Football season is officially heating up, and there’s plenty to talk about on this episode of Real Deal with Akil.

I break down the AP Top 25 preseason rankings and give my thoughts on which college football teams are ranked too high, too low, and who could make some noise this season.

Then we head to Houston for my biggest Texans Preseason Week 1 takeaways, including what stood out and what I’ll be watching as the regular season gets closer.

I also react to the latest Astrodome plans and discuss what Houston should ultimately do with one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

Finally, we get into the NBA 2K27 gameplay reveal — what caught my attention, what looks improved, and whether 2K27 could actually deliver a better experience this year.

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The NBA schedule is out and the Rockets got they opening night and christmas chains snatched and its causing chaos in the H! RDWA also talk about the sixers and the REAL reason why people are mad at Lebron James

Then it's time for a full Houston Texans check-in. All eyes are on CJ Stroud, and expectations are HIGH. RDWA breaks down why he needs preseason reps, the potential of the Texans running game and if this season should be considered Super Bowl or Bust

Lastly we get into the Houston nightlife, and with Address and kamp closing, what does this mean for the nightlife and if there is more change coming in the near future

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In this episode of Real Deal with Akil, we break down the latest CJ Stroud trade rumors and what they could mean for the future of the Texans. Is there any real smoke behind the speculation?

We also review NBA All-Star Weekend — what worked, what didn’t, and whether the league can restore the energy fans have been missing.

To close it out, we dive into Stranger Things Season 5 and give our full thoughts on the storyline, expectations, and whether it lived up to the hype.

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Houston Texans getting a new stadium?

ASAP Rocky talks about the club culture

Houston hosting Spreak Break?!?!

Final review on J Cole's The Fall Off album

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RDWA gives his initial reaction to J Cole's highly anticipated album "The Fall Off" and gives his take on whether or not this will be the best album of 2026

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In the first episode of 2026, RDWA talks about the Harden trade and what does this mean moving foward

The Super Bowl is around the corner and Akil gives his pick on who will win and why

Kendrick sweeps the grammys and passes Jay Z for most all time as a rapper

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 (8:35) Clipse Let God sort em out album review

(31:15) GNX vs Let God sort em out, which album is better

(36:35) Drake saying UK rappers are better than US rappers

(1:02:40) Breaking down Bleacher report's NBA top 100 players of all time

(1:10:48) Lebron leaving LA is a real thing

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(2:33) Squid Games Season 3 ending (HUGE SPOILERS)

(14:23) Gavin Adcock had comments about Beyonce making a country album and why he believes it's not a country album

(24:27) Drake goes on stream and plays a few songs from the upcoming album titled "Iceman"

(37:30) Houston Barber is starting a membership for customers to pay 150 per month for haircuts

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(1:52) NBA offseason frenzy

(17:00) College basketball video games are making a return

(19:40) WNBA adds three new teams

(24:38) Caitlin Clark voted 9th among her peers for the all star game

(29:00) GNX album is the longest running number 1 album on billboards in rap history

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RDWA Podcast discuss the XXL Freshman cover (2:55) and also discuss the potential James Harden reunion with the Houston Rockets (10:14) and lastly, Akil goes on an EPIC rant about the Houston Texans needing a new stadium after seeing reports of the Cleveland Browns getting a new stadium (16:36)

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