Episodes

  • Episode 315: "¡El Busby!"
    Feb 20 2025

    The iLLogical gang locks in for another loaded episode, kicking things off with the Mavericks sending Luka Dončić to the Lakers for Anthony Davis in a blockbuster trade that shook up the entire NBA before the deadline (01:51). The crew then dives into Super Bowl LIX, where the Eagles dominated the Chiefs in a commanding 44-22 victory (15:29).

    The conversation shifts to music as the crew unpacks Kendrick Lamar’s historic week, sweeping the Grammys and breaking records with his Apple Music Halftime Show (28:47). Larry June, 2 Chainz & The Alchemist’s new album, 'Life is Beautiful' (01:03:28), Busby has words for Aubrey’s Angels following Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR’s collaboration album, '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U' (01:07:47), and more.

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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Episode 314: "I Wanna Thank Me!"
    Feb 6 2025

    The iLLogical gang locks in for another loaded episode, kicking things off with a Super Bowl LIX preview, breaking down the Chiefs vs. Eagles rematch (08:05) and Kendrick Lamar's decision to bring SZA as a special guest for the halftime show (18:52). The crew also reacts to the lack of Bay Area representation at NBA All-Star Weekend (37:42) before celebrating Busby's recognition on Uproxx's Best of 2024 list (44:36).

    Things take a serious turn as the Hip-Hop community unites against DJ Akademiks for his disturbing comments about a minor (53:34), while the music talk picks up with a discussion on Sexyy Red and Bruno Mars' unexpected new single, "Fat Juicy & Wet" (01:06:40) followed by a deep dive into The Weeknd's new album, 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' (01:21:34).

    The crew closes out what they think could be Hip-Hop's 'Thriller' (1:30:25), "What If?" moments within Hip-Hop (1:38:24), predictions for the 67th Annual Grammys (1:57:57), and more.

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    2 hrs and 3 mins
  • Episode 313: "I'm Gonna Sue!”
    Jan 23 2025

    The iLLogical gang is back with a bang, now with audio and video on YouTube! Kicking things off in 2025, the crew dives into their holiday season recaps (2:21) and weighs in on the chaos surrounding the LA fires (15:15).

    Things heat up as they discuss Drake's lawsuit against UMG (17:07) and his surprise track, "Fighting Irish Freestyle" (01:00:05). Other topics include the scandal at Fox Sports involving Skip Bayless & Joy Taylor (01:21:32), the end of the 2024 NFL season *with the playoffs fully under way (01:29:15), the impact of the new College Football Playoff format (01:59:50), Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's long-awaited album, 'Missionary' (02:12:12), and much more!

    *This episode was recorded before this past Sunday's Divisional Round games.

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    2 hrs and 27 mins
  • Episode 312: “Looking Up At the Rafters!”
    Dec 1 2024

    After a three-month hiatus, the iLLogical gang is back with renewed energy and plenty of West Coast bias for in-depth analysis of Kendrick Lamar's highly anticipated album, 'GNX' (5:36). This episode is packed with insights, from comparisons to 2Pac’s aka Makaveli's 'Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory' (20:56) to the album's quintessential West Coast sound (28:35).

    The crew also unpacks J. Cole’s re-release strategy (1:11:20), Drake’s latest string of questionable moves (1:17:48), including filing petitions against UMG (1:28:14), and where Kendrick might take his artistry next (2:01:27).

    West. West. Y'all.

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    2 hrs and 10 mins
  • Episode 311: “That's It!”
    Aug 5 2024

    The iLLogical gang return to discuss *the country's political affairs (6:32), the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris (19:15), the NFL's '2024 Top-100 Players' list (34:20), how 'EA College Football 25' has made the world a better place (40:57), Marvel updates at San Diego Comic-Con, including Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU as Doctor Doom (50:40), **new music, which includes Eminem's 'The Death of Slim Shady' (1:01:41), ***more updates from Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake (1:31:52), Big Sean's interview with Charlamagne (2:01:58) and so much more.

    *Political affairs include:

    Donald Trump assassination attempt (6:32)

    President Joe Biden dropping out of 2024 election (8:19)

    VP Kamala Harris stepping up for 2024 election (11:52)

    Donald Trump at the NABJ Convention (13:45)

    The need for a multi-party system (17:32)

    **Music reviews include:

    JT | 'City Cinderella (1:15:22)

    Ice Spice | 'Y2K!' (1:21:25)

    Mustard | 'Faith of a Mustard Seed' (1:23:20)

    Childish Gambino | 'Bando Stone & the New World' (1:28:08)

    Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign | 'VULTURES 2' (1:59:44)

    ***Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake updates include:

    The continued effect of 'Not Like Us' (1:31:50)

    Drake allegedly stopping any TDE acts from performing in Canada (1:36:08)

    Drake's failed attempts at a summer hit dominating Billboard (1:41:59)

    Lil Yachty speaking on Drake's behalf (1:46:09)

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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • Episode 310: “Now That's a Hit!”
    Jul 8 2024

    The iLLogical gang return to discuss why Father's Day & his 35th birthday meant so much to J.C. (2:53), Kendrick Lamar's 'The Pop Out' concert on Juneteenth (13:03) & the "Not Like Us" music video (48:42), the last rap song that was a mega-hit (1:01:53), if the concert or the music video was more damning to Drake's diss records (1:07:29), how Drake is handling the loss (1:13:08), *new music releases (1:32:32), **TV series updates (2:06:07), ***sports updates (2:26:06) and so much more!

    *Music reviews include:

    -Eminem ft. Big Sean & BabyTron | "Tobey"

    -Don Toliver | 'Hardstone Psycho'

    -NxWorries | 'Why Lawd?'

    -Lucky Daye | 'Algorithm'

    -Megan thee Stallion | 'MEGAN'

    **TV reviews include:

    -'The Acolyte' (Season 1)

    -'House of the Dragon' (Season 2)

    -'Power: Ghost' (Season 4A)

    ***Sports talk includes:

    -Klay Thompson leaving the Warriors for the Mavericks

    -Lakers drafting Bronny James

    -Paul George joining 76ers

    -EA Sports College Football 25

    -Hard Knocks

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    3 hrs and 2 mins
  • Episode 309: “God, I'm So Cheesed!”
    Jun 10 2024

    The iLLogical gang return to discuss the decision making of J. Cole (1:52), Drake (3:28) and Kendrick Lamar (23:22) post battle, what the criteria is for a festival (32:49), Puff Daddy's evil deeds being shown to the public (35:30), *new music, which includes Eminem's new single, "Houdini" (43:40) & Vince Staples' new album, 'DARK TIMES' (1:05:10), Power Book II: Ghost season 4 premiere (1:22:28), sports updates in the NBA, WNBA, NFL & NCAA (1:33:40) and so much more.

    *Other music reviews include:

    Tha Dogg Pound | 'We All We Got'

    Rapsody | 'Please Don't Cry'

    Mozzy | 'Children of the Slums'

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    2 hrs and 13 mins
  • Episode 308: “Welcome to Aftermath!”
    May 13 2024

    The iLLogical gang analyze the aftermath of the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar by discussing if it's the greatest Hip-Hop battle in pop culture history (10:01), if Drake can bounce back from this (27:35), were scorecards used to rank each diss record (44:27), the responses from Drake's fan base aka 'Aubrey's Angels' (1:00:52) and so much more.

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    2 hrs and 14 mins