Homeroom With Smooth Podcast
by Byron Miller
Culture talks different when it's real. Homeroom With Smooth is your spot for hip hop, true crime, sports, and pop culture commentary no filter, no fluff. Host Smooth breaks down the biggest stories in music and entertainment, sits down with rising voices in culture, and dives deep into true crime cases that have everyone talking. ️Exclusive interviews Roundtable discussions with culture's freshest voicesTrue crime deep dives (catch the Take Em To Trial series) Real talk on the grind (Bout That Grind) 370+ episodes and growing. New episodes weekly.
Episodes
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Extra Episode: Producer P-Lo Vs Glasses Malone Explained
This west coast drama is stupid. Glasses Malone needs to let that hurt go and mature.
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Extra Episode: Gooner Activities Vol 1
An unscripted, freeform livestream covering a little bit of everything: a personal health update, travel plans to Dallas and a new spot in LA, a tease about a website launch, and Mega Man X Command Mission emulator talk on PS5. The main event is an off-the-cuff review of Drake's FOMO — favorite...
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Extra Episode: Boosie Presidential Pardon Scandal
Boosie says he paid $600,000 upfront to two men claiming they could get him a presidential pardon — and never got one. We break down the leaked text messages, the excuses about "delays due to the Venezuelan crisis," and Boosie's 60 Minutes interview where he details the scam, the fraudulent…
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Extra Episode: Akademiks Confirms Kendrick Lamar Removes His Verse From Az Chike's Album!
AZ Chike's track "Negative" reportedly lost its Kendrick Lamar verse after online speculation blew up that Kendrick was about to diss everybody on it — but the track listing never actually confirmed him. We break down the theories: was there ever a real verse, is it being saved for a deluxe/remix...
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Extra Episode: Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran's Tour For Free Palestine
Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour after delivering a pro-Palestine speech on stage — and we're breaking down exactly what he said, why Robert Kraft and other stadium owners reportedly pushed back hard enough to force Sheeran's hand, and why we think this wasn't the controversial…
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Lil Durk NOT GUILTY! Episode 384 Can Brian Steel Beat Another RICO? Kendrick Lamar Can't Do R&B
Episode 384: Lil Durk was found NOT GUILTY on all charges — attorney Brian Steele adds another huge win to his streak, and we break down what it means for the upcoming RICO trial in October. Plus, we get into Kendrick Lamar's new record with Jhene Aiko, "So Good," and make the case that Kendrick...
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Extra Episode: Apple Is Out Of Touch, Playstation Is Losing It, Colorado Republican Primary & Lil Durk Trial Lesson
We're covering it all this episode: Apple's new "iPhone Duo" foldable feels late and out of touch compared to what Samsung already did years ago. PlayStation is spiraling — stolen PS5 keys, resale chaos, and fans hitting their breaking point. We break down the wild Colorado Republican…
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Summer Is Over Episode 383 Dominican Republic Vacation, Is Mamdani A Good Mayor, Hip Hop News
Episode 383: Summer is officially over, and we're covering it all. First up, a recap of the Dominican Republic vacation and why immersing in local culture (not resort-Americanized playlists) matters when traveling. Then a real breakdown of NYC Mayor Mamdani's first months in office — the rent...
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Extra Episode: Using AI As A Content Creator To Write Scripts
Real talk for creators thinking about using AI to write scripts: don't start there. We break down the actual process — writing your own scripts first, feeding your real voice into the AI over months, and training it to sound like you instead of the other way around. After months of hands-on trial...
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Extra Episode: Drake's FOMO Project | Is Joe Budden Right That It Should Be All Jay-Z Disses
Drake dropped one image with the name “FOMO” attached, and the internet immediately built an entire album concept around a Jay-Z beef narrative. We separate what's confirmed from pure speculation, break down Joe Budden's take that the project should be wall-to-wall Jay-Z disses, and explain why…
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Extra Episode: Kanye Squashed Two Beefs in One Weekend
Kanye West played two nights at Soldier Field in Chicago and used the homecoming run to squash long-running beefs with both Big Sean and Kid Cudi — reconciliations fans genuinely thought were unfixable. We break down the significance of the moment, the media fallout as Joe Budden, Akademiks, and...
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Extra Episode: Artists Do Not Have The Motion They Think They Have
Smooth breaks down why so many artists overestimate the loyalty of their fanbase — and why Drake's is different. The numbers don't lie: nobody's replaying most of these Thursday-drop albums after the first week hype dies down, while Drake just posted the longest-running #1 hip hop album ever with...
