IF I LET YOU TELL IT with Mike Sessions

Mike Sessions
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IF I LET YOU TELL IT with Mike Sessions is a weekly music and culture podcast where hip-hop, R&B, jazz fusion, and alternative sounds meet real life. Every Monday at 6AM EST, Mike and the homies break down new releases, deep cuts, album craftsmanship, Black cultural moments, and whatever's shaping the timeline, all with dark humor, honesty, and perspective.

  1. EPISODE 152: Get The Strap.

    5d ago

    EPISODE 152: Get The Strap.

    This week on IF I LET YOU TELL IT, Mike and Jodi are celebrating a special one: Happy Birthday to Boo Baby! The episode kicks off with love for Jodi’s birthday and a conversation about why celebrating birthdays with your mother hits different, especially as life keeps moving and family moments become more important. From there, Mike and Jodi get into some of the new music that dropped, including Vince Staples’ Cry Baby and Mannywellz’s Small Chops, breaking down what stood out and what’s worth keeping in rotation. They also tap into a couple of Patreon-submitted topics from the listeners, including whether R&B lost its drama when artists stopped begging in songs, and what Mike and Jodi have changed their minds about when it comes to dating after being with each other. Later, they talk Knicks and Spurs facing off in Game 3 tonight, give their predictions, discuss Mike’s upcoming three-week vacation plans, and react to Lizzo saying Omarion deserves to be in the Usher and Chris Brown conversation. All that and more on another episode of IF I LET YOU TELL IT. If you have a topic you want us to discuss on the show, be sure to submit it through the Topic Suggestion Box, pinned to the top of the main page! Special Guest shoutout to Tanay Hudson for holding us down and helping power the show. Want your name featured in every episode? Join the Special Guest tier on Patreon. Stay tapped in with Mike Sessions on Instagram @mikexsessions. For bonus episodes, extended conversations, video versions, and exclusive polls, join the IF I LET YOU TELL IT Patreon at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit.

    1h 21m
  2. EPISODE 151: Wrong Chart Champ.

    Jun 1

    EPISODE 151: Wrong Chart Champ.

    Happy Black Music Month! This week on IF I LET YOU TELL IT, Mike and Jodi are back after taking a week off and recapping their Memorial Day weekend with family, friends, and the kind of real-life reset that makes you realize time is moving fast. From there, they get into Jay-Z’s return at Roots Picnic with an epic freestyle aimed at a lot of people, what he was really saying, why it matters, and what it could mean for Hip Hop right now. They also talk through the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs heading to the NBA Finals, what that matchup says about the league, and how unexpected the basketball conversation has become. Later, Mike and Jodi get into their favorite Jodeci songs, the meaning behind being a “jack of all trades, master of none,” and whether being good at too many things can become a gift, a curse, or both. All that and more on another episode of IF I LET YOU TELL IT. If you have a topic you want us to discuss on the show, be sure to submit it through the Topic Suggestion Box, pinned to the top of the main page! Special Guest shoutout to Tanay Hudson for holding us down and helping power the show. Want your name featured in every episode? Join the Special Guest tier on Patreon. Stay tapped in with Mike Sessions on Instagram @mikexsessions. For bonus episodes, extended conversations, video versions, and exclusive polls, join the IF I LET YOU TELL IT Patreon at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit.

    1h 29m
  3. EPISODE 150: I Just Wanna Be Free.

    May 18

    EPISODE 150: I Just Wanna Be Free.

    This week on IF I LET YOU TELL IT, Mike and Jodi get into Memorial Day weekend energy, aging in real time, and why Mike thinks it might be time for a full YN purge after being called “OG” outside. From there, they break down Drake’s much-anticipated ICEMAN album, including the direct shots he took, what landed, what didn’t, and what the project says about where Drake stands after the 2024 beef. They also talk through what they liked, what felt forced, and whether this album helps Drake move forward or keeps him stuck in the same conversation. All that and more on another episode of IF I LET YOU TELL IT. If you have a topic you want us to discuss on the show, be sure to submit it through the Topic Suggestion Box, pinned to the top of the main page! Special Guest shoutout to Tanay Hudson for holding us down and helping power the show. Want your name featured in every episode? Join the Special Guest tier on Patreon. Stay tapped in with Mike Sessions on Instagram @mikexsessions. For bonus episodes, extended conversations, video versions, and exclusive polls, join the IF I LET YOU TELL IT Patreon at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit.

    1h 29m
  4. EPISODE 149: Overthink & Crumble.

    May 11

    EPISODE 149: Overthink & Crumble.

    This week on IF I LET YOU TELL IT, Mike and Jodi celebrate Mother’s Day by sending love to all the moms out there, both the ones still with us and the ones no longer here. They reflect on the first time they saw their mothers as real people beyond just being “Mom,” leading to a deeper conversation about growing up, perspective, and understanding your parents with adult eyes. Later, they get into some music talk, including predictions for the upcoming Iceman album, Chris Brown’s new album Brown, and a question about what song best describes their lives today. All that and more on another episode of IF I LET YOU TELL IT. If you have a topic you want us to discuss on the show, be sure to submit it through the Topic Suggestion Box, pinned to the top of the main page! Special Guest shoutout to Tanay Hudson for holding us down and helping power the show. Want your name featured in every episode? Join the Special Guest tier on Patreon. Stay tapped in with Mike Sessions on Instagram @mikexsessions. For bonus episodes, extended conversations, video versions, and exclusive polls, join the IF I LET YOU TELL IT Patreon at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit.

    1h 23m
  5. EPISODE 148: Sweet Little Dee-Do-Dee-Dee.

    May 4

    EPISODE 148: Sweet Little Dee-Do-Dee-Dee.

    This week on IF I LET YOU TELL IT, Mike and Jodi get into some of the new music released this week, including Chris Brown’s new record “Fallin” featuring Leon Thomas and Isaiah Rashad’s new album It’s Been Awful. They also answer a Patreon-submitted question: What’s a song that’s too toxic, but too good to stop playing? Later, they have a deeper conversation about whether being low-maintenance is always a good thing, and what people may expect from you when you make things look too easy. Jodi also questions Mike’s pod lies, leading into a funny conversation about how quickly someone is supposed to get back in the streets after a breakup. All that and more on another episode of IF I LET YOU TELL IT. If you have a topic you want us to discuss on the show, be sure to submit it through the Topic Suggestion Box, pinned to the top of the main page! Special Guest shoutout to Tanay Hudson for holding us down and helping power the show. Want your name featured in every episode? Join the Special Guest tier on Patreon. Stay tapped in with Mike Sessions on Instagram @mikexsessions. For bonus episodes, extended conversations, video versions, and exclusive polls, join the IF I LET YOU TELL IT Patreon at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit.

    1h 23m
  6. EPISODE 147: Count Your F***** Days.

    Apr 27

    EPISODE 147: Count Your F***** Days.

    This week on IF I LET YOU TELL IT, Mike and Jodi kick things off by reflecting on Mike trying something new during the 4/20 episode. They also celebrate Dexter’s Laboratory turning 30, which leads into a nostalgic conversation about the experiences they always wanted to have as kids, but disappeared by the time they became adults. Later, Mike gets into the new music that dropped, including Kehlani’s new self-titled album, and gives his full review. Jodi also puts Mike in the hot seat for a funny round of This or That. Then, spoiler alert, they break down the new Michael movie and talk through everything that went right, everything that went wrong, and what stood out the most. Plus, they have a deeper conversation about what part of you people benefit from the most, but rarely protect. All that and more on another episode of IF I LET YOU TELL IT. If you have a topic you want us to discuss on the show, be sure to submit it through the Topic Suggestion Box, pinned to the top of the main page! Special Guest shoutout to Tanay Hudson for holding us down and helping power the show. Want your name featured in every episode? Join the Special Guest tier on Patreon. Stay tapped in with Mike Sessions on Instagram @mikexsessions. For bonus episodes, extended conversations, video versions, and exclusive polls, join the IF I LET YOU TELL IT Patreon at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit.

    1h 54m
  7. EPISODE 146: I Look Like Your Crush.

    Apr 20

    EPISODE 146: I Look Like Your Crush.

    Happy 4/20! This week on IF I LET YOU TELL IT, we're kicking things off with a fun conversation about the people they’ve been told they look like and which doppelgängers actually make sense. They also take on a submitted topic about raising kids while constantly being reminded of the things you may have lacked in your own childhood, leading to a deeper conversation about parenting, healing, and self-awareness. Later, they ask whether nostalgia has become more powerful than new music, and what that says about where listeners are today. Plus, Jodi puts her knowledge to the test in a funny round of How Well Do You Know Me? with Mike. All that and more on another episode of IF I LET YOU TELL IT. If you have a topic you want us to discuss on the show, be sure to submit it through the Topic Suggestion Box, pinned to the top of the main page! Special Guest shoutout to Tanay Hudson for holding us down and helping power the show. Want your name featured in every episode? Join the Special Guest tier on Patreon. Stay tapped in with Mike Sessions on Instagram @mikexsessions. For bonus episodes, extended conversations, video versions, and exclusive polls, join the IF I LET YOU TELL IT Patreon at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit.

    1h 35m
  8. EPISODE 145: Who Is This Man Talkin To Me?

    Apr 13

    EPISODE 145: Who Is This Man Talkin To Me?

    This week on IF I LET YOU TELL IT, Mike and Jodi kick things off with a conversation about the difference between landscaping in Southern California and Georgia, comparing the look, the upkeep, and the whole vibe that comes with each. From there, they get into the state of today’s R&B and ask the big question: who is really running the genre right now? That leads into a deeper music debate about which artist has the strongest three-album run in R&B or Hip-Hop, before they weigh what matters more in the long run, one undeniable classic or a career built on consistency. They also talk about Usher and Chris Brown hitting the road together, what that pairing means, and everything surrounding it. All that and more on another episode of IF I LET YOU TELL IT. If you have a topic you want us to discuss on the show, be sure to submit it through the Topic Suggestion Box, pinned to the top of the main page! Special Guest shoutout to Tanay Hudson for holding us down and helping power the show. Want your name featured in every episode? Join the Special Guest tier on Patreon. Stay tapped in with Mike Sessions on Instagram @mikexsessions. For bonus episodes, extended conversations, video versions, and exclusive polls, join the IF I LET YOU TELL IT Patreon at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit.

    1h 52m
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IF I LET YOU TELL IT with Mike Sessions is a weekly music and culture podcast where hip-hop, R&B, jazz fusion, and alternative sounds meet real life. Every Monday at 6AM EST, Mike and the homies break down new releases, deep cuts, album craftsmanship, Black cultural moments, and whatever's shaping the timeline, all with dark humor, honesty, and perspective.

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