"C'Mon Son!" The Podcast is your ticket to the wild, unfiltered world of Ed Lover—radio host, actor, comedian, and former host of the legendary hip-hop-heavy international televised program Yo! MTV Raps. Dive into his no-holds-barred take on pop culture, family life plus so much more... where raw humor meets rugged truth. Forget the usual; this podcast is all about breaking the mold. With every episode, you'll find yourself laughing uncontrollably and asking, "Seriously, what the f*** is wrong with Ed Lover?"
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Ed Lover and Mrs. Fruit are back with another hilarious and thought-provoking episode! This week, they dive into Nick Cannon’s latest confession about fatherhood and whether it’s even possible to be a great dad with 12 kids. The convo expands into what it really means to “lean” on your parents versus becoming too dependent. Then things take a wild turn—Lil Jon in a muscle championship, scientists regrowing human teeth in Japan, and babies growing in incubators! Ed and Fruit break it all down wit...
Ed and Mrs. Fruit are back at it, going bar for bar on the most overrated vs. underrated rappers — and who deserves to land on the worst rappers of all time list! 🎤🔥 From back-in-the-day legends to today’s chart-toppers, nobody is safe as they debate whether certain rappers are actually wack… or secretly great. This episode is pure hip-hop banter at its best — unfiltered, funny, and guaranteed to spark arguments in your group chat. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vi...
Dame Dash and Cam’Ron are beefing, and Ed Lover ain’t here for it. He and Mrs. Fruit call out the Harlem drama, reflect on when Roc-A-Fella stood tall, and dive into why today’s mainstream rap feels like fast food compared to Wu-Tang and the golden era. Add in Gen Alpha wanting to be YouTubers instead of doctors, and Ed’s memories from Yo! MTV Raps , and you’ve got an episode packed with culture, comedy, and classic hip-hop talk. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...
Ed and Mrs. Fruit kick things off with a Karen moment at the dog park, then take a sharp turn into politics you NEED to pay attention to — from Trump’s wild citizenship check idea to the economy’s downward spiral. Plus: Vegas ain’t the same, Gen Z isn’t drinking in the club, and Ed drops his list of 5 words Black folks say wrong...and so much more! Buckle up, this one’s a ride. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ...
Ed is SO glad he’s not single in today’s dating pool — and after this convo, you will be too. From Uber Black demands on first dates to the chaos of “Shreking,” Ed and Mrs. Fruit share their unfiltered takes on modern love. Then, Fruit gets put to the test with Gen Z slang — does she know her Rizz from her Cap? Tune in for laughs, debates, and some seriously wild takes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about yo...
Ed Lover and Ms. Fruit continue their "Overrated vs. Underrated" series, sparking lively debates across various categories. They share their candid opinions on fast food, fine dining, different cuisines, and even social media platforms, cars, and award shows, often disagreeing but always entertaining. Listeners are encouraged to share their own takes and engage with the hosts.
Ed and Vanessa are in celebration mode — their daughter just hit the big 3-0! But don’t get too comfortable… because the brand new “Overrated or Underrated” segment is here, and it’s coming in HOT. 👀 Ed Lover is risking it all with opinions that might get him canceled: Destiny’s Child? Overrated. Rihanna?? OVERRATED. 3LW, 702, Pretty Ricky? They all catch the smoke. Nobody’s safe when Ed and Mrs. Fruit let the chopper fly on your favorite R&B groups and singers plus MANY MORE categories bec...
This week on C'Mon Son! The Podcast , Ed Lover and the ever-opinionated Mrs. Fruit are back in the building with hot takes, wild headlines, and raw unfiltered truth. From jaw-dropping celebrity news to everyday foolishness, no topic is off-limits. Whether you like it or love it… you're gonna feel this one. Plus, the Fruit of the Week and a brand-new round of Ed’s legendary C’Mon Son! Roast. Buckle up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr...
This week hits hard. Ed Lover and Mrs. Fruit reflect on the heavy loss of real legends—Malcolm Jamal Warner, Ozzy Osbourne, Chuck Mangione, and more. Ed shares personal memories, from working with Malcolm on The Cosby Show to growing up inspired by Ozzy and Hulk (well… sorta). But don’t get it twisted—Ed has words for those mourning Hulk Hogan, and spoiler alert: they ain’t sweet. Plus: the absurdity of the Atlanta PD after they came for Glorilla, Republicans attempting to rewrite and eliminate ...
Ed Lover brings his bold "Come On, Son" rants, covering everything from political deception to social media fakery and the LaBooBoo doll craze. Joined by Miss Fruit, they play a pop culture guessing game and delve into a series of "unpopular opinions," sparking debates on healthy eating, modern parenting, the complexities of love, and whether Beyoncé's impact is more about branding than musical genius. The episode concludes with a hilarious "Fruit of the Week" scandal involving a CEO caught in a compromising situation at a concert.
