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MAPS MEDIA is a dynamic and captivating entertainment information network that immerses itself in the pulse of current events, spotlighting the political landscape and the critical issues that affect Americans daily. Designed specifically for a millennial audience, this network delivers sharp commentary and engaging discussions on the events and trends defining our society. By intertwining personal stories with rigorous analysis, MAPS MEDIA creates a listening experience that is not only relatable but also thought-provoking, empowering listeners to navigate the complexities of modern life with

  1. Protect Your Piece | End-of-Year Chaos, Venezuela Crisis, Internet Outrage & Media Truth

    9 JAN

    Protect Your Piece | End-of-Year Chaos, Venezuela Crisis, Internet Outrage & Media Truth

    End-of-year energy has everyone saying they’re “protecting their peace,” but this episode asks the sharper question: what piece are people actually protecting? Peace of mind, a piece of clout, a baddie era, or something more? This episode breaks down the contradiction of claiming peace while starting beef, soft-launching new personalities, and redefining confidence online — including the internet debate over whether men can be baddies. The conversation zooms out to global politics with a clear, accessible breakdown of the Venezuela crisis: how the country got here, what’s happening now, and why it feels like political Groundhog Day, with a brief Iraq-era parallel. We also unpack internet culture’s cycle of selective outrage, where new villains and victims are crowned weekly depending on gender, looks, popularity, and bias. The episode closes with the Anthony Joshua situation and what it reveals about modern journalism, media framing, and why protecting your piece of the truth matters. Protect your peace if you must —but don’t forget to protect your piece. Total Runtime: 1:26:00 0:00 — Music intro1:05 — Welcome to The Sidebar Podcast2:30 — Holiday check-in + end-of-year energy6:10 — “Protecting your peace”… while starting beef11:45 — Soft-launching new personalities16:20 — Can men be “baddies”? (protecting your piece of confidence) 23:40 — Is it Groundhog Day?25:10 — Venezuela: how we got here (simple breakdown)34:50 — What’s happening now in Venezuela44:10 — Iraq parallels & repeating history 49:30 — Internet villain/victim of the week51:15 — Selective outrage57:40 — Same behavior, different reaction1:03:30 — Gender, looks, popularity, and bias 1:08:45 — Anthony Joshua situation1:11:30 — How media narratives are formed1:18:20 — The state of journalism1:23:30 — Final thoughts: protecting your piece1:26:00 — End

    1h 27m
  2. “Thee Creasemis”

    19/12/2025

    “Thee Creasemis”

    In this episode of The Sidebar Podcast, Leise Winny and Royce deliver a true Christmas miracle of chaos, culture, and commentary. From watching the Diddy documentary and deciding once and for all that Mase won, to questioning why cartoons are disappearing and whether SpongeBob has been a victim all along, nothing is off limits. We get into sex as a “gift,” why people lose their minds when Black women run for office, and how society feels dangerously close to becoming the movie Idiocracy. Leise revisits her goth kid era, Royce unpacks white culture, and we pause to give flowers to Black horror legends who shaped the genre. Then we ask the fundamental questions: What changed Stephen A. Smith? Are podcasters actually the problem with society? And is Jake Paul really ready for Anthony Joshua? We close it out with football talk, TikTok trends, and a very Sidebar Christmas send-off. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 2:10 — Royce watched the Diddy documentary… Mase won4:40 — No more cartoons for kids + SpongeBob is a victim6:12 — Why do cartoons wear gloves?11:12 — Is sex a real gift?23:32 — Why people hate when Black women run for office33:42 — Are we living in the movie Idiocracy?36:06 — Goth kid Leise39:15 — White culture45:57 — Paying tribute to Black horror figures49:55 — What changed Stephen A. Smith?57:19 — Are podcasters the problem?1:07:25 — Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight talk1:11:35 — Football talk1:13:15 — TikTok flow1:17:00 — Happy Christmas 🎄

    1h 19m

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MAPS MEDIA is a dynamic and captivating entertainment information network that immerses itself in the pulse of current events, spotlighting the political landscape and the critical issues that affect Americans daily. Designed specifically for a millennial audience, this network delivers sharp commentary and engaging discussions on the events and trends defining our society. By intertwining personal stories with rigorous analysis, MAPS MEDIA creates a listening experience that is not only relatable but also thought-provoking, empowering listeners to navigate the complexities of modern life with