In Episode 87 of The Perfect Play Podcast, Huey and Cortez dissect the impact of Bronny James being drafted by the Lakers, Neon’s marketing for Longlegs, The Bear Season 3, James Blake and Lil Yachty’s ‘Bad Cameo,’ and Omar Apollo, Charli XCX, and Cruza all leaning into the art, among other topics. Intro 0:00-3:12 James Gang and the Los Angeles Lakers 5:05-17:09 The Bear Season 3 17:10-21:49 Longlegs 21:50-25:59 Neon and A24 26:00-29:52 James Blake and Lil Yachty’s ‘Bad Cameo’ 29:53-34:20 Omar A...
Jul 03, 2024•46 min•Ep. 87
In Episode 86 of The Perfect Play Podcast, hosts Huey and Cortez share their thoughts on Apple’s WWDC, where Genmoji and SMS’s replacement RCS were introduced. They also discuss Gunna’s recent “One of Wun” collaboration with Coinbase, and Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” Juneteenth show. To close the episode, Huey asks Cortez how his early creative interests inform his work today. Intro 0:00-5:05 Apple WWDC 5:05-12:54 Gunna links with Coinbase 12:54-18:56 Kendrick Lamar “Pop Out” Show 18:56-24:45 ‘Int...
Jun 11, 2024•35 min•Ep. 86
In Episode 85 of The Perfect Play Podcast, hosts Huey and Cortez share updates on their lives, including Cortez’s journey back to full mobility, their go-to coffee orders, thoughts on ERL, and a comparison of early 2010s style to now, among other topics. 0:00-5:48 - Intro 5:48-14:26 - Cortez recovery and overall fitness 14:26-16:22 Clothes that match your environment 16:22-19:17 Thoughts on ERL 19:17-22:03 ‘Who’s it For?’ 22:04-26:30 Balenciaga’s Platform sneaker reaction and the greater good of...
May 31, 2024•34 min•Ep. 85
In Episode 84 of The Perfect Play Podcast, hosts Huey and Cortez share their thoughts on Gunna’s ‘One of Wun,’ end of Drake and Kendrick Lamar ‘Rap War,’ discuss what they’ve been watching, Caitlin Clark’s debut, and more. 0:00-4:53 - Intro 4:53-13:50 Gunna’s ‘One of Wun’ review 13:50-22:40 End of Drake and Kendrick Lamar ‘Rap War’ 22:40-31:38 What to Watch May edition 31:38—36:40 Caitlin Clark and the WNBA 36:40-38:24 Outro Stay connected with all the latest in Music, Fashion, Sports, Entertain...
May 14, 2024•38 min•Ep. 84
In Episode 83 of The Perfect Play Podcast, hosts Huey and Cortez return discussing Kendrick Lamar’s recent diss track, ‘Euphoria,’ NBA Playoff’s biggest moments this far, Summer wardrobe favorites, and more. 0:00-5:44 - Intro 5:44-18:34 - Kendrick’s ‘Euphoria’ 18:34-20:15 - What should Drake do next? 20:15-35:01 - NBA Playoffs round 1 and Futures 35:01-50:00 - What is fashion for the summer? 50:00-51:16 - Outro Stay connected with all the latest in Music, Fashion, Sports, Entertainment, and more...
May 02, 2024•51 min•Ep. 83
In Episode 82 of The Perfect Play Podcast, hosts Huey and Cortez continue their deep dive into March Madness, reflecting on the first two rounds, highlighting bad coaching at established universities, and noting standout players to watch. The two then delve into the hot topic of Metro Boomin and Future’s latest album, ‘We Don’t Trust You,’ as well as Kendrick Lamar’s verse on ‘Like That,’ and more. 0:00-3:06 Intro 3:06-11:25 March Madness reactions and thoughts 11:25-16:30 College coaches on the...
Mar 27, 2024•47 min•Ep. 82
Episode 80 of The Perfect Play Podcast features hosts Huey and Cortez discussing Schoolboy Q's successful release of 'Blue Lips,' TDE's knack for selecting and growing artists, The Row's "no cell phone policy" at their FW24 show, Meek Mill's recent tweets, and more. 00:00 - 02:05 Intro 02:06 - 12:28 ScHoolboy Q’s ‘Blue Lips’ 12:29 - 16:11 TDE’s Artist Development 16:12 - 23:26 The Row’s ‘No Cell Phone Policy’ 23:27 - 29:25 Katt Williams’ appearance on JRE 29:26 - 36:50 Freak Mill 36:51 - 38:52 O...
