Is The Mic Still On

This week we cover Jimmy Kimmel’s return, a major indictment, messy celebrity support letters, campus pushback, and a new wave of racist commentary in politics. TIMESTAMPS 1:43 – Fun Facts 31:27 – Best Thing Seen 38:32 – Jimmy Kimmel Returns: Back on air after suspension + Disney raises prices 68:13 – James Comey Indicted (AP News) 80:28 – Yung Miami & Carl Thomas Letters: Facing backlash for writing support for Diddy (NewsOne) 97:58 – TSU Students vs Debate Trolls: Running MAGA crowd off campus (NewsOne) 111:54 – Laura Loomer’s Racist Comments about Jasmine Crockett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we cover everything from viral celebrity moments to canceled talk shows, plus a round of thought-provoking listener questions. TIMESTAMPS 09:20 – Fun Facts: Random knowledge that’ll surprise you. 25:54 – Best Thing Seen: What caught our eye this week. 35:57 – Jimmy Kimmel: Show suspended after Charlie Kirk joke (AP News). 65:27 – Dame Dash Updates: His latest Breakfast Club viral moment. 83:25 – Questions: • If you could instantly master any skill, what would it be? • If you could have dinner with any three people, dead or alive, who would they be? • What is your least favorite word? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode covers everything from shocking headlines to weird tech and animal stories. TIMESTAMPS 01:32 – Fun Facts: Random gems you didn’t see coming. 16:28 – Best Thing Seen: What caught our attention this week. 20:23 – Charlie Kirk: 'Nuff said 87:50 – A.I. Companionship: Chatbots filling human roles. 92:50 – Trump: Why diplomats are afraid to give him bad news. 96:07 – Pet Companionship: From emotional support gators to banned Walmart trips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week’s Topics: • Fun Facts — 00:01:38 Kicking things off with some wild trivia and laughs. • Best Thing Seen — 00:19:45 We share the standout TV, film, or viral moment of the week. • Drake — 00:33:13 New music moves, headlines, and what’s next for Drizzy. • Young Thug Audio Leaks — 00:37:25 Leaked audio of Young Thug from jail stirs up debate. • Druski Nascar Skit — 01:06:02 Druski’s parody gets NASCAR heat and online backlash. • Handyman — 01:21:41 Some unexpected laughs and stories from home repair gone wrong. • Government & Politics — 01:37:14 – U.S. postal traffic crashes 80% after Trump ends tariff exemption. Read more – America faces a hiring freeze. Read more • Quick Topics — 01:50:16 – NYPD falsely arrests a Black man after faulty AI facial recognition. Read more – Apollonia sues Prince’s estate to keep her name. Read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01:50 - Fun Facts 13:51 - Best Thing Seen 26:52 - Cracker Barrel 56:34 - Jasmine Crockett 67:38 - Democratic Lock-In 80:21 - Federal Cuts 108:08 - Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Trump taking over DC to the first-ever Robot Olympics, we’ve got politics, sports, tech, and even food news topics on deck today. Chapters: 02:39 – Fun Facts 19:51 – Trump Takes Over DC 41:24 – Cardi B’s “Imaginary Player” Moment 1:00:14 – Roblox in Trouble (Louisiana sues over child safety) Story 1:10:32 – Food Dye is Done (Kellogg ditching dyes by 2027) Story 1:13:31 – Baby at the Tennis Match (Cincinnati Open chaos) 1:19:07 – Robot Olympics in Beijing Story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From a CDC shooting to BET canceling the Hip Hop Awards, this is another wild week to recap. Chapters: 00:51 – Fun Facts 16:53 – Best Thing Seen 29:11 – CDC Shooter 42:52 – ChatGPT Advice To Kids 1:12:02 – Man Jailed for Marrying Three Women 1:35:22 – BET Hip Hop Awards 1:54:07 – Darkness of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we break down the controversy behind Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad—was it clever marketing or a total misread of the room? Then the crew dives into the drama surrounding Ari Lennox's take on Martin and the decades-long debate about how the show treated Pam. Later, we get into the online war over which cities truly run the culture (Is Atlanta really Top 4?), and close out with: Are there even any rap superstars under 30? (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:29) – Fun Facts Kicking things off with some quick hits and random facts to warm up the episode. (00:13:34) – Best Thing We’ve Seen This Week (00:33:57) – Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle Ad Is the backlash justified? 👉 Read more (01:17:32) – Ari Lennox vs. Martin Sitcom Legacy Was Pam disrespected on Martin? (01:39:57) – Top 4 Major Cities in the U.S. Debate Online debates rank NYC, LA, Chicago, and ATL. But should ATL even be in the convo? (01:52:00) – Where Are the Young Rap Superstars? Are NBA YoungBoy and Playboi Carti the only real rap superstars under 30? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week’s Topics: • Fun Facts — 00:02:20 We kick things off with random trivia and offbeat facts to get your brain firing. • Best Thing Seen — 00:18:51 The best thing we watched, read, or listened to this week — and why it stuck with us. • RIP Ozzy & Malcolm — 00:23:16 We talk about the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, Hulk Hogan, and Malcolm Jamal Warner. • South Park vs Trump — 00:57:34 South Park’s new season comes for Trump and “MAGA Jesus” — the White House fires back. Read more. • MLK FBI Files Released — 01:07:04 The Trump Administration quietly drops FBI files on Martin Luther King Jr., against his family’s wishes. Read more. • Hunter Biden’s Confession — 01:25:07 Hunter Biden opens up about smoking crack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the crew is back with the news you didn’t know you needed: Fun Facts (01:27) Best Thing Seen (09:15) Astronomer CEO Quits After Coldplay Scandal (15:08) — A jumbotron kiss, a cheating scandal, a resignation. Stephen Colbert’s Late Show Canceled (29:10) — CBS pulls the plug. Shannon Sharpe’s Lawsuit Dropped (41:12) — The sexual assault case is settled. Nicki Minaj Calls in the Feds — And Congress! (63:10) — A Florida Congresswoman steps into the Nicki vs. SZA drama. Donald Trump’s Old Man Legs (82:39) The Gen Z Stare (95:36) Listen & Subscribe: 📍 Spotify | 📍 Apple Podcasts | 📍 YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timestamps: 00:04:00 – Fun Facts 00:14:51 – Best Thing Seen This Week 00:25:10 – The Epstein List (AP News) 00:58:15 – Grok’s MechaHitler Moment + X’s CEO Gets the Boot (IndyStar) 01:12:41 – TSA Ends The No-Shoes Rule — Good Idea? (MSNBC) 01:18:01 – Black Mayors Quietly Reducing Crime While Media Yawns (Triangle Tribune) 01:23:30 – We Rank Our Top 5 R&B Groups. About This Episode: This week, we tear into the MAGA Epstein files fallout, ask if Grok AI is going full MechaHitler, question the TSA’s new “keep your shoes on” policy, and highlight Black mayors lowering crime while big media looks the other way. Oh — and we finally list our Top 5 R&B groups of all time. Links Mentioned: Epstein Fallout — AP News Grok AI Implosion — IndyStar TSA No-Shoes Policy Ends — MSNBC Black Mayors Reduce Crime — Triangle Tribune 👀 Drop your Top 5 R&B groups in the comments — we’re ready to argue. Subscribe, rate, share — stay unfiltered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timestamps: 0:10:22 – Fun Facts 0:19:45 – Best Thing Seen This Week 0:28:08 – Diddy Verdict: Found not guilty — so what’s next? 1:03:02 – Big Beautiful Bill: The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passes. Read more 1:40:23 – EPA: Employees put on leave after Trump comments. More info 1:48:46 – Mexico City: Locals protest Americans moving in. Full story 1:51:39 – Essence Festival: Target — what went wrong with their festival push? Summary: Diddy’s off the hook but the crew’s got questions about what “not guilty” really means. The “Big Beautiful Bill” passes. The EPA muzzles its own after climate criticisms — business as usual or crossing a line? Meanwhile, Mexico City locals are tired of Americans driving up rent. And Target’s Essence Festival flop — marketing miss or cultural misfire? Don’t forget to subscribe. New episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This show originally aired on June 22, 2025 on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/efEhG-bVS5A?feature=share Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth by reflecting on its powerful legacy and the ongoing journey toward freedom and equality. Through meaningful conversation, cultural highlights, and engaging moments, we honor those who paved the way and continue to inspire. Plus, we’re