

Is The Mic Still On
Dead End Media Group
A raw and uncut conversation about the world today. ITMSO covers a wide range of topics from social issues to life lessons delivered through the same hilarious unfiltered voices that you’ve come to love and appreciate.
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Oct 22, 2025 • 2h 16min
Marc Lamont Hill & Queenzflip Clash Over Tricky Words
This week, the crew breaks down another wild mix of stories — from the Pentagon trying to control the press to a racist Chick-fil-A moment, heated celebrity clashes, and a few unfiltered Hot Mic Takes.
Timestamps
• 00:47 | Fun Facts
• 13:14 | Best Thing Seen
• 25:05 | Pentagon
• 49:15 | Chick-fil-A Racist Incident
• 66:25 | Stephen A. Smith vs. Serena Williams’ Husband
• 67:54 | Marc Lamont Hill vs. QueenzFlip
• 102:53 | Hot Mic Takes – Argentina
• 114:37 | Hot Mic Takes – Father Charged After Telling 6-Year-Old to Hit Bully
• 121:08 | Hot Mic Takes – Justice Jackson’s Comments on Black Voters
• 125:09 | Hot Mic Takes – Comedians Face Backlash for Saudi Arabia Performance
This Week’s Topics
Pentagon sparks uproar by trying to tell reporters how to report → AP News
Why the U.S. gave Argentina $20 billion → CNN
Alexis Ohanian checks Stephen A. Smith over Serena Williams comments → Vibe
Chick-fil-A accused of racism after Black officer made to pay → Black News
Dad charged after telling his 6-year-old to punch a bully → Yahoo News
Justice Jackson compares Black voters to the disabled → Yahoo News
Comedians face backlash for performing in Saudi Arabia → NBC News
Marc Lamont Hill vs. QueenzFlip almost turns physical on JBP
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Oct 15, 2025 • 2h 18min
Drake's Losing One Battle After Another
Is The Mic Still On — Episode Rundown
00:00 – Intro
01:38 – Fun Facts
08:24 – Best Thing Seen
17:44 – Government Shutdown
44:10 – Israel/Gaza Ceasefire
58:13 – Drake’s UMG Case Tossed
1:16:11 – Too Old for This Sh*t
1:37:07 – Quick Hits
1:54:27 – Reddit Wanna Know
This Week’s Topics:
Things You’re Too Old For Now – Apple News
Federal Workers Could Lose Jobs Due to Government Shutdowns – AP News
Escaped Inmate from New Orleans Caught in Atlanta – Yahoo News
Trump Targets His Foes: Letitia James and James Comey Face Indictments – ABC News
Reddit Wants to Know: How Do You Feel Leaving the Show?
Stephen A. Smith Critical of Jasmine Crockett – Yahoo News
Drake’s UMG Lawsuit Dismissed – The Root
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Oct 8, 2025 • 2h
Diddy Get Off Easy?
This week on Is The Mic Still On, the crew dives into another wild mix of stories — from music to madness.
We kick things off with Fun Facts and the Best Thing Seen before jumping into the biggest headlines and hot takes of the week.
Timestamps:
• 00:45 | Fun Facts
• 15:52 | Best Thing Seen
Topics This Week:
• 25:17 | Chicago
• 50:15 | Bad Bunny
• 59:36 | Diddy (Return From Suspension)
• 85:09 | Houston Serial Killer
• 92:14 | Life Choices
Did Diddy really get off easy after his “return”?
Why are people side-eyeing Bad Bunny’s latest moves?
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Oct 1, 2025 • 2h 6min
Jimmy Jimmy Ya
This week we cover Jimmy Kimmel’s return, a major indictment, messy celebrity support letters, campus pushback, and a new wave of racist commentary in politics.
