Out The Blue Podcast

We disappeared for a minute, but trust us—we weren’t sitting around doing nothing! 😂 Between seeing J. Cole bring the house down in Fayetteville, surprising Chris with a birthday reunion he’ll never forget, celebrating a family wedding, and eating our way through New Orleans, September had us living an entire season of life in just a few weeks. And now? We’ve got A LOT to catch y’all up on. Chris...

Chris and Zha’Bria are back with another conversation that goes exactly where you’d expect: absolutely everywhere. The two talk about Chris being locked into gaming, their upcoming plans for J. Cole’s concert, a wedding, a birthday trip to New Orleans, and an upcoming cruise. They also get into the dangers of believing everything you see on the internet, including people pretending to be NFL playe...

The episode starts with a real conversation about the 9-to-5 grind, finding purpose as a young adult, and the desire to build a life around work that actually means something. Chris and Zha’bria also get candid about what it’s like building a podcast when most people only see the clips—and why there’s a whole lot more happening behind the scenes. Then it’s announcement time. For the Creators is of...

After taking a much-needed break, OUT THE BLUE Podcast is finally back—and we're picking up right where we left off. This episode feels like catching up with your people after life has been life-ing. We talk about why we stepped away, what we learned during the hiatus, and how the time away reminded us just how important this community really is. From supporters stopping us in public to realizing...

This week on Out the Blue, Chris and Zha'bria are back with another episode where the conversation goes exactly where it wants to. From current events and internet culture to documentaries, gaming, relationships, and the random stories that somehow become the funniest moments of the episode, nothing is off limits. The two kick things off by reflecting on recent headlines, including the passing of...

This week on OUT THE BLUE Podcast, we're diving into some of the biggest conversations shaking up culture right now. First, we break down the Rick Chow case after a jury found the South Carolina store owner not guilty in the shooting death of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton. Was this a clear case of self-defense, or does the verdict leave more questions than answers? We talk race, reasonable doub...

The internet had A LOT to say after the new Swatch x Audemars Piguet “Royal Pop” collab dropped, so of course we had to get into it. From people clowning the rollout to others defending luxury brands becoming more accessible, we talked about why watches, fashion, and status symbols make people act the way they do online. Is it really about the product… or the image attached to it? That naturally l...

On this episode of Out The Blue Podcast, we react to the upcoming Michael and the massive conversation surrounding how Hollywood is handling the legacy of Michael Jackson. From the casting of Jaafar Jackson to debates over what parts of Michael’s life the movie focuses on — and what it leaves out — we break down the hype, controversy, and cultural impact around one of the most talked-about music b...

Yeah… this episode kinda went everywhere 😂We start with Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson calling it quits — but that convo turned into something bigger real fast. Like… when your relationship is public, is it even yours anymore? Or is it lowkey content? We got into cheating too — not just “he cheated,” but why it keeps happening. Is it the lifestyle? The access? Or do people just lack discip...

This week on Out The Blue, Chris Blue and Zha’bria get into the unwritten boyfriend rules during her period: what women expect, what men don’t understand, and whether the best move is snacks, space, or simply knowing when to keep quiet. We also dive into the newly announced Usher and Chris Brown tour and the bigger conversation around it. Seeing legendary R&B artists back on stage together sho...

This week on Out The Blue, we had to talk about Druski’s viral “How Conservative Women in America Act” skit — the one that had social media arguing all week. Some people thought it was hilarious satire, while others felt like he crossed a line because many believed the character was aimed at Erika Kirk. Things got even crazier when Donald Trump publicly said she should “sue” Druski after the video...

This is the biggest update we’ve ever made to Out The Blue Podcast and Mind Masters Media. In this video, we’re showing off the brand new Out The Blue Podcast website, the new Mind Masters HQ site, and all the new features we’ve been building behind the scenes. From the Show Luv Timer challenge and live chat wall, to submitting your own wheel questions and joining the Mind Masters Fam, this is the...

This week on *Out The Blue Podcast*, Chris and Zha’bria are coming in HOT — because if you’re a North Carolina Tar Heels fan, you already know this one hurts. The Tar Heels getting bounced early from the NCAA Tournament? Yeah… we had to sit with that. Chris breaks down exactly why this loss hit different, from expectations to reality, and what this early exit says about the state of Carolina baske...

In this episode, we dive into some wild headlines and real-life reflections across culture, sports, and relationships. We start with the shocking story of a woman accused of attempted murder after a shooting at Rihanna’s mansion, where Ivanna Ortiz is now reportedly facing 10 felony charges connected to the incident. We break down what happened, how situations like this escalate, and the bigger co...

After getting knocked out by a random sickness, we’re finally back behind the mics. This week we kick things off talking about securing tickets for J. Cole’s The Fall-Off Tour, including the huge hometown stop happening in Fayetteville at Crown Coliseum later this year. The tour supports his upcoming album The Fall Off and will hit more than 50 cities worldwide before wrapping the North American l...

In this episode of Out The Blue, we dive into one of the biggest cultural moments in hip-hop and beyond. First, we break down our reactions to J. Cole’s highly anticipated album The Fall-Off — the double album released on February 6, 2026, which Cole has described as potentially his final project. We talk about the sound, the themes, and what this moment means for his legacy. We also discuss his u...

This week on the Out The Blue Podcast, we get into the wildest headlines and internet moments going viral right now. First, we break down Nicki Minaj’s sudden political shift, her public embrace of MAGA politics, and the controversy over her showing off a Trump “Gold Card” and her claims about fast-tracking U.S. citizenship — and why both fans and critics are heated about it. Then, we unpack the S...

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In this episode, we react to the unrest in Minneapolis following a fatal ICE-related incident involving Renee Nicole Good, and talk through the questions and tensions surrounding the situation. We also break down the long-awaited announcement of The Fall Off from J. Cole, plus our thoughts on Kai Cenat’s “I quit” video and Druski’s latest skit. We close the episode the only way we know how — spinn...

We spin the wheel and land on a real relationship question: would you rather deal with small arguments all the time, or one major blow-up once a year? What starts as a simple “would you rather” turns into a deeper conversation about boundaries, toxicity, communication, and what actually counts as an argument. From yelling and “performing,” to knowing when disagreements cross into unhealthy territo...

New year, new chaos. In this episode, we unpack what Americans are really resolving to do in 2026 and question whether New Year’s goals still hold any real weight, touching on health, money, happiness, discipline, and the gap between what sounds good and what actually sticks past February. From there, we shift to international headlines as Venezuela’s former president Nicolás Maduro is reportedly...

As 2025 wraps up, we’re looking back at the moments that had y’all crying, quoting, and clicking replay. From hot takes and viral debates to deep talk and off-the-cuff chaos — this is the best of the best from Out The Blue this year. Whether you’ve been locked in all year or just tapped in, this is your cheat code to what made 2025 special. Shoutout to our growing tribe for rocking with us. 🌀 Hit...

We start with R&B singer Ray J being arrested on Thanksgiving after a heated altercation was caught live on stream. Then we break down how an AI-generated viral anthem, We Are Charlie Kirk, shocked the industry by climbing to the top of Spotify after exploding on TikTok. We also discuss the upcoming Netflix documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning, streaming December 2 on Netflix, and the firing...

In this solo episode, Chris hits the mic dolo and taps into everything shaking online right now. From breaking down the internet’s weird beef with the Rory & Mal Podcast to the drama behind DJ Vlad suing Joyner Lucas, he gives his unfiltered take on how messy media can get when receipts start flying. Chris also shares some quick updates about the channel and what’s coming next for the Mind Mas...

We back, y’all — it’s been a crazy couple of weeks! In this one, we talk about the aftermath of Chris's 27th birthday, all the FSU Homecoming chaos, and how we’ve really been doing lately. Then we get into some wild headlines — the government shutdown drama, a 2,900-page leaked Telegram chat exposing racist and violent messages from Young Republican leaders, and Angel Reese making history as the f...