The Men Who Cry Podcast

Jus Richards
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We’re a podcast built on real conversation — covering sports, politics, culture, and everything in between. The aim is to create a space where guests can share opinions, challenge ideas, and have honest dialogue — while still keeping it engaging and entertaining.

  1. 6d ago

    The NBA Got Wemby Wrong🏆Chet's Problem, Finals Stakes & Media Myths ft. Olisa Azikiwe | Ep. 112

    Victor Wembanyama is one championship away from changing the NBA. Is the league ready for what comes next? Jus Richards and Olisa Azikiwe (The Fan Economist) discuss why the Wemby era may already be here, whether Chet Holmgren is fighting a rivalry nobody else sees, and which NBA narratives deserve retirement before the Finals even begin. (0:00) Wemby's era begins - the OKC dynasty myth (12:25) Chet's one-way beef with Wemby (30:11) NBA takes that need to retire (49:26) Finals stakes — Wemby's legacy and the Knicks' opportunity (59:15) Trump at MSG... will it actually happen? The Men Who Cry Podcast Instagram: @TheMenWhoCryTikTok: @TheMenWhoCry

    1h 16m

  2. May 28

    The Knicks Are Going to the NBA Finals | A New Yorker's Live Reaction | Ep. 111

    The New York Knicks just won the Eastern Conference for the first time since 1999. What does this feel like for someone who's been watching this team their whole life? What does it mean when a franchise that's been a punchline for 20 years finally gets it done? Who do the Knicks actually have a chance against in the Finals? Jus goes live immediately after the clinch with the story he's never told on the pod - how he became a Knicks fan, the 20 years of heartbreak, and why this moment hits different. (0:00) First ever livestream - clinch the East (1:00) How Jus became a Knicks fan - a story he's never told on the pod (3:50) 20 years of heartbreak in two minutes (7:41) How risky this season actually was (8:40) How Leon Rose built this roster (10:18) Spurs vs OKC - who the Knicks face (13:45) Final prediction: Knicks win the title 🎙 The Men Who Cry Podcast 📱 Instagram: @Jusincred92 🎵 TikTok: @JustMakingCash #Knicks #NBAFinals2026 #NewYorkKnicks #JalenBrunson #NBA #KnicksNation

    13 min

  3. May 26

    Drake After the Beef, J. Cole's Best Album Ever, and Why Rap Has No Next Generation ft. Armon Sadler | Ep. 110

    Drake lost the biggest beef in rap history. Then dropped one of his best albums. What does that actually mean for hip hop? Jus and Billboard/VIBE writer Armon Sadler break down the post-beef era, whether Drake still owes his fans real growth, why nobody is stepping up to replace the big three, and whether J. Cole's Fall Off is the best album of the decade so far. (0:00) Intro(2:20) Armon's Drake fandom and the beef(4:00) Did losing actually help Drake?(9:00) This beef ended beef culture(14:20) The album - technically great, emotionally hollow(20:20) Every rapper needs a 444 moment(25:00) Kids want to be streamers, not rappers(36:40) J. Cole Fall Off debate(47:20) Do we need a next best rapper alive?(51:40) Find Armon @ArmonSadler and @staybusypod The Men Who Cry PodcastInstagram: @Jusincred92 | TikTok: @JustMakingCash

    53 min

  4. May 22

    Wemby’s LeBron Moment👀Knicks Finals Run, Thunder Dynasty & Lakers Disaster ft. Wil Engstrom | Ep 110

    Victor Wembanyama just had the kind of playoff performance that changes the league forever.Breaking down why Wemby’s latest game felt like LeBron’s legendary breakout moment and why the NBA may officially belong to him now. Also, the Knicks’ Finals run, the Thunder’s terrifying roster construction, Jalen Brunson’s superstar leap, the Celtics’ uncertain future, and what’s next for the Lakers.This episode also explores a bigger question:What happens when the new face of the NBA isn’t American?⏱️ TIMESTAMPS(0:00) - Cavs lost their spirit against the Knicks(4:03) -Playoff scars and why some teams never recover(8:26) -Jalen Brunson is built for this moment(17:13) - Is this the end of Tatum & Jaylen Brown?(24:30) -Wemby just had a LeBron-level playoff moment(29:00) -The complicated future of a non-American NBA face(36:16) -The 2028 Olympics could change everything(40:37) -The Thunder changed NBA team-building forever47:00) -The Lakers’ offseason nightmare(54:33) - Why Seattle will never forgive the Thunder(1:02:25) - Wil’s journey into sports podcastingIf you enjoy long-form NBA conversations about basketball, culture, legacy, and the future of the league, subscribe to The Men Who Cry Podcast.#nbahighlights #wembanyama #knicksnba #thunder #nbaplayoffs2026 #jalenbrunson #celtics #lakersnation #victorwembanyama #TheMenWhoCry

    1h 1m

  5. May 19

    Knicks in 5. Thunder in 7. The NBA Is Entering a New Era.

