Return of the Mak Podcast
Music
About
Return of the Mak is a hip hop and R&B music podcast that features new music from up-and-coming artists, as well as discussions on pop culture headlines, dating nuances, and other salacious topics. Hosted by Duke, each episode features a different guest, including musical artists who share their own experiences and insights into the music industry. With a mix of humour and candour, Return of the Mak provides an entertaining and informative take on the latest in music and pop culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- Scrub Paternal Unit (ft. Malcolm)
Malcolm joins the Return of the Mak Podcast to discuss birthdays, new movies including The Drama and The Undertone, and an incident where he was nearly scammed by Dame from Shark Tank. The episode also touches on Kanye West, Michael Jackso…
- Owl Bodies (ft. Zoie)
Zoie, from Relentless Diaries Podcast, appears on the Return of the Mak Podcast to discuss her presence in the Toronto media, the value of authenticity, and the challenges of dating as a podcaster. The conversation also touches on listener…
- Are We Beefing? (ft. Asma)
On the Return of the Mak Podcast episode "Are We Beefing?", host Asma discusses her platform Articulate, detailing its origins and progress. They also cover her childhood, navigating toxic relationships, and reflect on Jack Harlow's music…
- Performance (ft. Jasmine Kiara)
Jasmine Kiara joins the Return of the Mak Podcast to discuss her new single "Attached," musical influences, upbringing, the nature of sex as a performance, her writing process, and experiences with partying in the US. The episode includes…
- You'll Be Aight (ft. Aché)
On Return of the Mak Podcast, host and guest Aché discuss the pressure to be productive, the guilt associated with resting, and how the pandemic may have altered perspectives on work and relationships. The conversation also touches on mode…
- Is It Worth It? (ft. Matt)
Welcome back!! Sorry for skipping last week! Recorded an episode but couldn’t put it out because I had to focus on the Cole episode and didn’t have time. I also went ahead and shot another episode too. Point is, we’re back! I’m joined by f…
- We Heard You (ft. Hannah)
Welcome back! This week, I’m back with @hannaahcowie and we address some of the comments we received on last week’s episode and also on the latest Loosies ep. We also broke down the show “His & Hers” on Netflix, carrying shame, scolding yo…
- Rules of Engagement (ft. Hannah)
Happy New Year! Hope your 2026 has been off to a great start! For the first episode of the year, I’m joined by podcast newbie @hannaahcowie. We talked about my chaotic day at the studio, Christmas recap, watching Marty Supreme, Hannah’s co…
- Bustin Bieber (ft. Audré)
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Welcome back!! Merry Christmas! This is the final episode of the year, so it was only…
- Transformers (ft. Lowercase)
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Welcome back! This week I’m joined by friend of the show @lowercasewc to discus…
- Swedish Sorcery (ft. Malcolm)
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Welcome back!! This week I’m joined by friend of the show and return guest @mal…
- Stiff Where? (feat. Marlon Palmer)
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Welcome back! Happy Halloween!! This week I’m joined by my Extra Gravy cohost a…
- Gangster in Love (feat. Maysan)
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Welcome back! This week I’m joined by one of yall’s favourites: the good homie…
- Fate vs. Faith (ft. Kyle Wildfern)
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Welcome back!! Apologies for skipping the last upload, we’re still working on g…
- Harlem World (ft. Cher Ferguson)
Welcome back!! This week I’m joined by an ROTM newbie! And she’s international! This week I’m joined by @iamcherferguson – a multi hyphenated entrepreneur from Harlem NYC. She shared a bit about her story, her business, how she got started…
- Chuck E Cheese (feat. Matt & Tourani)
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Welcome back! This week I’m joined by friend of the show @biggerdreamzpodcast –…
- I Signed NDAs (ft. Rasha)
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Welcome back! This week, I’m joined by standup comedian Rasha (@thatgirlrasha)…
- Liam Neeson (ft. Humble & Hustlin)
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Welcome back! On this week’s episode I’m joined by the founder and creator of @…
- Episode 153: Bloodline Curses (ft. Staasia)
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Welcome back! On this week’s epsidoe im joined by friend of the show @sleepless…
- The Canadian (ft. Jon Kabongo)
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Welcome back! On this week's episode, I'm joined by friend of the show @Jon.Kab…
- Finsta (ft. Kotiande & London)
Episode 151: Finsta (ft. Kotiande & London) ***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink We bykeee. Long little break…
- Episode 150: Big 30 (ft. Kotiande)
Episode 150: Big 30 (ft. Kotiande) ***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink We back! And older and wiser!…
- To Block or Not to Block (ft. Audré)
Episode 149: To Block or Not to Block (ft. Audré) ***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink We bykeee. This week I…
- Nokia Effect (ft. Driver95)
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink We back! This week I’m joined by recording artist @Driver95 to discuss the rele…
- Fighting Spirit (ft. Akela)
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink I’m back!! With visuals this time! This week I’m joined by friend of the show a…
- Some Sexy Prank Call 4 Me?
