The episode kicks off with a deep dive into one of the biggest conversations happening in music right now: AI-generated music and copyright. Following the news that Apple is introducing transparency tags on Apple Music to disclose when artificial intelligence is used in songs, the crew debates what this means for the future of music.

With the U.S. confirming that works created purely by AI cannot receive copyright protection without meaningful human authorship, the conversation quickly turns philosophical. Should artists be able to monetize music that uses AI tools? Trivelle argues that any use of AI in music should disqualify it from profit, while OShauN believes audiences will ultimately crave authenticity and push back against AI-generated art despite mass adpotion and current appeal.

The discussion branches into whether AI samples in production count as “AI music,” how algorithms on streaming platforms quietly push AI songs into passive listening situations, and why younger listeners might still demand real artists and human connection. The crew also reacts to moments where artists faced backlash for using AI tools, and even jokes about which artists might need an AI tag themselves *ahem Ye*

After the AI mega-conversation, Trivelle and OShauN briefly tease their excitement for Season 2 of Paradise, (before spoiling anything for DJXP) before the show shifts fully into movie territory.

The guys unpack the BAFTA Awards controversy with actor John Davidson before diving into a celebration of Michael B. Jordan and the cast of Sinners, following their impressive run across the BAFTA Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. With Jordan stacking wins, the crew debates whether his dual performance has officially entered Academy Awards territory proving OShauN's early analysis right.

That conversation leads to a larger appreciation of Ryan Coogler and the incredible way he launched his directing career with Fruitvale Station, before building a run of major box-office hits leading up to Sinners.

Looking ahead to awards season, the hosts speculate about which films could compete with Sinners on Oscar night, including One Battle After Another, Marty Supreme, and Hamnet.

Along the way the crew also touches on:

Timothée Chalamet appearing less than thrilled about Jordan’s SAG win

Hollywood potentially fumbling the chance to cast Idris Elba as James Bond

Speculation around Damson Idris possibly being considered for Black Panther

Jonathan Majors appearing in a film produced by The Daily Wire

Auston Matthews visiting the White House

Jim Carrey seemingly channeling real-life The Mask energy

The episode closes with a major entertainment industry development: Paramount Global potentially catching its white whale in securing Warner Bros. Discovery, after Netflix reportedly backed away from the massive $111 billion price tag.

Episode 102 kicks off with the cast trying the new Canada-exclusive Drake menu at McDonald’s (which we later learned has sparked some controversy). That leads into a conversation about other artist-led fast food collaborations and the days when restaurants actually had great deals. From there, we dive into music starting with Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance earlier this month, the reactions to him performing in Spanish, and the comparisons people made to Kendrick’s halftime show last year. We unpack all the nuance and discourse before touching on Chris Brown’s comments about the NFL and performing at the Super Bowl. The conversation continues with J. Cole’s album The Fall Off and a debate about the best double-disc albums ever, Don Toliver’s Octane, artists who’ve successfully introduced other major stars to the world, Charli XCX’s Wuthering Heights, Brent Faiyaz’s latest album ICONS, and musicians who’ve expanded their sound without backlash. We wrap up by addressing the recent Lil Wayne slander and the public’s underestimation of T.I.’s catalog especially when it comes to a potential Verzuz battle.

Kicking off the post-100-episode era with Episode 101 entitled “Some Pundits,” the first portion of the show is dedicated to the elongated hiatus that began around Christmas. After an injury that Trivelle sustained, he explains what happened and shares lessons learned from people who checked on him. Once reacclimatized and warmed up, the gang acknowledges the new world they find themselves in after six weeks before diving into the big news event of the 2026 Grammys that just passed.

While discussing the show in general, they hone in on the Hip Hop and Album of the Year categories (with Kendrick Lamar, Clipse, Tyler, the Creator, and others) and how there’s a kind of statistical pattern where early wins can indicate the likelihood of taking home bigger awards later...certain dominoes have to line up for that to happen.

Although Trivelle makes some great points, the conversation expands to the Grammy tributes by Lauryn Hill and Justin Bieber's performance, the weight of jury-decided accolades versus sales, the requirements to be considered for awards, notable speeches, criticisms and more, giving the Grammy section a well-rounded discussion.

