History tells us that you love our no-guest episodes so here's another one for you. This week, Branden and Maurice talk about just about everything going on in pop culture. The MTV Video Music Awards, Nicki Minaj's recent behavior and rumors of Kobe Bryant joining Ice Cube's BIG3 basketball league are all topics of discussion. Tune in and enjoy.  

1:40 Aretha Franklin

8:40 VMAs   13:00 Is Nicki Minaj on drugs or just fiending for attention?   24:00 Is the New York Jets partnership with Def Jam a game-changer?   29:00 Kobe in Big 3   Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio