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The Top Tier Podcast

The Top Tier Podcast

Breaking down music, sports, black culture, and everything else. Hosted by PaleAle Papi and Nic Hogan.

society & culture

All Episodes

01:14:17

Episode 58 | "Fact Check the Fact Checker"

The Top Tier Podcast ·

2023/06/05

Happy Pride Month y'all! This week, the guys recap Elliot's time at Steve Lacy's concert (0:00) a breakdown of Lori Harvey and Damson Idris' awkward kiss at the Beyoncé concert (5:49), realities of being in a polygamous relationship (15:29), and the rise of the passport bros movement (24:04). Rest In Peace to Jacky Oh (28:33). Teen jumps off a cruise ship in shark infested waters (34:57). Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse triggers Dr. Umar (40:47). Jaime Foxx health rumors continue

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01:02:59

Episode 57 | "Stranger Than Fiction"

The Top Tier Podcast ·

2023/05/29

This week, Elon Musk's brain chip reaches human trials (0:00), Japan's new law makes spoilers illegal (17:26), and Scottie Pippen calls Michael Jordan a "horrible basketball player" (35:48). Also, Shannon Sharpe robbed (46:04) and "The Little Mermaid" reviews (50:52). Plus MORE! Deep Cuts: Nic | ATTNWHORE & DRAM - "Bonus Fantasy" Elliot | Tyler, The Creator - "GROUP B"

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00:48:31

Episode 56 | "Ja Wick Returns"

The Top Tier Podcast ·

2023/05/21

The guys discuss the return of Ja "Wick" Morant (0:00), UFC star Israel Adesenya is sued for dating his ex-girlfriend (9:18), and Jay-Z can solve reparations (14:32). Fire Fest 2 is in the works (21:41). Also, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are involved in a "car chase" (25:03), another Crypto company collapse and MORE! (31:09). Deep Cuts: Nic | "letstalkaboutit" - KAYTRAMINE, Amine, Kaytranada & Freddie Gibbs Elliot | "Boredom" - Tyler, the Creator (feat

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00:44:00

Episode #55 | "Swimming Through 'Em"

The Top Tier Podcast ·

2023/05/14

Doja Cat says her last two albums were "cash grabs" (0:00), Janelle Monae's 'The Age of Pleasure' (8:52), and Lil Nas X is accused of queer bating (15:00). Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good are dating (16:57). RapTV lies about Jammie Foxx’s family “preparing for the worst” (19:54). Adidas resumes selling Yeezy brand (24:18). 'Tears of the Kingdom' review (30:32). Deep Cuts: Nic | Don Toliver - "Let Her Go" (feat. James Blake) Elliot | Drake & Yebba - "Yebba's Heartbreak"

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00:59:01

Episode #54 | "Who Doin the Jumpin'"

The Top Tier Podcast ·

2023/05/07

On this one... the guys weigh in on dating bus drivers (0:00), Chris Brown jumping Usher (16:23), and the phenomena of British actors replacing black roles in Hollywood (23:12). Then, "the Godfather of Ai" sounds off on the danger of Ai (32:36). Howard Stern calls out NBA players for not approaching him at games (40:05) and the guys give their reaction to the Met Gala (45:02). Deep Cuts: Elliot | Tame Impala - "New Person, Same Ol' Mistakes" Nic | Marshmello & Brent

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00:40:37

Episode #53 | "The Black Cosign"

The Top Tier Podcast ·

2023/05/01

This episode, the guys weigh in on Giannis's comments about "failure" (0:00), Jack Harlow's new album (7:16), and where he ranks on the all-time list of white rappers (10:35). Chance the Rapper and his wife react to the Carnival cheating scandal (12:51). Also, could Usher do the Super Bowl (19:14)? And, a leaked video tape of Steven Crowder's Ring camera shows him yelling at his pregnant wife for not doing her "wifely duties" (25:12). Deep Cuts: Nic | Snoh Allegra -

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00:48:03

Episode #52 | "Ghost Writer"

