Homeroom With Smooth Podcast

Everyone knows their love language. But do you actually practice it — or are you just waiting to receive?

Smooth breaks down all five love languages and exposes the part nobody wants to say out loud: most people use them as a checklist for what they want, not a framework for what they give. From words of affirmation to receiving gifts, each one gets put under the microscope — and the verdict isn't pretty.

Words of affirmation? Ask yourself when's the last time you said it first. Quality time? Put the phone down, for real. Physical touch? If t...

An election-night livestream tracks Associated Press results and reporting percentages, explains the 270 electoral-vote threshold, and urges anyone still in line to keep voting as early calls show Trump leading in several early-closing states while Harris holds expected blue states. The host discusses fast counting in Florida, slower big-city and mail-in reporting, and focuses on battlegrounds including Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, and Nevada, noting bomb threats that briefly suspended voting at Cobb County, Georgia sites and extended poll hours. Friends join for a chaotic panel mixing analysis of city vs. rural returns, third-party impact, and House...

Smooth is back with a live session turned podcast episode covering all the culture moments that had the internet talking.

First up, print fishing Smooth breaks down the viral TikTok trend where men wear padded underwear to enhance their appearance, sparking a debate about honesty, optics, and what people are really selling online.

Then it's the Lizzo flop era Smooth gives his take on where Lizzo stands in the culture right now and how the conversation around her has shifted.

Next, Smooth digs into the Anthony Fantano vs. Halsey situation. Fantano gave Halsey's...

In this episode, the host reacts to MrBeast LLC's released internal investigation summary, describing a three-month review of 4.5 million documents and 39 interviews that found no basis for allegations of sexual misconduct involving minors or knowingly employing individuals with illegal/questionable histories, while identifying isolated workplace harassment and noting the company is implementing new leadership roles, training, policies, a handbook, and anonymous reporting. The host then covers Young Thug's release, plays Mariah the Scientist's emotional reaction, defends her from online backlash, and explains Thug's plea terms: 15 years probation with a backloaded 20-year sentence if probation is violated, plus conditions including...

Smooth links up with his boy CurlyKage for a live reaction session that quickly goes off the rails in the best way possible. The two kick things off by venting about getting passed over for Streamer University while reacting to application videos from some interesting hopefuls including the mysterious and chaotic “AshDracc,” whose energy sparks a full-blown debate that carries the entire stream. From there, the conversation bounces between the Souluminati and DDG beef saga, the streamer grind, and what it really means to be a content creator when life gets in the way. Things get serious toward the end...

What if you could vote on actual legislation right from your phone and have your congressman see the results before casting their vote on the floor? That's exactly what the Digital Democracy Project is building. In this episode, Smooth sits down with Ramon Perez, a civic tech innovator working to close the gap between everyday citizens and the lawmakers who are supposed to represent them. Ramon breaks down how their nonprofit is using mobile voting software powered by blockchain and biometric verification to give verified voters a real voice on the bills being debated in Congress right now. We're...

The Moores thought they could beat the system now they're paying for it with their freedom. Smooth breaks down the final chapter of the “Blessing in No Time” (BINT) pyramid scheme that defrauded thousands of people, mostly within the Black community, during the pandemic with promises of 800% returns.

After initially pleading guilty and being offered a 10-year deal, Marlon and LaShonda Moore violated their pre-trial release by continuing to run the scam leading the court to reject their plea agreement entirely. They rolled the dice on a jury trial, lost on every count, and were hit with the...

Smooth breaks down one of the wildest “accountability videos” of the year a creator's attempt to apologize to her ex after getting exposed for cheating with her own cousin, complete with a scripted “My Truth” statement, a hired crisis management/reputation team, and receipts on receipts on receipts.

In this episode: the original exposure video, the painfully scripted apology, the timeline contradictions, the bucket list screenshots, the age-gap fact-check, and a real-time read of both sides' stories to figure out who's really telling the truth.

Smooth and the crew go full detective mode comparing dates, catching...

