Busby and Marteen kick things off with their trademark banter before diving into a discussion about music sales—breaking down the difference between meaningful sales and empty numbers. From there, they explore the rise and transformation of Stan culture, questioning its charged-up intensity today. The conversation naturally shifts to Drake: Can he …

The sun may be beaming in July, but snow is all around as the iLLogical gang returns with a kilo of commentary and a suitcase full of opinions. Before they get to bagging bars, J.C. drops the kind of major life news that would make a plug proud, minus the federal charges (1:37). The crew taps in on Kendrick and SZA’s Toronto tour stop (5:12), where…

The iLLogical gang brings you a new series, The Sidebar Series, where we might not always have the same combination on the couch, but it’s always an entertaining conversation. In the series’ premiere episode, Busby & Martin are on the couch and begin an in-depth talk about the San Francisco 49ers (01:35), including roster moves, the schedule, and p…

They may flip from weekly to semi-weekly to monthly like a rotating McRib, but the consistency on the iLLogical gang menu stays stacked and smoking every time! Kicking things off, the crew recaps two Grand National Tour shows across California and Nevada—with Busby, Martin, and Matt in San Francisco, and J.C. in Las Vegas—to share their favorite mo…

The iLLogical gang returns to break down the one-year anniversary of Kendrick Lamar's diss tracks toward Drake (6:55), including DJ Hed’s guest appearance on Rory & Mal to debate the outcome with Mal (11:32). Meanwhile, UMG fires back with a new motion to dismiss Drake’s lawsuit (23:23), prompting J.C. to put his paralegal studies to use with his o…

The iLLogical gang is back in full swing, kicking things off with a full WrestleMania 41 recap, covering all the surprises, highs, and head-scratchers from the big weekend. The crew also celebrates the 20th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, sharing personal memories and its place in the saga’s legacy. From there, it’s lig…

The iLLogical gang returns with smoke in the air, as Busby addresses a wave of resurfaced tweets that Drake Stans ran wild with (1:47), while J.C. speaks on the selective outrage that made its way into his mentions (10:53). With that handled, the crew shifts back to the world outside, starting with more Drake reference track leaks making the rounds…

The iLLogical gang adjusts to daylight savings time (2:15), then revisit Kendrick Lamar's critically acclaimed, 'To Pimp a Butterfly,' for the 10-year anniversary (4:53), including memories & their first experiences with the album (6:51), debating if it’s his best body of work (39:50), and asking whether they’d want to relive that initial listen al…

The iLLogical gang return to dive into the highs and lows of Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR’s '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U'—from its #1 debut and record sales (9:42) to a steep second-week drop off (13:11) and Drake canceling his Australia tour, sparking rumors of low ticket sales (23:41). Meanwhile, J. Cole’s new single, "Clouds" (27:54), has fans debating his lyr…

The iLLogical gang locks in for another loaded episode, kicking things off with the Mavericks sending Luka Dončić to the Lakers for Anthony Davis in a blockbuster trade that shook up the entire NBA before the deadline (01:51). The crew then dives into Super Bowl LIX, where the Eagles dominated the Chiefs in a commanding 44-22 victory (15:29). The c…

The iLLogical gang locks in for another loaded episode, kicking things off with a Super Bowl LIX preview, breaking down the Chiefs vs. Eagles rematch (08:05) and Kendrick Lamar's decision to bring SZA as a special guest for the halftime show (18:52). The crew also reacts to the lack of Bay Area representation at NBA All-Star Weekend (37:42) before …

The iLLogical gang is back with a bang, now with audio and video on YouTube! Kicking things off in 2025, the crew dives into their holiday season recaps (2:21) and weighs in on the chaos surrounding the LA fires (15:15). Things heat up as they discuss Drake's lawsuit against UMG (17:07) and his surprise track, "Fighting Irish Freestyle" (01:00:05).…

After a three-month hiatus, the iLLogical gang is back with renewed energy and plenty of West Coast bias for in-depth analysis of Kendrick Lamar's highly anticipated album, 'GNX' (5:36). This episode is packed with insights, from comparisons to 2Pac’s aka Makaveli's 'Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory' (20:56) to the album's quintessential West Coas…

The iLLogical gang return to discuss *the country's political affairs (6:32), the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris (19:15), the NFL's '2024 Top-100 Players' list (34:20), how 'EA College Football 25' has made the world a better place (40:57), Marvel updates at San Diego Comic-Con, including Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU as Doctor Doom (50:40),…

