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Open Gem: The Podcast

99 Episodes

98 minutes | Mar 10, 2023
Get to the Drugs! | Episode 99
SUMMARYFellas, when's the last time you did something that wasn't for the attention of a woman? That question stumped us for a good while (33:00) after we took some time out to show some love to March being Women's History Month (23:30). From there, we talked about the new seasons of BMF & Snowfall (38:36), Ja Morant's shenanigans (1:03:45), Shawn Kemp's old ass antics (1:17:40), Dreamville Fest (1:24:18) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Celebrate your small wins."MUSIC2:23 | SHRETA - Cruise3:02 | J. Cole - Too Deep for the Intro3:52 | Jacquees - When You Bad Like That (feat. Future)
102 minutes | Mar 3, 2023
Birthday Beignets | Episode 98
SUMMARYWe were down in New Orleans celebrating Uncle Leon's 30th birthday last week so we came back with a full-length recap. There was a lot of food consumed (17:38), a lot of beads thrown on Bourbon Street (25:13) and a lot of silence during a comedy show (36:55). We also talked about how we stole a section at Treehouse (41:02), Uncle Leon and Bnag missing their initial flight on the way back (59:11), Nyce's rough Wednesday morning (1:03:29) and so much more! Before closing out though, we had to take a second to congratulate Alex Mack on his song "Young Man" reaching 1 million streams (1:35:28)!GEM OF THE WEEK"Shit doesn't happen in a day, but if you let the days go by it won't happen in a year either."MUSIC2:20 | YN Jay - Perc & Sex3:16 | Drake & 21 Savage - Rich Flex4:30 | Cordae - Two Tens (feat. Anderson .Paak)
101 minutes | Feb 10, 2023
ALMOST CUFFED IT | Episode 97
SUMMARYThe fellas talked about everything under the sun this week but it was only right they started off by acknowledging LeBron becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer (17:55) and Beyoncé now holding the record for the most Grammy wins ever (36:56). Black history at its finest! From there, they talk Valentine's Day (1:05:00), the Big Red Boots (1:18:30), tax season (1:22:45), Super Bowl predictions (1:29:50) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"If you have time to whine, then you have too much time."MUSIC3:36 | SZA - Snoze4:35 | Beyoncé - CUFF IT (WETTER REMIX)6:57 | PARTYNEXTDOOR - Her Old Friends
99 minutes | Jan 27, 2023
Sugar Free Lifestyle | Episode 96
SUMMARYThe fellas finally got back to the grey couch so it was only right they gave updates on how the new year has been treating them so far. Bnag talked about his choice to cut sugar out of his diet (8:55) before Uncle Leon shared that he now has Invisalign (25:05), which somehow led to a hilarious conversation about the terrible eating habits in our community (34:50). After that, the floor was given to Nyce so he could go into detail about his recent trip to LA to work on AT&T's "Dream in Black" campaign as an Art Director (48:05)!GEM OF THE WEEK"The distractions not going anywhere. Up the discipline." - @_BrittneyCarterMUSIC3:45 | Vince Staples - LEMONADE (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)4:59 | Chris Brown - Psychic (feat. Jack Harlow)6:19 | Victony - Chop & Slide
101 minutes | Dec 30, 2022
It's Not the Year, It's You | Episode 95
SUMMARYThe fellas came back for a buzzer-beater episode right before the New Year to talk everything from why they took a break (14:12) to what they're looking forward to in 2023 (58:40). They also recapped their short Christmas break (17:15), reflected on their goals from this past year (40:22), discussed Tory Lanez being found guilty (1:15:05), Britney Griner being released from Russian custody (1:24:20) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Greatness is sifted through the grind, therefore don't despise the hard work now for surely it will be worth it in the end." - Sang JendayiMUSIC4:40 | Seddy Hendrix - Body 2 Body (feat. T-Pain)5:58 | K CAMP - Bullseye7:10 | Toosii - end of discussion
92 minutes | Nov 18, 2022
