The Need to Know Podcast

The Need to Know Podcast

Get ready to be entertained and informed by the Need To Know crew every Thursday! SaVon and Alex offer a fun and thought-provoking listening experience on current events, entrepreneurship, relationships, and more. With their unique chemistry and relatability, there's no topic off-limits for this duo. So don't miss out - subscribe, comment, and tune in to The Need to Know podcast for everything you need to know and a good time!

Episodes

July 10, 2025 101 mins

This week on the Need to Know Podcast, Savon steps into his “Councilman Von” era (00:30) — breaking down how he’s mentoring college interns at Need to Know Studios while chasing side quests like a real-life GTA mission game (02:15).

At (14:15), they dive into Drake’s “What Did I Miss?” — from the icy backroom stream to the Chuck Liddell “Iceman” comeback theory (20:00). They unpack the LeBron, The Weeknd, and Kendrick subs (25:30) ...

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Yerrrr! The Need to Know squad sat down with the one and only Mero — Bronx legend, multi-hyphenate menace, and certified culture shifter. From smoke shop runs and wrap flavors you’ve never heard of (00:49) to building his own creative empire, Mero delivers nonstop laughs, real game, and signature BX energy.

He breaks down why TV is cooked and YouTube is king (05:51), raising his beautiful children (17:29), and his hilarious theory ...

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On this bonus edition of the Need to Know Podcast, SaVon, Alex, and Eddin share their initial thoughts on the verdicts in Diddy's trial and debate what's next for the music mogul when it comes to his prison sentence and his public perception going forward.

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On this week’s episode of We Have More Thoughts, SaVon makes his long awaited debut on the show. The guys kick things off by debating the best way to season eggs (0:41) before SaVon and Pierre share some updates on their muscle building competition (6:31). Next, the guys breakd...

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Ayo! This week, the Need to Know squad links up with the multi-hyphenate Bronx legend Rainey — podcaster, rapper, skit god, and all-around creative menace. He pulls up to talk Victory Light with Mero & Lisabell, his fire new project Cigarettes For Dead Men, and why he might’ve lowkey inspired Metro & Future (he said what he s...

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In this episode of The Need to Know Podcast, the crew is once again joined by the vibrant and multi-talented Nyla Symone! The conversation kicks off with a deep dive into Joe Budden’s recently leaked Patreon numbers—how much is too much, and should your favorite creators be asking for a raise? Later, the team unpacks the explosive Pusha T verse aimed at Travis Scott and discusses the Clipse reunion and Kendrick Lamar’s leaked featu...

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Nyla Symone makes her return to the podcast and begins by talking about the state of the music industry and comparing American and international artists. Next, the room talks Slick Rick’s latest album ‘VICTORY,’ Timbaland’s AI entertainment company, artists they need to put their children onto, Drake’s lack of desire to evolve as an artist, and Memphis Bleek telling The Breakfast Club that he is never abandoning radio. Also, a new ...

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On this special Monday edition of the Need to Know Podcast, Yassy returns, and the room begins by sharing some unpopular opinions (0:00) before discussing Kai Cenat’s response to his run-ins with Wale at last week’s BET Awards (15:12). Later, Drake on Smiley’s “2 Mazza” (26:57), Kendrick Lamar’s Toronto show and the cancelled stream between Drake and Kai Cenat (39:06), and Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter VI (Bonus)’ featuring Nicki Minaj (...

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June 11, 2025 97 mins

This week, SaVon kicks things off by recapping his trip to the Dominican Republic (0:00) before saluting everyone who got us to 100K YouTube subscribers (4:22). Later, the guys recap Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter IV’(8:32) and the 2025 BET Awards (24:01), including the 106 & Park reunion, Jamie Foxx’s tribute, Kendrick Lamar’s speech, and the exchanges between Kai Cenat and Wale. They also discuss Alex Cooper’s Hulu docuser...

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This week, SaVon and Alex are joined by Yassy, Creator & Host of the Let’s Get Unserious Podcast. The crew kicks things off by asking Pierre why he decided to go bald (4:10) and contemplating if they want to try Diddy juice (10:25). Later, they break down Complex and The Game’s lists of the top 50 Los Angeles rappers of all time (18:35) and Clipse’s “Ace Trumpets,” their GQ interview, and Pusha T paying seven figures ...

