New Rory & Mal – Episode 431 | "BiPod"

Release Date: December 9, 2025
Podcast Host: iHeartPodcasts and The Volume
Core Cast: Rory, Mall, Baby D, Josh, Peach

Episode Overview

This episode of New Rory & Mal is a quintessential mix of new stories, unfiltered laughter, and wild hot takes. The crew deep-dives into the culture and drama swirling around Art Basel in Miami, the highs and lows of the Streamer Awards, the ongoing Diddy documentary discourse, and a head-turning Matt Barnes AI extortion story. The group maintains their signature combination of playful banter and genuine insight, giving listeners a seat at the table for both the serious and the ridiculous. The latter half of the episode serves up their "Put Me On" segment, topical debates on vlogging, and a hilarious discussion about gifting playlists and mixtapes, all in the show's irreverent, conversational style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Miami & Art Basel Energy

[03:08–04:09]

• The group recaps Art Basel Miami, riffing on the phrase "Miami owes me nothing" and its new significance in social media captions.
• Mall: "I don't need to go back. I did everything I came for."
• Rory/BD: Joke about how "if your girl posts 'Miami owes me nothing,' you don't have a girl anymore."
• [04:43] Jokes about hippie culture, lava lamps, fake hippies, and drug trends.

Streamer Awards & Streaming Culture

[07:51–13:47]

• Discussion of this weekend’s Streamer Awards. Shout out to Kai Cenat (Best Marathon Stream) and iShowSpeed (Streamer of the Year).
• Mental Health & Streaming:
  • Baby D: "Like, when Kai was doing all that, I was like, how is this guy... dealing with this mentally? It has to be stress, pressure, knowing that you're on camera 24 hours a day for months."
  • Mall: "The fans get to turn it off... But to do that for days and days and months and months on end—I could not. I would collapse."
• Commentary on the distinction between being funny online vs. live, emphasizing that comedy doesn’t always translate from keyboard to camera.
• Addressing a controversial moment: an off-color Diddy lookalike joke at the awards, and how it landed poorly depending on the speaker's background.
• Debate: Would the reaction have been different if a Black woman had made the joke rather than someone outside the culture?
  • Mall: "It's just not funny. You gotta understand, not everything is for everyone. And it's a sensitive time."
  • Rory: "If you're gonna make a joke, make it funny. That was just odd."

Diddy Doc, Snitching, and Petty Beef

[18:01–24:17]

• Rory revisits the Diddy documentary, focusing on the unsolved shooting at Chalice Studios in L.A.—"the wildest thing in the world to me."
• Correction: Lil Rod did not get $69k from Diddy—Mall sets the record straight.
• Ja Rule calls out 50 Cent for "snitching" by producing the Diddy doc. The group debates whether this constitutes snitching or is simply necessary exposure, especially in light of domestic violence issues.
  • Baby D: "Is 50 snitching by executive producing a documentary on Diddy? Is this considered snitching?"
  • Rory: "If you see a woman getting beat, you should tell the police. I don't care what code you're under."

Internet Wildness & Conspiracies

[24:17–26:54]

• The cast laughs about increasingly unhinged conspiracy theories online (e.g., Diddy/Lauren London/Nipsey Hussle).
• Rory: "This is why you should have to fill out an application to speak on the Internet."
• Baby D: Raises the legal stakes—"Wouldn't people be more inclined to just be careful... or do people just be like, I'm getting my views, I don't care?"

Matt Barnes and the AI Extortion Saga

[33:16–43:18]

• Recap of Matt Barnes' apparent extortion: sending $5k/month to a fake AI-based “woman” over the threat of an exposed affair or pregnancy.
• Baby D: "Matt must have just been so scared and so paranoid... He was just like, whatever I gotta do to make this shit disappear."
• Rory, Baby D, and Mall question how anyone could fall for an obvious AI scam, speculate on the logistics, and joke about their own “extortion number”—how much money it would take for hypothetical hush money.
  • Mall: "Nigga, neither did you. Like, right? You had a whole AI text message back and forth with an AI model."
• Tasha K, the blogger who reported on it, is being sued by Barnes. The cast doubts Tasha K’s liability & ability to pay (given her ongoing Cardi B debt).

Kardashians vs. Kennedys: Dynasty Debate

[55:40–61:15]

• The crew gets into a playful, surprisingly nuanced debate over which American family is the greatest dynasty—the Kardashians/Jenners, Kennedys, or Jacksons?
  • Rory: "Where do you put [the Kardashians] against the Kennedys... it's right fuckin' there."
  • Baby D & Mall: Argue Kris Jenner's role vs. Kim as the true franchise player.
  • Jokes about Rob Kardashian’s “good sock business.”
  • Comparison of Kris Jenner and Joseph Kennedy as parallel dynasty architects.

