🎙️ Episode 227 — “Subway Readers, Shutdowns, & Super Bowl Smoke”

The crew is back! From wild NYC commutes to government shutdowns, D’Angelo tributes, and the ongoing Drake vs. UMG fallout — this episode covers everything from the trenches to the charts. Tune in for laughs, real talk, and a few too-honest takes on culture, politics, and chaos.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro / Subway Rants & Reading on the Train
07:50 – Podcast Returns: Consistency & Creative Breaks
13:00 – RIP D’Angelo & Diane Keaton — Remembering Legends
19:00 – Politics Corner: Ceasefire, Gaza, and U.S. Shutdown Explained
28:30 – Midterm Elections & MAGA Madness
29:30 – Bad Bunny Super Bowl & “White Halftime Show” Talk
36:00 – WNBA Shoutouts – Asia Wilson & The Aces Dynasty
40:30 – Main Topic: Drake vs. UMG Lawsuit Dismissed – Breakdown & Industry Insight
53:50 – What’s Next for Drake & “Iceman” Album Expectations
01:05:00 – Wild News: Mark Sanchez’s Arrest & the David Case
01:17:00 – Closing Thoughts & Sign-Off

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