Because I Am Podcast

On this episode we reviewed the BET Awards, the reception Lil Wayne's 'Tha Carter VI' has had and how great beats could save bad raps and vice versa, the newest Superman trailer, what the saddest song is and what's on our sad playlists, and much more! Wicked Radio: Dame: JayDon - Lullaby (feat. Paradise) Had: Mozzy - REPUTATION EVERYTHING (feat. Celly Ru) Tren: Brijean - Counting Sheep Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

In this episode, we had our annual Because We Are Juneteenth Game Show hosted by Dame Harvey! We then got into Clipse and their most recent single 'Ace Trumpets' in addition to legal and label battles they've faced leading up to their upcoming album, a live reaction to some of Lil Wayne's anticipated "Tha Carter VI" and much more! Wicked Radio: Dame: Rome Streetz x Conductor Williams - Ricky Bobby (feat. Method Man) Had: Clipse - Ride Around Shining (feat. Ab Liva) Tren: Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us (KAYTRANADA Remix) Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

In this episode, we start off talking about our own thrilling illegal experiences, lying to friends who are grieving, the best karaoke moments and our selections, an updated attraction rating scale with MANY examples, a shoutout to Kai Cenat and Streamer University, Tren's Kendrick Lamar & SZA concert experience and much more! Wicked Radio: Had: Lloyd Banks - DEDICATION (feat. TL TopOfDaLyne) Dame: Kali Uchis - It's Just Us Tren: Sughn - who said i was mad? Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

On this episode, Had & Dame discuss the Knicks 3-2 run, the Red Bull cypher by Big Sean, Ab-Soul & Joey Bada$$, Joey Bada$$ firing again at the West Coast & Ray Vaughn's rebutals, and much more!   Wicked Radio: Dame: Kal Banx - HOP OUT CHO FEELINS (feat. Smino & Buddy) Had: Nas - You Wouldn't Understand (feat. Victoria Monét)   Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

On this episode, Had started us off with ADHD life updates. We then got into a conversation about what type of music has influenced each of us the most and the saddest songs we've ever heard. Later, we got into perception of midlife crises and decisions on changing your physical appearance, the difference between being cool and trying to "look young". Of course, we HAD to talk about BWA vs. The Gorilla, how it'd go together and separately, upcoming music and much more!   Wicked Radio: Dame: tobi lou - If I Fall Please Don't Catch Me Had: 112 - U Already Know Tren: PARTYOF2 - mad love Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

On this episode, we started off talking about how we handle telling our friends about good news & bad news. We covered Kendrick Lamar's first show of the 'GNX' Tour and what Tren expects from it, having a 51 song setlist and the pros and cons of an interweaved show. Later, Damon & Had discussed Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' which led to a bigger conversation about double acting and much more!   Wicked Radio: Dame: 3ee - CHECKEREDFLAG (feat. Reg Mason & Levi Watson) Had: DESTIN CONRAD - THE LAST TIME (feat. Teezo Touchdown) Tren: Wiz Khalifa - Red Eye Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

On this episode, we were joined by our special guest and 'Our Ancestors Were Messy' creator, Nichole Hill. We started off talking about Nichole's experience working on her new show and dug deeper into some of the stories chosen. Later, we talked about voice actors voicing Black or Black coded animated characters, Keri Hilson's recent attempts at getting back into the music industry after being blackballed, the obsession of non-Black people using blaccents, & Quinta Brunson not knowing white culture having been married to a white man. Lastly, we discussed Frank Ocean's potential return to music! Follow Nichole Hill @nicholewithanh and check out her brand new show 'Our Ancestors Were Messy' anywhere you get your podcasts. Support her show on ourancestorsweremessy.supercast.com   Wicked Radio: Had: brakance - venus fly trap Dame: SiR - OUT OF MY HANDS feat. Maeta Tren: Miley Cyrus - Something Beautiful Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

On this episode, we started off talking about Tren's Tyler, the Creator concert experience and the recent ticket pricing of upcoming shows. Later, we discussed Nintendo's next console drop, the Switch 2, and how it may affect the future pricing of gaming. Next, we finished our Fantasy Music Label Draft!   Wicked Radio: Dame: Creepy Nuts - オトノケ(Otonoke) Had: ELHAE - Drama Tren: meagain - OliveJuice Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

