Can You Speak Up, Mark?! With Darren

Will you ever see Mark on these dating apps? The world may never knooooooow! Us oldies hitting the DC streets (13:15) Angela Yee, radio personality of The Breakfast Club, leaving the show (22:45) Nipsey Hussle receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (28:42) Update on Young Thug’s R.I.C.O. indictment (31:05) Normani shutting down claims she no longer has ‘motivation’ to make music (36:05) Our...

We made it one year!🤯 Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson saying he’d want to be a celebrity pet to Megan Thee Stallion; Boyfriend Pardison “Pardi” Fontaine responds to Dwayne’s response (1:44) The guys reflect on their one-year anniversary of the CYSUM pod! (12:16) WNBA star Brittney Griner found guilty and sentenced to nine years in Russian prison (24:15) Ma$e saying he will be signing to Death Row Recor...

Some dreams can be real while some are just abstract nonsense🤷‍♂️ Will Smith releasing a video across social media after a brief hiatus, post-Oscars incident (15:30) Columbian pop singer, Shakira, accused of tax fraud (24:33) Nicki Minaj’s alleged “Ex-Assistant” making a series of allegations about her (30:30) New Music from Wiz Khalifa, Quavo and Takeoff, Young Dolph, Calvin Harris (39:44) Beyon...

Think about it, how often do you see women driving the ice cream truck around town? lol Darren explains getting in trouble for being too open in a previous episode hahaha (9:55) Darren’s second trip to Houston; “overrated?” (12:49) Mark’s spoiler-free review of the movie, NOPE (21:39) Meeting Celebrities / Chris Brown’s Meet and Greet fan photos circulating (30:33) Desus and Mero split (38:48) Wil...

Darren must be stopped from opening the show lol Mark’s recap of the Chris Brown/Lil Baby “One of Them Ones” concert (14:10) Some lady having the nerve to say “You Ain’t Cute” to Mark because he said “excuse me” and wanted to go home lol - feat. Mark Samuels (28:15) New Music from CMG The Label - Yo Gotti, Rexx Life Raj, Steve Lacy, Rowdy Rebel, Lloyd Banks, Ne-Yo (41:15) Jay-Z saying he does not...

How Mark avoided being a potential gangbanger (2:55) The guys discuss how they spent their mini-break (12:00) What we missed while we were gone: Jhene Aiko & Big Sean expecting first child together; Justin Bieber recovering well from Ramsey Hunt Syndrome; Legendary guitarist, Carlos Santana, collapses on stage during show; The murderer of rapper, Nipsey Hussle, found guilty; NIcki Minaj’s husb...

We just realized the Apple Jacks cereal got rid of Cinna-Mon 😂 Rapper, Lil Tjay, shot multiple times in Edgewater, New Jersey (11:30) The Supreme Court overturning the landmark abortion case, Roe v. Wade (14:26) Omarion/Mario Verzuz disaster (28:30) New music from Beyoncé, Eminem and Snoop Dogg, Lil Nas X, French Montana & Harry Fraud, Lupe Fiasco, Giveon (53:05) Chris Brown “ Breezy ” album!...

Something In The Water festival in D.C.; Day-by-day recap (6:25) The production duo, The Neptunes, to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (1:06:45) New Music: J. Stone album “ The Definition of Sacrifice ”; Dom Kennedy & Hit-Boy single; Chris Brown & Wizkid single (1:11:10) A surprise DANCE album from Drake “ Honestly, Nevermind ” (1:13:03) Beyonce announces a new album OTW on Ju...

Y’all have a night bag ready to go?😏 Introducing your S/O to family (6:10) Adam Sandler’s new movie, Hustle (12:57) Does Mark give off “toxic vibes”? (17:28) Justin Bieber revealing he has a rare neurological disorder called "Ramsay Hunt Syndrome" (26:34) Lizzo receiving criticism on latest single, GRRRLS, for using ableist slur (32:35) The guys react to Rolling Stone’s Top 200 Hip-Hop albums of...

Ya’ll letting a hibachi chef squirt sake your way? lmaoo Quick rundown of topics: Rest in Peace to producer Metro Boomin’s mother, Young Thug’s bond being denied, Johnny Depp winning his defamation case against Amber Heard (6:30) Mariah Carey being sued for her 1994 hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” (14:10) Pharrell agreeing with twitter user saying he was annoyed by his 2013 hit “Happy” as we...

We apologize if Darren’s audio sounds trash. We’ll do better😵‍💫💙 School shooting in Uvalde, Texas (13:38) Walmart created an ice cream commemorating Juneteenth (27:40) Would Darren ever grow out his hair for dreadlocks? (46:39) Who do we think should be the fourth head on hip-hop’s Mount Rushmore of the 2010s? & Why Mark won’t put Big Sean up there (55:04) Justin Timberlake sells entire son...

Sundresses or flare pants/leggings (booty pants)? Rihanna becomes a mom! (10:54) Gunna denied bond; trial set for January 2023 (19:45) The Notorious B.I.G. would’ve been 50 years old this past weekend (30:00) Migos split?? / Quavo and Takeoff release new single as the duo named “Unc & Phew” (38:02) Social media saying Kendrick Lamar’s latest album flopped (1:05:30) NBA Playoffs (1:23:55) Follo...

Hilary Duff looks phenomenal!😍 / The whole basketball team from High School Musical was ASSSS! 😂 Buffalo supermarket shooting / Mark is tired of people using mental health as an excuse for their horrible actions (12:27) Freddie Gibbs getting jumped by Benny the Butcher’s goons in Buffalo, NY restaurant (25:14) Kendrick Lamar’s “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers” track-by-track discussion (28:51)...

