New Rory & Mal – "Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 9/15"

Released: September 21, 2025

Episode Overview

This "Best Of" compilation episode features a week’s worth of highlights from the New Rory & Mal podcast. True to form, the show delivers new stories, plenty of laughs, and a parade of unfiltered hot takes—the kind “no one asked for.” The hosts (primarily Rory, Mal, and Damaris, aka Baby D) bounce between pop culture and music news, viral interviews, relationship debates, and their signature banter—keeping the tone irreverent, quick-witted, and tangential.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Dame Dash vs. The Breakfast Club – A Viral Interview Deep-Dive

Timestamps: 03:05 – 14:13

• Dame Dash’s Legacy & the "Pause" Movement:

  • Mal is given his "flowers" for his role in popularizing the "pause" phrase, which the group jokingly reframes as part of a "legacy of homophobia," emphasizing the datedness and absurdity of the whole notion.
  • “This is a legacy of homophobia. That I think is just incredible…” – Rory (03:06)

• Recapping the Chaotic Interview:

  • Rory and Mal break down the recent contentious Dame Dash appearance on The Breakfast Club (w/ Charlemagne, DJ Envy, Jess), calling it “probably the first interview I’ve watched twice in maybe five years.” (03:29)
  • The interview is described as “completely off the rails”—no real questions were answered, Dame dominated the room, and classic NYC studio energy ensued. Charlemagne’s playful jabs (“raise your hand if you think Dame is broke”) and Dame’s repeated “that’s because you’re gay” retorts became recurring comedic motifs.

• Questioning Dame’s Claims & The ‘Chairman’ Confusion:

  • The hosts debate the truth behind Dame’s claims that he’s Chairman at Revolt. After an official statement called his assertions “false,” Mal speculates Dame was referring to possible negotiations (07:54).
  • “I think he may have took an escrow role at Revolt as the chairman. Not officially. Just so he could get back at Cam publicly.” – Rory (08:46)

• The Art of Arguing Uptown:

  • They mock how Dame and guys “from uptown” rope bystanders (like Jess) into petty arguments:
    • “Jess, is he gay? Yes or no?” – Mal paraphrasing Dame (10:20)
  • The hosts riff about how joking accusations of being gay get weaponized instead of addressing real debate points, making it impossible to have a valid argument.

2. Cam'ron, Adrian Broner, and Handling Disrespectful Guests

Timestamps: 14:14 – 23:53

• Adrian Broner’s Drunken Appearance:

  • The group analyzes Cam’s handling of a cringeworthy live podcast incident, where boxer Adrian Broner (possibly still intoxicated post-fight) appeared uninvited, flirted at length with co-host Stat Baby, and made everyone uncomfortable—her boyfriend present in the room.
  • The consensus: Cam did the right thing kicking him out but could’ve skipped the “junkie” comments after Broner left (17:16).
    • “It got to a point where it was like, this is too weird … Cam was right in what he did and the way he handled it. But … calling him a junkie …was a little unnecessary.” – Mal (17:27)

• How Male Hosts Should Protect Female Colleagues:

  • Damaris (Baby D) pushes back on the idea male hosts should invoke “her boyfriend” to end the situation, emphasizing her own discomfort should suffice—sparking a quick, playful gender debate on handling boundaries and secrecy in relationships.
    • “Why y’all telling people my business? … Just kick him out.” – Damaris (23:06)

3. Relationship Games, Cheating, and the Side Dude Perspective

Timestamps: 23:54 – 31:17

• Side-Chick/Side-Dude Logic:

  • Mal and Damaris spar over who “knows the signs” of infidelity, leading Mal to explain how ex–side dudes spot partner “patterns.”
  • Damaris admits, “We say [when we were wilding] to our homegirls, not to the guy,” defending women’s right to “let a man stay healed”—that is, not confess past cheating.
    • “Why would I do that? He’s moved on. He's happy. … I want you to stay happy. That's maturity.” – Damaris (27:59)

• Flirting, Temptation, and Faithfulness:

