New Rory & MAL

This week on New Rory & Mal we examine if Busta Rhymes really does look like Tracy Morgan, give a shoutout to Kai Cenat and the Streamer Awards, try to make sense of Matt Barnes being extorted by A.I., and speculate what's in the unreleased footage of the Diddy documentary #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory & Mal can’t believe Wu-Tang made a music video for KD to come to the Knicks. Rory is feelin’ The Game and DJ Drama’s mixtape, and Mal explains why nobody wants beef with the west coast rapper. Busta Rhymes gets bent outta shape for being confused with Tracy Morgan, but they lowkey really look alike. Mal speculates what’s on the unreleased Diddy documentary footage. Plus, is it a flex to be a virgin in today’s society, and we get an update from a caller in a long distance relationship #volume All lines provided by hardrock.bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We got you with another bonus episode this week. We gotta give a shoutout to Mal 'cause he put all of us "All Her Fault" and that might be one of the greatest TV shows ever. We slip into a debate about the most underrated years in music. Mal admits he doesn't listen to Beyonce, but he ain't no hater. Even with that, we reminisce on where we were in life when Beyonce dropped "Lemonade". Plus, we talk last time we were "dangerously in love", and Vince Staples might be the funniest man on the planet #volume All lines provided by hardrock.bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re back at our studio in NYC, and Miami and no other city owes us anything. Kai Cenant and IShowSpeed cleaned up at the Streamer Awards.The Diddy doc has exposed 50 Cent and Ja Rule as hypocrites. Rory doesn’t understand how Matt Barnes was tricked by an AI chick. Mal thinks the Kardashians gotta be the one of the most powerful families in the country…even more than the Kennedy’s. Plus, Rory and Mal have new artists to put each other on to, but Demaris has other ideas for the guys #volume All lines provided by hardrock.bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal, the guys debate who has better rappers between New York and Detroit, T-Pain rants about fake friends in the music industry, Rory and Mal are horrified by the new Diddy documentary, and Demaris clears up a few questions about women platonic relationships #volume All lines provided by hardrock.bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s December, it’s cold af, and so we’re stuck in front of the TV. The Diddy doc got Rory and Mal in shock, and Mal wants to know what’s next once this chapter is over? Meg Thee Stallion makes a statement winning her lawsuit. You can’t be making sh*t up about people and getting away with it. Mal wants Demaris to explain what’s going on with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo ‘cause it doesn’t feel right. Plus, you won’t catch Rory and Mal swapping jerseys outside the club, and we give you our Spotify Wrapped. #volume All lines provided by hardrock.bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No guest this week, but we still wanted to throw an episode your way. No worries, this does not replace tomorrow's ep drop. Anyway, Rory, Mal, and Demaris debate who had the greatest peak in hip-hop between Nelly, 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, and Eminem. Plus, who had the best 3 album run of all-time, and would you rather have an insane peak like Fetty, or a consistent slept on career like Freddie Gibbs? #volume All lines provided by hardrock.bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re still a bit hungover after our Thanksgiving, but we’re back. Jussie Smollett on Cam Newton’s pod got Rory thinking we’re living in a simulation. Mal thinks Max B should know better than to perform a song he supposedly didn’t want to perform. Rory and Mal debate whether T-Pain had a point about brotherhood in the music industry. Plus, Rory and Mal list their Top 5 Philly rappers, does Rory really think Detroit can hang with NYC, we put each other onto new tv/music, 50 Cent on Good Morning America promoting the new Diddy doc is peak 50, and a voicemail has us taking trips down memory lane with our parents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thanksgiving NRM fam! Mal sets up a vegan Thanksgiving dinner for Rory and Demaris as the crew reflects on what they are thankful for in 2025 #volume All lines provided by hardrock.bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a winter vortex headed our way for the holiday, but we still got work to do. Rory and Demaris had a run in with a legend at the Brandy and Monica concert. Complex listed their best albums of the century so far, and Rory ain’t mad at it. Mal might have a problem with their pick for the number one album though. WhoSampled was acquired by Spotify, but Mal got an autistic friend who could single handedly do the work themselves. Plus, Rory and Mal didn’t know Rich Da Kid had game like THAT, Julez Santana probably can’t read the description to this episode, and a caller wants to know all about living in NYC #volume All lines provided by hardrock.bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal, Mal says New Edition is better than Boyz II Men and the Jackson 5, Demaris is feelin' Summer Walker's new project "Finally Over It", Wale claims he's never trusting a rapper again after J. Cole released :False Prophets after a conversation they had, and Rory, Mal, and Demaris figure out when it's appropriate for women to shoot their shot. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory and Mal check in with De La Soul and talk the history of the group, their new project with Mass Appeal, and the art of sampling #volume All lines provided by hardrock.bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Usually we got a guest for y'all on Thursdays, but this week we're flipping the schedule. Seasonal depression is real, but we got you with a new episode earlier in the week than usual. Usher suing Bryan-Michael Cox has Rory interrogating Mal about DVSN's "If I Get Caught" music video and where the funds came from. There is no reason why anybody should be throwing down at a Leon Thomas concert. Mal translates for Wale 'cause he wasn't standing ten toes down during his Breakfast Club interview. Plus, Mal thinks New Edition might be the greatest music group of all-time, but can they win a Verzuz against the Jackson 5? #volume All lines provided by hardrock.bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Mal and Peeje shut down the studio after our mixer Friday night, we’re back in-studio. Mal thinks Wale dropped a gem, and Demaris says Summer Walker is 3 for 3. “It Is What It Is” is about to get a bit more petty if Max B hops on as a regular. Rory and Mal debate who would win a Verzuz between Tony Yayo and Memphis Bleek. Mal doesn’t understand the backlash Pusha T is receiving for his IG caption announcing his 2nd child. Plus, Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul might be the final time anyone cares about a Jake Paul fight, and should women approaching men be the norm? #volume All lines provided by hardrock.bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week on New Rory & Mal, Kendrick Lamar will probably sweep the Grammy's, Kim Kardashain fails the Bar Exam so we try to take it ourselves, and Jhene Aiko addresses the rumors that her and Big Sean have called it quits #volume All lines provided by hardrock.bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Off rip we address the elephant in the room. Rory apologizes for how he acted on Twitter Spaces, and Mal has his back. Then, does Kevin Gates deserve the heat he’s getting for dating younger women? Rory and Mal give Big Sean props for sticking up for Jhene despite not addressing the rumor that they’re broken up. Demaris has more questions about Klay Thompson. Plus, Mal gives a shoutout to Jade Cargill for becoming WWE Women’s Champion, and a caller wants no parts of his wife’s friend’s drama #volume All lines provided by hardrock.bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory & Mal check in with Lola Brooke and talk to difference between "ratchet" and "ghetto", rank the men from each New York City borough, and promote her new EP "iight bet" #volume All lines provided by hardrock.bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a few days since The Grammy’s released their nominations, but we got y’all. It looks like Leon Thomas might sweep up all the R&B categories. Rory thinks Clipse should bag a Grammy or two, but Mal knows the committee already has their mind made up. Max B is finally out, and the hood showed up for him. Outkast was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and Rory approved of all the tribute performances…except for one. Summer Walker’s new project drops Friday, and her rollout is genius. Diddy got caught drinking in prison, and we don’t blame him. We don’t shame Kim K for failing the BAR, cause we just tried and that sh*t wasn’t easy. Plus, the guys send their representatives to answer our voicemail #volume All lines provided by hardrock.bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on New Rory & Mal, Beyonce was so dominant she made the Grammy's create a new country category, Rory gives his take on the Billboard Hot 100 changing their rules, Demaris gives advice on how to date when everyone gives you the ick, and Ms. Pat stops by to play therapist. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a new day in NYC! New Yorkers have chosen a new leader, and Rory and Mal waste no time fantasizing about what a Curtis Sliwa mayoral term would’ve looked like. Michael Jackson’s nephew will star in the biopic about the King of Pop. This movie better be nothing like that Lifetime disaster. Rory sees right through Jake Paul’s performative outrage after Jake’s fight with Tank Davis is cancelled. We gotta expand our music taste buds, so we give each other homework. Rory, Mal, and Demaris give each other a different artist to listen to…and yes, we will report back on this. Plus, how do you have a successful date when everybody gives you the ick? #volume All lines provided by hardrock.bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.