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Self Ctrl podcast is a podcast aimed to give listeners a different perspective in a wide range of topics from Hip Hop to Politics... Current Events to Wrestling. Self Ctrl is aimed to entertain, inform and to provide a getaway from the monotony of the day, especially in these strange and uncertain times. Self Ctrl is the podcast about NOTHING, that provides SOMETHING and EVERYTHING in between.

SELF CTRL


    • Jul 30, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 2h 22m AVG DURATION
    • 46 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Self Ctrl

    BTRL47: "Tiger Beat for Niggas"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 80:40


    The BTRL Boys are back and discuss the latest & greatest news in Wrestling, Sports & The Culture as we know it. From Jamie Foxx to Carlee's "disappearance" to Elliott Wilson & the current state of Hip Hop Journalism.

    BTRL46: "In All His Regalia..."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 80:20


    It was a slow news week but the BTRL Boys got you... They cover The Tribal Trial in MSG, AEW's banned list, Lena The Plug & more!!!

    BTRL45: "$20 Dollars on the Counter"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 74:59


    The format and the show is ENTIRELY produced by Rito for this episode. The guys discuss AEW's Forbidden Door and how it restored the feeling. Does The Gunns have the best entrance in Wrestling? Naj thinks so. Did you think Jungle Boy was gonna turn heel? Naj told you he was... From the Titanic Sub debacle to Jonathan Majors, we discuss Billboard's Top 50 groups and give you a Music History lesson while discussing the Migos "reunion"... Oh, have you tried the Churro flavored Kit Kats? YKWTFGO... and you know the vibes... #TheEnergyNeverDies #TheEnergyNeverLies

    BTRL44: "Happy Juneteent-HHH"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 136:11


    Well... HELLO THERE! The boys are back in the CTRL Center and... ALOT has changed: Naj has moved to Seattle & working on his album. Rito is in Boston working for a MILB team. & Lo? He's still in Philly. Just a new address. But that dont mean we forgot about you... The #BtrlBoys break down the Denver Nuggets winning the NBA Finals, Da Baby surpassing a BILLION streams, AEW Collision, Zion being caught in a thin line between Love & Hate, Who would try to fight Michael Jai White at a movie premiere?, Adam Cole/MJF & more! The addresses may have changed but the message STILL the same: #TheEnergyNeverDies & #TheEnergyNeverLies. #TakeCTRL #BTRL4LIFE

    BTRL43: "Donda Esta"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 119:27


    No Docket? No Problem! The guys go off the fly and talk about Cody Rhodes leaving AEW, NBA All Star Weekend, MJ letting his guard down & what is going on with Kanye & Donda 2.

    BTRL42: "Happy Valentine's Day"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 121:36


    The guys discuss the Super Bowl & halftime show, Black folk defending Joe Rogan, Snoop buying Death Row, Isaiah Rashad & More!

    BTRL41: "Perfect"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 96:53


    The guys go over the Kanye/Kim beef, Pusha T's new single and moving past Coke rap, Rihanna getting pregnant by A$AP Rocky, CM Punk losing to MJF and Shane McMahon getting fired by his daddy.

    BTRL40: "Take Your Partner To Work Day"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 90:07


    The CTRL Center is blessed by Pixie as she joins the fellas and they discuss Cardi B's win in her defamation case and what it means. They talk about Pusha T's return, Nick Cannon getting Johnny Manziel's ex wife pregnant, Janet Jackson's documentary and the Royal Rumble

    BTRL39: “Es El Mundo” Feat Shane Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 68:34


    The Self Ctrl Boyz kick off Season 2 with an intimate discussion with Shane Taylor as no topic is left off the table.

    BTRL38: "So Sikh" featuring Real Sikh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 183:54


    The fellas discuss Pardi/Meg Thee Stallion rumors, NXT's WALTER's name change, Kanye dissing Pete Davidson on wax & show some appreciation for JAY Z's "In My Lifetime Vol. 1"... They are also joined by Real Sikh as they talk about his #10 ranking in Champion of the Year, representation in the culture, Jinder Mahal & we even get a Maven reference. #TheEnergyNeverDies #TheEnergyNeverLies #TakeCTRL

    BTRL37.5: "5'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 125:44


    The Guys discuss their TOP 5 in Wrestling & Culture.

