Hard Pass Podcast

HARD PASS is a brand new podcast discussing music, life, day to day updates and more. Have you ever hated a song so much you had to skip it? HARD PASS!

Hard Pass Podcast is a music podcast hosted by HardPass, with 94 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #96

  Episode 96: Youon Miss Me??

  Aug 12, 20261h 14m

  Send us Fan Mail Episode 96 is HERE! This week on Hard Pass Podcast, South Cac Chuck and Travey2x are back with another packed episode full of music reactions, hot takes, hilarious confessions, sneaker talk, and plenty of R&B and Hip-Hop debate. We kick things off with some fun facts, a shoutout to Jiddy Gaming, and then get into Rod Wave’s “HUSTLE” with a full review. We also react to Cardi B’s new single “Ah Hah” and talk about her new look and cover art. Things get spicy when we dive into the Sophie Cunningham controversy, including Boosie’s perspective, before getting real during Confessions. Then it’s time for Hard Pass or Hard to Pass Up, where we discuss the comeback of G-Unit sneakers and K Michelle’s take on Morgan Wallen. We wrap things up with announcements and put our R&B and Hip-Hop knowledge to the test with some questions before closing out the show. Music. Culture. Controversy. Comedy. Real conversations. This is Episode 96 — “Youon Miss Me??” Tap in, drop your thoughts in the comments, and let us know: What was your HARD PASS of the episode? 00:00 INTRO 00:22 South Cac Chuck Fun Fact 01:42 Shoutout to Jiddy gaming channel 02:20 Travey2x Fun Fact 05:18 WHATS POPPIN 05:46 Rod Wave HUSTLE Review 09:40 Cardi B New single “ah hah” REACTION 18:29 Cardi B cover art with new look 23:07 Sophie Cunningham controversy! We stand with Sophie! also Boosie pov on the topic 32:42 CONFESSIONS 33:26 Travey2x Confession of the day 36:18 South Cac Chuck Confession of the day 41:55 HARD PASS OR HARD TO PASS UP 42:17 G-Unit sneaker comeback 49:08 K Michelle Morgan wallen take 1:03:17 ANNOUNCEMENTS 1:06:00 R&B and HIP-HOP Questions 1:13:32 OUTRO Support the show

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  Episode #95

  Episode 95: Confessions Of The Day

  Aug 2, 20261h 3m

  Send us Fan Mail This episode starts off with good vibes, a toast, and a conversation about cheating, relationship titles, and everything in between. The crew shares hilarious fun facts before diving into the hottest trending topics, including Mandii B’s viral take that “marriage is for broke women.” From there, the discussion branches into beauty standards, natural beauty vs. enhancement, relationships, parenting, and plenty of unfiltered opinions. Then it’s time for the main event—Confessions! Each member of the crew opens up with a personal confession you won’t want to miss. Timestamps: 00:00 – Rolling start: Cheating, relationship titles & a toast 02:09 – South Cac Chuck Fun Fact 03:25 – Travey2x Fun Fact 05:56 – Bougie Fun Fact 08:06 – Quin Quin Fun Fact 10:17 – What’s Poppin? 11:00 – Mandii B says marriage is for broke women 12:30 – Is Jess Hilarious fine? 15:37 – Natural beauty vs. today’s beauty standards 19:45 – Marriage is for broke women? (continued) 31:51 – Quin Quin opens up about her kids 34:32 – Confessions Pt. 1 39:16 – Travey2x says his next girl can’t have kids… so he’s dating younger 46:49 – Quin Quin’s Confession 50:58 – Bougie’s Confession 52:48 – South Cac Chuck’s Confession 57:00 – Travey2x’s Confession 1:02:34 – Outro Don’t forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, and share if you’re rocking with the Hard Pass Podcast! #HardPassPodcast #Podcast #Confessions #Relationships #Marriage #TrendingTopics #ComedyPodcast #BlackPodcast #Entertainment Support the show

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  Episode 94: Rod Wave, Kobe, and Wayne

  Jul 3, 20261h 19m

  Send us Fan Mail Episode 94 is packed with music takes, debates, and hilarious conversations you don’t want to miss. We kick things off by revisiting Drake’s latest album with fresh perspective before breaking down our favorite albums of the year so far. After the intro and fun facts, we dive into What’s Poppin, where we settle the age-old debate: B2K or Pretty Ricky? Later, we react to Rod Wave’s new song “Piece of Your Love” and give our thoughts on T.I.’s latest project, Kill the King. We also show love to Carolina’s own Trap Dickey for landing on the XXL Freshman cover. The Confessions segment returns with stories from both hosts before we react to a viral makeover, discuss the Baby Boy spoof, and debate which movies somehow work despite barely having a plot. To close things out, things get heated as we tackle one of basketball’s biggest conversations: Who is the true face of the WNBA? Plus announcements and more before wrapping up another great episode. Topics Include: * Drake album review (in hindsight) * Favorite albums of the year * B2K vs. Pretty Ricky * Rod Wave – Piece of Your Love reaction * T.I. – Kill the King review * Trap Dickey’s XXL Freshman shoutout * Confessions * Viral makeover reaction * Baby Boy spoof * Movies with no real plot * Heated debate: Who is the face of the WNBA? * Announcements & more Like, comment, subscribe, and don’t forget to share the episode! 00:00 (rolling start) Drake Album Review in hindsight 04:06 South Cac Chuck Favorite albums this year 05:22 Intro 05:34 South Cac Chuck Fun Fact 06:36 Travey2x Fun Fact 07:40 WHATS POPPIN B2K vs Pretty Ricky 21:51 Rod Wave New song Reaction “Piece of your love” 38:40 TI album review “Kill the king” 42:24 Shout out to Carolina very own Trap Dickey for being on the freshman xxl cover 44:28 CONFESSIONS 44:33 Travey2x Confession 45:52 South Cac Chuck Confession 49:53 guy gives Stud a makeover reaction 52:36 baby boy spoof reaction (No video) 55:53 movies that don’t really have a plot 57:59 Who is the face of the wnba (heated debate) 1:17:21 ANNOUNCEMENTS 1:18:58 Outro Support the show

