The Hot Seed Podcast
The Hot Seed Podcast is a highly esteemed leisure podcast hosted by Shawn, Earl and Dave. All of different career backgrounds but a passion for candid conversation and creating relationships. We took a bond of nearly 15 years of personal friendship and interaction over XBOX Live Chat to the podcast platform where we discuss a litany of topics from gaming/entertainment, sports, the latest news stories, interviewing a slate of different guest, all while providing our unfiltered prospective. It’s a podcast that aims to offer an entertaining yet honest and unfiltered outlook that listeners can relate to immediately.
Episodes
155 episodes since 2020
Ep.155 Buck the System
The title says it all. In this episode the fellas discuss the Trump x Harris presidential debate; Shannon Sharpe’s explicit viral moment; Aja Wilson of the Las Vegas Ace’s breaking records; Kendrick Lamar’s continued impact and strikes against ...
September 13, 2024
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Season 13
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Episode 155
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1:39:18
Ep.154 - But did you hear me?
The fellas are known for their unfiltered conversation and many times the question remains if the conversation is really heard? In this episode they express their views on the Georgia High School shooting; Caitlin Clarks rise to ROTY; GameStop ...
September 05, 2024
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Season 13
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Episode 154
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58:54
Ep.153 - Deep in the Weeds
In this episode, the fellas give their take on Anthony Edwards downplaying the skills of NBA players of the 90’s; the accuracy of Madden 25 Top 10 position ratings; “Real Estate Corner with Dave” and watermelons in Mexico make “Not So Breaking ...
August 30, 2024
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Season 13
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Episode 153
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1:37:06
Ep.152 - Summer Shandy
Shawn, Earl and Dave bring the heat with the summer winding down, giving their takes on both the RNC and DNC; the disaster that was Breaking at this years Paris Olympics and the underwhelming 3 on 3 team; Madden 25 drops but still playing secon...
August 23, 2024
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Season 13
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Episode 152
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1:23:11
Ep.151- Pride & Prejudice
The Hot Seed is back from an extended break and wedding bliss, picking up right where they left off with unfiltered conversation a plenty. In this episode the fellas discuss the mood surrounding the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA Basketball stru...
July 25, 2024
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Season 13
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Episode 151
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1:47:56
Ep.150 - Fathers and Sons
In this episode, Shawn and Dave discuss the ongoing “saga” that is Caitlyn Clark; Kyrie going MIA during the first two games of the NBA Finals; XBOX Showcase highlights; Christian McCaffrey gets the Madden 25 cover; Kai Cenat, Kevin Hart ...
June 13, 2024
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Season 12
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Episode 150
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1:16:00
Ep.149 - Delayed Gratification
Not even severe storms and tornado warnings could keep the fellas from discussing the WNBA trending across media; a “Video Game Corner” that many won’t be happy about and the anticipation of the NBA Finals matchup between the Dallas Maver...
June 06, 2024
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Season 12
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Episode 149
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1:56:36
Ep.148 - Value Sized
In this episode, the fellas discuss Mental Health Awareness month and the challenges around plateauing at 40. The conversation switches gears to the potential end of Emmy Award winning NBA on TNT, “Inside the NBA”; the NCAA’s massive payout and...
May 30, 2024
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Season 12
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Episode 148
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1:21:36
Ep.147 - Roast Beef
The fellas discuss the fall out of the Kendrick v Drake beef; Tom Brady regretting the roast; College Football 25 official release and their early predictions for the Giants and Commanders after the NFL 2024 Schedule release. Video G...
May 16, 2024
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Season 12
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Episode 147
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1:43:24
Ep.146 - Be careful what you ask for…
The fellas react and give their take on Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria,” discuss the cringeworthy Amanda Seales interview, debate a potential changing of the guard in the NBA and more.
May 02, 2024
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Season 12
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Episode 146
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1:44:12
Ep.145 - If it don’t fit…
The fellas are back off vacation with unfiltered conversation on the passing of OJ Simpson; Drake versus everybody at this point; WNBA potentially missing the mark when it comes to star player impact; “Not So Breaking News” and what they expect...