Because two of the three hosts are involved with filmmaking, the conversation shifts to Oscar previews and the math of how certain Grammy wins can foreshadow bigger Oscar victories. They talk about Sinners, which broke the record with 16 nominations at the 98th Academy Awards, and discuss which categories it can win and which it might lose while still having a successful run. They also give flowers to standout performances from Coogler, MBJ, Delroy Lindo, and Wunmi Mosaku.

Talk turns to Marty Supreme and the competitive race for Oscar supremacy, then briefly touches on the Michael Jackson biopic and how its billion-plus projection could change, especially after OShauN reveals plans for a second movie and the idea of splitting the story becomes central.

As J. Cole’s new album The Fall Off is out now, Trivelle brings it up and they discuss expectations before OShauN tells the story of what happened with Cam’ron and Cole and the lawsuit. XP also highlights EverythingOShauN’s latest song IMAX (GOOF) playing across Canada during an NBA broadcast to end off the 101st episode.

As the podcast reaches the ever-elusive Episode 100, DJXP kicks off the landmark moment by playing OShauN’s new record “SGA” with no warning or context to get a live reaction from Trivelle. After some quick banter about OShauN putting together new music for his next project, XP asks how everyone feels about crossing the 100-episode milestone while sharing his own thoughts.

As the conversation expands, the group discusses how loving what you do in the podcast space is essential for sustainability, breaking through the noise of countless platforms, and eventually reaching the financial spaces that successful IP can occupy. When XP asks if everyone genuinely enjoys the process, Trivelle pushes back, arguing that passion alone is not sufficient or realistic in a capitalist society. He believes any venture seeking long-term staying power must be financially viable.

Examples come up around his departure from music, which led to personal financial success, while XP contends that Trivelle exited prematurely because he did not love it enough. After an exchange where Trivelle asserts that money is the ultimate marker of success in creative ventures, regardless of passion-driven wishful thinking, OShauN offers an alternative perspective, focusing on the necessity of loving the craft regardless of outcome. This leads into a broader discussion about whether love for creativity can even be measured, and whether talent itself is measurable.

The conversation then segues into the Diddy documentary. While only two of the three hosts watched all four episodes, they share commentary on key moments before shifting to Shedeur Sanders of the Cleveland Browns, his recent performance, and the destinations that could best position him to continue dominating.

Trivelle asks the group to reflect on their biggest music moments and takeaways from the year, along with who they consider Hip Hop’s MVP, with XP’s choice shocking the group. Favorite albums, top TV series, Netflix’s pending acquisition of Warner Bros., and other major film moments are discussed, alongside thoughts on 2026 releases and the rapid integration of AI into social media and consumer tech. The episode closes with DJXP asking OShauN why he wrote a song inspired by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Episode 99 opens with Trivelle steering the conversation back to the podcast’s early, more provocative days. He boldly claims that whether she admits it or not every woman is aware when a man is interested in her. The group debates what defines a “crush”: is it simply feeling someone is attractive, or something that must be acted upon? From there they shift to music: they discuss Gunna’s back-to-back shows in Toronto at a 10,000-capacity venue. XP points out that’s impressive for an artist performing outside the continental U.S., especially given the efforts to “get him out the way” after the YSL trial and related gang-snitch allegations. Given those pressures, Gunna’s perseverance and ability to organize successful shows earns respect. They ask whether Young Thug could still pull off equal or greater shows in Toronto today debating venue size, promotion, and logistics. Trivelle compares Young Thug’s potential to the recent 3-night run by Vybz Kartel in Toronto, and they mention How Drake surprisingly performed Show 1 on his birthday. XP praises Kartel’s stage presence and overall performance. Then T asks whether Tyla could draw a strong venue in town. Shifting gears, they talk about one of the ongoing social-media controversies: after Elon Musk unveiled Twitter’s new location sharing feature, social-media “stan” accounts are in uproar especially the ones created or rose to prominence during the Kendrick Drake some posting reckless claims. OShauN argues that people who talk recklessly online should have to show their faces and account for their words in real life. They close out by giving love to Wale’s latest release via Def Jam Recordings, and expressing excitement about how the Toronto Raptors are playing lately. Check out Episode 99.

