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). The conversation shifts to JID’s ‘God Does Like Ugly,’ highlighting concise sequencing, intentional pacing, standout features, and its Album of the Year candidacy (32:53). The crew also discusses J. Cole ending Dreamville’s partnership with UMG and his decision to split profits with the entire roster, whether Cole could headline a Super Bowl halftime show (53:25), Bryson Tiller’s ‘The Vices’ (1:03:43), Tyla’s ‘WWP’ netting less than 4K first week sales (1:30:14), and much more! Starting August 18, the Need to Know Podcast will now drop episodes every Monday and Thursday! More episodes, more commentary, and more reasons to tap in. Don't miss it! Subscribe to our Patreon for early access to episodes - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Book your next podcast recording at Need to Know Studios TODAY - https://needtoknowstudios.com/ Join our Twitter/X Community to chop it up with us about all things Need to Know - https://twitter.com/i/communities/1777442897001910433 The Need To Know Podcast Social Handles https://www.instagram.com/needtoknowpod/ https://twitter.com/NeedToKnowPod https://www.tiktok.com/needtoknowpod SaVon https://www.instagram.com/savonslvter/ https://twitter.com/SavonSlvter Alex https://www.instagram.com/balltillwefall/ https://twitter.com/balltillwefall
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Episode 318 | "BBC Ads"
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 react to Diddy being denied bond while awaiting sentencing (23:42), discuss the downfall of Salt Bae, and revisit Dame Dash's legacy—asking whether pride cost him long-term sustainability (38:10). Next, they speak on Bobbi Althoff announcing the end of her podcast and question if her platform was ever built to last (45:32), then tackle the randomness of Gillie vs. Johnny Manziel (55:06) and Nicki Minaj vs. Dez Bryant (1:01:05). They close with a review of Metro Boomin's 'A Futuristic Summa' and what it says about regionalism in Hip-Hop (1:09:45), Bas' latest project and the state of his relationship with Dreamville (1:26:05), and much more! The team also announces a major update: Starting August 18, the Need to Know Podcast will now drop episodes every Monday and Thursday! More episodes, more commentary, and more reasons to tap in. Don't miss it! Subscribe to our Patreon for early access to episodes - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Book your next podcast recording at Need to Know Studios TODAY - https://needtoknowstudios.com/ Join our Twitter/X Community to chop it up with us about all things Need to Know - https://twitter.com/i/communities/1777442897001910433 The Need To Know Podcast Social Handles https://www.instagram.com/needtoknowpod/ https://twitter.com/NeedToKnowPod https://www.tiktok.com/needtoknowpod SaVon https://www.instagram.com/savonslvter/ https://twitter.com/SavonSlvter Alex https://www.instagram.com/balltillwefall/ https://twitter.com/balltillwefall
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Episode 317 | "Stink Star" (with Eddin)
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 viral Nicki Minaj challenge, other TikTok trends, and the new Tea App controversy (12:08). Then it's all about Complex's Hip-Hop Media Power Rankings (32:56). The gang debates who deserves the top spots, why specific names rose or fell, what constitutes "Hip-Hop media" and other selection criteria, and more. They also discuss Tyler, The Creator's DON'T TAP THE GLASS (2:01:56), Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist's Alfredo 2 (2:10:06), the legacy of the late Malcolm Jamal Warner (2:23:49), and much more! Subscribe to our Patreon for early access to episodes - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Book your next podcast recording at Need to Know Studios TODAY - https://needtoknowstudios.com/ Join our Twitter/X Community to chop it up with us about all things Need to Know -https://twitter.com/i/communities/1777442897001910433 The Need To Know Podcast Social Handles https://www.instagram.com/needtoknowpod/ https://twitter.com/NeedToKnowPod https://www.tiktok.com/needtoknowpod SaVon https://www.instagram.com/savonslvter/ https://twitter.com/SavonSlvter Alex https://www.instagram.com/balltillwefall/ https://twitter.com/balltillwefall
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Episode 316 | "A Rewind of Time" (with Joe Budden, The Kid Mero, Elliott Wilson, Mandii B + MORE!)
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 - The Kid Mero - Episode 313 57:58 - Episode 303 1:01:56 - Mandii B - Episode 273 1:11:12 - Ish - Episode 221 1:30:20 - Rainey - Episode 312 Subscribe to our Patreon for early access to episodes - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Book your next podcast recording at Need to Know Studios TODAY - https://needtoknowstudios.com/ Join our Twitter/X Community to chop it up with us about all things Need to Know -https://twitter.com/i/communities/1777442897001910433 The Need To Know Podcast Social Handles https://www.instagram.com/needtoknowpod/ https://twitter.com/NeedToKnowPod https://www.tiktok.com/needtoknowpod SaVon https://www.instagram.com/savonslvter/ https://twitter.com/SavonSlvter Alex https://www.instagram.com/balltillwefall/ https://twitter.com/balltillwefall
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Episode 315 | "Baddie in the Bathroom" (with Yassy)
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 classic press run (14:55). Next up, Drake’s UK drama heats up after his three-night Wireless Fest run sparks debate when he claims UK rappers out-rap Americans (50:14) — leading to critiques of the scene and a mention of the Skepta vs. Joyner Lucas rift (56:38). The crew also reacts to Justin Bieber’s surprise SWAG drop (1:12:00), Drake’s What Did I Miss charting at #2 (1:26:42), JackBoys 2 (1:38:01), and the wild story of unreleased Beyoncé music being stolen in Atlanta (1:45:35), and plenty more! Subscribe to our Patreon for early access to episodes - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Book your next podcast recording at Need to Know Studios TODAY - https://needtoknowstudios.com/ Join our Twitter/X Community to chop it up with us about all things Need to Know -https://twitter.com/i/communities/1777442897001910433 The Need To Know Podcast Social Handles https://www.instagram.com/needtoknowpod/ https://twitter.com/NeedToKnowPod https://www.tiktok.com/needtoknowpod SaVon https://www.instagram.com/savonslvter/ https://twitter.com/SavonSlvter Alex https://www.instagram.com/balltillwefall/ https://twitter.com/balltillwefall
Get ready to be entertained and informed by the Need To Know crew every Thursday! SaVon and Alex offer a fun and thought-provoking listening experience on current events, entrepreneurship, relationships, and more. With their unique chemistry and relatability, there's no topic off-limits for this duo. So don't miss out - subscribe, comment, and tune in to The Need to Know podcast for everything you need to know and a good time!
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