Sorry for the wait, ladies and gentlemen -- we're producing blockbuster scripts! J5 and MC return from an all-timer ThrowBLKs for an all-new episode of Don't Steal This Podcast as the summer winds down. They celebrate the good news MC shares in his next chapter, discussing the importance of staying true to your purpose and navigating the beauty that comes with life changes. After, we jump into our gaming bag with our thoughts on the military 'Battlefield' gatekeepers, Sony's dishonorable 'Spider...
Aug 15, 2025•1 hr 12 min
We're joined by special guest A Plus to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Future’s 'DS2' — the album that turned a comeback into a legacy. From the fallout of 'Honest' to the Dubai arrest of DJ Esco that sparked a creative reset, we break down the highs, lows and lasting impact of one of hip-hop’s most influential albums ever.
Jul 19, 2025•1 hr 43 min
This month’s ThrowBLKs dives into Plies' debut album ' The Real Testament' and the gritty, unforgettable voice that helped define the Gunshine State! From football fields to Fort Myers blocks, Plies’ path to rap stardom was anything but traditional, built alongside the dream of his brother Big Gates. Tune in to hear the initial "silent investments" he made toward the birth of Big Gates Records, leading to his first deal with Slip N Slide Records and the mixtapes that would spread like wildfire a...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 54 min
Grab your closest champagne glass for a toast to our new Unc! Armon Sadler pulls up to the BlkPrint Studios this week after an action-packed 30th birthday weekend in New York City, and we welcome him to the age of wisdom with open arms. Hear us chat about the come up of our good friend DJ D-Rose, the moments Armon looks forward to in his new chapter of life and the latest details on our upcoming ThrowBLKs for Plies' 2007 classic, 'The Real Testament' . Also tune in to hear our mixture of thought...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Will our latest member of the family even make it through the weekend? This week on 'DSTP' , we open up with special thanks for our loyal listeners as we manifest an amazing Summer 2025! Tune in to hear details on our first Patreon-exclusive livestream next week, including our reactions to Apple's upcoming WWDC event, Nintendo's huge 'Switch 2' launch and the games we're anticipating from PlayStation's latest 'State of Play'. We also say hello to our new BlkPrint member, Solo! As we prepare for ...
Jun 07, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Our most dangerous ThrowBLKs to date, powered by the angsty teens of the new millennium. ⭐ 🌭 By the time we left the party of 1999, Limp Bizkit cemented their status as teenage America’s rap-rock antiheroes. The soundtrack for the country's new attitude blasted from high school parking lots, PS2 loading screens, wrestling entrances and ESPECIALLY on TRL. They were messy, loud, aggressive, and somehow exactly what millions of kids needed growing up in the 2000s. But beneath the backwards red Yan...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 48 min
Movie aficionados, we come in peace -- and with slices of Burbank pizza! This week, we’re kicking off what might be our biggest Hollywood Shuffle yet, as summer movie season officially heats up. We open with some spicy fallout from our T.I. ' KING' retrospective before diving deep into the buzz, brilliance, and backlash surrounding Ryan Coogler’s cultural juggernaut, ' Sinners' . J5 and Pafifi break down their personal highs and lows, unpack the 'Variety' article that lit up Twitter, and spotlig...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 51 min
A message to the rap game: the King of the South will fight anyone for the crown! 👑 In 2006, T.I. entered a defining chapter of his career with the release of KING — an album that served as both an Atlanta coronation and a challenge to the rap game. Already riding high off the success of Trap Muzik and Urban Legend , T.I. escaped a massive album leak to drop the unofficial soundtrack to his first Hollywood blockbuster, ATL . This may have marked a multi-platform takeover in his eyes, but how di...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 58 min
Be about your business, stand ten toes down and get it -- and WORK! 🕊️ This week’s episode is packed with energy, memories, and a few surprises along the way. We kick things off by paying tribute to Young Scooter, a true staple in our hip-hop journey, sharing some of our favorite moments, lines, and albums that still resonate today. Then, we dive into the heart of festival season — Rolling Loud, ULTRA, Dreamville, Coachella — and ask the real question: what artists do we even have left to see? ...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Extended feature, bonus credits and all -- you can trust us on the spoilers, though.🍿 Pafifi is back in the BlkPrint Studios as we take an unexpected dive into our exciting Severance catch up, including why we’re loving it so far and the Leonardo points we've been doing for the Step Brothers cast. Then, we crack open Hollywood’s messy past, from the anti-wokeness of Tropic Thunder to the insanity (to say the least) of 1986's Soul Man -- perfect setups for the main event! Meanwhile, J5 continues...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 40 min
📀 ThrowBLKs is back with a deep dive into the origins of one of Ontario’s most influential voices — PARTYNEXTDOOR. We're taking it back to PND 1 & PND 2 , the projects that laid the foundation for PARTY’s signature sound and helped define the decade's new wave of moody, lo-fi R&B. 🔊 We’re talking: ✅ The Early Years of PARTY – from his beginnings as a songwriter to his signing with OVO Sound and the challenge that comes with handling success as a songwriter. ✅ The Fan-Fueled Debate – Di...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 33 min
The curtain closes on a legendary chapter, but the memories, moments and impact from RSWD will last forever. J5 and MC are back for another episode filled with hoops, history and heavy nostalgia. J5 shares his experience at his first-ever Lakers game, watching LeBron and Anthony Edwards go head-to-head in the Big Cryp. Did Ant end up making a believer out of J5 for the next face of the league? Best sneakers out, best clips on Netflix -- think about it! The conversation then shifts to a somber no...
