UMMARYThe fellas got back to the shenanigans this week, starting off with Uncle Leon describing last week's work trip up to DC (15:05). From there, they get into a debate on wedding objections (36:42), talk Elon Musk pulling his $44 billion offer to buy Twitter (46:31), review Brent Faiyaz's new album (1:07:33), recap P Valley (1:19:00), discuss the #PutYourShoesOnChallenge from TikTok (1:32:38) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Actions prove who a person is. Words prove who a person pretends to be."MUSIC1:50 | TPS Kobe - Fishscale2:56 | SleazyWorld Go - Step 1 (feat. Offset)3:52 | Duke Deuce - JUST SAY THAT (feat. Glorilla)

UMMARY The fellas got back to the shenanigans this week, starting off with Uncle Leon describing last week's work trip up to DC (15:05). From there, they get into a debate on wedding objections (36:42), talk Elon Musk pulling his $44 billion offer to buy Twitter (46:31), review Brent Faiyaz's new album (1:07:33), recap P Valley (1:19:00), discuss the #PutYourShoesOnChallenge from TikTok (1:32:38) and so much more! GEM OF THE WEEK "Actions prove who a person is. Words prove who a person pretends to be." MUSIC 1:50 | TPS Kobe - Fishscale 2:56 | SleazyWorld Go - Step 1 (feat. Offset) 3:52 | Duke Deuce - JUST SAY THAT (feat. Glorilla)

Transaction Cancelled | Episode 83

SUMMARYIt was only right that Uncle Leon &amp; Bnag came back with a detailed recap of their recent trip to Miami (18:30). After a bunch of reminiscing, the fellas get into some serious talk about Roe v. Wade being overturned (47:30) and the sentencing of both R. Kelly and Ghislaine Maxwell (1:08:16). They then get into Mario &amp; Omarion's Verzuz battle (1:17:40), new music from Chris Brown, Drake &amp; Beyoncé (1:24:15) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Stop having people at your shows that wasn't at rehearsals." - Big SeanMUSIC2:40 | Beyoncé - BREAK MY SOUL3:55 | Drake - Sticky5:05 | Chris Brown - Call Me Every Day (feat. WizKid)

SUMMARY It was only right that Uncle Leon &amp; Bnag came back with a detailed recap of their recent trip to Miami (18:30). After a bunch of reminiscing, the fellas get into some serious talk about Roe v. Wade being overturned (47:30) and the sentencing of both R. Kelly and Ghislaine Maxwell (1:08:16). They then get into Mario &amp; Omarion's Verzuz battle (1:17:40), new music from Chris Brown, Drake &amp; Beyoncé (1:24:15) and so much more! GEM OF THE WEEK "Stop having people at your shows that wasn't at rehearsals." - Big Sean MUSIC 2:40 | Beyoncé - BREAK MY SOUL 3:55 | Drake - Sticky 5:05 | Chris Brown - Call Me Every Day (feat. WizKid)

It Was a Really Good Time | Episode 82

SUMMARYBnag almost got fired this week, Nyce went to the doctor for the first time in 10 years and Uncle Leon hasn't been keeping up with his gym routine. The fellas came to pod this week, as they kicked things off with a debate on how men and women are wired (25:05) and if Yung Miami &amp; Diddy's "relationship status" is going to have any influence (45:34). They also talk NBA Finals (50:31), gas prices (1:02:10), Father's Day (1:09:15), Juneteenth (1:16:00) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Don't let people who don't know you influence your mood."MUSIC3:23 | Usher - Superstar4:29 | Aaliyah - Rock the Boat5:51 | 112 - U Already Know

SUMMARY Bnag almost got fired this week, Nyce went to the doctor for the first time in 10 years and Uncle Leon hasn't been keeping up with his gym routine. The fellas came to pod this week, as they kicked things off with a debate on how men and women are wired (25:05) and if Yung Miami &amp; Diddy's "relationship status" is going to have any influence (45:34). They also talk NBA Finals (50:31), gas prices (1:02:10), Father's Day (1:09:15), Juneteenth (1:16:00) and so much more! GEM OF THE WEEK "Don't let people who don't know you influence your mood." MUSIC 3:23 | Usher - Superstar 4:29 | Aaliyah - Rock the Boat 5:51 | 112 - U Already Know

