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What happens when Five Randoms join forces for weekly conversations on the things happening outside your window? Exactly, it’s time you find out. Tune in for conversations of culture, perspectives, and possible recipes stolen from someone's grandma to hel

The Rando Gang


    • Nov 1, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
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    • 64 EPISODES


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    Sidenote 57: Never Have I Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 71:21


    The Rando Gang plays a scandalous game of Never Have I Ever with special guest, Mike B, in this season 4 finale episode!

    Sidenote 56: I'm Not A Witch!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 84:21


    In this Halloween inspired episode, the Rando Gang discuss celebrating Halloween, scary movies, the occult, and haunted houses.

    Sidenote 55: Better You, Better Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 62:34


    The Rando Gang is back this week with a discussion on things they had to unlearn about relationships to be better partners. The gang also discussed how self-esteem, self-worth, and knowing oneself play a role in forming any type of new relationships.

    Sidenote 54: Allegedly, Ye

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 69:04


    The Rando Gang discuss various social media topics, including recent celebrity divorce announcements, "low vibration plates," Diddy vs Mase, and Kanye's recent antics.

    Sidenote 53: Still Not Married

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 76:50


    The Rando Gang is back this week discussing their views on marriage and their thoughts on how social media influences marriage. The gang also discuss Rihanna's upcoming Super Bowl performance, the backlash on Lizzo faced after playing James Madison's flute, and Joe Budden.

    Sidenote 52: LMAO

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 72:23


    The Rando Gang is back this week with an episode full of laughter. The Rando Gang discuss several topics from porn's influence on one's view of sex to criticisms of the latest movies ("The Little Mermaid", "The Woman Queen", and "I Want to Dance With Somebody").

    Sidenote 51: Forgive or Forget?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 81:55


    The Rando Gang tackle the concept of forgiveness. The gang also discuss inappropriate school attire in this week's Social Media Land segment. Other topics include Lizzo vs Aries Spears, student loan forgiveness, and HBO Max's House of the Dragon... New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 50: Rated "E" for Everybody

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 76:26


    The Rando Gang and Mike B from "The People Under The Scares" podcast discuss the rise in single lonely men on dating apps, their experiences on dating apps, expectations, and ways to make meaningful connections while using online dating sources. New Episodes Every Tuesday! SIDENOTE: THIS EPISODE IS EXPLICIT, AND IT IS NOT REALLY RATED "E" FOR EVERYONE!

    Sidenote 49: A Whole Lotta Random Ish

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 76:17


    The Rando Gang is back after a hiatus with their take on P-Valley, the record heat, inflation, Beyonce's Renaissance, Kelis, Brittney Griner, and much more. New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 48: Another Round of Hot Topics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 73:45


    In Season 3's finale episode, the Rando Gang discuss a plethora of hot topics, including Jussie Smollet, Kim K, unruly children at school, Nick Cannon, Ryan Coogler, and much more!

    Sidenote 47: Some Introspective Fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 73:35


    The Rando Gang learn more about each other while playing an introspective game adapted from "The And" card series. AB and Akeem switch places this week, and AB delivers a rant about lack of service and professionalism in the hair care industry. New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 46: Black History is Black Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 86:49


    In a special Black History Month episode, the Rando Gang discuss whether there should be a shift from Black History Month to Black Future Month, experiences of being black in society and in the workplace, code switching, and much more. New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 45: Valentine's Day Tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 63:19


    In this special Valentine's Day episode, Dre and the ladies of the Rando Gang discuss past Valentine's Day experiences, their preferences regarding celebrating Valentine's Day, gifts, their most memorable Valentine's Day moments, and they also offer advice to single people on Valentine's Day. The Rando Gang also discuss "penis gate" (Nelly and Lil Fizz), Kierra Sheard's revelation about the boundary she set with friends, her husband, and spending the night at her home, and much more. New Episodes Weekly!

