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The Recess BellGavin Newsom's "Sha Boing Boing" move, Niki's Recess Rundown on Charlie Kirk banner, NBA's "Magic City Monday" controversy (3/4/26, Hour 2)Audio from Hour 2 of March 4, 2026's episode of The Recess Bell: On Air, airing live every Wednesday from 6-8pm on 90.3 WHPC-FM. Joshua kicks off the hour awarding the coveted 'Sha Boing Boing of the Week' award to none other than California Gov. Gavin Newsom for his suspiciously well-timed flip on opinion on Israel. Then, the wonderful NikiMarie calls into the show to issue her Recess Rundown on the Department of Education's strange move to hang a banner of Charlie Kirk next to a banner of Martin Luther King Jr. & the protest from two NBA players vs the Atlanta Hawks' pl...
2026-03-0539 minThe Recess BellWomen's History Month, Gen Z's stark differences in opinion from past gens by the numbers (3/4/26, Hour 1)Audio from Hour 1 of March 4, 2026's episode of The Recess Bell: On Air, airing live every Wednesday from 6-8pm on 90.3 WHPC-FM. Joshua, Meleny, Lay and Kory ring in Women's History Month in a fashion only they can. Then, given the United States' action against Iran in conjuction with Israel, Joshua presents some stats into Gen Z; specifically the much-maligned generation's significant differences in views on capitalism, celebrity culture, mental health, therapy, and, yes: Israel.
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The Recess BellCelebrating Black Creatives 2026: Max Ragusa, Founder of Grey Area NYSee Clothing, Dreamers N' Doers Creative Director (2/25/26)For the fourth and final 'TRB: On Air' interview for The Recess Bell's 'Celebrating Black Creatives' campaign for 2026, Joshua Umahi sits down with Brooklyn-born Max Ragusa: a true multihyphenate creative in every sense of the term. The owner and founder of his own clothing brand, a music producer and the creative director of one of the more powerful annual movements in Brooklyn, Max discusses all of his talents in-depth and details his many inspirations while growing up as a young Black man in today's day and age.
2026-03-0153 minThe Recess BellFinstas, food grievances, Sports Report on NBA All-Star, the KD files, Stefon Diggs' legal woes (2/18/26, Hour 2)Audio from Hour 2 of February, 18, 2026's episode of The Recess Bell: On Air, airing live every Wednesday from 6-8pm on 90.3 WHPC-FM. A discussion about Kevin Durant's twitter burner leak turns into a convo on the crew's history of using "finstas" (Instagram burners). After the crew grills Joshua on his lack of snack-providing, Joshua issues this week's Sports Report – a recap of NBA All-Star Weekend from Inglewood, CA and an update on Stefom Diggs' felony strangulation, assault, and battery charges following his first appearance in Massachusetts court.
2026-02-2221 minThe Recess BellConsequences are class-based, Kory's Stories: another Slept-On Moment In Black History, RIP Jesse Jackson (2/18/26, Hour 1)Audio from Hour 1 of February 18, 2026's episode of The Recess Bell: On Air, airing live every Wednesday from 6-8pm on 90.3 WHPC-FM. Joshua welcomes Meleny, Lay and Kory to this week's program, as Joshua opens with some thoughts on the ramifications (or lack thereof) for the world's elite after the latest explosive batch of the Epstein Files. Then, after discussing problems for two pro sports stars – Kevin Durant and Stefon Diggs – Kory presents this week's "Moments In Black History Nobody Really Talks About" featuring an underdiscussed Ike and Tina Turner story. Joshua also teases a 'Celebrating Black Creatives' nterview with the tw...