It Wasn't on My Calendar | Episode 81

SUMMARYThis week's pod started off with a hilarious discussion on whether or not the fellas would sell crack right now for 15K a week (15:25). They go on to say their RIPs to Trouble (23:40), discuss the importance of Pride Month (31:38), talk about Apple adding the unsend option (39:00), detail the hardest part about after a breakup (49:18) and so much more! GEM OF THE WEEK"Everything will be OK in the end. If it's not OK, then it's not the end."MUSIC3:55 | Chris Brown - WE (Warm Embrace)5:04 | Queen Naija - Hate Our Love (feat. Big Sean)6:02 | Mario - Get Back (feat. Chris Brown)

SUMMARY This week's pod started off with a hilarious discussion on whether or not the fellas would sell crack right now for 15K a week (15:25). They go on to say their RIPs to Trouble (23:40), discuss the importance of Pride Month (31:38), talk about Apple adding the unsend option (39:00), detail the hardest part about after a breakup (49:18) and so much more! GEM OF THE WEEK "Everything will be OK in the end. If it's not OK, then it's not the end." MUSIC 3:55 | Chris Brown - WE (Warm Embrace) 5:04 | Queen Naija - Hate Our Love (feat. Big Sean) 6:02 | Mario - Get Back (feat. Chris Brown)

It's Just a Trial Run | Episode 80

SUMMARYThere were a few things to talk about this week but nothing more important than Nyce proposing to his now fiancé in Jamaica! He talks about their week in Ochos Rios (18:40) before giving a breakdown of how he popped the question (32:44). After a million airhorn and applause soundbites, the fellas stamp "FNF" as Song of the Summer (57:35), anticipate the return of P-Valley (1:03:20), give their predictions on the NBA Finals (1:10:50), discuss the mass shooting in Uvalde (1:21:50) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Pray and be thankful."MUSIC2:33 | Next - Wifey3:50 | Jagged Edge - Let's Get Married (Remix) [feat. Jermaine Dupri &amp; Rev Run]4:59 | John Legend - A Good Night (feat. BloodPop®)

SUMMARY There were a few things to talk about this week but nothing more important than Nyce proposing to his now fiancé in Jamaica! He talks about their week in Ochos Rios (18:40) before giving a breakdown of how he popped the question (32:44). After a million airhorn and applause soundbites, the fellas stamp "FNF" as Song of the Summer (57:35), anticipate the return of P-Valley (1:03:20), give their predictions on the NBA Finals (1:10:50), discuss the mass shooting in Uvalde (1:21:50) and so much more! GEM OF THE WEEK "Pray and be thankful." MUSIC 2:33 | Next - Wifey 3:50 | Jagged Edge - Let's Get Married (Remix) [feat. Jermaine Dupri &amp; Rev Run] 4:59 | John Legend - A Good Night (feat. BloodPop®)

She Said Yes! | Episode 79

SUMMARYThere wasn't too much fun to be had this week, as the fellas came back to the couch to discuss the tragic mass shootings that took 10 innocent lives in Buffalo, New York and one in Orange County, California (11:15) . From there, they touched on Kendrick Lamar's new album (24:45), Young Thug &amp; Gunna getting caught up in a RICO case (33:48), Nike suing Stock X (45:15), their NBA Playoffs predictions (56:22) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Control what you can control."MUSIC2:55 | Kendrick Lamar - Father Time (feat. Sampha)3:59 | Kendrick Lamar - N955:08 | Kendrick Lamar - Silent Hill (feat. Kodak Black)

SUMMARY There wasn't too much fun to be had this week, as the fellas came back to the couch to discuss the tragic mass shootings that took 10 innocent lives in Buffalo, New York and one in Orange County, California (11:15) . From there, they touched on Kendrick Lamar's new album (24:45), Young Thug &amp; Gunna getting caught up in a RICO case (33:48), Nike suing Stock X (45:15), their NBA Playoffs predictions (56:22) and so much more! GEM OF THE WEEK "Control what you can control." MUSIC 2:55 | Kendrick Lamar - Father Time (feat. Sampha) 3:59 | Kendrick Lamar - N95 5:08 | Kendrick Lamar - Silent Hill (feat. Kodak Black)

