If enjoy this preview, join us over on Patreon where we release bonus episodes EVERY MONDAY and don't hold ANYTHING back - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast On this Patreon exclusive episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin by speaking on the controversy surrounding James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu of 'ShxtsNGigs' following their appearance on 'Flagrant 2 with Andrew Schulz and Akaash Singh,' the guys' apology, Schulz's reaction to the apology, and others who have commented ...
Sep 30, 2024•9 min
On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon begins by sharing his gripes with the IRS and some members of the podcast team (1:29) before the gang lists the people they want to hear from who have been tied to Diddy (21:10) and addresses Meek Mill’s recent tweets related to the case (44:03). Later, they review J. Cole’s feature on Daylyt’s “A PLATE OF COLLARD GREENS” (1:00:04), debate who would win in a rap battle between Cole and Drake (1:13:13), blindly rank five one-hit wonders fr...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 278
If enjoy this preview, join us over on Patreon where we release bonus episodes EVERY MONDAY and don't hold ANYTHING back - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast On this Patreon exclusive episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi show off the physical media they own following a subscriber named Austin’s question on the topic. Comment with who you think has the best collection, let us know what physical media you have kept over the years, and feel free to share other things you’d like...
Sep 23, 2024•9 min
Regi begins this week’s episode by asking the guys why men don’t call each other sexy (1:29) before recapping her time at the VMAs and the controversy facing Tyla (10:13). Later, SaVon highlights last weekend’s Emmy Awards (25:57), and the gang breaks down Kendrick Lamar’s “Watch The Party Die” (30:24), Drake and UMG’s deal with Meta (45:21), Lil Wayne’s response to Kendrick Lamar getting the nod for the Super Bowl LIX halftime show (52:55), **TRIGGER WARNING** Diddy’s arrest and indictment (1:0...
Sep 19, 2024•2 hr 53 min•Ep. 277
If enjoy this preview, join us over on Patreon where we release bonus episodes EVERY MONDAY and don't hold ANYTHING back - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast On this Patreon exclusive episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon begins by asking Alex and Regi for their favorite animated Nickelodeon show and Disney movie before he proceeds to ruin our childhoods. Later, Alex talks about a significant other who would act different around different people. To close, Regi wonders if there is anything t...
Sep 16, 2024•9 min
On behalf of the entire Need to Know family, we'd like to take a moment to honor the lives of James Earl Jones, Rich Homie Quan, Fatman Scoop, BeatKing, and all those we've lost in recent weeks. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their family, friends, and all those who love them. May they rest in peace. This week, SaVon, Alex, and Regi are joined by music industry icon and podcaster Lowkey and begin with a quick aside on the New York sports scene (1:29) before Low details the origins of his nam...
Sep 12, 2024•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 276
If enjoy this preview, join us over on Patreon where we release bonus episodes EVERY MONDAY and don't hold ANYTHING back - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast On this Patreon exclusive episode of the Need to Know Podcast, Alex begins by asking SaVon and Regi what they do to get people to be quiet before the gang makes sense of why some men don’t always feel the need to finish in bed. Later, Regi reveals that she is starting to take singing lessons and asks the guys what new skills they want to dev...
Sep 09, 2024•14 min
Regi begins this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast by revealing her new white GOAT - sorry, Sean Evans - (1:29), and SaVon recaps Joe Budden’s birthday party (7:34) and reacts to Meek Mill and Kai Cenat acknowledging the show. (11:13) Later, the gang pays their respects to Fatman Scoop (30:37), reviews Big Sean’s ‘Better Me Than You’ (42:49) and Doechii’s ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal’ (1:28:46), and calls out Alex for eating glizzys over the weekend (1:33:48). They also take part in the ...
Sep 05, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 275
If enjoy this preview, join us over on Patreon where we release bonus episodes EVERY MONDAY and don't hold ANYTHING back - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast On this Patreon exclusive episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin by discussing their nutritional habits as children and how the marketing of food in the 1990s and 2000s is similar to how video games are marketed today. Later, they provide the unfiltered NTK mixer recap, Regi talks about moving her younger sister int...
Sep 02, 2024•13 min
On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin by channeling their inner Ludacris and sharing what is on their f*** it list (2:10) before Alex asks if food critics need to try all foods after Keith Lee slammed Washington, D.C. for having bad food (24:03). Later, the gang gets into Travis and Jason Kelce inking a 3-year, $100M deal with Wondery for their podcast ‘New Heights’ (34:52) and Lil Yachty calling out his co-host Mitch on an episode of ‘A Safe Place Podca...
