The Need to Know Podcast

Get ready to be entertained and informed by the Need To Know crew every Thursday! SaVon and Alex offer a fun and thought-provoking listening experience on current events, entrepreneurship, relationships, and more. With their unique chemistry and relatability, there's no topic off-limits for this duo. So don't miss out - subscribe, comment, and tune in to The Need to Know podcast for everything you need to know and a good time!

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Episodes

Episode 8 | "Chasing a Lil Clout" (Feat. Chris Paris)

Episode 8 has arrived and so has a disciple of J. Cole. Savon and Alex are joined by upcoming rapper Chris Paris this week to discuss the consequences of Lil Tay's clout chasing. Also, are women responsible for the action of a man after a break? And how to react to someone breaking up with you. Who's more talented Will Smith or Jamie Foxx? And we discuss some of Chris Paris creative process while recording music some of his favorite and least favorite artists. Dishonroable Mention: Kendrick Lama...

May 24, 2018•1 hr 13 min

Episode 7 | "Salt Is Too Spicy" (Feat. Bhebee Bankss)

This week's episode Savon and Alex are joined by an upcoming YouTube personality Bhebee Banks. She joins them to discuss mental health amongst entertainers and also reveals her encounters with anxiety. Also, ghostwriters in hip-hop are acceptable but should it disqualify artist (Drake) from being the GOAT? And they discuss social media being the biggest drug in society, J.Cole's interview with Angie Martinez, cultural appropriation and MORE! Dishonorable Mention: The "Mayo sisters" (Nicole Arbou...

May 17, 2018•1 hr 17 min

Episode 6 | "Is This Episode 6-God?" (Feat. Spec Kay)

This week Savon and Alex sit down with an upcoming artist, Spec Kay. Spec joins the conversation on where Wale ranks in rap and is Wale underrated? Also, Mike Million returns to discuss his music, and Childish Gambino's video leads the guys to discuss interracial dating? And Spec Kay gives insight on his creative process and why he could never "sell out" and follow today's trends in music. Make sure to subscribe and/or comment on iTunes, Soundcloud, YouTube and now Google Play! Even if you think...

May 10, 2018•1 hr 33 min

I Game Around Ep. 36 (Feat. Savon)

Thank you Shine for inviting 1/2 of the Need to Know Podcast to the I Game Around podcast. A link will be included for the visuals! "Today Shine sits down with Savon of the Joe Budden and The Need to Know Podcast! They discuss his journey into the "Pre-Industry", his musical taste, working for a homeless shelter, and so much more, enjoy!

May 07, 2018•39 min

Episode 5 | "Yeezus Christ" (Feat. Blackway)

On this episode, Savon and Alex are joined by Steph to sit down and discuss Kanye West. They look at aspects that most media fail to talk about regarding Kanye and decide that "cancelling Kanye" may be premature. Also, upcoming artist Blackway stops by to discuss his music, being a newly signed artist (Republic Records) and working with Gucci Mane and T.I. He also drops an unexpected freestyle(1:30:50)! Thank yall for tuning in and rocking with us! Make sure to subscribe, rate and comment! Disho...

May 03, 2018•1 hr 40 min

Episode 4 | "The Box Is Power" (Feat. Ramel "Young Mogul" Newerls and Steph)

This week Savon and Alex are joined by upcoming business mogul Ramel "Young Mogul" Newerls and the lovely Steph Styuhls. They discussed Kanye's meltdown, and come up with unheard theories to why Kanye is acting out. Also is Drake a better rapper than Meek Mill (rapping ability)? And Ramel drops gems for upcoming entrepreneurs, teaches us how to make money, save money and the importance of financial literacy for millennials and easy ways to make money in real-estate. He's on his way to a million ...

Apr 27, 2018•1 hr 17 min

Episode 3 | "Issa Cole World" (Feat. Profit)

The Ville is back and so are Savon and Alex to discuss what you Need to Know for the week. Profit stops by to chop it up about J.Cole's new album and if J.Cole is struggling with the same issues as Chris Brown's music? Also, G.O.O.D music looks to take over the summer as Kanye returns to Twitter fingers, the guys ask do we REALLY want to hear Kid Cudi? Net Neutrality is important and they give an update on it (pay attention, how long should it take to move on from an ex and MORE! Thank yall for ...

Apr 21, 2018•1 hr 16 min

Episode 2 | "If She's a Two, It'll Do" (Feat. Ms.TeeTalk and Omari)

This week Savon and Alex are joined by long-time friends Ms.TeeTalk and Omari (better known as "O")to discuss Drake being the biggest cock-blocker in music, Cardi B officially hotter than Nicki Minaj (Omari is a Nicki stan so it gets interesting)and Shad Moss being in his feelings on Instagram. Alex also ask "Is it okay to smash a friends sister?" Laughs, information and great vibes on this episode of the Need to Know podcast! Make sure you subscribe, comment, rate. Even if you think its trash w...

Apr 11, 2018•57 min

Episode 1 | "The RE-Introduction" (Feat. Anthony Moore)

Savon and Alex are joined by upcoming comedian Anthony Moore to discuss his promising career, the grind of being a comedian and working with Kevin Hart and Dave Chappelle (34:27). They also talk about their expectations for Drake's album, Cardi B's first week numbers and which approach to music do you prefer, The Weeknd or Chris Brown? In addition, they list their top 3 rappers they NEVER want to hear again. Enjoy the first episode of many. What you Need to Know, when you Need to Know on the Nee...

Apr 05, 2018•1 hr 14 min

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