What Are We Doing? | Episode 78

SUMMARYThe fellas were a little tired this week but at least they felt better than the dude who attacked Dave Chappelle on stage (13:00) and the man whose wife got a DM from Drake (24:15). After getting some laughs off, they discussed people thinking the grass is always greener somewhere else (29:24), shared something they want to fix about themselves (49:02), spoke on the leaked Supreme Court vote to overturn Roe v. Wade (1:02:30) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Fear isn't real. It's just an irrational thought of what may lie in our future." - UnknownMUSIC4:00 | Future - WAIT FOR U (feat. Tems &amp; Drake)5:08 | Lil Baby - In a Minute6:27 | Lil Durk - No Interviews

SUMMARY The fellas were a little tired this week but at least they felt better than the dude who attacked Dave Chappelle on stage (13:00) and the man whose wife got a DM from Drake (24:15). After getting some laughs off, they discussed people thinking the grass is always greener somewhere else (29:24), shared something they want to fix about themselves (49:02), spoke on the leaked Supreme Court vote to overturn Roe v. Wade (1:02:30) and so much more! GEM OF THE WEEK "Fear isn't real. It's just an irrational thought of what may lie in our future." - Unknown MUSIC 4:00 | Future - WAIT FOR U (feat. Tems &amp; Drake) 5:08 | Lil Baby - In a Minute 6:27 | Lil Durk - No Interviews

Just Rip the Band-Aid Off | Episode 77

SUMMARYAfter a week off, the fellas got back in "The Gem" to discuss everything from what's in their summer starter packs (21:17) to how pollen has been affecting these women out here (33:45). They also talk wanting the ongoing case between Meg thee Stallion and Tory Lanez (47:12), Pusha T's new album (50:50), the NBA Playoffs (53:55),  Elon Musk buying Twitter for $44 billion (1:09:20) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"What starts as an excuse can easily become a habit. Don't let a bad day become a lifestyle." - James ClearMUSIC2:18 | Elliott Trent - Computer Love3:15 | EASTMAN - WAVEY4:11 | JVCK JAMES - Basement

SUMMARY After a week off, the fellas got back in "The Gem" to discuss everything from what's in their summer starter packs (21:17) to how pollen has been affecting these women out here (33:45). They also talk wanting the ongoing case between Meg thee Stallion and Tory Lanez (47:12), Pusha T's new album (50:50), the NBA Playoffs (53:55),  Elon Musk buying Twitter for $44 billion (1:09:20) and so much more! GEM OF THE WEEK "What starts as an excuse can easily become a habit. Don't let a bad day become a lifestyle." - James Clear MUSIC 2:18 | Elliott Trent - Computer Love 3:15 | EASTMAN - WAVEY 4:11 | JVCK JAMES - Basement

Unnecessary Necessities | Episode 76

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SUMMARYAfter watching a TikTok compilation of people before and after drinking too much liquor, the fellas had to talk about how nights with so much potential can quickly turn into a  disaster (29:05). From there they discuss Druski's recent skit that he took down after receiving backlash (58:50),  explain the reasoning behind all of the recent inflation (1:07:20), send their prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Dwayne Haskins (1:20:45) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"The pain just means you're alive."MUSIC4:27 | Ari Lennox - Blackberry Sap5:42 | Drake - N 2 Deep (feat. Future)6:48 | Tone Stith - FWM

SUMMARY After watching a TikTok compilation of people before and after drinking too much liquor, the fellas had to talk about how nights with so much potential can quickly turn into a  disaster (29:05). From there they discuss Druski's recent skit that he took down after receiving backlash (58:50),  explain the reasoning behind all of the recent inflation (1:07:20), send their prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Dwayne Haskins (1:20:45) and so much more! GEM OF THE WEEK "The pain just means you're alive." MUSIC 4:27 | Ari Lennox - Blackberry Sap 5:42 | Drake - N 2 Deep (feat. Future) 6:48 | Tone Stith - FWM

I Say We Get Some Paul Masson | Episode 75

SUMMARYAfter Uncle Leon started the pod off with hate, the fellas began to show love by listing some of the things they've learned from women over the years (16:46). From there, they get into what men deserve in relationships (32:08), the Lakers missing the playoffs (43:01) and UNC losing to Kansas in the national title game (54:29). They also discuss Dreamville Fest and the label's surprise mixtape (1:09:19), Ketanji Brown Jackson being named to the Supreme Court (1:16:36), Chris Smalls starting Amazon's first union (1:22:20) and so much more! GEM OF THE WEEK"Be honest, not perfect."MUSIC2:57 | Rotimi - Love Riddim4:07 | Koffee - Toast5:06 | Tems - Free Mind

