New Rory & MAL

It’s December, it’s cold af, and so we’re stuck in front of the TV. The Diddy doc got Rory and Mal in shock, and Mal wants to know what’s next once this chapter is over? Meg Thee Stallion makes a statement winning her lawsuit. You can’t be making sh*t up about people and getting away with it. Mal wants Demaris to explain what’s going on with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo ‘cause it doesn’t feel right. Plus, you won’t catch Rory and Mal swapping jerseys outside the club, and we give you our Spotify Wrapped. #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No guest this week, but we still wanted to throw an episode your way. No worries, this does not replace tomorrow's ep drop. Anyway, Rory, Mal, and Demaris debate who had the greatest peak in hip-hop between Nelly, 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, and Eminem. Plus, who had the best 3 album run of all-time, and would you rather have an insane peak like Fetty, or a consistent slept on career like Freddie Gibbs? #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re still a bit hungover after our Thanksgiving, but we’re back. Jussie Smollett on Cam Newton’s pod got Rory thinking we’re living in a simulation. Mal thinks Max B should know better than to perform a song he supposedly didn’t want to perform. Rory and Mal debate whether T-Pain had a point about brotherhood in the music industry. Plus, Rory and Mal list their Top 5 Philly rappers, does Rory really think Detroit can hang with NYC, we put each other onto new tv/music, 50 Cent on Good Morning America promoting the new Diddy doc is peak 50, and a voicemail has us taking trips down memory lane with our parents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thanksgiving NRM fam! Mal sets up a vegan Thanksgiving dinner for Rory and Demaris as the crew reflects on what they are thankful for in 2025 #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a winter vortex headed our way for the holiday, but we still got work to do. Rory and Demaris had a run in with a legend at the Brandy and Monica concert. Complex listed their best albums of the century so far, and Rory ain’t mad at it. Mal might have a problem with their pick for the number one album though. WhoSampled was acquired by Spotify, but Mal got an autistic friend who could single handedly do the work themselves. Plus, Rory and Mal didn’t know Rich Da Kid had game like THAT, Julez Santana probably can’t read the description to this episode, and a caller wants to know all about living in NYC #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal, Mal says New Edition is better than Boyz II Men and the Jackson 5, Demaris is feelin' Summer Walker's new project "Finally Over It", Wale claims he's never trusting a rapper again after J. Cole released :False Prophets after a conversation they had, and Rory, Mal, and Demaris figure out when it's appropriate for women to shoot their shot. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory and Mal check in with De La Soul and talk the history of the group, their new project with Mass Appeal, and the art of sampling #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Usually we got a guest for y'all on Thursdays, but this week we're flipping the schedule. Seasonal depression is real, but we got you with a new episode earlier in the week than usual. Usher suing Bryan-Michael Cox has Rory interrogating Mal about DVSN's "If I Get Caught" music video and where the funds came from. There is no reason why anybody should be throwing down at a Leon Thomas concert. Mal translates for Wale 'cause he wasn't standing ten toes down during his Breakfast Club interview. Plus, Mal thinks New Edition might be the greatest music group of all-time, but can they win a Verzuz against the Jackson 5? #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Mal and Peeje shut down the studio after our mixer Friday night, we’re back in-studio. Mal thinks Wale dropped a gem, and Demaris says Summer Walker is 3 for 3. “It Is What It Is” is about to get a bit more petty if Max B hops on as a regular. Rory and Mal debate who would win a Verzuz between Tony Yayo and Memphis Bleek. Mal doesn’t understand the backlash Pusha T is receiving for his IG caption announcing his 2nd child. Plus, Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul might be the final time anyone cares about a Jake Paul fight, and should women approaching men be the norm? #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week on New Rory & Mal, Kendrick Lamar will probably sweep the Grammy's, Kim Kardashain fails the Bar Exam so we try to take it ourselves, and Jhene Aiko addresses the rumors that her and Big Sean have called it quits #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Off rip we address the elephant in the room. Rory apologizes for how he acted on Twitter Spaces, and Mal has his back. Then, does Kevin Gates deserve the heat he’s getting for dating younger women? Rory and Mal give Big Sean props for sticking up for Jhene despite not addressing the rumor that they’re broken up. Demaris has more questions about Klay Thompson. Plus, Mal gives a shoutout to Jade Cargill for becoming WWE Women’s Champion, and a caller wants no parts of his wife’s friend’s drama #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory & Mal check in with Lola Brooke and talk to difference between "ratchet" and "ghetto", rank the men from each New York City borough, and promote her new EP "iight bet" #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a few days since The