April 18, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 145
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1:45:39
Ep.144 - with Audrea
The fellas welcome R&B Soul artist Audrea for some candid conversation discussing her burgeoning acting career, influences, staying true to her self, entrepreneurship and her NEW Ep ‘ Love & Loss’.Listen to the NEW Ep from Audre...
April 03, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 144
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1:20:42
Ep.143 - Beef & Broccoli
**Our prayers and condolences to those affected by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, MD.**In this episode the fellas discuss the developing story with Sean “Diddy” Combs and what this means on many levels...
March 27, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 143
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1:39:05
Ep.142 - Don’t Over Think It
The fellas get right to it in this episode, starting off with a very informative yet debatable “Real Estate Corner with Dave” regarding the new NAR Settlement and Commissions decision. From there they discuss the ending excitement of this year’...
March 20, 2024
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1:30:30
Ep.141 - Somebody come look at this
In this episode, Shawn, Earl and Dave dive into the joke that’s politics in the US; a Tik Tok Ban is on the horizon; discussing the passing of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama; Adidas hurting with the lost of Yeezy business in (Not So Breakin...
March 15, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 141
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1:18:00
Ep.140 - Wake up to break up
The fellas discuss Caitlin Clark‘s pending impact on the WNBA and what support looks like for the league; what LeBron is really and who’s the next face of the NBA; the city of Miami breaks up with spring breakers in “Not So Breaking News;...
March 06, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 140
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1:43:50
Ep.139 - with Jeannine A. Cook
In this episode Shawn, Earl and Dave welcome special guest Jeannine A. Cook. The accomplished writer, educator and strategist discusses her passion as a purveyor of knowledge through books; connecting to the likes of Harriett Tubman, Ida....
February 14, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 139
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1:27:18
Ep.138 - The Math Ain’t Mathing
The fellas dive head first into discussing the 66th Grammy Awards, from highlights to the much discussed Jay - Z speech. The get into the conversation around the diminishing of Black History Month; FIFA coming to MetLife; why you shouldn't mix ...
February 08, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 138
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1:42:30
Ep.137 We Are the World…Unfortunately
The fellas discuss the rising “cost of living’’; moving in silence when making moves; what went down during the creation of the iconic “We Are the World”; Dave drops gems during “Real Estate Corner” and Earl gets push back when it comes to his ...
January 31, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 137
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1:26:30
Ep.136 - Layoff the Curry Goats
In this episode the fellas tap in to the recent Microsoft video game layoffs, KD NOT being in the NBA G.O.A.T. Conversation, upcoming video game releases and a big announcement from Dave himself.Video Game Corner
January 26, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 136
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1:16:24
Ep.135 - A Kang Conquered
Dedicating this episode to momma Portia Pitts. May you rest in peace. In this episode the fellas are talking Jonathan Majors continued fall from grace and walking back initial thoughts; Trump running it back and the political landscape ...
January 18, 2024
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Season 11
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Episode 135
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1:49:15
Ep.134 Best in the world
The fellas wrap up 2023 with their Best movies, music, shows, games and biggest headlines of the year. It’s The Hot Seed!
December 31, 2023
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Season 10
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Episode 134
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1:53:09
Ep,133 Shenanigans
In this episode its a real ones birthday as Dave (pka Da Storeytella)celebrates another year around the sun and the fellas discuss Johnathan Majors and poor decisions, entitlement over earning, the need for attention, Marvel and DC releases and...
December 28, 2023
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Season 10
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Episode 133
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1:33:54
Ep.132 The Ice Cream Machine is Broken
Shawn, Earl and Dave are back with another episode discussing what appears to be the imminent relocation of both the Capitals and Wizards from DC to Northern Virginia and the impact it will have on the city as a whole. A sad day in the video ga...
December 13, 2023
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Season 10
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Episode 132
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1:26:30
Ep.131 Custom Made with Naty of Sparkled by Naty
In this episode, the fellas welcome Naty of “Sparkled by Naty” to discuss her burgeoning custom Crocs business and how the one time passion project has caught the eyes of many. She discusses the importance of time management, individual value a...
December 02, 2023
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Season 10
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Episode 131
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1:57:18