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Ayati and The Black Thumb are back in episode 4 where they will give reactions to trending news, entertainment, music, sports, politics, and so much more. In episode 4, Ayati & The Black Thumb discuss the latest Diddy news, give their thoughts on Trump’s tariffs and the recent wave of deportations including reactions to the illegal deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Plus Ayati has another Random Love Show Report and Being Black Outside is Wild segment where he gives his reaction to the latest Pop the Balloon or Find Love episode and gives his review of the new Sinners...
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Ayati and The Black Thumb are back in episode 2 where they will give reactions to trending news, entertainment, music, sports, politics, and so much more. In episode 3, Ayati & The Black Thumb Celebrate Ayati’s debut book release (see link below for book details), discuss the latest Diddy news, give their thoughts on the hazing tragedy at Southern University, and discuss the upcoming Nike/Skims collab. They also debut a new segment called “Is it Trauma or is it Funny” plus Ayati gives his reaction to Pop the Balloon or Find Love episode 46 and Coulda Been Luv with...
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Ayati and The Black Thumb are back in episode 2 where they will give reactions to trending news, entertainment, music, sports, politics, and so much more. In episode 2, Ayati & The Black Thumb discuss the recent Diddy and Luigi news and Ayati gives his thoughts on the current state of our Federal government. Ayati and The Black Thumb also introduce new segments centered around dating reality TV shows, being Black outside, their shared love for plants, and finish up the episode delivering some good news. Enjoy! #StayCasual
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Welcome to OK, Bet podcast! The podcast for the casual human. Ayati and The Black Thumb are back to launch a new era where they will give reactions to trending news, entertainment, music, sports, politics, and so much more. In episode 1, Ayati & The Black Thumb highlight some of the biggest headlines of 2025 so far. They react to Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance and his 2025 Grammy success. They also give their reaction to Beyonce’s 2025 Grammy success. They finish up the episode providing the latest P. Diddy news and give their thoughts on Trump’s early...
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Ayati and The Black Thumb are back for episode 5 where they continue to provide the casual NBA fan perspective while expanding their horizons to cover wide ranging topics centered around culture, music, fashion, & drama. In episode 5, Ayati & The Black Thumb react to the latest P. Diddy news. They also give their reaction to the recent news surrounding Luigi Mangione, discuss the Beyoncé Bowl performance, and finish up celebrating their 1 year anniversary in the podcasting space and share updates on the show moving forward. Enjoy! #StayCasual
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Ayati and The Black Thumb are back for episode 4 where they continue to provide the casual NBA fan perspective while expanding their horizons to cover wide ranging topics centered around culture, music, fashion, & drama. In episode 4, Ayati & The Black Thumb react to Kendrick Lamar’s new album “GNX” and discuss the ongoing conflict between Kendrick and Drake. They also react to the latest P. Diddy news, give their reaction to Donald Trump’s pending cabinet, and finish up sharing their thoughts on the next Met Gala going Black. Enjoy! #StayCasual
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Ayati and The Black Thumb are back for episode 3 where they continue to provide the casual NBA fan perspective while expanding their horizons to cover wide ranging topics centered around culture, music, fashion, & drama. In episode 3, Ayati & The Black Thumb discuss the latest P. Diddy news, give their reaction to Donald Trump being elected, give their reactions to the recent Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight, and finish up sharing their respective plant journeys and their aspirations to get beautiful plants in your home. Enjoy! #StayCasual
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Ayati and The Black Thumb are back for episode 2 where they continue to provide the casual NBA fan perspective while expanding their horizons to cover wide ranging topics centered around culture, music, fashion, & drama. In episode 2, Ayati & The Black Thumb discuss the latest P. Diddy news, give their reaction to Young Thug’s recent release from jail, give their final thoughts on the Presidential race/election, and finish up with some reactions to early NBA headlines. Enjoy! #StayCasual
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Ayati and The Black Thumb are back for the Season 2 premiere! In this season, they will continue to provide the casual NBA fan perspective while expanding their horizons to cover wide ranging topics centered around culture, music, fashion, & drama. In episode one, Ayati and The Black Thumb discuss the biggest things they are excited about for the 2024-2025 NBA season. They also give their picks for the Eastern/Western Conference Champs and MVP. Ayati and The Black Thumb finish up episode one giving their reaction to the latest signature shoes of NBA stars and giving their reactions...
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Ayati and The Black Thumb are back for the off-season finale! In this limited series, they expand their horizons and cover wide ranging topics centered around culture, music, fashion, & drama. Plus they will throw in some basketball from time to time as well. In the final off-season episode, Ayati and The Black Thumb discuss the recent developments in the Diddy saga after he made his first court appearance. They also discuss Beyoncé being shut out of the Country Music Awards while giving their review of Beyoncé’s new whiskey, Sir Davis. Ayati and The Black Thumb finish up the...
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See Episode Topics Below:
-Ayati, Who side you on? 2:00
-Ayati’s family history in Compton 3:25
-Ayati shares what makes Drake and Kendrick different as artists 7:35
-Real world consequences of rap beef 9:40
-The Black Thumb gives his take on Kendrick/Drake beef 11:33
-Themes in how Drake handles beef 16:23
-A quick tangent on Kanye’s new album 19:19
-Ayati has advice for Drake 22:18
-Classic diss songs in hip hop 23:29
-A quick word on J. Cole 26:41
-Better opponents for Kendrick 27:50
-Side quest Beefs (Chris brown/quavo) 31:31
-Ayati’s conspiracy theory antennas are up 34:28
-A quick word about Taylor Swift & Swifties 34:50
-Potential legal ramifications for bars 38:41
-Quick Diddy take 40:58
-How Black is Drake? 41:19
-Future outlook for Drake and Kendrick 42:52
-Ayati makes a bold prediction in hip hop 50:17
-Ayati gives some advice to viewers/listeners 51:57