WHATS THE WORD

About WHATS THE WORD

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

WHATS THE WORD

Category

music · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

22 Aug 2020

Latest episode

18 May 2026

Latest episodes

132 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 May 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   15 Mar 2026

   Big Lex Interview

   Reality TV personality Big Lex, known for her appearance on Baddies on the Zeus Network, joins the WHATS THE WORD Podcast for a candid conversation about her journey before and after the show. Lex also addresses the moment that had social media buzzing — her viral fight with her friend Summer, 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   26 Feb 2026

   Queen Key Interview

   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.” 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. 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. This one is deeper than music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Who has been a guest on WHATS THE WORD

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Chairman Fred Hampton Jr
• Fly Skinz
• Joseline Hernandez
• Domani
• Jody PrHoevacative

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

90

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.