In episode 346, “Life,” the host shares a grown perspective on friendships, relationships, love, and faith, explaining he's skipping UCA homecoming because it feels illogical, exhausting, and socially regressive, and he'd rather spend time with a small, reliable circle who reciprocate effort. He argues friendships and dating should be two-way streets, with care in how advice is delivered and an emphasis on genuine conversation over being chased or romanticized, especially in one's 30s. He recounts being mistakenly handcuffed due to profiling, a childhood bully encounter years later, and notes he values his routines and content creation, making relationships hard to add...

Smooth breaks down the Karmelo Anthony murder conviction and why, despite the harsh verdict, the circumstances surrounding the case make it hard to defend. While Smooth initially questioned the murder one charge arguing manslaughter or murder two made far more legal sense new details emerged mid-conversation that shifted the entire take.

Karmelo was on an active suspension from school and the track team when the stabbing occurred. Worse, his previous suspension was for bringing a knife to school and he brought one again. That combination of choices eviscerated any self-defense argument he could have leaned on.

Smooth hops on a late-night live stream and it goes exactly how you'd expect no agenda, no filter, just real conversation. The topics range from the Carmelo Anthony murder trial (Smooth's verdict: self-defense, case closed) to the long-term damage the Kendrick vs. Drake beef did to the YouTube content ecosystem. Smooth breaks down why Kanye's College Dropout, Late Registration, and Graduation run is the greatest three-album stretch in hip-hop history and puts Drake and Kendrick up against it to prove his point.

The conversation gets personal too. Smooth talks about his Drake listening journey, dating life philosophies...

Episode 345 of the Home Room Smooth Podcast, titled “Double Whammy,” covers Twitch bans for Asmongold and DJ Akademiks for different reasons and notes the streamer will continue on Twitch later with additional topics like new Diddy news, while the YouTube version ends after Akademiks. The host says Asmongold received a 14-day ban after making indefensible comments about Palestinians, then apologized, reflected on deteriorating personally over the last two years, and plans to step away from streaming to improve his life and health. DJ Akademiks received a 4-day ban after hosting Adin Ross, who is described as effectively getting others bann...

In a solo episode of the Homeroom with Smooth podcast, the host reacts to Hurricane Milton impacting Florida, especially Tampa, describing it as unprecedented and citing Category 5 strength with extremely high winds and dangerous storm surge. He shares concern for people in Tampa and Mexico, mentions knowing a hospital worker required to stay as critical personnel, and shows clips of storm surge, landfall winds, and news graphics illustrating 3–9 feet of inundation, warning that evacuation becomes impossible once flooding begins and that downed power infrastructure could electrify water. He criticizes people attempting to “ride it out,” including a man who strapp...

Drake makes history by surpassing Michael Jackson on the charts, and DJ Akademiks is officially done playing nice with hip hop media. Smooth links up with special guest Firstborn Media (Dope Boy Diesel) for a deep dive into Drake's historic streaming milestone and what it truly means for his legacy including the argument that Iceman is the most lyrical project he's ever put out.

The conversation gets into the coordinated hate machine surrounding Drake's success, breaking down the “Culture United” crew and their double standards including the moment Curtis King compared Kendrick Lamar to Jesus Christ on live...

Smooth comes in fired up to push back on a wave of online creators suddenly labeling Drake as MAGA. He dismantles the argument point by point calling out the weak logic behind the claim and highlighting Drake's actual track record: supporting Palestine, calling out DJ Khaled, speaking against police brutality, and consistently showing up for his Muslim community. Smooth argues that these creators appear to be operating from a coordinated group chat, all jumping on the same narrative the same day without anything substantive to back it up. He also goes deep on Drake's three recent albums, arguing that...

Smooth reacts to a clip of DJ Hed posting an edited version of Drake's “Too Hard for the Radio” on his website with the diss bars removed claiming he felt conflicted about playing it. Smooth, a West Coast transplant himself, takes DJ Hed and the broader response to task, calling it embarrassing and soft. He makes the case that Drake's song is actually a W for the Bay Area it samples Mac Dre, was produced by Bay Area producers, and puts money directly into Mac Dre's estate and his mother's pockets. Smooth argues that if West Coast artists have an i...

