EP 71 - King Khayno Talks Don Toliver, Paxman Jones 5, & Food Truck Hustle

Ep 73 - Wiz Khalifa’s ‘Kush & OJ 2’ Review, Wallow vs Black Biz & Our Stoner Rap Mount Rushmore

🔥 Episode 74 of Great Minds Drink Alike is a 4/20 special packed with smoke-worthy content: * 💨 Our Mount Rushmore of stoner rappers * 🎶 Full breakdown of Wiz Khalifa’s Kush & OJ 2 * 🎧 Why it might be his best tape in years * 💬 Reacting to Wallo's viral comments about Black-owned business * 🛍️ Do we judge Black entrepreneurs unfairly? Or is tough love needed? This episode brings the smoke and the soul. Real convos. Real laughs. Real talk. 🔗 Sponsors This Episode: * 🎙️ TheGoods [https://thegoodsbrand.com/] – Use code FIRSTTIME for 50% off * 🍸 Drink of the Week: Gin by Warfield Distillery * 🎧 Vibe Check Powered by: Subculture [https://www.subculturelifestyle.com/] * 💨 Puff It or Pass It Sponsored by: ZLand USA [https://zlandusa.com/] * ⚡ POWR Energy Mints [https://powrenergy.com/] – Use code GreatMinds for 10% off 📲 Follow the Movement: 🎙️ @gmdapodcast [https://instagram.com/gmdapodcast] 👑 @ricofresco_ [https://instagram.com/ricofresco_] 📺 YouTube Channel [https://youtube.com/@gmdapodcast] 📩 Business: gr8mindsdrink@gmail.com

Ep 72 - Is Black Excellence a Scam? + Kyren Lacy Tribute

This week on Great Minds Drink Alike (Ep 72), we open with a heartfelt tribute to the life of Kyren Lacy, honoring his memory and legacy. The crew dives into the viral Pop the Balloon YouTube series now making waves on Netflix — is it worth the hype? We react to Soulja Boy’s recent sexual assault lawsuit, Zion Williamson’s latest messy love triangle that led to his girlfriend’s arrest, and Tyreek Hill finding himself in hot water after a family dispute made headlines. In our Puff It or Pass It segment: The Texas Senate just passed a law requiring fathers to pay child support from the moment of conception — is it a W or a reach? We also tackle the double standards in the case of Karmelo Anthony, a young man arrested after defending himself in a fatal fight. Is justice ever truly fair? Aqib Talib and Michael Crabtree finally squash their legendary beef, and for the Question of the Week, we ask: Is Black Excellence a scam? We dive into the real meaning behind the phrase and whether it’s helping or hurting the culture. Vibe Check Powered by Subculture: •Stacks: Ab-Soul – Do Better •Fresco: Mac Keane – Without You ft. Esta •Gee: Playboi Carti – Backdoor ft. Kendrick Lamar ⸻ Sponsors: 🎙️ Official Sponsor: TheGoods — Use code FIRSTTIME for 50% off your first order 🍸 Drink of the Week: Gin by Warfield Distillery 🎧 Vibe Check Powered by: Subculture 💨 Puff It or Pass It Sponsored by: ZLand USA ⚡ Energy Sponsor: POWR Energy Mints — Use code Great Minds for 10% off your purchase

