The iLLogical Sense Podcast
By Aaron Busby, James Cole & Martin Esquer
The iLLogical Sense PodcastApr 22, 2024
Episode 306: “That is Not God!”
The iLLogical gang discus their thoughts about WrestleMania 40 (4:04), as well as the rap beef that has turned into a royal rumble, which includes J. Cole's apology (12:34), 'WE STILL DON'T TRUST YOU' by Future & Metro Boomin (16:23), Drake responding with "Push Ups" (24:43), Rick Ross responding with "Champagne Moments" (29:04), the impact that A.I. now has in feuds (34:37), Drake's second response with "Taylor Made Freestyle" (42:37) & the reactions (59:37), Kanye West inserting himself into the madness (1:13:56), if Chris Brown & Quavo will keep it on record (1:17:24) and more!
Episode 305: “That Was a Choice!”
This week, the iLLogical gang discuss J. Cole's surprise mixtape, 'Might Delete Later' (1:35), which includes his response to Kendrick Lamar on "7 Minute Drill" (9:00), Beyonce's latest album, "Act II: Cowboy Carter" (31:01), their excitement going into WrestleMania 40 (43:39) and more!
Episode 304: “Y'all Playing With Me!”
This week, the iLLogical gang discus the new Future & Metro Boomin album, 'WE DON'T TRUST YOU' (6:30), Kendrick Lamar's verse on "Like That" dissing Drake and J. Cole (13:48), if sides will be taken when Future & Metro Boomin release their next album on April 12 (27:51), the MAX docuseries 'Quiet on Set' (1:06:24), major developments within the Power Universe (1:19:52), NFL free agency (1:26:49), why Dodger's pitcher Shohei Ohtani's former translator is under investigation (1:16:21) and more!
Episode 303: "He Who Shall Not Be Named!"
This week, the iLLogical duo returns to a trio as they welcome back Martin to discuss Super Bowl LVIII (4:22), the curse that keeps on cursing (16:13), Cam Newton's fight at a youth camp (27:51), Usher's halftime show (42:11), Kanye West's & Ty Dolla $ign's latest album 'Vultures 1' (48:21), Benzino still going at Eminem (1:03:15), Vince Staples' 'The Vince Staples Show' on Netflix (1:16:21), ScHoolboy Q's latest album 'Blue Lips' (1:17:22) and more!
Episode 302: "Netflix is Raw!"
This week, the iLLogical duo discuss the road to the NFL Conference Championships (4:41), more NFL head coaching hires (21:43), Vince McMahon resigning from the WWE after the latest allegations (37:59), 'Raising Kanan' Season 3 finale predictions (51:18), updates on the Michael Jackson biopic (58:00), 21 Savage's latest album 'american dream' (1:03:17), Megan Thee Stallion & Nicki Minaj trading subliminal shots (1:14:37), tripod content (1:17:22) and more!
Episode 301: "The Truth is Painful!"
The iLLogical duo finally return to the podcasting world to discuss the reason for their hiatus (1:09), 2023 NFL & NCAA season recaps (3:08), NFL Wild Card round predictions (17:22), NFL head coaching changes (26:26), Katt Williams (35:30) and Stephen A. Smith (39:39) setting the tone for the year, Draymond Green still wilding out (45:12), 'Raising Kanan' mid-Season 3 recap (50:33), 2023 in music (1:01:25), 2024 goals & predictions (1:12:57), Keith Lee's food tour in the Bay Area (1:21:36) and more!
Episode 300: "Space & Opportunity!"
Celebrating their 300th episode, the iLLogical duo discuss Terence Crawford defeating Errol Spence Jr. (2:02), a government official confirming the existence of aliens (8:39), Travis Scott finally releasing 'Utopia' (11:47), Lizzo facing harassment allegations by former background dancers (40:10), NFL running backs getting disrespected (55:19) and more!
Episode 299: "Dress 'Em Up!"
