This week on With The Grain Podcast, the crew is back with another unfiltered session We kick things off with a full Hookie Life recap—the vibes, the madness, and the unforgettable moments from the weekend.

Then we address the viral moment that sparked a Belize Apology and unpack the reactions. The team dives deep into Freedom of Speech vs Cultural Respect — where’s the line, and who gets to draw it?

And we wrap with the rawest segment of the night: “Truths Nobody Wants to Admit About Success” — from sacrifices to silent battles.

Kela B. is back! We kick things off with a heated convo about Trump’s recent comments and the idea of banning Caribbean immigrants — what’s fact, what’s fear, and how it hits home for our community. We then shift gears into the topic of mental fortitude — how to keep your mind strong and stay grounded when life feels chaotic. To close it out, we dive into some hilarious and thought-provoking Would You Rather scenarios that take the whole crew for a ride. Tap in for bold conversations, real insight, and unfiltered island energy — only on With the Grain.

This episode is a certified vibe. We link up with the one and only King Ponche to talk real talk—from wild ATL confessions to raw relationship truths, fake love, betrayal, and why living for yourself might be the realest move yet. Cas brings the heat, Chris gets clocked, and FaMail has us crying and cracking up. Whether it’s tasting moon rocks or debating horses vs ducks, we take you with the grain—unfiltered, unapologetic, and unforgettable.

📍Timestamps:

6:43 – Trigga reaction vid

8:00 – Why you gotta live for YOU

12:40 – Clocking Chris’ tea 👀

20:00 – Spencer’s sex store + DMV mall tales

23:00 – Cas talks Adobo & Racism

27:00 – Entrepreneurial grind begins

27:50 – FaMail: Why men lie??

38:00 – Take your rejection like a G

42:11 – WYM: Betrayal & Sacrifice

44:18 – How much for a G Man? 😂

48:00 – Stranger love hits different

50:32 – The Tart War begins

56:00 – Fight: 1 Horse vs 100 Ducks?!

58:00 – Merch drop talk 👕

🎵 MUSIC DISCLAIMER: This episode features the tracks “Link Up” and “Toxic Love” by King Ponche—used with permission. All rights reserved to the original artist.

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This week, we’re diving into all the madness!

• Bank Worker recent arrest — what happened and how the Virgin Islands community is reacting.

• Breezy vs Jamaica: we break down the viral clip, the Caribbean family drama, and the wild world of social media beef.

• BET Awards predictions, nominations drama, and who we think will take home the trophies.

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Cardi B on a yacht with Stefon Diggs? Raino and Breezy weigh in on the viral moment—and imagine which celebrity they’d want to be stranded at sea with.

Then, we dive into the legal drama between DDG and Halle Bailey. With restraining orders, custody battles, and serious allegations on both sides, we ask: Is Halle really as innocent as she seems?

The crew then explores: Why do some men think they can cheat, disappear, and come back like nothing happened? Do we feel for Offset, or is the door finally closed?

Things get spicy with the viral claim that men who cheat might secretly be gay—is there any truth, or just TikTok talk?

Plus, we break down Florida’s bold new social media law for minors: What does it mean for kids under 14, and how will platforms enforce it?

Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and real talk.

This week we’re joined by the incredibly talented July Bailey, a rising Jamaican dancehall queen with undeniable vibes and authenticity. This episode is a rollercoaster of laughs, real talk, and deep music convos that’ll keep you locked in from start to finish.

From unpacking her newest release "Fever" to touching on loyalty, relationships, and the power of sex appeal in dancehall – July kept it all the way real. She even blessed us with live vocals from two songs: her fan-favorite “Oh My God (OMG)” and a sneak peek of "Fever" 🔥🔥🔥

Timestamps to tap into:

0:00 – Intro 3:00 – A Quick Music review

7:15 – “Nuh Tell Nobody”

11:00 – How a man proves his loyalty

13:16 – “Fever” deep dive

18:00 – What You Mean? (OMG)

21:20 – Cousin beef 😂

24:00 – Sex appeal in the game

28:00 – Settling down too fast

30:00 – Red flags & signs

31:00 – Virgo women energy ♍️

35:00 – Raino’s apple pie 🍎

37:40 – How to overcome nerves

44:00 – Our podcast playlist 46:00 – July Hungry or Butterflies? 👀

48:00 – Island accents & T-Mobile Bajan voice

52:06 – Favorite Jamaican artist

59:00 – What kind of man July’s looking for (you don’t wanna miss this!)

Copyright Disclaimer: This episode features live performances of “Oh My God (OMG)” and “Fever” by July Bailey. All rights to these songs are owned by the artist and/or respective rights holders. These performances are shared with full permission for entertainment and promotional use on the With The Grain Podcast.

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Where the Ladies At?! + Domestic Violence, Escaped Inmates, and Going Back Home

Raino and Breezy kick things off wondering—why are the woman subscribers at an all-time low? What’s going on, ladies?!

Then the tone shifts as the gang discusses the tragic domestic violence case in St. Thomas, sharing their condolences and offering real talk and advice for men dealing with relationship issues.

Later, they lighten it up with the wild story of the New Orleans inmates who escaped—who would get caught first, Raino or Chris?

And finally, they unpack Governor Bryan’s recent comments about Virgin Islanders needing to move back home and work. It’s a loaded episode full of laughs, reflection, and real conversation.

We start this one off by showing love to all the mothers out there — Happy Mother’s Day! 💐 Then we get into it: Should men post their baby mamas on Mother’s Day? Should they buy gifts? The barbershop talk gets real.

From there, we dive into some wild headlines:

• The latest updates on the Diddy trial

• The drama between Halle Bailey and DDG, including a restraining order

• Reports of Tory Lanez being stabbed in jail

• And a quick breakdown of the Stefon Diggs and Cardi B situation

This episode is packed with real talk, hot takes, and that With the Grain energy. Tap in — it’s law, order, and just enough chaos.