Best Screenman Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 332 | "My Qualified Opinion" (with Mecc Rashawn) 2:26:36

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SaVon and Alex sit down with Mecc Rashawn — journalist, A&R, and one of Hip-Hop’s quiet stewards — for an unfiltered deep dive into artistry, legacy, and integrity. Mecca opens up about A&R’ing for Busta Rhymes (8:30), the need for stronger mentorship in a youth-driven industry, and a Patreon member question that sparks dream Super Bowl haltime sho…

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Episode 331 | "Ten Second Rule" (with Yassy & Eddin) 1:39:32

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SaVon and Alex are joined by Yassy and Eddin, and begin by explaining why full visuals are now on Patreon (0:00). After quick Patreon shout-outs, a listener question sparks a hilarious round of “most embarrassing moments,” from Savon’s Santa stage slide to Alex’s PAL game accident, with more clumsy stories from the group (8:59). They pivot to Bad B…

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Episode 330 | "Montana's Prayer" (with Nyla Symone) 1:29:42

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SaVon and Alex return with Nyla Symone, and begin with some important show updates before jumping into a Patreon member question on what single movie or TV show best explains Black culture to aliens—sparking a hilarious debate that ranges from The Cosby Show and Martin to Get Out, SpongeBob and even Hancock (11:22). From there they revisit Cardi B’…

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"Aura Farming" | Patreon Exclusive Preview 13:54

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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! - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast 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 Bud…

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Episode 329 | "Who Bought the Franks?" (with Mandii B) 1:59:03

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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…

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Episode 328 | "Pretty Punishment" (with Yassy) 1:43:39

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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 glo…

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Episode 327 | "R.O.M.O." 1:22:52

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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 …

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"Super Senior" | Patreon Exclusive Preview 24:08

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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! - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast 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, brea…

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Episode 326 | "Leave Buttons Alone" (with Art) 1:53:28

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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 a…

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Episode 325 | "Manufactured Trolling" (with Pierre) 2:11:23

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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 drin…

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Episode 324 | "Rat Police" (with Q) 1:38:00

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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 …

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Episode 323 | "The Salt is Missing" (with Nyla Symone) 1:26:28

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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 cinem…

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Episode 322 | "Next Game Mentality" (with Eddin) 1:50:15

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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 ch…

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Episode 321 | "Market Research" (with Yassy) 1:59:43

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Yassy is back and kicks things off with hood news and her latest round of “market research” on nightlife and dating. From there, the crew tackles emotional vs. physical cheating, relationship dealbreakers, and viral Red Pill & Chill questions on sex, money, and insecurities (8:51). Next, Jermaine Dupri’s appearance on The Joe Budden Podcast sparks …

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Episode 320 | "Bigger Than the Program" 1:41:13

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Alex kicks this inaugural Monday episode off by asking SaVon if he needs glasses before SaVon breaks down his version of a "vision test" (0:00) and the guys joke about Neil deGrasse Tyson's take on human intelligence and the idea that aliens are pulling up to Earth (07:29). Next, the Hollywood Reporter's Podcast Power Players 2025 list sparks discu…

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Episode 319 | "Eggs & ATVs" (with Nyla Symone) 1:41:03

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Nyla Symone returns to the pod with a hilarious DMV story before SaVon recaps his vacation and gets roasted for his “eggs, ATVs, boats & hookah” Instagram habits (0:00). Next, the discussion turns to Gunna’s ‘The Last Wun,’ unpacking its high-profile Afrobeats features, familiar-sounding production, and the possibility of a shifting fanbase (11:09)…

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Episode 318 | "BBC Ads" 1:36:07

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SaVon and Alex kick off with personal stories about summer burnout, traffic woes, and the luxury (and limitations) of car AC. They then dig into a viral tweet that reshaped how they view their creative identity (6:00) before breaking down how DEI rollbacks have dried up podcast ad money and shifted the media landscape (12:42). From there, they reac…

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Episode 317 | "Stink Star" (with Eddin) 2:32:35

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This week on the Need to Know Podcast, Eddin returns to stir the pot with unfiltered takes and constant laughs. The guys kick things off by calling each other out—Who's the real diva of the squad?—before diving into Magic Johnson's nickname, nostalgic pet mishaps, and the physics of shoe sizes and swollen feet (1:00). Next, they break down the vira…

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Episode 316 | "A Rewind of Time" (with Joe Budden, The Kid Mero, Elliott Wilson, Mandii B + MORE!) 1:37:44

