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This week, Oz, Fluent and Euphonic salute a citizen concerned about the current state of HISD, follow up about Carlee Russell being charged and briefly discuss the new Travis Scott album. Also, a victory for the descendents of Henrietta Lacks; Claressa Shields' hope for a new opponent gets people talking; Drake's latest freestyle in a new installment of Drakewatch. Plus, your listener letters and...

This week, Oz, Fluent and Euphonic catch up on each other's mental health, salute an MMA fighter's first big UFC win, call their fellow straights to the carpet for embarrassing us all once again and discuss Jeezy's restaurant woes. Also, a local school district is getting worst by the day, another installment of Drakewatch. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week...

This week, Oz and Fluent catch up on each other's week, salute the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority for advancing Black finances, discuss Jamie Foxx's recovery and Sexy Red's performance at a high school. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Emotional Oranges- "Wrong Hands"

This week, Oz, Fluent and Euphonic link up after a much needed vacation weekend to talk about how silent people are about Sha'Carri Richardson's victories, the continued homophobia among Black men, the debate over Keke Palmer's insecure BD, the writer's strike also becoming an actor's strike and Larry Nassar's comeuppance. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week:...

This week, Oz and Fluent welcome their guest, "veteran adult film star Geronimo Jenkins" as they salute those who work with neurodivergent children; the crew unpacks the generational divide that is the BET Awards (or at least Oz gives it a try); the poetic return of Drakewatch; developments in the Jonathan Majors case; Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Lol...

This week, Oz and Fluent salute Tyler the Creator and discuss men holding space for other men; Oz discusses the new Killer Mike album, Sukihana being (let's face it) sexually harassed and Dr. Umar being right about something. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Honey Bxby- "Touchin"

This week, Oz, Fluent and Lala Speaks celebrate a milestone in Opinions While Black history; Oz lays down some ground rules about Pride Month; thoughts on the new Janelle Monae album; the crew takes a look at some odd summer hookups. Also, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Double Back- Coco Jones

This week, Oz, Fluent and Euphonic talk about how we as a culture define "broke", unpack some of the nasty comments following Jacky O's passing, updates on R. Kelly, Bill Cosby and Trey Songz and Da'Naia Jackson's new con game. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Jozzy- "Favorite Shirt"

This week, Oz and Fluent give flowers to Pam Grier; Oz campaigns heavily for his favorite thing; The crew talks over the death of Tina Turner and the complicated, problematic legacy of Jim Brown; Kevin Samuels was wrong about something (else), Da'Naia Jackson makes the rounds. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Gogo Morrow- "Don't Stop"

This week, Oz, Fluent and Euphonic send flowers to a fellow podcaster, take shots at Dillon Brooks, and give their two cents (mostly Oz's) about the "bus driver debate", the writer's strike and a certain orange Starburst colored ex-President's deposition. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Don Toliver- "Slow Motion" feat. Wizkid

This week, Oz, Euphonic and Lala Speaks salute Issa Rae, discuss what it means to have grace on the internet, the passing of Harry Belafonte & Jerry Springer, Tucker Carlson & Don Lemon's unceremonious firings and Lamar Jackson getting to the bag. Also, Nick Cannon says more ridiculous things, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Jidenna- "Front End"

This week, Oz, Fluent and Euphonic talk about Jalen Hurts and the Black women who got him the bag, why "pause" needs to die, developments/predictions in the Jonathan Majors situation, Frank Ocean's Coachella disaster and the disconnect between (some) teachers and students. Plus, Nas slander, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Arin Ray, Mereba and Omen- "Hate Me N...

This week, Oz and D. Randle reunite to talk about the return of the Tennessee Three, Black men deserving their flowers, sending up prayers for Jamie Foxx and thoughts on the final season of Succession (so far). Also, the Pod Wars continue with Joe Budden at Rory & Mal's throats again over the infamous Complex Hip Hop Media Power Rankings list. Plus, Marques Houston is still nasty, thoughts on Frea...

This week, Oz, Fluent and Euphonic salute Lupe Fiasco...Oz urges the culture to do better by Megan Thee Stallion this time around, and the crew discusses Jonathan Majors' recent arrest and allegations. Also, more DeSantis fuckery, crypto is still a scam and Judge Joe Brown opens his mouth when nobody asked him to. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Musiq So...