Ed Lover and Mrs. Fruit are BACK—with a new furry addition to the fam: Marlon Jackson Roberts aka Marley Marl ! 🐶 But don’t let the cuteness fool you—this episode is FULL of smoke. From puppy pee puddles to Cardi B deleting Stephan Diggs pics , nothing is off limits! 💥 What happened to their first dog Peppa? Did Cardi & Steph really break up? And WHY is the internet always tryna pit Cardi against Taylor Swift?! Ed and Fruit go in. PLUS: Dwight Howard & Amy Lucciani, RHOA tea, and the v...
Back with another unfiltered episode, Ed Lover and Mrs. Fruit dive headfirst into the explosive updates surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs—starting with his RICO charge being dropped due to lack of evidence. While some folks are out here celebrating with baby oil (yes, really), Ed and Fruit keep it real: Diddy may be sober now , but he still has to reckon with a whole lot of past behavior. The duo explores how drugs, ego, and money fueled Diddy’s chaos, especially in his relationship with Cassie, an...
Ed Lover and Mrs. Fruit are BACK — and they’ve got time today. This week, they take a flamethrower to Billboard’s 75 Greatest R&B Artists of All Time list and let’s just say... this list SUCKS. 👀 Alicia Keys before Babyface?? 😤 Donna Summer ahead of Mary J?! 🤯 Frank Ocean over legends?! Ed and Fruit dive DEEP into the top 27 names and call it like they see it: Black people didn’t make this list. Period. But that’s not all… 🔥 BREAKING DIDDY NEWS: Several charges dropped — including arson,...
🎙️ New Episode: “We Tried to Tell You!” — A Juneteenth Celebration (and a Whole Lotta Smoke) 🎙️ HAPPY JUNETEENTH, FAM! 🇺🇸✊🏾 Ed Lover and Mrs. Fruit are back with a loud, proud, and unapologetically Black episode just in time for the culture. Mrs. Fruit keeps it real — she just found out Juneteenth is a federal holiday (girl, same!), and Ed takes us back to the roots: June 19th, 1865. Real history. Real talk. Ed admits he’s clocking in this year, but next year? It’s a wrap. He’s putting his ...
Ed Lover and Mrs. Fruit are back from celebrating 10 beautiful years of marriage—and straight into the chaos! This week, they talk about how hard dating would be in 2025 (spoiler alert: Fruit wants no parts). They call out people doing the most on social media about their relationships (looking at you, Remy & Papoose), give Clarissa Shields some real advice on staying focused, and break down what’s really going on with Jim Jones allegedly losing it all. Plus: the latest Diddy trial updates a...
It’s another wild and honest ride with Ed Lover and Mrs. Fruit! Ed kicks off this episode with a $100 mistake — all she needed was mouthwash, and somehow came back with only $20 change. Wait... From there, things get real . Fruit calls Ed out for ignoring her advice until he hears it from someone else — and every married woman listening says AMEN . As the couple prepares to celebrate 10 years of marriage (!!!), they open up about what keeps them going, what Black Love looks like in real life, an...
“WHY?!” – That’s the question on Ed Lover’s mind this week. From Diddy’s explosive trial to Chris Brown’s latest legal woes, Ed wants to know— why are Black men constantly getting locked up while their white counterparts skate by? He breaks down the troubling trend with names like R. Kelly, Mystikal, Young Thug, Lauryn Hill, Fat Joe, and even himself in the mix—meanwhile, Trump and Kevin Spacey out here free as ever. Mrs. Fruit claps back with some justification behind those charges—but Ed’s sti...
It’s the same day, just new B.S.! In this raw and unfiltered episode of C’Mon Son! The Podcast , Ed Lover opens up about real love vs. the illusion of love —revealing why he used to hate when women told him “I love you” and why he believed they were only in love with the idea of him, not the man behind the fame. Mrs. Fruit dives in to challenge his take, sparking a passionate back-and-forth about love, loss, and relationships that can’t survive the storm. From Teyana & Iman , Cardi & Off...
It’s been a HELLUVA week on C’Mon Son! The Podcast with Ed Lover and Mrs. Fruit! 🎙️🔥 Ed kicks things off celebrating his new LLC— 63 Baby —named after the year he was born, and he’s headed to Tampa for a weekend of stand-up! 🙌 But the real win? FAMILY HEALING. After some emotional fractures with Ed’s daughters, things are finally coming together. 🙏🏾 This week’s episode is all about real talk and real growth. Ed drops a gem: “You were born to be real, not to be perfect.” 💯 Then it’s ON: Bey...
🔥 Back with another fire episode of C'Mon Son! The Podcast with Ed Lover and the EQUALLY-unfiltered Mrs. Vanessa aka MRS. FRUIT! 🔥 Ed kicks things off with a wild question for his wife—“Why you ain’t said NOTHIN’ about the Pope?!” 😂 A quick convo sparks as Ed wonders out loud how popes even get chosen, while Fruit’s like… “Next topic!” 😅🙏🏽 Then things get deep —Ed asks: if you knew the exact date of your death, how would you live your life? Fruit says, “NOPE, don’t tell me NOTHIN’.” 🙅🏽♀...
