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Illegal Opinions

Say no to cancel culture, because here is raw truth with a splash of contrast. Welcome to the last place for real talk on the planet with comedian Sam Ridley and Marcus Palmer. Listen in weekly for unfiltered honesty on pop culture, society, relationships and things you thought you liked but shouldn't.

Episodes

Ep 87: "Absolute Best P"

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! (1:25) We got that Absolute Best P, (7:35) and we got that merch on deck! (10:51) RIP to A.J. Johnson, gone but not forgotten, and we get into the dispute that his wife is having with the fans. As a consumer, is it your responsibility to make sure that we’re put to rest in the best way? (25:43) When is it okay to “look at God”, (34:08) and Tucker Carlson openly admits to lying. (39:51) Why does AOC not have a boyfriend, and when is a stand not a stan...

Sep 26, 20212 hr 35 minEp. 87

Ep 86: "I See You Fam"

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! (2:40) Sam hits another stage with some of comedy’s best, opening for the legendary Paul Rodriguez, and we love you Chiki Wings. (11:08) RIP to Michael K. Williams and Norm McDonald, (15:50) and the pandemic job loss benefits have expired. What does that mean for the service industry? (27:50) R. Kelly’s trial is an ongoing cluster of fks, and there’s further evidence that Aaliyah was not protected. (41:50) Millie Bobby Brown is sick of y’all’s sh*t, ...

Sep 19, 20212 hr 30 minEp. 86

Ep 85: "I Can't Believe"

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! (0:33) The older we get we realize that thirty is not the new twenty. (3:35) How expensive is Cali living, (12:50) and sometimes you may not be who you think you are. (20:55) A married woman posts a “t-shirt and panties” pic to embrace her sexuality. Should that be for her man, or for everyone else? As a man/husband is it your responsibility to defend that decision? (48:25) Why do people disregard the rules of a normal marriage, only to make more rul...

Sep 12, 20212 hr 3 minEp. 85

Ep 84: "White Feet, Black Ankles"

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! (4:00) Sam turns 40 and gotta start getting them grown man physicals, (9:59) and battles with Big Mail. (18:30) Ahmaud Arbery update, O.J. Simpson is scared of California, and what it really means to pay to play. (28:38) The guys give their differing opinions on “Donda”, and discuss how Kanye may be trying a little too hard. (37:22) Where did Van Jones go with Bezos’ money? (44:10) One woman is black and doesn’t want to be, the other woman wants to b...

Sep 05, 20212 hr 36 minEp. 84

Ep 83: "Dickie Ride"

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! (2:12) Shower etiquette is extremely important, (8:07) and do you watch her take the Plan B? (9:50) Sam gets into the emotional roller coaster that is comedy as a career, (22:00) and if you’re gonna front run...you better be fast! (33:03) The guys discuss OnlyFans caving to the innanets influence. (47:05) Mike Richards quits Jeopardy before he has a chance to start, (55:53) and there’s a new Splash Brother coming off the bench. (1:02:47) Listen here ...

Aug 29, 20212 hr 33 minEp. 83

Ep 82: Larry King Ding-A-Ling

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! (0:14) When school shopping do you buy supplies for your kid, or “y'all's kids”? (08:15) The fellas start off with the Afghanistan situation, the civilian public giving their uninformed opinions, (21:40) and how bad is your life right now? (28:39) Is Lizzo crying for the sake of likes or love? Where does the buck stop when it comes to what you’re willing to do for marketing dollars? (42:55) Also, Naomi Osaka walks off a press conference after not ans...

Aug 22, 20211 hr 16 minEp. 82

Ep 81: She-Rat

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! (0:00) Would you want to know how you’ll die, (5:30) and what happens when you get stuck in Jurassic Park? (13:14) If your people can’t skip the line, do you leave them or wait behind? (19:39) The guys talk about understanding the value of your plans and investments, and the more you take care of something the more it takes care of you. (33:44) Is Gov. Cuomo resigning an admission of guilt, or should he have powered through it? (40:34) Would you slee...