Aug 29, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 274
If enjoy this preview, join us over on Patreon where we release bonus episodes EVERY MONDAY and don't hold ANYTHING back - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast On this Patreon exclusive episode of the Need to Know Podcast, the gang begins with a quick breakdown of the Marvel and DC universes before Regi shares her list of shows that she’s never watched, Alex reveals his aspirations in film and television, and the gang speaks about their movie preferences. Later, a discussion on outdated slang leads...
Aug 26, 2024•11 min
On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, Mandii B is BACK, and the gang begins by recapping last Saturday’s mixer (2:10) before saluting Essence and HOT 97 for their recent shoutouts of the show and asking Mandii to give her take on last week’s blog era music debate (39:15). Later, SaVon brings up Tyrese’s recent conversation with The Breakfast Club (57:34), Mandii talks about what podcasts she’s listening to currently (1:09:17), and Regi shouts out Alex Cooper for signing a three-yea...
Aug 22, 2024•2 hr 43 min•Ep. 273
If enjoy this preview, join us over on Patreon where we release bonus episodes EVERY MONDAY and don't hold ANYTHING back - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast On this Patreon exclusive episode of the Need to Know Podcast, Alex and Regi begin by pressing SaVon about who his favorite brother is before Alex speaks on being an only child and reveals his biggest fear in the process. Later, the gang speaks on why the summer can be a lot and putting their dreams on pause to start a family. To close, SaVo...
Aug 19, 2024•11 min
On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin by debating which cultures are allowed to make mac and cheese (2:10), and Regi gives the guys gifts (11:22). Later, Alex asks who walks out of the studio with the best verse between Latto, Doja Cat, and Megan Thee Stallion (25:03) before reviewing Latto’s ‘Sugar Honey Iced Tea’ (34:44). The gang also discusses Yung Miami’s comments on JT and Diddy during her interview with Saucy Santana on ‘Caresha Please’ (41:56), P...
Aug 15, 2024•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 272
If enjoy this preview, join us over on Patreon where we release bonus episodes EVERY MONDAY and don't hold ANYTHING back - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Purchase your tickets to the third annual Need to Know Mixer on Saturday, August 17 TODAY before prices increase - https://posh.vip/e/the-need-to-know-mixer-2 On this Patreon exclusive episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin by speaking on their headgear preferences and influencer culture. Later, Regi asks the guys a...
Aug 12, 2024•9 min
On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin by promoting the third annual Need to Know Mixer on Saturday, August 17th (7:01) before SaVon calls out Alex for his slang (13:08). In music, Vybz Kartel was released from prison and put out an album ‘First Week Out’ (22:17), Drake dropped 100GB of content (35:31) and announced a collaborative album with PARTYNEXTDOOR (59:17), and Lil Yachty sent a record with Drake using a Mr. Hotspot sample to Kai Cenat to leak (1:...
Aug 08, 2024•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 271
If enjoy this preview, join us over on Patreon where we release bonus episodes EVERY MONDAY and don't hold ANYTHING back - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast On this Patreon exclusive episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon begins with a confession before he, Alex, and Regi discuss what it means to be a creative. Later, Regi reveals that she was recently part of her first scandal, and the gang discusses dealing with haters. To close, Alex asks for help on how to respect a close friend’s signif...
Aug 05, 2024•13 min
On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon begins by calling out his fellow podcasters (2:10) before the gang reviews **SPOILER ALERT** ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ (12:20) and reacts to news that Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the MCU as Dr. Doom in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars' (21:01). Later, the conversation pivots to music, including Ice Spice’s ‘Y2K’ (37:14), Kevin Hart’s verse on the AMP FRESHMAN CYPHER 2024 (50:24), Tory Lanez’s “Wish I Never Met You (P...
Aug 01, 2024•2 hr 20 min
On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi are back from break and begin by promoting the third annual mixer on Saturday, August 17 and a bunch of new Patreon episodes (4:49). Then, they recap what they missed while away, including reactions to the last two pre-recorded episodes (13:09), Pierre and his wife’s gender reveal (18:29), personal revelations (25:43), and the assassination attempt on Donald Trump and Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 Presidential Electio...