Grammy’s released their nominations, but we got y’all. It looks like Leon Thomas might sweep up all the R&B categories. Rory thinks Clipse should bag a Grammy or two, but Mal knows the committee already has their mind made up. Max B is finally out, and the hood showed up for him. Outkast was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and Rory approved of all the tribute performances…except for one. Summer Walker’s new project drops Friday, and her rollout is genius. Diddy got caught drinking in prison, and we don’t blame him. We don’t shame Kim K for failing the BAR, cause we just tried and that sh*t wasn’t easy. Plus, the guys send their representatives to answer our voicemail #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal, Beyonce was so dominant she made the Grammy's create a new country category, Rory gives his take on the Billboard Hot 100 changing their rules, Demaris gives advice on how to date when everyone gives you the ick, and Ms. Pat stops by to play therapist. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a new day in NYC! New Yorkers have chosen a new leader, and Rory and Mal waste no time fantasizing about what a Curtis Sliwa mayoral term would’ve looked like. Michael Jackson’s nephew will star in the biopic about the King of Pop. This movie better be nothing like that Lifetime disaster. Rory sees right through Jake Paul’s performative outrage after Jake’s fight with Tank Davis is cancelled. We gotta expand our music taste buds, so we give each other homework. Rory, Mal, and Demaris give each other a different artist to listen to…and yes, we will report back on this. Plus, how do you have a successful date when everybody gives you the ick? #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory & Mal check in with Ms. Pat to talk her sitcom "The Ms. Pat Show" and BET show "Ms. Pat Settles It", how the LGBTQ community changed Atlanta, and Ms. Pat helps Rory overcome trauma from his childhood #volume All lines provided by hardrock.bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory is back from sea and the fam is back together. The “Rock The Bells” Cruise had Rory living his best life, and sharing intimate moments with his male masseuse. The release of Big L’s latest posthumous drop has Rory and Mal thinking about who is the biggest “What if?” ever. The Grammy’s decided to create a new country category so black women can’t win the award anymore. An old Verzuz debate resurfaces, but Rory and Mal felt the need to remind y’all that nobody is seeing Jay-Z in a neutral field competition. Plus, Jhene and Big Sean calling it quits doesn’t feel right to Mal, Snoop’s cousin sues Spotify, and Demaris gives a caller advice about the lack of sex in his relationship #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal, Rory is on vacation so Demaris takes over as co-host. Demaris and Mal recap the Cash Money vs No Limit Verzuz, and debate whether or not hip-hop is officially dead. #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Rory is still on the Rock The Bells Cruise, we celebrate Halloween with a little bit of smoke. Demaris calls Mal out for thinking everything he dislikes is gay. Thinking owning fish tanks is gay is crazy. Mal thinks we need to respect sex workers the same way we respected essential workers during the pandemic. Kristen Bell’s wild IG caption got us debating if posting for your anniversary is performative. Plus, a caller wants to know if he was trippin for not paying his girlfriend’s bills, and another voicemail sweeps Demaris off her feet #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory & Mal check in with shoe designer Salehe Bembury to talk the death of hype, what is was like working with Tyrese Haliburton, and the inspiration behind his new book "I Make Shoes" #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory is off at sea so we got Demaris taking over co-hosting duties. After a quick weekend recap, Mal gives his take on the Cash Money-No Limit Verzuz. Megan Thee Stallion released a new pu$$y poppin anthem which has Demaris conflicted. A stat that caught Mal’s eye has him thinking Hip-Hop really might be dying. Mal and Demaris got Keke Palmer’s back after backlash from the “Southern Fried Rice” trailer. Plus, Baby D has more questions about the NBA, and we get an update from a caller who is trying to keep a long distance relationship going #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week on New Rory & Mal, we debate if album variance is a cheat code, break down the NBA gambling scandal, and ask Miguel who he would like to collab with in the futureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before Rory hits the open sea on the Rock The Bells Cruise, we gotta talk about this NBA gambling scandal. Mal thinks Gilbert Arenas is the snitch that led to Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups being arrested by the FBI. Plus, Mal thinks Michael Jordan’s appearance on the NBA on NBC was AI, the World Series is more than just Blue Jays vs Dodgers, and today’s voicemail has us fessing up to our worst lies #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory and Mal check in with Miguel to discuss his new album "CAOS", how he evolved as an artist during his album hiatus, and what he regrets about working with Pharrell #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler The Creator made his bed with the fan base he cultivated, but Mal thinks he may have been misunderstood. Rory and Mal investigate the real reason Brandy left the stage in Chicago. Baby D thinks the guys are cappin’ when they give props to Clarissa Shields for her freestyle. Rory and Mal are impressed with the robbers who pulled off the most recent heist in the Louvre. Plus, Mal can’t stop listening to the new Tame Impala project, and a caller wants to know if we got a problem with album variance. All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal Drake's lawsuit vs UMG is dismissed, Hitmaka shares what it was like to work with Nicki Minaj, the new Mobb Deep album is incredible, and Rory and Mal remember D'Angelo #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s gettin cold in NYC, and we’re here for it. We end the week celebrating the life and career of R&B legend, D’Angelo. A new Big L track featuring Nas was released. Rory and Mal debate if there are any rappers under 35 on track to be legacy artists. Then, we got Math Hoffa on the pod. Mal and Math re-live stories from Total Slaughter, and Math tells his side of the story with everything “My Expert Opinion”. Plus, we do our best to help a caller with a really really personal problem. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory and Mal check in with Hitmaka and get the story behind his appearance on Cam Newton's pod, how he and HitBoy squashed their beef, and play "This or That" with his biggest hits #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a long weekend, and we all know what you want to hear…but we’re saving that for last. Mobb Deep dropped a project that Rory had on repeat all weekend. Wale announces a new EP dropping later in 2025. We can’t believe we live in a world where TMZ has become a credible news source. And finally, Rory, Mal, and Demaris give their take on Drake’s lawsuit against UMG getting dismissed. #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal, Mark Sanchez gets shanked in an alley way in Indianapolis, Rory and Mal debate who will be the first to sit down with Diddy for an interview after his jail sentence, and speculate on how the Cash Money vs No Limit Verzuz will go down #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And we’re back! TGIF. LeBron had us fooled thinking he was gonna retire, but we should’ve known he ain’t ready to hang it up. Verzuz is back with Cash Money vs No Limit, but Mal wants to know who’s going to take the stage before he makes a prediction. Rory and Mal can’t believe the number one song on Rolling Stone’s Top 250 Songs of the 21st Century list. Plus, we debate if Mariah Carey’s new EP had AI on the vocals, JLo and Ben Affleck are never going to stop seeing each other, and a caller needs to hear the hard truth after her admits he fell in love with his best friend #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory and Mal check in with comedian and actor Frankie Quiñones to talk his new comedy special on Hulu "Damn, That's Crazy", what he thinks of his peers going to Saudi Arabia to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, and if he's worried about ICE showing up to his shows #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shoutout to everyone who joined our live stream party on Friday. We do a quick recap of the highlights, and get right into Diddy getting 50 months. Rory and Mal take a guess at what will be Diddy’s first pod appearance once he’s out. Ayesha Curry went viral again, but Mal thinks y’all are making a big deal out of nothing. Loaded Lux refuses to battle rap a woman for $250K, but sign Mal up for that any day. Plus, a caller wants to know if men really are more attracted to crazy women, and more! All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal, Bad Bunny was chosen as the Super Bowl Halftime performer and middle America loses their minds, Mal thinks Doja Cat should be in the same conversation with Nicki Minaj, Rory & Mal recap the Cardi B and Nicki Minaj Twitter war, and Mal gets vulnerable about his ego and his thoughts on "revenge" #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know we had to kick the pod off talking Cardi B vs Nicki. Rory feels both sides took it too far and this is not what hip-hop is. Mal ain’t sure if hip-hop culture is blameless in all of this. Rory got heat for a simple Twitter take. We don’t know how much we’d sell out for, but Saudi money is looking crazy right now. Can we really blame our favorite comedians for taking the bag overseas? Ray J is about to find out you just can’t launch your own RICO investigation and get away with it. Plus, we help a caller deal with rejection, and Demaris reads an email from a fan who wants her man’s passcode #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory and Mal check in with Trevor Jackson to talk his new EP "I Love You, Goodbye", landing a recurring role on Grey's Anatomy, and if being too talented is a hindrance on his career #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re back after Mal’s birthday weekend, but Rory is the one recovering from a long weekend. Bad Bunny is about to have the most watched Super Bowl Halftime Show of all-time. Rory says Gunna got one up on Young Thug after UY Scuti didn’t really hit. Mal thinks we gotta start putting Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj in the same sentence when it comes to talent. Ab-Soul took one on the chin, but ain’t no biggie he’ll be okay. Plus, Druski’s live gotta get better, Nas finally gets one up on Jay-Z, and Mal gives permission to Elon Musk to put a chip in his brain #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal Cardi B's album passes the vibe test, Nicki Minaj can't help herself and try to take the spotlight from Cardi after