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Opinions While Black

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It's the most sober conversation you could ask for from the least sober team in podcasting. Oz Longworth and D. Randle deliver a black ass cheat sheet to the week in foolishness.

Episodes

Episode 265 - "Unequivalent Exchange"

This week, Oz, Euphonic and Fluent take a look at the ageism behind the discourse over Vivica Fox's dating life, whether or not Drake has finally surrendered (because he should), Roc Nation's education initiative and Bun B "snitching." Plus, the WNBA, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Malia feat. Syd- Dirty Laundry

Jun 11, 20243 hr 37 min

Episode 264 - "Thermostat Tuesday"

This week, the Boys point out how thoroughly men fumbled "the Bear discussion," lament Inside The NBA coming to an end, and Oz points out why the Apple 100 albums list is irrelevant. Also, someone who was formerly in charge of the country is now a convicted criminal and the Boys are happy about it. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Nippa- Sugar (feat. Larry June and SHOW N PROVE)

Jun 03, 20242 hr 11 min

Episode 263 - "Oreo Pancakes"

This week, the Boys salutes Bill Burr giving Bill Maher the blues, unpacks some unsavory video footage of Diddy, Oz doubts the seriousness of the Jake Paul/Mike Tyson fights and more! Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Scottie Spitten- "Bumpers and Bangers

May 27, 20243 hr 54 min

Episode 262 - "The Michael Rappaport Effect"

This week, Oz, Euphonic and Fluent give flowers to Angel Reese for shutting up the naysayers early in the WNBA season, question the responsibility of content consumers during moments of activism and discuss the aftermath of the Drake Wars. Plus, teachers establishing boundaries, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs! Pour Up! Song of the Week: Haim- 3AM (feat. Thundercat)

May 12, 20242 hr 26 min

Episode 261 - "The Drake Wars"

This week, Oz, Euphonic and Fluent unpack classism in tourism and give their opinions on Kendrick Lamar's ongoing feud with Drake. Also, Euphonic's latest Ridiculous Roundtree Fact, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Metro Boomin- "BBL Drizzy"

May 06, 20243 hr 33 min

Episode 260 - "That All Sounds Wrong"

This week, the Boys return after a short vacay trip to salute Tank for his commentary on making love, unpack the truth about modern day college and question what the fuss is about Jerrod Carmichael's Reality Show. Plus, Oz gives his thoughts about Amanda Seales' interview on Club Shay Shay, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Tommy Richmann- "Million Dollar Baby"

Apr 30, 20243 hr 40 minSeason 1Ep. 260

Episode 259 - "The 125%"

This week, Oz, Euphonic and Fluent salute a Black astronaut candidate from way back, the passings of both Rico Wade and OJ Simpson, the return of Drakewatch and J. Cole's surrender. Plus, the Boys make bad decisions with shots, answer your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Lenox Hill- "old ways [crazy bout u]"

Apr 15, 20243 hr 39 minSeason 1Ep. 259

Episode 258 - "Naruto References"

This week, Oz, Fluent and Euphonic salute Angel Reese entering the WNBA draft, Oz's takes on the J. Cole/Kendrick/Drake beef (if you can call it that), Carlee Russell's sentencing and Candace Owens' Patreon. Plus, R. Kelly has thoughts, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Alfa Blvck- The Gauntlet

Apr 08, 20242 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 258

Episode 257 - "Not Normal"

This week, the Boys get together before Fluent's birthday party to discuss Eric Adams' latest interview on the Breakfast Club, the passing of Louis Gossett Jr., the Homeland Security raids on Diddy's home and another installment of Take Us Out Of The Group Chat. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Marie Dahlstrom- "Safe Place"

Apr 01, 20242 hr 14 min

Episode 256 - "Me U and a Doctor's Note"

This week, Oz, Euphonic and Fluent salute Schoolboy Q's take on "checking in," not burning out in the coming election season, unpack Candace Owens' departure from the Daily Wire; Amanda Seales' perceived blackballing; Fani Willis continuing the Trump case in Fulton County and another civil suit against Jonathan Majors. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: DeJ Loaf feat. Lil Wayne- "Me U and Hennessy"

Mar 25, 20242 hr

Episode 255 - "Night Thunder"

This week, Oz and Fluent talk about the hypocrisy of the responses to Cardi's opinion on relationships, the Love Is Blind reunion and what it says about expectations for men in dating, the real conversation about Draya Michele and Jaylen Green and unpacking the recent news on Bishop Lamar Whitehead. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Song of the Week: Joseph Solomon- "black like you"...

