C'Mon Son! The Podcast

Ed wants you to get on board with why the phrase "it is what it is" simply isn't acceptable. He also sends a heartfelt message to the daughter of one of his close friends who suddenly passed away from a heart attack. Love one another, because none of us are guaranteed to see tomorrow. Please, kick back, relax and enjoy this week's episode of C'Mon Son! The Podcast. To learn more about li...

We're on the brink of WW3, tragedy is striking us all in so many ways but it's still wont stop the dumb ish! Ed provides a small break from the world's madness as he covers that trash ass dunk content, Meg and Tory part 15,000 and Comedy Code between Godfrey and TI! Ed also catches up with SNL's Longest running cast member, Keenan Thompson and he gives in sight on what he's doing for up and coming...

This week Ed talks the Super Bowl Halftime show and how it represented Hip-Hop Culture and Black People in a real way. That doesn’t change what’s going on in the NFL, but it was great to see. Also, hear Ed’s thoughts on Black Cinema and telling our stories. Although he’s closing out his 50’s, Ed still feels he has a lot more to offer the game. And you know what? He’s absolutely right! Enjoy this w...

This Week Ed takes time to celebrate the stellar Sophomore album from Ghostface Killah, Supreme Clientele. Take an audio journey with Ed as he highlights some of his favorite moments on the album and relives a great contribution to hip-hop turning 22 years old. It’s C’mon Sons for DaBaby’s Crew and Nelly and then Ed talks to the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J Blige! Don’t forget to wish Ed a Happy...

Guys, stop comparing yourselves to other people and their lives! Be GRATEFUL for what you have because, it can all be gone in the blink of an eye. Ed dishes out some words of encouragement following several highly publicized suicides and some personal issues he's been facing lately. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo...

Ed takes some time about to talk about the world and everything in it. He starts with his disagreement with one of Kevin Samuels latest statements about men dating after 7pm. After that Ed transitions in to Cardi’s big court win. From DM Slander to Politics and Parenthood, Ed covers it all and addresses some of you hating a$$ MF’s that just need to let people live and do their thing. Listen up, So...

Ed finally made it to 200 episodes of "C'Mon Son!" The Podcast and it's only right he reach this milestone with two people that were around during a life changing turning point in his career, Doctor Dre and T-Money. Yo! MTV Raps! was a groundbreaking moment for hip-hop and urban media. The first Black men (the first MEN) on TV hosting music conversations that spanned across the globe. Th...

Ed opens up about his personal FOMO he experienced following Mary J. Blige's birthday party plus gives several reasons to be grateful for the simple things in life we often forget. Produced by Krista Hayes Co-Produced by CamQuotes To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoice...

Ed Lover breaks down his list of rappers with distinct sounds that separate themselves from others. He challenges all you guys to reach out and let him know if you agree, disagree or if he's missing anyone! 1997-2007 only! Next week we will follow up with 2007 to today. Chime in and let us know your feed back! Enjoy. Produced by Krista Hayes Co-Produced by CamQuotes To learn more about listener da...

This week, Ed finished his 2021 recap discussing highs, lows and funniest moments from October to today that deserve or deserved a C'MON SON! Of course Ed has a few off the wall opinions but hey, he wouldn't be The Ed Lover if he agreed with everyone. So kick back, enjoy while listening and have a safe and Happy New Year, son! Produced by Krista Hayes Co-Produced by CamQuotes To learn more about l...

This week, Ed recaps the first half of the year that was 2021. He talks highs, lows and funniest moments from January to June that deserved a C'MON SON! He also speaks on Jay-Z's claim that no one wants to stand on that VERZUZ stage with him. Ed drops a few names you might be thinking and a couple you would never expect. Have a safe and happy holiday, son! Produced by Krista Hayes Co-Produced by C...

You ever just get sick of constantly reading headlines, tabloids, tweets, blogs whatever of other people's messy ass lives? Ed does. This week, Ed takes a deep dive in to dissecting how and why people take their messy ass lives for granted. Enjoy. Produced by Krista Hayes Co-Produced by CamQuotes To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-p...

This week Ed takes time out from his traveling to show all of his day 1’s some love for supporting him through they years. Through comedy, TV shows and music, YOU have always been there and it’s been greatly appreciated. Ed gives his disgust on moving, what he would do differently with his music career and talks up the long awaited return of the C’mon Son! Web Roast Series exclusively on Patreon a...

