Breakroom Talk

khairiealim@gmail.com (cedric smith

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. 3 NGÀY TRƯỚC

    Who's Bad?

    Today in the Breakroom the hosts catch up on their weekends and then dive into a spoiler-filled discussion of the Michael Jackson movie and whether the story should be split into more parts. They pivot to current news and unpack Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson’s breakup, questioning why the relationship became such a big story, how PR and public statements shape narratives, and how cheating, embarrassment, and double standards play out in celebrity and everyday relationships 00:00 Chaotic Cold Open 01:16 Weekend Check In 01:35 Go Kart Storytime 03:17 Fight Night And Mike Movie 03:50 Spoiler Warning And First Impressions 05:25 Casting Makeup And Voice Debate 09:39 Gladys Knight Versus Diana Ross 13:38 What The Movie Missed 15:15 Joe Jackson Trauma And Fame 17:49 MVP Picks And Trilogy Talk 23:26 Crips Scene And Philanthropy 26:25 Michael Then Versus Now 28:35 Movie Tears Talk 28:49 Music Was Better Then 30:21 No Skips Albums 30:54 Thriller Video Debate 33:21 Best MJ Videos 34:51 Bad Versus Dangerous 37:13 Thriller Tracklist Run 38:06 Rewatching The Movie 40:11 Meg And Klay Breakup 41:59 Why We Care 42:47 PR Relationship Theory 45:13 Cheating And Image 46:17 Beauty Still Gets Cheated 49:42 Double Standards Discussion 54:18 Broadway Crying Clip 54:48 Career And Pivot 56:20 Beyonce Blueprint 56:46 Megan Goes Boy Crazy 57:12 Public Persona Vs Private 59:53 Cheating And Embarrassment 01:00:57 Clay The Sniper Effect 01:01:54 Group Chats Spill Tea 01:07:24 Friends And Cuffing Rules 01:10:06 Being The Fourth Guy 01:14:03 Leading With Money Debate 01:16:52 Reciprocity And Intentions 01:25:34 Pay It Forward Stories 01:32:33 Helping Homeless Ethics 01:35:08 Panhandlers Dogs And Wrap 01:37:37 Final Outro And Plug

    1 giờ 38 phút
  2. 9 THG 4

    Guess Who's Bizzack

    We’re back in the break room after a Ramadan break, catching up on fasting, health and diet changes, and what stepping away from social media did for our mindset. The convo jumps from getting older (and what your body won’t let you do anymore) to messy dating/sex debates and accountability. Then we get into the biggest headline in hip-hop right now, talk industry contracts, and share thoughts on J. Cole’s recent run of interviews and how it’s landing with fans. We wrap with what we’re listening to heading into summer. 00:00 Cold Open Freestyle 00:27 Podcast Intro Chaos 01:49 Ramadan Break Catch Up 02:18 Health Goals Gym Talk 04:06 Fasting Discipline Diets 08:21 Ramadan Reflections Muslim Life 10:45 Is Islam Trendy 17:34 Faith Sins And Growth 21:10 March Recap Family Loss 24:33 Entrepreneur Burnout Grind 29:07 Aging Food Spicy Regrets 36:28 Female Term Debate Sex Question 37:40 Bad Sex Confessions 38:54 Spinning the Block 39:43 Condoms and Keto Dick 41:09 Post Sex Feedback 42:40 Learning to F**k 46:23 Women Perspective 48:16 Top Position Debates 51:04 Aftercare and Ego 52:39 Head Skills Talk 54:56 Gucci Robbery Breakdown 56:04 Big Scarr Chain Drama 57:33 Why Nobody Spoke 58:45 Robbery Setup Details 59:58 Lose Lose for Gucci 01:00:30 Bad Deals and Leverage 01:04:12 Street Code vs Snitching 01:05:46 How They Got Caught 01:10:52 Work the Contract 01:13:17 Impatience and Industry Moves 01:15:06 Federal Parole Consequences 01:16:00 Big 30 Van Talk 01:16:47 Cole Press Run 01:17:34 Vulnerability Or Corny 01:21:08 Big Three Backlash 01:28:02 Cam Interview Drama 01:34:00 Who We Listening To 01:39:08 Jay Z Softball Interview 01:44:52 Drake Summer Album Debate 01:51:08 Wrap Up And Plugs

