2Biggs

This week on 2Biggs, Willie and Brandon are joined by ESPN reporter Kimberley Martin. We react to Jason Whitlock’s recent comments about Maria Taylor, Katie Nolan, and other women he's criticized in sports media. After their time with Kimberley, Willie and Brandon react to the news surrounding the indictment of the officers involved in Breonna Taylor’s death in Louisville, Kentucky.

This week on 2Biggs, Willie and Brandon are joined by 2x WNBA Champion, Renee Montgomery. The former UCONN National Champion talks about how nervous she was opting out the 2020 season to focus on social justice reform. As one of the three WNBA players on the infamous “Kyrie Call” in June, Renee explains how a discussion about creating social change among the best basketball players in the world, turned into a feeding frenzy for trolls on Twitter. After giving the NBA an A- for their efforts bringing awareness to social justice issues, Renee admits to being underwhelmed by demonstrations from NFL players during Week 1. Also, former NFL lineman, Jamie Dukes joins us to promote the newest podcast coming to Barstool Sports, “21st & Prime” featuring himself and his best friend since 1985, Deion Sanders. After previewing their PRIMEcast, starting Monday, September 21st, Jaime and Willie debate who is keeping Colin Kaepernick out of the league. Before the interviews, Willie, Brandon, and Jetski discuss Maria Taylor’s Monday Night Football outfit, LeBron increasing reward money for the individual who shot two police officers in Los Angeles, and Maya Moore marrying Jonathan Irons, the man she recently helped release from prison.

This week on 2Biggs, Willie and Brandon are joined by comedian Derek Gaines. Fresh off of his performance in Judd Apatow’s “The King Of Staten Island,” Derek talks about what he learned from rooming with Pete Davidson when they were aspiring standup comedians in 2013. Derek is opening for his friend and former roommate on tour and talks about how Pete Davidson mastered his rise to relevancy. “On top of him being funny, he knew how to be famous… if a girl dated a rapper that was hot, and they broke up, he would try to date that girl.” After over a decade of NYC standup comedy, Derek Gaines talks about still being star-struck by Dave Chappelle, getting big-timed by Chris Rock, and put on game by the late, great Patrice O'Neal. He also starred in the first two seasons of Tracey Morgan’s sitcom “The Last OG” and calls the former SNL star the “Ol Dirty Bastard of standup comedy.” After updating Derek on OBJ’s shit, he talks about being a “cul-de-sac black” growing up, watching porn on-demand, and how his new comedy album “Fuccboi Ground Zero” was inspired by dating randos in the city. Before the interview, Willie and Brandon discuss Dr. Dre’s estranged wife requesting $2,000,000 a month in a divorce settlement and Willie opens up about the prenup he and his wife signed before they got married. Then, with the help of Jetski, 2Biggs demand justice for Odell Beckham Jr and the shitty situation Chief Keef’s BM put him in plus their problems with the drama-filled reboot of The Fresh Prince called “BEL-AIR” coming to HBO Max.

This week on 2Biggs, Willie and Brandon are joined by veteran rapper/radio DJ, Fatman Scoop. From Tupac to Biggie Smalls, to Mariah Carey and Nas, Scoop started his rise in New York City along with these legends during the golden age of hip-hop. The Grammy Award-winning rapper tells us what Tupac and Biggie would be doing socially if they were still with us today. “If Pac was alive now, he wouldn’t even be f*cking with hip-hop … he would be out there in the streets.” Fatman Scoop tells us how he started his radio career at HOT 97, how important it was for him to pivot when the coronavirus completely stopped his cash flow, and why he could never be jealous of DJ Khaled. Before the interview, Willie and Brandon react to the news of Chadwick Boseman's death and decide what actors they'd like to see carry the Black Panther franchise. They also discuss Will Smith's Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion and the ongoing beef between Will and the original Aunt Viv.

This week on 2Biggs, Willie and Brandon are joined by KFC. On Barstool Sports’ B-day, one of the pirate ship’s forefathers talks about how the company has evolved in the last 17 years. “We don’t snitch. We don’t threaten to sue. We don’t go to HR. That kind of shit is not my Barstool; talking about real issues, that is my Barstool.” KFC talks about the NBA, NHL, and MLB postponing games, the power of OnlyFans, and why NYC is still the best city in the world (despite homeless people having sex in the subways). Make sure to download KFC's new app, “Answer The Internet” to answer the most ridiculous questions the internet has to offer. Before talking to KFC, Willie and Brandon react to the video and news of Jacob Blake being shot seven times in his back by a police officer and discuss the 17-year-old murderer who killed two protesters in Wisconsin.

