SaVon and Alex return with transparency and laughs as they open with Patreon updates, community member shoutouts, and the winner of the AirPods Max giveaway. Next, the crew fields Patreon questions—starting with their first heartbreaks and how love, therapy, and R&B shaped them (10:41)—then debate whether it hurts more when an ex gets married or has a baby (14:56). Holiday talk follows as Alex plans to channel 50 Cent for Halloween while SaVon reminisces on rapper costumes gone wrong (19:26). The conversation shifts to Tony Yayo and Memphis Bleek and how loyalty looks different under 50 Cent and Jay-Z (26:26) before a spirited Fabolous vs Lloyd Banks debate over bars, mixtapes, and longevity (34:30). The crew then honors the late D’Angelo with reflections on artistry and Black men’s health (43:41) and closes by dissecting the viral Marc Lamont Hill vs QueenzFlip moment on The Joe Budden Podcast—arguing that authentic tension and intellect can coexist in modern Black media (51:21). Subscribe to our Patreon for EARLY & EXCLUSIVE access to ad-free episode visuals with music included, exclusive episodes each and every Tuesday, and much more! - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Book your next podcast recording at Need to Know Studios TODAY - https://needtoknowstudios.com/ Join our Twitter/X Community to chop it up with us about all things Need to Know - https://twitter.com/i/communities/1777442897001910433 The Need To Know Podcast Social Handles https://www.instagram.com/needtoknowpod/ https://twitter.com/NeedToKnowPod https://www.tiktok.com/needtoknowpod SaVon https://www.instagram.com/savonslvter/ https://twitter.com/SavonSlvter Alex https://www.instagram.com/balltillwefall/ https://twitter.com/balltillwefall
Subscribe to our Patreon for ad-free, early access to main episodes, exclusive episodes each and every Tuesday, and much more! - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast The crew is back on Patreon and nothing is off limits this time. Yassy opens up about why she’s completely done being a “ride or die” and how that mindset nearly broke her. From there, things spiral into wild territory — BBLs, body image, “market research” trips to the D.R., and what those enhancements really do to people’s minds. The gang then breaks down the new rules of tricking, the chaos behind birthday dinners, and the blurred lines between love, ego, and money. But the real chaos starts when talk turns to DMs, rejection, and the kind of bedroom prep routines you’ve never heard discussed this openly. By the end, it’s clear — you’re either Team Alex or Team SaVon, and you’ll want to pick a side before this one ends. Book your next podcast recording at Need to Know Studios TODAY - https://needtoknowstudios.com/ Join our Twitter/X Community to chop it up with us about all things Need to Know - https://twitter.com/i/communities/1777442897001910433 The Need To Know Podcast Social Handles https://www.instagram.com/needtoknowpod/ https://twitter.com/NeedToKnowPod https://www.tiktok.com/needtoknowpod SaVon https://www.instagram.com/savonslvter/ https://twitter.com/SavonSlvter Alex https://www.instagram.com/balltillwefall/ https://twitter.com/balltillwefall
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Episode 334 | "Words Mean Things" (with Ish & Yassy)
SaVon and Alex welcome Ish and Yassy to the show, and kick things off with Patreon member submissions asking why Ish never answers questions directly (4:56) and whether men fear emotional vulnerability or financial instability more (6:56). From there, they unpack Saweetie's escort rumors and transactional culture (15:22), break down the result of the Drake-UMG lawsuit and what might be coming next (27:21), and react to New Orleans fugitive Derrick Groves finally getting caught by authorities (50:32). Later, Ish opens up about the current state of the Joe Budden Podcast (1:05:36) and his construction business and recovery from his achilles tear (1:21:35). The crew closes with Ish's thoughts on Puff's sentencing, the Mann Act, and power dynamics in entertainment (1:40:22). Subscribe to our Patreon for EARLY & EXCLUSIVE access to ad-free episode visuals with music included, exclusive episodes each and every Tuesday, and much more! - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Book your next podcast recording at Need to Know Studios TODAY - https://needtoknowstudios.com/ Join our Twitter/X Community to chop it up with us about all things Need to Know - https://twitter.com/i/communities/1777442897001910433 The Need To Know Podcast Social Handles https://www.instagram.com/needtoknowpod/ https://twitter.com/NeedToKnowPod https://www.tiktok.com/needtoknowpod SaVon https://www.instagram.com/savonslvter/ https://twitter.com/SavonSlvter Alex https://www.instagram.com/balltillwefall/ https://twitter.com/balltillwefall
