Skip to main content
The Al Dro Network

The Al Dro Network

By al dro

The Al Dro Network is a production studio out of the Bay Area that produces original content in entertainment, podcasting, music, and film. aldronetwork.com
Available on
Apple Podcasts Logo
Castbox Logo
Google Podcasts Logo
Overcast Logo
Pocket Casts Logo
RadioPublic Logo
Spotify Logo
Currently playing episode

Ratchet Boss

The Al Dro NetworkJan 24, 2019

00:00
01:06:52
Back in the building

Back in the building

Testing some stuff out. Featuring  Meek dog and B

Feb 01, 202101:00:37
Pheromones ep4: Dinner LIVE from Nell's House

Pheromones ep4: Dinner LIVE from Nell's House

Some basic dating do's and don'ts.  Yes the topic is a bit general, but we wanted to try something different so we reached out to Nell for a nice dating atmosphere which he provided, 5-course meal, open bar, games, and all.    Check out the video on Facebook fan page @pheromonesshow

Nell's House in Oakland, Ca.  Reservations: (IG@nells_house_2020) (510.401.7324)

Nov 06, 202036:56
If You Have Not Seen These Films You Aint Black

If You Have Not Seen These Films You Aint Black

The Pheromones Show cast dive in to celebrate our favorite movies over the last 50 years or so.  A list of must-seen movies for the culture.

Staff: Freckles, Big Tree, Al Dro

Oct 11, 202001:01:19
How Does Family Affect Decisions Made In Your Relationship? (Pheromones ep2)

How Does Family Affect Decisions Made In Your Relationship? (Pheromones ep2)

How Does Family Affect Decisions Made In Your Relationship?  Do they affect it at all?  @Qtkitty brings in her brother this time to discuss more on this topic.  

Sep 06, 202046:51
WAP (Pheromones ep1)

WAP (Pheromones ep1)

Cardi b and Meghan Thee Stallion just dropped the song "WAP" for all the world to enjoy.  What are your thoughts on this?  Also, we ask the question is it worse to be cheated on multiple times with randoms or have your s/o have a long-term affair?

Aug 13, 202057:39
We Say Goodbye To Whitney Houston

We Say Goodbye To Whitney Houston

Recorded on the day of her death back in 2012, The Al Dro Show mourns the loss of the icon known as Whitney Houston.

Born: August 9, 1963, Newark, NJ

Died: February 11, 2012, Beverly Hills, CA

Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American singer and actress. She was cited as the most awarded female artist of all time by Guinness World Records and remains one of the best-selling music artists of all time with 200 million records sold worldwide.

Feb 18, 202001:46:30
Facebook Group Cyber Bullying

Facebook Group Cyber Bullying

This is essentially a snapshot in time of one aspect of the early FB group environment.  Groups were new and it was off "regular" Facebook so the content was a little more raw and uncut and arguments happened. Some went too far?   The Let's go to the people and talk about it.  

Recorded 3/2011

May 02, 201902:33:47
Sex Pills

Sex Pills

We give you the rundown on the sexual enhancement movement 

*Previously Recorded*

Apr 16, 201901:21:49
Ridiculousness

Ridiculousness

I dont even know what we were smoking on this day, lol. 

Recorded 3/2010

Staff: J Browse, Holiday Hunit, Reggie Matthews, Al Dro

Mar 17, 201901:15:01
Fixing Oakland (pt.2)

Fixing Oakland (pt.2)

Part 2 of a discussion on suggestions and ideas on fixing our beloved Oakland.  Missing the Foothill strip and the Festival at the Lake.  Now a days with all the new traffic out here Oakland has lost some ground on originality.  There are some things that just remain Oakland.  Please enjoy the convo for what it is as there are some great ideas.   

ALSO: Everything you need to know about a hoe.  Whether broke, underage, crazy, nice, etc you name it this is the cheat sheet.

PARENTAL ADVISORY

Staff: Reggie Matthews, Joe Rich, AL Dro

Recorded 2/2010

Mar 07, 201901:19:42
Oakland : Fixing Our City

Oakland : Fixing Our City

How do we fix this dear city of ours?  Big gentrification money out here yet crime still lingers....or so we think.  We study the new narrative. This episode we take to the phones for some suggestions from some longtime residents.

Staff: Al Dro, Reggie Matthews, 2x Mario H

Recorded 2009


Feb 27, 201901:56:24
Drophy's 09

Drophy's 09

old school Drophy's episode. who was the best and worst of 2009. a review. Staff: Holiday Hunit, J Browse, Purple Thumbz, Al Dro.
Feb 21, 201901:00:30
Ratchet Boss

Ratchet Boss

Latest episode of The Al Dro Show *CLASSIC*
Jan 24, 201901:06:52
She Cut It OFF!

She Cut It OFF!

This episode we hash out a few internet beefs and answer a few emails. Evidently the Lorena Bobbitt case gets reenacted x's3 by some crazy chick in Southern California.  You win't believe what she does next with that thing, and more insane, is the reason why she did it! Classic.  Let's hear what some of the callers had to say.  

Also: apparently anal bleaching is officially a thing.  

Recorded 7/2011

Staff: Reggie Matthews, J Browse, Al Dro

Jan 15, 201901:37:20
TP12playdotcom

TP12playdotcom

As social media and Lifetime continue to tear R. Kelly a new one, we slow it all down and examine some of the other players involved in this circus.    Drea Kelly over there on video bumpin' his music and one of the "captives" as seen in a video front and center enjoying his concert.  Let's just put it all out there.  

