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Comedian Tony Baker discusses tv & film, comedy, music, life and so much more.

Verbal Cardio


    • May 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 5m AVG DURATION
    • 222 EPISODES

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    The Verbal Cardio podcast is an absolute gem for anyone seeking a captivating and engaging listening experience. Hosted by the charismatic and talented Tony Baker, this podcast takes listeners on a journey through random rabbit holes, thought-provoking interviews, and hilarious conversations. It has become my weekly panacea, seamlessly blending soothing moments with laughter and introspection. This podcast has truly become an integral part of my routine.

    One of the best aspects of The Verbal Cardio podcast is Tony Baker's active engagement in the conversations he has with his guests. His genuine interest in their stories and perspectives shines through, making each interview feel like an authentic and enriching experience. Whether discussing art or sharing personal experiences, Tony's passion for the subject matter is infectious and leaves listeners craving more. Additionally, his knowledge and love for movies and TV make for fascinating discussions that never fail to captivate even the most die-hard fans of these mediums.

    However, no review would be complete without acknowledging any potential drawbacks. The Verbal Cardio podcast could benefit from occasionally delving deeper into certain topics or expanding on some of the rabbit hole discussions. While the random nature of these tangents adds an element of surprise and spontaneity to the show, it may leave some listeners wanting more in-depth exploration.

    In conclusion, The Verbal Cardio podcast is a true testament to Tony Baker's talent as a host and entertainer. From its random rabbit holes to its insightful interviews, this podcast offers a well-rounded listening experience that leaves no stone unturned. It provides a sense of comfort, incites thought, induces laughter, and showcases great art and innovation. Despite any minor shortcomings, it remains one of my favorite podcasts to date. Kudos to Tony Baker, as well as his exceptional producer team Sabrina and Ahmir!



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    173: Verbal Cardio 221: Diddy Trial & Shoes on the Grill

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 71:02


    What Up Youtube Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about my shoe fashions as a kid, how showing off taught me lessons, the Diddy trial, my virginity on trial, sicka the Gender war, what makes a movie actual trash and I play 'This or That' with your suggestions.

    172: Verbal Cardio 220: Jeans at the Gym Are For Talkers Or Killers. Don't Move In With Your Lover

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 68:24


    What Up Youtube Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about my run in with a "gym talker", my thoughts on moving in with someone, how orb spiders are artists, Met Gala fashions, equality & normalcy, movie parts I would or would not play, Tony's Block Party lineup, and how I'd like to be a clone. 

    171: Verbal Cardio 219: Women In Space, Chicago Is Amazing & Top 5 White Rappers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 64:16


    PrizePicks, Run your game! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/VERBAL What Up Youtube Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about my tour stop in Chicago, Chris Brown & Karrueche, Sinners and the movie theatre experience, women in space, preserving my energy, animals in their habitat, and top 5 white rappers.

    170: Verbal Cardio 218: Value in Women, Top 10 Female Rappers, & Little Known Facts About Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 72:36


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about the value in women, top 10 female rappers, Corey Booker's filibuster, little known facts about me, and creating memories as a parent. 

    169: Verbal Cardio 217: Life vs Harlem Nights, Kanye's Interview, LeBron & Stephen A, & Marvin Sapp

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 63:51


    Eat smart with Factor! Get started at https://factormeals.com/verbal50off and use code verbal50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping! #ad  Shop SKIMS Mens at https://www.skims.com/verbal #skimspartner  What Up Youtube Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about which movies are better between Malcolm X & Sister Act 2 and Life & Harlem Nights, One of Them Days, Kanye's interview, recap of my trip to Atlanta, saving your spouse or children, LeBron vs Stephen A, and Marvin Sapp.

    168: Verbal Cardio 216: No More Men vs Women, Anthony Mackie, Top 3 Michael Jackson Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 66:43


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about men vs women topics, discussions that miss the important details, Tupac's best album, speaking on legacies before my time, being clowned for clothing, ranking Thriller's songs, and top 3 Michael Jackson songs.

    167: Verbal Cardio 215: Doechii, Southwest Airlines, Tony! Toni! Toné!, & The Top People in Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 78:02


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about transparency through texts, the top people in your life, Southwest Airlines, tearjerker movies, Kelis, Doechii's red flag, D'wayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Toné!, and Christopher Nolan potentially directing a Bond film.