Ed Lover breaks down his list of rappers with distinct sounds that separate themselves from others. He challenges all you guys to reach out and let him know if you agree, disagree or if he's missing anyone! 1977-1997 only! Next week we will follow up with 1997 to today. Chime in and let us know your feed back! Enjoy. Produced by Krista Hayes Co-Produced by CamQuotes To learn more about listener da...

Hip-Hop is once again mourning the loss of one its most polarizing figures of the new generation. Young Dolph was shot and killed in his hometown of Memphis, TN. It's an unfortunate reminder of how success and desire to have a better life for yourself and your family can lead to envy and people that watched your climb wanting to take you out. Do Black Lives Matter in the Culture of Hip-Hop? We ask...

This week, we take time to remember one of hip-hop's biggest contributors: the one and only Heavy D. In music, movies and TV, whether emceeing or production, there will truly never, ever be another to contribute to culture like Heavy D, ever again. Ed remembers his good friend Heavy D, ten years after his untimely death. Up on the chopping block this week for C'Mon Son: Aaron Rodgers Kamala Harris...

This week we celebrate two giants in the culture of hip-hop taking their rightful place in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame! LL Cool J and Jay-Z's contributions to hip-hop are immeasurable and their dedication to their art needs to be recognized and appreciated every year. They finally got it right! One of the L's for Cool J should stand for Long overdue this week and of course we can never leave out...

Ghostface Killah is unquestionably one of the greatest emcees to ever touch a mic. This week, we take time out to give him his flowers as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of his debut album, Ironman! Take an audio walk with Ed as he highlights some of his favorite tracks on this album. Co-Produced by Krista "Super-Producer" Hayes Co-Produced by CamQuotes To learn more about listener dat...

Former mayor of Atlanta Kasim Reed has made it official: he wants his Atlanta mayoral seat back and believes he is best fit for the position. In this brutally honest sit down with Ed Lover and Ali Roc from The Georgia Entertainment Association, Reed unveils his plan to restore the Atlanta the once over saw during his two terms. Enjoy this week's episode of C'Mon Son! The Podcast. To learn more abo...

Ed takes a moment in time to relive the days of working on his debut album, "Back Up Off Me." Here, he talks about the day Biggie and Lil Cease show up in the studio and Biggie BODYING him and all his guys on the track. All off the top of the head. Listen to the story and the full track! Produced by Cameron "CamQuotes" Pruitt To learn more about listener data and our privacy pr...

T.I. asked Ed Lover to curate a Biggie Smalls playlist for an event he hosted at The Trap Museum, so Ed breaks down his top 30 Notorious B.I.G. tracks. Enjoy! Co-Produced by Krista "Super-Producer" Hayes Co-Produced by Cameron "CamQuotes" Pruitt To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad c...

Following the BET Awards, Ed Lover has A LOT to say about Nelly, rap battles and how he REALLY felt about this year's production. Plus Ed goes IN AGAIN this week during his highly anticipated CMON SON! roast. Enjoy! Produced by Krista Hayes Co-Produced by CamQuotes To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad c...

Ed Lover goes into detail about a his former friendship with the disgraced Grammy-award winning singer that turned sour. Plus Ed gives his honest feedback about attempting to separate the man, from the music. Enjoy. Produced by Krista Hayes Co-Produced by CamQuotes To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad c...

To celebrate the recent health battle that Scarface conquered, Ed Lover is running back his Backspin/Sirius FM conversation w/ the incomparable Scarface. Ed also shares a special message dedicated to the late Melvin Van Peebles. To close out, Ed comes back HARD with his infamous C'Mon Son! roast, sparing no lives and coming for EVERYONE including Fat Joe, Joe Biden, the internet, former R.Kelly em...

One of the most informative yet opinionated episodes Ed Lover's dropped since launching this podcast four years ago, Ed Lover teams up with his homie-in-hip-hop Dan Smalls (President and C.E.O. of The Dantana Group) to round out his Game Changers in Music list. As always, if you agree or disagree w/ Ed, hit him up and tell him yourself at MrEdLover@gmail.com. Kick back and enjoy this musical journ...