Episode 061 | Nostalgia & Superteams

Episode 061 | Nostalgia & Superteams

The squad is back at it this week reacting to VERZUZ making its return with B2K and Pretty Ricky set to face off. Does the culture still care about VERZUZ in 2026, or has the moment passed? And was T.I. out of line when he called it “poor people activity,” or is he saying what other artists are afraid to say? From there, we dive into the conversation surrounding Michael Irvin’s new relationship and what loyalty really means when illness permanently changes a marriage. Is caring for someone the same thing as remaining romantically committed, or are those two completely different obligations? Next up, it’s another edition of Keep 3, Cut 7. This time we’re putting some of the biggest brands in hip-hop fashion history on the chopping block. From Polo and FUBU to Rocawear, Sean John, Avirex, and Off-White, which brands truly shaped the culture and which ones are surviving off nostalgia? Then we get into the Giannis sweepstakes. If the NBA’s biggest domino falls this summer, should Giannis choose the basketball powerhouse in Boston or build his own legacy in Miami? Which destination makes the most sense for his future—and which one would shake up the league the most? And finally, we check in on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. What teams have exceeded expectations, who’s been the biggest disappointment, and which players have used the tournament to introduce themselves to the world? Premium Laughs | Real Takes Only Welcome to The 8793 Podcast Fueled by #TheAwkwardGeniusNetwork Subscribe on YouTube for weekly episodes #8793Podcast

Episode 060 | Virality & Victory

This week, we react to Netflix revisiting the Michael Jackson controversy and ask a simple question: if Michael Jackson was acquitted on all 14 counts, why does it still feel like he’s fighting the same allegations decades later? Are documentaries preserving history, or has Michael Jackson become one of the most profitable debates in entertainment? From there, we tackle the Karmelo Anthony murder verdict after a jury rejected his self-defense claim and found him guilty. Did the justice system get it right, or do the conversations surrounding race prove that some cases will never be viewed through a neutral lens? And if the races were reversed, would the public reaction look exactly the same? Next up, we discuss Daphne Joy addressing the headlines surrounding her name. Is she reclaiming her narrative, or does controversy simply create opportunities that are too valuable to ignore? Why do fans constantly demand answers from celebrities, only to accuse them of clout chasing once they respond? After that, we break down Steph Curry’s shoe empire surpassing $1 billion and what it says about modern athlete business moves. Have athletes stopped chasing cultural relevance and started prioritizing ownership, equity, and long-term wealth? And was leaving Nike one of the smartest career decisions Steph ever made? Then we head to the NBA Finals to debate Jalen Brunson, Victor Wembanyama, and the future of the league. If Brunson delivers a championship to New York, does he become the city’s biggest sports hero since Derek Jeter? And are we witnessing a showdown between proven leadership and generational talent that could define the NBA’s next decade? We also discuss UFC Freedom 250 on the White House lawn. The location is historic, but is the fight card elite enough for the moment? If the UFC is bringing a card to one of the most iconic venues in the world, should fans expect the greatest lineup in company history—or is the White House itself the main attraction? And in this week’s 8793 Quickfire: You get one shot: * Layup — $50K * Free Throw — $100K * Top of the Key — $500K * Wing 3 Pointer — $750K * Corner 3 Pointer — $1 Million Premium Laughs | Real Takes Only  Welcome to The 8793 Podcast Fueled by #TheAwkwardGeniusNetwork Subscribe on YouTube for weekly episodes #8793Podcast

Episode 059 | Thrones & Championships

This week, we react to Jay-Z making headlines after using his Roots Picnic freestyle to take direct shots at Drake, Kanye West, Dame Dash, Nicki Minaj, Tory Lanez, and others. Was Hov simply reminding the culture that he’s still one of the sharpest lyricists alive, or is this the beginning of a new chapter of rap’s old guard pushing back against the current generation? We also get into Meek Mill calling out Nike after the company released a LeBron collection featuring the phrase “Dreams & Nightmares.” Does Meek have a legitimate gripe, or is this what happens when culture becomes bigger than the people who created it? Next, we discuss Daphne Joy’s statement following the release of a leaked video tied to her past relationship with Diddy. Her comments opened up a conversation about love, boundaries, accountability, and how easy it is to lose yourself trying to make someone else happy. After that, we talk boxing. O’Shaquie Foster defended his title and immediately started calling for bigger fights. Is he ready for Shakur Stevenson, or is the gap between them bigger than fans think? We wrap things up with the NBA Finals. The Spurs are back for the first time since 2014, and Victor Wembanyama now stands between the Knicks and their first championship in 53 years. Who’s under more pressure: Wemby chasing greatness or New York chasing history? In this week’s 8793 quickfire, what’s worse, a friend stealing your idea or a corporation stealing your idea? Premium Laughs | Real Takes Only  Welcome to The 8793 Podcast Fueled by #TheAwkwardGeniusNetwork Subscribe on YouTube for weekly episodes #8793Podcast

