Because We Are Podcast

On this episode we started off talking about the closing on our long journey to 100k! Then we got into the growing popularity of Sora AI and it's biggest pros/cons. We discussed Drake's case getting dismissed and how he moves forward after all that's happened, Taylor Swift's newest album and how it's being criticized, EJ Jones' 'Gas Station Love' and much more! Wicked Radio: Dame: K CAMP - Lois La...

The time has come... Because We Feud: Round 4 has arrived! With a lot of great back and forths, TONS of laughs, and a few upsets... Had & Tren duke it out once again in what might be the greatest episode of BWF history! As always, a very special thanks to every single of our supporters that participated and we'll see you again soon for the next one! Enjoy. -BWA   Support us on Patreon:  patreon.co...

On this episode we started off reintroducing ourselves to the new listenership through a trolley problem. Later, Tren opened up about his time away on vacation, we discussed Spotify's newest great playist mixing feature and their not so great terms and conditions training AI with our content. We also reviewed Marvel's newest game trailer for 'Wolverine', and discussed the best/worth rule changes i...

On this episode we talked about using your relationship as an excuse to get out of plans, Dame's time in NY and Tren's absence, sports news updates, and Cardi B's upcoming album 'Am I The Drama?". Later, we got into some exciting upcoming video game news & as well as the Nintendo Cinematic Universe. We also talked about the newest Demon Slayer movie  SPOILER ALERT, our reactions and much more! Wic...

On this episode we started off talking about our Coulda Been Fantasy League start and the first game of the season, then we got into Joey Bada$$'s newest album 'Lonely At The Top' and it's impact to the New York sound, Sabrina Carpenter's newest album 'Man's Best Friend' and it's impact on the Pop culture and singers, and much more! Wicked Radio: Dame: Dwele - A.N.G.E.L. - Interlude Had: Beanie Si...

On this episode we started off with a very honest conversation about lefties, veganism, and Marley's Gotham Grill serving 300+ different wing flavors. Later on the show, we got into Round 3 of Because We Feud, where Had is attempting to defend his title for a three-peat and Tren comes to compete! We give updates on our Fantasy Music Labels and much more! Wicked Radio: Had: Mary J. Blige - Everythi...

On this episode we started off with a virtual obituary for the artist formerly known as Call. Me. Had, then we reflect on some of the comments we've gotten on our most recent videos. Later, we watched the trailer for A24's upcoming movie 'Marty Supreme', talked about sample clearances and who should get paid the most and why, upcoming music, and JID's 'God Does Like Ugly' album. Lastly, we discuss...

On this episode we started off with a fierce debate about Iced Tea vs. Fruit Punch, and followed up with an in depth review of Summer Slam. Later, we got into what songs that we enjoy deserved a music video and still should have one made and much more!   Wicked Radio: Dame: Mariah the Scientist - Is It a Crime? (feat. Kali Uchis) Had: Metro Boomin - Take Me Thru Dere (feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niec...

On this episode we started off talking about Had's anniversary vacation and what he's learned about himself and his marriage, then Had's Hate Train pulls into the station as we quickly discuss Freddie Gibbs and the Alchemist's newest album 'Alfredo 2' and it's album of the year conversations. Later, Dame & Tren give a spoiler free review of 'Fantastic 4: First Steps', Had & Damon discuss recent WW...

On this episode we started off with a special announcement about the future of the podcast and our Because We Feud segment, Damon's review of the newest Clipse album 'Let God Sort Em Out' and our Neptunes member preference. Then, we got into a review of the Superman movie. Later, we reviewed the Mortal Kombat II trailer, the past of gaming & our custom fatalities, Coldplay calling out an affair in...

On this episode Tren started off asking for advice going into his 30s, then we started reacting to a few of the XXL Freshman Class Freestyles and who we think will be the most successful, the updates to Diddy's case, the best and worst parts about July 4th, fake ab body shaming, which game universe we'd want to be an NPC in, the TRUTH about Love Island and much more!   Wicked Radio: Dame: Little B...

On this episode we started off with our closing thoughts on Pride Month, then quickly got into 50 Cent and others recently being casted in the upcoming live action video game adaption of 'Street Fighter', Will Smith's newest freestyle and life post Oscar slap, and Jim Jones vs. Nas in terms of hits, impact and charting. Later, we got into the newest Drake & Playboi Carti leak, Kendrick's leaked ve...

On this episode we started off reflecting on the past week of the podcast's growth, we then broke down Cardi B's newest single/diss track 'OUTSIDE', Erykah Badu and The Alchemist's recent single heavily using AI for the visuals, Clipse's new single 'So Be It' and Pusha's comments about Travis Scott and much more! Wicked Radio: Had: kwn - back of the club Dame: sosocamo - there he go Tren: Res - Le...