    166: Verbal Cardio 214: When Halle Berry Kiss Yo Man, Trump & Vance are Bullies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 75:08


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about my experience in Miami, Trump & Vance vs the Ukrainian president, Tank vs Roach fight, The Oscars, Halle Berry & Adrien Brody, Angie Stone, and Belly vs other hood classics.

    165: Verbal Cardio 213: Junk Food on Food Stamps, Mystery Houses & Being Abrasive

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 65:37


    Shop SKIMS Mens at https://www.skims.com/verbal #skimspartner  What Up Youtube Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about being abrasive and having a low tolerance for softness, buying junk food on food stamps, moving organically, moving expenses, haunted houses, and NAACP Image Awards.

    164: Verbal Cardio 212: Kendrick Superbowl Recap, Irv Gotti Death, Black Men Go To The Doctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 69:28


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about The Super Bowl, Kanye's recent antics, Irv Gotti, 50 Cent & Ja Rule, going to the doctor regularly and keeping your health in check, and black vs mixed.

    163: Verbal Cardio 211: Touring, Grammy's, TDE vs Deathrow, & Luca Doncic Trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 72:30


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about touring, tres leches & churros, The Grammy's, is TDE the best west coast label, Jonathan Majors, & NBA trades.

    162: Verbal Cardio 210: DEI Rollbacks, Boycotting, Immigration, & The Super Bowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 72:04


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about fire evacuations, adding stress to situations, DEI rollbacks, pandering, boycotts, Selena Gomez and immigration laws, The Super Bowl, and my top 10 80s sitcoms.

    161: Verbal Cardio 209: ELON MUSK SYMBOL, SNOOP DOGG PERFORMS AT INAUGURATION

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 68:39


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about MLK's legacy, Elon Musk, "just stick to comedy" comments, having an opinion on relationships, Nelly & Snoop performing for Trump, One of Them Days, touring, and house updates.

    160: Verbal Cardio 208 - Going on Tour, The L.A. Fires, Masculinity VS. Femininity, Learning when to Hush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 72:43


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about my tour, the fire situation in Los Angeles, Glorilla being herself and how some of y'all should HUSH!

    159: Verbal Cardio 207: NAACP Nomination, 2024 Recap, & Being "Crazy"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 70:13


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about my NAACP Image Award Nomination, mail thievery, 2024 recap, being crazy, and smashing for a million dollars. 

    158: Verbal Cardio 206: Holidays, Touring Schedule, J Cole, & Lord Of The Rings

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 103:34


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about buying things for the holidays, my touring schedule for 2025, drones over New Jersey, Jamie Fox's special, update on my cats, J Cole, and Lord of The Rings.   

    157: Verbal Cardio 205: Dating In LA, Women Be Doing Stuff, Andrew Schulz & Comedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 74:19


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about Jay Z, Andrew Schulz and comedy, how I like to record voiceovers, my theory on dating in LA, and women be doing stuff.   

    156: Verbal Cardio 204: Discipline, Transactional Pumps, Sassiness & Growing Into Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 86:48


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about discipline when it comes to eating, favorite foods from the holidays, fun when you're financially struggling, learning your partner and transparency, what is sassiness, and growing into yourself.   

    155: Verbal Cardio 203: Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson, Going Down a Rabbit Hole, & Dating Standards

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 78:04


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight, holding your opinions when you disagree, kids tell the truth, making your kids pay bills, and dating standards.

    154: Verbal Cardio 202: The Election, Dating, and Tupac Albums

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 70:44


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about the election, topics on dating, how I enjoy being alone, my introduction to Tupac, rappers who blew up immediately, and ranking Tupac albums. 

    153: Verbal Cardio 201: Getting Back Into Standup, Dating Exclusively, & I'm A Good Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 62:28


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about getting back into standup, expressing gratitude, women and their braids, Shaq's comments to Angel Reese, and dating exclusively. 

    152: Verbal Cardio 200: DWade's Statue, Pandering, Asking a Woman Her Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 59:03


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about an update on my voiceovers, DWade's statue, presidential candidates, asking a women her age, and pandering.

