"Aura Farming" | Patreon Exclusive Preview
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Subscribe to our Patreon for ad-free, early access to main episodes, exclusive episodes each and every Tuesday, and much more! - From unexpected fan encounters to a surprise studio visit, SaVon and Alex dive into stories you won’t see coming. They swap laughs about “aura farming” and embarrassing moments at Joe Budden’s party, reflect on stepping into “uncle status," and drop some classic hip-hop homework you’ll want to revisit. Alex even shares a sneak peek of his new track “Sky High” before the team talks creating content that stands the test of time—plus a Cardi B...
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Episode 329 | "Who Bought the Franks?" (with Mandii B)
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SaVon and Alex welcome back Mandii B, who begins by sharing why she left New York for Atlanta and how the lower costs and bigger creative opportunities convinced her to make the move (0:00). She explains how that leap quickly led to her landing her own radio show and how Atlanta’s content scene compares to New York’s (8:15). Mandii then reflects on building her podcast career and co-authoring the New York Times-bestselling book 'No Holes Barred'—a therapy-driven mix of self-help and erotica (19:30). The conversation shifts to Cardi B’s long-awaited 'AM I THE DRAMA?'—breaking down...
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Episode 328 | "Pretty Punishment" (with Yassy)
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Yassy returns to the show, and the crew kicks off with lip-balm jokes, “shy eating,” and a Chipotle free-drink hack (0:00) before recapping Joe Budden’s birthday party (06:35). They answer a Patreon member's question about keeping your ex's photos while uncovering hidden iPhone folders and swapping probiotic tips, capped by Yas’ backyard fedora glow-up (10:52). The conversation shifts to Dame Dash’s fiery Breakfast Club appearance and his fall from Roc-a-Fella glory (22:14), then to Adrian Broner’s live on-air missteps on It Is What It Is with Cam'ron and Mase and a hilarious...
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Episode 327 | "R.O.M.O."
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SaVon and Alex kick things off with jokes and a reminder about the headphone giveaway before tackling a Patreon listener question on the greatest true freestyle artists (2:09). They finally give Joey Bada$$ his flowers, unpacking his 20-v-1 diss-track run, the label delays at Columbia, and the underwhelming 9K first-week numbers for 'Lonely at the Top' while debating whether his single “Dark Aura” had enough punch (13:00). A rapid-fire new-music segment covers Justin Bieber’s surprise 'SAWG II,' Ed Sheeran’s soulful 'Play,' and Atlanta’s rock newcomers The Paradox, sparking laughs as...
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"Super Senior" | Patreon Exclusive Preview
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Subscribe to our Patreon for ad-free, early access to main episodes, exclusive episodes each and every Tuesday, and much more! - NOTE - This episode was recorded before Young Thug's interview with Big Bank was released. SaVon, Alex, and Art continue their discussion on the wave of leaked Young Thug jail calls, breaking down everything from his fallout with Future and tension with J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, to his comments on Drake, Metro Boomin, and Travis Scott. They examine conspiracies around who might be orchestrating the leaks, Thug’s struggles balancing loyalty and freedom, and...
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Episode 326 | "Leave Buttons Alone" (with Art)
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The crew kicks things off with Alex recounting his car break-in and reflecting on wanting to move out of the hood before introducing special guest Art, producer at The Breakfast Club and host of The New Era (2:18). Art shares how SaVon and Alex inspired him during college (4:31) before the team answers a Patreon listener question on the afterlife and aliens, debating faith, fear of death, UFOs, and who in pop culture might secretly be an alien (08:47). From there, they unpack Charlamagne’s viral claim that GloRilla’s catalog could match Nicki Minaj’s, leading into a defense of Nicki’s...
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Episode 325 | "Manufactured Trolling" (with Pierre)
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SaVon and Alex welcome Pierre back to the show, and the crew jokes about parenting duties and breastfeeding hacks (2:16), vents about ad overload and Apple’s shady iPhone slowdowns (10:43), and breaks down the housing market struggles and Long Island’s reputation (17:28). They then relive Joe Budden’s 45th birthday party with luxury cars, free drinks, and family vibes, reflecting on how Joe’s support shaped their podcasting journey (23:51). Later, they dive into Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3, AMP, and the rise of the Clover Boys in streaming culture (44:51), Drake’s new viral sit-down...
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Episode 324 | "Rat Police" (with Q)
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The crew returns with a special episode as Q joins the show before sharing laughs about comments, travel habits, and the Miami vs. Dominican Republic debate (4:00). They shift into lighter banter about BBLs and the infamous Tea App story featuring Savon’s dad (8:15), plus anticipation for Joe Budden’s 45th birthday party and reflections on how far they’ve come since college radio days (11:17). The conversation then dives deep into the shakeup at Hot 97, Funk Flex moving time slots, DJ Enuff’s departure, and whether radio can adapt to the digital era (15:52). From there, they critique...
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Episode 323 | "The Salt is Missing" (with Nyla Symone)
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Nyla Symone rejoins the crew as they address the Tyla backlash from last episode and accusations of xenophobia and "clip farming" (5:50) before diving into new music—breaking down Offset's latest project, its overlaps with Drake's recurring themes, and how both rappers are navigating reinvention (18:48). Next, the team reviews Teyana Taylor's cinematic 'Escape Room' (40:06), and debates the originality and passion behind Mariah the Scientist's 'HEARTS SOLD SEPERATELY' (52:07). They then share their top five current women in R&B (1:00:18), discuss Drake's pivot away from rap spaces and...
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Episode 322 | "Next Game Mentality" (with Eddin)
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Eddin rejoins the show fresh off a trip to Puerto Rico with Bad Bunny stories, green-card marriage jokes, and more (1:07). SaVon and Alex then announce a giveaway for listeners and plug a new Patreon-exclusive episode (15:12) before debating if bachelor’s degrees still matter, the value of networking, retail grind struggles, trade paths, and how chasing virality can damage long-term growth (21:46). Next, Bryson Tiller’s comments about hating fame, preferring writing/game design, and why artists should do media (35:28). A heated debate follows on Beyoncé’s producer credit, ghostwriting...
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NOTE - This episode was recorded before Young Thug's interview with Big Bank was released.
SaVon, Alex, and Art continue their discussion on the wave of leaked Young Thug jail calls, breaking down everything from his fallout with Future and tension with J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, to his comments on Drake, Metro Boomin, and Travis Scott. They examine conspiracies around who might be orchestrating the leaks, Thug’s struggles balancing loyalty and freedom, and how his choices compare to peers like Gunna, Gucci Mane, and Lil Durk. Along the way, they reflect on the shifting integrity of the music industry, Atlanta’s fractured unity, and the role of street ties in shaping careers. The conversation closes with reactions to Thug’s new music, debates on his future, and whether redemption is still possible.
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