2026-02-2251 minThe Recess BellJames Pearce Jr's arrest, Kory's Stories: Slept-On Black History, Valentine's Versus (2/11/26, Hour 2)Audio from Hour 2 of February 11, 2025's episode of The Recess Bell: On Air, airing live every Wednesday from 6-8pm on 90.3 WHPC-FM. Kory and Joshua discuss the crazy, harrowing details of Atlanta Falcons defensive star James Pearce Jr., following his alleged stalking and vehicular assault of his ex-girlfriend, WNBA star Rickea Jackson. Kory goes on to give his weekly "Black History That Nobody Really Talks About" story — focusing on Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston's crazy story of love. To close, Joshua, Kory and Lay do their first ever TRB 'Versus', going love song for love song ahead of Valentine's Day. Whi...
2026-02-1326 minThe Recess BellIlhan Omar attacked by MAGA psycho, Kanye's apology letter, MAGA Minaj, Sports Report on Super Bowl, Giannis (1/28/26, Hour 2)Audio from Hour 2 of January 28, 2026's episode of 'The Recess Bell: On Air', airing live every Wednesday from 6pm-8pm on 90.3 WHPC-FM. Joshua, Meleny, Lay, Erik and Kory hold a roundtable on some of the biggest trending news from the past week: MIN Rep. Ilhan Omar getting attacked at her Town Hall by a MAGA-supporting psychopath with an insane digital footprint, Nicki Minaj self-proclaiming herself as Trump's #1 fan during their on-stage meeting, Kanye's apology letter to EVERYONE, and more grifting from Erika Kirk. Then, Joshua issues his 'TRB Sports' Sports Report: Super Bowl LX's matchup is set and Giannis FINALLY...
2026-01-2945 minThe Recess BellFeeling bad for bad people, TRB Game Picks on the NFL & Knicks, Shenanigans! (1/21/26)Audio from January 21, 2026's episode of 'The Recess Bell: On Air', airing live eveery Wednesday from 6pm-8pm on 90.3 WHPC-FM. Joshua welcomes Meleny, Lay and ErikSincere to the program to discuss how bad we should feel when bad things happen to objectively horrible people, inspired by updates about former NFL QB Brett Favre and his battle with Parkinson's. Joshua and Erik pick the NFL Conference Championships and ponder on a bounce back opportunity for the reeling Knicks. In Hour #2? Tomfoolery.
2026-01-221h 39The Recess BellTRB Game Picks tackles NFL Divisional Round, Niki's Recess Rundown on Teyana Taylor (1/14/26)Audio from January 14th, 2026's episode of 'The Recess Bell: On Air', airing live every Wednesday from 6pm-8pm on 90.3 WHPC-FM. Joshua welcomes in Meleny, Lay, ErikSincere, and Kory to the show; in Hour 1, Joshua, Kory and Erik pick the upcoming weekend's NFL Divisional Round matchups. In Hour 2, the crew welcomes the beloved NikiMarie for her weekly Recess Rundown. In between? Unhinged hilarity, as always.
2026-01-151h 41The Recess BellDiddy's reckoning, the GRIFTING widow, The Umahi Files (12/10/25)Audio from December 10th, 2025's episode of 'The Recess Bell: On Air', airing live every Wednesday from 6pm-8pm on 90.3 WHPC-FM. Joshua starts the show by issuing his main takeaway from the intensely popular 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning' documentary on Netflix. From there, Joshua brings back the 'Sha Boing Boing of the Week' award with a historic THREE winners this go-around. Joshua and Kory pick this week's upcoming NFL and NBA action on TRB Game Picks and Niki gives her Recess Rundown, while the crew discusses Joshua's dirt with talk of 'The Umahi Files.'
2025-12-111h 49The Recess BellMentality Monday: Joshua and Niki on cognitive dissonanceMentality Monday returns with a very important and relevant topic: cognitive dissonance. The theory of cognitive dissonance was coined in 1957 by American social psychologist Leon Festinger, who outlined the internal, silent chaos that can take place when our actions don't match with our beliefs, or when our long-held notions don't line up with facts. Joshua and NikiMarie delve into the many different types of cognitive dissonance, and -- as always -- provide plenty of personal anecdotes of their experiences with the mental health phenomenon.
