The Flo Show, No Filter
Host: Flo
Episode: Smokey, Diddy, And The Files
Date: November 20, 2025

Episode Overview

In this no-holds-barred Thirsty Thursday episode, Flo and co-host C. Tuck dive into a firestorm of current events and scandals rocking the worlds of celebrity and politics. Amid the lively banter of the chat community, they tackle the latest allegations against Smokey Robinson, new developments in the Diddy legal saga, and the high-stakes release of the Epstein files—down to the fallout claimed by government officials. With Flo’s sharp wit and candid style, nothing escapes scrutiny.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Smokey Robinson Sexual Battery Allegations

(Starts ~12:50)

• Breaking Story: Flo highlights new accusations against Motown legend Smokey Robinson, centering on two additional claims of sexual battery—one from a car detailer (male), another from a former housekeeper (female).
• Details: Both new accusers allege Robinson, 85, tried to force them to touch his “erect peace,” with incidents ranging from workplace harassment (housekeeper, 2005-2011) to repeated inappropriate conduct (detailer, since 2013).
• Legal Status: The lawsuit has expanded; Robinson’s legal team insists the claims are a money grab, denouncing the “organized campaign to extract money from an 85-year-old legend.”
• Plaintiff Claims:
  • Housekeeper: Endured frequent unwanted advances, was asked to scrub Smokey’s back in the shower, alleges groping caused emotional distress and even a breast reduction.
  • Car Detailer: Fondled in front of him, lasting harassment, fired after rebuffing, but asked to return for more work amid continual inappropriate behavior.
• Flo’s Take: “Imagine you go to do your job to detail a car, and the customer try to put your hand on AirX. Detail over with. The only details are how many lumps I leave your ass with.” (Flo, 25:45)
• C. Tuck Adds: “After the first time, dude would have been getting a virtual detail service. Y’all too freaky in this house.” (C. Tuck, 42:02)

Notable Quotes:

• “Say it ain’t self, Smokey. Say it ain’t so. You can’t be having people try to force… forcing somebody’s hand on ‘little Smokey.’” (Flo, 23:18)
• “Ain’t no worse than an old ass freak… But there’s nothing worse than an old freak.” (Flo, 29:13)

Memorable Moments:

• Chat Comedy: Playful riffs about “little blue pills,” Flo teasing listeners as “old farts” with “so much information on these blue pills.”
• Old School Serenade: Flo singing “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” to highlight the generational clash of old-fashioned romance vs. modern accusations (~27:40).

Legal Timeline:

• Hearing set for Jan 6, 2026
• Trial: October 2027

2. Epstein Files: Political Fallout & Transparency Skepticism

(Starts ~44:45)

• Background: President Trump reverses stance and signs a bill mandating the release of the Justice Department’s “Epstein files” within 30 days.
• Skepticism: Flo and listeners express little faith in actual transparency, predicting heavy redactions and orchestrated cover-ups. Flo: “They got 30 days to edit, redact, cut out and just flat-out change the whole story.” (46:55)
• Legislative Details:
  • DOJ must release essentially all material tied to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell—including communications, investigative files, and internal memos.
  • Significant exemptions will allow withholding/redacting of victim info, classified materials, etc.
• Key Quote Reflection: Flo mocks Senator Chuck Schumer’s call for “full honesty”:
  • “This bill is a command for the President to be fully transparent, to come fully clean, and to provide full honesty to the American people. I can’t laugh loud enough. We’ve been waiting for transparency for years.” (49:18)
• Political Fallout:
  • Former Obama and Clinton official Larry Summers steps back from public life after being connected to Epstein through emails seeking “relationship advice.”
  • Trump and politicians from both parties cited in newly released materials.

