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MAPS MEDIA is a dynamic and captivating entertainment information network that immerses itself in the pulse of current events, spotlighting the political landscape and the critical issues that affect Americans daily. Designed specifically for a millennial audience, this network delivers sharp commentary and engaging discussions on the events and trends defining our society. By intertwining personal stories with rigorous analysis, MAPS MEDIA creates a listening experience that is not only relatable but also thought-provoking, empowering listeners to navigate the complexities of modern life with

  1. You Only Like the Froot People

    3D AGO

    You Only Like the Froot People

    This week on The Sidebar Podcast, Leise Winny and Mr. Royce spiral from vacation energy to death, religion, cereal psychology, and modern relationships — because of course they do. After thanking recent guests, Royce recaps his vacation and explains why he might be too royal for Carnival. The conversation shifts into a Black History Month reflection — including the loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson — and whether the reaper has been working overtime. From there, the episode gets loud. Uncle Luke for Congress? Country halftime shows? Brandy’s national anthem performance? Is All-Star Weekend officially dead? Nothing is safe. The second half goes deeper: who’s actually more emotional — men or women? Are we all just performing our lives for the internet? Is homeownership still the American dream? Why do modern relationships feel broken? And what does it mean when you keep picking “Froot Loops” instead of substance? It ends with an unexpected dive into Kellogg’s history, religion, death, and why maybe — just maybe — we’re all a little remedial when it comes to what we choose. Funny. Honest. Slightly unhinged. Classic Sidebar. 0:53 — Intro1:15 — Thank you to our guests2:00 — Royce’s vacation recap (too royal for Carnival?)6:03 — Black History Month fact & Rev. Jesse Jackson7:17 — Is the reaper skipping houses?10:36 — “Don’t Stop Get It Get It” — Uncle Luke for Congress15:04 — Country halftime show artists need to be stopped17:56 — Was Brandy’s national anthem bad?26:00 — Is All-Star Weekend dead?42:02 — Who’s more emotional: men or women?50:58 — Performance living56:00 — Is owning a home still the goal?1:07:00 — Modern relationships suck1:17:41 — Stop picking Froot people1:21:00 — Kellogg’s backstory1:26:00 — Religion and death1:33:01 — Outro

    1h 36m
  2. The Royce's

    FEB 14

    The Royce's

    This week on The Sidebar Podcast, Leise Winny and Mr. Royce sit down and introduce Royce from Royce's Rant for a layered conversation that moves from masculinity to culture, protest politics, and the psychology of relationships. The episode moves through everything from old-school names disappearing from the culture to mixed names, the evolving NBA landscape, and whether Black communities should engage in ICE protests. 0:30 — Being men 2:50 — Black History Month podcast showcase 5:00 — Super Bowl talk 10:00 — Introducing Royce Massengill (background & platforms) 11:10 — Old names — why don’t they exist anymore? 13:35 — Mixed names 17:12 — The NBA is changing 40:23 — Should Black people stay out of ICE protests? 47:00 — The “Public Healing” phenomenon 55:10 — Are men only as faithful as their options? 1:15:00 — Is delusion a coping mechanism? Outro — Royce closes

    1h 38m
  3. Kiss My Grits Episode

    FEB 6

    Kiss My Grits Episode

    The conversation kicks off with personal check-ins and Black History Month reflections before welcoming Kiss My Grits, who breaks down how she got into true crime and why internet obsession culture is… a lot. From there, nothing is safe. We get into messy celebrity takes, cultural contradictions, wigs under pressure, the Black struggle (past and present), and why some conversations make people deeply uncomfortable. The episode swerves between pop culture, history, identity, and taboo topics — touching on colorism, selling out in reverse, kink discourse, and the release of the Epstein files. It’s chaotic, sharp, funny, and honest — the kind of episode that makes you laugh first and think later. 0:52 — Intro1:06 — Is Leise delicate?2:00 — Black History Month showcase3:10 — Intro: Kiss My Grits & how she got into true crime6:47 — Kevin Gates is a menace9:24 — Kristy and Desmond16:05 — Nicki is a loser18:38 — Getting boxed out your wig24:39 — The Black struggle33:36 — Epstein files released43:57 — Was the Middle Passage real?50:00 — Kinks are for clean people50:26 — Selling out in reverse59:13 — Colorism1:10:00 — How to follow Grits1:12:00 — Outro

