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Music. Entertainment. Personal stories. All blended with the stupidity of two homies.

Mark L.


    • May 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 98 - “Communication Is Key Until It's Necessary”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 51:54


    Sadly you have to hear me rap so I don't get into copyright issues. I want no smoke with the music industry!☺️Concerts: Jhene Aiko - The Magic Hour Tour (2:10) Kendrick Lamar & SZA - Grand National Tour (4:38)Mark questioning the future of the Pod & getting in trouble about the Tinashe meet and greet IG post (14:20)Relationship Mark almost happened?! Whoaa! His brief take on relationships today (19:07)Mark's rundown on 2025 releases so far - The Weeknd, Drake/PARTYNEXTDOOR, Larry June & 2 Chainz, Playboi Carti, Wiz Khalifa, Coco Jones, Leon Thomas (27:09)Big Sean, Ab-soul, Joey Bada$$ Red Bull Spiral Cypher; Joey Bada$$ and Ray Vaughn taking jabs at each other; Big Sean sidelined again (38:26)My brief thoughts on the ongoing Diddy trial (44:00)Thank you for listening! Don't forget to follow us on Spotify & subscribe on Apple Podcasts to keep up with episode releases. Hit that 5 stars and let us know how you like it! Feel free to leave comments on music you want us to listen to and discuss.Podcast IG: @CanyouspeakupmarkpodPodcast X (Twitter): @CYSUMarkPodMark's X (Twitter)/Instagram: @MarklsworldDarren's Instagram: @dr.d_p_cEmail: canyouspeakupmarkpod@gmail.com

    Episode 97 - “Just A Chill Guy Recording”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 81:29


    Talk to y'all in 2025! Mark's Year in Concerts: Coachella 2024, Tinashe 3x in one year, Chris Brown and Usher shows(2:41) Mark's picks for Grammys 2025 (24:26) J. Cole finally releases his mixtapes on DSPs! (43:35) Kendrick Lamar - GNX (48:13) Drake attempting to create lawsuit to sue UMG & Spotify for Kendrick Lamar's “Not Like Us” (1:10:14) Thank you for listening! Don't forget to follow us on Spotify & subscribe on Apple Podcasts to keep up with episode releases. Hit that 5 stars and let us know how you like it!  Feel free to leave comments on music you want us to listen to and discuss. Podcast IG: @Canyouspeakupmarkpod Podcast X (Twitter): @CYSUMarkPod Mark's X (Twitter)/Instagram: @Marklsworld Darren's Instagram: @dr.d_p_c Email: canyouspeakupmarkpod@gmail.com

    Episode 96 - “Ahem”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 62:39


    Episode 95 - “It's Been So Long”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 62:27


    Episode 93 - “You Wantaaa Numba Two?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 112:22


    Episode 91 - “The Hubbub”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 116:12


    Mind ya business if we looking to improve our skincare routine at your local Ulta Beauty or Sephora

    Episode 88 - “Uncle P's Caddy”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 104:34


    Episode 87 - “Uncooked Biscuits”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 97:58


    Give Michael Oher his money! 50 Cent concert (10:25) *NSYNC reunion tour on the way? (29:48) Radio host and DJ, Ebro, says he's heard labels are prioritizing signing Latin and Afrobeats artists over rappers right now (39:25) New Music: Quavo - Rocket Power, Dame D.O.L.L.A. - Don D.O.L.L.A., Leon Thomas - Electric Dusk, Bryson Tiller - Slum Tiller, Vol. 1, Ciara - CiCi, Tinashe “Needs”, Usher “Boyfriend” (54:48)  Sports: Happy birthday Kobe! & more… (1:30:14) Thank you for listening! Don't forget to follow us on Spotify & subscribe on Apple Podcasts to keep up with episode releases. Hit that 5 stars and let us know how you like it!  Feel free to leave comments on music you want us to listen to and discuss. Podcast IG: @Canyouspeakupmarkpod Podcast Twitter: @CYSUMarkPod Mark 's Twitter/Instagram: @Marklsworld Darren's Instagram: @dr.d_p_c Email: canyouspeakupmarkpod@gmail.com

    Episode 84 - “Copy and Paste”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 101:04


