New Rory & MAL

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.

On this episode of Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball, the guys are joined by Philadelphia Eagles legend Donovan McNabb! Rory and Mal get into what it was like being booed on draft night, playing for the city of Philadelphia, and his relationship with current Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback, Jalen Hurts #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Knicks season is over and it's time for us to move on. We're heavy on talking hip-hop today as Rory, Mal, and Demaris take issue with Complex's 50 Best LA Rappers of All-Time list. What would a 50 Best NY Rappers of All-Time list look like? The Clipse dropped the lead single off their new project, and the pod approves. Has Gelo's run finally come to an end? Plus, Cardi B and Stefon Diggs make it Instagram official, and Mal sends a warning to Cardi about what's to come next + more! #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on "New Rory & Mal" we talk OVO Fest lineup, Remy Ma and Papoose dominating Couples Fight Club, Cardi B and Stefon Diggs partying a bit too hard on a boat, and The Clipse announcing their new album #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And we're back. Barely. Mal had a to do a quick pit stop on his way to the studio after eating greasy vegan food last night. But we're here and we are ready for Game 5 at the Garden. Cardi B and Stefon Diggs made waves on social media partying on the love boat. Clipse is releasing their new album through Roc Nation which has Rory and Mal predicting who will be featured on the project. Plus, JLo is out here kissing women on stage for no reason, and we try to help a caller who might have fumbled his girl by accidentally sending her a video she wasn't supposed to see #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball, the guys are joined by San Diego Chargers legend, Shawne Merriman! Rory and Mal ask about how Virginia fits into the "DMV" conversation, how Shawne got the nickname "Lights Out", and recall when Shawne got popped by Maurice Jones-Drew #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We pull up on Memorial Day giving thanks to those who sacrificed everything for us to turn around and be weak podcasters (4:20). SZA has to keep Justin Bieber upright during his surprise performance in LA during the GNX tour (11:14). Mal convinces Rory to give the new season of Baddies Africa a shot (23:30). Papoose claims he wrote 90% of Remy Ma's raps and we are all sick of hearing about these two (33:18). Plus, Drake says OVO Fest is back on this summer (1:00:26), and a voicemail leaves Mal wondering if the caller is using our podcast as an alibi (1:20:37) #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal we talk Joey Bad@$$ wiping out the west coast, Mal and Demaris battle in "Homie Court", and advice to a caller goes off the rails when Rory and Mal suggest Couples Fight Club as an option for a date #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York don't feel the same today. The Knicks blowing Game 1 to the Indiana Pacers has Rory and Mal feeling a certain way. Once we get past that, we put a bow on Joey Bad@$$ vs the West Coast and recap our highly contentious Twitter Space. Kid Cudi testified against Diddy as the prosecution continues to build their case. Plus, a voicemail segment goes off the rails as Rory and Mal suggest a good date would be to fight another couple?!? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball, the guys are joined by 2x Super Champ and All-Pro Running Back, LeSean McCoy! Rory and Mal get into LeSean's transition into a sports media star, what it was like to play in Philadelphia, and debate the better coach between Andy Reid and Bill Belichick #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a busy weekend for the pod so let's get right to it. Rory was able to clear up a misunderstanding with Cardi B. Mal decided to take Demaris to Homie Court for throwing him under the bus on Twitter. We all agree that Joey Bad@$$ is cleaning up Ray Vaughn, Daylt, and the whole west coast. Plus, Rory sets the west coast straight about the perceived "hate" from the east coast, and why last year really belonged to Kendrick and Kendrick only. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week on New Rory & Mal the guys reminisce on the old McDonald's secret including the McGangbang, debate whether or not Rory and Demaris have the chops for Hollywood, react Cassie's testimony to kick off the Diddy trials, spectulate if Cardi B and Stefon Diggs appearance at the Knicks game means a relationship hard launch, and review Joey Bad@$$'s response to Ray Vaugh with his "Finals" track #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back and we open up the pod with a big announcement. Rory gets Reason on the phone as Joey Bad@$$ drops "The Finals" in response to Ray Vaughn. Cassie testified against Diddy and revealed eye popping details about his freak-offs. Plus, we react to Tory Lanez being stabbed in prison, Cardi B and Stefon Diggs hard launching their romance, and give advice to a fan in a long distance relationship #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball the guys are joined by Super Bowl Champion, Kadarius Toney. Rory and Mal the culture shock going from the south to New York, what went wrong with the New York Giants, and his rap career under the name Yung Joka #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know, we know. It's been a while since we've done a pod with just us. So with that said, today we catch up with one another. Fresh off our episode with the ladies from "Pour Minds", Demaris calls out Mal for acting different when women are in the studio (6:25). A recap of Mother's Day somehow turns into a