On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi are joined by none other than legendary rapper and podcaster Joe Budden. The episode begins with SaVon asking Joe how he’s doing (7:23) before breaking down the different iterations of The Joe Budden Podcast (9:30). SaVon and Alex share their side of the “secret” meeting that spelled the beginning of the end of Rory and Mal’s tenure on The JBP (22:06), and Joe details his relationship with Rory and Mal (30:46). Joe talks a...
Oct 30, 2023•3 hr 1 min•Ep. 232
On this edition of 'We Have More Thoughts,' Alex is joined by Luka Brazi and Alexis Major, founders of world-renowned cannabis company GUMBO Brands. Luka starts by sharing his origin story (1:10) before he and Alexis share their brutally honest thoughts on DJ Envy and Cesar Pina's real estate scandal (8:03). Next, Luka and Alexis discuss their philanthropic endeavors (14:57) and dive deep into drug culture and the stigma surrounding cannabis in America (19:25). The power couple explains what can...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 19 min
On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin with the weekly drip check (0:04) and a recap of Nyla Symone's PassDaAux event (8:24). Next, SaVon tries to rationalze why he’s the only Black man in America who can’t dance (14:58) before detailing his beard chronicles (21:10). Jay-Z claims that people should take $500K over a dinner with him (27:05) which leads into a discission about one hit wonders and how said artists survive long term (39:10). City Girls third ...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 231
Welcome to 'We Have More Thoughts,' a spinoff show on the Need to Know Network where any of our cast members will be sitting down at any time to talk about everything we don't get to in our weekly episodes. This premiere edition of 'We Have More Thoughts' is hosted by Alex and Pierre. They briefly introduce the show's concept before debating if people with crazy parents will naturally be crazy themselves (2:29). Later, they talk about Offset's evolution and how his efforts to remain relatable ar...
Oct 24, 2023•28 min
Subscribe to our Patreon to check out the full episode - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast On this Patreon Exlusive Preview of the Need to Know Podcast, Pierre kicks things off by posing an interesting question (2:53). Next, the gang discusses subtweeting and if it is okay for SaVon to fire back at his haters in the comments (9:43). The main event begins when SaVon brings up Brittany Renner's interview with Shannon Sharpe where she revealed her body count and opened up about her sex life (15:19)...
Oct 23, 2023•18 min
On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin by discussing FaceTime calls and drink preferences before SaVon gets flagrant (1:44). Next, Savon talks about his gripe with iOS updates (17:13). The main event begins with a lengthy discussion on Will and Jada Pinkett Smith following Jada's revelations that she and Will have been separated since 2016 and that 2Pac proposed to her while he was in jail (21:37). Later, the gang revisits DJ Envy and Cesar Pina's real es...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 230
On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, the gang starts by admiring Alex's drip before beginning a two-plus-hour discussion on Drake's newest album 'For All The Dogs.' The gang first discusses their interpretations of the title (10:32) and J. Cole's feature on "First Person Shooter" (18:13). Next, they break down their expectations going into the album's release (33:02) before speaking at length about Drake and Joe Budden's social media exchange following Joe's album review (48:34). ...
Oct 12, 2023•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 229
Subscribe to our Patreon to check out the full episode - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast On this Patreon Exclusive Preview of the Need to Know Podcast, Alex sets the tone by playing "SHAQ & KOBE" by Rick Ross and Meek Mill (0:00). This quickly leads to the gang collectively realizing that they don't think most of today's music is hitting as it should and that time listening to music is being replaced by time watching content (2:42). After discussing what they watch and where they begin to ...
Oct 09, 2023•20 min
On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi are joined by Nyla Symone. You might know Nyla from her weekly DJ spot on Power 105.1, her appearances on 'The Breakfast Club' and 'Brilliant Idiots,' co-hosting 'Rotation' on Amazon Music, hosting her own podcast We Need To Talk , and so much more! The episode begins with Regi reading Nyla's long list of accolades (5:12) before Nyla gets personal about how she got her start in media (10:46). Next, the gang discusses how i...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 228
On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi are joined by Hip Hop artist and Yonkers' own Really Jaewon! Jaewon is the son of New York Hip Hop legend Jadakiss. The episode begins with a discussion on Gunna and how he's been able to maintain his popularity after taking an Alford plea for his involvement in the YSL racketeering scandal (11:15). The gang then talks about accountability and mindfulness amongst Hip Hop artists (17:35) before getting into some Hip Hop his...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 227
On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin by shouting out our sponsor Underdog Fantasy, before SaVon makes some picks for Week 3 of the NFL season (0:41). The conversation segues into a recap of the Colorado - Colorado State game and a discussion on how Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders is changing college football (2:52). Next comes a lengthy conversation on Offset's public persona, his relationship with Cardi B, and his beef with Nicki Minaj's husband, Kenneth P...