This week, the iLLogical duo discuss Mark Zuckerberg creating Threads to rival Twitter (5:31), Drake's new poetry book, 'Titles Ruin Everything' (13:30), actors & screenwriters striking in Hollywood (25:10), the 'Book of HOV' exhibit honoring Jay Z (46:32), Peyton Manning's new Netflix series, 'Quarterback' (52:33), 2023 NBA free agency (1:01:06) and more!
Episode 298: “A Very Dangerous Day!”
This week, the iLLogical duo discuss J.C.'s first Father's Day (2:01), a Titanic tourist submarine gone missing (6:57), Fast X recap (18:02), cartoon adults you identify with now that you’re grown (34:33), *new music (38:51), NBA trades & 2023 NBA Draft (1:02:53) and more!
*Music reviews include:
Janelle Monae | 'The Age of Pleasure' (39:02)
Killer Mike | 'Michael' (41:50)
Gunna | 'a Gift & a Curse' (49:32)
Episode 297: "You Ain't Beats!"
This week, the iLLogical duo discuss the final episodes of 'Power: Ghost', Season 3 (6:05), what their comfort shows are (12:35), hobbies that they'd like to share with their kids (20:31), the current music drought (29:06), Tyler, the Creator's interview on Rap Radar (38:25), Apple introducing the Vision Pro (42:54) and more!
Episode 296: “Back To Family!”
This week, the iLLogical duo discuss J.C. officially becoming a father (1:05), the Lakers eliminating the Warriors from the playoffs (6:18), Janelle Monae's seductive re-brand (24:37), how the writers of 'Power: Ghost' were in their bag in Season 3 (29:48), why the unrealistic plots make the Fast & Furious saga legedary (38:38) and more!
Episode 295: “I Know You!”
This week, the iLLogical duo discuss Lakers vs. Warriors in the semi-finals (3:13), the greatness of Jimmy Butler (28:27), Giannis Antetokounmpo's comments about failure (32:56), Aaron Rodgers & Lamar Jackson transactions (55:54), 2023 NFL Draft (59:30), favorite Jerry Springer moments (1:15:06), Jack Harlow's new album 'JACKMAN.' (1:25:20) and more!
Episode 294: "I Was Surviving!"
This week, the iLLogical duo discuss Jim Jones going at Pusha T's legacy (5:17), how the Snowfall series finale was brilliantly concluded (7:26), Frank Ocean's infamous Coachella performance (35:23), *music reviews (47:25), labels and artists taking a stand against artificial intelligence (56:19), first round of the NBA playoffs (1:02:41) and more!
*Music reviews include:
Rae Sremmurd | 'Sremm 4 Life' (47:38)
Curren$y & Jermaine Dupri | 'For Motivational Use Only, Vol. 1' (48:53)
Mozzy | 'Kollect Kall' EP (50:07)
Dende | '95 Civic' (53:31)
Episode 293: "Cinnamon Toast Crunch!"
This week, the iLLogical duo recap a sports filled weekend highlighted by Wrestlemania 39 (1:59), Vince McMahon returning to run WWE (26:12), women's college basketball being elite all tournament (38:18), the NBA's new CBA deal (48:28) and more!
Episode 292: "I'm Still A Fan!"
This week, the iLLogical duo discuss 6ix9ine getting jumped in a gym (9:19), artificial intelligence in music (18:57), *new music being released (23:37), why 50 Cent VERZUZ Lil Wayne makes sense (45:35), why Logic must be stopped (59:15), **TV, including 'Power Book II: Ghost' returning (1:09:57) and more!
*Music reviews include:
6lack | 'Since I Have a Lover' (24:54)
Larry June & Alchemist | 'The Great Escape' (28:38)
Tyler the Creator | 'Call Me if You Get Lost: The Estate Sale' (32:06)
DJ Drama | 'I'm Really Like That' (35:26)
Chloe | 'In Pieces' (40:36)
**TV reviews include:
'Power Book II: Ghost' | Season 3...so far (1:09:57)
'BMF' | S2E10: "New Beginnings" (1:15:48)
'Snowfall' | Season 6...so far (1:18:02)
'Succession' | Season 1 (1:19:38)
'Mayor of Kingstown' (1:22:10)
'The Mandalorian' | Season 3...so far (1:23:19)
Episode 291: "Where is My Mommy?!"