Jul 25, 2024•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 269
On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi get together for a midyear check in and begin with the songs and projects they have liked most so far this year (6:50). Later, they speak on the Drake-Kendrick Lamar beef in hindsight (18:05), the Hawk Tuah girl (1:02:09), personal reflections (1:07:47), and much more! As a thank you to all of our listeners, we have attached a preview of a recent Patreon exclusive episode to the end of this episode (1:24:29). Subscribe to ...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 268
On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi hold the first ever draft in the history of the pod (1:29). The draft is six rounds long, the player pool consists of rappers who put out an iconic project in the 2010s forward, and each team must consist consist of at least one female rapper. Round one starts off with a bang (10:05) and at the end of the draft, the gang recaps their teams, discusses their strategies going in (1:13:38), and gives their honorable mention pi...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 267
On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi are once again joined by a friend of the show, Eddin , and begin by announcing that he will be returning to DJ the 2024 Need to Know Mixer on Saturday, August 17 (1:24). Eddin then breaks SaVon’s heart with some Ne-Yo news (10:24) before the gang assesses the Black jobs vs white jobs trend that followed the most recent Presidential debate (18:01). The conversation later pivots to a recap of the BET Awards, including Will S...
Jul 04, 2024•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 266
On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin by questioning some common stereotypes (1:29) before SaVon explains how he realized that women aren’t as vain as he initially thought (11:48). Next, the gang discusses Kendrick Lamar’s “The Pop Out - Ken & Friends” concert on Juneteenth (28:24), if Drake has a chance to respond at OVO Fest (53:02), expectations for both artists going forward, and if they’ll ever peace it up (1:20:49). They also get into the stran...
Jun 27, 2024•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 265
On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin by announcing the third annual Need to Know Mixer on Saturday, August 17th (0:31) and commenting on Chris Brown’s meet and greets (10:06). Later, the gang conducts a more in-depth review of ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ now that everyone has seen it (18:36) and debates why today’s movie stars don’t compare to those of the 1990s and 2000s (31:58). The conversation pivots to music when the gang responds to the revelation tha...
Jun 20, 2024•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 264
On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, the gang begins by naming their go-to Mario Kart characters (0:31) before Regi shouts out the listeners she met over the weekend (5:15). A recap of SaVon and Alex’s One Chip Challenge (14:21) segues into a discussion on Kai Cenat, Kevin Hart, and Druski’s sleepover stream (36:16). Later, the gang debates if Will Smith would perform well on a live stream (56:04) and **SPOILER ALERT** reviews ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ (1:02:00). SaVon reminisces ab...
Jun 13, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 263
On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin by debating if Regi could be a DJ (0:31), previewing their return to Patreon (3:16), and speaking on the excitement surrounding Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ (13:16). HOT 97 is in the news for Summer Jam’s fall off (35:56) and removing Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow from the lineup after they attended a Donald Trump rally (46:53), which leads the gang to debate Ebro and Peter Rosenberg’s place i...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 262
On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, Regi, and Pierre begin by debating if conscious rappers can get in their sexy bag (0:31) before recapping their Memorial Day weekend and questioning if guys can go on girls trips (6:23). The internet was on fire after J. Cole was featured on Cash Cobain’s “Grippy” (25:00), reference tracks for several of Drake’s hits allegedly leaked (35:48), and Drake rapped over Metro Boomin’s BBL Drizzy beat on Sexyy Red’s “U My Everything” (1:0...
May 30, 2024•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 261
On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, Alex begins by sharing his ashy problems (0:00) before SaVon keeps it real about landing strips (6:22). TRIGGER WARNING - CNN recently broke hotel surveillance footage of Diddy assaulting Cassie in 2016, and Diddy subsequently issued a disingenuous apology on social media (16:06). The gang also discusses Cam’ron’s CNN interview (1:20:36), Terrence Howard’s viral conversation with Joe Rogan (1:36:46), what Cardi B not dropping her sophomore albu...
May 23, 2024•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 260
On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi are joined by the iconic podcaster, media personality, and entrepreneur, Mandii B . SaVon and Mandii start by recapping their time at the Webby Awards (4:06) before Mandii details her passion for podcasting and the pressures that come with being involved in so many shows (17:45). Mandii later opens up about the perception that she is a bully (29:42) and provides additional insight into the end of ‘See, The Thing Is…’ and h...
May 16, 2024•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 259
On this week’s episode of the Need to Know Podcast, the gang begins by recapping the lead up to Drake’s “THE HEART PART 6” (5:02) before reviewing the song itself (8:36). Next, they debate if Drake is finished dissing Kendrick Lamar (44:08) and what each party needs to do to officially win the beef (1:08:08). They also discuss The Game’s shots toward Rick Ross (1:31:11), objectivity vs subjectivity in music media coverage (1:52:46), Sexyy Red’s comments on her vaginal health (1:55:24), Future an...
May 10, 2024•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 258
