Return of the Mak is a hip hop and R&B music podcast that features new music from up-and-coming artists, as well as discussions on pop culture headlines, dating nuances, and other salacious topics. Hosted by Duke, each episode features a different guest, including musical artists who share their own experiences and insights into the music industry. With a mix of humour and candour, Return of the Mak provides an entertaining and informative take on the latest in music and pop culture.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Return of the Mak Podcast
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178 episodes
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Podcast Overview
Return of the Mak is a hip hop and R&B music podcast that features new music from up-and-coming artists, as well as discussions on pop culture headlines, dating nuances, and other salacious topics. Hosted by Duke, each episode features a different guest, including musical artists who share their own experiences and insights into the music industry. With a mix of humour and candour, Return of the Mak provides an entertaining and informative take on the latest in music and pop culture.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 10, 2026
Avoidant (ft. Pharaoh)
<p>***JOIN THE PATREON***</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink</a></p><p> </p><p>Welcome back!! Another week, another episode. This week I’m joined by new friend of the show @pharaohhhhtt and we discuss her poetry, dating avoidants and how it will shape you, waiting 15 years for the love of your life and SO MUCH MORE. We also talk about the Loosies 3 pack, the growth of ROTM, Extra Gravy on the radio and many other things. Tune in!</p><p> </p><p>⏱ Timestamps</p><p> </p><p>0:00 – Intro</p><p>1:32 – pod intro</p><p>10:28 - The podcast is gonna be on the radio</p><p>13:52 - How Pharaoh got into poetry</p><p>20:12 - London is slowly starting to share his feelings with friends</p><p>22:52 - Journaling</p><p>25:00 - Dating an avoidant</p><p>33:17 - Favourite line you’ve ever written</p><p>34:32 - Western culture is very individualistic</p><p>36:56 - Rituals before going on stage</p><p>40:32 - Dating as a lovergirl in 2026</p><p> </p><p>Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!</p><p> </p><p>Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like!</p><p> </p><p>Connect with Duke on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/</a></p><p>Connect with Pharaoh on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pharaohhhhtt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/pharaohhhhtt</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="mailto:ROTMPodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ROTMPodcast@gmail.com</a></p><p>Or</p><p>via Instagram DM at:</p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/rotmpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/rotmpod</a></p><p> </p><p>Be sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it helps the channel grow!</p><p>Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!</p><p>Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like!</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 27, 2026
Stud Hug (ft. Driver)
<p>***JOIN THE PATREON***</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink</a></p><p> </p><p>Welcome back!! I was away (for the audio audience) for a couple weeks but it’s because ICEMAN dropped and I had to react to each one of those albums. Unfortunately, Spotify and Apple do not allow me to play full songs on the pod so you’re gonna have to go watch the reviews on YouTube or Patreon!</p><p> </p><p>On this week’s episode, I’m joined by friend of the show Driver (@Driver.ca) to discuss the failure of a battle the Rick Ross vs. French Montana Verzuz was, Drake vs. The Weeknd, Stefon Diggs and his thick chef, Euphoria season 3, Toronto Summer 2026 and much much more! Take a look at the timestamps below:</p><p> </p><p>⏱ Timestamps</p><p> </p><p>0:00 -Intro</p><p>2:30 - Not everyone’s hairline made it to 31</p><p>8:39 - Drake vs the Weeknd</p><p>15:06 - Rick Ross vs. French Montana Verzuz</p><p>27:31 - Best Verzuz ever</p><p>28:54 - Stefon Diggs and his live in chef</p><p>35:52 - Euphoria Season 3</p><p>38:05 - Reviewing the Toronto Tempo Roster</p><p>1:00:51 - Silly Shit</p><p> </p><p>Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!</p><p> </p><p>Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like!</p><p> </p><p>Connect with Duke on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/duuke.m/</a></p><p>Connect with Driver on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/driver.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/driver.ca</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="mailto:ROTMPodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ROTMPodcast@gmail.com</a></p><p>Or</p><p>via Instagram DM at:</p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/rotmpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/rotmpod</a></p><p> </p><p>Be sure to give us a thumbs up on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already, it helps the channel grow!</p><p>Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!</p><p>Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like!</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYajGTkjxOr98SYdr1Uzzg?view_as=subscriber</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 6, 2026
Scrub Paternal Unit (ft. Malcolm)
<p>***JOIN THE PATREON***</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink</a></p><p> </p><p>Welcome back!! On this week’s episode, I am joined by friend of the show @malcolmdjiadeu to discuss everything from our birthdays, to new movies (The Drama, The Undertone and much more). Malcolm also shares a story about how he almost got scammed by Dame from Shark Tank. This was a super fun episode, so you guys be sure to check out his page on IG. Also, please excuse the sound of the machine -it was its last episode.</p><p> </p><p>⏱ Timestamps</p><p>0:00 - Intro</p><p>4:17 - Malcolm celebrated his birthday</p><p>6:37 - The Podcast recorder is dying</p><p>12:47 - We miss Desus & Mero</p><p>15:17 - Kanye’s Marseille Show</p><p>20:47 - Michael Jackson was petty</p><p>24:10 - The Drama movie discussion</p><p>27:47 - Undertone review</p><p>34:07 - D4vd found guilty</p><p>39:38 - Kevin O’Leary vs Scrub Daddy</p><p>41:02 - Damon from Shark Tank scammed Malcolm</p><p>49:39 - Flirting with coworkers</p><p>50:47 - Dating within the friend group</p><p>55:20 - Silly Shit</p><p> </p><p>Rate us on iTunes and check us out on Spotify, Amazon Music and VURBL as well!</p><p> </p><p>Check out the video of the full episodes available on the ROTM Podcast YouTube channel! Subscribe, leave a comment and like!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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