Breakroom Talk

khairiealim@gmail.com (cedric smith
  • 4.9 (37)
  • Comedy
  • Updated Monthly

Ced and Khairie met in the breakroom at Walmart in 2012, been tight ever since. Listen to us talk about pop culture, sports, music and a few arguments on a weekly basis. Don't Play this round the kids, we grown and we talk like it.

  1. Sep 11

    Sky Daddy

    In this episode we talk Aries Spears’ controversial takes on Bernie Mac, Martin, and other classic sitcoms, then pivot into breaking down their recent Kanye show experience. Then backlash around Keith Lee sharing a near-death testimony online and argue intent versus impact. The episode closes with a heated discussion sparked by Fat Joe’s comments about identity, culture, and who can say the N-word. 00:00 Show Intro and Setup 01:05 Aries Spears Hot Takes 01:59 Respecting Comedy Legends 03:49 Shock Value vs Real Opinions 05:58 90s Sitcom Guilty Pleasures 07:47 Bernie Mac Show Debate 09:29 Raven-Symoné Controversy 14:02 Separating Art From Artist 14:52 Kanye Concert Chaos 22:33 China’s Front-Row Highlights 24:31 Reunion Guest Moments 25:32 Forgiveness And Growth 26:18 Catalog And Setlist Talk 27:10 Rant Fears And Rankings 28:20 Full Circle With Daughter 29:52 Crowd Culture And Lyrics 30:55 2 Chainz Ford Show 33:36 Ashanti And Fab Critique 38:11 Cleveland Bag Stops 39:14 Don Toliver Debate 42:14 Acquired Taste Artists 43:02 Music Feels Mid 43:15 Teezo Touchdown Debate 44:18 Keith Lee Controversy 46:36 Thankful Or Insensitive 51:38 Public Figure Word Policing 53:39 Personal Grief Example 01:05:07 Religion And Social Media 01:07:20 Threats Cross The Line 01:07:26 Adrenaline Aftermath 01:08:18 Misread Message 01:08:51 Street Interview Fallout 01:11:13 Clickbait Interview Culture 01:13:51 Fat Joe Sparks Debate 01:14:58 Who Can Say N***a 01:19:42 Census Race Arguments 01:31:49 Culture Hijacking Fears 01:32:39 Streamer N Word Debate 01:34:13 Hood Rules and Passes 01:37:05 Fat Joe Defends Himself 01:39:41 Who Gets to Say It 01:43:14 Gatekeeping vs Inclusion 01:47:56 Teaching the Next Gen 01:51:59 Slang Workarounds Like YN 01:55:39 Wrap Up and Plugs

  2. Aug 30

    R.I.P. To Everybody

    This edition of Breakroom Talk kicks off with the crew catching up on the weekend and the changing weather then shift to discussing recent celebrity deaths and what it means to leave a lasting legacy, leading into a bigger conversation about whether today’s stars can create the same cultural impact as past icons. 00:00 Show Intro and Banter 01:05 Weekend Weather Talk 02:06 Sleeping Naked Debate 09:17 Grooming and Body Confidence 12:49 Celebrity Deaths and Tributes 20:14 Who Becomes a Legacy Icon 26:03 Willow Smith Next Icon 27:04 Jaden and Bieber Debate 29:04 Timberlake Culture Talk 32:08 Gen Z Icons List 37:16 Yachty Generation Argument 38:27 Women Boxing Spotlight 40:57 Claressa Shields Power 45:13 Registered Hands Myth 46:47 Ray J Relevance Talk 47:02 Ray J Fame Debate 47:40 Naming Ray J Hits 48:28 Jerking Era and Hitmaka 50:25 MTV Jams Memories 52:33 Big Pimpin Video Talk 53:30 BET Top 10 Picks 56:05 Kanye Videos and Hype 57:45 Best Cleveland Songs 59:26 Chip vs Came Down 01:02:42 Get It Girl Argument 01:05:33 Song Slang Debate 01:06:10 Timeless Get It Girl 01:07:01 Chip Legacy Talk 01:08:25 Cleveland Rap Roll Call 01:09:50 Summer Music Check In 01:11:26 Ralo Guilty Pleasure 01:13:31 Game Album Rant 01:15:11 Rap Feels Stale 01:16:40 Icewear Vezo Drama 01:23:18 Staying Power Problem 01:26:27 Wrap Up And Plugs