Spin Bout Ur Kids | Episode 94
SUMMARYThe week's episode starts off with Uncle Leon & Bnag giving a terrible preview of their upcoming trip to Cancun (13:25) before the fellas talk about the tragic death of Shanquella Robinson in Cabo (22:28) and the senseless shooting that took three lives at UVA (32:51). To brighten up the mood, they shift to GloRilla's new EP "Anyway, Life's Great" and her Grammy nomination (41:55), review Drake & 21 Savage's album "Her Loss" (53:15), give their thoughts on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (1:09:10) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Madness and greatness are separated only by the degree of success."MUSIC3:38 | Drake & 21 Savage - Spin Bout U5:03 | GloRilla - Tomorrow 2 (feat. Cardi B)6:15 | Lil Baby - Not Finished
86 minutes | Nov 4, 2022
Handsome Squidward | Episode 93
SUMMARYIt's been a minute since the fellas spent time on the grey couch so it was only right they let the people know what they've been up to (11:10). From there, they give their predictions on the new NBA season (27:14), touch on the Airbnb vs. Hotel debate (35:10), acknowledge November being men's health month (48:02), talk the tragic death of Takeoff (51:20) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Where there is no faith in the future, there is no power in the present." - Halford LuccockMUSIC1:27 | Quavo & Takeoff - Bars into Captions2:53 | Quavo & Takeoff - Two Infinity Links4:00 | Migos - Bad and Boujee (feat. Lil Uzi Vert)
78 minutes | Sep 30, 2022
What's Your Medical History? | Episode 92
SUMMARYWhat's the male equivalent to receiving flowers? It's universally known that a man can rarely go wrong with getting a woman a nice bouquet. But what's that one thing women can buy or do for men to show their appreciation? After the fellas try to answer that question (24:32), they somehow stumble into the never-ending conversation about love/money/relationships (30:00). From there, they give their thoughts on the Jeffrey Dahmer series on Netflix (49:36), discuss the season change and how it correlates to where they are in life (1:07:03), send their prayers to everyone affected by Hurricane Ian (1:12:02) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Go where you're valued."MUSIC4:49 | Megan thee Stallion - Not Nice5:53 | Future - THE WAY THINGS GOING6:59 | Chris Brown - Possessive (feat. BLEU & Lil Wayne)
106 minutes | Sep 16, 2022
The Euphoric Sensation | Episode 91
SUMMARYIf there was a fruit draft, what fruit would be your first pick? That's the question that kicked off this week's pod (16:45) before the fellas got into a deep conversation about the death of PNB Rock (27:00). From there, they talked LeBron's family on the cover of Vanity Fair (45:30), gave their thoughts on what it means to be a man (48:39), described what post-nut syndrome is really like (1:04:15), shared their NFL season predictions (1:27:29) and so much more! GEM OF THE WEEK"Sometimes problems don’t require solutions. Instead, they require maturity to outgrow them." - Steve MaraboliMUSIC3:45 | PNB Rock - Hanging Up My Jersey (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)4:51 | Meek Mill - Dangerous (feat. PNB Rock & Jeremih)6:09 | PNB Rock - I Need More
81 minutes | Sep 9, 2022
Messing with the Aesthetic | Episode 90
SUMMARYThe fellas had a very similar but different experience this past Labor Day Weekend so it was only right they talked about it on the grey couch (16:34). After the brief recap, they touch on the new iPhone 14 release (27:20), give their take on the tense situation between Kanye and Adidas (39:08), discuss the importance of September being Suicide Prevention Month (55:07) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK“The smart people listen. The stupid ones think they know better. Learn to listen.” - The Fresh FiendMUSIC2:50 | Rory - I WANT YOU BUT YOU'LL NEVER KNOW... (feat. Shelley FKA DRAM & Alex Isley)4:01 | KYLE - Shiesty5:03 | Beyoncé - CUFF IT
88 minutes | Sep 2, 2022