***JOIN THE PATREON*** https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink I’m back! This week I’m joined by no one. Alone pod! I was gone f…
- Trust Issues (ft. Joël Lobban)
Welcome back! This week I’m joined by recording artist Joël Lobban to discuss his new single “Caught Up” that’s available on all DSPs, ASAP Rocky’s questionable case, getting cheated on, musical influences, album reviews for: Mac Mi…
- Hoe Phase (ft. Ludny & Chemsi)
Welcome back and Happy New Year!! On this first episode of the year, I'm joined by two homies of mine. One podcaster and one friend of the show: @ton_amoour and @lou_antillaise! We covered everything from recapping NYE, turning 30, Real Ba…
- Episode 143: It's a Wrap (ft. Gabby & Aché)
PATREON GANG! JOIN THE PATREON! JOIN JOIN JOIN https://patreon.com/ROTMPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Welcome back! This is the final episode of the year and I sat with fr…
- Episode 142: Whoopsie
Welcome back! This week I’m joined by friends of the show @bkplvg and @jstnlvg and we covered quite a bit. We talked about our weekends, going out at 30 years old, Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s fight, Skai Jackson’s life, new music from BKP a…
- Bonus Episode: Media Mastery Panel Discussion
Hey All, As discussed on the previous episode, I had the opportunity to participate in Street Voices' Media Mastery Panel and had a great conversation the fellow workshop leaders. The conversation was moderated by @kadiibarrie and she aske…
- Episode 141: Not Again
I’m back, for now at least. Things have happened. The boy issad. Shoutout to Schneider for being on this episode with me. We talked about life updates, mourning a relationship, Young Thug being free, Meg Thee Stallion lying and a full CHRO…
- Episode 140: Scarborough Spots
We’re baaack! EP140 so we had to do it big. On this episode I’m joined by friends of the show @kotiiande and @londonrich but I am also joined by Scarborough Spots affiliates: Cam (@sxprah) and Craig (@loudattimes) INSIDE of the Scarborough…
- Episode 139: 23 and Us
Welcome back! Here's a lil 30 piece for ya. Visuals have been uploaded exclusively to Spotify Timestamps: 2:29 - I’m tired 3:30 - Should I do seasons of the pod? 8:07 - Cardi B and Offset public fight 10:30 - Did they cross the line? 15:49…
- Episode 138: Trinity Bellwoods
This week I’m joined by friends of the show @arqamknight and Schneider and we shot and recorded the episode at Trinity Bellwoods! This park is a special part for us. We talked about Shannon Sharpe, Kendrick’s new song, being a widow, the N…
- Episode 137: Same Energy
This week I’m joined by Matt aka @mistermatthewnash from the Extra Gravy Podcast crew. We got a couple exclusives from Matt about how he got into the industry, some bts stuff about Extra Gravy and a lot more. Matt’s a private guy but he wa…
- Episode 136: Creams & Nightmares
We bykeee and this week I’m joined by new friends of the show: “Maybe it Gets Better” Podcast (@stayhungry_official) and we talked about so many great things. We talked about how they all met, the fear of cancellation, favouritepodcast mom…
- Episode 135: Shy Booty
Episode 135: Shy Booty We back and this week I’m joined by friend of the show@sleeplessintoronto_ and we catch up on what she’s been up to, her new socialmedia content, fart/poop etiquette on first link, PND concert, Cardi B’s divorce,Bren…
