The Perspective Podcast

As we officially reach the halfway point of 2026, the guys kick things off by reflecting on the year so far — the wins, the lessons, and everything in between. We also take time to recognize June as Men’s Mental Health Month and discuss the importance of checking in on ourselves and the people around us.

From there, we get into a surprise Jay-Z freestyle conversation before debating which artists have had the biggest influence on today’s music and culture.

On the sports side, we break down the NBA Finals matchup between the Spurs and Knicks, debate who has the bigger impact on their team — Wemby or Brunson — and discuss whether Chet disappeared when the lights got brightest. We also give our Top 10 NBA players heading into the post-LeBron, KD, and Steph era.

Locally, we spotlight the latest developments surrounding the proposed Data Center in Cenla, discuss Dimario Jackson’s move from LSUA to Paul Quinn College, and show love to DJ Chark’s upcoming youth camp at ASH.

We wrap things up with NFL talk, including Myles Garrett to the Rams, a possible OBJ reunion with the Giants, AJ Brown to the Patriots, and cap the episode off with our way-too-early Super Bowl predictions.

From sports, music, local news, and real-life conversations — you already know how we coming. Tap in 🎧🔥

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*Recorded on 6/2/26*

This week the guys kick things off with a real conversation centered around men and vulnerability, opening up about emotions, communication, and what vulnerability really looks like today.

From there, we react to the viral KevOnStage / Megan Thee Stallion segment, tap into the latest from the NBA Conference Finals, and Tevin lists the Top 5 New York Knicks of all time.

We also discuss the backlash surrounding the Kevin Hart roast, and get into some music topics

• What artist’s label would you sign to?
• Which artists should drop more music?
• Mount Rushmore of hooks

On the football side, we touch on Ed Orgeron returning to LSU, react to Lane Kiffin’s comments about Ole Miss recruiting, and have a deeper conversation about athletes choosing HBCUs.

Sports, music, feelings, and adult decisions…you already know how we do. Tap in! 

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*Recorded on 5/26/26*

This week the guys kick things off with an Ice Breaker centered around things you’re proud of that you don’t always speak on — leading to one of the more personal conversations of the episode.

From there, we tap into Graduation Season, graduation etiquette, and saluting the homies that are leveling up. We also get into a real conversation about teacher salaries, value, and whether educators are truly appreciated the way they should be.

On the music side, we break down Drake’s “Iceman” album and give our honest reviews and thoughts on the project, from the opener to the closer.

And of course, we had to tap into the latest from the NBA Playoffs, discussing the Knicks major comeback in game, and Wemby going berserk in game 1!

From real-life conversations, music and sports you already know how we coming. Tap in 🎧🔥

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*Recorded on 5/20/26*

This week the guys kick things off with not one… not two… but THREE Ice Breakers to set the tone for the episode. 😂

 

From there, we get into the latest surrounding Drake and the rollout for Iceman, before discussing the criticism around Chris Brown’s latest album and whether the expectations for artists today have changed.

 

On the music side, we discuss the top Mixtapes of our time. Next week we will put our individual list of 10 mixtapes together, highlight some classic projects, and had a deeper conversation about discovering new music and the lack of promotion and effort from artists into pushing their projects and what still jams today.

 

We also tap into the NBA Playoffs, show love to Cenla Football League, the upcoming summer Alumni Games II and local teams that won state championships during our Local Spotlight segment, and debate a real sports question:

 

What matters more — coaching or talent? And of course… we had to close things out with a hilarious conversation about strip club etiquette. 😭

 

From sports, music, to strip club etiquette, where else are you going to get this type of content! Tap in🎧🔥

A major milestone for the show — 100 episodes deep.

This week we kick things off with the Ice Breaker, then get into a conversation about classic Black movies and which ones are overrated.

From there, we tap into the latest with the NBA Playoffs, react to the DOJ / NFL probe investigation, and discuss messy breakups involving Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion.

We also have a real conversation about men protecting women before shifting into music debates:

• What song best represents the South?
• Best first 3 albums… but you can only keep one
• Better Jay-Z collaborations: Jeezy or Rick Ross?

We also talk about the upcoming Michael movie, and we close things out by showing love to local talent Bud Clark and Jacobian Guillory II for making it to the NFL.

From sports, to culture, to real life conversations — 100 episodes later and we’re still rolling. Thank you to everyone who’s listened, supported, shared, or tapped in along the way. Tap in 🎧🔥

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*Recorded on 4/28/26*

The guys are back after a couple weeks off — just in time for the NFL Draft.

