Random Acts Of Podcast Ep.519: Induct Sexyy Red Into The WWE Hall Of Fame

On this weeks episode of RAOP we chop it up about Sexyy Red making her WWE debut, is J.Cole's verse on Grippy the worst shit ever, stalker High School teachers, running over people in drivers Ed class, Morgan Spurlock dying from Big Macs and more. Also we answer some voicemails from the listeners. Remember to send in your listener questions, #TheyNeedTheirAssBeat or #RealNiggaOfTheWeek submissions, email us at MAIL@RAOPodcast.com or call 424-260-RAOP to leave a voicemail.

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Who Will Be King & Queen of the Ring? | #theFBCPod

King of the Ring SZN is here and #theFBCPod dropped their predictions. Did they get it right in the show finalists? Will we get any surprises? The title matches seem to be set but one major champ doesn’t have a game. Fair or Foul? The Internet Wrestling Community got weird with a pregnancy rumor this week and we talk about how the future looks for an emerging superstar. Rate, Like, Subscribe, and Download the First Black Champ Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Search #theFBCPod for all episodes and follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @theFBCPod!

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I'm Not Gon Hold You #INGHY 5.20.24 | The Conference Finals Preview Show

On the Monday edition of I'm Not Gon Hold You, Scott, J.R. Bang & Mariano kick off the show joined by friend of the program & Gridiron Gals' own Reeta The NFL Chick to get her thoughts on the NFL's schedule & how the Ravens can bounce back, then Pavy joins in Weekend In The Association to recap this weekend's NBA action & preview both Conference Finals series, Cousin Dan joins for the final Cousin Dan segment of the season & then Courtney joins for the latest in MLB talk on The Hot Corner.

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Random Acts Of Podcast Ep.517: Eddie Winslow Got A Weird Case

On this weeks episode we chop it up about Devin being the KING OF STUDS, Kendrick Lamar going #1 off diss songs, Eddie Winslow showing us he's a FAN, Dan Schneider's new allegations and a ton more. Also we answer some voicemails from the listeners. Remember to send in your listener questions, #TheyNeedTheirAssBeat or #RealNiggaOfTheWeek submissions, email us at MAIL@RAOPodcast.com or call 424-260-RAOP to leave a voicemail.

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Random Acts Of Podcast Ep.516: Ozempic Brains

On this weeks episode we talk about new developments on the Kendrick/Drake beef, our favorite songs so far, Ty$ being the new Chris Hansen, Angel Reese signing with Reebok, online pranks going too far, people finally cancelling DJ Vlad and more. Also we answer some voicemails from the listeners. Remember to send in your listener questions, #TheyNeedTheirAssBeat or #RealNiggaOfTheWeek submissions, email us at MAIL@RAOPodcast.com or call 424-260-RAOP to leave a voicemail.

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Homelander SZN | #theFBCPod

King and Queen of the Ring season is here! Who would you like to see win the coveted crown and should a title shot be in order? The title matches are being announced and Cody will see a new opponent who is familiar with title matches in Saudi Arabia: Logan Paul. Is this good for Cody’s title reign or are we at risk of a disappointing run? Do we miss Roman Reigns yet or does Solo Sikoa have your attention?
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Random Acts Of Podcast Ep.515: The 4 Black Grandparent Task Force

On this weeks episode we breakdown Kendrick Lamar's rebuttal to Drake, the pitfalls of having a white mom, Anthony Edwards being the next GOAT, which rappers we would elect President and a ton more. Also we answer some voicemails from the listeners. Remember to send in your listener questions, #TheyNeedTheirAssBeat or #RealNiggaOfTheWeek submissions, email us at MAIL@RAOPodcast.com or call 424-260-RAOP to leave a voicemail.

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I'm Not Gon Hold You #INGHY 5.6.24 |Drake Vs Kendrick Recap + GOAT Roast + Second Round Preview

On the Monday edition of the show Scott & crew recap what looks like the end of the Drake & Kendrick Lamar battle, last night's Roast of Tom Brady, a recap of this weekend's playoff action and a second round NBA Playoffs preview.
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It's Up To Us, Guys

It’s April 27th,, and I’m currently at work proctoring an ACT exam for the students that I regularly teach. Their heads are glued into the exams with a nervousness that shows as their eyes dart from answer to answer. Yet, despite this nervousness, in the back of all their minds is an important thought: how will this affect my future? 