On this episode, we started off with a life threatening hypothetical question, then got into the recent trend of morning routines and who we think has the most aesthetic lifestyle out of us. Later, we reacted to the Final Destination: Bloodlines trailer, discussed the Severance Season 2 finale, and discussed how we feel about Marvel's announcement on Avengers: Doomsday. Lastly, we discussed the recent beef between Lebron James & Stephen A. Smith!   Wicked Radio: Dame: Victony - Slow Down (feat. Teezo Touchdown) Had: Dead Prez - Hip-Hop Tren: threetwenty - The Light (I Need You) Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

On this episode, we talked about Playboi Carti's newest album 'MUSIC', our thoughts on season 2 of Severance as well as the upcoming finale and Invincible. Had & Damon share their thoughts on WWE & John Cena's most recent activities as a heel and more. Lastly, Dame ended with a short update about his fantasy music label!   Wicked Radio: Dame: THEY. - Gemini Had: Nipsey Hussle - Perfect Timing Tren: N'shai Iman - Voodoo Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

On this episode, we started off talking about whether we'd want a lame or popular child and the difference in what a child is expected to know now vs. what we knew as kids. We then got into Doechii's latest news and what rap beef matchup we'd like to see, Trey Parker & Kendrick Lamar's newest movie 'Whitney Springs' announcement, & our expectations. Later, we briefly reviewed the Oscar's events and the issue with Best Picture winner, 'Anora', WWE's Elimination Chamber review, and we continue choosing more artists to be on our labels!   Wicked Radio: Dame: Slum Village - So Superb (feat. Cordae & Earlly Mac) Had: Fridayy - Proud Of Me (feat. Meek Mill) Tren: Westside Gunn - HEALTH SCIENCE (feat. Brother Tom Sos) Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

On this episode, we started off talking about stress and how it's communicated, fights and the worst fights we've been in or witnessed, a big back segment where we talk about food and drinks we used to enjoy but not so much anymore. Then we started our talk on Drake & PartyNextDoor's collaboration album '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U', Tren discussed his experience watching Captain America: Brave New World, and as a bonus we listened to J. Cole's newest track 'cLOUDS'.   Wicked Radio: Dame: Rory - WHO ARE YOU ANYWAY? (feat. Leon Thomas) Had: Rico Nasty - TEETHSUCKER (YEA3X) Tren: Machinedrum x Kilo Kish - GROWUP Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

On this episode, we started by letting Dame bask in the glory of the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl win, which brings us to the Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show & what theories we've seen and agree/disagree with so far. We cover the newest Fantastic Four teaser and our thoughts on the casting choices, some NBA trade updates, and later on a conversation about Apple TV's 'Severance'.   Wicked Radio: Dame: Larry June x 2 Chainz - Munyon Canyon Had: Chelsea Project - 47 (feat. Kirk Knight & T'nah) Tren: Chase Shakur - MHMM )with RIMON) Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

In this episode, we loop in a bunch of topics amongst our Grammy Recap. We discuss whether or not being an industry plant is actually okay, which Grammy's were deserved and weren't, which performances we loved and hated, and more. We briefly talked about Drake & PND's collab album announcement and snippet for '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U'. We then did a live reaction of DAYLYT's 'YHRR', a diss to New York, and much more!   Wicked Radio: Tren: Devin Tracy x Sango - All Things Right Had: SZA - Garden (Say It Like Dat)   Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

BWA returns by starting off recapping all 11 hours of the TikTok ban and our history losing apps in the past. Then we get right into Joey Bada$$'s "Sorry Not Sorry" and some of the West Coast responses we've gotten in our reviews. We briefly covered Drake's most recent submission of a defamation case and what it could mean for rap beef, Lord Jamar vs. Professor Dave on the flat Earth debate, and protecting legacy acts. Next, we gave a quick review of Severance SPOILER ALERT! Lastly, we got into our gaming segment by discussing updates to the new simulation game Inzoi, GTA 6 rumored leaks and the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement.   Wicked Radio: Dame: Jay Royale x Napoloen Da Legend - Priceless Cutlery Had: Larry June: Bad Choices (feat. 2 Chainz & The Alchemist) Tren: Mac Miller - Here We Go Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

