Petty & Profound is a weekly talk show that starts with your messiest pop culture obsessions and ends with sharp insights about power, wealth, and society. Hosts Darrious Hilmon and Gregory Smith prove that the pettiest observations reveal the most profound truths about our world.
Season 1
EPISODE 1
Gavin’s MAGA Makeover
In the season premiere of Petty & Profound, hosts Gregory Smith and Darrious Hilmon dive into California Governor Gavin Newsom’s headline-grabbing, MAGA-style trolling campaign—and the...
EPISODE 2
When Reality TV Becomes Reality
In this episode of Petty & Profound, Gregory Smith and Darrious Hilmon examine how reality TV’s theatrics have seeped into politics, media, and everyday life....
EPISODE 3
The Fee-asco
In this episode of Petty & Profound, Gregory Smith and Darrious Hilmon break down the rise of “junk fees,” which have quietly doubled since 2022...
EPISODE 4
Breakdown Showdown
In this episode of Petty & Profound, Gregory Smith and Darrious Hilmon take on the breakdowns dominating headlines—and what they reveal about America’s collapsing mental...
EPISODE 5
Red Pills and Red Carpets
In this episode of Petty & Profound, Gregory Smith and Darrious Hilmon dissect the unsettling contrast between the glamour of award season and the growing...
EPISODE 6
Looking Good…Feeling Terrible
In this episode of Petty & Profound, hosts Gregory Smith and Darrious Hilmon take a hard look at America’s body dysmorphia epidemic. From celebrity weight-loss...