  • The group jokes about “loopholes” and “blood sacrifice” analogies for cheating and saving a partner’s life, blending irreverence and honesty:
    • “I’d suck a dick to keep her alive.” – Rory (30:05)
    • “Because you’re gay.” – Mal, riffing on Dame’s banter (30:16)

4. Young Thug’s Seven-Minute Apology Record & Public Redemption

Timestamps: 36:18 – 49:33

• Reaction to the Song:

  • The hosts are underwhelmed by Young Thug’s lengthy apology track, questioning the need for such public, drawn-out musical contrition.
    • “Apology is changed behavior and you should change the song. This was bad.” – Rory (37:23)

• Can Thug Recover?

  • The roundtable debates whether Thug can ever reach the same heights following his legal troubles and loss of industry relationships.
    • “That window is small; one shot. He’s gotta hit Mach 10.” – Rory (46:49)

• Is 'Good Music' Enough in 2025?

  • Damaris argues that quality alone won’t guarantee a comeback; Rory and Mal counter that Gunna’s recent resurgence was largely due to strong music, despite widespread initial backlash.

• How to Redeem Thug:

  • Mal floats a tongue-in-cheek “solution”:
    • “Thug gotta do the ayahuasca.… Go to Costa Rica, get the shaman, live stream the whole ayahuasca experience, and then watch what happens to the music.” (49:09)

5. Boxing & Battle Rap News

Timestamps: 49:39 – 58:09

• Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis:

  • The hosts express skepticism about the legitimacy of YouTuber Jake Paul’s upcoming bout with champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis—but sheepishly admit they’ll watch regardless.
    • “I have no backbone. I want to boycott this, but I’m 100 percent going to watch.” – Rory (49:45)

• Battle Rap – Mook vs. Hitman Holla:

  • Recap of the recent Takeover Battle League main event; consensus is that Mook, a veteran, easily took the win.
    • “I thought it was 3-0 … Mook is just different, cut from another cloth.” – Mal (56:57)
  • The discussion explores differences between battle rap eras and notes how even allegations of domestic violence fail to stir the “battle rap world,” which values technical skills and bravado above all.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Dame Dash and debating on air:
  • “To even…argue with Dame is one of the hardest things on Earth. The way they handled it…made it one of the greatest interviews I've ever seen.” – Rory (05:04)
• On viral moments and messy interviews:
  • “Nothing was covered…I just want to make that clear. We got no answers on anything.” – Rory (05:02)
• On side-dude wisdom:
  • “If a guy is dating you that has been a side dude before…he knows you’re lying.” – Mal (24:34)
• On relationship lore:
  • “We say we were wilding to our homegirls, not to the guy.” – Damaris (27:51)
• On Young Thug’s comeback odds:
  • “Everyone's gonna follow if it's good.” – Rory (41:30)
• On ‘Boxing as Simulation’:
  • “This is why this is a simulation. This all started with Nate Robinson…and now Tank in his prime. What the fuck is going on?” – Rory (50:41)
• On battle rap's selective outrage:
  • “They care about scheming your man out of money, not beating up women.” – Rory (56:49)

Segment Timestamps

• Dame Dash Breakfast Club Interview Breakdown: 03:05 – 14:13
• Adrian Broner, Cam’ron, and guest etiquette: 14:14 – 23:53
• Relationship debates—side-dude detection, confessions, and gender roles: 23:54 – 31:17
• Young Thug’s apology track and artist redemption: 36:18 – 49:33
• Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis & Battle Rap (Mook vs. Hitman): 49:39 – 58:09

Tone & Language

The show’s hallmark is its fluid, comedic flow; the hosts tease, riff, and debate with unfiltered energy; irreverence, inside jokes, and pop-culture fluency dominate. Banter about controversial moments is always cut by honesty or sarcasm, with recurring references to New York culture and hip-hop history.

This “Best Of” episode captures the mix of viral pop-culture reviews, spicy relationship takes, and insidery music talk that keeps New Rory & Mal compelling for fans—and will quickly catch up any newcomers on what they missed this week.