Episodes

March 25, 2026

Target Talk: ZayHube Is Stepping Into His Next Chapter

ZayHube joins Target Talk to talk about where he’s at right now and how he got there. From Virginia Beach roots to building in Dallas, he reflects on the early influences that shaped his taste and how his sound has started to come into its own over time. This is a conversation about patience, figuring it out as you go, and trusting what feels right creatively. We also get into the run he’s on right now, what he’s focused on, and how he decides when something is ready to put out. ZayHube sp...
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March 21, 2026

Episode 128: Cade Cunningham at Risk, WNBA Getting PAID, Jack Harlow Got “Blacker”?

This week, the guys discuss the growing tension between the NFL and referees as CBA negotiations stall, raising the possibility of a strike or lockout. They also break down Cade Cunningham being at risk of missing All-NBA due to the 65-game rule, despite having a career season. The episode also covers NBA expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas, the WNBA’s new CBA and massive salary increases, and reactions to Jack Harlow’s viral interview clip and new album, along with the latest conversation ...
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March 16, 2026

Episode 127.5: Bam Adebayo Drops 83?! Magic City Night Canceled & Tatum Returns

This week, the guys react to one of the most shocking scoring performances in NBA history after Bam Adebayo dropped 83 points, the second-highest scoring game ever behind Wilt Chamberlain. The performance sparked immediate debate across the league after Bam went 36-for-43 from the free throw line, raising questions about whether the free-throw volume overshadowed the historic night. The guys also discuss the NBA canceling the Atlanta Hawks planned Magic City theme night, Jayson Tatum retur...
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March 13, 2026

Episode 127: NFL Free Agency Breakdown: Cowboys Trade for Rashan Gary, Maxx Crosby Deal Collapses

This week, the guys switch things up with a special episode focused entirely on NFL Free Agency. Instead of the usual mix of sports and music, the guys break down the biggest moves from around the league as teams reshape their rosters heading into the new season. The Cowboys headline the discussion after trading for Rashan Gary from the Packers, adding a proven pass rusher to the defensive front. Dallas also strengthens the secondary by signing Jalen Thompson, adds quarterback depth with S...
March 11, 2026

Target Talk: Rodney Woods Is Connecting Athletes, Investors, and Founders

Rodney Woods joins Target Talk to share the path that took him from Nashville to chasing a professional basketball career, including earning a tryout with the Dallas Mavericks. He reflects on what the game taught him about discipline, the moment injury forced him to rethink everything, and how his time in law enforcement reshaped the way he approaches pressure, responsibility, and leadership. That journey eventually led him into business, where he founded Diversity in Promotions and later ...
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March 6, 2026

Episode 126: Kyler Murray Released, Stefon Diggs Cut, NBA Standings Check-In

Justin holds it down solo this week as weather and power outages keep Mike away, opening the episode with a quick check-in before jumping into the biggest NFL storylines around the league. He breaks down the Texans trading for David Montgomery, the Rams acquiring Trent McDuffie, the Patriots moving on from Stefon Diggs, and the Cardinals releasing Kyler Murray. He also gets into possible landing spots for Kyler, what Stefon Diggs still has left, and whether Houston is becoming a real AFC t...
March 4, 2026

Target Talk: Pierce Washington Returns Ahead of Budrow

Pierce Washington returns to Target Talk at a moment where everything seems to be lining up. Fresh off a big night at the Dallas Entertainment Awards and heading into SXSW, he joins us to talk about the stretch he’s been on and where his focus is right now. We spend time unpacking his upcoming project Budrow, dropping March 12. Pierce breaks down the vision behind the album, the strong jazz influence throughout the record, and why bringing live instrumentation into the process was so impor...
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Feb. 27, 2026

Episode 125: Should the Cowboys Pay Brandon Aubrey?, NBA Anti-Tanking Shakeup, Baby Keem AOTY?

