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Is The Mic Still On

Dead End Media Group

A raw and uncut conversation about the world today. ITMSO covers a wide range of topics from social issues to life lessons delivered through the same hilarious unfiltered voices that you’ve come to love and appreciate.

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123:25

NBA Scandal, Texas Controversy, and Tyler’s Old Tweets

Is The Mic Still On ·

2025/10/30

This week, the crew covers everything from the NBA’s gambling scandal to a tragic shooting over a door argument, plus a few heated cultural conversations — including Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones’ wild comments and Tyler, The Creator’s old tweets resurfacing.Timestamps • 00:04:09 | Fun Facts • 00:16:41 | Best Thing Seen • 00:59:29 | NBA Gambling Scandal • 01:12:35 | Woman Killed Over Door Argument • 01:25:13 | Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones’ Comments • 01:32:47 | Target Layoffs • 01:41:56 | Tyler, The

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136:04

Marc Lamont Hill & Queenzflip Clash Over Tricky Words

Is The Mic Still On ·

2025/10/22

This week, the crew breaks down another wild mix of stories — from the Pentagon trying to control the press to a racist Chick-fil-A moment, heated celebrity clashes, and a few unfiltered Hot Mic Takes.Timestamps • 00:47 | Fun Facts • 13:14 | Best Thing Seen • 25:05 | Pentagon • 49:15 | Chick-fil-A Racist Incident • 66:25 | Stephen A. Smith vs. Serena Williams’ Husband • 67:54 | Marc Lamont Hill vs. QueenzFlip • 102:53 | Hot Mic Takes – Argentina • 114:37 | Hot Mic Takes – Father Charged After

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138:12

Drake's Losing One Battle After Another

Is The Mic Still On ·

2025/10/15

Is The Mic Still On — Episode Rundown00:00 – Intro 01:38 – Fun Facts 08:24 – Best Thing Seen 17:44 – Government Shutdown 44:10 – Israel/Gaza Ceasefire 58:13 – Drake’s UMG Case Tossed 1:16:11 – Too Old for This Sh*t 1:37:07 – Quick Hits 1:54:27 – Reddit Wanna Know This Week’s Topics: Things You’re Too Old For Now – ⁠Apple News⁠ Federal Workers Could Lose Jobs Due to Government Shutdowns – ⁠AP News⁠ Escaped Inmate from New Orleans Caught in Atlanta – ⁠Yahoo News⁠ Trump

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120:10

Diddy Get Off Easy?

Is The Mic Still On ·

2025/10/08

This week on Is The Mic Still On, the crew dives into another wild mix of stories — from music to madness.We kick things off with Fun Facts and the Best Thing Seen before jumping into the biggest headlines and hot takes of the week. Timestamps: • 00:45 | Fun Facts • 15:52 | Best Thing Seen Topics This Week: • 25:17 | Chicago • 50:15 | Bad Bunny • 59:36 | Diddy (Return From Suspension) • 85:09 | Houston Serial Killer • 92:14 | Life Choices Did Diddy really get off easy after his “return”? Why are

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126:16

Jimmy Jimmy Ya

Is The Mic Still On ·

2025/10/01

This week we cover Jimmy Kimmel’s return, a major indictment, messy celebrity support letters, campus pushback, and a new wave of racist commentary in politics.TIMESTAMPS 1:43 – Fun Facts 31:27 – Best Thing Seen 38:32 – Jimmy Kimmel Returns: Back on air after suspension + Disney raises prices 68:13 – James Comey Indicted (AP News) 80:28 – Yung Miami & Carl Thomas Letters: Facing backlash for writing support for Diddy (NewsOne) 97:58 – TSU Students vs Debate

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125:32

Jimmy Kimmel's Silent Nights

Is The Mic Still On ·

2025/09/24

This week, we cover everything from viral celebrity moments to canceled talk shows, plus a round of thought-provoking listener questions.TIMESTAMPS 09:20 – Fun Facts: Random knowledge that’ll surprise you. 25:54 – Best Thing Seen: What caught our eye this week. 35:57 – Jimmy Kimmel: Show suspended after Charlie Kirk joke (AP News). 65:27 – Dame Dash Updates: His latest Breakfast Club viral moment. 83:25 – Questions: • If you could instantly master any skill, what

