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Big Daddy Suede recaps the 2026 VMAs, where Madonna returned to the VMA stage and walked away with seven awards, while Taylor Swift, Nirvana, Cardi B, Bruno Mars and others had memorable nights. Then Suede takes aim at the New York Times' ranking of the best TV shows of the 21st century, questioning everything from Scandal and Chappelle's Show being ranked too low to some major omissions. Plus, Su...

This week on The Unemployment Line, The Dok and Larry P discover that you can learn a lot about somebody by looking inside their microwave. That kicks off a conversation about the difference between actually cleaning and just straightening up, childhood creativity, why everything on social media eventually becomes the same trend, and whether we've become too obsessed with producing a perfect final...

How much should someone’s past matter when you’re considering a future with them? On this episode of The Good Ole Boys Radio Show, THE! Mario Washington, Q. Kittles, Black Trump and Gran Wiz break down the “relationship resume,” from previous relationships and sexual history to divorce, children, emotional baggage and the red flags that can follow someone into something new. The crew debates wheth...

Media personality Shener joins LeTroy Gardner to talk about reinventing herself and entering a new chapter of her career. From her beginnings in college radio and years working red carpets to acting, modeling, education, and the upcoming Conversations with Shener, she explains why the transition isn't about starting over, it's about growth. Shener also takes listeners behind the scenes of working...

Darkwing Duck is finally getting ready to return, but Disney is taking the Masked Mallard in an unexpected new direction. Big Daddy Suede breaks down the proposed Disney+ revival, the involvement of Mark Hamill and Seth Rogen, and whether starting fresh instead of continuing the DuckTales version is the right move. He also checks out Brad Bird’s upcoming animated sci-fi detective adventure Ray Gun...

Big Daddy Suede breaks down the biggest wins and surprises from the Emmy Awards, including honors for Stephen Colbert, South Park, Jean Smart, Michael J. Fox, Noah Wyle and some shows that may need to be added to your watchlist. Then the conversation shifts to Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran tour dates following his public support for Palestine and the controversy surrounding the decision. Pl...

It’s another Terrible Classics edition of The Unemployment Line, and this time The Dok and Larry P revisit the 1992 animated cult favorite Bébé’s Kids. What starts as a trip down memory lane turns into a hilarious examination of Robin Harris, Jamika, the kids from hell, questionable first-date decisions, and one very important question: Who exactly was this movie made for? Along the way, the guys...

On Scam Likely, THE! Mario Washington, Q. Kittles, Black Trump and Gran Wiz dive into the wild world of scammers, fake identities and people selling fantasies that are just believable enough to work. From a man allegedly posing as an NFL player to fake college credentials, romance scams, bogus job offers and their own close calls, the crew asks why people fall for scams and whether any of us are r...

The LA Clippers are facing a massive scandal, and Big Daddy Suede breaks down the alleged salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, the fallout for the organization, and what it could mean for the NBA going forward. Then, after Clemson's brutal loss to LSU, is Dabo Swinney's refusal to embrace the transfer portal and NIL finally catching up with the Tigers? Plus, DaBaby enters the restaura...

This week on The Unemployment Line, The Dok and Larry P are trying to figure out how 2026 keeps finding new ways to outdo itself. The guys start with Target landing back in controversy and debate boycotts, offensive imagery, Black history, generational trauma, and why some companies may have lost the benefit of the doubt with Black consumers. Then the conversation goes everywhere, from the interne...

Coyote vs. Acme finally makes it to the big screen, and Big Daddy Suede dives into the movie, its long road to release, and the irony of a story about corporate greed nearly becoming a casualty of corporate decision-making itself. Then Giant Robot Radio shifts from animation to real-world headlines with the devastating flooding in Nepal and the bizarre case of an alleged fake San Francisco 49ers p...

This week on The Unemployment Line, The Dok and Larry P start with a question every longtime customer has probably asked: why do companies give their best deals to everybody except the people who've been loyal for years? From Sam's Club and SiriusXM to Netflix and forgotten subscriptions, the guys break down why sometimes the only way to get a company to appreciate you is to threaten to leave. Tha...