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    BTRL37: "TOP"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 78:44


    The fellas discuss their Christmas, Cardi B's first act as Playboy's Creative Director, Boosie's claim that R. Kelly's charges are exaggerated, Kyle O'Reilly's debut in AEW and we get Lo's review on The Matrix Resurrection.

    BTRL36: “Excuse Me, Do You Know Our Lord & Savior Neo?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 163:08


    The fellas dissect Smack Volume 9, Jake Paul's KO over Tyron Woodley, Jay Z's comments about VERSUZ and more…

    BTRL35: " There's No Supreme In Zion (Cartoons & Cereal)"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 139:47


    The guys record on a Saturday and discuss the Kanye/Drake concert, Hook's debut and EVERYTHING in between. #TakeCTRL

    BTRL34: "Funny In The Light"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 154:19


    HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM SELF CTRL! We're not gonna disturb your holidays with your loved ones, but we will be the soundtrack to your Black Friday. The fellas discuss last week's Survivor Series. Where was The Rock? Where does Charlotte go after her loss to Becky Lynch? The fellas also break down the attack on Seth Rollins by a fan, Kenny Omega giving up the AAA title due to injury and NXT WarGames. Why is Will Smith's new movie being killed by White Feminists? Could Ghostface Kill and Raekwon beat The Lox in a Versuz battle? Why is Wack 100 aligning himself with Tekashi 69? And who do you have winning Best Rap Album and MORE! #TheEnergyNeverDies #TheEnergyNeverLies #TakeCTRL

    BTRL33: "Rush Cards & Finger Guns"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 144:08


    Naj, Lorenzo & Rito are back and discuss DaBaby's baby mama drama with DaniLeigh. They also discuss the untimely death of Memphis rapper Young Dolph. They also cover Travis Scott and the Astroworld concert disaster & the release of the 2 men convicted of murdering Malcolm X. Is Just Blaze a copy cat? Who you got? Sheetz or WaWa? What happens now with the WWE's latest round of releases? Is the Kanye/Drake beef FINALLY over? AND WHAT IS THE DEAL WITH J PRINCE? #TakeCtrl

    BTRL32: “We In The Building”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 123:18


    The guys tackle Jon Moxley to rehab the same day as his book is released. Eric Bischoff criticizing AEW, Big E talking about representation in the WWE. They also discuss the LBGTQ+ Community forgiving Da Baby, Jay Z and LL Cool J in the Songwriters Hall of Fame & Lo demands his respect for Blueprint 2. Hood legend Alpo being "tragically" murdered, Donald Glover vs FX and more! #TheEnergyNeverDies #TheEnergyNeverLies #TakeCtrl Connect with us on Twitter: Naj: @NajIsLike Lorenzo: @LoForrreal Rito: @Ritosmodernlife The Pod: @SelfCtrlPod

    BTRL 31: “On The Steps of Shaolin” featuring HoodFoot

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 130:44


    The boys are back in Ctrl Center but they have company… They have a new addition by the name of Rito and the Saucy Butcher, HoodFoot himself comes thru as they chop it up about Anime, #BlackWrestlingDraws, The Lost Boys (It's a COLLECTIVE. Not a stable) and of course, wrestling. The boys also cover Dave Chappelle's flirtatious affair with cancel culture, IMPACT going after Braun Strowman? How many French Montana songs could you name in a Squid Game? & further tease all about his 76ers and Ben Simmons. You know the name. Characters have changed but we still the same. #TakeCtrl #TheEnergyNeverDies #TheEnergyNeverLies Connect with us on Twitter: Naj: @NajIsLike Lorenzo: @LoForrreal Rito: @ritosmodernlife The Pod: @SelfCtrlPod

    BTRL30: “You See, White People… (One Year Later)”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 150:35


    Naj and Lorenzo celebrate ONE YEAR doing Self Ctrl. They talk about how it was created and thank the people who helped them get where the show is today. They also discuss DMX's new album along with Swizz Beatz & Timbaland's VERSUZ as well as Soulja Boy vs Bow Wow. Does Soulja have 20 hits? Will Cardi B. take a bump when she hosts Summerslam? Is The Rock ducking the smoke from Roman? They also discuss Cody Rhodes and his promo before “Double or Nothing”. What it means and who was in his Focus Group? #TheEnergyNeverDies #TheEnergyNeverLies Connect with us on Twitter: Naj: @NajIsLike Lorenzo: @LorenzoForrreal The Pod: @SelfCtrlPod