Mar 18, 20243 hr 36 min

Episode 254 - "Leave That Man Alone"

This week, Oz, Euphonic and Fluent salute the cultural impact of Levar Burton, the recent commentary about Shannon Sharpe's personal life, the continuing saga of the Turkey Leg Hut and Mike Tyson's upcoming fight with Jake Paul. Also, Oz's thoughts on the Love Is Blind finale, Dylan from Da Band beef with Dave Chappelle. Plus, your listener letter and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: TheArti$t- "Love Is"

Mar 11, 20243 hr 40 minSeason 1Ep. 254

Episode 253 - "Open Your Mind"

This week, Oz, Euphonic and Fluent salute a Black woman opening doors for other Black women to learn coding, the latest Diddy lawsuit and Cam Newton being too big to fight. Also, the Boys have a robust discussion surrounding a teacher filmed admonishing his students for failing a test and whether or not the education system is approaching kids the right way. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Chase Shakur- "what u need"

Mar 04, 20243 hr 45 min

Episode 252 - "Our Cat Is Dead"

This Oz, Euphonic and Fluent pour up to talk about Shannon Sharpe and Mike Epps burying the hatchet, coming to some hard truths about Chris Brown, the passing of Eric Mays and the debut of a new segment--"Take Us Out Of The Group Chat". Also, Kelly Rowland vs. the Today Show, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Ambre- "Lost Without You"

Feb 26, 20242 hr 3 min

Episode 251 - "Jeffrey Dahmer's Neighbor"

Oz, Euphonic and Fluent link up to salute a local congressman, overcorrecting based on internet advice and the continued saga of the Fall of The Turkey Leg Hut. Also, more Jonathan Majors antics, the Grammys and Oz elaborates on his take on Mo'nique and more! Plus, Ridiculous Roundtree Facts, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Able Heart- "Live It Up"

Feb 12, 20243 hr 34 min

Episode 250 - "The Hate"

This week, Oz, Euphonic and Fluent are joined by guest "Stephen A. Smith" as they discuss evolving past tired relationship discussions, the legacy of recently passed Carl Weathers, the Dallas leg of Keith Lee's food tour and the Wendy Williams documentary. Plus, a new segment "Ridiculous Roundtree Facts", your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs! Pour Up! Song of the Week: Westside Boogie- "Cant Get Over You" feat Smino and Teezo Touchdown

Feb 05, 20243 hr 42 min

Episode 248 - "Taylor's Law"

This week, Oz and Fluent salute Kid Cudi and Lupe Fiasco burying the hatchet, unpack Chris Stokes' ex wife coming clean as well as Dave Chappelle's commentary on Katt Williams and Vince McMahon's latest allegations. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: serpentwithfeet- "Safe Word"

Jan 29, 20243 hr 37 min

Episode 248 - "Conflict Food"

This week, Oz, Euphonic and Fluent talk about the Packers being last week's heroes, the "Black men in dresses" conversation, recent developments with the "Brick Lady", Diddy not going to the Grammys and Keith Lee's visit to the Bay Area. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Joey Badass- "For My People"

Jan 22, 20242 hr 20 min

Episode 247 -'The Year of the Smoke"

This week, Oz, Fluent and Euphonic get together to talk about operating from trauma in 2024, the Jonathan Majors Good Morning America interview, Stephen A. Smith delivers a critical blow in his feud with Jason Whitlock and people asking Yasiin goofy questions about hip hop. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Hotel Ugly- "Shut Up My Moms Calling"

Jan 15, 20242 hr 26 min

Episode 246 - "Falling For The Trap"

This week, Oz and Fluent return from vacation give flowers to Ari Lennox and some of Oz's unofficial mentors in the podcasting game; the guys talk about how everyone missed an opportunity for a larger conversation in the Simone Biles "the Prize" discussion; an unpacking of the Katt Williams "interview" on Club Shay Shay, the new Dave Chappelle special and the Epstein List. Plus, your listener letters and the top 3 STFUs! Pour Up! Song of the Week: Jenevieve- "Medallion"

