On this episode of With The Grain, the crew dives into one of the wildest stories to hit the Virgin Islands while mixing in music, culture, and unfiltered VI perspective. Raino brings the jokes and energy, IslandfineLA keeps the insight sharp, and Breezy adds that blunt, straight-to-the-point honesty he’s known for.

They break down: • “Summer in Fall” – their raw take on Summer Walker’s new album Finally Over It and how it’s landing in the culture.

• Epstein in the VI – the shocking situation involving the Virgin Islands’ own representative and text messages exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein. The cast unpacks what happened, the implications, and the conversations happening across the islands.

• Do Hospitals Care About Black Women? – a necessary, open discussion surrounding healthcare, bias, and real experiences within the community. Unfiltered, cultural, and always With The Grain — this episode hits every angle.

This week on With The Grain, Kela B, IslandFineLA, Breezy, and Raino came ready for vibes and opinions. We kicked off the episode with Fam Mail Wednesday, where we read through listener submissions—including a few of the entries for our Crucian Gold giveaway winners.

The Fam came with jokes, stories, and real questions, setting the tone early. From there, the crew dove deep into one of the realest topics yet:

The Cons of Living the Single Life. And trust… Kela B was not playing with Breezy this episode. She held him accountable every step of the way while Raino and IslandFineLA tried to keep the peace (and stir the pot at the same time).

We also reacted to the newly announced Michael Jackson movie, sharing our honest thoughts, early expectations, and the internet’s mixed reactions. Plus, we discussed the recent Carnival date change and what it means for the culture, travel plans, and fete schedules. Packed with jokes, debates, fam interaction, and pure WTG energy—this episode is one for the books. Tap in. Laugh with us. Argue with us. Vibe with the Fam.

🔥 WELCOME TO OUR NEW SERIES: IN THE FETE! 🔥 We’re outside for real now. In The Fete is our brand-new segment where we travel to carnivals across the world and tap in with the biggest names in the culture — artists, DJs, promoters, creators, and anyone who truly runs the fete. For our FIRST episode, we sat down with DJ Supatrakz, an international DJ representing the Virgin Islands, known for bringing pure energy to every crowd he touches. We talked DJ life, Caribbean vs American party vibes, beard stories, TikTok growth, and plenty more. If you’re a carnival lover, fete chaser, or just love good vibes — this episode is for you. 🌴🥁

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Intro

2:00 — American DJs vs Caribbean DJs

5:20 — When would you rather perform?

6:20 — What’s really a DJ’s job?

6:55 — Women ever shoot their shot while you’re DJing?

9:30 — The Beard Story

13:00 — Supatrakz’s TikTok Journey

16:30 — How long it took to grow that beard

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Breezy and Raino hold it down for a thought-provoking episode of With The Grain Podcast titled “All Good Things Come to an End.” This week, they react to the rumored breakup of Big Sean and Jhené Aiko before diving into Travis Kelce’s ex, Kayla Nicole, and her recent shade that sparks a deeper convo on “stunting on your ex.”

From there, the guys switch gears to discuss Mario’s appearance on Cam Newton’s podcast, where he shared his thoughts on who can and can’t sing — and Breezy and Raino didn’t hold back with their own takes.

The episode wraps up with a heated breakdown of the NLE Choppa vs. NBA YoungBoy feud, giving their raw opinions on the state of music beefs today.

Real talk. No script. Just vibes. Hosted by Breezy & Raino #WithTheGrainPodcast #BigSean #JheneAiko #TravisKelce #KaylaNicole #Mario #CamNewton #NLEChoppa #NBAYoungboy

What started as a simple convo about Summer Walker saying men are only good for providing turned into pure chaos and comedy!

Kela B, IslandFine LA, Raino, and Breezy dive deep into what being a “provider” really means — and somehow IslandFine LA finds out she may indeed not be his little fine shit .

Then things get real as we send prayers up for Jamaica battling a Category 5 hurricane, remembering the pain and strength that came from surviving Irma & Maria that mash up the USVI .

