IF I LET YOU TELL IT with Mike Sessions

By Mike Sessions

IF I LET YOU TELL IT with Mike Sessions is a weekly music and culture podcast where hip-hop, R&B, jazz fusion, and alternative sounds meet real life. Every Monday at 6AM EST, Mike and the homies b... more

5

3333 ratings

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about IF I LET YOU TELL IT with Mike Sessions:

How many episodes does IF I LET YOU TELL IT with Mike Sessions have?

The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.

IF I LET YOU TELL IT with Mike Sessions episodes:

March 02, 2026 EPISODE 140: I Come In Peace.
On this episode, the 2000s R&B March Madness submissions are officially live, and Mike breaks down how to prepare, what to expect, and why this era still hits different. Then we get into a full review of The Romantic from Bruno Mars, with craftsmanship vs. authenticity and can something be technically flawless but still leave you questioning who the artist really is? We also dive into GENA’s new album The Pleasure Is Yours, Willow Smith stepping fully into her jazz fusion bag, and why experimentation in Black music still matters. On the culture side, 50 Cent vs. T.I. continues to be a talking point, leaving Mike and Jodi at odds over who would win a VERZUZ. And finally… we settle a real debate: what was the worst fashion era we’ve ever lived through? Stay tapped in with Mike Sessions on Instagram @mikexsessions. For bonus
episodes, extended conversations, video versions, and exclusive polls,
join the IF I LET YOU TELL IT Patreon at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit.
...more
1h 28min
February 23, 2026 EPISODE 139: Professor Hulk of Rap.
On this episode, Mike recaps his first VinylCon experience, the energy, the nostalgia, the psychology of crate-digging, and what owning physical music still means in a streaming world. We reflect on being around people raised like you, and trauma bonding vs. shared values. The “Big Three” gets an MCU breakdown, plus a real conversation about whether J. Cole is actually retiring or just redefining his pace. We also dive into the America’s Next Top Model documentary, unpacking fame culture, exploitation, validation, and what happens when the spotlight ages out. All that, plus sidebars, cultural observations, and the usual perspective shifts. Stay tapped in with Mike Sessions on Instagram @mikexsessions. For bonus
episodes, extended conversations, video versions, and exclusive polls,
join the IF I LET YOU TELL IT Patreon at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit.
...more
1h 40min
February 16, 2026 EPISODE 138: Cycle of Consideration.
Welcome to another episode of the show! This week, we’re talking new music releases, recapping Valentine’s weekend reflections, and reacting to Jill Scott’s new album To Whom This May Concern. We also revisit the art of lying in classic R&B songs, build out a March Madness–style bracket for iconic 2000s R&B albums, and get into a hilarious but honest conversation about experiencing “post-nut clarity” from the other perspective. Plus, we discuss Dana Milbank’s three-day digital detox and what it reveals about our relationship with the internet as a whole. Tap in! Stay tapped in with Mike Sessions on Instagram @mikexsessions. For bonus
episodes, extended conversations, video versions, and exclusive polls,
join the IF I LET YOU TELL IT Patreon at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit.
...more
1h 37min
February 09, 2026 EPISODE 137: Raisins in the Potato Salad.
Welcome to another episode of the show! This week, we’re reacting to J. Cole’s new album The Fall-Off and what it means for his legacy, plus we gotta talk about Savannah James having the internet in an uproar after saying she likes the strip club. We also get into self-diagnosis culture vs. people living with real challenges, then zoom out and revisit the Telecommunications Act, and how its ripple effects still shape what we watch, post, and argue about today. And for a lighter moment, we’re running through some of the wildest “how did they get that off?” lyrics in hip hop and R&B. Tap in!
Stay tapped in with Mike Sessions on Instagram @mikexsessions. For bonus episodes, extended conversations, video versions, and exclusive polls, join the IF I LET YOU TELL IT Patreon at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit.
...more
1h 43min
February 02, 2026 EPISODE 136: We Need A Revolution.
Welcome to another episode of the show! This week, we’re making our Grammy predictions, breaking down how a healthy relationship can expose weak friendships, and celebrating Moesha hitting its 30-year anniversary. We also tap in with new music we’re listening to, recap the latest VERZUZ event, and give our first impressions on Ari Lennox's new album, Vacancy. Plus, we bring back Name That Song for a quick-hit moment you can play along with! Tap in!
