Alex kicks this inaugural Monday episode off by asking SaVon if he needs glasses before SaVon breaks down his version of a "vision test" (0:00) and the guys joke about Neil deGrasse Tyson's take on human intelligence and the idea that aliens are pulling up to Earth (07:29). Next, the Hollywood Reporter's Podcast Power Players 2025 list sparks discussion on Joe Budden's placement, Alex Cooper's rise, Tony Hinchcliffe's crossover, Charlamagne's recognition as an executive, and more (11:30). From there, the guys give their thoughts on Chris Brown's "Breezy Bowl" tour (29:25) and unpack new developments in the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar legal fallout with UMG and Lucian Grainge (35:00). They close with a music-heavy run highlighting Chance the Rapper's new album' Star Line' (1:08:45), Cardi B's latest single "Imaginary Playerz" and the Jay-Z sample(1:27:25), and much more!
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