New Rory & MAL

All is back to normal as we got Demaris back after her vacation to close out the week. Shoutout to Rory for getting a placement on DJ Khaled's new all-star dancehall track. Demaris and Rory think Mariah The Scientist might have dropped a Top 5 R&B album of 2025. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged, but do we honestly give a damn? French Montana just married his way into becoming the world's richest rapper. Any chance he's able to pay Jay-Z enough to perform at the wedding? Plus, Cardi B kills it in the courtroom, Mal is convinced Bieber goes around sayin' the N-Word, and our voicemail got us encouraging violence #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory and Mal check in with The Kid Mero to clown NYC Mayor Eric Adams, reflect on how the podcasting game has changed, and discuss the current state of Hip-Hop. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First off, shoutout to us for reaching episode 400. We got an update on Lil Nas X, and Rory and Mal start to wonder if this was a humiliation ritual (16:18). A check in on DJ Khalid leads to a discussion on if the music industry is cooked and if artists like Rihanna and Jay-Z will ever drop an album again (24:55). Mal wonders if he's the right guy to review Cardi B's music (45:13). Drake is set to reappear on Bobbi Althoff's new podcast, but why won't he appear on New Rory & Mal? (54:19) Plus, Rory does some self reflection after watching the Jussie Smollett documentary (1:17:45), and a voicemail leads to a debate on what is and isn't appropriate blackmail (1:38:28) #volume *TIMESTAMPS MAY VARY BASED ON ADVERTISEMENTSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal we debate if J Cole going to college makes him less hip-hop, will Jake Paul knock out Tank Davis, did Cardi B do "Imaginary Playerz" justice, and why Tyla has failed to reach the heights of Rihanna #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not a lot on the timeline so this one went a bit off the rails. Demaris has a theory as to why Tyla's album didn't do Rihanna numbers (39:16). Rory can't figure out if Lil Nas X needs help or if he's trolling again (57:50). Jake Paul and Tank Davis are set to go at it in November, and Rory and Mal are thinking about betting on the underdog (1:18:22). Plus, Megan Thee Stallion's spaghetti and catfish dish got Mal wondering what Baby D is like in the kitchen (1:33:20) + more! #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory & Mal check in with Bryson Tiller to talk his new double album "Solace & The Vices", inventing the TRAPSOUL sound, and the evolution of Artificial intelligence in music #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a solid start to the week as the weather in NYC has finally calmed tf down, and Demaris is back on the pod. Cardi B's new single "Imaginary Playerz" gets mixed reviews from the public and from the pod (27:55). Ice Spice makes her film debut alongside Denzel Washington, but we're not sure if Spike Lee knows who he casted (40:40). Rory is glad to see Freddie Gibbs and Benny The Butcher squash their beef (1:08:40), and was reminded of the time Russ threw down vs Guapdad 4000 (1:15:58). After Taylor Swift breaks the internet appearing on the Kelce brother's pod, Rory and Mal imagine what holidays must be like at the Kelce residence (1:27:11). Plus, Lil Yacthy catches an L (1:39:34), and our voicemails got us settling beefs amongst family and friends (1:49:11) #volume * TIMESTAMPS MAY VARY BASED ON ADVERTISEMENTSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal we debate if there's too much music coming out, review JID's new album "God Does Like Ugly", get over our Breezy Bowl hangovers, and welcome Chance The Rapper into the studio to talk about his new album "Starline" #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a busy week. We've been working OT over here. We keep it pushin though with Rory addressing Cardi B screaming in his DM's (24:46). Billboard is in the middle of releasing a Top 25 Producers of the 21st Century list and it makes no sense smh (37:08). Cam'ron makes a fool out of Omar Gooding and proves once again why nobody should want any type of smoke with this man.(44:55) Plus, Rory and Mal still intend on watching the new Ye documentary (57:33), and a caller gets real about his sex drive after the birth of his child (1:12:47) #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chance The Rapper checks in Rory & Mal to talk about his upcoming album "Star Line", finding creative ways to connect with his fan base, the story behind the viral Carnival video, and his current relationship with Kanye West #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baby D has the day off so it's just the guys on this one. Before we discuss the new music that dropped last Friday, Mal wants to know if we're being over exposed to new music. JID's album has Rory thinking he has the potential l to be the next generation's GOAT. Leaks continue to spill from Cardi's camp, and Rory has a theory about her new track "Imaginary Players". Mal shows love to Shedeur Sanders after his first preseason game, but the real question is how come we didn't hit on Deion and Karrueche. Plus, a caller needs advice (or permission) to make up for lost time, and what song does Mal say makes him cry while flying? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal, the guys recap the Nicki Minaj vs Dez Bryant Twitter battle, debate if Will.I.Am. has a point saying that Black Thought is better than Jay-Z, preview the new Bryson Tiller EP, and Offset affirms Mal's take that Drake put the Migos on #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We got Offset on the pod for a very special bonus episode to talk how he got a bunch of doppelgängers to pull off a stunt in Times Square, guess whether lyrics were written by Sabrina Carpenter or Future, and explain why the Migos would wipe everyone in a Verzuz #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off the pod noticing the WNBA dildo bandits are still at it smh (2:20). What does Chris Paul showing up in Mal's dreams REALLY mean? (10:15) Beyonce vs Michael Jackson has been circulating around social media (21:25), but we know it ain't really a competition. We preview new music Friday with album releases from JID, Gunna, and Bryson Tiller (27:30). Rory says Howard Stern has nobody but to blame but himself for SiriusXM cancelling his show (1:12:45). Plus, a pair of voicemails lead to conversations about our biggest red flags in a potential partner's family, and what a Rory & Mal NYC Mayoral platform would look like (1:25:20) #volume *TIMESTAMPS MAY VARY BASED ON ADVERTISEMENTSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary comedian Gary Owen checks in with Rory and Mal to talk how he cheated his way into Comic View, making the leap from standup comedy to the big screen, why he decided to get married again after a very public divorce #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back fresh off the weekend where the crew went to WWE's SummerSlam together (8:30). Not a single person had a Nicki Minaj-Dez Bryant Twitter War on their 2025 Bingo Card (23:55). Rory got his money on Gillie Da Kid if he were to ever box Johnny Manziel (28:35). Mal doesn't feel it's a hot take to think DJ Quik is on Dr. Dre's level (35:15) Mal doesn't believe that Jason Lee and Tiffany Haddish had a child together and that this has to be the simulation we're living in (55:10). Plus, we place our bets on the color of the next dildo to grace the court during a WNBA game (1:10:25), and Rory and Mal give Demaris advice on how to shop for a man (1:40:10). #volume *TIMESTAMPS MAY VARY BASED ON ADVERTISEMENTSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal we hit on the Tea app's data breach, Rory and Mal get the 9-spot on this year's Complex Hip Hop Media Power Rankings, Demaris and Mal debate if the show "Martin" was colorist, and Jade Cargill stops by before her championship match at SummerSlam #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We got a bonus Friday episode for the Fam. Rory and Mal are joined by WWE Superstar Jade Cargill to preview her SummerSlam title match vs Tiffany Stratton, and get a few lessons on what it takes to become a WWE Superstar. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We made some waves on social media with our last episode, so we had to give Baby D props for holdin' it down for the pod. It looked for a second like Gilbert Arenas was about to see some serious jail time until he snitched. ESPN fired Shannon Sharpe because he couldn't stay away from young women. Let that be a lesson to everyone. Mal doesn't believe the new YouTube Monthly Listener statistics. Plus, Rory and Mal try their best to be excited about Chance The Rapper's new album, Demaris and Mal debate whether Ari Lennox had a point in implying Martin was colorist, and "De" calls back to update us on her situation and call out Rory #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Rosenberg checks in with Rory and Mal to discuss Complex's Hip Hop Media rankings, Kanye West's fall from grace, and Peter's perspective on Hulk Hogan's death as an avid wrestling fan #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shout out to us for grabbing the number 9 spot on