“Step In The Name of Blood” playing at a cookout near you! 💀 The oddest compliment we’ve ever received from a woman (3:15) “I’m not working out for no fellas!”💪🏼💃🏽 (10:30) Kevin Samuels, controversial relationship guru & podcaster, passed away (22:26) Dave Chappelle attacked on stage during the “Netflix is A Joke” festival performance (32:24) Young Thug, Gunna, among 28 people Indicted on...

What’s your theme song for summer 2022? Darren being the life of every wedding / Noticing that one girl everyone at the event will plot on 👀(7:12) Leaked Supreme Court draft opinion, saying it would overturn Roe V. Wade decision (21:13) Would we put ourselves in the Netflix series “The Ultimatum”(35:54) New Music from Eric Bellinger, Kehlani (44:26) Future’s new album “I NEVER LIKED YOU” released...

Don’t season your chicken like Paula Patton🤦‍♂️ Mark and his previous patterns of self-sabotage (8:18) Elon Musk purchases Twitter for $44 Billion (15:30) A$AP Rocky arrested for assault with a deadly weapon (20:47) Why having high status/money won’t change the fact some people are lame; Trey Songz’ constant allegations (24:38) New music from Megan Thee Stallion, Blxst album (36:23) Pusha T’s alb...

Mark saying he is done with alcohol (3:06) Comedian, Druski, deletes latest video alluding to men”s predatory behavior towards women with alcohol involved (8:05) Happy Easter from CYSUM! (14:22) Lucky Daye concert recap (18:10) Drake attempting to bait Pusha T in leaked verse on unreleased Jack Harlow song (32:36) Why social media can be damaging (False A$AP Rocky cheating on Rihanna rumor) (39:52...

Which feature verse on Beyoncé’s Party do you prefer: J. Cole or Andre 3000?? Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years (8:20) Miami IG model stabbing boyfriend (17:32) Pusha T confirming Pharrell Williams’ Something In the Water festival returning; moving to DC (26:05) New Music: Pusha T, Jay-Z & Pharrell; Wiz Khalifa & Big K.R.I.T. collab; Tyga, Coi Leray, Fivio Foreign, Jack Harlow (34...

Fighting at an R&B concert is crazy! 🙃 Darren at the Snoh Aalegra concert in DC (6:20) Grammys 2022 recap (18:49) Grammy Snubs: Who won Best Reggae album??, Virgil Abloh labeled as “Hip-Hop Fashion Designer” (41:47) Music: Dreamville Gangsta Grillz Mixtape, Ella Mai, Chris Brown, Kehlani (56:06) Channing Crowder says Russell Wilson is “a square” (1:10:59) Sports: Lakers out of play-in tournam...

Anthony Anderson, streets ain’t safe outchea. Get back with your wife 😭 Will Smith & Chris Rock Oscars Incident (7:53) Florida passing law requiring financial literacy to be taught in high school (37:30) Male birth control on the way?? (46:44) Pole dancing (54:48) Music: Summer Walker “No Love” video with SZA & Cardi B, Latto, Denzel Curry, NIGO, Chance the Rapper (58:00) Sports: Vanessa...

You will be dearly missed, Miss. Sierra Jenkins 🧡 (0:00) Life’s too short (1:47) St. Patty’s Weekend (15:48) Liquid Courage (24:05) Getting involved with someone at your workplace (32:40) The block/unblocked method to get rid of an IG follower (44:11) Ma$e dissing Diddy on “Oracle 2 : Standing On Bodies” (50:50) Pusha T dissing McDonald’s (56:39) New Music: Fivio Foreign, Rosalia, Coi Leray &...

Two year anniversary of the pandemic and ya’ll still ain’t learn shit smh Black Panther director, Ryan Coogler, mistaken for Bank Robber (6:05) Kanye West threatening comedian D.L. Hughley; Pete Davidson responds to Ye (13:45) Jussie Smollett sentenced for hate crime hoax (21:31) Darren’s breaks down the drama stemming around the members of disbanded rap supergroup, Slaughterhouse (26:37) New Musi...

These gas prices need to chill on us😫 Mark’s mini book review of Will Smith’s Will (7:25) Have we seen anything changed about ourselves, post-lockdown? (16:37) Shoutout to the women on International Women’s day🙌(25:58) Dua Lipa Lawsuit (27:30) The Game Drink Champs interview; saying he can take Eminem in a Verzuz battle (35:24) Hollywood rebooting White Men Can’t Jump with Jack Harlow (51:15) Ne...

I shoot better than YK Osiris 🙄🏀 Russia invading Ukraine (9:37) Me and Darren are not built for war lol (12:38) Can men finesse a trip from a woman? (24:00) How long can ‘pretty girl privilege’ work for Saweetie in the music industry? (31:48) TikTok the new radio/ruining music? (35:09) DONDA 2 release (42:40) & Live performance (1:00:03) Darren saying J. Cole being a chameleon in today’s rap...

Maybe the guys shouldn’t freestyle their pods so often😅 Knowing who to call your “friends” (5:25) Do women actually like their girl friends? lmaoo (12:20) What Mark ends up seeing on his Tiktok homepage (14:48) Worst talking stage experience (21:33) Post-N*t Clarity (30:15) 2/22/22 day / Angel number: 222 (34:39) NBA All Star Weekend (42:44) LeBron and Bronny package deal (55:01) Follow us on Spo...