Open Gem: The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY The crew used one of their guest passes to get "G" into the gem this week as he prepares to drop some new BassLordz merch. They bump into a hilarious conversation early about growing in up in church (12:08) before sending condolences to the family of Miya Marcano and calling men out on their weird, predatory and violent behavior (21:10). The fellas go on to give...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY The fellas stuck to their word from last week and shot the 50th episode without the bandanas (Uncle Leon), the beanies (Nyce) and the caps (Bnag) -- so you know they came ready to pod! They started off by questioning the government setting a date for when it's going to run out of money (13:20) and discussing the rise in vaccination mandates (23:58). From there, they d...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY Now that summer's over, the guys jumped right into discussing the season change and what they're most looking forward to this fall (10:38). From there, they talk Cole dropping "Heaven's EP" (18:40), Rihanna hinting at new music (28:10), and a potential Verzuz between Diddy vs. JD (38:45) before diving into a hilarious "Would You Rather" s...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY This week's pod starts off on a number of tangents highlighted by Blamoh's recently run-in with a BBL vlog (13:06), Uncle Leon's story about his first time driving a Tesla (17:58) and Nyce taking back his take on Donda being better than CLB (31:50). From there, the fellas discuss the Verzuz between Ja Rule & Fat Joe (36:35), the fits from the Met Gala (5...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY The fellas came back from a busy Labor Day Weekend and gave a very detailed recap of everything that went down (12:20) before getting into how they feel about the upcoming season change (46:00). They then review Certified Lover Boy (48:50), discuss Andre 3000's leaked verse on "Life of the Party" (1:06:10), acknowledge the sudden death of actor Michael K. Wi...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY There was a lot of music talk throughout this week's pod. After Uncle Leon gives a recap of trip to Chicago (10:14), the fellas talk their Donda reviews (17:53), what they're expecting from Certified Lover Boy (33:40) and Kendrick's verse on "Family Ties" with Baby Keem (51:05). They also send their prayers to those who have been hit hard by Hurric...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY It has taken over the internet over the last week so it was only right that the fellas kicked off the pod with how they feel about the Crate Challenge (15:30). From there they discuss Sha’Carri Richardson’s last-place finish (23:40), OnlyFans backtracking on their policy change for now (33:57), what brings them satisfaction (42:30), the final season of Insecure (1:16:05) a...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY Now that "Back to School" season is in full effect, the fellas brought Tamia -- a friend of the show who teaches -- on the podcast to talk everything from how she's preparing for the new school year (23:00) to her love for fashion (41:30) and traveling (1:13:55). She also joins the fellas' discussion on what they most looked forward to on that first day...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY It was a slow week so the fellas freestyled this week's episode, starting things off by recapping how they celebrated the podcast's one-year anniversary (15:45) before getting into some relationship talk as usual. They spoke on knowing when it's time to break up (34:49), gave their thoughts on love languages (52:55), debated whether there's such thing a...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY Tomorrow marks the 1-year anniversary of OGTP's first episode so the fellas had to share some of the lessons they've learned on this journey (14:47). They then get into the never-ending discussion on what women bring to the table (26:45), Emmitt and Tiff's relationship on "The Chi" (48:30), NBA  free agency (1:05:48), Olympic updates (1:18:10) and...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY The guys had A LOT on the docket this week, as they talked about everything from Rolling Loud and the new delta variant of COVID (9:00) to how they would feel about their girls twerking on a gay male friend (1:13:20). They also get into DaBaby's ignorant comments (23:08), Simone Biles removing herself from the Olympics (34:55), Dr. Dre & Kelly Clarkson's spou...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY The fellas got back in the gem this week and had a lot to talk about, from the Bucks winning the NBA Finals (17:45) and Keldon Johnson making Team USA (28:20) to their thoughts on Space Jam: A New Legacy (31:45). They also discuss some of the new music that's dropping (43:30), what they imagine life will be like once they have kids (1:08:00) and so much more! GEM OF T...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY The fellas kick off this episode showing off their almost one-year anniversary gift from the girlfriends of the pod (4:10). After giving their acceptance speeches, Uncle Leon recaps his trip to Las Vegas (17:31), which leads to some talk about Team USA and their predictions on the NBA Finals (32:15). They then get into some talk about the viral post that listed some things...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY The fellas got back into The Gem earlier than usual this week since Uncle Leon is going on vacation to Las Vegas (11:55) but they picked up right where they left off. They got into some talk about Virginia decriminalizing weed (18:30), Sha'Carri Richardson missing the Olympics (26:44), having platonic friendships with women (47:15), the real reason behind high-waisted...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY There wasn't much going on this week but the fellas made sure to put some respeck on Sha'Carri Richardson's name and what she's doing on the track (15:32). That conversation turns into them reminiscing about their track careers (22:22) before they get into some talk about non-sexual turn ons (32:45), how break-ups affect both parties (49:20) and more! G...