    BTRL29: “Don't Go Over There”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 125:19


    #TheEnergyNeverDies #TheEnergyNeverLies Connect with us on Twitter: Naj: @NajIsLike Lorenzo: @LorenzoForrreal The Pod: @SelfCtrlPod

    BTRL28: "Too Much Soda"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 137:28


    Naj and Lo are back and discussing the untimely death of DMX and go over WrestleMania Nights 1 and 2. They also breakdown NXT's Stand and Deliver. They also discuss Kid Cud's "dressy" performance and Paul Pierce's wild and crazy IG LIVE & more! #TheEnergyNeverDies #TheEnergyNeverLies Connect with us on Twitter: Naj: @NajIsLike Lorenzo: @LorenzoForrreal The Pod: @SelfCtrlPod

    BTRL27: “Lemon Pepper (Wet) Freestyle”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 164:19


    FREE LORENZO. #TheEnergyNeverLies #TheEnergyNeverDies #TakeCTRL #TheNewDeathRow Follow Us on Twitter: Naj - @NajIsLike The Pod - @SelfCtrlPod

    Ep. 26: “2020 Bonus Features: Another Billy Dixon Joint”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 128:00


    Naj and Lorenzo are again joined by Billy Dixon as they discuss the success and fallout from Paris Is Bumping & his upcoming event “The Cassandro Cup” on March 28th. They also talk self care, support from Indie Wrestling. They also try to make sense of the Stock Market turning into Fanduel, Mike Pence possibly homeless and the Sexual Assault allegations against TI and Tiny. #TheEnergyNeverLies #TheEnergyNeverDies #TakeCTRL #TheUmbrella #TheNewDeathRow Follow Us on Twitter: Naj - @NajIsLike Lo - @LorenzoForThree Billy Dixon - @TheBillyDixon The Pod - @SelfCtrlPod

    Ep. 25: “The Great American Bash”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 156:21


    Naj and Lorenzo are back as they discuss the Capitol Hill Riots & the Verzuz battle between Keyshia Cole and Ashanti. They go over YFN Lucci's murder charge, Kodak Black & Lil Wayne's pardon from President Trump & more! #TheEnergyNeverLies #TheEnergyNeverDies #TakeCTRL #TheUmbrella #TheNewDeathRow Follow Us on Twitter: Naj - @NajIsLike Lo - @LorenzoForThree The Pod - @SelfCtrlPod

    Ep. 23: “The Jordan Episode”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 176:38


    Naj and Lo celebrate their 23rd episode as they discuss the Verzuz battle between Gucci Mane and Jeezy. They go over the Grammy nominations and discuss the surprises while also recapping the boxing exhibition between Roy Jones Jr and Mike Tyson along with Nate Robinson being knocked out by Jake Ryan. They also discuss Casanova 2X's and G Herbo's federal arrest, figure out why the Young Bul's going at Meek and more. #TheEnergyNeverLies #TheEnergyNeverDies #TakeCTRL #TheUmbrella #TheNewDeathRow Follow Us on Twitter: Naj - @NajIsLike Lo - @LorenzoForreal The Pod - @SelfCtrlPod

    Ep. 22: “It Was The $40 For Me...”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 186:09


    In this episode, Naj and Lo discuss the recent attack on rappers like Benny The Butcher and Lil Boosie. Is Rap a hard profession? Why are the The Breakfast Club hating on Meg Thee Stallion for a GQ cover? & Is Listerine the next step to curing COVID? We also talk about Brandi Rhodes and the curious case of Code Switching. #TheEnergyNeverLies #TheEnergyNeverDies #TakeCTRL #TheUmbrella #TheNewDeathRow Follow Us on Twitter: Naj - @NajIsLike Lo - @LorenzoForreal The Pod - @SelfCtrlPod This episode is dedicated to the memory of Nana.