her big week, someone is going to get sued for the new Kanye doc, and do we really need a new Gunna + Offset collab album? #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First off, happy birthday to Mal. Another year older, another year wiser. After our Bag Fuel episode Mal and Demaris cleared up some misconceptions about their rep. Summer 2025 is officially over, and there wasn’t really a song that hit like that. Rory is disappointed Nicki announced her new EP during Cardi’s week. Mal is confused on who would want a Gunna & Offset album. Plus we got a couple of return callers for our voicemail segment, going on a cruise with an ex is crazy + more #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory and Mal check in with the guys from Bag Fuel to debate what Offset is entitled to in his divorce with Cardi B, Dame Dash vs 50 Cent, and if hip-hop got boring after the Kendrick vs Drake battle #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We waited 7 years. Was it worth it? Demaris gives her flowers to Cardi B for her new album “Am I The Drama”, but what do Rory and Mal think? Jay Electronica released everything on his hard drive. Mal is feelin’ it, and Rory lets us know there’s more on the way. Kanye’s PR team has some work to do after clips from “In Whose Name” went viral on social media. Plus, a caller is going through it while we try our best to prepare him for the closure he needs #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal, Dame Dash's Breakfast Club interview is an instant classic, Mal thinks Cam'ron was right to kick off Adrien Broner off his show for hitting on Stat Baby, Rory predicts the beginning of the end for Young Thug, and Rory and Mal recap Murda Mook vs Hitman Holla #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's finally here. Cardi B's "Am I The Drama?" will be out by the time you hear this, and yes, Mal decided to talk about it. Rory and Mal both agree that Dame's interview on The Breakfast Club is one of the funniest interviews they've ever seen. Mal gives props to Cam'ron for handling Adrien Broner hitting on Stat Baby. Plus, we do our best not to kink shame our latest voicemail caller + more! #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory and Mal check in with Hit-Boy to congratulate him on becoming completely independent, ask him how he really felt about his Verzuz against Boi-1da, and play "this or that" with the best hits of his catalog #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, we got it wrong. We gotta kick off the pod apologizing to Terence Crawford. Young Thug felt the need to drop a 7+ min track apologizing to Drake, but nobody gave a damn. Glorilla dropped a diss of her own that didn't land. Mal wants to join the Guardian Angels to save the city from crime. Plus we call out a caller for trying to use our voicemail segment for manipulation, and another voicemail has us explaining what quality in a woman makes men cheat #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal, Mal recalls Aaliyah sneaking him into the 2001 NBA All-Star Game, Rory takes issue with mothers attaching step father's last names to their children, Demaris tries to rally the pod to go to an NBA Youngboy concert, and Mal can't think of anybody who is a better dancer than Chris Brown #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ayyyy we got an extra episode for y'all this week. Off the top Rory and Mal predict the Canelo-Crawford fight even though boxing might be cooked. Rory wasn't really feelin' Iceman Episode 3, but Mal thinks it might be a setup for something bigger and better. Demaris tries to set up a group date for the next NBA Youngboy concert. Plus, it's never too late to give Ice Cube his flowers, a caller is curious about Rory's political opinion on foreign affairs, + more! #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before we kick off the pod, shout out to Rory for dropping a video for "Off Road". Go check it out. We get straight to the point and debate if Rory said the "N Word" (6:04). Our Radio RICO conversation has been in circulation, but what's going to happen next? (13:48) Chris Brown shows respect to Michael Jackson, Beyonce, and Usher, and Mal gives CB his credit for being the best dancer of the group. Ain't no chance we catch Beyonce doing a backflip. (48:00) Charlie Sheen lost his mind on Good Morning America and admited he had gay sex while on crack. (1:11:52) Plus, a voicemail got us talking about "poor people food" (1:20:05) + more! #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First things first, happy birthday to Peeje! After a quick weekend recap, we try our best to make the VMA's seem important, but it's just not the same anymore. We discuss if Young Thug's interview with Big Bank helped repair his image. Rory has a problem with children taking the last name of their step-dad. Plus, a voicemail has us accepting the fact that sometimes you just grow apart from people you love, and how Rory's family failed to spread his uncle's ashes on the field at Yankee Stadium. #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal we go through the leaked Young Thug phone calls, debate whether or not Drake owes traditional hip-hop media interviews, and talk with Joey Bad@$$ about battling the whole west coast #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys check in with Joey Bad@$$ to talk his new mixtape "Lonely At The Top", how he was able to take on the whole west coast, and how his acting career has taken off #volume All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.