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Brim, Kim and Mr. Greer are back at it again. Apart from all the usual shenanigans, the gang chats about everything in pop culture with all the trimmings as they discuss a plethora of AI headlines including the man who predicted AI, the new AI agent only social media (Skynet here we come), Google dropping Project Genie, and the man arrested for collecting royalties of over $10M for AI music. The crew also chats about the boxer who got his toupee knocked clean off, the great mini duck search (or not so great), Luigi Mangione no longer facing the death penalty, and why 90s kids think differently than Gen Z. The cast talks about the passing of Catherine O'Hara and Grady Demond Wilson, Motley Crue defeating Mick Mars in court, The Last of Us, and White Castle vending machines. They talk about Ted Lasso's comeback, Cher fumbling of Kendrick Lamar's win (all in good fun), and Jaden Smith's awesome restaurant. The crew also discusses how Wendy's is owning Chik-Fil-et with their trolling, and the Epstein Files... people who continued to stay involved after he'd been convicted. The crew chats about entertainment news, opinions and other cool stuff and things. Enjoy.Wherever you listen to podcasts & www.thegrindhouseradio.comhttps://linktr.ee/thegrindhouseradio
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KJoin Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect for a detailed executive breakdown of the 68th Grammy Awards (2026), held February 1 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. This segment covers the biggest winners, historic firsts, and cultural turning points from the night.Bad Bunny achieved a landmark victory as the first Spanish-language album to win Album of the Year with DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, while Kendrick Lamar surpassed Jay-Z to become the most-awarded rapper in Grammy history with 27 total wins, including Record of the Year for “Luther” feat. SZA. Billie Eilish earned her third Song of the Year for “Wildflower,” and Olivia Dean took Best New Artist with standout speeches on immigration.The ceremony featured unprecedented political focus, with nearly half of televised speeches addressing immigration and ICE raids from artists like Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Shaboozey, and more. Other milestones include the youngest Grammy winner ever (Aura V at age 8), Steven Spielberg completing his EGOT, the Dalai Lama's first Grammy, the first K-pop win, and breakthroughs in country, rock, and global music.Analytic Dreamz analyzes the Recording Academy's voter reforms, viral performances including the Fugees reunion, and how the 2026 Grammys signaled major shifts in language diversity, genre power, and generational influence. Tune in for the full executive recap on Notorious Mass Effect.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
One this episode of the podcastAfter watching the Mike Will Made it vs Hit-Boy Verzuz battle. Future may have better music catalog than Drake, Kendrick Lamar and J Cole!! Also, it proved what Hip-hop nerds online like is not what people want to hear in club atmosphere!!TikTok Shop Is Ending Independent Shipping and Forcing Sellers into Its Own System!! a shift that starts rolling out February 25Sexyy Red hit the stage during the wedding of President Trump advisor Alex Bruesewitz and Carolina Urrea!Doechii has secured her second Grammy after winning the 2026 GRAMMY Award for (Best Music Video) with "Anxiety"Kendrick Lamar cleans up at the GRAMMY 5+ awards for the second year in a rowAmazon Confirms 16,000 Job Cuts Worldwide While Pouring Billions into AIPaid to Watch? Craigslist Ad Offers $50 to Anyone Willing to Sit Through Melania Trump Documentary Amazon's $40 million "icon" project is seeing ghost towns in theaters, while the internet trolls the empty seats.Why are podcasts fans mad at Andrew Schulz for having Trump on his podcast but not mad at Joe Budden for never having No politician on his podcast at all??Michael "5000" Watts, the producer who founded Swishahouse and helped propel Houston's "chopped and screwed" sound to international heights, has died at 52“Home Alone” Star Catherine O'Hara Passes Away at 71Shaunie Henderson Announces, “Basketball Wives” Is Officially Ending After 12 SeasonsKehlani calls out ICE at the GRAMMY"Sanford and Son" star Demond Wilson, who played Lamont Sanford on the '70s sitcom, has passed away at 79Bow Wow says today's artists aren't making good music: "Nobody is making no timeless music,"Former G-League / pro guard Zaire Wade is looking to make the jump to college basketball.Woman says her boyfriend nursed her for over a year after brain surgery, even cleaning her waste, but now she wants to leave him, feeling unappreciated for not being taken on a date!!Khaby Lame sold his likeness to China for $975 million, and now they basically own him digitally. They can create any AI video of him and use it to promote anything they want to generate money. Was this a good move?Don Lemon speaks outside of the courtroom after release: "I have spent my entire life covering the news. I will not stop now ... I will not be silenced."Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal authorities onThursday nightin connection with a protest at a Minnesota church service earlier this month. Don Lemon, was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy Awards, his attorney, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement. Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and vice president of the Minnesota NABJ chapter, was also arrested by federal agents this morningUnrivaled had their NBA YoungBoy Tour Moment Insane: The average demand for Unrivaled ($165) is nearly double the price to watch a 76ers game ($85) in the same arena. Attendance tonight 21,490 Unrivaled sets attendance record.Kai Cenat fans got scammed after a fake website—claiming to be his clothing brand—got hundreds of people to spend over $200 on goods they'll never receive.Gervonta Davis is expected to be released today on an $8,500 bond after his arrestSome women aren't happy with Bad Bunny performing at the NFL Super Bowl halftime show claiming he's “not American.” They're saying he's taking the spotlight from country music artistsRapper/streamer Aspen Kartier has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after a viral video sparked outrage. She says the dog was just overreacting and that she's innocent
The Bros are back in person and the vibes are high. The Snow is melting but 2026 is heating up in a good and bad ways. The Bros first discuss their lengthy Weekend Recap trying to survive the ice and being fathers, spending time with family and tapping into new Music. The first conversation is about J Cole's new “Birthday Blizzard” freestyle he dropped last week and some of the controversial things that came from those records. Terrance and Terrell both share a favorite of the four, and discuss if somebody should respond to J Cole and the possibility of him sliding bars Kendrick's way. A good conversation but you know how they get with that sensitive topic. This is all before diving into their thoughts on the 2026 Grammy Awards. A MALLORY BROS PODCAST MUTHAFUCKIN TRADITION! They've been making predictions all year and the winners are finally chosen. Of course they chop it and dive deep into trending opinions from Grammy night like the hate that Olivia Dean received after winning best new artist, Kendrick Lamar & SZA Wins, Leon Thomas & Kehlani R&B, Bad Bunny Wins the Big One AOTY, Clipse coming up short to Kendrick Lamar's GNX for Best Rap Album over Clipse and Terrance even make's a point that the Clipse seemed to be living in Pharrell's shadow. EVERYTHING IS A LOT. Next, the Bros talk about how the Hip Hop World froze when an Epstein file dropped including the names of Jayz and Pusha T. They discuss the seriousness of knowing the legality of these claims while also pointing out the very obvious contradictions and hesitations to cover this story from other media outlets. This news has Hip Hop in a pinch. Terrell says “The only choice is to just wait.” Next the Terrance has a list of actors/actresses he found that he says were PERFECT for a role, but didn't get the part. A lot these you probably won't know and the topic is filled with a lot of good details about the films as well. Not just the roles and auditions process. Terrell gives a hot take on Bacon before the Bros wrap up Episode 289 with the Movie Suggestions of the week. BROS BBQ TASTE SO GOOD.