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This week, we're hitting the rewind and looking back at some of the most iconic Need to Know moments over the last few years, with appearances from Joe Budden, Mandii B, Mero & more! Relive the classics. Laugh again. Catch up on what you might’ve missed. 1:08 - Episode 302 10:47 - Joe Budden - Episode 232 22:24 - Elliott Wilson - Episode 222 36:30 …

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Episode 315 | "Baddie in the Bathroom" (with Yassy) 1:49:44

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This week on the Need to Know Podcast, Yassy returns as the crew dives into rap’s biggest drops, messy beefs, and viral moments. They revisit the Pusha T vs. Jim Jones saga (1:51) before breaking down Clipse’s new album Let God Sort Em Out — unpacking Pusha T and Malice’s raw verses, Pharrell’s production, Kendrick Lamar’s feature, and their classi…

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Episode 314 | "The Meat Freezer" 1:41:34

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This week on the Need to Know Podcast, Savon steps into his “Councilman Von” era (00:30) — breaking down how he’s mentoring college interns at Need to Know Studios while chasing side quests like a real-life GTA mission game (02:15). At (14:15), they dive into Drake’s “What Did I Miss?” — from the icy backroom stream to the Chuck Liddell “Iceman” co…

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Episode 313 | "Hood Historian" (with The Kid Mero) 1:52:22

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Yerrrr! The Need to Know squad sat down with the one and only Mero — Bronx legend, multi-hyphenate menace, and certified culture shifter. From smoke shop runs and wrap flavors you’ve never heard of (00:49) to building his own creative empire, Mero delivers nonstop laughs, real game, and signature BX energy. He breaks down why TV is cooked and YouTu…

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Diddy Found NOT GUILTY On Major Charges | First Reactions (with Eddin) 32:22

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On this bonus edition of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Eddin share their initial thoughts on the verdicts in Diddy's trial and debate what's next for the music mogul when it comes to his prison sentence and his public perception going forward. Catch us on Patreon - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Book your next podcast recording at N…

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WHMT #035 (with SaVon) | Drake v T-Pain, The 6 God's Six Pack, Diddy's Trail Winds Down, Fanatics & Rock The Bells Fest Recaps 1:18:13

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Follow the We Have More Thoughts audio feed on Apple and Spotify so you don't miss out on new episodes each and every Wednesday! On this week’s episode of We Have More Thoughts, SaVon makes his long awaited debut on the show. The guys kick things off by debating the best way to season eggs (0:41) before SaVon and Pierre share some updates on their …

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Episode 312 | "Game of Pods" (with Rainey) 2:42:42

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Ayo! This week, the Need to Know squad links up with the multi-hyphenate Bronx legend Rainey — podcaster, rapper, skit god, and all-around creative menace. He pulls up to talk Victory Light with Mero & Lisabell, his fire new project Cigarettes For Dead Men, and why he might’ve lowkey inspired Metro & Future (he said what he said). We get into every…

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Episode 311 | "Standing on Business" (with Nyla Symone) 1:58:27

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In this episode of The Need to Know Podcast, the crew is once again joined by the vibrant and multi-talented Nyla Symone! The conversation kicks off with a deep dive into Joe Budden’s recently leaked Patreon numbers—how much is too much, and should your favorite creators be asking for a raise? Later, the team unpacks the explosive Pusha T verse aim…

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Episode 310 | "And the 'F' Is For...What?" (with Nyla Symone) 1:43:14

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Nyla Symone makes her return to the podcast and begins by talking about the state of the music industry and comparing American and international artists. Next, the room talks Slick Rick’s latest album ‘VICTORY,’ Timbaland’s AI entertainment company, artists they need to put their children onto, Drake’s lack of desire to evolve as an artist, and Mem…

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Episode 309 | "Alien Ant Farm" (with Yassy) 1:48:02

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On this special Monday edition of the Need to Know Podcast, Yassy returns, and the room begins by sharing some unpopular opinions (0:00) before discussing Kai Cenat’s response to his run-ins with Wale at last week’s BET Awards (15:12). Later, Drake on Smiley’s “2 Mazza” (26:57), Kendrick Lamar’s Toronto show and the cancelled stream between Drake a…

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Episode 308 | "Less is More" 1:37:31

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This week, SaVon kicks things off by recapping his trip to the Dominican Republic (0:00) before saluting everyone who got us to 100K YouTube subscribers (4:22). Later, the guys recap Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter IV’(8:32) and the 2025 BET Awards (24:01), including the 106 & Park reunion, Jamie Foxx’s tribute, Kendrick Lamar’s speech, and the exchanges b…

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Episode 307 | "The Owl in the Sky" (with Yassy) 1:58:07

