BEY DAY 2025

On this episode of The Kickback, Cal, Dev, and Lex celebrate International Women’s Month by spotlighting the power, impact, and influence of women in music. From iconic anthems to unforgettable lyrics, the crew reflects on the songs and artists that define confidence, culture, and womanhood.Follow us on IG: @TH3KICKBACKPOD and TikTok: @TH3KICKBACK!

This week on The Kickback, Cal, Dev, and Lex celebrate Black History Month with a powerful conversation on the roots and reach of Black gospel music. From church choirs and Sunday mornings to the undeniable gospel influence in R&B and hip-hop, the crew explores how faith, soul, and Black history are woven into the soundtrack of our culture.Follow along on IG: @TH3KICKBACKPOD and TikTok: @TH3KICKBACK

This week on The Kickback, we lock in our 2026 GRAMMY Predictions, debating top contenders across general, R&B, rap, and dance/electronic categories. We discuss Record and Album of the Year frontrunners, Best New Artist buzz, and the producers, songwriters, and songs shaping the year in music. Of course, we also cover major January releases! Follow us on IG @TH3KICKBACKPOD and TikTok @TH3KICKBACK!

2016 gave us music that still lives rent-free in our heads, and this episode of The Kickback is all about honoring that era. The crew revisits legendary albums turning 10 in 2026, from Lemonade and Blond to ANTI and The Life of Pablo. Along the way, we catch up on new releases, tour announcements, and recent pop culture news. Follow us on IG @TH3KICKBACKPOD, and TikTok @TH3KICKBACK

Things get steamy on this week’s episode of The Kickback! Cal, Dev, and Lex dive into the world of slow jams and seductive tracks; sharing the first “grown” songs they remember, the artists who set the mood, and which sexy hits are secretly overrated. Plus, the crew catches up on the latest in music, from Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl takeover to new releases from Cardi B, Doja Cat, and Taylor Swift.Follow the conversation on IG @TH3KICKBACKPOD and TikTok: @TH3KICKBACK!

On this special episode of The Kickback, Cal, Dev, and Lex celebrate Queen Bey’s 44th birthday with an all-things-Beyoncé deep dive. From our first memories of Beyoncé/Destiny’s Child, to the moments that turned us from fans into stans. The crew reflects on favorite albums, best performances, iconic features, and unforgettable pop culture moments. Plus, we get into our underrated Bey picks and load up the aux with nothing but Beyoncé classics.Follow us for on IG : @th3kickbackpod and TikTok: @th3kickback

It’s The Big Catch Up on The Kickback! Cal, Dev, and Lex run through the latest in music—from new albums and singles to major tour announcements, festival news, and historic chart moments.Follow us on IG + X: @TH3KICKBACKPOD and TikTok: @TH3KICKBACK

In this episode of The Kickback, Cal, Dev, and Lex are joined by special guests DJ Bria G (IG: djbriag_) and DJ HBK (IG: iamdjhbk) to talk all things DJ'ing and crowd control. From reading the energy in the room to knowing when (and how) to switch the vibe, they dive into the art of DJing beyond the playlist. Whether you’re behind the decks or on the dancefloor, this convo is full of gems! Thank you for listening to this episode! Be sure to follow us on IG (@th3kickbackpod) and TikTok (@th3kickback) for additional content.

On this episode of The Kickback, Cal, Dev, and Lex dive into the 2025 BET Awards; sharing standout moments, performances, and reactions. The crew also talks through the latest music releases and unpacks Spotify’s Songs of the Summer list. Did they get it right? Tune in for hot takes, music talk, and plenty of laughs.

On this episode of The Kickback, Cal, Dev, and Lex recap the AMAs, run through the latest in pop culture news, and dive into a conversation about their favorite movie soundtracks—sharing the scores and songs that stuck with them long after the credits rolled.Follow us on Instagram (@th3kickbackpod) and TikTok (@th3kickback) for more content and updates!