Episode 310 | "And the 'F' Is For...What?" (with Nyla Symone)
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 Memphis Bleek telling The Breakfast Club that he is never abandoning radio. Also, a new segment called Is It Over…, blindly ranking DJ anthems, the GRAMMYs announcing new categories, Justin Bieber’s friendship troubles. Catch us on Patreon - 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 309 | "Alien Ant Farm" (with Yassy)
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 and Kai Cenat (39:06), and Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter VI (Bonus)’ featuring Nicki Minaj (55:54). The crew also discusses the relationship between Dame Dash and Jay-Z Subscribe to our Patreon for first access to episodes - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Visit https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-need-to-know-network and use the code NEEDTOKNOW to sign up for Underdog Fantasy and receive up to $1,000 in bonus cash when you make your first deposit. 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 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 308 | "Less is More"
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 between Kai Cenat and Wale. They also discuss Alex Cooper’s Hulu docuseries and their current reflections on podcasting (1:10:52), Clipse announcing their tour (1:29:14), and much more! Subscribe to our Patreon for first access to episodes - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Visit https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-need-to-know-network and use the code NEEDTOKNOW to sign up for Underdog Fantasy and receive up to $1,000 in bonus cash when you make your first deposit. 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 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 307 | "The Owl in the Sky" (with Yassy)
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’s “Ace Trumpets,” their GQ interview, and Pusha T paying seven figures to exit Def Jam (38:58). They also discuss Yassy’s time working with Akadmeiks (1:16:54), escaped New Orleans inmate Antoine Massey taking to Instagram to plead for help from Meek Mill, Lil Wayne, and others (1:23:53), Jermaine Dupri signing dvsn (1:42:56), Leon Thomas’ ‘MUTT Deluxe: HEALED” (1:52:45), and much more! Subscribe to our Patreon for first access to episodes - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Visit https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-need-to-know-network and use the code NEEDTOKNOW to sign up for Underdog Fantasy and receive up to $1,000 in bonus cash when you make your first deposit. 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 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 306 | "I've Been Scammed"
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 hood (39:23). The guys also discuss the crypto investor charged with kidnapping and torturing a man in a NYC apartment for weeks (53:25), Papoose and Remy Ma’s latest back and forth (1:03:47), Cardi B and Stefon Diggs’ afternoon on a yacht (1:16:52), Ab-Soul taking shots at Joey Bada$$ and Akademiks on his latest diss track (1:22:18), The LOX’s Red Bull freestyle (1:44:15), and much more! Subscribe to our Patreon for first access to episodes - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Visit https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-need-to-know-network and use the code NEEDTOKNOW to sign up for Underdog Fantasy and receive up to $1,000 in bonus cash when you make your first deposit. 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 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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