Real Deal with Akil

Real Deal with Akil

The RDWA Podcast is a weekly podcast that talks about the latest topics in music, sports, and entertainment

Episodes

July 17, 2025 85 mins

 (8:35) Clipse Let God sort em out album review

(31:15) GNX vs Let God sort em out, which album is better

(36:35) Drake saying UK rappers are better than US rappers

(1:02:40) Breaking down Bleacher report's NBA top 100 players of all time

(1:10:48) Lebron leaving LA is a real thing

Watch and follow all RDWA Podcast content across all social media platforms

Tiktok: @rdwapodcast
Instagram: @__rdwa
Youtube: Real Deal ...

Mark as Played

(2:33) Squid Games Season 3 ending (HUGE SPOILERS)

(14:23) Gavin Adcock had comments about Beyonce making a country album and why he believes it's not a country album

(24:27) Drake goes on stream and plays a few songs from the upcoming album titled "Iceman"

(37:30) Houston Barber is starting a membership for customers to pay 150 per month for haircuts

Watch and follow all RDWA Podcast content across all social media plat...

Mark as Played
July 2, 2025 34 mins

(1:52) NBA offseason frenzy

(17:00) College basketball video games are making a return

(19:40) WNBA adds three new teams

(24:38) Caitlin Clark voted 9th among her peers for the all star game

(29:00) GNX album is the longest running number 1 album on billboards in rap history

Watch and follow all RDWA Podcast content across all social media platforms

Tiktok: @rdwapodcast
Instagram: @__rdwa
Youtube: Real Deal with Akil

Mark as Played

RDWA Podcast discuss the XXL Freshman cover (2:55) and also discuss the potential James Harden reunion with the Houston Rockets (10:14) and lastly, Akil goes on an EPIC rant about the Houston Texans needing a new stadium after seeing reports of the Cleveland Browns getting a new stadium (16:36)

Watch and follow all RDWA Podcast content across all social media platforms

Tiktok: @rdwapodcast
Instagram: @__rdwa
Youtube...

Mark as Played
June 25, 2025 53 mins

(2:47) 4 things we learned in the NBA Finals

(9:40) KD to Houston and if the Rockets are done making moves

(18:44) Is Houston the best pro city

(20:24) Lebron and ring culture

(27:23) Is there pressure on J Cole to deliver on his next album

(31:45) Jay Z rumored to headline the Super Bowl in 2026

(34:00) Love Island is taking social media by storm

(39:02) reacting to comments on UFM Tv's page

Watch and follow all RDWA Podcast content ...

Mark as Played
December 10, 2024 101 mins

The RDWA Podcast dives into the GNX album and give its final review (6:30) 
Drake suing UMG and bringing in lawyers to a rap beef and if Drake has a point (39:00) we also discuss when was the last time Drake had a true number one hit with no features (1:11:00) Who's has a better catalog between Drake and J Cole (1:15:30) The real reason why the Houston Texans are struggling this season (1:27:25)

Watch and follow all RDWA Po...

Mark as Played
November 20, 2024 136 mins

In the latest episode, the RDWA podcast reacts to Donald Trump winning the election and what possibly went wrong for Kamala Harris and the democrat party
Young Thug trial is finally over and what's next for Thug (44:41)
Lil Durk is arrested for murder for hire and the drill era is officially coming to an end (53:15) James Harden debate and if he really was the best Houston Rocket since Hakeem (59:18) 
Rudy's s...

Mark as Played
April 29, 2024 34 mins

Ever found yourself pondering the shifting sands of public opinion or marveled at the strategic moves of hip-hop moguls like Drake? Well, keep your headphones close, because we're peeling back the layers on the art of public perception in the ever-turbulent world of hip-hop. Join us for a lively discussion where we connect the dots between personal quirks, like disappearing gym equipment, to the grander scale of celebrity imag...

Mark as Played

Prepare for a ringside seat as we grapple with the evolution of professional wrestling alongside the keen minds of Trey Malveaux, wrestling historian extraordinaire, and the charismatic YouTube heavyweight Mr. Mustard. We pierce the veil of WWE's storied past, from the raw intensity of the Attitude Era to today's wrestling renaissance, dissecting the ascent of icons like Bianca Belair and Charlotte Flair. The mat has been...

Mark as Played

Seven Lakes senior and Louisiana Tech commit AJ Bates speaks on his commitment to the University, being the all time leading scorer at Seven Lakes. Bates also talks about being from Michigan and his upbringing and moving to Houston. 
Bates also speaks on the Houston Hoops and the business of AAU and also tells a story of when he got humbled in a game.