    Ep. 21: “I Understand, Tony Parker”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 140:19


    In this episode, Naj and Lo discuss the election results, Talk about King Von's untimely death. The passing of Alex Trebek & Eva Longoria's comments about Black Women and Latinas in the election. Is AOC gonna run for President? Was AEW's Full Gear cool & more! #JusticeForWalterWallaceJr #TheEnergyNeverLies #TheEnergyNeverDies #TakeCTRL #TheUmbrella #TheNewDeathRow Follow Us on Twitter: Naj - @NajIsLike Lo - @LorenzoForreal The Pod - @SelfCtrlPod

    Ep. 20: “Heartbreak CTRL” feat Heartbreak Julio

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 165:58


    In this episode, Naj and Lo are joined by Heartbreak Julio as they discuss the election results (or lack thereof), When is the right time for Rock vs Roman, Is “Any Given Sunday” unintentionally a story about the plight of the Black Quarterback? When is the right time to let ya girl know you watch wrestling & more! #JusticeForWalterWallaceJr #FreeAnt #FreeEmAll #TheEnergyNeverLies #TheEnergyNeverDies #TakeCTRL #TheUmbrella #TheNewDeathRow Follow Us on Twitter: Naj - @NajIsLike Lo - @LorenzoForreal Heartbreak Julio - @HeartBreakJulio The Pod - @SelfCtrlPod

    Ep. 19: “Need A Scale For That One”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 160:37


    In this episode, Naj and Lo discuss the shooting of Walter Wallace Jr in Philly. They also discuss Ice Cube dodging Kamala Harris' Zoom call, The BET Hip Hop Awards, Khabib Nurmagomedov's win and retirement & Netflix raising the price of the brick. Does Arn Anderson listen to Jennifer Hudson? Is there something more to Westside Gunn's beef with Shady Records? Who wins in TI and Jeezy's VERZUZ battle and how long do we have until Roman Reigns aka Big Uce leaves The E for The Big Screen? #JusticeForWalterWallaceJr #FreeAnt #FreeEmAll #TheEnergyNeverLies #TheEnergyNeverDies #TakeCTRL #TheNewDeathRow Follow Us on Twitter: Naj - @NajIsLike Lo - @LorenzoForreal The Pod - @SelfCtrlPod

    Ep. 18: “Hot & Sexy”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 163:06


    In this episode, Naj and Lo discuss Ice Cube's true intentions & the WNBA pay disparity. They also talk about Joe Biden's campaign strategy and book their own fantasy charity benefit song. They breakdown the leaked plot of Space Jam 2, Sauce Walka & debate if Benny The Butcher has the album of the year. #TheEnergyNeverLies #TheEnergyNeverDies #TakeCTRL #TheNewDeathRow Follow Us on Twitter: Naj - @NajIsLike Lo - @LorenzoForreal The Pod - @SelfCtrlPod

    Ep. 17: “Baklava”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 181:05


    In this episode, Naj and Lo discuss the weekend that was The Collective 2020 in Indianapolis & share their reaction to their sponsored match at PPW's TRAPSOUL. They also discuss the WWE Draft and New Day breaking up. Is Roman Reigns/Jey Uso the best rivalry/storyline in the business? Will Andrade turn up of the rumors are true and he goes back to NXT? Is LeBron James the GOAT? And what is going on with Ice Cube? #TheEnergyNeverLies #TheEnergyNeverDies #TakeCTRL #TheNewDeathRow Follow Us on Twitter: Naj - @NajIsLike Lo - @LorenzoForreal The Pod - @SelfCtrlPod

    Ep. 16: “The 16th Bar” Feat. Scotland Underwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 179:59


    In this episode, Naj and Lo are joined by Scotland Underwood as they discuss the release to his upcoming book, “Brother to the Night” Volume 2. They also discuss the discovery of Mustafa Ali as Retribution's leader, Top 3 rap groups, gives Lil Kim her flowers, the rediscovery of Fleetwood Mac, Phylicia Rashad support of Bill Cosby & more! #TheEnergyNeverLies #TheEnergyNeverDies #TakeCTRL #TheNewDeathRow Follow Us on Twitter: Naj - @NajIsLike Lo - @LorenzoForreal The Pod - @SelfCtrlPod

    Ep. 15: “TroubleSHOOTing: A Billy Dixon Joint”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 161:51


    Lovely is celebrating her birthday but Naj and Lo are joined by Billy Dixon (@TheBillyDixon) to discuss Roman Reigns' position of power. Jey Uso's ascension into singles competition. The first ever Wrestling Kiki Ball, “Paris Is Bumping” & more! #TheEnergyNeverDies #TheEnergyNeverLies #TakeCTRL #TheUmbrella #JusticeForBreyonaTaylor and as always, #BlackLivesMatter Follow Us on Twitter: Naj - @NajIsLike   Lovely Laveau - @its_justLovely    Lorenzo - @LorenzoForreal    The Pod - @SelfCtrlPod

