The Rise & Grind Podcast

On this episode: Welcome to episode 361! It’s been a week, but the guys are back. This week in music, Roderick & Cari talk new releases from Gelo, Lil Durk, Boldy James & V Don + more. In news, Ye links with Akademiks for an interview, Amazon submits a bid to purchase TikTok, Trump Tariffs, Cory Booker’s marathon speech, the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame inductees, & the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Intro: Rob49- WTHELLY Roderick | DESTIN CONRAD & Teezo Touchdown- THE LAST TIME Cari | Boldy James & V Don- Day Light Savings Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

On this episode: Welcome to episode 357! After a long break, & firing the sound guy, Roderick & Cari are back! In music, the guys talk new drops from Doechii, Gunna, Gelo Ball, NBA Youngboy, Tory Lanez, & more. In news, Mike Epps confirms ‘Last Friday’, JAY-Z counter-sues his former rape accuser, Druski & Odell Beckham Jr named in Diddy allegations, & much much more! Intro: GELO- Can You Please (feat. Glorilla) Roderick | Elcamino, Black Soprano Family & ILL Tone Beats- B.T.L. (feat. Stove God Cooks & OT The Real) Cari | LaRussell & Mike & Keys- Party On The Westside (feat. Larry June) Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

On this episode: Welcome to episode 356! This Monday, Roderick & Cari start with talk on new releases from Fridayy, Boldy James, Jim Jones, & Reason. In news, Drake postpones his ‘Anita Max Win’ tour, Cardi B ordered payment in a defamation suit, Angie Stone passes, Wu-Tang Clan announces a new tour, & more. Intro: Quavo- Trappa Rappa Roderick | Nas- 2nd Childhood Cari | Bbyblu, Norah’s World, 3rd & Kenji - 561 Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

On this episode: Welcome to episode 354! This Monday, Roderick & Cari talk new music from Jack Harlow, Westside Gunn, Coi Leray, and PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake. In news, Kendrick Lamar returns to the top of the Billboard charts, JAY-Z’s sexual assault lawsuit dropped, NBA All-Star Weekend, & more. Intro: Larry June, 2 Chainz, & The Alchemist- Generations Roderick | PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake- DIE TRYING Cari | Rory- WHO ARE YOU ANYWAY? (feat. Leon Thomas) Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

On this episode: Welcome to episode 353! This Monday, Roderick & Cari talk new music from Key Glock, 2 Chainz & Larry June, EST Gee, Cardi B, & more. In news, DJ Khaled begins his album rollout, Ye’s tweets , & The 2025 Super Bowl, including Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance. Intro: EST Gee- The Streets Roderick | Cordae- All Alone Cari | Wiz Khalifa- Top Floor Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

On this episode: Welcome to episode 352! The Boys have returned from vacation! After recapping their Bahamas trip, Roderick & Cari talk new and upcoming music from Travis Scott, The Weeknd, Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR, & more. In news, the 2025 GRAMMY Awards, A$AP Rocky’s trial continues, YFN Lucci released from prison, Irv Gotti passes, Marcus Jordan arrested on DUI & drug charges, & NBA trade deadline. Intro: Larry June, 2 Chainz & The Alchemist- I Been Roderick | Jackson 5- Never Can Say Goodbye Cari | The Weeknd & Future- Enjoy The Show Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

On this episode: Welcome to episode 351! In music, Roderick & Cari talk new releases from 2 Chainz & Larry June, Sexyy Redd & Bruno Mars, & Central Cee. In news, SZA to join Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl, Ye’s net worth rise back to billionaire status, DJ Unk passes, a Kobe Bryant docu-series on the way, & more. Intro: Baby- What Happened To That Boy (feat. Clipse) Roderick | Freddie Gibbs & Madlib- Shame (feat. BJ the Chicago Kid) Cari | Jordan Adetunji & Bryson Tiller- 305 Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

On this episode: Welcome to episode 345! Roderick & Cari return after 2 weeks to put a cap on 2025. In new music, the guys talk releases from Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg, along with upcoming music from SZA & Gunna. In news, the crew talks Dreamville Fest 2025, JAY-Z’s recent rape allegations, Lil Wayne congratulating Kendrick Lamar on his Super Bowl Performance, OG Maco & more. Intro: Chris Brown- No Time Like Christmas Roderick | Leon Thomas- SAFE PLACE Cari | THEY- Straight Up Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

On this episode: Welcome to episode 347! Roderick & Cari begin the show with a convo on yet another Rolling Stone “Greatest” list, then talk new music from Lil Baby, Mac Miller, & Joey Bada$$. In news, Lil Tjay & Fivio Foreign make headlines in a streaming controversy, Megan Thee Stallion granted a restraining order extension on Tory Lanez, Wildfires in Los Angeles, Monday Night Raw premiers on Netflix, Skip Bayless & Joy Taylor under fire, & more. Intro: Luh Tyler- Bandz Up Roderick | Cordae- Don’t Walk Away (feat. Jordan Ward & Ravyn Lenae) Cari | Loe Shimmy- Leave In Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW