The Stop Playin' Podcast

April 13, 2019 - Wading through technical difficulties, the first Zoomcast starts off with some house cleaning. The tragedy of Nipsey Hussle leads to some humor around Chris Darden. Nike tries to cash in on its Blue Chips. Aunt Becky takes the Red Carpet while the Finding Neverland director takes a U-Turn. GoT preview. Malware at Mar-a-Lago. NBA playoff preview including a challenge to Dame Lillard. Not enough Magic to fix the problems at the Lakers. Dwayne Wade gets his props.

March 30, 2019 - The Lakers crumble but Lebron outshines the Marines. The Two Towers reigns supreme as WOW becomes an unsuccessful sensation. Religion precludes pragmatic decisions as Chick-Fil-A takes a hit. A doctor’s incomprehensible bedside manner leads to a tragic result. Betsy DeVos misses the mark, Vili is finally free, and how real is too real for Cardi B?

March 30, 2019 - A few investigators need to move on as the Mueller Report lands with a thud and the city of Chicago is exposed. Wendy Williams competes with the college scandal for the headlines. March Madness gets even crazier with bad marketing. MLB season has some early highlights. April entertainment teaser.

March 23, 2019 - Work and travel make for an eventful week. Sunshine State shenanigans incite a challenge. Black excellence stories expand beyond Hidden Figures. Anticlimactic Friday night political news sets the stage for a victory lap. A big business merger redefines the entertainment world and nostalgia ensues. March Madness goes into full swing and ignites a debate involving the NBA. Barriers get broken in the NFL.

March 15, 2019 - Back in the studio, the sins of the privileged dominate the news. Hallmark and Netflix take swift action but the Feds take things to the next level. An alternate income stream lands in Newark and sets the stage for a leak to the government. The Avengers trailer and two presidential candidates receive some spotlight. NFL free agency results in surprise signings and releases.

March 9, 2019 - On this SUPERSIZED episode, stories about bowling turn into confessions. Entertainment updates range from Chicago to Hollywood to Westeros. The First Lady of the Commonwealth matches her husband. AB shuts it down and Zion switches it up, while MJ shirks his title and the Lakers fall apart. Baseball free agency comes to a close with some headscratchers on.

February 20, 2019 - A second shutdown is avoided but crisis isn't. Politics in the Commonwealth become a sandwich of the wrong type. Jussie Smollett update does not look good. AD, Rich Paul, Magic and Lebron set fire to the Pelicans with one immediate result. Two diva receivers have news updates and Duke adjusts to life without Zion.

February 17, 2019 - The show goes bi-coastal when Sham visits the entertainment capital of the world. Celebrity stories dominate the news cycle for all the wrong reasons. Complete recap of the Grammys.

February 2, 2019 - On the eve of the Big Game, Sham and Shaka’s return helps convince the government to reopen. Black Excellence in the arts is not mutually exclusive. Kristaps and Bob Sugar wreak NBA havoc on each coast. NBA All-Star debate and MLB HOF wrap up. Oh, and there might a football game to discuss.

Some of our favorite segments from Season 1! Season 2 coming soon! Stay tuned.