Imaginary Players

Imaginary Players

The Imaginary Player's podcast is cultural commentary by some sophisticated degenerates keeping you entertained every week The imaginary Players podcast is a safe space to unpack a lot of ideas and conversation relating to sports, hip hop and media, while navigating through our own lives and experiences.

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October 17, 2025 105 mins

🎙️ Episode 227 — “Subway Readers, Shutdowns, & Super Bowl Smoke”

The crew is back! From wild NYC commutes to government shutdowns, D’Angelo tributes, and the ongoing Drake vs. UMG fallout — this episode covers everything from the trenches to the charts. Tune in for laughs, real talk, and a few too-honest takes on culture, politics, and chaos.

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00:00 – Intro / Subway Rants & Reading on the Train
07:50 – Pod...

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Episode 226 – Imaginary Players Podcast

From finger-licking chip debates to Cardi B’s arena tour, Episode 226 covers it all. The guys break down Trump’s bizarre Tylenol comments, Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and return, Kamala Harris’ book, and of course — all the latest Drake drama. Plus, first reactions to Cardi’s Am I the Drama album and tour announcement.

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September 19, 2025 106 mins

The Players are back with Episode 225

Charlie Kirk Fallout(12:00), Jimmy Kimmel(16:40), Jay-Z Casino(37:00), Cam’ron Kicking out Adrien Broner(42:17), Cardi B(41:42), Dame Dash Breakfast Club interview(55:22), Ciara changes her son’s last name(1:10:32), Kawhi Leonard Scandal(1:16:24), 

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September 12, 2025 96 mins

The Imaginary Players are back with another Episode. This episode immediately addresses the death of Charlie Kirk(10:07), John recaps Drake in Paris(43:09) , Iceman 3 recap(1:00:34), Radio Rico(1:09:49), Young Thug Tapes(1:18:10), Kawhi Leonard(1:22:24), & so much more.

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August 29, 2025 116 mins

In this episode of The Imaginary Players Podcast, the crew covers a wide range of topics: from the practical skill of changing a flat tire to debates on gender roles in car maintenance(8:25). They dive into NCAA’s new partnership with Venmo(40:10), Rampage Jackson’s son’s assault case(55:00) , and the Netflix documentary on Jussie Smollett(1:01:20). Drake’s upcoming album and diss of Rob Markman(1:19:45) & so much more.

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August 21, 2025 88 mins

Summer Classic Tourrney recap (11:00), Brooklyn shooting (19:00) Shadeur Sanders(42:00) , Jake Paul vs tank(50:42 ), Cardi (1:06:42), and new music.

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August 8, 2025 111 mins

The Players are back with Episode 221. The Players address Male Birth Control(18:00), WNBA Dildo Gate(26:00) , Gilbert Arenas Arrest(40:03), Shannon Sharpe(48:00), Charlemagne vs Trump(1:00:11), Nicki vs Everyone(1:11:43) , Metro Boomin Album(1:24:53) & So Much More

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July 25, 2025 95 mins

The Players start with recapping John's Trip to Chicago(7:55), The guys touch on the passing of Malcolm Jamal Warner(20:28), CEO of the Astonomer gets caught cheating(48:18), Shannon Sharpe settlement(58:00), Tyler the Creator Album Review(1:22:00), John gives insight into Iceman Episode 2 (1:28:47) & so much more

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July 18, 2025 106 mins

The Players are back with Episode 219. The guys start with some politics(7:47), Andrew Schultz Trump comments(13:00), Epstein Files(19:01), Drake Wireless Fest Recap(25:29), Praise for the Clipse Album(45:11), Justin Bieber album recap(57:11), Nicki Vs SZA(1:10:27), RGIII Comments toward Angel Reese(1:21:59), & so much more

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July 11, 2025 97 mins

The Players are back with Episode 218 after a long break. The Players start by recapping the Summer Classic Event in NYC(8:07), John breaks down Akon's 5 year Scam(10:54) , Politics(18:50), Cardi B Album Announcement(27:16) , Clipse Album Leak(34:05), Diddy Verdict(44:47), Drake drops "What Did I Miss"(57:02), and so much more.

