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96K to 299K
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Episode 4 | "Famous At 5, Untouchable At 50" (with YassyTV) | The Monoculture Conversation
Jun 22, 2026
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"The Internet Had A Lot To Say" + Reacting To The Elliott Wilson $20k | blankSLATE Radio
Jun 17, 2026
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Episode 3 | "Eat What You Kill" | The Elliott Wilson Story
Jun 15, 2026
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Episode 2 | "The $20,000 Mistake" | The Elliott Wilson Story
Jun 14, 2026
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"Two Pimps, One Algorithm" — How Clip Culture Works | blankSLATE Radio
Jun 12, 2026
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| 6/22/26 |  Episode 4 | "Famous At 5, Untouchable At 50" (with YassyTV) | The Monoculture Conversation | There used to be such a thing as monoculture — one moment everyone was tapped into at the same time. Michael Jackson was the last person to truly have it, and this episode makes the case for why the world will never make another. Everybody throws his name around — Kanye, Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Usher, even Taylor Swift — but SaVon and Yassy, joined by Karl aka FilmGawd, break down the seven buckets that made Michael Jackson untouchable, why the biopic worked for casuals but lost the real fans, and a Mount Rushmore of the artists who get closest — knowing none of them actually reach him. The thesis: universal fame is structurally over, and he was the last of it. Become a member of blankSLATE on Patreon — ad-free listening, early access, and a direct hand in shaping the show. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/blankslatehq | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 |  "The Internet Had A Lot To Say" + Reacting To The Elliott Wilson $20k | blankSLATE Radio | SaVon breaks down exactly when the contract was signed, when payment was due, and why the "life happened" excuse doesn't hold up. This is the full story, for the last time. | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | Episode 3 | "Eat What You Kill" | The Elliott Wilson Story | The other half of the story, and the part that lingers. SaVon traces what happened after the work was done and the money never came — the silence, an offer that wasn't really an offer, and the question of who answers when the people at the top go quiet. Less about the $20,000 than what the whole thing revealed about Elliott Wilson, Roc Nation, and the business behind them. Become a member of blankSLATE on Patreon — ad-free listening, early access, and a direct hand in shaping the show. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/blankslatehq | — | ||||||
| 6/14/26 | Episode 2 | "The $20,000 Mistake" | The Elliott Wilson Story | Full Story available early on Patreon. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/blankslatehq SaVon breaks down the $20,000 he lost on a high-profile podcast season tied to Elliott Wilson and backed by Roc Nation. He left a stable job to bet on himself and carried the risk alone. He was warned before he ever signed — and went anyway. Part 1 is how it started, what made him say yes, and what it ended up costing him. Become a member of blankSLATE on Patreon — ad-free listening, early access, and a direct hand in shaping the show. | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 |  "Two Pimps, One Algorithm" — How Clip Culture Works | blankSLATE Radio | The internet found a way to make humiliation pay rent. Deen the Great and Adrien Broner. Adam22 and Lena the Plug. Two arrangements, one machine — and a clipping economy that pays the most for your lowest moment. We pull it apart: where the money actually goes, why you can't escape these people, and what the algorithm is quietly training all of us to become. — Become a member of blankSLATE on Patreon — ad-free listening, early access, and a direct hand in shaping the show: https://www.patreon.com/blankslatehq Like, comment, subscribe — and support a Black-owned business. | — | ||||||
| 6/8/26 |  Episode 1 | "Reality Is Optional" | with YassyTV | For the first official episode of blankSLATE, SaVon and Yassy use Jay-Z's Roots Picnic freestyle, Dame Dash's ongoing criticism of his former business partner, Akademiks' interview with Daphne Joy, and the rapid rise of AI as entry points into a larger conversation about celebrity culture, internet narratives, parasocial relationships, and the growing gap between perception and reality. The episode also includes firsthand insight from inside Roots Picnic and a discussion about why some stories refuse to die, why we speak about public figures as if we know them personally, and what happens when technology becomes good enough to make reality negotiable. Become a member of blankSLATE on Patreon — ad-free listening, early access, and a direct hand in shaping the show. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/blankslatehq | — | ||||||
| 6/3/26 |  "The Saddest Beef in Hip-Hop History" — JAY-Z vs Dame Dash | blankSLATE Radio | Two men built an empire together and haven't spoken business since 2004. Only one of them can't stop bringing it up. Dame Dash and Jay-Z built Roc-A-Fella together. They haven't done business since 2004. Now one of them won't stop talking about the other. After Jay-Z's Roots Picnic freestyle, Dame responded the way he always does — a camera, a meme, a round of jokes. Everybody ran the same clip. But the response said more about Dame than it did about Jay. — Become a member of blankSLATE on Patreon — ad-free listening, early access, and a direct hand in shaping the show: https://www.patreon.com/blankslatehq Like, comment, subscribe — and support a Black-owned business. | — | ||||||
