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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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01:14:17

#02 Curated Chaos | Ranking Drake's Solo Projects,...

The Need to Know Podcast ·

2025/02/20

Welcome to Curated Chaos, the newest podcast on the Need to Know Network dropping EVERY MONDAY. Subscribe to our Patreon to access Curated Chaos episode visuals, weekly parlays from SaVon, first access to merch and live events in 2025, and much more! - https://patreon.com/needtoknowpodcast This week, SaVon, Alex, and Regi rank Drake's solo projects, build their perfect girlfriend with just $15, pick their perfect Presidential Cabinet, play two truth and a lie, and much more! Book your next podcast

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02:11:56

Episode 298 | "Fat $ex $ymbol"

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2025/02/18

This week, Alex and Pierre begin with smoke for each other over the new F-word (0:00) before SaVon shares that he is changing some habits (4:39) and the gang reveals what they have been hyper-fixated on lately (15:07). Later, an in-depth review of Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U,’ including accusations of the duo stealing Freddie Gibbs’ aesthetic (33:03), a Drake-Ja Rule comparison (36:42), and a track-by-track breakdown of the project (41:34). The crew also discusses the latest tease

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02:26:47

Episode 297 | "The Black Mindset"

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2025/02/12

This week, SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin by reacting to the latest news in podcasting before diving into all things Super Bowl LIX, including reactions to the game itself, Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance, and if and will Drake will respond. They also pay tribute to Irv Gotti and discuss Charlamagne Tha God’s growth following his Breakfast Club interview with Dank Demoss, Kanye West’s latest crash out, Larry June, 2 Chainz, and Alchemist’s ‘Life Is Beautiful’, Drake’s response to DJ Khaled’s

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58:58

#01 Curated Chaos | "Blind Rankings, Dream Dates,...

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2025/02/10

Welcome to the first episode of Curated Chaos, the newest podcast on the Need to Know Network dropping EVERY MONDAY. Subscribe to our Patreon to access Curated Chaos episode visuals, weekly parlays from SaVon, first access to merch and live events in 2025, and much more! - https://patreon.com/needtoknowpodcast This week, join SaVon, Alex, and Regi as they blind rank musical artists who crossed over into acting, build their dream date with only $15 dollars, debate which shows need a remake or a

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20:10

Curated Chaos NEW PODCAST Preview | Patreon Exclusive

The Need to Know Podcast ·

2025/02/06

Introducing Curated Chaos, the newest podcast on the Need to Know Network. Join SaVon, Alex, and Regi each and every Monday EXCLUSIVELY ON PATREON for a show that is as unpredictable as it is funny - patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast

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02:19:20

Episode 296 | "Domino Effect"

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2025/02/05

SaVon kicks off this week’s episode with some shocking news before the gang recaps the GRAMMYS, including overarching themes, Kanye West’s red carpet appearance and his wife Bianca Censori showing up “nude” (in a sheer dress), Complex’s Jordan Rose facilitating a truce between Kai Cenat and Elliott Wilson, Kai’s live stream of the red carpet, Doechii’s Best Rap Album win and if Future and Metro Boomin got snubbed, Kendrick Lamar winning five awards for “Not Like Us,” Beyoncé winning Album of the

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01:54:34

Episode 295 | "That's a No-No"

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2025/01/30

Alex opens this week’s episode with thoughts on the collaboration between Popeyes and Don Julio before SaVon brings up the Detroit rapper who sued Lyft for weight discrimination and calls out certain sports media personalities who speak on pop culture news. Later, the crew speaks on if grown men can play video games, Bruno Mars and Sexyy Red’s “Fat Juicy & Wet,” and 2025 GRAMMY Awards predictions. They also discuss **TRIGGER WARNING** Akademiks being banned from Twitch over grooming allegations, Kai

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02:21:38

Episode 294 | "Pigeon Over Rice"

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2025/01/23

SaVon gets right to it by asking Alex what podcasts he’s been listening to lately before the gang makes sense of the recent TikTok (un)ban and what it means for our privacy. Later, they recap Snoop Dogg, Nelly, and Soulja Boy performing ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, the inauguration ceremonies, and Trump’s first actions in office. They also discuss what their first executive orders would be if they were President, the one thing they know they will do no matter what, how actors and actresses

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01:58:32

Episode 293 | "Brodie Breakups"

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2025/01/16

The NTK crew reunites for SaVon's birthday and begins by recapping last week's episode with Elliott Wilson before commenting on Cam’Ron and Jim Jones' recent issues. Later, they discuss Fox Sports' Skip Bayless and Joy Taylor being named in a lawsuit by former employee Noushin Faraji, Drake's "Fighting Irish Freestyle" and Akademiks' speculation about a beef between The Boy and LeBron James, and SaVon not knowing that Jimmy Carter passed away. They also make sense of the devastating wildfires in Los

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29:08

'We Have More Thoughts' RETURNS WEEKLY IN 2025 | WHMT...