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June 13, 2025 89 mins

The Players are back and begin with speaking on the Last Summer Classic event that they are hosting. The Players then dive into politics(1:17:44), Kai Cent(1:03:20), BET Awards(55:46), The Clipse(39:50), The Carter VI(27:22)

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May 23, 2025 112 mins

The Players are back with Episode 216

The guys begin with Joey Badass vs the West Coast(29:17), Chris Brown(53:28), Diddy Trial(1:04:21), Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese(1:18:35), Ryan Clark vs RGIII(1:26:14), Knicks Basketball (1:39:06)

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May 16, 2025 94 mins

The Players are back with Episode 215

The Players want to begin with a trigger warning as this episode contains commentary regarding very heavy material.  The Players speak on Diddy’s Trail Begins(9:29), Tory Lanez attack(27:09), Redbull freestyle(45:34), DDG allegations (56:56), New York Knicks & NBA Basketball (1:05:05), John Reviews are back with the Movies “A Simple Favor 2 on Prime & Shooting Guards on Netflix (1:2...

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May 2, 2025 116 mins

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The Players are back with Episode 214. The Players start with praising Outkast(17:20), Saquon Barkley and Trump(19:30), Shedeur Sanders Draft Slip(35:08), Shanon Sharpe(50:00), Tyrese Haliburton(1:00:00), Gorilla vs 100 men(1:10:10), Official Sinners Review(Spoiler Alert).

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April 25, 2025 120 mins

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The Players return with Episode 213. 

The Players start off with a hate for people who take boats in NYC, The Players then transition into politics(23:48), Kendrick Lamar new deal with Chanel(34:00), Kanye West new song Cousins(44:41), Shannon Sharpe Allegations(57:04), & So Much More. 

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April 11, 2025 106 mins

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The Players return with Episode 212. 

The Players start with some tariff talk(14:55), Dominican Republic Tragedy(28:13), Final Four Recap(31:31), Zion Williamson Love Triangle(33:02), Conspiracy Theories(47:19), Stephen A Smith considering presidential run(51:34), Keri Hilson(1:03:48), Stadium Tours(1:10:48), Drake Leaks(1:17:18), & So Much More

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April 3, 2025 89 mins

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The Players are back with Episode 211. 

The Players start off recapping world news, then jump into LeBron vs Everybody(30:20), Anthony Edward’s Paternity issues(38:00), No Jumper going broke(48:17), Kanye West Interview(55:34), Nokia music video(1:01:07) & so much more.

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March 28, 2025 117 mins

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The Players return from a short break with Episode 210. 

The Players start off speaking about more recession indicators, The Players then speak on Festival Season(9:27), The Recent Gang arrest in Los Angelos(17:58), Podcast being used in court(20:30), Jonathan Majors(43:00), Breakfast Club Drama(50:51), Playboi Carti Album Review(1:05:16), Nokia music video(1:17:58)  & John Reviews Tyler Perry’s new movie Duplicity (1:...

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March 14, 2025 112 mins

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The Players are back with Episode 209. 

Karl joins the podcast this week and the episode starts with social signs of a recession indicators(9:46), John tells a scammer story(12:57), NYPD Officer caught in Music Video(21:21), Bad Parenting and Bhad Bhabie(34:35), Stephen A Smith vs Lebron James(51:14), Drake's next chapter(1:09:40), & so much more

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March 7, 2025 115 mins

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The Players are back with Episode 208. 

The Players start by speaking on Politics(3:52), Rest in Piece Angie Stone(15:44), Notorious B.I.G Catalog is for sale(18:26), Caleb Wilson Tragedy(22:40), Oscars Review(36:03), Hannah Berner & Meg the Stallion Controversy(45:18), Conan O'Brien, Drake Joke at the Oscars (58:14), Paradise season one review(1:06:21) and so much more 


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