- Episode 134: Outside
We bykee, this week I’m joined by fan favourites: @mayesune and @kinswrld to talk about a bunch of good stuff. From Maysan being outside, Sally no longer hating men, Drake blocking Schoolboy Q’s show, to dealing with triggers during a brea…
- Episode 133: 'P5' (feat. Mucho & Clyde)
Happy belated Canada Day!! We bykee and we got some new peeps. This week I’m joined by ½ of the Relentless Diaries Podcast: @muchotv and @clyxsmith and we had a lot to talk about. We covered the Not Like Us video, the all white party, how…
- Episode 132: It's Your Turn
Welcome back! On this episode, we brought back yall’s favourite guest: @Kotiiande to talk about a whole lotta great things. We talk growth, dating yourself, being a stepfather, new music, prioritizing your peace and much more. Timestamps:…
- Episode 131: Crazy Tings
We back. This week, I’m joined by @UncommonSense.podcast and we touchedon a whole lot. From Snowd4y’s “Wah Gwan Delilah”, new Bad Boys movie, crazy tings, DMT experience, psychedelics and more! Yall go make sure to check out their podcast!…
- Episode 130: Boycott Corned Beef
New week, new episode. Welcome back to the podcast. This week, I got to sit with 2 members of the Extra Gravy BTS crew @kjnuez and @its_royalty. Wecovered all the super important topics and some very interesting Silly Sh*t questions Timest…
- Episode 129: DumDum ft. @ExtraGravyShow
Wee bykeeee. Fresh from South Africa, I’m joined by fellow @ExraGravyShow hosts: @bignormalconcel and @thatdudemcfly to talk about our South African trip,Kendrick and Drake beef, what we learned about each other on the trip, Rubi Rose’s sh…
- Episode 128: Dranos
Welcome back! On this episode, I’m joined by friend of the show@matthewsalib and newbie @theperuviangawdess to breakdown to the Drake disssong, analyze the bars, make guesses about the beef, criticize J Cole forremoving himself from the be…
- Episode 127: Let's Be Honest
Welcome back! On this episode, I’m joined by podcast newbies @debbbzk & @chanel.kas to talk about their new podcast @ibhpodcast. We talked about some of the things we faced growing up Congolese, how we’re going toraise our kids, Beyonce’s…
- Episode 126: DiCap Diet
Episode 126: DiCap Diet Shalom! On this episode, I’m joined by return guest @goingonatangent and we had a silly old time. Covered some hot topics, discussed his hiatus from podcasting, and much more. You know we had to get into Julz gettin…
- Episode 125: Omah Days
Howdy! On this episode, I’m joined by 2 new guests: @elevatedalexander (of @247hustler) and @iamroysimon (of @flyynancial.solutions) and we talked about a whole lot. We talked about financial literacy, our upbringing, choosing your industr…
- Episode 124: Suki Suki
Welcome back!! On this episode, I’m joined by friend of the show@BKPlvg to talk about his newest venture: DJing, new music, Sukihana’s antics, Bobbi Althoff’s divorce and much more. We also went through Vultures I and compared UTOPIA to As…
- Episode 123: That's Not Your Chest
Welcome back to the pod! On this episode, I’m joined by returnguests @jayglavany and @gverdoty to discuss Congo’s recent win, TikTok versus Universal, Nicki Minaj vs Meg beef, Steff London vs Jayda Kingdom, Drake’s alleged lipo, Jacquees v…