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The Need to Know Podcast

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Get ready to be entertained and informed by the Need To Know crew every Monday and Thursday (plus Tuesday on Patreon only)! SaVon and Alex offer a fun and thought-provoking listening experience on current events, entrepreneurship, relationships, and more. With their unique chemistry and relatability, there"s no topic off-limits for this duo. So don"t miss out - subscribe, comment, and tune in to The Need to Know podcast for everything you need to know and a good time!

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02:08:57

Episode 263 | "Chipmunk Trails"

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2024/06/13

On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, the gang begins by naming their go-to Mario Kart characters (0:31) before Regi shouts out the listeners she met over the weekend (5:15). A recap of SaVon and Alex’s One Chip Challenge (14:21) segues into a discussion on Kai Cenat, Kevin Hart, and Druski’s sleepover stream (36:16). Later, the gang debates if Will Smith would perform well on a live stream (56:04) and **SPOILER ALERT** reviews ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ (1:02:00). SaVon reminisces about

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01:48:26

Episode 262 | "Dyckman Running Club"

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2024/06/06

On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin by debating if Regi could be a DJ (0:31), previewing their return to Patreon (3:16), and speaking on the excitement surrounding Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ (13:16). HOT 97 is in the news for Summer Jam’s fall off (35:56) and removing Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow from the lineup after they attended a Donald Trump rally (46:53), which leads the gang to debate Ebro and Peter Rosenberg’s place in

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02:09:26

Episode 261 | "Trap Door"

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2024/05/30

On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, Regi, and Pierre begin by debating if conscious rappers can get in their sexy bag (0:00) before recapping their Memorial Day weekend and questioning if guys can go on girls trips (5:52). The internet was on fire after J. Cole was featured on Cash Cobain’s “Grippy” (24:29), reference tracks for several of Drake’s hits allegedly leaked (35:17), and Drake rapped over Metro Boomin’s BBL Drizzy beat on Sexyy Red’s “U My Everything”

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02:11:49

Episode 260 | "Wrong is Wrong, Mayne"

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2024/05/23

On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, Alex begins by sharing his ashy problems (0:00) before SaVon keeps it real about landing strips (6:22). TRIGGER WARNING - CNN recently broke hotel surveillance footage of Diddy assaulting Cassie in 2016, and Diddy subsequently issued a disingenuous apology on social media (16:06). The gang also discusses Cam’ron’s CNN interview (1:20:36), Terrence Howard’s viral conversation with Joe Rogan (1:36:46), what Cardi B not dropping her sophomore album in

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02:12:53

Episode 259 | "Paid In Pasta" (with Mandii B)

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2024/05/16

On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi are joined by the iconic podcaster, media personality, and entrepreneur, Mandii B. SaVon and Mandii start by recapping their time at the Webby Awards (4:06) before Mandii details her passion for podcasting and the pressures that come with being involved in so many shows (17:45). Mandii later opens up about the perception that she is a bully (29:42) and provides additional insight into the end of ‘See, The Thing Is…’ and her

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02:10:11

Episode 258 | "Bikini Wind"

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2024/05/10

On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, the gang begins by recapping the lead up to Drake’s “THE HEART PART 6” (5:02) before reviewing the song itself (8:36). Next, they debate if Drake is finished dissing Kendrick Lamar (44:08) and what each party needs to do to officially win the beef (1:08:08). They also discuss The Game’s shots toward Rick Ross (1:31:11), objectivity vs subjectivity in music media coverage (1:52:46), Sexyy Red’s comments on her vaginal health (1:55:24), Future and

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03:12:01

Episode 257 | "Meet the Family"

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2024/05/06

On this emergency episode of the Need to Know Podcast, the gang kicks things off with a quick freestyle (0:00), a shout-out to Akademiks and all the streamers providing real-time coverage (3:55), and a debate on whether Drake and Kendrick Lamar can claim the greatest Hip-Hop beef ever (13:15). Next, SaVon clarifies his opinions on "euphoria" (25:28) before segueing into a review of "6:16 in LA" (31:53), which dropped on Friday morning. Drake responded that same night with "Family Matters," and

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02:03:54

Episode 256 | "Truths About You"

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2024/05/02

On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon and Alex begin by recapping their time at Regi's birthday party (0:37) and SaVon reveals that he missed his Spartan Race (5:16). Kendrick Lamar surprise dropped his Drake diss "euphoria," and the gang ranks it alongside the other diss tracks released during the Rap Civil War (13:17) before breaking the song down bar by bar (26:27) and declaring the winner of round one (1:21:02). Later, the crew reviews PARTYNEXTDOOR's 'P4' (1:33:51),

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02:13:17

Episode 255 | "Crash Dummies"

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2024/04/25

On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon begins by pocket-watching Mandii B (0:00) before asking the gang what specific things they judge people of their gender for doing (12:19). The beef between Chris Brown and Quavo is heating up, with Breezy dropping "Weakest Link" in response to Quavo's "TENDER" and Quavo following up with a diss titled "Over H*es & B*tches" (30:24). Drake's assault against Kendrick Lamar also continues, with Drake releasing "Taylor Made Freestyle" featuring AI

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02:08:53

Episode 254 | "20 v 1, WTF?"

