New Rory & MAL – Episode 413 | Pink Timbs

Date: October 10, 2025
Podcast: New Rory & MAL
Hosts: Rory, Mal, Baby D

Episode Overview

This episode of "New Rory & MAL" dives into new stories and hot takes, blending laughs, debates, and personal anecdotes. The crew discusses everything from legendary rap label showdowns (Cash Money vs. No Limit), culture clashes, nostalgia, AI in music, celebrity news, and Rolling Stone’s questionable “250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century.” They wrap the show with hilarious listener advice and musings about love, rap beefs, and the secret history behind “Ass Out, Pink Timbs.”

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening Vibes: Friendship & Podcast Boundaries

• [02:19]–[03:42] The episode kicks off with the team joking about topics they “can’t have on air,” separating show content from real-life friendship drama.
• Laughs around compliments turn into pasta metaphors and vegan food slander:
  • “I had vegan lasagna once. Top 10 worst thing I ever had in my life.” – Baby D [03:20]
• They riff on sponsorships, faux foot pics, and the perks of chilly weather.

2. Hit-Boy & Alchemist Collab — Producer/Rappers & “Goldfish”

• [04:40]–[05:56] Baby D discusses bumping into Hit-Boy and Alchemist, praising their latest project:
  • “You can’t call them producer-rappers anymore… This feels like a rapper’s album. They just happen to be able to make great beats.” – Baby D [05:02]
• Plug for their film trailer and inside jokes about internet ads.

3. LeBron Retirement Rumors & Hennessy Ads

• [06:35]–[11:29]
• The crew jokes about LeBron possibly retiring — only to drop a Hennessy ad instead.
  • “We all thought LeBron was making… his decision to retire… But nope, just selling liquor.” – Baby D [07:19]
  • “You think LVMH was struggling that much they were like, ‘Damn, we lost Palooza’?” – Baby D [07:54]
• Discussion on how LeBron might actually announce retirement and how he's playing the long game to share the court with both sons.
  • “I felt he was waiting for Bronny so he could be the first father-son, you know, players in the NBA. And we got that.” – Mall [11:31]

4. Versus Returns: Cash Money vs. No Limit

• [14:07]–[22:45]
• Anticipation and doubt for the upcoming Versus at ComplexCon:
  • “This could either be the greatest moment in hip hop or one of the worst. No in between.” – Baby D [14:52]
  • “Who’s still in communication? Who still has a relationship with who?” – Mall [15:19]
  • Snoop on No Limit? Lil Wayne/Drake/Nicki for Cash Money? Mystikal in jail? Romeo’s legacy? Many unknowns and debates about who will perform.
  • “If you just like, rival the best in New York versus the best somewhere else, it’s not going to be that far off anymore… You can literally roller skate with a gay and get a good slice in any city in America now, where that was strictly just a West Village thing.” – Baby D [28:22–28:44]

5. Food, Cities, & Pizza Wars

• [27:19]–[29:14]
• Jokes about NYC losing its exclusive claim to the best pizza and food.
  • “You can get good pizza almost anywhere now.” – Baby D [28:01]
  • “Y’all say that until you go somewhere, order pizza and be like, ‘This is ass.’” – Mall [28:08]
• “New York Fried Chicken” becomes a punchline for gentrified food branding.

6. Tank, R&B, & Gay Audiences

• [23:43]–[29:35]
• Wild digression about Tank performing at LGBTQ events and the notoriety of being “horny,” with banter about cities with the biggest gay populations.
  • “Nobody’s hornier than men. So imagine gay men.” – Mall [24:20]
  • “New York… We lost hip-hop, we lost the best restaurants, and we lost the gays.” – Baby D [27:19]

7. Rolling Stone’s “250 Greatest Songs” List Debate

• [37:09]–[47:02]
• Hosts riff on the new Rolling Stone list, fiercely challenging the song placements:
  • “Missy Elliott ‘Get Your Freak On’... That’s the greatest song of the 21st century?… That’s not even Missy’s number one song.” – Mall [37:39, 38:04]
  • “Britney Spears ‘Toxic’… better than all them songs that’s before it.” – Rory [38:41]
  • “If you just put the songs in a hat and pick them, that's what this list is.” – Mall [41:19]
• They voice their favorites, what should be ranked higher, and memorable songs that shaped an era.