This week, the iLLogical duo discuss Don Toliver's new album, 'Love Sick' (2:51), artists being signed to one label but known for their affiliations with another (24:42), how Jonathan Majors and Michael B. Jordan unfairly became the faces for non-masculinity and corniness (31:48), Chris Rock's new standup 'Selective Outrage' on Netflix (36:52), Busby finally watching 'The Sopranos' (47:33), why J.C. is ready for 'Snowfall' to suffer a miserable end (55:45) and more!
Episode 290: "Here, Damn!"
This week, the iLLogical duo discuss the Chiefs defeating the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII (4:06), Rihanna's halftime performance (27:43), Billboard & VIBE revealing their Top-10/50 rappers (43:32), a Michael Jordan movie without Michael Jordan (1:04:23), the 5-Yr anniversary of Nipsey Hussle's album, 'Victory Lap' (1:08:55) and more!
Episode 289: "Bliggity Black Black Excellence!"
This week, the iLLogical duo discuss the 65th Annual Grammys (2:58), LeBron James surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the all-time leading scorer in NBA history (21:46), Kyrie Irving & Kevin Durant headlining the NBA trade deadline deals (31:00), Super Bowl LVII predictions between the Kansas City Chiefs & Philadelphia Eagles (45:36), the 20-Yr anniversary of 50 Cent's debut album, 'Get Rich or Die Tryin' (1:00:02) and more!
Episode 288: "The Critter Crawlers!"
This week, the iLLogical duo discuss the movies & TV shows they've been watching (1:35), NFL Divisional Round weekend (18:48), Shannon Sharpe wanting all the smoke with the Memphis Grizzlies (46:01), Flo Rida's big pay day (52:40), Young Thug's transaction in court (56:25), J. Cole finding inspiration in a new way (1:02:36) and more!
Episode 287: "I Was Like, OK!"
This week, the iLLogical duo discuss the new MLK statue in Boston (3:47), YouTube's new policies upsetting content creators (9:08), NFL Wild Card weekend (13:31), *the week in TV (31:25), Meek Mill upset that Lori Harvey isn't checking for him (46:06), funeral playlists (51:37) and more!
*TV reviews include:
80th Golden Globe Awards (31:25)
'BMF' | 202: "Family Business" (34:35)
'The Last of Us' | 101: "When You're Lost in the Darkness" (42:10)
Episode 286: "It's Roc Nation's Fault!"
It's 2023 and not only are Busby & J.C. back on the audio side, they are now visually available on YouTube!
After recapping their holiday SZN (1:24), the iLLogical duo discuss Bills safety Damar Hamlin's injury (6:23), NFL Wild Card round predictions (13:00), Tory Lanez being found guilty on all 3 counts (29:49), *TV shows they're watching (36:15), music predictions (44:00) and more!
*TV reviews include:
'BMF' | 201: "Family Dinner" (36:15)
'Last Chance U: Basketball' | Season 2 (40:26)
Episode 285: The iLLy's, Pt. VI
It's the final episode of 2022 for the iLLogical duo!
Hour 1: The week in pop culture
Hour 2: The 6th Annual iLLys Awards
We know. We kept saying "5th iLLys" instead of "6th iLLys". We'll be fresh & ready in 2023.
We wish you all a happy, safe & iLL holiday SZN!
Episode 284: "The Funnies Was Happening!"
Episode 283: “It's Not the Same!”
This week, the iLLogical duo talk about hot takes around their favorite artists (4:34), as well as the greatest white rappers of all-time (17:21).
Later, the guys discuss Saweetie's first week sales (36:44), G.O.O.D. Music's legacy (57:40), if Drake missed out on signing a premier rapper (1:08:54), NFL Week 12 observations (1:26:15) and more.
Episode 282: “Oh, Let’s Ride!”