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Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY The fellas had to start this episode off by highlighting some of our black queens who have been making noise in their respective fields (9:07). They then debate what it means to settle down (17:48), talk how selfish it is to get caught cheating (30:11), randomly break out into a rendition of Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together" (41:20), discuss some of the mo...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY After reminiscing about the "good ole days" in college, the Gem Rats jump into some quick hitters. They talk J-Lo's ability to keep men crawling back (17:41), DC Young Fly knocking out a fan in Oakland (25:33), who belongs on the Hip-Hop's Mt. Rushmore of the 2010s era (31:10) and the Atlanta delicacy that is American Deli (41:45). The fellas then wrap...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY The Gem Rats come back after an off week and get the inside scoop from Nyce on his trip to Puerto Rico (10:07). They then give their NBA playoffs predictions (29:10), dive into Rory & Mal's response to Joe Budden (31:50), praise "The Off-Season" from J. Cole (46:30), give their thoughts on why men never really share with  one another (55:05) and so much...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY The fellas kick this week's pod off with rather unenthusiastic recaps of their weekends (12:00) but pick up the pace when they begin talking about the gas shortage and all of its chaos (18:16). Nyce then previews his upcoming trip to Puerto Rico (31:20) before they get into the Joe Budden Podcast breakup (48:00), Tim Tebow  still chasing the NFL (1:01:50) and and so m...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY After a week off, the fellas picked up right where they left off thanks to Nyce's horrible attempt at speaking Spanish (9:15) and Bnag's pitch to Draya as to why she should come on the pod (16:00). From there they discuss J. Cole announcing his new album (21:10), which projects give them that nostalgic feel (28:30), Mother's Day (33:41), the aftermath of the...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY There's still a long way to go but the fellas acknowledged the glimmer of hope that came from Derek Chauvin being found guilty in the death of George Floyd (11:58). From there, they discussed Snowfall (20:18), Steph Curry reminding the league who he is  (26:52), how men take better trips and are better friends than women (34:34), creating an illusion with your  close...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY Uncle Leon was the first of the crew to get the COVID-19 vaccine so he kicks off this week's episode by sharing how he's been feeling (10:07). The Gem Rats then discuss Johnson & Johnson recalling their vaccination (13:34), Usher allegedly throwing fakes one at the strip club (20:30), DJ Mustard's personal shopper running up his credit card (26:32), the...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY The fellas get back into the Gem to discuss if they plan on getting the vaccine (8:00), the beatdown Baylor put on Gonzaga in the national championship game (16:55) and ESPN letting Paul Pierce go after his IG live (22:52). They also briefly recap the Earth, Wind & Fire / The Isley Brothers Verzuz battle (26:53), debate if women like to be "wooed" anymore (32...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY The guys haven't been getting the recommended amount of sleep but they came ready to pod this week, discussing everything from the NBA Trade Deadline (13:56) to the all the rumors surrounding the Joe Budden Podcast (23:20). They also talk what makes them cry (37:42), if they think going back to an ex is a bad idea (54:15), the leaked video footage of Quavo and Saweeti...