Is hiding the same as lying? Guttzy Guttz and DJ Laz Vagez go head-to-head on the definition of deception to kick off Episode 161 of The Man Dem Show.The guys give their full, unfiltered reaction to the first annual Player's Ball 2025 in Toronto. They break down the highlights, the lowlights, the best fits, the performances from Charmaine, MVP Mariah, and more, and debate the controversial "Player of the Year" award.Then, the NBA is in turmoil as a massive gambling scandal rocks the league. We discuss the arrests of Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups, the alleged Mafia connections, and whether fans should get their money back from rigged games.Plus, we're talking about the worst Halloween candies, Top 5 getting banned from the Rogers Centre, Vybz Kartel's first Canadian show, and whether Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX' deserves a Grammy nomination a year later.Tune in for the realest talk in the city! Like, Comment & Subscribe!Hosted by: Guttzy Guttz & DJ Laz VagezTime Stamps00:00:00 - Intro00:01:06 - The Debate Begins: Is Hiding a Form of Lying?00:03:38 - Topics for Today's Show00:04:23 - Halloween Season Advice & Safety Tips00:04:49 - Pro Tip: Take Your Kids to a Rich Neighborhood00:05:47 - Parent PSA: Check Your Kids' Candy!00:06:08 - The Worst Halloween Candy Debate (Tootsie Rolls vs. Raisins)00:10:29 - The Most Disrespectful Halloween "Treats"00:11:08 - Do You Let Kids Pick Their Own Candy or Give It To Them?00:13:50 - New Content Schedule Announcement00:15:14 - "The Long Walk" Movie Review (Stephen King Adaptation)00:18:18 - The Ending of "The Long Walk" Was TRASH00:21:15 - Why The Movie's Setting Was Unclear00:24:12 - Player's Ball 2025 Reaction & Recap00:25:22 - Which Toronto Media Should Have Been There?00:26:39 - Squashing Beef & Networking at the Event00:34:04 - Event Breakdown: Red Carpet, Pacing & Technical Issues00:36:08 - The Sound & Microphone Problems Were a Major Issue00:37:43 - Performance Reviews: Jade Dusk, Charmaine & More00:39:40 - An Unfortunate Situation with Charmaine00:41:14 - MVP Mariah Was the Breakout Performer of the Night00:41:51 - Was it a "Black Tie Affair"? The Guys Debate the Dress Code00:44:41 - Highlight: Seeing Toronto Come Together Without Violence00:48:03 - LOWLIGHT: Should Twy Have Won "Player Of The Year" At His Own Event?00:52:20 - LOWLIGHT: The Award Nominee Categories Were Flawed00:58:39 - Final Thoughts: The Player's Ball Has HUGE Potential01:03:06 - Do You Skip The Stories of People You Don't Like?01:04:34 - NBA Gambling Scandal: Terry Rozier & Chauncey Billups Arrested01:07:14 - Should The NBA Refund Fans Who Bet On Fixed Games?01:15:32 - This Episode Is Sponsored By Betz by Ice Cold01:17:39 - Top 5 Banned From The Rogers Centre For A Year01:21:45 - Vybz Kartel Is Performing in Canada!01:23:48 - Should A Drake & Vybz Kartel Collab Be Hip-Hop or Dancehall?01:29:18 - Should Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX' Get A Grammy Nomination A Year Later?01:36:45 - Is Young Thug's Career Cooked?01:38:08 - Wild Story: Detroit Gang Tattooing Their Dead Opps01:39:24 - Throwback: Joe Budden Picks Keyshia Cole Over Rihanna01:40:11 - Tony Yayo Responds to Memphis Bleek... With 50 Cent01:44:41 - R.I.P. THF Bayzoo01:47:11 - R.I.P. Xbox? God of War is Coming to the Platform01:49:48 - Quick Hits: US Congress Briefing on NBA Scandal & Jamie Foxx01:50:14 - G Herbo & Moneybagg Yo Make a Song Together01:51:09 - Would You Work With Your Baby Mama's New Man?01:55:35 - The Hennessy & Giggles Situation02:00:51 - Is Icy Afraid To Come Outside?02:04:20 - Outro