Smooth reacts to a viral clip of Dr. Cheyenne Bryant completely losing her composure on a live broadcast. During what appeared to be a panel recording for Truth Talks Ask Live, Bryant erupted on a co-host named Trey after he spoke up while she was wrapping the show cursing him out, calling him soft and feminine, and repeatedly telling him to “talk to your wife like that.” Smooth breaks down why the outburst is a major credibility problem for Bryant, pointing out the irony of a life coach and self-proclaimed doctor behaving worse than the people she's supposed to help...

Smooth links up with his longtime friend Shegogg Cook to talk about Cook's debut sci-fi fantasy novel, Genesis of the Rift, now available on Amazon. Cook breaks down how the book came together over six years starting from a late-night creative impulse and evolving from a concept about a soul traveling through time in the dream world into a full-fledged sci-fi anime-influenced story that blends philosophy, Black culture, and speculative fiction. Smooth and Cook discuss how the protagonist “Soul” is part original character, part reflection of Cook himself flawed, charismatic, and deeply human. A big theme of the episode is r...

BNikki returns for her second appearance on the podcast and brings a lot to talk about. Since her last visit, she's released two new singles "Spontaneous and Riding Alone" and an official music video for Threw Me in the Fire. Smooth highlights how each release shows a different dimension of her artistry while still feeling cohesive. The conversation gets into the short film she created for Riding Alone, a full cinematic production shot at Circle G Ranch in Agua Dulce with a full crew of cinematographers and videographers. BNikki breaks down her creative process and talks about the intentional...

Smooth goes solo to break down some of the most talked-about topics in hip hop. He opens by addressing the resurfaced Quentin Miller ghostwriting allegations, this time in the context of Pusha T working with Miller on unreleased reference tracks. Smooth makes a clear and firm argument: Miller was always credited on Drake's records, which by definition means he was never a ghostwriter and the newly leaked tracks only reinforce that music is a collaborative process. He also takes aim at hip hop media for continuing to push the ghostwriting narrative despite the facts. Smooth then shifts to Drake's...

Smooth reads directly from the preliminary hearing document filed by prosecutors — calling it the most damning court document he's ever seen. The filing lays out a detailed timeline: D4vd met Celeste when she was 11 years old in 2022, began a sexual relationship with her at 13, sent an Uber to pick her up the night of April 23, 2025, and stabbed her to death after she threatened to expose the relationship and destroy his career ahead of his debut album release. He then ordered a shovel from Home Depot via Postmates, two chainsaws and a body bag from Amazon (under a fake na...

Smooth and guest co-host Paradise Paris dig into the controversy surrounding social media personality Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, who brands herself as a psychology expert and relationship therapist — despite holding no verifiable license to practice. They break down how Bryant rose to fame through her soft-spoken, feminine delivery on male-dominated platforms (Joe Budden, Shannon Sharpe, Cam Newton), and argue that her popularity was driven largely by aesthetics and her ability to validate women's frustrations with men in a palatable way. The episode gets into the specific credentials issue: her doctorate comes from an unaccredited institution that lost its accreditation in 2019 an...

Smooth covers the tragic story of 31-year-old influencer Ashlee Janae Robinson, who was found dead in a Zanzibar hotel room after allegedly being strangled by her fiancé Joe McCann — who then staged her death as a suicide. The video covers the family's official statement, McCann's suspicious behavior (continuing to post on social media while her parents had to learn of her death through passport emergency contacts), and his ties to far-right online communities. Smooth frames the story with a larger discussion about race, interracial dating, hypergamy, and the importance of vetting the character of who you're with — not just the l...

Smooth sits down with sports reporter Caitlin Legge to break down Devin Booker's postgame press conference after a controversial technical foul call in Game 2 against OKC. They both agree the tech — called after Alex Caruso told the ref to pull the trigger — was one of the worst calls either of them can recall. Booker called out the officiating by name, comparing the NBA to the WWE, and openly said he'd accept whatever fine came his way. The NBA ultimately rescinded the tech but still fined him $35K, which both hosts see as a quiet admission of guilt. The conversation expa...