Watch and follow all RDWA Podcast content across all ...

Mark as Played

Justin Begg is one of the best point guards in the city of Houston and he sits down with RDWA and Ez Corner to talk about his visit to George Mason and why he decided to commit. Begg also talk about the AAU Nike EYBL circuit and the impact it has on him and other top players. His father Christian Begg is one of the most influential people in the AAU circuit, he talks about his impact on his career and explains how it is to have him...

Mark as Played

Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan marriage and Marcus asked his dad MJ to do what???

What is really 50/50 in a relationship?

Would you date a 30 year old virgin?

Ez gives his apology to CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans

James Harden to the Clippers and what this mean moving forward


Watch and follow all RDWA Podcast content across all social media platforms

Tiktok: @rdwapodcast<...

Mark as Played
October 20, 2023 64 mins

Remember the days when clubbing was all about letting loose and dancing the night away? We do, and we miss it! The club scene has drastically changed, transforming from lively dance floors into spaces filled with couches and sections. The real human interaction we used to enjoy has been replaced by technology, and we're not fans of it. Join us as we look back nostalgically at the golden times of clubbing and express our longin...

Mark as Played
July 24, 2023 69 mins

Will Victor's  NBA debut ultimately be seen as a fluke, or are we witnessing the rise of the next superstar? Tune in to this episode where we dissect his summer league  performance and the potential ramifications for the entire NBA. As we ride high on the excitement of hitting 30,000 downloads for RDWA podcast, we also find time to reflect on recent album drops, notably, the buzz around Lil Uzi Vert's experiment album.

Mark as Played

Who will be the face of the NBA when LeBron James retires? On this episode,  AK discuss the NBA's international takeover and the undeniable impact of players like Nikola Jokic, Giannis, Luka, and Victor Wembenayama. We compare the top five American players to their international counterparts and speculate about the future of the league.

Guaranteed contracts and learning from the OG's are crucial in shaping the fu...

Mark as Played

Tv News anchor Jonathan Martin joins the podcast to discuss his departure from Fox 26 and what's next, Martin also speaks on his upcoming event with Houston Astros Jose Abreu and also Houston's mayor Sylvester Turner. He also speaks about the importance of being active in the community and being more than just a tv personality

Watch and follow all RDWA Podcast content across all social media platforms

Tiktok: @rdw...

Mark as Played

Espn Writer for the Houston Texans Dj Bien-Aime joins the RDWA Podcast to discuss the upcoming draft for the Texans and address the rumors of the team reportedly wanting to trade the pick and also discuss who will be the quarterback for the franchise and much more

Watch and follow all RDWA Podcast content across all social media platforms

Tiktok: @rdwapodcast
Instagram: @__rdwa
Youtube: Real Deal with Akil


Use...

Mark as Played

Is Jalen Hurts a top 3 quarterback?
How will Houston look in the next 10 years?
Instagram will have people pay for blue checks, is it worth it?
Can you date broke?

Watch and follow all RDWA Podcast content across all social media platforms

Tiktok: @rdwapodcast
Instagram: @__rdwa
Youtube: Real Deal with Akil


Use discount code: RDWA to get 15% off any varsity cooler at https://varsitycoolers.us/disco...

Mark as Played
February 11, 2023 82 mins

After a 110 day layoff, the Rdwa Podcast returns and Ak explains why it has been such a long delay from the last recording

Watch and follow all RDWA Podcast content across all social media platforms

Tiktok: @rdwapodcast
Instagram: @__rdwa
Youtube: Real Deal with Akil


Use discount code: RDWA to get 15% off any varsity cooler at https://varsitycoolers.us/discount/RDWA

Mark as Played
October 24, 2022 34 mins

Up and coming artist Johnny Cocoa joins the RDWA podcast to talk about his upcoming EP, his upbringing in Beaumont, how church inspired him to be an artist, and his latest song "Free Bird" and the meaning behind the song

Watch and follow all RDWA Podcast content across all social media platforms

Tiktok: @rdwapodcast
Instagram: @__rdwa
Youtube: Real Deal with Akil


Use discount code: RDWA to get 15% of...

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

    24/7 News: The Latest

    The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    The Bobby Bones Show

    Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.

    Latino USA

    Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S. centering Latino stories, hosted by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Maria Hinojosa Every week, the Peabody winning team brings you revealing, in-depth stories about what’s in the hearts and minds of Latinos and their impact on the world. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Latino USA and all our podcasts. www.futuromediagroup.org/joinplus

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.