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**Is The Mic Still On**

A raw and uncut conversation about the world today. ITMSO covers a wide range of topics from social issues to life lessons delivered through the same hilarious unfiltered voices that you’ve come to love and appreciate.

Latest Episodes:

Mr. Telephone Young Thug, Something's Wrong With Your Line Sep 10, 2025

Show notes

This Week’s Topics:

• Fun Facts — 00:01:38
Kicking things off with some wild trivia and laughs.

• Best Thing Seen — 00:19:45
We share the standout TV, film, or viral moment of the week.

• Drake — 00:33:13
New music moves, headlines, and what’s next for Drizzy.

• Young Thug Audio Leaks — 00:37:25
Leaked audio of Young Thug from jail stirs up debate.

• Druski Nascar Skit — 01:06:02
Druski’s parody gets NASCAR heat and online backlash.

• Handyman — 01:21:41
Some unexpected laughs and stories from home repair gone wrong.

• Government & Politics — 01:37:14
– U.S. postal traffic crashes 80% after Trump ends tariff exemption. Read more
– America faces a hiring freeze. Read more

• Quick Topics — 01:50:16
– NYPD falsely arrests a Black man after faulty AI facial recognition. Read more
– Apollonia sues Prince’s estate to keep her name. Read more

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Salty Cracker Barrels Aug 28, 2025

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01:50 - Fun Facts 13:51 - Best Thing Seen 26:52 - Cracker Barrel 56:34 - Jasmine Crockett 67:38 - Democratic Lock-In 80:21 - Federal Cuts 108:08 - Music

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D.C. Takeover, The Break's Over (ft. Nick) Aug 21, 2025

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From Trump taking over DC to the first-ever Robot Olympics, we’ve got politics, sports, tech, and even food news topics on deck today.

Chapters:
02:39 – Fun Facts
19:51 – Trump Takes Over DC
41:24 – Cardi B’s “Imaginary Player” Moment
1:00:14 – Roblox in Trouble (Louisiana sues over child safety) Story
1:10:32 – Food Dye is Done (Kellogg ditching dyes by 2027) Story
1:13:31 – Baby at the Tennis Match (Cincinnati Open chaos)
1:19:07 – Robot Olympics in Beijing Story

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3 Wives, a CDC Shooting & BET’s Hip Hop Award Controversy Aug 14, 2025

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From a CDC shooting to BET canceling the Hip Hop Awards, this is another wild week to recap.

Chapters:
00:51 – Fun Facts
16:53 – Best Thing Seen
29:11 – CDC Shooter
42:52 – ChatGPT Advice To Kids
1:12:02 – Man Jailed for Marrying Three Women
1:35:22 – BET Hip Hop Awards
1:54:07 – Darkness of the Week

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Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle Ad - Genius or Dog Whistle? Aug 06, 2025

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This week, we break down the controversy behind Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad—was it clever marketing or a total misread of the room? Then the crew dives into the drama surrounding Ari Lennox's take on Martin and the decades-long debate about how the show treated Pam. Later, we get into the online war over which cities truly run the culture (Is Atlanta really Top 4?), and close out with: Are there even any rap superstars under 30?

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:29) – Fun Facts
Kicking things off with some quick hits and random facts to warm up the episode.

(00:13:34) – Best Thing We’ve Seen This Week

(00:33:57) – Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle Ad
Is the backlash justified?
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(01:17:32) – Ari Lennox vs. Martin Sitcom Legacy
Was Pam disrespected on Martin?

(01:39:57) – Top 4 Major Cities in the U.S. Debate
Online debates rank NYC, LA, Chicago, and ATL. But should ATL even be in the convo?

(01:52:00) – Where Are the Young Rap Superstars?
Are NBA YoungBoy and Playboi Carti the only real rap superstars under 30?

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Biden's Crack Confessions Jul 31, 2025

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This Week’s Topics:
• Fun Facts — 00:02:20
We kick things off with random trivia and offbeat facts to get your brain firing.

• Best Thing Seen — 00:18:51
The best thing we watched, read, or listened to this week — and why it stuck with us.

• RIP Ozzy & Malcolm — 00:23:16
We talk about the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, Hulk Hogan, and Malcolm Jamal Warner.

• South Park vs Trump — 00:57:34
South Park’s new season comes for Trump and “MAGA Jesus” — the White House fires back. Read more.

• MLK FBI Files Released — 01:07:04
The Trump Administration quietly drops FBI files on Martin Luther King Jr., against his family’s wishes. Read more.

• Hunter Biden’s Confession — 01:25:07
Hunter Biden opens up about smoking crack.

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Astronomical Failures: CEO Side Piece, Nicki vs. TDE & Colbert Gets Canceled Jul 24, 2025

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This week, the crew is back with the news you didn’t know you needed:

Fun Facts (01:27)
Best Thing Seen (09:15)
Astronomer CEO Quits After Coldplay Scandal (15:08) — A jumbotron kiss, a cheating scandal, a resignation.
Stephen Colbert’s Late Show Canceled (29:10) — CBS pulls the plug.
Shannon Sharpe’s Lawsuit Dropped (41:12) — The sexual assault case is settled.
Nicki Minaj Calls in the Feds — And Congress! (63:10) — A Florida Congresswoman steps into the Nicki vs. SZA drama.
Donald Trump’s Old Man Legs (82:39)
The Gen Z Stare (95:36)

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MAGA Epstein Fallout, MechaHitler AI & Top 5 R&B Groups Jul 16, 2025

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Timestamps:

00:04:00 – Fun Facts 00:14:51 – Best Thing Seen This Week 00:25:10 – The Epstein List (AP News) 00:58:15 – Grok’s MechaHitler Moment + X’s CEO Gets the Boot (IndyStar) 01:12:41 – TSA Ends The No-Shoes Rule — Good Idea? (MSNBC) 01:18:01 – Black Mayors Quietly Reducing Crime While Media Yawns (Triangle Tribune) 01:23:30 – We Rank Our Top 5 R&B Groups.

About This Episode:
This week, we tear into the MAGA Epstein files fallout, ask if Grok AI is going full MechaHitler, question the TSA’s new “keep your shoes on” policy, and highlight Black mayors lowering crime while big media looks the other way. Oh — and we finally list our Top 5 R&B groups of all time.

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👀 Drop your Top 5 R&B groups in the comments — we’re ready to argue.

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Big Beautiful Lies: Diddy Beats RICO, EPA Silenced & Essence Reigns Jul 10, 2025

Show notes

Timestamps:

0:10:22 – Fun Facts
0:19:45 – Best Thing Seen This Week
0:28:08 – Diddy Verdict: Found not guilty — so what’s next?
1:03:02 – Big Beautiful Bill: The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passes. Read more
1:40:23 – EPA: Employees put on leave after Trump comments. More info
1:48:46 – Mexico City: Locals protest Americans moving in. Full story
1:51:39 – Essence Festival: Target — what went wrong with their festival push?

Summary:
Diddy’s off the hook but the crew’s got questions about what “not guilty” really means. The “Big Beautiful Bill” passes. The EPA muzzles its own after climate criticisms — business as usual or crossing a line? Meanwhile, Mexico City locals are tired of Americans driving up rent. And Target’s Essence Festival flop — marketing miss or cultural misfire?

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Billboard R&B Rankings Debate, Jim Jones vs Nas Showdown, and Juneteenth Scramble Game (FULL AUDIO REPLAY) Jul 05, 2025

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This show originally aired on June 22, 2025 on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/efEhG-bVS5A?feature=share

Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth by reflecting on its powerful legacy and the ongoing journey toward freedom and equality. Through meaningful conversation, cultural highlights, and engaging moments, we honor those who paved the way and continue to inspire. Plus, we’re mixing in some fun with a game that brings energy and friendly competition to the celebration. Tune in for a thoughtful and uplifting tribute to Black history and excellence — with a little playfulness on the side.

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