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Welcome back to 'We Have More Thoughts,' a spinoff show on the Need to Know Network where any of our cast members will sit down at any time to talk about everything we don't get to in our weekly episodes.

On this episode of 'We Have More Thoughts,' Alex is joined by Regi and Pierre. The gang begins by discussing healthy ways to lose weight (1:46) before sharing their gripes about people who are generally unaware (8:43). Next, they review André 3000's latest album 'New Blue Sun' with a focus on ageism in Hip Hop (13:21). Drake got back into his rapping bag on 'For All The Dogs Scary Hours Edition' and people are happy about it (24:57). To close, the gang dives into the mysterious deaths at Lake Lanier and Pierre provides some historical context that is shocking to say the least (40:56).

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Originally released: November 16, 2023

This is the closing chapter of The Need to Know Podcast. Everything below this is the NTK archive — a curated back catalogue from that era.

A conversation with Eddin on his journey through media, from DJing to working across some of the biggest podcasts in the space. The discussion also touches on the aftermath of the Rory & Mal split, navigating public narratives, and the realities of building a career behind the scenes while maintaining perspective and balance.

On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin by discussing their gripes with Daylight Savings Time (1:40). Next, they react to Lori Harvey and Damson Idris' recent breakup (4:56) before briefly discussing Britney Spears' memoir 'The Woman In Me' (17:12). SaVon and Alex explain why they don't watch music videos (19:49) and SaVon shares his experience watching Monday's New York Jets game in a suite (24:07). To close, the gang reacts to a voicemail in which one of our Patrons asks what we would do with our child's college fund if they don't want to attend college (31:29).

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No, seriously, this will be the last time we discuss any of this... Enjoy.

On this edition of 'We Have More Thoughts,' Alex is joined by Luka Brazi and Alexis Major, founders of world-renowned cannabis company GUMBO Brands. Luka starts by sharing his origin story (1:10) before he and Alexis share their brutally honest thoughts on DJ Envy and Cesar Pina's real estate scandal (8:03). Next, Luka and Alexis discuss their philanthropic endeavors (14:57) and dive deep into drug culture and the stigma surrounding cannabis in America (19:25). The power couple explains what cannabinoids are (29:22) before sharing their thoughts on vaping and hookah (37:18). Alexis explains the difference between exotics and block work (48:46) and Luka unveils his history with New York cannabis OG Branson (55:26). Alex asks Alexis about her business background (58:41) and Luka the lessons he's learned on his journey (1:01:19). Rapper Moneybagg Yo joins the show (1:10:13) before Luka and Alexis talk about the future of GUMBO Brands (1:14:13) and share their thoughts on Cookies NYC (1:15:16).

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On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin with the weekly drip check (0:04) and a recap of Nyla Symone's PassDaAux event (8:24). Next, SaVon tries to rationalze why he's the only Black man in America who can't dance (14:58) before detailing his beard chronicles (21:10). Jay-Z claims that people should take $500K over a dinner with him (27:05) which leads into a discission about one hit wonders and how said artists survive long term (39:10). City Girls third studio album 'RAW' is expected to sell poorly in its first week (52:30) and Tyrese Gibson calls his ex-wife Samantha Lee a narcissist and psychopath after she says she's open to reuniting (1:14:20). The episode closes with updates on the DJ Envy and Cesar Pina real estate scandal (1:30:11) and some listener voicemails (1:42:16).

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On this Patreon Exlusive Preview of the Need to Know Podcast, Pierre kicks things off by posing an interesting question (2:53). Next, the gang discusses subtweeting and if it is okay for SaVon to fire back at his haters in the comments (9:43). The main event begins when SaVon brings up Brittany Renner's interview with Shannon Sharpe where she revealed her body count and opened up about her sex life (15:19).

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On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Regi begin by discussing FaceTime calls and drink preferences before SaVon gets flagrant (1:44). Next, Savon talks about his gripe with iOS updates (17:13). The main event begins with a lengthy discussion on Will and Jada Pinkett Smith following Jada's revelations that she and Will have been separated since 2016 and that 2Pac proposed to her while he was in jail (21:37). Later, the gang revisits DJ Envy and Cesar Pina's real estate Ponzi scheme scandal now that the allegations have become severe (55:08). The back end of the episode focuses on music, with SaVon staking his claim that Offset's 'Set It Off' is his album of the year (1:24:11) and Alex sharing that Drake's 'For All The Dogs' has grown on him since last episode (1:33:54). To close, the gang plays some listener voicemails (1:44:51) before Alex shares his fun fact of the week (1:52:29) and SaVon asks if Naomi Osaka has soft-launched her breakup with Cordae on Twitter (1:53:37).

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On this week's episode of the Need to Know Podcast, the gang starts by admiring Alex's drip before beginning a two-plus-hour discussion on Drake's newest album 'For All The Dogs.' The gang first discusses their interpretations of the title (10:32) and J. Cole's feature on "First Person Shooter" (18:13). Next, they break down their expectations going into the album's release (33:02) before speaking at length about Drake and Joe Budden's social media exchange following Joe's album review (48:34). Alex later compares Drake and LeBron James (1:03:13), questions Drake's relationship with Future (1:09:52), and attempts to understand Drake's Rihanna bar on "Fear Of Heights" (1:16:25). A more in-depth analysis of 'For All The Dogs' follows, emphasizing the R&B tracks (1:20:19). After that, the gang focuses on Drake's forthcoming hiatus (1:36:08) and how 'For All The Dogs' will age in the greater context of Drake's catalog (1:40:42). The episode closes with listener voicemails that focus on Drake and the album (1:52:50).

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