Astrogiirl is one of the most exciting voices coming out of Dallas right now. We sat down with her to talk about her upcoming single Parallel (dropping May 23), how she approaches songwriting, and what it’s like being part of the Fronto Factory collective. She also spoke on winning Best New Artist and Best R&B Song at the Dallas Entertainment Awards, the artists she’d love to work with, and the track in her catalog that means the most to her.

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This week, the guys react to Saints quarterback Derek Carr retiring due to injury and break down the biggest takeaways from the NFL’s full schedule release, including key matchups for the Cowboys. Derrick Henry secures a two-year extension with the Ravens, making him the highest-paid running back over 30 in league history. In the NBA, the Pacers eliminate the Cavs, the Timberwolves take down the Warriors, and the Celtics push the Knicks to a Game 6. The Mavericks shock the league by landing the No. 1 pick and are expected to select Cooper Flagg. We also tap in with beat reporter Joey Mistretta (@joey_mistretta24) to talk about the Mavs’ draft luck and the upcoming season for the Wings. In music, Big Sean, Ab-Soul, and Joey Bada$$ drop a new cypher, Netflix announces an Astroworld documentary, and Tory Lanez is reportedly recovering after being stabbed in prison.

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This week, the guys break down a wave of offseason moves as the Cowboys sign rookie lineman Tyler Booker and pull off a surprise trade for George Pickens. Brock Purdy is expected to become one of the highest paid quarterbacks in the league, and the Ravens release longtime kicker Justin Tucker. We dive into whether it was just a football decision or something more. We also rank the top 10 wide receiver duos in the NFL and debate where the Cowboys now stack up. In the NBA, the Knicks take a surprising 2-0 lead over the Celtics, and the Pacers jump out to a 2-0 lead on the Cavs. Gregg Popovich steps down as head coach in San Antonio, while JJ Redick is safe for now despite a first-round exit. In music, André 3000 drops a follow-up to his flute album with a new piano project, and we take a look at terrible albums from great artists.

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Rakim Al-Jabbaar pulls up for a powerful conversation ahead of the release of his new album FM4840. We talk about growing up with hip hop royalty, how his father Big Al of Nemesis shaped his musical roots, and the pressure and pride that comes with carrying the name Rakim. He breaks down his latest singles "Astro Budz" and "Open 24Hrs," the mindset behind revisiting FM480, and why sequencing means everything to him. From personal growth to creative risk-taking, this episode is a look at an artist stepping deeper into his purpose.

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This week, the guys react to the wild start of the NFL Draft as Shedeur Sanders unexpectedly slides and the Falcons are fined $250,000 for a prank call involving his draft process. Meanwhile, Warren Moon passes the torch to Cam Ward, allowing him to wear the Titans’ retired No. 1 jersey, while Giants legend Lawrence Taylor shuts down Abdul Carter’s request to bring back No. 56. Eli Manning looks to buy into the Giants' ownership, and George Kittle becomes the highest paid tight end in the league with a $76.4 million extension. In the NBA, playoff action heats up as the Pacers eliminate the Bucks, the Celtics sweep the Magic, and the Timberwolves take down the Lakers. Doug Christie becomes the Kings’ new head coach, Stephon Castle wins Rookie of the Year, Dyson Daniels takes Most Improved, and Shaq joins Sacramento State as GM of Men’s Basketball. In music, OutKast gets their flowers with a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.

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This week, the guys recorded just before the 2025 NFL Draft kicked off, so they dive into all the pre-draft chaos including the latest Kirk Cousins trade rumors, with the veteran linked to the Steelers, Browns, and even a possible return to Minnesota. Could Travis Hunter land with the Jaguars? And should the Browns trade down to secure Shedeur Sanders or another QB? The crew also reacts to Daniel Jeremiah’s final mock draft and where they agree or disagree. In the NBA, it’s playoff talk, award finalists, and big draft declarations from Cooper Flagg and Ace Bailey. Payton Pritchard wins 6th Man of the Year, Jimmer Fredette retires, and an anonymous player poll has everyone talking. In music, XXL opens the vote for the 10th Freshman spot, and the guys build their personal Mt. Rushmores of rap.

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*** DISCLAIMER ***
Mike’s mic had some technical issues in this episode, so his audio is a little tough to hear at times. Still, the conversation was too solid to keep in the vault.

ZayyB came through from The OTG Podcast and we got into the journey behind the mic. From his time in the military to becoming a voice in Dallas media, he shared how the pod started, what it means to platform local artists, and where he sees the city going next. We also talked about his acting debut in Natural Selection, stepping into a new creative space, and how he balances all of it while staying tapped into music and sports.

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*Deep sigh*

This week, the guys power through technical issues to bring you a quick episode with some of the latest headlines. Derek Carr could miss the season with a shoulder injury, and the Saints may have eyes on Shedeur Sanders. Maxx Crosby takes on a new role at Eastern Michigan, and both Shedeur and Travis Hunter will have their numbers retired at Colorado. Tyron Smith signs a ceremonial deal with the Cowboys and officially retires. In the NBA, Jokic averages a triple-double for the season, the Suns fire Mike Budenholzer, and Paige Bueckers is headed to the Dallas Wings.

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