With The Grain Podcast

This week we’re joined by the incredibly talented July Bailey, a rising Jamaican dancehall queen with undeniable vibes and authenticity. This episode is a rollercoaster of laughs, real talk, and deep music convos that’ll keep you locked in from start to finish.

From unpacking her newest release "Fever" to touching on loyalty, relationships, and the power of sex appeal in dancehall – July kept it all the way real. She even blessed us with live vocals from two songs: her fan-favorite “Oh My God (OMG)” and a sneak peek of "Fever" 🔥🔥🔥

Timestamps to tap into:

0:00 – Intro 3:00 – A Quick Music review

7:15 – “Nuh Tell Nobody”

11:00 – How a man proves his loyalty

13:16 – “Fever” deep dive

18:00 – What You Mean? (OMG)

21:20 – Cousin beef 😂

24:00 – Sex appeal in the game

28:00 – Settling down too fast

30:00 – Red flags & signs

31:00 – Virgo women energy ♍️

35:00 – Raino’s apple pie 🍎

37:40 – How to overcome nerves

44:00 – Our podcast playlist 46:00 – July Hungry or Butterflies? 👀

48:00 – Island accents & T-Mobile Bajan voice

52:06 – Favorite Jamaican artist

59:00 – What kind of man July’s looking for (you don’t wanna miss this!)

Copyright Disclaimer: This episode features live performances of “Oh My God (OMG)” and “Fever” by July Bailey. All rights to these songs are owned by the artist and/or respective rights holders. These performances are shared with full permission for entertainment and promotional use on the With The Grain Podcast.

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Where the Ladies At?! + Domestic Violence, Escaped Inmates, and Going Back Home

Raino and Breezy kick things off wondering—why are the woman subscribers at an all-time low? What’s going on, ladies?!

Then the tone shifts as the gang discusses the tragic domestic violence case in St. Thomas, sharing their condolences and offering real talk and advice for men dealing with relationship issues.

Later, they lighten it up with the wild story of the New Orleans inmates who escaped—who would get caught first, Raino or Chris?

And finally, they unpack Governor Bryan’s recent comments about Virgin Islanders needing to move back home and work. It’s a loaded episode full of laughs, reflection, and real conversation.

We start this one off by showing love to all the mothers out there — Happy Mother’s Day! 💐 Then we get into it: Should men post their baby mamas on Mother’s Day? Should they buy gifts? The barbershop talk gets real.

From there, we dive into some wild headlines:

• The latest updates on the Diddy trial

• The drama between Halle Bailey and DDG, including a restraining order

• Reports of Tory Lanez being stabbed in jail

• And a quick breakdown of the Stefon Diggs and Cardi B situation

This episode is packed with real talk, hot takes, and that With the Grain energy. Tap in — it’s law, order, and just enough chaos.

In this episode of With The Grain, we sit down with a true Rock City legend — Timo Makaveli. Fresh off the release of his latest album, Timo gets real with us about his journey from dreamer to trailblazer, and what it took to risk everything for his vision. We dive into the stories behind the music, including the songs that almost didn’t make the cut, collabs, and the deeper messages layered in his lyrics.

Timo shares his Top 5, gives us his take on Virgin Islands music culture, and sets the tone for what 2025 is bringing. From laughs to life lessons, we touch on everything from simping and love, to industry game and label talks, and of course — his message to the skets.

Whether you’re a fan of VI music or just love authentic stories, this episode is a vibe. Tap in, tune up, and get inspired by the voice of the islands.

Copyright Disclaimer: The song “Bird on a Plane” performed in this episode is an original work by Timo Makaveli. All rights to the music, lyrics, and performance are owned by the artist. Used with permission. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited.

In this episode, we break down the highlights (and lowlights) of St. Thomas Carnival and ask the real question—did we really miss out by not going? We dive into Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcoming baby #3 with no ring in sight—should that even matter? And why do people act like Rihanna shouldn’t marry A$AP because she’s richer? That sparks a deeper convo: should men avoid marrying women who make less money?

We also get real about relationships—how simple is it really for another man to take your girl if you’re not stepping up? Plus, we question the common belief that mothers are naturally the better parent. To wrap it up, we share our thoughts on Jada Kingdom’s performance—what worked, what didn’t, and what she could do to elevate her stage presence.