    Sidenote 44: Hot Topics with the Rando Gang

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 70:13


    The Rando Gang discuss a plethora of hot topics, including Joe Rogan, Kanye and Kim, an 8-year-old's adult-themed party, men wanting to control women, and a naughty Paint-N-Sip party. New Episodes Every Tuesday!!

    Sidenote 43: Excuse Me, We Just Work Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 73:51


    AB is back this week, and the Rando Gang discuss establishing boundaries with coworkers. Do you overshare at work? Do you have a work husband or work wife, or do you simply want to tell your coworkers, "We just work together"? The Rando Gang also weigh in on the Janet Jackson documentary, Tasha K vs. Cardi B, and much more!! New Episodes Every Tuesday!!

    Sidenote 42: Aye, Pull Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 97:45


    The Rando Gang and Mike B. from "The People Under the Scares" podcast are back this week with a discussion on communication. Are you really communicating your intentions? The Rando Gang also discuss Pastor Mike's spit debacle, Drake's allegedly putting hot sauce in condoms, and much more! New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 41: Controlling the Narrative

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 89:05


    The Rando Gang and special guest, Mike B., co-host of "The People Under The Scares" podcast discuss stereotypes that influence women in thinking their man may be gay. The Rando Gang also discuss Tiktoc users helping a woman discover the man she met on vacation is married, Kanye wanting to control his own narrative in reference to Kim not telling him where his daughter's birthday party was held, and much more... New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 40: Dear Lover, I Cheated Respectfully

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 92:22


    Happy New Year!! The Rando Gang is back this week with special guest, Mike B., co-host of "The People Under The Scares" podcast. The Rando Gang engage in spirited dialogue on respectful and disrespectful cheating. The Rando Gang also discuss DJ Envy's instagram post about the Netflix series, "Selling Tampa," lack of selling houses, Jim Jones comments about his mother teaching him to kiss on "Angela Yee's Lip Service" podcast, and Nene Leakes' ex-boyfriend's (Temper Boi) kissing and telling on "Unwine with Tasha K." New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 39: This or That?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 88:51


    The Rando Gang is back this week with good conversation, the latest social media, and lots of laughs while playing a game of "This or That?" Stressed? Need a good laugh? This is definitely a raw and uncut episode from the Rando Gang! New Episodes Every Tuesday!!

    Sidenote 38: Tami's Compromise

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 75:20


    The Rando Gang discuss several topics this week from the Rittenhouse verdict, President Biden's response to the verdict, DaniLeigh and DaBaby, Young Dolph, Will and Jada (again), and Tami's compromise with her husband. New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 37: Are We Cuffin' Or What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 86:52


    The weather is getting colder, and cuffing season is in full effect. The Rando Gang discuss rules for cuffing, their views on cuffing, and steps to take if the cuffing isn't mutual. As always, the "Sticky News" and "Social Media Land" segments highlight the latest news and trending topics on social media. New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 36: Jada's Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 68:05


    Dre is out this week, and the rest of Rando Gang discuss a plethora of topics with a main focus on Summer Walker's latest album, "Still Over It." The gang also discuss compromising in relationships, deal breakers, Ciara's Prayer, and Will and Jada. As always, the "Sticky News" and "Social Media Land" segments highlight the latest news from the Astroworld concert to Joe Budden's "revelation" that he is bisexual. New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 35: Strong Friend, We See You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 63:29


    This one is dedicated to the STRONG FRIENDS out there... In this episode, the Rando Gang pay homage to all the strong friends and discuss the importance of checking in on your strong friend. If you don't know how to do this, this episode is for you. New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 34: Stop Cheating

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 72:10


    The Rando Gang discuss a Twitter post by Kodak Black highlighting a double standard when it comes to infidelity. The gang discuss their views on why people cheat, signs of cheating, and disclose whether or not they have cheated in past relationships. In the "Social Media Land" segment, the Rando Gang point out their views on the Deja and Michael Haugabook ordeal. New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 33: Red Flags & Glory Holes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 82:43


    The Rando Gang is back for Season 3 and Random Sidenote's first birthday episode!! In this episode, The Rando Gang engage in discussions on the stickiest news and the hottest social media topics, including Bill Clinton, Kim Kardashian and North West, Squid Game, Lizzo, Dave Chappelle, the Red Flag challenge, and much more. This week's “Random Sidenote of the Week” addresses how soon is too soon to ask, “What that mouth do?” New Episodes Every Tuesday!!