  3. Aug 17

    We STILL hate Anthony Mackie

    It’s another edition of BreakRoom Talk, The crew recap their Aruba trip—talking beaches, food, the villa vibe, excursions like Flamingo Island and a catamaran snorkel. Movies, including Spider-Man takes, trailers giving away too much, and broader debates about actors and roles (including Will Smith vs. Denzel). They also touch on trending culture talk around trans participation in women’s sports and what that could mean for leagues like the WNBA. 00:00 Meet the Hosts 00:54 Post Vacation Check In 02:19 Aruba Highlights 03:28 Bugs and Beach Wildlife 06:13 Boat Day and Snorkeling 07:44 Food and Private Chef 11:01 Downtown Solo Adventures 12:50 Locals and Island Vibes 14:56 Airport Stories and Celebs 17:23 Spider Man Review Talk 24:27 Trailers Spoil Movies 24:39 Ninja Fight Highlight 24:55 Heartstrings vs Action 25:17 Punisher Cameo Praise 25:45 Rating and Best Spidey 26:05 Rewatch Order Advice 26:25 Tobey Trilogy Debate 27:18 MCU Spidey Growth 28:17 Andrew Garfield Takes 29:04 Crowd Reactions in Theaters 30:47 Marvel Dropping Black Projects 31:18 Anthony Mackie Roast 35:06 Will vs Denzel Debate 38:22 Accents and Villain Roles 41:04 Equalizer and Action Range 43:13 Roles Written for White Leads 43:51 Eddie Murphy What If Casting 44:50 Norbit Backlash 46:32 Cult Classics Explained 49:02 Movie Head Recommendations 49:57 Music vs Movies Debate 50:37 Sharing Songs and Car Moments 51:06 Movie Picks and Reading Friends 52:41 Smells That Trigger Memories 57:14 Pivot to WNBA Trans Debate 01:01:21 Jawanna Man and Culture Talk 01:04:40 Fairness in Sports and Pay 01:14:46 Transformer Slang Argument 01:16:25 Predator Show Trailer 01:17:06 Movie About The Show 01:17:45 Pattinson As Hansen 01:20:44 Streaming Release Debate 01:22:24 Horror Trailers Talk 01:23:08 What Counts As Horror 01:25:39 Paranormal And Entities 01:28:36 Brain Limits And DMT 01:33:39 Crack Heroin Fentanyl 01:40:14 Addiction Wrap And Plugs

  4. Aug 3

    Women Only Sir

    In Episode 271 of Breakroom Talk, We get right into random holiday and relationship talk before diving into a topics from sex, initiation, and post-nut clarity. The viral Usher moment involving a fan on stage and talk about how social media and outlets like TMZ amplify situations. The crew debates hygiene habits sparked by DJ Envy comments, then J recaps his first cruise to the Bahamas, including the fun, the anxiety of being stuck at sea, and fears about the ocean and what’s under it. 00:00 Cold Open Chaos 00:51 BreakRoom Talk Intro 01:10 Kris Kringle Debate 02:14 What Does It Smell Like 03:51 Bad Sex Confessions 06:53 Post Nut Clarity Talk 08:08 Sperm Retention Arguments 11:04 Initiating Sex Signals 16:38 Usher Stage Controversy 22:26 Destinys Child Side Quest 23:39 Who Can Really Sing 24:37 DJ Envy Hygiene Debate 25:13 Shower Routines and Exfoliating 27:30 Cruise Trip Recap Bahamas 28:33 Cruise Anxiety and Overboard Fears 34:23 Ocean Mysteries Sirens Talk 37:23 Aliens and Dinosaur Doubts 41:42 Monkeys and Animal Agenda 42:37 Verzuz Game vs YG Breakdown 48:45 LA Street Politics 49:07 Verzuz Matchups Debate 50:00 Bad Versus Pairings 51:08 Regional Kings Idea 51:55 Top Verzuz Picks 53:14 Gucci vs Jeezy Moment 55:05 Streaming University Drama 57:49 Influence and Responsibility 01:02:31 Culture Pushback Debate 01:13:27 Streamer Money and Saturation 01:15:53 Wrap Up and Aruba Trip

