After we give some thoughts and condolences on the untimely passing of Kobe and Gigi Bryant along with the 7 other lives lost in the tragic helicopter accident, we get right back into this wrasslin ish!

To put it simple. We cover Brock Lesnar, Drew McIntyre, AJ Styles, Edge, Randy Orton, Bianca Belair and everything from the Royal Rumble to Smackdown. We were right before we knew it, How late was AJ supposed to be in the Rumble before his injury and the Number 1 Heel of this era all revealed on this weeks #FBCPod!

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Scott Flows and Pierce remember the life and legacy of Kobe Bean Bryant.

On this weeks episode of RAOP we bring on the homie @MalcJax to pay homage to Kobe & GiGi Bryant. We reflect on our favorite Kobe moments while also trying to attempt to drink 24 shots in Kobe's honor. Remember to send in your listener questions, #TheyNeedTheirAssBeat or #RealNiggaOfTheWeek submissions, email us at [email protected] or call 424-260-RAOP to leave a voicemail.

Pierce and Vanessa discuss the penultimate episode of The Good Place, as the show finally addresses the afterlife and what's next on the same somber weekend that Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna lose their lives in a tragic helicopter crash that killed seven others. We try to make sense of the great loss this tragedy left behind and link it back to the show's message.

Then, our expectations for the series finale, Netflix's YOU, and the Royal Rumble.

On this weeks episode of RAOP we brainstorm on what our last meals would be, the Titans getting bounced out the playoffs, the Cousin Skeeter conspiracy and we call up Chris to get his thoughts on Bad Boys for Life. THERE ARE SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE. Also we answer questions from the listeners. Remember to send your listener questions, #TheyNeedTheirAssBeat or #RealNiggaOfTheWeek submissions, email us at [email protected] or call 424-260-RAOP to leave a voicemail.

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The Athletic's Big Wos joins the guys to discuss how LA nightlife is different compared to other cities, our top five most hated athletes, embarrassing run-ins with celebs and much more from the world of sports.

Scott and Dante look back at Championship Sunday in the NFL and look ahead to next week's Super Bowl clash between the Chiefs and Niners. Plus, Kyrie wildin in the media, and more craziness in the Association.

It's Royal Rumble week! Before taking a hard look back at Chris Benoit's 2004 Rumble win from the #1 position, Pierce Rob and Chris predict this weekend's big show in Houston! Then, our Decade-in-Review continues with The Undertaker's WrestleMania streak, and Jake Nazar joins the pod to discuss arguably the most important wrestler of the decade, Daniel Bryan.

Pierce and Vanessa catch up on the midseason return of The Good Place, and Netflix's newest bad-but-really-good reality series, The Circle!

This week we start by paying homage to the Soul Man Rocky Johnson! J.R. Bang delivers a brief but extensive rundown on of the first black WWF champions ever and his irreplaceable contribution to the world of professional wrestling.

Then we get right into the bull with Tessa doubling down on not saying the N-word, but still not really denying she didn't spit in a black woman's face. That issue, the uniqueness of it and why we agree with Booker T on her being the Impact champion are all explained in detail. We close the show with our Royal Rumble predictions and why we understand stadiums are cool, nothing beats the intimacy of arenas for wrestling pay per views on this weeks #FBCPod!

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