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2025/01/10

Subscribe to the 'We Have More Thoughts' audio feed so you can listen to the rest of WHMT #010 and don't miss the weekly drops on Wednesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-have-more-thoughts/id1789411202 https://open.spotify.com/show/2PbPUFkx9YEJSUYdFEMLlK?si=s-K4QdSKRwWW2IbZUSwKBg This week, Alex, Pierre, and Q make sense of why more and more men are being called baddies, the most questionable rap bars of all times, the weirdest festishes, divorce not making sense after a certain age,

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01:52:15

Episode 292 | "Moment of Clarity" (with Elliott Wilson)

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2025/01/06

To kick off 2025, SaVon, Alex, and Regi are joined by friend of the show and Hip-Hop media legend, Elliott Wilson, who wastes no time doubling down on some of his gripes with new media (0:00) before elaborating on his recent comments about Cam’ron and Mase’s ‘It Is What It Is’ (15:22). Next, Elliott addresses his beef with Regi at the end of 2023 (24:41), plays a game called “What Is Elliott…” (34:38) debates being independent versus having corporate partners (42:16), and answers some more personal

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01:34:18

Episode 291 (Part 2) | "How Did We Get Here?" (with...

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2024/12/30

In Part 2 of a two-part 2024 recap episode, the gang reflects on the podcast (0:00) and Nyla Symone’s year (21:54) before recapping the top moments in pop culture in Q3 (29:11) and Q4 (1:02:21). They also share their top 5 albums of the year (1:15:58), show love to all those we lost (1:23:56), name the biggest losers and MVPs of 2024 (1:25:50), and much more! Book your next podcast recording at Need to Know Studios TODAY -https://needtoknowstudios.com/ If you're new here and enjoy this episode, join

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01:53:31

Episode 291 (Part 1) | "How Did We Get Here?" (with...

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2024/12/25

For the final episode of what was a crazy 2024, friend of the show Nyla Symone joins to recap the year. The gang begins with words to describe 2024 (4:54) before detailing how they’d explain the year in Hip-Hop to an alien (12:10) and breaking down the top moments in pop culture in Q1 (19:14) and Q2 (54:51). This is Part 1 of a two-part podcast. The full episode is available exclusively on Patreon - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Book your next podcast recording at Need to Know Studios TODAY

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02:06:43

Episode 290 | "Straight Cash Homie"

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2024/12/19

SaVon begins with a shocking admission that he wants to be known as a comedian going forward (0:00) before Regi recaps her experience at J. Cole’s rehearsal and ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ 10th anniversary show at Madison Square Garden (13:38). Later, SaVon gives out his Ghostwriter of the Year award (40:22) and the gang speaks on Jamie Foxx’s altercation at his 57th birthday party (55:25). They also discuss updates surrounding Jay-Z’s r**e allegations (1:00:14), Remy Ma and Papoose’s split (1:13:48),

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08:13

"The Game is the Game” | Patreon Exclusive Preview

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2024/12/16

If enjoy this preview, join us over on Patreon where we release bonus episodes EVERY MONDAY and don't hold ANYTHING back - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast On this Patreon exclusive episode of the Need to Know Podcast, Regi kicks things off by asking SaVon for parlay tips before the duo speaks on how they handle their personal finances, the best decision they’ve ever made in their lives, and more! Book your next podcast recording at Need to Know Studios TODAY -https://needtoknowstudios.com/ Join

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02:28:32

Episode 289 | "Close the Portal"

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2024/12/11

This week, Regi begins by asking SaVon and Alex which moments in history they wish they were a fly on the wall for (0:00) before SaVon recaps an awkward encounter he recently had at his barbershop (13:29). Later, the gang speaks on **TRIGGER WARNING** accusations that Jay-Z r**ed a 13-year-old girl with Diddy in 2000 (25:27) and Andrew Schulz taking shots at Kendrick Lamar after hearing “wacced out murals” (55:36). They also discuss CEOs who need to go into hiding (1:18:54), Jamie Foxx speaking out

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10:06

"Everyone Can Use A Hug” | Patreon Exclusive Preview

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2024/12/09

If enjoy this preview, join us over on Patreon where we release bonus episodes EVERY MONDAY and don't hold ANYTHING back - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast On this Patreon exclusive episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon and Regi begin by reminiscing on their first sit-down interview in 2020 before Regi asks SaVon how he shoots his shot with women. Later, SaVon shares some sad news about his neighborhood bar, Regi recaps her trip to Brazil, and the duo speaks about the future of the podcast and

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02:59:29

Episode 288 | "The 8 Mile Effect"

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2024/12/04

SaVon begins by asking Alex some invasive questions (0:00) before the gang addresses the elephant in the room from last week (9:02). Later, they review Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ (24:00) and highlight Kendrick and SZA announcing their Grand National Tour (1:11:46). They also discuss Drake filing two petitions against Universal Music Group over accusations of inflated streams and defamation on “Not Like Us” (1:21:15), J. Cole announcing a one-night concert at Madison Square Garden and dropping more of

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01:43:11

Episode 287 | "The Superior Man"

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2024/11/27

PROGRAMMING NOTE - This episode was recorded prior to Kendrick Lamar releasing 'GNX' Regi opens this special Thanksgiving episode by revealing that she has learned how to become a superior man (0:00). Later, the gang shares some quotes they live by (14:47) and the things they are grateful for in 2024 (26:14). They also blindly rank holidays (52:53), share their favorite Caucasian classic songs (59:35) and songs they’d perform to get their significant other back (1:11:00), and much more! Book your

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01:59:04

Episode 286 | "Who's Gonna Tell Him?"

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2024/11/21

SaVon kicks things off by revealing that he feels attacked for his age and use of “lol” before the gang discusses their texting etiquette (0:00) and Regi introduces a new segment called “Regi’s Riddles” (13:07). Later, the gang recaps the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight (18:13) and J. Cole announcing his new audio series ‘Inevitable’ and dropping ‘The Come Up’ on DSPs (46:28). They also discuss if Drake is going through a midlife crisis (1:10:29), Billboard’s Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century list

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