They say one should always bet on themselves... A message that apparently resonated with Atlanta Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley as it was revealed the star wide out allegedly bet $1,500 on a game that featured his own team. Similarly, the message was clearly received by Kytch (a Delaware based company responsible for fixing McDonald's ice cream mac…

This week the Vexed Intellects talk about the war in Ukraine & all the conversations surrounding it, the passing of the Emmett Till anti-lynching act, & another mysterious case of a black woman ending up dead in the house of a white man she met off a dating app. The guys also discuss the first black woman nominated for the supreme court, men being …

Tuesday was 'Twosday' (2/22/22), & while many people around the world celebrated the "day that the numbers aligned", rapper Omeretta went viral this week for making sure residents of her native Atlanta (& surrounding areas) were 'aligned' on what IS & is NOT Atlanta. The Vexed Intellects, (a collective comprised of both Atlantans & NOT Atlantans), …

Things aren't always as they seem... In the #1 series on Netflix this week, the "Tinder Swindler" appeared to be the heir to a diamond fortune to potential suitors seeking wealthy companions on a dating app. We now know that he's a master con man, who was arrested & is now banned globally from all dating apps. The "Crocodile of Wall Street" or "Raz…

If you were a cylindrically shaped object that's primarily used as a vessel for pleasure you most likely had a GREAT week! This statement is especially true if you just so happened to end up at a 'sip-n-paint' event, a federally funded crack house, or at about the 6-inch mark of a ruler tattooed on the forearm of a l very liberated British woman. I…

It was another WILD week filled with much foolishness & much f*ckery, but fret not, like makeup the Vexed Intellects have got it all covered! Rihanna is pregnant (insert sad face emoji). Neil Young, & other legacy acts have removed their music from Spotify in an effort to pressure the DSP to censor podcast giant Joe Rogan for allegedly spreading mi…

It's the final episode of the 1st month of the year & the Vexed Intellects are coming in hotter than microwaved coconut oil! This week the guys discuss the doxing of serial dating app ghoster 'West Elm Caleb'. The guys also discuss Cardi B's huge win in court, as she was awarded $3.8 million in her case against gossip blogger Tasha K. Plus: Florida…

If a tree falls in the metaverse & no one hears it does it make a sound? Do trees even fall in the metaverse? After all, It's supposed to be the perfect alternative to our imperfect reality right?....... Right?? This week the Vexed Intellects (& special guest Teresa) discuss claims of groping in the metaverse. The group tackles tough questions in r…

Contrary to popular belief (and Frank's red hot commercials), hot sauce does NOT go on everything! This theory was unwittingly put to the test when an Instagram "model" allegedly went dumpster diving in search of a discarded condom containing the nectar of the (six) God himself (Drake) in a failed insemination attempt post coitus. According to repo…

2022 is true & new... but like rollover minutes from cellphone plans in the early 2000s, the first few days of the New Year feels like leftovers from 2021. Firstly, R.I.P. to the legend Betty White (insert praying hands emoji). NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown made quite the spectacle as he stripped down to his underoos & unceremoniously exited the …

Happy New Year from some Intellects who are Vexed! In the final episode of 2021, the guys do a quick recap of the crazy year that was. The gentleman also look ahead to 2022 as they share their goals & aspirations for the year to come. We just want to send a quick THANK YOU to our wonderful listeners and supporters for rocking with us on this beauti…

Merry Christmahanakwanzika from the Vexed Intellects! We hope everyone has a safe, & joyous holiday weekend. As you travel to your holiday destinations, please enjoy another fun-filled episode of libations induced f*ckery as the Intellects discuss a vast array of topics such as the Omicron surge, NFL game rescheduling, & the FDA's abortion pill by …

Pope Francis came out recently & said: "Sins of the flesh are not the most serious,”... A motto that 'Just-say-yes Nancy' Reagan once subscribed to allegedly as the former 1st lady's prowess as an elite Hollywood fellatio specialist made headlines this week. It all started when Ben Shapiro's sister posted a tweet comparing Reagan to famed pop singe…

