Episodes
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Too Mature?
Tobey Maguire officiating his ex-wife's wedding has us debating where maturity ends and personal boundaries begin. The Rational Ignorance Podcast asks whether we could celebrate an ex's new marriage that openly, how having children together changes the conversation, and why the internet is so…
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Are Black Men "Hard To Love"?
Are Black Men "Hard To Love"? A viral claim sparks our debate about dating experiences, family history, and why sweeping statements about a whole group can do harm. The Rational Ignorance Podcast opens with Sacramento weather, local food, the demands of working for yourself, a Grant High football...
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EP 127: THE REDEEM TEAM
The Rational Ignorance Podcast opens with a serious debate over the best season, weekend recaps, and a trip to Las Vegas for the Chris Brown and Usher stadium show. The hosts break down the cost, crowds, surprise appearances, and why Vegas destinations are never as walkable as they look. A chance...
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EP 126: The Scam Economy
The Rational Ignorance Podcast opens with L-Finguz, Adrien Broner, old music loyalties, weekend recaps, and Labor Day plans in Las Vegas. A quick conversation about the economy and Jeezy turns into a memory of Barack Obama's 2008 election and the way music can become attached to a cultural…
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EP 125: Ask Why?
The Rational Ignorance Podcast opens with the final stretch of summer, Labor Day plans in Las Vegas, weekend recaps, family birthdays, casino runs, and what it is like trying to guard an NBA player when you are not in game shape. The music conversation starts with Nipsey Hussle and Bino Rideaux's...
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EP 124: Can Men Handle Being Loved For Real?
The Rational Ignorance Podcast opens in full summer mode, talking Sacramento heat, hygiene, shower pressure, and why this is not the season to play around with deodorant. From there, we get into timing in relationships, whether it is better to have loved and lost, right person/wrong time...
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EP 123: Welcome Back
The Rational Ignorance Podcast is back at full strength, and the title says it all: welcome back. We open with a proper catch-up and the return everybody has been asking about. That turns into a debate over Chris Brown and Usher concerts, what counts as part of the show, and whether bringing your...
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EP 122: World Cup Energy, LeBron Watch & Music's Influence
The Rational Ignorance Podcast is back with World Cup energy, Fourth of July leftovers, NBA trade chaos, and a culture debate that gets bigger than the song that started it. We open locked in on Team USA vs Belgium and the way World Cup stakes feel different from almost anything in American…
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EP 121: Women Proposing
In this episode, The Rational Ignorance Podcast opens with a Juneteenth and Father's Day weekend recap, clubhouse party chaos, pool security, cookout politics, and why Father's Day still does not get the same energy as Mother's Day. From there, we move through Knicks parade hypotheticals, New…
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EP 120: Boyfriend Pimpin
In this episode, The Rational Ignorance Podcast opens with summer heat, outside season, Boosie pool party jokes, Knicks Finals energy, weekend recaps, swimming with nieces, Margarita Festival, R&B in the Park, and a ticket scam that turns into a full breakdown of Apple Pay, PayPal, fake sellers,...
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EP 119: THE ICEMAN EPISODE
In this episode, The Rational Ignorance Podcast opens mid-hoops conversation with college stars staying in school, NIL money, older prospects, McDonald's All-Americans. We officially get back in the building around the Memorial Day weekend, shout out the fallen soldiers, recap pool time with…
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EP 118: DARK HUMOR WINS
In this episode, The Rational Ignorance Podcast opens with Mother's Day shout-outs, warmer weather, weekend recaps, and a cookout story that turns first-time mac and cheese into a real moment. We also talk about a last-minute Lakers trip, pandemic memories, and why people keep trying to rewrite…
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EP 117: AIR IT OUT
In this episode, the hosts open with birthday shout-outs, better sound quality, and a funny recap of fighting through sickness, including the oddly relatable comfort of lying on the bathroom floor when you feel terrible. From there, they move into a serious local-news discussion about the...
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EP 116: Lyrics Or Statements
In this episode, the hosts bounce from light opener topics into a mix of sports, relationships, internet culture, street-code debates, and real-life adult responsibilities. They start with weekend talk, a local earthquake alert, and a funny breakdown of one host trying hot yoga for the first time...
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EP 115: Preaching Or Trippin
In this episode of Rational Ignorance, the guys kick things off with some everyday banter before diving into a tough college basketball loss, what went wrong late, and their thoughts on the Final Four. They also get into a bigger conversation about accountability after a player’s anti-LGBT…
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EP 114: Trust Equity
• Spring Break in Houston: viral “final bosses” clip, why club culture feels different now, safety/discretion tips • Clubs and cost: tabs, sections, what actually feels like value vs. “pay-to-stand” • Oscars recap: Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler; career arcs and why it resonated • “Black love”...
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EP 113: SAME GIRL
• Opening catch-up: weather, birthdays soon, weekend check-ins, Netflix (Night Agent, Love Is Blind), long gaps for P-Valley/Power. • War and media: confusion in AI/deepfake era; reports of strikes on Iran and regional escalation; drones and intelligence shaping conflict; empathy for civilians;...
