Audio Theory

The Diddy trial continues with Kid Cudi taking the stand. After sharing his version of events, that led to his car being blown up, the internet had thoughts. Is Cudi telling his side of things imply he is a rat or just an innocent key witness? Enjoy hearing Blair & Danny's take on things.

It's finally here. Diddy's trial started this past week and our hosts had some thoughts. Cassie's confessions, baby oil drama, and outcome predictions - Danny and Blair deep dive into all things Diddy. Pause. In other news: Adin Ross risking the bag going at Doechii and RedBull gives Hip-Hop wings/ enjoy!

“Sinners” did it live up to the hype? Is it overrated? Underrated? Properly rated? Whatever it is, your favorite hosts discuss all aspects of this film that has the entire world in a chokehold. Enjoy!

Coachella 2025 (Week 1) just took place and your favorite podcast duo had serious FOMO. Who were the best acts? How did it sound? Would Blair and Danny go back? They tackle it all and also discuss the latest in Rap aka whatever Kendrick and Drake have going on. Enjoy !

Another week, another Kanye crash out session. Ye links up with Akademiks and goes off on everyone…again. Our hosts react to his outfit of choice for the interview and the things he says that make senses but don't really. Enjoy!

Your favorite hosts are back and they are touching on all things Hip-Hop this week. Specifically wondering if it's possible to separate the artists from the art? Ye dropped a version of “Bully” and it's not bad. When is Kanye doing too much that we can't consume the content the same? Are we already at that point? Also - Carti goes #1 but by a smaller amount than expected and Drake gets “Time Stamped”. Enjoy!

Playboi Carti finally dropped. With 30 songs the Rap Vampire gives fans a lot to digest. But is the album good? Your favorite hosts share their thoughts on the project. Blair and Danny also share their thoughts on Tory Lanez's latest project from prison. Is 2025 shaping up to be a big year in Hip-Hop?

After a two week hiatus, your favorite podcast hosts are back and with plenty to say. Drake and PND dropped $$$ and the reviews, initially, were very mixed online. With the album going #1, Blair and Danny share their album review and stance on why the internet took a second to grasp the project. They also discuss J.Cole attempting to reign supreme again but how “clouds” missed the mark. Enjoy the episode!

Ours hosts are back and they are discussing Kendrick's Halftime performance. Did he live up to the hype? Was he setup for failure? Was this the greatest show of all time? With such extreme reactions on each side, Blair and Danny discuss what's fair. Also - Kanye is on the brink of something and Drake is ready for Valentine's Day. Enjoy!

Kendrick wins 5 Grammys and his road to the Super Bowel is in motion. Our hosts reflect on the LA Rappers special night and how this will impact his upcoming performance on Americas biggest stage, Super Bowl night. How does Drake respond? That and more. Enjoy!

In this week's episode our hosts discuss Drake's lawsuit against UMG and dig into his questionable career moves ever since the beef with Kendrick started. Also - Blair and Danny also react to Mac Miller's posthumous album and share their opinion on those type of albums being released. And as always - plenty of heat of the week. Enjoy!

As we kick-off 2025, our hosts start off the episode by paying respect to those affected by the LA fires. Blair shares his take as a LA native. Our hosts also discuss Lil Baby going number 1, Drake not backing down, and LiAngelo Ball dropping a banger. Woooooah. Enjoy!

2024: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Your favorite hosts are back reviewing all things 2024. Who was the MVP, who took the biggest leap, and who you should look out for in 2025. Enjoy and Audio Theory will be back in 2025! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Your favorite podcast hosts are back and are reacting to a week that saw them get flamed by Kendrick stans that weren't pleased with their “GNX” review. Blair and Danny also discuss Jay-Z's allegations, Schulz getting cooked, and some new heat from Smino. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Well then…While your favorite podcast hosts were away, Kendrick Lamar decided to drop one of the best rap projects of the year. With “GNX” the LA Legend makes it clear that he is ready to take the game back. Our hosts share their thoughts on the album and how this will affect Drake. Drake, in the meantime, decided to sue UMG over “Not Like Us” and Danny had some thoughts. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Young Thug is free! Our hosts react to the verdict to release Thug out of jail after 2 years. What should we expect now? Blair and Danny also review “Smile 2” and also explain why IDK is one of the best rappers out today. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Tyler The Creator is back with his “CHROMAKOPIA” project! Your favorite co-hosts react to the album and go over the standout moments from it. Blair and Danny also discuss why they agree with the recent backlash for Tommy Richman and why Lil Durk's problems are self-inflicted. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Is J. Cole cooking up a return to the top or does he need more time on the sidelines? Your favorite hosts dissect Cole's recent moves and what the future may hold for him. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Blair's back from his European vacation and your favorite hosts are back together again to catch you up on all things pop culture. From Diddy potentially being portrayed worse than he is to new music that you need to go checkout. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Just when Drake thought the proper order of things were finally falling back in place, the NFL dropped a bomb on his plans. To kick-off the football season, the NFL announced that Kendrick Lamar will be headlining the Super Bowl this year. Our hosts react to this announcement and to all the theories out there on why Kendrick was chosen. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Big Sean dropped “Better Me Than You” this past week and our hosts give their honest opinion on the project and why it does not live up to previous albums from his discography. Has Big Sean seen his best days or is the future bright for him? Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Back from a quick hiatus your favorite hosts are ready to dive into all things Hip-Hop. Our hosts discuss Big Sean's upcoming album drop and debate what we should be expecting. Is he going to stake his claim for top 5 status or will this be a flop? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Just when we thought Drake would fall back, he drops “100 Gigs” on us and the internet can't get enough. Did the LA rap scene allow Drake to takeover too easily? Our hosts deep dive into the PR moves by the 6 God and question if he is done with the beef or not? Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Out of nowhere Ye & Ty$ drop Vultures 2 and your favorite podcasts hosts couldn't have been happier. Our hosts breakdown the best songs on the project and predict what we should expect next from this duo. They also react to Mustard flopping and ASAP Rocky plotting his comeback. Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Mustard, Gordo, Drake, and Rich The Kid all dropped new music and your favorite podcasts hosts give their reaction to it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Slim Shady is back! Eminem dusts off the microphone and returns as the persona that brought so much success. Our hosts react to the album and see if the content is still hitting the same after so many years. They also discuss TDE artists trying to perform in Canada and if it's time for Big Sean to give it up? Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Kendrick drops the visuals for “Not Like Us” and your favorite podcasts hosts share their reaction to it on this episode. What is next for Kendrick? Will he keep cashing in on the moment or retreat to his slumber? Listen and find out for our thoughts. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

On this episode our hosts prep for the holiday weekend with a deep dive into all the music that dropped on Friday June 28th. Surprisingly it was a veteran MC, Lupe Fiasco, that had the most standout album. With hip-hop in a state of flux, is this the time for other veteran MCs to make their way back into the game? Enjoy and stay safe everyone. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Your favorite hosts are back and they are reacting to Kendrick Lamar's Juneteenth concert. Was this a LA unity show or a money grab to keep the Drake beef going? Also - Don Toliver goes number 1, Drake keeps teasing at new music, and Heat Of The Week. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

With a void opening up in the post beef era, Don Toliver stepped in and delivered…again. Our host discuss Don's latest project and how this one stacks up to his other albums and to his peers. Also - Blair preps for the Kendrick concert, Father's Day in Hip-Hop, and Heat Of The Week! Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

In this week's episode our hosts discuss Kendrick's upcoming show and who they think he will bring out and what antics he will pull. Also: Future and Metro struggle for ticket sales, Kaytranada drops a banger, and Hip-Hop is waiting for a savior. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