    The Conference Finals are officially set. Knicks are running through Cleveland in 5. OKC vs Spurs might define the next decade of basketball. And the Pistons?.. They were never truly built for this level yet.Breaking down:🏀 Why Donovan Mitchell still doesn’t inspire confidence🏀 Why Cade Cunningham needs more help🏀 The massive contract questions surrounding Detroit🏀 Why Wemby vs OKC feels like the NBA’s future🏀 And why this may be the LAST season anyone says a player is better than Victor WembanyamaTIMESTAMPS(0:00) Cavs survive Detroit - Conference Finals are set(1:20) Donovan Mitchell’s biggest moment yet(3:30) The Pistons hype train was never real(6:45) Cade + Duren’s looming contract disaster(9:10) Knicks in 5 - why Cleveland can’t hang(10:00) Spurs vs OKC - the future of the NBA(13:30) The last year anyone says Wemby isn’t the best player alive(15:45) OKC in 7(17:00) Finals prediction: Knicks vs Thunder🎙 The Men Who Cry Podcast📱 Instagram: @Jusincred92 🎵 TikTok: @JustMakingCash#nbaplayoffs2026 #nbaplayoffs2026 #knicksnba #thunder #wembanyama #cadecunningham #donovanmitchell B-roll Citations: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YDnAlt188Mo__XDZu7pYpT0PrUvEqymNepVMXvqQMGk/edit?usp=sharing

    18 min

  6. May 15

    THE METS ARE A DISASTER 😭 Phillies Are Aging Out & Scoobal Wants $500M ft. Lane Riordan | Ep. 108

    Lane Riordan returns as MLB spirals deeper into chaos. The Phillies fired Rob Thompson after back-to-back NL East titles. The Red Sox dumped Alex Cora while still paying Rafael Devers. The Mets are somehow worse than last season despite one of the highest payrolls in baseball. And Tarik Skubal's elbow injury could completely change the future of baseball free agency. We also get into: whether Skubal should pitch again this seasonwho can realistically afford a $500M pitcherwhy the Phillies may have already peakedthe Mets’ brutal organizational dysfunctionbaseball’s salary cap debateABS and why it’s made games more watchablewhy MLB might actually be catching the NBATIMESTAMPS (0:00) Intro - Lane Riordan joins the show(0:46) Tarik Skubal's elbow injury - should Detroit shut him down?(3:49) Who can actually pay Scoobal $500M?(8:04) Phillies fire Rob Thompson(10:05) The Phillies are aging out(15:59) Red Sox fire Alex Cora(19:02) Boston is still paying Rafael Devers(21:11) Why MLB owners want a salary cap(26:41) Mets disappointment therapy session(37:25) David Stearns and the Mets’ organizational problems(42:35) ABS challenge system - good for baseball?(44:48) Is baseball passing basketball as America’s #2 sport?(47:39) Where to find Lane Riordan 🎙 The Men Who Cry Podcast📱 Instagram: @Jusincred92🎵 TikTok: @JustMakingCash #MLB #Baseball #Phillies #Mets #RedSox #TarikSkubal #NBAPlayoffs #SportsPodcast

    48 min

  7. May 12

    Knicks to the Conference Finals, Embiid's $186M Problem & Why Draymond Will Never Be Barkley | Ep. 107

    The Knicks closed out the Sixers and they didn't just win - they embarrassed them. Every closeout game by 30+. Meanwhile Embiid goes on the mic and says he had a "successful season" because he was healthy. We break down why the Sixers are completely stuck with a $186M untradeable contract, why Draymond Green's media ambitions will end badly, and what the 2026 draft lottery means for the Wizards, Pacers, and Clippers. (0:00) Knicks to the Conference Finals (1:20) Why this Knicks team is different (4:30) Embiid - never reached a Conference Finals (8:00) The $186M untradeable contract problem (13:00) Draymond vs Barkley - why he'll never replace him (20:00) Wemby ejected, Spurs update (22:00) Wizards win lottery - John Wall's legacy (26:00) 2026 draft class breakdown (32:00) Pacers lose the 5th pick - biggest losers of draft night (36:00) Clippers and Kawhi - time to move on (40:00) Subscribe Subscribe for twice-weekly NBA takes. 🎙The Men Who Cry Podcast Instagram: @Jusincred92 | TikTok: @JustMakingCash

    25 min

  8. May 8

    Everyone Is Better Than Jalen Brunson… Until It's Time to Be Better Than Jalen Brunson🏀ft. Olisa Azikiwe | Ep. 106

    Round two is HERE and Jus and Olisa are breaking it down. Brunson owns the Sixers: the numbers prove it. Harden keeps turning the ball over when it matters. Detroit is getting physical with everyone. And Jalen Brown said this was his favorite season after blowing a 3-1 lead... which might tell you everything you need to know about where he ends up next. (0:00) Intro - recording before Knicks-Sixers Game 3(0:31) Is Jalen Brunson the most disrespected good player in the league?(7:00) Brunson's numbers against the Sixers vs LeBron, Luka, AI(10:00) Knicks depth and how far they can go(21:27) Pistons vs Cavs - physicality, Harden's yips, Cade's two-way play(30:11) Spurs vs Wolves - why young teams always get a reality check(34:59) LeBron at 41 and the Lakers' impossible offseason(44:01) Jalen Brown's "favorite season" comment and why he's probably leaving Boston Subscribe for twice-weekly sports and culture takes. Full episode on Spotify and Apple - link in description. 🎙 The Men Who Cry Podcast📱 Instagram: @Jusincred92🎵 TikTok: @JustMakingCash

    49 min
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