Q opens the show with an update on starting therapy, sharing how his first two sessions with a Black therapist in his age bracket have already helped him feel lighter and more self-aware (00:01). The guys dive into how therapy offers perspective, compare notes on celibacy journeys, and reflect on the importance of self-control and self-assessment (07:45). From there, they pivot into hip-hop, debating Drake’s dominance, whether the industry has moved on without him, and how fans balance love for music versus image (14:39). The conversation expands to 42 Dugg’s comments about turning on Drake, fan loyalty, and the inevitability of becoming the “villain” after long success (28:32). Shifting gears, they cover recent media shakeups including Cam Newton joining ESPN, Shannon Sharpe’s exit, and the business side of sports broadcasting (42:20). Later, they discuss tennis player Sachia Vickery’s viral stance on requiring a $1,000 deposit for dates, sparking a debate about money, character, and whether financial “filters” really help in relationships (57:15). The episode then moves into playful banter on dating expectations, scrolling Instagram, and language quirks before closing with a wholesome reflection on values and personal preferences (01:03:10). Finally, the crew reacts to the Dallas Cowboys documentary on Netflix, breaking down Jerry Jones’ leadership style, the Herschel Walker trade, the rise of Troy Aikman, and how old-school management compares to today’s NFL (01:12:30).

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