THE RATIONAL IGNORANCE PODCAST

THE RATIONAL IGNORANCE PODCAST
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Just three young fellas giving you the real on topics ranging from hip-hop, sports, politics & societal issues. Tune in for some Rational Ignorance every Wednesday!

  1. 17h ago

    EP 125: Ask Why?

    The Rational Ignorance Podcast opens with the final stretch of summer, Labor Day plans in Las Vegas, weekend recaps, family birthdays, casino runs, and what it is like trying to guard an NBA player when you are not in game shape. The music conversation starts with Nipsey Hussle and Bino Rideaux's posthumous project, the tracks that stand out, and the difficult line between celebrating unreleased music and turning an artist's catalog into a cash grab. That becomes a wider debate about Nipsey's legacy, how death changes an artist's fan base, the street credibility attached to rappers like Lil Durk and King Von, and whether artists should try to recreate Nipsey's formula or learn from the consequences that came with it. From there, the episode gets into the Tupac murder trial, street justice, retaliation, accountability, and why loving somebody does not require pretending they never played a part in the life they lived. The conversation then turns philosophical: what happens after death, whether spirits reconnect or return through reincarnation, and how social media has changed the way people experience grief. The hosts also remember Hayden Panettiere and discuss the danger of online speculation before all the facts are known. In sports and entertainment, the hosts break down the Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard allegations, what the NBA may or may not do, the Lakers sale, and why the franchise feels bigger than any individual owner. They also react to the upcoming *Snowfall* spinoff and the new generation of *A Different World*, including why younger audiences need shows built around Black college life. The heart of the episode begins with Lady London's line about men loving her flowers but not her roots. That leads to a thoughtful conversation about whether people really want to understand how their partners became who they are, why asking “why” is the foundation of a deep conversation, and how trauma and upbringing shape relationships. The hosts then ask a harder question: when was the last time you admitted you were not okay? They talk grief, emotional honesty, men's instinct to push through pain, changing your outlook, and checking on people before a private struggle becomes a crisis. The episode closes with debates about being the only Black person in a friend group, casual sex versus commitment, whether Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock's “Money Trees” is the most complete rap song ever, which household pest humanity should keep, why schools begin on a Thursday, and a few old gym stories before the outro. 0:00 Intro, summer winding down, and Vegas plans 2:10 Tupac trial tease and weekend recap 3:00 Guarding NBA players while out of shape 5:10 Tipsy Putt, Thunder Valley, and a family birthday 8:40 Nipsey Hussle and Bino Rideaux project review 14:20 Do artists gain more fans after death? 16:45 Lil Durk, King Von, Chief Keef, and street credibility 18:30 Nipsey's legacy, Big Sean, and Larry June comparisons 22:15 Tupac's murder trial, street justice, and accountability 32:30 The afterlife, reincarnation, and where the spirit goes 38:05 Remembering Hayden Panettiere and online speculation 40:15 Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard, and the NBA investigation 43:50 The Lakers sale and whether ownership really matters 46:30 Snowfall spinoff reactions 47:25 A Different World returns for a new generation 51:05 Pooh Shiesty, Rylo Rodriguez, Drake, and rap's short shelf life 55:00 Lady London: loving the flowers but not the roots 1:00:00 Why asking “why” creates real deep conversations 1:05:35 When's the last time you admitted you weren't okay? 1:10:00 Grief, men's emotions, perspective, and checking on your people 1:15:20 Is being the only Black friend a red flag? 1:21:50 Casual sex, commitment, and the relationship Trojan horse 1:25:55 Is “Money Trees” the most complete rap song ever?

    EP 125: Ask Why?

  2. Aug 5

    EP 124: Can Men Handle Being Loved For Real?