Aug 15, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 81

Ep 80: "Keto'squitos"

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! (3:23) We start out with ducking the Delta variant, (14:55) and how to beat this damn heat. (22:24) DaBaby done wet DaBed and pissed off a lot of people with his “call and response'' at Rolling Loud. Where is the line drawn in what you can say in music, and can he rebound? (34:46) Are R. Kelly fans the reason why Trump won the first election, (39:10) and Black Widow vs. Black Mouse. This might not end well. (57:37) The guys discuss whether the Bennif...

Aug 08, 20211 hr 28 minEp. 80

Ep 78: "It's Never Gonna Stop"

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! (3:41) Old soul singers are keeping their memory alive by singing at backyard BBQs, (12:00) RIP Biz Markie, and bandwagon mourning. (31:00) The guys give a more detailed re-review of Black Widow, (38:00) address all the hating on Space Jam 2, (54:30) and Naomi Osaka poses for the Swimsuit Edition after stepping away from tennis for her mental health. (1:11:12) Is Catherine Zeta-Jones unhappy with the life that Michael Douglas has led? (1:14:35) RIP E...

Jul 25, 20212 hr 30 minEp. 78

Ep 77: "That Ole Bridgertons"

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! (3:25) How much damn driving is too much driving? (07:06) The guys discuss some odd jobs they had in the past that didn’t quite workout, which is probably for the best. (20:27) We don’t kill, we steal...allegedly. (25:26) It was a wild week for National Holidays. Nudes, Mac & Cheese, Measuring Tape, (31:00) and Batman don’t eat no cewchie! (35:30) Did Black Widow do numbers, the Tomorrow War review, and how many Marvel movies is Loki better than, and...

Jul 18, 20212 hr 39 minEp. 77

Ep 76: "Whore Dash"

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast, and we hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th of July! (2:30) As the rockets red glare, and bombs burst in the air, the woke community is giving Independence Day a bad Yelp review. (9:45) Nowadays, certain professions are using “donations'' as a cover, (12:48) and we’re ready for Bill Cosby’s comeback tour. (19:22) Do artists become worse as they get more successful? (30:10) Texas has a new gun law allowing residents to be unlicensed concealed carrie...

Jul 11, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 76

Ep 75: Fofe of July

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast, and Happy 4th of July! We hope you stay safe now that outside is open, and act accordingly. (4:00) Bill Cosby is out of jail and possibly making people mad in your social media feed, (7:58) and Derek Chauvin’s mother pleads for a lesser sentence, and we plead for her to have lesser speaking engagements. (11:50) Kevin Hart’s movie, Fatherhood, receives a mixed review between Marcus and Sam, (17:40) and is Kevin still funny? (17:40) Does bringing up so...

Jul 04, 202128 minEp. 75

Ep 74: Stir Fry Sam

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! (0:00) Chickens and fast food have come together once again to heckle the black community. (10:30) Everybody, give it up for Darnell Johnson coming to the stage! Singing none of your favorites. (18:20) The guys take an unexpected deep dive into a conversation about music. Are you brave enough to criticize your favorite artist publicly, (23:18) and who usually gets the better of Jay-Z on a record? (47:06) Next, we talk about tables and Fatherhood. Wha...

Jun 27, 20212 hr 41 minEp. 74

Ep 73: "Blackteenth"

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! (3:30) How do good parents turn into bad grandparents? (6:45) Juneteenth is here for all people that need a new day off, (16:50) and are vaccines the new segregation? (25:02) Freakink is back and in full effect. The smell of condoms and love is in the air. (30:00) Is eatin’ the groceries on the table, or is off since its at the bottom of the p***y, (35:07) and do men think their friends will try to bone out their girl? (47:40) Be careful about what v...