    151: Verbal Cardio 199: Paranormal Stories, Ghosts, & Spirits

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 89:41


    What Up Youtube Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is all about paranormal stories from my patreon audience. 

    150: Verbal Cardio 198: Mac & Cheese, Being Shy, and I'm Coming Clean...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 82:29


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about celebrities who you think can cook mac & cheese, approaching woman, being shy, The Joker 2, trapping someone with a baby, and what makes me laugh.   

    149: Verbal Cardio 197: My Thoughts On Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 87:27


    What Up Youtube Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about an update on my cat Dapper, an update on the voice over videos, my thoughts on dating, and questions from patreon.   

    148: Vertbal Cardio 196: John Amos, Being Mindful, Listening To Your Children, & Ranking Batman Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 73:08


    What Up Youtube Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about John Amos, Eddie Murphy, what turns me off, masculinity and being mindful, listening to your children, and ranking The Batman movies.  

    147: Verbal Cardio 195: Pet Hospital Bills, Janet Jackson, Things You Love About Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 80:38


    What Up Youtube Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about my cat Dapper ending up in the hospital, Janet Jackson & her comments about Kamala Harris, Ryan Coogler and Michael B Jordan's new movie, being abstinent, and what you love about women.    Download EarnIn today! When you download the EarnIn app type in Verbal Cardio under PODCAST when you sign up Verbal Cardio under PODCAST #ad Sign up for MasterClass today and get an additional 15% OFF any annual membership by signing up at https://MasterClass.com/VERBAL #ad  

    146: Verbal Cardio 194: Fat Shaming, Genetics, Biases, Diddy's Arrest

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 83:33


    What Up Youtube Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about fat shaming, genetics, Kevin Hart & his rise to fame, what I like & dislike being called, Diddy's arrest, and I bought a new house.  

    145: Verbal Cardio 193: Handling Death, Kendrick Lamar & The Super Bowl, & Unattractive Hobbies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 78:08


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about the heat wave in LA, Kendrick at the Super Bowl, why I left Daddy Issues, handling death, James Earl Jones, Rich Homie Quan, and unattractive hobbies. 

    144: Verbal Cardio 192: The Deliverance, The IRS, & Beetlejuice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 70:56


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about counting your blessings,  the silliest thing you do, women and their items in bathrooms, Beetlejuice, the IRS and The Deliverance.    Download the PrizePicks app today https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/VERBAL and use code VERBAL and get $50 instantly when you play $5! #ad 

    143: Verbal Cardio 191: Hypocrisy, Steve Harvey, Cam Newton, Women & Accountability

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 73:30


    What Up Youtube Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about hypocrisy, 5 drinks to pour from your fingers, Steve Harvey, Cam Newton & Dr. Bryant, accountability, and are you jumping in to fight for your man.   

    142: Verbal Cardio 190: My Facial Hair, Foods People Pretend To Like, This or That

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 76:57


    What Up Youtube Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about taking Illinois, going to the theaters, my facial hair, Tyler Perry, my favorite black directors, foods people pretend to like, and dating people with different political views.  

    141: Verbal Cardio 189: Olympics Recap, Marriage Pressure, Trash Dreams & IG Hot Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 71:10


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about the end of the Olympics, weaponizing marriage, the dating struggle bus, trash nightmares and the IG hot water I got into.   

    140: Verbal Cardio 188: Breathe Life Into Your Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 75:00


    What Up Youtube Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about taking Ls, Sonya Massey, The Olympics, Noah Lyles, women ignoring red flags, cursing in front of your parents, and the year 2000.    Download EarnIn today! When you download the EarnIn app type in Verbal Cardio under PODCAST when you sign up Verbal Cardio under PODCAST #ad 

    139: Verbal Cardio 187: Go Vote, Robert Downey Jr as Dr. Doom, The Art vs The Artist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 70:31


    What Up Youtube Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about our choices for president, the olympics, gravitating toward black people, separating the art from the artist, Erica Ash, and my ideal weight. 

    138: Verbal Cardio 186: Top 25 R&B Artists List, Politics, & Chivalry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 86:38


    What Up Youtube Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about the weather in San Francisco, Tinkerbell being cancelled, Forbes' R&B list, Biden dropped out, my type of woman and memories from 1996.  