The iLLogical gang return to discuss why Father's Day & his 35th birthday meant so much to J.C. (2:53), Kendrick Lamar's 'The Pop Out' concert on Juneteenth (13:03) & the "Not Like Us" music video (48:42), the last rap song that was a mega-hit (1:01:53), if the concert or the music video was more damning to Drake's diss records (1:07:29), how Drake…

The iLLogical gang return to discuss the decision making of J. Cole (1:52), Drake (3:28) and Kendrick Lamar (23:22) post battle, what the criteria is for a festival (32:49), Puff Daddy's evil deeds being shown to the public (35:30), *new music, which includes Eminem's new single, "Houdini" (43:40) & Vince Staples' new album, 'DARK TIMES' (1:05:10),…

The iLLogical gang analyze the aftermath of the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar by discussing if it's the greatest Hip-Hop battle in pop culture history (10:01), if Drake can bounce back from this (27:35), were scorecards used to rank each diss record (44:27), the responses from Drake's fan base aka 'Aubrey's Angels' (1:00:52) and so much more.…

The iLLogical gang was fully prepared to have in-depth conversations about the NBA playoffs, 2Pac's estate warning Drake about "Taylor Made", the 2024 NFL Draft, Caitlin Clark in the WNBA pre-season and Reggie Bush getting his Heisman back. Then Kendrick Lamar declared "Hell Week" on Drake (3:35) by dropping "Euphoria" at 8:24am Tuesday morning, "6…

The iLLogical gang discuss their thoughts about WrestleMania 40 (4:04), as well as the rap beef that has turned into a royal rumble, which includes J. Cole's apology (12:34), 'WE STILL DON'T TRUST YOU' by Future & Metro Boomin (16:23), Drake responding with "Push Ups" (24:43), Rick Ross responding with "Champagne Moments" (29:04), the impact that A…

This week, the iLLogical gang discuss J. Cole's surprise mixtape, 'Might Delete Later' (1:35), which includes his response to Kendrick Lamar on "7 Minute Drill" (9:00), Beyonce's latest album, "Act II: Cowboy Carter" (31:01), their excitement going into WrestleMania 40 (43:39) and more!

This week, the iLLogical gang discus the new Future & Metro Boomin album, 'WE DON'T TRUST YOU' (6:30), Kendrick Lamar's verse on "Like That" dissing Drake and J. Cole (13:48), if sides will be taken when Future & Metro Boomin release their next album on April 12 (27:51), the MAX docuseries 'Quiet on Set' (1:06:24), major developments within the Pow…

This week, the iLLogical duo returns to a trio as they welcome back Martin to discuss Super Bowl LVIII (4:22), the curse that keeps on cursing (16:13), Cam Newton's fight at a youth camp (27:51), Usher's halftime show (42:11), Kanye West's & Ty Dolla $ign's latest album 'Vultures 1' (48:21), Benzino still going at Eminem (1:03:15), Vince Staples' '…

This week, the iLLogical duo discuss the road to the NFL Conference Championships (4:41), more NFL head coaching hires (21:43), Vince McMahon resigning from the WWE after the latest allegations (37:59), 'Raising Kanan' Season 3 finale predictions (51:18), updates on the Michael Jackson biopic (58:00), 21 Savage's latest album 'american dream' (1:03…

The iLLogical duo finally return to the podcasting world to discuss the reason for their hiatus (1:09), 2023 NFL & NCAA season recaps (3:08), NFL Wild Card round predictions (17:22), NFL head coaching changes (26:26), Katt Williams (35:30) and Stephen A. Smith (39:39) setting the tone for the year, Draymond Green still wilding out (45:12), 'Raising…

Celebrating their 300th episode, the iLLogical duo discuss Terence Crawford defeating Errol Spence Jr. (2:02), a government official confirming the existence of aliens (8:39), Travis Scott finally releasing 'Utopia' (11:47), Lizzo facing harassment allegations by former background dancers (40:10), NFL running backs getting disrespected (55:19) and …

This week, the iLLogical duo discuss Mark Zuckerberg creating Threads to rival Twitter (5:31), Drake's new poetry book, 'Titles Ruin Everything' (13:30), actors & screenwriters striking in Hollywood (25:10), the 'Book of HOV' exhibit honoring Jay Z (46:32), Peyton Manning's new Netflix series, 'Quarterback' (52:33), 2023 NBA free agency (1:01:06) a…