Jun 20, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 73

Ep 72- Saw Wobble

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! (1:30) In loving memory of head, this show is dedicated to you. (11:25) Don’t take the small things in life for granted, (19:15) but does that mean you should celebrate everything? (29:35) You’ll find your Mayweather vs. One of the Paul brothers' coverage right here! (37:50) To celebrate Pride month, Sam is watching all the X-Man's movies for the undertones. (46:05) Who's fellatio more personal for Men or Women, (53:48) and if you say you’re coming y...

Jun 13, 20211 hr 25 minEp. 72

Ep 71: "Mac-Fished"

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast, and Happy Pride Month! (6:30) Facebook birthdays, baby showers, and Sam’s got Spirit. (14:15) The guys give their oddly in-depth review of Army of the Dead, (29:45) and Jim Carrey is a G.O.A.T.. (34:00) Naomi Osaka chooses her mental health over tennis trophies, (49:13) also Piers Morgan...you coulda just STFU. (54:00) The NFL ends “race norming”. Oh you never heard of it? Neither have we. (1:05:58) How long does it take for you to get tired of them ...

Jun 06, 20211 hr 21 minEp. 71

Ep 70: "Mr. Jeff"

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! (1:22) This week’s cancellations include T.I., who made a sound track for his accusers, and Ironman Robert Downey Jr.. Are we abusing the power of political correctness? (12:20) The Borderlands movie is on the way, but did a particular casting take away the integrity of the film and will it work? (19:30) The things actors do to stay relevant can be embarrassing, (22:05) and Marcus apologizes to the beautiful, talented, hot wing eating Halle Berry. (3...

May 30, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 70

Ep 69: "Rasta Pasta"

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! (0:01) We start this one off talking about landscaping yourself to improve the experience. (8:35) RIP Paul Mooney. Gone, but not forgotten. You reintroduced yourself to our generation and we are forever appreciative and look forward to the stories of your greatness that will follow. (13:10) Is Tesla out here providing hands free fellatio, and is road head overrated? (25:31) T.I. and Tiny are in some big trouble. More news to come. (31:57) The fellas ...

May 23, 20212 hr 45 minEp. 69

Ep 68: Scorpion Vs Bullies

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! This week we had the pleasure of speaking with the OG Scorpion himself, Martial Artist, Author, and Father Chris Casamassa! Chris talks about his early work in film and how much he appreciates the fan art he receives from his followers. (6:49) Next, we dive into his book “Bully Proof Fitness: The Ultimate Guide for Parents to Win the Battle Against Bullies, Bellies and Make Your Kid Feel Like a Super Ninja”. (13:00) Is there such a thing as a healthy...

May 16, 20211 hr 24 minEp. 68

Ep 67: Without Rehearsal

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast, and Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Month! The guys got accidentally drunk on this one so bear with us. (4:40) On the front end, we recap last week's episode, how the ladies have tried to add value to their “Christmas Turkey”, (13:50) and why is “consistency” not a part of the 5 Love Languages? (19:08) Sam announces a special comedy show, the guy he’s opening up for is kind of a big deal, (25:56) and black people giving their kids the belt…...

May 09, 20212 hr 43 minEp. 67

Ep 66: Phil Risked It All 2

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! We continue our interview with actress Cynthia Rose Hall, and her very alluring romantic situation. It’s a generational love story that you won’t want to miss the conclusion of a great conversation. We appreciate Cynthia Rose Hall for stopping by and blessing the podcast. You can find her all over the tv and @cynthiarosehall on IG and Twitter. Thank you again for listening to Illegal Opinions, the podcast for people that don’t like podcasts. Availabl...

May 05, 202136 minEp. 66

Ep 65: Phil Risked It All!

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! This week we have a very special guest. You’ve seen her in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Criminal Minds, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Supercroc, and a list of other projects, welcome actress Cynthia Rose Hall! Speaking of projects, we start off with a Parisian art project gone terribly wrong. (10:50) Cyn and Sam fill in how they met on the set of Man of Steel, and how quickly acting roles can be given, then taken away. (19:08) Covid-19 put a stop to everything in Ho...