mixing in some fun with a game that brings energy and friendly competition to the celebration. Tune in for a thoughtful and uplifting tribute to Black history and excellence — with a little playfulness on the side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Is the Mic Still On?, the crew breaks down a wild mix of absurd headlines and serious discussions. First up: if you died and came back as an animal, what’s the best — and absolute worst — creature to be? Then it’s onto the headlines that sound fake but aren’t: Jeff Bezos is spending $45–$55 million on his wedding, and locals are pissed. Is it tone-deaf or just rich-people business as usual? ⁠Read more⁠ Florida is literally building a detention center surrounded by alligators. No joke. ⁠Read more⁠ A study claims humans now need 2.7 children per family to avoid extinction. We debate the logic, the math, and the future. ⁠Read more⁠ Plus, political updates, fun facts, and all the side conversations you’ve come to expect from us. 🕒 Timestamps: 04:04 – Fun Facts: Random knowledge you didn’t ask for 13:22 – What animal should you reincarnate as? 27:48 – Bezos’ wedding price tag and public backlash 47:56 – This Week in Politics: Election year chaos 63:12 – Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant facility 73:30 – Do you really need 2.7 kids to save humanity? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Trump sending Marines to California to help ICE, to RFK gutting the CDC, to an A.I. version of Biden popping up in robocalls—it’s been another interesting week. We close out with a thoughtful convo pulled from Reddit about friendship in adulthood. 🕒 Timestamps: 00:08:46 – Fun Facts 00:20:54 – This Week in Trump Trump deploys Marines to assist ICE in California, sparking protests and pushback from Newsom. 🔗 AP News 01:01:17 – RFK & Vaccines RFK Jr. slashes CDC advisory committees, stirring up more vaccine controversy. 🔗 NPR 01:07:05 – A.I. Biden A political consultant is on trial for deepfake Biden robocalls in New Hampshire. 🔗 AP News 01:11:07 – Friends & Family We close with a Reddit-inspired discussion on how friendships evolve with age. Do your friends fit into roles now—like "text thread friend," "show up friend," or "disappeared after 35"? Listen to Spike's convo on Another Week in the Books: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2c5o6NA09TptWfo2nY93RW?si=4cda318281454d24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cover the week’s wildest headlines—nothing is off limits. Here’s what we get into: Timestamps: 00:07 – Fun Facts 00:24 – Best Thing We’ve Seen 00:30 – Elon Musk vs. Donald Trump 01:41 – Trump’s Supreme Court Move & Lawsuit 01:53 – West Virginia Miscarriage Case 01:57 – Woman Found Alive After 60 Years 02:07 – World’s Best Cities of 2025 02:12 – Psychics Predict Apocalyptic End to 2025 🔗 Mentioned Articles: • Elon vs Trump → https://www.yahoo.com/news/elon-musk-escalates-feud-trump-195932994.html • Trump’s Education Power Move → https://www.yahoo.com/news/emergency-appeal-trump-asks-supreme-150120281.html • OpenAI CEO on Job Loss → https://www.yahoo.com/news/openai-ceo-sam-altman-says-161828662.html • Miscarriage Case in WV → https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/06/health/miscarriage-criminal-charges • Woman Found After 60 Years → https://www.npr.org/2025/05/06/nx-s1-5388290/audrey-backeberg-missing-wisconsin-woman-found • World’s Best Cities 2025 → https://nypost.com/2025/05/29/lifestyle/worlds-best-cities-for-2025-revealed-by-oxford-economists-see-how-new-york-fared/ • 2025 Apocalypse Prediction → https://nypost.com/2025/05/29/lifestyle/world-renowned-psychics-predict-apocalyptic-end-to-2025/ 💬 Join the conversation: @isitmicstillon 💰 Support us: patreon.com/isthemicstillon #ITMSO #Podcast #Trump #ElonMusk #AI #BlackPodcast #2025 #Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon’s out. Diddy’s trial updates. Trump commutes Larry Hoover’s sentence and we wanna know why. We break down this week’s biggest headlines—from trans athletes in sports to Trump’s new tariffs on steel. Plus: fun facts, what we’re watching, and music you shouldn’t sleep on. Timestamps & Topics: 00:00 – Intro 00:03 – Fun Facts 00:14 – Best Thing We Saw This Week 00:22 – Diddy Trial UpdateSourceThe courtroom drama continues. We break down the biggest bombshells and what they mean moving forward. 00:34 – Trump Commutes Larry Hoover’s SentenceSourceDid Trump make a calculated play or spark something bigger in the justice system? 00:55 – Trans Athletes and Sports ControversySourceA California high school track meet becomes a national flashpoint. We unpack the culture war. 01:28 – This Week in Trump: Elon Musk Out & Tariff FalloutSources:Trump’s economic moves are hitting American pockets. Plus, Elon Musk exits—what’s really behind it? 01:53 – Black Sabbath question🎧 Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Is The Mic Still On, we serve up a full-course episode that starts light but doesn’t shy away from the darkness. We kick things off with Fun Facts at [00:02:20]. At [00:28:22], the crew shares the Best Thing Seen this week. At [00:39:33], we dig into Mental Health Breaks—what they really mean in a hustle-heavy culture. At [00:56:22], in Trump This Week, we dissect the former president's international beef with South Africa’s leadership, reigniting conspiracies about white farmers. Read more: Trump slams South African president By [01:07:27], the U.S. is finally phasing out the penny—what’s the real play here? More info: Treasury to stop making pennies And finally, at [01:23:44], the team descends into the Darkness of the Week. Support us on Patreon for bonus content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timestamps & Topics 00:02:15 – Fun Facts 00:21:44 – Diddy Trial Cassie takes the stand in the ongoing trial. What could this mean for the case and public opinion? 🔗 Read more 00:37:47 – Tory Lanez Stabbing Tory Lanez reportedly stabbed in jail—how the internet responded and what we know so far. 🔗 USA Today 00:49:01 – NYU Diploma Controversy NYU withholds a student’s diploma after a Gaza-related commencement speech sparks debate. 🔗 CNN 01:00:47 – Trump This Week Trump's headline moments this week, from warning Walmart about tariffs to Qatar offering him a jet. 🔗 Qatar Jet Story 01:27:19 – Walmart & Higher Prices Trump weighs in on Walmart and inflation—what’s going on behind the scenes. 🔗 ⁠Walmart Prices 01:36:01 – Louisiana Jailbreak Ten inmates escape from a New Orleans jail—seven are still on the run. 🔗 Full story 01:45:45 – Darkness of the Week Our weekly segment spotlighting a disturbing or sobering news story. 01:50:40 – Pass The Mic We end on a positive note—sharing the mic with voices and shoutouts that deserve it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Summary: This episode dives into a viral gorilla debate, Trump’s 100-day milestone, rising game prices, racial controversy in Rochester, Dame Dash’s legal issues, and Mia Khalifa’s online response to generational blame. We wrap with “Darkness of the Week” and “Pass the Mic.” 00:02:13 – Fun Facts 00:17:45 – Best Thing Seen What we watched, read, or loved this week. 00:28:38 – First 100 Days • Trump hits 100 days in office—how's it going? • Elon Musk exits the White House. 🔗 https://www.npr.org/2025/04/29/nx-s1-5379596/trump-100-days-polling-grade-approval-rating 🔗 https://newrepublic.com/post/194595/elon-musk-left-white-house • Mike Waltz fired after Signal leak scandal. 🔗 ⁠https://www.yahoo.com/news/fired-idiot-waltz-leaked-one-203402376.html⁠ 01:19:02 – Gaming Prices Today • Xbox raises prices on consoles and games due to tariffs. 🔗 https://apnews.com/article/xbox-raises-prices-tariffs-microsoft-cd746a5aed59f3f5403ab262d6e149f0 01:26:21 – Rochester Racist • Viral video: Woman shouts racial slurs, then raises big money. 🔗 https://www.fox9.com/news/rochester-racial-slur-video-woman-raises-money 01:35:42 – Dame Dash • Could Dame Dash be facing jail time? 🔗 https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/damon-dash-prison-time-comply-court-orders-1235066239/ 01:38:21 – Mia Khalifa • “4 women who ruined a generation” tweet goes viral. Mia responds. 🔗 https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/mia-khalifa-fires-back-being-230847535.html 01:43:38 – Darkness of the Week • 100 men vs. a gorilla: The internet is at it again. 🔗 ⁠https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/02/us/video/gorilla-vs-100-men-debate-digvid 02:04:14 – Pass The Mic Follow, rate, and review the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices