This week on the Need to Know Podcast, Savon steps into his “Councilman Von” era (00:30) — breaking down how he’s mentoring college interns at Need to Know Studios while chasing side quests like a real-life GTA mission game (02:15). At (14:15), they dive into Drake’s “What Did I Miss?” — from the icy backroom stream to the Chuck Liddell “Iceman” comeback theory (20:00). They unpack the LeBron, The Weeknd, and Kendrick subs (25:30) and debate if Drake’s “Scorned GOAT” energy is playing itself out...
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 314
Yerrrr! The Need to Know squad sat down with the one and only Mero — Bronx legend, multi-hyphenate menace, and certified culture shifter. From smoke shop runs and wrap flavors you’ve never heard of (00:49) to building his own creative empire, Mero delivers nonstop laughs, real game, and signature BX energy. He breaks down why TV is cooked and YouTube is king (05:51), raising his beautiful children (17:29), and his hilarious theory that Babe Ruth might’ve been Black (24:25). He explains why licen...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 313
On this bonus edition of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Eddin share their initial thoughts on the verdicts in Diddy's trial and debate what's next for the music mogul when it comes to his prison sentence and his public perception going forward. Catch us on Patreon - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Book your next podcast recording at Need to Know Studios TODAY - https://needtoknowstudios.com/ Join our Twitter/X Community to chop it up with us about all things Need to Know - https://...
Jul 02, 2025•32 min
Follow the We Have More Thoughts audio feed on Apple and Spotify so you don't miss out on new episodes each and every Wednesday! On this week’s episode of We Have More Thoughts, SaVon makes his long awaited debut on the show. The guys kick things off by debating the best way to season eggs (0:41) before SaVon and Pierre share some updates on their muscle building competition (6:31). Next, the guys breakdown Drake and T-Pain taking shots at each other after the “Buy U a Drank” singer suggested th...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Ayo! This week, the Need to Know squad links up with the multi-hyphenate Bronx legend Rainey — podcaster, rapper, skit god, and all-around creative menace. He pulls up to talk Victory Light with Mero & Lisabell, his fire new project Cigarettes For Dead Men , and why he might’ve lowkey inspired Metro & Future (he said what he said). We get into everything from Kenan Thompson improv stories, AI beef with The Alchemist, to growing up without pops and adapting to Dominican culture (Savon rea...
Jun 30, 2025•2 hr 43 min
In this episode of The Need to Know Podcast, the crew is once again joined by the vibrant and multi-talented Nyla Symone ! The conversation kicks off with a deep dive into Joe Budden’s recently leaked Patreon numbers—how much is too much, and should your favorite creators be asking for a raise? Later, the team unpacks the explosive Pusha T verse aimed at Travis Scott and discusses the Clipse reunion and Kendrick Lamar’s leaked feature. Nyla brings her industry insight to the Cardi B and Offset d...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 58 min
Nyla Symone makes her return to the podcast and begins by talking about the state of the music industry and comparing American and international artists. Next, the room talks Slick Rick’s latest album ‘VICTORY,’ Timbaland’s AI entertainment company, artists they need to put their children onto, Drake’s lack of desire to evolve as an artist, and Memphis Bleek telling The Breakfast Club that he is never abandoning radio. Also, a new segment called Is It Over…, blindly ranking DJ anthems, the GRAMM...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 43 min
On this special Monday edition of the Need to Know Podcast, Yassy returns, and the room begins by sharing some unpopular opinions (0:00) before discussing Kai Cenat’s response to his run-ins with Wale at last week’s BET Awards (15:12). Later, Drake on Smiley’s “2 Mazza” (26:57), Kendrick Lamar’s Toronto show and the cancelled stream between Drake and Kai Cenat (39:06), and Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter VI (Bonus)’ featuring Nicki Minaj (55:54). The crew also discusses the relationship between Dame Das...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 309
This week, SaVon kicks things off by recapping his trip to the Dominican Republic (0:00) before saluting everyone who got us to 100K YouTube subscribers (4:22). Later, the guys recap Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter IV’(8:32) and the 2025 BET Awards (24:01), including the 106 & Park reunion, Jamie Foxx’s tribute, Kendrick Lamar’s speech, and the exchanges between Kai Cenat and Wale. They also discuss Alex Cooper’s Hulu docuseries and their current reflections on podcasting (1:10:52), Clipse announcin...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 308
This week, SaVon and Alex are joined by Yassy , Creator & Host of the Let’s Get Unserious Podcast. The crew kicks things off by asking Pierre why he decided to go bald (4:10) and contemplating if they want to try Diddy juice (10:25). Later, they break down Complex and The Game’s lists of the top 50 Los Angeles rappers of all time (18:35) and Clipse’s “Ace Trumpets,” their GQ interview, and Pusha T paying seven figures to exit Def Jam (38:58). They also discuss Yassy’s time working with Akadm...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 307
SaVon kicks this week’s episode off by explaining a deal he made with his little sister (0:00) before Alex brings up complaints on social media about the lack of barbeques (7:15). Next, Kai Cenat’s Streamer University (19:20), Drake announces OVO Fest 2025 at Central Cee’s show (28:33), and Druski’s skit about white boys who are accepted by the hood (39:23). The guys also discuss the crypto investor charged with kidnapping and torturing a man in a NYC apartment for weeks (53:25), Papoose and Rem...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 306
SaVon and Alex are back with a dear, dear friend of the show and begin by debating if Ed Sheeran deserves a Black card (0:00). Later, **TRIGGER WARNING** Diddy trial updates (10:19), Joey Bada$$ vs The West Coast (51:52), the best rapper-singer duos of all time (1:54:44), and much more! Subscribe to our Patreon for first access to episodes - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Visit https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-need-to-know-network and use the code NEEDTOKNOW to sign up for Underdog Fantasy ...
