Opinions While Black

The break's over. Oz and D. Randle have returned to sit down and recount their time off, give flowers to Oz's editor-in-chief and Randle makes fun of Wale. Oz gives his opinions on the Savage X Fenty show and his latest purchases from Rihanna's catalog, CBS rethinks the Activist game show and the R. Kelly verdict. Plus, the crew reminisces on Michael Jackson's level of stardom and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up!

Song of the Week: Denzel Curry, Smino, Kenny Beats and Robert Glasper- "So Incredible (Robert Glasper remix)"

This week, Oz and D. Randle discuss celebrity familiars, give a special shout out to Simu Liu for recognizing the Marvel heroes that paved the way for him to flourish and Oz vents about inconsiderate clients in the service industry. Also....Oz's disdain for the MTV VMA's, Thirst Trap Power Rankings, Diddy in a potential Verzuz with Jermaine Dupri and Karen Civil vs. The World. Plus, your listener letters, and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up!

Song of the Week: Kirk Franklin- "Love Theory"

This week, Oz and D. Randle talk about how humans wield the power of social media, Andre 3000's verse on a leaked Kanye song, the Carters' latest adventures in hypercapitalism and the latest accusations leveled against Afrika Bambatta. Also, Oz reveals his picks for the Thirst Trap power rankings and Umar Johnson gets married. Plus your listener letters, the Top 3 STFUs and more Kevin Samuels slander. Pour Up!

This week, Oz and D. Randle pour up on Labor Day to discuss Kid Cudi's contribution to shouting down bigotry in hip hop, an old Jay-Z meme discussion and their opinions on the new Drake album, Certified Lover Boy. Also, thoughts on Naomi Osaka taking a break from tennis and the possible elements that led to her decision, the lack of conversation about Normani, Fat Joe vs. Ja Rule and Married At First Sight predictions. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs! Pour Up!

Song of the Week: Brent Faiyaz- "Wasting Time" feat. Drake

After a week off, Oz and D. Randle sit down to catch up about life at Oz's new job. Then, they give flowers to Tyron Woodley in anticipation of his upcoming fight, express disappointment in the culture's treatment of Lizzo, give their opinions on Kendrick and Drake's upcoming album drops, Oz gives his take on Kanye's "Donda" release, the progressively awful developments in the R. Kelly case and the open/shut case of the OnlyFans ban. Plus, your listener letters and the top 3 STFUs. Pour Up!

Song of the Week: The Foreign Exchange- "Maybe She'll Dream of Me."

For this landmark episode, Oz and D. Randle sit down with LaLa from Play No Games Podcast (Twitter: @playnogamespod), Euphonic (IG: @EuphonicSigma06), Arial the Broque Socialite (IG: thedangerousdame) and Chef Ibersalle Fallon (IG: ilbersalle) to talk about the passing of Chucky Thompson, Rihanna achieving billionaire status, the sordid details of PJ Washington and Brittany Renner's "love story" and a whole mess of nonsense in between. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs! Pour Up!

Song of the Week: Charlotte Day Wilson- "Take Care of You" feat. Syd

After a small break, Oz and D. Randle sit down to catch up and talk about Randle's beach getaway, talk about Tyler's response to DJ Khaled's shade, unpack male relationships and give their opinions on the Lox vs. Dipset Verzuz as well as the new Nas album. Also, the Price Went Up for some Black producers and showrunners and the guys give their Married At First Sight predictions, Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up!

Song of the Week: Steve Lacy- "Infrunami"

In this episode, Oz and D. Randle link up before Randle goes on a long overdue vacation and talk about taking Michaela Coel for granted, Maria Taylor's departure from ESPN, new charges being introduced against R. Kelly and yet another Kanye album con. Also, the guys do an overview of the new season of Married At First Sight. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs. Pour Up!

Song of the Week: Tammi Terrell- "All I Do Is Think About You"

This week, Oz and D. Randle sit down and catch up on Oz's new job, salute a Black writer creating new opportunities for creatives getting into the business, remember the dearly departed Biz Markie and discuss Don Cheadle's bizarre Emmy nomination. Also, Tracee Ellis Ross being named an honorary AKA, Richard Sherman's domestic troubles and a few thoughts on Black capitalism. Plus, your listener letters and the Top 3 STFUs! Pour Up!

Song of the Week: Victoria Monet- "Touch Me."