The 8:24 Podcast w/ POPE Chuck Paul

The 8:24 Podcast is a show where I (The POPE Chuck Paul) talk about sports, tv, film, social commentary and whatever else is going on in the world from my POV. I'm also rooting for everyone black and not holding my tongue about it. Enjoy!

WIFEY 11/14/2026

WIFEY Stephen and Ayesha Curry are back in the spotlight after criticism surrounding Ayesha's first movie role and its kissing scene. While Gilbert Arenas and Swaggy P have since apologized, the controversy raises a bigger question about the couple's public image. From Ayesha's past television comments to Stephen's latest response, are people crossing the line, or did earlier moments help fuel the criticism? We're discussing the double standard, Stephen's reaction, and why Ayesha deserves to be treated like an actress doing her job. (0:00) Intro (2:40) Steph Curry Out With Abdominal Injury (3:22) Ayesha Curry Co-Stars In New Movie (4:44) Flashback Friday With Ayesha Curry (6:37) Not All Standards Should Be Doubled (9:55) Steph Curry Responds To The Critics (12:50) Nick Young And Gilbert Arenas Apologize (17:17) Thoughts? Put IT In The Comments Section! (18:25) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43747069

5 AM LAMB CHOPS 11/12/2026

5 AM LAMB CHOPS The NBA delivered an exciting prime time match up as former teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown faced off for the first time this season. Tatum and new teammate Paul George put "BTA" on Brown and the 76ers in Philadelphia with a 123–101 victory. Meanwhile, Luka Dončić continues his incredible start, averaging 39.3 points per game while leading the Lakers to first place in the NBA. Dončić earned Western Conference Player of the Week, while Jalen Brunson took the Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors. (0:00) Intro (1:31) Jayson Tatum Vs Jaylen Brown (4:28) Where’s The Lamb Chops? (7:01) Can We Throw This Fake Beef In The Trash Now? (7:40) Luka Doncic And Jalen Brunson Win Player Of The Week (9:23) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43728609

ARAB MONEY 11/09/2026

ARAB MONEY WWE Crown Jewel delivered plenty to discuss, but were the results too predictable? With many fans expecting Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Chelsea Green to come out on top, we're breaking down the event, focusing on Tiffany Stratton's anticipated cash-in and asking whether WWE played it too safe with its booking. Did WWE deliver or miss an opportunity to surprise the audience? (0:00) Intro (2:25) WWE Crown Jewel Was Live From Riyadh, Saudi Arabia! (4:44) Cody Rhodes Finally Punted Randy Ortan! (6:01) Roman Finally Acknowledges Sami (7:19) It’s Tiffy Time… Again. (9:04) The Vision Is Bleak (9:48) Did WWE Get It Right? (11:11) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43679294

FOREVA 11/06/2026

FOREVA Tank Davis roasts Claressa Shields’ outfit, and the shade turns into a full-on social media back-and-forth with Papoose. Tank even asked for the fade! Who went too far, and would you watch Tank and Papoose settle it in the ring? Comment your pick below! (0:00) Intro (2:00) Tank Davis And Claressa Shields Back At It Again (4:45) Tank Asks Papoose For The Fade (6:30) Claressa Continues To Go At Tank (7:38) Claressa Explains It All (10:04) Would You Pay To See Tank And Papoose Fight? (11:07) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43662509

BING BONG 11/04/2026

BING BONG After denying the robbery, Gorilla Nems addressed footage of himself describing the suspect to police—and later admitted his jewelry was taken. Is filing a police report snitching or just paperwork? Share your take. (0:00) Intro (2:00) Gorilla Nems Robbed At Gunpoint (4:10) Video Of Gorilla Nems Surfaces (7:45) Why Did Nems Lie About It? (10:30) Nems Needs To Move Better (12:10) What Do You Guys Think? (12:42) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43632039

SUPER THUG 11/02/2026

SUPER THUG N.O.R.E. confronts NYC influencer Soberfacts over his repeated use of the N-word. While N.O.R.E. argues nobody should use the slur, Sober Facts defends it as part of NYC culture. After a heated exchange, Sober Facts posts his side of the story. The situation raises a bigger question: was this about respect and cultural differences, or was Sober Facts looking for a viral moment? (0:00) Intro (2:30) N.O.R.E. vs. Soberfacts (4:10) Soberfacts Pulls Up To Lefrak (5:56) NORE Confronts Soberfacts While He’s Shooting Content! (7:15) Soberfacts Is Still Talking… (10:30) Watch How You Talk ABOUT People (11:50) My Thoughts On And Your Comments (13:08) New WNBA Champions! (14:00) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43601829

