Just Posted: He Broke Down in Class (Darius Cooks, LA Lakers New Owners, Ohio State and Michigan, X-Men, and More)

Pull up a chair — this episode feels like you’re sitting in our kitchen while we unload everything. We start heavy: Darius Crooks’ jump from food influencer to educator sparks a raw conversation about literacy, burnout, and the heartbreak of watching seniors who can’t read or write at the level they need. The moment Chris admits he literally broke down in class is the kind of real you don’t hear on polished shows. From there we get personal fast. One guest shares a life story that reads like a movie — the missed 7th grade, the move, football as a lifeline, stepping into college late and the chaotic path that followed. It’s intimate, messy, and honest in a way that makes you nod and say, “I feel that.” We pivot to lighter (but still spicy) territory — the Lakers sale rumors, LeBron vibes, celebrity fights, and whether streaming is killing physical media. We chat Marvel casting and X‑Men buzz, argue about who’d win in hypothetical matchups, and laugh at the nostalgia and petty rivalries that keep us entertained. By the end you’ll feel like you just spent a few hours with old friends — sometimes pissed off, sometimes tearing up, always candid. If you want a podcast that mixes real social critique with personal stories, sports takes, and pop culture hot takes, this episode’s got you. Come for the drama, stay for the heart. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:19 Roommate Praise & Food Talk 00:00:57 Darius Cooks: From Pop‑Ups to Teaching 00:24:18 NBA Ownership & Lakers Sale 00:33:01Seahawks Signing & NFL Second Chances 00:35:06 Celebrity Fights & Boxing (Ray J, Orlando) 00:46:04 Ohio State vs Michigan: Rivalry & Predictions 01:05:48 Marvel’s X‑Men Casting & MCU Theories 01:14:42 Streaming vs Physical Media Debate   Brand new voicemail: ‪(314) 649-3113‬ Email the show at [email protected] or [email protected]    Join The Just Posted Facebook group https://shorturl.at/XvCmF  Follow Just Posted on Instagram @justpostedpodcast  Hit the Voicemail at 641-715-3900 Ext. 769558 Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542                            Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395                             Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je                    To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH                        YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU                        Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ                        Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1                                            IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y1