The Apollo | Don’t Get Pressed | Ep 185

Smac roasts Trell over his car getting towed mid-stream

2:26:48 – 2:31:304:42 long

Smac breaks down the moment Trell's car was towed in the middle of a Back on Fig live stream and roasts the crew about financial responsibility.

At , Smac brings up an incident from a recent Back on Fig broadcast where Trell's car was towed while live on air. Smac expresses complete disbelief at the situation, noting that Trell had previously claimed to have a valid parking permit displayed in his window. He questions whether Trell had been keeping up with his car payments and urges the Back on Fig crew to maintain proper financial responsibility when running a public broadcast.

At , Smac continues to joke about the situation, advising the crew to handle their business diligently and pay their car notes so they do not end up stranded. He describes how the crew reacted in slow motion on camera as the tow truck pulled away, turning the entire incident into a humorous yet stern cautionary lesson. Smac argues that broadcast figures should not be getting their vehicles repossessed or towed in the middle of a live production.

By , Smac transitions into discussing the overall security and parking arrangements around the studio building. He claims that proper security protocols must be followed to avoid repo trucks and towing companies targeting the parking lot across the street. Smac concludes that everyone involved in the network needs to tighten up their daily operations and ensure their personal affairs are handled properly to avoid public embarrassment.

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