    Sidenote 32: Views From 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 93:21


    In the Season 2 finale, special guest, Lex, joins the Rando Gang in discussing their views on sex, sexual health, relationships, and having a good time in their 30s. In the "Random Sidenote of the Week" segment, the Rando Gang and Lex discuss whether or not they would date someone who posts risqué photos on social media. As always, the Rando Gang discuss the hottest news and social media, including DaBaby's controversial comments. Season 3 of Random Sidenote Podcast will premiere in Fall 2021!!

    Sidenote 31: Can We Talk?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 88:49


    The Rando Gang discuss communicating needs in friendships and intimate relationships. Each Rando Gang member reveals his/her primary love language, and Ari Fletcher's post regarding her friends not giving her birthday gifts is discussed. In this week's "Random Sidenote of the Week" segment, the Rando Gang rant about things that have become irritating over time. New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 30: The Art of Falling Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 76:12


    The Rando Gang discuss the art of falling back after a breakup or separation in a relationship. In this spirited discussion, the Rando Gang offers some tips and reasons why we should take ownership of our healing after a breakup. In the “Random Sidenote of the Week” segment, the Rando Gang debate who should bear the costs of contraception in relationships. New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 29: #RelationshipGoals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 82:41


    Dre and the ladies of the Rando Gang have an in-depth discussion of identifying and finding healthy relationships, comparing modern relationships to those of the past, women holding men down in relationships, communication, balance, and coping with mental health issues while in relationships. The Rando Gang also weigh in on Wendy Williams vs. Tabitha Brown, Saweetie's not-so-Freaknik, Sha'Carri Richardson and the Olympics, and so much more. New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 28: What Would You Do for the D?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 72:04


    The Rando Gang discuss Jazmine Sullivan's post regarding the crazy things people have done for someone with great sex. The Rando Gang also discuss how much people value sex over love. As always, AB covers the latest news from social media in the "Social Media Land" segment. New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 27: Random Ass Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 68:16


    No Set Topic.. Just the Rando Gang, a random ass conversation, and a chill ass vibe! New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 26: Nikkii's Sweet (Drunken) Refrain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 87:35


    Buckle up! This week the Rando Gang is discussing safe traveling, traveling etiquette, and more... Sidenote: Nikkii begins the episode sober and ends with several "sweet (drunken) refrains" (Pose fans will catch that reference). Culture III, Thot Shit, and Delta's plane debacle is discussed in the "Sticky News" segment, and the "Social Media Land" segment with our very own AB is shady as ever!

    Sidenote 25: Govern Yourselves Accordingly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 74:37


    The Rando Gang is back this week with a cookout (not really) hosted by Dre. With summer cookouts (functions, kickbacks, get-togethers, etc.) around the corner, the Rando Gang discuss etiquette, rules, and regulations for guests AND hosts during the cookouts. So Govern Yourselves Accordingly!! The Rando Gang also discuss Mo'Nique, Plies, and The Rickey Smiley Morning Show's comments regarding wearing bonnets in public, Bill Cosby, Big Draco vs Bow Wow, and much more… New Episodes Every Tuesday! 