Sep 21, 2023•52 min•Ep. 226
Due to technical difficulties with this week's recording, we are posting this FULL Patreon exclusive episode for you to enjoy. SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin by discussing working from home and the state of work in 2023 (2:05). They later talk about side hustles and how that causes people to move differently (13:00) before commenting on attention spans and vacation culture (22:57). Next, the hosts discuss what they want their lives to look at 45 years old (27:35). SaVon shares that he has lost over...
Sep 14, 2023•42 min•Ep. 225
On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin by discussing the hate SaVon received on YouTube and Instagram following his Ep.223 comments on older rappers (1:00). Then, they transition into news that Diddy reassigned publishing rights to his Bad Boy artists (21:23). Next, they recap Dave Portnoy's fight with a Massachusetts pizzeria owner following a poor "One Bite Pizza Review" (39:06). They also break down potential changes to illegal streaming (44:23), Burna...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 224
On this week's episode of the Need To Know Podcast, Savon, Alex, Regi and Pierre begin by recapping the Ish episode, the Elliott Wilson episode and the 2023 Need to Know Mixer (4:39). They then highlight a recent shoutout from 'The Brilliant Idiots' podcast, hosted by Charlamagne Tha God & Andrew Schulz (14:04). The conversation quickly turns into a comparison of Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Michael Jackson in the wake of Schulz's claim that Taylor is the closest thing we've seen to Michael mus...
Aug 31, 2023•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 223
On this week's episode of the Need To Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi are joined by the one and only Elliott Wilson. The gang starts with a quick discussion on today's rap music (5:02) before uncovering the origins of Elliott's nickname YN (13:20). The conversation then turns to Elliott's beef with Drake, and Elliott does not hold back his opinions (22:24). Later, Elliott gets into his journey in media (39:59) and the popularity of his 'Rap Radar' podcast with B.Dot (51:15). To close, Elliot...
Aug 24, 2023•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 222
On this week's episode of the Need To Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi are joined by Ish from "The Joe Budden Podcast". The gang delves into Ish's life before podcasting (9:11), his friendship with Joe Budden, and how he successfully balances life while being on one of the biggest podcasts in the world (31:50). Later in the episode, Ish touches on DJ Envy and Caesar's scandal (1:29:49) Adam22's place in Hip Hop Media (1:43:00). He also speaks on his real estate endeavors, being a father (2:06...
Aug 10, 2023•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 221
On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi open with a discussion on male wiping etiquette (0:00). SaVon then shares that he's thinking about getting braces (4:46). Next, the gang recaps the Terence Crawford & Errol Spence Jr. fight (16:19). They later dive into Travis Scott's 'UTOPIA' album and the featured artists on the project (25:17) before discussing DJ Envy's recent comments regarding guest entitlement on The Breakfast Club (58:54). As always, the episod...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 220
Subscribe to our Patreon to check out the full episode: www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast On this Patreon exclusive, SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin with some self-reflection, exploring the things they admire and dislike about themselves. The trio also delves into the challenges of dating on a budget and shares their thoughts on navigating romantic relationships after age 25. To close, the cast explores how societal dating norms often collide with the idealized images presented by Instagram baddies ...
