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Return of the Mak is a hip hop and R&B music podcast that features new music from up-and-coming artists, as well as discussions on pop culture headlines, dating nuances, and other salacious topics. Hosted by Duke, each episode features a different guest, including musical artists who share their own experiences and insights into the music industry. With a mix of humour and candour, Return of the Mak provides an entertaining and informative take on the latest in music and pop culture.

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***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Welcome back! This week I’m joined by friend of the show @lowercasewc to discuss Lowvember, LOWERSELF album, upcoming solo album, creating more than just music, strategy and ideas behind the music and much more. We get into how a lot of songs came to be, whether or not Olivia Dean is an industry plant, 50 Cent’s Diddy documentary, Odeal vs Brent Faiyaz and much more! See the timestamps below: Timestamps:3:50 - Duke sees Leon Thomas in concert6:56 - Is Olivia Dean an industry plant?8:15 - What is “Lowvember”13:28 - Putting out albums vs putting out singles14:52 - When is the LowerSelf album coming out?19:00 - The themes present on the upcoming album26:00 - The making of “Staying Alive”30:20 - The music video of “can’t say”31:45 - The making of “butterfly”39:00 - solo album40:10 - 50 Cent documentary on Diddy46:30 - NEW MUSIC49:00 - Thoughts on Odeal54:53 - Silly sh*t Connect with Duke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/Connect with Lowercase on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowercasewc  ROTMPodcast@gmail.comOrvia Instagram DM at:https://instagram.com/rotmpod Be sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it helps the channel grow!Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Welcome back!! This week I’m joined by friend of the show and return guest @malcolmdjiadeu to discuss the recent Zack Fox show we went to, the swedes taking over music, Rory from the Rory and Mal podcast getting himself cancelled, Myron fighting Akaash and lots more. We also go over some of the Grammy Nominations and discuss how great Michael Jackson was at making music. Tap in, this was a fun one! 3:10 - Why Malcolm quit podcasting?6:45 - Zack Fox show recap11:30 - The Swedes are musical giants16:30 - Rory from Rory and Mal Podcast gets cancelled22:29 - DJ Vlad jumps in on the Rory cancellation24:10 - Rory has a history of being weird27:28 - Duke reads his old tweets29:30 - Myron Gaines vs Akaash Singh45:00 - Congo is going to the World Cup45:30 - 2026 Grammy Nominations1:00:30 - Malcolm doesn’t like Pusha T performances1:24:00 - Offset vs Cardi ROTMPodcast@gmail.comOrvia Instagram DM at:https://instagram.com/rotmpod Be sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it helps the channel grow!Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Welcome back! Happy Halloween!! This week I’m joined by my Extra Gravy cohost and homie @thatdudemcfly and we had a great chat. We talked about our weeks, recapped Marlon’s comedy competition, spirituality and exchanged some ghost stories. We also covered the best and worst times that we’ve been ghosted and ended the episode with a Halloween “Silly Sh*t” segment. Be sure to tune in! Timestamps:3:00 - Marlon recaps stand-up comedy competition5:30 - Infinity Song live in concert14:30 - Duke’s encounter with a ghost18:30 - Marlon’s encounter with a shadow creator22:00 – What are the rules in spirituality?27:00 - Worst ghosting story36:08 - Top 5 Halloween songs of all time40:10 - Halloween will tell you where you stand with someone45:05 - Relationship advice: talk less, listen more Connect with Duke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/Connect with Marlon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatdudemcfly/   ROTMPodcast@gmail.comOrvia Instagram DM at:https://instagram.com/rotmpod Be sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it helps the channel grow!Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Welcome back! This week I’m joined by one of yall’s favourites: the good homie @mayesune and we had a great catch up. We talked about turning 30, wanting to get married, financial stability, bad daters, attachment styles and more. We also got into some hot topics: Saweetie is for the streetsie? Ayeesha Curried her man? Let me chill. We ended off with a survival guide on how to make it in the streets for 30 days with just $100 to your name. Tune in! Timestamps:5:05 - navigating your 30s6:34 - generation of bad daters? 