    Sidenote 24: Friend Code...Who Said That!?!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 77:11


    The Rando Gang engage in a discussion of the relevancy of the "Friend Code," with a specific focus on whether or not dating a friend's ex is appropriate. If you follow news headlines, you already know this conversation stems from RHOA's Porsha Williams and her engagement to her alleged friend's ex-husband. The Rando Gang also discuss their preferences when seeking a mate, the hottest news, and the juiciest topics in the "Social Media Land" segment. New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 23: It's a NDA Honey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 71:04


    The Rando Gang engage in a random ass discussion covering topics ranging from Bill and Melinda Gates, Tiny and Shekinah, male inmates seeking penpals, Dr. Umar vs. Kevin Samuel, the Xscape/SWV verzus, and much more… New Episodes Every Tuesday! @rndsidenote on IG, FB, and Twitter!

    Sidenote 22: Fake Ass Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 77:56


    The Rando Gang discuss their views on fake ass friends, commonly called “frenemies.” Dre takes advice from the rest of the gang as he seeks to break up with a frenemy. In the “Social Media Land” segment, The Rando Gang discuss Wanya Morris and Kandi Burruss, Wendy Williams and Joseline Hernandez, and a woman who watched as a school official disciplined her child. This week's “Random Sidenote of the Week” comes from a cast member's father, and it focuses on the duration of sex. All of this and more… New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    9 Minutes 29 Seconds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 9:56


    BONUS EPISODE! The Rando Gang engage in 9 minutes and 29 seconds of self-reflection in honor of Mr. George Perry Floyd, Jr. (1973-2020) and all the precious black lives lost due to police violence. #BlackLivesMatter

    Sidenote 21: Operation Inclusivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 86:48


    The Rando Gang discuss gender neutrality in an effort to bring awareness to inclusiveness. Nikkii is back this week, and she voices strong opinions regarding gender, clothing, and gender neutral pronouns. New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 20: We Extending Grace or Nah?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 83:55


    The Rando Gang explore the topic of accountability and when it is appropriate to extend grace to people who are not accountable for their actions. This week, special guest, Kissy, joins the conversation. In the “Random Sidenote of the Week” segment The Rando Gang debate whether or not single people should be giving relationship advice. New Episodes Every Tuesday!!

    Sidenote 19: Lovers & Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 77:48


    The Rando Gang discuss open relationships with special guest, Mario, in this week's episode. In Social Media Land with AB, the Rando Gang engage in a heated discussion of Lil Nas X's "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)." Random Sidenote Podcast is available on every major podcast platform! New Episodes Every Tuesday! Dre @1DAY98MON6 Akeem @kurated_by_keem Nikkii @ashran10

    Sidenote 18: What Women Really Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 81:43


    In honor of Women's History Month, the ladies of the Rando Gang sound off on some things women really want that men often get wrong in this week's episode. Nikkii has a public service announcement for listeners who are unsatisfied with the language used on the show, AB introduces the individualized dating plan, and D goes off when discussing the importance of setting expectations in relationships. As always, the Gang discusses the stickiest news and all the gossip and drama in social media land as well. Random Sidenote Podcast is available on every major podcast platform! New Episodes Every Tuesday! Dre @1DAY98MON6 Akeem @kurated_by_keem Nikkii @ashran10

    Sidenote 17: Kirk Said What He Said!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 81:22


    The Rando Gang is back for SEASON 2 with a conversation ripped straight from the headlines. You already know... the gang is weighing in on the Kirk Franklin vs Kerrion Franklin debacle! As always, the Gang discusses the stickiest news and all the gossip and drama in social media land as well. Random Sidenote Podcast is available on every major podcast platform! New Episodes Every Tuesday! Dre @1DAY98MON6 Akeem @kurated_by_keem Nikkii @ashran10

    Sidenote 16: Mission Accomplished, B!tch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 131:56


    The Rando Gang end season one just like they began...with a discussion on relationships. This time the gang goes deeper and discuss boundaries and expectations in relationships, the appropriate time to meet family members, factors that hinder us from moving on, and why people go back to their exes. The Rando Gang also weigh in on Wendy Williams and T.I. and Tiny in the juicy "Social Media Land" segment. Sidenote: Although this our last episode of the season, you can still catch us every Friday on Clubhouse for Random Sidenote Happy Hour at 6:30 PM EST and connect with us on IG, FB, and Twitter @ RNDSIDENOTE

    Sidenote 15: Shade Thrown Everywhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 95:35


    The Rando Gang discuss the Inauguration and other hot topics, like the Ashanti and Keyshia's verzus battle, J.LO, Tiger King, and privacy in relationships. Don't forget... we're coming to a close on season one so make sure you catch up on your favorite podcast platform‼️ Sidenote: Kick it with us every Friday at 6:30 PM EST on Clubhouse for Random Sidenote Happy Hour, even in the off season!

    Sidenote 14: Random Heaux $H!T

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 120:07


    The Rando Gang take a page from Jazmine Sullivan's "Heaux Tales" and deliver you some "Random Heaux $H!T"‼️ But really, it's just a fun and light conversation per usual. Sit back and enjoy. Don't forget... we're coming to a close on season one so make sure you catch up on your favorite podcast platform‼️ Sidenote: Kick it with us every Friday at 6:30 PM EST on Clubhouse for Random Sidenote Happy Hour, even in the off season. New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 13: Cathartic Release

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 104:11


    The Rando Gang discuss Netflix and Shondaland's "Bridgerton" and relationships in the aspect of sex, pulling out, separate beds, and more... and if you ever wondered what a woman thinks of how a man pees, listen through to the end as Akeem and Dre have a hilarious conversation with the ladies about the issue. New Episodes Every Tuesday!!

    Sidenote 12: New Year, Same Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 155:36


    Happy New Year, and allow us to reintroduce ourselves!! Each Rando Gang cast member is placed in the "Hot Seat" as the other Rando Gang cast members ask personal questions... It's just a new year with the same extremely random, addictively entertaining Rando Gang ya'll. New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 11: We Got Superpowers!?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 93:29


    Yooooo.... we got superpowers!?! The Rando Gang, along with special guest, Mike from Seattle, discuss lots of news, social media, and Disney Pixar's "Soul"... What's your life purpose? What's your superpower? Get in where you fit in in this fun conversation with the Rando Gang! New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 10: Lowkey Hella Insecure AF

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 106:24


    Akeem engages the Rando Gang and special guest, B, in an in-depth discussion on themes from HBO's Insecure. Are you https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/teamissa?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZXtOGbGQguLUk8IK4CrzvZ4GVaY_d4GTTCP_Vwr41WWb-qnTv_rhePGsxUlfPvK0Jca5d-EntdVgaitcEWBfduyCRNFb0MFab9pK1b0Q3crP0kkPVWQWnrOuI9AR0u7ZkvA49WBopHLIkYYMp4g-Hx5CcPkJPxAsjSrrliGa7PDwJP2q2aGqnx5qNYbS9hMjSA&__tn__=*NK-R (#TeamIssa), or are you part of the https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/lawrencehive?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZXtOGbGQguLUk8IK4CrzvZ4GVaY_d4GTTCP_Vwr41WWb-qnTv_rhePGsxUlfPvK0Jca5d-EntdVgaitcEWBfduyCRNFb0MFab9pK1b0Q3crP0kkPVWQWnrOuI9AR0u7ZkvA49WBopHLIkYYMp4g-Hx5CcPkJPxAsjSrrliGa7PDwJP2q2aGqnx5qNYbS9hMjSA&__tn__=*NK-R (#LawrenceHive)? Listen to Random Sidenote on every major podcast platform. New Episodes Every Tuesday!

    Sidenote 9: Home for the Holidays - COVID Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 85:40


    In this holiday-themed episode, The Rando Gang discusses awkward family questions, setting boundaries with family members, and how each plans to spend the holidays with COVID-19 still lingering.

    Sidenote 8: Old School vs New School

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 106:38


    We're back!! It's all about music this week! The Rando Gang debates old school vs new school music, artists, legends, and icons. AB goes hard in the paint during the "Twerk Brunch" discussion.

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