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Extra Episode: What Detoxing From The Internet Does For You
Fresh off a five-day vacation, Smooth breaks down what actually happens when you put the phone down and step away from the internet for real. From mental clarity and lower stress to catching yourself doubt-scrolling by default, this is a personal, unfiltered look at digital burnout…
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Extra Episode: Drake Broke! Sells 51% Of OVO To Stay Afloat!
The internet tried to spin Drake selling 51% of his clothing brand for $120 million as a sign he's “broke” — and we're not having it. We break down why this is a smart business move, not desperation: he still owns the majority stake, offloads the operational legwork, and keeps making money. Plus:...
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Extra Episode: Drake's Dropping Again! What To Expect On FOMO
Drake announced a new project called “FOMO” (Fear of Missing Out), dropping in September with a livestream on Youtube. We break down what to expect: a Don Toliver collab that's long overdue, the “I'm Spent” video, possible deluxe versions of Habiti and Maid of Honor, and why Iceman stays…
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Extra Episode: Nepal Flash Flood Leaves Hundreds Dead
A devastating flash flood tore through Nepal near the Tibet border this week, killing at least 160 people with hundreds more missing, including dozens of foreign nationals. We react to raw, unfiltered footage of the disaster as it unfolded — buildings swallowed, bridges destroyed, and villages...
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Extra Episode: Delusional Woman Thinks Kai Cenat Is Her Baby Daddy
A woman pulled up to Kai Cenat's house fully convinced he's her baby's father — despite him saying he's never seen her in his life. We react to the wild footage in real time: the back-and-forth at the gate, the claim she drove in from Indiana, the “who's your dad” moment with the baby, and Kai's...
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Extra Episode: Aba Exposed For Getting A 3rd Woman Pregnant This Year
Abba (of Abba & Preach) is under fire again after a third woman came forward detailing her pregnancy and the fallout with him and it's sparking a real conversation about accountability, “pull-out game,” and repeat patterns in the influencer dating scene. We break down the timeline, react to the...
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Extra Episode: Weird Ah Dating Show I Was On
Smooth recaps his experience being invited onto a stream that was pitched as a “friendship challenge” and turned out to be something a lot closer to a dating show, no one — including the host — fully understanding what was happening. He breaks down the disorganization, calls out the organizer for...
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Extra Episode: Texas Roadhouse Racist Staff Spits In Black People's Food
Smooth reacts to a viral claim involving an alleged Facebook group of Texas Roadhouse employees discussing mistreating Black customers, including alleged food tampering. He walks through the company's public statement, the specific alleged posts circulating online, and the fact-check that later...
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Extra Episode: Artists Take Too Long To Drop Their Music
Smooth breaks down his strategy for how independent artists should actually be dropping music. His take: too many smaller artists are wasting their viral moment by promoting on the front end instead of having the song available the second it blows up and worse, dropping on the same day as Drake,...
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Extra Episode: Serayah Exposes Joey Badass For Cheating While She Was Pregnant
Smooth reacts to Serayah's public statement announcing the end of her three-year engagement to Joey Badass, in which she alleges repeated infidelity throughout the relationship, including during her pregnancy. He breaks down her statement, her follow-up comments calling out the situation more...
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Extra Episode: Shedeur Sanders Snubbed From #1 QB Position
Smooth reacts to the Cleveland Browns naming Deshaun Watson their starting QB over rookie Shedeur Sanders, breaking down the stats side by side — Watson's rough training camp numbers against Sanders' far stronger completion percentage and passer rating. He gets into the fan backlash, Watson's...
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Extra Episode: Streamer Nitro_Camden Kicked Out By Mom On Stream! Cinna Helps Him Relocate
Streamer Nitro Camden Kicked Out By His Mom on Live Stream — Cinna Steps In to Help Him Relocate Smooth reacts to the wild clip of streamer Nitro Camden getting smacked, elbowed, and thrown out of his mom's house live on stream right after getting rated with 15,000 viewers. He breaks down the…
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Extra Episode: Miami Hotel Gives Strangers Key To Room
Miami Hotel Gives Strangers a Key to Women's Room Smooth Reacts Smooth reacts live to a viral clip out of Miami where a hotel front desk clerk handed a room key to two unknown men no ID, no last name, nothing but a first name while a group of women were staying in the room alone. He breaks down…
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The Quiet Has Come Episode 382 Chris Siders Interview
Chris Siders pulls up to Home Room with a live freestyle over a Madlib beat before diving into the real reason he's here: his upcoming album When the Quiet Comes. Chris breaks down the concept behind the project: a deeply personal record about being a male survivor of sexual assault, the…
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Extra Episode: Lindsay Clancy Trial How Is The Husband Not Guilty
Lindsay Clancy Trial: How Is the Husband Not Guilty? Smooth Breaks Down the Case Smooth reacts to the latest developments in the Lindsay Clancy trial, walking through the timeline that's raised questions across true crime circles her body's internal temperature after just 20 minutes outside, the...