  5. Jul 21

    Bringin Beyonce Out

    Episode 270 of Break Room Talk Lets get into Usher and Chris Brown “Raymond & Brown” tour and which city had the better show. Who had better performance quality, set lists, standout moments, and what makes a concert worth the money, plus debate who today could really sell out stadiums. The conversation shifts to Jay-Z’s three-night anniversary shows in New York. You aint always gotta bring Beyonce out… or do you??? 00:00 Episode 270 Kickoff 01:46 Catching Up Since Last Pod 02:27 Usher Concert Ass Talk 03:02 Pegging Question Debate 05:11 Ass Eating Stories 08:38 Usher vs Chris Brown Showdown 14:39 Stadium Tour Comparisons 18:04 R&B vs Pop Argument 24:19 Jay-Z Anniversary Shows 25:16 Jay Wig Moment 25:57 Using Beyonce Too Much 27:32 Blue Ivy as Shield 28:58 Jay Solo Output Debate 31:33 Haircut Marketing Argument 35:15 Jay Needs Bey Clash 40:41 Is Jay Ever Top 46:55 Jay Z Longevity Debate 47:38 Funko Pop GOAT Tiers 48:06 Top Three vs Top Five 49:35 Illmatic Nostalgia Argument 51:47 Jay Z Album Run Proof 52:53 Was Jay Ever Number One 56:06 Stats vs Vibes Showdown 58:38 Ludacris Run Comparison 01:01:19 Super Bowl Guests Critique 01:02:08 Rihanna Comeback Speculation 01:06:17 Mystique and Legacy Pressure 01:07:29 What Makes a Great Concert 01:09:16 Rappers and Backing Tracks 01:09:47 J Cole Concert Talk 01:10:22 Kanye Show Anxiety 01:11:34 Ali Biopic Confusion 01:12:29 Rocky Spinoff Debate 01:13:55 Will Smith Role Argument 01:18:35 Big Tigger Phone Fight 01:23:10 Group Chat Privacy 01:24:38 Random Call Setup Prank 01:30:47 Wrap Up and Subscribe

  6. Jul 9

    Too Many Flavors

    In this episode of Break Room Talk, we kick things off with weekly updates, dealing with the summer heat and finding ways to enjoy it. Reactions to the Gucci Mane/Pooh Shiesty situation and debate why people online co-sign it, tying it into how streaming and constant cameras create a “telling on yourself” era and whether they could date or be a full-time content creator and you’ll find out the rest when you press play! 00:00 Break Room Roll Call 02:15 Weekend Check In 02:22 Summer Heat Talk 04:02 Racino Horse Betting 07:31 Big Animals Fears 09:04 Heat Sparks History Talk 11:59 Jail Time Reality Check 19:38 Pooh Shiesty Gucci Drama 28:41 Pooh Shiesty Potential 28:57 Robbing Birdman Fallout 29:18 Was Gotti Aware 30:40 Breaking Down The Video 32:00 Feds Leaks And Narrative 32:40 Self Snitching Era 33:51 Dating A Streamer 35:53 Streamer Relationship Drama 42:50 Clips Run The Culture 44:01 Streaming Money Cheat Code 45:57 YouTube Premium Rant 48:20 Ice Cream Tier List 49:44 Truck Favorites And Calories 55:39 Chipotle Kids Meal Debate 55:57 McChicken Comeback Era 57:00 McChicken Meal Breakdown 57:10 Biggie Bag vs Frosty Swap 58:06 Bacon Milkshake Madness 01:01:01 Lactase and Aging Stomachs 01:02:04 Bow Wow Tiny Desk Takes 01:05:14 Why Bow Wow Gets Clowned 01:10:25 Child Star Box Problem 01:18:34 Transitions Miley Bieber Chris 01:23:46 Concert Hopes and Wrap Up