PIGGY BANK 10/30/2026

PIGGY BANK A petty online beef takes a serious turn as 50 Cent sues Rick Ross's baby mama Tia Kemp for $6 million over posts about his teenage son Sire. Petty posts, serious stakes—did Tia cross the line, or did 50? Share your take in the comments. (0:00) Intro (2:40) 50 Cent Sues Rick Ross Baby Mama Tia (4:45) How Did We Get Here? (7:30) 50 Cent Really Bailed Him Out (9:30) Can We Leave The Kids Out Of This? (11:44) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43564309

KINGDOM COME 10/28/2026

KINGDOM COME JAŸ-Z is set to perform at the Super Bowl after years of shaping its halftime show. The timing makes sense—but which songs, surprise guests, and maybe even a new album are coming? Who should join him? Share your picks. (0:00) Intro (2:18) JAŸ-Z To Perform At Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show (4:00) Before And After; Performances From 2010 To Now (7:40) The Timing Is Perfect For JAŸ-Z (9:30) I have 3 Questions (9:52) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43478534

BEEF 10/27/2026

BEEF Jayson Tatum says there’s no beef with Jaylen Brown—but Brown jokes there may be “a little lamb chops and gravy.” Is this playful banter or lingering tension? Sound off in the comments. #JaysonTatum #JaylenBrown #NBA #Basketball (0:00) Intro (1:40) Is There Beef Between Tatum And Brown? Pause (3:21) Brown Calls Cap And Tatum Responds (5:48) Jaylen Brown Beefing With Himself (7:41) JB Returns To Boston (9:14) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43444434

SMOOTH 10/21/2026

SMOOTH 50 Cent and Tia Kemp are dragging old receipts into a messy public battle. From bonding out her son’s attacker to digging up 17-year-old magazine covers, this beef is spiraling out of control. When will the internet learn to leave the kids out of the drama? (0:00) Intro (1:34) 50 Cent vs. Tia Kemp: Old Beef, New Drama (5:13) Tia Goes Off On 50 Cent! (8:00) 17 Years Ago Tia Posed For 50 Cent And Smooth Magazine (9:18) Tia Then Did An Interview With Thisis50 Exposing Rick Ross (13:00) Can We Leave The Kids Out Of This? (14:25) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43390954

NBA 10/19/2026

NBA The NBA season is officially back. with high-stakes matchups: from the Celtics-Pistons matinee to a massive Sixers-Knicks showdown and a western conference finals rematch with the Thunder and Spurs. We break down the opening night dynamics, discuss the recent Ben Simmons injury news, and recap game 2 of the WNBA Finals. (0:00) Intro (2:10) The 26’27 NBA Season Starts Today! (7:32) Ben Simmons Out For The Season (6:00) Atlanta Dream Tie Series (10:10) Who Do you Have Going All The Way This Season? (11:17) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43357284

I’ll WHIP YA HEAD BOY 10/19/2026

I’ll WHIP YA HEAD BOY The new movie Street Fighter is a #1 hit at the box office, but 50 Cent is dropping bombs on former Power showrunner Courtney Kemp! 50 and Courtney are throwing harder jabs at each other than Balrog! Who's side are you on? (0:00) Intro (2:00) My Street Fighter Movie Review (5:05) The Character Design Was On Point! (6:00) Street Fighter #1 At The Box Office! (9:15) 50 Gained New Friends; Throws Shots At New Enemy (12:55) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43348879

DREAMS 10/17/2026

DREAMS TGIF from the 8:24 Podcast! The Atlanta Dream's playoff schedule is set, and they're coming home to State Farm Arena on Wednesday! With championship experience like Canada, Bonner and Nye, are the Dream a lock to win it all? What are your predictions? (0:00) Intro (2:00) Update On Atlanta Dream Home Game Arena (3:34) I’m Rolling With The Dream To Win The Finals (4:50) The X-Factors: Grey, Reese and Bonner (6:44) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43336149