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Extra Episode: Hayden Panettiere Autopsy Update
An update on the death of Hayden Panettiere, breaking down the autopsy findings released by the Greenville County Coroner's Office via TMZ. The report shows no signs of trauma, which rules out rumors of foul play, but the official cause and manner of death remain pending further investigation....
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Extra Episode: My Favorite Bible Verse
My Favorite Bible Verse: Smooth Gets Real About Faith, Scripture & Book of Revelations Smooth fields a fan question live on stream “what's your favorite Bible verse?” and instead of giving the cliché answer, breaks down the stories in Scripture that actually stick with him: Samson, David and...
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Extra Episode: The Sick Mind Of EDP445 Reaction Part 3
Part 3 of Smooth's reaction to The Sick Mind of EDP445, continuing the documentary breakdown. This stretch leans further into Smooth's broader argument about the “predator catching” content genre itself where he draws a hard line between creators who report immediately to law enforcement versus...
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Extra Episode: We Need To Talk About Jidion
A continuation of Smooth's reaction to the EDP445 documentary, this time focused on the documentary's account of how another content creator handled a minor coming to him for help allegedly encouraging her to keep engaging rather than going straight to the police. Smooth makes the case for why...
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Extra Episode: We Need To Talk About Asmongold
Smooth reacts to comments he says streamer Asmongold made during a livestream regarding immigration enforcement at the border, including remarks Smooth characterizes as advocating lethal force against people crossing regardless of age. Smooth pushes back hard questioning the border-as-property...
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Extra Episode: The Sick Mind Of EDP445 Reaction Part 2
Part 2 of Smooth's reaction to The Sick Mind of EDP445, picking up where Part 1 left off and continuing through the rest of the documentary. This half also includes Smooth's separate commentary on how other content creators involved in the case handled things, and his broader take on…
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Extra Episode: The Sick Mind Of EDP445 Reaction Part 1
Smooth reacts to The Sick Mind of EDP445, a documentary examining the case of the YouTuber known online as EDP445 who was exposed after a “predator hunter” style sting, in which an adult decoy posing as a minor drew him into a recorded, livestreamed confrontation. The documentary situates his…
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Extra Episode: Officer Tatum Vs 20 Black Liberals Reaction Part 2
This is part 2 of Smooth reacts live to Officer Tatum's debate against a rotating panel in this “1 vs. 20” format, fact-checking claims in real time on Reconstruction-era history and Booker T. Washington's legacy, then digging into a detailed map breakdown of Texas's congressional redistricting....
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Extra Episode: Dude Is A Moron | Officer Tatum Vs 20 Black Liberals Reaction Part 1
Smooth reacts live to the opening rounds of Jubilee's “20 vs 1” debate featuring Officer Tatum, covering whether Republican policies are better for the black community, HBCU funding comparisons under Trump vs. Obama, a deep-dive tax debate with a chat member, maternal mortality rate disparities…
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Extra Episode: Drake Stake 20 V 1 Dating Show Reaction
In Case You Want To Laugh Smooth reacts to the dating-show segment from Stake's 9th anniversary stream, where Drake and Stake co-founder Ed play out a Bachelor-style format contestants are introduced one by one, paired off for dates, and narrowed down to a final three before a “wife, pipe…
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Extra Episode: Roc Nation Might Get Hit With A RICO! What's The Dirt Reaction
Smooth reacts to What's The Dirt's deep-dive theory connecting a wave of lawsuits and smear campaigns against Drake, DJ Akademiks, and Gamma's Larry Jackson back to Roc Nation, Jay-Z, and CEO Desiree Perez. The video lays out a timeline: gambling lawsuits against Drake and Stake filed…
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Extra Episode: Top 3 Disturbing Facts About The D4vd Case
Smooth breaks down three details in the David Burke (D4vd) case that stand out most to him: both families' apparent awareness of the relationship well before charges were filed, records showing Celeste Rivas Hernandez's parents signed off on international travel while she was reported missing…
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Extra Episode: FJ Therapoetry EP Reaction
After opening up about a copyright strike that hit the channel, Smooth pivots into a fan-submitted reaction with the artist's permission to FJ's 5-track EP, TheraPoetry. London-based artist FJ sent in his project for a live listen, and Smooth rates each track, landing on a consistent note: strong...