Mar 03, 2025•56 min
No matter how stressful life gets, don't say the five words of doom. This week on Don't Steal This Podcast , Pafifi returns with a new special guest who is definitely not new to our RNC faithful, Cyrus! Hear all four of us catch up on life, as well as our latest ThrowBLKs episode covering Rich Gang: Tha Tour. Who knew that we'd unexpectedly become a top-ranked YouTube result that fast? They dive into hip-hop’s evolving aesthetics, from Playboi Carti’s ever-changing phases to Kanye West’s latest ...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 8 min
📀 ThrowBLKs is back for 2025 with a full retrospective on one of the most influential mixtapes of the 2010s — Rich Gang: Tha Tour Part 1 . With its 10 year anniversary this past September, we break down what made this project so unique, culture-shifting and somewhat tragic as time passed between its two promising stars, Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan. 🔊 We’re talking: ✅ The magic and chemistry between Thug and Quan — where do they rank in rap's duos? ✅ Tha Tour Part 1’s legacy on the Atlanta s...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 28 min
New on The BlkPrint: 'Don't Steal This Podcast' Featuring RNC RADIO Veteran & J5's Best Man, Pafifi! In this week's episode, J5 sits down with his longtime friend Pafifi for a deep dive into two of the most pressing topics of the moment: the annoying hoops job seekers jump through in today’s recruiting scene and the frenzy surrounding TikTok’s looming ban and possible sale. With J5 fresh off rounds of interviews and weeks of anticipation, the two discuss the pitfalls of an exhausting hiring ...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 6 min
A Special Week for 'Don't Steal This Podcast': Our First Guest Joins Us at BlkPrint Studios! This week, J5 kicks off the latest episode of ' DSTP' alongside none other than Armon Sadler of ' The A Show' ! The two meet face-to-face for the very first time after five years of friendship and countless collaborations. Their long awaited link-up unfolds just hours before an unforgettable night at the Intuit Dome for the Netflix premiere of WWE RAW. Together, these seasoned journalists dive into the e...
Jan 20, 2025•59 min
Our first episode of the year kicks off the year with a brand-new series under the BlkPrint umbrella, highlighted by a very small request! In the debut of Don't Steal This Podcast , we reveal exciting changes for the show, including a sleek new logo and revamped Patreon tiers, while reflecting on a rollercoaster 2024. We also discuss the devastating Los Angeles fires, share our experiences, and address the internet’s questionable takes. Plus, J5 celebrates a decade in LA and recaps a star-studde...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr
A present for the BlkPrint faithful: our return to ThrowBLKs with the greatest Future mixtape ever, Monster ! 🎁 Picking up where we left off with our deep dive into his sophomore album, Honest , we follow the Freebandz leader at a pivotal crossroads in his journey. Could his pop-driven success have led to overexposure? Was it time to strip everything back and reconnect with the raw, unfiltered sound that first made him a star? With Monster , Future not only answered these questions but also del...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Damn, maybe 'Die Hard' really is a Christmas movie! J5 and MC are back from the holiday break with a jam-packed 'Overly Conversating' bonus! This week, the duo unravels the bizarre case of the UnitedHealthcare CEO murderer and dives into the internet's love-hate relationship with this year's Spotify Wrapped. Plus, they dissect Drake's controversial legal move against UMG and what it says about the music industry, reflect on the highs and lessons of MC's first year in Los Angeles, and settle the ...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 14 min
What makes the world go 'round better than sports violence? This week on The BlkPrint, J5 and MC navigate the wide range of opinions following last week's Fight Night on Netflix -- why don't we add even more shenanigans? Tune in for plenty on Mike Tyson and the self-proclaimed face of boxing Jake Paul, the 20th anniversary of 'Malice In The Palace', infiltrating The Wall at Intuit Dome and the future of sports streaming wars. Also tap in for our follow up on Bluesky's surging numbers, our offici...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 18 min