    137: Verbal Cardio 185: Politics, Tyler Perry, Memories from 1990

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 73:22


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about the Donald Trump assassination attempt, politics, Tyler Perry's latest film (SPOILERS), and memories from the year 1990. 

    136: Verbal Cardio 184: Highlighting The Negatives & Preferences

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 91:53


    What Up Youtube Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about what excuses are you holding on to, food portions, highlighting the negatives, dating preferences, wearing suits, and the Netflix series The Worst Roommate Ever.   Download EarnIn today! Spelled “E” “A” “R” “N” “I” “N” in the Google play or Apple app store. When you download the EarnIn app type in Verbal Cardio under PODCAST when you sign up Verbal Cardio under PODCAST. Subject to your available earnings, location, Daily Max and Pay Period Max. See EarnIn.com/TOS for details

    135: Verbal Cardio 183: Mexico Tears My Stomach Up Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 78:15


    What Up Youtube Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about my stomach issues in Mexico, not having profile pictures, Kev & Melissa's vow renewal, and the Netflix series The Worst Roommate Ever.   Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at https://masterclass.com/VERBAL #ad 

    134: Verbal Cardio 182: A Comedian Said I Stole A Joke: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 68:46


    What Up Youtube Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about me taking off my shirt, an update on me being accused of stealing a joke, reflecting on parenthood, the balance test, Reggie Jackson and his stories of racism he faced, and Tupac vs Kendrick Lamar.  Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at https://masterclass.com/VERBAL #ad 

    133: Verbal Cardio 181: Conversation Cliff Hangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 73:10


    What Up Youtube Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about being accused of stealing jokes, use your health insurance, my colonoscopy, the watermelon fest, struggling with relationships, and Will Smith & the Bad Boys series.  Download EarnIn today! Spelled “E” “A” “R” “N” “I” “N” in the Google play or Apple app store. When you download the EarnIn app type in Verbal Cardio under PODCAST when you sign up Verbal Cardio under PODCAST. Subject to your available earnings, location, Daily Max and Pay Period Max. See EarnIn.com/TOS for details

    132: Verbal Cardio 180: How To Apologize

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 70:18


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about being mean, apologizing, speaking other's health, Bad Boys for life and answering questions from my patreon. 

    131: Verbal Cardio 179: Let's Talk Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 41:57


    What Up Youtube Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about having a clean home, dating & having options, and wearing a suit.

    130: Verbal Cardio 178: "I'm Not That Innocent"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 70:15


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about adult sleepovers, overrated movies, black romance films, Rapsody's new album and answering questions from my patreon. 

    129: Verbal Cardio 177: Birthday Tone!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 72:04


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about my best birthday to date, Diddy's apology video, quitting bad jobs and answering crazy this or that questions from my patreon. 

    128: Verbal Cardio 176: Addressing The Pandering Allegations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 76:02


    What Up Youtube Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about the Drake vs Kendrick beef, addressing my pandering allegations, and answering this or that questions from my patreon. 

    127: Verbal Cardio 175: KENDRICK FIRES BACK

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 84:51


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about my adventure on the train, my stay in Seattle, Kendrick Lamar's diss to Drake, and Taylor Swift breaking records. 

    126: Verbal cardio 174: I'M SEEKING REVENGE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 77:36


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about Chris Brown vs Quavo, Drake, Kev, Angel & Joshy plotting against me, comedians on albums, bringing babies to comedy shows and more. 

    125: Verbal Cardio 173: Harriet Tubman Deserves A Shoe Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 72:43


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about the Allen Iverson's statue, Rico Wade & The Dungeon Family, J Cole's apology, diss records, women flirting, instruments or vocals and OJ Simpson.

    124: Verbal Cardio 172: RAP'S BIG 3 BEEFING & MOST VERSATILE DIRECTOR

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 73:05


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about the hunt for Diddy, the phrase "no Diddy," Kendrick Lamar's Like That verse, my favorite director, and the most versatile director. 

    123: Verbal Cardio 171: LET BLACK ACTORS ACT

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 66:02


    What Up Peeps! I'm BACK with that Verbal Cardio! This episode is about playlists in gyms, being naked, Dapper or Midnight, BMW vs Mercedes and why I prefer BMW, the double standard for black actors, and being stuck in certain roles. 

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