SUMMARY After Uncle Leon started the pod off with hate, the fellas began to show love by listing some of the things they've learned from women over the years (16:46). From there, they get into what men deserve in relationships (32:08), the Lakers missing the playoffs (43:01) and UNC losing to Kansas in the national title game (54:29). They also discuss Dreamville Fest and the label's surprise mixtape (1:09:19), Ketanji Brown Jackson being named to the Supreme Court (1:16:36), Chris Smalls starting Amazon's first union (1:22:20) and so much more! GEM OF THE WEEK "Be honest, not perfect." MUSIC 2:57 | Rotimi - Love Riddim 4:07 | Koffee - Toast 5:06 | Tems - Free Mind

All You Did Was Eat & Struggle | Episode 74

Uncle Leon, Nyce &amp; Bnag come together every Friday to bring you an engaging audio experience. They open to floor up to any and every discussion while dropping gems throughout each episode. Make sure you follow the podcast on Instagram &amp; Twitter @opengempod, like and follow "Open Gem: The Podcast" on Facebook and subscribe to "Open Gem: The Podcast" on YouTube. For any inquires, contact opengempod@gmail.com.

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SUMMARYThe fellas got right to the shenanigans this week with their opinions about Will Smith slapping the laugh off Chris Rock's face at the Oscars (20:37). They also took time to remember Nipsey Hussle (50:20), questioned the showrunners' decision to bring a tiger into the Snowfall storyline (1:07:07), discussed whether or not they would want to be with a woman who has never had a healthy relationship (1:12:04) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"You will never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine." - John C. MaxwellMUSIC3:48 | Ludacris - Slap4:54 | Nipsey Hussle - Double Up (feat. Belly &amp; DOM KENNEDY)6:05 | Mozzy - Straight to 4th

SUMMARY The fellas got right to the shenanigans this week with their opinions about Will Smith slapping the laugh off Chris Rock's face at the Oscars (20:37). They also took time to remember Nipsey Hussle (50:20), questioned the showrunners' decision to bring a tiger into the Snowfall storyline (1:07:07), discussed whether or not they would want to be with a woman who has never had a healthy relationship (1:12:04) and so much more! GEM OF THE WEEK "You will never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine." - John C. Maxwell MUSIC 3:48 | Ludacris - Slap 4:54 | Nipsey Hussle - Double Up (feat. Belly &amp; DOM KENNEDY) 6:05 | Mozzy - Straight to 4th

Not in Front of Beyoncé | Episode 73

SUMMARYThe fellas came back with another guest this week, this time being joined by the "multi-talented, highly opinionated and super dope" Amari on the grey couch. Amari starts things off with how she began creating funny content on social media (21:34) and how she balances / decompresses from all of her different ventures (25:04). The conversation then turns to the recent drama between Lil Baby and Jayda (34:30), how men have been using their podcasts to bash women (45:23), the "Best Worst Advice" segment (58:55) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Make that money, don't let it make you." - AmariMUSIC4:58 | Roddy Ricch - slow it down (feat. Alex Isley &amp; Ty Dolla $ign)5:50 | Don Toliver - Swangin' on Westheimer7:30 | Aminé - DididumduhduhFOLLOW OUR GUEST ON INSTAGRAMPersonal: @kiaundraa_

SUMMARY The fellas came back with another guest this week, this time being joined by the "multi-talented, highly opinionated and super dope" Amari on the grey couch. Amari starts things off with how she began creating funny content on social media (21:34) and how she balances / decompresses from all of her different ventures (25:04). The conversation then turns to the recent drama between Lil Baby and Jayda (34:30), how men have been using their podcasts to bash women (45:23), the "Best Worst Advice" segment (58:55) and so much more! GEM OF THE WEEK "Make that money, don't let it make you." - Amari MUSIC 4:58 | Roddy Ricch - slow it down (feat. Alex Isley &amp; Ty Dolla $ign) 5:50 | Don Toliver - Swangin' on Westheimer 7:30 | Aminé - Dididumduhduh FOLLOW OUR GUEST ON INSTAGRAM Personal: @kiaundraa_

Don't Be Crunchy | Episode 72

SUMMARYThe fellas welcomed "one of SoVa's very own" to The Gem this week, as Beezy chopped it up with the fellas about his experience in sports betting. He details how he got started (16:03), explains the basic betting terminology (17:50) and talks some of his highs and lows so far (28:40). Beezy also describes his approach to betting (33:42), helps the fellas with their new Best Worst Advice segment (45:10) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Never take anything in life for granted." - BeezyMUSIC3:15 | Kanye West - City of Gods (feat. Alicia Keys &amp; Fivio Foreign)4:30 | J. Cole - 9 5 . s o u t h5:36 | Kodak Black - Super GremlinFOLLOW OUR GUEST ON INSTAGRAMPersonal: @beezy2live

SUMMARY The fellas welcomed "one of SoVa's very own" to The Gem this week, as Beezy chopped it up with the fellas about his experience in sports betting. He details how he got started (16:03), explains the basic betting terminology (17:50) and talks some of his highs and lows so far (28:40). Beezy also describes his approach to betting (33:42), helps the fellas with their new Best Worst Advice segment (45:10) and so much more! GEM OF THE WEEK "Never take anything in life for granted." - Beezy MUSIC 3:15 | Kanye West - City of Gods (feat. Alicia Keys &amp; Fivio Foreign) 4:30 | J. Cole - 9 5 . s o u t h 5:36 | Kodak Black - Super Gremlin FOLLOW OUR GUEST ON INSTAGRAM Personal: @beezy2live

What You Know About Parlays? | Episode 71

SUMMARYThe fellas returned to the grey couch this week to talk about everything from wanting a certain lifestyle opposed to wanting love (15:45) to Kanye's documentary Jeen-Yuhs (35:30). They also get into the drama between Ukraine, Russia and the United States (53:24), Joe Biden hiring a chief prosecutor to investigate into the PPP frauds (1:00:31) and so much more!NOTE: This episode abruptly ends due to unexpected software issues. We apologize in advance.MUSIC0:17 | Skip Marley - Slow Down (feat. H.E.R.)1:24 | Bobby V - Slow Down2:46 | VanJess - Slow Down (Remix) [feat. Lucky Daye]

SUMMARY The fellas returned to the grey couch this week to talk about everything from wanting a certain lifestyle opposed to wanting love (15:45) to Kanye's documentary Jeen-Yuhs (35:30). They also get into the drama between Ukraine, Russia and the United States (53:24), Joe Biden hiring a chief prosecutor to investigate into the PPP frauds (1:00:31) and so much more! NOTE: This episode abruptly ends due to unexpected software issues. We apologize in advance. MUSIC 0:17 | Skip Marley - Slow Down (feat. H.E.R.) 1:24 | Bobby V - Slow Down 2:46 | VanJess - Slow Down (Remix) [feat. Lucky Daye]

LivinLifeLashed | Episode 70

SUMMARYThe fellas traded in the grey couch for a green velvet couch this week, as they visited Bree the Goat at her candle workshop Wick &amp; Sip to talk about everything from how she became an entrepreneur (15:20) to the challenges she faces as an owner of three businesses (29:09). Bree also gives a breakdown of what a typical Wick &amp; Sip event looks like (38:55), talks where she would like to see her business ventures in the next few years (46:46), previews her upcoming "Girls Night Out" event (55:42) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Use your failures as motivation." - Bree the GoatMUSIC3:04 | Larry June &amp; Cardo - Saturday Night Interview4:10 | Wiz Khalifa - The Kid Frankie, Pt. 2 (feat. Chevy Woods)5:16 | Curren$y - Never HadFOLLOW OUR GUEST ON INSTAGRAMPersonal: @breethegoat_Wick &amp; Sip: @wickandsiprvaThe Self Love Company: @theselflovecompanyLove University: @loveuniversityrva

SUMMARY The fellas traded in the grey couch for a green velvet couch this week, as they visited Bree the Goat at her candle workshop Wick &amp; Sip to talk about everything from how she became an entrepreneur (15:20) to the challenges she faces as an owner of three businesses (29:09). Bree also gives a breakdown of what a typical Wick &amp; Sip event looks like (38:55), talks where she would like to see her business ventures in the next few years (46:46), previews her upcoming "Girls Night Out" event (55:42) and so much more! GEM OF THE WEEK "Use your failures as motivation." - Bree the Goat MUSIC 3:04 | Larry June &amp; Cardo - Saturday Night Interview 4:10 | Wiz Khalifa - The Kid Frankie, Pt. 2 (feat. Chevy Woods) 5:16 | Curren$y - Never Had FOLLOW OUR GUEST ON INSTAGRAM Personal: @breethegoat_ Wick &amp; Sip: @wickandsiprva The Self Love Company: @theselflovecompany Love University: @loveuniversityrva

Eucalyptus & Peppermint | Episode 69

SUMMARYOf course the fellas had to talk about how they spent their Valentine's Day (13:45) to start things off this week. From there, they congratulate the Los Angeles Rams on winning the Super Bowl (39:02), spoke on the scuffle between DaBaby and DaBrother at the DaBowling Alley (46:35), discuss Miguel and Nazanin getting back together (48:20) and so much more!BHM FACT OF THE WEEKCharles Drew was a well-known surgeon and medical researcher who was responsible for improving techniques for blood storage and developing large-scale blood banks during the early stages of World War II. Drew took a huge stand when resigned from his role with the American Red Cross as a protest against racial segregation in blood donation.MUSIC1:22 | Xavier Omär &amp; Sango - Deep End2:27 | Baby Keem - lost souls3:50 | SZA - I Hate U

SUMMARY Of course the fellas had to talk about how they spent their Valentine's Day (13:45) to start things off this week. From there, they congratulate the Los Angeles Rams on winning the Super Bowl (39:02), spoke on the scuffle between DaBaby and DaBrother at the DaBowling Alley (46:35), discuss Miguel and Nazanin getting back together (48:20) and so much more! BHM FACT OF THE WEEK Charles Drew was a well-known surgeon and medical researcher who was responsible for improving techniques for blood storage and developing large-scale blood banks during the early stages of World War II. Drew took a huge stand when resigned from his role with the American Red Cross as a protest against racial segregation in blood donation. MUSIC 1:22 | Xavier Omär &amp; Sango - Deep End 2:27 | Baby Keem - lost souls 3:50 | SZA - I Hate U

Go Back in the House | Episode 68

SUMMARYWith Valentine's Day around the corner, it was only right the fellas started off talking about the holiday and how women and men can put their own twist to it (11:27). From there, they get into the most recent episodes of Power and Euphoria (32:06), how Biden allegedly spent $30 million on crack pipes (1:07:35), Kanye's drama (1:15:00), their Super Bowl predictions (1:22:34) and so much more!BHM FACT OF THE WEEKWilson Smith made history when he became Nike’s first Black designer in 1983. His most-known shoe designs include the Nike Uptempo's, Jordan 16's &amp; 17's and Nike Air Max CB 34's. Smith, currently a Senior Designer and the Department of Nike Archives Design Specialist, is going on 39 years with the company.MUSIC1:50 | Chris Brown - Iffy3:01 | Jagged Edge - Where the Party At? (feat. Nelly)3:50 | DJ Khaled - Wild Thoughts (feat. Rihanna &amp; Bryson Tiller)

SUMMARY With Valentine's Day around the corner, it was only right the fellas started off talking about the holiday and how women and men can put their own twist to it (11:27). From there, they get into the most recent episodes of Power and Euphoria (32:06), how Biden allegedly spent $30 million on crack pipes (1:07:35), Kanye's drama (1:15:00), their Super Bowl predictions (1:22:34) and so much more! BHM FACT OF THE WEEK Wilson Smith made history when he became Nike’s first Black designer in 1983. His most-known shoe designs include the Nike Uptempo's, Jordan 16's &amp; 17's and Nike Air Max CB 34's. Smith, currently a Senior Designer and the Department of Nike Archives Design Specialist, is going on 39 years with the company. MUSIC 1:50 | Chris Brown - Iffy 3:01 | Jagged Edge - Where the Party At? (feat. Nelly) 3:50 | DJ Khaled - Wild Thoughts (feat. Rihanna &amp; Bryson Tiller)

Guylentine's Day | Episode 67

SUMMARYAfter almost two hours of content that was cut and will NEVER be released to the public, the fellas finally starting speaking on things that won't ruin every relationship they have. They talked Black History Month (7:50), congratulated Rihanna and A$AP Rocky on their pregnancy (18:48), checked in on their 2022 goals (26:05), briefly reviewed Episode 4 of Euphoria (38:00) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Lord, grant that I may always desire more than I can accomplish." - MichelangeloMUSIC2:00 | Rick Ross - Rapper Estates (feat. Benny the Butcher)2:49 | Russ - Sheep4:21 | Benny the Butcher - Johnny P's Caddy (feat. J. Cole)