    1 giờ 52 phút
  3. 13 THG 2

    The Fall Off

    Episode 262 We gotta pay respects to several people who passed, and then we touch topics including the Super Bowl halftime show, GloRilla’s viral family situation, childhood rap names, J. Cole’s recent release, and Valentine’s Day. The Super Bowl performance by Bad Bunny, culture and representation, language barriers, and the backlash from people like Trump, while also talking about the U.S. as a melting pot and the value of learning Spanish. The conversation shifts to GloRilla and her sister going viral over claims that GloRilla isn’t supporting family financially; the hosts unpack conflicting accounts, the realities of rapper income, taxes and label advances, the ethics of family expectations, and how posting family issues online can permanently damage relationships. Y’all won’t believe our old rap names and we gotta review J. Cole’s new project, with one host breaking down the concept while others criticize the music as repetitive, overly self-produced, and overly tied to ‘the Ville,’ alongside broader thoughts on artistry, growth, and the ‘best rapper’ persona. 00:00 Cold Open: Hustle Bars & Intro Vibes 00:30 Episode Kickoff: What Movie Clip Was That? 01:08 RIP Shoutouts & Weekend Rundown Setup 02:56 Super Bowl Watch Party Recap 03:39 Bad Bunny Halftime Debate: Representation vs. Personal Taste 10:29 America as a Melting Pot: Language, Subtitles & Culture 19:53 Should Americans Learn Spanish? Language & Power Talk 22:51 Black Representation in Media: Baddies, Algorithms & Parenting 32:12 Next Topic Tease: GloRilla’s Sister Goes Viral 32:21 GloRilla Family Drama Breakdown: Money, Loyalty & Receipts 37:17 Family Group Chat Receipts: The Sister Airs Out GloRilla Drama 38:56 What a Millionaire ‘Should’ Do for Parents & Siblings (and Why It’s Complicated) 40:51 Industry Reality Check: Taxes, Image, and Everyone Expecting a Handout 43:54 Teach ‘Em to Fish: Jobs, School, and LeBron’s ‘Everybody Works’ Model 45:07 Taking It to the Internet = Burned Bridge (and the Flexing Problem) 47:52 If I Had $5 Million… Who Gets What? Setting Boundaries with Family 53:46 No Retiring Nobody: Generosity vs. Becoming the Family’s ATM 01:02:36 Random Detour: Old Rap Names, Freestyling, and ‘Walmart Days’ Memories 01:06:45 Switch to Music Talk: J. Cole’s New Project—Disses, Storytelling, and Critiques 01:12:08 Cole Lost Me: Bragging, Tapping Out, and the Deleted Diss 01:13:20 ‘Away Games’ & The Sound Shift: Singing, Experiments, and Falling Off the Cole Train 01:14:22 Dreamville/Ville Fatigue: When Humble Becomes Performative 01:16:43 Forest Hills Peak & Mixtape Era Nostalgia (Friday Night Lights, ‘Workout’ Debate) 01:18:54 Crossover Talk: Kendrick’s Hits, White Audiences, and What ‘Crossing Over’ Means 01:20:50 Let Nas Down & The Artist Dilemma: Core Fans vs Growth and Radio Records 01:22:46 Stuck in the Box: Production Help, Collaboration, and Why Cole Feels Stagnant 01:26:06 Switching Gears: Valentine’s Day, Being Single, and Social Media Pressure 01:34:36 Is Valentine’s Day for Women or Couples? Effort, Reciprocity, and ‘Sweetest Day’ 01:44:59 Closing Thoughts: Love Beyond Couples + Wrap-Up & Subscribe

    1 giờ 47 phút
  4. 2 THG 1

    Let's Wrap 2025 Up!