This week, the iLLogical duo talk about NFL Weeks 11 & 12 (Thanksgiving games) observations (5:59), as well as the AMA's cancelling Chris Brown's 'Thriller' tribute performance for Michael Jackson (17:40).
Later, the guys discuss Adam Sandler disguising brocations as movies (26:46), how they categorize their friends (33:56), James Cameron flexing with 'Avatar II' (37:29), pay their respects to Jason David Frank (44:51), if the end of Twitter is upon us (56:14), if the Taylor Swift ticket fiasco will change live performance sales (1:03:54) and more.
Episode 281: "She Got Me Drinking Water!"
This week, the iLLogical duo talk about 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' (2:29), as well as 21 Savage's thoughts on a VERZUZ against a fellow 2016 XXL Freshman (24:21) and Nas' relevancy (30:15).
Later, the guys discuss Nas' latest album, 'King's Disease III' (42:55), Prince Sole's new album, 'Roses While I'm Here' (48:04), the 65th Annual Grammy nominations (51:06), 'The Jacksons: An American Dream' 30-Yr anniversary (59:27), the series finale of 'Atlanta' (1:12:10), NFL Week 10 observations (1:20:03) and more.
Episode 280: "C.Y.A.!"
This week, the iLLogical duo talk about the Drake & 21 Savage collab album, 'Her Loss' (9:41), as well as the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducting Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and Eminem (40:18).
Later, the guys discuss the 15-Year anniversary of Jay-Z's 'American Gangster' (47:05), Kyrie Irving's suspension (54:25), the $1.9B Powerball lottery (1:05:44), athletic figures that you despise (1:12:42), NFL Week 9 observations (1:23:00), LeBron lying in public (1:45:20) and more.
Episode 279: “Those Are Jordan’s!”
This week, the iLLogical duo pay their respects to Takeoff from Migos (0:55), as well as talk about notable seasonal songs (13:22).
Later, the guys discuss NFL Week 8 observations (19:30), the 3 different types of sports fans (42:06), the Nets & Steve Nash parting ways (44:31), Kyrie's controversial comments (1:00:53), how Donald Glover re-imagined the origins of 'A Goofy Movie' in FX's 'Atlanta' (1:11:55), music reviews (1:30:10) and more.
Episode 278: “Scream Your Pain!”
This week, the iLLogical duo talk about Kanye losing $400M worth of endorsements (3:45), as well as Drake announcing a collab album with 21 Savage (10:47).
Later, the guys discuss DJ Drama running rap in 2022 (13:08), rap's best collaborators (16:26), *album reviews (24:23), Rihanna dropping new music (49:33) **TV reviews (52:00), NFL Week 7 observations (1:10:10) and more.
*Album reviews include:
Jeezy x DJ Drama | 'Snofall' (24:23)
Snoop Dogg x DJ Drama | 'I Still Got It' (30:40)
NBA Youngboy x DJ Drama | 'Ma' I Got A Family' (33:44)
Babyface | 'Girls Night Out' (39:52)
**TV reviews include:
'House of the Dragon' | S1E10: "The Black Queen" (52:00)
'Raising Kanan' | S2E10: "If Y'Dont Know, Now Y'Know" (57:38)
Episode 277: "White-Boy Wu-Tang!"
This week, the iLLogical duo jump into *TV reviews (5:50), as well as N.O.R.E.'s decision to air Kanye's latest appearance on 'Drink Champs' (28:10).
Later, the guys discuss NFL Week 6 observations (47:25), 2022-23 NBA season predictions (1:07:07), what the older generation got right in society (1:24:39) and more.
*TV reviews include:
'House of the Dragon' | S1E9: "The Green Council" (5:50)
'Raising Kanan' | S2E9: "Anti-Trust" (12:16)
'Atlanta' | S4E6: "Crank Dat Killer" (23:29)
Episode 276: "I Will Get There!"
This week, the iLLogical duo talk about Draymond Green punching Warriors teammate Jordan Poole (5:28), as well as the hype around 2023 NBA Draft prospect, Victor Wembanyama (16:29).