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This week, SaVon and Alex are joined by Yassy, Creator & Host of the Let’s Get Unserious Podcast. The crew kicks things off by asking Pierre why he decided to go bald (4:10) and contemplating if they want to try Diddy juice (10:25). Later, they break down Complex and The Game’s lists of the top 50 Los Angeles rappers of all time (18:35) and Clipse’…

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Episode 306 | "I've Been Scammed" 1:44:15

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SaVon kicks this week’s episode off by explaining a deal he made with his little sister (0:00) before Alex brings up complaints on social media about the lack of barbeques (7:15). Next, Kai Cenat’s Streamer University (19:20), Drake announces OVO Fest 2025 at Central Cee’s show (28:33), and Druski’s skit about white boys who are accepted by the hoo…

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Episode 305 | "Cold Hard Facts" 2:10:40

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SaVon and Alex are back with a dear, dear friend of the show and begin by debating if Ed Sheeran deserves a Black card (0:00). Later, **TRIGGER WARNING** Diddy trial updates (10:19), Joey Bada$$ vs The West Coast (51:52), the best rapper-singer duos of all time (1:54:44), and much more! Subscribe to our Patreon for first access to episodes -www.pat…

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Episode 304 | "Stop Going First" 2:14:53

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The guys begin this week’s episode by debating what constitutes “scaring the hoes” music (0:00) before SaVon reveals his new passion (11:20). Next, they break down Big Sean, Ab-Soul, and Joey Bada$$’s Red Bull freestyle (25:07) and **TRIGGER WARNING** the first two days of Diddy’s trial (1:01:55). They also discuss Wale’s ties to Diddy (1:44:36), a…

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Episode 303 | "Point of Escalate" 1:48:57

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Alex’s kicks things off by giving Druski his flowers (0:00) before SaVon reveals why he still hasn’t seen ‘Sinners’ (5:15) and the guys recap the 2025 Met Gala (18:07). Later, thoughts on the Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef a year removed (30:07), Montell Jordan revealing that Drake’s “Papi’s Home” finally helped him recoup his record deal with Def Jam (…

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Episode 302 | "You're a Grower" 2:23:58

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SaVon and Alex are back in studio and begin by explaining their most recent absence and sharing some show and life updates (0:00). Next, the guys put together some of the 100 man team to beat a gorilla (30:00), **TRIGGER WARNING** breakdown Shannon Sharpe’s sexual assault lawsuits (51:21), and make sense of Bill Belichick’s relationship with his 24…

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#10 Curated Chaos | Academy Award Quiz, ChatGPT's Top Reasons People Break Up, Would You Rather (Millionaire Edition) + MORE! 30:48

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This week, SaVon, Alex, and Regi predict ChatGPT's top reasons why people break up, guess the actors and actresses with the least Academy Awards, play a game of "Would You Rather," and more! Curated Chaos is the newest podcast on the Need to Know Network and drops EVERY MONDAY. Subscribe to our Patreon to access Curated Chaos episode visuals, weekl…

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Episode 301 | "In a Real Way" 2:13:52

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The NTK crew is back and begins by addressing their two week absence (0:00) before sharing their dream podcast guests (13:53). Next, SaVon talks about his experience at a wine bar in Miami (23:32) and Pierre asks everyone where they go for the most authentic Chinese food (42:12) before the gang gets into some of the things they have missed while on…

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#08 Curated Chaos | Guess The Celebrity Baby, Never Have We Ever, 15 Words Or Less, USA Challenge + MORE! 46:02

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There is no new main podcast episode this week, but please enjoy another installment of Curated Chaos! We will be back to regularly shceduled programming next week! This week, SaVon, Alex, and Regi attempt to guess celebrities using only their baby pictures, play games of "Never Have I Ever" and "15 Words or Less," take part in a United States-them…

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PREVIEW | SaVon, Alex & Regi Talk Playboi Carti, Jack Harlow & Doja Cat, Fivio Foreign + MORE on Stay Busy with Armon Sadler 39:15

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FULL EPISODE LINK - http://bit.ly/43ZroWp FULL EPISODE DESCRIPTION - Stay Busy is BYKE, and Armon is joined by SaVon, Alex, and Regi of the Need to Know Podcast this week. The gang kicks things off with an early LUNCH BREAK - NBA Finals predictions and John Cena's heel turn - before diving into the CHAT - Fivio Foreign has been in jail since Januar…

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#07 Curated Chaos | Guess The Hairline, Down In The DM, Fast Money + MORE! 1:02:35

