Open Gem: The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY After a week off, the fellas got back in "The Gem" to discuss everything from what's in their summer starter packs (21:17) to how pollen has been affecting these women out here (33:45). They also talk wanting the ongoing case between Meg thee Stallion and Tory Lanez (47:12), Pusha T's new album (50:50), the NBA Playoffs (53:55),  Elon Musk buying Twitte...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY After watching a TikTok compilation of people before and after drinking too much liquor, the fellas had to talk about how nights with so much potential can quickly turn into a  disaster (29:05). From there they discuss Druski's recent skit that he took down after receiving backlash (58:50),  explain the reasoning behind all of the recent inflation (1:07:20), send thei...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY After Uncle Leon started the pod off with hate, the fellas began to show love by listing some of the things they've learned from women over the years (16:46). From there, they get into what men deserve in relationships (32:08), the Lakers missing the playoffs (43:01) and UNC losing to Kansas in the national title game (54:29). They also discuss Dreamville Fest and the...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY The fellas got right to the shenanigans this week with their opinions about Will Smith slapping the laugh off Chris Rock's face at the Oscars (20:37). They also took time to remember Nipsey Hussle (50:20), questioned the showrunners' decision to bring a tiger into the Snowfall storyline (1:07:07), discussed whether or not they would want to be with a woman who ha...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY The fellas came back with another guest this week, this time being joined by the "multi-talented, highly opinionated and super dope" Amari on the grey couch. Amari starts things off with how she began creating funny content on social media (21:34) and how she balances / decompresses from all of her different ventures (25:04). The conversation then turns to the re...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY The fellas welcomed "one of SoVa's very own" to The Gem this week, as Beezy chopped it up with the fellas about his experience in sports betting. He details how he got started (16:03), explains the basic betting terminology (17:50) and talks some of his highs and lows so far (28:40). Beezy also describes his approach to betting (33:42), helps the fellas with...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY The fellas returned to the grey couch this week to talk about everything from wanting a certain lifestyle opposed to wanting love (15:45) to Kanye's documentary Jeen-Yuhs (35:30). They also get into the drama between Ukraine, Russia and the United States (53:24), Joe Biden hiring a chief prosecutor to investigate into the PPP frauds (1:00:31) and so much more! NOTE: T...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY The fellas traded in the grey couch for a green velvet couch this week, as they visited Bree the Goat at her candle workshop Wick & Sip to talk about everything from how she became an entrepreneur (15:20) to the challenges she faces as an owner of three businesses (29:09). Bree also gives a breakdown of what a typical Wick & Sip event looks like (38:55), talks wher...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY Of course the fellas had to talk about how they spent their Valentine's Day (13:45) to start things off this week. From there, they congratulate the Los Angeles Rams on winning the Super Bowl (39:02), spoke on the scuffle between DaBaby and DaBrother at the DaBowling Alley (46:35), discuss Miguel and Nazanin getting back together (48:20) and so much more! BHM FACT OF...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY With Valentine's Day around the corner, it was only right the fellas started off talking about the holiday and how women and men can put their own twist to it (11:27). From there, they get into the most recent episodes of Power and Euphoria (32:06), how Biden allegedly spent $30 million on crack pipes (1:07:35), Kanye's drama (1:15:00), their Super Bowl predictio...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY After almost two hours of content that was cut and will NEVER be released to the public, the fellas finally starting speaking on things that won't ruin every relationship they have. They talked Black History Month (7:50), congratulated Rihanna and A$AP Rocky on their pregnancy (18:48), checked in on their 2022 goals (26:05), briefly reviewed Episode 4 of Euphoria (38:...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY So y'all never went a day without brushing y'all teeth either, huh? Stop the cap! The fellas were right back at it this week, starting with a special shoutout to Ms. Peah for her gracious contribution to the podcast's Cash App (9:18) before taking a moment to remember and celebrate the lives that were lost in the 2020 helicopter crash that killed Kobe &...