2025-12-081h 40The Recess BellDruski's hairline skit, NY's Giant failures, Niki's Recess Rundown covers 50's Diddy documentary (12/3/25)Audio from December 3rd, 2025's episode of 'The Recess Bell: On Air', airing live every Wednesday from 6pm-8pm on 90.3 WHPC-FM. Joshua welcomes in co-hosts Meleny, Lay and Kory as they open the show talking about the sensitive topic of all sensitive topics that comedian Druski and his latest skit inspired: the male hairline. Following, Erik joins the crew to talk about the recent rise of his Dallas Cowboys amidst their recent winning streak over some tough opponents, before joining Joshua and Kory in their weekly sports betting segment, TRB Game Picks. In Hour #2, NikiMarie graces the show with her...
2025-12-041h 48The Recess BellNFL's heating up, Why You Mad: Trump and the Epstein emails (11/12/25)Audio from November 12th, 2025's episode of 'The Recess Bell: On Air', live every Wednesday from 6pm-8pm on 90.3 WHPC-FM. Joshua, Kory, and Lay review some of the NFL's craziest & funniest headlines from the past week -- starring Eagles WR AJ Brown, Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel, and Giants QB Jameis Winston. Then, the news of the day: Joshua brings back the 'Why You Mad?' segment to rant about the House Democrats' major chess move to release a litany of emails from deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that implicate President Donald Trump in some nasty behavior.
2025-11-1427 minThe Recess BellMentality Monday: Joshua and Niki on narcissism, NPDOn the 4th episode of Mentality Monday, Joshua Umahi and NikiMarie tackle the topic of narcissism. In a world where it's become a sort of buzzword, Joshua and Niki emphasize how the flippant use of the term today is equal parts delegitimizing and dangerous. The tandem explain how someone can have clear narcissistic tendenices, but cannot officially be deemed a narcissist until diagnoses as such by a psychiatric professional. The two give both personal and celebrity examples of narcissism, while highlighting the main traits and types of narcissism. Then, Niki actually (finally) gives Joshua a narcissism test. Will he finally...
2025-10-271h 32The Recess BellInsane NBA/Mafia gambling arrests, Niki's Recess Rundown, Joshua's Sports Report on the great sports month of October (10/23/25, Hour 2)Audio from Hour 2 of October 23rd, 2025's episode of 'The Recess Bell: On Air', airing live every week on 90.3 WHPC-FM. Joshua, NikiMarie, Lay, and Kory dive headfirst into the stunning arrests of the NBA's Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones, and Terry Rozier in connection to an illegal gambling scandal. Niki gives her weekly Recess Rundown, discussing Jennifer Lopez, Diddy, KAT, Jordyn Woods, and record label misgivings. Then, Joshua issues his weekly Sports Report on the Knicks, NBA Tip-Off, the state of the NFL, and the incoming 2025 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays.
2025-10-2453 minThe Recess BellTRB Game Picks, News Flashes, Everybody Hates Josh (10/23/25, Hour 1)Audio from Hour 1 of October 23rd, 2025's episode of 'The Recess Bell: On Air' on 90.3 WHPC-FM. Joshua welcomes in co-hosts NikiMarie, Lay, and Kory as they tackle a wild week of news. Joshua describes his time at the Knicks season opener at MSG, and introduces 'TRB Game Picks' with Kory as they pick some NFL and NBA games. Joshua issues his 'News Flashes' updates, which this week included Mike Johnson still refusing to swear in Adelita Grijalva, Trump's ballroom, and the homebuying crisis on Long Island. The group then prepares themselves to cover the story of the day: the shocking...
2025-10-2451 minThe Recess BellWeekly White House absurdity, 'choosing your battles wisely', Niki's Recess Rundown and Joshua's Sports Report (10/16/25)Audio from Thursday, October 16th, 2025's episode of 'The Recess Bell: On Air' on 90.3 WHPC-FM. Joshua makes a special show announcement and proceeds to get into another weird week of news out of the White House. Niki gives her weekly Recess Rundown, discussing Kim K's new "hairy underwear" launch and Diddy's prospects in jail, among other topics. The group -- Meleny, Lay, and Kory -- all join in on a discussion about the legacy of the late R&B powerhouse D'Angelo, and why there's so much story within the story of his life. Joshua discusses the concept of "choosing your...