    *High-five!*  Titan Sub Implosion (11:26) Pusha T, Jim Jones dropping diss tracks toward each other (27:57) No Hip-Hop songs/albums have charted number 1 on Billboard Hot 100 or the Billboard 200 albums chart in 2023 so far; Are we witnessing a decline in hip-hop's popularity? (35:05) New Music: Asiahn “DO BAD,” TeeFLii & Dom Kennedy “I Love Stocker” album, Chris Brown “Summer Too Hot,” Muni Long “Hrs & Hrs” remix w/ Usher, Coi Leray “COI” album, Killer Mike “Michael” album (52:36) Gunna “a Gift & a Curse” / Young Thug “BUSINESS IS BUSINESS” (1:09:54) Sports: Ja Morant 25-game suspension, big trades across the NBA (1:26:27) Thank you for listening! Don't forget to follow us on Spotify & subscribe on Apple Podcasts to keep up with episode releases. Hit that 5 stars and let us know how you like it!  Feel free to leave comments on music you want us to listen to and discuss. Podcast IG: @Canyouspeakupmarkpod Podcast Twitter: @CYSUMarkPod Mark 's Twitter/Instagram: @Marklsworld Darren's Instagram: @dr.d_p_c Email: canyouspeakupmarkpod@gmail.com

    Episode 83 - “Bubble-lis”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 89:39


    Thoughts and Prayers to those lost and affected by the high school graduation shooting in Richmond

    Episode 82 - “Who Wants A Glowieee?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 92:46


    Episode 80 - “I'm Healed, I'm Just a Moron”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 89:50


    Episode 79 - “Post-Humorous”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 110:32


    Episode 76 -“Black Armor”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 113:23


    Could you imagine yourself at a Freaknik back then? Mark coming back from his cruise, Ant-Man 3 & Avatar 2 was TRASH!, Darren watches the movie “Air,”  (10:30) Dating a woman who already has children (36:40) New Music: new singles from Khalid, Jhene Aiko; Albums: DJ Drama “I'm Really Like That,” Juicy J “Mental Trillness,” Larry June & The Alchemist “The Great Escape,” Tyler The Creator “Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale” (43:22)  Chlöe - “In Pieces”; Album debuts to poor sales (1:01:18) Rae Sremmurd “Sremm 4 Life,” THEY. - “Nu Moon,” KAYTRANADA & Aminé - 4EVA feat. Pharrell Williams, Drake - “Search And Rescue” (1:14:30) Dreamville Festival (1:28:25) Sports: LSU women's basketball wins NCAA tournament against Iowa, Odell Beckham Jr. to the Baltimore Ravens, NBA Play-in predictions  (1:36:29) Thank you for listening! Don't forget to follow us on Spotify & subscribe on Apple Podcasts to keep up with episode releases. Hit that 5 stars and let us know how you like it!  Feel free to leave comments on music you want us to listen to and discuss. Podcast IG: @Canyouspeakupmarkpod Podcast Twitter: @CYSUMarkPod Mark 's Twitter/Instagram: @Marklsworld Darren's Instagram: @dr.d_p_c Email: canyouspeakupmarkpod@gmail.com

    Episode 73 - “That's Humongous”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 97:38


    Episode 72 - “Stop Eyef**king Me & Shoot Your Shot”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 111:34


    Darren does not feel bad for Terry Crews lol Eric Bellinger Concert (8:50) / Mark's weekend in DC (21:50) New Music from Lil Wayne, Chloe ft. Chris Brown, The Weeknd, Jozzy “Songs for Women, Free Game for N****s” EP, Don Toliver “Love Sick” album, Kali Uchis, Dreamville, Masego, Nicki Minaj (38:53) One woman dead and eight people injured after deadly stampede at GloRilla show in Rochester, NY (59:17) Is Michael B. Jordan wrong for calling out journalist who called him corny back in high school? (1:03:22) Drake expressing thoughts on “a graceful exit”; Will there be a new superstar in Hip-Hop anytime soon? (1:11:50) Chris Rock: Selective Outrage Netflix special; expresses his thoughts on the infamous slap from Will Smith (1:24:05) Sports: Ja Morant gun situation (1:35:08) Thank you for listening! Don't forget to follow us on Spotify & subscribe on Apple Podcasts to keep up with episode releases. Hit that 5 stars and let us know how you like it! Feel free to leave comments on music you want us to listen to and discuss. Podcast IG: @Canyouspeakupmarkpod Podcast Twitter: @CYSUMarkPod Mark 's Twitter/Instagram: @Marklsworld Darren's Instagram: @dr.d_p_c Email: canyouspeakupmarkpod@gmail.com

    Episode 70 - “I'm Leaving Here Wit Somethin' (Big Morale)”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 96:25


    Episode 69 - “AYYYYY THIS MY JAM!”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 103:27


    Episode 68 - “This Is A Terrible Episode”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 90:50


    Episode 67 - “All Y'all Charity Cases”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 97:18


    Episode 65 - “DON'T FOOL WITH ME!”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 111:14


    Episode 63 - “I GOT A ROLLIE…i ain't got no rollie”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 97:38