May 22, 2025•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 305
The guys begin this week’s episode by debating what constitutes “scaring the hoes” music (0:00) before SaVon reveals his new passion (11:20). Next, they break down Big Sean, Ab-Soul, and Joey Bada$$’s Red Bull freestyle (25:07) and **TRIGGER WARNING** the first two days of Diddy’s trial (1:01:55). They also discuss Wale’s ties to Diddy (1:44:36), age breakdowns (1:48:35), Tory Lanez’s stabbing (1:53:22), SZA and Kaytranada at the NYC Grand National Tour afterparty (2:03:48), Offset’s latest pred...
May 14, 2025•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 304
Alex’s kicks things off by giving Druski his flowers (0:00) before SaVon reveals why he still hasn’t seen ‘Sinners’ (5:15) and the guys recap the 2025 Met Gala (18:07). Later, thoughts on the Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef a year removed (30:07), Montell Jordan revealing that Drake’s “Papi’s Home” finally helped him recoup his record deal with Def Jam (44:47), and how the current economic climate has impacted entrepreneurship and life in general (53:41). The gang also discusses Paul Pierce’s comments...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 303
SaVon and Alex are back in studio and begin by explaining their most recent absence and sharing some show and life updates (0:00). Next, the guys put together some of the 100 man team to beat a gorilla (30:00), **TRIGGER WARNING** breakdown Shannon Sharpe’s sexual assault lawsuits (51:21), and make sense of Bill Belichick’s relationship with his 24-year-old girlfriend (1:14:25). They also discuss Blue Origin’s all-women flight crew to space (1:18:23), why the Drake-Kendrick Lamar beef still has ...
Apr 30, 2025•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 302
This week, SaVon, Alex, and Regi predict ChatGPT's top reasons why people break up, guess the actors and actresses with the least Academy Awards, play a game of "Would You Rather," and more! Curated Chaos is the newest podcast on the Need to Know Network and drops EVERY MONDAY. Subscribe to our Patreon to access Curated Chaos episode visuals, weekly parlays from SaVon, first access to merch and live events in 2025, and much more! - https://patreon.com/needtoknowpodcast Visit https://play.underdo...
Apr 07, 2025•31 min
The NTK crew is back and begins by addressing their two week absence (0:00) before sharing their dream podcast guests (13:53). Next, SaVon talks about his experience at a wine bar in Miami (23:32) and Pierre asks everyone where they go for the most authentic Chinese food (42:12) before the gang gets into some of the things they have missed while on break - 23andMe’s DNA is up for sale (46:48), Marvin Sapp locking the doors at a church convention until he received $40K in donations (51:39) , Pop ...
Apr 03, 2025•2 hr 14 min
There is no new main podcast episode this week, but please enjoy another installment of Curated Chaos! We will be back to regularly shceduled programming next week! This week, SaVon, Alex, and Regi attempt to guess celebrities using only their baby pictures, play games of "Never Have I Ever" and "15 Words or Less," take part in a United States-themed challenge, and more! Curated Chaos is the newest podcast on the Need to Know Network and drops EVERY MONDAY. Subscribe to our Patreon to access Cur...
Mar 27, 2025•46 min
FULL EPISODE LINK - http://bit.ly/43ZroWp FULL EPISODE DESCRIPTION - Stay Busy is BYKE, and Armon is joined by SaVon, Alex, and Regi of the Need to Know Podcast this week. The gang kicks things off with an early LUNCH BREAK - NBA Finals predictions and John Cena's heel turn - before diving into the CHAT - Fivio Foreign has been in jail since January, Jack Harlow and Doja Cat's "Just Us," Reign's 'It's Up Forever,' and Playboi Carti's 'MUSIC.' Later, in this week's Patreon exclusive segment, Armo...
