The Need to Know Podcast
Get ready to be entertained and informed by the Need To Know crew every Monday and Thursday (plus Tuesday on Patreon only)! SaVon and Alex offer a fun and thought-provoking listening experience on current events, entrepreneurship, relationships, and more. With their unique chemistry and relatability, there's no topic off-limits for this duo. So don't miss out - subscribe, comment, and tune in to The Need to Know podcast for everything you need to know and a good time!
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SaVon and Alex sit down with Mecc Rashawn — journalist, A&R, and one of Hip-Hop’s quiet stewards — for an unfiltered deep dive into artistry, legacy, and integrity. Mecca opens up about A&R’ing for Busta Rhymes (8:30), the need for stronger mentorship in a youth-driven industry, and a Patreon member question that spark
SaVon and Alex are joined by Yassy and Eddin, and begin by explaining why full visuals are now on Patreon (0:00). After quick Patreon shout-outs, a listener question sparks a hilarious round of “most embarrassing moments,” from Savon’s Santa stage slide to Alex’s PAL game accident, with more clumsy stories from the gro
SaVon and Alex return with Nyla Symone, and begin with some important show updates before jumping into a Patreon member question on what single movie or TV show best explains Black culture to aliens—sparking a hilarious debate that ranges from The Cosby Show and Martin to Get Out, SpongeBob and even Hancock (11:22). Fr
Subscribe to our Patreon for ad-free, early access to main episodes, exclusive episodes each and every Tuesday, and much more! - www.patreon.com/NeedToKnowPodcast From unexpected fan encounters to a surprise studio visit, SaVon and Alex dive into stories you won’t see coming. They swap laughs about “aura farming” and e
SaVon and Alex welcome back Mandii B, who begins by sharing why she left New York for Atlanta and how the lower costs and bigger creative opportunities convinced her to make the move (0:00). She explains how that leap quickly led to her landing her own radio show and how Atlanta’s content scene compares to New York’s (
Yassy returns to the show, and the crew kicks off with lip-balm jokes, “shy eating,” and a Chipotle free-drink hack (0:00) before recapping Joe Budden’s birthday party (06:35). They answer a Patreon member's question about keeping your ex's photos while uncovering hidden iPhone folders and swapping probiotic tips, capp