Complex's 2025 Hip-Hop Media Power Rankings. That still didn't stop us from getting honest about a few people who made it. Demaris has something to say to lames who wanna play nice in Rory and Mal's face, but act funny behind their backs. Plus, Freddie Gibbs went nuts on Alfredo 2, the Tea App gets hacked, and what would Demaris would've done to see a Destiny's Child reunion? # volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal the guys analyze The Clipse and Travis Scott's first week album sales, react to Tyler The Creator's "Don't Tap The Glass", play "This or That" with Grafh, and share secret nicknames saved on their phones #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Demaris got somewhere to be after we record, so Mal made sure to put her through the ringer to open the pod (3:40). Drake dropped a new track after we finished recording, but Rory and Mal speculated on what the public's reaction will be (14:00). Our fans were split on Tyler's new EP so Rory checks in to see if Mal changed his mind about it (20:38). Then, unfortunately we're reminded of one of the worst collab albums of all-time, and Rory's personal 9/11 - The Biggie Duets (30:48). Plus, Matt Leinart fumbling Rihanna got us revealing nicknames we use as contacts in our phones (43:00), Hunter Biden got Demaris wanting to try crack (58:57), and a caller gets real about a heartbreaking bomb her man is dealing with (1:22:24) #volume ** TIMESTAMPS MAY VARY DUE TO ADVERTISEMENTSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grafh checks in with Rory and Mal to discuss what went wrong for New York Hip-Hop last decade, play a New York edition of "This or That", and reminisce about the time Grafh almost stabbed Busta Rhymes #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Monday, another allegation Mal and Demaris have to beat together. That IG reel Peeje cut was crazy smh (10:30). After we recap our weekends, Rory has to give props to Clipse for having one of the more impressive hip-hop rollouts in recent memory (42:24). Rory and Mal have polar opposite opinions on Tyler The Creator's new project "Don't Tap The Glass" and his single "Stop Playing With Me" (58:37). Skepta's response to Joyner Lucas has Rory feeling underwhelmed, and Mal thinking we might need a break from battle rap (1:18:43). Plus, how well would USA's female rappers fare against Lil Simz (1:43:24), and a voicemail that has the pod encouraging racial unity (1:55:18) #volume *TImestamps may vary due to advertisementsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal, "Let God Sort Em Out" lives up to the hype, Drake says the UK would wash the USA in a rap battle, and an intense debate over the rules of "Uno". Plus, 85 South joins the show to explain why they had a problem with Rick Ross walking off their show, and Rory and Mal react to Nicki Minaj crashing out on Twitter. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've been on our bullsh*t since we've last got on the mic, but we weren't getting caught cheating at a Coldplay concert. The situation had Mal remembering when he ran into a girl he was dating at a Lakers game...with another man (18:39). Rory wonders if Nicki Minaj is self aware enough to realize she's looking unhinged right now (42:13). Demaris resonates with "Backup Plan" and Giveon's new album "BELOVED" (59:26). The sports world can't take a joke as Shane Gillis kills it at the ESPY's (1:15:22). Plus, Joyner clapping back at Skepta has Rory feeling patriotic (1:22:34), and we have a voicemail that might need more context in the "Zoom Zoom Room (1:36:53)" #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

85 South checks in with Rory & Mal to reminisce about their time on Wildin' Out, how they really felt about Rick Ross leaving their show early, and poke fun at Rory's tenure attending a "black computer" school #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back fresh off one of the better weekends for music in 2025. Rory and Mal stamp Clipse's "Let God Sort 'Em Out" one of the best albums of the year...even if there is one thing Mal would change. Rory has high praise for Justin Bieber's latest project "Swag" despite having one of the worst album names of all-time. Mal had FOMO watching Drake pull out all the stops for Wireless Fest. Las Vegas looks to adopt "Uno" as a new casino game which has Demaris wondering what rules will the house play by. Plus, that really was Klay Thompson in the background of Megan Thee Stallion's IG post, Bleacher Report's 100 Greatest NBA Players list lost their minds leaving Kobe out the Top 10, and our voicemail sparks the "Who is allowed to say the 'n word' and when?" debate. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal we give our take on Drake's new single "What Did I Miss?", decode Nicki Minaj's Twitter crashout about Jay-Z and Meg Thee Stallion, clown Skepta for thinking the UK has a shot at beating the USA in a rap battle, and shame SeaWorld for being culture vultures #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After debating if we would date a partner who has a dead ex, Mal airs out Love Island for being trash. Then, we go further off the rails taking issue with SeaWorld using hip-hop to become culture vultures. While we figure out if Nicki Minaj has a point about Jay-Z, Rory tries to do the math on Scott Storch blowing $100M on just partying. Plus, Demaris thinks "John Q' is a "black" movie, and we get disrespectful after our voicemail #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a Thursday Check-In, and today we got friend of the show and legendary Producer Jermaine Dupri on the pod. Jermaine tells us what to expect from the Magic City documentary and soundtrack, Rory pits Jermaine and Mal against each other in a game of "Vegan Dish, Song Title, or Both", and Rory and Mal make Jermaine choose between his hit records. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The holiday weekend is over and we got a lot to talk about. Iceman dropped a bomb with "What Did I Miss?, and for the most part we were feelin' it. JID got a verse from Eminem and said "nah"...not sure if anyone has done that before. Rory & Mal think Skepta really doesn't want this smoke from the USA. A bunch of losers got together outside the courthouse to support Diddy for clout. Plus, Mal was right about his Cardi B-Stefon Diggs prediction, Demaris is curious if Carnival's new rules are anti-black, and our voicemail segment has us tellin' a few hard truths to our callers #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week of New Rory & Mal, we debate whether Nas and Jay-Z's corporate ventures benefit the neighborhoods they come from, play "Bars or Yelp" with Nick Grant, and decide if it's weird to go all-in on pregnancy pacts #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy 4th of July, America. We gotta special episode for you. After discussing 4th of July plans, we take a US Citizen Test to see if we're valid Americans, and react to The Ying Yang Twins getting a gig at SeaWorld. Finally, we got Kansas City legend Tech N9ne in studio to talk making it is an independent artist, and his recent album, "5816 Forest". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're droppin' a Thursday episode on the feed this week and we have Nick Grant in the studio. Mal shows Nick love for having the best rap album of 2025 so far, Nick explains away a tweet that seemed like it was a shot at JID, and Rory hosts a game of "Bars or Yelp". #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh from Jeezy's black tie affair, Rory & Mal somehow turn a 50 Cent vs Jeezy debate into an investigation on why women teachers are having sex with their students (5:11). Cardi B called us out on her Twitter Space, but low key proved Rory & Mal's point about her EP being rushed (32:53). T-Pain threw some shade at Drake, and Chris Brown shortly followed with a shoutout. Is he being petty? (48:07) Plus, Nas promoting a new casino in Queens ain't that serious (1:16:30), and we think the caller for our voicemail segment is cappin' (1:36:13) #volume *Timestamps may vary due to advertisementsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal, Cardi B announces her 2nd album, Jim Jones takes credit for Nas going viral on social media, Rory and Mal debate whether or not they would sleep with a senior citizen for their inheritance, and Demaris wishes she was in Paris for Jay-Z's appearance at Beyonce's Cowboy Carter Tour #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weekend is quickly approaching and Demaris can't stop smiling. What's got her in such a good mood? We give Mal his props for finally getting a prediction right as he predicted Offset would have a crush on Sabrina Carpenter. Rory responds to your IG comments calling him out for saying Cardi B was "rushed" to put out her new EP. Somebody has to bring Jim Jones down to earth for his recent comments about Nas. Plus, Will Smith needs to fire his "yes" men, the XXL Freshman class doesn't slap like it used to, and we shame Jeff Bezos for having the audacity to shut down Venice, Italy #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball, the guys are joined by Chris Gotti and Safaree. Rory and Mal get into the making of their movie with Lance Stephenson "Ballin'", and the drama surrounding Irv Gotti's Summer Jam tribute #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory and Mal are back fresh off a weekend where they were outside at Fanatics Fest. The Thunder won Game 7 as God answered Demaris' prayers. Jim Jones is out here making enemies out of everyone. Mal says Nick Grant dropped the best rap album of 2025. We learn Cardi B is finally dropping an EP, but get worried once we learn "WAP" and "Up" are on the project. Plus, Demaris would've done anything to be in Paris for Jay-Z's surprise pop up at Beyonce's concert, and B. Simone sounds out of touch rant about being "broke" #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal, we debate Jay-Z's biggest dud, call out Mal for being wrong about Kendrick not getting love in Toronto, Pusha T taking shots at Travis Scott, and Joy Taylor is in studio to talk about how her love life has changed since starting her podcast #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Juneteenth and Mal still had us come into work smh. It’s all good though because we gotta recap Pusha T firing shots at Travis Scott on The Clipse’s new track “So Be It” (7:16). Then, we are joined by the lovely Joy Taylor (47:27). Mal wonders if getting personal on her podcast changed her dating life, we hit on her former life trickin', and a caller gets a woman’s perspective on heartbreak #volume *Timestamps may vary based on advertisementsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball, the guys are joined by future NBA Hall of Famer and all time great, Dwight Howard! Rory and Mal revisit the 2009 NBA Finals, ask Dwight about his altercation with Lance Stephenson last weekend during their BIG 3 matchup, and get a real time reaction to the Buss family selling the Los Angeles Lakers for $10 billion #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After an eventful Father's Day, we're back with the fate of NYC hanging in the balance. Ain't no way Andrew Cuomo can be Mayor...right? (18:18) Rory and Demaris try to get Mal to admit he was wrong about Toronto not showing Kendrick love (32:48). We revisit the debate surrounding Carter VI featuring your IG comments. The question "what makes a dud a dud?" has us wondering what was Jay-Z's worst album? (51:15) Plus, does this voicemail have us lying about whether or not we'd hit if we KNEW our partner had a little something something we could catch? (1:15:11) #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal, Rory stands up for Lil Wayne after the internet rips Carter VI, Rory and Mal coach Demaris through speed dating, Timbaland goes a little too far with AI, and even old people need a little love sometimes #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back from the BET Awards and have a lot to catch up on, but first Rory has to give credit to Mal for being a real one during their interview with Ray Vaughn. Mal's cryptic tweet got blog sites assuming Drake was cookin' something up for Kendrick. Rory doesn't think Carter VI is as bad as the internet is making it out to be. Plus, Timbaland lost his mind signing an AI singer to his label, a caller needs advice for a recently single best friend, + more! #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory and Mal spent the weekend in Los Angeles for the BET Awards and sat down with Jermaine Dupri, Ray Vaughn, Clarissa Shields, AZ Chike, Joy Taylor, and more! #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We went out to LA, but we made sure to have you covered by recording an EP before we left. Rory and Mal predict Demaris' time at Burgers and Bottles. That leads to a debate about casual dating, whether or not women REALLY want to hear the truth from their men, and Rory and Mal try to coach Demaris through speed dating. Plus, a nasty rumor that Vanessa Bryant was pregnant leads to a debate about if we'd be in our feelings from beyond the grave, and we suspect a caller's girlfriend might be hatin' on him #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal, Godfrey joins the pod to rant about Katy Perry, Gayle King, and the cosmic c*nts that never went to space. Plus, Rory & Mal debate Complex's Best 50 Rappers from LA list, and review The Clipse's new single "Ace Trumpets" #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before we head out to LA for the BET Awards, we close out the week joined by Godfrey! Rory and Godfrey say there's no way Katy Perry and Gayle King REALLY went space. Godfrey explains why black people live rent free in everyone's head. Plus, Mal wants to know what the beef is between Africans and African Americans, and Godfrey shares a voicemail from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.