We close things off on a note of peace and perspective — DDG and Halle Bailey finally come to an agreement for baby Halo … but Raino swears the whole thing could’ve been avoided if it wasn’t for Haile .

This week we sit down with 5’2, one of the Virgin Islands’ hottest rising artists making waves on and off the stage. Known for her bold personality, heavy bars, and unapologetic vibe, 5’2 joins us to talk about her style, viral moments, music journey, and everything in between. From her fruit challenge and content creation grind to industry talk about Nicki vs Cardi, Virgin Islands culture, and what fans can expect next — this one’s HEAVY. 💨

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🕒 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro 4:00 – 5’2 look and style 5:33 – Fruit challenge 8:00 – Chris juice fast 8:32 – Content creations 10:00 – Us switching to content 10:48 – Out the army 14:00 – What should fans expect 16:00 – Cardi and Nicki opinions 20:26 – 5’2 ready for the smoke 20:52 – WYM Segment 25:00 – STX don’t have no fari 32:00 – If he fly you out, that’s enough? 36:00 – Boat she out 37:48 – Upcoming 5’2 38:50 – Heavy music video 42:37 – What’s your genre 43:50 – You like to fete? 45:20 – Experiencing our music 46:30 – New York fans 48:40 – Favorite performance memory 50:00 – 5’2 dubplate

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The song “Heavy” performed in this episode is by 5’2. All rights to the music and lyrics belong to the original artist and copyright holder. Used with permission for promotional and entertainment purposes.

The gang is back from Miami Carnival, and the vibes were still high!

Raino, Breezy, Kela B, and IslandFine LA break down their carnival experiences — the good, the wild, and the unforgettable moments.

But things got deep when the crew hit the “Spin the Block for Your Ex?” topic — the heaviest convo of the night!

From there, it was all laughs and debates as they talked about who they’d want to see in a Verzuz battle, leading to the ultimate showdown. Tap in for real talk, island energy, and nonstop entertainment from your favorite podcast family.

Kela B, Raino and Breezy discusses the hottest cultural debates of the week.

We kicked things off with the Nicki Minaj vs Cardi B war, which opened the door for a deeper talk on how we personally deal with beef in our own lives.

From there, we asked a spicy question: have women ever thought about selling pom pom? That conversation sparked raw, unfiltered takes on money, choices, and society’s double standards.

We also dove into the big headline — Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl — and broke down how his performance could impact America, culture, and the global stage. This episode is filled with laughs, honesty, and real perspectives you won’t hear anywhere else.

This week on With the Grain Podcast, we’re turning up with a full Breezy Birthday Recap. From the highlights of the celebration to the behind-the-scenes stories, the crew dives into all the moments that made it one to remember.

The conversation flows into culture as we talk about the rise of the Flizop Clothing Line and what it’s bringing to the streets and fashion scene.

We also take a deep dive into Cardi B’s new album, giving our unfiltered thoughts on the music, the impact, and the direction she’s heading.

To wrap things up, we reflect on D4vid’s “Romantic Homicide” and its connection to today’s soundscape, exploring the emotion, artistry, and conversation it’s sparking among fans. It’s all real talk, good energy, and classic WTG vibes.

Raino and Breezy stand beside IslandFine LA as she opens up about her recent heartbreak, setting a raw and relatable tone for this week’s episode.

From there, the crew dives into the main topic: the FFAWTY album and why it’s making so much noise right now. Then the conversation heats up with breaking headlines — Cardi B already pregnant by Diggs, plus the spotlight on Young Thug and Mariah the Scientist’s relationship and what it really means for both of their careers.

Other subtopics include Justin Bieber’s Swag 2 energy, the clash between GloRilla vs. Mariah the Scientist, and the realest question of all: are you doing it for yourself, or just for the views?

It’s unfiltered, it’s funny, and it’s as real as it gets — tap in with the With the Grain Podcast crew and join the conversation.