Episode 344 | "To Be Continued"
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SaVon and Alex have a candid, unfiltered conversation about 2025 and the state of the podcast going forward. Subscribe to our Patreon for EARLY & EXCLUSIVE access to ad-free episode visuals with music included, exclusive episodes each and every Tuesday, and much more! - Book your next podcast recording at Need to Know Studios TODAY - Join our Twitter/X Community to chop it up with us about all things Need to Know - The Need To Know Podcast Social Handles SaVon Alex
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Episode 343 | "Who Are the Readers?" (with Q)
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Q is back, and the guys break down their perfect pod day from the moment they wake up to the moment the mics go off, revealing routines, dream guests, and the kind of chaos they’d allow in the studio. They map out their ideal recording setups (2:51), and debate live audiences, surprise athlete pull-ups, Kendrick Lamar drop-ins, and whether baddies or bagels make for better ambiance (9:46). The conversation shifts into how each of them consumes music—relatability vs. believability vs. pure enjoyment (15:33)—before they go album-by-album through Pitchfork’s “Top 25 Rap Albums” list...
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Can't Afford Therapy is BACK! | Official Teaser
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Episode 342 | "Leave Weave Alone" (with Eddin)
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The guys kick things off debating vices, gambling discipline, and deleting FanDuel while joking about being "high off life," then highlight Eddin's unique position across NYC's podcast scene and how "relationship equity" lets him move in every significant room (7:44), before unpacking the latest with Rory - the Spaces fiasco, resurfaced tweets, race in Hip-Hop media, and what accountability should look like in a Black cultural space (9:30). From there, they dive deeper into Twitter/X pile-ons, apology etiquette, mental health, and how far "reprimanding" versus outright harassment can go online...
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Episode 341 | "Opps All Around Me" (with Yassy)
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Yassy joins the crew as they celebrate Max B’s long-awaited return and unpack his first 48 hours out, from the Jets game to late-night studio runs and talk of a potential Jim Jones reunion (2:33). A Patreon listener question sparks a deeper conversation about how the pandemic reshaped youth behavior, work ethic, and communication (27:04). From there, the team breaks down Wendy Williams being cleared of dementia, linking her story to conservatorships like Britney Spears and Amanda Bynes, and debating whether Wendy could ever return to daytime TV (38:38). Summer Walker’s “wedding-invite”...
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Episode 340 | "That's Bogus" (with Q)
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SaVon and Alex welcome Q back to the studio for another hilarious and thought-provoking episode. They open with laughs about a rapper’s creative DM gone wrong, before catching listeners up on Apple Podcast feed issues and how platforms continue to affect independent creators. From there, they dive into former NBA player Tony Allen's arrest story and share personal encounters with police profiling (5:25). Patreon members spark candid conversations about following exes, emotional expression in the social media era, and a Leon Thomas-Kehlani debate (21:30). The group then shares their GRAMMY...
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Episode 339 | "Paying for Positions" (with Lama)
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The Need to Know crew returns with laughs and real talk about checking in with your people before addressing ongoing Apple Podcast feed issues and why full episodes are temporarily on YouTube (0:00). Lama steps from behind the boards to share behind-the-scenes stories and the grind that brought him to the mic (6:30). The team debates rappers entering podcasting, the future of the medium, and how oversaturation is reshaping the space (12:40). They revisit the viral Jay-Z VERZUZ debate—stacking LL Cool J, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, and Future as potential challengers (22:30). Then it’s Drake’s...
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Episode 338 | "Morbid & Unsettling" (with Yassy)
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Alex is joined by Yassy and begins with a hilarious scam-call story that turns into an authentic PSA about phone scams (2:20). After Patreon shout-outs, a listener question sparks a debate on how long it takes for dating to get serious (14:05), leading to talk about "Temp Dating," relationship trials, and modern red flags. The crew shifts to music as Cam'ron's lawsuit against J. Cole raises questions about loyalty and integrity in Hip-Hop (26:00), followed by a conversation on the "Hip-Hop decline" narrative now that there are no Rap songs in the top 40 of Billboard's Hot 100 for the first...
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"Mentally Bricked Up" | 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! - After a surprise run-in with a famous scientist, Alex swears his IQ jumped 30 points — but the crew isn’t letting him off easy. From mental man-crushes and superpower confessions to Irish exits, African dating stories, and the debate over Eddie Murphy vs. LL Cool J energy, this one spirals from curiosity to comedy fast. Tap in on Patreon to hear who everyone compares themselves to, which celeb Alex almost melted for, and how the pod accidentally turns...
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Episode 337 | "Halloween Love Story"
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SaVon and Alex kick things off by answering Patreon listener JJH’s question on their top three “struggle meals” (6:25) and unpacking the NBA’s latest gambling scandal, breaking down Chauncey Billups’ alleged mob-linked poker games, Terry Rozier’s betting scheme, and what it means for athlete integrity and fan trust (18:00). Later, they debate generational superstardom through the lens of Playboi Carti, NBA YoungBoy, and the disappearance of universally famous names (1:01:08), before covering Diddy’s latest headlines (1:12:57), the Golden Globes’ new podcast category (1:22:28),...
info_outlineYassy joins the crew as they celebrate Max B’s long-awaited return and unpack his first 48 hours out, from the Jets game to late-night studio runs and talk of a potential Jim Jones reunion (2:33). A Patreon listener question sparks a deeper conversation about how the pandemic reshaped youth behavior, work ethic, and communication (27:04). From there, the team breaks down Wendy Williams being cleared of dementia, linking her story to conservatorships like Britney Spears and Amanda Bynes, and debating whether Wendy could ever return to daytime TV (38:38). Summer Walker’s “wedding-invite” rollout for 'Finally Over It' and Wale’s 'everything is a lot.' both get major praise (1:05:48). The group then reacts to Billboard’s Top Songwriters of the 21st Century list, setting off hilarious confusion over Kesha’s “TiK ToK” versus the TikTok app and Alex’s infamous HTC phone era (1:17:33). The episode closes with Salt-N-Pepa and OutKast’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions, Tyler the Creator’s performance of “B.O.B.,” and a final round of Android jokes (1:41:00).
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