This week on 2Biggs, Willie and Brandon are joined by award-winning actress Selenis Leyva. Most commonly known for her role as Gloria in Orange Is The New Black, Selenis talks about what it was like being such a big part of Netflix’s longest-running series. From Law and Order: SVU to The Sopranos to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, this Bronx native explains why she’s been so successful in Hollywood for so long. This proud Afro-Latina is currently starring in Gina Rodriguez’s series, “Diary of a Future President” streaming now on Disney+. Willie makes sure to get Selenis’ take on fellow Bronx legend Cardi B and her music video for “WAP.” Selenis also tells us about her new book, “My Sister: How One Sibling's Transition Changed Us Both.“ This memoir that Selenis Leyva co-wrote with her sister, details the struggles their family went through during her sister’s transition and how from an early age, she knew there was something different about her baby brother. “Growing up in the Bronx, Transgender wasn’t a part of our vocabulary.” Before the interview Willie, Brandon, and Jetski debate New York City’s devilish ways, Meg Thee Stallion and Cardi’s B’s dick and vagina raps and potential solutions to College Football’s Coronavirus problem.

This week on 2Biggs, Willie and Brandon are joined by comedian, actor Na’im Lynn; one-half of the Plastic Cup Boyz. After years of opening for his best friend and business partner, Kevin Hart, Na'im is ready to find his own success in the entertainment industry. He calls out Kevin Hart for being too politically correct and shares his thoughts on Stephen A. Smith, Desean Jackson, and Jussie Smollett. “I got a lot of material shit but … it doesn’t feel that good because part of me feels like I didn’t earn it.” Na’im keeps it real about his financial independence being tied to Kevin Hart’s success in comedy and his desire to be more than a career opener. Na’im is also excited to star in a new sitcom called, “Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living” premiering on BET. Before the interview Willie, Brandon and Jetski debate their TOP 3 Cookies, sending unsolicited dick pics and Kevin Hart coming to Ellen’s defense and not Nick Cannon’s.

This week on 2Biggs, Willie and Brandon are joined by World Series Champion and 2007 Cy Young winner CC Sabathia. The (former) Hefty Lefty takes us back to his high school football days, shares why he’d sit out this season if he were still pitching, and reveals his pregame meal from his days with the Yankees. CC also talks about forming a group of current and former Black MLB players who want to continue the tradition of minorities playing baseball in America. “The Black Baseball players in the league, 9 times out of 10 we’re the superstars on the team.” Before the conversation with CC, Willie and Brandon debate over fried chicken, Terry Crews, and fecal matter in strip clubs.

This week on 2Biggs, Willie and Brandon are joined by the standup comedy duo, The Lucas Bros. Keith and Kenny unpack their powerful Vulture.com essay about the death of their cousin, Kaizen Crossen, and how he suffered from PTSD growing up around the violence in Newark, NJ. After a decade of standup comedy, the former law-school dropouts are living in Hollywood, focusing on writing, acting, and producing. A biopic they co-wrote about Black Panther activist Fred Hampton is already in post-production and set to be released in theaters next August. The Lucas Bros also discuss how working with Judd Apatow has helped them become better writers. Before chopping with them, Brandon and Willie discuss COVID-19 hitting home and why the musical Hamilton has accumulated so many haters over the years.

This week on 2Biggs, Willie and Brandon address the criticism they’ve received over the title of their last episode. Willie apologizes to the Barstool employees who joined last week that were blindsided by the title and the controversy that followed. Brandon finally speaks after El Presidente asked him to quit on the 4th of July. “Do I think Dave is racist for quoting a Ja Rule song? No. Do I think there were racist ideologies pushed in that (2016) Kaepernick segment? Absolutely.” While reviewing Dave’s radio interview on Barstool Chicago, Brandon explains exactly why he shouldn’t quit. Then, the 2Biggs try to make sense out of the public/private relationship between Will Smith, Jada Pinkett-Smith, and R&B artist August Alsina.

This week on 2Biggs, Willie and Brandon are joined by Trill Withers, Zah, Ebony, Liz Gonzales, and the 20 Dollar Chef to address Barstool's latest controversy, Dave Portnoy's use of the N-word and his racist comments regarding Colin Kaepernick and his protest in 2016. "Can you make a racist comment and not be racist?" Willie Colon breaks down his one-on-one conversation with El Presidente and explains why he told WIllie that he will not apologize for his racist remarks in the past.

