Synopsis
IDK Who Needs To Hear This Podcast!You may not need to hear this but somebody does.Check in with Hosts: Smoove & Rube every Tuesday for opinionated hot takes on HipHop culture, life, relationships and more#IDKWhoNeedstoHearThis #GrindBoys #GBFratHouse #TheAdvocation All feedback is welcomed
Episodes
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Episode 87 - You wasn’t Outside! (Ft. Dj WalleyKatt & Juggernaut)
28/05/2022 Duration: 01h08minThis episode was an homage’ to Jersey City’s early 2000s mixtape era. We were joined by two of 201’s legendary DJs turned entrepreneur/businessmen: Dj Walleykat the hardest out & hiphop producer Juggs201. Topics include: The creation of Juggernaut mix, WalleyKat establishing himself as the hardest out, Dj affiliations, getting jerked in business, top 5 Jersey City DJs & more…. Follow this weeks guest! Juggernaut https://instagram.com/juggs201 https://m.soundcloud.com/thejuggernaut201 DJ WalleyKatt https://instagram.com/djwalleykatt https://m.soundcloud.com/djwalleykatt
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Episode 86 - Serial Killer Vibes
24/05/2022 Duration: 01h20minWe still haven’t decided who’s more nonchalant and cool out of Smoove and Jwill, all we know is, Rube is still loud as hell. Defining serial killer vibes, and home parties vs road parties. Topics include: the anchor of family, Who is the middleman of emotion for you, how do we pour into each other? Kendrick’s new album sparks a conversation about music that’s easily digestible vs complex and introspective music. Do you listen to Swag surf anywhere else but the club? We wrap it up with a conversation about appropriate ages of dating, did your teenage relationship mold you into the person you are today? Do you remember your first heartbreak
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Episode 85 - Mind ya business
13/04/2022 Duration: 01h24minLet’s have a discussion about different levels of disrespect. Whats Your highest level of disrespect? How well do you receive respect? Let’s not act like we all handle things maturely. How do you define respect when it comes to your elders? Later the conversation transitions into what we perceive as greatness: can a genius be insecure? Do the people we perceive to be great consider themselves great ?
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Episode 84 - Can a joke go too far?
06/04/2022 Duration: 01h08minBy now, we’ve all seen the smack that is being talked about around the world (Will & Chris Rock). When does a joke go too? Or what constitutes a joke going too far. Are there topics of comedy that is off limits? And be careful what you tell people, be careful what information you share online, because you can’t control what your followers will do with it once you put it into existence. Most importantly, stay out of women’s business! Especially when it comes to their hair.
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Episode 83 - Influence & Branding
23/03/2022 Duration: 58minThis weeks episode is predicated around influential trailblazers in entertainment, that haven’t gotten the credit they deserve, from the multimillion dollar companies who pose as gatekeepers. Topics include: Blackballing sports players, The widely popular “steroids era” of baseball. Acknowledging, Reggie’s Collegiate Career, T.O. Influence vs Moss’s influence. Nicki Manaj’s influence on hiphop femininity & sexuality. The influence we have on insecure minds as opposing genders. What it means to be judged and critiqued.
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Episode 82 - You got to be “IT” before you’re “IT” (Ft. Jae Sims)
01/03/2022 Duration: 01h11minEntrepreneur, Fitness Consultant, and CEO of F45TrainingBloomfield, Jae Sims invited us to his gym for a one on one conversation and a light group training session. It was great to hear a young black business owner explain his growth in business and the fitness industry. Topics include: working with urgency, business manifestations, survival mode, intentional relationships, business philosophies, & F45 Gym Culture. Follow Today’s Guest!! https://instagram.com/project.jaesims https://instagram.com/f45trainingbloomfield
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Episode 81 - Brutally Honest
22/02/2022 Duration: 01h22minJazmine Sullivan had the nerve to drop her Heaux Tales Deluxe on Valentines Day weekend which fucked up a lot of male ego & pride. After dissecting the lyrics to “Roster” her honesty didn’t sit right with us. Now we’ve got to have a conversation about women’s dating roster. The Belair reboot opened up a discussion about the importance of support in the black families. And Kanye’s Netflix Doc showed us a much more humble and awkward side of him in comparison to the Kanye we know today. Other topics include: Using the power of P*ssy, The tinder Swindler scam. Are there more women taking care of men financially as opposed to men taking care of women? Is an overly confident person toxic? Is being brutally honest toxic? There were a lot of question this episode! Enjoy
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Episode 80 - Respect the Dollar
16/02/2022 Duration: 01h29minThere’s something to be said about a person who respects the value of dollar. We wanted to have an honest conversation about filing taxes, lending out money to friends, financial responsibility, & the definition of “on sight!”