This week, the iLLogical duo discuss J.C.'s first Father's Day (2:01), a Titanic tourist submarine gone missing (6:57), Fast X recap (18:02), cartoon adults you identify with now that you’re grown (34:33), *new music (38:51), NBA trades & 2023 NBA Draft (1:02:53) and more! *Music reviews include: Janelle Monae | 'The Age of Pleasure' (39:02) Killer…

This week, the iLLogical duo discuss the final episodes of 'Power: Ghost', Season 3 (6:05), what their comfort shows are (12:35), hobbies that they'd like to share with their kids (20:31), the current music drought (29:06), Tyler, the Creator's interview on Rap Radar (38:25), Apple introducing the Vision Pro (42:54) and more!…

This week, the iLLogical duo discuss J.C. officially becoming a father (1:05), the Lakers eliminating the Warriors from the playoffs (6:18), Janelle Monae's seductive re-brand (24:37), how the writers of 'Power: Ghost' were in their bag in Season 3 (29:48), why the unrealistic plots make the Fast & Furious saga legedary (38:38) and more!…

This week, the iLLogical duo discuss Lakers vs. Warriors in the semi-finals (3:13), the greatness of Jimmy Butler (28:27), Giannis Antetokounmpo's comments about failure (32:56), Aaron Rodgers & Lamar Jackson transactions (55:54), 2023 NFL Draft (59:30), favorite Jerry Springer moments (1:15:06), Jack Harlow's new album 'JACKMAN.' (1:25:20) and mor…

This week, the iLLogical duo discuss Jim Jones going at Pusha T's legacy (5:17), how the Snowfall series finale was brilliantly concluded (7:26), Frank Ocean's infamous Coachella performance (35:23), *music reviews (47:25), labels and artists taking a stand against artificial intelligence (56:19), first round of the NBA playoffs (1:02:41) and more!…

This week, the iLLogical duo recap a sports filled weekend highlighted by Wrestlemania 39 (1:59), Vince McMahon returning to run WWE (26:12), women's college basketball being elite all tournament (38:18), the NBA's new CBA deal (48:28) and more!

This week, the iLLogical duo discuss 6ix9ine getting jumped in a gym (9:19), artificial intelligence in music (18:57), *new music being released (23:37), why 50 Cent VERZUZ Lil Wayne makes sense (45:35), why Logic must be stopped (59:15), **TV, including 'Power Book II: Ghost' returning (1:09:57) and more! *Music reviews include: 6lack | 'Since I H…

This week, the iLLogical duo discuss Don Toliver's new album, 'Love Sick' (2:51), artists being signed to one label but known for their affiliations with another (24:42), how Jonathan Majors and Michael B. Jordan unfairly became the faces for non-masculinity and corniness (31:48), Chris Rock's new standup 'Selective Outrage' on Netflix (36:52), Bus…

This week, the iLLogical duo discuss the Chiefs defeating the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII (4:06), Rihanna's halftime performance (27:43), Billboard & VIBE revealing their Top-10/50 rappers (43:32), a Michael Jordan movie without Michael Jordan (1:04:23), the 5-Yr anniversary of Nipsey Hussle's album, 'Victory Lap' (1:08:55) and more!…

This week, the iLLogical duo discuss the 65th Annual Grammys (2:58), LeBron James surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the all-time leading scorer in NBA history (21:46), Kyrie Irving & Kevin Durant headlining the NBA trade deadline deals (31:00), Super Bowl LVII predictions between the Kansas City Chiefs & Philadelphia Eagles (45:36), the 20-Y…

This week, the iLLogical duo discuss the movies & TV shows they've been watching (1:35), NFL Divisional Round weekend (18:48), Shannon Sharpe wanting all the smoke with the Memphis Grizzlies (46:01), Flo Rida's big pay day (52:40), Young Thug's transaction in court (56:25), J. Cole finding inspiration in a new way (1:02:36) and more!…

This week, the iLLogical duo discuss the new MLK statue in Boston (3:47), YouTube's new policies upsetting content creators (9:08), NFL Wild Card weekend (13:31), *the week in TV (31:25), Meek Mill upset that Lori Harvey isn't checking for him (46:06), funeral playlists (51:37) and more! *TV reviews include: 80th Golden Globe Awards (31:25) 'BMF' |…

It's 2023 and not only are Busby & J.C. back on the audio side, they are now visually available on YouTube! After recapping their holiday SZN (1:24), the iLLogical duo discuss Bills safety Damar Hamlin's injury (6:23), NFL Wild Card round predictions (13:00), Tory Lanez being found guilty on all 3 counts (29:49), *TV shows they're watching (36:15),…

It's the final episode of 2022 for the iLLogical duo! Hour 1: The week in pop culture Hour 2: The 6th Annual iLLys Awards We know. We kept saying "5th iLLys" instead of "6th iLLys". We'll be fresh & ready in 2023. We wish you all a happy, safe & iLL holiday SZN!

This week, the iLLogical duo talk about Kanye praising Hitler (2:17), as well as Deion Sanders taking the head coaching job at Colorado (13:41).Later, the guys discuss Brittney Griner being freed (21:48), the affair between Good Morning America co-hosts Amy & T.J. (32:09), music artists recording albums for holidays that they don't celebrate (1:03:…

This week, the iLLogical duo talk about hot takes around their favorite artists (4:34), as well as the greatest white rappers of all-time (17:21). Later, the guys discuss Saweetie's first week sales (36:44), G.O.O.D. Music's legacy (57:40), if Drake missed out on signing a premier rapper (1:08:54), NFL Week 12 observations (1:26:15) and more.…

This week, the iLLogical duo talk about NFL Weeks 11 & 12 (Thanksgiving games) observations (5:59), as well as the AMA's cancelling Chris Brown's 'Thriller' tribute performance for Michael Jackson (17:40). Later, the guys discuss Adam Sandler disguising brocations as movies (26:46), how they categorize their friends (33:56), James Cameron flexing w…

This week, the iLLogical duo talk about 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' (2:29), as well as 21 Savage's thoughts on a VERZUZ against a fellow 2016 XXL Freshman (24:21) and Nas' relevancy (30:15). Later, the guys discuss Nas' latest album, 'King's Disease III' (42:55), Prince Sole's new album, 'Roses While I'm Here' (48:04), the 65th Annual Grammy n…

This week, the iLLogical duo talk about the Drake & 21 Savage collab album, 'Her Loss' (9:41), as well as the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducting Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and Eminem (40:18). Later, the guys discuss the 15-Year anniversary of Jay-Z's 'American Gangster' (47:05), Kyrie Irving's suspension (54:25), the $1.9B Powerball lottery (1:05…

This week, the iLLogical duo pay their respects to Takeoff from Migos (0:55), as well as talk about notable seasonal songs (13:22). Later, the guys discuss NFL Week 8 observations (19:30), the 3 different types of sports fans (42:06), the Nets & Steve Nash parting ways (44:31), Kyrie's controversial comments (1:00:53), how Donald Glover re-imagined…

This week, the iLLogical duo talk about Kanye losing $400M worth of endorsements (3:45), as well as Drake announcing a collab album with 21 Savage (10:47). Later, the guys discuss DJ Drama running rap in 2022 (13:08), rap's best collaborators (16:26), *album reviews (24:23), Rihanna dropping new music (49:33) **TV reviews (52:00), NFL Week 7 observ…

This week, the iLLogical duo jump into *TV reviews (5:50), as well as N.O.R.E.'s decision to air Kanye's latest appearance on 'Drink Champs' (28:10). Later, the guys discuss NFL Week 6 observations (47:25), 2022-23 NBA season predictions (1:07:07), what the older generation got right in society (1:24:39) and more. *TV reviews include: 'House of the…

This week, the iLLogical duo talk about Draymond Green punching Warriors teammate Jordan Poole (5:28), as well as the hype around 2023 NBA Draft prospect, Victor Wembanyama (16:29). Later, the guys discuss NFL Week 5 observations (20:58), Kanye West doubling down on his "All Lives Matter" stance (48:24), *TV reviews (59:11), favorite football movie…

This week, the iLLogical duo pay their respects to Coolio & talk about his legacy (3:42), as well as Brett Favre scamming cancer patients out of millions of dollars in Mississippi (12:28). Later, the guys discuss NFL Week 4 observations (19:40), Kanye West's "White Lives Matter" wardrobe (38:34), Quality Control artists vs. Offset & Cardi B (47:00)…