The Man Dem Show

The mandem are back for a massive, heavy-hitting 3.5-hour episode! This week, Guttzy Guttz, DJ Laz Vagez, Junie Moonie, and Empress Claire sit down with special guest Blamo to unpack the biggest shifts in music, the streets, and the culture. We dive deep into Drake’s highly anticipated Iceman album, ranking our top tracks and breaking down the industry-shaking rumors of a $2 Billion independent de...

The Man Dem are back for Episode 227. This week, Guttzy, Laz Vagez, Sam, and City McGritty tackle the heavyweights. We discuss the fallout of the Drake vs. Rick Ross beef, the scoring of the Ross/French Montana Verzuz, and the grim reality of the Julio Foolio murder trial verdict. We also get personal—discussing the evolution of the "Bro Code" in 2026, the rise of "rage bait" s...

The mandem are back for Episode 222! Guttzy Guttz, DJ Laz Vagez, and Sam dive deep into the cultural shifts happening right now. We kick things off with a heated debate on wrestling history—does Hulk Hogan actually have a bigger legacy than The Rock? Then, we break down the reality behind the Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson situation. Locally, we discuss Top 5 being back on the road and what...

This week on The Man Dem Show, Guttzy Guttz and DJ Laz Vagez are reacting to some of the wildest things on the internet. We break down a 3-on-1 handicap MMA fight and discuss the real-world organizations running adaptive martial arts. Plus, we take a trip down WWE memory lane with Cesaro's "Giant Swing," do a live Homie's taste test , and Vagez drops some harsh truths about setti...

On Episode 220 of The Man Dem Show, Guttzy Guttz and DJ Laz Vagez (D'sinatra) are joined by Ms. Hennessy for a jam-packed episode. The crew kicks things off by recapping Drake's massive Ice Block Party in downtown Toronto and the impact it had on the streaming community. Things heat up during a debate on the Top 10 hottest rappers, with hot takes on T.I. and Jay-Z's current standing. L...

On Episode 220 of The Man Dem Show, DJ Laz Vagez, Guttzy Guttz, and Ms. Hennessy sit down for a heavy-hitting session. The crew starts off in the TV realm, breaking down the chaotic season finale of Invincible. We also have a hilarious debate over which superhero would make the best partner. In music and culture, we react to the Russell Brand allegations, build our starting five for Toronto's...

Episode 218 is packed. Guttzy Guttz and DJ Laz Vagez are joined by Sam from the Underground Nation Pod to tackle the week's biggest debates. We kick things off with Sam's hilarious experience getting rejected on the viral "Pop the Balloon" dating show before diving into serious local issues, including venues disrespecting Black creators and the great debate over the Top 5 Toronto...

The Man Dem Show Episode 217 brings the heat with Guttzy Guttz, DJ Laz Vagez, Junie Moonie, and Empress Claire. From the harsh realities of "the bin" to the nuances of colorism and tanning, no topic is off-limits. We also dive into the music industry, discussing Diddy, Chris Brown, and the legacy of Kendrick Lamar’s "Control" verse. Plus, a deep dive into the ethics of streamer...

On this episode of The Man Dem Show, Guttzy Guttz and DJ Laz Vagez link up with Rare, a 7-time community and arts award-winning leader. Rare drops incredible gems on navigating the creative space in Toronto. She shares her journey from writing poetry on sticky notes to securing grants and self-publishing her book, Rare's World . We get into deep conversations about the power of natural beauty...

On Episode 214 of The Man Dem Show, Guttzy Guttz, DJ Laz Vagez, and Empress Claire bring the heat. We kick things off with a wild debate about dating dealbreakers and the jobs we absolutely won’t let our partners have. In music and culture news, we break down the chaotic casino shootout involving Offset and the arrest of Lil Tjay. We also take a hard look at Kodak Black’s recent struggles , the co...

On Episode 212 of The Man Dem Show, DJ Laz Vagez, City McGritty, Teeks, and Empress Claire are unpacking a massive week in culture and music. We kick things off analyzing the bombshells from Brandy’s new book, including her past beef with Monica and relationship with Wanya Morris. The conversation turns to modern dating—is withholding your past considered lying? We also tackle the heavy double sta...

Join DJ Laz Vagez, Sam (Underground Nation Pod), Junie Moonie, and Empress Claire as they dissect the biggest week in Canadian music and the harsh realities of the entertainment industry. Highlights include: The 2026 Juno Awards: Analyzing Tate McRae, Toby, and the beaches. The Industry Blueprint: Why you should study Mike Dean and 40 before you pick up a mic. The "Groundwork": How to ac...

On Episode 208 of The Man Dem Show, Guttzy Guttz, DJ Laz Vagez, and Junie Moonie are joined by Toronto creator and streamer, TBaby Honcho. We kick things off by addressing the elephant in the room: clout chasing and the exaggerated "Toronto accent" going viral for all the wrong reasons. TBaby walks us through his evolution from making dance videos in 2009 to running the craziest IG Lives...