The 2026 Grammys saw major wins for artists like Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga, and also served up an impressive number of live performances. But beyond the spectacle and the awarding of Grammy statuettes, the night also highlighted the bridge between headlines about immigration policy and ICE and how music often defines our most challenging cultural moments. USA TODAY National Music Reporter Melissa Ruggieri joins USA TODAY's The Excerpt to discuss the biggest night in music.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This year's Grammy Awards featured historic wins for Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar, performances from Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, and occasional chaos. And it was a night of speeches that reflected this moment in America.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Hip-hop often gets blamed for its controversial lyrics. What if there was a way to actually measure its impact on people's lives? Analyzing 40 years' worth of radio station data and lyrics from rappers like Tupac, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar, economist Roland Fryer puts one of culture's most notorious debates on trial — and the results are not what you might expect.Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another perfectly unhinged episode of The Rizzuto Show, a daily comedy show that refuses to respect boundaries — fashion, emotional, or otherwise. Today's chaos menu includes one of the most baffling documentaries ever made: the Corey Feldman saga. For the low, low price of $5, you'll witness ego, trauma, cult vibes, and career delusion all mashed together into something that feels less like a documentary and more like a dare. Is Corey Feldman a villain? A victim? A confused gold-fedora wizard? We debate all of it while somehow landing on both “I feel bad for him” and “absolutely not.”Then things get visual. The Grammys deliver history, heartbreak, and nipples doing Olympic-level heavy lifting. Kendrick Lamar breaks records, Bruno Mars continues his streak of never missing, and Justin Bieber announces he's doing better by… performing in his underwear with a mirror. Totally normal behavior. We also break down the fashion choices that made our own bodies hurt just by looking at them.And because the universe has a sense of humor, a professional boxing match ends with a man's toupee being uppercut into history. Instead of spiraling, he leans into it like a champ — proving once again that confidence is everything, especially when your hair betrays you in front of millions.We also take a moment to honor the loss of Catherine O'Hara, celebrate music milestones, question celebrity fashion sanity, and somehow still find time for birthdays, porn star math, and deeply unnecessary commentary. This daily comedy show is messy, loud, sarcastic, and exactly what your brain needs.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshowConnect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MOSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Enjoy Pop Culture Happy Hour's late-night recap of the 2026 Grammy Awards, featuring NPR Music's Stephen Thompson and Hazel Cills, as well as pop culture journalist (and former NPR intern) Reanna Cruz.(00:00) Intro(00:46) Album of the year: Bad Bunny(05:24) Record of the year: Kendrick Lamar(08:51) Best new artist medley(13:52) Lady Gaga's three Grammys(18:44) Song of the year: Billie Eilish(21:05) Milestone moments and In MemoriamCreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuests: Hazel Cills, Reanna CruzProducers: Carly Rubin, Mike KatzifEditor: Jessica ReedyExecutive Producer, NPR Music: Suraya MohamedExecutive Director, NPR Music: Sonali MehtaLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Hour 1: Catherine O'Hara has passed away unexpectedly at 71. Her cause of death hasn't been reported, but her unique health condition and recent weight loss is curious. Macaulay Culkin, amongst her many other Hollywood children, are sharing heartfelt tributes. Demond Wilson, known as Lamont on the 70s sitcom ‘Sanford and Son,' has also passed away. Here's what Punxsutawney Phil is saying. Would you cut this guy's burger? Everybody's Nana just struck gold with an old crock pot. Hour 2: ‘Below Deck' is back today. Is Hollywood, the place, dying? Has the new age accessibility to music actually devalued it? Let's talk about the Grammys. Bad Bunny was the big winner of the night. Cher got a lifetime achievement award, and she also got… confused? Kendrick Lamar is now the most decorated rapper at the Grammys. Sabrina Carpenter angered PETA. There was a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, and Steven Spielberg is officially an EGOT. The ground is shaking this morning in the Bay. Listener Cindy is reporting live from the scene. Super Bowl week has begun here in San Francisco. The Milan Winter Olympics begin THIS FRIDAY! (51:39) Hour 3: ‘Today' show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother is missing. Watch the greatest Super Bowl commercials of all time tonight on CBS. Dunkin is shelling out the dough for this year's ad. Pepsi takes a shot at Coca-Cola. Hockey ticket sales are up - there's no wonder why. Well, there's gonna be a Chia Pet movie. San Francisco is star studded this week. California is the only state in the country that has the appropriate amount of water. Your good news story of the day… almost. (1:35:27) Hour 4: The worm is out, the itsy bitsy spider is in. Dolly Parton was collected by the authorities - but it's not what you think. Sarah's got your Grammy highlights. What's going on with Nate Bargatze? Vinnie's high school friends are watching us on YouTube! TSA is now charging $45 if you don't have a REAL ID. This school program teaches kids to fix up old cars - and then gives them away to single moms! (2:18:46)
‘Below Deck' is back today. Is Hollywood, the place, dying? Has the new age accessibility to music actually devalued it? Let's talk about the Grammys. Bad Bunny was the big winner of the night. Cher got a lifetime achievement award, and she also got… confused? Kendrick Lamar is now the most decorated rapper at the Grammys. Sabrina Carpenter angered PETA. There was a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, and Steven Spielberg is officially an EGOT. The ground is shaking this morning in the Bay. Listener Cindy is reporting live from the scene. Super Bowl week has begun here in San Francisco. The Milan Winter Olympics begin THIS FRIDAY!