Mar 06, 2024•39 min•Ep. 80
In Episode 79 of The Perfect Play Podcast, hosts Huey and Cortez dissect the NBA’s current All Star Weekend format, discuss why being an All Star doesn’t matter to the NBA’s current players, breakdown Yeat’s ‘2093’ album, Gunna’s ‘Bittersweet,’ and more. 00:00 - 05:15 Intro / Gunna 05:16 - 14:45 Disgraceful NBA All Star Weekend 14:46 - 20:20 What is the solution? 20:21 - 21:16 Stars competing in the Dunk Contest 21:17 - 25:06 What matters? 25:07 - 34:25 Yeat ’2093’ 34:26 - 36:38 Who dropped the ...
Feb 19, 2024•46 min•Ep. 79
In Episode 78 of The Perfect Play Podcast, hosts Huey and Cortez delve into Lions' Coach Dan Campbell's "go for it on fourth" mindset, Lamar Jackson's Ravens falling short, Dave Free and Kendrick Lamar's recent collaboration with Chanel, Jon Boyega's 'The Book Of Eli' prequel, and more. 00:00 — 05:01 Intro / Griselda 05:01 — 16:05 NFL Conference Championship Recap 16:05 — 20:10 John Boyega’s ‘The Book of Eli’ Prequel 20:10 — 31:17 Chanel taps pgLang 31:17 — 34:54 Cole Bennett’s Lyrical Lemonade ...
Jan 29, 2024•40 min•Ep. 78
In Episode 77 of The Perfect Play Podcast, hosts Huey and Cortez preview the Divisional Round of NFL Playoffs, discuss the return of EA Sports’ NCAA Football, cover Playboi Carti at Paris Fashion Week, and explore Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2024 show. 00:00-02:09 Intro 02:09-09:00 NFL Playoff recap and thoughts 09:00-12:54 NCAA College Football Video Game back 12:54-22:09 [Car-Tee] in Paris 22:09-39:51 Paris Virgina 39:51-44:22 Can this be good for Virginians? 44:22- Outro Stay connect...
Jan 18, 2024•46 min•Ep. 77
In Episode 76 of The Perfect Play Podcast, hosts Huey and Cortez cover Katt Williams' appearance on 'Club Shay Shay,' share their NFL Playoffs favorites, explore Project Blue Beam, provide thoughts on 21 Savage's upcoming film, and more. 0:00-7:03 Intro 7:03-14:22 Jameis Winston 14:22-23:35 NFL script writers 23:35-37:03 Katt Williams on Club Shay Shay 37:03-40:59 Stanley Mug Epidemic 40:59-46:49 Project Blue Beam 46:49-50:20 21 Savage Movie 50:20-51:46 'Pharrell can't park his Cyber truck' 51:4...
Jan 10, 2024•57 min•Ep. 76
In Episode 75 of The Perfect Play Podcast, hosts Lexi, Cortez, and Huey delve into the best of 2023, covering film, music, and cultural moments. The trio dives into topics such as Saltburn, The Iron Claw, Druski's ascension, women carrying the torch for Hip Hop, Yves Tumor, Al Doms' appearance on Colors, and more. 00:00-04:00 Intro 04:01-11:00 Saltburn 11:01-14:14 The Bear Season 2 14:15-22:01 The Iron Claw 22:02-25:12 Film that barely missed 25:13-28:57 Druski 28:58-32:29 Rihanna’s Super Bowl H...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 75
Carti's 2024, bidding farewell to the Complex we once knew. Is Ye off the deep end again? Additionally, we dive into some of the year's biggest sports moments, such as Coach Prime and the Buffs, LeBron's all-time scoring title, Tank Davis blending culture with boxing, and more. 00:00-02:47 Intro 02:48-08:34 Playboi Carti 08:35-14:14 Ye is off the deep end again 14:15-20:49 Is Complex dead? 20:50-31:21 Coach Prime and Colorado Buffs 31:22-39:13 Tank Davis vs. Ryan Garcia 39:14-44:24 LeBron James’...
Dec 19, 2023•53 min•Ep. 74
Lexi and Huey dissect Netflix's blockbuster 'Leave the World Behind,' unpack the crossover collaboration between Sexyy Red and Tokischa, and highlight Playboi Carti's new track 'Ur the Moon.' The two also delve into the world of fashion in 2023, exploring Pharrell's Louis Vuitton appointment, Asics' dominance, and the impactful departure of Tremaine Emory from Supreme. 00:00-02:20 Intro 02:21-07:20 Leave the World Behind 07:21-18:30 Music this week 18:31-23:00 Balenciaga’s Pre Fall 2024 Show 23:...