    The Rational Ignorance Podcast opens in full summer mode, talking Sacramento heat, hygiene, shower pressure, and why this is not the season to play around with deodorant. From there, we get into timing in relationships, whether it is better to have loved and lost, right person/wrong time situations, double-backs, and why waiting on somebody usually sounds better in music than it works in real life. That turns into a larger debate about options, dating outside your city, long-distance relationships, trust, how often people need to see each other, and whether missing somebody is something you should actually say out loud. We also catch up on the weekend, family birthdays, pool weather, IMAX movie plans, Spider-Man, Sunday dinner, and the difference between keeping a meal simple and trying to cook like it is a holiday. The TV conversation starts with *Raising Kanan*, Uncle Marvin, Rock, Juke, Kanan's decisions, and what *Power Origins* has to get right when it brings young Ghost and Tommy into the story. We also touch on *The Chi*, character survival, and why certain shows know exactly which characters the audience has started to care about. On the music side, we break down new releases from Lil Baby, Cardi B, Meek Mill, Wale, Elmeine, Rod Wave, SOB x RBE, and more. The Meek conversation becomes the biggest music debate of the episode: whether "Nightmares and Dreams" works, why anything connected to "Dreams and Nightmares" gets judged differently, what independent Meek needs to do next, and why the Meek vs Wale comparisons never tell the full story. The episode closes with culture and relationship debates: street violence, "off limits" logic, government and resource conspiracies, Saucy Santana's viral "Quiet on the Creek" trend, Tuskegee banning do-rags and bonnets from classrooms, and a listener-requested topic about whether men can handle a woman truly focusing on them. We end on consideration, reciprocity, space, and why being somebody's everything only works when both people understand the responsibility. 0:00 Intro, Sacramento heat, and summer hygiene 3:45 Loved and lost, regrets, and right person/wrong time 8:40 Do people really have more dating options now? 10:36 Dating outside your city and long-distance trust 13:00 Can a long-distance relationship actually work? 15:05 Physical closeness, missing people, and expressing feelings 18:20 Weekend recap, family birthdays, pools, and triple-digit heat 19:50 IMAX, Odyssey tickets, and Spider-Man plans 21:28 Sunday dinner, smothered chicken, and cooking with kids 23:48 Raising Kanan, Uncle Marvin, and why fans hate Kanan again 29:29 Power Origins, Ghost, Tommy, Breeze, and the future of the franchise 39:29 New music, Lil Baby, Cardi B, and recent drops 42:00 SOB x RBE, group breakups, and Northern California rap 44:31 Street beef, family ties, and who is really off limits 49:00 Government, resources, birth rates, and conspiracy talk 55:40 Meek Mill's "Nightmares and Dreams" reaction 1:02:18 Is Meek chasing the old "Dreams and Nightmares" moment? 1:07:00 Independent Meek, album numbers, and touring expectations 1:08:00 Meek vs Wale, MMG comparisons, and career scale 1:15:00 Wale, Elmeine, Rod Wave, and the new music rundown 1:18:20 Saucy Santana, "Quiet on the Creek," and TikTok meanings 1:24:00 Klay Thompson, EJ Johnson, and internet conspiracy jokes 1:25:13 Tuskegee banning do-rags and bonnets in classrooms 1:31:35 Listener topic: can men handle being loved for real? 1:36:40 Reciprocation, consideration, and relationship imbalance 1:42:41 Final thoughts, new music, Lioness, and outro #RationalIgnorancePodcast #Podcast #Relationships #Dating #LongDistanceRelationships #MeekMill #Wale #LilBaby #CardiB #SaucySantana #Tuskegee #RaisingKanan #PowerOrigins #TheChi #Sacramento

    EP 124: Can Men Handle Being Loved For Real?

