Episode 545 | You People Are Jezebels

Episode 545 of New Rory & MAL is a wide-ranging entertainment and hip-hop news roundup recorded without their usual third host, Baby D. The episode opens with Rory and Mal recapping their weekends, which included attending Bryson Tiller's concert and Pete Davidson's comedy special at Madison Square Garden. The bulk of the episode covers recent hip-hop and celebrity news: Lil Durk's acquittal in a legal case, Papoose's diss track "Jezebel" aimed at his wife Remy Ma, and Jhene Aiko's clarification that she didn't target Big Sean on her new album "Westside Whimsy." The hosts also discuss Aaron Rodgers' revelations about his failed engagement with actress Shailene Woodley, Lil Yachty and Karrahboo reconciling after a two-year separation, and Boosie Badazz's 60 Minutes interview about being scammed out of a pardon. Additional topics include AZChike's new album tracklist release and Kai Cenat launching a clothing brand called "Vivet." The episode is punctuated by a Boost Mobile sponsorship read. Throughout, the hosts provide reactions and commentary on these developments, though the show notes don't indicate whether they offer deep analysis or primarily surface-level takes on the stories.

Verdict: A typical entertainment news recap show that covers many topics superficially without clear musical insight, artist access, or discovery value, making it primarily for existing fans of the hosts' commentary style rather than those seeking substance.

Music rubric

• Musical insight 2/5 24%

  Show notes mention Bryson Tiller's show and Jhene Aiko's album but provide no evidence of musical analysis or insight into how or why the music works.

• Access and stories 2/5 24%

  No indication of first-hand access to artists; mostly reactions to public news (Boosie's 60 Minutes interview is secondhand coverage, not original access).

• Discovery 2/5 18%

  Mentions several artists and releases (Jhene Aiko's album, AZChike's tracklist, Kai Cenat's brand) but no evidence the hosts guide listeners to specific music worth hearing.

• Substance 2/5 18%

  Episode appears to be primarily news recap and reaction to celebrity gossip with no indication of substantive discussion, interviews, or deep dives into any topic.

• Delivers on its title n/a

  Title 'You People Are Jezebels' references Papoose's diss track but show notes don't clarify whether the episode focuses on this or uses it as a throwaway reference among many topics.

• Value for time 2/5 18%

  At 1 hour 46 minutes covering numerous brief news items and personal recaps without apparent depth, the episode appears padded relative to substantive content delivered.

How we score Music

Worth it if you're a dedicated New Rory & MAL listener who enjoys the hosts' personalities and want quick reactions to current hip-hop and celebrity gossip.

Content flags

• Ad-heavy Boost Mobile sponsorship read noted in show notes for a 1h 46m episode.

Based on the episode description. AI-generated; it can be wrong.