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY The fellas were joined this week by the one and only Alexander Mack, a rising artist originally from Blackstone, Virginia who has already made a name for himself in the music industry. Mack kicked things off by explaining how he got started in music (17:08) and where he got his stage name from (22:17). From there, he described what it was like to get verified on Instagram...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY Before the pod even started, the fellas got into a hilarious debate on whether or not Russell Westbrook is a top-30 player in the NBA today. Once the intro music faded out, Nyce detailed what it was like to have COVID and then kicked off a brief discussion on what he's expecting from the new year. The fellas also sent out their condolences to the families of Betty Whi...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY The fellas got back into "The Gem" after a week off and jumped right into some COVID talk (8:18) before mixing together their recaps of 2021 / previews of 2022 (21:05). From there, they remember the life of NFL legend John Madden (41:00), give insight into what they like to do when they need peace & quiet (49:25), discuss the Insecure finale (1:03:46) and so...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY This week's episode fell a couple days after Bnag celebrated his 29th lap around the sun, so it was only right he gave a recap of his birthday weekend (8:20). Once that was done, the fellas jumped into Steph breaking the NBA 3-Point Record (26:50), Travis Hunter committing to Jackson State (33:06) and President Joe Biden not extending student loan relief (40:38). They...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY This week's episode starts off with the fellas revisiting their weekend in NOVA (14:30), which led to a discussion on how getting older has affected the idea of the "club life" (23:00). They then tackle the never-ending discussion about splitting a restaurant bill with a large group of people (33:44), thank "essential workers" for their services (1...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY The fellas came back from Thanksgiving break ready to pod, as they started things off with Nyce having a bone to pick with Bnag about his trip to California (9:28) and then recognizing the life and legacy of Virgil Abloh (19:12). From there, they talk the Rihanna pregnancy rumors (34:04), a hypothetical encounter with Draya Michele (39:33), the amount of information we con...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY The fellas didn't have any real topics queued up this week so they freestyled the entire episode. They of course talked about their Thanksgiving plans (7:00) and then Blamoh jumped into his toxic bag to ask why women aren't being women anymore (18:40), which led to the fellas discussing what they are manifesting in the perfect woman (29:16). They also get into th...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY The majority of this week's pod was spent on the fellas holding men accountable for their actions. Whether they were speaking on the murder of Young Dolph (10:55), the horrific video of Zac Stacy physically abusing his ex-girlfriend (29:55) or DaBaby arguing with DaniLeigh on IG Live (40:33), they made sure to put the onus on men to do better. They also discussed Lawr...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY Would you rather fight an orangutan with a sword once a year or fight a chicken every time you get into your car? That is what the fellas debate to start off this week's pod. From there, they talk the 11-year old who turned outsmarted his entire school for months (22:45), the tragedy that took place at Travis Scott's concert (39:00), Kanye's appearance on Dr...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY This week's episode starts off with Uncle Leon talking about the speeding ticket he got a few weeks ago (4:440), From there, the fellas discuss the Braves winning the World Series (11:13), what makes Atlanta such a special place (15:35), Yung Miami's new single "Rap Freaks" (29:00), Brittany Renner's interview with DJ Akademiks (41:50), new-age wom...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY A comment from Uncle Leon about being tired of his own shit somehow led the fellas into a HILARIOUS segment about The Rose Toy (12:25). That was just the beginning of a pod that saw them discuss the fan who gave Brady his 600th ball back (20:16), the Season 5 premiere of Insecure (26:50), whether it's better to lie or tell the truth when trying to "get to know&qu...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY After missing two flights, having to give up all the change in his car and walking into a surprise birthday dinner, Nyce made it back to tell everything that went down in Atlanta over the weekend (16:22). Once story time was over, the fellas talked the new NBA season and what's going on with Ben Simmons (38:32), congratulated the Chicago Sky on winning the WNBA title...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY In the spirit of getting old, this week's pod starts off with the fellas questioning Nyce on how it feels to finally enter the Dirty 30 Club (7:00). They also get into Fury vs. Wilder III (15:00), their thoughts on Dave Chappelle's new special and all of the backlash he's getting (27:00), what they think are red flags when dealing with women (1:10:08) and so...