  3. Jul 21

    EP 123: Welcome Back

    The Rational Ignorance Podcast is back at full strength, and the title says it all: welcome back. We open with a proper catch-up and the return everybody has been asking about. That turns into a debate over Chris Brown and Usher concerts, what counts as part of the show, and whether bringing your partner onstage can cross a line. Then we head to New York for a firsthand recap of Jay-Z's *Blueprint* concert at Yankee Stadium—from the massive entry delays and a midnight start to surprise appearances from Rihanna, Beyoncé, Usher, Teyana Taylor, and more. The return story gets personal as we hear about traveling to Dallas for cosmetic surgery, the recovery process, post-op massages, body-image changes, and the work it takes to maintain the results. We also talk about getting back outside, an upcoming Los Angeles trip, Universal Studios, and why downtown Sacramento has started to feel played out. From there, we check in on the K Street shooting trial before breaking down Kai Cenat's Streamer University. We discuss the BlackBoyMax confrontation, the difference between a real conversation and a clip made for the internet, celebrity egos, smaller creators getting a platform, streaming as a second career, and why personalities such as Lizzo and India Love can use the space to reconnect with an audience. The music run covers the upcoming Game vs YG Verzuz, Pretty Ricky's decisive win over B2K, new music from Rick Ross and Tory Lanez, and where Future really belongs beside Drake, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Wale, Big Sean, and Meek Mill. We close with a relationship and parenting debate: if someone moves in with a single parent, what responsibility do they have toward the child? Is one year long enough to trust a partner as a caregiver, and was changing the locks a fair response when the boyfriend refused to babysit without warning? As always, the conversation lands somewhere between rational and ignorant. 0:00 Welcome back and catching up 2:14 Chris Brown concerts and relationship boundaries 8:26 Why do we still call it a wife beater? 10:01 Jay-Z at Yankee Stadium: the full concert story 20:00 Rihanna, Beyoncé, Usher, and a midnight start 25:24 New York trains, Ubers, and traveling solo 31:15 The return story: surgery, recovery, and confidence 43:31 Back outside, Los Angeles, and Universal Studios 46:30 K Street shooting trial update 50:22 Streamer University, BlackBoyMax, and online confrontation 1:00:52 Celebrities vs small creators at Streamer University 1:11:30 Love Island exes and internet allegations 1:18:20 Game vs YG Verzuz predictions 1:20:20 Pretty Ricky washed B2K 1:24:45 New albums, old R&B, and Sacramento soccer 1:27:19 Where does Future really rank? 1:28:59 Should a boyfriend be responsible for her child? 1:39:22 Welcome back and the outro #RationalIgnorancePodcast #Podcast #WelcomeBack #JayZ #Blueprint #YankeeStadium #StreamerUniversity #KaiCenat #PrettyRicky #B2K #TheGame #YG #Future #Relationships #Sacramento

    EP 123: Welcome Back

  4. Jul 7

    EP 122: World Cup Energy, LeBron Watch & Music's Influence

    The Rational Ignorance Podcast is back with World Cup energy, Fourth of July leftovers, NBA trade chaos, and a culture debate that gets bigger than the song that started it. We open locked in on Team USA vs Belgium and the way World Cup stakes feel different from almost anything in American sports. From there, we get into how the U.S. develops soccer players, why our best athletes usually end up in basketball, football, baseball, or track, and what it would really take for American men's soccer to level up. Then we bring it home with Sacramento talk: the Fourth of July, fireworks, dogs losing their minds, local traffic, and the K Street shooting trial delay. After that, the episode turns into a full NBA run. We talk through the reported Jaylen Brown-to-Philly move, how Boston would look with Paul George, Sacramento's point guard situation, Darius Acuff's aura, Kings draft pain, Ja Morant trade ideas, Lakers roster questions, and the never-ending question of where LeBron actually fits best if he leaves L.A. The biggest debate comes when we get into Stephen A. Smith's comments about the Lakers' roster, sports stereotypes, and how race-coded basketball takes sound when they are said seriously instead of as a joke. That leads into a deeper conversation about music, influence, authenticity, and accountability. We discuss the Young Miami/City Girls conversation, India.Arie's critique, why music gets judged differently than movies, and whether artists should be treated as entertainers, role models, or both. We close with a classic hypothetical: if you could eliminate three things from the world, what goes first? Cancer and poverty make the strongest case, but racism, drugs, hunger, religion, politics, and abortion all come up in the debate. Before the outro, we touch Love Island, Raising Kanan, The Chi, and end right back where we started: Team USA, Belgium, and whether corruption is only bad when you are not involved. 0:00 Intro and Team USA vs Belgium energy 1:00 Why the World Cup feels bigger than the Super Bowl 3:18 USA, Mexico, fandom, and international sports pride 5:02 Why America's best athletes rarely choose soccer 8:00 Sacramento shooting, traffic, and Fourth of July weekend 14:32 K Street shooting trial delay 15:10 Tacko Fall, TMZ, and the tallest rabbi joke 15:36 Jaylen Brown to Philly and Celtics trade reactions 18:04 De'Aaron Fox swag, Darius Acuff, and Kings point guard aura 20:34 Kings draft mistakes and picking the best player available 25:02 Ja Morant trade ideas and small backcourt problems 27:35 Lakers roster talk and the Snowtime Lakers jokes 30:06 Where LeBron should go if he leaves the Lakers 35:18 The East is open and the Knicks still need size 38:08 Stephen A. Smith, the Lakers, and race-coded roster takes 43:51 India.Arie, Young Miami, and music accountability 45:19 Is music just art or does it shape real behavior? 50:50 If music can heal, can it destroy? 55:04 Authenticity, rap beef, and what artists really influence 1:01:34 If you could eliminate three things from the world 1:04:05 Love Island, Raising Kanan, The Chi, and TV talk 1:05:36 Back to Team USA, Belgium, and the outro #RationalIgnorancePodcast #Podcast #Sports #Culture #WorldCup #TeamUSA #NBA #LeBron #Lakers #SacramentoKings #StephenASmith #IndiaArie #HipHop