The Top Tier Podcast ·

2023/04/23

This week, Spotify bans Drake and The Weeknd Ai generated song "Heart On My Sleeve" off the platform (0:00), Frank Ocean drops out of Coachella (10:46), and Tiffany Haddish deletes tweet defending Jonathan Majors from accusations (18:43). NBA legend, Phil Jackson, claims BLM is turning off fans (22:18). Netflix star, David Choe, is under fire for comments he made about his sexual behavior (31:01). Deep Cuts: Elliot | Tyler, the Creator - "Peach Fuzz" Nic | LL Cool J - "Luv

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00:35:44

Episode #51 | "The New It Girl"

The Top Tier Podcast ·

2023/04/17

This week, Doja Cat announces "no more pop" and intends to release a full rap album (0:00). Ice Spice signs a partnership deal with Nicki Minaj on her new music label (5:56). Then, fans are predicting Frank Ocean will release a new album during Coachella (9:26). Plus, Hulu's new Freaknik documentary is making people panic (13:10). Also, DJ Akademics signs an exclusive deal with right-wing platform, Rumble (22:35). Deep Cuts: Elliot | Les Nubians - "Sourire" Nic | Kiana Ledé -

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00:45:28

Episode #50 | "Tweet Bait"

The Top Tier Podcast ·

2023/04/09

The 50th Episode! The guys kick things off with reactions to the NCAA Women's national championship (0:00), the criticism towards Angel Reese for taunting at Caitlin Clarke (2:45), and Jill Biden suggesting inviting losers to the White House (7:58). Next up, the guys discuss why sexual history justifies rejection (10:03), and should the woman take the blame if she doesn’t "finish" during sex (16:45). Also, why pandering became the new form of accountability (21:31). A report shows 1.3 million men in

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00:57:52

Episode #49 | "24 Hours"

The Top Tier Podcast ·

2023/04/03

The guys dive into new music, starting with a breakdown of Tyler, the Creator "CMIYGL: The Estate Sale" (0:00), and Chloe Bailey makes her solo debut (9:48). Meg Thee Stallion's back outside with new projects incoming (11:12). The guys provide updates in the Jonathan Majors case (17:07), and react to a video of a woman dating two men within 24 hours (28:17) and more! Deep Cuts: Elliot | Tyler, the Creator - "DOGTOOTH" Nic | Project Pat - "Take Da Charge"

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01:05:28

Episode #48 | "Point the Finger"

The Top Tier Podcast ·

2023/03/27

The guys are back from vacay! This week news hits that Jonathan Majors was arrested for assault against a woman in New York (0:00). Donald Glover takes shots at Beyoncé fans in new tv series 'Swarm' (17:11) which brings up his problematic history with black women (29:51). John Wick 4 spoiler review (36:56). 6ix9ine jumped and hospitalized in LA Fitness (47:01). Deep Cuts: Elliot | Les Nubians - "Makeda" Nic | Amerie - "Why Don't We Fall in Love"

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01:01:04

Episode #47 | "Civil Rights Fine"

The Top Tier Podcast ·

2023/03/13

The guys go straight into Creed III reactions (0:00), and debate taking steroids (8:06). Tempers flare on set at First Take after Kendrick Perkins suggests NBA MVP voters are racists (14:28). Logic insults Ice Cube's momma (21:00), Playboi Carti upsets his fans (28:17), a Glorilla concert kills three women (31:10). DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi (35:18). The new Twitter competitor (40:17). Elon plans to build a city (44:05). Chris Rock addresses Will Smith (49:04). Deep Cuts: Nic | August Alsina & Rick

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00:50:42

Episode #46 | "Playing Gangsta"

The Top Tier Podcast ·

2023/03/06

The guys start off debating whether or not being white helped make Eminem's career (3:59). Ja Morant's off the court shenanigans wind up getting him suspended 2 games (10:16). NYPD is investigating Travis Scott for allegedly assaulting a man during his concert while causing $12k in damages (19:00). Zendaya becomes the highest paid black actress in TV (25:18), and Euphoria's creator is accused of making "torture p0rn" (28:11). A Tennessee lawmaker proposes legalizing lynching (32:30), the guys look

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00:54:10

Episode #45 | "The Slytherin In Me"

The Top Tier Podcast ·

2023/02/26

This week, the guys weigh in on Drake's plans to retire (2:06). Black Twitter petitions to ban TikTok influencer, Big Groove (8:35), and Cardi B responds (13:00). Adidas is apparently renegotiating contract terms with Kanye West (19:00). Grant Cardone admits he uses "street terms" to attract a black audience (23:41), The Oscars hire a "crisis team" to prevent more Will Smith incidents (33:30), and Doja Cat's new devilish look offends the conservatives (38:32). And last, the guys comment on Russell

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00:59:03

Episode #44 | "You Had Options"

The Top Tier Podcast ·

2023/02/19

The guys catch up about their Valentines Day plans (0:00). Chloe Bailey and Chris Brown song collab receives backlash (5:15). The ASAP Rocky, Rihanna British Vogue cover is called out (15:45). Resurfaced Lil Duval tweets about his daughter go viral (24:27). Elon Musk boosts his tweets for the algorithm (32:45). And the guys react to Rihanna's Super Bowl performance plus her pregnancy reveal (36:22), and give their thoughts on the 'I Am Legend' sequel then review Ant-Man (42:43). Deep Cuts: Elliot |

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01:03:44

Episode #43 | “She Is My Passion”

The Top Tier Podcast ·

2023/02/12

The guys are back with more hot takes and reactions to the Grammy's (5:02). Harry Styles wins AOTY (17:01). Beyoncé makes history (21:36). A backstage fight breaks out between Quavo and Offset (24:23). Lebron becomes the all-time scoring leader (26:46). Quality Control sells the rights to Scooter Braun and HYBE for $300 million (33:25). Hogwarts Legacy backlash erupts over anti-LGBTQ controversy (36:54). Leonardo DiCaprio accused of dating a teenager (45:44). And lastly Elliot reviews 'You' Season

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01:00:45

Episode #42 | "Tap In to Black"

The Top Tier Podcast ·

2023/02/05

Happy Black History Month! This week, the guys start a debate discussing who benefits the most from BHM, and if black people should still even be celebrating it? (0:00). In other news, Arian Foster claims that the NFL has been scripting games (10:11). Tony Romo almost drops the N-word (14:58), and Kyrie Irving's request for a trade gets under Nic's skin (18:03). Mr. Beast haters are questioning his motives after he recently cures blindness for 1000 people (23:08). Another popular streamer is also

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01:04:42

Episode #41 | "Clickbait"

The Top Tier Podcast ·

2023/01/29

This week, the guys celebrate 100 subscribers (0:00), TikTok employees admit how videos go viral (1:57), and a new trend"exposing" gym creeps gets blowback (6:21). In addition, five cops have been charged with the murder of Tyre Nichols (11:15). Nike sues Bape for copying their shoe designs (17:20). Stephen A. Smith apologizes to Rihanna for his Beyoncé comparison (24:53), and a white QB caught saying the N word receives a scholarship offer from an HBCU (30:22). And later, they discuss 2023 Oscar

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00:59:03

Episode #40 | "Pushing Pee"

The Top Tier Podcast ·

2023/01/22

Was Young Thug's alleged drug deal in court the last nail in his coffin (0:00)? More legal drama awaits Alec Baldwin who is being charged with manslaughter years after his on-set tragedy (7:30). A murder of an Alabama college student raises questions about the rising number of men resorting to violence against women (13:07). Next, we share our thoughts on Tennessee's police department sex scandal (19:37) and Nic opens the floor to a conversation about bedroom kinks in the spirit of Young Miami's

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00:51:11

Episode #39 | "Doomer Humor"

The Top Tier Podcast ·

2023/01/15

This week, we begin with discussing if Jerrod Carmichael went too far with his jokes during this year's Golden Globes (0:00) and the rebrand of modern award shows. Debate erupts over Lizzo saying that cancel culture is another form of appropriation, which raises the question - what else do white people appropriate? (7:10). Next, Nic sounds off on Coachella's decision for this year's performers and the return of Frank Ocean (26:27). And finally, we go over the hype of ChatGPT marking the next

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