Chicago's own Cody Mack, Bree Specific and the team sits down with some interesting figures with in the culture to discuss the latest news and trends with in the 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>
WHATS THE WORD
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132 episodes
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Chicago's own Cody Mack, Bree Specific and the team sits down with some interesting figures with in the culture to discuss the latest news and trends with in the 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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May 18, 2026
Akia Interview
AKIA stopped by WHATS THE WORD for a conversation covering everything from tour stories and struggle meals to growing up in Arkansas, navigating the R&B scene, internet trolls, relationships, and her evolving artistry. Tap in as AKIA speaks on her music journey, modern R&B, viral moments, and more.<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>
March 15, 2026
Big Lex Interview
<p>Reality TV personality <strong>Big Lex</strong>, known for her appearance on Baddies on the Zeus Network, joins the <strong>WHATS THE WORD Podcast</strong> for a candid conversation about her journey before and after the show. Lex also addresses the moment that had social media buzzing — her <strong>viral fight with her friend Summer</strong>, a moment that sparked major debate online. She reflects on their friendship, the fallout, and the reality of what viewers saw versus what actually happened.</p><p><br></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>
February 26, 2026
Queen Key Interview
<p>Chicago’s own Queen Key pulls up to WHATS THE WORD for a raw, honest, and powerful conversation about her journey, growth, and upcoming first studio album “Hard.”</p><p>From building a life outside of Chicago to reflecting on the 2010s drill era alongside King Louie, Queen Key opens up about influence, industry politics, being misunderstood, healing from trauma, and what it really means to stand on authenticity in today’s music landscape.</p><br><p>She also speaks on motherhood, relationships, double standards in the industry, Chicago label drama, and the lessons she wants to pass down to the next generation.</p><p>This one is deeper than music.</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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