| 6/1/26 |  "Charlamagne Was the Target" — The Akademiks Smear Campaign | blankSLATE Radio | DJ Akademiks and Charlamagne Tha God have spent years orbiting each other as two of the most influential voices in hip-hop media. Now that relationship appears to be broken. After a private conversation between the two became public, Akademiks launched a sustained public campaign against Charlamagne across multiple streams, posts, and platforms. — Become a member of blankSLATE on Patreon — ad-free listening, early access, and a direct hand in shaping the show: https://www.patreon.com/blankslatehq Like, comment, subscribe — and support a Black-owned business. | — | ||||||
| 5/31/26 |  "JAY-Z Said Rap Beef Was Dead… Then Shot at Drake"| blankSLATE Radio | He spent two months telling everyone beef was killing the culture. Then he took four minutes to answer all of it. Two months ago JAY-Z told GQ that rap beef was taking the culture backwards. On May 30 at Roots Picnic, he stood on stage and answered everybody in four minutes. Drake. Dame Dash. Jaguar Wright. Kanye. Nicki. He even pulled up the Un Rivera stabbing on himself. This one breaks down who got addressed, what he actually said, and why Hov decided this was the moment. — Become a member of blankSLATE on Patreon — ad-free listening, early access, and a direct hand in shaping the show: https://www.patreon.com/blankslatehq Like, comment, subscribe — and support a Black-owned business. | — | ||||||
| 5/28/26 |  "West Coast Media Wants Control of the Narrative" — DJ Hed & Jeremy Hecht | blankSLATE Radio | DJ Hed is in the headlines after editing the West Coast disses out of Drake's "2 Hard 4 The Radio" — and aired the cleaned-up version on his own broadcast. Jeremy Hecht is going at DJ Akademiks, claiming Ak takes money from Truth Social. The receipts pointed to Rumble instead. Both former co-hosts of The Bigger Picture. Both made waves this week. I break down what actually happened on both fronts, the song, the edit, the accusation, the receipts and the angle nobody else is running: the audience already had what these guys were trying to manage. Become a member of blankSLATE on Patreon — ad-free listening, early access, and a direct hand in shaping the show. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/blankslatehq | — | ||||||
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| 5/28/26 |  "The Hip-Hop Media Cold War" — Akademiks vs Charlamagne | blankSLATE Radio | There's a Cold War brewing in hip hop media, and nobody's calling it what it is. DJ Akademiks says nobody's off limits. But watch how he moves — the gloves are only really off for two people. Joe Budden, DJ Akademiks and Charlamagne Tha God are on a crash course, and they're not even fighting the same way. Joe Budden fights with his independence and fame. Charlamagne Tha God fights with the media, the network, the press. DJ Akademiks fights with Henny and violence. Here's what nobody's saying: when these guys talk, they're not talking to us. They're talking to each other. Joe Budden and Charlamagne have even been flirting in public — that's not friendship, that's positioning. Nobody's swung clean yet. Everybody's loaded. Become a member of blankSLATE on Patreon — ad-free listening, early access, and a direct hand in shaping the show. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/blankslatehq | — | ||||||
| 5/22/26 |  "First Look" +Drake & Hip Hop Media NEED Each Other | blankSLATE Radio (Ad-Free Version on Patreon) | SaVon returns with another installment of blankSLATE Radio — breaking down Drake's codependent relationship with hip hop media, the ecosystem connecting Joe Budden, Akademiks, Mal, and why everybody involved benefits from the cycle. He also dives into the growing war between YouTube and Netflix, paywalls changing podcast visibility, and what independent creator-led media looks like moving forward. Become a member of blankSLATE on Patreon — ad-free listening, early access, and a direct hand in shaping the show. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/blankslatehq | — | ||||||
| 5/21/26 |  "Setting the Table" +Community Response | blankSLATE Radio | SaVon opens blankSLATE Radio — the reactive lane of blankSLATE, built for the conversation between the deep dives. In this episode: why Radio exists, how the two-lane system works, the three E's the whole thing runs on — entertain, educate, edify (and the fourth nobody says out loud: evergreen) and the proper close on the Need To Know chapter. Multiple drops a week! You're not the audience, you're the co-host. Any Need to Know Podcast questions will be answered on he first two drops only so head over to Patreon and submit any questions you may have. Become a member of blankSLATE on Patreon — ad-free listening, early access, and a direct hand in shaping the show. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/blankslatehq | — | ||||||
| 5/16/26 | The Need to Know Closed. blankSLATE Begins. | A reintroduction. Past the Headline. Past the Algorithm. Past the Noise. blankSLATE is what comes next for SaVon, a culture and music commentary podcast going past the headline, past the algorithm, past the noise. A different lens on media, music, and everything happening within the culture. Made to outlast whatever's trending this week. Two shows. One name. The main pod drops weekly, long conversations, one topic at a time, broken down with the context everyone else leaves out. blankSLATE Radio is the real-time companion — solo, audio-only, responding to the moment, with the conversation driven by you through mailbag submissions. Launch date coming soon. Turn on notifications and catch blankSLATE wherever you get your podcasts. Join the Patreon community for ad-free episodes, early access, and the conversation I been wanting to have all along. Everything blankSLATE lives here: linktr.ee/blankSLATE.HQ For people who want more than a hot take. | — | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | Joe Budden | "THE GOLD STANDARD" (ARCHIVE) (Ep. 232) | From the Need to Know Podcast era — the show has officially come to an end. This is part of the archive. Enjoy the guest conversations. A deep conversation with Joe Budden on media, relationships, and the realities behind running one of the most influential podcasts in culture. Joe reflects on the evolution of his platform, navigating public fallout, and the balance between business, friendship, and integrity. The discussion also touches on industry rankings, creator economics, and the shifting landscape of modern media. Topics include: The evolution of The Joe Budden Podcast Business vs. friendship in media Creator leverage and monetization Industry relationships and public narratives | — | ||||||
| 12/30/25 | Joe Budden | "ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST" (ARCHIVE) (Ep. 238) | From the Need to Know Podcast era — the show has officially come to an end. This is part of the archive. Enjoy the guest conversations. A wide-ranging conversation with Joe Budden on music, media, and the evolving creator landscape. The group reflects on industry narratives, platform dynamics, and what it takes to sustain relevance over time. Topics include: Media perception vs. reality Streaming, AI, and creator leverage The state of R&B and rap Building longevity in entertainment | — | ||||||
| 12/29/25 | THE NEED TO KNOW POD | EP. 344 (FINAL EPISODE) | This marks the end of The Need to Know Podcast. The show is complete, and everything below this episode is part of the NTK archive — a curated back catalogue from that era. SaVon and Alex reflect on the journey, 2025, and what comes next. | — | ||||||
| 12/28/25 | The Kid Mero | "HOOD HISTORIAN" (ARCHIVE) (Ep. 313) | Originally released: July 7, 2025 This is the closing chapter of The Need to Know Podcast. Everything below this is the NTK archive — a curated back catalogue from that era. SaVon and Alex sit down with Mero for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on media, ownership, and building in today's creator landscape. From BX stories to real industry insight, this one blends humor with perspective throughout. | — | ||||||
| 12/26/25 | Elliott Wilson | "MOMENT OF CLARITY" (ARCHIVE) (Ep. 292) | Originally released: January 2025 This is the closing chapter of The Need to Know Podcast. Everything below this is the NTK archive — a curated back catalogue from that era. A candid conversation with Elliott Wilson on hip-hop media, independence, and navigating relationships in the industry. From critiques of new media to the evolving landscape of the culture, Elliott shares perspective on legacy, partnerships, and what the future holds for the next era of hip-hop. | — | ||||||
| 12/23/25 | Ish from the JBP| "WORDS MEAN THINGS" (ARCHIVE) (Ep. 334) | Originally released: October 13, 2025 This is the closing chapter of The Need to Know Podcast. Everything below this is the NTK archive — a curated back catalogue from that era. A wide-ranging conversation with Ish and Yassy on relationships, media narratives, and the realities behind public perception. From transactional culture to industry power dynamics, the discussion also touches on business, recovery, and navigating life both on and off the mic. | — | ||||||
| 12/22/25 | Ian Dunlap | "HOUSE OF CARDS" (ARCHIVE) | Originally released: March 6, 2025 This is the closing chapter of The Need to Know Podcast. Everything below this is the NTK archive — a curated back catalogue from that era. A wide-ranging conversation with Ian Dunlap on wealth, investing, and navigating the realities of building and maintaining financial leverage. From market outlooks to public perception, the discussion also touches on legacy, risk, and what it takes to sustain success over time. | — | ||||||
| 11/30/25 | Mandii B | "PAID IN PASTA" (ARCHIVE) (Ep. 259) | Originally released: May 16, 2024 This is the closing chapter of The Need to Know Podcast. Everything below this is the NTK archive — a curated back catalogue from that era. A candid conversation with Mandii B on podcasting, public perception, and navigating transitions in media. From creative pressure to industry relationships, Mandii shares insight on building across platforms, handling controversy, and evolving as both a creator and entrepreneur. | — | ||||||
| 11/6/25 | Lowkey | "THE CAMPFIRE" (ARCHIVE) (Ep. 276) | No description provided. | — | ||||||
| 10/6/25 | Mecca | "MY QUALIFIED OPINION" (ARCHIVE) (Ep. 332) | Originally released: October 6, 2025 This is the closing chapter of The Need to Know Podcast. Everything below this is the NTK archive — a curated back catalogue from that era. A deep conversation with Mecc Rashawn on artistry, legacy, and the role of mentorship in hip-hop. From his work behind the scenes to shaping influential platforms and moments in the culture, Mecc shares insight on integrity, media, and what it takes to sustain impact over time. | — | ||||||
| 6/30/25 | Rainey | "GAME OF PODS" (ARCHIVE) (Ep. 312) | This is the closing chapter of The Need to Know Podcast. Everything below this is the NTK archive — a curated back catalogue from that era. A wide-ranging conversation with Rainey on creativity, identity, and building across multiple lanes in media. From music and sketch comedy to storytelling and collaboration, Rainey shares perspective on his process, influences, and navigating growth as a creator. | — | ||||||
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Chart Positions
15 placements across 12 markets.
Chart Positions
15 placements across 12 markets.