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EP 112: WE MADE IT
In this episode, the hosts discuss their weekends, including celebrations for family birthdays and experiences at concerts. They delve into the recent transition of Sacramento State's football program to the FBS level and its potential impact on the local community. The conversation shifts to J....
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EP 111: Firm And Veiny
Summary This conversation explores a variety of themes including food preferences, healthy eating challenges, Valentine's Day expectations, cultural commentary on relationships, and insights from the Grammy Awards. The speakers share personal anecdotes and opinions on these topics, providing a...
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EP 110: Reading Is Fundamental
In this lively conversation, we kick off with a humorous shout-out to women, reflecting on societal changes since 2016 and the ongoing fight for equality, particularly on Martin Luther King Day. We discuss the progress made since MLK's time, touching on issues of discrimination and the current...
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EP 109: WHAT'S LOVE?
Summary In this episode of the Rational Ignorance Podcast joined by a special guest Aiyanna we engage in a lively discussion covering a range of topics from current events and cultural commentary to government politics and the arrest of Venezuela president Maduro to personal relationships. We...
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EP 108: Define "The Streets"
00:00 Street Connections and Celebrity Gossip 02:28 Reflections on the Weekend and Personal Experiences 05:13 Ant's Universal Studios Experience 07:57 The Impact of Drake's Music 16:14 Diddy and Controversial Conversations 25:09 Documentary Insights on Diddy 29:52 The Legacy of 50 Cent 32:08 The...
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EP 107: Miss Pizza Hut
In this episode of The Rational Ignorance Podcast, the hosts engage in a lively discussion that begins with light-hearted banter and transitions into deeper topics such as social dynamics at Friendsgiving, the controversy surrounding Summer Walker's leaked voice note, and a tragic true crime…
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EP 106 : Boundaries Or Insecurities
In this episode of the Rational Ignorance Podcast, the hosts engage in a lively discussion covering a range of topics from current events, mental health in sports, celebrity news, and the complexities of relationships. They explore the implications of transactional relationships, the concept of...
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EP 105 : THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR?
This conversation explores various themes including the importance of health and wellness, the dynamics of social events, perspectives on cannabis use, personal boundaries in relationships, community incidents, and the impact of violence on families. The discussion also touches on the role of law...
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EP: 104 INNOCENT
in this episode of the Rational Ignorance Podcast, the hosts delve into various topics ranging from nostalgia for classic music albums to the ongoing feud between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. They discuss the implications of rapper rivalries, Diddy's recent sentencing, and the current state of the...
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EP 103 : "FREEDOM OF SPEECH"
In this episode, we engage in a lively discussion covering various topics, including the latest technology gadgets, Lataja Breezy Bowl concert experiences, and the implications of colorism in celebrity culture. We dive into the dynamics of celebrity relationships, particularly focusing on Cardi B...
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EP 102: Thugs Pillow Talk Too
Summary The conversation covers a range of topics including concert experiences, relationship dynamics, personal growth through yoga, the impact of celebrity gossip, and the responsibilities of artists in the industry. The hosts reflect on their weekends, discuss the implications of Young Thug's...
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EP 101 : Quality Of The Music
In this episode of The Rational Ignorance Podcast, the hosts discuss a range of topics from Effie's arrest on child endangerment charges to personal weekend experiences and the dynamics of family relationships. They delve into the high school football scene, Offset's new album, and the…
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Ep 100: Case of the Lost Dog
This week on the Rational Ignorance Podcast it was just the fellas & they started with recaps of the weekends which included Ant ridiculing K-Dub & Eli for being good samaritans. They then proceeded to highlight new music (21:05) which they struggled to stay focused on, but ultimately led to a...
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Episode 99: You Just Went Blonde
This week on the Rational Ignorance Podcast we started with recaps of our eventful weekends (some more eventful than others). We had to start by discussing the viral video featuring Lataja (19:00) before discussing more national news including the traumatizing video of a Baltimore traffic stop...
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Episode 98: We Know How it Works
This week on the Rational Ignorance Podcast it was the just fellas and it started with K-Dub tryna inform Ant & Eli how lifting weights works? After the nonsense, they gave their thoughts on the Diddy trial verdict (15:20) before turning the conversation to Drake’s new song (26:30) and what they...
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Episode 97: Strict Trick
This week on the Rational Ignorance Podcast we started by discussing Lataja’s exciting (maybe a little too much?) bday weekend before turning our attention to the recent Lake Tahoe storm (15:45). We then briefly got into the current streaming beef (29:30) and a discussion about the Nelly/Ashanti...
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Episode 96: Shoutout Bol Bol
This week on the Rational Ignorance Podcast we started by discussing the excitement for the upcoming Clipse album (11:00) before turning our discussions towards sports. The sports segment of the week included talk of the NBA finals (17:20), KD trade to Houston (24:10) & Ace Bailey’s pre draft...