What are some things you just should know if you grew up Black in America? On this episode of The Good Ole Boys Radio Show, THE! Mario Washington, Q. Kittles, Black Trump and Grand Wiz break down Things Every Black Person Should Know, from spades and cookout etiquette to classic TV, movies, music, family traditions and those unspoken rules that never needed an explanation. The crew shares plenty o...

What happens when the agency responsible for delivering U.S. foreign aid is suddenly told to stop? On this episode of Stop, Look & Listen, host LeTroy Gardner sits down with former USAID Mission Director and author Clifford H. Brown, author of Inside USAID, for a candid conversation about the history, purpose, and impact of the U.S. Agency for International Development. Brown explains what USA...

Big Daddy Suede powers up another episode of Giant Robot Radio with a trip back to the arcade as Golden Axe gets new life as an animated series. Is the classic Sega game getting the adaptation it deserves, or has the new show leaned too far into comedy? Suede also breaks down this year's VMA nominations, weighs in on the controversy surrounding San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York, and closes by rem...

This week on The Unemployment Line, The Dok and Larry P have one simple request for everybody: sometimes, put the phone down! The guys kick things off wondering why technology needs to know everything about us, from location tracking and connected devices to Amber Alerts and surveillance cameras. Then they turn to Lil Durk's federal case and debate prosecutors using rap lyrics and music videos as...

It’s GOB Duo Volume 1, with THE! Mario Washington and Black Trump holding things down for a free-flowing episode of The Good Ole Boys Radio Show. The guys debate Joe vs. Donell Jones, revisit Wu-Tang Clan’s mysterious Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, talk Michael Jackson’s unmatched level of superstardom, and reminisce about those wild nights when oversized jerseys, do-rags and packed Charlotte clubs...

What does it mean to keep evolving as an artist while staying true to yourself? Tony Award-winning actress and Grammy-nominated singer Melba Moore returns to Stop, Look & Listen for her third conversation with host LeTroy Gardner. This time, she opens up about her new single, “Love Wins Every Time,” the healing power of music, and what it means to enter a new chapter of her career. Melba talks...

“Blessed are those You choose and bring near to live in Your courts…” — Psalm 65:4 What does it look like when God chooses you, keeps you, and continues calling you closer…even when your life looks nothing like the purpose He has for you? Girl! We all have stories. In this episode, I sit down with award-winning radio and media personality Beasy Baybie for a grown-woman conversation about LIFE. Bea...

Controversies, entertainment news and some absolutely wild college stories take center stage on this episode of Giant Robot Radio. Big Daddy Suede weighs in on the controversy surrounding a prominent Cambridge professor, the questions raised about his personal story, and the media scrutiny surrounding the situation. Then it's over to the House of Mouse for a look at Disney's latest announcements,...

This week on The Unemployment Line, The Dok and Larry P are back to make sense of a world where everything eventually becomes content. They start with social media's ability to beat every viral trend into the ground before turning their attention to the latest developments surrounding Luigi Mangione and the complicated public reaction to his case. The guys debate the difference between understandi...

What does success really look like, and how much of what we see is just for show? On this episode of The Good Ole Boys Radio Show, the guys tackle The Illusion of Success, breaking down social media flexing, influencer culture, the pressure to look successful, and the difference between fame, money and actual fulfillment. From keeping up appearances to setting personal goals and finding peace alon...

What happens when your voice becomes your way to survive? On this episode of Stop, Look & Listen, host LeTroy Gardner sits down with Thai-born Punjabi Sikh independent recording artist Kneet to talk about her journey from Bangkok to New York, finding her voice through music, and fighting for change after experiencing domestic violence, coercive control, and difficult family court battles. Knee...

Robert Pattinson is stepping into the world of To Catch a Predator with Prime Time, an upcoming biographical film inspired by Chris Hansen and the television phenomenon that became a major part of pop culture. On this episode of Giant Robot Radio, Big Daddy Suede reacts to the trailer, Pattinson's portrayal of Hansen, and what he hopes the movie explores about the rise, controversy, and legacy of...

This week on The Unemployment Line, The Dok and Larry P dive headfirst into celebrity reputations, questionable decisions, and what happens when the court of public opinion gets involved. They start with the allegations surrounding Stefon Diggs and debate how much someone's reputation influences what people are willing to believe. That leads to Usher and Chris Brown's wild tour, celebrity scandals...