SUMMARY After almost two hours of content that was cut and will NEVER be released to the public, the fellas finally starting speaking on things that won't ruin every relationship they have. They talked Black History Month (7:50), congratulated Rihanna and A$AP Rocky on their pregnancy (18:48), checked in on their 2022 goals (26:05), briefly reviewed Episode 4 of Euphoria (38:00) and so much more! GEM OF THE WEEK "Lord, grant that I may always desire more than I can accomplish." - Michelangelo MUSIC 2:00 | Rick Ross - Rapper Estates (feat. Benny the Butcher) 2:49 | Russ - Sheep 4:21 | Benny the Butcher - Johnny P's Caddy (feat. J. Cole)

The French Riviera | Episode 66

SUMMARYSo y'all never went a day without brushing y'all teeth either, huh? Stop the cap! The fellas were right back at it this week, starting with a special shoutout to Ms. Peah for her gracious contribution to the podcast's Cash App (9:18) before taking a moment to remember and celebrate the lives that were lost in the 2020 helicopter crash that killed Kobe &amp; Gianna Bryant (14:30). They go on to give a quick rundown of the an exciting weekend of NFL football (25:52), debate what it means for a person to be submissive to their partner (45:50), review the most recent episode of Power (1:09:28) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"What most people don't understand is at the end of the game, the king and the pawn end up in the same box anyway. It won't be about what piece you were, it'll be about how big your impact was while you were on the board." - MezMUSIC5:00 | JAY-Z - Smile6:02 | 6LACK - Know My Rights (feat. Lil Baby)7:08 | Meek Mill - Blue Notes 2 (feat. Lil Uzi Vert)

SUMMARY So y'all never went a day without brushing y'all teeth either, huh? Stop the cap! The fellas were right back at it this week, starting with a special shoutout to Ms. Peah for her gracious contribution to the podcast's Cash App (9:18) before taking a moment to remember and celebrate the lives that were lost in the 2020 helicopter crash that killed Kobe &amp; Gianna Bryant (14:30). They go on to give a quick rundown of the an exciting weekend of NFL football (25:52), debate what it means for a person to be submissive to their partner (45:50), review the most recent episode of Power (1:09:28) and so much more! GEM OF THE WEEK "What most people don't understand is at the end of the game, the king and the pawn end up in the same box anyway. It won't be about what piece you were, it'll be about how big your impact was while you were on the board." - Mez MUSIC 5:00 | JAY-Z - Smile 6:02 | 6LACK - Know My Rights (feat. Lil Baby) 7:08 | Meek Mill - Blue Notes 2 (feat. Lil Uzi Vert)

Get Your Life Together | Episode 65

SUMMARYThe fellas were joined this week by the one and only Alexander Mack, a rising artist originally from Blackstone, Virginia who has already made a name for himself in the music industry. Mack kicked things off by explaining how he got started in music (17:08) and where he got his stage name from (22:17). From there, he described what it was like to get verified on Instagram (32:48), hinted at some big things he has planned for the new year (42:40), gave insight into how he got people to take his music seriously (1:06:30) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Remain yourself even as the world around you changes." - Alex MackMUSIC2:38 | Alex Mack - Another Day // Staring at the Ceiling3:50 | Alex Mack - The Higher Ups (feat. Lamont Wiley)5:01 | Alex Mack - Bag of ChipsSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: @easyalexmackSoundcloud: Alexander MackTwitter: @easyalexmackYouTube: Alexander Mack

SUMMARY The fellas were joined this week by the one and only Alexander Mack, a rising artist originally from Blackstone, Virginia who has already made a name for himself in the music industry. Mack kicked things off by explaining how he got started in music (17:08) and where he got his stage name from (22:17). From there, he described what it was like to get verified on Instagram (32:48), hinted at some big things he has planned for the new year (42:40), gave insight into how he got people to take his music seriously (1:06:30) and so much more! GEM OF THE WEEK "Remain yourself even as the world around you changes." - Alex Mack MUSIC 2:38 | Alex Mack - Another Day // Staring at the Ceiling 3:50 | Alex Mack - The Higher Ups (feat. Lamont Wiley) 5:01 | Alex Mack - Bag of Chips SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: @easyalexmack Soundcloud: Alexander Mack Twitter: @easyalexmack YouTube: Alexander Mack

Blue Check | Episode 64

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