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Hot Takes Podcast
by Rendell
Real conversations about sports, music, social media, and entertainment.
Episodes
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Episode 140 “Eskimo Bros”
On this episode Teejack starts with a recap of the Lutcher vs St. James game before asking a question about communication between men and women. They then debate on who is responsible for acknowledging an “Eskimo brothers” situation. Dell and Teejack close out with their thoughts on the NCAA...
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Episode 139 “Free The Guys”
The cast starts this episode with the breaking news of Lil Durk being found not guilty in his murder for hire case and what a “welcome home” may look like for him. Bria asks the guys about their real break up. The internet is disagreeing with Megan the Stallion’s recent comments about her...
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Episode 138 “Donations”
On today’s episode the crew jumps right into the viral stories of a woman posing as a Duke PA student and a man lying about being an NFL player. Dell asks the crew how they handle giving out loans. Teejack and Dell close out with some college football talk. Parents holding resentment towards…
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Episode 137 “Announcement Day”
On today’s episode Bria and Dell welcome their new cohost, Teejack! Bria starts off with her QOTD about men attending their significant other’s outings. Bria asks when do athletes realize the dream is over and when to pivot. The crew speaks on Jayden Daniels team’s cease and desist to LSU over…
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Episode 136 “Letting It Fly”
On today’s episode, Teejack stops by to give his thoughts on LeBron’s move to the Philadelphia 76ers. Bria asks the guys about some of the best and worst lies they’ve heard. They wrap up talking about shows that ended poorly and upcoming movies.
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Episode 135 “Mama Told Me No”
On today’s episode Bria starts off breaking down Boosie’s lawsuit over his failed paid for pardon. Dell gives a rundown of new music from Rick Ross and Larry June. Bria has a question about the issue with “man hating music” from men and more!
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Episode 134 “Trade It All Away”
On today’s episode the cast starts off sending prayers to Chris Johnson as battles with ALS. Dell and Bria break down what has been a frenzy of an offseason so far with the Boston Celtics and Jaylen Brown split being the most confusing and questionable. Malik Beasley trades his contract for a...
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Episode 133 “Operating in the Gray Area”
Friend of the show, Mr. Devin Jones stops by to talk about life as a Defense Attorney. Tells the cast why he chose this specialty and about living within the “gray area”. He also speaks to how the court of public opinion has influenced the courtroom today. They speak to the celebration of the New...
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Episode 132 “We’re Losing Recipes”
On today’s episode Dell and Bria start off addressing this summer weather before getting into Dell’s trip to Atlanta. Dell shares his thoughts about the viral Kool Aid pineapple jars, which leads to a bigger discussion of losing recipes. With the heat in full swing, there’s plenty of movies out…
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Episode 131 “Ice Crushed”
On today’s episode friend of the show, YB stops by to talk about the beginnings of his rap career to his new single ‘Brown Kicking In’ that has taken off. YB tells us about his creative process and how he sees hip hop today. Later on Dell gives a brief review of Drake’s ‘ICEMAN’ album before...
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Episode 130 “Just Talk Less”
On today’s episode Dell and Bria start off with Spirit Airlines sudden shut down. They then react to the verdict in the Stefon Diggs assault trial. Dell calls for a decrease in professional athletes and streaming. Bria shares hope for the Lakers during the playoff update. The Mike Vrabel and…
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Episode 129 “The Abuse of Power “
On today’s episode The 3 Rhythms start off recapping the NBA playoffs before Dell and Shane have a back and forth about the way the OKC Thunder games are officiated. In music, Bria expresses her excitement for the upcoming Usher and Chris Brown concert. Drake announces his new album ‘Iceman’ is...
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Episode 128 “Tiger Would”
Back at it with another banger where Dell says he judges people based on their candy preferences. With the NBA season coming to an end, Shane and Bria applaud the Lakers for their consistency before Shane and Dell debate cases for the MVP race. Jaden Ivey was waived for his comments on the NBA’s...
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Episode 127 “Who’s Marvin?”
On this episode of hot takes podcast the 3 Rhythms get stuck on one simple question; who's Marvin? Things spiral into classic Hot Takes chaos. the 3 Rhythms kick things off with jokes about confidence in baldhead energy before diving into relationship slip-ups, trust issues, celebrity drama…
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Episode 126 “She Was Teasing Me”
Right off the bat Dell starts off calling out Shane’s mind games he likes to play. Bria asks the guys if and how they would manage a group relationship. The 3 Rhythms have some fun thinking of old fashion trends they would like to see return. As former AAU players, Bria asks Shane and Dell how…
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Episode 125 “Time and Touching”
With football being finally over, Dell and Bria give their remarks on the Super Bowl. Dell has a review of J. Cole’s highly anticipated album ‘The Fall-Off’. In other music news, there were rumblings of T.I. and NBA Youngboy offering challenges in a verzuz battle. Bria and Dell talk about how…
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Episode 124 “Plotting and Scheming”
On today’s episode Dell starts off the pod with a question about being in a high speed chase which leads to some stories about getting tickets. The 3 Rhythms give their thoughts on the Verzuz battle between Mike Will Made it and Hit-Boy. The cast shares their outrage for the Hall of Fame snubbing...