Guttzy Guttz and DJ Laz Vagez are back with Episode 205! We are celebrating a huge win as The GTV Network gets recognized by N.O.R.E., DJ EFN, and the Rory & Mal crew. The guys also dive into Jack Harlow's confusing new musical pivot, expose the tactics of daytime TV shows like Dr. Phil, and get into a heated debate about Denzel Washington's acting range. From analyzing US/Iran geopoli...

On Episode 206 of The Man Dem Show, Guttzy Guttz (@eldelnegro) and DJ Laz Vagez (@officialvftv) link up with R&B powerhouse Akia (@whoisakia)! Fresh off performing on a sold-out tour , Akia drops by to discuss her journey from singing in church in Arkansas to catching her big break on Lifetime TV. She gets real about the vulnerability of songwriting , why she named her track "My Girl Gina...

This week on The Man Dem Show, Guttzy Guttz, DJ Laz Vagez, and Junie Moonie are tackling it all. We start heavy, debating if you can ever truly fall in love again after losing a spouse, before shifting gears to dissect why so many women bypass the "good guys" for toxic energy. On the culture side, we break down Snoop Dogg’s messy situation with Death Row royalties, Papoose claiming 50 Ce...

Guttzy Guttz and DJ Laz Vagez are back with Episode 205! We are celebrating a huge win as The GTV Network gets recognized by N.O.R.E., DJ EFN, and the Rory & Mal crew. The guys also dive into Jack Harlow's confusing new musical pivot, expose the tactics of daytime TV shows like Dr. Phil, and get into a heated debate about Denzel Washington's acting range. From analyzing US/Iran geopoli...

In Episode 203, Guttzy Guttz, DJ Laz Vagez, and Junie Moonie are joined by Flex from the FYM Network to diagnose the Toronto music scene. From the overuse of auto-tune to the lack of artist development and studio "yes men," Flex delivers the harsh truths local artists need to hear. We also dive into Casper TNG's new 7-figure deal , why Toronto struggles to build global superstars , a...

We finally hit Episode 200! Huge shoutout to everyone who has been rocking with The Man Dem Show. We brought the whole crew together—Guttzy Guttz, DJ Laz Vagez, Sam, and Studio145—to tackle the heaviest debates right now. We start with some wild stories about breakups and dating overseas , before getting into a massive debate about the state of our city: Is the Toronto rap scene dead, or is the in...

This week on Episode 199 of The Man Dem Show, Guttzy Guttz, DJ Laz Vagez, Sam, and Junie Moonie are back to tackle the heaviest topics in the city. The guys start by addressing the OSAP protests at Queen's Park, exposing how mainstream media spun the narrative and reacting to wild footage of police using excessive force on students. The conversation shifts to true crime as the crew reacts to E...

The Man Dem Show is back with Episode 198, and this week we’re sitting down with Brampton’s own Froboii! Froboii talks about his creative growth since his last interview, explaining how he taps into his flow to create his best music yet. He blesses the mic with an incredible freestyle over a Tory Lanez beat, proves why he proudly represents Peel Region, and shares his vision for writing Canadian-b...

In Episode 196 of The Man Dem Show, Guttzy Guttz and DJ Laz Vagez are joined by Toronto MC, Seko. We get right into the trenches discussing the current state of the Toronto rap scene—is it dead, or is the city just lacking the right financial infrastructure to push artists to the next level? Seko opens up about staying independent, crafting his highly anticipated project Serengeti Don Vol. 1, and...

This week on The Man Dem Show, Guttzy Guttz, DJ Laz Vagez, and Basmati Binga cover a wild 36 hours for Deen The Great after altercations with Larry Wheels and Tiki Johnson. The guys also break down the authenticity of Baby Keem’s new documentary , call out fake concert scams hitting Toronto artists like Casper TNG , and debut a new segment, "Bigger Than The Program," focusing on Prince A...

In Episode 194 of The Man Dem Show, Guttzy Guttz and DJ Laz Vagez welcome the incredibly resilient LaToya Jane. LaToya holds nothing back as she details her journey from being a gang leader in Toronto's Jane and Finch neighborhood to completely turning her life around and securing $3.5M for her community. We get into the raw truths of unlearning the street mentality , surviving systemic cycles...

On this episode of The Man Dem Show, Guttzy Guttz and DJ Laz Vagez sit down with the rising Toronto Dancehall queen, Cleanopatra. We dive deep into her musical journey, her creative process, and how she manages a relentless work ethic while navigating the local scene. Cleanopatra opens up about her transition from R&B to Dancehall, addressing the controversy of being a Canadian-born artist rep...