    Episode 61 - “They Don't Listen to Us”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 104:16


    Slim Thug gettin some during his verse in Mike Jones' “Still Tippin” video is WILD! Dave Chappelle's monologue on SNL (20:29) The Weeknd thinking of removing ‘Trilogy' from streaming platforms, wants fans to listen to OG mixes of the three mixtapes (33:58) 2023 Grammy nominations (42:49) Nas' “King's Disease 3” (1:28:03) & more! Follow us on Spotify & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts to rate us 5 stars and let us know how you like it! Feel free to leave comments on music you want us to listen to and discuss. Podcast IG: @Canyouspeakupmarkpod Podcast Twitter: @CYSUMarkPod Mark 's Twitter/Instagram: @Marklsworld Darren's Instagram: @dr.d_p_c Email: canyouspeakupmarkpod@gmail.com

    Episode 60 - “CAP”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 110:45


    Episode 58 - “I'm By Myself”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 23:30


    Episode 57 - “Passenger Prince”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 98:21


    You guys get your adult happy meal from McDonald's yet? Mark's horrible restaurant experience (19:50) Rest in Peace, Coolio (28:23) “I Love You, You Hate Me,” an upcoming Barney docu-series, revealing dark behind-the-scenes situations (38:25) Kanye “White Lives Matter” West begging for attention AGAIN smh (45:47) Mark showing love to Tinashe per usual

    Episode 55 - “Please Hold (F**KKKKKKKKKKKKKKK)”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 92:52


    Just know Mark will post whatever he wants on his IG story lol August Alsina & Tory Lanez squabble (10:30) Adam Levine, lead singer of Maroon 5, cheating scandal & his horrible sexting (23:30) “Buss It” rapper, Erica Banks, only wants to step out with bad bitches (33:16) Future sells publishing catalog to Investment firm (47:23) New Music: EST Gee “I Never Felt Nun”, DIXSON “004Daisy” Usher “My Way 25th Anniversary” (51:55) Sports: Las Vegas Aces are the 2022 WNBA Champions; 76ers head coach, Doc Rivers, caught liking nasty tweets on Twitter; Roger Federer retires from tennis; NFL Week 2; Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner, Robert Sarver, plans to sell teams (1:02:45) Follow us on Spotify & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts to rate us 5 stars and let us know how you like it! Feel free to leave comments on music you want us to listen to and discuss. Podcast IG: @Canyouspeakupmarkpod Podcast Twitter: @CYSUMarkPod Mark 's Twitter/Instagram: @Marklsworld Darren's Instagram: @dr.d_p_c Email: canyouspeakupmarkpod@gmail.com

    Episode 54 - “I'm Inside Now”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 102:19


    UNO social media needs to hush and let us play the cards how we do! Rapper PnB Rock shot & killed while having lunch with girlfriend in LA (13:30) Social media not taking Queen Elizabeth's passing seriously (28:05) Remembering 9/11 (39:00) Ray J saying that Kris Jenner was behind the release of the infamous sex-tape between him and Kim Kardashian (44:10) Emmys; Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel upstaging Abbott Elementary's Quinta Brunson's award-winning moment (56:31) First look at Halle Bailey as The Little Mermaid (1:05:46) New Music: Sevyn “23”, Ari Lennox “age/sex/location”, Bryson Tiller “Outside” (1:12:45) Sports: NFL; Phoenix Suns & Phoenix Mercury owner, Robert Sarver, suspended and fined after investigation of violating workplace standards including racism and misogyny (1:28:00) Follow us on Spotify & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts to rate us 5 stars and let us know how you like it! Feel free to leave comments on music you want us to listen to and discuss. Podcast IG: @Canyouspeakupmarkpod Podcast Twitter: @CYSUMarkPod Mark 's Twitter/Instagram: @Marklsworld Darren's Instagram: @dr.d_p_c Email: canyouspeakupmarkpod@gmail.com

    Episode 53 - “I'm A Munch By Choice”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 106:42


    People I know need to slow down with all these engagements and pregnancies lol Labor Day weekend (12:15) HBOMax's F-boy Island; Would we ever participate in a dating show? (18:33) Music: Big Sean's mixtape “Detroit” on DSPs; Chris Brown re-releasing song “Under the Influence” after Tiktok success (31:30) Mark giving J.I.D.'s “The Forever Story” album another chance (44:17) Mark finding out the meaning of what rapper Ice Spice meant with the word “Munch” (49:40) Comedians Tiffany Haddish & Aries Spears face child sexual abuse allegations (59:55) Blac Chyna being the number one monthly earner on OnlyFans (1:08:01) 50 Cent banning Trey Songz from his future Tycoon events (1:11:37) Is Dababy's fame slowly dying out? (1:14:00) Kendrick Lamar releasing “We Cry Together” short film (1:20:40) Kanye vs. Adidas (1:25:40) Bow Wow $1000 Meet and Greet option (1:31:09) Sports (1:34:29) Follow us on Spotify & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts to rate us 5 stars and let us know how you like it! Feel free to leave comments on music you want us to listen to and discuss. Podcast IG: @Canyouspeakupmarkpod Podcast Twitter: @CYSUMarkPod Mark 's Twitter/Instagram: @Marklsworld Darren's Instagram: @dr.d_p_c Email: canyouspeakupmarkpod@gmail.com