As the Grammys came to a close, Joe and Jon couldn't wait to discuss the night's biggest moments. On this special episode, recorded live on Instagram immediately after the ceremony, Popcast breaks down Bad Bunny's album of the year win, Justin Bieber's striking performance, political statements spread throughout the show and more. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.
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Immediately following the Grammys on Sunday, February 1st, 2026, Chris and Matt recap the night and give their reactions on what was a big night for Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean, Lola Young, and many more. One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Our listeners get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/onehitthunder Buy some Merch Join our Patreon Join our Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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CADENA 100 celebra un lunes lleno de noticias. Bad Bunny hace historia en los Grammy al ganar "Mejor Álbum del Año" con un disco totalmente en español, hito inédito. Kendrick Lamar se lleva "Grabación del Año", Billie Eilish "Canción del Año" y Olivia Rodrigo es "Mejor Artista Revelación". En tenis, Carlos Alcaraz, con 22 años, consigue su séptimo Grand Slam al ganar el Abierto de Australia ante Djokovic, siendo el más joven en lograr el Grand Slam de carrera; esta victoria, el 1 de febrero, coincide con la edad y fecha del primer Abierto de Australia de Rafa Nadal. Desde julio, la Unión Europea gravará con tres euros los paquetes de compras online de menos de 150 euros de fuera. Alberto Núñez Feijóo comparece hoy en el Senado por la comisión de investigación de la DANA. El programa debate las experiencias de los oyentes en cruceros y desvela el origen de "canguro". Se comenta también el caso de una niña que usa billetes de 7000 dólares para una manualidad.
Before Kendrick Lamar became one of the greatest lyricists of his generation, he was K.Dot—a kid from Compton with a front-row seat to trauma, loyalty, violence, and survival. This is the story of good kid, m.A.A.d city and the real-life events that fueled it. It's about a drive-by shooting that changed Kendrick forever. About a murder. About a robbery. About friends who vanished and others who couldn't be saved. It's about escaping the cycle without forgetting where you came from. And above all, it's about mercy—in a world that rarely offers any. This episode was originally published on August 26, 2025. For a full list of contributors, visit disgracelandpod.com To listen to Disgraceland ad free and get access to a monthly exclusive episode, weekly bonus content and more, become a Disgraceland All Access member at disgracelandpod.com/membership. Sign up for our newsletter and get the inside dirt on events, merch and other awesomeness - GET THE NEWSLETTER Follow Jake and DISGRACELAND: Instagram YouTube X (formerly Twitter) Facebook Fan Group TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This year's awards, airing Sunday, propose a few different ideas about the state of contemporary pop. Here's who we prefer among the major nominees. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K The latest Notorious Mass Effect segment from Analytic Dreamz dives into J. Cole's surprise drop, Birthday Blizzard '26, a DJ Clue-hosted mixtape/EP released January 27, 2026—just hours before the rapper's 41st birthday. This 5-track project (4 new freestyles plus a full playthrough) serves as a direct prelude to his seventh studio album, The Fall Off, set for February 6, 2026.Available exclusively via thefalloff.com for $1 (pay-what-you-want, including free downloads), it skips streaming platforms to emphasize direct-to-fan independence. Analytic Dreamz breaks down the tracklist: “Bronx Zoo Freestyle,” “Golden Goose Freestyle,” “Winter Storm Freestyle,” “99 Build Freestyle,” and “Birthday Blizzard '26” (full playthrough). Themes center on reflection, legacy, career pressures, and public scrutiny—most notably revisiting Cole's public apology to Kendrick Lamar and withdrawal from the Drake vs. Kendrick feud after his “7 Minute Drill” response and Dreamville Festival admission.The episode explores the strategic rollout: foreshadowed by Jadakiss comments on freestyles over The LOX beats like “Money, Power & Respect” and “Can I Live,” it resets the narrative post-beef fallout, reaffirms Cole's lyrical prowess, and builds massive hype for The Fall Off—potentially his final album, handcrafted over a decade. Fan excitement surges, shifting from doubt to anticipation of a contemporary classic.Analytic Dreamz unpacks the bar-heavy credibility boost, introspection, and control over messaging in this no-DSP, birthday-timed release. Tune in for in-depth analysis on J. Cole's latest move and its impact on his trajectory. Subscribe to Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect for more unfiltered hip-hop breakdowns and industry insights.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KThe latest Notorious Mass Effect segment from Analytic Dreamz dives into J. Cole's surprise drop, Birthday Blizzard '26, a DJ Clue-hosted mixtape/EP released January 27, 2026—just hours before the rapper's 41st birthday. This 5-track project (4 new freestyles plus a full playthrough) serves as a direct prelude to his seventh studio album, The Fall Off, set for February 6, 2026.Available exclusively via thefalloff.com for $1 (pay-what-you-want, including free downloads), it skips streaming platforms to emphasize direct-to-fan independence. Analytic Dreamz breaks down the tracklist: “Bronx Zoo Freestyle,” “Golden Goose Freestyle,” “Winter Storm Freestyle,” “99 Build Freestyle,” and “Birthday Blizzard '26” (full playthrough). Themes center on reflection, legacy, career pressures, and public scrutiny—most notably revisiting Cole's public apology to Kendrick Lamar and withdrawal from the Drake vs. Kendrick feud after his “7 Minute Drill” response and Dreamville Festival admission.The episode explores the strategic rollout: foreshadowed by Jadakiss comments on freestyles over The LOX beats like “Money, Power & Respect” and “Can I Live,” it resets the narrative post-beef fallout, reaffirms Cole's lyrical prowess, and builds massive hype for The Fall Off—potentially his final album, handcrafted over a decade. Fan excitement surges, shifting from doubt to anticipation of a contemporary classic.Analytic Dreamz unpacks the bar-heavy credibility boost, introspection, and control over messaging in this no-DSP, birthday-timed release. Tune in for in-depth analysis on J. Cole's latest move and its impact on his trajectory. Subscribe to Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect for more unfiltered hip-hop breakdowns and industry insights.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K The latest Notorious Mass Effect segment from Analytic Dreamz dives into J. Cole's surprise drop, Birthday Blizzard '26, a DJ Clue-hosted mixtape/EP released January 27, 2026—just hours before the rapper's 41st birthday. This 5-track project (4 new freestyles plus a full playthrough) serves as a direct prelude to his seventh studio album, The Fall Off, set for February 6, 2026.Available exclusively via thefalloff.com for $1 (pay-what-you-want, including free downloads), it skips streaming platforms to emphasize direct-to-fan independence. Analytic Dreamz breaks down the tracklist: “Bronx Zoo Freestyle,” “Golden Goose Freestyle,” “Winter Storm Freestyle,” “99 Build Freestyle,” and “Birthday Blizzard '26” (full playthrough). Themes center on reflection, legacy, career pressures, and public scrutiny—most notably revisiting Cole's public apology to Kendrick Lamar and withdrawal from the Drake vs. Kendrick feud after his “7 Minute Drill” response and Dreamville Festival admission.The episode explores the strategic rollout: foreshadowed by Jadakiss comments on freestyles over The LOX beats like “Money, Power & Respect” and “Can I Live,” it resets the narrative post-beef fallout, reaffirms Cole's lyrical prowess, and builds massive hype for The Fall Off—potentially his final album, handcrafted over a decade. Fan excitement surges, shifting from doubt to anticipation of a contemporary classic.Analytic Dreamz unpacks the bar-heavy credibility boost, introspection, and control over messaging in this no-DSP, birthday-timed release. Tune in for in-depth analysis on J. Cole's latest move and its impact on his trajectory. Subscribe to Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect for more unfiltered hip-hop breakdowns and industry insights.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K The latest Notorious Mass Effect segment from Analytic Dreamz dives into J. Cole's surprise drop, Birthday Blizzard '26, a DJ Clue-hosted mixtape/EP released January 27, 2026—just hours before the rapper's 41st birthday. This 5-track project (4 new freestyles plus a full playthrough) serves as a direct prelude to his seventh studio album, The Fall Off, set for February 6, 2026.Available exclusively via thefalloff.com for $1 (pay-what-you-want, including free downloads), it skips streaming platforms to emphasize direct-to-fan independence. Analytic Dreamz breaks down the tracklist: “Bronx Zoo Freestyle,” “Golden Goose Freestyle,” “Winter Storm Freestyle,” “99 Build Freestyle,” and “Birthday Blizzard '26” (full playthrough). Themes center on reflection, legacy, career pressures, and public scrutiny—most notably revisiting Cole's public apology to Kendrick Lamar and withdrawal from the Drake vs. Kendrick feud after his “7 Minute Drill” response and Dreamville Festival admission.The episode explores the strategic rollout: foreshadowed by Jadakiss comments on freestyles over The LOX beats like “Money, Power & Respect” and “Can I Live,” it resets the narrative post-beef fallout, reaffirms Cole's lyrical prowess, and builds massive hype for The Fall Off—potentially his final album, handcrafted over a decade. Fan excitement surges, shifting from doubt to anticipation of a contemporary classic.Analytic Dreamz unpacks the bar-heavy credibility boost, introspection, and control over messaging in this no-DSP, birthday-timed release. Tune in for in-depth analysis on J. Cole's latest move and its impact on his trajectory. Subscribe to Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect for more unfiltered hip-hop breakdowns and industry insights.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K The latest Notorious Mass Effect segment from Analytic Dreamz dives into J. Cole's surprise drop, Birthday Blizzard '26, a DJ Clue-hosted mixtape/EP released January 27, 2026—just hours before the rapper's 41st birthday. This 5-track project (4 new freestyles plus a full playthrough) serves as a direct prelude to his seventh studio album, The Fall Off, set for February 6, 2026.Available exclusively via thefalloff.com for $1 (pay-what-you-want, including free downloads), it skips streaming platforms to emphasize direct-to-fan independence. Analytic Dreamz breaks down the tracklist: “Bronx Zoo Freestyle,” “Golden Goose Freestyle,” “Winter Storm Freestyle,” “99 Build Freestyle,” and “Birthday Blizzard '26” (full playthrough). Themes center on reflection, legacy, career pressures, and public scrutiny—most notably revisiting Cole's public apology to Kendrick Lamar and withdrawal from the Drake vs. Kendrick feud after his “7 Minute Drill” response and Dreamville Festival admission.The episode explores the strategic rollout: foreshadowed by Jadakiss comments on freestyles over The LOX beats like “Money, Power & Respect” and “Can I Live,” it resets the narrative post-beef fallout, reaffirms Cole's lyrical prowess, and builds massive hype for The Fall Off—potentially his final album, handcrafted over a decade. Fan excitement surges, shifting from doubt to anticipation of a contemporary classic.Analytic Dreamz unpacks the bar-heavy credibility boost, introspection, and control over messaging in this no-DSP, birthday-timed release. Tune in for in-depth analysis on J. Cole's latest move and its impact on his trajectory. Subscribe to Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect for more unfiltered hip-hop breakdowns and industry insights.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Lil Wayne, “I'm Me” [S16E01] (0:00) -- The Notorious B.I.G., “Kick In The Door” [S15E12] (1:01:54) -- Kendrick Lamar, “Wesley's Theory” [S9E12] (2:00:12)
Welcome to Season 4 of The Music in Me! We're kicking things off with a deep dive into the 2026 Grammy Awards, and I couldn't be more excited. In this episode, I break down all the Song of the Year and Album of the Year nominees—talking about what the songs and albums are about, why they resonated with listeners, standout themes, and my honest reactions. I also share my personal picks, gush about the songs and albums I'm obsessed with (yes, “Golden” made the cut!), and talk about why this year's music lineup is so special. Whether you're a die-hard Grammy fan, a music lover, or just looking for a fun recap, this episode has something for you. Let's celebrate the music that made 2025 unforgettable and kick off the new season with some Grammy magic!SONG OF THE YEAR NOMINEES...Abracadabra by Lady GagaAnxiety by DoechiiAPT. by Rose and Bruno MarsDtMF by Bad BunnyGolden from KPop Demon Huntersluther by Kendrick Lamar with SZAManchild by Sabrina CarpenterWILDFLOWER by Billie EilishALBUM OF THE YEAR NOMINEES...DeBi TiRAR Mas FOToS by Bad BunnySWAG by Justin BieberMan's Best Friend by Sabrina CarpenterLet God Sort Em Out by Clipse, Pusha T & MaliceMAYHEM by Lady GagaGNX by Kendrick LamarMUTT by Leon ThomasCHROMAKOPIA by Tyler, The CreatorWhat did you think of this episode? Support the showKeep listening, keep grooving, and let the music in you continue to shine. Thank you, and see you soon!CONTACT TERI:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terirosborg/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teri.rosborgYouTube: The Music in MeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@terirosborgPodcast Facebook Page: The Music in Me Podcast Facebook pageTHEME SONG BY: Hayley GremardINTRODUCTION BY: Gavin Bruno