    Ep. 14: “Viva La Revolución”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 121:48


    In this episode we discuss football coming back. Try to remember what happened on Backlash (or was it Payback?) and All Out. They discuss Roman Reigns and Jey Uso and wonder why The Uso's aren't ambassadors for Fashionnova Men? How do you say “14” in Portuguese? Is The Hurt Business the Black version of Evolution? What's going on wit Kanye? And are you informed on what's going on in Venezuela? #TheEnergyNeverDies #TheEnergyNeverLies #TakeCTRL #TheUmbrella #JusticeForBreyonaTaylor and as always, #BlackLivesMatter Follow Us on Twitter: Naj - @NajIsLike   Lovely Laveau - @its_justLovely    Lorenzo - @LorenzoForreal    The Pod - @SelfCtrlPod

    Ep. 12: "On The Skin" feat. XTHREEEE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 177:51


    In this episode, Naj, Lo and Lovely are joined by Content Creator XTHREEEE as they chop it up about Cardi B & Meg Thee Stallion taking WAP all the way to #1 on the charts & Kim Kardashian joining the fight to free C Murder. Does it matter that Travis Scott had Cyhi Tha Prince ghostwrite for him? Are you ready for the Thunderdome? Why does Bret Hart talk about Shawn Michaels so much? And what is going on with Trey Songz? They discuss Sonya Deville's dangerous encounter with a stalker and talk to XTHREEEE about creating, misconceptions and pressure while also asking the question: Was Natasha Bedingfield robbed of a Grammy in 2004? #TheEnergyNeverDies #TheEnergyNeverLies #TakeCTRL #TheUmbrella #JusticeForBreyonaTaylor #TymereLittleIsSTILLMissing and as always, #BlackLivesMatter RIP XAVIER Follow Us on Twitter: Naj - @NajIsLike Lovely Laveau - @its_justLovely Lorenzo - @LorenzoForreal The Pod - @SelfCtrlPod Follow XTHREEEE on Twitter - @XTHREEEE XTHREEE's YouTube: https://rb.gy/4op7km His 4:20 Channel : https://rb.gy/cwgths Shoutout to the VYBE HOUSE: @WeAreVYBE

    Ep. 11: "Moisture CTRL"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 160:04


    In this episode, Naj, Lo & Lovely talk about Kamala Harris being chosen by Joe Biden as his VP, concerts during COVID, Dave Chappelle & Cancel Culture. They also discuss mental health and some people that are going thru it at the moment and the current topic that has the world in a frenzy: WAP. THE ENERGY NEVER DIES. THE ENERGY NEVER LIES. RIP James "Kamala" Harris #TakeCTRL #JusticeForBreyonnaTaylor #TymereLittleIsSTILLMissing and as always, #BLACKLIVESMATTER Follow Us on Twitter: Naj - @NajIsLike Lovely Laveau - @its_justLovely Lorenzo - @LorenzoForreal The Pod - @SelfCtrlPod

    Ep. 10: "The Ambiguity Of It All..." (Midseason Premiere)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 176:01


    On this episode, Naj and Lo introduce Lovely Leveau as their new co host. They also give another Sportscenter analysis for the Versus battle between DMX and Snoop Dogg while Lovely believes that 2 Chainz can beat Rick Ross in their upcoming battle. They discuss GCW's 'Homecoming" PPV with the re-emergence of Lio Rush and ACH and ask is GCW, "The New Black Indie"? They talk about 6ix9ine's impeding release from house arrest and discuss The Rock and the game changing of purchase of the XFL with his business partner and ex wife, Dany Garcia. Its a lot of laughs and some scathing hot takes, but you knew that already. THE ENERGY NEVER DIES. THE ENERGY NEVER LIES. #TakeCTRL #JusticeForBreyonnaTaylor #TymereLittleIsSTILLMissing and as always, #BLACKLIVESMATTER Follow Us on Twitter: Naj - @NajIsLike Lovely Laveau - @its_justLovely Lorenzo - @LorenzoForreal The Pod - @SelfCtrlPod

    Ep. 9: "Babies & Fools"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 154:33