    Episode 52 - Mark Did / Darren Did

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 108:02


    Joe Biden forgiving student loans (22:15) DJ Khaled - “God Did” album, Jay Z's verse on title track (28:41) Who's winning in a verzuz: DJ Drama or DJ Khaled? (45:45) J.I.D. ‘The Forever Story” (52:57) Offset leaving label, Quality Control (1:05:49) Quick Topics: Nicki Minaj VMA performance, Nick Cannon with a 10th child otw!, Capitol Records drops A.I. rapper from label after receiving backlash seven days after signing, Usher saying Verzuz would be a “waste of his time” (1:12:23) Sports: Vanessa Bryant wins $15 million in lawsuit against L.A. County, Oklahoma City Thunder's rookie Chet Holmgren out for the season, I Am Athlete v. Pivot beef, Jeanie Buss saying Russell Westbrook was the “best player” of 2021-2022 season (1:31:36) Follow us on Spotify & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts to rate us 5 stars and let us know how you like it! Feel free to leave comments on music you want us to listen to and discuss. Podcast IG: @Canyouspeakupmarkpod Podcast Twitter: @CYSUMarkPod Mark 's Twitter/Instagram: @Marklsworld Darren's Instagram: @dr.d_p_c Email: canyouspeakupmarkpod@gmail.com

    Episode 51 - “You're Him”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 99:59


    Darren wanna break the pod up so bad lol Darren putting Mark through ‘Homie Therapy' during a DC lunch (15:50) Jamie Foxx “Day Shift” movie (32:25) Alleged sextapes from Lori Harvey, Rihanna, & Wendy Williams said to be shopped around (38:18) Mark makes a quick “icks in women” list (44:06) Nicki Minaj receives her first number one as a soloist on Billboard Top 100 for “Super Freaky Girl” (1:01:18) New Music: Larry June “Spaceships on the Blade” album, Mark saying he's just Dom Kennedy from the Bay area; Tank “R&B Money” album (1:04:33) Is R&B dead? (1:14:00) Sports: Kobe Bryant's 44th birthday, Kevin Durant will remain with the Brooklyn Nets, Lebron James contract extension with the Lakers, Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson suspended for 11 games amid sexual misconduct accusations, Dennis Rodman to the rescue! (1:28:38) Follow us on Spotify & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts to rate us 5 stars and let us know how you like it! Feel free to leave comments on music you want us to listen to and discuss. Podcast IG: @Canyouspeakupmarkpod Podcast Twitter: @CYSUMarkPod Mark 's Twitter/Instagram: @Marklsworld Darren's Instagram: @dr.d_p_c Email: canyouspeakupmarkpod@gmail.com

    Episode 50 - “50 With No Features”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 107:37


    Will you ever see Mark on these dating apps? The world may never knooooooow! Us oldies hitting the DC streets (13:15) Angela Yee, radio personality of The Breakfast Club, leaving the show (22:45) Nipsey Hussle receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (28:42) Update on Young Thug's R.I.C.O. indictment (31:05) Normani shutting down claims she no longer has ‘motivation' to make music (36:05) Our Top 10 albums of the year that we rock with so far (42:51) Kendrick Lamar: potential Oscar winner?? (49:31) New Music: Nicki Minaj, YG, Ari Lennox, Tyga, Fabolous (52:30) Megan Thee Stallion “Traumazine” (1:03:26) The Game “DRILLMATIC Heart vs. Mind” & his Eminem “Diss” (1:15:20) Sports: NBA, the late Bill Russell's jersey number six will be retired league-wide, Kobe Bryant crash photos shared ‘for a laugh' (1:29:53) Follow us on Spotify & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts to rate us 5 stars and let us know how you like it! Feel free to leave comments on music you want us to listen to and discuss. Podcast IG: @Canyouspeakupmarkpod Podcast Twitter: @CYSUMarkPod Mark 's Twitter/Instagram: @Marklsworld Darren's Instagram: @dr.d_p_c Email: canyouspeakupmarkpod@gmail.com

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