The ultimate gauntlet of popular music is upon us once again: it's Grammy season, and this year, the competition is pretty tight across the board. Big ticket A-listers like Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar, and Lady Gaga occupy three of the four big categories (Song, Record, and Album of the Year), while folks like Olivia Dean, Lola Young, Leon Thomas, and Addison Rae duke it out in Best New Artist. On this episode of Switched on Pop, Charlie, Nate, and Reanna take a look at the "big four" categories, and stump for their respective frontrunners in order to predict who will be taking home a golden phonograph (or two). Links: Newsletter, YouTube Songs discussed: Bad Bunny – DtMF Lady Gaga – Abracadabra Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild Kendrick Lamar – squabble up Olivia Dean – Nice To Each Other Olivia Dean – Man I Need Lola Young – Messy Addison Rae – Headphones On Addison Rae – New York Addison Rae – Fame is a Gun Kendrick Lamar, SZA – luther Billie Eilish – WILDFLOWER HUNTR/X – Golden Chappell Roan – The Subway Kendrick Lamar – tv off (feat. lefty gunplay) Justin Bieber – ALL I CAN TAKE Bad Bunny – NUEVAYoL Bad Bunny – VOY A LLeVARTE PA PR Bad Bunny – LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii Bad Bunny – LA MuDANZA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome To The Real Oshow,0:00 Intro0:50 Thanos Internet Theory2:45 2026 NBA Draft6:35 Grammy Predictions 202622:30 Grammy Origin Story23:40 Closing Thoughts In this episode, we debate whether this year's NBA Draft class is the best we've seen since LeBron James entered the league in 2003 — breaking down the talent, upside, and long-term potential of this generation.Then, we shift into Grammy predictions, where we break down our picks for: • Album of the Year • Song of the Year • Record of the Year • Best Rap Album • Best Rap Song • Best Rap Performance • Best Melodic Rap Performance • Best New ArtistWe also dive into the history of the Grammys, including the story of who created the awards back in 1951 and why they even exist in the first place.Plus, we explain why Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar could be the biggest winners of the night, and how Kendrick winning four or more Grammys would officially surpass Jay-Z as the most Grammy-awarded rapper of all time with over 25 wins.Enjoy The Show, Check out our YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoqz3s_B_VYHuQtuVIDxpiQTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealoshow?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcTweet @zacharyowings2 with your thoughts about the podcast or suggestions for future shows.Music by Leno Tk - Greatness (Streaming on all platforms)
BONUS CONTENT! It's Grammy Week once again and we're gearing up for our special episode by predicting the winners of ALL 95 categories! After Connor's big win last year, who will walk away the winner? James & Connor will talk about the new categories for 2026 and discover some oddities-- a father & son competition, 8-bit jazz, stacked categories for Best Rap Album and Best Pop Vocal Album, and some humous hopefuls. There are artists we've covered (like Doechii, Cody Fry, Lady Gaga, and Kendrick Lamar, to name a few) and even more new names to consider. See how many picks we make in sync again, and then find out who we predict will be our next Album Of The Year! Every nominee from Bad Bunny to Leon Thomas would be a first-time AOTY champion, so this year's ceremony will certainly be one for the record books!Find all our Grammy picks on our Official Ranking Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NV92dyhk2KfdSpSzx9avIAHrWzrFo5wMsg7Lf_-TxvY/edit?gid=409464286#gid=409464286And tune in on the Friday after the Grammys for our annual Grammy Special to learn how we did with these picks and see who reigns supreme with the Album Of The Year!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro3:17 Changes To The Categories4:59 Field 11: Classical8:11 Field 10: Production, Engineering, Composition, & Arrangement9:56 Field 9: Package, Notes, & Historical12:45 Field 8: Children's, Comedy, Audiobooks, Visual Media, & Music Video/Film20:40 Field 7: Latin, Global, Reggae & New Age, Ambient, or Chant22:38 Field 6: Gospel & Contemporary Christian Music23:39 Field 5: Country & American Roots Music29:28 Field 4: Jazz, Traditional Pop, Contemporary Instrumental & Musical Theater32:32 Field 3: R&B, Rap, & Spoken Word Poetry35:35 Field 2: Rock, Metal & Alternative Music37:12 Field 1: Pop& Dance/Electronic Music40:24 General Field45:51 Predicting Album Of The Year48:10 Wrap-Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Some records don't belong to one lane. Hip hop attitude stays present while house drums keep things moving, with crossover pressure running the whole set. Kendrick and Drake light the spark, Bad Bunny cuts through with restless energy, and Fergie brings late night familiarity that keeps the floor alert without ever settling. This is a mix built on overlap, not arrival. Tracklist squabble up - Kendrick Lamar, Fatal Reality - Damien N-Drix, Feder, Max Wassen Rumors - Tomas Grey, Mc Grizz Got To Love - Tourneo, Marck Frost What Did I Miss x Pjanoo - Eric Prydz, , Drake, James Bluck, Wasted Tuition Break Up - Mona Mie, EPICX Neverita x Delilah - Bad Bunny, Fred Again, Laszewo Close Your Eyes - TH3 ONE I Need a Minute - Max Sparrow, Rein W, Journey of the Soul Busy Woman - Sabrina Carpenter Ladies B. - Davide Bvlgari Ya Dancer - Ki Creighton • 13. London Bridge - Fergie, BASCELLI
In this episode of the Record Report, Ahmad and Vance discuss the return of their podcast, the anticipation surrounding J. Cole's new album, and the dynamics between J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar. They explore the impact of social media on music, the role of legacy artists in today's industry, and the importance of community and collective action. The conversation also touches on the future of music in relation to technology and personal experiences, concluding with music recommendations and reflections on the current state of the music scene.
