EP4: Diddy Prepares for Trial/ Trump's Tariffs/ Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Illegal Deportation/Sinner's Movie Review/Pop The Balloon Live Reactions/Best Plants to Propagate/Good Vibes Report
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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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EP3: Ayati's Book Release/Diddy Update/Southern University Hazing Reaction/Skims Nike Collab Reaction/PopThe Ballon or Find Love Recap/Coulda Been Love Recap/Being Black Outside Is Wild
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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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EP2: Diddy Update/ Luigi Update/ Ayati Rants/ Dating Reality Show Reactions/ Black Outside/Plant Corner/Good Vibes Report
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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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EP1: Kendrick Super Bowl REACTION/Kendrick Sweeps The Grammys/ Beyonce Wins Album of the Year at Grammys/ Diddy Update/ Trump's America
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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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S2E5: Diddy Update/ Luigi Update/ Beyoncé Bowl Reactions/ 1 Year Anniversary Celebration
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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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S2E4: Kendrick Lamar GNX Reactions/ Diddy Denied Bail AGAIN/ Trump's Pending Cupboard (Cabinet)/ The Met Gala Goes Black
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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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S2E3: Diddy's Freak Off Deep Dive/ Trump Elected President Reaction/ Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Reaction/ Let's Talk About Plants
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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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S2E2: Diddy Grasping at Straws/ Young Thug Released From Jail/ Presidential Election Reactions/ Early NBA Headlines
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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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S2E1: Lebron & Bronny/ NBA pre-season PICKS/ Signature Shoe REACTIONS/ NBA City Edition Jersey REACTIONS
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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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DIDDY in court/ Beyoncé CMA snub/Sir Davis REVIEW/ Elon’s We, Robot REACTION/ Cardi B & Offset DRAMA
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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...
info_outlineDISCLAIMER: This conversation was originally recorded during a pre-show sound check on February 19, 2024. In other words, you get what you get!
What’s good folks! Ayati and The Black Thumb are taking you behind the curtain with this one. In this “Interlude” you will watch an unedited and unfiltered conversation about Bronny James and his NBA aspirations.
With all the pre-draft hype and eventual drafting of Bronny James to the Los Angeles Lakers to play with his dad, Lebron James, Ayati and The Black Thumb had to share their initial thoughts on the situation. This conversation was filmed around the All-Star break and will include topics like normalizing nepotism in the Black community, should Bronny stay in college or go to the NBA, the pros and cons of each decision, and of course, Ayati says some wild shit again! Enjoy! #StayCasual
Table of Contents
-Intro 0:00
-Ayati & The Black Thumb discuss nepotism in the Black community 0:15
-Lebron talks about Bronny’s NBA hopes at All-Star weekend 0:49
-Ayati & The Black Thumb declare if Bronny should in school or go to the NBA 1:10
-Ayati’s POV on the Bronny situation 1:25
-The Black Thumb discusses the challenges ahead for Bronny 2:33
-Ayati talks about the power of being in the right environment 4:20
-Ayati says some wild shit about the NBA 5:42
-A quick sidebar on Steph Curry coming into the NBA 6:08
-What The Black Thumb wants for Bronny 7:47
-Is Lebron forcing the issue with Bronny? 8:03
-The Black Thumb compares Bronny’s situation to the Movie “Love & Basketball” 8:33
-The Black Thumb discusses the financial pros and cons of going to the NBA now 11:23
-Ayati has concerns about how injuries could derail Bronny 12:29
-Ayati implores Bronny to leave for the NBA 13:54
-Could Bronny benefit from more time in college? 14:36
-A quick tangent on Shaq and his son’s journey to try to make it in the NBA 15:30
-Will Bryce James need Lebron’s help to get into the NBA? 16:04
-Why making it in the NBA will be an uphill climb for Bronny and not Bryce 16:50
-Bronny has an ultimate UNO card to play 18:01
-Will Lebron play until Bryce is eligible for the NBA? 18:41
-Lebron as a 6th Man in year 25??? 19:04
-A quick word on the greatness of JuJu Watkins 20:58
-Outro 21:36