This week on 2Biggs, Willie and Brandon explain why Roger Goodell needs to publicly apologize to Colin Kaepernick. Then they give their takes on Candace Owens, the new black Bachelor, and the #AllLivesMatter people in their comments. “It is about time… that was a symbol that was very offensive to me and I was never comfortable around it.” Bill Lester joins us to talk about how the confederate flag always made him feel alienated as a black NASCAR driver. Lester, the first black driver to win a Grand-Am, also talks about why he’s so proud of Bubba Wallace’s 11th place finish in Martinsville and what his success means for the future of NASCAR.

This week on 2Biggs, Willie and Brandon mourn the murder of George Floyd and other black Americans who have died by the hands of systemic racism. "Why is it that anytime we need justice, we can't find it." - Michael Blake. Bronx native and former Obama White House aide joins the show to tell us how we separate prejudice from racism.

This week on the 2Biggs Podcast we resurrect a legend at Barstool Sports. Maurice Peebles, aka Mo, aka the Jackie Robinson of Barstool Sports, joins us to talk about the highs and lows of being Barstool’s first black employee. “The initial wave for me was like, alright, you either have to grow really thick skin or get another job. And I wanted to stick it out” (04:23). Mo talks about how difficult it was avoiding negativity in the old comment section (10:02), how to write the perfect blog at Barstool, and his first impressions of El Pres, KFC and Big Cat (13:50). Then Willie, Brandon, and Mo compare stories about the black people in their lives and how they see Barstool’s brand (25:14) and getting called the N-word in the comment section (29:44). Willie and Brandon are bringing back Mo’s creation, “Ask A Black Blogger” and they ask Mo what type of questions to expect from Stoolies (38:12). All that and more in an epic interview with the man who blazed the trail for other minorities at Barstool Sports. Laugh. Learn. Enjoy. Subscribe.

Pinky Cole, the owner of Slutty Vegan ATL, stops by the 2Biggs Podcast to talk about how her Hollywood Dreams helped her become a Plant-Based Slut! Before they talk to Pinky, Willie and Brandon face the fact that they're getting too big (04:13) and face the hard truth that a healthy diet is the key to losing weight (12:53). Willie talks through his obsession with french fries (17:22). Then the Slutty Vegan talks about how moving to LA changed her life (26:20), why growing up Rastafarian means growing up vegan (34:30), and being mistaken for Pinky the porn star (38:54). Then she basically calls pork is the devil (41:49) and why success is like mud (48:20). After the interview, Willie and Brandon reveal which meat they're giving up for the rest of May (51:50).

This week Willie and Brandon are joined by WWE Hall of Famer and former Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry. @TheMarkHenry tells us how he earned the title of World's Strongest Man in the middle of his 23-year pro wrestling career (06:52). We find out how Charles Barkley saved Michael Jordan from a "Mark Henry ass-whooping" at the 1992 Olympics (19:49) and how his Grandma was the reason he started wrestling (31:29). Mark Henry also talks about the responsibility that came with being the first black professional wrestler with a guaranteed contract (40:54). Then Mark talks about how being in MacGruber inspired him to take acting more seriously (57:45). After the interview, Brandon and Willie recap their time with the extra-large living legend (70:16). SONG: Three 6 Mafia - Some Bodies Gonna Get It // Stay Fly

This week Willie and Brandon have NBA World Champion and former Duke first-round pick, Dahntay Jones, on the show! This retired 13-year NBA vet defends his addiction to dunking in garbage time(10:00), how he became a crucial part of that one Championship team in Cleveland (20:28), and how LeBron and Ty Lue didn't panic down 3-1 to Kung Fu Draymond Green and the Warriors (29:40). Dahntay also talks about the pain of being drafted the same year Michael Jordan retires (33:47) and how Kobe changed his life as a competitor and a father (36:23). After the interview, Brandon and Willie chop it up about all the shit we didn't say (55:55). SONG: Craig Mack - Flava In Ya Ear.

03:15 - Introducing Ghost Brother Dalen Spratt 05:50 - The Legend of Spike Speilberg 10:45 - Haunted House Guest/Black Ghosts 17:15 - Ghost Hunting Going Global 22:00 - The Old Lady From Savannah 26:47 - What would make Dalen hang up his ghost-hunting cleats? 28:55 - Freaky Ghosts 32:09 - How can I communicate with spirits? 36:24 - "There is something after this." 42:35 - Recap 43:53 - Final Thoughts