Jul 31, 2023•11 min
On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi open with a rousing discussion on contemporary slang and bathroom etiquette (0:00). SaVon then shares his personal revelation that he is a hater in the context of Pierre's recent photography work at Drake's concert in Brooklyn (14:45). The conversation continues as the cast delves into the Elliott Wilson - Drake media debate (36:56). They also address the recent news of G Herbo facing potential prison time for conspiracy t...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 219
On this week's episode of the Need To Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi discuss Regi's experience covering Jay-Z's Shawn Carter Foundation 20th Anniversary Gala (4:16). Next, the gang delves into the distinctions between podcasts and shows and the disparities between old media and new media personalities (12:33). They then discuss Drake's media presence over the years in-depth (40:13) before addressing the SAG-AFTRA - Hollywood writers and actors - strike (1:14:48). The episode concludes with ...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 218
Subscribe to our Patreon to check out the full episode: www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast On this Patreon exclusive episode, SaVon, Alex, and Regi start by delving into SaVon's captivating childhood journey in the performing arts. The trio also shares intriguing insights about Jayson Tatum's mother managing his finances as a 25-year-old man. Next, they discuss Fleece Johnson, the notorious booty warrior recently released from prison. The episode concludes with the cast reacting to Lena The Plug'...
Jul 17, 2023•8 min
On this week’s episode of The Need To Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex and Regi discuss the Keke Palmer and Usher situation (10:19). They then dive deep into Drake throwing shots at his recent concert (38:53). The cast later talks about the new Meta app, “Threads,” and shares their experiences using it so far (51:35). They also revisit their discussion from last week on the battle between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg over social media apps (1:10:38) before wrapping up the episode with a singing battle...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 217
On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi delve into the blacked situation involving Adam22 and Lena The Plug (10:18). The gang then engages in a discussion about the podcast wars within the media industry (35:45). They also touch upon the intriguing topic of a potential boxing match between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk in the Roman Colosseum (55:52). Lastly, the crew talks about the downfall of Twitter (59:45) and the rap album of 2023 (1:09:38) before Alex wrap...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Subscribe to our Patreon to check out the full episode: www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast On this Patreon exclusive episode, SaVon, Alex, and Regi engage in a lively conversation about Alex's eating habits. Moreover, the gang explores the unique ways each cast member takes life seriously. The discussion gets spicy when they delve into the relationship between Marcus Jordan and Larsa Pippen. As the episode draws to a close, the cast opens up about their most recent moments of vulnerability, refle...
Jul 03, 2023•25 min
On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi discuss the consequences of cheating in relationships. They explore the idea of a 'lick back' and how it can be damaging to both parties. They also discuss the differences between New York women and women from other parts of the country. They then discuss the importance of being mature and understanding when enough is enough before diving into some listener voicemails and announcing the June Patreon giveaway winner! Become...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 55 min
On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi delve into the highly anticipated release of Gunna's latest album. They also engage in a thought-provoking discussion about whether an artist's likability plays a significant role in the absence of cancel culture. The gang then sparks a heated debate comparing the musical talents of Pusha T and Jim Jones. Additionally, they touch upon the intriguing story of a missing submarine that embarked on an expedition to explore the...
Jun 22, 2023•2 hr 4 min
Subscribe to our Patreon to check out the full episode: www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast On this Patreon exclusive episode, the gang delves into the crucial topic of parental support for children across various facets of life. They dive into the significance of offering children unwavering emotional support, guidance, and reassurance. They highlight the positive outcomes observed in individuals who have received such steadfast support from their parents, including increased security and overall...
Jun 19, 2023•8 min
On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi delve into the show's recent developments, starting with Devvon Terrell's departure. They then discuss the intriguing Twitter exchange involving Moriah Mills and Zion Williamson. Later, they shed light on the alleged accusations surrounding Ezra Miller and explore DC Comics' potential future. The gang ends by opening up about their phobias and taking voicemails from Patrons. Become a Patron for additional bonus episodes an...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 34 min
Subscribe to our Patreon to check out the full episode: www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast On this Patreon exclusive episode, SaVon, Alex, and Regi discuss their strategies for rebranding their social media presence, the value of adding personal elements to their content and adapting to digital changes. The trio also touches on the impact of visuals on engagement. SaVon shares his exciting Las Vegas experience, and they offer exciting teasers about upcoming podcast transformations while catching ...
Jun 08, 2023•29 min
In this episode, we discuss the recent controversy surrounding actor Jonathan Majors. We also delve into the heated debate between Caitlyn Clarke and Angel Reese, and the ongoing battle for supremacy in the Hip Hop media power rankings. The crew takes a closer look at the Joe Budden, Rory, and Mal, and the recent decision to take a break from podcasting to regroup. Become a Patron for additional bonus episodes, and visual content: www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 34 min
