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In the final episode before the crew initiates Summertime Busy, they welcome media extraordinaire and lifelong Knicks fan Jeff Johnson to the show! (01:48) They break the ice with the JeffJSays segment (04:10), asking him his go-to deli order, an interview that had him star struck (09:56), his top five New Yorkers (18:40), all-time Knicks starting lineup (24:04), and more. In Let’s Talk About It, they run through major NFL offseason moves involving Myles Garrett, AJ Brown, Odell Beckham Jr., and Caleb Williams appearing on the leaked Madden ‘27 cover (25:32). They also discuss the Thunder-Spurs series (32:13), and preview the NBA Finals between the Spurs and Knicks (37:22). In music talk, they discuss Roots Picnic, Jay-Z’s headline-grabbing freestyle, and the prospects of a battle between Hov and Drake (54:56). In the Lunch Break, they share their most memorable experience attending a live sports event and what made it so special (01:09:44). Finally, in the Board Meeting, Jeff J opens about how marriage and fatherhood changed his work ethic and overall life (1:16:36), advice for content creators in this era, new areas of creation he’d like to explore , and much more. Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://x.com/WxLLxxM Jeff Johnson https://www.instagram.com/jeffjsays/ https://x.com/JeffJSays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NOTE - We had a technical issue at the 48:17 mark affecting the video and had to stop recording. You’ll hear an abrupt shift in the conversation. Apologies, we are working to resolve the issue for future recordings. Armon and Will reconvene on the day the New York Knicks punched their ticket to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. In What’s Buzzin (02:52), they discuss the AI video promoting Rich Homie Quan’s “Still Dead” on his X account, Tank and Durand Bernarr mending fences (05:31), and 6LACK’s new album ‘Love Is The New Gangsta’ (08:14). In the Lunch Break (12:40), they determine what skill they’d love to master without practicing and what mundane task they’d eliminate from existence (15:21). Finally, in the Board Meeting (18:15), they share more thoughts on Drake’s ‘ICEMAN,’ ‘HABIBTI,’ and ‘MAID OF HONOUR’ including critiques for the albums (19:26), the truth about people not liking him focusing on the beef (32:08), what the commercial performance means and why it matters (37:50), why 2024 ended up being the best thing for Drake (42:00), “Make Them” series vs. timestamp records (44:51), what this should mean for the landscape of music and more. Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://x.com/WxLLxxM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a cold, cold day in the podcasting studio. The team unexpectedly came together on the day 'ICEMAN,' 'HABIBTI,' and 'MAID OF HONOUR' were released, but trust, they'll have fuller thoughts in the ensuing weeks. First, we began with Will sharing his experience seeing 'Obsession,' how you have to be careful what you wish for, and Armon's new interest in horror films (02:05). Next, in the Lunch Break, the crew discusses the concept of love bombing, relentlessly pursuing a love interest, monogamy, and more. (08:30) Ask2Bees makes its grand return to provide our insight on a listener dealing with an unfaithful partner who pays all the bills and a man who wants to try and break out of the friend zone with a longtime lady pal (24:43). Lastly, the main event. We discuss Drake's ICEMAN Episode 4, the three albums, favorite songs, his reunion with Future, what these albums mean for his career, his standing with UMG, and what could be next for him, if there should be anything at all. (36:36) Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://x.com/WxLLxxM Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://x.com/miss2bees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gang is back, including Swaggy Zee again! First, in What’s Buzzin, they discuss Latto’s announcement that she will retire after ‘Big Mama’ (05:38), French Montana and Rick Ross’ Verzuz (11:55), and a review of a Chris Brown’s ‘BROWN’ (20:54). Will brought back his discovery segment, Will What You On?, to introduce us to Atlanta artist Fattsmaxk (32:04). Lastly, in the Board Meeting, they revisit Chance The Rapper’s May 2016 album ‘Coloring Book,’ (36:10) how it propelled him to stardom, how the album has aged, and Chance’s perception since releasing the album Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://x.com/WxLLxxM Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://x.com/miss2bees Swaggy Zee https://www.instagram.com/_swaggyzee/ https://x.com/_swaggyzee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miss2Bees is back and glowing for a lively episode of Stay Busy. In What’s Buzzin, we open with Druski being named the new host of the BET Awards and the rumor that this may be the last year of the show(03:35). Next, the hosts give their review of the first six episodes of Love Island: Beyond The Villa and Huda’s controversies (09:20). They then get into Bryson Tiller’s new single “It’s Ok” (22:10), Chris Brown’s single “Fallin” featuring Leon Thomas and where Breezy stands in the music landscape currently (28:00). In the Lunch Break, the crew discusses their recent trips to Belize and Las Vegas, how they have evolved as travelers, and dream destinations (38:07). Finally, in the Board Meeting, they do a career retrospective on Soulja Boy, discuss how he is still impacting music today, and answer the question of the day: Is Big Draco a legend? (57:10) Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://x.com/WxLLxxM Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://x.com/miss2bees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miss2Bees