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Episode 333 | "Torture Kink"
SaVon and Alex return with updates for the NTK community, including updates on their upcoming AirPods giveaway and Patreon shout-outs. Alex shares his wild on-field experience at the New York Jets game, sparking a hilarious debate about loyalty—to your team, your barber, or your girl (4:15). The conversation pivots to Bryson Tiller’s long-awaited 'Solace & The Vices' double-disc release, why his new music feels happier, and how content saturation has changed how we all listen (16:25). The guys then rank R&B’s most overrated acts and question who could vanish from music without being missed (30:31). From there, they break down the surprise return of VERZUZ with Cash Money vs No Limit at Complex Con in Las Vegas, debating whether this battle still matters in 2025 (39:09). The episode closes with a sharp but funny look at AI deepfakes and digital ethics after OpenAI’s new Sora rollout (50:17), plus a viral Cam Newton “body-count” discussion on male ego and competition (1:08:57). Subscribe to our Patreon for EARLY & EXCLUSIVE access to ad-free episode visuals with music included, exclusive episodes each and every Tuesday, and much more! - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Book your next podcast recording at Need to Know Studios TODAY - https://needtoknowstudios.com/ Join our Twitter/X Community to chop it up with us about all things Need to Know - https://twitter.com/i/communities/1777442897001910433 The Need To Know Podcast Social Handles https://www.instagram.com/needtoknowpod/ https://twitter.com/NeedToKnowPod https://www.tiktok.com/needtoknowpod SaVon https://www.instagram.com/savonslvter/ https://twitter.com/SavonSlvter Alex https://www.instagram.com/balltillwefall/ https://twitter.com/balltillwefall
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Episode 332 | "My Qualified Opinion" (with Mecc Rashawn)
SaVon and Alex sit down with Mecc Rashawn — journalist, A&R, and one of Hip-Hop’s quiet stewards — for an unfiltered deep dive into artistry, legacy, and integrity. Mecca opens up about A&R’ing for Busta Rhymes (8:30), the need for stronger mentorship in a youth-driven industry, and a Patreon member question that sparks dream Super Bowl haltime show lineups (15:10). The crew unpacks all the latest in the Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj rivalry (42:40) and how social media beefs overshadow the music, before Mecc explains the difference between gatekeepers and haters, dissects the state of modern Hip-Hop journalism (1:12:40), and weighs in on Diddy's sentencing and what his life will look like after prison (1:41:23). Later, Mecc reflects on his behind-the-scenes role in building Math Hoffa’s My Expert Opinion (1:54:00) and helping unite Joe Budden, Royce da 5’9”, Joell Ortiz & Crooked I into Slaughterhouse (2:08:41). The episode closes with Mecc reflecting on legacy, longevity, and teasing his next chapter in both podcasting and music, promising “a few surprises for the culture still left in the tank.” Subscribe to our Patreon for EARLY & EXCLUSIVE access to ad-free episode visuals with music included, exclusive episodes each and every Tuesday, and much more! - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast Book your next podcast recording at Need to Know Studios TODAY - https://needtoknowstudios.com/ Join our Twitter/X Community to chop it up with us about all things Need to Know - https://twitter.com/i/communities/1777442897001910433 The Need To Know Podcast Social Handles https://www.instagram.com/needtoknowpod/ https://twitter.com/NeedToKnowPod https://www.tiktok.com/needtoknowpod SaVon https://www.instagram.com/savonslvter/ https://twitter.com/SavonSlvter Alex https://www.instagram.com/balltillwefall/ https://twitter.com/balltillwefall
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