The beef isn't over—it's just moved to the Second Circuit. Drake is officially appealing the dismissal of his lawsuit against UMG, arguing that Kendrick Lamar's "certified pedophile" line wasn't just a lyrical jab, but a calculated, defamatory statement of fact. In this episode, we break down Drake's new 60-page filing, his claim that the court has created a "dangerous categorical rule" for diss tracks, and why he believes UMG's "relentless" marketing of the song—even at the Super Bowl—crossed a legal line. Is Drake trying to "salve his wounds" after a loss, or does he have a point about the labels prioritizing viral hits over artist safety?
Mama Tish and Brandi are back in action and hanging out with the most iconic human and artist, INK. An artist and songwriter who's worked with Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and beyond… NBD. INK gets real about her journey of becoming an artist, their latest album BIG BUSKIN', staying creative in an industry that never slows down, and so much more. The convo is chill, honest, and full of side quests, plus the ladies play Truth or Toke, which is always the fastest way to overshare. It's fun, a little unhinged, and the perfect chance to get to know the human behind the music!! Follow your hosts: https://www.instagram.com/sorrywerecyrus/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/tishcyruspurcell/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/brandicyrus/?hl=en Thank you to our incredible sponsors: Momentous: Right now, Momentous is offering our listeners up to 35% off your first order with promo code CYRUS. Head to livemomentous.com, and use promo code CYRUS for up to 35% off your first order. Chime: Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to Chime.com/CYRUS Olive and June: Visit Oliveandjune.com/CYRUS for 20% off your first System! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Quake discusses Gucci Mane responding to Pooh Shiesty robbing rumors, YNW Melly's witness tampering charges dropped ahead of trial, Offset finally paying off $1.5 Million in taxes amid Cardi B divorce, Fat Joe's ex-hypeman claiming he's too scared to appear in court, Travis Scott finally responding to Pusha T's “So Be It” diss, Fat Joe saying he can't respect J. Cole after his feud with Kendrick Lamar, ASAP Rocky's “Don't Be Dumb” sales projections taking a significant hit, Drake scoring major legal win as photographer abandons lawsuit, Cam'ron reflecting on beefing with Dame Dash on new freestyle and much more.(00:00) - Intro(05:19) - Gucci Mane Responds To Pooh Shiesty Robbing Rumors(09:24) - YNW Melly's Witness Tampering Charges Dropped Ahead Of Trial(12:29) - Offset Finally Pays Off $1.5 Million In Taxes Amid Cardi B Divorce(14:25) - Fat Joe's Ex-Hypeman Claims He's Too Scared To Appear In Court(19:54) - Travis Scott Finally Responds To Pusha T's “So Be It” Diss(22:44) - Fat Joe Can't Respect J. Cole After His Feud With Kendrick Lamar(33:32) - ASAP Rocky's “Don't Be Dumb” Sales Projections Take A Significant Hit(36:11) - Drake Scores Major Legal Win As Photographer Abandons Lawsuit And Moves To Appeal Dismissal Of UMG “Not Like Us” Lawsuit(41:08) - Billboard Hot 100
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In this episode, Danny Hip Hop Conversations dives into the Grammy nominations, focusing on the rap categories. Hosts Danny and J Red discuss the nominees, sharing their thoughts on the contenders and favorites. They break down the Best Rap Performance, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year categories, debating who might take home the awards. With a mix of humor and insight, they weigh in on the impact of the Grammys on the hip-hop community and the potential implications of a Kendrick Lamar clean sweep.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fashion designer Spencer Badu is known for making structured, genderless garments that have been worn by the likes of A$AP Rocky and Kendrick Lamar. Equally drawing from his family roots in Ghana and his childhood in and around Toronto, Spencer has managed to make a name for himself at fashion weeks in New York, London and Paris — but it's his home country of Canada that grounds him. Now, he's serving as a judge on Project Runway Canada, which recently returned after more than 15 years off the air. Spencer sits down with guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about his early creative dreams and inspirations, and what wisdom he can impart on Canada's next generation of talented designers.
01. Sond Zpace, Le Drux Justine - On the Podium (in a fashion house) 02. Kerri Chandler - Turn off the Lights (Who's Afraid of the Dark) 03. Jules Liesl, Mark Picchiotti - Cherry 04. Neviks - No Free Rides 05. Eric Costa, Piem - Meua Opera 06. Cash Only, Patrick Meeks, Holly Ellison - Rotation 07. Ramin Rezaie - What I Want 08. Mark Knight, Saliva Commandos - Don Dadda 09. Deeper Purpose, Guz - Don't Waste My Time 10. Kinobe, Swag'S Flying High - Butterfly 11. Beny Junior - Your Sweet Love 12. Steve Robinson - Pick Em' Up 13. Dj Pp - The World 14. Yolanda Be Cool, Kim English, Mph - Tremble 15. Giancosta - Filter Funk 16. Finn, Ferreck Dawn, Robosonic - Sometimes The Going Gets A Little Tough 17. Kokiri, Selker - Got Me Crazy 18. Vincent Caira, Jerome Robins - You 19. Somersault - Sky 20. Cid, Taylr Renee, Mishell & Buka - Fancy $hit 21. Drew - Rock The Funk 22. Matt Jam Lamont, Scott Diaz - Get Up 23. Andres Shockwave - Street Butterfly 24. Jesusdapnk - Hot Springs 25. Pat Lok, Megan Vice, Sebb Junior - Spectrum 26. Royal Intention - Here For You 27. Groove P, Adeva - Hold On Honey 28. Ej3000, Astrohertz - Magic Button 29. Banana Groovz, Jackie - Life Jacked 30. Fisher, Shermanology - It's A Killa 31. Rave Rae - Music Never Stops 32. Tony White - Bringin It Back 33. Leandro Kolt - Feet Cant Touch Ground 34. Leisan - Hold On 35. Skogsberg, Akdogan - Groove On 36. Vinnie Roussos - The Fading Echo 37. Tuccillo - One More 38. Maurizio Basilotta, Mf Productions - Crazy 39. Vasily Umanets - Deep Movement 40. Aidan Bega - U Can't Touch This 41. Kayps, Jazzy Dale, Calvin Bennett, Rissa - Come My Way 42. Manu Chao, Red Effects, Souler - Bongo Bong (Chao Chao) 43. Marian, Lowderz - Swing Bom 44. Chris Lake, Riovaz - Round After Round 45. Alexis Raphael - The Skipping Needle 46. Frits Wentink, Dominic Oswald - Club Land 47. Sally Brown - Voule 48. Sugarstarr, Maex - Back Into Time 49. Doctor Jack - Baila 50. Dj Minx, Kevin Knapp - House Katz 51. Calippo - 10 Words 52. Reber - Sometimes 53. Murphy'S Law (Uk) - Another Dimension 54. Jules Liesl, Mousse T. - Cherry 55. Angelo Ferreri, Max Millan, Wild Joker - Sun Is Shining 56. Will Amato - Time After Time 57. Kendrick Lamar, Kreyboy - They Not Like Us 58. Capri - Be Yourself 59. Somersault - Rock 60. Volkoder - Des 61. Michel De Hey - My Search Is Over 62. Stogov - Smooth Turn 63. Dtailr - Gotta Bang 64. Jerk Boy, Marcel Vogel, Million Miles, Oliver Night B - Real Love 65. Elisa Elisa, Fouk - Whistle Me 66. Markus Graf, Renoa - Apathie 67. Raje - Get On 68. Disclosure - My Intention Is War (Fig ii) 69. Maana - Hit Parade 70. Лауд, Shakhov - Кардио ритм 71. Andre Sheridan - Improve da Groove 72. Dakman - Basses Can Cry 73. Sek - Dirty Jazz 74. Kyle Walker, Murphy S Law, Prunk - Take My Love 75. Sanxez, Snrs - My Guiding Star 76. Eliza Rose, Oppidan - TOO SLOW 77. D35 - Let Me Tell Ya
01. Sond Zpace, Le Drux Justine - On the Podium (in a fashion house) 02. Kerri Chandler - Turn off the Lights (Who's Afraid of the Dark) 03. Jules Liesl, Mark Picchiotti - Cherry 04. Neviks - No Free Rides 05. Eric Costa, Piem - Meua Opera 06. Cash Only, Patrick Meeks, Holly Ellison - Rotation 07. Ramin Rezaie - What I Want 08. Mark Knight, Saliva Commandos - Don Dadda 09. Deeper Purpose, Guz - Don't Waste My Time 10. Kinobe, Swag'S Flying High - Butterfly 11. Beny Junior - Your Sweet Love 12. Steve Robinson - Pick Em' Up 13. Dj Pp - The World 14. Yolanda Be Cool, Kim English, Mph - Tremble 15. Giancosta - Filter Funk 16. Finn, Ferreck Dawn, Robosonic - Sometimes The Going Gets A Little Tough 17. Kokiri, Selker - Got Me Crazy 18. Vincent Caira, Jerome Robins - You 19. Somersault - Sky 20. Cid, Taylr Renee, Mishell & Buka - Fancy $hit 21. Drew - Rock The Funk 22. Matt Jam Lamont, Scott Diaz - Get Up 23. Andres Shockwave - Street Butterfly 24. Jesusdapnk - Hot Springs 25. Pat Lok, Megan Vice, Sebb Junior - Spectrum 26. Royal Intention - Here For You 27. Groove P, Adeva - Hold On Honey 28. Ej3000, Astrohertz - Magic Button 29. Banana Groovz, Jackie - Life Jacked 30. Fisher, Shermanology - It's A Killa 31. Rave Rae - Music Never Stops 32. Tony White - Bringin It Back 33. Leandro Kolt - Feet Cant Touch Ground 34. Leisan - Hold On 35. Skogsberg, Akdogan - Groove On 36. Vinnie Roussos - The Fading Echo 37. Tuccillo - One More 38. Maurizio Basilotta, Mf Productions - Crazy 39. Vasily Umanets - Deep Movement 40. Aidan Bega - U Can't Touch This 41. Kayps, Jazzy Dale, Calvin Bennett, Rissa - Come My Way 42. Manu Chao, Red Effects, Souler - Bongo Bong (Chao Chao) 43. Marian, Lowderz - Swing Bom 44. Chris Lake, Riovaz - Round After Round 45. Alexis Raphael - The Skipping Needle 46. Frits Wentink, Dominic Oswald - Club Land 47. Sally Brown - Voule 48. Sugarstarr, Maex - Back Into Time 49. Doctor Jack - Baila 50. Dj Minx, Kevin Knapp - House Katz 51. Calippo - 10 Words 52. Reber - Sometimes 53. Murphy'S Law (Uk) - Another Dimension 54. Jules Liesl, Mousse T. - Cherry 55. Angelo Ferreri, Max Millan, Wild Joker - Sun Is Shining 56. Will Amato - Time After Time 57. Kendrick Lamar, Kreyboy - They Not Like Us 58. Capri - Be Yourself 59. Somersault - Rock 60. Volkoder - Des 61. Michel De Hey - My Search Is Over 62. Stogov - Smooth Turn 63. Dtailr - Gotta Bang 64. Jerk Boy, Marcel Vogel, Million Miles, Oliver Night B - Real Love 65. Elisa Elisa, Fouk - Whistle Me 66. Markus Graf, Renoa - Apathie 67. Raje - Get On 68. Disclosure - My Intention Is War (Fig ii) 69. Maana - Hit Parade 70. Лауд, Shakhov - Кардио ритм 71. Andre Sheridan - Improve da Groove 72. Dakman - Basses Can Cry 73. Sek - Dirty Jazz 74. Kyle Walker, Murphy S Law, Prunk - Take My Love 75. Sanxez, Snrs - My Guiding Star 76. Eliza Rose, Oppidan - TOO SLOW 77. D35 - Let Me Tell Ya
