Best No 4Play Productions Podcasts (2024)

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Foundt Out 1:34:49

5y ago1:34:49

1:34:49

Ain’t nowhere to run. Ain’t no place to hide, beloved. Honest breakdowns are what N4P does best and Ant P has a rare disclaimer for the masses over his baby Fantasia that is NOT to be missed. So many delicate and complex topics to cover. The brothers speak candidly on everything from snitching on gangs, transsexual attraction in Black men, and grou…

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Chicken Gang Gang 1:16:02

5y ago1:16:02

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On the front lines of 2019’s chicken wars, your favorite hood tastemakers weigh in. Umm, Jigga what?! Jay-Z, a business (man) and brand, might have pulled the wool over our eyes long before this NFL deal - Dion shares his conspiracy theory. Ant P wants us to save the rain forest and support our friends’ businesses but not without an extra special r…

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Alkaline Water & Cheese Eggs 1:37:29

5y ago1:37:29

1:37:29

The fellas (and respectable show notes) return from a busy July with no mess left untouched. While these apps have the kids smelling themselves, we talk about house parties for the “homeless”, teach the ladies how to shoot their shot, and don’t know what TF to make of Diddy and these young girls. Let’s go. Listen in as we discuss: What If We Had Th…

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Back At It Again 1:08:58

5y ago1:08:58

1:08:58

Finally, all three members of the podcast are back and alas, at it again.

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Over East & Out West Takeover 1:05:44

5y ago1:05:44

1:05:44

Dion & Fresh take over the podcast while Ant P renegotiates his contract.

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Hungry Minds Eat Anything 1:18:29

5+ y ago1:18:29

1:18:29

Topics include: The gentrification of the Swag Surf Cardi B, Sex Work and "Survival" Kodak's Viral Woes SnapChat's Dating Show Second Chance

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In Memory Of... 33:20

5+ y ago33:20

33:20

We were prepared to record a full podcast and then the news of Nipsey Hussle's murder came out... Shock is an understatement.

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What's Your Fantasy? 1:44:09

5+ y ago1:44:09

1:44:09

The gentleman of The No 4Play Show invite you on a trip into the strip club locker room with a former "Adult Fantasy Provider" by the name of Jess. These are the tales, the freaky tales.

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Brotherly Love 1:14:40

5+ y ago1:14:40

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EBT Tuesday 1:38:23

6y ago1:38:23

1:38:23

It’s been a whole ass month but your favorite podcast is back! With these crazy times it calls for your favorite crazy urban commentators to dissect the news and make it plain for the people. In this episode we discuss the following: We talked about Van Dyke Kavanaugh Why do men fear having a gay son? Carter V Women and the pressure of marriage…

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A Major Motion Picture 2:20:32

6y ago2:20:32

2:20:32

No stone is left unturned on today's episode, topics include: Rahm Emanuel not seeking re-election Eminem's surprise album The untimely death of Mac Miller Colin Kaepernick's "Just Do It" Campaign with Nike Nas' Baby Mama Drama Bobby Brown, Janet Jackson and the myth of the Good Girl

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Nuptials, Nicki, and Nonsense 1:28:00

6y ago1:28:00

1:28:00

Pull up a chair as we discuss Nicki Minaj's roller coaster week, The Carters OTR2 Tour and the queen Aretha. We also discuss why men may not f*ck who they want but they damn sure marry who they want. 1:55 - Can we just bury R. Kelly already, damn. 11:05 - Catching up on the lives of your lovely cohosts 19:06 - Dion pays homage to The Carters 24:50:…

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After the show, its the after party, then... 1:13:09

6y ago1:13:09

1:13:09

Recap of The Q, Lebron's iPromise School, the difference between "juicing" and dating, Nia Wilson's murder, Demi Lovato's overdose and more...

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Partying and Protesting 1:19:10

6y ago1:19:10

1:19:10

Women asked "Why do men always want to chill at the house?" and we provide you with the most scientific answer yet. We recap the #PoshinParis Day Party and talk about the police shooting and protest that took place on 71st street last weekend, and more.