It was a week of firsts in a wild 1st week of the last month of a very WILD year, & the Vexed Intellects are back for another fun filled episode to unpack it all. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony & Three 6 Mafia produced the 1st ever Verzuz fight, & for the 1st time on record, a woman sued her Mom for being born (she won). Speaking of being born, the guys also…

The omicron variant isn't the only reason to wear a mask right now... This holiday season the 'pregnancy bug' appears to be contagious, as Rihanna AND robots made headlines this week for allegedly carrying offspring. Hopefully both parties are well versed in consent laws, because an Australian sex expert is making headlines for saying parents shoul…

Episode Notes: Happy Thanksgiving/Indigenous People's Day/Turkey Day from the Vexed Intellects! This year we are thankful for YOU! (Yes you!) Please enjoy this short episode as you travel, cook, fellowship with family, or just relax over the holiday weekend. This week the guys discuss Young Dolph, Kyle Rittenhouse, & the uproar over the 'King Richa…

Can't we all just get along??? In a week that saw Drake & Kanye squash their long-standing beef, a new rift took center stage as music stars DaBaby & (his new baby's mother), singer DaniLeigh went viral for an explosive spat on Instagram live. Leigh was charged with simple assault, & with baby in tow was forced to disperse from her co-parent's Nort…

November is Men's health month & studies show that one way to feel better after a long day or tough workout is a steaming hot bath or shower. There are no studies tied to health or happiness when it comes to men thoroughly cleaning the "gooch" area, but fret not, the Vexed Intellects discuss the proper techniques to execute a thorough cleaning of t…

So, what does a Atlanta based podcast do when the city's MLB team wins their first World Series title in 26 years... They take some time off and party Los Bravos Style. But the Intellects didn't want you all to be without your Vexed Fix this week. So Jarratt DAMN provided a minisode that gave you a review of the week that was... Facebook name chang…

It's the last week of October, which of course means Halloween is upon us. It's also 2021, which of course means there were most likely calls for someone to be "cancelled" at some point this week. Ironically, the person on the receiving end of said cancellation is a bit of a "canceller" himself. Legendary knifeman & horror film villain Michael Myer…

Last week actor & comedian Kevin James was trending on Twitter after a map surfaced on the social media site relating to PornHub's year-in-review data. Since 2012 The popular hub for porn (no pun intended) annually shares data revealing the most searched porn categories for each state in the U.S.. The map suggested the top search trend for the stat…

Last week the internet was sent into a frenzy after Netflix released Dave Chappelle's latest comedy special "The Closer". Lines were drawn in the sand (on social media) as people debated whether the famed comedian was 'punching down' at trans people. For some, the overarching theme of the special was to point out the hypocrisy of selective outrage …

Rapper Fat Joe introduced a new staple into the urban vernacular lexicon this year when he uttered: "Yesterday's price is not today's price" during an Instagram live stream following the Verzuz matchup between The Lox & Dipset. The now infamous saying has caught on like wildfire on social media, & has proven timely as popular value store Dollar Tre…

Kakorrhaphiophobia is defined as the abnormal fear of failure. There is an ongoing narrative (widely disputed by several publications) that 50% of marriages end in divorce. Unvetted belief in this narrative (among several other factors) has greatly contributed to many people having kakorrhaphiophobia towards nuptials. If celebrity relationships are…

What type of games are being played? We release this episode on the 132nd anniversary of the day Nintendo was founded, & like NBA 2K22 on a Nintendo Switch in the hands of a child, games were most certainly being played in pop culture this week.Twitter page raptv.com posed the question: “Is Drake in 2021 bigger than Michael Jackson at his peak!?”. …