Disclaimer:

We do not own the rights to the song played in the intro. All rights belong to the original artist and copyright holder.

With The Grain Podcast | Episode Title: “100 Men vs 1 Gorilla”

This week on With The Grain, we’re asking the real, the ridiculous, and the raw.

We kick things off with the viral debate: Could 100 men really take down 1 gorilla? (Spoiler: opinions get heated.) Then, Chris finally watches Sinners and shares his take.

We also dive deep into a heavy but necessary conversation: Are Black people cursed as a race? From personal encounters with racism to the weight of white supremacy, this segment pulls no punches.

And in our Against the Grain segment, we ask: Is life supposed to be hard for men and easy for women?

Honest takes, wild debates, and unfiltered energy — you already know how we do.

We do not own the rights to any music used. All rights go to the original creators. Used under fair use for commentary and entertainment.

On this episode of With The Grain Podcast, we’re joined by the unapologetic and hilarious Cass Stacks! From bald jokes to bold bars, we dive into everything—music, family, sex, and success. She keeps it all the way real and gives us one of the most entertaining interviews yet. Buckle up, this one’s a wild ride.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

08:00 – Bald jokes & catching heat early

09:30 – Inspiration from her sister

10:25 – “If you ain’t f**kin’ with Stacks…”

20:45 – Realizing people really rock with her

22:55 – The song that got the most feedback

23:00 – Frosted K

24:00 – Precheck Album

24:30 – Flight School

25:30 – Stuck in the air story

27:00 – Parachute moment

27:40 – Her studio vibe

32:30 – “I need 10k to see my crack”

33:30 – “B*tch be direct like my deposits – 100 down”

36:00 – Pussy talk

40:46 – Fam mail

43:00 – “Cum quick” segment

50:00 – Men’s health & not nutting quick

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Copyright Disclaimer:

The song “What Happened” by Cass Stacks is used in this episode with full permission from the artist. All rights to the song remain with Cass Stacks and/or her respective label. No copyright infringement intended.

This episode goes all the way left and right—in the best way. We kick things off with a surprise voice message in Fam Mail, then dive into modern relationship dynamics during Slide or Hide. Things get heavy in Beneath the Surface with wild claims involving Kanye West and new allegations against Shannon Sharpe. We also tap into Sinners, the latest Michael B. Jordan horror film, and how it reflects today’s culture. Finally, Charles and Raino go toe-to-toe in Against the Grain over whether camping is peace… or punishment.

Timestamps:

10:50 – Fam Mail

17:50 – Slide or Hide

25:00 – Beneath the Surface

48:00 – Sinners Movie Talk

51:17 – Against the Grain

In this flavorful episode, we chop it up with Big Chris, the man behind Big Fella Grub, a towering force in ATL’s food truck scene. Hailing from the Virgin Islands, Chris shares his journey from island roots to culinary success in Atlanta—serving up not just food, but inspiration.

We dig into:

• Why Chris chose Atlanta for his food dreams

• The struggles, support systems, and humble beginnings

• How the food culture and island upbringing shaped him

• The wild story behind starting his food truck

• Celebrity bookings, family shoutouts, and lessons from the grind

• Real talk on entrepreneurship, food truck challenges, and starting in ATL vs the VI

• Fun debates: Jay-Z vs Rihanna, seasoning vs grilling, and the Big Fella Grub Tour

• Plus: food prices, happiness, merch, and mindset gems

Whether you’re into food, hustle culture, or Caribbean vibes, this one’s for you.

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In this episode, we kick things off by reflecting on our latest drops and the feedback we’ve been getting (00:00). Then it’s time for Slide or Hide as we dive into your wildest comments under the viral Struggle Meals clip featuring Kwan 2X (9:58).

Next up, we go Beneath the Surface and open up about our go-to comfort meals and the deeper emotional stress they help us cope with (21:38).

Fam Mail gets spicy when we ask the ladies: if you could send a voicemail to your baby daddy with zero consequences, what would you say? Y’all did NOT hold back (28:43).

In Against the Grain, we get into Damon Wayans’ controversial confession about dating someone his nephew used to mess with—how close is too close when it comes to family lines? (51:55).

Finally, we close out with some hilarious rounds of Who You Rather and What You Rather during Game Time (58:56).

Tap in—it’s a wild one!