Maybe Next September | Episode 89
SUMMARYFor the first time in a long time, the fellas were actually vulnerable and shared how they were feeling to start the episode. Uncle Leon talked his way through feeling like an impostor after losing in the championship game (10:50), Nyce revealed that someone recently hit his car (20:25) and Bnag admitted to getting a speeding ticket (21:45). From there, they discuss what they underestimated the most about adulthood (26:17), women having higher standards (39:23), men being wined & dined now that it's "Take a Man on a Date Month" (50:00), JAY-Z's verse on DJ Khaled's new album (1:03:25) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Everybody’s sore. Everybody’s tired. Everybody has an excuse. Don’t be everybody." - Lewis CarallaMUSIC3:06 | DJ Khaled - GOD DID (feat. Fridayy, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, JAY-Z & John Legend)
79 minutes | Aug 19, 2022
That Wouldn't Happen in Real Life | Episode 88
SUMMARYThe fellas stumbled into a debate on whether Nickelodeon or Disney had the best TV shows before the intro music even came on (0:01). Once they finished going down memory lane, Bnag couldn't help but tell a joke (12:50) before it was time for Nyce to give a recap of he and his fiancée's weekend trip to Vegas (15:02). The fellas went on to talk about what they want to accomplish before summer ends (29:40), discuss the Season 2 finale of P Valley (42:46) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK“Stop being afraid of what could go wrong, and start being excited of what could go right” - Tony RobbinsMUSIC4:32 | Joey Bada$$ - Head High5:38 | Big K.R.I.T. - Rhode Clean6:51 | Kodak Black - He Love the Streets
100 minutes | Aug 12, 2022
Mr. Vaccine | Episode 87
SUMMARYIt took a little while but the fellas finally found some energy to pod once Uncle Leon asked for some advice (10:35). From there, they recognize their 2-year anniversary (30:42), discuss Angela Yee leaving The Breakfast Club (53:36), talk Serena Williams announcing her retirement (59:30), give their take on Brittney Griner being sentence to 9 years in Russia (1:16:05), examine the arrival of Monkeypox in the US (1:29:02) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"It had happen the way it did in order for you to become who you are meant to be." - Evan SandersMUSIC1:20 | Frank Ocean - Novacane2:55 | Rich Gang - Lifestyle (feat. Rich Homie Quan & Young Thug)4:00 | YG - Left, Right
90 minutes | Aug 5, 2022
Heart Eye History | Episode 86
SUMMARYThe fellas were right back with another guest this week as they sat down with Alexis (aka Big Flex Lex) to talk about her journey to becoming a certified lash technician, owner of "The Glam Spot" and host of the "Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Brunch." She discusses her rough start in the lash world (22:10) and what led her to opening her own glam space (23:50) before getting into her love for traveling (39:33), what really happened to all of her Telfar bags (54:29) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Be consistent." - LexMUSIC4:23 | SiR - Fire5:49 | K CAMP - What's on Your Mind (feat. Jacquees)7:13 | Kenyon Dixon - Love on Replay (feat. Tiffany Gouché)FOLLOW OUR GUEST ON INSTAGRAMPersonal Page: @lexbeautykillsLashes by Lex: @_lashesbylexxThe Glam Spot: @theglamspotrva
110 minutes | Jul 29, 2022
Frugal | Episode 85
SUMMARYThe fellas welcomed a few guests to the pod this week, as Richmond's own Chris Scholar pulled up alongside his wife, Bevin Brown, and artist, Drew Ashby, for a dope conversation. Chris gave a brief history of how he got started in the music industry (20:45) before he and Bevin described what it was like to direct the music video Nelly and Florida Georgia Line's hit song "Lil Bit" (36:50). They dished out some marriage advice (57:44), Chris detailed the time he was in the studio with Usher (1:13:18), Bevin joined in to talk about the couple's production company "By the Booc" (1:28:00) and so much more!GEM(S) OF THE WEEK"Rule #1: Never give up. Rule #2: Never forget Rule #1." - Bevin Brown"Always add value wherever you are." - Chris Scholar"Once a task has begun, do not stop until it's done. Whether the task is big or small, do it right or not at all." - Drew AshbyMUSIC2:57 | Chris Scholar - Jumping4:08 | Chris Scholar - Northside5:28 | Chris Scholar - I Like YouFOLLOW OUR GUESTS ON INSTAGRAMChris Scholar - @chrisscholarBevin Brown - @justbevinDrew Ashby - @drewashbyyBy the Booc - @bythebooc
90 minutes | Jul 22, 2022
Standing Ten Feet Tall | Episode 84
SUMMARYPlans to have a guest fell through at the last minute so the fellas decided to freestyle the entire episode this week, which of course led to a bunch of relationship talk. They continued a pre-pod conversation about honesty in relationships (27:44) before getting into which gender cheats better (43:31), which rich woman they'd date solely for their money (58:25), why women say they hate men nowadays (1:07:00) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Necessity is the mother of invention."MUSIC3:55 | PARTYNEXTDOOR - PERSIAN RUGS4:58 | Bryson Tiller - Don't6:17 | dvsn - Halluciantions
114 minutes | Jul 15, 2022
Transaction Cancelled | Episode 83
SUMMARYThe fellas got back to the shenanigans this week, starting off with Uncle Leon describing last week's work trip up to DC (15:05). From there, they get into a debate on wedding objections (36:42), talk Elon Musk pulling his $44 billion offer to buy Twitter (46:31), review Brent Faiyaz's new album (1:07:33), recap P Valley (1:19:00), discuss the #PutYourShoesOnChallenge from TikTok (1:32:38) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Actions prove who a person is. Words prove who a person pretends to be."MUSIC1:50 | TPS Kobe - Fishscale2:56 | SleazyWorld Go - Step 1 (feat. Offset)3:52 | Duke Deuce - JUST SAY THAT (feat. Glorilla)
100 minutes | Jul 1, 2022
It Was a Really Good Time | Episode 82
SUMMARYIt was only right that Uncle Leon & Bnag came back with a detailed recap of their recent trip to Miami (18:30). After a bunch of reminiscing, the fellas get into some serious talk about Roe v. Wade being overturned (47:30) and the sentencing of both R. Kelly and Ghislaine Maxwell (1:08:16). They then get into Mario & Omarion's Verzuz battle (1:17:40), new music from Chris Brown, Drake & Beyoncé (1:24:15) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Stop having people at your shows that wasn't at rehearsals." - Big SeanMUSIC2:40 | Beyoncé - BREAK MY SOUL3:55 | Drake - Sticky5:05 | Chris Brown - Call Me Every Day (feat. WizKid)
93 minutes | Jun 17, 2022
It Wasn't on My Calendar | Episode 81
SUMMARYBnag almost got fired this week, Nyce went to the doctor for the first time in 10 years and Uncle Leon hasn't been keeping up with his gym routine. The fellas came to pod this week, as they kicked things off with a debate on how men and women are wired (25:05) and if Yung Miami & Diddy's "relationship status" is going to have any influence (45:34). They also talk NBA Finals (50:31), gas prices (1:02:10), Father's Day (1:09:15), Juneteenth (1:16:00) and so much more!GEM OF THE WEEK"Don't let people who don't know you influence your mood."MUSIC3:23 | Usher - Superstar4:29 | Aaliyah - Rock the Boat5:51 | 112 - U Already Know
61 minutes | Jun 10, 2022
It's Just a Trial Run | Episode 80
SUMMARYThis week's pod started off with a hilarious discussion on whether or not the fellas would sell crack right now for 15K a week (15:25). They go on to say their RIPs to Trouble (23:40), discuss the importance of Pride Month (31:38), talk about Apple adding the unsend option (39:00), detail the hardest part about after a breakup (49:18) and so much more! GEM OF THE WEEK"Everything will be OK in the end. If it's not OK, then it's not the end."MUSIC3:55 | Chris Brown - WE (Warm Embrace)5:04 | Queen Naija - Hate Our Love (feat. Big Sean)6:02 | Mario - Get Back (feat. Chris Brown)
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