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Episode 123 “Alcohol Addict”
The 3 Rhythms are back for the first pod of 2026! The cast starts off with their new year resolutions and self improvement ideas. In TV world, they give their thoughts on the ending of Power: Force before getting into what they watch for entertainment. Zion Williamson gets exposed again by an OF...
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Episode 122 “Thinking With His Head”
On this episode the cast starts off talking about what gets them into the Christmas spirit. Chris Paul has been sent home by the Clippers, which posed the question of how would you want to retire. The 3 Rhythms break down the scandal and arrest involving Sherrone Moore at Michigan University.…
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Episode 121 “Double Text Shawty”
On this episode the 3 Rhythms starts off with Bria’s recent vacation, which goes into each other’s vacation personalities. In NBA news, Shane and Bria celebrate LeBron’s return to the court. In closing the cast tells about their interactions with family during the holidays. Glorilla doing an R&B...
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Episode 120 “Gotta Show Me”
With the college football playoff on the horizon, the guys invite friend of the show, Jada on to give her opinions on the landscape of college football. With multiple coaches being fired they breakdown the “why” these changes have happened. The NBA is in full throttle and all eyes are looking for...
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Episode 117 “That’s Not The Same”
On this episode Dell and Shane recap some of the things going on in sports as well as their thoughts on a few of the upcoming games. The crew get straight to the Cardi B headlines involving her new pregnancy and some of the surrounding things. Bria wonders why men with money can’t “control...
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Episode 116 “One-Fourth Pro”
On this episode the guys try their best to sway Bria into becoming a college football fan. Dell and Shane go back and forth about what they are excited to see this season along with some futures bets. Bria and Dell bring Shane up to date with 37U football taking the internet by storm. Bria gives…
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Episode 115 “Don’t Do That”
On this episode the full crew is back and ready to talk! They start off with praise of ‘Alfredo 2’ and compare it to other releases this year. Deandre Ayton’s alleged scandal in Turks, Bria shares her hot take on the firing of Shannon Sharpe from ESPN. Bria poses a question about unusual things…
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Episode 114 “Get Him Outta Here”
On today’s episode Dell and Bria are joined by friend of the show, Teejack. They start off recapping Bria’s weekend away while comparing guy trips to girl trips. With quick mention of new music, they discuss Drake’s comments about London rappers being the best. Bleacher Report posted their Top…
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Episode 113 “52 Weeks in a Year”
On today’s episode Bria starts off with a question about how black people celebrate 4th of July compared to other holidays. Bria and Dell also come to the conclusion that the older eras of music are way better than today’s. Malik Beasley is under investigation for betting on the NBA, latest BMF...
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Episode 112 “One of One Chance”
On today’s episode Dell and Shane give a quick recap of the NBA Finals before talking about the reoccurring achilles injuries happening in basketball. The guys debate the decisions made by Ace Bailey and representation leading to the NBA draft. With a few weeks left until football season the guys...
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Episode 111 “No Instructions Included”
On this episode Shane and Dell start off with some of the highs of being a dad before Dell opens up about some of his struggles. Tyler Perry is catching backlash for his portrayal of black women. Dell suggests looking for love on a dating app. The cast shares their thoughts on the NBA Finals, BMF...
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Episode 110 “A Certain Line”
On today’s episode Dell and Shane start with their admiration for the “coke rap” subgenre of hip hop as a new Clipse album has been announced. The cast gives their picks for the NBA Finals. Zion Williamson is being sued by his ex girlfriend. The trio draw lines in the sand amid the back and forth...
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Episode 109 “The Great Escape”
On today’s episode Dell starts off with a story to get back in the flow. Inmates escaped a New Orleans Parish jail so of course Dell and Bria explain their escape plans if they were in that situation. Can you accept advice from someone without the experience? Dell brings Bria up to speed on the...
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Episode 108 “Size Awareness”
On this episode the cast starts off with some throwback times they wish they were a part of. Bria asks Shane and Dell about some pet peeves they have with women. Dell asks the cast about the qualities they look for in a friend and more!
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Episode 107 “Gorilla Moneyline”
On this episode the cast has some fun with the topic of 100 men vs 1 gorilla that took the internet by storm. With the NFL draft wrapped up, Dell gives praises to his team. Suge gives his take on Why Shedeur Sanders was drafted so late. Dell presses Shane and Bria about the Lakers’ playoff woes…
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Episode 106 “Thermometer”
On this episode the room talks about what they are currently watching and how they search for new shows and movies. Dell asks Bria and Shane about words that were puzzling the first time they read them and more!
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Episode 105 “Over Extend”
On this episode the team talks about plans for Easter weekend. Chris Brown announces more tour dates which leads to a talk about concert etiquette. Dell and Shane give their opinions on Nico Iamaleava leaving Tennessee as well as Colorado retiring Travis and Shedeur ‘s jerseys. They wrap up the...
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Episode 104”Bring Swag Back”
On this episode the guys cover any and everything sports while Bria is on vacation. Shane and Dell give their picks for the Final Four. The guys take a look at the possible playoff scenarios as the NBA season comes to an end. Take us out to the ball game, Shane and Dell give their thoughts on the...
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Episode 103 “Biggest Hater”
On this episode Suge kicks off with a discussion about child upkeep vs parent upkeep, leading to Bria suggesting children being able to spend time with their fathers. Dell takes a moment to rant about daily routine vloggers. Suge and Dell recap March Madness. The team give their takes on Raising...
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Episode 102 “The Hunt”
The trio are back! On this episode start off recapping Mardi Gras and some of their favorite memories during parade season. Dell wonders why women don’t make the initial approach to men they find attractive. The trio debates about having a private life vs omitting certain things. Suge and Bria…
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Episode 101 “Frozen Airheads”
On this episode the guys introduce the newest cohost to the podcast, Bria. The cast gives their takes on the new music from PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake, Westside Gunn, and others. Cardi B and Stefon Diggs were spotted on Valentine’s Day, which leads to the whether or not celebrities should address...
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Episode 100 “Analytic Strip Club”
The guys are back and start the episode off with their thoughts on some of the chaotic events that have started off 2025. Dell and Suge celebrate the journey to 100 episodes. The fellas give their takes on the Fox Sports lawsuit. Dell speaks on Lil TJay and Fivio Foreign leaving a stream because…
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Episode 99 “A Word of Advice”
On today’s episode the guys start off expressing their Christmas spirit and gift giving talents. Dell and Suge breakdown the College Football Playoff games this coming weekend as well as picks in each game. Travis Hunter and his soon to be wife are all over the internet for the wrong reasons.…
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Episode 98 “Take The Stairs”
On today’s episode Dell and Suge sit down with Jeremiah Jones, owner and founder of J. Jones & Co. to talk about his new cologne and how it came to be. Jeremiah also speaks to the grind of selling a product and as well as the support he’s received throughout the process. The guys give their takes...
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Episode 97 “That’s a Bar Pt.2”
On the second half of our interview with Marlon we dive into some of the complications that occur in Family Court disputes. We also discuss the legacies we want to leave our kids. Dell and Marlon go back in time to set the record straight on their concussions, sports, Bronny James, and more!
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Episode 97 “That’s a Bar”
On today’s episode Marlon Watkins, Esq. stops by to talk about his journey from law school to opening his own law firm. Marlon also gives his thoughts on the Lil Durk murder-for-hire arrest and more!
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Episode 96 “Interceptions & Touchdowns”
With a quiet week of news the guys bring on Sha-Ron to sit in and speak about the influences people his age grew up with. Dell recaps his high school homecoming tailgate. Suge poses a question about the Cardi B and Offset debacle which leads into another topic about genuine friendships. The guys...
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Episode 95 “Unnecessary Information”
On this episode Dell and Suge get straight to the arrest of P. Diddy and their theories about the crimes. In other court proceedings, the Young Dolph murder charge is underway and PNB Rock’s case closes with justice served. Dell teeters the fence on the new Future project “Mixtape Pluto” verses…
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Episode 94 “The Standard”
On this episode Dell and Suge welcome back Coach Deeboe to the pod. The guys break down all things football. Coach Deeboe tells us how he connects with his players in a social media driven era of sports, recruiting, evolution of the game and more!
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Episode 93 "From The Ground Up"
On today's episode I sit down with owner and founder of Grace Preps, Terrian Gauff to talk about the origins of her business and some of the ups and downs of running your own business, parenting and much more!
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Episode 92 “Snakes, Spiders, and Ferris Wheels”
On this episode Suge starts the pod explaining cookout/BBQ etiquette which leads to a discussion about when to leave parties. Suge praises the Lakers newly acquired players via the draft while Dell has a difference in opinion. The guys talk about some of the free agency deals, Power, and more!
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Episode 91 “Dad Season”
On today’s episode Dell and Suge show appreciation for their dads and the lessons they hope to teach their sons. June is Men’s Mental Health Month and the guys talk about hardships men face in parenting.
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Episode 90 “Start of the Boom”
On this episode the guy’s start off with some acknowledgment of the herbal holiday. The WNBA Draft happened, which stirred up controversy about Caitlin Clark’s brand new shoe contract. The guys pick their winners for each NBA playoff series. Dell and Suge discuss the Team USAroster, Jontay Porter...
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