop has turned 50! What does it mean to us? How were we first introduced to it? Is it here to sat? (1:50:50) weekly awards! (2:06:35) outro...Enjoy!
I went 11-5 last week! Excellent way to bounce back! Now let’s see if I can keep the momentum going into week 6! *apologies for the audio, my equipment didn’t want me to be great this week!
I went 9-7 in week 4! A slight improvement from my week 2 blunder! Let’s see if I can approve upon my record!!!
(0:00) intro (1:00) R.I.P. Coolio (3:45) shot outs! (16:36) Rodney has some special shot outs and feedback (22:47) we react to the Ime Udoka situation... at least to the best of our ability (42:15) we comment on the highlights from NBA's Media Day and the Robert Sarver situation (45:20) we discuss the Ben Simmons interview and the whole Nets mess (52:16) we share our NBA seeding predictions for the 22-23 season starting with the eastern conference then the west (1:21:47) commercial (1:22:19) mailbag question time & an impromptu story time with Rodney (1:42:45) weekly awards (1:56:19) outro...enjoy!
I'm back with my picks for Week 4. I was on a bye week for week 3, and after a horrible 7-9 effort on my picks from week 2, will I bounce back from a poor performance? We'll See!
I did pretty good last week with my picks. Let's see how this week goes! Big games coming up this week, look forward to more intense football!!
Bro. Sanders got his Lincoln Towne Car fixed up, his Stacy Adams shoes shined up, his service bag refilled, and he even got a little Hennessy in his cup to start the new service year off right! So vibe out to some beats and enjoy the last cookout of the year!
Rod's NFL Bonus coverage returns for another season with Division winner predictions and Week 1 predictions as well! Football is here, let's get it folks!!!
(0:00) intro (2:00) catchin' up & gettin' got! (7:46) shot outs & convention highlights (26:30) The KD drama has finally come to a close(?!?!), the Nets mess, and Ian defends Durant (to an extent) (42:00) the NBA dropped its Xmas game schedule; did they deliver the goods this year? (46:47) we react to the Patrick Beverly Lakers trade (59:52) Jayson Tatum was injured during the Finals apparently (1:04:00) break (1:04:34) we review the newest album from Rapper Big Pooh- To Dream In Color!! (1:20:31) we dive back into our craziest Streetwork Stories! (1:40:03) weekly awards (1:54:50) outro...Enjoy!
(0:00) intro (2:52) shot outs (19:45) we share our reactions to the NBA's off season/free agency moves so far & how have our Bulls faired so far? (32:12) we react to some overreactions and NBA rumor mill allegations (37:53) break (39:45) Will/Can the Nets successfully trade KD? Where did it all go wrong in Brooklyn? Why did James Harden take a paycut? (1:01:45) our mailbag question this week kicks off a new weekly segment: Crazy Street Work Stories! (1:13:29) we review the latest album from Stimulator Jones- Round Spiritual Ring (1:23:59) our weekly awards (1:36:20) outro music...Enjoy!
(0:00) intro (1:30) catchin' up (3:15) shot outs (8:30) a very special guest pops in on us during our shot outs (20:25) NBA Finals Reactions and all the annoying narratives the sports media is creating in it's aftermath as well as some narratives that they should be discussing (43:17) Would You Be Shocked If... segment (1:00:03) Mailbag Questions featuring some humorous experiences (1:22:50) commercial break (1:23:45) we share our Top 5 Instrumental Albums of 2022, So Far, in our personal opinions (1:32:38) weekly awards (1:55:10) outro...enjoy!
(0:00) intro (1:30) catchin' up (4:07) shot outs (12:55) Rodney's recent trip and how to vacation properly (18:20) NBA Conference Finals reactions, NBA Finals Predictions, the most unlikeable teams, & Bulls' fans revisionist history (40:00) Draymond Green's presence in the NBA media and its effects (46:08) Darvin Ham is the future ex-coach for the Lakers (50:50) the wildest Zach Lavine trade proposals we've heard (57:30) how do we feel about Pat Beverly's recent moonlighting as an NBA analyst (1:05:05) break (1:05:45) Ian & Rodney cover the R-rated movies that we're positive every JW has seen (1:40:20) weekly awards (1:57:05) outro
A little dedication to all the sweet, fine thangs that made life a little brighter for ol' Brother Sanders...
Ian shares his predictions for the ECF & WCF this year, shares why CP3's latest collapse is just more of the same, why the Coach of the Year award is cursed, and retorts to Rodney!
I went 2-2 in the second round! Will I get a clean sweep in the Final 4? Find out who I’m picking and let’s enjoy the rest of these playoffs! Stay tuned for Ian’s picks!
Ian beaks down how he believes the 2nd round of the 2022 playoffs will play out and talks about what the teams eliminated in the 1st round can/should do.
Here are Rod's picks for the 2nd Round of NBA playoff action! Vote for who you think will win all of these exciting matchups!
(0:00) Intro (1:45) catchin' up (3:10) shot outs (15:12) NBA Action: Super Team Post Mortem! Ian goes on a Nets rant (35:37) will the Sixers make history in a very bad way? Is Zach Lavine worth a max contract? How will the Memphis/Minnesota series (the most entertaining series so far) end? Is it over for the Jazz? How far can the Mavericks go? (55:10) Jerry West is suing HBOMax for their portrayal of him in 'Winning Time' (1:02:30) Overrated/Underrated: NBA Commentator Edition (1:28:54) weekly awards (1:38:00) outro...enjoy!
(0:00) intro (4:20) Ian & Rodney announce their retirement from a certain activity (6:48) shot outs!! (22:15) NBA Action!! Sixers/Raptors, Nets/Celtics, Bulls/Bucks, Grizzlies/Wolves, Play-In reactions, Thybulle vax drama, & Bruce Brown's gaffe (50:15) what NBA coaches are in the hottest of hot seats right now? (53:30) we share our all NBA 1st & 2nd Team picks (57:56) should the NBA season be shorter? (1:03:45) we share our review of the latest instrumental project from Pete Rock, 'Petestrumentals 4' (1:22:02) Mailbag Question and an impromptu spiritual storytime! (1:34:07) Awards...Lakers edition! (2:02:19) outro...
Let ya boy hot ya'll off with a quick 26 minute EP of head nodders to commemorate our return to da building...