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Take Em To Trial Episode 381 D4vd & Celeste's Family Knew & Shocking Nolan Wells Audio
Episode 381 of Take Em To Trial covers the preliminary hearing ruling that sends the David Burke (D4vd) case to trial, with Judge Charlene Alameda finding sufficient evidence on all charges, including murder with special circumstances, an unlawful relationship with a minor, and mutilation of…
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Bout That Grind Episode 380 Dirk LP Interview
Episode 380 of Bout That Grind brings in Alabama-raised artist Dirk L.P. for a wide-ranging conversation about his roots, his new creative lane, and how he's building a full multimedia world around his music. Dirk talks about coming up submitting material through his cousins' label connections…
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Extra Episode: D4vd’s Friend Aysha Comes Forward With A Terrible Story
A close friend(Aysha) of David Burke (D4vd) comes forward describing how she confronted him directly after being told his girlfriend(Celeste) was underage and how he showed her what she believed was proof otherwise. Smooth breaks down her account alongside newly unsealed grand jury documents...
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Extra Episode: The Odyssey Spoiler Filled Review! What Is The Critical Drinker Talking About?
Fresh off watching Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, Smooth gives a full spoiler-filled review and pushes back hard on the Critical Drinker's pre-release criticism arguing you can't fairly judge a movie you haven't seen play out. He walks through the ensemble cast scene by scene (Elliot Page…
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Extra Episode: Rick Ross Flop Excuse Doesn't Make Sense
Rick Ross says he doesn't care about first-week numbers. Smooth calls it exactly what it is: an excuse from someone who's bragged about numbers his entire career until now. Breaking down why the “I just care about the reaction” line doesn't hold up, predicting how the label is going to try to…
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Extra Episode: Doomsday Trailer Reaction! Marvel Is Back Baby!
Live reaction to the Doomsday trailer, and Smooth is not impressed with the lineup Marvel is sending after Dr. Doom breaking down who stands a chance (Shang-Chi, Sentry) and who's getting immediately smoked (Captain America/Falcon, the Winter Soldier, both assassins). From there it's a deep dive...
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Extra Episode: D4vd Is Worse Than We Thought, Chris Brown Pleads Guilty, Rick Ross Goes Triple Cardboard
A packed one, split roughly into three parts. First: new testimony from the D4vd preliminary hearing brings disturbing additional details about his relationship with Celeste Rivas Hernandez, and Smooth makes the case for why this is among the worst celebrity scandals he's covered, drawing...
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Extra Episode: Pastor Jamal Bryant Exposes Dr Cheyenne Bryant
Pastor Jamal Bryant lays out his full case against “Dr.” Cheyenne Bryant starting with his own apology for platforming her, the cease-and-desist he received that wasn't even from a lawyer, and the moment it escalated: an email claiming she'd just earned a PhD from an unaccredited, unregistered...
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Extra Episode: Drake Is “Paying Off” YG’s Murder Case?? Glasses Malone’s Wild Claims Broken Down
YG's arrest in connection with the 2021 murder of West Coast rapper Drakeo the Ruler reopens a case nobody expected to move again and podcaster Glasses Malone's claim that Drake is secretly financing the investigation to take YG down sends the internet into a spiral. Smooth breaks down the entire...
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Drea Dominique Interview Episode 379 New Album Romantic Tragedies, Bad Girls Club, FIFA Show
Smooth sits down with singer and reality TV personality Drea Dominique ahead of the release of her new album Romantic Tragedies, dropping July 4th. Drea opens up about landing a spot on the main stage at FIFA Fest, embracing her Puerto Rican roots in her music, and stepping into her “lover girl”...
About this show
Culture talks different when it's real. Homeroom With Smooth is your spot for hip hop, true crime, sports, and pop culture commentary no filter, no fluff. Host Smooth breaks down the biggest stories in music and entertainment, sits down with rising voices in culture, and dives deep into true crime cases that have everyone talking. ️Exclusive interviews Roundtable discussions with culture's freshest voicesTrue crime deep dives (catch the Take Em To Trial series) Real talk on the grind (Bout That Grind) 370+ episodes and growing. New episodes weekly.
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