May 02, 20212 hr 45 minEp. 65

Ep 64: Regular America

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! We start off this episode with old video games as new homework, (5:00) and if you’re divorced can your status be single? (15:50) Sam speaks on a personal issue and we discuss how an injury can bruise your ego. (33:45) Guilty, Guilty, Guilty! The murderer, Chauvin, convicted on all three counts. Are we satisfied with the outcome? Was this justice? (53:20) The guys discuss the shooting that took place the same day as the George Floyd verdict and discus...

Apr 25, 20212 hr 1 minEp. 64

Ep 63: Kiss From A Rose

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! (0:01) We hope you enjoyed Sam’s snippet at the top of the pod. Go check him out on stage, he will not disappoint, now back to the show. (10:30) The fellas got into a little bit of an investment conversation, and what happened to all professional online stock brokers. (24:20) Trailer Trash?! The new Fast 9 and Army of the Dead trailers just dropped. Thoughts? (35:20) How many of you ladies have been kissed by rose lately? The streets say it bends kne...

Apr 18, 20212 hr 42 minEp. 63

Ep 62: Get At Me Dawg

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! (3:55) People are getting the Covid-19 vaccine by accident, and Spring and Summer are gonna be fire! (10:35) We start by asking, “Why do some men feel the need to emasculate themselves in order to support women?”, (20:00) and how long will the "friend" wait until y’all give them some pu**y? (23:20) Thoughts and prayers to DMX, his family, his friends, and his fans. As of this recording he’s in the hospital and in bad shape. We hope he has a speedy re...

Apr 11, 20211 hr 23 minEp. 62

Ep 61: King Kong In The Trunk

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! (1:00) The fellas start off with a conversation about vanity and how some live and die in LA. (22:30) Next up is some TV talk. We get into Bad Trip, (29:30) Marcus pays Sam his winnings from Godzilla vs King Kong, and (49:25) Marvel’s black sidekicks. (52:57) This week in “Who’s Canceled” we welcome the Montero Sport himself, Lil Nas X, as he sets the internet on fire while dancing with the devil. (1:02:06) On the heels of that, it's time for the ult...

Apr 04, 20212 hr 30 minEp. 61

Ep 60: I'm Sorry Miss Jaxn

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! Happy Spring Break to some of you. Marcus skipped a bikini bike ride to be here, so you get what you get. (7:58) We hate starting the podcast with a tragedy, (19:50) but we live in America and guns are easy to get. (25.20) Here’s your Justice League review right here, and it's packed with spoilers...just how you like it, along with WanadaVision and Falcon and the Winter Soldier. (1:12:40) We watch the fall of the lyin’ titan and it couldn’t happen to...

Mar 28, 20212 hr 50 minEp. 60

Ep 59: Skeet Skeet Are ya Wit Me!

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! (2:20) We jump into talking around the “Snyder Cut” of you know what, no spoilers here. (6:30) We’re starting a new segment called “Who’s Canceled”, and this week’s winner is Kirk Franklin. (17:10) The Asian community learns a hard lesson when it comes to inclusion in this country. (24:30) Marriage or Mortgage. Will how someone answers this question make you leave them? (34:30) Shallow Hal is alive and well, and he might be alive in you! (54:10) The ...

Mar 21, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 59

Ep 58: Royal Pains

Welcome back to the Illegal Opinions Podcast! (7:07) Sam hit the stage this week and was surprised to find out he was headlining, and speaks about how your reputation can ruin you before you start. (21:10) Tom and Jerry, cartoon chicks that can get that real d**k, and why don’t actors say no to bad movies? (32:18) The fellas give their Coming 2 America reviews, and you may be surprised where they landed. (53:25) We discuss Martin Lawrence’s new special Doin’ Time, and how he’s fared in comedy th...

Mar 14, 20212 hr 54 minEp. 58