(0:00) intro (1:45) catchin' up & Memorial updates (8:45) shot outs (20:17) NBA Discussion: will the Lakers miss the play-in? Are the Bucks still the favorite to come out the East? Are the Clippers a real threat? Is the Cavs season still a success? Who should potentially be the Sixers' next coach? (47:05) what match ups would we like to see in the playoffs? (57:03) break (57:40) Mailbag Questions & storytime (1:34:35) Thizz Faceoff: J&J's vs. Shark's (1:47:445) weekly awards (1:58:45) outro...
Sister Williams is ready to get back in the Hall and invite everyone she can to the Memorial! But first she's gonna need some Memorial invitations from Brother Walker.
(0:00) intro (1:55) catchin' up (3:43) shot outs! (21:50) Would You Be Shocked If....we run through a few NBA topics concerning the Lakers, Bulls, Nets, and the tight MVP Race (55:54) NYC Mayor is not lifting the mandate that would allow Kyrie to suit up and play in Brooklyn, who's right or who's wrong? (1:00:30) commercial break (1:01:27) we run through our favorite 3 song stretches on our favorite albums (1:20:45) storytime with Rodney (1:25:40) Thizz Faceoff: I-57 Ribs vs. Kenny's, who's better? (1:36:18) weekly awards (1:49:50) outro...enjoy!
Last but not least! Here is my official pick for the Super Bowl showdown between the Rams and Bengals! Let me know who you pick to win Super Bowl 56! Enjoy and look forward to seeing you all next NFL season!
(0:00) intro (2:00) hiatus explanation and catchin' up (8:35) shot outs (20:00) what are the biggest NBA All Star snubs and discrepancies we see this year? (39:30) new segment- Would You Be Shocked If.... (59:15) a list of the NBA's top 15 greatest coaches has dropped, but did they get it right? (1:02:25) commercial break (1:03:35) reactions to this year's Super Bowl match up and predictions & the Brian Flores fallout (1:14:30) Mailbag Questions (1:32:10) Thizz Face match-up: Original House of Pancakes vs. Lume's (1:46:40)Awards and shot outs (2:02:10) outro
I'm 8-2 so far in the playoffs! Let's see if I can nail my picks for the Conference Championship games! I will reveal my Super Bowl winner on the next episode of MVP! Enjoy!
Didn't end Week 18 on a great note going 6-10, but who cares, IT'S PLAYOFF TIME!!! Here are my week by week picks for the playoffs! Starting with the Wild Card round. One upset special has been unleashed. You wanna know which higher seeded team I have going home early? Listen to find out! Enjoy the playoffs good people!
(0:00) intro (2:10) catchin' up & dodging that Omarion variant (8:45) shot outs (19:15) DAAAAAAAA Bulls! Our hometown team is having a great season so far, who deserves the credit for their 1st place seeding? (30:40) mailbag question #1 (33:40) who's return will mean more for their teams- Klay Thompson or Kyrie Irving? (41:42) Houston, we have a problem (53:50) commercial break (54:10) we react to everyone reacting to Antonio Brown's antics (57:10) what should the Washington Football Team rename themselves? (1:01:55) Thizz Face Versuz: Primetime vs. Miller's Ale House! (1:09:30) mailbag question #2 (1:25:50) we share our lists for Best Instrumental Albums of 2021! (1:46:36) weekly awards (1:54:25) outro...enjoy!
Last week I went 13-3 again! Lets shoot for 16-0 this week to put an exclamation point on the season! Thanks to all the listeners that have been supporting the Mini Episodes! You made it to the finish line! However, Playoff Picks are coming up next so stay tuned! It ain't over yet!
Did awesome again last week! The Bears and the Texans kept me from going 15-1 but thats ok! Lets see if I can go 15-1 this week!
Fresh off a 13-3 week 15 performance, lets shoot for 14-2 (covid permitting) It's getting down to the wire! Enjoy week 16!
I went 10-4 last week! Yo boy has been on fire the past couple of weeks! Let's see if I can stay hot on week 15! Shoutout to all those who are in the playoffs in Fantasy, because I'm not! Lol! Enjoy!
(0:00) intro (1:40) catchin' up, pioneer school shot outs & booster shot side effects (10:30) Ian's shot outs (23:00) are certain players getting preferential treatment when it comes to health & safety protocols? (27:50) we discuss the different reactions to the vaccine antics of Antonio Brown & Karen Rogers (38:10) we discuss the trade rumor mill and potential move for Ben Simmons (44:40)Should the Bulls trade to acquire Myles Turner or Sabonis? What is at the root of the Lakers' problems? Was sidelining Kemba Walker a mistake by the Knicks? (1:05:30) what NBA All Star Teams of the past would we like to see go head to head? (1:14:35) Commercial (1:15:15) we share our craziest hospitality stories (1:44:20) weekly awards (1:58:25) we revisit some old album faceoffs (2:06:37) outro...enjoy!
Major bounce back last week going 9-5! Let's see if I can keep the momentum going into week 14! Enjoy!
Last week I went 8-7 thanks to the Washington NoNames squeezing out a home victory Monday. Will my picks make me great for week 13? Listen to this episode to find out!
I finished 8-6 last week thanks to a lot of upset specials! However, despite that, I still finished above .500! Let's see if we can do better this week! I also have some very unkind words for the NFL sprinkled in the middle! Enjoy good people!
What's happenin' young bloods? Its ya boy, Brother Sanders hitting ya'll off with some more funky beats! Its autumn now, the temperature is dropping, the leaves is changing, it's time to refresh my style! Enjoy!
I did AWFUL last week! Can I bounce back? Let’s wait and see!!! (*Disclaimer, I was not yet aware of Aaron Rodgers status while recording this episode)
(0:00) intro (2:20) catchin' up & booster shots (3:38) shot outs (17:40) what do we think of the Bulls' hot start to the season? (23:54) we predict who we think will be the winners of the NBA's MVP, DPOY, ROY, Most Improved, Coach of The Year awards this year (40:55) who would be our Finals' dream match-up this year? (42:32) who was unfairly left off the list of the NBA's 75 Greatest Players? (51:05) Mailbag Questions (1:06:40) break (1:08:25) we briefly discuss the Blackhawks sexual assault scandal (1:14:07) we pay tribute to all the "Sister Williams's" we've known throughout our lives (1:29:46) weekly awards (1:42:10) outro and.......hidden track(?)
