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PODCAST

The iLLogical Sense Podcast

Aaron Busby, James Cole & Martin Esquer

Join Busby, J.C. & Martin as they discuss music, sports, pop culture & try to make logical sense of an illogical world.

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All Episodes

79:25

Episode 327: "Those Tweets!"

The iLLogical Sense Podcast ·

2025/11/19

As the final stretch of the year approaches, the iLLogical gang returns in time to remind everybody that while the timeline doesn't wait, it also never forgets. But first, J.C. recaps how his planned extended break went from relaxed reset to bed-ridden survival (1:22), Busby slides in celebrating another trip around the sun (12:24), and Martin clocks in from the work trenches (14:19).From there, the crew dives into the Grammy's Best Rap Album nominations (14:50), breaking down the narratives,

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82:18

Episode 326: "It's GNX!"

The iLLogical Sense Podcast ·

2025/11/13

Busby and Marteen hold it down while JC is out sick this week, diving into movies, music, sports, and a packed slate of news. ⸻ 🎬 Pop Culture & Entertainment Busby at the Movies (00:02:22) Busby shares his thoughts on the 40th Anniversary of Back to the Future, reflecting on its legacy and timeless appeal. Michael Jackson Biopic Trailer (00:03:18) The gang reacts to the first look at the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic — early impressions, casting choices, and expectations.⸻ 🗳️ Politics &

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113:46

Episode 325: "I Rest My Case!"

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2025/10/25

With the entire crew back in the building after an extended recess, the iLLogical gang reconvenes court with a docket full of industry drama, lyrical jabs, and cultural chaos so thick, it might need its own discovery phase.Opening statements begin with a cross-examination of A.I., as the crew revisits earlier takes and debates whether artificial intelligence is now helping… or just pleading the fifth (4:44). Then it’s time for reflection as they pay tribute to the late, great D’Angelo, honoring the

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72:41

Episode 324: "Conservative Violence!"

The iLLogical Sense Podcast ·

2025/09/29

Marteen and Busby hold it down with another packed episode, starting with a look at the Sleeping on Gems Festival in San Jose, featuring DJ Lex, Sango, Thuy, and a headlining performance by Larry June (02:11). The two reflect on whether Larry June’s presence could help turn the corner for San Jose as a hub for hip-hop shows (08:11).From there, Marteen opens up about his hectic week, clouded—literally—by a haze of smoke (10:00), while Busby shares his own updates, including finally regaining access

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57:44

Sidebar Series #3

The iLLogical Sense Podcast ·

2025/09/29

In this episode, Busby and Marteen kick things off with their usual banter before Busby shares a story about being recognized at the recent Clipse concert. From there, the duo dives into Bas’ viral tweet, where he called Drake one of the greatest writers of our generation, sparking a larger conversation about Drake’s omnipresence in music. Busby then breaks down the Stans documentary, leading into a discussion about albums that start off strong but lose steam toward the end. The two also touch on a

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110:40

Episode 323: “Jameis 4 President!”

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2025/08/21

Following a second Sidebar Series, the entire iLLogical gang returns to restore order with hot takes that challenge mediocrity and call out names when needed. Hip-Hop dominates the opening act as Tyler, the Creator’s Don’t Tap the Glass earns top-tier praise (10:17), but questions start bubbling once Freddie Gibbs & Alchemist's Alfredo 2 hits the plate (18:43). Metro Boomin tries a concept play with A Futuristic Summa (22:50), while JID's God Does Like Ugly (29:38) pushes the panel into one of

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59:12

Sidebar Series #2

The iLLogical Sense Podcast ·

2025/08/09

Busby and Marteen kick things off with their trademark banter before diving into a discussion about music sales—breaking down the difference between meaningful sales and empty numbers. From there, they explore the rise and transformation of Stan culture, questioning its charged-up intensity today. The conversation naturally shifts to Drake: Can he actually write? Has there been a real change in his artistry? Busby reveals his true feelings on Drake, which spirals into an unexpected tangent about

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92:32

Episode 322: "Culturally Inappropriate!"

The iLLogical Sense Podcast ·

2025/07/18

The sun may be beaming in July, but snow is all around as the iLLogical gang returns with a kilo of commentary and a suitcase full of opinions. Before they get to bagging bars, J.C. drops the kind of major life news that would make a plug proud, minus the federal charges (1:37). The crew taps in on Kendrick and SZA’s Toronto tour stop (5:12), where love from the Six turns into something unreal. Meanwhile, Drake’s abs go viral for all the wrong reasons (9:30), and he tries to spin the block with a

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59:53

Sidebar Series #1

The iLLogical Sense Podcast ·

2025/07/03

The iLLogical gang brings you a new series, The Sidebar Series, where we might not always have the same combination on the couch, but it’s always an entertaining conversation. In the series’ premiere episode, Busby & Martin are on the couch and begin an in-depth talk about the San Francisco 49ers (01:35), including roster moves, the schedule, and predictions for the season from around the NFL (13:30). Later, the guys get into a hip-hop talk pertaining to a video from YouTuber lil bill (25:00),

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135:50

Episode 321: "We Got McDonald's at Home!"

The iLLogical Sense Podcast ·

2025/06/12

They may flip from weekly to semi-weekly to monthly like a rotating McRib, but the consistency on the iLLogical gang menu stays stacked and smoking every time! Kicking things off, the crew recaps two Grand National Tour shows across California and Nevada—with Busby, Martin, and Matt in San Francisco, and J.C. in Las Vegas—to share their favorite moments from Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s legendary coast-to-coast combo meal of a run (03:34).With the show now cookin’ on high heat, the gang reacts to Drake

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118:43

Episode 320: "Drake v. Aubrey Graham!"

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2025/05/16

The iLLogical gang returns to break down the one-year anniversary of Kendrick Lamar's diss tracks toward Drake (6:55), including DJ Hed’s guest appearance on Rory & Mal to debate the outcome with Mal (11:32). Meanwhile, UMG fires back with a new motion to dismiss Drake’s lawsuit (23:23), prompting J.C. to put his paralegal studies to use with his own detailed case brief (28:30).As the episode unfolds, the crew offers deeper analysis on Kendrick’s catalog since 2022 (47:55), unpacks what this

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114:10

Episode 319: "Coogler Inc!"

The iLLogical Sense Podcast ·

2025/05/01

The iLLogical gang is back in full swing, kicking things off with a full WrestleMania 41 recap, covering all the surprises, highs, and head-scratchers from the big weekend. The crew also celebrates the 20th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, sharing personal memories and its place in the saga’s legacy.From there, it’s lights, camera, action with a review of the film SINNERS, followed by reactions to Shannon Sharpe’s latest scandal making headlines. The conversation heats up

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111:54

Episode 318: "You Got Me!"

The iLLogical Sense Podcast ·

2025/04/03

The iLLogical gang returns with smoke in the air, as Busby addresses a wave of resurfaced tweets that Drake Stans ran wild with (1:47), while J.C. speaks on the selective outrage that made its way into his mentions (10:53).With that handled, the crew shifts back to the world outside, starting with more Drake reference track leaks making the rounds (17:59). From there, it’s all about LeBron&B energy (32:24), Bron’s appearance with Pat McAfee reacting to Stephen A. Smith’s comments about Bronny

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116:47

Episode 317: "You Are a Liar!"

The iLLogical Sense Podcast ·

2025/03/20

The iLLogical gang adjusts to daylight savings time (2:15), then revisit Kendrick Lamar's critically acclaimed, 'To Pimp a Butterfly,' for the 10-year anniversary (4:53), including memories & their first experiences with the album (6:51), debating if it’s his best body of work (39:50), and asking whether they’d want to relive that initial listen all over again (46:05). The crew also marks the one-year anniversary of Kendrick’s "Like That" verse (56:04), reflecting on its impact and lasting

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Episode 316: "Don't Re-Write History!"

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2025/03/06

The iLLogical gang return to dive into the highs and lows of Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR’s '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U'—from its #1 debut and record sales (9:42) to a steep second-week drop off (13:11) and Drake canceling his Australia tour, sparking rumors of low ticket sales (23:41). Meanwhile, J. Cole’s new single, "Clouds" (27:54), has fans debating his lyrics and whether the competitive content is viewed the same after backing out of the beef (38:08).Elsewhere in music, Busby gets Kevin Durant’s

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97:30

Episode 315: "¡El Busby!"

The iLLogical Sense Podcast ·

2025/02/20

The iLLogical gang locks in for another loaded episode, kicking things off with the Mavericks sending Luka Dončić to the Lakers for Anthony Davis in a blockbuster trade that shook up the entire NBA before the deadline (01:51). The crew then dives into Super Bowl LIX, where the Eagles dominated the Chiefs in a commanding 44-22 victory (15:29).The conversation shifts to music as the crew unpacks Kendrick Lamar’s historic week, sweeping the Grammys and breaking records with his Apple Music Halftime

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Episode 314: "I Wanna Thank Me!"

The iLLogical Sense Podcast ·

2025/02/06

The iLLogical gang locks in for another loaded episode, kicking things off with a Super Bowl LIX preview, breaking down the Chiefs vs. Eagles rematch (08:05) and Kendrick Lamar's decision to bring SZA as a special guest for the halftime show (18:52). The crew also reacts to the lack of Bay Area representation at NBA All-Star Weekend (37:42) before celebrating Busby's recognition on Uproxx's Best of 2024 list (44:36).Things take a serious turn as the Hip-Hop community unites against DJ Akademiks for

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02:26:35

Episode 313: "I'm Gonna Sue!”

The iLLogical Sense Podcast ·

2025/01/23

The iLLogical gang is back with a bang, now with audio and video on YouTube! Kicking things off in 2025, the crew dives into their holiday season recaps (2:21) and weighs in on the chaos surrounding the LA fires (15:15).Things heat up as they discuss Drake's lawsuit against UMG (17:07) and his surprise track, "Fighting Irish Freestyle" (01:00:05). Other topics include the scandal at Fox Sports involving Skip Bayless & Joy Taylor (01:21:32), the end of the 2024 NFL season *with the playoffs

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02:09:32

Episode 312: “Looking Up At the Rafters!”

The iLLogical Sense Podcast ·

2024/12/01

After a three-month hiatus, the iLLogical gang is back with renewed energy and plenty of West Coast bias for in-depth analysis of Kendrick Lamar's highly anticipated album, 'GNX' (5:36). This episode is packed with insights, from comparisons to 2Pac’s aka Makaveli's 'Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory' (20:56) to the album's quintessential West Coast sound (28:35).The crew also unpacks J. Cole’s re-release strategy (1:11:20), Drake’s latest string of questionable moves (1:17:48), including filing

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02:15:11

Episode 311: “That's It!”

The iLLogical Sense Podcast ·

2024/08/05

The iLLogical gang return to discuss *the country's political affairs (6:32), the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris (19:15), the NFL's '2024 Top-100 Players' list (34:20), how 'EA College Football 25' has made the world a better place (40:57), Marvel updates at San Diego Comic-Con, including Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU as Doctor Doom (50:40), **new music, which includes Eminem's 'The Death of Slim Shady' (1:01:41), ***more updates from Kendrick Lamar vs

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