    EP 122: World Cup Energy, LeBron Watch & Music's Influence

  5. Jun 23

    EP 121: Women Proposing

    In this episode, The Rational Ignorance Podcast opens with a Juneteenth and Father's Day weekend recap, clubhouse party chaos, pool security, cookout politics, and why Father's Day still does not get the same energy as Mother's Day. From there, we move through Knicks parade hypotheticals, New York sports energy, and a bigger debate about whether fans would rather see their NFL team win a Super Bowl or Team USA win a World Cup. That leads into Pulisic, Balogun, American soccer development, overseas academies, and why a real World Cup run could change how kids in the U.S. view the sport. The episode also gets into legal accountability after group conflict, the death of a young producer connected to major Drake, Travis Scott, and Sexyy Red records, and how quickly music narratives spread online. We then shift to Love Island, Casa Amor, old clips resurfacing, reality stars getting exposed, Power, Raising Kanan, The Chi, proposals, watches, and whether men get celebrated enough in relationships. The back half brings NBA chaos with Giannis-to-Miami talk, Tyler Herro, Bam, Wiggins, the Lakers, Minnesota, free agency, and how one big move can send the league back to the drawing board. We close with Akademiks, affiliated pages, online brand accountability, Jaylen Brown, Boston, the 2016 Cavs reunion, the NBA Draft, USA soccer, Juneteenth, freedom, fireworks, and remembering that not everybody was free on the Fourth of July. 0:00 Intro, clubhouse party chaos, and the newest club in Sacramento 4:58 Pool rules, private events, and apartment party logistics 8:55 Father's Day plans, cookouts, and why men celebrate differently 12:24 Father's Day gifts, tools, grills, and holiday double standards 15:00 Knicks parade hypotheticals and New York sports chaos 20:06 Super Bowl or Team USA World Cup win? 23:42 USA soccer, World Cup stakes, and why a run would matter 27:18 Pulisic, Balogun, American soccer development, and playing overseas 32:37 Soccer academies, Dortmund, Chelsea, AC Milan, and youth pipelines 34:52 Legal fallout, group conflict, and accountability after violence 39:47 Remembering a young producer's impact on Drake, Travis, and Sexyy Red records 42:25 Love Island, Casa Amor, and reality TV taking over the timeline 45:10 Old clips, slurs, screenshots, and reality stars getting exposed 48:42 Love Island comparisons, cast drama, and internet investigations 50:14 Power, Raising Kanan, Canaan, The Chi, and character payoffs 55:04 Proposals, watches, rings, and men getting celebrated too 59:52 The Chi's interconnected drama and season-ending storylines 1:01:48 Giannis-to-Miami talk, Tyler Herro, Bam, and a blockbuster trade reaction 1:05:05 Lakers, Minnesota, free agency, and teams going back to the drawing board 1:09:50 Bam, Ant, Ayton jokes, and what teams actually need 1:12:42 Akademiks chat controversy and online brand accountability 1:16:38 Affiliated pages, crypto payments, Roc Nation pressure, and who is responsible 1:20:08 Jaylen Brown, Boston, Kyrie vibes, and the 2016 Cavs reunion 1:24:34 NBA Draft excitement, Washington, Utah, and young prospects 1:30:20 USA soccer update, Juneteenth reflections, and closing thoughts