Notable Quotes:

• “We need names. I don’t believe we’re gonna get it. Maybe I’m being a negative Nancy, but I just don’t see… I guess time will tell.” (Flo, 55:33)
• “They do not have no time for Diddy. They have no time for Diddy when they got all this Epstein stuff going on.” (Flo, ~1:16:45)

3. Diddy’s “Week from Hell” and New Legal Woes

(Starts ~1:04:38)

• Ongoing Crisis: Diddy faces yet another probe, this time from the LA County Sheriff, for sexual battery—on top of his current prison sentence for prostitution-related charges in New York.
• Alleged Incidents:
  • At a 2020 photo shoot, Diddy allegedly distributed drugs, masturbated in front of the plaintiff Jonathan Hay using a Notorious B.I.G. shirt, and threw the soiled shirt on him.
  • In 2021, Hay was hooded and brought into a room where Diddy purportedly attempted to force oral sex.
• Prison Status: Diddy’s recent infractions have already postponed his release from May 28 to June 4, 2028.
• Chat Uproar: C. Tuck cracks that if Diddy threw the shirt at him, he’d “do the matrix dodge and smack the shit out of Diddy.”
• Cultural Penetration: The allegations reach Hulu's "All Fair," where Sarah Paulson’s character jokes about Diddy's “baby oil and freak offs”—a sign the scandal has truly hit the mainstream.
  • “In what? Leftover baby oil from a Diddy freak off.” — Sarah Paulson’s character, referenced by Flo at 1:13:00.
• Outlook: Flo and the chat predict even more time will be added to Diddy’s sentence, citing his inability to follow rules and mounting charges.

Notable Quotes:

• “For somebody who has been as spoiled as Diddy over these years, this little time he got is gonna be a lot… Don’t be surprised, all these criminal investigations going on, all these civil lawsuits. I just don’t see Diddy being able to get through a couple years without getting more time added on.” (Flo, 1:17:10)

4. Further Scandals: Obama Official, David the Singer, and More

(Starts ~1:00:30, recurs after Diddy discussion)

• Obama/Clinton Official Larry Summers:
  • Summers is publicly shamed for having maintained a relationship with Epstein years after Epstein’s conviction, highlighted by personal emails released in the House Oversight investigation.
  • Summers’ statement: “I am deeply ashamed… I will be stepping back from public commitments as part of my broader effort to rebuild trust.”
• David the Singer/Celeste’s Case Update:
  • Law enforcement now officially recognizes David as a suspect in the presumed murder of Celeste, who was found dead in his car; body-cutting tools found at the scene.
  • Flo: “For something to be so trifling… it’s like pulling teeth, peace.” (~1:28:00)
• Chat’s Consensus: General disbelief at the delays in suspect identification; frustration with justice system foot-dragging.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• About Alleged Industry Perversion:

  • “One thing we’ve learned these last years—it’s a lot of freakiness going on in this industry… at the center of all this freakiness is Diddy and Epstein.” (Flo, 40:16)

• On the Irony of Political Promises:

  • “This bill is a command for the President to be fully transparent… when in the hell has that ever—what? When will that ever happen?” (Flo, 48:42)

• On the Diddy Allegations Going Mainstream:

  • “Diddy’s triflingness has hit the mainstream… On Hulu specials now it’s getting out of hand.” (Flo, 1:13:10)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:00–10:00 | Chat & Show Housekeeping
• 12:50–42:30 | Smokey Robinson Allegations & Lively Discussion
• 44:45–1:00:32 | Epstein Files Bill Signed, Political Reactions, Larry Summers Fallout
• 1:04:38–1:19:00 | Diddy’s “Week from Hell”: New Charges, Prison Timeline, Comedy Segment
• 1:19:00–1:29:00 | Mainstream Scandal, Sarah Paulson “Baby Oil” Joke, Further Diddy Discussion
• 1:29:00–End | Updates on David the Singer & Celeste, Community Q&A, Wrap-up

Summary & Tone

This episode is a dynamic, irreverent deep-dive into America’s celebrity and corruption headlines, marked by Flo’s energetic delivery, unsparing honesty, and playful engagement with the chat. He and C. Tuck keep it “no filter,” tossing in old-school music references, real talk about industry corruption, and sharp-tongued skepticism of political promises. Listeners come away both entertained and informed, with hot takes and plenty of quotable moments.

“We gonna keep up what’s going on with Diddy. We gonna keep up what’s going on with Smokey, David, Trump, Epstein—all this stuff going on!”
— Flo, [1:30:07]