This week, D. Randle returns to join Oz and Fluent to talk about Queen Latifah putting her money where her mouth is, toxic positivity, Angela Bassett's Oscar "snub" and various Black moguls vying to buy controlling interest in BET. Also, the fall of Adam 22 & No Jumper, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: SG Lewis, Ty Dolla Sign and Lucky Daye- "Vibe Like This"

This week, Oz and Fluent give flowers to Hasan Minhaj for his commentary on money market television, Oz unpacks his being fed up with the current use of the word "survival" and the crew chimes in on MBJ's perceived corniness, the Luther movie and Chris Rock's latest comedy special. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Lucky Daye- "Careful"

This week, Oz, Fluent and special guest, spoken word performing artist Outspoken Bean talk about Oz's disdain for Nas, salute a politician with old school sensibilities, discuss "ethical capitalism" and the (third) debut of XFL football. Plus, the crew unpacks the controversy over Jonathan Majors recent Ebony photo shoot, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Mayer...

This week, Oz, Lala Speaks and the Fluent One link up and talk about the inherent corniness of gender roles, the passing of Trugoy and the Super Bowl. Plus, the execution of Leonard Raheem Taylor, Chris Brown running his big mouth again, your listener letters, the Top 3 STFUs and more! Pour Up! And STAY TUNED after the show for a bonus preview of our Patreon exclusive bonus content.

This week, Oz is joined by Fluent and Euphonic, who sit down to talk about one of Oz's colleagues getting his turn at the big time in comics. The crew also discusses the overzealousness of the Beyhive, other Grammy winners, Lebron's recent record breaking game, obligatory Cowboys slander and Logan Paul. Plus, your listener letters, the Top 3 STFUs and more! Pour Up! Song of the Week: RINI- "Red Li...

This week, Oz and Lala Speaks sit down and pour up to talk about Angela Bassett's long overdue flowers, Oz taking the Dallas Cowboys' fans to the mat after their long overdue, unsurprising loss, the appalling murder of Tyre Nichols, taking the bait from major outlets and their top rapper lists and the latest from the former Good Morning America couple. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STF...

This week, Oz, Fluent and Euphonic pour up to talk about a particularly lit moment in women's basketball, the tradition of caring for our elders, Young Thug acting a fool in court, Frances Ngannou leaving the UFC and saying goodbye to a long honored (and feared) McDonalds in Houston. Plus, the Top 3 STFUs and more! Pour Up! Song of the Week: Thundercat- "Dragonball Durag"

This week, Oz, the Fluent One, Arial the Broque Socialite and Lala Speaks get together and pour up to salute the Popeye's Meme Kid and unpack how the media reports on internet sensations. Oz issues a warning to LLC Twitter, the crew unpacks the Golden Globes, Odell Beckham unfairly being removed from a flight and Lori Harvey's new relationship. Plus, catching up on Andrew Tate news and the Top 3 S...

In our first episode of 2023, Oz, Fluent, Lala Speaks and Konji sit down to talk about Cardi using her platform to shine a light on increasing food prices, Black people dealing with class on social media, passing of Pele, Barbara Walters & Gangsta Boo and Tory Lanez going to prison. Also, Surviving R. Kelly 3, an emotional injury during an NFL game and what Dana White's domestic issues say about t...

This week, Oz, Lala Speaks and Jeremyah (aka Fluent) pour up to give flowers to Stanley Tucci (while Oz expresses his constant disdain for Mark Wahlberg in the process), reflect on the loss of Steven "Twitch" Boss, talk about the current status of the Tory Lanez trial and make fun of the Good Morning America couple. Also, the crew talk about some of their favorite content in 2022, answer your list...

This week, Oz and LaLa Speaks salute Trevor Noah taking his final bow on The Daily Show, talk about untying the capitalism from Christmas, the new SZA album and the Deion Sanders backlash. Also, Britney Griner's freedom, more Bill Cosby accusations and more in the Good Morning America affair. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Hojean- "Hold Me"