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Scary Hours (No Drake) 1:34:07

6y ago1:34:07

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Scary Hours 1:35:58

6y ago1:35:58

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Bad Side, Good Side 1:46:42

6y ago1:46:42

1:46:42

On today's episode, we sit down and talk about the bad part of the current news cycle and then we switch up to the good side. Bad Side: Immigration Policies and children being separated from their parents The Death of XXXTentacion Good Side: Starts at 70 minutes and it's just the good fellas of the No 4 Play show up to our old tricks.…

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Off the Meds vs. On the Meds 1:45:00

6y ago1:45:00

1:45:00

On this episode, we sit down and talk about the crazy NBA Finals Game 1 and good ole' JR Smith. And what everybody has been waiting for, we give a track by track break down of Kanye West's new 'Ye album. Buckle Up, this is a wild show.

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Special Edition: The Oral History of the Pusha T & Drake Beef 1:19:09

6y ago1:19:09

1:19:09

The People asked for it so we delivered. Dion gives us an oral history of the Drake & Pusha T beef that starts from the very beginning.

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The Bill Comes Due 1:58:43

6y ago1:58:43

1:58:43

What do we talk about in this episode? That's simple: Robert (Meek Mill) Robert (R. Kelly) Jermaine (J. Cole) Bill (Bill Cosby) Thanos (Nuff Said) Kanye (Mr. West)

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Wednesday Wisdom 1:24:12

6y ago1:24:12

1:24:12

Join us as we discuss Keri Hilson's comments on if being a Ride or Die Chick is a detriment. Also, we tackle the question, is Beyonce the greatest entertainer of all time? We talk about the case Brennan Walker being shot at by Jeffrey Zeigler after stopping at his home to ask for directions to his local high school.…

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The Tuesday Check 1:21:18

6+ y ago1:21:18

1:21:18

Cardi B - Check Drake - Check Dating - Check Trump - Check Ray Lewis - Check If it's a hot topic, we have you covered. No 4Play.

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Resurrection Monday 1:21:09

6+ y ago1:21:09

1:21:09

The good Brothers of The No 4Play Show Resurrect this Monday. We lend our voices to such topics as the Fabulous domestic drama & Stephon Clark. And we also have some words of advice for an HBCU college student as he debates on whether the girl he was in a situation-ship is too cool. The topics come rapid fire as we line them up and knock them down.…

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Wishing You Increase 1:18:41

6+ y ago1:18:41

1:18:41

Wishing You Increase Happy New No 4Play Year! We know you missed us. Without further ado we send up our last audio-only show with discussions of Mo’Nique’s bag drop, social media shallow hot takes, newborn Chicago West, a ‘lean’ wake up call and the DJ major keys. Trigger Warning: This episode includes reactions to the #MeToo movement cascade of se…

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Keepin’ it 100, Baby 1:09:36

6+ y ago1:09:36

1:09:36

This is a moment. A celebration. A stunt. We share a ton of behind-the-scene scoops from all of your favorite episodes, as we celebrate the No 4Play journey. No time stamps today, just enjoy this dirty walk down memory lane. We’ll link many of the episodes mentioned in the notes below with the official episode title. Favorite Episodes Roll Call: Th…

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The Cuff of Convenience 1:09:40

6+ y ago1:09:40

1:09:40

It’s getting cold out here as we acknowledge the cuff of convenience this season. Join us in rebuking Amazon Keys and smart homes, discussing a Justin Timberlake Super Bowl and give Nas a cyber dap for upgrading Nicki Minaj. A quick PSA leads to talk about the first time we brought a cold chick back to the block. Listen in as we discuss: Justin & J…

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Intervention Time 53:56

6+ y ago53:56

53:56

After a light conversation about crypto-currency, things get real. We acknowledge that rape culture is real. With care we try to tackle how men can impact everyone’s ability to feel safe and protected in and outside the workforce as well as how the system fails sexual assault victims that both do and do not come forward. **Warning: We respectfully …

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Check your Engine 1:20:20

6+ y ago1:20:20

1:20:20

How you doing, Ye? The brothers are…*sigh* surviving. Racism fatigue has Ant P fed up. This episode we encourage black men to get their engines’ checked with the help of a mental health professional. Enjoy our #blackboyjoy over the BET Hip Hop Awards, Uncle Luke’s outspoken legacy and cast your play vote for the best hip-hop DJ drop of all time. Li…

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Restricted Areas with NBA TV’s Kevin Cottrell Jr. 1:33:47

6+ y ago1:33:47

1:33:47

We have our good friend and seasoned NBA TV sports journalist Kevin Cottrell Jr. joining us for a humble conversation about getting up close and professional with the top players, your favorite teams’ chances at making the Finals, and putting to rest the LeBron GOAT debate. Listen in as we discuss: HBCU Football Classics & student recruitment (1:00…

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Hats Off To This Guy with New Era’s Colie Blake 1:09:24

7y ago1:09:24

1:09:24

Enjoy our deep dive into the long game of creating fashion-forward accessible product lines; marketing collaborations, and a fun round of tastemaker predictions for 2017. It was our esteemed pleasure to discuss branding and the brilliant strategies that go into the most iconic ath-leisure accessories with New Era’s Colie Blake. Listen in as we disc…

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Debate Your Drunk Uncle 1:17:00

7y ago1:17:00

1:17:00

Debate Your Drunk Uncle Hot takes produce the most fire emoji episodes. Supporting black women, empathizing with grieving black parents and holding click bait accountable, we don’t hold back. We also discuss (begrudgingly) Trump’s careless response to the suffering of brown people and checking rich privilege. The thirst for beards on ‘The Facebook’…

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Buy Back the Block with Jerry Brown 1:00:25

7y ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Buy Back the Block with Jerry Brown Wanna make grown money moves? Buy some property. Our guest, realtor Jerry Brown walks us through the process for entering the real estate game, being financially responsible before purchasing your first home, developing people skills as an agent, screening your agent and tenants, and why credit unions get so much…

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Real Cheaters Move in Silence with Young Wayne 1:01:57

7y ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Cheaters never prosper. But since Kevin Hart has forced our hand, here we are. We set some gender-neutral ground rules for cheating and talk about the greatness of Whitney Young, comedy, top Pro-Am moments, and more with our amazing guest Dwayne “Young Wayne” Young. Listen in as we discuss: Wayne’s Top 5 Pro-Am Moments (8:42) Come on Kev… (16:54) A…

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The Men, The Myths 55:53

7y ago55:53

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The Men, The Myths This episode we put the lies to rest. Would you see your favorite artists in concert? Sit down IG models and Thick Rihanna haters, all waists matter. Mother Nature is not to be played with. Plus, we share our experiences with the hoe phase as men and how costly it was. Listen in as we discuss: #Thickgalriri and women gaining weig…

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The No 4Play Remembers with K Moon 1:00:50

7y ago1:00:50

1:00:50

What started as an innocent walk-of-shame down memory lane has turned into the reckless and unofficial guide to Game of Thrones for Black people. As always, you’re welcome. Listen in as we discuss: Performing on your clique’s behalf (11:54) GoT broken down (22:23) The characters that can get these hands (43:20) Mentioned in this Episode: Boardwalk …

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At Your Best 1:06:54

7y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

At Your Best After a trip to DC, we’re glowing in our black excellence (shout out to the real HU). We discuss the technique of boxing, racial tension in the ring & comparing boxing eras as well as the legacies of Dick Gregory & Aaliyah. Meanwhile, Jay-Z compels us to consider friendships crumbling from a man’s perspective. Listen in as we discuss: …

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Go For Yours with Erika R. McCall 59:24

7y ago59:24

59:24

Go For Yours with Erika R. McCall Should a partner’s inconsistency be grounds for a roaming eye? Would you correct it or cut it? What did we ever do before DM’s? The fellas weigh in and guest Erika McCall gets schooled on “comcast remotes”, what qualifies a woman as average, and peak mental confidence as an adult man. Listen in as we discuss: TBT M…

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The No 4Play Show Has the Answers 1:09:19

7y ago1:09:19

1:09:19

The No 4Play Show Has the Answers The annual experience of ratchet black excellence (aka #NQ17) did not disappoint. We share funny highlights and address a couple of creeps. Then switch gears to process this weekend’s Charlottesville terrorism and activism in the NFL. Plus, #BaduBox strikes again. You heard it here first. Listen in as we discuss: C…

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Guidance from the Gridiron with Corey Mays 1:08:16

7y ago1:08:16

1:08:16

Guidance from the Gridiron with Corey Mays Veteran NFL Player, Corey Mays joins us for an excellent discussion surrounding doing well on the field, developing a team, and building a legacy outside of football. He shares wisdom about handling business, investing, managing your money, and resisting the temptation to live a baller lifestyle in an expe…