Smooth sits down with Django Degree, a culture commentator and author of the upcoming book They Lie to You, for a wide-ranging conversation about how people engage with hip hop discourse. The two dig into the tendency to view artists like Drake through a binary lens — good or bad, deep or shallow — rather than with genuine empathy. The discussion takes a philosophical turn as Django argues that Western culture conditions people to believe their perspective is objectively correct, which shuts down real conversation. From there, Smooth plays a clip of academic Michael Eric Dyson defending Drake's place in Black cult...

Smooth breaks down all the charges facing rapper D4vd (David Anthony Burke) following his arrest in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Walking through the actual court footage and California penal code, Smooth outlines each charge: two counts of felony continuous sexual abuse of a child (6–32 years), first-degree murder with three special circumstances financial gain, murder to prevent testimony, and lying in wait (25 to life each), use of a deadly weapon (1–3 additional years), and three counts of mutilating human remains (3–9 years). On the low end, if everything ran concurrently, Smooth calculates D4vd is looking at a m...

Smooth breaks down the latest and likely final chapter in the long-running legal saga between gossip blogger Tasha K and Cardi B. After a jury found Tasha liable for defamation back in 2019 (false claims about Cardi being a prostitute, using drugs, and having STDs), a settlement plan was reached for $1.2M over five years. But Tasha violated the terms by continuing to discuss Cardi and her associates online, and a federal judge held her in contempt. Now Cardi's team is going after the full $3.9 million remaining balance plus sanctions and Tasha's own lawyer got sanctioned for submitting AI-hallucinated legal...

In episode 343 of The Homeroom with Smooth Podcast, Smooth and guests discuss “Callability,” focusing on long-distance dating, dating with purpose, and acting their age through clearer communication and boundaries. They define long distance as more than 2–3 hours away and weigh benefits (space, better communication, visits feeling like mini-vacations) against drawbacks (trust issues, time zones, and being gaslit, including Smooth recounting discovering a partner's dishonesty via social media). The conversation shifts to dating intentionally: avoiding haphazard dating, prioritizing partners who add value, setting roadmaps and expectations, and ending situations when honesty is lacking (including examples of someone hiding a make-out and an...

The hosts react to an AI Justin Bieber song, then outline the episode “Card and Flesh,” covering Marcellus Williams' execution despite disputed evidence, claims of jury bias and contamination, and the view that the death penalty should be reserved for open-and-shut cases. They discuss the Gettysburg College incident initially reported as a hate crime, but relay alleged student accounts that a multiracial swim team member asked a white teammate to carve the N-word into his chest as a joke, later reframing it as a hate crime after the team reported it; one student was expelled and the other suspended. They...

In episode 341 of the Homeroom with Smooth Podcast, Smooth and guests discuss shocking news and details they cite from an indictment about Sean “Diddy” Combs, including alleged “freak offs,” threats and violence, controlled substances, recording incidents, controlling victims' lives, and why he was denied bail as a threat to the public and witnesses; they also react to rumors involving other celebrities while cautioning against dragging uninvolved people without evidence. The conversation then shifts to backlash against YouTuber “What's the Dirt” for his Drake–Kendrick breakdowns and a critique by “The Company Man,” debating whether white commentators can analyze hip hop, how race and...

Episode 340 of the Homeroom with Smooth podcast covers multiple topics, led by two lawsuits involving Sean “Diddy” Combs: a Michigan prisoner, Derek Lee “Carlito” Smith, won a $100 million default judgment after Combs allegedly failed to appear, while Combs moved to vacate the judgment claiming improper service; the host also recounts Smith's criminal history and the allegations behind the suit. The episode then discusses a lawsuit by Danity Kane's Dawn Richard alleging groping, threats, retaliation, and witnessing abuse of Cassie Ventura, while the host questions Richard's credibility because she continued working with Combs. The host addresses a VMAs controversy, arguing Tyla was...

In episode 339 of the Homeroom with Smooth Podcast, the host argues that booking Kendrick Lamar to headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans is a major mistake and disrespectful to Lil Wayne, a “living legend” who has said he wanted the opportunity. He says halftime shows should reflect the host city, citing Atlanta with Usher, and contends Kendrick would make more sense for upcoming California Super Bowls in 2026 or 2027. He alleges Jay-Z and Roc Nation influenced the decision due to ongoing issues connected to Drake, and questions who Kendrick could bring out in New Orleans, noting Kendrick and...