Taking some risks this week! Let’s see if some of them pay off! Stay tuned! Thanks for listening!
Sister Williams had some tracks for ya'll to nod to she didn't have room for on the last beat tape. Enjoy!
Finished 10-4 last week! Let’s keep the momentum going with a fresh slate of picks this week!!! Enjoy!
(0:00) intro (3:15) shot outs! (12:10) we share our reactions & thoughts on the NBA's first games featuring the Nets vs Bucks & Lakers vs Warriors, will the Nets get it together? How dominant will Giannis be this season? Will the Lakers have buyers remorse with Westbrook? How much of a factor will Jordan Poole be? (27:10) we share our seeding predictions for each conference and discuss what teams we may be sleeping on (1:05:20) Mailbag Questions! One basketball related, one personal... (1:22:22) weekly awards (1:40:55) outro...Enjoy!
I had a slight bounce back!! Got one more win than my previous episode but I nailed my upset pick!! Let's see if I can keep the momentum going!
Week 4 brought me back down to earth! Let’s see if I can recover from an otherwise ok performance! Also, I have breaking news midway through my picks! Listen to find out! *My Apologies to Kyler Murray during my Arizona/49ers prediction. I was referencing him, not Kyle Fuller who plays for the Broncos! Oops! Lol!
I’m on a hot streak for two weeks! I went 12-4 back to back weeks, let’s shoot for 13-3!! Also I have a special request for the Detroit Lions! Listen to find out!
It's been a busy past year and a half for ol' Sister Williams. She learned Zoom, got vaccinated, went back to pioneer school, and aided 3 very fine Bible students to dedication and baptism all while survivin' this pandemic. But now, Sister Williams got a little down time and would like to break ya'll off with some heat!
Redeemed my horrible week 1 performance with a strong week 2 recovery! Let’s see how Week 3 goes!
(0:00) intro (1:55) catchin' up and Kawhi is still a crazy fun guy!! (5:02) shot outs (13:16) Malika Andrews moves up at ESPN (15:40) Is Sha'Carri Richardson ruining the goodwill she's earned? (20:05) NFL week 2 picks, will Cam Newton play at an elite level again, should the Bears go all in on Justin Fields, and whats going on with Deshaun Watson?? (30:55) what's next in the Ben Simmons drama? Is he playing his cards right at this stage in the game? (44:46) the NBA will be revising their Greatest Players List to include 75 players, who should stay on the list and who should go? (1:09:12) commercial break (1:10:00) The Fugees reunite! How excited are we? (1:19:10) who do we think is the most likely candidate gearing up for a versuz battle with the The Roots? (1:24:35) weekly awards (1:39:21) outro...enjoy!
Last weeks pics were in the words of the great Jim Mora “diddlie poo”!! But that’s ok! Week 2 I will try to redeem myself! Listen in as I make my picks for week 2 of NFL action! Enjoy week 2 good people! (*Disclaimer: These picks were made before Thursday’s game between The Football Team/New York Giants. Which gives me a 1-0 record to start week 2 😁)
On this series of side episodes I will be making my picks for week 1 of the 2021-22 NFL season! I’ll be doing these every week! Feel free to agree or disagree! Enjoy good people! Let’s play some football!!! *Disclaimer: These picks do not include Dallas vs Tampa as this game was already played.
Ya boy Brother Sanders is back with a brand funky beat tape for all you listeners, supporters, and players out there! Circuit assembly season is back, the society made a few changes, switched some thangs around, now Brother Sanders seeing some old familiar faces! But ya'll know its all good! Enjoy the music, ya'll!
(0:00) intro (1:15) catchin' up (3:38) shot outs and other wild business (17:55) the NBA announced their Xmas Day games...did they deliver? Or did they drop the ball? What is our usual routine on that day off? (30:31) Malice In The Palace! We review the Netflix documentary of one of the most shocking and sensational moments in sports history! (52:30) what did we think of Kevin Durant's sit down interview with Draymond Green? Did it deliver on what we wanted?! (1:01:45) commercial break (1:03:15) we review the new album 'Dreams Still Inspire' from veteran Chicago hip-hop group Abstract Mindstate! (1:17:55) Ian shares a sad JW story. Its sad. It be like that sometimes. (1:33:20) weekly awards (1:44:03 outro...enjoy!
(0:00) intro (1:30) catchin' up, coffee preferences, & dodging Covid (7:55) shot outs (19:15) The NBA's free agent frenzy! Who's winning the off season so far? Who still needs to make a move?(45:45) what team do we think will land Ben Simmons and who are the off season's biggest losers so far? (55:20) commercial break (57:30) what hip hop albums scheduled to be released this year are we looking forward to the most? (1:06:57) True Barber Stories w/ Ian! And Rodney shares what makes a good barber (1:32:03) weekly awards (1:49:45) outro music...enjoy!
(0:00) Intro & preview (2:05) congratulations to the Milwaukee Bucks on their first championship victory in 50 years (4:16) shot outs & what we don't miss about attending in person conventions and assemblies (23:16) what we loved about this year's NBA Finals, what the Bucks did right, what the Suns did wrong, and what this ring means for Giannis' legacy (49:15) where does this Finals rank in among the Finals series played since the year 2000? ( 1:03:00) commercial break (1:04:00) we share our 5 favorite instrumental albums released this year, so far (1:20:40) Thizz Face: we reminisce on our favorite assembly/convention vittles from the past (1:30:20) weekly awards (1:50:10) concluding music...enjoy!
Let the Finals begin!!! But not without predictions of course! Enjoy the Finals to all my true NBA fans out there!
Ian shares his pick to win the NBA Finals as well as his reactions to the Eastern & Western Conference Finals.
It's that time of year again! The time for dramas, invitations, Sunday suits and thermoses full of sammiches and snacks! Kick back with ya boy, Brother Sanders, and enjoy this new beat tape to help ya getcha mind right for this year's regional convention!
(0:00) intro (3:45) shot outs (15:25)Reactions to Game 2 of Suns v. Clippers! (22:30) Reactions to Game 7 of Sixers v. Hawks! Is Ben Simmons to blame for the Sixers collapse? (30:55) we give the Jazz their respect and discuss whether or not Rudy Gobert's defensive gifts are overrated (34:10) out of the final four teams left, who do we believe in the most right now? Everybody wants to get tough with Devin Booker, even the losing teams played well these playoffs, and why certain NBA "fans" are full of crap (50:50) potential rule changes coming to the NBA- are they needed? (58:53) commercial break (59:24) cultural/regional question (1:07:27) Thizz Face: Top Seasonings (1:20:35) MVP Awards (1:36:45) last minute plugs (1:44:36) outro...enjoy!
