Episode 312 of The Need to Know Podcast features a wide-ranging conversation with multi-hyphenate creative Rainey Ovay, who joins hosts Savon and team for a candid discussion on navigating the entertainment industry, balancing projects, and why authenticity still matters in a saturated media landscape.
Rainey, also known as Rainey Ovay, breaks down his creative output across music, streaming, and content production. From acting and music to gaming and podcasting, his brand spans platforms. He shares details about Hurse Boys, the content collective he co-founded, as well as Hurse Boys Radio, a semi-regular home-recorded series where he invites collaborators to engage in casual but meaningful conversation.
Alongside his Twitch streams, Rainey continues to develop his music catalog. He highlights current and upcoming releases, including Cigarettes with Dead Men and his forthcoming project Malona, scheduled for release on July 1st.
The hosts reinforce their platform’s core value of prioritizing meaningful conversation over chasing views. They note that Rainey’s presence reflects their ongoing commitment to inviting guests they genuinely respect—artists whose creative direction aligns with the spirit of the show, regardless of clout.
Rainey fits that mold: a creator focused less on viral optics and more on building genuine community across mediums.
The episode touches on broader themes around access, identity, and saturation in today’s entertainment world. The hosts and Rainey discuss how the explosion of creators across music, podcasting, and visual media makes discovery increasingly difficult—even for standout content.
They also examine how certain creative communities remain siloed, with some media remaining unknown outside its core audience, particularly when content is made by or for people of color in an industry still dominated by white male decision-makers.
One standout takeaway: don’t skimp on audio. The hosts remind aspiring podcasters and streamers that while viewers might tolerate imperfect visuals, they rarely forgive poor sound. Investing in proper audio gear is framed as a foundational step—not a luxury.
In a lighter moment, co-host SaVon jokes about being teased for “infiltrating Dominican culture,” adding humor to an otherwise layered discussion. The hosts close the episode with appreciation for Rainey’s multi-disciplinary presence and encourage listeners to engage—via likes, shares, comments, and subscriptions.
They jokingly refer to The Need to Know Podcast as the “Game of Thrones of podcasts”—a nod to their ever-evolving cast and dynamic content.