2025-10-191h 12The Recess BellMentality Monday: Joshua and Niki on impostor syndromeThe third episode of 'Mentality Monday' featuring Joshua Umahi and NikiMarie tackles the widespread phenomenon of impostor syndrome, which is defined as "the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own efforts or skills." How does one begin to suffer from this syndrome in their career field or creative craft, and what can be done to dispel it?
2025-10-1356 minThe Recess BellNiki's Recess Rundown on Drake's 'Not Like Us' lawsuit getting tossed, Joshua defends Bad Bunny, Sports Report (10/9/25, Hour 2)Audio from Hour 2 of October 9th, 2025's episode of 'The Recess Bell: On Air'. Niki gets into her weekly 'Recess Rundown', which features the news of Drake's infamous lawsuit asserted against UMG and Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' getting thrown out in court, as well as the fallout from the Mark Sanchez stabbing incident. Joshua issues the 'Sha Boing Boing of the Week' to a Pro Football Hall of Fame running back, and tells us why he's mad about Bad Bunny slander and also how advanced AI videos are getting. Lastly, the Sports Report, where Joshua gives updates on Eagles...
2025-10-1154 minThe Recess BellNiki's spider fearing, Pam Bondi's hearing, Mark Sanchez's stabbing (10/9/25, Hour 1)Audio from Hour 1 of October 9th, 2025's episode of 'The Recess Bell: On Air'. Joshua Umahi is joined by NikiMarie, Lay and Meleny, as Niki kicks off the show by discussing her fear of spiders and her anger at her husband for not killing one recently. After some TRB platform annoucements, Joshua issues this week's TRB News Flashes, which includes Pam Bondi's heavily criticized performance at her hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee and, of course, a weekly update on the government's handling of the Epstein Files. Then, the top story of the evening: former Jets QB Mark...
2025-10-1148 minThe Recess BellRecess Report | Dr. Joylette Williams, Democratic Candidate for Nassau County ClerkLiam Flynn and Joshua Umahi welcome Dr. Joylette Williams to the Recess Report! She discusses her current position as a Nassau Community College staff member and professor and how she'll transfer over all of her life experience in education and public service to the County Clerk's office if elected in November. What does the County Clerk do? How does the Clerk work hand-in-hand with the Nassau County Executive, the Comptroller, and other offices? Joylette provdies very informative answers on that and more.Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Early voting for Nassau County residents begins on Saturday, October 25, and...
2025-10-0856 minThe Recess BellMentality Monday: Joshua and Niki on FOMO (fear of missing out), Ayesha Curry's recent viral commentsThe second installment of Joshua Umahi and NikiMarie's Mentality Monday focuses on FOMO, or the fear of missing out. Niki discusses her personal knowledge of FOMO while Joshua discusses the term's history, his personal experiences with FOMO, and gives a rundown of other closely associated terms and acronyms to FOMO. Within the conversation, the two discuss the recent viral comments from celebrity wife Ayesha Curry about her marriage and how the comments could be tied to FOMO.
2025-10-0649 minThe Recess BellNiki's Recess Rundown on Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj, Joshua's love for TV dating shows, Sports Report (10/2/25, Hour 2)Audio from Hour 2 of October 2nd, 2025's episode of 'The Recess Bell: On Air', which airs live every Thursday from 8pm-10pm on 90.3 WHPC-FM. NikiMarie kicks off the hour with her weekly 'Recess Rundown', which covered Cardi B and Nicki Minaj's unhinged war of words on social media throughout the week. Then, with the drop of Netflix's 'Love Is Blind -- Season 9', the conversation shifts to Joshua's adoration of reality TV dating show -- to Erik's disgust. Then, the Sports Report, where Joshua gives updates on the Yankees' fight for their postseason lives in a win-or-go-home game vs their...