According to a friend of Nicki Minaj's cousin in Trinidad.. COVID-19 vaccines may cause impotence.. with this possibility in mind, the Federal government might want to consider offering Viagra prescriptions to incentivize men to get the shot(s) as the Biden administration proposes to enforce vaccine mandates on all Federal employees, & companies th…

"A man gotta have a code" - Michael K. Williams as Omar Little. This week The Vexed Intellects discuss "man code" on a plethora of topics. Drake released his long awaited album "Certified Lover Boy" to much fan fare. The 21-song opus is projected to sell over 600k units in it's 1st week of release. Though the vast majority of conversations surround…

This week the Vexed Intellects discuss goal manifestation, & the process of attracting one's desires into actualization via intention & effort. The guys also discuss self expression & what that means for a person's experiences at different stages in life. For example: how does a child that grows up in an environment where their parents allow them t…

The milk crate challenge has taken the timeline by storm, & it is perhaps a perfect metaphor for life. You take small, careful steps towards your goal only to fall swiftly (& sometimes painfully). In this 'game' few will prosper. Luck is a major factor in success for most, while others reach the goal by carefully strategizing & planning their steps…

Is unvaccinated sperm the new Bitcoin? Some journalists believe so after it was recently revealed that women are paying up to 10k for some Pfizer-less man emission. In more serious matters... the Vexed Intellects discuss the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan following US troop withdrawal. The gentlemen also discuss the ongoing recovery efforts in Hai…

Cup Noodles is introducing a pumpkin spice flavor this fall.. if that didn't gross you out... Marble Slab Creamery is releasing Flamin' Hot Cheetos ice cream & milkshakes.. oh, & Saweetie's 'unique' menu recently debuted at McDonald's. This week The Vexed Intellects have absolutely NOTHING to offer on these 'delectable' delights, but DID however di…

This week the Vexed Intellects (with special guest Tonya Cole) discuss the continuing saga of rapper DaBaby as famed music festivals Lollapalooza, Governors Ball, & Music Midtown (among others) removed the Interscope Records recording artist from their lineups following controversial comments made during his performance at Rolling Loud Miami. DaBab…

Rolling Loud festival took place in Miami last weekend, & while a clip of rapper Coi Leray's dance moves (& the crowd's lack of enthusiasm for her performance) was initially the most viral moment of the 3-day event, Da Baby would soon change that as he snatched headlines with his controversial performance Sunday night. Gay rights activists & artist…

This week the Vexed Intellects breakdown four types of intelligence: IQ (Intelligence Quotient (IQ), Emotional Quotient (EQ), Social Quotient (SQ), & Adversity Quotient (AQ). The guys also discuss weakness vs vulnerability, the "what do you bring to the table" conversation, & the concept of traditional gender roles created post WW2 as soldiers inte…

This week the Vexed Intellects discuss singer Keri Hilson's widely circulated tweet claiming "men who provide emotional security & wise leadership will get the softest, most feminine, submissive version of their woman". The guys also discuss a second consecutive week of drama at ESPN after Stephen A. Smith offends several ethnic groups with what ma…

Accountability & confliction were on the menu this week.. as Bill Cosby was released from prison, Sha'Carri Richardson was disqualified from Olympic contention, Rachel Nichols got caught on a hot mic eluding to "diversity" hiring practices at ESPN, & a trans woman that hasn't fully transitioned caused quite a stir at a spa in Korea Town in Los Ange…

July is here, & as we enter the "thick" of summer... It's about to get real cold for some hot girls as Onlyfans will reportedly move away from adult content in hopes of attracting more traditional advertisers. Will this pivot be the start of the brand's demise? The Vexed Intellects discuss this decision, plus... Tricking vs providing, BBLs, male in…

Hopefully you're having a better week then Ben Simmons... This week the Vexed Intellects discuss Megan thee Stallion vs Da Baby, Trick Daddy vs the bee-hive, & Subway serving people fake tuna...... The gentleman also discuss 'standards', being his peace, being "right", men paying for everything, & people having trouble being satisfied in relationsh…

