Podcast Summary: New Rory & MAL - Episode 358 | Cast Away

Release Date: April 1, 2025
Hosts: Rory, Mal, and Damaris
Platform: iHeartPodcasts and The Volume

1. Damaris’s Houston Adventure (03:01 - 08:03)

In this segment, Damaris recounts her recent trip to Houston, detailing the unexpected delays and the adventures she encountered.

• Unexpected Delays:
  Damaris: “[...] my flight got moved to like. We didn't leave till 8pm flight. [04:02]”
  Rory: “[Sometimes you just need three hours.]”
• Efforts to Relax:
  Damaris: “Everything was copacetic. Everything was great. I had an amazing, amazing time. I feel refreshed. I feel like I'm ushering in a new era. [04:49]”
• Transformation Upon Return:
  Rory: “New year, new me. The Damaris you knew was left. I have to reintroduce myself now to everybody. [05:05]”
• Reflection on Personal Growth:
  Damaris: “Sometimes as you get older, you stay in the house a lot, and you kind of [...] all it takes is that one outfit. You go outside with the biggest money. [05:19]”

2. Navigating Ex-Relationships (08:03 - 19:04)

The hosts delve into the complexities of dealing with ex-partners, sharing personal anecdotes and societal observations.

• Damaris’s Ex-Breakup Experience:
  Damaris: “We have to do a trip like that to Houston. No, it don't have to be. [08:03]”
• Mal’s Perspective on Exes Sending Videos:
  Mal: “If I'm in a relationship with a girl and her ex sends me a video of them having sex? What you doing? [39:04]”
• Discussion on Boundaries and Respect:
  Rory: “Women, you're not going to win in the court of law with Cardi B. As we've seen. And now you're sending porn of her. That's illegal. [42:58]”
• Maintaining Personal Integrity:
  Mal: “You can't just go up to a random girl and be like, yo, look at shorty right here. [14:12]”
• Impact of Social Media and Rumors:
  Rory: “They have no idea what's coming tomorrow. [...] People get their lives ruined them based off lies every day. [50:56]”
  Damaris: “They tried to say you was gay, dad. [51:08]”

3. Social Media Habits and Technology Dependency (19:04 - 32:24)

The conversation shifts to modern communication habits, particularly the overuse of platforms like FaceTime and the resulting social implications.

• Critique of FaceTime Usage:
  Mal: “Having somebody sitting in their bed on FaceTime and you got the phone in your pocket. [22:04]”
  Rory: “People think that we're gonna just talk about our relationships on air every day, which we will. [56:31]”
• Impact on Relationships and Friendships:
  Rory: “You literally sit for 12 hours on FaceTime with your friend. [21:43]”
  Mal: “The world's crazy. [...] Imagine if this was everyday life. [23:27]”
• Desire for Genuine Connections:
  Damaris: “Sometimes women [...] I do understand that. [28:30]”
  Rory: “It's like, you're just pulling the ball to the other side of the island and it landed on a fish. [27:52]”
• Reflection on Personal Experiences with Technology:
  Damaris: “But I love where I live. [...] Pay cash for it. [99:25]”
  Mal: “I'm vicariously living through the marriage. [13:27]”

4. Wilderness Survival Attempts and Challenges (32:24 - 46:03)

The hosts humorously explore their hypothetical abilities to survive in the wilderness, referencing classic survival scenarios.

• Building Shelter and Starting a Fire:
  Rory: “It would take me a while. [...] like extreme measure. [27:00]”
  Mal: “I don't even know how hard. [26:27]”
• Food and Water Procurement:
  Rory: “Do you think it'll be the first undefeated season? Uh, [27:23]”
  Mal: “Some fish can be toxic. [28:18]”
• Humorous Take on Survival Tactics:
  Damaris: “Would you do the drinking piss thing? Could you survive off that? [28:30]”
  Mal: “Definitely not. [28:42]”
• Real-Life Implications of Survival Skills:
  Rory: “All berries kill you. [28:27]”
  Mal: “Dedicated over the past three winters. [89:34]”

5. Music and Podcast Promotions (Throughout the Episode)

Interspersed within the conversation are multiple promotions for various podcasts and services affiliated with the hosts.

• DistroKid Promotion:
  Rory: “DistroKid distributes your music to over 150 stores worldwide. [30:00]”
  Mal: “Your DistroKid membership also comes with a ton of free products and features. [31:27]”
• Upcoming Podcasts:
  Rory: “Welcome to Pod of Rebellion, our new Star Wars Rebels Rewatch podcast. [32:24]”
  Mal: “I'm paired up with one of my favorite players, Nate Thompson, for the Energy Line podcast. [33:25]”

6. Reflections on Past and Current Relationships (46:03 - 56:39)

The discussion returns to the topic of ex-relationships, focusing on the challenges and dynamics post-breakup.

• Handling Public Perception:
  Rory: “I'm talking to Peach. Did you hear that on the podcast first time. [90:27]”
  Mal: “If you're not on at least season two for Netflix, Pop the balloon. [104:59]”
• Respect and Boundaries with Exes:
  Damaris: “Y'all think I'm gay? [82:51]”
  Mal: “People don't know that being hood is real. [62:37]”

7. Honoring Legends and Reflecting on Loss (80:00 - 89:05)

The hosts take a somber turn to honor deceased personalities and reflect on their impacts.

• Tributes to Young Artists:
  Mal: “Rest in peace to young Scooter, Atlanta legend. [98:31]”
  Rory: “Rest in peace to the legendary Mr. George Foreman. [103:03]”
• Remembering Nipsey Hussle:
  Rory: “Rest in peace to the legendary Nipsey. [103:08]”
  Mal: “The marathon continues, [...] salute to the family. [104:23]”

8. Closing Remarks and Future Plans (99:07 - End)

As the episode wraps up, the hosts discuss potential future projects, upcoming events, and maintain a lighthearted tone.

• Summer Jam Discussions:
  Mal: “Shout out to the baddies. [75:50]”
  Rory: “I think I'm gonna feel right. [108:25]”
• Final Thoughts and Goodbyes:
  Damaris: “I'll go on there. [105:40]”
  Rory: “Rest in peace ... [105:52]” Mal: “We gonna revisit this in about three weeks. [104:32]”

Notable Quotes:

• Damaris at [04:49]: “Everything was copacetic. Everything was great. I had an amazing, amazing time. I feel refreshed.”
• Rory at [05:05]: “New year, new me. The Damaris you knew was left.”
• Mal at [22:04]: “Having somebody sitting in their bed on FaceTime and you got the phone in your pocket.”
• Rory at [42:58]: “Women, you're not going to win in the court of law with Cardi B. As we've seen. And now you're sending porn of her. That's illegal.”
• Mal at [28:42]: “Absolutely not.”

Conclusion

Episode 358 of New Rory & MAL titled "Cast Away" offers a blend of personal anecdotes, humorous banter, and reflective discussions on relationships, technology's impact on social interactions, and survival skills. The hosts navigate through serious topics with a lighthearted approach, interspersed with promotions for their various podcasts and services. The episode concludes with heartfelt tributes to influential figures, underscoring the diverse range of conversations that New Rory & MAL consistently delivers to its audience.