15:30 - the right way to do a break16:08 - our attachment styles 31:10 - Saweetie is an escort?40:13 - Ayesha Curry airs out dirty laundry 56:10 - how to survive 30 days in the streets with $100 Connect with Duke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/Connect with Maysan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayesune/#   ROTMPodcast@gmail.comOrvia Instagram DM at:https://instagram.com/rotmpod Be sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it helps the channel grow!Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Welcome back!! Apologies for skipping the last upload, we’re still working on getting all the right approvals to release the episode so fingers crossed. This week, I’m joined by recording artist @kylewildfern to talk about his new album “What a Life!” that comes out on October 24th. Kyle shares how he got started, travelling to LA, meeting Mk.gee, working with BNYX and so much more. Timestamps:5:10 - frosh week at York University started my music career 6:00 - history of Waycool8:50 - who do you listen to?9:48 - getting to LA and meeting artists 14:40 - getting covered by VICE/Noisey20:40 - making the new album 25:00 - making a country song about a BBL30:34 - do you face writer’s block 33:53 - working with BNYX35:10 - favourite song on the new album?44:20 - Michael Jordan vs. LeBron 49:09 - getting to open for Duckworth51:24 - origins of Kyle Wildfern name Connect with Duke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/Connect with Kyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylewildfern  ROTMPodcast@gmail.comOrvia Instagram DM at:https://instagram.com/rotmpod Be sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it helps the channel grow!Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome back!! This week I’m joined by an ROTM newbie! And she’s international! This week I’m joined by @iamcherferguson – a multi hyphenated entrepreneur from Harlem NYC. She shared a bit about her story, her business, how she got started and so much more. We also got into some of her humanitarian work, her thoughts on Toronto, her POV on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef as an American and even some of her inspirations. You know we had to talk about some of the current things like Charlie Kirk, Iryna Zarutska, Melyssa Ford getting fired and so much more. Tune in! ***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkTimestamps:4:11 - what is “Hottest Hour” ?5:55 - History of City College in New York8:15 - Neek Bucks interview9:30 - Humanitarian work in Africa10:30 - The perception of Africa to Americans15:14 - Growing up in New York18:35 - thoughts of Toronto20:47 - American POV of Drake and Kendrick beef24:23 - Tabitha Brown is an inspiration25:30 - why are New York women so tough?27:40 - got pregnant in high school33:11 - Draya Michelle vs Jalen Green34:48 - Dating rules44:20 - Spinning the block49:10 - Charlie Kirk52:28 - Losing reliable news sources55:33 - Is Melyssa Ford fired?59:20 - Magic city documentary1:01:20 - Iryna Zarutska1:02:45 - Gentrification in NYC and Toronto1:08:40 - Silly Sh*t1:18:00 - Rap Beef in 2025 Connect with Duke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/Connect with Cherika on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcherferguson  ROTMPodcast@gmail.comOrvia Instagram DM at:https://instagram.com/rotmpod Be sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it helps the channel grow!Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Welcome back! This week I’m joined by friend of the show @biggerdreamzpodcast – which is made up of @mxtthewsxlib and @touraniii. We had some technical difficulties during this episode but we pushed through and it came out great! We covered CNE, chuck e cheese afterhours, rating summer 2025, balancing personal life and pod stuff, worst podcast episode recorded, new tattoo breakdown, potentially interviewing Drake and SOO much more! We also read one of the letters that was sent in (horrible dating stories). We then ended off by rehashing the Drake and Kendrick beef in true Toronto fashion. Tune in! Timestamps:3:30 - Matt gives Duke flowers5:50 - Late night trip to Chuck E Cheese9:18 - CNE recap14:22 - How was Summer 2025?17:00 - Matt had an encounter at apt20018:13 - Lessons learned in podcasting28:00 - Worst podcast episode you’ve recorded34:51 - Balancing personal life and pod stuff36:25 - Terrible dating story (letter from listener)50:00 - New tattoo + DR recap59:00 - Silly Sh*t: Podcaster edition1:09:00 - Dream podcast guests1:16:14 - Interviewing Drake1:18:31 - Who are you listening to?1:20:39 - I’m not over the Drake and Kendrick beef Connect with Duke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/Connect with Rasha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biggerdreamzpodcastConnect with Tourani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/touraniiiConnect with Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxtthewsxlib  ROTMPodcast@gmail.comOrvia Instagram DM at:https://instagram.com/rotmpod Be sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it helps the channel grow!Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Welcome back! This week, I’m joined by standup comedian Rasha (@thatgirlrasha) to discuss her journey in the comedy world, going viral, working odd jobs, writing material and so much more! We also got into what she prefers not to discuss on stage, dealing with hecklers and how she started working with big brands. Great convo with Rasha, be sure to show her page some love. Also ended the episode off with a Stand Up Comedy edition of Silly Sh*t Timestamps: 3:20 - not reading her special 7:00 - crowd work comedians vs. Traditional stand-up comedians10:50 - what to wear for standup comedy 14:25 - finding your voice in comedy 17:00 - relationship with comedy 22:58 - increased social media presence 29:55 - working with big brands 39:00 - the oddest job you’ve had 42:09 - What you can and can’t discuss on stage53:10 - becoming more traditional 55:54 - Silly Sh*t: Stand Up Edition Connect with Duke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/Connect with Rasha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatgirlrasha  ROTMPodcast@gmail.comOrvia Instagram DM at:https://instagram.com/rotmpod Be sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it helps the channel grow!Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Welcome back! On this week’s episode I’m joined by the founder and creator of @humbleandhustlin to discuss how she built her platform, how she came up with the concept of “New Music Fridays”, parting ways with friend, pivoting after the p*ndemic, work/life harmony and much much more! We also did a quick recap of the Tyler the Creator Chromakopia Tour and how I almost fought a man working the counter, debated whether or not bad texters are a real thing and ended the episode with a scarborough edition of Silly Sh*t! Timestamps:3:07 - How we met3:27 - What does Carmela do?4:07 - How did Humble and Hustlin start?6:00 - Parting ways with friend8:00 - Pivoting after 202010:13 - How did you start “New Music Fridays”15:00 - Audré’s single release party18:00 - Work/life balance22:20 - Carmela is directing29:10 - NEW MUSIC (Drake, Burna Boy and more!)36:50 - Chromakopia Tour review41:50 - Parents who handled things vs. Parents who didn’t44:45 - Afraid to help people46:45 - Bad Texters: Real or Fake?50:35 - Silly Sh*t: Scarborough Edition Connect with Duke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/Connect with Carmela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humbleandhustlin/Connect with Carmela on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ceethroughmylens/   ROTMPodcast@gmail.comOrvia Instagram DM at:https://instagram.com/rotmpod Be sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it helps the channel grow!Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Welcome back! On this week’s epsidoe im joined by friend of the show @sleeplessintoronto_ to discuss her current relationship with music, weaponizing your emotions, dating norms, chasing versus stalking, date planning etiquette, dealing with sassy men and much much more. We got super real and got into our faith journeys, religion, spiritual battles, generational curses and more fun stuff. Timestamps:4:20 - Staasia talks rereleasing old songs4:39 - Emotional idolatry8:48 - Current relationship with music13:30 - New music on the way15:25 - Dating norms19:29 - chasing vs stalking23:00 - Should you pick her up on the first date?30:50 - what is a sassy man to you?37:29 - Marc Lamont hill and Melyssa Ford arguing43:21 - Emotionally unavailable men49:06 - Dating religious men1:06:00 - Dealing with bloodline curses1:21:48 - Silly sh*t Connect with Duke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/Connect with Staasia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleeplessintoronto_/  ROTMPodcast@gmail.comOrvia Instagram DM at:https://instagram.com/rotmpod Be sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it helps the channel grow!Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Welcome back! On this week's episode, I'm joined by friend of the show @Jon.Kabongo to discuss his support for TDE amid the Drake and Kendrick beef. We get into some of the albums that influenced his upbringing, going to the GNX tour, recording at the TDE studio, and more! Here’s some of what we covered: Timestamps:4:34 - Vocal support of TDE7:47 - Why now?14:00 - Reacting to muchos clip14:12 - Giving out vinyls at the Kendrick Lamar show34:38 - Recording at TDE37:45 - Jon has questions for Drake47:55 - Drake was slept on in Toronto 51:33 - Where does the work ethic come from?53:11 - What was your first passion: basketball or rapping?55:08 - What’s in the vault right now?55:59 - Working with Ray Vaughn 58:47 -Albums that shaped you1:03:00 - Could Drake and Kendrick are peace  Connect with Duke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/Connect with Jon Kabongo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jon.kabongo/ ROTMPodcast@gmail.comOrvia Instagram DM at:https://instagram.com/rotmpodBe sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it helps the channel grow!Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 151: Finsta (ft. Kotiande & London) ***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink We bykeee. Long little break but the boy’s been working and busy. On this epsidoe im joined by return guest @kotiiande and friend of the show @londonrich to discuss graduation, exploring new ventures, finsta etiquette, me going to DR for my solo trip, getting love outside of the city and more! Here’s some of what we covered: Timestamps:2:26 - Duke goes to DR (solo)6:36 - Main takeaways from a solo trip7:15 - Experiencing colourist in DR10:40 - Toronto love in NYC11:00 - Drake parted the red sea16:10 - Does Toronto take Drake for granted?21:49 - Koti and London graduated31:24 - Pili Pili and “Spice Master Bootcamp”33:20 - Rick Henson story34:20 - London’s new venture38:37 - Forever on Netflix45:20 - Is Justin Bieber ok?48:02 - Finsta etiquette Connect with Duke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/Connect with London on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonrich/Connect with Kotiande on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kotiiande/ ROTMPodcast@gmail.comOrvia Instagram DM at:https://instagram.com/rotmpodBe sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it helps the channel grow!Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 150: Big 30 (ft. Kotiande) ***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink  We back! And older and wiser! Apoloigies for the hiatus. On this special episode, I’m joined by friend of the show @kotiiande! We catch up on everything that’s been happening in our lives, some of our worries, focuses and future plan. Really great chat! Here’s some of what we covered: SPECIAL ‘PILI PILI SPICES’ Discount for my listeners ONLY! Use Code “BIG30” and get 30% off your order Now! https://pilipilispices.com/  Timestamps: 1:30 - Koti gives Duke his flowers4:00 - Duke life update6:40 - Baka Interview recap9:08 - Xav Trudeau interview12:40 - Opening up about therapy13:30 - What is dating like with a podcast15:19 - Turning 3019:15 - Dad is pushing me to get a gf21:30 - Hurry Up, Tomorrow movie review23:39 - GNX Tour in Toronto25:45 - Koti life update33:50 - Witnessing your parents aging40:45 - GF comes home and showers first43:15 - What are we listening to?49:35 - Last time you cried50:15 - Getting closer to God Connect with Duke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/Connect with Kotiande on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kotiiande/  ROTMPodcast@gmail.comOrvia Instagram DM at:https://instagram.com/rotmpodBe sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it helps the channel grow!Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 149: To Block or Not to Block (ft. Audré) ***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink We bykeee. This week I’m joined by recorded artist Audré and we cover everything from high school dating stories, how she got started, new music AND her life changing car accident. We also covered the double standard that comes with dating younger, Audré’s hate of dating apps, being blocked, wishing your ex a happy birthday, Asap Rocky cheating on Rihanna and sooo much more. Keeping sending your dating questions in at ROTMPodcast@gmail.com and we’ll answer you on the show! Timestamps:5:48 - When did your music start popping off7:00 - Charlotte Day Wilson always looks cool9:26 - What made you want to start singing11:00 - Serious car accident16:50 - Patreon Shoutout17:50 - Audrey’s Top 3 Albums21:00 - NEW Audré music on the way22:16 - Being blocked by Joe Budden25:40 - Caring about the art27:30 - Writing songs about real people28:00 - ASAP Rocky cheated on Rihanna?32:00 - Tracee Ellis Ross prefers dating younger men38:45 - Duke gets pressed for dating white women??42:45 - Audré loves blocking exes45:35 - Should I. be wishing my ex a HBD47:55 - What’s your boombox song?54:49 - It’s over for Kanuye1:01:33 - Dating apps1:10:30 - Dating exp after podding1:13:06 - Who does Audré wanna collab with?1:16:33 - Silly SH*T Connect with Duke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/Connect with Audré on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dillpicklegod ROTMPodcast@gmail.comOrvia Instagram DM at:https://instagram.com/rotmpodBe sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it helps the channel grow!Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink We back! This week I’m joined by recording artist @Driver95 to discuss the release of his newest EP ‘Drive Safe’, the process of making it, how he got his name, getting involved in a police chase, being a trendsetter and so much more! Thanks again for sending them in! Send them in at ROTMPodcast@gmail.com and we’ll answer you on the show!  Timestamps:4:25 - Inspirations9:05 - Mixing OE with the Henry12:20 - Shore Shakers is the drink of Summer 202515:05 - GTA police chase IRL17:30 -  Duke got pulled over for speeding20:05 - Using AI to create a sample?21:28 - First song made?24:59 - Writing process28:04 - RIP LEXIE29:10 - Driver95 explains his strange iG story31:47 - Bringing back 106&PARK33:55 - Are situationships relationships?40:17 - How to breakup with someone you’re texting43:29 - Date planning etiquette48:45 - Interacting with your ex on social media50:40 - Duke is a dirtbag58:15 - NEW MUSIC1:07:56 - NOKIA effect1:11 - NOKIA video review Connect with Duke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/Connect with Driver95 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/driver.ca ROTMPodcast@gmail.comOrvia Instagram DM at:https://instagram.com/rotmpodBe sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it helps the channel grow!Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink I’m back!! With visuals this time! This week I’m joined by friend of the show and ½ of the @cuethecommentary podcast: @akela.y . We cover the Adolescence mini-series on Netflix, our worries with what kids are consuming nowadays, losing the sense of community in our generation and we also do the Black Girl Led TV Show bracket. We end the episode by answering a couple emails. Thanks again for sending them in! Send them in at ROTMPodcast@gmail.com and we’ll answer you on the show! Timestamps:0:00 - Intro6:06 - Reviewing Netflix mini-series “Adolescence”7:51 - Would you show your son this series?10:07 - Everything is hyper sexualized15:41 - We’ve lost our sense of community27:41 - Best Black girl led TV show bracket31:42 - Advice Segment: Dr Duke34:08 - Instagram is a great dating app37:34 - Who are you being loyal to?41:16 - Should I stay or should I go? Connect with Duke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/Connect with Akela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akela.yConnect with Cue the Commentary: https://www.instagram.com/cuethecommentaryy ROTMPodcast@gmail.comOrvia Instagram DM at:https://instagram.com/rotmpodBe sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it helps the channel grow!Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
 ***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink  I’m back! This week I’m joined by no one. Alone pod! I was gone for a bit and I’ve got a lot to catch you up on, so grab and snack and let’s catch up. I talked about some life updates, some ROTM plans, a couple news stories and of course music that I’m listening to right now. This solo pod was pretty fun to do. Let me know if you want to hear/see more of these! Timestamps below:  Timestamps: 1:50 - Where did I disappear to?7:00 - Getting closer God9:15 - Not listening to your body13:05 - Neurodivergent???17:01 - Patreon Shoutout18:10 - Is an autism test offensive?22:22 - Your boy is a collector now24:00 - The story behind each vinyl27:21 - I got a sexy prank call31:01 - RIP to Skype32:20 - 30$ for lunch??36:30 - Ethiopian fire smack MUSIC42:10 - Jim Legaxcy - Father43:00 - Roy Woods - Rolling Stone50:42 - chlothegod - I Feel Different Everyday53:20 - Drake & Partynextdoor - Some Sexy Songs 4 U58:15 - I DISCOVERED PIMMIE Connect with Duke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/ ROTMPodcast@gmail.comOrvia Instagram DM at:https://instagram.com/rotmpodBe sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it helps the channel grow!Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 145: Trust Issues

Episode 145: Trust Issues

2025-01-2901:08:35