    It’s time for another edition of BreakRoom Talk. It’s time to wrap the year up! We start with Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight, then into highlighting the best of 2025 in music, movies, and TV shows, including our personal favorites and predictions for 2026. We gotta talk 21 Savage's new album and the critique it is receiving. The marketing strategy, what we expected versus what we got, and 21 Savage's “f**k the streets” stance which has everyone stirred up. The episode wraps up with a reflection on the year 2025 for the podcast and the hopes we have for the coming 2026. 00:00 Welcome to BreakRoom Talk 00:53 Hot Topics: Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua 01:18 Holiday Season Vibes 02:09 The Stress of Christmas 07:34 Jake Paul's Boxing Journey 24:38 2025 Wrap-Up: Music and More 28:05 Kyle's Top Five Artists 28:41 Debating Drake's Position 30:36 Top Songs and Albums Discussion 32:25 Reflecting on Music Preferences 35:21 Favorite Artists and Albums of 2025 49:14 Top Shows and Movies of 2025 49:37 Reflecting on Favorite Moments of the Year 49:59 Top TV Shows and Movies of the Year 50:28 Memorable Podcast Moments 56:24 Discussing 2026 Expectations 58:08 Anticipating Music and Movie Releases 01:01:42 Debating Artist Release Frequencies 01:13:53 21 Savage's New Album Promotion 01:16:19 Analyzing 21 Savage's Lyrical Content 01:17:34 Predictability in Rap Music 01:17:50 Comparing 21 Savage and Lil Durk 01:20:09 21 Savage's Album Review 01:22:22 The Impact of Atlanta's Rap Scene 01:23:03 Gunna and the 'F**k the Streets' Movement 01:26:15 The Ethics of Snitching in Rap 01:29:49 The Future of Rap and Street Credibility 01:44:54 The Influence of Producers in Rap 01:45:22 Wrapping Up: Reflections on 2025

    1 giờ 47 phút
  5. 18/12/2025

    About That Diddy Doc

    Welcome back to another edition of BreakRoom Talk with the gang! In this episode, we dive into Diddy's controversial documentary produced by 50 Cent – is it exposing the truth or stepping over the line? The team gets candid about problematic mom-son dynamics with Blueface's recent fiery comments about his mother. Plus, we share our own wild catfish stories - from busted teeth to wrong sleep sounds. Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more juicy content! 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 00:28 Technical Difficulties and Banter 01:15 Gym Talk and Fitness Goals 01:51 Camera Adjustments and Appearance 04:07 Winter Weather and Fashion 10:09 Diddy Documentary Discussion 28:14 Vegas Reflections and Tyson Fight Memories 28:29 Marlon Wayans Defends Diddy 28:45 50 Cent's Role in the Documentary 29:22 Cultural Impact and Dry Snitching 29:52 50 Cent's Controversial Press Run 32:47 Debating the Necessity of the Documentary 33:13 Marlon Wayans and Diddy's History 34:13 Diddy's Business Practices 35:25 50 Cent's Petty Nature 43:12 Blueface and His Mom's Relationship 43:58 Boy Moms and Boundaries 50:47 Moving Out and Independence 01:02:52 Parental Hypocrisy and Conversations with Kids 01:03:48 Straightforward Parenting Style 01:05:12 Comfortable Conversations with Kids 01:05:42 Basement Stories and Tally Marks 01:07:17 Embarrassing Encounters and Smells 01:09:34 Catfish Stories and Online Deception 01:11:37 Confronting the Catfish 01:17:09 Catfish Stories Continue 01:23:05 Dealing with Catfish and Final Thoughts 01:32:30 Podcast Wrap-Up

    1 giờ 30 phút
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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.