2025-10-0446 minThe Recess BellBad Bunny to the Super Bowl, Government Shutdown/Epstein Files, another Eric Adams scandal, the Mets' expensive failure (10/2/25, Hour 1)Audio from Hour 1 of October 2nd, 2025's episode of 'The Recess Bell: On Air', which airs live every Thursday from 8pm-10pm on 90.3 WHPC-FM. Joshua Umahi welcomes in NikiMarie, Lay, Meleny, and ErikSincere as they discuss the week's news, which included the controversy hanging over the government shutdown, Jimmy Fallon ducking Trump smoke, people teaming up for free speech rights following the fallout from Charlie Kirk's death and (yet another) Eric Adams scandal. Then, Joshua takes the time to detail the Mets' colossal and highly-expensive failure in missing the MLB postseason entirely.
2025-10-0447 minThe Recess BellMentality Monday: Joshua and Niki on the double-sided concept of lonelinessMentality Mondays: where Joshua Umahi and NikiMarie field conversations about various mental health topics and concepts. On this episode, the two discuss what it means to be alone vs what it means to FEEL alone (yes, there's a MAJOR difference), and how that dichotomy is tied directly to one's self-esteem. The two also offered up some personal examples of childhood wounds & trauma that they each have suffered that unfortunately factors into their lives in adulthood from time to time.
2025-09-291h 16The Recess BellCharlie Kirk's memorial, Kimmel's back on TV -- because money talks (9/25/25, Hour 1)Audio from Hour 1 of September 25th, 2025's episode of 'The Recess Bell: On Air', which airs live every Thursday from 8pm-10pm on 90.3 WHPC-FM. Joshua Umahi is joined by NikiMarie, Lay, Meleny and Kory as they dive headfirst into the week's biggest news. President Donald Trump and Erika Kirk spoke at Charlie Kirk's memorial service at State Farm Stadium in Phoenix, Kash Patel continues to drive his own credibility into the ground, the Long Island Serial Killer suffers a loss in court, and Jimmy Kimmel makes his big comeback to the ABC airwaves after his "indefinite suspension" was lifted after...
2025-09-2653 minThe Recess BellRecess Report | Olena Nicks on her campaign for Nassau County LegislatorLiam Flynn and Joshua Umahi welcome Olena Nicks to the Recess Report! Nicks is running an election campaign for legislator in Nassau County's 5th District. She discusses her campaign & her goals for the overall betterment of Nassau County, which is currently in -- as Nicks calls it -- one of the most consequential moments in its history.Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Early voting for Nassau County residents begins on Saturday, October 25, and runs through Saturday, November 2. All additional information can be found on vote.gov, as well as on elections.ny.gov.
2025-09-2354 minThe Recess BellRecess Report | Nicole Aloise, Democratic Candidate for Nassau County District AttorneyLiam Flynn and Joshua Umahi welcome Nicole Aloise to the Recess Report. Aloise carries a bevy of legal experience as a prosecutor, having most recently worked as a Senior Assistant District Attorney in the Queens Homicide Bureau. She discusses her campaign against the current Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly (R) while outlining the ways in which the current DA's office hasn't met Nassau County's standards in both safety and accountability.Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Early voting for Nassau County residents begins on Saturday, October 25, and runs through Saturday, November 2. All additional information can be found on...
2025-09-201h 07The Recess BellRecess Report | Wayne Wink: Democratic Candidate for Nassau County ComptrollerLiam Flynn and Joshua Umahi sit down with Wayne H. Wink Jr., the Democrat running for Nassau County Comptroller. Wayne is a native Long Islander who has served North Hempstead, first as a Town Councilmember and then serving two terms as the Town Clerk. Wayne is also a Hofstra graduate and has a law degree from St. John’s. Wayne’s Lightning Round answers:Best Nassau Bagel: Pop Up Bagels in RoslynBest Nassau Pizza: Grimaldi’s in Garden CityMets or Yankees: MetsFavorite Nassau Park: Massapequa Preserve Election Day is Tuesd...