Staff: Reggie Matthews, Al Dro, Metacom 5

Pardon microphone 2.  


Jan 09, 201901:01:50
R. Kelly The Pied Piper

R. Kelly The Pied Piper

For your listening pleasure. R Kelly is back in the news again with the truth rollin out!  Usher and OJ too.

Jan 04, 201947:40
The Teddy Riley Player

The Teddy Riley Player

A BAD MAN! Some huge contributions to music.  The list is too long to name.  Shout out to Teddy Riley the LEGEND.

The acknowledged "King of New Jack Swing," 

Recorded in 2011


Staff: Reggie Matthews, J. Browse, Al Dro, M-Rob



Dec 29, 201801:20:08
Does Love Exist After 35?

Does Love Exist After 35?

We open up the phones for for some fan perspectives on if love really exists after the age of 35. Not to say it is impossible but for some its more difficult than for others. Some other things too.
Staff: Reggie Matthews, Al Dro
Recorded 9/24/11
Dec 11, 201802:12:21
NWA Tribute

NWA Tribute

Tribute to the world's most dangerous group, NWA. Bow down to the Kings and Raider hats. Recorded 6/11/10
Dec 10, 201801:15:23
Ex-wives and mistresses making a killing

Ex-wives and mistresses making a killing

Arnold the Terminator getting his maid pregnant is nothing new....NOW! We were on this story years ago. Tiger Woods losing huge chunks of bread from his misbehaving. Two instances off top. Listen to the breakdown. Recorded 5/20/11 Staff: Reggie Matthews, M Rob, Al Dro, D. Spikes aka Twin
Nov 26, 201801:15:45
Zoo love in Oakland

Zoo love in Oakland

Hold tight as we delve into J Browse's home movie collection. Animals?? This is a wild one! Recorded: 1/9/12 Staff: Reggie Matthews, J Browse, J Hughes aka Honey Brown, Al Dro
Nov 25, 201802:07:02
New Edition Tribute

New Edition Tribute

Check out our tribute to one of all of our favorite R&B groups growing up in the 80's. New Edition is an American R&B group from the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 1978. The group reached its height of popularity in the 1980s. During the group's first experience with fame in 1983, its members were Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Bobby Brown, Ronnie DeVoe and Ralph Tresvant. Recorded 4/17/2010 Staff: Reggie Matthews, Al Dro, M- Rob, Bryan Moore, J Browse
Nov 25, 201801:25:55
Holla For Haiti

Holla For Haiti

We had to get in the booth and speak on the devestation of the Haiti earthquakes in 2010. Move over Sean Penn we have boots on the ground helping with the rebuild. Staff: Reggie Matthews, Al Dro, J Browse, Shakir Zaid, Johnny Harris, C Shaw.
Nov 22, 201801:11:36
Independent thinkers

Independent thinkers

Where are you getting your nees from? Violent crimes down but the reporting of said crimes are way up. This is the critical thinking episode. Shout out to 2tyme the countseller for rollin through dropping some gems
Nov 21, 201801:56:24
Baby momma/daddy nightmare stories

Baby momma/daddy nightmare stories

We have some callers chime on on some of their less than happy stories in which they were dealing with their s/o at one time. These are some of the worst, lol.
Recorded 8/08/2011
Staff: J Browse, Reggie Matthews, M-Rob, Al Dro
Nov 19, 201801:46:30
Nate Dogg Tribute

Nate Dogg Tribute

A tribute to the undisputed master of hooks in the rap industry. Rest in peace to Nate Dogg OG LBC. This episode was recorded the night of his death 3/2011. All Nate Dogg playlist. Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19, 1969 – March 15, 2011), known professionally as Nate Dogg, was an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. Hale initially began his career as a member of the California rap trio 213, alongside his longtime friend Warren G and cousin Snoop Dogg. He eventually pursued a solo career, and released three solo albums, G-Funk Classics, Vol. 1 & 2 in 1998, Music & Me in 2001, and Nate Dogg as a bootlegged album in 2003 and on CD in 2014. Nate Dogg was known for his deep, low-pitched voice, and for performing hooks, frequently collaborating with other artists such as Dr. Dre, Eminem, Warren G, Tupac Shakur, Westside Connection, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Ludacris, Xzibit, and Shade Sheist on many hit releases.[1] Nate Dogg is regarded as one of the pioneers of G-funk and West Coast hip hop. Hale died in 2011 due to complications from multiple strokes Also: More and more rappers coming back using live bands and the once anti-rap venues are now opening their doors to the crowds they bring. This is 2011 and the movement has started. It is now 2018. Check out this episode for some documentation on history as it was happening. And to think that Kanye and Kim were just dating, lol.
Nov 19, 201856:43
Current State of Hip Hop: A Round Table Discussion

Current State of Hip Hop: A Round Table Discussion

An interesting round table discussion on the current state of hip hop music and culture [at the time] with figures Chuck Johnson and Shake Da Mayor weighing some nuggets of observation and wisdom.
Recorded 2/9/2010
Staff: Reggie Matthews, J Browse, Chuck Johnson, Shake Da Mayor, Al Dro
Nov 19, 201801:18:19
Gilbert Arenas trippin'

Gilbert Arenas trippin'

Gilbert Arenas was still in the NBA obviously, but he had JUST f'd up by pointing a gun at a teammate in the Wizards locker room. This story was hot off the press and we were on it.
Shout out to alumni member Purple Thumbz coming through on this episode with some messages for the kids.

Recorded in 2010
Staff: J Browse, Holiday Hunnit, Al Dro, Purple Thumbz
Nov 19, 201801:17:59