Jan 09, 20242 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 246

Episode 245 - "The 2023 STFU Awards"

This week, Oz, Euphonic and Fluent discuss the difficulty of being a Black creative, more updates, thoughts and predictions about the Jonathan Majors trial and Draymond Green's suspension. Plus, the 2023 STFU Awards...who will receive the coveted STFU Of The Year? Pour Up! Song of the Week: Hillari- "Blind Then"

Dec 18, 20232 hr 29 minSeason 1Ep. 245

Episode 244 - "Jazz Hands"

This week, Oz and Euphonic talk about being kind to retailers during the holiday season, the latest on the Jonathan Majors trial, the Houston and New York leg of Keith Lee's food tour and T.I. confronting club promoters. Also, Oz doesn't understand why people like Charleston White. Plus, your listener letters and the top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Una Mia- "Lose You"

Dec 11, 20232 hr 17 min

Episode 243 - "Seven Point Nine"

This week, Oz, Euphonic and Fluent talk about seasonal depression, the potential chaos of Keith Lee coming to Houston, the new Andre 3000 album and Cassie's lawsuit allegations against Diddy and Joe Budden getting jumped at the strip club. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Baby Tate- "Hourglass feat. James Vickery"

Nov 20, 20232 hr 24 min

Episode 242 - "Get That Economics Degree"

This week, Oz, Fluent and Euphonic link up to talk about the big deal over Lori Harvey, Keke Palmer's restraining order against her ex, Dee-1's commentary over the state of hip hop, thoughts on the Republican Presidential candidates and more! Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: The Cool Kids- "Gr8Full feat. Joyce Wrice"

Nov 14, 20232 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 242

Episode 241 - "All The Way Wood"

This week, Oz poses a burning a relationship question, unpacks the Keith Lee vs. Atlanta discourse and gives his opinion on the new music from Megan Thee Stallion. Also, Oz takes The Real Milk and Honey to Apology Court, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Lucky Daye- "That's You."

Nov 07, 20232 hr 17 min

Episode 240 - "Aux Cord King"

This week, Oz and the crew discuss the Ngannou/Fury fight; Oz unpacks his fear of OWB becoming "that podcast"; the legacy of the late Richard Roundtree; the latest on the ongoing Jonathan Majors saga; the overt homophobia in the coverage of Dwight Howard. Plus....your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: redveil- "Morphine"

Oct 30, 20232 hr 15 min

Episode 239 - "One Percent True"

This week, Oz, Euphonic and Fluent sit down to discuss the latest incarnation of Black Panther, the overrated nature of "keeping up with the Joneses", DJ Envy's current legal woes and TGT burying the hatchet. Plus, Eric Adams' continued run of unseriousness, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Merges and Kaelin Ellis- "Cool_v2"

Oct 23, 20232 hr 59 min

Episode 238 - "You Know How Sticky It Gets"

This week, the Least Sober Team In Podcasting is joined by "Jennifer Lewis" as they salute Megan Thee Stallion going it alone, Oz's annoyance with the "Black men in suits" narrative, Drake's beef with Joe Budden and some brief insight about the Gaza conflict. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Charlotte Day Wilson feat. Snoh Aalegra- "Forever"

Oct 16, 20232 hr 56 min

Episode 237 - "Homecoming"

This week, Oz, Euphonic and Fluent link up to talk about Oz and Euphonic thoughts on their homecoming experience and the importance of hydration, reflect on more Black cancellations, celebrity breakups and Drake wasting no time sliding into Houston DMs. Also, Bill Maher was saying things again and Eboni K. Williams keeps having a platform whether we like it or not. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Campana- "Rope"

Oct 02, 20233 hr 43 min

Episode 236 - "Safety Precautions"

On the final evening of his birthday weekend, Oz links up with the crew to celebrate in completely chaotic fashion (more about that on Patreon) while waxing poetic about community, talking briefly about new music, the cancelling of Winning Time & the pattern of Black shows fading away and the worthlessness of NFTs. Also, an all new installment of Drakewatch, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up! Song of the Week: Majid Jordan- "Waiting For You" (feat. Naomi Sharon)...

Sep 25, 20233 hr 37 min