8. Nostalgia & Childhood Mischief: “Ass Out, Pink Timbs”

• [47:17]–[51:47]
• The infamous “ass out, pink Timbs” verse is revealed as Baby D’s childhood “Suck It Or Not” freestyle, which becomes a running joke.
  • “Ass out, Pink Timbs. That’s your red rose, white ceiling.” – Mall [49:20]
  • “A 10-year-old wrote that.” – Mall [50:41]
• Discussion touches on exposure to explicit music, early internet, and generational divides.

9. AI in Music: Mariah Carey’s Voice Debate

• [67:28]–[73:37]
• Intense debate whether Mariah Carey’s new album uses AI-augmented vocals.
  • “It doesn’t feel like Mariahs real vocals… It feels like they just used her voice.” – Mall [69:13]
  • “If we can use her voice to help her own career—not some bot or some random person—I think AI is acceptable.” – Baby D [71:54]
• Broader commentary on AI’s role in legacy music and authenticity.

10. Listener Letters: Long-Distance (Unrequited?) Love

• [93:43]–[104:02]
• Listener “Thomas” calls in torn about falling for his best friend, with heartfelt and funny debate by the crew:
  • “Thomas, go ahead and get your wife, man. Y’all love each other… Don’t let the distance—” – Mall [97:35]
  • “That girl don’t like you. Don’t listen to Maul.” – Baby D [97:47]
  • “If she wanted that n****, she would be with that n**** right now.” – Rory [98:27]
• They decide to bring Thomas back for a deeper “Zoom room” session to unpack the story.

11. Pop Culture & Upcoming Events

• JLo and Ben Affleck: Block spinning jokes, “healthiest relationship” theory [84:09–87:03]
• Super Bowl Halftime speculation: Who will Bad Bunny bring out? Will it get political? [87:44–92:01]
• Soulja Boy’s new album/Baby D’s ancient Twitter beef: “Shut up — all right, stream Swag 7…” [74:10–78:08]
• Shoutouts to Vince Staples’ new show (“The Vince Staples Show” Season 2) [52:09–53:18]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “[Hit-Boy and Alchemist]…you can’t call them producer-rappers anymore…feels like a rapper’s album.” – Baby D [05:02]
• “We all thought that LeBron was making…his decision to retire and this would be his last year. But nope, just selling liquor.” – Baby D [07:19]
• “This could either be the greatest moment in hip hop or one of the worst. No in between.” – Baby D [14:52]
• “Ass out Pink Timbs. That’s your red rose, white ceiling.” – Mall [49:20]
• “Nobody’s hornier than men. So imagine gay men.” – Mall [24:20]
• “If we can use her [Mariah’s] voice to help her own career – not some bot or random person – I think AI is acceptable.” – Baby D [71:54]
• “If she wanted that n****, she would be with that n**** right now.” – Rory [98:27]

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment/Topic | |---------------|----------------------------------------------------| | 02:19–03:42 | Friendship, podcast boundaries, vegan lasagna | | 04:40–05:56 | Hit-Boy & Alchemist new project | | 06:35–11:29 | LeBron, Hennessy ads, retirement theories | | 14:07–22:45 | Cash Money vs. No Limit Versus debate | | 23:43–29:35 | Tank R&B, LGBTQ events, city culture jokes | | 27:19–29:14 | NYC’s food reputation, pizza wars | | 37:09–47:02 | Rolling Stone 250 Songs debate | | 47:17–51:47 | “Ass out, Pink Timbs” nostalgia & grown-up rap | | 67:28–73:37 | AI in music, Mariah Carey’s voice | | 93:43–104:02 | Listener letter: long-distance love struggle |

Tone & Format

• Language is playful, rapid-fire, at times irreverent, packed with inside jokes, slanguage, and NYC cultural touches.
• The energy is conversational; hosts drop hot takes freely, often clowning each other but pulling back for thoughtful analysis when needed.

For the Uninitiated

This episode is a textbook example of why “New Rory & MAL” is beloved: the show pairs music and pop culture analysis with unpredictable tangents, deadpan humor, and honest listener advice. If you missed the episode, start with the debates about the Rolling Stone song list and the “Ass out, Pink Timbs” saga for peak entertainment. Don’t miss Thomas’s dramatic listener letter or the genuinely insightful AI-in-music debate.