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112:39

Charlie Kirk's Turning Point

Is The Mic Still On ·

2025/09/20

This week’s episode covers everything from shocking headlines to weird tech and animal stories.TIMESTAMPS 01:32 – Fun Facts: Random gems you didn’t see coming. 16:28 – Best Thing Seen: What caught our attention this week. 20:23 – Charlie Kirk: 'Nuff said 87:50 – A.I. Companionship: Chatbots filling human roles. 92:50 – Trump: Why diplomats are afraid to give him bad news. 96:07 – Pet Companionship: From emotional support gators to banned Walmart

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134:55

Mr. Telephone Young Thug, Something's Wrong With Your...

Is The Mic Still On ·

2025/09/10

This Week’s Topics:• Fun Facts — 00:01:38 Kicking things off with some wild trivia and laughs. • Best Thing Seen — 00:19:45 We share the standout TV, film, or viral moment of the week. • Drake — 00:33:13 New music moves, headlines, and what’s next for Drizzy. • Young Thug Audio Leaks — 00:37:25 Leaked audio of Young Thug from jail stirs up debate. • Druski Nascar Skit — 01:06:02 Druski’s parody gets NASCAR heat and online backlash. • Handyman — 01:21:41 Some unexpected laughs and stories from

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132:00

Salty Cracker Barrels

Is The Mic Still On ·

2025/08/28

01:50 - Fun Facts13:51 - Best Thing Seen 26:52 - Cracker Barrel 56:34 - Jasmine Crockett 67:38 - Democratic Lock-In 80:21 - Federal Cuts 108:08 - Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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87:19

D.C. Takeover, The Break's Over (ft. Nick)

Is The Mic Still On ·

2025/08/21

From Trump taking over DC to the first-ever Robot Olympics, we’ve got politics, sports, tech, and even food news topics on deck today.Chapters: 02:39 – Fun Facts 19:51 – Trump Takes Over DC 41:24 – Cardi B’s “Imaginary Player” Moment 1:00:14 – Roblox in Trouble (Louisiana sues over child safety) Story 1:10:32 – Food Dye is Done (Kellogg ditching dyes by 2027) Story 1:13:31 – Baby at the Tennis Match (Cincinnati Open chaos) 1:19:07 – Robot Olympics in Beijing Story Learn more about your ad choices

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122:49

3 Wives, a CDC Shooting & BET’s Hip Hop Award...

Is The Mic Still On ·

2025/08/14

From a CDC shooting to BET canceling the Hip Hop Awards, this is another wild week to recap.Chapters: 00:51 – Fun Facts 16:53 – Best Thing Seen 29:11 – CDC Shooter 42:52 – ChatGPT Advice To Kids 1:12:02 – Man Jailed for Marrying Three Women 1:35:22 – BET Hip Hop Awards 1:54:07 – Darkness of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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114:55

Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle Ad - Genius or Dog...

Is The Mic Still On ·

2025/08/06

This week, we break down the controversy behind Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad—was it clever marketing or a total misread of the room? Then the crew dives into the drama surrounding Ari Lennox's take on Martin and the decades-long debate about how the show treated Pam. Later, we get into the online war over which cities truly run the culture (Is Atlanta really Top 4?), and close out with: Are there even any rap superstars under 30?(00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:29) – Fun Facts Kicking things off

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122:04

Biden's Crack Confessions

Is The Mic Still On ·

2025/07/31

This Week’s Topics:• Fun Facts — 00:02:20 We kick things off with random trivia and offbeat facts to get your brain firing. • Best Thing Seen — 00:18:51 The best thing we watched, read, or listened to this week — and why it stuck with us. • RIP Ozzy & Malcolm — 00:23:16 We talk about the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, Hulk Hogan, and Malcolm Jamal Warner. • South Park vs Trump — 00:57:34 South Park’s new season comes for Trump and “MAGA Jesus” — the White House fires back. Read more. • MLK FBI Files

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141:49

Astronomical Failures: CEO Side Piece, Nicki vs. TDE...