Later, the guys discuss NFL Week 5 observations (20:58), Kanye West doubling down on his "All Lives Matter" stance (48:24), *TV reviews (59:11), favorite football movies (1:19:30) and more.
*TV reviews include:
'Raising Kanan' | S2E8: "A House Is Not a Home" (59:11)
'House of the Dragon' | S1E8: "The Lord of the Tides" (1:05:38)
'Atlanta' | S4E5: "Work Ethic!" (1:08:05)
Episode 275: "I Want Them Low Vibrations!"
This week, the iLLogical duo pay their respects to Coolio & talk about his legacy (3:42), as well as Brett Favre scamming cancer patients out of millions of dollars in Mississippi (12:28).
Later, the guys discuss NFL Week 4 observations (19:40), Kanye West's "White Lives Matter" wardrobe (38:34), Quality Control artists vs. Offset & Cardi B (47:00), Joe Budden's latest controversial comments (1:11:05), *album reviews (1:17:21), movies that exceeded expectations (1:51:43), **TV reviews (2:00:50), low vibration plates (2:16:09) and more.
*Album reviews include:
Freddie Gibbs | '$oul $old $eperately' (1:17:21)
YG | 'I Got Issues' (1:28:44)
Tory Lanez | 'Sorry 4 What' (1:37:45)
Kid Cudi | 'Entergalactic' (1:46:06)
**TV reviews include:
'House of the Dragon' | S1E7: "Driftmark" (2:00:50)
'Raising Kanan' | S2E7: "No Love Lost" (2:06:40)
Episode 274: "I Don't Like Reading!"
This week, the iLLogical duo talk about the Boston Celtics suspending head coach Ime Udoka for violating team rules (1:22), as well as LL Cool J's response to DJ Akademiks calling Hip-Hop founders, "old and dusty" (19:37).
Later, the guys discuss the Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest TV Shows of All-Time" (31:28), the 10-Yr anniversary of Freddie Gibbs' project 'Baby Face Killa' (41:46), Rihanna headlining the Apple Music Halftime Show in Super Bowl LVII (47:49), Kanye being halted by Adidas & Gap (51:48), what arguments would sound better over the "We Cry Together" instrumental (56:00), NFL Week 3 observations (1:05:15) and more.
Episode 273: "I Just Don't Understand!"
This week, the iLLogical duo talk about Drake's response to music critic Anthony Fantano (5:32) and ask the question, "Did TDE do themselves a disservice for banking everything on Kendrick Lamar?" (19:54).
Later, the guys discuss Ice Spice's recent buzz (37:52), Future selling his publishing catalog (46:17), Tee Grizzley's "Robbery" series (54:08), *album reviews (1:01:59), **The first 2 episodes of the 4th & final season of 'Atlanta' (1:23:55), NFL Week 2 observations (2:00:43) and more.
*Album reviews include:
Symba x DJ Drama | 'Results Take Time' (1:01:59)
EST Gee | 'I Never Felt Nun' (1:15:18)
Jessie Reyez | 'Yessie' (1:20:39)
**Additional TV reviews include:
'Raising Kanan' | S2E6: "It's A Business, Man" (1:34:00)
'House of the Dragon' | S1E5: "We Light the Way" (1:45:49)
'The Patient' (1:52:22)
Episode 272: “Superstar Delusion!”
Officially back on a weekly schedule, the iLLogical duo start off on a somber note, as they pay their respects to PnB Rock (5:54) and discuss the significance of Queen Elizabeth's passing (14:42).
Later, the guys discuss the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards nominees (20:52), Bow Wow's $1K meet & greet experience (33:03), *album reviews (41:21), 15-Yr anniversaries of Kanye West's 'Graduation' & 50 Cent's 'Curtis' (53:17), if the character Rhaenyra from 'House of the Dragon' was the original City Girl (1:26:44), NFL Week 1 observations (1:34:58), Suns & Mercury owner Robert Sarver receiving a 1-Yr suspension (2:03:37) and more.
*Album reviews include:
P-Lo - 'STUNNA'
Ari Lennox - 'age/sex/location'
Nav - 'Demons Protected by Angels'
Episode 271: "WTF is Kwanzaa?!"
