Best Donavan Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 038 | Hype & Justice 1:56:38

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This week, we lead off with a controversial moment the internet couldn’t look away from — Adin Ross & Doechii.From “industry plant” accusations to disrespectful comments and Doechii’s slick musical response alongside SZA — we ask the real question: is it colorism, are industry plant conversations ever valid, or are they just lazy ways to dismiss ta…

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RNB ON THE ROOF TOP FEB 15TH 2026 PROMO MIX 1:09:53

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CHAMPAGNE DREAMS NYE LIVE AUDIO 34:23

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NYE LEVEL ASTORIA LIVE AUDIO 1:19:38

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NYE LEVEL ASTORIA LIVE AUDIO by DJ TECH XIIBy DJ TECH XII

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EPIC NYE "OUT WITH OLD GLOW INTO THE NEW 2026" LIVE AUDIO 2:04:10

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EPIC NYE "OUT WITH OLD GLOW INTO THE NEW 2026" LIVE AUDIO by DJ TECH XIIBy DJ TECH XII

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Episode 037 | Wins & Wrap-Ups 2:21:48

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It’s the end of the year and the squad is back this week, we start on a heavy note reacting to the tragic news surrounding Anthony Joshua, following reports that he lost his longtime personal trainer and conditioning coach in a fatal car crash in Nigeria. We talk legacy, loss, and how moments like this remind us that greatness still comes with real…

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Episode 036 | Medicine In The Candy 2:05:13

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The squad is back and this week, we kick it off with Christmas then vs. now — the traditions we grew up on, the chaos we normalized, and why the holiday hits way different real life enter the chat. Did the magic disappear… or did it just grow up with us? From there, we react to Dave Chappelle’s new Netflix special. We show love where it’s due, high…

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Episode 035 | Classics & Discipline 2:22:16

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This week, we’re starting off loud reacting to T.I. saying his catalog is unbeatable — no matter who steps into a Verzuz with him. From there, we break down what a real T.I. vs. Jeezy battle would look like, and why a certain generation might still side with Gucci Mane when the hits, moments, and cultural impact get weighed. Next up, we dive into p…

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Next Man Up Celebrates Poetry, Perseverance, and Public Access as Kelvin Watson Reimagines Libraries as Community Hubs 29:36

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Donavan LeDean hosts "Next Man Up, Poetry in Motion," featuring Kelvin Watson, Executive Director of the Las Vegas Clark County Library District. Watson discusses his efforts to expand digital literacy and library access, particularly for underserved communities, through innovative technologies like recording studios and business spaces. He emphasi…

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Episode 034 | Disappearances & Power Plays 1:43:46

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This week, we’re starting off hot reacting to two wild headlines. First — Authorities officially ended the search for 1973 New York dr*g kingpin Frank Matthews. The man made $60 million, walked off with $20 million cash the night before trial… and vanished like a ghost. Is this the greatest American disappearance ever — or the biggest government em…

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Next Man Up, Poetry in Motion Amplifies Mental Health Through Spoken Word, Autism Advocacy, and Community Healing 30:00

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Donavan LeDean hosts "Next Man Up, Poetry in Motion," a program dedicated to promoting mental health through spoken word. Guest Jessica "Jess Flo" Washington, a Las Vegas-based poet and autism advocate, discusses her journey as a mother of an autistic child, emphasizing the importance of community and self-care. She highlights her organization, I A…

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Episode 033 | Millions & Reckonings 1:50:43

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This week, pardon the audio issues but we’re starting off hot reacting to Odell Beckham Jr. saying it’s “super hard” to live off a 5-year, $100M contract. After taxes, houses, cars, and helping family… is he exposing real financial-literacy gaps in pro sports? Or is this just millionaire problems disguised as struggle talk? And is the money problem…

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Episode 032 | Catalogs & Controversy 1:44:02

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This week the guys are back and we’re starting off spicy reacting to the Brandy & Monica R&B tour — whose catalog is really stamped in history, and who do we need to see hit the stage next? Then we get into Haiti qualifying for the 2026 World Cup… but is it really a win when the Trump travel ban puts Haitian and Iranian families in the shadows? Who…

