New Rory & MAL

This week on New Rory & Mal, Mal explains why he has never asked Drake to come on the pod, why we assume Rihanna is done dropping music forever, we debate who is more recognizable in public - Taylor Swift or Beyonce, and we kick it with The Kid Mero about the podcasting industry and tell a few Bronx tales #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All is back to normal as we got Demaris back after her vacation to close out the week. Shoutout to Rory for getting a placement on DJ Khaled's new all-star dancehall track. Demaris and Rory think Mariah The Scientist might have dropped a Top 5 R&B album of 2025. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged, but do we honestly give a damn? French Montana just married his way into becoming the world's richest rapper. Any chance he's able to pay Jay-Z enough to perform at the wedding? Plus, Cardi B kills it in the courtroom, Mal is convinced Bieber goes around sayin' the N-Word, and our voicemail got us encouraging violence #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory and Mal check in with The Kid Mero to clown NYC Mayor Eric Adams, reflect on how the podcasting game has changed, and discuss the current state of Hip-Hop. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First off, shoutout to us for reaching episode 400. We got an update on Lil Nas X, and Rory and Mal start to wonder if this was a humiliation ritual. A check in on DJ Khalid leads to a discussion on if the music industry is cooked and if artists like Rihanna and Jay-Z will ever drop an album again. Mal wonders if he's the right guy to review Cardi B's music. Drake is set to reappear on Bobbi Althoff's new podcast, but why won't he appear on New Rory & Mal? Plus, Rory does some self reflection after watching the Jussie Smollett documentary, and a voicemail leads to a debate on what is and isn't appropriate blackmail #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal we debate if J Cole going to college makes him less hip-hop, will Jake Paul knock out Tank Davis, did Cardi B do "Imaginary Playerz" justice, and why Tyla has failed to reach the heights of Rihanna #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not a lot on the timeline so this one went a bit off the rails. Demaris has a theory as to why Tyla's album didn't do Rihanna numbers. Rory can't figure out if Lil Nas X needs help or if he's trolling again. Jake Paul and Tank Davis are set to go at it in November, and Rory and Mal are thinking about betting on the underdog. Plus, Megan Thee Stallion's spaghetti and catfish dish got Mal wondering what Baby D is like in the kitchen + more! #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory & Mal check in with Bryson Tiller to talk his new double album "Solace & The Vices", inventing the TRAPSOUL sound, and the evolution of Artificial intelligence in music #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a solid start to the week as the weather in NYC has finally calmed tf down, and Demaris is back on the pod. Cardi B's new single "Imaginary Playerz" gets mixed reviews from the public and from the pod. Ice Spice makes her film debut alongside Denzel Washington, but we're not sure if Spike Lee knows who he casted. Rory is glad to see Freddie Gibbs and Benny The Butcher squash their beef, and was reminded of the time Russ threw down vs Guapdad 4000. After Taylor Swift breaks the internet appearing on the Kelce brother's pod, Rory and Mal imagine what holidays must be like at the Kelce residence. Plus, Lil Yacthy catches an L, and our voicemails got us settling beefs amongst family and friends #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal we debate if there's too much music coming out, review JID's new album "God Does Like Ugly", get over our Breezy Bowl hangovers, and welcome Chance The Rapper into the studio to talk about his new album "Starline" #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a busy week. We've been working OT over here. We keep it pushin though with Rory addressing Cardi B screaming in his DM's. Billboard is in the middle of releasing a Top 25 Producers of the 21st Century list and it makes no sense smh. Cam'ron makes a fool out of Omar Gooding and proves once again why nobody should want any type of smoke with this man. Plus, Rory and Mal still intend on watching the new Ye documentary, and a caller gets real about his sex drive after the birth of his child #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chance The Rapper checks in Rory & Mal to talk about his upcoming album "Star Line", finding creative ways to connect with his fan base, the story behind the viral Carnival video, and his current relationship with Kanye West #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baby D has the day off so it's just the guys on this one. Before we discuss the new music that dropped last Friday, Mal wants to know if we're being over exposed to new music. JID's album has Rory thinking he has the potential l to be the next generation's GOAT. Leaks continue to spill from Cardi's camp, and Rory has a theory about her new track "Imaginary Players". Mal shows love to Shedeur Sanders after his first preseason game, but the real question is how come we didn't hit on Deion and Karrueche. Plus, a caller needs advice (or permission) to make up for lost time, and what song does Mal say makes him cry while flying? #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal, the guys recap the Nicki Minaj vs Dez Bryant Twitter battle, debate if Will.I.Am. has a point saying that Black Thought is better than Jay-Z, preview the new Bryson Tiller EP, and Offset affirms Mal's take that Drake put the Migos on #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We got Offset on the pod for a very special bonus episode to talk how he got a bunch of doppelgängers to pull off a stunt in Times Square, guess whether lyrics were written by Sabrina Carpenter or Future, and explain why the Migos would wipe everyone in a Verzuz #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off the pod noticing the WNBA dildo bandits are still at it smh (2:20). What does Chris Paul showing up in Mal's dreams REALLY mean? (10:15) Beyonce vs Michael Jackson has been circulating around social media (21:25), but we know it ain't really a competition. We preview new music Friday with album releases from JID, Gunna, and Bryson Tiller (27:30). Rory says Howard Stern has nobody but to blame but himself for SiriusXM cancelling his show (1:12:45). Plus, a pair of voicemails lead to conversations about our biggest red flags in a potential partner's family, and what a Rory & Mal NYC Mayoral platform would look like (1:25:20) #volume *TIMESTAMPS MAY VARY BASED ON ADVERTISEMENTS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary comedian Gary Owen checks in with Rory and Mal to talk how he cheated his way into Comic View, making the leap from standup comedy to the big screen, why he decided to get married again after a very public divorce #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back fresh off the weekend where the crew went to WWE's SummerSlam together. Not a single person had a Nicki Minaj-Dez Bryant Twitter War on their 2025 Bingo Card. Mal doesn't feel it's a hot take to think DJ Quik is on Dr. Dre's level. Rory got his money on Gillie Da Kid if he were to ever box Johnny Manziel . Mal doesn't believe that Jason Lee and Tiffany Haddish had a child together and that this has to be the simulation we're living in. Plus, we place our bets on the color of the next dildo to grace the court during a WNBA game, and Rory and Mal give Demaris advice on how to shop for a man. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal we hit on the Tea app's data breach, Rory and Mal get the 9-spot on this year's Complex Hip Hop Media Power Rankings, Demaris and Mal debate if the show "Martin" was colorist, and Jade Cargill stops by before her championship match at SummerSlam #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We got a bonus Friday episode for the Fam. Rory and Mal are joined by WWE Superstar Jade Cargill to preview her SummerSlam title match vs Tiffany Stratton, and get a few lessons on what it takes to become a WWE Superstar. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We made some waves on social media with our last episode, so we had to give Baby D props for holdin' it down for the pod. It looked for a second like Gilbert Arenas was about to see some serious jail time until he snitched. ESPN fired Shannon Sharpe because he couldn't stay away from young women. Let that be a lesson to everyone. Mal doesn't believe the new YouTube Monthly Listener statistics. Plus, Rory and Mal try their best to be excited about Chance The Rapper's new album, Demaris and Mal debate whether Ari Lennox had a point in implying Martin was colorist, and "De" calls back to update us on her situation and call out Rory #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.