(0:00) intro & preview (2:15) shot outs! (18:32) we discuss the 2nd round playoff action we've seen so far, are there any revisions to our predictions, how much will coaching matter, and the run of the newest super team (36:11) Brad Stevens' promotion, fair or foul? (40:51) why Rodney wants to hear no more GOAT debates involving you know who (51:10) Naomi Osaka withdraws from the French Open; who's side are we on? (1:02:50) commercial break (1:05:15) we share the most extreme on court injuries we've witnessed in our own amateur pick up games (1:15:45) our weekly awards (1:26:05) outro... enjoy!
Ian is back to share his 2nd round predictions for the 2021 NBA Playoffs as well as his reactions and thoughts on how the 1st round played out.
(0:00) intro (3:42) shot outs & mailbag responses to the last shot out (15:27) how we feel about Kwame Brown gettin at everybody! (22:00) we share our reactions to the NBA play-in tournament & the first 2 games of the 1st round of the 2021 playoffs; we touch on the Bucks, Heat, Clippers, Mavericks, Knicks, Hawks, Lakers, Sun, Grizzlies & more. Ian also explains why he finds it so hard to root for LBJ even though he wants to (45:30) Lebron is getting the royal treatment from the league, again. (53:55) commercial break (54:50) Vibes & Stuff Album Faceoffs Revisited part 2 (1:09:50) Thizz Face: Uber Eats Edition (1:20:08) weekly awards (1:31:45) The return of Hidden Vibes!! (1:36:15) preview of Season 7 (1:39:10) concluding music...Enjoy!
Sometimes while ya kickin' back withcha boy Brother Sanders, ya gotta take time to reflect on the old personality, not to glorify it, but to be thankful of how far you've come in ya life. Booooyyy, if Sis. Williams' Bible Study had run into me between 74' and '79 it would been w......uh, nevermind! Thats neither here, nor there. That's that old personality creepin' back up sayin' "I aint done with you yet, Sanders!" But uhh..... enjoy this beat tape and I'll see ya with a plate soon!
The weather is nice and sunny again! Folks is gettin' vaccinated! People are feelin' good....so why don't ya'll swing on by ya old buddy's place, Brother Sanders, play a hand of spades, kick back a couple of Coronas, maybe have a swig of Courvoisier...and nod ya heads to the beat tape Ian & Rod put together with ya boy!
Rodney breaks down his predictions fir the NBA play-in with a surprise prediction more than likely to go wrong! Also he will make his predictions for the rest of the 1st round.
Now that the seeds are locked in, Ian breaks down his complete rundown of 1st round predictions for the 2021 NBA Playoffs & shares what teams he feels have the hardest & easiest roads out of their respective conferences.
(0:00) intro (1:45) catchin up & occupational hazards of being a barber (6:05) shot outs!! (18:28) 2021 NBA Playoffs!! Have we changed our minds on the play-in tournament yet? (23:20) obligatory Lakers segment (28:48) Should any of the top playoff seeds be worried? Who should worry them? What teams are under added pressure this year to excel? (44:01) is it finally time to give Russell Westbrook his flowers? (47:03) Ian reveals what top seed team he doesn't believe the hype about (53:05) Who's the real MVP and DPOY this year? (57:25) commercial break (58:15) Rodney revisits some of the most controversial Album Faceoffs from Ian's Vibes & Stuff podcast, and weighs in with his opinion (1:24:50) Story Time: Rodney & Ian tell their most harrowing accounts from report card pick-up days of their youth! (1:37:55) Weekly (Monthly) Awards (1:55:05) Shaq & Chuck shenanigans (1:59:20) outro....enjoy!
Sister Williams recently re-attended Pioneer School and we've compiled this beat tape to celebrate...enjoy!
(0:00) intro & preview (2:10) catchin' up, getting that vax & gettin' old (8:35) 3 months worth of shot outs (11:45) Ian's Memorial Zoom story (14:00) more shot outs! (21:45) MVP Report Card Pick-Up: we grade each NBA teams' acquisitions at the trade deadline! Who passed with flying colors? Who failed miserably? (52:00) we share what teams have been the biggest disappointments so far this season and what teams have surprisingly surpassed expectations? (57:04) we share our picks for who deserves the coveted MVP Award this year (1:00:30) commercial break (1:02:00) Music Table Discussion: which do we prefer, original songs or remakes? (1:18:48) Thizz Face: what are our go-to spots for a meal after the Memorial, assemblies, & conventions? (1:26:10) our weekly Awards (1:38:25) outro music...enjoy!
Brother Sanders is back again with his third installment in the beat tape series featuring samples from his very own dusty crates! Bump em when ya drivin', working on ya car, workin' on somebody else's car, getting ready for the meetings, or whenever you feel like it! Enjoy!
(0:00) intro & preview (2:15) shot outs, unwritten Zoom rules, and a timely beard discussion! (24:10) we give our reactions to the first week of NBA action, what stories are noteworthy, what stories are not, our thoughts on the Nets, Clippers, Bucks, Warriors, Magic, Hawks, & Suns as well as some mailbag questions (54:06) will the Bears make the playoffs? (1:04:51) Ian & Rodney cover their favorite 10 instrumental albums from 2020 (1:14:51) which sports jerseys did we used to rock back in the day? (1:20:00) Storytime with Ian: 3 short stories from the 90s involving the unwanted attention jerseys used to garner back in the day, and close calls we had with various caps (1:39:50) weekly awards (1:47:41) outro music!
Br. Sanders is back and diggin' in those crates for the MVP Podcast listeners! Sit back and cool out and enjoy these instrumentals courtesy of yours truly, and stay safe out there dodgin' that Rona!
(0:00) intro and preview (2:00) movie trivia facts (4:18) shot outs (10:20) NBA 2021 Playoff seeding predictions- who do we think will make the cut? (30:10) we each run through seven players who we feel are talented but stuck in the most hopeless situations currently (54:05) commercial break (55:00) versuz battle 1: D. Rose vs Penny Hardaway (1:05:35)versuz battle 2: Paul Pierce vs Clyde Drexler (1:14:25) we give out our weekly awards! (1:33:35) outro music!