Subscribe to Patreon at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit for additional content and the video version of each episode. Also, check out Dignity Essentials to help provide discreet, dignity-centered menstrual care kits to unemployed and underemployed women: The pilot fundraiser closes February 6th: https://givebutter.com/RzzBaP
Stay tapped in with Mike Sessions on Instagram @mikexsessions. For bonus episodes, extended conversations, video versions, and exclusive polls, join the IF I LET YOU TELL IT Patreon at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit.
...more
1h 58min
January 19, 2026 EPISODE 135: Fernando Menendez.
Welcome back to the show after a much needed hiatus. Mike & Jodi detail the transition from California to Georgia, new discoveries of fatherhood, Destin Conrad and Terrace Martin dropped new music, triflin R&B lyrics, the bridge between west coast and southern music, and more! Be sure to subscribe to the Patreon for additional content at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit. You can also follow Mike on Instagram via: @mikexsessions. Thank you guys for listening every week and we will see you next week for EPISODE 136!
Stay tapped in with Mike Sessions on Instagram @mikexsessions. For bonus episodes, extended conversations, video versions, and exclusive polls, join the IF I LET YOU TELL IT Patreon at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit.
...more
1h 56min
May 05, 2025 EPISODE 134: La Bamba.
Welcome to another episode of the show where we recap Episode 133 and things learned from it, one year since Kendrick/Drake, NBA playoffs and more.
Be sure to subscribe to the Patreon for additional content at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit. You can also follow Mike on Instagram via: @ifiletyoutellitpod
Thank you guys for listening every week and we will see you next week for EPISODE 135!
Stay tapped in with Mike Sessions on Instagram @mikexsessions. For bonus episodes, extended conversations, video versions, and exclusive polls, join the IF I LET YOU TELL IT Patreon at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit.
...more
51min
April 28, 2025 EPISODE 133: Get Buck. (feat. The Lil Homies)
Welcome to another episode of the show where we are joined by the engine that keeps things moving, the babies! We get into topics such as:
Who is the greatest music artist of all-time, what adults should stop worrying about the most, parenting clean-ups, where was Woody's dad, and more
Be sure to subscribe to the Patreon for additional content at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit. You can also follow Mike on Instagram via: @ifiletyoutellitpod
Thank you guys for listening every week and we will see you next week for EPISODE 134!
Stay tapped in with Mike Sessions on Instagram @mikexsessions. For bonus episodes, extended conversations, video versions, and exclusive polls, join the IF I LET YOU TELL IT Patreon at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit.
...more
1h 25min
April 14, 2025 EPISODE 132: Stop On By.
EXPLOSIONS! Welcome to another episode of the show where we are welcomed back after a year and a half hiatus from host Mike Sessions. We get into a very non-transparent discussion of what's been going on, and the new direction of the podcast, including relocation to the Peach State, plus more.
Follow Mike and the pod on Instagram via @ifiletyoutellitpod and Patreon: patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit for additional bonus episodes and video versions of the podcast.
Lastly, Rest In Peace to our brother Kenny. Check out the Kenneth Mosely Memorial LIVE YO LIFE Scholarship for all San Bernardino & Riverside County high school seniors looking to enroll at Cal State San Bernardino this fall. View eligibility requirements and apply here: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1qNjoIlTZd1mJxk684dZ47p9iOR65j1x0/mobilebasic?pli=1
Stay tapped in with Mike Sessions on Instagram @mikexsessions. For bonus episodes, extended conversations, video versions, and exclusive polls, join the IF I LET YOU TELL IT Patreon at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit.
...more
1h 3min
November 13, 2023 EPISODE 131: My Happy. (feat. Briana Hamilton)
Welcome to another episode of the show where we are joined by actor Bri Hamilton! We get into topics such as the acting journey, hardest and easiest parts of auditioning, the actors strike, working in aviation, working on the set of East New York and more! Thank you guys for listening every single week, but the podcast will be on hold until the new year where we will pick up the rest of Season 7!
Be sure to follow the show:
instagram: @ifiletyoutellit, @themusichomie, @five2bundleofjoy
Stay tapped in with Mike Sessions on Instagram @mikexsessions. For bonus
episodes, extended conversations, video versions, and exclusive polls,
join the IF I LET YOU TELL IT Patreon at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit.
...more
1h 35min

FAQs about IF I LET YOU TELL IT with Mike Sessions:

How many episodes does IF I LET YOU TELL IT with Mike Sessions have?

The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.