YOU TALK TOO MUCH 10/15/2026

YOU TALK TOO MUCH It's a throwback Thursday on the 8:24 Podcast and why not take it back to September 7, 1996! Let's talk about the man who talked his way into a life sentence for Tupac's murder. Keffe D spilled ALL the tea, confessing his role on podcasts, documentaries, and even in a memoir. Turns out, talking too much has consequences... Did he really think he'd get away with it? (0:00) Intro (1:50) Keffe D Sentenced To 40 Years To Life (2:24) September 7, 1996 Las Vegas, Nevada (4:25) Keffe D Told On Himself For 30 years (6:23) Why Did He Tell Everyone? (8:44) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43305724

GOT YOUR MONEY 10/14/2026

GOT YOUR MONEY It's hump day on the 8:24 Podcast and the knicks need to get over theirs! The New York Knicks have reportedly hit pause on contract talks with All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns. While KAT's eligible for a massive $275 million extension, the team seems hesitant to cross the dreaded second apron. Is this a power play or a recipe for team chemistry chaos? What do YOU think the Knicks should do? (0:00) Intro (1:30) Are The Knicks Going To Extend KAT’s Contract? (3:18) What Does KAT Mean To The Knicks (4:38) NYK Owner James Dolan Does Not Want To Above The 2nd Apron (6:28) Knicks Offered KAT How Much? (7:12) Knicks Decide To Halt Extension Talks (9:30) What’s Next For Kat And The Knicks? (11:04) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43284059

WELCOME TO ATLANTA 10/13/2026

WELCOME TO ATLANTA The 8:24 Podcast has some WNBA news on this T-Tuesday! Talk about fumbling the ball! The Atlanta Dream sweep through the playoffs and make it to the WNBA Finals, only to discover they don't have an arena booked for their home games! Concerts and Hawks games booked solid? Talk about a scheduling nightmare! Where are they going to play now?! #WNBA #AtlantaDream #NBAPlayoffs #SportsDrama #Atlanta (0:00) Intro (1:20) The WNBA Finals Begin This Saturday! (2:40) Where Will The Dream Play At Home For The WNBA Finals? (6:43) How Does This Effect Fans That Want To Attend? (8:03) What Does This Say About The WNBA? (8:29) Networks Geared Towards Women Should Air WNBA Games (9:11) Here’s What I Think The Dream Should Do (11:34) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43267728

MONEY IN THE BANK 10/12/2026

MONEY IN THE BANK The 8:24 Podcast is back on a Mamba Monday! Did LA Knight get robbed at Money in the Bank? And was Iffy Tiffany Stratton the right pick to win the MITB briefcase? We're talking WWE's MITB PLE today! Put it in the comments! (0:00) Intro (1:40) Halloween On Heathrow Tees Back In Stock! (2:40) WWE MITB Results (5:30) Will LA Knight Ever Win A WWE World Title? (7:10) Was Tiffany Stratton The Right Choice? (9:00) Who Will Penta Cash In On? (10:00) What’s Next For LA Knight And Tiffany Stratton? (10:39) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43252218

MIAMI 10/06/2026

MIAMI The 8:24 Podcast is back and we're talking Bakins! Nike Air Bakins! From the controversial logo to epic collabs, the Nike Air Bakin' story is a wild one! We dive into the '97 heat, the logo that caused a stir, and Jae Tips upcoming Air Bakin' Low. Who's getting a pair? (0:00) Intro (1:30) Nike Air Bakin Finally Retro’d! (2:38) What Happened To The AIR Logo? (4:00) I Put A fIt Together For These Kicks Back In June (5:00) Royal Air Bakin Planned For Winter Release (5:35) Jae Tips Announces His First Nike Collab (7:30) Are You Guys Feeling These Bakin Releases? (8:00) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43190893

NEW YORK GIANTS 10/05/2026

NEW YORK GIANTS The 8:24 Podcast is back after a wild NFL Sunday! And hold up, the New York Giants are FIRST PLACE in the NFC East?! After a wild game against the Cardinals, Deonte Banks seals the deal with a 98-yard pick-six! And OBJ breaks his silence. What do YOU think about the Giants' hot start? #NYGiants #NFL #Football #GiantsNation #Sports (0:00) Intro (1:20) The Giants Are 1st In The NFC East! (3:40) Jameis Winston Speaks On Giants Win (4:50) OBJ Speaks On Getting Cut By The Giants (7:00) Giants Fan Need To Enjoy This While We Can (8:06) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43170378