Is The Mic Still On ·

2025/07/24

This week, the crew is back with the news you didn’t know you needed:Fun Facts (01:27) Best Thing Seen (09:15) Astronomer CEO Quits After Coldplay Scandal (15:08) — A jumbotron kiss, a cheating scandal, a resignation. Stephen Colbert’s Late Show Canceled (29:10) — CBS pulls the plug. Shannon Sharpe’s Lawsuit Dropped (41:12) — The sexual assault case is settled. Nicki Minaj Calls in the Feds — And Congress! (63:10) — A Florida Congresswoman steps into the Nicki vs. SZA drama. Donald Trump’s

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117:25

MAGA Epstein Fallout, MechaHitler AI & Top 5 R&B Groups

Is The Mic Still On ·

2025/07/16

Timestamps:00:04:00 – Fun Facts 00:14:51 – Best Thing Seen This Week 00:25:10 – The Epstein List (AP News) 00:58:15 – Grok’s MechaHitler Moment + X’s CEO Gets the Boot (IndyStar) 01:12:41 – TSA Ends The No-Shoes Rule — Good Idea? (MSNBC) 01:18:01 – Black Mayors Quietly Reducing Crime While Media Yawns (Triangle Tribune) 01:23:30 – We Rank Our Top 5 R&B Groups. About This Episode: This week, we tear into the MAGA Epstein files fallout, ask if Grok AI is going full MechaHitler, question

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136:25

Big Beautiful Lies: Diddy Beats RICO, EPA Silenced &...

Is The Mic Still On ·

2025/07/10

Timestamps:0:10:22 – Fun Facts 0:19:45 – Best Thing Seen This Week 0:28:08 – Diddy Verdict: Found not guilty — so what’s next? 1:03:02 – Big Beautiful Bill: The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passes. Read more 1:40:23 – EPA: Employees put on leave after Trump comments. More info 1:48:46 – Mexico City: Locals protest Americans moving in. Full story 1:51:39 – Essence Festival: Target — what went wrong with their festival push? Summary: Diddy’s off the hook

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130:50

Billboard R&B Rankings Debate, Jim Jones vs Nas...

Is The Mic Still On ·

2025/07/05

This show originally aired on June 22, 2025 on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/efEhG-bVS5A?feature=shareJoin us as we celebrate Juneteenth by reflecting on its powerful legacy and the ongoing journey toward freedom and equality. Through meaningful conversation, cultural highlights, and engaging moments, we honor those who paved the way and continue to inspire. Plus, we’re mixing in some fun with a game that brings energy and friendly competition to the celebration. Tune in for a thoughtful and

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104:03

Bezos’ Wedding, Alligator Alcatraz, and Should You...

Is The Mic Still On ·

2025/07/03

This week on Is the Mic Still On?, the crew breaks down a wild mix of absurd headlines and serious discussions. First up: if you died and came back as an animal, what’s the best — and absolute worst — creature to be? Then it’s onto the headlines that sound fake but aren’t: Jeff Bezos is spending $45–$55 million on his wedding, and locals are pissed. Is it tone-deaf or just rich-people business as usual? ⁠Read more⁠ Florida is literally building a detention center surrounded by alligators

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131:50

No New Friends, No New Friends

Is The Mic Still On ·

2025/06/19

From Trump sending Marines to California to help ICE, to RFK gutting the CDC, to an A.I. version of Biden popping up in robocalls—it’s been another interesting week. We close out with a thoughtful convo pulled from Reddit about friendship in adulthood.🕒 Timestamps: 00:08:46 – Fun Facts 00:20:54 – This Week in Trump Trump deploys Marines to assist ICE in California, sparking protests and pushback from Newsom. 🔗 AP News 01:01:17 – RFK & Vaccines RFK Jr. slashes CDC advisory

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175:49

Elon Disses Trump

Is The Mic Still On ·

2025/06/12

We cover the week’s wildest headlines—nothing is off limits. Here’s what we get into:Timestamps: 00:07 – Fun Facts 00:24 – Best Thing We’ve Seen 00:30 – Elon Musk vs. Donald Trump 01:41 – Trump’s Supreme Court Move & Lawsuit 01:53 – West Virginia Miscarriage Case 01:57 – Woman Found Alive After 60 Years 02:07 – World’s Best Cities of 2025 02:12 – Psychics Predict Apocalyptic End to 2025 🔗 Mentioned Articles: • Elon vs Trump →

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