We recorded this episode as the draft was unfolding live, reacting in real time to picks, surprises, team moves, and everything happening across the league.

But it wasn’t just football. We also got into Drake and the rollout for his Iceman album, had a real conversation about what the requirements are to be a man, touched on Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini, and of course cracked a few jokes along the way.

This was one of those episodes where we really just freestyled and let the conversation flow.

So kick back, relax, and enjoy the show🎧🔥

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*Recorded on 4/23/26*

Episode 98 is LIVE.

We open the show with a real-life convo, including how “tender” you should be when it comes to your girl, and we follow up with sending our condolences and paying respect to the late Rosa Smith, the wife of the Hall of Famer Peabody Coach Smith 🕊️

From there, we get into the latest across sports, including reactions to the NCAA Basketball Championship games, and a conversation around Dawn Staley vs Geno Auriemma and their postgame exchange. We also discuss the narrative around the Association — do NBA players really hate Memphis? — and react to Angel Reese being traded to the Atlanta Dream.

On the music side, we tap into Pooh Shiesty vs Gucci Mane, and debate a tough one with our “1 Gotta Go” segment featuring Chris Brown, Michael Jackson, R. Kelly, and Usher.

We stick with a deeper music discussion — if you had to pick two artists that truly paint the story of hip-hop, from your P.O.V who are you choosing? And we wrap the show up with a break down the Kanye West concerts at SoFi Stadium.

From sports, music to real life — you know how we do! Tap in. 🎧🔥

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*Recorded on 4/9/26*

This week’s episode kicks off with an ice breaker that sets the tone early and sparks a real conversation around relationships — the origin of the title “Head Start.”

From there, this is pretty much a music Pod!! We recap the Tyrese vs Tank debate, tap into a conversation around the President of BBW, and get into a producer conversation with Mouse vs Mannie Fresh. We also introduce a new segment — “1 Gotta Go” — that brings some tough choices to the table.

On the music side, we break down Kanye’s Bully album, talk about Stove God Cooks & Fetty, and discuss the challenge of finding new music in today’s landscape.

The conversation shifts into real-life with a deeper dive into self-awareness and accountability, before getting into a debate around Hall of Fame criteria.

We also hit on sports topics including NFL replacement refs making a return, the WNBA’s new bargaining agreement, and updates from the NCAA Tournament (men’s & women’s). We close things out with a classic debate sparked by MJ — is there really no such thing as a GOAT?

From relationships—music—sports, this one covers it all. Tap in🎧🔥

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*Recorded on 3/31/26*

 

This week we cover a little bit of everything, starting with a major Ice Breaker that gets the room going 👀 News around the Paramount and the Billion dollar Streaming Wars. From there, we get into Sinners & the Oscars.

On the sports side, we talk about the NBA potentially expanding to Vegas and Seattle, and what that means for the smaller markets, and we tap into the NCAA Tournament Ladies and Men, and react to DJ Chark calling it a career in the NFL.

Locally, we had to show love as Peabody brings home another championship, and Coach Smith adds to his legendary legacy.

We also dive into the latest around HTX Spring Break, a in depth conversation about LaRussell, and Tank & Tyrese are set face off in a Verzez matchup this weekend.

From sports-music-real life, these ain’t the streets. Tap in 🎧🔥

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*Recorded on 3/24/26*

Episode 95 is LIVE

This week’s episode gets rolling a little differently due to a laptop issue early in the recording, so the show really kicks off when Super Blogger Extraordinaire Teonny Kardashian joins the conversation. Teonny taps in with us to break down the latest in the culture, including the buzz around Cardi B & Stefon Diggs, the Rihanna news, and other stories shaking up the music industry.

After that we jump back into sports with the Zaire trade, the Maxx trade getting called off, and some of the biggest moves happening across NFL Free Agency. We also debate our Top 5 most influential players in the game right now.

On the local side, we recap the Tioga vs ASH matchup and break down the playoff picture as ASH, Peabody, and Marksville advance to the Final Four.

We wrap things up with a few culture conversations — including the Top 5 richest women list, thoughts on Chris Brown, and whether the T.I. vs 50 Cent back-and-forth has gone too far. The night ends with a wild Magic City / Atlanta Hawks story that inspired the title of the episode and a real conversation about managing female friendships while in a relationship.

Sports. Culture. Real life conversations.

Tap in🎧🔥

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*Recorded on 3/10/26*