Podcast Summary: New Rory & MAL – Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 5/19

Release Date: May 25, 2025
Hosts: Rory Farrell & Malcolm
Produced by: iHeartPodcasts and The Volume

1. Introduction to the Episode

The episode kicks off with Rory Farrell and Malcolm diving straight into the core discussions, bypassing typical advertisements and introductory segments to offer listeners a comprehensive and engaging conversation.

2. Battle Rap Showdown: Joey Badass vs. Daylight

Discussion on Recent Battles

Rory and Malcolm dissect the intense battle rap exchanges between Joey Badass and Daylight, highlighting the dynamics and outcomes of their confrontations.

• Rory Farrell initiates the discussion by questioning Malcolm about Malcolm's reaction to victory:
  “What do you do when you win? Like are you a fist pumper? A woohooer?” [00:38]

Analyzing Daylight's Performance

The hosts express their disappointment with Daylight's latest efforts against Joey Badass, emphasizing that despite Daylight’s strong reputation in battle rap, his recent attempts fell short.

• Rory states, “Daylight is one of the greatest battle rappers of all time... But Daylight's most recent performance was underwhelming by his standards.” [04:53]

• Malcolm concurs, adding, “I was very underwhelmed at this attempt.” [08:08]

Joey Badass Dominance

Both hosts agree that Joey Badass has effectively outperformed his West Coast counterparts, asserting his dominance in the battle rap scene.

• Rory remarks, “Joey Badass is smoking the entire West Coast right now.” [05:51]

• Malcolm reinforces this sentiment, stating, “Joey Badass is out rapping all of you.” [11:00]

3. Homie Court: Addressing Internal Conflict

The conversation takes a dramatic turn as Rory, Malcolm, and their guest Damaris engage in a mock courtroom scenario, playfully addressing accusations and misunderstandings within their group.

Accusations and Apologies

• Damaris accuses Malcolm of "ratting" by mentioning his name in a statement:
  “You put my name and said he deserves to smoke. How is that the same?” [32:18]

• Malcolm defends himself, claiming his laughter was not meant to disrespect:
  “I was just laughing at the post. I wasn't laughing at her trying to make you look stupid.” [53:09]

• Rory intervenes, highlighting the miscommunication and minimizing the conflict:
  “She still protects a friend and a co-worker from Bardi Gang.” [27:14]

Resolution Attempts

The trio attempts to resolve their differences, though tensions remain high as they navigate through misunderstandings and humorous exchanges.

• Damaris offers an apology for any unintended offense:
  “I apologize. Sincerely. That's how an apology is handled.” [44:26]

• Rory emphasizes the importance of maturity and understanding in handling conflicts:
  “We don't need to take these moments to just scream at the top of our lungs for clicks.” [23:51]

4. Reflections on Battle Rap Culture

Rory and Malcolm share their insights on the evolving nature of battle rap, discussing the balance between lyrical complexity and crowd-pleasing performances.

• Malcolm points out, “You can be a battle rapper, but when it comes time to battle rap on records with music, having flows and things like that, it's a different ball game.” [71:06]

• Rory agrees, suggesting that simplicity can often be more impactful in battles:
  “The hip hop purists are gonna just have to face the reality that in the history of battling, the simple wins.” [69:29]

5. Engaging with the Audience: Twitter Spaces Recap

The hosts recap their recent Twitter Spaces event where they interacted with over 12,000 listeners, discussing the Joey Badass and Daylight battles in real-time.

• Rory shares his excitement:
  “Twitter Spaces was amazing. I had a great time... It's always fun to talk about shit in real time with listeners and fans.” [59:50]

• Malcolm acknowledges the participation:
  “Shout out to Mickey Fax. Lloyd Banks was in the spaces.” [59:56]

6. Closing Remarks and Advertisements

The episode concludes with Rory and Malcolm returning to the topic of advertisements, promoting products like Degree Cool Rush deodorant, Mint Mobile, Amazon Business, Greenlight, Boost Mobile, Lenovo, Samsung Vision AI, and more. They humorously intersperse these promotions with light-hearted banter, maintaining the show’s entertaining tone.

• Rory humorously ties the universe’s balance to Joey Badass’s success:
  “But I found someone that doesn't do that. Boost mobile you pay $25 a month forever unlimited talk text data...” [58:57]

Notable Quotes

• Rory Farrell:
  “Joey Badass is smoking the entire West Coast right now.” [05:51]

• Malcolm:
  “I was very underwhelmed at this attempt.” [08:08]

• Damaris:
  “I have been dealing with people calling me all types of sensitive asses because Rory went and stuck up for me.” [48:00]

• Rory Farrell:
  “We don't need to take these moments to just scream at the top of our lungs for clicks.” [23:51]

• Malcolm:
  “The game has started. This ain't the layup line.” [14:02]

Conclusion

In this "Best of Rory & Mal" episode, listeners are treated to an unfiltered and dynamic conversation that navigates through the intricacies of battle rap, internal group dynamics, and engaging audience interactions. Rory and Malcolm balance their critiques with humor and camaraderie, providing both insightful analysis and entertaining banter for fans and newcomers alike.

Note: Timestamps are indicative and correspond to the moments reflected in the transcript provided.