Is The Mic Still On
A raw and uncut conversation about the world today. ITMSO covers a wide range of topics from social issues to life lessons delivered through the same hilarious unfiltered voices that you’ve come to love and appreciate.
Episodes
July 16, 2025 • 117 mins
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 Epst...
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July 10, 2025 • 136 mins
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 wen...
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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 f...
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July 3, 2025 • 104 mins
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
Flori...
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June 19, 2025 • 131 mins
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 N...
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June 12, 2025 • 185 mins
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 → h...
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June 4, 2025 • 128 mins
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 ...
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May 28, 2025 • 114 mins
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 internation...
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May 21, 2025 • 132 mins
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 commen...
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May 7, 2025 • 133 mins
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 off...
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April 30, 2025 • 107 mins
Welcome back to another episode! We dive into trending headlines—from lawsuits and classroom controversies to shocking legal news and celebrity drama. Tune in for facts, hot takes, and honest conversations.
00:02:58 – Fun Facts
Kick things off with some offbeat, surprising facts to lighten the mood.
00:18:22 – Best Thing Seen
00:25:31 – Missouri Couple Blames Weed After Child Starves
A Missouri couple claims marijuana use contri...
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April 23, 2025 • 153 mins
Timestamps + Topics
00:05:21 – Fun Facts
Kick off the episode with some wild and interesting trivia to get the conversation rolling.
00:26:25 – Best Thing This Week
Everyone shares their personal highlight of the week.
00:31:33 – Drake Amended Lawsuit
Drake updates his lawsuit against UMG, claiming they suppressed his response to Kendrick. 🔗 Read more here
01:08:57 – Karmelo Anthony Situation
A deep dive into the viral Texas pres...
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April 16, 2025 • 155 mins
On this episode, we discuss the ripple effects of Trump’s latest tariff drama, a wrongful deportation case involving El Salvador, and Elon Musk’s legal battle with Sam Altman. We also debate spoilers, revisit The Wire, unpack wild classroom behavior, and reflect on pivotal moments that shape how we see the world. Tap in for fun facts, crazy news, and thought-provoking questions.
Time Stamps:
0:04:49 - Fun Facts
We open the show wi...
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April 9, 2025 • 211 mins
This week, we’re diving deep into everything from sports and politics to viral headlines and unexpected news stories. We kick things off with fun facts and move into conversations about blind athletes, Kanye’s latest antics, and the hottest music collaborations.
Later, we cover Ja Morant’s $75K fine, the rise of Anthony Edwards, and how tariffs sent the stock market spiraling. We also touch on several serious moments: a father arre...
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April 5, 2025 • 24 mins
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April 2, 2025 • 133 mins
This episode dives into some of the wildest and most unexpected headlines of the week. From the Trump administration’s leaked war plans to a teacher peeing in class, we’ve got all the details. We also discuss Jasmine Crockett’s controversial remarks, a new A.I. lawsuit ruling, and Yella Beezy’s capital murder charge. Plus, we reflect on the one-year anniversary of the Will Smith slap. Buckle up—it’s a wild ride!
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March 30, 2025 • 28 mins
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March 26, 2025 • 151 mins
This week on the podcast, we cover a range of thought-provoking topics. We start with some fun facts before diving into Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, sparking a debate on its potential impact. We also discuss the controversial arrest of a Rockdale County student over a diss track. Then, we explore themes of community resilience through Village Rising. The drama at The Breakfast Club takes center ...
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March 19, 2025 • 146 mins
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March 13, 2025 • 57 mins
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