Here's a tracklist dedicated to those "Sister Williams's" out there in every congregation. Y'all all know her. She's always out in field service, at the meetings (Zoom or in the building), stays with a Bible Study, always meets her pioneer hourly requirement, can throw down in the kitchen, knows the latest gossip, been preaching the good news since the days of danishes at Hawthorne, owns a dog named Lady, and will bust you in your head for reckless eye-balling!
(0:00) intro & preview (4:12) shot outs (11:45) we discuss the recent off season moves and signings made in the NBA so far- which teams have emerged as winners or losers? Who's championship window is closing, opening, closed or open still? What will eventually happen to Westbrook and Harden? (48:53) commercial break (49:25) T-Mac vs Reggie Miller, who had the better career? (1:07:30) Thizzface: what dishes have we been cooking up in the kitchen since we've been on lockdown from covid? (1:23:15) we give out our usual awards! (1:33:50) last words (1:37:00) David Ruffin outro...Enjoy!
(0:00) intro (1:45) catchin' up (3:55) shot outs (16:30) We recap the 2020 NBA Finals, the whole NBA Bubble experience, debate if Rondo belongs in the HOF, give Jimmy Butler his props, and Ian hates Mark Jackson (29:10) will the NBA ever recover financially from COVID19? (38:10) What free agents will stay or go in the off-season? (42:15) we run through a list of past NBA "superteams" and discuss their upsides and downsides (1:01:55) Lebron Stans newest GOAT talking points (1:08:40) commercial break (1:13:21) CD Collection Chronicles: what albums were in constant rotation during our college years? (1:28:10) Ian's mailbag questions (1:44:28) outro!!!
(0:00) intro & preview (1:50) shot outs! (6:48) we discuss the epic choke job of the LA Clippers! What went wrong? Who's to blame? What do they do now? What did the Nuggets do right? Is Doc Rivers a good coach? (53:15) we give out our weekly awards (1:10:09) concluding instrumental...Enjoy!
Every now and then, you gotta mix the old with the new to create something fresh and vibrant for ya'll. Enjoy these beats that were sampled from the crates in Bro. Sanders' basement and garage and approved & titled by the man himself. 83 minutes of headnodding goodness!!
(0:00) intro (2:23) catchin' up, Zoom meeting stories, Convention notes, & cheap beer (13:56) shot outs (26:02) our feedback on the NBA's BUbble Award winners (32:40) our initial thoughts on the NBA bubble- is it working? are we impressed? what are the biggest surprises? (46:30) Rodney's Bubble Barbers rant (49:20) we give our thoughts and predictions on regular season superlative winners: MVP, DPOY, MIP, COY, & 6th Man (59:05) we give our first round playoff predictions (1:17:15) MVP Worst of the Worst Award winners (1:33:30) MVP weekly awards (1:40:04) Hidden Vibes- what have we been bumpin' this week (1:53:45) Outro...Enjoy!!
(0:00) intro & preview (1:32) catching up...how have we been dealing with the Rona and the new normal? (4:32) shout outs!!! (18:35) was Shaq right in claiming that whatever team wins the NBA Finals this year would have an asterisk on their title because of the now abbreviated season? (26:05) we discuss our top 5 take moments from the Micheal Jordan 'Last Dance' doc (46:50) was Paul Pierce fair or foul in not including Lebron James in his top 5 players of all time? Are ex-NBA players too biased in their commentary? ( 56:16) commercial break (57:07) we cover the best & worst congregation picnic dishes (106:51) we run through out Ten Zoom Commandments to ensure a dignified, smooth meeting in this time of COVID (124:13) we give out our weekly awards (132:45) final shot outs (137:40) conclusion...Enjoy!!
Just as how not all the food at the picnic gets eaten, not all the jams can we fit on just one mix! So here's a little somethin' to take home and chew on and bump over that reheated plate of ribs, mac n' cheese, yams, corn, potato salad and pie!! Enjoy, and see ya'll at the next picnic.
The weather has broken and it's officially picnic season!! So our dear Bro. Sanders has compiled a few cuts from the crates that he loves to bump at his local congregation picnic while throwing down on the grill!! Please enjoy these essential summertime cuts!!
(0:00) Intro & preview (4:36) shot outs (18:25) Rodney shares a True Metro Witnessing Story! (21:24) Spike Lee gets removed from MSG because of Dolan??!?! (27:37) Ian breaks down the weaknesses of every NBA team slated to make the playoffs and what might send them home losers (52:00) JR Smith & Dion Waiters try for...the LAKERS??! (53:30) Lance Stephenson GOAT update (56:45) commercial break (57:30) Thizz Face: Potato Chips, best & worst (107:47) Regional or Cultural question (110:48) weekly awards (118:37) Hidden vibes (126:19) concluding instrumentals...Enjoy!
(0:00) intro (1:30) Peace 2 Kawhi (4:25) Ian's apology (5:36) shot-outs! (14:15) NBA ASG Recap: was Aaron Gordon robbed in the Dunk Contest? What players delivered and what players under-performed? (28:12) Late Season NBA Superlative predictions and MVP Award front-runners discussed (59:15) we weigh in on a couple of the trades that happened in the NBA right before the deadline (106:14) commercial break (108:00) Thizz Face: Old School Candy Edition: what candy do we consider the best and worst from our childhood?! (126:40) weekly awards (137:00) concluding instrumental...Enjoy!
Check out these hand-picked tracks from one of Rodney's favorite producers- Mr. Scruff!
(0:00) intro & preview (3:03) shot outs (5:50) breaking news broken live on the show!! (9:30) we tackle a couple of Cultural or Regional questions (14:31) Rodney's personal shot out (19:50) Super Bowl recap, how was the game? the halftime show? the commercials? (33:12) how entertaining was this past NFL season? (35:15) did Mahomes actually deserve the Super Bowl MVP award?! (39:18) R.I.P. Kobe! we discuss the immediate aftermath of his untimely passing (54:27) how impressed are we with Zion Williamson's first NBA games? (57:55) commercial break (58:50) music discussion: we discuss two producers we want the listener to check out: K-Def & Mr. Scruff (104:40) Ian asks another Cultural or Regional question (109:45) Thizz Face: Cereals part II, and we talk one good restaurant and one bad restaurant (122:10) weekly awards (134:06) instrumental tributes to Kobe Bryant & Patrick Mahomes...Enjoy!