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Episode 79 - IDK Who Needs To Hear This Valentines Day Mix (Produced By Dj Blaire)
14/02/2022 Duration: 42minA Mix Of Some Of Our Favorite Love Songs Created To Listen To While You Are Getting Ready To Go Our For Valentines Day or On Your Way To Your Destination. Enjoy The Vibe
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Episode 78 - Pressure Online Dot Com (feat PressureOnline)
08/02/2022 Duration: 01h31minHipHop Artist/ Photographer/Videographer, PressureOnline linked with us to discuss his past and present endeavors in the entertainment business. We kicked the conversation off by revisiting a 2018 video shoot in which the JCPD racially profiled us in connection with gang activity and drugs. Other Topics Include: The attention you attract, defining your lane, the evolution of the Verzuz battles, & establishing the culture in Jersey City. LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE!! Follow today’s guest https://instagram.com/pressureonline
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Episode 77 - Get Ripped & Dripped! (Ft. iLoveDripGelato)
02/02/2022 Duration: 01h18minWe welcome the CO-Founders of iLoveDripGelato: Shani & Clarice, who graciously opened up their doors for us after hours and allowed us to pick their brains. The ladies warm up with a very honest conversation about the manipulation and coercion taking place in regards to older men who prey on teenage women. Shani shares her experience with some of her other business ventures & Clarice advocates for the teachers and educators with a message for ALL OF YOU PARENTS out there. Other topics include: customer service habits, balancing business and friendships, starting passion projects. And of course we get we get the scoop on the Gelato business. Follow Our Guest…Like, Share, & Subscribe! https://instagram.com/ilovedripgelato https://instagram.com/callmequeenshanib https://instagram.com/crownedsocialspa https://instagram.com/_ceeezus
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Episode 76 - You Gon’ Need Perc (ft Thee Imani)
18/01/2022 Duration: 01h29minEntrepreneur, Feminist, Multiple brand ambassador, & CEO of Realishh Media Thee Imani sat down with the fellas to promote her new her book “Mani’s Mantra” and share some of her personal mantras. She also brought us a snack from one of the few black businesses her brand advocates for: DripGelato. Topics include: The identity of New Jersey, community redlining, generational wealth, prenups, bartender/stripper ettiequte, & genuine friendships amongst women. Be sure to LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE Follow today’s guest https://instagram.com/theeimani https://instagram.com/realishhmedia https://instagram.com/ilovedripgelato
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Episode 75 - Spiritual Conversations
12/01/2022 Duration: 01h22minIt’s the first episode of 2022, too many thought provoking conversations were introduced for us to focus on one. But the central theme of conversation kept coming back to spiritual experience and moral conscience. Topics include: Alter calls at church, signs from God, disingenuous apologies, clickbait derived of negative stereotypes, & humanities stream of consciousness by way of the forbidden fruit.
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Episode 74 - Simpin’ Pimpin’ & Trickin’ (ft 91Jerz)
28/12/2021 Duration: 01h11minJWill’s brother Derrick popped up in Jersey for a surprise holiday visit, it was only right that we asked him to kick it with us on the mics. What started off as us trying to think of black Christmas movies quickly turned into us revisiting scenes from cultural black cinemas. Serious topic included: shopping for independent women, differences between simping, pimping, & trickin, & compromising your morals for women. Follow today’s guest on Instagram https://instagram.com/91.jerz
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Episode 73 - Gender Roles
14/12/2021 Duration: 01h02minOur #1 reoccurring guest, Baby Bailey joins us again to provide her gibberish commentary in the background. Don’t have kids if you’re not ready for them be up your ass 24/7! Topics include: kids playing with gender specific toys, humbling experiences with women, role reversals, & riding for your girl in jail
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Episode 71 - Bots-Giving
01/12/2021 Duration: 01h17minEver wondered where all the social media bots are coming from? You might see them in the comments but let’s discuss their true purpose, how are they buying so many products in mass quantities? And What does this mean for the future of the gaming communities, social influencers, and wholesalers? In other thought provoking content, the King Richard film empowered us to share perspectives on dedicated black fathers in our culture, and the importance of black male role models. Add in a little side conversation about Black Friday, Friendsgiving, and food and it’s sure to get you thinking throughout the day.
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Episode 70 - Men’s Mental Health Month
16/11/2021 Duration: 01h23minIt’s the first episode back since our 2000’s edition live show. After a short recap, we share introspective stories about overworked mentalities on the job, which leads to a brief conversation about capitalism and the power workers have garnered over the course of the pandemic. Other topics include: Kyrie Irving/ Aaron Rogers media comparison, DUI/ Reckless driving, & luxurious habits.
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Episode 69 - Power or Manipulation?
19/10/2021 Duration: 01h13minCancel culture is not real! We’re all just hypersensitive, which makes us easily offended and highly opinionated. Jaywill returns to share his “Karen experience” at the John Legend concert. Topics include: Black journalist covering black issues on white networks, holding celebrities accountable, consensual sex with condoms, & public school bullying vs private school bullying.
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Episode 68 - Not In Control (ft Don P)
12/10/2021 Duration: 01h02minThis week we asked Doolie Don P to stand in for Jwill. I don’t know what was funnier to think about: the hackers/scammers taking over profiles or the 4 hour shut down of Instagram, Facebook, and What’s app that sent everyone into social media withdrawal last Monday. On a much more serious take, we reflect on The Grant Williams story and put ourselves in the shoes of a wrongfully convicted black man in the 90s. Other topics include: men at baby showers, views on spouses wearing things they got from their past relationships, bad experiences with weed, and the divide between single friends and friends in relationships
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Episode 67 - F*cked The Game Up
05/10/2021 Duration: 01h16minFor some reason people think podcasting is just as simple as sitting down on a mic and talking, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Here’s a little insight on how we developed a core fanbase and grew our podcasting brand via: content, networking, trial & error, chemistry, and promotion. Other topics include: dating in a pandemic, American fear mongering, Following the legacy of your parents.