It was a another wild week.. & on the anniversary of the infamous O.J. Simpson chase we would expect no less! This week the Vexed Intellects discuss Batman eating p*ssy, & the cancellation of Destiny's Child's “Cater 2 U”, Chrissy Teigen, & Kevin Hart. The guys also discuss Men’s health week, Tupac hoodies for PRIDE month, monogamy, Sex on the 1st …

There are two types of electric charge: positive and negative. With this in mind, on the 268 year anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's lightning conductor/kite-flying experiment, it's only right that the Vexed Intellects discuss all of the positive & negative stories that kept the internet buzzing this week! The positives: Teyana Taylor is Maxim's 1s…

May was mental health awareness month, but taking care of, (and protecting) one's mental well-being is a full time job! This week the Vexed Intellects discuss recent instances of young people & their public declarations of struggling with mental health related issues. Naomi Osaka decided to skip post match press conferences, & ultimately elected to…

Kwame Brown & Nick Cannon are proving with incredible efficiency that one man is more than capable of handling several suitors at once. As Nick continues to be fruitful with the seed of life, Kwame continues to unleash verbal Mortal Kombat as he berates his many detractors with "Mama's cooking" from the comfort of his own home (and truck) on his Yo…

May is mental health awareness month & the Vexed Intellects are back for another fun filled episode discussing real life & online mental health related topics. The term "come healed" has been used by some people as a "DO NOT ENTER" sign to potential romantic partners that have either not gone to therapy or don't love themselves fully. Is it wrong f…

The Vexed Intellects are cooking with FIRE (even though there was a shortage of gasoline for many East Coast & Southeast residences due to a ransomware attack on one of the nation’s largest pipelines). This week the guys talked about Chinese rocket ships falling out of the sky at an unknown time/location, Spouse-swapping Real Housewives, jail time …

"Loud & Wrong" was the theme this week... As many Americans erroneously cerebrated Mexican Independence (Cinco de Mayo), South Carolina senator Tim Scott & Vice President Kamala Harris denied that America is a racist country. Oh, & Instagram model Lira Galore went to Twitter to contest if Anne Frank was truly deaf & blind (she wasn't.. it was Helle…

R.I.P Shock G! On this day in 1967 Aretha Franklin's song "Respect" was released. This week the Vexed Intellects along with Los (AKA "The Baroness" discuss whether or not it's possible for men to "Respect" their platonic women friends enough to NOT try to sleep with them. This question was broached after an old clip resurfaced of Steve Harvey claim…

R.I.P. Black Rob! On the two-year anniversary of the release of Avengers: Endgame... We've finally reached the "Endgame" of the Derek Chauvin case. The Vexed Intellects are back with another episode where they react to the results of the trial. The guys also discuss childhood induced traumas, simps, approaching Women, relationship scenarios, dating…

"The boy has got his own money" - Cleo McDowell As we celebrate Coinbase going public with it's IPO this week.. there's another alternative currency garnering headlines... Usher Raymond's 'Ush-Bucks' made it's debut on the floor of a Las Vegas strip club, & some dancers were NOT too thrilled about it. The Vexed Intellects (and Shanay) discuss this …

On the anniversary of the Air France heist, The Vexed Intellects are back for another event filled week to "steal" your attention like Henry Hill & the boys stole $420,000 54 years ago. It was a week of sex, lies, & video tape as Disney employee Paul Pierce went live on Instagram with strippers, & newly turned 18 year old Bhad Babbie started an Onl…

It's April fool's day, & these fools (The Vexed Intellects) are back & better than ever! In this week's episode the guys break down the CRAZY week that twas the last week of the 1st quarter of the year! (and man was it a doozie!!) Saweetie & Quavo did their best Jay-Z/Solange elevator incident reenactment. Lil Nas X gave the devil a lap dance, (and…