In this episode, we start with reactions to some west coast diss tracks aimed at Joey Bada$$, including TDE's own Ray Vaughn on 'Crashout Heritage' & COYOTE on 'TOP 5'. We then get into LiAngelo Ball's newest track 'Tweaker' and discuss "suburban raps" and the recent obsession with 2003-2004 rap styles and flows. Later, being a month away from the Super Bowl, we get into some Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show Predictions around songs and potential guests. We then get into RAW's debut on Netflix and much more!   Wicked Radio: Dame: Ransom - Tears From A Third Eye Had: Isaiah Falls - FLORIDA BABY Tren: Justin Timberlake - Blindness Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

We return with our first episode of 2025 with our reactions to Joey Bada$$'s 'The Ruler's Back' & then Drake's untitled freestyle. Later, we get into our review of Squid Game S2 and much more!   Wicked Radio: Dame: jalenn. - LITA FREESTYLE III Had: Benny The Butcher - Bad Guy (feat. Dave East & Klass Murda) Tren: sobe - tip Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

In the final episode of 2024, the gang returns with MANY stories about the last few weeks, including Dame's first time experience on a cruise and Tren's first time experience in a life changing competition. We then get into our Christmas and Beyoncé's Halftime Show, the greatest performers of all time debate, the top moments of 2024 and much more!   Wicked Radio: Tren: Flying Lotus - Never Catch Me (feat. Kendrick Lamar) Dame: Tyler, The Creator - THAT GUY Had: SZA - My Turn Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

On this episode, Tren starts by sharing his newest Thanksgiving experience. We then get into recapping Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX' and our growing thoughts about it, the Grand National Tour announcement as well as predictions for the deluxe, our 2024 Spotify Wrapped & issues with it, Drake's lawsuit against UMG, and much more!   Wicked Radio: Tren: Léonie Barbot - 2HOT2ARGUE Had: J. Cole - Premeditated Murder Dame: The Internet - It Gets Better (With TIme) Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

On this episode, we discussed the future of living and furniture with our greatest ideas, YNs, HBO Max's 'The Penguin' finale, Mike Tyson & Jake Paul's upcoming fight, what it means to be the GOAT in sports, and much more!   Wicked Radio: Tren: King Sis - for allure Had: Nao - Elevate Dame: IDK - CELiNE iN THE TRAP (B)   Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

On this episode, we started off with a November update from each of us, then we got right into the idea of online gaming and why some people enjoy it more than others, Nintendo's newest music app, Fortnite once again 'stealing' & monetizing dances, our reactions to the presidential election, Tren's experience at the Tinashe Match My Freak tour, posting your kids online (DDG vs. Halle Bailey) Tineke Younger controversy, our least favorite soul food choice and much more!   Wicked Radio: Tren: Peter Rosenberg - S.R.D (feat. Styles P, Ransom, & Smoke DZA) Had: Freddie Gibbs - Rabbit Island Dame: Tyler, The Creator - Like Him (feat. Lola Young)   Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

In this Halloween episode, we chat about Tyler, the Creator's newest project 'CHROMOKOPIA', Ari Lennox's crashout on labels, Young Thug's legal updates, and much more!   Wicked Radio: Tren: Flying Lotus - The Lost Girls (feat. Sid Sriram) Had: R2R MOE - Masterpiece Dame: MF DOOM - ? (feat. Kurious)   Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

In this episode, Tren & Had have a quick debate about acceptable compliments. We then quickly review our October & if we've risen to the occasion at all. Movies entered the conversation and the discussion of the theater industry dying and what can save it. Next we got into our favorite topic ever... Robots and how we'll use them! To lighten it up we discussed the best cartoon food and what needs to exist to compete with the newest Wendy's Krabby Patty, Twitter's newest block function, J. Cole's most recent track, upcoming music and much more!   Wicked Radio: Tren: Louis Culture - Babe (feat. Tora-i & Richie) Had: Isaiah Falls - BUTTERFLIES (feat. Joyce Wrice) Dame: Viktor Vaughn - Can I Watch? (feat. Apani B as Nikki)   Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

In this episode, we started off talking about our sports updates, with Tren pulling out his first win in Fantasy Football against an undefeated player, we then brought on our special guest Juni P to teach us about accents and other dialects, which takes a wicked turn pretty quickly. We then got into more gaming news and Pal World being sued by Nintendo, The Batman universe with their newest show 'Penguin' , Leon Thomas' 'MUTT', new and upcoming music and much more!   Wicked Radio: Tren: Iso Indies - First Born Had: JAY-Z - Some How Some Way (feat. Beanie Sigel & Scarface) Dame: Mndsgn - Camelblues   Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