    F*CK. THE. FRAIL. SHXT. Naj and Lorenzo are back after a quick break; Lorenzo has been in the trenches & Naj has taken a sabbatical back home in South Carolina. Still, the two come together and briefly discuss the #SpeakingOut movement in the Wrestling community the past few weeks & the Fab/Jadakiss VERSUS Battle. Should Fabolous have had a better career? Was G-Unit the NWO of Hip Hop? They also discuss NXT's "Great American Bash" and the greatness that is Sasha Banks. And speaking of Jada... The fellas dissect this August Alsina/Jada and Will situation. Is she a predator? Is it a unrequited love? or is it just a fling that shouldn't have happened? Whatever it is, if you cant remember the name... All you gotta do is ask the dame for the dudes that deliver the hard. #JusticeForBreyonnaTaylor #JusticeForVanessaGuillen #TymereLittle And as always, #BLACKLIVESMATTER #TakeCtrl Follow Us on Twitter: Naj: @NajIsLike Lorenzo: @LorenzoForreal The Pod: @SelfCtrlPod

    Ep. 8: "My Execution Might Be Televised..."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 152:55


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    Ep. 7: "Hov Did That" Feat Lovely Laveau

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 183:57


    In this episode, Naj and Lorenzo are joined by Lovely Laveau as they discuss the life and impact of Shad Gaspard and Hana Kimura. They also discuss the latest VERSUZ battle between Dancehall greats Beenie Man and Bounty Killer. They also talk about the battle that could've been between R&B groups 112 and Jagged Edge. They also talk about AEW's "Double or Nothing" and the wonderful absurdity that was the Stadium Stampede match. The three discuss the season finale of "Dark Side of the Ring" with Owen Hart. Was Martha right in her quest for for the truth? Does Joe Biden deserve the Black vote? Who's on Mount Olympus of Producers And what happens when you ask Black Wrestling Twitter about the word "Finna" and fail to accept the answer? It gets real in the field and #TheTakes are at an all time high. In the words of Freddie Gibbs, "Mic Check, Check" #TakeCTRL #EnergyNeverDies #EnergyNeverLies FOLLOW US ON TWITTER! Naj: @NajIsLike Lorenzo: @LorenzoForreal The Pod: @SelfCtrlPod Lovely Laveau: @its_JustLovely This Episode is Dedicated to the memory of Shad Gaspard & Hana Kimura

    Ep. 6: "3 Cocoa Puffs in A Box of Kix" Feat J-Rose

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 192:38


    In this episode, Video Editor and Ring Announcer J-Rose joins the guys as they recap the Nelly/Ludacris VERSUZ battle and discuss who they would want to see in a fantasy battle. They also talk about The Last Dance finale, where J-Rose tells us a little about Indiana and what its like to be a Pacer fan. Could the Bulls have won 7 championships? Would the Knicks STILL make the NBA Finals? They also touch on Shad Gaspard's disapperance, Dark Side of the Ring's Owen Hart episode and break down the Lio Rush & Mark Henry beef. When do IDOLS become RIVALS? Dont Front, You know we got cha opin. #TakeCTRL #TheEnergyNeverDies #TheEnergyNeverLies FOLLOW US ON TWITTER! Naj: @NajIsLike Lorenzo: @LorenzoForreal The Pod: @SelfCtrlPod J-Rose: @ThisIsJROSE This Episode is Dedicated in the memory of Shad Gaspard

    Ep. 5: "Tradin' War Stories"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 135:36


    In this episode, Naj and Lorenzo reflect on the deaths of Betty Wright, Andre Harrell & Jerry Stiller. But with death, comes life so a congratulations is in order for Seth Rollins and "The Man" Becky Lynch. The guys recap her relinquishing the title and speculate whats next for WWE after this announcement. They also recap the Jill Scott/Erykah Badu Versuz IG Battle and discuss 6ix9ine's return to the spotlight that has already been mired in controversy. It gets real for a minute when Naj and Lo discuss the senseless murders of Armaud Arbery and Sean Reed and how its affected them. They also discuss another unfortunate event in the Wrestling Community in the event of sexual assault. The guys open and reveal some tough experiences and discuss how they've dealt with the trauma. We've prided ourselves for being real and personal with our listeners... This episode proves it. Fix up, Look sharp. You know what it is. #TheEnergyNeverDies #TheEnergyNeverLies FOLLOW US ON TWITTER! Naj: @najisnyce Lorenzo: @lorenzoforreal The Pod: @SelfCtrlPod REST IN PEACE & POWER ANDRE HARRELL BETTY WRIGHT JERRY STILLER & LITTLE RICHARD