was away on vacation, giving us the opportunity to introduce you to our social media editor Zahra AKA Swaggy Zee (01:54)! We open the show with measured discussions about the cheating scandals between New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and former The Athletic reporter Dianna Russini (04:54), followed by Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson (15:05). Next, the crew reviews Kehlani’s self-titled album (30:18) and discuss their anticipation for Drake ‘ICEMAN’ now that there is officially a release date (42:35). In the Lunch Break, each cast member reveals whether they delete phone numbers and has a general discussion about phone etiquette (55:24). And finally, in the Board Meeting, they Responsibly Revisit Drake’s most polarizing album yet, 2016’s ‘Views’ (01:01:12). They discuss their lead up involving his beef with Meek Mill and two projects, significant songs, themes, why this album got such mixed reviews, and of course where it stands in his catalog Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://x.com/WxLLxxM Swaggy Zee https://www.instagram.com/_swaggyzee/ https://x.com/_swaggyzee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was recorded on April 13. Award-winning journalist, speaker, and host Kaitlyn McNab joins the Busyverse (4:00) to discuss her experiences at Coachella (6:14), what she has been up to in 2026 (20:31), and some film projects she has been working on (25:07), which spills out into judging Armon for not seeing certain movies. In the Lunch Break, the crew ranks classic Bow Wow collaborations (34:04) and determines which artists would have to be on a festival bill for them to feel like they’d HAVE to travel overseas to see it (37:46). Finally, in the Board Meeting (52:25), they travel back to April 2016 to revisit Beyoncé’s instant classic ‘Lemonade.’ The conversation covers when she truly reached icon status, Jay-Z’s infidelity sparking their three-album run and tour, Black feminism, best/worst songs, and where it stands in her catalog. Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://x.com/WxLLxxM Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://x.com/miss2bees Kaitlyn McNab https://www.instagram.com/kaitmcnab/ https://x.com/kaitmcnab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the crew was honored to be join by media powerhouse, author, and Vice Mayor Of Stockton Jason Lee! They open with an Breaking Down The Bo(u)ldest, an icebreaker to learn his favorite social media apps, airlines, his oldest friend that he instantly clicked with, and more. Next, they transition to What's Buzzin covering Offset's recent shooting, Gucci Mane's Pooh Shiesty diss "Crash Dummy," and Usher and Chris Brown's joint tour announcement. In the Lunch Break, both our guest and cast reveal the dumbest thing they did as a child and got in trouble for. And lastly, in the title segment, they interview Jason Lee about his move to BET, founding Hollywood Unlocked, working with Kanye West, his political career, and more. Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://x.com/WxLLxxM Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://x.com/miss2bees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crew reunites to recap this wild week in entertainment. First, we check in with our hosts on how they felt about the first quarter of 2026 and their mindsets going into Q2 (3:18). In WHAT'S BUZZIN, they tackle Meek Mill Vs. The Internet (05:42), Trick Daddy's controversial performance at a recent Alpha Kappa Alpha conference (10:50), LeBron James' comments on Memphis (17:20), and Pooh Shiesty being arrested by the FBI for robbing Gucci Mane (25:10). In the LUNCH BREAK, they play F**k, Marry, Kill with birthday songs by Hunxho, Busy Signal, and Drake (35:21), favorite cereals growing up (44:50), and quotes they live by (53:12). Finally, in the BOARD MEETING (59:12), they have a long, in-depth conversation about Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) including a review of his recent album 'Bully,' his SoFi Stadium shows, controversy surrounding his Wireless Festival booking, the way his fanbase has changed over time, and so much more.  Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://x.com/WxLLxxM Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://x.com/miss2bees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Stay Busy is honored to be joined by Diamond-selling, three-time Grammy-winning artist Jozzy! The crew begins with an Icebreaker (4:26) to learn Jozzy's comfort meal, flight seating preferences, pet peeves, and more. Next, they bring back trivia with Diamond In The Rough (16:47) featuring questions about Diamond-certified artists, songs, and albums. Next, WHAT’S BUZZIN - Will's experience at Madison Square Garden for Cash Cobain's performance during Cardi B's tour (24:49) Jay-Z's GQ interview and Jozzy's thoughts on the state of music journalism (29:37), and a recap of the Tyrese and Tank Verzuz (41:27). The room takes a quick LUNCH BREAK (46:34) to learn about songs that have made them cry and the backstories of why. And finally, the BOARD MEETING (50:07) is all about Jozzy's new album 'Soundtrack 2 Get Her Back,' her experience transitioning from songwriter to artist, growing up in Memphis, and much more.  Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://x.com/WxLLxxM Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://x.com/miss2bees Jozzy https://www.instagram.com/jozzy/ https://x.com/Dopebyaccident Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Stay Busy is honored to be joined by Rocky Bucano, Chairman of the Board & President of the Universal Hip-Hop Museum and an overall staple of the genre. The crew begins by diving into Rocky’s diverse career and asking him to elaborate on each phase of his journey (3:53). Next, WHAT’S BUZZIN - Latto’s pregnancy announcement and single for her next album (41:35), the upcoming VERZUZ between Tyrese and Tank (44:12), and Jay-Z’s show announcements this summer (51:15). The room takes a quick LUNCH BREAK (55:34) before diving into the BOARD MEETING - a responsible revisit of TLC’s 1999 album ‘Fanmail’ (59:28). Stay Busy with Armon Sadler⁠ https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/staybusypod⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod⁠ Armon⁠ https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/⁠⁠ https://x.com/armonsadler Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://x.com/WxLLxxM Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://x.com/miss2bees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Women’s History Month rolls on, as Stay Busy is honored to be joined by none other than Chanel Rae, Co-Founder & CEO of Legion Media Group and overall public relations rockstar. The crew begins by taking Chanel through the different stages of her life and asking her to recall some of the LEGION-DARY things she has accomplished (4:59). Next, another WHM-themed LUNCH BREAK (30:05) before the CHAT - an Oscars recap (37:10), Ebro’s comments about who can critique music (47:15), rumors that Future will be featured on Drake’s next album (1:01:38), and a review of Jack Harlow’s ‘Monica’ (1:09:56). For this week’s BOARD MEETING (1:29:19), Chanel discusses her roots, how college shaped her, the early days of Legion Media Group, advice for up-and-coming media professionals, how the recent media layoffs have impacted her business, and much more! Stay Busy with Armon Sadler⁠ https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/staybusypod⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod⁠ Armon⁠ https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/⁠⁠ https://x.com/armonsadler Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://x.com/WxLLxxM Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://x.com/miss2bees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of Women’s History Month, Stay Busy is joined by Coey, creator of Talk Of The Town Show and producer for the Let’s Rap About It podcast and Jim Jones’ Artist 2 Artist series. The crew kicks things off with a Coey-inspired segment where she shares her best  memories with some of your favorite New York City drill artists (5:03). Next, a WHM-themed LUNCH BREAK (22:54) before diving into the new music CHAT - Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘girl music vol. 1’ (45:45) and the discourse surrounding Swae Lee’s new single “FLAMMABLE” (58:43). For this week’s BOARD MEETING (1:17:31), Coey discusses how she broke into the entertainment industry, the rise of Talk Of The Town Show, her top female artists and content creators, working with some of Hip-Hop’s OGs, what she has planned for the future, and much more!  Stay Busy with Armon Sadler⁠ https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/staybusypod⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod⁠ Armon⁠ https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/⁠⁠ https://x.com/armonsadler Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://x.com/WxLLxxM Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://x.com/miss2bees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gang is back and kicks things off with WHAT’S BUZZIN in these streets - BBC was under fire after a racial slur was shouted at the BAFTA Awards by a guest with Tourette syndrome (3:51) and the ongoing feud between T.I. and 50 Cent (10:56). Next, the LUNCH BREAK - reimagining the concept of needing to put in 10,000 hours of work to master a craft (23:18) and debating airport outfit etiquette (39:52) - and CHAT - Spotify’s campaign for new leaders in Hip-Hop (52:58), criticism surrounding Pitchfork’s album reviews (1:16:40), and Lil Yachty’s comments about Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight” (1:24:32). This week’s BOARD MEETING (1:29:47) is a responsible revisit of Cardi B’s first full-length mixtape ‘Gangsta B**ch Music Vol. 1’ and a discussion on how the project shaped her ascension to Hip-Hop icon status. Stay Busy with Armon Sadler⁠ https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/staybusypod⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod⁠ Armon⁠ https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/⁠⁠ https://x.com/armonsadler Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://x.com/WxLLxxM Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://x.com/miss2bees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Miss2Bees kicks things off with WHAT’S BUZZIN - Cardi B kicks off her first ever tour (4:20) and J. Cole’s trunk sale for ‘The Fall-Off’ (10:15) - before introducing a new segment, ASK2BEES (15:36), where listeners can submit questions for the cast to answer. Next, the LUNCH BREAK - dating someone with kids (24:47) and which TV shows you could watch for twelve hours a day for a year to win a million dollars (31:20) - and CHAT - Jack Harlow (41:30) and Baby Keem (49:30) announce new albums and a review of Brent Faiyaz’s ‘Icon’ (54:55). The BOARD MEETING (1:18:42) is a responsible revisit of Kanye West’s 2016 album ‘The Life Of Pablo’ and a discussion about Ye’s legacy amidst his highs and lows. Stay Busy with Armon Sadler⁠ https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/staybusypod⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod⁠ Armon⁠ https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/⁠⁠ https://x.com/armonsadler Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://x.com/WxLLxxM Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://x.com/miss2bees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices