The M.A.K Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Episode Breakdown: “The Uppity Negro” This week, Asaad and Kemistree prove that you don’t always need notes to have a powerful conversation. In this completely freestyle episode, there were no notes, no outline, and nothing written on the board —just two microphones, real chemistry, and authentic dialogue. The episode opens with a discussion on self-preservation and karma , with b...

Send us Fan Mail This episode opens on a different note as Asaad & Kemistree take a moment to be transparent and vulnerable. The two discuss the purpose behind the podcast, its mission, what they hope to accomplish, and share some of the biggest lessons they’ve learned so far in 2026. From there, they jump straight into the culture. The duo breaks down the Verzuz battle between Pretty Ricky an...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Kemistree and Asaad the Artiz kick things off with a conversation many people can relate to: asking for help. Why do so many of us struggle with it? Is it pride, embarrassment, fear of judgment, or something deeper? Then it’s time for what might be the most entertaining segment on the podcast as Asaad returns with another unforgettable tale from the chronicles of Delusi...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The MAK Podcast, Asaad the Artiz and Kemistree kick things off with an unexpected twist—the host finds himself on the receiving end of someone else’s delusion. That’s definitely a first. From there, the dynamic duo shows major love to the New York Knicks after capturing their second NBA Championship and ending a 53-year title drought. The celebration naturally leads i...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Asaad the Artiz and Kemistree kick things off by revisiting listener feedback from a previous episode before diving headfirst into a wide-ranging conversation that only The MAK Podcast can deliver. Before getting into music, the duo take a detour into vasectomies, male birth control, and the realities of reproductive responsibility from a man’s perspective. From there,...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast, the vibes were calm but the conversations definitely weren’t. Host Asaad the Artiz came into the episode with a lot of questions on his mind, and cohost Kemistree was more than ready to give her perspective. The duo tackled everything from the current state of music to the state of the culture itself: Are “vibes” ruining lyrical rap? Did streaming lower t...

Send us Fan Mail This episode got a little filler-ish, but Asaad & Kemistree still found plenty to unpack. The duo dives headfirst into Drake’s latest project, Iceman , going track-by-track with reactions, artist notes, production breakdowns, and honest feedback throughout. Somewhere along the way, they pose the ultimate Drake debate: which intro track is really his greatest? After a quick mus...

Send us Fan Mail Asaad & Kemistree confront incel culture, toxic masculinity, and the growing normalization of misogyny online. The two challenge harmful ideologies, ask what’s really causing this shift in men, and discuss how healing, accountability, and rejection all play a role. Later, after discussing Hulu’s The Cult of Natureboy , the conversation expands into cult psychology, manipulatio...

Send us Fan Mail This episode kicks off with pure chaos as Asaad the Artiz admits he’s fallen right back into his toxic ways. What starts as a hilarious confession turns into a full toxic trait reveal session, with both hosts exposing the habits, mindsets, and behaviors they know are red flags. But instead of pretending toxicity is always hated, the conversation flips the narrative and asks the re...

Send us Fan Mail A How R.u. D.e Throwback: Doin’ The Most We’re taking it back to the foundation. In this special throwback episode, we revisit a classic from around 2020 featuring the original Big 3—Asaad The Artiz, Traac, and Nada Clue. This was a time when everything was uncertain, the world was shut down, and the grind didn’t stop. In the middle of a global pandemic, these artists were navigat...

Send us Fan Mail Kemistree steps into the spotlight and takes over the mic, leading listeners through a stream of unfiltered thoughts, bold opinions, and real conversations you didn’t know you needed. Sit back and take it all in as she lets her mind run free. She dives into everything from Drake’s latest project “Iceman” —is it hitting or missing?—to asking whether Corey Gunz is one of the most un...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Asaad The Artiz and Kemistree are back with a raw and unfiltered conversation that sets the tone from the jump. The two open up with real vulnerability—diving into personal growth, internal battles, and the realities of life right now. Asaad reflects on his struggle between speaking his thoughts versus expressing his true feelings, while Kemistree shares her trans...

Send us Fan Mail We picking up right where we left off—recapping last episode’s patriarchy convo before diving headfirst into the real meat of the episode: polyamory vs. monogamy. This wasn’t surface-level talk either… we got into the nuances, boundaries, emotional discipline, and double standards that come with both lifestyles. Is poly about freedom or confusion? Is monogamy structure or control?...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The M.A.K Podcast, Asaad The Artiz sparks a conversation about monogamy following the Dak Prescott engagement split story. The crew also gives Joe Budden his flowers while debating why his rap career wasn’t even bigger despite his lyrical ability. Later, the host reveals his Hate / Hate On list before the episode closes with another round of Delusional or Deserv...

Send us Fan Mail This episode gets spicy from the jump. Asaad The Artiz and Kemistree step into the booth and unpack everything from global politics to modern dating nonsense. First up, the duo break down the Iran/Israel conflict, digging into the long history behind it and why tensions in the region keep resurfacing. No boring textbook talk here—just real conversation, context, and some honest re...

Send us Fan Mail Asaad The Artiz and Kemistree return to the mic with another unapologetic ride through music, culture, and real-life conversations that don’t come with safe answers. The episode kicks off with hip-hop debates that instantly turn the temperature up — breaking down the T.I. vs 50 Cent “beef,” asking the real question nobody wants to say out loud: Is 50 Cent actually corny… or just s...

Send us Fan Mail This week the duo clocks in with jokes, heat, and a little righteous smoke. We kick things off reviewing Netflix’s America’s Next Top Model docuseries — and let’s just say… the nostalgia hits different when you realize how wild that era really was. The duo break down the Tyra Banks legacy, the manipulation, the theatrics, and ask: was it genius television or low-key villain origin...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Title: Black Grand National The crew pulls up with another unfiltered session on Black Grand National — a fast-paced, culture-soaked episode where nothing is off limits. We kick things off with a sharp review of this year’s Grammy winners, breaking down the highs, snubs, and what it all means for the state of music. From there the conversation pivots into the swirling cont...

Send us Fan Mail Ethical Communicator Pt. 2 In Ethical Communicator Pt. 2, the crew keeps it mostly tongue-in-cheek while still stepping on a few landmines. We kick things off by welcoming The Safe Space—Julio, Jose, & Eric—into the building, setting the tone for a wild but honest conversation. At the top of the pod, the hosts revisit the brief (and very unjust 👀) appearance in “Are We Dating...

Send us Fan Mail Ethical Communicator Power, platforms, and public receipts—nothing’s off-limits. The M.A.K Podcast soft-launches into 2026 with Ethical Communicator, an episode that opens in uncomfortable territory and never apologizes for it. In the first half hour, the duo dives straight into real-world tension—reacting to the arrest of Venezuela’s president and recent ICE shootings—breaking do...

Send us Fan Mail 🎁 The Gift That Keeps On Giving In this holiday-fueled episode of The M.A.K Podcast, Asaad The Artiz kicks things off airing out his latest dating frustrations straight from the wilds of Humboldt County—and somehow that spirals into a very real conversation about parenting boundaries. The big question on the table: 👉 Should single parents wait at least a year before introducing...

Send us Fan Mail Back when podcasts didn’t have “brands”… just opinions, bad audio, and a dream. We pull up a How R.U.D.E. Podcast vault classic from 2021 featuring DJ Pressure, local emcee Hiway, and Kemistree — real traffic, no GPS. This episode is straight raw convo as we weave through politics in music, cultural exchanges, breaking musical barriers, and the everyday chaos of trying to make art...

Send us Fan Mail Every choice comes with consequences—and this episode doesn’t dodge any of them. Asaad the Artiz & Kemistree tap in for a wide-ranging conversation that moves between faith, culture, family dynamics, music, and unapologetic hot takes. From questioning belief systems to debating rap royalty, Choices & Decisions is all about the moments that shape who we become—whether we’re...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Title: Right Timing This week on The M.A.K Podcast, we step into the chaos of culture, controversy, and questionable life choices — all in the right timing. From dissecting the Male Loneliness Epidemic to side-eyeing serial monogamy culture, we unpack why everybody wants love… but nobody wants to sit still long enough to earn it. We tap into Kevin McCall’s latest interview...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The M.A.K Podcast, we’re turning the dial all the way up. We kick things off by breaking down the ongoing push to dismantle the Department of Education — what’s behind it, who’s driving it, and what it could mean for the future of students nationwide. Then we shift gears and ask a big question with even bigger consequences: Can capitalism survive another 50 year...