🎙️ Episode 227 — “Subway Readers, Shutdowns, & Super Bowl Smoke”The crew is back! From wild NYC commutes to government shutdowns, D’Angelo tributes, and the ongoing Drake vs. UMG fallout — this episode covers everything from the trenches to the charts. Tune in for laughs, real talk, and a few too-honest takes on culture, politics, and chaos.Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro / Subway Rants & Reading on the Train 07:50 – Podcast Returns: Consistency & Creative Breaks 13:00 – RIP D’Angelo & Diane Keaton — Remembering Legends 19:00 – Politics Corner: Ceasefire, Gaza, and U.S. Shutdown Explained 28:30 – Midterm Elections & MAGA Madness 29:30 – Bad Bunny Super Bowl & “White Halftime Show” Talk 36:00 – WNBA Shoutouts – Asia Wilson & The Aces Dynasty 40:30 – Main Topic: Drake vs. UMG Lawsuit Dismissed – Breakdown & Industry Insight 53:50 – What’s Next for Drake & “Iceman” Album Expectations 01:05:00 – Wild News: Mark Sanchez’s Arrest & the David Case 01:17:00 – Closing Thoughts & Sign-Off🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream. Follow us @ImaginaryPlayersNYC for clips, updates, and live event info.
Episode 226 – Imaginary Players PodcastFrom finger-licking chip debates to Cardi B’s arena tour, Episode 226 covers it all. The guys break down Trump’s bizarre Tylenol comments, Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and return, Kamala Harris’ book, and of course — all the latest Drake drama. Plus, first reactions to Cardi’s Am I the Drama album and tour announcement.Imaginary Players Podcast – Episode 226 (Highlights) 03:16 – Why Eating Cereal as an Adult is a Red Flag 10:22 – Trump Claims Tylenol Causes Autism 14:06 – Arguing Politics with a MAGA Guy at the Bar 27:19 – Kamala Harris Exposes Joe Biden in New Book 29:15 – Jimmy Kimmel Suspended… and Comes Back Strong 37:59 – Cardi B Drops Am I the Drama (First Reactions) 50:33 – Cardi B Announces Arena Tour 54:11 – Drake vs. ASAP Rocky & Memphis Bleek 1:06:25 – Drake’s Tour Ends + Iceman Album Rumors
The Players are back with Episode 225Charlie Kirk Fallout(12:00), Jimmy Kimmel(16:40), Jay-Z Casino(37:00), Cam’ron Kicking out Adrien Broner(42:17), Cardi B(41:42), Dame Dash Breakfast Club interview(55:22), Ciara changes her son’s last name(1:10:32), Kawhi Leonard Scandal(1:16:24),
The Imaginary Players are back with another Episode. This episode immediately addresses the death of Charlie Kirk(10:07), John recaps Drake in Paris(43:09) , Iceman 3 recap(1:00:34), Radio Rico(1:09:49), Young Thug Tapes(1:18:10), Kawhi Leonard(1:22:24), & so much more.
In this episode of The Imaginary Players Podcast, the crew covers a wide range of topics: from the practical skill of changing a flat tire to debates on gender roles in car maintenance(8:25). They dive into NCAA’s new partnership with Venmo(40:10), Rampage Jackson’s son’s assault case(55:00) , and the Netflix documentary on Jussie Smollett(1:01:20). Drake’s upcoming album and diss of Rob Markman(1:19:45) & so much more.
Summer Classic Tourrney recap (11:00), Brooklyn shooting (19:00) Shadeur Sanders(42:00) , Jake Paul vs tank(50:42 ), Cardi (1:06:42), and new music.
The Players are back with Episode 221. The Players address Male Birth Control(18:00), WNBA Dildo Gate(26:00) , Gilbert Arenas Arrest(40:03), Shannon Sharpe(48:00), Charlemagne vs Trump(1:00:11), Nicki vs Everyone(1:11:43) , Metro Boomin Album(1:24:53) & So Much More
The Players start with recapping John's Trip to Chicago(7:55), The guys touch on the passing of Malcolm Jamal Warner(20:28), CEO of the Astonomer gets caught cheating(48:18), Shannon Sharpe settlement(58:00), Tyler the Creator Album Review(1:22:00), John gives insight into Iceman Episode 2 (1:28:47) & so much more
The Players are back with Episode 219. The guys start with some politics(7:47), Andrew Schultz Trump comments(13:00), Epstein Files(19:01), Drake Wireless Fest Recap(25:29), Praise for the Clipse Album(45:11), Justin Bieber album recap(57:11), Nicki Vs SZA(1:10:27), RGIII Comments toward Angel Reese(1:21:59), & so much more
The Players are back with Episode 218 after a long break. The Players start by recapping the Summer Classic Event in NYC(8:07), John breaks down Akon's 5 year Scam(10:54) , Politics(18:50), Cardi B Album Announcement(27:16) , Clipse Album Leak(34:05), Diddy Verdict(44:47), Drake drops "What Did I Miss"(57:02), and so much more.
The Players are back and begin with speaking on the Last Summer Classic event that they are hosting. The Players then dive into politics(1:17:44), Kai Cent(1:03:20), BET Awards(55:46), The Clipse(39:50), The Carter VI(27:22)
The Players are back with Episode 216The guys begin with Joey Badass vs the West Coast(29:17), Chris Brown(53:28), Diddy Trial(1:04:21), Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese(1:18:35), Ryan Clark vs RGIII(1:26:14), Knicks Basketball (1:39:06)
The Players are back with Episode 215The Players want to begin with a trigger warning as this episode contains commentary regarding very heavy material. The Players speak on Diddy’s Trail Begins(9:29), Tory Lanez attack(27:09), Redbull freestyle(45:34), DDG allegations (56:56), New York Knicks & NBA Basketball (1:05:05), John Reviews are back with the Movies “A Simple Favor 2 on Prime & Shooting Guards on Netflix (1:25:42) & So much more
Send us a textThe Players are back with Episode 214. The Players start with praising Outkast(17:20), Saquon Barkley and Trump(19:30), Shedeur Sanders Draft Slip(35:08), Shanon Sharpe(50:00), Tyrese Haliburton(1:00:00), Gorilla vs 100 men(1:10:10), Official Sinners Review(Spoiler Alert).Tune into full episodes on Youtube Mondays 12pm EST. Link listed belowhttps://beacons.ai/imaginaryplayersShop with us at https://www.imaginaryplayers.com/Follow us on Social Platformshttps://twitter.com/imgplayershttps:instagram.com/imaginaryplayersnycJohn : @_ashotinthedarkDro: @finddroThis platform and every episode for the rest of time is dedicated to the memory of our founder and leader Tyler Orin Mckenzie Aka T-Mac
Send us a textThe Players return with Episode 213. The Players start off with a hate for people who take boats in NYC, The Players then transition into politics(23:48), Kendrick Lamar new deal with Chanel(34:00), Kanye West new song Cousins(44:41), Shannon Sharpe Allegations(57:04), & So Much More. Tune into full episodes on Youtube Mondays 12pm EST. Link listed belowhttps://beacons.ai/imaginaryplayersShop with us at https://www.imaginaryplayers.com/Follow us on Social Platformshttps://twitter.com/imgplayershttps:instagram.com/imaginaryplayersnycJohn : @_ashotinthedarkDro: @finddroThis platform and every episode for the rest of time is dedicated to the memory of our founder and leader Tyler Orin Mckenzie Aka T-Mac
Send us a textThe Players return with Episode 212. The Players start with some tariff talk(14:55), Dominican Republic Tragedy(28:13), Final Four Recap(31:31), Zion Williamson Love Triangle(33:02), Conspiracy Theories(47:19), Stephen A Smith considering presidential run(51:34), Keri Hilson(1:03:48), Stadium Tours(1:10:48), Drake Leaks(1:17:18), & So Much MoreTune into full episodes on Youtube Mondays 12pm EST. Link listed belowhttps://beacons.ai/imaginaryplayersShop with us at https://www.imaginaryplayers.com/Follow us on Social Platformshttps://twitter.com/imgplayershttps:instagram.com/imaginaryplayersnycJohn : @_ashotinthedarkDro: @finddroThis platform and every episode for the rest of time is dedicated to the memory of our founder and leader Tyler Orin Mckenzie Aka T-Mac
Send us a textThe Players are back with Episode 211. The Players start off recapping world news, then jump into LeBron vs Everybody(30:20), Anthony Edward’s Paternity issues(38:00), No Jumper going broke(48:17), Kanye West Interview(55:34), Nokia music video(1:01:07) & so much more.Tune into full episodes on Youtube Mondays 12pm EST. Link listed belowhttps://beacons.ai/imaginaryplayersShop with us at https://www.imaginaryplayers.com/Follow us on Social Platformshttps://twitter.com/imgplayershttps:instagram.com/imaginaryplayersnycJohn : @_ashotinthedarkDro: @finddroThis platform and every episode for the rest of time is dedicated to the memory of our founder and leader Tyler Orin Mckenzie Aka T-Mac
Send us a textThe Players return from a short break with Episode 210. The Players start off speaking about more recession indicators, The Players then speak on Festival Season(9:27), The Recent Gang arrest in Los Angelos(17:58), Podcast being used in court(20:30), Jonathan Majors(43:00), Breakfast Club Drama(50:51), Playboi Carti Album Review(1:05:16), Nokia music video(1:17:58) & John Reviews Tyler Perry’s new movie Duplicity (1:36:13) & So much more.Tune into full episodes on Youtube Mondays 12pm EST. Link listed belowhttps://beacons.ai/imaginaryplayersShop with us at https://www.imaginaryplayers.com/Follow us on Social Platformshttps://twitter.com/imgplayershttps:instagram.com/imaginaryplayersnycJohn : @_ashotinthedarkDro: @finddroThis platform and every episode for the rest of time is dedicated to the memory of our founder and leader Tyler Orin Mckenzie Aka T-Mac
Send us a textThe Players are back with Episode 209. Karl joins the podcast this week and the episode starts with social signs of a recession indicators(9:46), John tells a scammer story(12:57), NYPD Officer caught in Music Video(21:21), Bad Parenting and Bhad Bhabie(34:35), Stephen A Smith vs Lebron James(51:14), Drake's next chapter(1:09:40), & so much moreTune into full episodes on Youtube Mondays 12pm EST. Link listed belowhttps://beacons.ai/imaginaryplayersShop with us at https://www.imaginaryplayers.com/Follow us on Social Platformshttps://twitter.com/imgplayershttps:instagram.com/imaginaryplayersnycJohn : @_ashotinthedarkDro: @finddroThis platform and every episode for the rest of time is dedicated to the memory of our founder and leader Tyler Orin Mckenzie Aka T-Mac
Send us a textThe Players are back with Episode 208. The Players start by speaking on Politics(3:52), Rest in Piece Angie Stone(15:44), Notorious B.I.G Catalog is for sale(18:26), Caleb Wilson Tragedy(22:40), Oscars Review(36:03), Hannah Berner & Meg the Stallion Controversy(45:18), Conan O'Brien, Drake Joke at the Oscars (58:14), Paradise season one review(1:06:21) and so much more Tune into full episodes on Youtube Mondays 12pm EST. Link listed belowhttps://beacons.ai/imaginaryplayersShop with us at https://www.imaginaryplayers.com/Follow us on Social Platformshttps://twitter.com/imgplayershttps:instagram.com/imaginaryplayersnycJohn : @_ashotinthedarkDro: @finddroThis platform and every episode for the rest of time is dedicated to the memory of our founder and leader Tyler Orin Mckenzie Aka T-Mac