In this episode, we warmed up talking about what our man caves would look like and bicycle/car culture. We then got into what a Because We Are Meet & Greet looks like and the idea of meeting your heroes. This transitioned into celebrity social media culture and if they should continue to be so accessible to us. Later, we covered Diddy killing the Freak Off, lyrical miracle rappers and much more!   Wicked Radio: Tren: SZA - Ur Had: Ms. Lauryn Hill - Mystery of Inequity (Live) Dame: DANGERDOOM - Space Hos   Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

In this episode, we got into a much needed talk about Super Bowl Halftime performances and who is eligible, followed by Kendrick Lamar's announcement of being selected. Then we got into our conspiracy bag and unpacked the meaning of his newest untitled dropped song, and when we can expect his next drop. We then got into the presidential debate and how it's been received, Shannon Sharpe's most recent mishap, Tren calling out Had for some of last weeks comments and much more!   Wicked Radio: Tren: Tinashe - Thirsty Had: The Alchemist - Ferraris in the Rain (feat. ScHoolboy Q) Dame: Leon Thomas - MUTT   Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

The Real Big 3 returns after a quick break and starts with discussing the uncomfortable spaces they've been in industry wise. We then reviewed the newest 'Minecraft' movie trailer and followed up with yet another round of Letter League | Video Game Edition and even had a special guest determine the outcome out a very important round... We then got into our Fantasy League draft review and Coulda Been Commissioner Godbolt gave us a very thorough breakdown on the status of the Because We Are teams. To end, we discussed Doechii's newest album "ALLIGATOR BITES LEAVE MARKS', Kehlani's 'While We Wait 2', Big Sean's 'Better Me Than You' and closed out the music section with a quick Fatman Scoop tribute and much more!   Wicked Radio: Tren: FLO - Check Had: Kehlani - S.I.N.G.L.E Dame: Childish Gambino - III. Telegraph Ave. (“Oakland” by Lloyd)   Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

On this episode, we started off reviewing a trailer for the newest life-like simulation game, INZOI. Had then gave his much needed review for Alien: Romulus, and we wrapped up reviewing another trailer for a brand new upcoming video game anthology series called Secret Levels. For the FULL episode and discussion, subscribe to our Patreon!   Wicked Radio: Tren: Flying Lotus - Garmonbozia Had: Pink Sweat$ - At My Worst (feat. Kehlani) Dame: Chance the Rapper - Bad Boys 2 (feat. Joey Purp)   Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

On this episode, we started off with another exciting round of the Because We Are Letter League: Video Game Edition. After more healthy debating, we discussed upcoming music, Latto's newest album, Logic's newest album, and much more! For the FULL episode and discussion, subscribe to our Patreon!   Wicked Radio: Tren: PinkPantheress - Feelings Had: Cordae - Saturday Mornings (feat. Lil Wayne) Dame: Logic - Peace, Love, & Positivity   Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

On this episode, we started with another of our exclusive segments... Because We Are: Letter League. This theme: Video Games. After much healthy debating, we got into how politics have once again reached the streaming era, Arin Ross & Kai Cenat being involved, Ye's recent album drop of 'VULTURES2' , HOTD's cold finale and much more!   Wicked Radio: Tren: Lexa Gates - Where Are You Had: Tory Lanez - Wish I Never Met You (Prison Tapes) Dame: Daju - Rain   Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

On this episode, we talked about the Olympics and who's not only PERFORMED the best... but who LOOKS the coolest doing it! We then got into how pop culture has recently made it's way into politics with Megan Thee Stallion and Quavo at the vice president rally & Tren's concert newfound experience at the ScHoolboy Q show. We then dove head first into **SPOILER** territory and reviewed Deadpool & Wolverine and much more!   Wicked Radio: Tren: Jorja Smith - High Dame: Ravyn Lenae - One Wish (feat. Childish Gambino) Had: Doechii - NISSAN ALTIMA (Swamp Session)   Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

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On this episode, Tren started off with a confession, as well as his own AITA moment. We then got into posthumous releases and whether or not they should be limited, wedding anniversary ideas, hip hop artists that move outside of rapping, new albums and much more!   Wicked Radio: Tren: sobe - one Dame: UHMEER - I'LL BE THERE (feat. Mac Ayres) Had: Mark Ronson - Valerie (feat. Amy Winehouse)   Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

We started off this pod talking about music from the coke 80s and what would've had us on the dance floor iceskating, our birthdays and what constitutes a great gift, if your significant other should gift you whatever you want... we then talked about Megan Thee Stallion's newest album, Kendrick's 'Not Like Us' music video and much more!   Wicked Radio: Tren: Jermaine Will - What You Want Dame: Childish Gambino - Lithonia Had: Doechii - ROCKET   Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

Before our birthday break, we started off with some much needed shoutouts to us, our loved ones, and our fans for all of their support! We then closed out pride the right way... reviewing twerk circle etiquette. We talked about artists we were DEAD wrong about, the death of streaming music, upcoming music, music we've heard recently and much more!   Wicked Radio: Tren: Normani - Lights On Had: The Foreign Exchange - The Grey (feat. BeMyFiasco) Dame: Denzel Curry - HOT ONE (feat. TiaCorine & A$AP Ferg)   Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

On this pod, we started off talking about thermostat etiquette and why men feel so dominant over it, we then had a special R&B and Hip Hop trivia quiz. Afterwards, we got into some objectification...of ourselves and celebrities! We closed out talking about shows, movies, music and much more!   Wicked Radio: Tren: Smino - Polynesian Dame: Lucky Daye - Soft Had: Shaboozey - A Bar Song (Tipsy) Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

After our break, we got right back into what we do best...chatting about at home dining etiquette. Then we listened to some TERRIBLE music, followed by some better music so do not worry. We discussed what might be TOO dramatic for a funeral, while also talking about what we'd want for our own celebration of life. We then talked about recent gaming news and upcoming releases, music that we've been listening to and much more!   Wicked Radio: Tren: Sango - Tell You Anything (feat. Peyton) Dame: Immortal Technique - Industrial Revolution Had: Rapsody - God's Light Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

Before our two week break, we wanted to start off this episode by introducing a VERY special guest, and are joined later on by yet ANOTHER special guest, that escalates the energy of the pod fairly quickly. We then get into the idea of spinning the block, when, how, and why you do it and what to avoid. We then talked about recent gaming news and upcoming releases, music and much more!   Wicked Radio: Tren: Majid Jordan - Waiting For You (feat. Naomi Sharon) Dame: Kevin Smiley - Paralyzed Had: Kendrick Lamar - Mirror Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

This episode, we started off closing out the beef talk with the last two diss tracks, Drake's 'The Heart Part 6' & Kendrick's 'Not Like Us', as well as the BBL Drizzy Challenge. We talked about men having cosmetic surgery work done, potential iconic Black superhero trade-offs, upcoming movies, shows, music and more!   Wicked Radio: Tren: Naomi Sharon - Definition of Love Had: Rapsody - 3:AM (feat. Erykah Badu) Dame: Busta Rhymes - Salute da Gods!! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

This episode, we started off choosing which Big 3 members match us the best, we then got into songs that were a little too freaky... Tren then gave a FLAMING review about the movie 'Challengers' and how freaky we all actually are, Megan Thee Stallion getting sued for being too freaky with a photographer present, PartyNextDoor's 'P4' being a freaky album with a freaky album cover, and much more freaky and non freaky stuff!   Wicked Radio: Tren: Rina Ryukami - Seattle (Cybercaffeine) Had: Chris Patrick - NUMB Dame: Your Old Droog - DBZ (feat. Method Man & Denzel Curry) ______________________________ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

Time Stamps: 12:37 Kid Injuries 25:38 Amanda Seales on Club Shay Shay 1:05:27 Rap Beef Review 1:51:57 Hearing About Celebrity Deaths 2:02:02 20 v. 1 Balloon Game 2:08:15 Upcoming Music 2:10:34 Taylor Swift's 'THE TORTURED POET DEPARTMENT' Review 2:18:35 Playoff Updates ______________________________ Wicked Radio: Tren: Duckwrth - 007 (Jersey Mix) Had: Dave - Verdansk Dame: Statik Selektah - Carry On (feat. Joey Bada$$ & Freddie Gibbs) ______________________________ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

Time Stamps: 6:21 Solar Eclipse Review 14:14 NCAA Championship Review 19:50 Wrestlemania Review 55:56 J. Cole Kicked Out of Big 3 1:33:07 Drake in Round 2 1:40:54 Kendrick in Round 2 1:59:21 Future x Metro's 'WE STILL DON'T TRUST YOU' Tracklist 2:29:15 Because We Are Listening Party ______________________________ Wicked Radio: Had: JAY-Z - Blueprint 2 Tren: Doja Cat - HEADHIGH Dame: Proteje - Rasta Love (feat. Ky-Mani Marley) ______________________________ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

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Time Stamps: 1:51 What Happened to Diddy? 30:06 Freaknik Documentary 35:16 TikTok Ban 49:23 Pillow Talking / Future & Drake Beef   Full episode is available on Patreon! ______________________________ Wicked Radio: Tren: Ta-ku - WE GOT (Louis Baker & REPEAT PATTERN) Dame: Avenoir - AFTER HOURS Had: SiR - SATISFACTION ______________________________ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

Time Stamps: 6:30 Jamaica Dame 27:33 Etymology Is Crazy 35:16 TikTok Ban Full episode is available on Patreon! ______________________________ Wicked Radio: Tren: PARTYNEXTDOOR - THINGS & SUCH Dame: Sule x Black Soprano Family - Crown Vic (feat. The Hoodies) Had: Tank - Before We Get Started (feat. Fabolous) ______________________________ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

Time Stamps: 3:26 So You Think We Care You Can Dance? 9:20 THE American Idol 17:03 Debating TV Shows Online/Insecure 27:48 Did Issa Rae Start the Gender Wars? 35:26 Nichole Hill Approaches! 38:43 Team Issa/Team Lawrence 55:53 The REAL Villain on 'Girlfriends' 1:09:34 No Man March 1:15:16 Step Parent Goals 1:21:57 Break Up Timing 1:26:35 Secret Adventures of Black People 1:33:07 Holding Onto Your Art 1:40:04 Tyler Perry & 'Mea Culpa' 2:00:51 Nichole's Lesson 2:10:53 'Bag Your Bestie' ______________________________ Wicked Radio: Tren: SWAVAY - One, Two Step Had: chlothegod - UGOMDN (A COLORS SHOW) ______________________________ Follow Nichole Hill - @nicholewthanh ______________________________ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

Time Stamps: 7:22 Who Would Be the Best... 25:00 Aggressive Coaches 39:51 Tyreek Hill Getting Sued 44:38 Diddy x Meek Mill Controversy 1:16:08 'Avatar: The Last Airbender Live Action' REVIEW 1:38:25 'Vince Staples Show' REVIEW 1:47:42 Willy Wonka AI Experience 2:00:20 New Video Games 2:06:52 Wrestling News 2:11:34 Upcoming Music   ______________________________ Wicked Radio: Tren: Mac Ayres - Every Time Had: Elmiene - Mad At Fire Dame: EARTHGANG x Spillage Village - OSMOSIS ______________________________ Support us our Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

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Time Stamps: 0:00 The Beeping Smoke Alarm Theory 33:00 Favorite & Least Favorite Grammy Moments 1:06:06 Yebba's Heartbreak Meaning 1:13:56 The Hardest Black History Quiz of All Time 1:49:38 Logic Embarrassing His Father 1:59:16 Forgiving Your Parents/Addressing Trauma 2:34:52 Upcoming Music   ______________________________ Wicked Radio: Tren: Dwele - Ode to Slick / In Love With Lust Had: Destin Conrad - SAME MISTAKE (feat. Alex Isley) Dame: Camp Lo - Black Connection ______________________________ Support us our Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

Time Stamps: 3:00 Black Characters that Aren't Black, But We Know They're Black 18:42 'Griselda' Series 26:36 Meg Vs. Nicki 1:03:15 Barbz Responses 1:09:17 White Knight Crown 1:23:49 Grammy Nominations 1:46:56 Superbowl Predictions 2:11:01 Neuralink Brain Chips in Humans   ______________________________ Wicked Radio: Tren: Ta-ku - CALL MY NAME (feat. JMSN) Had: Benny The Butcher - One Foot In (feat. Stove God Cooks) Dame: Method Man - Let's Ride (feat. Ginuwine) ______________________________ Support us our Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

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