EP 71 - King Khayno Talks Don Toliver, Paxman Jones 5, & Food Truck Hustle

In Episode 71 of Great Minds Drink Alike, we sit down with Houston’s own King Khayno — rapper, actor, and owner of the viral Fat Boy Burgers food truck 🍔. He opens up about his origins in music, his journey as a business owner, and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his new comedy series 🎬. We get into: * His upcoming album Paxman Jones 5 featuring SunniThaRapper, Young Slab, and more * His personal connection to Don Toliver and the story behind the Paxman Jones series * Balancing music, business, and creativity * His favorite all-time artists and which Houston names are next up We also react to: * A husband DIVORCING his wife after she lusted over Usher at a concert 💔 * Boosie’s wild remix of Rob49’s “Wthelly” that had us weak 😂 * The guys’ takes on artist loyalty, concert behavior, and real-time trending madness Songs Featured in This Episode: * “High Stakes” by King Khayno * “BLATT” – unreleased track from the upcoming Paxman Jones 5 project Grab your drink, get locked in — you don’t wanna miss this one! 🔥 Sponsors This Episode: * 🎙️ Official Sponsor: TheGoods [https://thegoodsbrand.com] – Use code FIRSTTIME for 50% off your first order * 🍸 Drink of the Week: Warfield Distillery [https://warfielddistillery.com] – Small batch spirits worth sipping * 🎧 Vibe Check Powered by: Subculture [https://subculture.media] – Curated soundscapes and vibes * 💨 Puff It or Pass It Sponsored by: ZLand USA [https://zlandusa.com] – Premium cannabis lifestyle brand * ⚡ POWR Energy Mints: powrenergy.com [https://powrenergy.com] – Sugar-free, additive-free energy mints. Use code GreatMinds for 10% off!

Ep 70 - Wayne Brady Comes Out as Pansexual, Matt Barnes Talks Shannon Sharpe Drama + More!

🔥 Welcome back to another wild episode of Great Minds Drink Alike – where culture, controversy, and comedy all pull up for a seat at the table. Tap in. We open the show with the leaked audio of Matt Barnes saying Shaq is paying for dirt on Shannon Sharpe. 💰 Is this beef even worth it? Is it ever that serious? 😳 Dwayne Wayans reveals his mom used to make him and his brothers kiss each other on the lips — the guys react with pure confusion and comedy. 📱 Drake’s Nokia video – is this a subtle clapback to “Squabble Up”? Can he still drop a classic album or is that era gone? 🎬 4th Friday is confirmed! The squad ranks their favorite Friday movies and debate: Smokey vs. Dae Dae — who’s the GOAT sidekick? 🛐 Trump’s faith advisor Paula White is charging $1,000 for 7 supernatural blessings before Easter... yeah, we gotta talk about it. ⚖️ Wendy Williams hires A$AP Rocky’s lawyer to fight her conservatorship. Is this karma? A comeback? Or just sad at this point? 🍼 Anthony Edwards paid 18 years of child support upfront, but gave up visitation rights. Is this a smart business move or stone cold? The baby mama claps back! 🌈 Wayne Brady says he’s pansexual – the guys unpack what that even means, how sexuality is being defined today, and how early is too early to introduce these ideas in schools? 🎶 Theme Song Game – each host picks their own entrance music. Who has the coldest theme? 🎧 VIBE CHECK SEGMENT – what we’re spinning this week: * Stacks plays "Reckless Soul" by Naya Smith * Malone plays "Trap" by Bankroll Fresh * Fresco plays "The Last Time" by Destin Conrad & Teezo Touchdown 💼 SPONSORS & PARTNERS 🎙️ Official Sponsor: TheGoods – use code FIRSTTIME for 50% off your first order 🍸 Drink of the Week: Gin by Warfield Distillery 🎧 Vibe Check Powered by: Subculture 💨 Puff It or Pass It Sponsored by: ZLand USA 🔋 POWR Energy Mints – caffeine without the crash, sugar, or additives. 👉 Grab yours at powrenergy.com [https://powrenergy.com/] and use code Great Minds for 10% off your order. 👇 FOLLOW US & JOIN THE MOVEMENT 🎙️ IG: @gmdapodcast [https://instagram.com/gmdapodcast] 👑 Rico Fresco: @ricofresco_ [https://instagram.com/ricofresco_] 🎧 Stacks: @dstacksad [https://instagram.com/dstacksad] 📸 Gee Malone (Visuals): @gee__malone [https://instagram.com/gee__malone] 📺 Subscribe: YouTube.com/@gmdapodcast [https://youtube.com/@gmdapodcast] 🎵 TikTok: @gmdapodcast [https://tiktok.com/@gmdapodcast] 🐦 Twitter/X: @gmdapodcast [https://twitter.com/gmdapodcast] 🎧 Stream the full show: Spotify [https://spotify.link/gmdapodcast] | Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-minds-drink-alike] 📩 For sponsorships or media inquiries: gr8mindsdrink@gmail.com

