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I Don't Make the Rules, the Podcast

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Unfiltered conversations, real laughs, and a whole lot of game. We didn't make the rules—we just call it how we see it.

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7/23/2025

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Recent Episodes

April 10, 2026

EP. 013 • Trigger Warning

Episode 13 of I Don't Make the Rules kicks off with Mark and Larry diving into Ye (FKA Kanye West)'s new album BULLY and everything surrounding his return to the spotlight (00:07:36). That conversation leads into debates about the most "unbeatable" Verzuz opponent, early Album of the Year contenders as we head into Q2 (00:20:20), and their thoughts on recent releases from Bruno Mars and Jack Harlow. The episode then shifts into current events, with the guys reflecting on President Trump's recent threats toward Iran (00:46:10), followed by a discussion on Jay-Z and J. Cole's relationship after Jay's recent interview with GQ—sparking comparisons to Gucci Mane and Pooh Shiesty, and the circumstances surrounding the latter's arrest. As a seamless segue from music into sports, Larry raises the question of why artists rarely seem to get the chance to return to peak form after a slump—leading to a debate framed through basketball analogies in true IDMTR fashion. Later in the episode, the guys react to the early end of Luka's historic season amid custody and MVP eligibility battles, which evolves into a conversation about child support ethics and whether they would believe in—or date—exotic dancers. Other topics include the current state of the music industry, Jaden Ivey's controversial comments and the fallout that followed, and more.

March 1, 2026

EP. 012 • Ists and Isms

In the longest episode of I Don't Make the Rules to date, Mark and Larry hit the ground running—opening with a quick discussion on the effectiveness of school systems before sliding into how and why time feels like it moves faster as we get older (00:03:30). From there, the guys check in on what they've been up to recently (00:05:30), including Larry's kind of trip to the Daytona 500, and Mark's trip to New York—highlighted by a night at the Garden to see the Knicks and a Broadway visit to MJ: The Musical (00:11:06). Mark's review sparks conversation around Michael Jackson's upcoming biopic and posthumous portrayals of celebrities. The episode then shifts into current events, starting with the controversy surrounding the BBC airing a slur during the BAFTAs directed at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo (00:20:42), which leads into a messy but honest conversation about mental health. From there, the guys react to President Trump's recent State of the Union Address (00:34:33) and discuss Dr. Umar Johnson's progress with the Frederick Douglass Marcus Garvey (FDMG) Academy (00:44:48), leading into broader conversations about leadership, consciousness, and action. The sports segment—now known as Rules of the Game—covers a wide range of NBA-related topics, including stars getting away with nonsense because people like them (01:06:35), NBA All-Star Weekend (01:07:43), U.S.-born vs. international NBA stars (01:19:50), Mayweather coming out of retirement, Ryan Garcia's win over Barrios and his sights set on Shakur Stevenson (01:41:15), and a quick salute to Team USA at the Winter Olympics. In a fast-moving Streamer Segment, Mark brings up the recent events surrounding DeenTheGreat (01:49:28), which leads to a conversation about Larry Wheels and his relationship—landing on a bigger point about coolness before fame (or the lack thereof). After a quick tangent about the Winter Olympic Village reportedly running out of condoms (01:53:40), the guys share thoughts on Kai Cenat allegedly giving the Clover Boys $100k a month in allowance (01:59:51). Before the episode wraps, they discuss new music from Baby Keem (02:03:24), A Boogie (02:11:12), and Brent Faiyaz—along with a debate about where Brent stands as an R&B star today (02:18:36). Along the way, the guys also get into hypothetical superpowers, the best places to meet women, hard-no dating dealbreakers, and plenty more. Technical difficulties couldn't stop this one—and neither could political incorrectness. Listen to the disclaimer at the opening… and enjoy.

March 1, 2026

EP. 011 • Code Switch

After an unintentional break, Mark and Larry return to the couch for their first episode of 2026, opening with a quick analysis of the state of the world so far this year (00:03:48), which naturally leads into a conversation about race, identity, and code-switching. From there, the guys jump straight into new music—starting with their favorite rapper J. Cole's new (and reportedly final) album, The Fall Off (00:13:53). They also touch on Don Toliver's latest project (00:34:12), Ella Mai's new album and where she fits genre-wise (00:36:21), and Super Bowl LX (00:40:05), including Bad Bunny's halftime performance. The episode continues with discussion around LaRussell signing to Roc Nation after long championing independence (00:48:20), the 68th Annual Grammy Awards (00:49:58), and recent headlines involving Kanye West and North West (00:53:20). Getting back into the sports segment—now dubbed Rules of the Game—the guys cover the Winter Olympics (00:58:30), Alex Honnold free-soloing Taipei 101 live on Netflix, NASCAR's updated playoff format (01:04:15), and the Dodgers' recent acquisitions. In Episode 11's Streamer Segment, Mark shouts out IShowSpeed for his legendary Africa tour (01:08:00), brings up Blueface re-entering the space alongside new beef, and asks Larry for his thoughts on Kai Cenat's recent—and controversial—pivot (01:11:14). Before wrapping up, the guys touch on a few final news stories, including a group of monks traveling across the country on foot (01:13:09), Ring's new controversial feature and commercial (01:14:43), Mayor Mamdani's recent changes in New York City, and a moment of acknowledgment for people across the country affected by government action. All of this and more. We're back rolling consistently—enjoy.

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What is I Don't Make the Rules, the Podcast?: Unfiltered conversations, real laughs, and a whole lot of game. We didn't make the rules—we just call it how we see it.
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