Breakroom Talk

khairiealim@gmail.com (cedric smith
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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.

  1. 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

    1h 38m

  2. May 20

    Drakes BEST Album???

    In Episode 266 of Break Room Talk, Khairie, Jay, Ced and Chyna kick off talking this hot weather, barbers using fibers/spray, and fresh cuts. The conversation goes left into dating standards, attraction, and a wild sidebar about unsolicited pics. They recap a quick LA trip with brutal traffic, heat, melted shoe glue, dehydration and throwing up, plus a stop at Nipsey Hussle’s Marathon Burger, gang culture and hats and of course they close by reviewing Drake’s “Iceman,” beat switches, hooks, authenticity, and lingering Kendrick-related shots. 00:00 Break Room Roll Call 00:58 Hot Week Check In 01:45 Haircuts And Beijing Talk 05:02 Makeup Preferences Debate 09:11 Attraction Standards Argument 17:38 Micro Penis Rabbit Hole 23:01 Dick Pics And Nudes Etiquette 26:07 Wild Flirting Banter 26:28 LA Trip Reality Check 27:57 Heat Sickness Road Story 30:49 LA Traffic vs New York 32:42 LA Vibes and Tourist Hustles 33:39 Marathon Burger Stop 35:36 Gang Culture and Hat Colors 37:59 Drake Iceman Album Ratings 39:17 Greatest Drake Debate 48:24 Songwriting Hooks and Beat Switches 55:24 Drake Album Expectations 56:30 Contrarian Takes Debate 58:22 Numbers Versus Quality 01:01:23 Grammy Worthy Standards 01:04:16 Comeback Album Critique 01:05:48 Old Drake Versus Growth 01:07:07 Beefs And Victim Talk 01:09:56 Authenticity And Flex Rap 01:14:30 Ratings And Wrap Up 01:19:12 Khaled And Cole Fallout

    1h 23m

  3. May 1

    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

    1h 38m

  4. Apr 23

    Equal Opportunity

    The hosts open with jokes and weekend recaps, including dates, grilling, cleaning, and taking kids to Dave & Buster’s, before discussing how social media and good weather create pressure to go out. They reflect on attending funerals, how Black communities try to celebrate life, and how extended family traditions and reunions are fading, leading many to “make” their own family while navigating tense relatives. Tune in for the rest! 00:00 Cold Open Greetings 01:24 Weather Fits and Leg Day 02:25 Weekend Recaps and Dates 05:21 Social Media and Getting Outside 06:34 Funerals and Coping With Humor 09:50 Family Ties and Community 18:15 Viral Clip Breakdown 20:53 Handling Comments and Haters 24:01 Bedroom Talk and Communication 28:28 Preferences and Learning Bodies 30:41 Awkward Bedroom Pause 31:48 Talk About Preferences 32:20 Huh Ruins The Mood 33:07 Anal Stories Debate 35:38 History And Hygiene 36:46 Pick A Bad Smell 38:20 Mildew Wins Arguments 49:19 Sweat And School Tales 56:06 Streamer Abuse Scandal 01:00:37 When Is Self Defense 01:02:50 Restrain Or Call Cops 01:04:49 Subduing Gets Debated 01:09:26 Accountability And Limits 01:14:28 Chyna Admits Smacking 01:19:21 Leaving And Boundaries 01:23:10 Arguing Without Low Blows 01:27:44 Emotional Leadership Roles 01:33:52 Wrap Up And Plugs

    1h 35m

  5. Apr 9

    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

    1h 52m

  6. Feb 13

    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

    1h 47m

  7. Jan 28

    Sinners Better Win

    Today the crew talks Kai Cenat's new fashion endeavors and the nuances of transitioning to the fashion industry from his massive streaming success. Then unpack the recent announcement that 'Sinners' received a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations, speculating on its chances and the importance of actual wins versus nominations. Next, our conversation shifts to a detailed review and discussion of the new Netflix thriller, 'His & Hers,' from plot twists, character motivations, and overall impressions. To wrap up, we get into music revealing that hit those emotional chords. 00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks 00:28 Podcast Setup and Episode Details 01:06 Weekend Recap and Mood Check 02:03 Discussion on Kai Sinna's Career Move 05:13 Fashion Industry Insights and Critiques 25:39 Sinners Nominated for Oscars 33:19 Discussing Movie Reviews and Opinions 34:47 Debating Michael B. Jordan vs. Leonardo DiCaprio 37:59 Tiana Taylor's Controversial Role 43:24 Black Representation in Hollywood 47:33 Netflix Series: His and Hers 50:16 Plot Twists and Character Analysis 59:45 Frustrations with TV Show Pacing 01:00:33 Detective Drama and Character Dynamics 01:04:43 Netflix Limited Series: Love and Hate 01:04:57 New Show Recommendations 01:11:59 Emotional Songs and Their Impact 01:23:52 Fixing the Seatbelt and Wrapping Up

    1h 26m

  8. Jan 15

    Can't Go To Canada

    Welcome back to Break Room Talk for our 260th episode! This week, we into our New Year's, and discuss interesting moments from their weekends. The crew gets real about relationships, sharing tips to keep things spicy and fresh. Plus, we wrap up the episode with a round of Black movie trivia. From 'Belly,' 'You Got Served,' 'Menace II Society,' and many more. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! 00:00 Introduction and Episode Milestone 00:14 Podcasting Consistency and Challenges 01:29 New Year's Weekend Recap 04:34 Border Crossing Troubles 13:21 Travel Stories and Friendship Dynamics 27:51 Age and Style Reflections 32:08 Spicing Up Long-Term Relationships 32:49 Role Playing and Lingerie 33:39 Foreplay and Intimacy 34:55 Spontaneity in Relationships 35:31 Challenges in Long-Term Relationships 36:44 Initiating Intimacy 38:31 Understanding Each Other's Needs 40:25 Humorous Relationship Dynamics 44:59 Embarrassing Moments 01:00:08 Trivia Game Fun 01:07:08 Guess the Movie Line 01:07:29 Iconic Movie Quotes Challenge 01:08:51 Movie Trivia Showdown 01:09:59 Classic Movie Moments 01:11:47 Final Round: Movie Trivia 01:25:51 Tiebreaker and Wrap-Up

    1h 31m
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About

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.

Information

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

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