What happens when five unapologetically Black voices sit down and go all the way in? You get Episode 372 of the Homeroom With Smooth Podcast — and it does not disappoint.

Host Smooth brings together content creator Paradise Paris, photographer and live streamer King on Purpose, comedian The Ratchet Christian, cinematographer D. Emanuel, and multi-talented creator Its.Just.Ce7ine for a raw, unfiltered roundtable covering some of the most layered conversations in the Black community today.

In this episode:

The panel tackles whether the conversation about slavery should ever be put to rest — and unan...

In this bonus episode, Smooth kicks things off with a casual, unplanned vibe — letting listeners know this is an extra drop on top of the regular schedule. His friend Larry is present in the background getting things ready and Paris is ready to get to the nitty gritty.

The crew dives straight into a thought-provoking relationship question: “If someone you just started dating told you they're a virgin and wants you to be the one to take that step with them — what's your reaction and how do you respond?”

The host leads the discussion with a candid...

In a short, focused Homeroom with smooth podcast episode titled “The GOP is racist,” the host highlights a resolution tied to the National Federation of Republican Assemblies urging states, including Georgia's Republican primary process, to restrict 2024 presidential ballots to candidates meeting a strict “natural born citizen” standard defined as being born on U.S. soil to parents who were U.S. citizens at the time of birth. The host argues this interpretation echoes Dred Scott–era logic and could trigger a chain effect that disenfranchises many Americans, especially people of color, and targets candidates such as Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy...

In this episode of Homeroom with Smooth podcast “Sick of It,” the host celebrates Disney canceling the Star Wars series The Acolyte, arguing the acting wasn't the issue but the writing lacked direction, ignored lore, overfocused on subplots and sexuality, and failed to build character motivation; he says only Rogue One and The Clone Wars got Star Wars right. He then reads and reacts to court-document allegations in a New Jersey civil lawsuit against DJ Akademiks, noting police previously reviewed surveillance footage and didn't file criminal charges, questioning the narrative while acknowledging bruising allegations and discussing the lower civil burd...

Frankie and Smooth host episode 336 while Smooth is sick, discussing several topics. They react to the reported death of Houston club fixture BeatKing (Club God/BeatKing) on August 15, 2024, citing a statement from his manager and emphasizing his long-running influence on club music and condolences for his family amid speculation. They then discuss Michael Rubin's comments pushing back on jokes calling Meek Mill and Rubin gay and his point about “black on black hate,” debating whether Rubin is the right messenger and discussing cultural attacks and identity. The hosts shift to monkeypox (mpox), urging safer sex, noting most cases are sexu...

In episode 335 of the Homeroom Smooth Podcast, the hosts argue against treating celebrities as role models, discussing Cardi B's comments admitting she used to drug, sexually assault men, and rob them, and saying she'd do it again, and contrasting how backlash would differ if genders were reversed. They also critique a clip of Kodak Black addressing a youth football team while holding a bottle and appearing to promote harmful norms, including saying not to do drugs because kids would “like them.” The conversation shifts to politics, praising Kamala Harris's VP pick Tim Walz as a strong, midwestern-leaning Democrat with mili...

In episode 334 of the Homeroom Smooth Podcast, Smooth hosts Admiral Gibbs to give his uninterrupted response to Mooncake's allegations in their ongoing dispute. Gibbs denies reporting Mooncake or causing her Twitch sexual-content ban, argues he would have publicly bragged if he had, and says he accidentally clicked into her stream due to Twitch app suggestions. He recounts their prior collaboration history, tensions around a comedic “dating stream” invite, and ongoing hostility from Mooncake's chat and Discord, including accusations and out-of-context clips he says forced him to delete VODs and cost him revenue. He admits being drunk and going “over the li...

I sat down with NAACP Vanguard Award Winner and Emmy Award winning journalist Chris Papst from Baltimore to discuss the problem with the public school system. I personally believe you all will be shocked to discover where the money is going. This isn't just Baltimore problem its a national side effect of running a school like a business.