Episode 058 | Playoff Pressure & Relationship Rules

This week, the fellas kick things off reacting to the New York Knicks heading back to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. Jalen Brunson continues building a legendary New York playoff run while the city waits to see whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Oklahoma City or Wemby and the Spurs come out of the West. Is Brunson becoming New York’s version of a championship savior… and are we witnessing the beginning of the NBA’s next great rivalry with OKC vs. San Antonio? We also react to Yung Miami revealing one of her dates allegedly cost $2.3 million — and the internet instantly trying to figure out WHO could even afford that type of night out. At what point does dating stop feeling like romance and start looking like sponsorship? And has social media completely changed the way people measure love, luxury, and status? Then we get into K. Michelle’s relationship rules after she said cheating isn’t the issue — spending money on another woman is. What actually hurts more in modern relationships: emotional cheating, physical cheating, or financial investment? And are more couples quietly operating under these unspoken rules than people admit publicly? After that, we debate which rap city truly has the strongest Top 5 of all time — ATL, New York, the West Coast, Chicago, or Louisiana — but with one major twist: you have to REMOVE one legend from every city’s list. Who gets cut? Who gets replaced? And which fanbase would crash out the hardest over your choices? Next, we tackle the ultimate friendship lottery question. If a friend loaned you $200 and you flipped it into $200 million gambling… how much do they really deserve? Is giving the original money back enough because it was your risk… or does loyalty require life-changing gratitude once everybody eats? And finally, we react to Oleksandr Usyk’s Round 11 stoppage and the split reaction across boxing fans. Did the ref protect the fighter from serious long-term damage… or did fans get robbed of one final dramatic heavyweight round where anything can happen? And in this week’s 8793 Quickfire: If you still had a relationship with your ex’s family after both of y’all moved on… would you still attend birthdays, cookouts, holidays, and family gatherings — or is that a line you shouldn’t cross once the relationship ends? Premium laughs | Real takes only. Welcome to The 8793 Podcast. Fueled by The Awkward Genius Network. Follow our YOUTUBE for new episodes weekly. #8793Podcast

Episode 057 | Rollouts & Rankings

This week, we’re starting off reacting to the wild Chud TheBuilder courthouse situation after the controversial streamer got hit with serious charges tied to a Tennessee courthouse shooting. Watching the courtroom footage had the internet split — were people witnessing karma in real time… or just another example of internet culture turning unstable when real life finally catches up? We also react to Donovan being in the mall witnessing chaos firsthand after the Audemars Piguet x Swatch “Royal Pop” release caused massive crowds and store shutdowns. Swatch later clarified the watches are “NOT limited edition” after people treated the drop like a luxury emergency. Did social media make exclusivity more valuable than the actual product itself? Also, this weekend, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became 2x back to back NBA MVP. This brings up why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still doesn’t feel fully embraced as the face of the league despite MVP-level dominance and elite playoff runs. If SGA were American-born, would the media already be marketing him completely differently? And is the NBA quietly searching for its next American superstar, which is why Anthony Edwards keeps getting pushed so heavily as “the future” even while SGA looks more polished right now? From there, we dive into Drake shaking the internet again with the ICEMAN triple drop. Did dropping “ICEMAN,” “Maid of Honour,” and “Habibti” all at once feel like another legendary Drake rollout… or are people finally starting to feel fatigue from nonstop music? And after all these records, is Drake still creating moments the culture truly gets excited for — or are fans listening now because Drake has become impossible to ignore? Next up, we debate Complex ranking The Wire above Martin and other legendary Black sitcoms. Should the “greatest” Black TV show be judged off writing and depth alone… or should cultural impact matter more than critics want to admit? Because if Martin, Fresh Prince, and The Cosby Show shaped generations globally, can any gritty drama really outweigh that influence? Then we break down IShowSpeed’s Caribbean tour after island after island treated him like a superstar. Did Speed just prove streamers are officially replacing traditional celebrities worldwide… or are countries simply chasing viral attention and tourism hype anytime a major internet personality pulls up? And why does Gen Z view Speed like a global icon while older generations barely understand his appeal? After that, we get into combat sports chaos. Conor McGregor returns against Max Holloway with fans questioning whether this is one last legendary comeback story… or the final stage of a massive cash grab. We also react to Ronda Rousey submitting Gina Carano in 17 seconds and ask if legends ever truly lose it — or if matchmaking today is more about viral moments than real competition. And with Lomachenko returning, we debate who actually deserves the biggest legacy fight: Tank, Shakur, Teofimo, or Inoue? Premium Laughs | Real Takes Only Welcome to The 8793 Podcast Fueled by #TheAwkwardGeniusNetwork Subscribe on YouTube for weekly episodes #8793Podcast