(0:00) intro, we've been away too long! (4:15) shot outs (11:45) well wishes for Delonte West (14:10) Ian runs through his 3 most tradeable NBA players and 5 most un-tradeable players before the deadline (29:02) Zion is back!! What can we expect for his future? (32:15) we breakdown the 10 most memorable moments for the NBA from the 2010s (49:05) Rodney's top 10 plays of the decade (51:10) Rodney's top 10 finals moments of the decade (54:50) we recap the AFC & NFC Championship games and give our Super Bowl predictions (100:05) commercial break (101:00) we recap our top 10 hip-hop instrumental albums from 2019 (110:48) Thizz Face: breakfast cereal edition (119:50) Rodney has FINALLY tried the Popeye's chicken sandwich (120:41) our weekly Awards (138:10) concluding instrumentals...Enjoy!
Ian & Rodney recently spent a Saturday evening at the home of their dear Bro. Sanders imparting encouragement, drinking 'yac, playing Spades, and listening to oldies in his basement den. This trip to our dear brother's house reminded us that sometimes life comes at you fast (which is why we haven't been able to give ya'll a new show in 3 weeks), so sometimes we gotta slow it down. So we dug deeeep into those dusty crates, with Bro. Sanders' permission, and are presenting these old dusties we got reacquainted with to you- the listeners! These are records that Bro. Sanders played to set the mood, get over heartache, get over the blues, or just had on as a soundtrack while he played cards with the fellas or worked on a young sister's alternator! Some of these deep cuts he might've even listened to with his first wife!! So please, enjoy volume 2, presented by Cutty, who Bro. Sanders used to kick it with back in the day and tried to study with, but Cutty ain't wanna give up Xmas and pimpin'!!
Ian & Rodney recently spent a Saturday evening at the home of their dear Bro. Sanders imparting encouragement, drinking 'yac, playing Spades, and listening to oldies in his basement den. This trip to our dear brother's house reminded us that sometimes life comes at you fast (which is why we haven't been able to give ya'll a new show in 3 weeks), so sometimes we gotta slow it down. So we dug deeeep into those dusty crates, with Bro. Sanders' permission, and are presenting these old dusties we got reacquainted with to you- the listeners! These are records that Bro. Sanders played to set the mood, get over heartache, get over the blues, or just had on as a soundtrack while he played cards with the fellas or worked on a young sister's alternator! Some of these deep cuts he might've even listened to with his first wife!! So please, enjoy!
(0:00) intro & preview (2:17) Shot outs (7:30) we explain just who exactly "Brother Sanders" is (10:20) kids who give inappropriate comments and the brothers who call on them (14:05) we dive into round 1 of our Greatest Dunks Ever bracket (47:45) we weigh in on the potential changes the NBA commissioner is considering making to the regular season & post-season (51:05) is the Eastern Conference finally as good as the Western Conference? Maybe even better?? (59:46) Ian asks some viewpoint questions on Luka Doncic and Pascal Siakam (105:45) we give out our weekly awards (127:00) concluding instrumentals, a trap music version!! Enjoy!
(0:00) intro & opening comments (3:18) Shot outs (13:10) we discuss the 15 Year Anniversary of the Malice In The Palace brawl and where we were at when it went down (18:52) are the Pistons currently the best worst team in basketball? (22:55) we weigh in on Kaepernick's switch up on the NFL (34:21) will Melo be a difference maker on the Blazers? (41:24) NBA surprise storylines: Luka for MVP?? Do the Spurs suck now? Toronto is still playing at a championship level, will Harden ever win another MVP?? (45:05) Penny Hardaway vs. The NCAA (51:35) commercial break (53:30) Ian shares a few pointers on how to dress when you're over 30 years old (113:20) Rodney shares his basketball pick up game DON'Ts (127:08) we hand out our weekly awards! (141:15) concluding instrumental. Enjoy!
(0:00) intro & opening comments (3:34) shot outs!!! (7:30) we dive into an impromptu Thizz Face segment concerning the Popeyes chicken sandwich (14:27) Like It or Dislike It? We weigh in on about 8 NBA storylines that have emerged in this NBA season so far (51:25) commercial break (52:00) Ian runs through 15 Jazz influenced & Jazz sampled hip hop albums that are must-hear albums for fans of both genres (109:02) Ian shares his experience of meeting The Pharcyde (111:45) we give out our weekly awards: who played themselves, who bossed up, who's been missing in action, & who we ain't tryna see (128:35) we preview some upcoming topics (131:20) concluding instrumentals...enjoy!`
(0:00) intro and opening comments (3:13) shout outs (10:32) we welcome back the NBA and our favorite commentators on TNT (13:25) we predict where each Eastern Conference team will land at the end of the season in seeding (23:37) we breakdown the Western Conference and predict seeding (40:05) we weigh in on whether or not we believe the hype on topics such as Zion Williamson, Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving, Markelle Fultz & more (59:35) commercial break (100:32) we name some of our favorite jazz influence, jazz-infused, & jazz sampled hip hop songs (114:40) we give out our awards (132:10) concluding instrumentals... Enjoy!
(0:00) intro & preview (3:50) shot outs (13:23) Is the NBA pre-season any indication of how the regular season will play out? Or are all the sports pundits just reaching? (19:50) Was Kevin Durant correct in his assessment of the Knicks' franchise? Should he respond to Knicks' fans on Twitter? (29:35) What 2 NBA teams would be our dream match-up to watch square off in the Finals? (36:11) we weigh in on the Shaq vs. Dame rap battle that's been brewing...who's diss tracks were more John Blaze?!? (43:30) commercial break (44:41) we highlight our favorite songs from producers Ayatollah and Nicolay (58:48) Story Time w/ Rodney: he lays out a crazy grocery store experience (111:20) we give out our weekly awards (126:30) concluding instrumentals....Enjoy!!!
(0:00) Intro (2:03) special shot outs (6:51) Ian disses Primerica as a company, a crew, and a record label (13:00) Did Paul George subliminally diss Lebron & The Lakers, and who will have a better record, the Clippers or the Lakers (22:25) Will the Lakers actually get a defensive identity this year? (30:45) We give each of the NBA's 30 teams a report card grade as far as their talent and potential going in the 2019-20 season (104:05) Rodney interviews Ian on his approach to critiquing albums and what makes a classic album (118:22) we name our worst 10 albums from our favorite hip hop artists (132:55) closing statements (134:22) concluding instrumentals....Enjoy!
(0:00) Intro & preview (3:30) Spiritual shot outs (11:45) Rodney's apple picking trip (15:05) what in the wide world of sports is going on with Antonio Brown (25:00)Bears analysis, Trubisky woes, and season record predictions (34:45) Is it over for Eli Manning? (38:05) weekly NFL picks (44:00) FIBA team USA failure discussion (50:15) will Melo ever play in the NBA again? (52:00) The latest proposed NBA Hall Of Fame has some real questionable candidates (57:05) Update on the GOAT, Lance Stephenson (59:15) what NBA teams are we low-key and secretly rooting for and against? (106:45) Music discussion, favorite tracks from producers RJD2 and Diabase (126:30) Weekly Awards (140:00) concluding instrumental....Enjoy!
(0:00) Introduction and opening comments (3:35) shot outs (10:00) we re-cap a few 90s cartoons we forgot to mention last week (14:30) Rodney shares his recent tailgating experience (18:10) we talk Kawhi's latest move and how it will affect the NBA, whats next for Russell Westbrook, player mobility and more (49:20) Ian breaks down the most overrated and underrated types of gatherings (116:30) Thizz Face: we weigh in on concession stand foods and which ones are overrated and underrated (132:15) we hand out our weekly awards (142:07) Hidden music vibes and parting shots (147:30) concluding instrumentals....See ya in Season 5!!!
(0:00) intro and opening comments (3:45) Shot outs!! (10:25) Free Agent Frenzy...we discuss what teams have won big in this summer's free agency hunt, who's lost out, & who still has hope. As well as teams that making some real puzzling moves (100:45) we name our favorite top 10 cartoons from the 90s (114:35) We talk about what "mandolins and violins" styled upscale restaurants are the best and one that's not worth your time and money (122:45) We give out our usual awards (133:03) concluding instrumentals... Enjoy!!
(0:00) Intro & opening comments (3:25) shout outs (5:42) field service complaints and how do you count your time (18:40) NBA Finals discussion, Finals MVP talk (26:18) the Anthony Davis trade, who won? What's next for Lonzo Ball? (29:57) we explain more on why we hate Lebron (34:55) Free agent predictions, we run through the possibilities of 15 players (54:30) commercial break (55:30) MVP music discussion: our favorite DJ Premier beats (113:35) we give out our weekly awards (132:00) concluding instrumentals. Enjoy!
We're joined with the hosts of the legendary STAOS podcast, Chris & Jordan, to give our thoughts on the crazy game 5 between the Warriors and Raptors, give our revised predictions of how we think the series will end, then have our 2nd Annual MVP Awards where we recognize the best and worst of the NBA this past season. We also discuss donuts, coffee joints and proms, so stay tuned and enjoy the show!
We're back to give our preview of the NBA Finals between the Warriors and Raptors, discuss Giannis and his walking out of a post-game interview, the dumpster fire that is the Lakers organization, Rodney shares a crazy barbershop story, Ian shares his Congregation Picnic Commandments, we give out some Awards, and much more! Enjoy!
We're back again to discuss which game winning shot was better- Kawhi's or Dame Lillard's? We give our reactions to game 1 of the WCF and share our predictions for the GSW/Portland match-up as well as the Bucks/Raptors match-up. We react to the Lakers hiring Vogel & Kidd, share our worst restaurant experiences and give out a few awards! Enjoy!
We're discussing the further developments in the second round of the NBA playoffs, give our thoughts on who's shown up and who hasn't....What was D'Angelo thinking smuggling a nicklebag in an Arizona can??!!...Our thoughts on Lebron speaking on Magic Johnson's departure, we discuss our favorite Wu Tang Clan members and our favorite RZA produced tracks, and give out our usual awards!!!
We back to discuss: Are The Bucks in trouble? Did the refs cheat the Rockets? How far can the Nuggets go? Also: Nas' Illmatic appreciation discussion, our favorite Pete Rock tracks, John Singleton's legacy, return of the Thizz Face, & much, much more!
We back with a quickie episode to hit ya'll off with our reactions to Damian Lillard's game-winning & series-winning shot, our predictions for round 2 of the NBA Playoffs and another round of awards!! Enjoy!
We're back to discuss our predictions on how round 1 of the NBA Playoffs will play out as well as react to the few games already played, discuss Magic's stepping down in LaLa Land, our favorited 9th Wonder beats, and we'll also weigh in on chicken & waffle joints and more!! Enjoy...
We're back and discussing all the contentious plotlines developing in the NBA over the past couple of weeks, Rodney lays out his (black) Barbershop Do's and Dont's, Ian lays out proper etiquette for when we attend the Memorial, and we also give out another round of awards!! Enjoy!!
We're back to kick off another season and on this show, featuring special guest Jordan, we're weighing in on which NBA scuffle we thought was the most entertaining. Now that Lebron's Lakers have officially missed the playoffs- is all this GOAT talk finally over?! Should Robert Kraft leave well enough alone? What's been Zion Williamson's impact on the NCAA tournament? What's in our "dream salads"? And who's winning the Essence of Otis, Cutty Award and the YPY Award this week! Enjoy the show!
Check out Ian's favorite, hand-picked beats from legendary, underground producer Madlib!!
Check out Rodney's favorite, hand-picked beats from legendary, underground producer Madlib!!
We've made it through Season 3 without getting canceled!!! Join us as we discuss the craziest local needs talks we've heard, the growing tensions between NBA players and "disrespectful" fans, James Dolan's abuse of power, the dopest seafood joints we've been to, our favorite Madlib beats, and much more!!
Happy 25th Episode to MVP!!!! We're breaking down whether or not we believe the hype around the most recent hot topics in the NBA: Are the Bulls really tanking? Is the Bucks' Eric Bledsoe really worth $70 Million? Are the Lakers gonna miss the playoffs? Are the Celtics gonna get bounced out the first round of the playoffs? Ian breaks down the three most ideal teams Anthony Davis could sign to & we break down the best fish and chicken spots in Chicagoland! We also discuss the legacy of hip hop group De La Soul and hand out our famous, coveted awards for the week! Enjoy...
We're back and discussing our reactions to the NBA All Star Game, the latest in the Anthony Davis drama, Ian shares his 6 counterpoints to the 6 arguments LBJ fans use to try to say Lebron is the GOAT, we discuss what teams will miss the playoffs and which teams we'll have our eyes on in the playoffs, Kap gets his settlement, Jussie Smollett's hate-crime story falls apart, we discuss the best & worst Chinese food joints, and much, much more!! Enjoy these vibes...
We back to give y'all whatcha want! We discuss the snoozefest that was Super Bowl LIII, what NBA trades stood out to us, did the Lakers blow their chance at landing Anthony Davis, did they EVER have a chance, who will LBJ and Giannis draft for their All Star squads, our top 10 funniest sitcoms of all time, our favorite burger/sandwich spots, and much more!!! Bring in da vibes!!!
We're back with special guest, Jordan, to weigh in on the botched call in the Saints/Rams game, the Curse of Lance Stephenson, our NBA All Star picks, and Erykah Badu's controversial comments. Rodney reads his letter to the Super Bowl and we attack a questionable article from ChicagoMag about Harold's Chicken before we dive into our favorite Taco joints. Enjoy!
We're back with special guest, the original Podfather, Chris Winn, to hand out our awards so far at the mid-season mark of the NBA season! We dive into Enes Kanter's sticky situation with the Turkish government, Ian shares an experience in our storytime segment, we discuss our favorite breakfast food restaurants in the Chicagoland area, and make our predictions for the NFC & AFC championship games this weekend! Enjoy!
We're back and discussing the Bears' heart-breaking playoff loss, & where do they stand now? We discuss Thibs getting the boot in Minnesota, LBJ's blasphemous GOAT declaration, & how and why Jimmy Butler is complaining about his teammates, YET AGAIN!!! Rodney shares his crazy Blue Island story finally and Ian shares his Ten Super Bowl Party Commandments. Enjoy dem vibez....
Will Anthony Davis will be a Laker before the trade deadline? Bears clinched the division title, but now what? Is the NFL targeting Eric Reid? Are NBA refs ruining games with bad calls? What were the top ten Instrumental albums that came out in 2018? What other top tier albums dropped this year across genres? What are the best Jerk chicken joints in Chicago? We discuss all this and more...tune in & enjoy!!!
We're back and touch on The Toronto Raptors- are they title contenders for real?! The Bulls complain about their new head coach, Joel Embiid complains about his new role, and are the Celtics finally getting their mojo back? Will KC's Mahomes win the NFL's MVP Award? We also share our picks for the most underrated producers in hip-hop and share what music we've been vibing to this week. Enjoy!
We weigh in on the Bulls firing Fred Hoiberg (FINALLY!!!), the Packers making Mike McCarthy pack it in, Kareem Hunt going caveman on women in public, and we also share our favorite "neo-soul" albums of all time, and share our stories of times we got 'got' in these streets as well as what we've been bumpin' this week in the system. Enjoy!
We discuss the hottest teams in the NBA & NFL right now as well as the squads that appear to be struggling and what the future holds for them. We rate the best pizza joints in the Chicagoland area, Rodney does some brief movie reviews and we also share our 'new vibes' of the week! Enjoy!
We're back to discuss if the on court spat between KD and Draymond Green is really news worthy, who came out on top in the Jimmy Butler/Philly trade, and is Melo really to blame for the Rockets' slow start? We also discuss records we took a liking to from our parents' dusty crates, and discuss A Tribe Called Quest's "Midnight Maruaders" album and Wu Tang Clan's "Enter The 36 Chambers" Album on their 25th Anniversary and what we appreciated about those musical masterpieces. Enjoy, and we'll catch ya'll on Season 3!!
Huey and Luey get canned in Cleveland, the Timberwolves overcome the Lakers, Lance lets it be known where he stands on Golden State, and Jordan's GOAT commercial. In our Vibes segment, we reminisce on when we first fell in love with hip-hop and give a detailed run-down of all the best and worst Harold's Chicken joints in the Chicagoland area that we've eaten at. We share new music we're bumpin' and the new "Otis" Award winner. Enjoy!!
We're back giving the people what they want! We discuss the Rondo/CP3/Ingram brawl and suspensions, is the Bears' goose cooked, the NFL's Eric Reid and Malcolm Jenkins lock horns, Rodney and Ian share some true hip hop stories, was 80s Hip Hop overrated, and more restaurants get the Thizz Face!! Enjoy!
We're back and going in on Jimmy Butler beefing with his own team and organization, where do the Bears stand after letting a win slip away, we make our NBA superlative predictions for the year, Rodney explains why a Queen Pen album is in his CD collection, Ian clears up the alleged sightings of himself in a karate jumpsuit, and we introduce a new segment covering Chicagoland's worst restaurants!! Enjoy!
We're back discussing the aftermath of the McGregor/Khabib post fight incident, discuss our predictions for the NBA's Eastern Conference, famous NBA squabbles, unfairly hated on albums, and introduce a new segment discussing albums that are highly slept-on hidden gems. Enjoy!
Da Bears! NBA Western Conference Predictions, Where Will Jimmy Buckets Land? Rodney's Trip Hop Beginnings, NFL Week 4 Picks, & Ain't Nobody Comin' To See....
On today’s episode we will discuss the outcome of the Bears/Packers game and Serena Williams US Open Meltdown. In music, we will discuss Mac Miller’s career, Cardi B missing her shoe, and Childish Gambino’s new video. In our 3rd segment, we’ll get Ian’s thoughts on the Washington Redskins logo, and where will Anthony Davis go next! And our Vibes of the week! (I do not own the rights to non of the music in this podcast)
On today's episode we will discuss Khalil Mack becoming a new Monster of the Midway!! We are also going to discuss why athletes need to stop pressing "Send"! Lauryn Hill, Colin Kap, and Michael Kopech will also be discussed along with new Vibes of the week! Enjoy!! (I do not own the rights to any of the music)
Season 2 kicks off with our Preview of the upcoming NFL Season, also we are going to discuss which playoff run out of their respective conferences was better Kobe's or LBJ's? Also, why all of a sudden does Melo have a change of heart, and why Nicki Minaj need to reconsider her VMA remarks! Enjoy the Show!
Lance Ah Make Em Dance is a Laker!! Boogie is a new Villain, and will the Fab Five reunite?