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  Episode #93

  Episode 93 The Rebirth

  Jun 24, 20261h 11m

  Send us Fan Mail The Hard Pass Podcast is back with Episode 93, “The Rebirth,” featuring special guest Craz aka Nate. The crew kicks things off with introductions and fun facts before diving into the latest in music and culture. In What’s Poppin, they break down their predictions for a potential B2K vs. Pretty Ricky Verzuz battle and debate whether Birdman is the greatest non-rapper with a catalog of hit records. The conversation heats up as Nate and Chuck reveal their Top 5 Rappers of All Time lists and discuss whether Future deserves a place among hip-hop’s all-time greats. The centerpiece of the episode is an in-depth review of Craz’s new project, “The Rebirth,” where the crew analyzes the album’s themes, standout tracks, growth, and overall impact. Later, the fan-favorite Confessions segment returns, with Travey2x, South Cac Chuck, and Nate sharing personal stories and experiences. The laughs continue with Meme of the Week, followed by a discussion on Rod Wave’s album announcement, upcoming podcast updates, and a round of engaging R&B and Hip-Hop questions before closing out the show. Tap in for music debates, honest album reviews, hilarious confessions, and everything you’ve come to expect from the Hard Pass Podcast. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:18 South Cac Chuck Intro 01:39 Nate/Craz Fun Fact 04:29 Travey2x Fun Fact 06:26 What’s Poppin 06:44 B2K vs Pretty Ricky Verzuz Predictions 10:10 Is Birdman the Best Non-Rapper with Hits? 16:18 Nate’s Top 5 Rappers of All Time 18:38 Chuck’s Top 5 21:14 Is Future a Top Rapper of All Time? 24:52 Craz “The Rebirth” Album Review 40:28 Confessions 40:45 Travey2x Confession 43:52 South Cac Chuck Confession 48:59 Nate Confession 53:00 Meme of the Week 59:08 Rod Wave Album Announcement 1:02:20 Announcements 1:07:02 R&B and Hip-Hop Questions 1:08:52 Outro Support the show

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  Episode #92

  Episode 92: Slave To The Brands

  Jun 20, 20261h 11m

  Send us Fan Mail Hard Pass Podcast Episode 92: Slave To The Brands This week, the crew takes a trip down memory lane as they discuss growing up obsessed with name brands, high school fashion trends, and whether being “best dressed” really mattered. South Cac Chuck, Bougie, and Travey2x share hilarious stories from their younger days, including fashion choices, bathroom break conversations, and the pressure of keeping up appearances. The guys also dive into what’s poppin’ in entertainment and sports, touching on the New York Knicks’ playoff run, Chris Brown’s deluxe album, the latest Diddy tape controversy, and relationship preferences when it comes to attraction and body types. Along the way, they debate why teachers, police officers, and doctors deserve higher pay while delivering plenty of laughs and random fun facts. In this episode’s Confessions segment, each host shares personal stories and experiences that spark deeper conversations about friendship, family, loss, and life’s unexpected challenges. The discussion takes a heartfelt turn as they reflect on losing loved ones, remembering Kobe Bryant’s impact, and introducing younger generations to his legendary career. They wrap things up with a debate on the NBA’s most skilled players, thoughts on Jess Hilarious, announcements, and the usual Hard Pass Podcast chaos that keeps listeners coming back every week. Topics Include: • High school fashion and brand obsession • Best dressed memories • Knicks talk and NBA discussions • Chris Brown and Diddy headlines • Dating preferences and attraction • Confessions from the crew • Friendship origins • Dealing with loss and grief • Kobe Bryant’s legacy • Most skilled NBA players debate • Jess Hilarious • Announcements and more 00:00 Intro 00:20 South Cac Chuck intro 00:57 Bougie Fun Fact 01:22 Our High School fashions…Slave to brands 04:48 Estill Best Dressed 07:30 Travey2x Fun Fact 10:57 Bathroom Break/ Slave to the brand 14:23 WHATS POPPIN 14:59 The Knicks won!! Before the Knicks won 16:07 South Cac Chuck OutKast Shirt 18:09 Drink Break/ funny DUI review 20:28 Teachers police and doctors should be paid more 22:34 Chris Brown Deluxe 24:51 Diddy Tape leak 26:30 Daphne Joy too slim for Travey2x + Weight ranges for preference 32:14 CONFESSIONS 32:44 Travey2x Confession 39:41 Bougie confession 43:12 South Cac Chuck Confession 47:59 Travey2x and South Cac Chuck friendship before they were friends 51:49 experiencing the Losing a parent or siblings 52:58 When Kobe died…. 55:11 introducing kids to Kobe Footage 57:40 NBA Most skilled…Kyrie Kobe KD 1:05:25 Jess Hilarious 1:06:08 Bathroom Break 1:06:44 ANNOUNCEMENTS 1:10:50 OUTRO Support the show

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