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The Burnt Ships Podcast

The Burnt Ships Podcast

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Real talk by production and writing team, ”Burnt Ships,” about relationships, music, current events, sports, culture, politics, and more. Humorous, light-hearted talk about the world around us, with a dash of east coast and Samoan/Pacific Islander sensibility. Sync music fiends, artists, producers, beatmakers, lyricwriters, songwriters, humans—Burnt Ships’ music collaborations have been featured on blogs and radio stations like KUNM, WKNC, WCRX,WARG, NLive, KOCF, Catalunya, Shakedown Radio, WSCA, European Hit Radio, Eat This Music, The Sound Lab and CJMQ. Featuring Samoan singer-songwriter Gary King on vocals and Billboard-charting producer, Nonseq, on beat duties, their music has been featured on various HBO, MTV, E!, Bravo, Netflix shows, and more. The Burnt Ships Podcast is a mashup of things Non and Gary like to talk about, whether it’s relationships, music, current events, sports, culture, or politics. Humorous, relevant talk about the world around us, with a dash of east coast and Samoan/Pacific Islander sensibility.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Music Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Patriots vs Seahawks Super Bowl Preview! | Picks, Predictions & Analysis
    Feb 14 2026

    Our annual Super Bowl previewed on Feb 6, 2026 on YouTube! In this episode, we dove deep into the exciting matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks for Super Bowl LX (60).

    We broke down the game with our resident analysis-champ Brian Leverette, former D1 Virginia Tech running back and coach, and Gary's nephew, La'i King, former high school player himself and lifelong Seattle fan, repping the Seahawks side. Complete with our X-Factor and sleeper player picks, MVP winner, and final picks for the eventual winner—and more!

    Will Darnold be able to handle the Patriots blitz and overall pressure and get rid of the ball in time? Will Maye's scramble-game make the difference, and how will this likely defensive-slugfest evolve over the course of the game???

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Always an Option: Wait Before You Pile-On | BS Podcast Episode 21
    Nov 21 2025

    In this episode — with Non and Gary back in the building — we dive deep into a simple truth that most people forget: Silence… is always an option. From celebrity scandals to political commentary to the culture wars around art, comedy, and the Super Bowl halftime show — we unpack why staying quiet until the full story emerges can save you from looking foolish, misinformed, or just straight-up wrong. In this episode we cover:

    The Jussie Smollett Lesson Non shares how reacting too fast to breaking celebrity news taught him the importance of slowing down and waiting for facts.

    he Mark Sanchez Indianapolis Incident A wild story of first impressions, Twitter sympathy, and the very different truth that later emerged. A perfect example of how narratives can flip instantly.

    Why So Many People Jump the Gun The parasocial pull of celebrity culture, tribal thinking, and why so many of us feel pressured to “have a take” before we know anything.

    Art, Comedy, and Why the Right Struggles With Both We get into the psychology of creativity, why conservative comedians often fall flat, and the difference between punching up vs. punching down.

    Bad Bunny, the NFL, and Manufactured Outrage We talk about Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl halftime show, why it makes perfect sense, and how some political pundits twisted it into culture-war bait.

    The Charlie Kirk / Ezra Klein / Ta-Nehisi Coates Debate A bigger conversation about political commentary, sincerity vs. performative praise, and how silence might have spared a lot of embarrassment.

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    51 mins
  • Deltron Blac: The Scientist vs the Artist Part 2 of 2
    Aug 27 2025

    In the second installment of our Deltron Blac interview, we go deep into his songwriting process and the archetypes of "scientist" versus "artist," how Blac pulls from both styles, his unique approach to composition, production, and lyrics, as well as his continued commitment to platforming new talent through live performance. We talk to him about his earliest childhood memories and the core experiences that shaped his artistry and journey in music, and so much more.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
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