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Episode 031 | Laughs & Locker Room Smoke 1:44:56

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This week, we’re picking up right where we left off — starting with Salt-N-Pepa & OutKast officially being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Two legendary groups, two very different legacies… but did hip-hop finally get the respect it’s owed? From there, we get into Nicki Minaj taking the podium at a U.N. event to speak on violence agains…

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BRUNCH IN NUDE AT MINT LIVE AUDIO 2:19:41

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LIVE AUDIO FROM MY SET AT BRUNCH IN NUDE AT MINT IN CONNECTICUTBy DJ TECH XII

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Episode 030 | The Wave & The Rebrand 1:56:02

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This week, we’re kicking things off with The Wave God himself — Max B is finally home after 16 years behind bars. The Harlem legend’s release has the internet in a frenzy, with hip-hop showing love to one of the most influential voices of the blog era. The culture’s celebrating a legend who influenced a whole sound before streaming even existed. Is…

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Episode 029 | EBT & Ego Trips 1:43:36

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This week, we’re kicking things off with a bold one — Jay-Z says no rapper alive can stand on stage with him. Is Hov right? Can anyone — Drake, Wayne, or Kanye — go hit-for-hit? Or has he reached that “untouchable” status where no one even bothers to try? Then we react to the Jake Paul vs. Gervonta “Tank” Davis fight being canceled — was this about…

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Miss Black Nevada, Charnay Ellesse Brandon Inspires Healing and Growth Through Advocacy 30:00

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Donavan LeDean hosts a poetry show focused on mental health, featuring guest Charnay Ellesse Brandon, Miss Black Nevada 2025. Charnay discusses her personal and community development through her role and her work in curating wellness events like "Resilient Women of Domestic Violence." She emphasizes the importance of combining arts with education t…

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DONAVANS YARD MALTA EUROPE LATE LEAVERS PARTY (LIVE AUDIO) 1:18:04

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Healing Through Words: Promoting Mental Health and Humanity 29:59

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Donavan LeDean hosts "Next Man Up, Poetry in Motion," a program focused on promoting mental health through spoken word. Guest poet Jenny Uddin, a criminal justice major, shares her journey of returning to poetry after witnessing the traumas of her field. She recounts a particularly impactful experience working with women in a jail, which led her ba…

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Episode 028 | No Limit & No Illusion 1:47:09

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First things first, this week, the guys give respects to the long-awaited return of Verzuz — live from ComplexCon Las Vegas. Cash Money vs. No Limit turned into a full-blown celebration of New Orleans rap history, with Mia X stealing the show as the night’s MVP. We break down the best rounds, most slept-on records, and who really walked away with t…

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Episode 027 | Draw The Line In The Sand 1:51:36

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This week, the squad kicks things off reacting to Verzuz officially returning — live from ComplexCon Las Vegas — with Cash Money vs No Limit on one stage. Two legendary labels, one night of history in the making. Who really had the bigger run, and which catalog wins when the smoke clears? From there, we shift to Kevin McCall, who broke down while r…

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OVO FEST LAST STOP 10-17 LIVE AUDIO 2:36:39

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Episode 026 | Faith & Trust Issues 1:46:55

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This week, we’re starting off hot reacting to Joe Rogan’s viral comments on Trump’s immigration policies — is it compassion or politics when empathy meets enforcement? From there, we dive into religion — what are your real thoughts on it? Should scripture only be read one way, or does your personal journey reshape what it means? And is this why so …

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Donavan LeDean and Rachel De Vera Elevate Mental Health and Cultural Identity Through Poetry 28:01

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Donavan LeDean hosts "Next Man Up, Poetry in Motion," a program promoting mental health through spoken word. Guest Rachel De Vera, a Filipina American poet and UNLV employee, discusses her journey into poetry, inspired by a positive experience in eighth grade. She emphasizes the importance of poetry in reflecting societal issues and promoting menta…

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Episode 025 | Confessions & Consequences 1:46:31