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May 28, 2025 104 mins

SaVon kicks this week’s episode off by explaining a deal he made with his little sister (0:00) before Alex brings up complaints on social media about the lack of barbeques (7:15). Next, Kai Cenat’s Streamer University (19:20), Drake announces OVO Fest 2025 at Central Cee’s show (28:33), and Druski’s skit about white boys who are accepted by the hood (39:23). The guys also discuss the crypto investor charged with kidna...

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May 21, 2025 130 mins

SaVon and Alex are back with a dear, dear friend of the show and begin by debating if Ed Sheeran deserves a Black card (0:00). Later, **TRIGGER WARNING** Diddy trial updates (10:19), Joey Bada$$ vs The West Coast (51:52), the best rapper-singer duos of all time (1:54:44), and much more!

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May 14, 2025 134 mins

The guys begin this week’s episode by debating what constitutes “scaring the hoes” music (0:00) before SaVon reveals his new passion (11:20). Next, they break down Big Sean, Ab-Soul, and Joey Bada$$’s Red Bull freestyle (25:07) and **TRIGGER WARNING** the first two days of Diddy’s trial (1:01:55). They also discuss Wale’s ties to Diddy (1:44:36), age breakdowns (1:48:35), Tory Lanez’s stabbing (1:53:22), SZA and Kaytr...

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May 7, 2025 108 mins

Alex’s kicks things off by giving Druski his flowers (0:00) before SaVon reveals why he still hasn’t seen ‘Sinners’ (5:15) and the guys recap the 2025 Met Gala (18:07). Later, thoughts on the Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef a year removed (30:07), Montell Jordan revealing that Drake’s “Papi’s Home” finally helped him recoup his record deal with Def Jam (44:47), and how the cur...

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April 29, 2025 143 mins

SaVon and Alex are back in studio and begin by explaining their most recent absence and sharing some show and life updates (0:00). Next, the guys put together some of the 100 man team to beat a gorilla (30:00), **TRIGGER WARNING** breakdown Shannon Sharpe’s sexual assault lawsuits (51:21), and make sense of Bill Belichick’s relationship with his 24-year-old girlfriend (1:14:25). They also discuss Blue Origin’s all-wom...

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This week, SaVon, Alex, and Regi predict ChatGPT's top reasons why people break up, guess the actors and actresses with the least Academy Awards, play a game of "Would You Rather," and more!

Curated Chaos is the newest podcast on the Need to Know Network and drops EVERY MONDAY. Subscribe to our Patreon to access Curated Chaos episode visuals, weekly parlays from SaVon, first access to merch and live events...

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April 2, 2025 133 mins

The NTK crew is back and begins by addressing their two week absence (0:00) before sharing their dream podcast guests (13:53). Next, SaVon talks about his experience at a wine bar in Miami (23:32) and Pierre asks everyone where they go for the most authentic Chinese food (42:12) before the gang gets into some of the things they have missed while on break - 23andMe’s DNA is up for sale (46:48), Marvin Sapp locking the ...

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There is no new main podcast episode this week, but please enjoy another installment of Curated Chaos! We will be back to regularly shceduled programming next week!

This week, SaVon, Alex, and Regi attempt to guess celebrities using only their baby pictures, play games of "Never Have I Ever" and "15 Words or Less," take part in a United States-themed challenge, and more!

Curated C...

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FULL EPISODE DESCRIPTION - Stay Busy is BYKE, and Armon is joined by SaVon, Alex, and Regi of the Need to Know Podcast this week. The gang kicks things off with an early LUNCH BREAK - NBA Finals predictions and John Cena's heel turn - before diving into the CHAT - Fivio Foreign has been in jail since January, Jack Harlow and Doja Cat's "Just Us," Reign's 'It's Up Forever,' and Playboi Carti...

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There is no new main podcast episode this week, but please enjoy another installment of Curated Chaos!

On this episode of Curated Chaos, SaVon, Alex, and Regi guess celebrity hairlines, read some of their most insane DMs based on specific keywords, debate which actors' resumes stack up with Denzel Washington's, play a game of Fast Money, and more!

Curated Chaos is the newest podca...

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