On this episode your favorite podcast hosts are back and this time they are talking about Drake's latest antics. A parody song of “hey there Delilah”. Our hosts explain why this is a terrible time for Drake to have fun. Also - Eminem is back, Summer Jam sucks, and Dave East has a banger?! Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Just when things were starting to slow down in the beef with Drake & Kendrick, things have heated up with multiple reference tracks being leaked. This has led to more theories being made of Drake using ghostwriters to create his songs. Our hosts discuss how this will impact Drake and what his next course of action should be? Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Another childhood hero of ours goes down in shame. With video surfacing of Diddy physically abusing Cassie, it is clear that he is done. Our hosts react to the situation and wonder why it took this long to finally admit something we always knew was true? Also - Where is Jay-Z? Yachty speaks on Drake and Kendrick Beef, and life updates. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Is Drake the problem? Our favorite hosts are back and they wonder what role Drake had to play with his industry friends turning their back on him? Also - Kendrick dominates the charts, Gunna is back, and The Game enters the conversation. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

What a time it is in Hip-Hop right now! Your favorite podcast hosts are back and are giving you a full breakdown of the biggest rap beef of all time! Which diss track was the best? Did either rapper go too far? What should we expect the future impact of this rap beef will be? And most importantly, who is winning between Drake and Kendrick? Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Many thought this would be another weekend we would all be talking about Metro and Future. However, the 6 God had different ideas. With Drake dropping his response, we are all now patiently waiting for what Kendrick will do. What a time. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Why J. Cole has lost the respect of many in Hip-Hop and this will be a stain on his legacy that will be hard to recover from. Our hosts go in on Jermaine Cole and evaluate how we got to this place. You won't want to delete this one. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

What is happening to our childhood hero's? Did Diddy do it? With the Feds raiding his properties, our host figure out what to make of these allegations but while also having some fun at the diddlers expense. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

What a time in hip-hop! Ours hosts have been saying for months how boring the current scene of rap was but that all changed on 3/22/2024. With the drop of Metro and Future's joint album, clear shots and statements are being sent the way of Drake. Blair and Danny discuss what all of this means for the alliances in the game and how the 6 God will respond? This was a fun episode. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Is your favorite artist an industry plant? Our hosts discuss what determines if an artist is an “industry plant” and how can we spot them. They also discuss the Ye interview, St. Paddy's day, and share some new heat. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

After a 3 week hiatus your favorite podcasts hosts are back. They catch up on life and we also get Blair's reaction to Ye & TY$ listening party in the bay. Our hosts also react to J.Cole's current run. Is Cole setting himself up for sole possession of the throne? Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Your hosts are back and looking back at a great time in Hip-Hop, 2004. 20 Years ago we got some great bodies of work and Blair & Danny share which albums would still get a listen today. They also reflect on how Vultures is aging after 2 weeks of being out. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

The wait is finally over! Ye and Ty$ finally put out “Vultures” and our hosts give their reaction to Volume 1 of the 3 part installment. Is it time to forgive Kanye? Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

Is it finally time for Hip-Hop to turn its back at The Grammys? Our hosts discuss the lack of Hip-Hop at Musics biggest stage. Also, Apple drops the Vision Pro and Blair gives his experience. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

The Nicki and Megan Beef is here and we are here for it! Our hosts react to the female MCs going back and forth via twitter and share their thoughts on the diss tracks. Is there a clear winner? Also, is there a way back for some of our favorite fallen off rappers? Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

With the Super Bowl just a couple of weeks away, our hosts predict how the Half-Time show will go down. Should Usher be worried about Taylor Swift be in attendance? What songs are must have for his set list? Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

In this episode our host react to what was a very busy week in Hip-Hop. With 21 Savage and Kid Cudi dropping, there was a lot to digest and react to. 21 proves that he is an elite rapper and Cudi has fun with it. Also, Mos Def calls Drake “Pop” and Lil Nas X isn't fooling anyone. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

It's officially 2024 and our hosts are hoping for a strong year in Hip-Hop. Before looking ahead, we look back at some trends we don't wanna see follow us into the new year. And is 21 Savage setting up for a 2024 takeover? Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

What a year it has been! Your favorite hosts put a bow on the gift that was 2023. They rank their favorite moments from the year and predict who you should look out for in 2024. Great listen to end the year. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support

After a short hiatus to Colombia to celebrate Danny's last nights as a bachelor, your favorite hosts are back. In this episode they discuss the music scene in Colombia and what is required to ensure the vibes are properly set when on vacation. Our hosts also give their reaction to Drake's “Scary Hours 3” and share their take on Diddy's legal battles. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audio-theory/support