U.O.E.N.O. 10/03/2026

U.O.E.N.O. The 8:24 Podcast wants to know if Rick Ross really bust his girlfriend's lip? His ex Tia doesn't think so, and the biggest boss claims innocence while planning a rigatoni feast! Plus, a $261k lawsuit looms over his Port of Miami Anniversary Tour. What's going on? (0:00) Intro (1:33) Rick Ross Accused Of Domestic Violence (3:03) Tia Kemp Comes To Ross’s Defense (6:00) Rick Ross Arrested And Released From Jail (10:03) Rick Ross Being Sued For Over 200k (11:43) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43129028

LADIES NIGHT 10/01/2026

LADIES NIGHT It's Friday's Eve on the 8:24 Podcast! We gotta talk about WNBA star A'ja Wilson getting into it with a fan. Down by 11, she decided to take a stroll to the stands after a fan pointed at her. Really? That's what we do when we're losing? Was it petty, playful, or just too much? You decide! #AjaWilson #WNBA #Fever #Basketball #Fans (0:00) Intro (1:10) WNBA Playoff News (2:11) Aja Wilson Runs Down On A Fan?! (4:20) Aja Wilson Explains Why She Confronted Fan (5:35) I Think Aja Was Upset The Aces Were Getting Cooked (7:20) What If We Get Reese Vs CC In The WNBA Finals This Year? (7:41) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43119288

BROKEY 09/30/2026

BROKEY It's WCW on the 8:24 Podcast! So let's talk about Mrs. James! When Savannah James flies business class and her friend is in coach, the internet erupts! But should she foot the upgrade bill? We dive into the 'girl code' and financial expectations with a witty take. Is it 'brokey' behavior to expect a free upgrade, or is Savannah obligated? #SavannahJames #LeBronJames #FriendshipGoals #MoneyTalks #UpgradeDebate (0:00) Intro (1:10) Savannah James Explains Why She Doesn’t Front The Bill (2:15) April Isn’t Broke! (3:20) The Internet Reacts (4:25) You Can’t Help Everyone (5:00) Lil Yachty Recently Spent 200k On A Dinner Date For 10 (5:30) Quick Story Time (6:20) Should The Biggest Earner Pay The DIfference? (7:57) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43083153

CHECK YA SELF 09/29/2026

CHECK YA SELF It's a T-Tuesday and the 8:24 Podcast is here! Remember when Queenzflip called Rory and Mal 'suckers'? Well, Rory apparently didn't forget! See what happened when they finally met years later. Was it a true G-check or just a public apology tour? (0:00) Intro (1:53) Queenzflip and Rory Have Beef? (2:54) Rory Tried To G Check Queenzflip? (5:40) Why Did Rory Think This Was Cool? (8:00) Be Careful Who You Step To (10:09) What Are Your Rules On Checking Someone? (10:24) Quick Story Time (11:29) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43067098

WHY I GET MARRIED 09/28/2026

WHY I GET MARRIED It's usually a Mamba Monday, but today it's a Remy Ma Monday! Remy Ma's new EP is fire, but the drama is hotter! We're dissecting the lyrics off the lead single 'Why I Get Married' feat serial wife Keke Wyatt, the drama with Papoose, and whether this is peak 'black love' gone wrong. Tune in for all the spicy takes! (0:00) Intro (1:45) Remy Ma Drops New EP ‘Why I Get Married?’ (2:58) Remy Ma Gets Disrespectful On Title Track! (5:45) I Give This EP 4/5 Gunshots (6:40) Papoose Posts Text Messages With His Divorce Lawyer (7:45) What Happened To Black Love? (9:15) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43060588

THE TRUTH 09/24/2026

THE TRUTH The 8:24 Podcast is here on a hump day! We talk about 18-year-old college athlete Nolan Wells who vanished on a July 4th boat outing. Was it an accidental drowning, or is there more to the story? We dive into the conflicting accounts and unsettling questions surrounding Nolan Wells' death. What do YOU think really happened? (0:00) Intro (1:05) What Happened To Nolan Wells? (3:16) Conflicting Stories (4:20) We’ve Seen This Story Before… (5:32) What If Nolan Wasn’t Killed? (6:42) I was Almost Nolan Wells (7:52) Nobody Seen Anything? (9:15) The Truth Sometimes Is The Truth (10:46) Don’t Be The “Only” On Any Outing (12:07) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/43006713