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There is no new main podcast episode this week, but please enjoy another installment of Curated Chaos! On this episode of Curated Chaos, SaVon, Alex, and Regi guess celebrity hairlines, read some of their most insane DMs based on specific keywords, debate which actors' resumes stack up with Denzel Washington's, play a game of Fast Money, and more! …

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#06 Curated Chaos | Awkward Celebrity Encounters, Build Your Dream Music Festival, This Or That + MORE! 50:15

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This week, SaVon, Alex, and Regi play a game of this or that, build their dream music festivals, discuss their most awkward celebrity encounters, blind rank artists turned actors (AGAIN due to popular demand), and much more! Curated Chaos is the newest podcast on the Need to Know Network and drops EVERY MONDAY. Subscribe to our Patreon to access Cu…

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Episode 300 | "Through Thick & Thin" (with Eddin) 2:36:30

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Episode 300 is upon us, and SaVon, Alex, and Regi are celebrating with none other than friend of the show, Eddin. Regi kicks things off with some congratulatory voicemails (8:02) before the crew catches up with Eddin since he was last on the pod (15:41) and shares first reflections on 300 episodes (19:00). Later, more voicemails (33:33), the NYPD d…

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#05 Curated Chaos | Will Smith Trivia, Blind Ranking Marvel Heroes, Death Row Meals + MORE! 31:32

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This week, SaVon, Alex, and Regi test their Will Smith knowledge, blind rank Marvel superheroes, share their perfect death row meals, and more! Curated Chaos is the newest podcast on the Need to Know Network and drops EVERY MONDAY. Subscribe to our Patreon to access Curated Chaos episode visuals, weekly parlays from SaVon, first access to merch and…

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"House of Cards" | The Ian Dunlap Episode 2:17:28

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This week, SaVon, Alex, and Regi are joined by none other than finance guru and media personality Ian Dunlap. The crew begins with an open-ended conversation on work-life balance, legacy, and barriers to and fears about investing. Later, Ian speaks on male groupies, his haters and accusations that he is a scammer, dealing with racism, and the state…

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#04 Curated Chaos | Best Sophomore Rap Album, Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?, Creating Absurd Laws + MORE! 1:02:01

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This week, SaVon, Alex, and Regi play a game of "Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader," debate who has the best sophomore Rap album between Jay-Z, Kanye West, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole, guess #11-20 on Billboard's Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century list, play some "Would You Rather," name some absurd laws they want to create, and more! Cu…

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Episode 299 | "Utility Belt" 2:02:04

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Alex kicks things off by asking SaVon and Regi if they’d be okay with Delta’s $30,000 settlement offer to passengers on the flight that crashed and flipped over before the gang speaks on their comfortability flying in the future (0:00) and SaVon reveals that he has figured out why he hates traffic so much (17:03). Later, the crew determines if they…

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#03 Curated Chaos | Songs We Love But Won't Admit, Dream Blunt Rotations, 24 Hour Challenge + MORE! 59:26

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Welcome to the Curated Chaos, the newest podcast on the Need to Know Network dropping EVERY MONDAY. Subscribe to our Patreon to access Curated Chaos episode visuals, weekly parlays from SaVon, first access to merch and live events in 2025, and much more! - https://patreon.com/needtoknowpodcast On this week's episode of Curated Chaos, SaVon, Alex, a…

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#02 Curated Chaos | Ranking Drake's Solo Projects, Building The Perfect Girlfriend, Our Dream Presidential Cabinets + MORE! 1:14:17

8M ago1:14:17

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Welcome to Curated Chaos, the newest podcast on the Need to Know Network dropping EVERY MONDAY. Subscribe to our Patreon to access Curated Chaos episode visuals, weekly parlays from SaVon, first access to merch and live events in 2025, and much more! - https://patreon.com/needtoknowpodcast This week, SaVon, Alex, and Regi rank Drake's solo projects…

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Episode 298 | "Fat $ex $ymbol" 2:11:56

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This week, Alex and Pierre begin with smoke for each other over the new F-word (0:00) before SaVon shares that he is changing some habits (4:39) and the gang reveals what they have been hyper-fixated on lately (15:07). Later, an in-depth review of Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U,’ including accusations of the duo stealing Freddie Gib…

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Episode 297 | "The Black Mindset" 2:26:47

8M ago2:26:47

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This week, SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin by reacting to the latest news in podcasting before diving into all things Super Bowl LIX, including reactions to the game itself, Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance, and if and will Drake will respond. They also pay tribute to Irv Gotti and discuss Charlamagne Tha God’s growth following his Breakfast Club …