The Burnt Ships Podcast

About The Burnt Ships Podcast

Real talk by production and writing team, ”Burnt Ships,” about relationships, music, current events, sports, culture, politics, and more. Humorous, light-hearted talk about the world around us, with a dash of east coast and Samoan/Pacific Islander sensibility. Sync music fiends, artists, producers, beatmakers, lyricwriters, songwriters, humans—Burnt Ships’ music collaborations have been featured on blogs and radio stations like KUNM, WKNC, WCRX,WARG, NLive, KOCF, Catalunya, Shakedown Radio, WSCA, European Hit Radio, Eat This Music, The Sound Lab and CJMQ. Featuring Samoan singer-songwriter Gary King on vocals and Billboard-charting producer, Nonseq, on beat duties, their music has been featured on various HBO, MTV, E!, Bravo, Netflix shows, and more. The Burnt Ships Podcast is a mashup of things Non and Gary like to talk about, whether it’s relationships, music, current events, sports, culture, or politics. Humorous, relevant talk about the world around us, with a dash of east coast and Samoan/Pacific Islander sensibility.

Publisher

kelitupu

Category

music · society & culture · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Mar 2024

Latest episode

30 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Apr 2026

   Annual NFL Draft Preview 2026 BS Podcast Episode 24

   The Burnt Ships NFL Draft Preview Podcast is BACK for Year 2! 🏈 Gary, Non, and returning expert Brian Leverette (BDX) — former Virginia Tech football player, coach with deep NFL connections — break down everything you need to know heading into the 2025 NFL Draft. We start by taking victory laps on last year's predictions (Abdul Carter, Will Campbell's T-Rex arms, Kyle Manungai as a sleeper) before diving into this year's way-too-early Rookie of the Year picks, a full quarterback class breakdown, offensive line gems, pass rushers, tight ends, safeties, and sleepers nobody is talking about. ⏱️ *What We Cover:* 🏆 Victory laps from our 2025 predictions 🎯 Way-Too-Early Offensive & Defensive Rookie of the Year picks (Fernando Mendoza, Caleb Downs, Makai Lemon, Jeremiah Love) 🏈 Full QB Class Breakdown — Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Drew Aller, Carson Beck, Garrett Nussmeyer 💪 Offensive Line Rankings — Mowingoa, Fano, Freeling, Kaden Proctor & more 🌟 Wide Receivers — Carnell Tate, Jordan Tyson, Makai Lemon, Denzel Boston, Zechariah Branch & sleepers 🏃 Running Backs — Jeremiah Love, Emmett Johnson, Mike Washington Jr. & why RBs might be back 🔒 Defensive Line & Edge — David Bailey, Arvel Reese, Cassius Howl, TJ Parker, Gabe Akis 🎣 Tight End Class — Sadiq (Oregon), Eli Stowers & the sleeper Georgia TE 🛡️ Safeties — Caleb Downs, Dylan Kineman & box safety options 💎 Day 3 Sleepers — Dejon Stribling, Eli Heidenreich (Navy), Bryce Lance's little brother 🔥 Scorching Hot Takes — Running backs are back, expect big draft-day trades & a surprise QB starter Whether you're an armchair GM, fantasy football obsessive, or just a die-hard football head, this is the draft breakdown you didn't know you needed. 🎵 Burnt Ships makes music AND talks sports, culture, entertainment, politics! Subscribe and come back after the draft to see how we did. 0:00 - Intro and Last Year's Predictions 1:59 - Will Campbell's Playoff Struggles 4:05 - Rookie of the Year Predictions 2025 7:36 - Evaluating the Quarterback Class 12:15 - Fernando Mendoza QB1 Analysis 15:47 - Ty Simpson's Evaluation 19:45 - Drew Aller and Carson Beck Breakdown 23:48 - Garrett Nussmeyer's Potential 26:30 - Offensive Line Deep Dive 31:10 - Wide Receiver Talent Pool 36:40 - Running Back Class Reality Check 40:05 - Jeremiah Love's Star Potential 43:20 - Defensive Line and Edge Rushers 47:55 - Tight End Prospects Explored 51:30 - Safety Position Value 54:30 - Dream First Round Picks 57:50 - Day Three Sleeper Gems 1:00:35 - Scorching Hot Draft Takes Follow, listen, watch, like, share, amplify, support, and comment @ us in our socials here — https://monol.ink/burntships   / burntships     / burntships     / burnt_ships     / burntships   spotify shortlink https://rb.gy/pgv40y apple shortlink https://rb.gy/niwx6e   / burntships      / @burntshipsnon   Show some love and get your Burnt Ships swag here.

2. 

   13 Mar 2026

   The Culture Debate Nobody Wants to Have | BS Podcast Episode 23

   Premiering this Friday, March 13, 2026, at 12 p.m. EST, in our 23rd episode of the Pod, we break down a wide range of cultural and political conversations shaping the moment, starting with BAFTA controversy involving a Tourette’s outburst and the use of the N-word during the broadcast, sparking debate about accountability, risk management, and how institutions like the BBC handle sensitive situations. We examine what happened, who bears responsibility, and what the incident reveals about culture, race, and media institutions. We dive deep into the relationship between Black art, culture, and mainstream institutions; the history of artists like Sammy Davis Jr. navigating systemic barriers; and the legacy of hip-hop and Black creativity in global culture Of course, as we often do, we pack in more in this episode, honoring legendary engineer and producer Bob Power, the sonic architect behind classics from A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, Erykah Badu, and the Native Tongues movement. His influence on hip-hop and neo-soul helped define multiple generations of music. As well as some sports analysis, breaking down the Patriots’ season, coaching decisions, and the challenge of balancing talent with experience, our thoughts on the NBA, Jaylen Brown’s MVP-level season, and the Celtics’ evolving chemistry. And finally, we close with a frank conversation about the current political moment, media narratives, and the growing disconnect between institutions and public perception.... If you enjoy smart, wide-ranging conversations about culture and society, subscribe and join the discussion! Whether about music history, culture, sports, race, and politics—the Burnt Ships' podcast covers it all through the lens of thoughtful debate and real-world examples! Tune in this Friday, March 13, 2026 at 12 pm noon EST for the premiere our 23rd episode of the Pod!

3. 

   14 Feb 2026

   Patriots vs Seahawks Super Bowl Preview! | Picks, Predictions & Analysis

   Our annual Super Bowl previewed on Feb 6, 2026 on YouTube! In this episode, we dove  deep into the exciting matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks for Super Bowl LX (60). We broke down the game with our resident analysis-champ Brian Leverette, former D1 Virginia Tech running back and coach, and Gary's nephew, La'i King, former high school player himself and lifelong Seattle fan, repping the Seahawks side. Complete with our X-Factor and sleeper player picks, MVP winner, and final picks for the eventual winner—and more! Will Darnold be able to handle the Patriots blitz and overall pressure and get rid of the ball in time? Will Maye's scramble-game make the difference, and how will this likely defensive-slugfest evolve over the course of the game???

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

384,908

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100

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Quality

25

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

32

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