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This week, we got GI back with crew and we kick things off reacting to Cam Newton’s viral statement — he says he always asks women for their list of previous partners before dating them. Is that smart vetting or straight insecurity? From there, we get into Sean “Diddy” Combs’ 50-month sentence for transporting women for prostitution. Is this the en…

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Billy Allen Champions Libraries, Literacy and Mental Health Through Hip-Hop and Community Leadership 30:00

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TOLL ROAD #SPEEDINGTHROUGHMIAMIEDITION SPONSORED BY @SUPREMESHOTZNYC 1:16:24

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Episode 024 | Real Life & Algorithms 1:55:05

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The squad is back and this week we kick it off with Ace Hood affirming his loyalty to his wife Shelah Marie — is that growth with age or a conscious choice to change? From there, we dive into Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl. How will he compare to last year’s show, and should non-English artists be front and center for an English-speaking crowd…

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Episode 023 | Demands & Outrage 1:34:06

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This week, we kick it off with our weekend sports parlays — tickets cashed or straight L’s? Then we dive into Cardi B’s new album. Is she truly a rap artist or more of an entertainer? And Offset’s divorce demands are wild — cover his taxes, pay millions, and hand over property just to sign the papers. Is that leverage or pure finesse? Next, Young T…

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Episode 022 | Cameras & Chaos 1:54:49

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This week we got GI back with us and we kick it off with Cam’ron putting Adrien Broner in check — the Dipset legend wasn’t having the disrespect toward Stat Baby, and we react to the viral fallout. Then it’s fight talk: Terence “Bud” Crawford proves once again why he’s different after another dominant win, and we break down what’s next for boxing. …

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Donavan LeDean and Acamea Deadwiler Discusses The Significance of Mental Health Writing and The Role It Plays In Today's Society 29:59

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Donavan LeDean hosts a poetry show focused on mental health, featuring guest Akemi Daweiler, an Indiana native and Las Vegas resident. Acamea Deadwiler discusses her journey into mental health writing, inspired by her personal experiences and a family mental health crisis. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling without judgment and the role …

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Episode 021 | Trust & Betrayal 1:54:22

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This week we’re back with our guest GI and it kicks off wild — YNW Bortlen takes a plea deal and agrees to testify against YNW Melly. Is that survival or straight betrayal? And if you were in Melly’s shoes, do you take the case on your back, push for a plea, or fight it all the way? Then we flip it to growing up in the 90’s. From the moments that d…

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Poets Explore Mental Health, Cultural Expression, and Social Issues 30:00

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Hosted by Donavan LeDean, various poets explore themes of mental health promotion, cultural expression, and social issues. Key poems discussed include reflections on black love, the struggle for personal freedom, and the human condition. Additionally, the show includes messages promoting courage, healthy debate, and the importance of embracing dive…

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Episode 020 | Leverage & Love 1:42:39

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The squad is all together and we kick it off with Cardi B — she beats a civil case in LA, but the internet is more focused on pregnancy rumors. We break down the clips and the reactions. Next up: Brittany Renner & PJ Washington’s baby exchange goes viral. Is Brittany oversharing, or just exposing the reality behind PJ’s image? And was PJ wrong for …

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BNB SUNDAYS LDW LIVE AUDIO TNT TECH XII N TRENDSETTA 3:10:15

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Episode 019 | Marriage & Mayhem 1:40:50

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This week we kick it off Hottt reacting to Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift’s engagement. Social media says it’s the “wife contest” of the century — but who really won, A$AP with Rihanna or Kelce with Taylor? Then we break down Tyreek Hill’s messy divorce that’s costing him over $50K a month plus a Miami mansion — is marriage even worth it or just a bad…

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Episode 018 | Law & Optics 1:39:41

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We kick things off with Cardi B’s new track Imaginary Players — she sampled a Jay-Z classic, but did she really hit the mark or fumble the flow? Then it gets spicy as LisaRaye says a Black woman could never prosper “getting ran through” like Taylor Swift & Kim Kardashian. Is she exposing Hollywood double standards, or just projecting her own truth?…

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Episode 017 | High Value Myths & Power Plays 1:24:59

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We start with Dana White’s game-changing move — the UFC signs a 7-year, $7.7 billion media rights deal with Paramount, killing the PPV model and putting every fight on Paramount+ for no extra charge. Are fight fans officially in a new golden era? Then we get into Halle Berry’s ex claiming he left her because she “doesn’t cook, clean, or seem mother…

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Episode-279 Going For Broke 1:12:08

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Link https://chihuahuas.milbstore.com/products/chihuahuas-manager-tee-goteez Donavan and Roy discuss the trade deadline insanity and why Preller going for broke now is worth trading away a ton of prospects.