    1h 15m
  4. Did It on ’Em

    JAN 30

    Did It on ’Em

    This episode of The Sidebar Podcast moves fluidly between humor, reflection, and sharp cultural critique. The conversation starts light before expanding into what adulthood really looks like — from making friends after 30 to navigating social spaces that feel increasingly hollow. The episode interrogates pretty privilege, empty packaging, and the ways society keeps people distracted from what’s actually connected beneath the surface. As the tone deepens, the discussion turns to state power, violence, and collective blind spots — asking why certain realities are harder for some people to recognize. From creative exploitation to disagreement being mislabeled as hate, the episode challenges listeners to sit with discomfort rather than scroll past it. It’s layered, unfiltered, and very Sidebar. 0:00 — Intro (speaking Spanish)2:00 — Making friends over 305:20 — Optionally chopped10:52 — Pretty privilege, no personality, empty package12:40 — Society is a distraction18:54 — Pretti killed by ICE24:36 — It’s all connected — why don’t white people get that?33:30 — Close run-ins with the toilet47:54 — Why can’t we disagree without it being called hating?51:00 — Creativity gets exploited1:04:03 — Why didn’t we call them out? (Stomp the Yard)1:10:00 — Outro

    1h 18m
  5. Black Male Podcast Syndrome

    JAN 23

    Black Male Podcast Syndrome

    This episode of The Sidebar Podcast moves fast and hits hard. From questioning the competence of the Trump administration to unpacking sports heartbreak, political contradictions, and cultural absurdities, the conversation bounces between humor and sharp critique. The episode touches on coaching shake-ups, systemic hypocrisy, viral language mishaps, and the rise of “Black Male Podcast Syndrome,” and examines how performance often replaces substance. As the conversation deepens, themes of meritocracy, celebrity collapse, and resistance come into focus — asking when it’s time to stop tapping along and start bucking the system. The episode closes with rapid-fire hot topics, internet moments, and a final reminder that nothing exists in a vacuum. Unfiltered, fast-moving, and very Sidebar. 0:00 — Intro1:48 — Royce2:54 — The Trump administration is really not the brightest7:46 — Harbaugh to the Giants15:20 — My heart goes out to the Bills15:42 — The SIN Act22:10 — “F**k-up” phrases30:27 — Black Male Podcast Syndrome (tap dancing, Steven & Sir Nclecta Newton)52:00 — Meritocracy is out of control59:09 — Death of the megastar1:06:30 — QOTD: When is it time to buck the system?1:12:31 — Hot Topics1:16:31 — Lightskin machine1:20:00 — Outro

    1h 21m
  6. “Remedial”

    JAN 17

    “Remedial”

    This episode of The Sidebar Podcast is unapologetically remedial — in the best way. From admitting baddie tendencies and questioning how “straight” straight really is, to awkward neighbor interactions and conversations that spiral fast, this episode leans fully into chaos, honesty, and uncomfortable truths. The conversation moves through culture, politics, and identity — touching on Black conservatism, luxury and Black culture, ICE being out of control, and what it means to be “high functioning” in a society that keeps moving the goalposts. There’s commentary on sports, politics, internet moments, and unexpected takes that only make sense once you hear them out loud. If you’ve ever felt like everyone else got the syllabus and you didn’t — welcome.This one’s remedial. 0:00 — Intro1:48 — Royce admits he is a baddie2:58 — Straightness is a spectrum (because… porn)7:07 — Do you speak to your neighbors?10:09 — “A white woman molested my dog”14:14 — John Harbaugh fired21:24 — Lamar doesn’t like Baltimore (Leise reacts)24:26 — Black people are really conservatives35:00 — Luxury and Black culture53:00 — ICE is out of control1:08:00 — Remedial, high functioning, Donald Trump & Cuban MAGA1:22:17 — Huntrix is dope1:23:22 — Outro / Wrap-up