Dec 12, 2023•44 min•Ep. 73
Huey and Cortez return from holiday on Episode 72, diving into their recently watched films, Saltburn, and Apple’s new dystopian romance ‘Fingernails.’ The discussion continues to the YSL Trial, Adidas' CEO taking shots at Nike, Spotify Wrapped, Ari Lennox performing wearing a helmet, and more 00:00 - 04:00 Intro 04:00-07:40 YSL trial 07:40-18:39 - New Films (Fingernails, Saltburn, The Killer) 18:39-26:03 Spotify Wrapped and more 26:03-31:01 Adidas and Nike’s longstanding feud continues 31:01 - ...
Dec 04, 2023•40 min•Ep. 72
In Episode 71 of The Perfect Play Podcast, hosts Huey, Cortez, and Lexi delve into this month’s edition of The Perfect Play’s ‘What to Watch’ list, which include notable films ‘Priscilla,’ ‘Triangle of Sadness,’ ‘Napoleon,’ and ‘The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.’ In the second half of the podcast, the trio deep dive into current events such as Diddy's abusive behavior coming to light, Andre 3000's recent album, Drake's 'Scary Hours 3,' and more. Intro 0:00 - 2:00 Priscilla 2:01 - 11:24 Triangl...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 71
Episode 70 of The Perfect Play Podcast sees Huey and Cortez dissect Lil Yachty’s comments about the current state of Hip Hop, Frank Ocean’s sudden return to instagram, JMU athletics, Birdman catches up to Druski, and more. Intro 00:00-03:50 Lil Yachty’s comments about the current state of Hip Hop 03:50-12:53 Frank Ocean returns to Instagram 12:54-20:14 Coach Harbaugh suspended 20:15-26:29 JMU Athletics 26:30-31:30 Birdman and Druski Saga continues 31:30-33:37 Stay connected with all the latest i...
Nov 13, 2023•34 min•Ep. 70
In Episode 69 of The Perfect Play Podcast, Huey and Cortez discuss Wemby's breakout performance, Michigan University’s scandal, Sofia Coppola's 'Priscilla,' Kodak Black's disgraceful appearance on Drink Champs, pgLang's creative ventures, and more. 00:00-02:30 Intro 02:36–08:03 Wemby’s spectacular performance 08:04-13:52 James Harden’s liberation from the Sixers franchise 13:53-18:59 Michigan University’s scandal 19:00-25:59 Kodak Black’s disgraceful appearance on Drink Champs 26:00-34:08 Sofia ...
Nov 06, 2023•47 min•Ep. 69
Episode 68 of The Perfect Play Podcast delves into a wide range of subjects including music, sports, fashion, and more. Hosts Huey and Cortez offer their thoughts on the significance of an ecosystem, discuss Jay-Z's perspectives on the ongoing '500K or Dinner with Jay-Z' topic, point out DJ Envy's business partner, Cesar’s red flags, DVD Couture , and more. 00:00-02:35 Intro 02:36–07:31 Offset 07:32-13:33 Pop and Hip Hop label culture 13:34-23:08 Ecosystem and Roles (i.e Anwar Carrots ‘Harvest A...
Oct 30, 2023•41 min•Ep. 68
Episode 67 of The Perfect Play Podcast is filled with twists and turns. Hosts Huey and Cortez engage in candid discussions, expressing their frustration with shallow individuals, examining America's obsession with invading celebrities' personal space, exploring JJJJound's brand ethos, and more. 00:00 - 06:20 Intro 06:21 - 09:15 Ye and Ty Dolla $ign album rumor 09:16 - 15:55 Surface level individuals 15:56 - 18:19 JJJJound’s brand ethos 18:20 - 21:29 Cayo Banks raw talent 21:30 - 27:16 America’s ...
Oct 23, 2023•40 min•Ep. 67
In Episode 66 of The Perfect Play Podcast, hosts Huey and Cortez share their thoughts on the ongoing feud between Drake and Joe Budden. They also discuss Birdman's defense of Drake, his resurfaced controversy with Gillie, and a deep examination of his controversial exchange with Druski on Instagram. 00:00 - 02:10 Intro 02:10 - 17:30 Drake v Joe Budden 17:30 - 36:05 Birdman v Budden, Gilly, Druski 36:05-38:48 Outro Stay connected with all the latest in Music, Fashion, Sports, Entertainment, and m...
Oct 17, 2023•39 min•Ep. 66
In Episode 65 of The Perfect Play Podcast, hosts Huey and Cortez explore Meta's recent technological advancements, Colin Kaepernick's ongoing efforts to return to the NFL, and Tremaine Emory's revealing interview on the Toure Show where he discusses his departure from Supreme, "privileged thoughtlessness," and much more. 00:00 - 01:16 Intro 01:20 - 16:49 Meta’s technological advancements 16:50 - 29:22 Colin Kaepernick's efforts to return to the NFL 29:23 - 46:32 Tremaine Emory’s departure from S...