    EP 121: Women Proposing

  6. Jun 10

    EP 120: Boyfriend Pimpin

    In this episode, The Rational Ignorance Podcast opens with summer heat, outside season, Boosie pool party jokes, Knicks Finals energy, weekend recaps, swimming with nieces, Margarita Festival, R&B in the Park, and a ticket scam that turns into a full breakdown of Apple Pay, PayPal, fake sellers, and why stealing from regular people hits different. From there, we get into Love Island taking over the timeline. We talk through the Sierra elimination, old social media clips, singing along versus actually using slurs, how much grace people should get for things they did as teenagers, Black people defending non-Black people saying the N-word, Cali Black debates, Cierra Ortega comparisons, bombshell strategy, Chelley, Ace, Austin, and how exes can weaponize old videos once somebody gets on TV. The middle of the episode shifts to basketball with the Knicks, Pacers, Celtics, OKC, Spurs, KAT, Jalen Brunson, SGA, De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, Wemby, Chet, Hartenstein, and matchup-hunting in the playoffs. We debate whether the Knicks are simply built for certain series, how much injuries change the math, and why a team can look dangerous and fragile at the same time. The strongest music stretch centers on Jay-Z and the way people reacted to his recent freestyle moment. We talk about whether Hov heard the criticism, what a new Jay-Z album could do numbers-wise, Tidal-era context, physical sales, Yankee Stadium symbolism, Roc Nation, lyric criticism, and why some fans judge every Hov move like it has to prove something. The back half turns into Drake, Sauce Walka, Big Pimpin, tricking, public receipts, baby-mom drama, Adam22, Akademiks, James Harden, Lil Baby, escort culture, and whether rap beef gets corny once everybody starts exposing who spent money on which women. We close with a long relationship-and-money debate about designer bags, whether luxury posts make someone seem unattainable, sending women on trips, lunch money, Vegas hypotheticals, Boomerang versus How to Be a Player, and whether performance supplements are real or just marketing. 0:00 Intro, summer heat, Boosie pool party jokes, and Knicks Finals energy 2:08 Weekend recaps, swimming, Love Island, and Margarita Festival 4:56 Getting scammed for R&B in the Park tickets 7:52 Why scamming regular people is different from shoplifting 9:36 PayPal, Apple Pay, Cash App, and avoiding ticket scams 12:08 Love Island takes over the timeline 13:50 Sierra's removal and old social media clips 15:00 Slurs, singing along, and what deserves grace 18:10 Non-Black people saying the N-word and Cali Black debates 22:57 Teen mistakes, accountability, and room for growth 25:00 Love Island cast jokes, eliminations, and 30-and-up Love Island 29:56 Exes exposing old videos once somebody gets famous 34:48 Love Island strategy, bombshells, Chelley, Ace, and Austin 36:55 Knicks playoff talk and New York fans 39:34 Knicks matchups, OKC, SGA, Brunson, KAT, and Chet 43:00 Spurs, De'Aaron Fox, Wemby, Castle, and Dylan Harper 47:34 Injuries, roster construction, and playoff uncertainty 48:34 Jay-Z, Roc Nation, and whether Hov might drop an album 51:25 Hov's freestyle moment and fans doing too much 55:03 Jay-Z lyrics, criticism, and what counts as witty 58:25 Could Jay-Z's freestyle turn into a full response? 1:01:02 Big Pimpin, Sauce Walka, and Drake's messy side conversation 1:04:42 Drake, Adam22, baby-mom drama, and public receipts 1:07:18 Tricking, pimps, and when rap beef gets too personal 1:10:51 Daphne, athlete narratives, and social media clips 1:15:35 Designer bags, luxury lifestyles, and who seems attainable 1:19:06 Sending women on trips, lunch money, and Vegas hypotheticals 1:25:03 Boomerang vs How to Be a Player 1:27:41 Performance supplements, marketing, and the closing TM

    EP 120: Boyfriend Pimpin

  7. May 26

    EP 119: THE ICEMAN EPISODE

    In this episode, The Rational Ignorance Podcast opens mid-hoops conversation with college stars staying in school, NIL money, older prospects, McDonald's All-Americans. We officially get back in the building around the Memorial Day weekend, shout out the fallen soldiers, recap pool time with nieces and nephews, massage stories, farmer's market scenery, a Giants game with the kids, and jokes about sickness rumors getting out of hand. From there, we spend the biggest stretch of the episode on Drake's Iceman rollout and the Kendrick aftermath. We talk through the "make them" records, the DeMar DeRozan and Kawhi references, whether the disses landed, Drake being upset with people who stayed quiet, Future, DJ Khaled, Chris Brown, the weirdness of celebrity tattoos, LeBron at the Pop Out, West Coast versus Bay Area energy, and how Drake's new music compares to his older timestamp-style records. The middle of the episode moves into the Netflix Crash documentary about a young woman who crashed a car with her boyfriend and friend inside. We break down the central question of intent, the toxic relationship details, speed, drugs, mental state, bench trial versus jury trial, reasonable doubt, the way the defense handled possible medical explanations, accountability, the victims' families, and why the case feels difficult even when the outcome is tragic. We push back on the idea that social consequences are the same as losing free speech, and talk about why antagonizing people for content is not the brave point some creators think it is. The back half returns to basketball with the Knicks, Cavs, what kind of roster actually holds up in the playoffs. The episode closes with a relationship debate about valid reasons not to date someone, including family dependency, special needs responsibilities, broken homes, people who know someone who has been to jail, and which deal-breakers are shallow versus genuinely practical. 0:00 College stars, NIL money, and older NBA prospects 3:02 Intro and Memorial Day shout-outs 4:01 Weekend recap, pool time, and Knicks/Cavs on in the background 5:07 Massage stories and wild Sacramento massage spots 7:59 Farmer's market scenery and taking the kids to a Giants game 11:04 Sickness rumors, quarantine jokes, and losing three inches 12:13 Drake's Iceman album reaction begins 13:30 The "make them" records and Drake's disses 14:12 DeMar DeRozan, Kawhi bars, and Raptors references 16:26 Kendrick, DeMar, and whether the responses were fair 19:08 Future, Khaled, loyalty, and Drake being hurt 23:38 GNX vs Iceman and who dumbed it down 25:37 Drake, Chris Brown tattoos, and celebrity worship 30:01 DeMar, LeBron, the Pop Out, and West Coast politics 33:14 Adin Ross, streaming looks, and Drake's fanbase reactions 37:51 What if Kendrick put "Not Like Us" on GNX? 40:32 West Coast sound, GNX originality, and Drake's Bay Area attempt 45:05 Little Birdie, 1900Rugrat, Kodak flow, and song influence claims 48:38 Drake album comparisons: Views, Scorpion, and Iceman 55:29 First-week numbers, pure sales, labels, and streaming inflation 1:00:00 Kendrick's next album and whether he should respond again 1:05:05 Netflix Crash documentary breakdown 1:09:30 Bench trial vs jury trial and why the strategy mattered 1:13:04 Intent, reasonable doubt, and medical explanations 1:16:07 Crash evidence, attitude, accountability, and the victims' families 1:23:39 Final thoughts on Crash 1:25:16 Viral freedom-of-speech bait videos 1:31:07 NBA playoff reactions: Cavs, Knicks, and Donovan Mitchell 1:35:29 Jalen Brunson, doubling strategy, and Knicks shot-making 1:40:00 Knicks depth, defense, Josh Hart, OG, and Mikal Bridges 1:45:12 Knicks, Sixers comparisons, Embiid's health, and roster construction 1:49:31 Dating deal-breakers, special needs, and family dependency 1:54:26 Broken homes, jail connections, and valid reasons not to date 1:55:07 Closing question: what is a real dating deal-breaker?

