New Rory & MAL: Episode 282 | Support Black Nepotism

Release Date: July 5, 2024
Hosts: Rory & MAL
Platform: iHeartPodcasts and The Volume

1. BET Awards Review and Critique

Ownership and Sale of BET
The hosts delved into the recent news about BET (Black Entertainment Television), highlighting its current ownership situation.

• Rory (17:05): "I believe Disney's actually trying to sell them for 1.2 billion or something currently."
• Mal (17:11): "Yeah. It's a subsidiary of Paramount currently."

Lack of Talent in the Music Industry
Rory and MAL expressed concerns over the perceived decline in musical talent showcased at the BET Awards.

• Mal (17:57): "I think we have to do something, man, because this is. This BET Awards. I was watching it and I couldn't believe how bad it was."

Will Smith’s Performance
A significant portion of the discussion focused on Will Smith's recent performance at the BET Awards, critiquing his approach and the accompanying production.

• Rory (19:35): "I didn't agree with it."
• Mal (21:46): "But there is some hope they're not rushing into kids. I don't even think they want kids."

Childish Gambino and Other Performers
The hosts analyzed Childish Gambino's pajama-clad performance, questioning the choice of attire and its impact on honoring artists like Usher.

• Mal (34:12): "They can't be up there with no motherfucking window curtains on and your feet out honoring a man."

Usher’s Honor and Performances
When Usher was honored, the performances by artists like Childish Gambino and others were met with criticism for lacking the appropriate tribute.

• Damaris (38:18): "Well, they had to do women because he has no male peers."

Overall Show Critique
Rory and MAL concluded that the BET Awards are suffering from a lack of genuine talent and meaningful performances.

• Mal (65:48): "What you said was not fair. You're putting a name great on a player that wasn't great."

2. WNBA All Stars vs. USA National Team

The discussion transitioned to the WNBA, comparing the performances of the All Stars against the USA National Team.

• Julian (111:35): "That record is so big, I'd never want to hear it again."
• Mal (113:07): "Shout out to Kaitn Clark and Angel Reese. Man, they. Again, we spoke about the way they've lifted and elevated the WNBA platform."

Impact of Players
The hosts praised standout players like Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark for their contributions both on and off the court.

• Mal (111:57): "Shout out to Kaitn Clark and Angel Reese. Man, they... have pushed the WNBA platform forward."

3. Personal Voicemails and Relationship Advice

Towards the end of the episode, Rory and MAL opened the floor to listener voicemails, addressing personal relationship issues and offering advice.

Voicemail from Kalani
Kalani, a 27-year-old from the Bay Area, shared her struggles with a 44-year-old boyfriend who is hesitant to commit due to past infidelities.

• Damaris (124:23): "He's telling you he don't want to be with you. That's manipulation."
• Mal (126:20): "I'm telling y'all, she is the whole friend, but like, she's this about to have on the street."

Advice Given
The hosts provided frank and sometimes harsh advice to Kalani, emphasizing self-respect and caution in relationships with significant age differences.

• Rory (127:21): "If you don't feel like buying your own drinks, then no, you weren't wrong for not buying her drinks."
• Mal (131:03): "We've never seen it before. So it's like, okay, let it happen. Let it unfold."

4. Closing Remarks

In their closing, Rory and MAL reflected on the discussions, reiterated their support for Black and Hispanic nepotism in professional realms, and encouraged listeners to engage further through Patreon.

• Mal (149:10): "Shout out to Bronny James. Once again, fuck y'all for hating and being mad at nepotism. I support. Support black and Hispanic nepotism."
• Rory (148:45): "But for sure. Got voicemails. Shout out to her."

Notable Quotes:

• Rory (19:35): "I didn't agree with it."
• Mal (17:57): "I think we have to do something, man, because this is. This BET Awards. I was watching it and I couldn't believe how bad it was."
• Damaris (127:45): "He doesn't want to be with you. He don't want to be with you. I don't give a fuck if he said, I don't want to be with you because I'm afraid."
• Mal (65:48): "You're putting a name great on a player that wasn't great."

Conclusion

Episode 282 of New Rory & MAL provided a critical examination of the BET Awards, highlighting concerns over the quality of performances and the influence of ownership on content. The hosts also engaged with listeners through personal voicemails, offering candid advice on relationship dynamics. Throughout the episode, Rory and MAL emphasized the importance of supporting genuine talent and navigating personal relationships with integrity.

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