We know what the title says -- just walk with us here! In this week’s episode, J5 and MC switch gears from the high-energy buzz of the World Series to a more introspective vibe following Election Day. We dive into J5’s decision to step back from social media after Trump’s election, reflecting on how today’s climate is reshaping relationships with family, friends and even our favorite actresses -- ahem! We also discuss Young Thug’s newfound freedom and what it could mean for the hip-hop landscape...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Even on the week of Halloween, nothing is scarier than next week's possibilities! On the latest BND Bonus drop, J5 and MC share their very first views of BlkPrint Studios with a huge thanks for all the patrons who helped make this possible across Patreon, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. Tune in to hear their recovery process after a wild night at Wale's 'Every Blue Moon' Tour, the concerning posts (or bots!) found in LA's Threads community, all of the jokes on Dwyane Wade's statue and a ver...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 5 min
How many hip-hop GOATs really had to see their teachers after class? This week's BND Bonus is a very notable one for the show, as J5 and MC chop it up for their very first episode in the BlkPrint Studios! Tune in to hear the updates on their labor of love, including details on the upcoming debut for all listeners and MUCH more across the community. Expect to hear plenty Hurricane Milton fallout through J5's fear of misinformation, MC's newfound interest in baseball following the Dodgers' huge wi...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Blessings to all the sports fans -- this month may be scary for multiple reasons! On this week's BND Bonus, MC and A Plus share their excitement for October's huge month in television, ranging from WWE's huge upcoming event to the multiple highlights across all of sports. Tune in to hear some of their spooky wrestling moments as kids, along with a celebration for the 25th anniversary of A Plus' live look at one of the greatest People's Elbows ever! Also tap in to hear how they plan to jump into ...
Oct 05, 2024•57 min
Those strobe lights look a liiiiittle bit different this time around. Fresh from this weekend's 'Central Flea' festivities, J5 and MC are joined by our Recut Gems co-host and BlkPrint brethren, A Plus! Hear about some of the goodies we came up on (or wish we came up on) from the event, along with a very special live shoutout from Josh Peas to all our listeners. Also tune in to hear our first opinions on Future's 'MIXTAPE PLUTO', the true mixtape moments we wish we received on the album, another ...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Our latest BND Bonus is available now for all listeners! This week, J5 and MC are joined by their Ramen Talk brethren and co-host of The A Show's 'The War Report', Cyrus! Catch up with the long list of games they're completing in their backlog, ranging from Lies of P to Final Fantasy XIV, Astro Bot, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection and more. We also learn of the division within the 2K community following NBA 2K25's new RNG feature, our favorite Grand Theft Auto story modes as we wait for GT...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Rest In Peace to Rich Homie Quan, a New Atlanta pillar that will live forever. Our special guest Kameron Hay joins J5 and MC this week to pay their respects to Rich Homie with the memorable records and moments that helped shape one of the many generations celebrated in Atlanta hip-hop. As many artists show their own love, we learn a very necessary lesson through Quavo's post -- hear our thoughts on the importance of speaking up, our plans on the upcoming "Tha Tour" ThrowBLKs and much more. We al...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Trust us: this has been a summer that The BlkPrint will not forget! J5 and MC kick off September on the latest 'Overly Conversating' bonus with two very huge updates for the show, setting the stage for our Fall plans and exploring change through our own personal paths. Tune in to hear those moments shared, along with J5's review of the Nike DMV 'Cherry Blossom' Foamposites, the latest updates in our streaming ventures and the long stretch ahead for MC to make thousands off Pokemon cards. Our new...
Sep 02, 2024•51 min
Our first round of BLKList selections made one thing perfectly clear: we are about to have a hard time narrowing down the Kanye West discography. Rest assured, the summer is ending with the best album we've covered in the entire ThrowBLKs catalog! We’re thrilled to bring you August's retrospective — a deep dive into one of the most influential albums of the 2000s, Kanye West’s ' Late Registration' . Join us as we revisit the road leading to his incredible rookie year, highlighting the influence ...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 33 min
Wanna hit Paris with us and make a couple easy million? Catch J5 and Josh Peas back together on the latest episode of The BlkPrint, centered around the power of the almighty dollar. Hear the very first update on the official BlkPrint Studios (coming soon!) and Josh Peas' memorable week in New York City for Spotify's 'Gold Standard' exhibition. Also tune in to hear J5's crossroads with a recent huge interview, the marketing strategy behind Drake's '100 Gigs' drop, a mental health check from all t...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr
