New Rory & MAL

Episode 409 | Buttman

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

First off, happy birthday to Mal. Another year older, another year wiser. After our Bag Fuel episode Mal and Demaris cleared up some misconceptions ab...

Checking In With Bag Fuel

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rory and Mal check in with the guys from Bag Fuel to debate what Offset is entitled to in his divorce with Cardi B, Dame Dash vs 50 Cent, and if hip-h...

Episode 408 | Bodega Baddies

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We waited 7 years. Was it worth it? Demaris gives her flowers to Cardi B for her new album “Am I The Drama”, but what do Rory and Mal thin...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 9/15

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on New Rory & Mal, Dame Dash's Breakfast Club interview is an instant classic, Mal thinks Cam'ron was right to kick off Adrien Broner of...

Episode 407 | Talent Show

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's finally here. Cardi B's "Am I The Drama?" will be out by the time you hear this, and yes, Mal decided to talk about it. Rory and Mal both agree t...

Checking In With Hit-Boy

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rory and Mal check in with Hit-Boy to congratulate him on becoming completely independent, ask him how he really felt about his Verzuz against Boi-1da...

Episode 406 | Guardian Angels

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well, we got it wrong. We gotta kick off the pod apologizing to Terence Crawford. Young Thug felt the need to drop a 7+ min track apologizing to Drake...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week 9/8

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on New Rory & Mal, Mal recalls Aaliyah sneaking him into the 2001 NBA All-Star Game, Rory takes issue with mothers attaching step father...

Episode 405 | NRM Youngboys

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ayyyy we got an extra episode for y'all this week. Off the top Rory and Mal predict the Canelo-Crawford fight even though boxing might be cooked. Rory...

Episode 404 | Flip The Menu Over

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before we kick off the pod, shout out to Rory for dropping a video for "Off Road". Go check it out. We get straight to the point and debate if Rory sa...

Episode 403 | The Jeffrey Files

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

First things first, happy birthday to Peeje! After a quick weekend recap, we try our best to make the VMA's seem important, but it's just not the same...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 9/1

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on New Rory & Mal we go through the leaked Young Thug phone calls, debate whether or not Drake owes traditional hip-hop media interviews...

Checking In With Joey Bad@$$

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys check in with Joey Bad@$$ to talk his new mixtape "Lonely At The Top", how he was able to take on the whole west coast, and how his acting ca...

Episode 402 | Hotline Sing

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursdays are usually for guests, but we had to switch it up this week. We got a guest episode dropping for y'all tomorrow. But we're officially back,...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 8/25

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on New Rory & Mal, Mal explains why he has never asked Drake to come on the pod, why we assume Rihanna is done dropping music forever, w...

Episode 401 | King of Dubai

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All is back to normal as we got Demaris back after her vacation to close out the week. Shoutout to Rory for getting a placement on DJ Khaled's new all...

Checking In With The Kid Mero

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rory and Mal check in with The Kid Mero to clown NYC Mayor Eric Adams, reflect on how the podcasting game has changed, and discuss the current state o...

Episode 400 | Humiliation Ritual

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

First off, shoutout to us for reaching episode 400. We got an update on Lil Nas X, and Rory and Mal start to wonder if this was a humiliation ritual (...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 8/18

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on New Rory & Mal we debate if J Cole going to college makes him less hip-hop, will Jake Paul knock out Tank Davis, did Cardi B do "Imag...

Episode 399 | Crack and Mac

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not a lot on the timeline so this one went a bit off the rails. Demaris has a theory as to why Tyla's album didn't do Rihanna numbers (39:16). Rory ca...

Checking In With Bryson Tiller

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rory & Mal check in with Bryson Tiller to talk his new double album "Solace & The Vices", inventing the TRAPSOUL sound, and the evolution of A...

Episode 398 | Ninja Warriors

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a solid start to the week as the weather in NYC has finally calmed tf down, and Demaris is back on the pod. Cardi B's new single "Imaginary Playe...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 8/11

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on New Rory & Mal we debate if there's too much music coming out, review JID's new album "God Does Like Ugly", get over our Breezy Bowl ...

Episode 397 | Imaginary Podders

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a busy week. We've been working OT over here. We keep it pushin though with Rory addressing Cardi B screaming in his DM's (24:46). Billboard...

Checking In With Chance The Rapper

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chance The Rapper checks in Rory & Mal to talk about his upcoming album "Star Line", finding creative ways to connect with his fan base, the story...