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Facing the Facts with Besties & Brunch 1:05:02

7y ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Facing the Facts with Besties & Brunch Four of the ladies from the Besties & Bruch crew join us to discuss the tough week that black men have had. Usher, R. Kelly, and Rick Ross are dead wrong. How can we defend these L’s? Plus, Issa Rae’s Insecure is back and chaos befalls the show. The brothers have had enough. And the sisters sound off. Listen i…

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A Direwolf in Silicon Valley with Matt Alexander 43:49

7y ago43:49

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Dion’s definite cousin joins us to discuss his experiences editing movies, educating executives on the importance of diverse perspectives and investing in recruitment efforts within minority communities in the Bay area. Rather than be angry that goofies make 6-figures, we’re reminding our listeners that strategy matters and just going to work and c…

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Treasuring the Long Game with Brewhouse Music’s Brandon Smith 1:01:22

7y ago1:01:22

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Treasuring the Long Game with Brewhouse Music’s Brandon Smith This episode we sit down with our guest Brandon Smith to discuss the importance of music publishing, the market for urban artists to partner with big corporations and consider the differences in how Chicago disrupts the next generation’s chances of success. This episode is all about glor…

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Rob Needs an Alfred with Brooke Brown 1:09:07

7y ago1:09:07

1:09:07

Rob Needs an Alfred with Brooke Brown We put our ghostwriter in the hot seat. Brooke Brown of Well Read Well Said is responsible for the detailed show notes you all love so much. But today she joins us on the mic to discuss how men get ready for parties with pretty ladies, our picks for song of the summer, fast women, being finessed as young boys, …

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Thank You Chicago with K Moon and Matt Brooks 44:20

7y ago44:20

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Thank You Chicago with K Moon and Matt Brooks Hot off the press we have your next summer move ready. If you know us and have attended any of our events in the past (including N*gga Q) then tune in to this episode. We share some of the legendary parties and cookouts in the works from our guest hosts K Moon and Matt Brooks of Thank You Chicago Events…

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The No 4:44 Play Show 1:19:05

7y ago1:19:05

1:19:05

The No 4Play show called an emergency podcast to talk about everything 4:44 related. We welcome back our special Guest George Davis and we dig deep into Jay Z's latest album.

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The Patron Saints of Lost Causes with Kasmer Quinn 1:16:04

7y ago1:16:04

1:16:04

There are just some things that we will and won’t stand for. Fresh stands up for Meek Mill, Ant P stands up for T.I., and Dion walks away with your girl. We welcome media relation specialist Kasmer Quinn, who shares with our listeners how to come correct on a first date. Listen in as we discuss: • Safaree vs Meek Mill & Co. (20:17) • Tiny’s loyalty…

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He IS White 1:03:09

7y ago1:03:09

1:03:09

He IS white June is National Black Music Month. In celebration, we praise Chicago artists whose discography should forever be preserved in the music hall of fame. Not to exclude “dwights”, we shout-out a couple of our melanin-challenged favorites. And with school out, we sound off on whether lavish prom sendoffs are too much. Listen in as we discus…

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Tasteful and Classless 1:15:08

7y ago1:15:08

1:15:08

Tasteful and Classless It’s XVII all summer 17. We go in on sloppy drunks, advise you to stay hydrated after E&J, discuss tasteful pubic hair maintenance, and name the songs we have on repeat in the whip. Plus we have an official move for Saturday and bring back fuckboi of the week. Listen in as we discuss: Bill Maher gets too comfortable (19:19) D…

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Honesty Hour 50:48

7y ago50:48

50:48

Honesty Hour The new trendy accessory is honesty. Or is it vasectomies? We can’t decide. This episode we candidly ask each other to choose if we’d get snipped…hypothetically (shout out to Lyfe Jennings) if the trapping odds weren’t in our favor. Also, we cover how to bring up your body count and fetishes to your partner, Finals predictions, and che…

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The Grits & Biscuits Review 1:03:39

7y ago1:03:39

1:03:39

This weekend we attended Grits & Biscuits at the Hosue of Blues in Chicago. Never been to Grits? It's a huge party based in down south, HBCU, late 90s and early 2000s partying. Where everybody was there to have fun, there was no VIP, no dress code and girls dancing on you like their tuition depended on it. Because of this experience that Grits & Bi…

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