Music Playlists & Mixtape Romance

[83:40–88:10]

• Listener voicemail asks about the art of the romantic playlist/mixtape, and whether they still work as love letters.
• Mall: "I never dedicate another song to another nigga ever again. Now every time you hear that song, you wanna throw your AirPods at them."
• The group reminisces about burning CDs, giving mixtapes to crushes, and the dangers of your ex playing your playlist for the next guy.
• Rory: "If a chick, like, kissed a burnt CD with her lipstick, I would find that extremely attractive... She could do whatever."
• Dives into what tracks made their way onto old mixtapes (112, Boyz II Men, Amanda Perez, Trey Songz, Faith Evans, etc.)

"Put Me On" Segment: Music & Vlogs

[69:40–74:55]

• The hosts and guests share new music and content recommendations.
  • Rory: Isaiah Falls – new EP, praises him as a rising multi-instrumentalist/producer.
  • Baby D: Sailor – upcoming R&B singer from Florida.
  • Damaris/Mall: Mona Leo (previous rec), and lifestyle vlogging in general as a content format people should try.
• Sidebar: Spirited debate about the value of vlogs, cleaning vlogs on YouTube, and how body doubling helps people be productive.

Recurring Themes, Memorable Quotes, & Running Jokes

• Identity & Stereotypes: ("You got the gay lava lamp in front of you." [04:24])
• Familial Dynasties: ("If you're gonna accredit Kim's success to anything, it should be Kris Jenner." [54:44])
• Streaming Life: ("How is this guy... dealing with this mentally? It has to be stress, pressure, knowing you're on camera 24 hours a day for months." – Baby D [08:43])
• Playlist Petty: ("Don't send him my vibes. Don't put him on what I'm putting you on to." – Baby D [86:45])
• Modern Scams: ("Matt Barnes was out here wildin'" – Baby D [40:42])

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Topic | Timestamp | |-------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|---------------| | Miami/Art Basel | Social captions & trip recaps | 03:08–04:09 | | Streamer Awards Debrief | Kai Cenat, mental health, joke fallout | 07:51–13:47 | | Diddy Doc & 50/Ja Rule Beef | Doc impact, “snitching” discourse | 18:01–24:17 | | Internet Conspiracies | Diddy/Nipsey/Lauren rumors, misinformation | 24:17–26:54 | | Matt Barnes/AI Extortion | Barnes paying AI scam, Tasha K defamation | 33:16–43:18 | | Kardashians vs. Kennedys | Pop dynasty debate, Kris vs. Kim, family power | 55:40–61:15 | | Voicemail: Playlists & Love | Anatomy of the mixtape, nostalgia, relationship etiquette | 83:40–88:10 | | "Put Me On" Segment | Music, new artists, vlogs | 69:40–74:55 |

Notable Quotes

• On Streaming Culture:
  Baby D [08:43]: "How is this guy...dealing with this mentally? It has to be stress, pressure, knowing that you're on camera 24 hours a day for months."
• On Dynasty Power:
  Rory [55:55]: "Where do we place the Kardashian/Jenner name to the Kennedys, the Bushes...I'm really not doing a bit—seriously, where do you put their empire?"
• On Joke Sensitivity:
  Mall [12:26]: "Stand-up comedy ain't for everybody. Off the cuff comedy, like, ain't for everybody."
• On Vlogging/Body-Doubling:
  Mall [75:21]: "I think it's another form of body doubling...It's the same reason why people call people on FaceTime when they're trying to clean their house."
• On Mixtape Romance:
  Mall [84:46]: "I never dedicate another song to another nigga ever again..."
• On Family Stereotypes:
  Mall [59:28]: "Jackson 5 don't become the Jackson 5 without Joe Jackson."

Overall Vibe & Takeaways

True to the show's legacy, this episode delivers high-energy conversation, off-beat but sharp pop culture takes, and a blend of joking around and actual reflection on mental health, social dynamics, and celebrity culture. Whether listening for laughs or lowkey insight, New Rory & Mal keep it irreverent but real—a hangout for anyone fascinated by music, memes, and the ever-evolving absurdity of pop culture.

For Listeners

• Want culture, controversy, and comedy, all at once?
  • This episode delivers, mixing viral moments and insider industry convo, plus plenty of memorable roast sessions.
• If you missed it, highlights include the breakdown of streaming as a way of life, the wild AI scam saga, and an unexpectedly deep dive on what makes a true American dynasty.