Best Friend Weekend Podcast

We weren’t going to put out an episode this week but we felt like we had to give the people what they want… Aldo NICE did the rare solo pod this week to give you something to listen to this Friday morning! Rumble Williams led things off by talking about America the Beautiful (01:00) which led to Aldo providing his best foreign policy debrief to muse about America’s place in the world (02:00). Next, he let us know What Burned His Boudin this week including airlines changing tiers (18:00) and the homies walking to the bathroom (21:00) before letting King Leo share a few more burns for the week (23:00). After his, Aldo gave his thoughts on some banned meds at CVS (32:00) and other banned foods in other countries (34:00). To put a bow on this short episode, Aldo talked about a Houston pastor losing a large settlement (39:00), gave a Big Three things we can sue for (42:00), and commented on Tommy Lee’s wildness (44:00).

Just when you think there may be nothing to talk about this week, Jada Pinkett proves to be the gift that keeps on giving! Your Friday the 13th episode of the Best Friend Weekend Podcast brings some scary talk about all things happening in the culture this week. Rumble led off by giving Drake his flowers and talking about what makes a G.O.A.T. (01:00) which kicked off us discussing why ranking rappers is such a tough thing to do (02:00). Next, we talked about the long-term ramifications of playing an LGBTQ+ character on a TV show (13:00) before Aldo let us know What Burned His Boudin this week including stewardesses talking about traveling (19:00), putting “some gas” in the car (22:00), and Jada Pinkett outchea spreading the news (24:00). After this, we discussed Shaq and A.I. taking over Reebok (40:00) and the A.K.A. teacher who decided to steal kids’ clothes (48:00). To wrap things up, we rehashed the sentencing of the Phil and Derek’s owners (48:00) and gave our Big Three “spots” in Houston (55:00).

Starting off the final quarter of 2023 with another crazy episode of the Best Friend Weekend Podcast! Rumble Williams led us off by giving his thoughts on sports gambling (01:00) which turned into us talking about gambling, in general, and the odds for the house (02:00). Next, Aldo let us know What Burned His Boudin this week including hating on LeBron’s picks (14:00), not clearing the microwave screen (19:00), losing the remote control (25:00), and teachers defending any old body (32:00). A few things we dove into after this were Facebook birthday connections (40:00), Jeezy breakup allegations (44:00), and all cell phones going off at 1:20pm on Wednesday (48:00). We decided to wrap with a controversial take on black man desirability from The Grio (52:00) and by giving our Big Three things that will get a teacher fired (1:05:00).

We love Beyonce just like everybody else, but we can’t with the silver Tin Man outfits LoL… Welcome to the last episode of the Best Friend Weekend Podcast for September 2023! Rumble Williams led off by reminding us to not put our nostrils in other folks’ business (01:00) which got us talking about staying out of the way and recapping Aldo’s Homecoming award (06:00). Next, Aldo let us know What Burned His Boudin this week including traveling from Vegas to NOLA (10:00), using podcast talk in home beef (17:00), neo energy for old, grad chapter frat members (23:00), and old folks being drunk on socials (32:00). The two big stories we chose to run it about this week were Beyonce’s concerts taking the country by storm (34:00) and the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce relationship and black folks’ reactions to it (47:00). We ended the episode by giving our Big Three folks who used Black culture and then switched up on us (54:00).

It’s Friday and we up! Rumble Williams gave us a dose of reality (01:00) as he discussed realizing your place which set things up for the team to talk about doors opening and closing (03:00). Next, Aldo let us know the 2 things that Burned His Boudin this week including the cancellation of a favorite series (09:00) and fighting in the stands (16:00). After this, we talked about a couple wild stories that show just how much politics are changing (25:00) including our set up for a new mayor in Houston (33:00). To wrap up the pod, we went through three instances of celebrity breakups (42:00) and gave our Big Three used-to-be couples (55:00).

Words have power… so we make sure to use powerful words! The Best Friend Weekend brings you that work on Rumble’s birthday week by letting him start the podcast off with his thoughts on schools failing kids (01:00), which got us discussing new school and old school education systems and the process of getting certified (02:00) and giving some BDay love (12:00). Next, Aldo let us know What Burned His Boudin this week including B.G. slander (19:00), “sonshines” (24:00), the Skittles ban (27:00), winners not be allowed to have problems (30:00), and “bring Kaepernick back” type individuals (34:00). We went on to talk about all things TV with a particular focus on Top Boy, Swamp Kings, and BS High (39:00). Then, we switched to talk about the Big Two criminals of the week: Kevin Porter Jr. (49:00) and Danelo Cavalcante (59:00) before giving our Big Three folks who’s name is bigger than their game (1:05:00).

Listen, we had a reason to take last week off… but we are back! Rumble Williams kicked us off by talking about the weirdness of politics (01:00) which led to us discussing running for office in the past (02:00). Next, Aldo let us know What Burned His Boudin this week including moving (10:00), old schoolers trying to upsell you (16:00), and out-of-towners giving Houston a bad name (20:00). After this, talked about B.G.’s release (23:00), violent crime in Louisiana (31:00), and handling beef for you kids (33:00). Then, Rumble sent us some more gas as he talked about the football coach hitting that kid which led to our experiences as teachers and coaches in similar situations (37:00). On the back half of the pod, we talked about Coach Prime’s debut in Colorado (51:00), Spence/Crawford rematch and Mexican abortions (56:00). To wrap things up, we gave our Big Three wildest coaches of all time (1:00:00).