🎤 Back again with another fire episode of C’Mon Son! The Podcast with Ed Lover and his wife, Mrs. Vanessa aka Mrs. Fruit! 🔥 This week, they’re throwing it way back with a battle of the eras— 1995 vs. 2025 ! 💥 Ed and Fruit are both certified hip-hop heads, and they’re breaking down what many call the Golden Years of hip-hop—those iconic '90s and early 2000s joints—and stacking them up against today’s chart-toppers. Who really has the bars? Who's got the influence? And are we witnessing the evo...
Ed Lover and his ride-or-die, Vanessa aka Mrs. Fruit, are back with a passionate ODE to the forgotten greats of hip-hop! 💿🔥 This week, they reflect on the passing of the legendary Angie Stone—before the solo hits, she was part of Sequence , the first-ever Southern hip-hop group signed to a label, and they even wrote “Apache” for Sugar Hill Gang! Ed and Fruit dive deep: Has money and status completely taken over hip-hop? Are today’s artists too focused on flashy lifestyles and clout to honor th...
This week, Mrs. Fruit flips the script! After dishing out advice to the young queens last week, it’s time for the young kings to get some real talk. What would Ed Lover say to a young man looking for wisdom on everything from dressing for success to building meaningful relationships? You’re about to find out! Ed breaks it all down: how to show up for a job interview, what to never do on a date when your budget’s tight, and why being intentional with your words (and your wallet) matters. He share...
Spring is here, and Ed Lover and Mrs. Vanessa aka Mrs. Fruit are bringing the energy! 🌸 With Easter just 24 days away, they’re talking all things spring—from seasonal fashion shifts to outdoor gun ranges. Ed has strong opinions on White Timberlands (just… no) while Vanessa shares her top-tier makeup picks for young women looking to level up their beauty game. They also dive into Forever 21’s bankruptcy (RIP fast fashion?) and shout out their favorite budget-friendly brands— but is it SHEIN or S...
This week, Ed Lover and Mrs. Fruit tackle the chaos happening in the culture—starting with Big U , the prominent LA music executive and Rollin’ 60s OG, now a fugitive facing racketeering, extortion, and murder charges . The streets are talking, and Ed breaks down what this all means. Then, it’s Kanye vs. Kim , and things are getting dark . Kim holds the power, and Kanye is spiraling—again. Mrs. Fruit says there’s no way her daughter would be at Kanye’s house, while Ed reveals Ye’s disrespectful ...
Music isn’t just entertainment—it’s LIFE! This week, Ed Lover and Mrs. Vanessa dive deep into the power of music, reflecting on the legends we’ve lost and the impact they’ve left behind. Ed shares personal stories, from Tony! Toni! Toné! being the house band on his MTV late-night show to his unforgettable experience touring with Kriss Kross and opening for Michael Jackson in England. They also break down the best (and worst) live performers, the concerts they wish they had seen (Luther! Bob Marl...
This week, it’s ALL about Mrs. Vanessa’s birthday! 🎂🥳 She’s feeling strong, blessed, and in her prime! But before the celebrations, she and Ed made a serious power move —they’re officially gun owners! 💥 Mrs. Fruit is now strapped with a Ruger LCP Max Caliber .380 , while Ed grabbed a BIG, nasty knife … which he immediately forgot. 😂 SMH. 🗣️ FIGHT TALK: Ed breaks down the Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr. fight and calls BS on Gervonta’s excuse— grease from his braids dripping into his glo...
This week, Mrs. Fruit gets personal about her weight loss journey —not just for the scale, but for her health . She opens up about joining a weight-loss group with her friends, making better food choices , and finding balance between healthy eating and indulging in guilty pleasures. But it’s deeper than weight loss —Mrs. Fruit gets real about managing blood pressure , the challenges of post-hysterectomy weight loss , and her overall wellness journey . Ed and Mrs. Fruit keep it honest, relatable,...
This week, I'm outside y'all! No Mrs. Fruit, with me this week because I'm on the road and in New York doing my comedy thing, y'all! It's a blessing to be on the road and for a good cause. You know what else is good? Learning AI! I'm not getting left behind and you shouldn't want to be left either! I'll tell you where I been, where I'm going and why I'm getting AI certified on this weeks episode of C'MON SON! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyin...
In this special episode of C’Mon Son! The Podcast , it’s all Krista, all episode! Super Producer Krista Hayes-Pruitt—co-creator and executive producer—takes the mic solo to share the untold story of how she and Ed Lover built this podcast from the ground up. From their first collaboration to keeping the show going strong since 2016, Krista reflects on the journey, the challenges, and the incredible support from loyal listeners. Tune in for behind-the-scenes insights, gratitude, and a fresh persp...
