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Society is brimming with hypocrisy, indignation and opinions—the Selective Ignorance podcast will dare to challenge the complexities behind internet reaction and the public’s beliefs by unpacking trending topics with comedic education and outlandish hot takes. Each week, Mandii B engages guests from the worlds of media, comedy and entertainment, as well as cultural and topical experts, to tackle everything from current events to the latest scandals in order to confront biases, embrace the un ...
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And we're back. Barely. Mal had a to do a quick pit stop on his way to the studio after eating greasy vegan food last night (3:15). But we're here and we are ready for Game 5 at the Garden (13:18). Cardi B and Stefon Diggs made waves on social media partying on the love boat (24:15). Clipse is releasing their new album through Roc Nation which has …
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On this episode of Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball, the guys are joined by San Diego Chargers legend, Shawne Merriman! Rory and Mal ask about how Virginia fits into the "DMV" conversation, how Shawne got the nickname "Lights Out", and recall when Shawne got popped by Maurice Jones-Drew #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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In this powerful and necessary conversation on Selective Ignorance, Mandii B joined by special guest Jason "Jah" Lee (Bossip, CNN) alongside A-King and Jayson Rodriguez take a close look at the ongoing Diddy trial and the broader conversations it has sparked around consent, abuse, and accountability—especially when wealth and celebrity are involved…
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We pull up on Memorial Day giving thanks to those who sacrificed everything for us to turn around and be weak podcasters (4:20). SZA has to keep Justin Bieber upright during his surprise performance in LA during the GNX tour (11:14). Mal convinces Rory to give the new season of Baddies Africa a shot (23:30). Papoose claims he wrote 90% of Remy Ma's…
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New York don't feel the same today. The Knicks blowing Game 1 to the Indiana Pacers has Rory and Mal feeling a certain way (2:54). Once we get past that, we put a bow on Joey Bad@$$ vs the West Coast and recap our highly contentious Twitter Space (15:58). Kid Cudi testified against Diddy as the prosecution continues to build their case (54:33). Plu…
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On this episode of Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball, the guys are joined by 2x Super Champ and All-Pro Running Back, LeSean McCoy! Rory and Mal get into LeSean's transition into a sports media star, what it was like to play in Philadelphia, and debate the better coach between Andy Reid and Bill Belichick #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…
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In this week's episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B sits down with her producers A-King and Jayson Rodriguez for a thought-provoking and often humorous conversation that ventures into the world of conspiracy theories, cultural mistrust, and the broader impact of cancel culture. Kicking things off with reflections from the audience and personal …
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It was a busy weekend for the pod so let's get right to it. Rory was able to clear up a misunderstanding with Cardi B (30:40). Mal decided to take Demaris to Homie Court for throwing him under the bus on Twitter (40:06). We all agree that Joey Bad@$$ is cleaning up Ray Vaughn, Daylt, and the whole west coast (1:14:16). Plus, Rory sets the west coas…
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This Week on New Rory & Mal the guys reminisce on the old McDonald's secret including the McGangbang, debate whether or not Rory and Demaris have the chops for Hollywood, react Cassie's testimony to kick off the Diddy trials, spectulate if Cardi B and Stefon Diggs appearance at the Knicks game means a relationship hard launch, and review Joey Bad@$…
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We're back and we open up the pod with a big announcement. Rory gets Reason on the phone as Joey Bad@$$ drops "The Finals" in response to Ray Vaughn. Cassie testified against Diddy and revealed eye popping details about his freak-offs. Plus, we react to Tory Lanez being stabbed in prison, Cardi B and Stefon Diggs hard launching their romance, and g…
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On this week's episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B leads a candid, insightful conversation that tackles the persistent myths and societal pressures women face as they approach and cross the age of 30 (00:00). Joined by joined by special guests Lex P (Pour Minds), KikiSaidSo, and KillahBee, who speak from both personal experience and cultural o…
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We know, we know. It's been a while since we've done a pod with just us. So with that said, today we catch up with one another. Fresh off our episode with the ladies from "Pour Minds", Demaris calls out Mal for acting different when women are in the studio (6:25). A recap of Mother's Day somehow turns into a conversation about fast food nostalgia (…
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This week on New Rory & Mal the guys had the girls from "Pour Minds" on the pod and they discussed Mal dropping moneybag's on IG photos, investing in the wrong women, and Drea and Lex's new show on BET, "Travel Queens". Plus, Millyz plan for 100 men to take down 1 gorilla, and Terrance Howard says he won't go gay for pay #volume See omnystudio.com/…
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This was a wild one. Rory & Mal are joined by Drea Nicole and Lex P. of the "Pour Minds" podcast. Right off the bat, Rory wants to to clear the air on Lex calling out Mal on another pod (4:26). Lex confronts Rory about the HennyPalooza breakup and Drea has a problem with how he allegedly did one of her girls dirty (24:50). Plus, the girls speak on …
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On this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B is joined by journalist and cultural commentator Dometi Pongo for a thoughtful and timely conversation about the shifting meaning of the American Dream (00:00). Together, they examine how societal promises of success have evolved—especially for younger generations—and how factors like student debt, e…
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Alright, now that the debate is over let's get back to business. Mal wonders what possessed Demaris to hop on a Citi Bike to retrieve her lost wallet from Starlets (4:30). Then, the crew gives their most unwoke opinions (14:56), and discusses what lines they're not willing to cross for a bag (23:30). Plus, Millyz joins the show to talk what it's li…
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It’s here. It happened. DJ Hed agreed to come to the New Rory & Mal office to discuss what happened between Drake and Kendrick a year ago to date. Rory & Demaris take them through the timeline of disses, asking questions about their insider (and our common) knowledge of what started, escalated, and finished this beef, and get both representatives' …
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On this episode of Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball, the guys are joined by Baltimore Raven legend and future Hall of Famer, Terrell Suggs! Rory & Mal get into why Terrell hates this new generation of rappers, his first time hearing go-go music, and what made Aaron Hernandez so dangerous on and off the field See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…
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In this episode, Mandii B and the Selective Ignorance crew recap the first quarter of 2025 with reflections on her upcoming book tour for 'No Holes Barred' (00:00), listener feedback, and key cultural and political moments from January through March. She discusses the fallout from Trump’s inauguration and the widespread impact of the LA fires (20:0…
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It was a long day, but Rory finally made his way to the studio from New Orleans (2:00). The 100 men vs 1 gorilla debate resurfaced on Twitter so Mal had to remind everyone why it wouldn't be a fair fight (40:58). Then, we make it official! Mal will debate DJ Hed with Rory and Demaris as moderators (57:37). Plus, Shedeur Sanders being prank called b…
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This week on New Rory & Mal, we debate fan comments on our Nas picks bad beats Instagram asset, Mal asks Demaris if there's a double standard with men dating younger women, the worst brands of water, and speculate on what went down with Shannon Sharpe relating to the sexual assault allegations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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[Pre-Recorded on 4/23] Had to throw that in there because we got into the weeds talking about Shannon Sharpe and the allegations against him (7:05). More to the story has come out since we put the mics down, but we still had a lot to say about the situation. Then, R&B star Leon Thomas joins us to talk about the making of his hit song/album “Mutt” (…
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On this episode of Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball, the guys are joined by ESPN anchor and host Elle Duncan! Rory and Mal ask Elle about her taste in music growing up just outside Atlanta, the time she had a record deal, and Elle delivers hilarious stories about Kanye West and DMX during her time as an Atlanta Radio Personality See omnystudio.com/listen…
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Mandii B and special guest Ish (Joe Budden Podcast) dive into generational wealth, Black consumerism, and the ethical side of building and managing money (00:00). The host and guest unpack the pros and cons of home ownership vs. renting (02:50), the importance of financial literacy (06:03), and the potential impact of reparations on wealth distribu…
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And we're back fresh off Easter Weekend and 4/20. Our conversation about Nas picking bad beats sparked a debate on social media so we responded to a few comments our listeners made on IG (30:41). Amanda Bynes joins the world of OnlyFans just for the purpose of "chatting" with her fans (38:48). Do we believe her? Mal asks Demaris about Tracee Ellis …
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TGIF. We got Mecca from "Our Expert Opinion" in the building to close out the week. Mass Appeal is releasing 7 new albums featuring hip-hop legends such as Nas, Mobb Deep, and De La Soul (20:07). Rory and Mal speculate theories behind Nas' beat selection (44:16). Mecca lets us in on what's really going down with Math Hoffa and "Our Expert Opinion" …
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On this episode of "Rory and Mal Don't Know Ball", the guys are joined by former NBA All-Star and Memphis Grizzlies legend, Zach Randolph. Rory and Mal ask Zach about starting his own record label, signing Moneybagg Yo, his time with the "Grit and Grind" Memphis Grizzlies, what went wrong in New York when he was on the Knicks, and having his name s…
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On this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandi B and special guests Syd and Reeezy (MESS Podcast) the hosts sit down for a layered conversation about privilege—what it looks like, who has it, and how it shows up in ways we may not always notice. From the jump, they offer a fresh perspective on privilege (02:51) and unpack the hierarchy of privilege …
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We keep the tape rolling as a pre-show conversation about New York State Public School lunch bleeds into the intro of the pod (2:25). Shortly after, we get to business shouting out Missy Elliott and Meg Thee Stallion for putting on a show at Coachella, while Chris Brown and Karrueche had a mini reunion (18:23). Mal feels vindicated by the results o…
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Right off the bat Rory expresses his concern for Justin Bieber and wonders if we should care about the artists we listen to (2:09)? Rory takes issue with an Tweet claiming 4 south rappers on Mixtape Mount Rushmore (16:07). Zion Williamson's baby mama (or should we stay "stalker"?) is in trouble with the law after getting physical with his new lover…
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Is marriage still the goal—or has the goal changed? In this thought-provoking episode of Selective Igonorance, Mandii B sits down with seasoned dating and relationship coach Alison (Align With Alison) to unpack how modern views on marriage are shifting, especially for successful women. Kicking things off at [00:00 – The Evolution of Marriage], they…
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We come back from the weekend and immediately need to discuss Ciara reminding social media how lucky of a man Russell Wilson is (2:11). Rory and Demaris decided to skip out on Dreamville and maybe caught a little bit of FOMO (9:08). Damon Wayans went on Club Shay Shay and told Unc he fell in love with an ex of his nephew (41:15). Usher is out on to…
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Mal comes in immediately demanding his flowers as he celebrates Chris Brown’s stadium tour (2:33). After a quick recap of the boys’ week with celebrity friends, the team gets into Anthony Edwards alleged lump sum child support payment (23:05). Who do we think is in the wrong in this situation? Speaking of stellar fathers, a man was arrested for lea…
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On this episode of "Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball", the guys are joined by Super Bowl Champion and New York Giants legend, Victor Cruz! Rory and Mal ask Victor about his first time meeting Jay-Z, the first time he did the salsa after scoring a touchdown, and what it was like playing with Eli Manning See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Our mini vacation is over and we get right back to it asking Baby D about her birthday celebration in Houston, Rory spent his time off going to a psychic who knew a little too much about his life, and Mal can’t understand why a certain take has gone viral. After the recap we hit on a few headline that got us talking about our exes. Cardi B and Offs…
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We got a legend in the building! Rory and Mal are honored to be joined by a pioneer of hip-hop - the "World's DJ", D-Nice. The guys kick off the interview learning about D-Nice forming Boogie Down Productions with KRS-One, and continues with reflecting about how D-Nice brought everyone together with "Club Quarantine" when the world came to a comple…
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On this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandi B and co joined by special guest Raqi Thunda (NYT Times Best Seller, Armed With Good Intentions), dive into the realities of navigating corporate dynamics (03:09), particularly for women in media. They unpack the challenges of imposter syndrome and insecurities (09:05), the weight of entitlement in corp…
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And we’re back! After Rory gets lost in “Worst Take Inception”, we celebrate Baby D’s birthday. Mal’s giving her next Monday off, but what will it take for her to spend an extra day in Houston? Then, in honor of her birthday, Baby D tests her friendship with the guys with a trivia game of “Do you Know Baby D?”. Ashton Hall’s viral “morning routine”…
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TGIF! After a quick chat about our week - Rory has a StoveGod update - we discuss the drama currently going on with Jess Hilarious and The Breakfast Club (8:50). Kanye West has leaked part of his ‘Bully’ album (40:38), and the guys have honest opinions about the music. The ‘No Jumper’ brand has its name attached to a gang related RICO case, and Ror…
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On this episode of "Don't Know Ball" the guys are joined by ESPN Basketball Analyst, Host, and Reporter, Andraya Carter. Rory and Mal discuss T.I's influence on ATL hip-hop, give props to Andraya for recognizing Crime Mob, get Andraya's predictions for Women's College Basketball March Madness, and discuss how Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese helped gr…
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On this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B and the crew joined by special guests Passport Cutty (The M In Man Is For Money), Mouse Jones (Dead Ass Comedy Show, Trap Karoke) and Ish (That Ish, The Joe Budden Podcast) tackle the idea of defining patriarchy and its impact (00:00), exploring how it shapes gender roles, relationships, and societal…
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