    1h 25m
  7. Protect Your Piece | End-of-Year Chaos, Venezuela Crisis, Internet Outrage & Media Truth

    JAN 9

    Protect Your Piece | End-of-Year Chaos, Venezuela Crisis, Internet Outrage & Media Truth

    End-of-year energy has everyone saying they’re “protecting their peace,” but this episode asks the sharper question: what piece are people actually protecting? Peace of mind, a piece of clout, a baddie era, or something more? This episode breaks down the contradiction of claiming peace while starting beef, soft-launching new personalities, and redefining confidence online — including the internet debate over whether men can be baddies. The conversation zooms out to global politics with a clear, accessible breakdown of the Venezuela crisis: how the country got here, what’s happening now, and why it feels like political Groundhog Day, with a brief Iraq-era parallel. We also unpack internet culture’s cycle of selective outrage, where new villains and victims are crowned weekly depending on gender, looks, popularity, and bias. The episode closes with the Anthony Joshua situation and what it reveals about modern journalism, media framing, and why protecting your piece of the truth matters. Protect your peace if you must —but don’t forget to protect your piece. Total Runtime: 1:26:00 0:00 — Music intro1:05 — Welcome to The Sidebar Podcast2:30 — Holiday check-in + end-of-year energy6:10 — “Protecting your peace”… while starting beef11:45 — Soft-launching new personalities16:20 — Can men be “baddies”? (protecting your piece of confidence) 23:40 — Is it Groundhog Day?25:10 — Venezuela: how we got here (simple breakdown)34:50 — What’s happening now in Venezuela44:10 — Iraq parallels & repeating history 49:30 — Internet villain/victim of the week51:15 — Selective outrage57:40 — Same behavior, different reaction1:03:30 — Gender, looks, popularity, and bias 1:08:45 — Anthony Joshua situation1:11:30 — How media narratives are formed1:18:20 — The state of journalism1:23:30 — Final thoughts: protecting your piece1:26:00 — End

    1h 27m
  8. “Thee Creasemis”

    12/19/2025

    “Thee Creasemis”

    In this episode of The Sidebar Podcast, Leise Winny and Royce deliver a true Christmas miracle of chaos, culture, and commentary. From watching the Diddy documentary and deciding once and for all that Mase won, to questioning why cartoons are disappearing and whether SpongeBob has been a victim all along, nothing is off limits. We get into sex as a “gift,” why people lose their minds when Black women run for office, and how society feels dangerously close to becoming the movie Idiocracy. Leise revisits her goth kid era, Royce unpacks white culture, and we pause to give flowers to Black horror legends who shaped the genre. Then we ask the fundamental questions: What changed Stephen A. Smith? Are podcasters actually the problem with society? And is Jake Paul really ready for Anthony Joshua? We close it out with football talk, TikTok trends, and a very Sidebar Christmas send-off. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 2:10 — Royce watched the Diddy documentary… Mase won4:40 — No more cartoons for kids + SpongeBob is a victim6:12 — Why do cartoons wear gloves?11:12 — Is sex a real gift?23:32 — Why people hate when Black women run for office33:42 — Are we living in the movie Idiocracy?36:06 — Goth kid Leise39:15 — White culture45:57 — Paying tribute to Black horror figures49:55 — What changed Stephen A. Smith?57:19 — Are podcasters the problem?1:07:25 — Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight talk1:11:35 — Football talk1:13:15 — TikTok flow1:17:00 — Happy Christmas 🎄

    1h 19m
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MAPS MEDIA is a dynamic and captivating entertainment information network that immerses itself in the pulse of current events, spotlighting the political landscape and the critical issues that affect Americans daily. Designed specifically for a millennial audience, this network delivers sharp commentary and engaging discussions on the events and trends defining our society. By intertwining personal stories with rigorous analysis, MAPS MEDIA creates a listening experience that is not only relatable but also thought-provoking, empowering listeners to navigate the complexities of modern life with

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  • Creator
    MAPS MEDIA
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    194
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