This week, the guys debate whether the Dallas Cowboys should pay Brandon Aubrey top-of-market money. If Aubrey is looking to reset the kicker market, is that smart roster building or risky cap allocation, no matter how elite he’s been? In the NBA, we break down the league’s proposed anti-tanking reforms and what they could mean for the draft lottery moving forward. From restrictions on top-four picks to potential two-year record calculations, the conversation could reshape how teams rebuil...
Feb. 25, 2026

Target Talk: Ace Diosa On Modeling, Mental Health, and Unretouched

Ace Diosa joins Target Talk to talk about her journey from Houston to building a name for herself in modeling and beyond. She reflects on how she got started, the early lessons that reshaped her confidence, and the moment she began thinking of herself as more than just talent. We get into the reality of the industry, what people don’t see behind the scenes, and what separates those who last from those who don’t. She also talks about creating StrutByAce, stepping into mentorship, and launch...
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Feb. 20, 2026

Episode 124: All-Star Weekend Reaction, Tyreek Hill Released, LaRussell on Lil Wayne

This week, the guys react to the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend and whether the new Stars vs. Stripes vs. World format actually improved the event. Anthony Edwards wins All-Star MVP, but the dunk contest continues to raise questions about effort, star participation, and overall direction. In the NFL, the Miami Dolphins release Tyreek Hill after an injury-shortened season. Is this simply cap management, or the start of decline? And can Hill still perform as a true WR1 in 2026? In music, On...
Feb. 18, 2026

Target Talk: 444 Dust and the Art of Becoming

444 Dust joins Target Talk for one of our favorite conversations to date. She talks about growing up in Dallas, where the name came from, and how her early love for journaling and writing slowly turned into music. From working as a preschool teacher to finally releasing that first record, she opens up about the nerves, the leap of faith, and what it felt like putting herself out there. We get into Honeymoon, the deeply personal cover art featuring her grandparents, and why that image meant...
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Feb. 13, 2026

Episode 123: Seahawks Win Super Bowl LX, Anthony Davis Traded, The Fall Off Review

This week, the guys react to the Seattle Seahawks defeating the New England Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX to capture the franchise’s second Lombardi Trophy. Kenneth Walker III earns Super Bowl MVP, Seattle’s defense dominates with six sacks, and rookie quarterback Drake Maye struggles under pressure. The bigger question: is Drake Maye really a top five quarterback in the league right now? They also recap NFL Honors, including Matthew Stafford winning MVP and Jaxon Smith-Njigba taking Off...
Feb. 11, 2026

Target Talk: SauceFame Talks What’s Next? and Growing Through It

SauceFame joins Target Talk to talk about growing up in Oak Cliff, the music that shaped him early, and how acting first sparked his interest in performance before rap became the focus. He reflects on linking with Bay Bay for Tha Come Up, what that co-sign meant at the time, and how he’s evolved since then. We also get into his latest project What’s Next?, the momentum behind Morning, and the meaning behind opening up on tracks like Put On A Smile. SauceFame talks about therapy, processing...
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Feb. 6, 2026

Episode 122: First NBA Trade Moves, Harden to Cleveland, JJJ Dealt

This episode was recorded early as the first wave of NBA trades began, prior to the full trade deadline. The guys react to the initial trade movement across the league, including James Harden being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jaren Jackson Jr. being dealt to the Utah Jazz, and the Boston Celtics acquiring Nikola Vučević. They break down what each move signals for Cleveland’s playoff push, Memphis shifting toward a reset, and Boston adding veteran frontcourt help. In music and ...
Feb. 4, 2026

Target Talk: Jai Humble On Music, Business, and Building With Intention

Jai Humble joins Target Talk to talk about the different roles she moves between and which one feels most present right now. She reflects on growing up in San Diego, the music and sports that shaped her early mindset, and what pushed her to make the move to Dallas. We talk about how those experiences continue to influence how she creates and how she shows up as both an artist and a business owner. We also get into her upcoming project, her approach to balancing creativity with entrepreneur...
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Jan. 30, 2026

Episode 121: Cowboys Hire Christian Parker, Belichick Hall of Fame Snub, Super Bowl Set

This week, the guys discuss the Dallas Cowboys hiring Christian Parker as defensive coordinator following a defensive staff overhaul. Around the NFL, the Super Bowl matchup is officially set as the New England Patriots face the Seattle Seahawks, Bill Belichick is surprisingly not selected as a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer, the Buffalo Bills promote Joe Brady to head coach, and Shedeur Sanders is named a Pro Bowl alternate, reigniting debate about the event’s credibility. I...
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Jan. 23, 2026