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2024/04/18

On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, the gang wishes Alex a Happy Birthday (0:00) before explaining to SaVon why they were so quiet over the weekend (6:04). Next comes a breakdown of Drake’s “Push Ups (Drop & Give Me 50)” (14:31), why Kendrick Lamar and Drake are so angry at each other (30:20), how Metro Boomin can respond to Drake’s drums shot (42:53), Rick Ross’ “Champagne Moments” (1:08:03), how Kendrick views Drake and Ross’ antics (1:15:34), Drake’s street credibility (1:21:15),

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02:13:07

Episode 253 | "Let Regi Down"

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2024/04/11

On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, the gang introduces the Need to Know Twitter Community (0:53) before Regi recaps her time at Dreamville Fest (7:30). The conversation then segues to J. Cole, including a review of 'Might Delete Later' and Cole's apology to Kendrick Lamar (13:03), a tournament to determine the new member of The Big 3 (1:00:23), and Styles P's comments on Cole's actions (1:17:15). The crew also discusses Meek Mill and Wale reigniting their beef (1:28:21), the

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02:04:38

Episode 252 | "Equal Arch Opportunist"

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2024/04/04

On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, the gang begins by debating whether couples should sit next to or across from each other at restaurants (0:53). Next, SaVon has some interesting thoughts after listening to ‘COWBOY CARTER’ (21:45). The music discussion continues with Alex theorizing about Drake's potential response to Kendrick Lamar (47:09), Metro Boomin calling out artists who have remained silent in the Rap Civil War (1:06:48), and PARTYNEXTDOOR releasing the bombshell cover art

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02:21:22

Episode 251 | "Everybody's Lying" (with Eddin)

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2024/03/28

On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, Eddin returns, and the gang first discusses their receding hairlines (0:38). They then embark on a comprehensive analysis of Future and Metro Boomin's 'WE DON'T TRUST YOU,' talking about their initial thoughts on the project (12:04), Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole's history (23:18), The Big 3’s classic albums (32:31), Kendrick and Drake's dynamic (47:01), Drake and Cole's relationship (57:06), Drake and Future beefing over a woman (1:05:14), and who

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02:16:47

Episode 250 | "Black Richard"

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2024/03/21

On this week’s episode on The Need to Know Podcast, the gang pokes fun at the NBA jersey swap shaking the nation before recapping Regi’s boyfriend’s birthday party this past weekend (4:33). Next, they deep dive ‘Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,’ a new docuseries that uncovers the toxic culture behind some of Nickelodoen's most iconic children's shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s, and discuss the plights many child stars face as adults (14:36). The gang also touches on Amber Rose

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01:50:20

Episode 249 | "New Industry" (with HDBeenDope)

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2024/03/14

On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi are joined by Brooklyn rapper and Roc Nation signee HDBeenDope. HD begins by talking about how it feels to be co-signed by celebrities like LeBron James and Patrick Mahomes (3:13) before talking candidly about industry pressures to change his sound (16:11) and explaining the origin of his stage name (32:48). Later, HD talks about producing his own music (35:36) and his understanding of the music business (44:50). He also gets

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02:26:43

Episode 248 | "Blow Dills"

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2024/03/07

On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, the gang begins by discussing if food was meant to taste so good (1:07) and KFC’s newest addition to its menu, the chizza (13:52). Next, everyone reveals where they’d least like to get caught lacking (18:39) before reviewing Cardi B’s new freestyle (27:30) and Meek Mill’s beef with Akademiks (39:28). Usher’s links to Diddy (1:03:39) lead to a discussion on how celebrities should address slander (1:14:34). The episode also touches on ScHoolboy Q’s

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01:59:46

Episode 247 | "Underground Railroad"

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2024/02/29

On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, Regi begins by announcing the launch of her Depop page (0:37) before SaVon shares all that he learned on his weekend trip to Washington, D.C. (9:35). Next, the gang discusses the impact of Vice announcing layoffs and BuzzFeed selling Complex on the future of media (43:50). They also touch on the controversial Wendy Williams documentary (1:07:30), the end of the ‘See, The Thing Is…’ podcast (1:30:45), accusations of Charlamagne Tha God calling out

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