Episode 98 begins with the gang responding to reactions from their previous clips about the No Limit vs Cash Money VERZUZ battle, where the internet overwhelmingly called them crazy for even suggesting the matchup was close...let alone leaning toward Cash Money.

Things move on to the surprise Offset project that seemingly dropped out of nowhere. After some digging, and based on Offset’s own words, the mixtape was simply a ploy to “get out the deal.” The crew discusses other times in music history when the line between album and mixtape was blurred, especially when it comes to contract fulfillment.

DJXP then brings up a conversation Ja Rule had on 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony, where Ja said he doesn't take credit for starting the sing-rap trend in hip-hop...but does take credit for pioneering the singer/rapper duet formula. He also claimed his music aged better than 50 Cent’s while still giving 50 his flowers. The group debates their catalogs and the long-standing beef.

Next, they talk about Outkast’s legendary induction into the highly coveted Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Before sharing their thoughts, they address the vocal flubs that occurred during Doja Cat’s tribute performance of “Ms. Jackson.”

Following last episode’s conversation about Ye, multiple new Kanye West sightings have popped up including him asking a rabbi for forgiveness and performing with Travis Scott in Japan leading to a discussion about his quiet re-emergence.

As Summer Walker’s new album drops, DJXP praises her marketing campaign before addressing backlash over her collaborating with Chris Brown.

The group then discusses the dangerous precedent of AI in music, especially surrounding Xania Monet and her viral interview with Gayle King....where Gayle bluntly told her, “but you can’t sing.”

The episode wraps with Grammy nominations, predictions on who will win key awards, and a Pluribus 2 reaction that leads to praise for Vince Gilliam and eventually for TV writer Taylor Sheridan.

On Episode 97, the crew starts with the uphill battle of maintaining a podcast as an entity in the creative space where others have thrived. They then move on to one of the big highlights of the last 14 days: the No Limit vs Cash Money battle signaling the return of Verzuz of sorts. Taking place in Las Vegas in collaboration with Apple Music and Universal Music Group-backed/NTWRK-newest acquisition Complex, the discussion then dives into who walked away with the crown. They also explore the widely spoken rumours of what Jay‑Z said about Verzuz in 2021—about no one being able to step in the ring with him. As the crew finds worthy adversaries for him, a Stevie Wonder x R. Kelly discussion surfaces as a potential R&B Verzuz topic—regardless of its merit. They cover Billboard’s new Hot 100 rule intended to get songs in and out faster, which leads into a conversation about Hip-Hop’s “official absence” from the Hot 100 since 1992. DJXP missteps by calling it the Billboard 200 (albums) and not factoring that into the hip-hop presence discussion. He boldly claims Kanye West is the reason for the decline, then provides his actual beliefs on the matter. A bright spot emerges as R&B makes a comeback in conversation and chart metrics with Muni Long (and “Folded” rounding out the top 15 Hot 100). They then praise older artists still making music and close out with a review.

Episode 96 starts off with the cast responding to their viral Dot Era/Drake clips on TikTok, as more people begin to realize that Kendrick Lamar’s post-beef GNX album is now widely referred to as the Dot Era. From there, a major discussion unfolds about Global Hip-Hop & R&B Superstars who currently qualifies and whether this level of global dominance and title can continue in the future given today’s musical landscape. For the purposes of this convo, a “Global Superstar” means someone with massive notoriety inside and outside of North America, consistent sales, sold-out arenas (or larger) across multiple continents, and true worldwide recognition to the average person. As “the Drake cast,” the crew also breaks down the recent dismissal of the defamation case vs UMG, shares their thoughts on Taylor Swift’s record-breaking 4 million first-week sales for The Life of a Showgirl, and debates whether Doechii’s drop in Spotify monthly listeners is odd or just normal side effects of music promotion. They also revisit Ticketmaster’s CEO claiming ticket prices “aren’t expensive enough,” then take a moment to pay respect to D’Angelo following his passing. The episode closes with a look at Timbaland’s AI experiment (which dropped the same day as the D’Angelo news) and a wild conversation sparked by Cam Newton asking women to list their past flings.