# Episode 412: "There's No Middleman"

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Podcast: [The Rise & Grind Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rise-grind-podcast-1369712)
Published: 2026-04-13T10:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode: Episode 412 of The Rise & Grind Podcast taps into a heavy week of music and major headlines. Roderick & Cari kick things off with new music, including DJ Khaled, Future & Lil Baby’s “One of Them”, Isaiah Rashad’s “Same Sh*t”, and Gucci Mane’s “Crash Dummy”, giving their early reactions. In news, the guys react to reports of Offset being shot, and discuss Pooh Shiesty being denied bond. They also break down the situation surrounding Ye being denied entry into the UK, leading to Wireless Fest fallout, and highlight the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The episode also touches on a new executive order impacting college athletics, and wraps with discussion on Artemis II and what it means moving forward. Another episode covering music, sports, and real-world headlines — tap in. Intro: Fabolous- Into You (feat. Tamia) [Main Mix] Roderick | 2Pac- I Wonder If Heaven Got A Ghetto Cari | Momo Boyd & Infinity Song- Oops Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

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