The crew recaps Christmas the only way they know how — with family, traditions, laughter, and real conversation. From holiday dinners and meaningful gifts to the Black Christmas classics that never get old (The Temptations, Run-DMC, The Jackson 5), this episode is a full-on stroll down memory lane. They reminisce about childhood toys, growing up Black, prom stories, and the moments that shaped them along the way. Mrs. Fruit reflects on time moving fast and learning to appreciate every day, while Ed keeps it real about getting older, gratitude for family, and embracing new chapters — including closing one chapter in radio and stepping boldly into what’s next. It’s nostalgic, honest, funny, and grounded — a reminder that aging is a blessing, Black don’t crack, and there’s room for everybody in podcasting and beyond.

This week, Ed Lover and Mrs. Fruit are back with another unfiltered, laugh-out-loud conversation covering everything from the culture to current headlines and the moments everyone’s talking about. Expect real talk, classic Ed Lover energy, and opinions you won’t hear anywhere else. Tap in, turn it up, and as always… C’Mon Son! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New episode alert!  Ed Lover & Mrs. Fruit are breaking down love, fame, and all the relationship chaos shaking up the culture.Think: famous couples who made it, famous couples who didn’t, Kandi & Todd’s breakup bombshell, AND even more unfiltered talk about the Sean "P.Diddy" Combs/Diddy documentary — plus breaking down the Marlon Wayans vs. 50 Cent beef. If you like your tea hot, this episode is BOILING. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

C’Mon Son! The Podcast is back with another wild one! This week, Ed Lover dives head-first into the explosive new Diddy documentary that’s got everybody talking. And guess what? Ed is all up in it — because when you’re a cultural staple from Yo! MTV Raps, history tends to follow you! From the salacious stories surfacing in the doc to Ed’s firsthand perspective of that era, he breaks down what’s real, what’s reckless, and what made the cut. If you want the inside scoop from someone who actually lived it, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in — this one’s juicy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! Ed and Fruit roll in with a fully loaded holiday episode—plans, pet peeves, traditions, and everything they’re grateful for this year. From Turkey Day chaos to Ed’s three-night comedy run in Tacoma, this one’s packed tighter than your auntie’s mac and cheese. Ed salutes Eddie Murphy after watching Being Eddie Murphy, breaks down T-Pain calling out DJ Khaled for using people in the industry, and digs into the upcoming 50 Cent documentary on Diddy. They also debate the comeback of Quarter Zips and why the youth might finally be retiring their Nike Techs. A Thanksgiving feast of laughs, honesty, and real talk! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Lover and Mrs. Fruit are back with Part Two of “Best Intros Ever” pllllus Ed recaps the TIIIIIMEEEE he and his wife had on LL Cool J's Rock The Bells Cruise! From Juvenile, to Mannie Fresh, Mia X to The Lox to Affion Crockett, DJ Jazzy Jeff to DJ Paul and many, many more!! Tooooo much fun!  But back to the intros...you thought Part One had the classics? Wait ‘til you hear this lineup. From the most unforgettable drops to the intros that defined hip-hop and pop culture history, Ed and Mrs. Fruit break down what makes these openings legendary — with stories, laughs, and a few surprises along the way. Tune in, turn it up, and see if your favorite made the cut! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on C’Mon Son! The Podcast, Ed Lover takes you on a ride through the culture! He’s fresh off being announced as part of the Rock The Bells Cruise — and trust, it’s gonna be litty! 🚢🔥 Cabins are still open at rockthebellscruise.com. Ed also pays heartfelt tribute to the late D’Angelo, a true musical genius, before diving deep into new music — including Mobb Deep’s latest project featuring the GREATS. Then, Ed breaks down some of the greatest song intros of all time, from “Quiet Storm” to “Respect” to “Ain’t Nobody” and more. It’s music history, hip-hop love, and Ed being Ed. Don’t miss this one! 