Mar 26, 2025•39 min
There is no new main podcast episode this week, but please enjoy another installment of Curated Chaos! On this episode of Curated Chaos, SaVon, Alex, and Regi guess celebrity hairlines, read some of their most insane DMs based on specific keywords, debate which actors' resumes stack up with Denzel Washington's, play a game of Fast Money, and more! Curated Chaos is the newest podcast on the Need to Know Network and drops EVERY MONDAY. Subscribe to our Patreon to access Curated Chaos episode visua...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 3 min
This week, SaVon, Alex, and Regi play a game of this or that, build their dream music festivals, discuss their most awkward celebrity encounters, blind rank artists turned actors (AGAIN due to popular demand), and much more! Curated Chaos is the newest podcast on the Need to Know Network and drops EVERY MONDAY. Subscribe to our Patreon to access Curated Chaos episode visuals, weekly parlays from SaVon, first access to merch and live events in 2025, and much more! - https://patreon.com/needtoknow...
Mar 17, 2025•50 min
Episode 300 is upon us, and SaVon, Alex, and Regi are celebrating with none other than friend of the show, Eddin. Regi kicks things off with some congratulatory voicemails (8:02) before the crew catches up with Eddin since he was last on the pod (15:41) and shares first reflections on 300 episodes (19:00). Later, more voicemails (33:33), the NYPD detective under fire for being a video vixen (46:42), and the things the cast judges about other people (58:47). The gang also discusses Drake’s latest...
Mar 13, 2025•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 300
This week, SaVon, Alex, and Regi test their Will Smith knowledge, blind rank Marvel superheroes, share their perfect death row meals, and more! Curated Chaos is the newest podcast on the Need to Know Network and drops EVERY MONDAY. Subscribe to our Patreon to access Curated Chaos episode visuals, weekly parlays from SaVon, first access to merch and live events in 2025, and much more! - https://patreon.com/needtoknowpodcast Book your next podcast recording at Need to Know Studios TODAY - https://...
Mar 10, 2025•32 min
This week, SaVon, Alex, and Regi are joined by none other than finance guru and media personality Ian Dunlap . The crew begins with an open-ended conversation on work-life balance, legacy, and barriers to and fears about investing. Later, Ian speaks on male groupies, his haters and accusations that he is a scammer, dealing with racism, and the state of Elon Musk’s holdings. He also discusses who he’d invest in the next 5-10 years between Drake, J. Cole, and Kendrick Lamar, the impact of the 2024...
Mar 06, 2025•2 hr 17 min
This week, SaVon, Alex, and Regi play a game of "Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader," debate who has the best sophomore Rap album between Jay-Z, Kanye West, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole, guess #11-20 on Billboard's Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century list, play some "Would You Rather," name some absurd laws they want to create, and more! Curated Chaos is the newest podcast on the Need to Know Network and drops EVERY MONDAY. Subscribe to our Patreon to access Curated Chaos episode visuals...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Alex kicks things off by asking SaVon and Regi if they’d be okay with Delta’s $30,000 settlement offer to passengers on the flight that crashed and flipped over before the gang speaks on their comfortability flying in the future (0:00) and SaVon reveals that he has figured out why he hates traffic so much (17:03). Later, the crew determines if they are gooners (21:18), unpacks NFL legend Steve Smith Sr. getting called out by a man for sleeping with his wife (30:02), and reviews J. Cole’s latest ...
Feb 26, 2025•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 299
Welcome to the Curated Chaos, the newest podcast on the Need to Know Network dropping EVERY MONDAY. Subscribe to our Patreon to access Curated Chaos episode visuals, weekly parlays from SaVon, first access to merch and live events in 2025, and much more! - https://patreon.com/needtoknowpodcast On this week's episode of Curated Chaos, SaVon, Alex, and Regi guess celebrity smiles, build their dream blunt rotations, blindly rank superpowers, reveal songs that they love but normally wouldn't admit, ...
Feb 24, 2025•59 min
Welcome to Curated Chaos, the newest podcast on the Need to Know Network dropping EVERY MONDAY. Subscribe to our Patreon to access Curated Chaos episode visuals, weekly parlays from SaVon, first access to merch and live events in 2025, and much more! - https://patreon.com/needtoknowpodcast This week, SaVon, Alex, and Regi rank Drake's solo projects, build their perfect girlfriend with just $15, pick their perfect Presidential Cabinet, play two truth and a lie, and much more! Book your next podca...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 14 min
This week, Alex and Pierre begin with smoke for each other over the new F-word (0:00) before SaVon shares that he is changing some habits (4:39) and the gang reveals what they have been hyper-fixated on lately (15:07). Later, an in-depth review of Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U,’ including accusations of the duo stealing Freddie Gibbs’ aesthetic (33:03), a Drake-Ja Rule comparison (36:42), and a track-by-track breakdown of the project (41:34). The crew also discusses the latest t...
Feb 18, 2025•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 298
This week, SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin by reacting to the latest news in podcasting before diving into all things Super Bowl LIX, including reactions to the game itself, Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance, and if and will Drake will respond. They also pay tribute to Irv Gotti and discuss Charlamagne Tha God’s growth following his Breakfast Club interview with Dank Demoss, Kanye West’s latest crash out, Larry June, 2 Chainz, and Alchemist’s ‘Life Is Beautiful’, Drake’s response to DJ Khaled’s ...
Feb 12, 2025•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 297