Episode 120: League-Wide Coaching Changes, Lakers Drama, Rocky Returns

This week, the guys break down a busy NFL coaching carousel as multiple teams reshape their futures. The Chargers bring in Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator to build around Justin Herbert, Atlanta hires Kevin Stefanski as head coach and immediately faces fallout from Baker Mayfield, Tennessee turns to Robert Saleh to reset its defensive identity, Buffalo moves on from Sean McDermott after another playoff disappointment, and Miami pivots toward defense by hiring Jeff Hafley as head coach. ...
Jan. 21, 2026

Target Talk: Nojo Wallace On GOLDIE, Wallace Wednesdays, and Staying Consistent

Nojo Wallace joins Target Talk to talk through the stretch he’s been on and the mindset behind it. He reflects on growing up in Arlington, being raised around music, and how those early influences shaped the way he approaches writing today. We talk about the evolution from Golden Child to GOLDIE, where the gold theme came from, and why it felt important for him to take full control of the production and direction this time around. We also get into Wallace Wednesdays, what consistency looks...
Jan. 19, 2026

Who Are You Taking for the Next Two Years? NFL + NBA Debate

This week, the guys try something new and open the conversation up beyond the usual week to week news. Mike and Justin talk through which players they trust most over the next two years in football and basketball, based on talent, situation, and feel. The episode starts in the NFL with thoughts on Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, then moves into players like CeeDee Lamb, Derrick Henry, and Justin Jefferson. On the NBA side, the conversation turns to Luka’s championship expectations, Austin Reaves’...
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Jan. 16, 2026

Episode 119: Giants Hire John Harbaugh, Mike Tomlin Steps Down, J. Cole Begins The Fall Off

This week, the guys discuss a major shift in the NFL coaching landscape as the New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as their next head coach, ending his long run in Baltimore. The move signals a win-now mindset in New York and raises expectations immediately. They also react to Mike Tomlin stepping down in Pittsburgh, closing one of the most consistent coaching tenures in league history and opening a pivotal offseason for the Steelers. In the NBA, the Hornets announce they will retire Dell C...
Jan. 14, 2026

Target Talk: C.V.M On Faith, Growth, and Building Intentionally

C.V.M joins Target Talk for the first Target Talk of 2026 to talk about where he’s at right now and how he got here. He reflects on growing up, his time at Prairie View, and the moments when music slowly became more than just something he enjoyed. We talk about how faith shapes the way he moves, how he approaches creation, and what keeps him grounded when things get noisy. We also get into his singles Heartbreaker and When It Rains, the headspace he was in while making them, and how those ...
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Jan. 9, 2026

Episode 118: Dallas Resets the Defense, League-Wide Coaching Changes, Trae Young to Washington

This week, the guys discuss the Cowboys firing defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus as the organization signals urgency following another season defined by defensive breakdowns. With continued issues in red zone defense, communication, and explosive plays allowed, the conversation centers on what Dallas actually needs from its next defensive leader and whether this move comes too late to fully capitalize on the current roster window. Around the league, a wave of coaching changes reshapes th...
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Jan. 2, 2026

Episode 117: Our Worst Takes of 2025, a Disappointing Cowboys Season, and What Comes Next in 2026

Happy New Year! The guys kick off 2026 by looking back on everything that defined 2025. From how the show evolved to the takes that aged well and the ones that didn’t, this episode closes one chapter and sets the tone for what’s next. They break down the Cowboys’ 2025 season from top to bottom, the moments that defined it, the issues that never went away, and where Dallas truly stands heading into 2026. Around the league, they revisit the teams, players, and trends that shaped the NFL, bef...
Dec. 19, 2025

Episode 116: Cowboys’ Playoff Path Narrows, Mahomes Injury Shakes the League, 21 Savage Drops

This week, the guys discuss the Cowboys’ 34–26 loss to the Vikings and why it feels like the season is effectively over, even if the team continues to operate otherwise. Dallas falls to 6-7-1, remains outside the NFC playoff picture, and continues to struggle with red zone execution and defensive consistency. With Philadelphia firmly in control of the division, the conversation centers on the growing gap between the team’s public messaging and the reality of where things stand. Around the leagu...