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First video episode. Lane Johnson's retiring, KD says the Sixers can't touch his Warriors, and Chris talks about what happened when Camden police stopped his 15-year-old walking home from the store.

Quill, Chris and James. New this week: an N-word bank — a dollar every time one of us slips.

(01:32) The bank is open. How it works, who the money goes to, and why we're doing it. Also gas prices — $4.99 somewhere on the way t...

We went through everything actually known about the Nolan Wells case before anybody's opinion. Then the Big Tigger video, Terrion Arnold, the NBA betting mess, and a Brown for a Brown.

Cold open this week — no intro, straight in. Quill, Chris,and James(LB).

(00:02) The Nolan Wells case. Laying out the timeline before any of us gives an opinion: July 4th, Horn Island, the friends leaving, him staying behind to talk to a girl, th...

Chris Johnson has ALS at 39 and did the interview with his eyes. Plus the BET Awards, why Drake got robbed again, and what LaVar Ball's spoon video tells you about the Tina split.

(08:05) Stop rewriting history. A conversation with an old friend who kept revising events we were both there for — and admitted mid-conversation that he doesn't mean what he says. We're at the age where we just look things up now.

(10:45) New music. ...

The Knicks won it all and New York lost its mind. Plus R.I.P. Tay Keith at 29, why we'd cut a friend off over drugs, and the K2 story Chris had never heard.

(01:19) The Knicks are champions. We were going to do a full hour on it and immediately decided against it. What New York fans said publicly this week cannot be repeated.

(05:05) Victor Wembanyama was underwhelming. No sky hook at 7'6". Nothing Jamal Crawford taught him. And a We...

Two verdicts, two dead kids, two very different outcomes. We went through the Karmelo Anthony trial testimony line by line, then the Rick Chow acquittal — and one of these is not like the other.

No intro, no segments this week. Straight in.

(04:09) Why we're doing it this way. Setting the table on both cases, and being upfront that race is a factor in both whether you like the verdicts or not.

(06:26) How does a track meet end i...

Jay-Z ran two hours at Roots Picnic and settled the GOAT argument for us. Plus the Diddy tape, Wemby putting hands on Jalen Brunson, and why AJ Brown lost the room.

(04:42) Back outside. Breaking down the intro track — a Pedro Giovanni "Can't Stop the Reign" freestyle — and why Detroit forefathers like him shaped Tee Grizzley.

(10:21) Chris came back from Jamaica. Immigration lines vs. Mexico, an hour-and-45 from anything...

On this episode of the Outside Looking In Podcast, we discuss our expectations for the 2026 Roots Picnic, Tony Hinchcliffe’s George Floyd joke, Netflix’s Nemesis, the Knicks’ championship hopes, Ray J vs. Supa Hot Fire, Michael Beasley vs. Lance Stephenson, and why Adrien Broner and Deen The Great might be some of the most entertaining people on social media right now.

We also talk aliens, mysterious objects fallin...

This week on the Outside Looking In Podcast, we kick things off with a Drake vs. Rick Ross classics draft, revisiting some of the biggest records and collaborations from two rap heavyweights.

We then break down Netflix’s The Crash, discussing the evidence, the key moments from the documentary, and the questions that still remain. Later, we give our spoiler-filled reactions to The Boys finale, including what worked, what didn&r...

This week on the Outside Looking In Podcast, Quil, Chris, and special guest James sit down for a wide-ranging conversation about envy, loyalty, friendships, family relationships, and how those dynamics change as you get older.

We also discuss the recent concerns surrounding air travel, including the Newark plane crash and Spirit Airlines closure. Later, we get into sports betting discipline, the importance of faith and perseverance,...

This week on the Outside Looking In Podcast, we give our spoiler-filled reactions to the new Michael Jackson movie, discussing his rise to fame, family dynamics, the pressure of superstardom, the role Joe Jackson played in his success, and some of the moments that had us asking questions long after the credits rolled.

We also discuss the breakup between Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson, using it as a jumping-off point for a dee...

This week on the Outside Looking In Podcast, we talk about 4/20, what it means to us now that we’re older, and the recent crackdown on 4/20 pop-up events in Atlanta.

We also discuss Michael Beasley’s interview with Shannon Sharpe, the story of Luther Davis and the Alabama scammer, and hit a few quick news topics including Tsu Surf’s release, Iceman, the NFL Draft, and the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic.

To close th...

This week on the Outside Looking In Podcast, we break down the AllStar JR, NBA Ben 10, and J Prince Jr. situation, discussing what allegedly happened and the bigger conversations surrounding street politics, loyalty, and decision-making.

We also react to claims that Jack Harlow uses ghostwriters, discuss a worker allegedly burning down a warehouse over a pay dispute, and look at the latest issues between Gucci Mane and Pooh Shiesty.

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We get into some wild headlines and real conversations this episode. We break down the Gucci Mane vs Pooh Shiesty fallout and what led to the tension, then get into Offset vs Lil Tjay and the situation that escalated to Offset getting shot. From there, we react to the Doordash mom who left her child at McDonald’s and got arrested, and close things out with a discussion on the unfair criticism surrounding Jalen Hurts and how h...

We get into a mix of hoops, culture, and honesty this episode. We start with Jaden Ivey and the balance between faith and the NBA, then break down Duke’s collapse against UConn. From there, we react to J. Cole admitting he doesn’t truly see himself as the best rapper, which sparks a bigger conversation about confidence and competition in hip hop. We also debate Pat Bev saying Harden is better than D-Wade, and close thin...

We react to Jay-Z’s GQ interview, breaking down reputation, defamation, and why some people choose to fight rather than settle when their name is on the line. We also get into fatherhood, using his story about Blue Ivy to talk confidence, growth, and letting people chase what they love.

From there, we tap into the Kendrick vs Drake debate, internet headlines, and loyalty in the spotlight—before it all turns into real-lif...

We’re back breaking down culture, sports, and real-life moments from every angle.

From the Jay-Z Roots Picnic buzz and March Madness predictions to Darius Acuff vs. Calipari guards, we tap into hoops talk before shifting into controversy with Aiden Holloway’s arrest. We also dive into internet hate around Michael B. Jordan, loyalty debates sparked by Kenyon Martin, real-life relationship tension, and close with a wild &l...

This week we’re covering everything from celebrity drama to sports debates and real-world headlines. We start with the wild story involving Dwight Howard’s wife and a live cocaine incident, which leads us into a deeper conversation about family trauma, accountability, and how personal history shapes public behavior. From there we shift to basketball, breaking down why the name “Jalen” is everywhere in the NB...