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Next Man Up, Poetry in Motion Showcases Poets Confronting Social Struggles, Championing Healing, and Inspiring Positive Change 30:00

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The program, hosted by Donavan LeDean, features a variety of poets addressing themes of mental health, resilience, and social issues. Poems touch on personal loss, the struggle for human safety, and the impact of societal challenges such as gun violence, economic inequality, and systemic racism. Specific poems include reflections on the power of po…

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Episode 016 | Love Lost & Double Standards 1:42:46

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We kick things off reacting to Shedeur Sanders getting the Browns’ preseason start — is he really up next or just being pushed like Deion 2.0? Then Dreka Gates finally files for divorce, but wasn’t Kevin already moving like a single man for years? We unpack the Renner marriage saga and whether Dreka held it down too long or too silently. Trick Dadd…

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Poets Illuminate Mental Health, Humanity, and Healing Through Powerful Verse 31:04

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The program, hosted by Donavan LeDean, features a variety of poems exploring themes of mental health, humanity, and social issues. It begins with a piece about kindness toward a homeless man, followed by reflections on overcoming personal struggles through poetry. Other works touch on inspiration and spirituality, a woman’s internal battle, and the…

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Episode 015 | Old Legends & New L’s 1:34:38

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The full crew is back and we kick it off reacting to Ari Lennox calling out Martin for disrespecting dark-skinned women with his jokes about Pam. Is she spitting facts or reaching for relevance? Then we get into the internet’s wild reaction to Hulk Hogan’s death — tributes, callouts, and the never-ending debate: can you separate the man from the me…

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CRUCIAL 8 "THE HOMECOMING" TECH XII BIRTHDAY LIVE AUDIO FT DJ MALS DJ DREDY DJ DOE DJ FAMOUS TSS X DJ LUCKY 4:29:16

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CRUCIAL 8 "THE HOMECOMING" TECH XII BIRTHDAY LIVE AUDIO FT DJ MALS DJ DREDY DJ DOE DJ FAMOUS TSS X DJ LUCKY by DJ TECH XIIBy DJ TECH XII

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Episode 014 | Paydays & Protests 1:29:23

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This week, We kick things off reacting to a viral list ranking the U.S. cities with the most beautiful women — and you know we had thoughts. Then, we unpack the internet’s split reaction to Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson’s soft launch… is it love or a PR play? From there, we dive into Tyler Perry firing his own aunt and turning down a family…

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Episode 013 | Love Games & Lost Genres 1:48:37

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We kick things off this week with Drake saying UK rappers are the best in the world — is the U.S. finally cooked lyrically and does Drake have the right to even make that claim? We debate the bold quote. We then react to Clipse new rap album Let God Sort Em Out, and break down our favorites and give our critiques. Then it’s time for the main show… …

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Episode-278 Drafting into the All-star Break 1:06:06

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Zamo ShirtLink: https://chihuahuas.milbstore.com/products/chihuahuas-manager-tee-goteez The Child Crisis Center of El Paso (CCCEP) is an emergency shelter that relies solely on the generosity of community donations. Their shelter serves as a secure sanctuary where children can regain their sense of normalcy, free from concerns of harm, hunger, home…

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Voices of Power: Poets Explore Leadership, Identity, and the Healing Force of Expression 29:59

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The program, hosted by Donavan LeDean, features a variety of poets including Tariq Moore, Donavan LeDean, Dave Liz Prince, Gabby Moreno, Stefan Petway, Michelle Marrero, Zachary Gutierrez, Loved by ACE, Moody Black, Sheldon Alex Sebastian, and others. The poets address themes of leadership, mental health, spirituality, resilience, and personal grow…