 Welcome back! This week I’m joined by recording artist Joël Lobban to discuss his new single “Caught Up” that’s available on all DSPs, ASAP Rocky’s questionable case, getting cheated on, musical influences, album reviews for: Mac Miller, Central Cee and Ice Spice. We also cover more, see below: Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro2:20 - Caught Up3:30 - Where did Joel’s trust issues start?5:20 - How long did you have Caught Up for ?7:00 - Is it difficult to be transparent in your music?8:44 - Dealing with infidelity10:30 - Kanye West followed Joël12:27 - Musical influences13:26 - Grunge Gospel title explained17:44 - Artists you want to collaborate with20:14 - Who do you listen to now21:00 - Patreon Shoutouts22:20 - Is Drake destroying his legacy?25:05 - ASAP Rocky might go to jail for 24 years29:14 - Kanye West is a billionaire30:44 - Will Smith and Big Sean are dropping music33:48 - Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Ad38:50 - Mac Miller - Balloonerism album review42:55 - Central Cee - Can’t Rush Greatness album review44:30 - Central Cee vs Aitch47:20 - Did Ice Spice fall off??51:02 - Worst take on being a dad54:20 - Dubai toilet for56:58 - Blake Lively is very weird59:00 - Requirements to being a YN1:02:10 - Silly Shit Connect with Duke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/Connect with Joel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joellobban ****JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY****ROTM Pod Patreon   ROTMPodcast@gmail.comOrvia Instagram DM at:https://instagram.com/rotmpodBe sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it helps the channel grow!Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 144: Hoe Phase

Episode 144: Hoe Phase

2025-01-1601:31:36

Welcome back and Happy New Year!! On this first episode of the year, I'm joined by two homies of mine. One podcaster and one friend of the show: @ton_amoour and @lou_antillaise! We covered everything from recapping NYE, turning 30, Real Bad Girls of the 6ix, Bad Bunny's great album, hoe phases and whether or not men need to get their hearts broken before getting married. See the timestamps below:Timestamps:4:00 - Shoutout to the Patreon community6:29 - New Year’s Eve recap9:18 - Duke is scared of puking14:24 - We’re turning 30 this year16:38 - Reacting to Gelo’s Tweaker21:30 - People don’t dance at the club anymore22:50 - Skip Bayless gets turned down by hair stylist29:26 - Drake’s Christmas stream35:05 - Drake’s freestyle43:38 - Plaqueboy Max vs. Fivio Foreign + Lil TJ49:01 - Shenseea never had a hoe phase53:37 - Are hoe phases needed?59:00 - It’s easy for men to get women1:04:00 - Personalities matter1:06:36 - Real Bad Girls of the 6ix1:12:00 - Bad Bunny album review1:15:35 - Lil Baby album review1:20:23 - Listener question about dating within the friend group1:24:40 - Silly Sh*t****JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY****ROTM Pod Patreon Social Media:Connect with Duke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/Connect with Chemsi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ton_amoour/Connect with Ludny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lou_antillaise/  ROTMPodcast@gmail.comOrvia Instagram DM at:https://instagram.com/rotmpodBe sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it helps the channel grow!Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PATREON GANG! JOIN THE PATREON! JOIN JOIN JOINhttps://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkWelcome back! This is the final episode of the year and I sat with friend of the show @gabbysarrouh and newbie @acheire for an extra long episode. We covered everything from Gabby's birthday, to Aché's podcast, what made her start it and so much more. We also did our 2024 Spotify Wrapped and soo much more. See the timestamps below!Timestamps:3:20 - Gabby’s bday4:10 - Aché doesn’t like school5:10 - ROTM Patreon6:24 - London’s theory on GNX’s album went viral 8:40 - Gabby talks about being part of the Illuminati 10:50 - Working with an artist vs working independently 13:15 - DCR Milda’s journey has been crazy 16:10 - Aché’s marketing for her podcast 20:50 - how Aché started her podcast 29:33 - Aché’s faith 34:40 - Kendrick Lamar & SZA stadium tour 36:54 - trying to get tickets for the Toronto 41:49 - Kendrick vs Andrew Schulz48:06 - Toronto Tempos 53:36 - What do you do when left alone at a man’s house58:17 - Looking through your partner’s phone 1:01:00 - Women’s intuition1:04:00 - Moments that made you say “you’re not going to be my husband” 1:13:21 - Sitting on all public toilet seats 1:20:00 - 2024 Spotify Wrapped1:34:15 - New Roddy Rich music 1:37:00 - New QuavoConnect with Duke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/Connect with Aché on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acheireConnect with Gabby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbysarrouh  ROTMPodcast@gmail.comOrviaInstagram DM at:https://instagram.com/rotmpodBe sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it helps the channel grow!Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel!Subscribe, leave a comment and like!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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