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This week, Oz and D. Randle sit down and talk about the overnight support for Abbott Elementary, the ridiculous conflation of celebrity gossip and Black owned businesses, the fall of The Root and Denzel getting snubbed yet again for another BAFTA nod. Also, Whoopi Goldberg's suspension and Bath & Body Works trying too hard. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs! Pour Up! Song of the Week...

This week, Oz and D. Randle sit down to talk about communities uplifting each other, retail store etiquette, Cardi B's latest lawsuit and yet another Chris Brown accusation. Also, Mario Lopez's silence, underpaying managers, social media responses to Janet Jackson's documentary and Ari Lennox's recent industry woes. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Song of the Week: Dijon- "The Dre...

Oz and D. Randle sit down and pour up with Randle's friends, Jess The Curly Nerd and Tim the People's Critic to discuss Brittany Renner confronting the Fresh and Fit boys, where manners have gone to, the passing of Andre Leon Talley, the AV Club getting shafted and Awkwafina's bizarre NAACP nomination. Also, Oz gloats over the Dallas Cowboys folding and Ari Lennox stops taking interviews after mee...

Oz and D. Randle sit down and pour up to talk about capitalism and happiness, recognizing the life and contributions of Sidney Poitier, the new Weeknd album and Antonio Brown. Also, people lying on their job applications and misogyny in the podcasting community. Plus, you listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: PJ Morton- Please Don't Walk Away

This week, Oz and D. Randle sit down to talk about CNN letting its hair down for New Year's Eve, the passing of Bishop Desmond Tutu & Max Julien, Kanye moving closer to Kim, and Joe Rogan's ideas about 2024. Also, the guys' opinions on the Insecure series finale and the latest installment of Drakewatch. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Muni Long- "Hrs and...

It's the last episode of the year!!! Oz and D. Randle pour up to discuss Black women in the NFL, the possibility of Jay-Z in a Verzuz, the new Nas album and the crew's favorites of the year. Plus, Oz's predictions on "Who's next? Plus, your listener letters and the 2021 STFU Awards! Pour Up! Song of the Week: N.E.R.D.- "Run to the Sun"

On this out-of-pocket episode, Oz and D. Randle sit down to discuss the discourse over spoilers, the passing of bell hooks, Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley and the ongoing toxic male obsession with Meg The Stallion's shooting. Also, your listener letters, and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: The Roots feat. Musiq Soulchild- "Break You Off"

This week, Oz and D. Randle talk about their love of water, cartoons and just about everything in between. They show love to a pioneering young med student, examine the discourse over Netflix Cowboy Bebop, and Lenny Kravitz's contributions to what is now referred to as "progressive R&B." Also, Drake and Kanye's ridiculous concert and the team's opinions on the series "Harlem." Plus, your listener...

This week, Oz and D. Randle sit down and talk about Oz paying homage to one of the most important people in his life, social media's obsession with Tobe Nwigwe's marriage, Grammy nominations, the Bone Thugs / Three 6 Mafia Verzuz and Antonio Brown's suspension. Also, Chris Cuomo's termination and the continued fall of Chris Pratt. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of t...

This week, Oz and D. Randle sit down to talk about JJ Reddick calling Stephen A. Smith to the mat, male interests vs. emotions, Randle's thoughts on King Richard and Waka Flocka's curious commentary on NFTs. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up. Song of the Week: Ari Lennox- "Chicago Boy"

This week, Oz and D. Randle are back after a short break. Randle talks about recovering from his surgery while Oz gives flowers to fellow writer Kiese Laymon. They also recognize the untimely death of rapper Young Dolph, unpack the notion of "getting out of the hood," give a brief review of the long awaited Silk Sonic album and unpack what it means for Marvel to not recast the role of T'Challa for...

This week, Oz and D. Randle pour up to talk about achievements being conflated with virtue, the crew's opinions on Summer Walker's latest album, DaBaby's forgiveness, Married At First Sight predictions and the cancellation of Astroworld Fest. Plus, more Jason Whitlock jokes, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Duckwrth- "Kiss U Right Now"

This week, Oz and D. Randle return fresh off of a break to give flowers to Dan Gilbert for resurrecting an HBCU, questioning useless social media debates, and unpacking new music from Majid Jordan, Big Sean and Yung Miami. Also, the season premiere of Insecure, Dave Chappelle strikes again, deep diving on the conversation about the current "quit my job" culture. Plus, your listener letters and the...

This week, Oz and D. Randle sit down to discuss the highlights of Oz's date, people dragging Lizzo...again, First Take's declining ratings, and Lil Fizz making up with Omarion. Also, Adele's latest single marks the beginning of Sad Girl Autumn, the price just went up for Rory & Mal and Oz rants about the culture's need to bring back love letters. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Po...

This week, Oz and D. Randle sit down to talk about lifting up some old friends of the show during tough times, Black folks coming to some hard truths about their favorite Black Panther character, the Wilder/Fury fight and the uproar over Dave Chappelle's latest comedy special. Also, colorism in Hollywood and something interesting Oz learned thinking about Rory and Mal's podcast tour. Plus, your li...

The break's over. Oz and D. Randle have returned to sit down and recount their time off, give flowers to Oz's editor-in-chief and Randle makes fun of Wale. Oz gives his opinions on the Savage X Fenty show and his latest purchases from Rihanna's catalog, CBS rethinks the Activist game show and the R. Kelly verdict. Plus, the crew reminisces on Michael Jackson's level of stardom and the Top 3 STFUs....

This week, Oz and D. Randle discuss celebrity familiars, give a special shout out to Simu Liu for recognizing the Marvel heroes that paved the way for him to flourish and Oz vents about inconsiderate clients in the service industry. Also....Oz's disdain for the MTV VMA's, Thirst Trap Power Rankings, Diddy in a potential Verzuz with Jermaine Dupri and Karen Civil vs. The World. Plus, your listener...

This week, Oz and D. Randle talk about how humans wield the power of social media, Andre 3000's verse on a leaked Kanye song, the Carters' latest adventures in hypercapitalism and the latest accusations leveled against Afrika Bambatta. Also, Oz reveals his picks for the Thirst Trap power rankings and Umar Johnson gets married. Plus your listener letters, the Top 3 STFUs and more Kevin Samuels slan...

This week, Oz and D. Randle pour up on Labor Day to discuss Kid Cudi's contribution to shouting down bigotry in hip hop, an old Jay-Z meme discussion and their opinions on the new Drake album, Certified Lover Boy. Also, thoughts on Naomi Osaka taking a break from tennis and the possible elements that led to her decision, the lack of conversation about Normani, Fat Joe vs. Ja Rule and Married At Fi...

After a week off, Oz and D. Randle sit down to catch up about life at Oz's new job. Then, they give flowers to Tyron Woodley in anticipation of his upcoming fight, express disappointment in the culture's treatment of Lizzo, give their opinions on Kendrick and Drake's upcoming album drops, Oz gives his take on Kanye's "Donda" release, the progressively awful developments in the R. Kelly case and th...

For this landmark episode, Oz and D. Randle sit down with LaLa from Play No Games Podcast (Twitter: @playnogamespod), Euphonic (IG: @EuphonicSigma06), Arial the Broque Socialite (IG: thedangerousdame) and Chef Ibersalle Fallon (IG: ilbersalle) to talk about the passing of Chucky Thompson, Rihanna achieving billionaire status, the sordid details of PJ Washington and Brittany Renner's "love story" a...

After a small break, Oz and D. Randle sit down to catch up and talk about Randle's beach getaway, talk about Tyler's response to DJ Khaled's shade, unpack male relationships and give their opinions on the Lox vs. Dipset Verzuz as well as the new Nas album. Also, the Price Went Up for some Black producers and showrunners and the guys give their Married At First Sight predictions, Plus, your listene...

In this episode, Oz and D. Randle link up before Randle goes on a long overdue vacation and talk about taking Michaela Coel for granted, Maria Taylor's departure from ESPN, new charges being introduced against R. Kelly and yet another Kanye album con. Also, the guys do an overview of the new season of Married At First Sight. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Wee...

This week, Oz and D. Randle sit down and catch up on Oz's new job, salute a Black writer creating new opportunities for creatives getting into the business, remember the dearly departed Biz Markie and discuss Don Cheadle's bizarre Emmy nomination. Also, Tracee Ellis Ross being named an honorary AKA, Richard Sherman's domestic troubles and a few thoughts on Black capitalism. Plus, your listener let...

This week, Oz and D. Randle salute a very accomplished 14 year old, Oz complains about how his fellow millennials use the word "deserve", the crew the Juvenile's latest cash grab and an all new installment of Drakewatch. Also, opinions on the new Snoh Aalegra album, the price going up for Misha Green and the NBA Finals. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3STFUs! Pour Up! Song of the Week: Sen...