🎙️ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Lover and Mrs. Fruit are BACK and coming in HOT! 🚨 From the NFL to Washington D.C. to the wild world of rap beefs, nothing is off limits this week. First up: Shedeur Sanders is running his mouth before he’s even earned his stripes—does he really deserve a shot at starting QB? Then, Ed and Fruit break down America’s latest government shutdown disaster and call out BOTH sides of the aisle for failing the people. Social media, propaganda, immigrant hypocrisy, and fear tactics—Ed says America is looking downright STUPID on the world stage. 💯 But it doesn’t stop there. The crew dives into the explosive Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj beef, questioning why an icon like Nicki is acting childish and taking things way too far. Rap beef is part of the culture—but dragging family and kids? That’s crossing the line. Ed and Fruit remind us how legends like Beyoncé and Jay-Z handle things with class. PLUS—updates on Diddy’s case, iconic hip-hop hairstyles through the years (Salt-N-Pepa, Kid ’n Play, Big Daddy Kane, and more), and Ed’s unfiltered take on why America better wake up before it’s too late. 🔥 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Lover and Mrs. Fruit are back with another hilarious and thought-provoking episode! This week, they dive into Nick Cannon’s latest confession about fatherhood and whether it’s even possible to be a great dad with 12 kids. The convo expands into what it really means to “lean” on your parents versus becoming too dependent. Then things take a wild turn—Lil Jon in a muscle championship, scientists regrowing human teeth in Japan, and babies growing in incubators! Ed and Fruit break it all down with their trademark mix of comedy and real talk, plus hot takes on BBLs, the future of education, Cardi B, Stephon Diggs, Offset, and more. 👉 This one’s packed with laughs, debates, and mind-blowing stories you won’t believe! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed and Mrs. Fruit are back at it, going bar for bar on the most overrated vs. underrated rappers — and who deserves to land on the worst rappers of all time list! 🎤🔥 From back-in-the-day legends to today’s chart-toppers, nobody is safe as they debate whether certain rappers are actually wack… or secretly great. This episode is pure hip-hop banter at its best — unfiltered, funny, and guaranteed to spark arguments in your group chat. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dame Dash and Cam’Ron are beefing, and Ed Lover ain’t here for it. He and Mrs. Fruit call out the Harlem drama, reflect on when Roc-A-Fella stood tall, and dive into why today’s mainstream rap feels like fast food compared to Wu-Tang and the golden era. Add in Gen Alpha wanting to be YouTubers instead of doctors, and Ed’s memories from Yo! MTV Raps, and you’ve got an episode packed with culture, comedy, and classic hip-hop talk. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed and Mrs. Fruit kick things off with a Karen moment at the dog park, then take a sharp turn into politics you NEED to pay attention to — from Trump’s wild citizenship check idea to the economy’s downward spiral. Plus: Vegas ain’t the same, Gen Z isn’t drinking in the club, and Ed drops his list of 5 words Black folks say wrong...and so much more! Buckle up, this one’s a ride. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed is SO glad he’s not single in today’s dating pool — and after this convo, you will be too. From Uber Black demands on first dates to the chaos of “Shreking,” Ed and Mrs. Fruit share their unfiltered takes on modern love. Then, Fruit gets put to the test with Gen Z slang — does she know her Rizz from her Cap? Tune in for laughs, debates, and some seriously wild takes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed and Mrs. Fruit are back at it with Part 2 of the “Overrated vs. Underrated” showdown! From fast food to pizza a many more categories, no one is safe as the debates get even spicier. We saving "Fruit of the Week" and C'Mon Son! ... the legendary Ed Lover roast, for next week! So stay tuned. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed and Vanessa are in celebration mode — their daughter just hit the big 3-0! But don’t get too comfortable… because the brand new “Overrated or Underrated” segment is here, and it’s coming in HOT. 👀 Ed Lover is risking it all with opinions that might get him canceled: Destiny’s Child? Overrated. Rihanna?? OVERRATED. 3LW, 702, Pretty Ricky? They all catch the smoke. Nobody’s safe when Ed and Mrs. Fruit let the chopper fly on your favorite R&B groups and singers plus MANY MORE categories because TRUST US: THEY HAD TIME TODAY. Plus:🍑 Fruit of the Week is back and she’s got something to say.🔥 And of course, the C’Mon Son! Roast — full of facts, fire, and foolery. You’ve been warned. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on C'Mon Son! The Podcast, Ed Lover and the ever-opinionated Mrs. Fruit are back in the building with hot takes, wild headlines, and raw unfiltered truth. From jaw-dropping celebrity news to everyday foolishness, no topic is off-limits. Whether you like it or love it… you're gonna feel this one. Plus, the Fruit of the Week and a brand-new round of Ed’s legendary C’Mon Son! Roast. Buckle up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week hits hard. Ed Lover and Mrs. Fruit reflect on the heavy loss of real legends—Malcolm Jamal Warner, Ozzy Osbourne, Chuck Mangione, and more. Ed shares personal memories, from working with Malcolm on The Cosby Show to growing up inspired by Ozzy and Hulk (well… sorta). But don’t get it twisted—Ed has words for those mourning Hulk Hogan, and spoiler alert: they ain’t sweet. Plus: the absurdity of the Atlanta PD after they came for Glorilla, Republicans attempting to rewrite and eliminate Black history, Trump’s Epstein lies, and why Uber’s new feature for women drivers actually matters. And thank the music gods—Stevie Wonder isn’t slowing down any time soon! And as always, Mrs. Fruit drops her Fruit of the Week (you know it’s juicy), and Ed goes all the way in with this week’s C'Mon Son! roast. Tap in! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re at it again this week—and it’s giving bold, hilarious, and unapologetic! 👀 From “Who Said That?!” to a fresh round of Unpopular Opinions and Ed’s classic C’Mon Son! segment, nothing is off limits. And trust—Mrs. Fruit’s Fruit of the Week might just have you screaming at your speakers. Tap in! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Lover and Mrs. Fruit are BACK—with a new furry addition to the fam: Marlon Jackson Roberts aka Marley Marl! 🐶 But don’t let the cuteness fool you—this episode is FULL of smoke. From puppy pee puddles to Cardi B deleting Stephan Diggs pics, nothing is off limits! 💥 What happened to their first dog Peppa? Did Cardi & Steph really break up? And WHY is the internet always tryna pit Cardi against Taylor Swift?! Ed and Fruit go in. PLUS: Dwight Howard & Amy Lucciani, RHOA tea, and the very real BLACK BAN on Carnival Cruise Lines! 😤 Mrs. Fruit drops off another juicy “Fruit of the Week” 🍉—this time it’s Nicki Minaj!And Ed’s infamous C’Mon Son Roast is loaded: Fake Klay Thompson, Joy Ann Reid haters, road rage murderers, and more end up on the chopping block. 👏🏾 It’s wild. It’s messy. It’s honest.Tap in or get tapped out! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back with another unfiltered episode, Ed Lover and Mrs. Fruit dive headfirst into the explosive updates surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs—starting with his RICO charge being dropped due to lack of evidence. While some folks are out here celebrating with baby oil (yes, really), Ed and Fruit keep it real: Diddy may be sober now, but he still has to reckon with a whole lot of past behavior. The duo explores how drugs, ego, and money fueled Diddy’s chaos, especially in his relationship with Cassie, and how boundaries go out the window when power is unchecked. Fruit saw the signs way back during Making the Band, and Ed shares a personal parallel from his own past. They break down Judge Mathis’ take on sentencing, why Diddy is still being held without bail, and Fruit's insights into what Cassie allegedly said about Diddy being a danger to witnesses. Plus, Ed delivers a much-needed PSA to Black men chasing wealth and status: Don’t let the money make you forget who you are. 🔥 And of course, Ed is back with his infamous C’Mon Son! Roast, taking aim at Malik Beasley, Remy Ma, the never-ending Ja Rule vs. 50 Cent drama, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices