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Top 10 Clips from the "Don't @ Me" Podcast... So Far
“Don’t @ Me” is coming off its brief hiatus with more unfiltered takes on society, current events, pop culture, and relationships. Here are 10 memorable clips from the first 50 episodes of the podcast.
By Mike Silva
By the time October hits, “Don’t @ Me” will be entering it’s “terrible two’s.”
Our podcast about society, culture, and outrage has evolved quite a bit since launching almost two years in late 2019. Since then, we’ve:
Hit 5,000 podcast downloads across Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Surpassed 5,000 video views on YouTube. (Side note: Please subscribe if you haven’t already!)
Launched a sister podcast, “Play It By Ear.”
Encountered a global pandemic with plenty of major life events along the way.
Shaped, reshaped, and reshaped again the show’s format.
Recorded 48 episodes with 48 dockets and some bonus episodes in between.
As we enter midyear, “Don’t @ Me” will be coming off its brief hiatus with a new batch of fresh takes, new debates, and much more commentary on culture and the society we live in today.
While the subject matter and feel will be mostly the same, we’re refining the format a bit to help the conversation flow more smoothly and to invite more guests and listener engagements. Be sure to follow on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you won’t miss a thing.
Until episode 49 drops within the next few weeks, it’s time we reflect on what got us here today.
From funny to serious, trivial to important, light-hearted to controversial, here are my picks for the 10 best “Don’t @ Me” clips so far.
Jay-Z Is Nice... But Definitely Overrated
From Episode 1
The namesake of the first episode and in some ways, the namesake of the podcast, our first major take: Jay-Z is overrated.
Don’t get us wrong, HOV is an all-timer, doesn’t have many skippable tracks in his catalog, and even has some “repeats” to his name. Best rapper alive, though? Far from it.
In this clip, we talk about the hip “pop” of today vs. the hip-hop of old, our favorite all-time rappers, and how moods can dictate your tastes in music:
The full episode can be found on Apple Podcasts here and on Spotify here.
Social Media Etiquette and Cries For Help
From Episode 6
This clip comes from an early episode of “Don’t @ Me,” where Chance and Mike deep dive into social media etiquette.
They specifically discuss tweeting song lyrics, how to deal with exes on social media, cries for help, why MySpace was special and the “Top 8” dynamic. They also talk about “pull-up” songs.
Let us know what you think about our takes. We’d love to hear your thoughts on social media etiquette:
The full episode can be found on Apple Podcasts here and on Spotify here.
Dating In The 21st Century
From Episode 12
Back in town from then-home San Francisco, Antonio Bonamy joined Mike and Chance on this one to talk about getting outside your comfort zone and meeting new people.
We spend plenty of time talking about relationships in the digital age, like how online dating is just like interviewing for jobs, how to meet people organically, and seeking to check boxes vs. finding a compatible partner.
We also wonder: Are all the good ones taken? Check it out:
The full episode can be found on Apple Podcasts here and on Spotify here.
Movie Dates and Dirty Cars
From Episode 17
Nothing is a bigger turn off than a dirty car. At least according to Mike, that is.
An another funny clip recorded with Alan Lucas, this one came from episode 17. We talk about dating turn offs, movie sequels and remakes, movie dates, and what makes an “airplane movie”.
Another one to “lol” on:
The full episode can be found on Apple Podcasts here and on Spotify here.
The "Girlfriend Neck" Phenomenon
From Episode 18
Have you ever heard of “girlfriend neck”? Of course you haven’t. It’s not what it seems, though when you hear it you may start to notice it everywhere.
This clip is from episode 18, recorded with Alan Lucas. We also talk about Lizzo, fat shaming, and how every black crew has a “white Mike”. Not to mention, we also talk about the benefits of a good pre-game hookup or “jag”.
Check out this one for laughs:
The full episode can be found on Apple Podcasts here and on Spotify here.
Would You Date Someone With An "Only Fans"?
From Episode 33
Friend of the program and star of HBO Max’s “House of Ho,” Sammy Finch joined the Crispy Boyz for a fun episode that went all over the place.
In this clip, we talk about a zeitgeist that really took off in 2020: OnlyFans. We start with Sammy’s genuine reaction to learning about OnlyFans for the first time before we discuss whether or not we could date someone with an OnlyFans account.
We also talk about better uses for the platform and how artists can and should utilize it:
The full episode can be found on Apple Podcasts here and on Spotify here.
Wayfair, Pizzagate, and Epstein... Are Connected?
From Episode 41
With an almost infinite amount of free time on everybody’s hands, people started to get a little loopy right in the thick of the COVID-19 “stay at home” era.
The first of two clips on this list from episode 41, this bit focused on a doozy of a conspiracy theory that intertwined several theories into one. A mashup of “Epstein didn’t kill himself,” Wayfair trafficking children, and Pizzagate, we talk about all the crazies out there looking for the puppet masters.
Enter the rabbit hole:
The full episode can be found on Apple Podcasts here and on Spotify here.
What's With Teachers Getting Weird With Students?
From Episode 41
This was recorded right around Kanye West announcing he was running for president. 2020, right?!
This was also right around when a former Miss Kentucky was busted for acting inappropriately with an underaged student.
In this clip, we try and dissect why teachers and students "having relations" is so much more common than you would expect, and Gerry shares a theory on why it happens in the first place.
What are your thoughts?
The full episode can be found on Apple Podcasts here and on Spotify here.
Kanye Is In A Bad Relationship and "Free Britney"
From Episode 42’s Leftovers
Ah, “The Leftovers”. Whenever we would have too many things to talk about and they didn’t all mesh, we’d record bonus episodes known as “The Leftovers”. (Side note: We still plan on recording bonus episodes, though we’re going to experiment with a couple different concepts. Stay tuned!)
In this clip, we talk about the “Free Britney” movement and theorize Kanye’s crazy 2020 was driven by being in a toxic relationship.
What makes this episode special is how early we were to both topics. We recorded this specific episode specific episode July 29, 2020. Fast forward to 2021, Britney Spears’ conservatorship drama is front and center and Kanye West is now divorced. Go figure.
Check it out:
The full episode can be found on Apple Podcasts here and on Spotify here.
Ellen Sucks And There's A House Arrest Theory
From Episode 43
A couple months into the pandemic, conspiracy theories, paranoia, and stir craziness levels were all peaking.
During an emotional summer that saw sports resume and racial tensions hit a tense high, Ellen DeGeneres went under fire for allegedly creating a hostile work environment and a toxic culture on her show.
In this clip, we weigh in on the Ellen scandal and a couple crazy theories concerning Hollywood elites under house arrests as a possible cause for the global quarantine.
The full episode can be found on Apple Podcasts here and on Spotify here.
So, what did you think of the list? Were there any moments we missed? Connect with us on social and let us know what you think in the comments.
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