**FINALLY UPDATED THE ARTWORK LOL** Can you believe this is the last episode of August? 2023 is moving like Sha’Carri Richardson but the crew from Best Friend Weekend has you covered for all things going do this week in the culture! Rumble Williams led off getting hype about the upcoming NFL season (01:00) which lead to us having some football/dad/Coco talk and mention who you should watch games with (02:00) before having an intriguing thought about dark chocolate sistas on social media (11:00). Next, Aldo let us know What Burned His Boudin this week including one side down tent daddies (13:00), people who are always in meetings (16:00), and folks who can’t wait to go to Disney (18:00). We also gave King Leo some runway to run down a few things that Burned His Boudin this week too (21:00)! After giving one final burn regarding blue alerts (28:00), we discussed all the Texas alerts and the Houston police shooting last week (30:00). On the back half of the pod, we laughed about a Houston lawyer’s social m

Once again, it’s on… Best Friend Weekend back with your weekly fix of stories and events from the culture for this third week of August in 2023. Rumble Williams led off the pod by talking about 50 years of hip-hop (01:00) which led to us discussing the good and bad messages that rap music can provide (02:00). Next. Aldo let us know What Burned His Boudin this week including Usher and Kiki in a music video (12:00) and heat exhaustion/stomach bugs (20:00). After this, we talked about how folks at Target and Starbucks have been trying to reverse equity initiatives (27:00), school getting off to a rocky start at Houston ISD (38:00), and a 12-year-old getting jammed up by the cops in front of his dad (48:00). To end the episode, we talked about Michael Oher not really being adopted (57:00) and gave our Big Three athletes that we wouldn’t have known if it wasn’t for the big screen (1:00:00).

The crowning moment in African America in 2023 was the Battle for Montgomery. And Black America came out victorious! We brought Just Devaughn on to discuss this monumental occasion. Rumble Williams led off the episode with his thoughts on the “old law” (01:00) which, after some technical difficulties, led to us talking about new law (04:00) and AI (08:00). Next, Aldo let us know What Burned His Boudin this week including people not being able to open doors (14:00) and Tory’s ten-year bid (20:00). After some black to school talk (29:00), we gave our thoughts on some wild posts by one of our renowned classmates (36:00). Then, we got down to business and talked about the Fade in Water (51:00) touching on all crucial aspects of the event down to our Big Three nicknames for Swim Daddy (1:09:00)… Enjoy!

Starting off August with the Wipe Down! Best Friend Weekend is here with your weekend fix for everything going down in the culture. Rumble Williams started off by taking a definitive stance in the Jay-Z vs. Boosie debate (01:00) which led to us discussing Boosie and the Chitterling Circuit (02:00) and Jason Luv’s connections to Louisiana (12:00). Next, Aldo let us know What Burned His Boudin this week including towns with no Ubers and Lyfts (14:00), mid-level marketing on LinkedIn (24:00), being big wrong about the fight (26:00), and the LeBron school hating (35:00). After this, took some time to discuss the allegations against Lizzo (40:00) and the guy who put the cop in a chokehold (49:00). To end the episode, we gave a final RIP to Pee Wee and said our Big Three Folks Who Not Like Who They Play on TV (54:00).

Let’s close off July with a spot from our favorite guest, The Voice Ronnie Gatrey! This week Rumble led off with his admiration for Rich Paul and how LeBron’s team moves (01:00) so after we gave Tha Tipping Point Podcast some love (02:00), we had some musings about Mav, Rich Paul, and company (04:00). Next, Aldo let us know What Burned His Boudin this week including apple watch location services (12:00), selling things on FB Marketplace (18:00), hookah tips in vapes (21:00), kids at sporting events (27:00), and the Bronny vaccination conspiracy (36:00). After getting these thoughts out, we asked The Voice, and Alabama resident and native, to defend Carlee Russell for a bit (47:00) before talking about Dwight Howard’s alleged texts (58:00). Finally, we ended the episode by talking about Jeezy’s steakhouse (1:02:00) and gave our Big Three things that the hood has ruined (1:03:00).

Two podcasts, One week…. And we dropped it early on your Friday! We told you that BFW would make up for last weekend LoL… Rumble Williams started off the double daddy with his thoughts on strike culture (01:00) which led to us discussing folks we know doing wild things (02:00) and some nuances of different prisons (08:00). Next, Aldo let us know What Burned His Boudin this week including folks who warn against A.I. (12:00), Sha’Carri truthers (21:00), and hopping on a Zoom with your phone (26:00). Then, we gave you a few more from the homie, King Leo (29:00). After this, we talked about Carlee Russell’s disappearance. Full disclaimer: we recorded this BEFORE all of the story came out SMFH (35:00). Up next, we talked about a Houston woman being imprisoned in Dubai (49:00), Boosie’s daughter saying wild things (58:00), and HISD following through with shake ups (1:05:00). To put a bow on the episode, we laughed about some school concerts (1:12:00) and gave our Big Three artists who should not be performin

We took off on Friday last week because of Los’ birthday so we decided to bless ya’ll with two episodes this week!! In this one, we get all into people’s business and discuss differences in folks’ relationships. Rumble Williams led things off by talking about striking at work (01:00) which we pivoted to some Los BDay talk (02:00) and our thoughts about having a teacher strike (07:00). Next, Aldo let us know What Burned His Boudin recently including not knowing it’s not about you (13:00), potty training (20:00), no confirmation email (24:00), and honorary members (26:00). And then we got two more from King Leo talking about the McDonald’s double daddy (38:00) and old folks with piercings (39:00). The big three relationships we took some time to discuss this week were Keke Palmer and her dude (41:00), Adam22 and Lena the Plug (48:00), and Blueface and his son (1:05:00). A lot of interesting thoughts were shared. After giving some love to Tubi (1:11:00), we gave ya’ll two Big Threes… one talking about who

Out with the old, in with the new… Best Friend Weekend is here with to kick off the second half of 2023 the only way we know how! Rumble Williams led off by discussing if we should celebrate Independence Day (01:00), which led to us talking about how we built this country (02:00) and what makes a fraternity cool (10:00). Next, Aldo let us know What Burned His Boudin this week including celebrating on the day of (17:00), not being asked for the hook up (19:00), people who don’t replace the carts (21:00), driving with phone to your ear (25:00), and folks who must keep up narratives (29:00). After this, we took some time to talk about Bronny getting turned away at a party (41:00), Charles Barkley standing up for Black people (50:00), Threads taking over (52:00) and the “missing” Houston man (55:00). To wrap up the episode, we ran down our Big Three boxers who we’d like to see fight today (58:00).

We told you that we’d end June with a bang and here you have it… the halfway point of 2023 episode is here. Rumble Williams did his thing and led off the pod by discussing the changing of the guard in sports (01:00) which led to us musing about finding who’s next up (02:00) and recapping Aldo’s Philly trip (07:00). Next, we got into what Burned Aldo’s Boudin this Week including not having premiere lines (15:00), inaccessible conference hotels (17:00), being a lil dog (20:00), smalltown folks claiming people (24:00), AI and Juneteenth (28:00), and I9 Sports (38:00). After this, we took a good bit of time to discuss parental responsibility surrounding the mother having her son shoot someone in Chicago (42:00) and the lady in El Paso senselessly killing an Uber driver (58:00). To end things off we gave our thoughts on the Affirmative Action decision (1:05:00) and our Big Three groups we couldn’t care less about (1:13:00).

June is moving right along and the crew from Best Friend Weekend has you covered for all of the things you want to hear about in the Culture… Rumble Williams led things off by reminding us to stay out of folks’ business (01:00) which got us talking but Yellowstone (05:00), YK Osiris (07:00), the Family Reunion (16:00), and Juneteenth (18:00). Next, Aldo let us know What Burned His Boudin this week including being home with the kids (24:00), Zion’s chick still going in (27:00), and Boosie getting locked up (31:00). Some of the topics that we touched on after this were Russell Simmons and generational wealth (37:00) and Big Pokey’s passing (45:00). We ended off by talking about the submarine (57:00) and giving our Big Three Dumb Ways to Die (1:02:00).

Welcome to the Father’s Day episode of the Best Friend Weekend Podcast! Rumble Williams kicked the episode off with a Father’s Day salute (01:00) which got us talking about our plans for the weekend (02:00) and giving a recap of the Tipping Point podcast (07:00). Next, Aldo let us know What Burned His Boudin this week including forgetting his favorite joke (09:00), trash coaches (11:00), Home Depot bae (29:00), and the ‘straight man’ complex (34:00). After this, we talked about two of the biggest black brands, TMT (35:00) & Tyler Perry (44:00), and discussed the House of Hammer show on HBO Max (49:00). Lastly, we said goodbye to Shannon Sharpe (1:08:00), gave our Big Three replacements (1:10:00) and our final thoughts on the NBA Finals (1:14:00).

In our bag this week if we say so ourselves… The culture gave us some great content, so we provided a great episode! Rumble got things started by discussing some childhood favorites (01:00) which got us talking about the weatherman and radio DJ from our hometowns (02:00). Recording live from Birmingham, AL, Aldo decided to give the rundown on the antebellum-ness of the situation (04:00) and an unexpected touchstone moment for being our authentic selves (13:00). Next, we listed What Burned Our Boudin this week including your third @ (21:00), bad Uber drivers (23:00), summer camp selection (33:00), nannies on FB (38:00), and little kids being courtside at NBA games (39:00). From here, we got to talk about the story we know you want to hear… Zion Williamson turning into a sex machine (40:00). After this, we revisited the familiar themes of keeping that same energy (53:00) with DC Young Fly and Strong Karens (58:00) on this HBO Max documentary before ending the pod with our Big Three folks who are commercial

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