    Ep. 4: "Skandalouz” Feat. Tejana

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 159:53


    In this episode, Naj and Lorenzo are joined by WrestleBae and Content Creator Tejana as they discuss Kim Jung Un (Or "The Big Homie From Tha Nawf") faked his death for likes and retweets & give a recap of the Versuz IG Battles of Babyface and Teddy Riley. Who would win out of 3 6 Mafia and Bone Thugs N Harmony? Who plays "You Got Me" first in announced battle between Jill Scott and Erykah Badu? They also discuss new music and try to decipher why Twitter is saying Travis Scott is better than Wale. They also dive deep into Tejana's hustle as she sheds some light on creating content for her brand as well as OnlyFans. The conversation goes deep as they discuss the situation with ChriStylezz and Dussepalooza and talk about what Coercion REALLY means. Look alive, You know the VIBES! #TheEnergyNeverLies #TheEnergyNeverDies Follow Us on Twitter!: Naj: @NajIsLike Lorenzo: @LorenzoForreal The Pod: @SelfCtrlPod Follow Tejana on Twitter; @tejana_ and subscribe to her OnlyFans (onlyfans.com/tejana) where a portion is donated to a charity for SW's everywhere.

    Ep. 3: "Retaliation, Revenge & Get Back"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 152:36


    In this episode, Naj and Lorenzo are joined by the homey Lo (Co Founder of Prime Time Pro Wrestling) as they discuss ONCE AGAIN another week of COVID-19 Pandemic. Why does the President want us to drink/inject disinfectant? And is the cure inside Tom Hanks' plasma? TMZ reported that "The King of the Nawf" or Kim Jung Un has passed away but there's been no confirmation as of yet. As they figure out if he's really dead, the three wonder about the next in charge: Kim Yo Jong. Is she ready to rule and why is everyone think she's attractive? Switching gears to Wrestling Twitter, a lot of craziness has been going on in the DM's lately. And in both cases, there's one common denominator. Has she become the Nancy Grace of Wrestling Twitter? There hasn't been alot of sports due to the Pandemic, so ESPN has given us something to make the time pass along smoothly with "The Last Dance", a documentary about the 1998 Chicago Bulls. Naj and the two Lo's discuss Triple H celebrating 25 years in the game and his impact, decide whether or not Sami Zayn is a nuisance in the locker room, who really made Air Force 1's popular and with Kenya Barris' successful new show "#BlackAF", the world finally discovered that Rashida Jones is Black. So how Black is Black enough? #TheEnergyNeverLies #TheEnergyNeverDies Follow us on Twitter! @SelfCtrlPod Naj: @NajIsLike Lorenzo: @LorenzoForreal and @TheKurtainKall Lo: @hellbenderLo and @PrimeTimePW

    Ep 2: Bomb First (Pray for Stamford)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 179:42


    In this episode of Self CTRL, Naj and Lo discuss another week in the COVID-19 Pandemic and one of the most bizarre days in Professional Wrestling where the WWE make the first of many roster cuts and furloughs due to the pandemic. Where does The E go from here? They also tackle the latest hashtag craze in Wrestling Twitter: #WTAD. They discuss the latest #VERSUZ IG battles and ponder if 50 Cent beats Ja Rule in a catalog battle. The guys take a deep dive in the Boy Meets World racist comments and talk about racist TikTok videos while also praising/break down Westside Gunn's "Pray for Paris". #TheEnergyNeverLies #TheEnergyNeverDies Follow Naj (@NajIsLike) and Lorenzo (@LorenzoForreal @ThaKurtainKall) on Twitter You can also follow the show (@SelfCtrlPod) on Twitter as well. #TakeCTRL

    The Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 138:23


    Naj and Lo discuss the: COVID-19 Pandemic The 2nd Season of "Dark Side of the Ring" WrestleMania: In Your House? Tiger King Obsession IG LIVE Battles Follow Naj on Twitter (@NajIsLike) Follow Lo and The Kurtain Kall on Twitter (@LorenzoForreal) (@TheKurtainKall) And follow the show as well and tell us what you think! (@SelfCtrlPod) #TheEnergyNeverLies #TheEnergyNeverDies  #CTRLszn #TakeCTRL

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