  7. Jun 24

    Freaky Nikki

    In episode 268 the crew recap their Juneteenth vibe and discuss how the holiday is still growing, including the importance of taking the day off and pushing workplaces to recognize it. They also reflect on Father’s Day, why dads often feel underappreciated, and how gratitude and thoughtfulness change as kids get older. The group then dives into a spoiler-heavy conversation about the movie “Obsession,” praising its originality, low-budget success, marketing, and standout moments while debating plot gaps and character choices. To close, they get into a Pride Month-related discussion sparked by reality TV, talking about boundaries, friendships, perception, and how different dynamics can feel in group vs. one-on-one settings. 00:00 Cold Open and Roll Call 01:08 Juneteenth Holiday Energy 02:09 Making Juneteenth Official 04:10 Building New Traditions 05:39 Commodified Holidays Talk 07:11 Father's Day Appreciation 08:49 Why Dads Feel Overlooked 12:06 Teaching Gratitude and Gifts 16:34 Movie Talk Obsession Begins 17:04 Why It Works on a Budget 18:56 Thriller Vibes and Pacing 20:39 Spoilers and Wish Breakdown 22:04 Friend Betrayal Clues 23:47 Jealousy Or Warning Signs 24:44 Lottery Scene Debate 25:41 Sequel Talk And Franchises 26:41 Toy Story Overload 31:25 Obsession Sequel Ideas 31:55 Indie Budget And Casting 34:44 Ratings And Plot Holes 40:11 Wish Wording And Themes 43:28 Marketing Rollout Genius 44:24 Why We Watched It 46:51 Movie Lives Up Hype 47:16 Pride Month Question 47:24 Bad Boys Sparks Debate 48:27 Can Straight Men Be Friends 49:14 Work Friends Gone Awkward 51:47 Compliments And Boundaries 56:26 Dating With Gay Friends 01:03:26 Image And Group Dynamics 01:07:13 Gym Client Story 01:09:23 Wrap Up And Shoutouts

  8. Jun 8

    With The Toes Out

    Episode 267 kicks off with birthday energy, weekend recaps, and a wild side convo that turns into a debate on pet names and bedroom turn-offs. The crew answers a question about basic life skills they never mastered, touching on things like braiding hair, assembling furniture, and yard work—and whether it’s better to learn or just pay someone. They then shift into hip-hop talk, reacting to Sauce Walka’s leaked call tied to Drake and discussing how “tough” personas crack when real feelings get involved. The episode also includes reactions to viral Diddy chatter and closes with thoughts on Jay-Z’s Roots Picnic freestyle, the shots people think he took, and whether Drake should ever respond. 00:00 Show Intro Birthday Vibes 00:56 Weekend Recap Wallet Drama 02:19 Spring Weather Toes Out 03:11 Toe Sucking Debate 07:04 Daddy Talk In Bed 08:38 Big Mama Mommy Names 11:09 Embarrassing Life Skills Question 11:43 Cant Braid Hair Confession 12:59 Hate Assembling Furniture 19:33 Mowing Grass Never Done 23:32 Gender Roles Debate 23:46 Snow Shoveling Pressure 25:29 Stuck in Snow Stories 27:36 Changing Tires and Pride 30:04 Sauce Walka Drake Drama 31:09 Being Tender vs P 35:15 Drake as the Villain 38:19 Birds and Clout Chasing 39:30 Sharing the Same Women 46:53 Sister Wives Talk 47:44 Pause Picnic Confusion 48:29 Group Chat Diddy Link 50:09 Watching the Tape Breakdown 55:05 Micro Rumors and Vlad Clip 57:01 Penis Surgery Debate 59:28 Micro Comments and Insecurities 01:02:52 Roots Picnic Jay Freestyle 01:06:58 Drake vs Jay Debate 01:14:06 Jay-Z Blueprint Talk 01:14:58 Cold War With Drake 01:15:50 Wayne Birdman Roc Tension 01:17:01 Rumors And Allegations 01:22:58 Would Drake Diss Beyoncé 01:28:01 Jay-Z Response Predictions 01:30:22 50 Cent Vs The Game Debate 01:31:53 Rick Ross And New Music 01:32:55 J Cole Album Breakdown 01:37:10 Wrap Up And Shoutouts

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Ced and Khairie met in the breakroom at Walmart in 2012, been tight ever since. Listen to us talk about pop culture, sports, music and a few arguments on a weekly basis. Don't Play this round the kids, we grown and we talk like it.

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  • Creator
    khairiealim@gmail.com (cedric smith
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2018,Khairie Alim
  • Show Website
    Breakroom Talk