2025-09-1849 minThe Recess BellRecess Report | Joseph Scianablo: Democratic Candidate for Town of Hempstead SupervisorLiam Flynn and Joshua Umahi have a chat with Joe Scianablo: the Marine combat veteran, former NYPD officer and prosecutor who is the Democratic candidate for the Town of Hempstead Supervisor seat. In addition to discussing his campaign's priorties, he also expounds on his major problems with his opponent, John Ferretti (R), who is the incumbent Supervisor. On August 25th, Scianablo filed a lawsuit challenging the quick appointment of Ferretti following the retirement of longtime ToH Supervisor Don Clavin and its legality, given the range of advantages that incumbency gives Ferretti in the lead-up to Election Day in November.
2025-09-171h 01The Recess BellRecess Report | Seth Koslow: Nassau County Legislator, Democratic Candidate for Nassau County ExecutiveLiam Flynn and Joshua Umahi have a conversation with Seth Koslow: father, baseball coach, lifelong Nassau County resident, current Nassau County legislator in the 5th District and the Democratic candidate for the Nassau County Executive seat, running against the incumbent Bruce Blakeman. Koslow shares his vision for a better Nassau County: putting an end to wasteful spending, high taxes, government fraud and an improved quality of life for all Nassau County residents.Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th, 2025. Early voting for Nassau County residents begins on Saturday, October 25th and runs through Saturday, November 2nd. All additional information...
2025-09-1648 minThe Recess BellRecess Report | Liam and Joshua on the reported Kawhi/Ballmer/LA Clippers scandal and fraudIt's Clipped? On Wednesday, September 3rd, Pablo Torre and his award-winning podcast, 'Pablo Torre Finds Out', published a NBA-shaking report on Clippers star Kawhi Leonard receiving a $28+ million "no-show" job from the environmental company Aspiration. The now-defunct company, which was funded by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, serves toward the belief of potential salary cap circumvention, which NBA commissioner Adam Silver deems a "cardinal sin." On the debut of the Recess Report Podcast, Liam Flynn and Joshua Umahi have a conversation about how much trouble the Clippers could be in for, in addition to conversation about why what Pablo Torre is...
2025-09-151h 41The Recess BellReaction to Kawhi/LA Clippers "salary cap circumvention" controversy (9/4/25)Audio from Hour 2 of September 4th, 2025's episode of 'The Recess Bell: On Air', which airs live every Thursday from 8pm-10pm on 90.3 WHPC-FM in New York. Joshua, NikiMarie, Lay & Meleny discuss the bombshell report from The Athletic's Pablo Torre on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers' alleged circumvention of the NBA's salary cap by way of shadow LLCs and side money from Clippers' owner Steve Ballmer. Then, to close the show: Joshua quizzes the ladies on their football knowledge with some trivia.0:00: Who we would love to see perform at a concert3:53: Kawhi Leonard / LA Clippers discussion
2025-09-0551 minThe Recess BellNewsday NFL Columnist Tom Rock discusses NFL Kickoff, the Parsons trade, what constitutes success for the Giants & Jets this season (9/4/25)Audio from Hour 1 of September 4th, 2025's episode of 'The Recess Bell: On Air', which airs live every Thursday from 8pm-10pm on 90.3 WHPC-FM. Joshua welcomes NikiMarie, Lay & Meleny as they celebrate the return of pro football season, following along with the Cowboys/Eagles opener on their in-studio TV. To augment the occasion, Joshua sits down with Newsday NFL Columnist Tom Rock to discuss a collection of football-related matters for this season, including Rock's level of shock to the Micah Parsons trade from Dallas to Green Bay, what the Giants and Jets have to accomplish this season to be successful...
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