It's a defining Saturday—a day of reckoning not only for my students, absorbed in the decisive moments that will shape their future, but also for the Chicago Bears, who last week stood at a moment in time where the entire franchise could change. 

In the focused silence of this exam room, I see an echo of the Bears' past season—weeks marked by hopes of evolution and dominance yet mired in the marsh of outdated tactics and underperformance. Just as my students grapple with questions that will mild their academic futures, the Bears' recent choices in the 2024 NFL Draft have been a test of strategy and foresight, leaving fans yearning for a revolution in the team's circumstances.

How did we reach this point in time? Let's revisit the day of December 31st, 2023. On The Carolina Panthers lost 26-0 to the Jacksonville Jaguars, plummeting to a god awful 2-14 record, which secured them the No. 1 pick. Due to a trade that delivered the Panthers the young quarterback, Bryce Young, the #1 pick in the 2024 draft belonged to Chicago and the Bears found themselves with the chance to make a potentially franchise altering decision. 

The choice was between “a rock and a hard place”: you stick with starter Justin Fields, whose playmaking and passing abilities were starting to develop into the player that fans had been dreaming of or you reset the “quarterback clock” by potentially acquiring Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams out of the University of Southern California. 

Such decisions, fraught with the need for change, divided the fanbase, media, and outsiders alike. Some, including myself, believed that Fields was on the cusp of being “a guy”. The desire that fans had envisioned upon him when he was drafted to the Bears. Yet, others contended that too much time had elapsed, and a fresh face was needed to lead the team.

Now, let’s fast forward to March 16th, 2024. On this day, Chicago Bears have embraced a new chapter. Justin Fields, who was once considered the cornerstone of this franchise, has been traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a movie that signaled that the Bears were ready for a new start. It’s a shift that feels familiar, akin to the nervous anticipation my students face with their ACTs—where they face a mixture of apprehension and the weight of potentially promising future. 

The Bears history since the lauded 1985 Super Bowl winning season has been a tumultuous one, often falling short of fans (sometimes unreasonably) high expectations. To cope with this knowledge, some fans have elected to remain paranoid of the possibility of future disaster as the errors of the Bears past envelop their minds. 

On the opposite end of the coping spectrum, there's a faction of the fanbase that see a franchise reborn, unburdened by the echoes of past failures and disappointments. I find myself in the middle, not oblivious to the errors of the past but filled with a reasonable hope of a bright future.

This hope has come not in the belief that every player will be a star but in the decisions made by Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Poles. His tenure, while not perfect, has been marked by patient and strategic decisions—from bolstering the defense with talents like Kyler Gordon and Jaquan Brisker to savvy acquisitions in DJ Moore, Montez Sweat, and Keenan Allen.

This bolstering culminated on April 25th, 2024 with the drafting #1 pick Caleb Williams and the selection of the 9th pick in Rome Odunze out of the University of Washington. Calculated moves such as these paint a portrait of an organization not just dreaming of greatness, but laying its groundwork. This moment in time leads me to following question for fans of the navy & orange: When do we let go of the fear of past failures and embrace the potential of a new era? 

The Bears, reflective of my students' earnest approach to taking the ACT, have approached the future with determination and thorough preparation. The only action left for both of them is to await the results with a hopeful anticipation.

Random Acts Of Podcast Ep.514: Is Megan Thee Stallion Hiring?

On this weeks episode we chop it up about the Haney vs Garcia match, Megan thee Stallions new legal issues, NBA Youngboy buying drugs in Utah, awkward moments with women, Glorilla vs Dame's ex wife and more. Also we answer some voicemails from the listeners. Remember to send in your listener questions, #TheyNeedTheirAssBeat or #RealNiggaOfTheWeek submissions, email us at MAIL@RAOPodcast.com or call 424-260-RAOP to leave a voicemail.

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