    EP 119: THE ICEMAN EPISODE

  8. May 13

    EP 118: DARK HUMOR WINS

    In this episode, The Rational Ignorance Podcast opens with Mother's Day shout-outs, warmer weather, weekend recaps, and a cookout story that turns first-time mac and cheese into a real moment. We also talk about a last-minute Lakers trip, pandemic memories, and why people keep trying to rewrite how classic records should be remembered. From there, we get into comedy, culture, and status. We debate why Tupac's "Dear Mama" should not be reduced to one line, whether people are too sensitive about roast jokes, how old tweets age in a new social climate, and what the Kevin Hart roast says about dark humor. We also break down the $300 AP watch debate and whether luxury brands are exposing the status game. The back half is heavy on sports and music. We react to the NBA playoffs, Knicks sweeping Philly, Embiid's future, LeBron and Luka questions, Wemby and the Spurs, Minnesota vs OKC, and who can really challenge OKC. We close with Drake's ICEMAN rollout, Stefon Diggs, coach double standards, 90s baddies, NBA draft talk, and wanting the Kings to be cold again. Chapters: 00:00 Intro, warm weather, and future Usher/Chris Brown plans 00:58 Mother's Day shout-outs 01:38 Lakers game trip and weekend recap 03:00 Hanta virus, COVID memories, and pandemic chaos talk 05:27 Mother's Day cooking, mac and cheese, baked beans, ribs, and tri-tip 07:36 Why Tupac's "Dear Mama" should not be canceled 10:53 Trying to retire classic songs like "Dreams and Nightmares" 12:35 Michael Jackson movie, Thriller, and biopic expectations 15:17 Influential Black people lists and the Kevin Hart roast 16:20 Race jokes, dark humor, and roast boundaries 20:50 Old tweets, old Facebook posts, and changing social rules 23:20 Katt Williams, Kevin Hart, and comedy beefs 24:00 AP watches, DDG, Swatch collab, and luxury status symbols 29:00 Does a cheaper official watch devalue the brand? 33:00 NBA playoff second-round reactions 33:47 Knicks sweep Philly and what happens with Joel Embiid 35:40 LeBron, AR, Luka, and Lakers roster questions 40:00 Embiid trade ideas, Sabonis fit, and defensive cover 43:00 Wemby, Spurs, suspensions, and playoff mistakes 50:18 Knicks, Mike Brown, KAT, and the East playoff picture 55:31 Knicks out of the East, Minnesota vs OKC, and Ant's health 60:00 Nuggets, Wolves depth, and OKC's run 64:40 Can New York, Detroit, or Cleveland challenge OKC? 67:30 Drake's ICEMAN expectations 72:00 Drake album length, pressure, and first-week numbers 75:00 Grown-up Drake, single Drake, and what fans want to hear 80:00 Midnight reactions, Stefon Diggs, and clearing his name 82:00 Coach double standards, workplace relationships, and Ime Udoka comparisons 83:40 Nia Long, Sanaa Lathan, and 90s baddies 84:45 NBA draft talk and wanting the Kings to be cold again 85:40 Closing Mother's Day shout-out

    EP 118: DARK HUMOR WINS
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Just three young fellas giving you the real on topics ranging from hip-hop, sports, politics & societal issues. Tune in for some Rational Ignorance every Wednesday!

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    THE RATIONAL IGNORANCE PODCAST
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
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