Ep. 69 - Sause Walka's Revenge, Church Scams, & Viral Proposals Gone Wrong

🎙️ Official Episode Sponsor: TheGoods [https://onlythegoods.com/?sca_ref=8315754.9Z7Zwn5sZhEKDH] 🍸 Drink of the Week: Gin by Warfield Distillery [https://drinkwarfield.com/] 🎧 Vibe Check Presented by: Subculture [https://drinksubculture.com/] 💨 Puff It or Pass It Powered by: ZLand USA [https://zlandsusa.com/] In Episode 69 of Great Minds Drink Alike, we cover the real, the wild, and the what-the-hell moments shaking up the culture: 🕊️ RIP Young Scooter – Reacting to the tragic news surrounding his passing and what he meant to the Atlanta rap scene. 🙏🏾 “Never Would’ve Paid It” – Marvin Sapp is caught on camera demanding the church doors stay closed until $40K in offering is raised. This sets off a real convo about why our generation is leaving the church, and how money and spirituality have become tangled in all the wrong ways. 🚫 Sauce Walka says no retaliation – Sauce makes it clear he’s not seeking revenge for SaySo P’s death.  🥊 Maxo Kream vs D Flowers – They put the guns down and threw hands. Who really won? 👨‍👦 Puff It or Pass It (Presented by ZLand USA [https://zlandsusa.com/]) * A father takes his son to prom — but the kid’s alternative lifestyle sparks a deeper conversation about parenting and acceptance. * Sean Kingston gets convicted of wire fraud — is his run finally over? * Miles Bridges reportedly has 3 kids on the way by 3 different women — we discuss fatherhood, accountability & chaos. * A man proposes at a Tyler, the Creator concert, goes viral, then gets exposed by his wife and two other fiancées. We break it ALL down. 🚨 Harris County Sheriff’s Department – Four “suicides” in six weeks? Statistically impossible. Is there foul play going on inside the system? 🧸 A heartbreaking story – A 3-year-old non-verbal girl was killed by her father’s girlfriend. We ask: How soon is too soon to introduce your kids to a new partner?  🎧 Vibe Check (Presented by Subculture [https://drinksubculture.com/]) * Fresco plays Rob 49’s “WTHelly” – certified song of the summer contender. * Stacks plays Kodak Black – “Shit Show” ft. Veeze & Yachty * Johno pulls out a deep cut collab between Maxo Kream & D Flowers, before their beef ever started. 🎶 Music Talk: * Top 3 Songs from the DreamGirls soundtrack * Fantasia vs Jennifer Hudson – vocal battle or two queens in their own lane? 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments — this one covers everything from the streets to the pews, from viral scandals to real-life consequences. Subscribe for weekly culture convos and raw reactions from the Great Minds Drink Alike crew 🥃 🔗 Follow Great Minds Drink Alike & the Team: * Podcast IG: https://instagram.com/gmdapodcast [https://instagram.com/gmdapodcast] * Rico Fresco: https://instagram.com/ricofresco_ [https://instagram.com/ricofresco_] * Stacks: https://instagram.com/dstacksad [https://instagram.com/dstacksad] * Gee Malone (Visuals): https://instagram.com/gee__malone [https://instagram.com/gee__malone] * YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gmdapodcast [https://youtube.com/@gmdapodcast] * TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gmdapodcast * Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/gmdapodcast [https://twitter.com/gmdapodcast]