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Welcome To Tha Carter | Some Dude 221

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On episode 221 of Some Dude Podcast, Mike B. and J.R. Bang bring a mix of laughs, insights, and debate as they tackle everything from hip-hop to cultural moments.
The episode kicks off with a quick mental health check, ensuring their listeners know how they’re holding up before they head straight into a hot topic: Lil Wayne’s newly released "Tha Carter VI." The duo analyzes the album's highs and lows, with Mike giving it a 5/10 while acknowledging some standout tracks. They examine whether it’s time to accept that rappers, like Lil Wayne, might not age as gracefully in the industry. The hosts compare Wayne’s current career to sports analogies – is he more of a designated hitter than an MVP these days?

Next, they dissect the marathon BET Awards. Mike and Bang react to Mariah Carey receiving her VERY FIRST BET Award and unpack whether the elusive chanteuse is truly respected by the culture. Was this long overdue, or does her career need more acknowledgment beyond the accolades?

Rounding out the episode, the laughs continue with a segment highlighting Keith Sweat’s lament about being single at 63 because “women don’t cook or clean.” Bang’s animated rant takes center stage as they poke fun at the R&B legend’s woes and unrealistic expectations in today’s dating scene.

Shirtless Plantain Show Ep.635 | Arsenal Season Review with Elliot Ross (2nd Half)

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Gooners! As pledged, here’s the second half of our Arsenal season review with Elliot. This is the bit with player rankings, transfer talk, squad building debates, off-field chatter, and our overall assessment of an ultimately frustrating season that still showed progress in certain departments.

Thanks for sticking with us this season and we’ll be popping up here and there all summer.

Tap in and UP THE ARSENAL!

I'm Not Gon Hold You 6.6.25 #INGHY | Pacers STUN OKC + Reinsdorf Out? + QAaron Signs With Steelers

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The Friday edition of I'm Not Gon Hold You Hosted by Scott Lewis
Today's Crew: J.R. Bang & Dante Miles
Today's Guest: Beefloaf of From The 108

Chapters
0:00 - Intro
9:48 - NBA Finals Game 1 Recap
41:20 - Knicks fire Thibs
50:22 - QAaron Rodgers picks Steelers
57:05 - Barber’s Chair Shop Ad
57:34 - The Local Hour
57:52 - White Sox talk/Beefloaf Pulls Up
1:03:54 - White Sox ownership agreement 
1:18:58 - Possible new Sox stadium?
1:26:28 - Sox to watch 
1:34:23 - Bears stadium issues 
1:43:14 - Bears minicamp recap
1:49:24 - Caleb’s progress
1:55:08 - Camp battles/worries

Where Have We Been? | Some Dude 220

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Mike B & J.R. Bang tackle the ongoing NBA Finals, spotlighting the Oklahoma City Thunder’s exceptional season and predicting their strong performance against the Indiana Pacers. A potential sweep looms, with OKC’s defense and star players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poised to dominate. The pair also speculate on the challenges facing American basketball on the global stage, predicting a tougher road for Team USA in the 2028 Olympics due to the rising competitiveness of international teams like Canada and France.

The conversation extends to broader cultural topics, including high-profile controversies in sports and entertainment. They discuss legal and reputational issues facing figures like Diddy, Zion Williamson, and Shannon Sharpe, speculating on the resurgence of accountability movements like #MeToo in the sports and entertainment industries.

The episode concludes with a focus on men’s mental health for June, encouraging listeners to check on themselves and others. Packed with relatable moments, bold sports predictions, and cultural reflections, this episode blends humor with thought-provoking insights, keeping fans engaged.

Shirtless Plantain Show Ep.634 | Arsenal Season Review with Elliot Ross (1st Half)

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It’s time to wrap up (then burn and bury) Arsenal’s 24/25 season, so we asked longtime friend of the pod, Elliot Ross (@elliot__ross on the evil app), to join us for a thorough assessment of the ups, downs, and everything between.

In this first half, we recapped the season (good, bad and ugly), including a deep dive into Myles Lewis-Skelly’s "eventful" season, the team’s tendency to defend well and squander leads, along with a player of the season debate and much more.

Tap in and expect the second half in another day or two. #COYG!

I'm Not Gon Hold You 6.2.25 #INGHY |The Flyover NBA Finals Preview + Soccer For Dummies

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The Monday edition of I'm Not Gon Hold You Hosted By Scott Lewis
Today's crew: J.R. Bang, Courtney Collabro, Pavy & Tosin 
Guests: Coach & Deen from The Shirtless Plantain Show

Chapters
0:00 - Intro
6:30 - Inside The NBA/ESPN worries?
14:22 - Pacers win the East 
23:52 - What’s next for the Knicks?
33:25 - NBA Finals storylines 
39:55 - NBA Finals preview 
58:07 - Soccer For Dummies
1:36:09 - Barber’s Chair Shop Ad
1:36:40 - MLB talk with Courtney 

Shirtless Plantain Show Ep.633 | QSG FTW 🏆

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Wow. Didn’t see THAT coming!

The Qatari Sports Investment’s long odyssey to take European football reached its logical conclusion as Luis Enrique’s Paris St. Germain destroyed Simone Inzaghi’s Internazionale 5-0 in the Champions League final.

Join Tosin and Deen for an in-depth discussion of the match, Ousmane Dembele’s Ballon D’Or campaign, thoughts on the future of the sport, and a few other bits and bobs from around European football over the last few days.

Tap in!

Money In The Bank Prediction Show | #theFBCPod

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The latest episode of the First Black Champ Podcast covers an array of exciting wrestling topics and controversies. The hosts kick off by debating Damien Priest's sudden focus on Jacob Fatu, raising questions about the timing, especially with Fatu seemingly headed toward a match with Solo Sikoa. The surprise release of R-Truth from WWE is also explored, with the hosts reflecting on his storied career and speculating on what's next for him.

The discussion shifts to potential betrayals, as the hosts analyze which team is more likely to implode first: Logan Paul/John Cena or Cody Rhodes/Jey Uso. This leads into an intense conversation about the brewing rivalry between Naomi, Jade, and Bianca, as their triple threat storyline continues to heat up. Predictions are made about how this feud could shape up heading into bigger events like SummerSlam.

Money in the Bank is a central focus, with a deep breakdown of the men’s and women’s matches. The participants, including CM Punk, Seth Rollins, Naomi, and Alexa Bliss, are meticulously evaluated, as are the remaining qualifying matches. High-stakes matches like Cody and Jey vs. Cena and Logan and Lyra Valkyria vs. Becky Lynch command attention with their potential implications.

The episode wraps with the cheeky "Do We Care" segment, where topics like Shea

I'm Not Gon Hold You 5.30.25 #INGHY | Knicks Comeback? + Thunder Title Favorites + Caleb Speaks

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The Friday edition of I'm Not Gon Hold You Hosted By Scott Lewis
Today's Crew: J.R. Bang, Dante Miles, Courtney Collabro & Pavy

Chapters 
0:00 - Intro
7:52 - The Local Hour
8:22 - Scott’s Bears OTA report
14:51 - Caleb finally speaks
27:51 - PCA for MVP?
34:27 - Cubs ceiling 
41:21 - Sox building blocks
48:34 - Barber’s Chair Shop Ad
49:29 - Pav pulls up
50:40 - Can Knicks force a Game 7?
1:01:24 - Do the Pacers have legends?
1:09:02 - Thunder advance to NBA Finals
1:20:53 - Is a small market title good for NBA?
1:32:11 - What’s next for the Wolves?
1:46:21 - Next 10 years: SGA or Ant?
1:55:21 - Windy says big NBA offseason coming