Episode 396 | God Doesn't Like Podcasts

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Baby D has the day off so it's just the guys on this one. Before we discuss the new music that dropped last Friday, Mal wants to know if we're being o...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 8/4

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on New Rory & Mal, the guys recap the Nicki Minaj vs Dez Bryant Twitter battle, debate if Will.I.Am. has a point saying that Black Thoug...

Offset talks "KIARI" & Migos Winning EVERY Verzuz

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We got Offset on the pod for a very special bonus episode to talk how he got a bunch of doppelgängers to pull off a stunt in Times Square, guess ...

Episode 395 | Dreamcatcher

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We kick off the pod noticing the WNBA dildo bandits are still at it smh (2:20). What does Chris Paul showing up in Mal's dreams REALLY mean? (10:15) B...

Checking In With Gary Owen

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Legendary comedian Gary Owen checks in with Rory and Mal to talk how he cheated his way into Comic View, making the leap from standup comedy to the bi...

Episode 394 | Celebrity Simulation

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're back fresh off the weekend where the crew went to WWE's SummerSlam together (8:30). Not a single person had a Nicki Minaj-Dez Bryant Twitter War...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 7/28

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on New Rory & Mal we hit on the Tea app's data breach, Rory and Mal get the 9-spot on this year's Complex Hip Hop Media Power Rankings, ...

Jade Cargill's World Takeover

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We got a bonus Friday episode for the Fam. Rory and Mal are joined by WWE Superstar Jade Cargill to preview her SummerSlam title match vs Tiffany Stra...

Episode 393 | Get To Steppin'

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We made some waves on social media with our last episode, so we had to give Baby D props for holdin' it down for the pod (8:30). It looked for a secon...

Checking In With Peter Rosenberg

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Rosenberg checks in with Rory and Mal to discuss Complex's Hip Hop Media rankings, Kanye West's fall from grace, and Peter's perspective on Hulk...

Episode 392 | What's Tea?

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shout out to us for grabbing the number 9 spot on Complex's 2025 Hip-Hop Media Power Rankings. That still didn't stop us from getting honest about a f...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 7/21

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on New Rory & Mal the guys analyze The Clipse and Travis Scott's first week album sales, react to Tyler The Creator's "Don't Tap The Gla...

Episode 391 | Bumpy Johnson

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Demaris got somewhere to be after we record, so Mal made sure to put her through the ringer to open the pod (3:40). Drake dropped a new track after we...

Checking In With Grafh

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grafh checks in with Rory and Mal to discuss what went wrong for New York Hip-Hop last decade, play a New York edition of "This or That", and reminisc...

Episode 390 | Stop Podding With Me

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another Monday, another allegation Mal and Demaris have to beat together. That IG reel Peeje cut was crazy smh (10:30). After we recap our weekends, R...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 7/14

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on New Rory & Mal, "Let God Sort Em Out" lives up to the hype, Drake says the UK would wash the USA in a rap battle, and an intense deba...

Episode 389 | Cold Play

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've been on our bullsh*t since we've last got on the mic, but we weren't getting caught cheating at a Coldplay concert. The situation had Mal rememb...

Checking In With 85 South

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

85 South checks in with Rory & Mal to reminisce about their time on Wildin' Out, how they really felt about Rick Ross leaving their show early, an...

Episode 388 | Let The Pod Swag Em Out

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're back fresh off one of the better weekends for music in 2025. Rory and Mal stamp Clipse's "Let God Sort 'Em Out" one of the best albums of the ye...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 7/7

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on New Rory & Mal we give our take on Drake's new single "What Did I Miss?", decode Nicki Minaj's Twitter crashout about Jay-Z and Meg T...

Episode 387 | SeaWorld

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After debating if we would date a partner who has a dead ex (9:48), Mal airs out Love Island for being trash (14:33). Then, we go further off the rail...

Jermaine Dupri Reveals The Secrets of Magic City

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a Thursday Check-In, and today we got friend of the show and legendary Producer Jermaine Dupri on the pod. Jermaine tells us what to expect from ...

Episode 386 | What Did We Miss?

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The holiday weekend is over and we got a lot to talk about. Iceman dropped a bomb with "What Did I Miss?, and for the most part we were feelin' it (13...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 6/30

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week of New Rory & Mal, we debate whether Nas and Jay-Z's corporate ventures benefit the neighborhoods they come from, play "Bars or Yelp"...

Episode 385 | 5 Inches In

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy 4th of July, America. We gotta special episode for you. After discussing 4th of July plans, we take a US Citizen Test to see if we're valid Amer...

Nick Grant Wants All The Smoke

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're droppin' a Thursday episode on the feed this week and we have Nick Grant in the studio. Mal shows Nick love for having the best rap album of 202...

Episode 384 | I Know What You Did Last Summer

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh from Jeezy's black tie affair, Rory & Mal somehow turn a 50 Cent vs Jeezy debate into an investigation on why women teachers are having sex ...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 6/23

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on New Rory & Mal, Cardi B announces her 2nd album, Jim Jones takes credit for Nas going viral on social media, Rory and Mal debate whet...

Episode 383 | It Was Wrote

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The weekend is quickly approaching and Demaris can't stop smiling. What's got her in such a good mood? (3:46) We give Mal his props for finally gettin...

Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball | Chris Gotti & Safaree

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball, the guys are joined by Chris Gotti and Safaree. Rory and Mal get into the making of their movie wit...

Episode 382 | It's Too Hot

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rory and Mal are back fresh off a weekend where they were outside at Fanatics Fest. The Thunder won Game 7 as God answered Demaris' prayers. Jim Jones...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 6/16

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on New Rory & Mal, we debate Jay-Z's biggest dud, call out Mal for being wrong about Kendrick not getting love in Toronto, Pusha T takin...

Episode 381 | So Be It

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Juneteenth and Mal still had us come into work smh. It’s all good though because we gotta recap Pusha T firing shots at Travis Scott ...

Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball | Dwight Howard

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball, the guys are joined by future NBA Hall of Famer and all time great, Dwight Howard! Rory and Mal rev...

Episode 380 | Clocking Business

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After an eventful Father's Day, we're back with the fate of NYC hanging in the balance. Ain't no way Andrew Cuomo can be Mayor...right? (18:18) Rory a...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 6/9

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on New Rory & Mal, Rory stands up for Lil Wayne after the internet rips Carter VI, Rory and Mal coach Demaris through speed dating, Timb...

Episode 379 | Iceman Got A Bomb

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're back from the BET Awards and have a lot to catch up on, but first Rory has to give credit to Mal for being a real one during their interview wit...

BET Awards Media Room Part 1: Jermaine Dupri, Ray Vaughn, Clarissa Shields, AZ Chike & More

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rory and Mal spent the weekend in Los Angeles for the BET Awards and sat down with Jermaine Dupri, Ray Vaughn, Clarissa Shields, AZ Chike, Joy Taylor,...

Episode 378 | Mr. Fred

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We went out to LA, but we made sure to have you covered by recording an EP before we left. Rory and Mal predict Demaris' time at Burgers and Bottles. ...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 6/2

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on New Rory & Mal, Godfrey joins the pod to rant about Katy Perry, Gayle King, and the cosmic c*nts that never went to space. Plus, Rory...

Episode 377 | Cosmic C*nts

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before we head out to LA for the BET Awards, we close out the week joined by Godfrey! Rory and Godfrey say there's no way Katy Perry and Gayle King RE...

Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball | Donovan McNabb

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball, the guys are joined by Philadelphia Eagles legend Donovan McNabb! Rory and Mal get into what it was...

Episode 376 | California Love

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Knicks season is over and it's time for us to move on. We're heavy on talking hip-hop today as Rory, Mal, and Demaris take issue with Complex's 50...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 5/26

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on "New Rory & Mal" we talk OVO Fest lineup, Remy Ma and Papoose dominating Couples Fight Club, Cardi B and Stefon Diggs partying a bit ...

Episode 375 | The Love Boat

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

And we're back. Barely. Mal had a to do a quick pit stop on his way to the studio after eating greasy vegan food last night (3:15). But we're here and...

Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball | Shawne Merriman

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball, the guys are joined by San Diego Chargers legend, Shawne Merriman! Rory and Mal ask about how Virgi...

Episode 374 | Alphabetical Slaughter

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We pull up on Memorial Day giving thanks to those who sacrificed everything for us to turn around and be weak podcasters (4:20). SZA has to keep Justi...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 5/19

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on New Rory & Mal we talk Joey Bad@$$ wiping out the west coast, Mal and Demaris battle in "Homie Court", and advice to a caller goes of...

Episode 373 | Couples Fight Club

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New York don't feel the same today. The Knicks blowing Game 1 to the Indiana Pacers has Rory and Mal feeling a certain way (2:54). Once we get past th...

Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball | LeSean McCoy

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball, the guys are joined by 2x Super Champ and All-Pro Running Back, LeSean McCoy! Rory and Mal get into...

Episode 372 | Ratcast

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was a busy weekend for the pod so let's get right to it. Rory was able to clear up a misunderstanding with Cardi B (30:40). Mal decided to take Dem...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 5/12

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Week on New Rory & Mal the guys reminisce on the old McDonald's secret including the McGangbang, debate whether or not Rory and Demaris have ...

Episode 371 | If The Sock Don't Fit

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're back and we open up the pod with a big announcement. Rory gets Reason on the phone as Joey Bad@$$ drops "The Finals" in response to Ray Vaughn. ...

Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball - Kadarius Toney

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball the guys are joined by Super Bowl Champion, Kadarius Toney. Rory and Mal the culture shock going fro...

Episode 370 | McG*ngb*ng

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We know, we know. It's been a while since we've done a pod with just us. So with that said, today we catch up with one another. Fresh off our episode ...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 5/5

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on New Rory & Mal the guys had the girls from "Pour Minds" on the pod and they discussed Mal dropping moneybag's on IG photos, investing...

Episode 369 | Family Therapy (w/ Pour Minds)

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This was a wild one. Rory & Mal are joined by Drea Nicole and Lex P. of the "Pour Minds" podcast. Right off the bat, Rory wants to to clear the ai...

Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball | Trey Smith

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of "Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball" the guys are joined by NFL Pro-Bowler, Trey Smith! Rory and Mal ask Trey about Super Bowl Week, hi...

Episode 368 | Business Decisions

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alright, now that the debate is over let's get back to business. Mal wonders what possessed Demaris to hop on a Citi Bike to retrieve her lost wallet ...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 4/28

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on New Rory & Mal, the guys debate 100 men vs 1 gorilla, what's the latest your fiancee should come home after a night out, and Mal deba...

Episode 367 | DJ Hed & Mal Reflect on Drake vs Kendrick Beef One Year Later

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s here. It happened. DJ Hed agreed to come to the New Rory & Mal office to discuss what happened between Drake and Kendrick a year ago to...

Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball | Terrell Suggs

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball, the guys are joined by Baltimore Raven legend and future Hall of Famer, Terrell Suggs! Rory & M...

Episode 366 | Beaucoup

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was a long day, but Rory finally made his way to the studio from New Orleans (2:00). The 100 men vs 1 gorilla debate resurfaced on Twitter so Mal h...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 4/21

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on New Rory & Mal, we debate fan comments on our Nas picks bad beats Instagram asset, Mal asks Demaris if there's a double standard with...

Episode 365 | I’m a Dog, I’m a Mutt

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

[Pre-Recorded on 4/23]  Had to throw that in there because we got into the weeds talking about Shannon Sharpe and the allegations against him (7:...

Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball | Elle Duncan

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball, the guys are joined by ESPN anchor and host Elle Duncan! Rory and Mal ask Elle about her taste in m...

Episode 364 | Cousins

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

And we're back fresh off Easter Weekend and 4/20. Our conversation about Nas picking bad beats sparked a debate on social media so we responded to a f...

Best of Rory & Mal: Week of 4/14

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing "Best of Rory & Mal"! Every Sunday, we will drop the best of the week on our feed. Catch up on what you might have missed, re-live the...

Episode 363 | Our Casual Opinion

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TGIF. We got Mecca from "Our Expert Opinion" in the building to close out the week. Mass Appeal is releasing 7 new albums featuring hip-hop legends su...

Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball | Zach Randolph

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of "Rory and Mal Don't Know Ball", the guys are joined by former NBA All-Star and Memphis Grizzlies legend, Zach Randolph. Rory and Ma...

Episode 362 | Plan B

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We keep the tape rolling as a pre-show conversation about New York State Public School lunch bleeds into the intro of the pod (2:25). Shortly after, w...

Episode 361 | Swingers

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Right off the bat Rory expresses his concern for Justin Bieber and wonders if we should care about the artists we listen to (2:09)? Rory takes issue w...

Rory & Mal Don't Know Ball | Danny Green

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Rory and Mall Don't Know Ball, the guys are joined by 3-time NBA Champion, Danny Green. Rory and Mal ask Danny about the worst hoop...

Episode 360 | Popping Cherries

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We come back from the weekend and immediately need to discuss Ciara reminding social media how lucky of a man Russell Wilson is (2:11). Rory and Demar...

Episode 359 | Breeding Fetish

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mal comes in immediately demanding his flowers as he celebrates Chris Brown’s stadium tour (2:33). After a quick recap of the boys’ week w...