DIAMONDS 09/23/2026

DIAMONDS The 8:24 Podcast talks about 'JAŸ-Z In ∞' docuseries. Where JAŸ-Z breaks down the infamous Pac and Biggie beef, touches on his own involvement (or lack thereof), and we weigh in on the Super Bowl halftime show rumors. Plus, did he shade Funk Flex? Let's dive in! #JayZ #RocNation #SuperBowl #MusicNews #Rap (0:00) Intro (0:56) JAŸ-Z in ∞ (1:20) Chapter 1 & 2 Songs Discussed (2:13) JAŸ-Z Gives His Take On The 2Pac And Biggie Beef (8:05) JAŸ-Z Allegedly Having Trouble Finding Super Bowl Performer? (9:41) Should JAŸ-Z Headline Super Bowl XLI? (11:14) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/42990423

REGRETS 09/22/2026

REGRETS The 8:24 Podcast is back on a Mamba Monday! Colin Kaepernick's recent podcast appearances shed light on his NFL workout drama, the waiver that looked like career malpractice, and why he thinks JAŸ-Z sold out the culture. Was it a settlement or a grievance check? We're dissecting the drama! #Kaepernick #JayZ #NFL #RocNation #ColinKaepernick (0:00) Intro (0:56) Colin Kaepernick Stops By All The Smoke (3:33) Keep Explains His Beef With JAŸ-Z (4:00) JAŸ-Z’s Viral Meeting With The NFL (6:53) JAŸ-Z Throws A Shot At Kaep At JAŸZ30 Concert (8:05) Colin Clears Up Settlement Rumors (9:28) Colin Wish More Athletes Capitalized Off The Protest (12:43) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/42985663

SET IT OFF 09/18/2026

SET IT OFF It's a throwback Thursday on the 8:24 Podcast! Boosie thought he was getting a presidential pardon, but ended up getting got for $600 racks! He tells all how it went down on '60 Minutes'. Lawyers, contracts, politicians and a whole lot of drama! Can you believe this mess? Let's unpack the absurdity. What's the wildest scam you've ever heard of? (0:00) Intro (1:10) #TBT Cam’ron On 60 Minutes (1:45) Boosie Appears On 60 Minutes (3:57) Boosie Shows His Receipts! (5:36) Why Didn’t Boosie Consult With A Lawyer First? (7:10) Boosie Explains Why He’s Suing (9:34) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/42947268

GHETTO & RATCHET 09/17/2026

GHETTO & RATCHET The 8:24 Podcast is back on a humpday! Is Papoose's new song Jezebel about Remy Ma supposed to be a heartfelt love ballad or a diss song? We break down the lyrics, the drama with Claressa, and what happened to that black love? What do YOU think? #Papoose #RemyMa #Jezebel #ClaressaShields CelebrityDrama (0:00) Intro (1:02) What Happened To Black Love? (2:08) Is Jezebel A Diss Song Or A Love Song? (4:40) Remy Ma Dissed Papoose And Clarissa On Wax First Though (6:24) Remy Ma Posted Receipts! (9:22) Is Claressa Scared Of Remy? (12:20) Claressa Should’ve Never Taken Papoose Serious (14:30) Before I Let Go! (14:38) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/42931927

THAT'S GANGSTA 09/16/2026

THAT'S GANGSTA The 8:24 Podcast is back on a "tittie Tuesday"! Did Kawhi Leonard's under the table deals break the NBA? The Feds are investigating, the Clippers lost a decade of picks, and Stephen A. Smith said what Kawhi did was 'gangster!' Hey Clippers, it worth it? Put it in the comment section! #KawhiLeonard #NBADeals #Clippers #SalaryCap (0:00) Intro (1:08) Kawhi Finally Back With the The Raptors (3:38) The FEDS Are Now Investigating The Clippers (6:30) Danilo Gallinari Is Still Mad Kawhi Got Him Traded (7:35) Stephen A. Smith Said Kawhi Is A Gangster! (11:05) Will More Sports Teams Be Investigated? (12:22) Before I Let Go! (12:36) Outro The 8:24 Theme Song Produced by Myles Gerring /episode/index/show/tkomg/id/42922612

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