Oct 02, 2023•47 min•Ep. 65
In Episode 64 of The Perfect Play Podcast, Huey and Cortez discuss some of their essentials for the Fall season. Covering a vast landscape of wardrobe options, hygiene products, and more, this is the perfect start to the cool months ahead. Check out the 'Fall Essentials' op-ed referenced during the pod here . Stay connected with all the latest in Music, Fashion, Sports, Entertainment, and more at theperfectplay.co and follow us on instagram here . Hosts: ...
Sep 26, 2023•37 min•Ep. 64
In Episode 63 of The Perfect Play Podcast, Huey and Cortez delve into the cultural transformation taking place in Boulder, Colorado, attributed to Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffs. They offer critical commentary on the issue of racism within NFL ownership, discuss Louis Vuitton's new podcast, and praise Ice Spice's remarkable ascent, highlighted by her new collaboration with Dunkin'. 0:00-1:00 (Intro) 1:01-18:26 (Racism within NFL ownership) 18:27-30:22 (Coach Prime and the CU Buffsl) 30:23-35...
Sep 20, 2023•51 min•Ep. 63
In Episode 62 of The Perfect Play Podcast, Huey and Cortez thoroughly examine Tremaine Emory's departure from Supreme. They explore several facets of this departure, including the lack of communication, what the future holds for both parties, the exploitation of black culture by companies, and more. Stay connected with all the latest in Music, Fashion, Sports, Entertainment, and more at theperfectplay.co and follow us on instagram here . Hosts: ...
Sep 02, 2023•32 min•Ep. 62
In Episode 61 of The Perfect Play Podcast, Huey and Cortez celebrate Virginia's own Tommy Richman for securing his first label deal. They delve into the importance of maintaining quality and consistency, review Sony's announcement of the 'Playstation Portal', reminisce about their upbringing as "Playstation Kids", discuss Cactus Plant Flea Market’s Erewhon Smoothie, the downside of the trail sneaker resale surge, and more. 0:00 - 1:44 (Intro) 1:45 - 8:19 (Tommy Richman signs to ISO Supremacy and...
Aug 28, 2023•43 min•Ep. 61
In Episode 60 of The Perfect Play Podcast, Huey and Cortez discuss Lil Uzi Vert’s forthcoming ‘Barter 16’, Key! and EST Gee’s recent projects, how Angelo Baque and AWAKE NY have created the blueprint for other brands and boutiques to follow, NBA’s in-season tournament, and more. 0:00-2:35 (Intro) 2:35-8:19 (Talk To Me Film Review) 8:20-30:29 (New Music Friday) 30:30-38:31 (AWAKE NY’s Blueprint) 38:32-48:42 (NBA’s In-Season Tournament) 48:43-52:27 (Outro) Stay connected with all the latest in Mus...
Aug 23, 2023•52 min•Ep. 60
In Episode 59 of The Perfect Play Podcast, Huey and Cortez talk the latest in sports, fashion, and more. From the upcoming NFL Season, Tim Anderson getting dropped, the arrival of a new Covid variant, Stüssy and Born X Raised’s new collaboration, and Chris Gibbs taking underserved fashion students to Japan, Huey and Cortez get into it all. 0:00 - 01:17 (Intro) 1:18 - 11:05 (Upcoming NFL Season) 11:06 - 16:04 (Tim Anderson gets dropped) 16:05 - 22:13 (A new Covid variant) 22:14 - 27:40 (Supreme C...
Aug 15, 2023•40 min•Ep. 59
In Episode 58 of The Perfect Play Podcast, Lexi, Cortez, and Huey delve into Travis Scott’s latest album, ‘UTOPIA’. The trio covers various aspects of the album including their standout tracks, the album’s fulfillment of its hype, where Travis goes from here, and more. 0:00 - 3:53 (Intro to ‘UTOPIA’) 3:54 - 7:37 (Quantity over Quality?) 7:38 - 10:02 (K-POP) 10:03 - 18:57 (Cortez’s Favorites ‘Parasail’ and ‘Fein’) 18:58 - 28:36 (Lexi’s Favorites ‘Modern Jam’ and ‘Looove’) 28:37 - 33:20 (Villainou...
Aug 09, 2023•44 min•Ep. 58
In Episode 57 of The Perfect Play Podcast, Huey and Cortez recap a celebratory night at Only You Lounge. They also discuss the last-minute canceling of Travis Scott’s Egypt show, Bronny James’ Cardiac Arrest scare, and Drake purchasing Tupac’s ‘Crown’ ring. Additionally, Huey provides a review of ‘Circus Maximus,’ while Cortez delivers his thoughts on Whistleblower David Grusch testifying to Congress that the United States is in possession of UAP’s. 0:00 - 4:59 (Intro) 5:00 - 21:39 (Circus Maxim...
Aug 02, 2023•49 min•Ep. 57