conversation about fast food nostalgia (19:51). The BET Awards announced their nominees. Who are our early favorites to win the major categories? (45:27) Finally, a caller wants to know what's the wildest thing to happen to us in the bedroom (1:07:38). #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal the guys had the girls from "Pour Minds" on the pod and they discussed Mal dropping moneybag's on IG photos, investing in the wrong women, and Drea and Lex's new show on BET, "Travel Queens". Plus, Millyz plan for 100 men to take down 1 gorilla, and Terrance Howard says he won't go gay for pay #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This was a wild one. Rory & Mal are joined by Drea Nicole and Lex P. of the "Pour Minds" podcast. Right off the bat, Rory wants to to clear the air on Lex calling out Mal on another pod (4:26). Lex confronts Rory about the HennyPalooza breakup and Drea has a problem with how he allegedly did one of her girls dirty (24:50). Plus, the girls speak on their recent success with the release of their new show "Travel Queens" (1:03:03), and they give advice to a caller who has been paying for his girl's rent just to be cheated on (1:33:58). #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of "Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball" the guys are joined by NFL Pro-Bowler, Trey Smith! Rory and Mal ask Trey about Super Bowl Week, his thoughts on country music and the Cowboy Carter album, and if Ray Lewis was as intense as everyone thinks he is #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alright, now that the debate is over let's get back to business. Mal wonders what possessed Demaris to hop on a Citi Bike to retrieve her lost wallet from Starlets. Then, the crew gives their most unwoke opinions, and discusses what lines they're not willing to cross for a bag. Plus, Millyz joins the show to talk what it's like to have Jadakiss as a mentor, meeting Marky Mark, and his strategy for 100 men to take out 1 gorilla. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal, the guys debate 100 men vs 1 gorilla, what's the latest your fiancee should come home after a night out, and Mal debates DJ Hed on the one year anniversary of the Drake vs Kendrick battle #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s here. It happened. DJ Hed agreed to come to the New Rory & Mal office to discuss what happened between Drake and Kendrick a year ago to date. Rory & Demaris take them through the timeline of disses, asking questions about their insider (and our common) knowledge of what started, escalated, and finished this beef, and get both representatives' opinions of what mistakes were crucial to the outcome using hindsight. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball, the guys are joined by Baltimore Raven legend and future Hall of Famer, Terrell Suggs! Rory & Mal get into why Terrell hates this new generation of rappers, his first time hearing go-go music, and what made Aaron Hernandez so dangerous on and off the fieldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a long day, but Rory finally made his way to the studio from New Orleans. The 100 men vs 1 gorilla debate resurfaced on Twitter so Mal had to remind everyone why it wouldn't be a fair fight. Then, we make it official! Mal will debate DJ Hed with Rory and Demaris as moderators. Plus, Shedeur Sanders being prank called by the Atlanta Falcons Defensive Coordinator's son leads to a debate about consequences, and a voicemail leaves Mal curious as to what women do when they stay out until 6AM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal, we debate fan comments on our Nas picks bad beats Instagram asset, Mal asks Demaris if there's a double standard with men dating younger women, the worst brands of water, and speculate on what went down with Shannon Sharpe relating to the sexual assault allegationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RECORDED WEDNESDAY! Had to throw that in there because we got into the weeds talking about Shannon Sharpe and the allegations against him. More to the story has come out since we put the mics down, but we still had a lot to say about the situation. Then, R&B star Leon Thomas joins us to talk about the making of his hit song “Mutt”, dealing with newfound fame, and we all give our R&B Mount RushmoresSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball, the guys are joined by ESPN anchor and host Elle Duncan! Rory and Mal ask Elle about her taste in music growing up just outside Atlanta, the time she had a record deal, and Elle delivers hilarious stories about Kanye West and DMX during her time as an Atlanta Radio PersonalitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And we're back fresh off Easter Weekend and 4/20. Our conversation about Nas picking bad beats sparked a debate on social media so we responded to a few comments our listeners made on IG. Amanda Bynes joins the world of OnlyFans just for the purpose of "chatting" with her fans. Do we believe her? Mal asks Demaris about Tracee Ellis Ross' take on "toxic masculinity" and dating younger men. Rory's dream podcast guest Kevin Gates takes a shot at LeBron James and his marriage. Then the pod goes completely off the rails as Mal reads the lyrics to Ye's new track "Cousins", Rory reads leaked text messages from the Shannon Sharpe sexual assault lawsuit, and a voicemail sparks a debate on whether or not a man giving oral to a woman without receiving a favor back is sucka behavior. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing "Best of Rory & Mal"! Every Sunday, we will drop the best of the week on our feed. Catch up on what you might have missed, re-live the best debates, or replay the funniest moments from the pod. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.