Before indulging in Labor Day BBQ & brews, The iLLogical duo tap in to make NFL predictions for the 2022 season (11:48), as well as analyze the Cavs acquiring Donovan Mitchell (33:56).
Later, the guys discuss Serena Williams' final match (40:44), their favorite concert experiences (51:10), JID's new album 'The Forever Story' (1:10:31), how "House of the Dragon" is restoring the feeling (1:20:35), Aries Spears & Tiffany Haddish finding themselves in nasty, hot water for a past skit (1:30:17) and more.
Episode 270: "I Wonder!"
The iLLogical duo receive a cameo appearance to start the episode, as they discuss Capital Records testing artificial intelligence as a signed act (6:38), as well as Timbaland & Swizz Beatz VERZUZ Triller (17:13).
Later, the guys talk about new music, particularly The Game's 'Drillmatic' (29:43), Megan Thee Stallion's 'Traumazine' (39:01) & DJ Khaled's 'GOD DID' (49:09), the Murder Inc. docuseries on BET+ (1:20:55), the first 2 episodes of 'Raising Kanan' Season 2 (1:44:21), 'House of the Dragon' pilot (2:02:31), Deshaun Watson's suspension getting an upgrade (2:23:47), the Lakers making moves (2:32:03). and more.
Episode 269: "Unique!"
The iLLogical duo discuss Beyoncé's latest album, 'Renaissance: Act I' (5:45), and if she & Drake are ushering in a new era of quarterly releases (41:31).
Later, the guys talk about Lil Wayne announcing 'Tha Carter VI' at OVO Fest (48:36), The Game sparking musical interest going into his 'Drillmatic' (52:58), why Chris Brown's meet & greet VIP experience is genius (1:17:16), NFL pre-season news (1:25:32), RIP to Bill Russell (1:54:12), Kevin Durant giving the Nets an ultimatum (2:00:00) and more.
Episode 268: "Look At Ya!"
On the latest episode, the iLLogical duo discuss the 'Lost in Riddim' Festival making a stop in San Jose (4:50), as well as Jordan Peele's latest film, 'NOPE.' (11:15).
Later, the guys talk about the MCU's plans for Phase 5 (17:09), Vince McMahon's controversial retirement from the WWE (25:41), new music from the likes of Brent Faiyaz, dvsn, Lizzo, CMG, Mozzy & Joey Bada$$ (42:12), the debut of HBO's new series 'Rap Sh!t' (1:14:01), LeBron's day at the Drew League (1:28:40) and more.
Episode 267: "Not the Game!"
Episode 266: "I Ain't Even Get To!"
Episode 265: “Demonized An Angel!”
Episode 264: "Context!"
Episode 263: "Cinematic!"
Later the guys discuss Elon Musk's attempts to purchase Twitter (1:03:57), DaBaby getting into another altercation (1:16:31), Megan Thee Stallion's interview with Gayle King (1:23:42), the aftermath of the first round in the NBA playoffs (1:37:33), why the NFL should change the format of their draft (1:57:27), Marvel's mini-series 'Moon Knight' (2:32:14) and more.
Episode 262: "Manifesting!"
The guys continue to talk music releases (39:29), TDE starting to wake up (55:35), if new rappers should embrace show-stealing features from established rappers (1:13:48) the 15-year anniversary of Lil Wayne's 'Da Drought 3' mixtape (1:27:37), the significance of 'Atlanta' Season 3 (1:44:06) and more.
Episode 261: "Uh-Oh!"
Episode 260: "Shut Up!"
Episode 259: "Stand Up!"
Episode 258: "René!"
Episode 257: "It's Slime Time!"
Later, the guys talk about what they expect from the rest of 'Power: Ghost' season 2 (44:47), Cordae's latest album 'From a Bird's Eye View' (1:02:24), if The Weeknd really has pop superstar pull after 'Dawn FM' failed to top the charts (1:17:04), the idea of rapper report cards (1:35:39) and more.