On this episode we reviewed the BET Awards, the reception Lil Wayne's 'Tha Carter VI' has had and how great beats could save bad raps and vice versa, the newest Superman trailer, what the saddest song is and what's on our sad playlists, and much more! Wicked Radio: Dame: JayDon - Lullaby (feat. Paradise) Had: Mozzy - REPUTATION EVERYTHING (feat. Celly Ru) Tren: Brijean - Counting Sheep Support us...

In this episode, we had our annual Because We Are Juneteenth Game Show hosted by Dame Harvey! We then got into Clipse and their most recent single 'Ace Trumpets' in addition to legal and label battles they've faced leading up to their upcoming album, a live reaction to some of Lil Wayne's anticipated "Tha Carter VI" and much more! Wicked Radio: Dame: Rome Streetz x Conductor Williams - Ricky Bobby...

In this episode, we start off talking about our own thrilling illegal experiences, lying to friends who are grieving, the best karaoke moments and our selections, an updated attraction rating scale with MANY examples, a shoutout to Kai Cenat and Streamer University, Tren's Kendrick Lamar & SZA concert experience and much more! Wicked Radio: Had: Lloyd Banks - DEDICATION (feat. TL TopOfDaLyne) Dame...

On this episode, Had & Dame discuss the Knicks 3-2 run, the Red Bull cypher by Big Sean, Ab-Soul & Joey Bada$$, Joey Bada$$ firing again at the West Coast & Ray Vaughn's rebutals, and much more!   Wicked Radio: Dame: Kal Banx - HOP OUT CHO FEELINS (feat. Smino & Buddy) Had: Nas - You Wouldn't Understand (feat. Victoria Monét)   Support us on Patreon:  patreon.com/becausewearepodcast  , for access...

On this episode, Had started us off with ADHD life updates. We then got into a conversation about what type of music has influenced each of us the most and the saddest songs we've ever heard. Later, we got into perception of midlife crises and decisions on changing your physical appearance, the difference between being cool and trying to "look young". Of course, we HAD to talk about BWA vs. The Go...

On this episode, we started off talking about how we handle telling our friends about good news & bad news. We covered Kendrick Lamar's first show of the 'GNX' Tour and what Tren expects from it, having a 51 song setlist and the pros and cons of an interweaved show. Later, Damon & Had discussed Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' which led to a bigger conversation about double acting and much more!   Wicked...

On this episode, we were joined by our special guest and 'Our Ancestors Were Messy' creator, Nichole Hill. We started off talking about Nichole's experience working on her new show and dug deeper into some of the stories chosen. Later, we talked about voice actors voicing Black or Black coded animated characters, Keri Hilson's recent attempts at getting back into the music industry after being bla...

On this episode, we started off talking about Tren's Tyler, the Creator concert experience and the recent ticket pricing of upcoming shows. Later, we discussed Nintendo's next console drop, the Switch 2, and how it may affect the future pricing of gaming. Next, we finished our Fantasy Music Label Draft!   Wicked Radio: Dame: Creepy Nuts - オトノケ(Otonoke) Had: ELHAE - Drama Tren: meagain - OliveJ...

On this episode, we started off with a life threatening hypothetical question, then got into the recent trend of morning routines and who we think has the most aesthetic lifestyle out of us. Later, we reacted to the Final Destination: Bloodlines trailer, discussed the Severance Season 2 finale, and discussed how we feel about Marvel's announcement on Avengers: Doomsday. Lastly, we discussed the re...

On this episode, we talked about Playboi Carti's newest album 'MUSIC', our thoughts on season 2 of Severance as well as the upcoming finale and Invincible. Had & Damon share their thoughts on WWE & John Cena's most recent activities as a heel and more. Lastly, Dame ended with a short update about his fantasy music label!   Wicked Radio: Dame: THEY. - Gemini Had: Nipsey Hussle - Perfect Timing Tren...

On this episode, we started off talking about whether we'd want a lame or popular child and the difference in what a child is expected to know now vs. what we knew as kids. We then got into Doechii's latest news and what rap beef matchup we'd like to see, Trey Parker & Kendrick Lamar's newest movie 'Whitney Springs' announcement, & our expectations. Later, we briefly reviewed the Oscar's events an...

On this episode, we started off talking about stress and how it's communicated, fights and the worst fights we've been in or witnessed, a big back segment where we talk about food and drinks we used to enjoy but not so much anymore. Then we started our talk on Drake & PartyNextDoor's collaboration album '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U', Tren discussed his experience watching Captain America: Brave New World,...