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Episode 95: Crash Out
This week on the Rational Ignorance Podcast we skipped the pleasantries and got straight to the toxicity on Love Island (10:30). That discussion led us into a convo about competing for somebody’s time and potential love in the dating world (34:50). We then got into the recent accusations made...
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Episode 94: Streamer Daddies
This week on the Rational Ignorance Podcast we started with some discussion of our weekends before doing a deep dive on Lil Wayne’s recent album and where he goes from here (17:50). That led us into a conversation about how labels & artists use tricks on streaming platforms & the trajectory of...
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Episode 93: Play Ball
This week on the Rational Ignorance Podcast we had a long catchup after a week without the full crew. We started with the fuckery today as Cardi B & Offset continue to continue to keep us in the group chat (21:00) & Remy Ma/Papoose decided to add us to the group chat (30:15). We then got into our...
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Episode 92: 2 Man Mission
This week on the Rational Ignorance Podcast it was just K-Dub & Ant holding it down. We started with a recap of the Kendrick & SZA 3rd show in LA (8:30), which we were both present for. We then gave our thoughts on the NBA playoffs (19:15) before switching gears to give our weekly update on the...
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Episode 91: Better Than 2 Bunk Beds
This week on the Rational Ignorance Podcast we began by debating the 2014 NBA draft class and the Bay Area music scene from the mid 2000s before getting into our weekend recap. We then got into a discussion about the Halle Bailey & DDG saga (36:00), as well as Meg Thee Stallion vs Tory lanez part...
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Episode 90: Don’t Spill It
9:20 Tory Lanez stabbed in jail 19:40 Diddy trial begins 29:30 70% of children live in a 2 parent household 43:50 Tariffs between US & China put on pause 57:00 The aftermath of Ryan Hinton’s death 1:01:50 NBA playoffs update 1:09:20 Dallas gets #1 pick. Is the lottery rigged? 1:18:30 Talking to...
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Ep 89: Your Pride in the Way
This week on the Rational Ignorance Podcast after our weekend catch-up, we got straight to the nonsense discussing if 100 men could take out 1 gorilla (16:00). We then got into a discussion about women dating men in jail (31:00) before determining whether you’re required to give your partner sex...
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Episode 88: 10 & 2 Tending To
This week on the Rational Ignorance Podcast we started with a recap and our opinions *SPOILER ALERT* about the movie Sinners (12:40). We then got into a conversation about the recent Shannon Sharpe accusations (41:55) before turning to the recent IG post by Ye in which he confesses to giving his...
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Episode 87: Love Love
This week on the Rational Ignorance Podcast we started with a recap of all of our weekends spent with kids. We then got into a conversation about the viral TikTok trend of people in China exposing the truth about designer brands (22:00). Next we got into the love portion of the show to discuss...
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Episode 86: Twinnem
This week on the Rational Ignorance Podcast after a brief recap of our weekends, we got straight to the nonsense with Young Thug almost getting a parole violation (14:46), Ja Morant’s finger guns (17:42), & continued fuckery at No Jumper (28:20). We then got to the parenting section of the pod…
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Episode 85: It Makes Sense
15:08 Would you date a woman who smokes weed? What if they sell it? 22:45 Can you pinpoint the happiest days of yo life? 30:45 The seasons got weird start & end dates. 34:00 Where are you REALLY from? 36:15 The crew delves into the recent conversation Akademiks had with Ye 1:12:00 Jim Jones…
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Episode 84: “Of Course”
This week on the Rational Ignorance Podcast it was just the fellas so of course we started with the BBL madness bracket. Then after Ant recapped his trip to New York (16:20), we had a debate about the first week sales numbers of Playboi Carti (32:45). We also had some discussion about the latest...
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Episode 83: The Eater
This week on the Rational Ignorance Podcast as we celebrated Ant’s birthday, we started with some discussion about the comfort our 30s has brought us. We then discussed the update about the death of Gene Hackman (18:00) before falling upon a conversation about when the first piece of money came...
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Episode 82: Are You Open?
This week on the Rational Ignorance Podcast we got right to business discussing numerous things, including Doechii referring to straight men as a “red flag” for her (16:15). We then talked about the drama that took place at the ending of Love is Blind season (26:45) and if a couple has to agree…
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Episode 81: Drinking Squirt Together
This week on the Rational Ignorance Podcast we discussed a lot but we started off with Nelnet hitting people credit for not paying student loan payments before getting into the Tank Davis vs Lamont Roach fight (16:00). We then gave our thoughts on the Sac Sheriff deputy who overdosed at work...
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Episode 80: Beat Box
This week on the Rational Ignorance Podcast we started off discussing the rules of getting tattoos & when K-Dub & Ant are gonna get tatted up. We then went into the subject of telling the truth and if we would want to live in a world of absolute truth (21:20). After briefly touching on recent...