TIMESTAMPS
1:43 – Fun Facts
31:27 – Best Thing Seen
38:32 – Jimmy Kimmel Returns: Back on air after suspension + Disney raises prices
68:13 – James Comey Indicted (AP News)
80:28 – Yung Miami & Carl Thomas Letters: Facing backlash for writing support for Diddy (NewsOne)
97:58 – TSU Students vs Debate Trolls: Running MAGA crowd off campus (NewsOne)
111:54 – Laura Loomer’s Racist Comments about Jasmine Crockett
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Sep 24, 2025 • 2h 6min
Jimmy Kimmel's Silent Nights
This week, we cover everything from viral celebrity moments to canceled talk shows, plus a round of thought-provoking listener questions.
TIMESTAMPS
09:20 – Fun Facts: Random knowledge that’ll surprise you.
25:54 – Best Thing Seen: What caught our eye this week.
35:57 – Jimmy Kimmel: Show suspended after Charlie Kirk joke (AP News).
65:27 – Dame Dash Updates: His latest Breakfast Club viral moment.
83:25 – Questions:
• If you could instantly master any skill, what would it be?
• If you could have dinner with any three people, dead or alive, who would they be?
• What is your least favorite word?
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Sep 20, 2025 • 1h 53min
Charlie Kirk's Turning Point
This week’s episode covers everything from shocking headlines to weird tech and animal stories.
TIMESTAMPS
01:32 – Fun Facts: Random gems you didn’t see coming.
16:28 – Best Thing Seen: What caught our attention this week.
20:23 – Charlie Kirk: 'Nuff said
87:50 – A.I. Companionship: Chatbots filling human roles.
92:50 – Trump: Why diplomats are afraid to give him bad news.
96:07 – Pet Companionship: From emotional support gators to banned Walmart trips.
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Sep 10, 2025 • 2h 15min
Mr. Telephone Young Thug, Something's Wrong With Your Line
This Week’s Topics:
• Fun Facts — 00:01:38
Kicking things off with some wild trivia and laughs.
• Best Thing Seen — 00:19:45
We share the standout TV, film, or viral moment of the week.
• Drake — 00:33:13
New music moves, headlines, and what’s next for Drizzy.
• Young Thug Audio Leaks — 00:37:25
Leaked audio of Young Thug from jail stirs up debate.
• Druski Nascar Skit — 01:06:02
Druski’s parody gets NASCAR heat and online backlash.
• Handyman — 01:21:41
Some unexpected laughs and stories from home repair gone wrong.
• Government & Politics — 01:37:14
– U.S. postal traffic crashes 80% after Trump ends tariff exemption. Read more
– America faces a hiring freeze. Read more
• Quick Topics — 01:50:16
– NYPD falsely arrests a Black man after faulty AI facial recognition. Read more
– Apollonia sues Prince’s estate to keep her name. Read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 2025 • 2h 12min
Salty Cracker Barrels
01:50 - Fun Facts
13:51 - Best Thing Seen
26:52 - Cracker Barrel
56:34 - Jasmine Crockett
67:38 - Democratic Lock-In
80:21 - Federal Cuts
108:08 - Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 2025 • 1h 27min
D.C. Takeover, The Break's Over (ft. Nick)
From Trump taking over DC to the first-ever Robot Olympics, we’ve got politics, sports, tech, and even food news topics on deck today.
Chapters:
02:39 – Fun Facts
19:51 – Trump Takes Over DC
41:24 – Cardi B’s “Imaginary Player” Moment
1:00:14 – Roblox in Trouble (Louisiana sues over child safety) Story
1:10:32 – Food Dye is Done (Kellogg ditching dyes by 2027) Story
1:13:31 – Baby at the Tennis Match (Cincinnati Open chaos)
1:19:07 – Robot Olympics in Beijing Story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 2025 • 2h 3min
3 Wives, a CDC Shooting & BET’s Hip Hop Award Controversy
From a CDC shooting to BET canceling the Hip Hop Awards, this is another wild week to recap.
Chapters:
00:51 – Fun Facts
16:53 – Best Thing Seen
29:11 – CDC Shooter
42:52 – ChatGPT Advice To Kids
1:12:02 – Man Jailed for Marrying Three Women
1:35:22 – BET Hip Hop Awards
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