It seems like forever ago that awards shows were a time to honor excellence. Now they've become an excuse to hate watch, an opportunity to tear apart artists for what they wear, what they say and even how they look at each other. Coming off a particularly contentious 2025 around the world, the upcoming Grammy Awards will certainly tick off a lot of viewers. For starters, these days we just get mad at everybody all the time for everything anyway. What's more, there are raw nerves out there about any number of social and political issues - and musicians aren't known for being diplomats who keep their opinions to themselves. And on top of everything, last year's Grammys saw Beyonce finally win her first Album of the Year award - for a country album that many country fans refused to accept as "country." (There are still residual hurt feelings over that one.) Many of this year's top contenders, for Album of the Year and other major awards, have been linked to key social issues and are known for saying what's on their minds. Bad Bunny (set to perform at halftime of this year's Super Bowl) could win Album of the Year among other awards. It would be the first time a Spanish-language album won for best overall album ... and it should be noted the Puerto Rican performer was in the news in 2025 for canceling shows and/or avoiding performances in many cities because of expectations of ICE raids targeting concertgoers. This year's Grammys could also find Kendrick Lamar or Lady Gaga win their first Album of the Year Grammy. Lamar, an early and committed advocate for the Black Lives Matter movement, hasn't flinched from controversy in his career - including during his recent vicious rivalry with Drake. Meanwhile, Lady Gaga has been a career-long, unapologetically vocal, ally for the LGBTQ members of society ... and 2025 was a particularly tough one for trans Americans. Enter Wayne Bledsoe and Chuck Campbell, veteran music journalists (and friends) who have been arguing about the Grammys since the 1990s. As hosts of "How We Heard It," they invite listeners to play along during this episode as they make their picks from this year's nominees, choosing who deserves to win and who likely will win. Most importantly, they urge everyone to relax and enjoy the music. We're all friends here.
A new party mix featuring Kendrick Lamar, Skrillex, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Mac Miller, Travis Scott, Tyga, and more.
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Send us a textIn this episode of Game For All Seasons with Coach E, the crew breaks down J. Cole's announcement of The Fall Off and debates the never-ending Big Three conversation—J. Cole vs Kendrick Lamar vs Drake. Who's the best rapper? Who's the best entertainer? And did Cole's recent moves impact his legacy?There's a quick food debate from Coach E about whether spaghetti is a meal or a side dish. Then, the conversation shifts into real talk on marriage and trust, reacting to Bun B's viral comments about phone transparency, accountability, and what it takes to build a healthy relationship. The guys debate privacy vs openness, sacrifice vs service, and how modern marriages navigate boundaries.On the sports side, the fellas dive deep into college football playoff chaos, the rise of non-blue blood programs, and how the transfer portal is reshaping the future of the sport—and possibly the NFL. They also discuss coaching legacy and leadership in the wake of major changes across football. They also give analysis of the legendary Steelers coach, Mike Tomlin, stepping down after 18 years with zero losing records and what it means for the AFC North.The episode closes with the Post Game Word: "Just Make Sure"— It's Coach E's motivational message about aligning behavior with New Year goals.Perfect for fans of sports podcasts, hip-hop debates, coaching culture, and real-life conversations.Tap in, get inspired, and get your weekly dose of game.
What if the sixth album is where artists finally step into their truest selves? We kick off season six by chasing that idea across genres and decades, building a mix from Radiohead, Bruce Springsteen, Kendrick Lamar, Prince, Beyoncé, The Beatles, Jay-Z, John Mayer, The National, Michael Jackson, Foo Fighters, and A Tribe Called Quest. The pattern that emerges is hard to ignore: at album six, craft meets courage, and the results can be seismic.We start with contrasts—Radiohead's brooding There, There and the stark intimacy of Springsteen's Nebraska—spotlighting how restraint can be as bold as maximalism. Kendrick's TV Off punches at the attention economy while delivering meme-worthy flair; Prince's Purple Rain towers as a career-defining epic that still feels alive. We trace personal and cultural stakes in Beyoncé's Formation, then pivot to The Beatles' Michelle to show how Rubber Soul reshaped their sound with subtle, melodic confidence.The timeline gets playful when Jay-Z's '03 Bonnie & Clyde foreshadows what Lemonade would later complicate. We celebrate narrative craft in John Mayer's Walt Grace, sit with The National's vulnerable “45%er” admission, and marvel at Thriller's near-greatest-hits density anchored by Billie Jean. Foo Fighters' The Pretender turns sixth-album freedom into kinetic fuel, and A Tribe Called Quest's We the People closes with legacy, politics, and gratitude—proof that a final statement can still move the culture forward.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sam-2026-6th-album-mix/pl.u-1LX0auZaGX7V1. There, There - Radiohead2. Nebraska - Bruce Springsteen3. tv off - Kendrick Lamar featuring Lefty Gunplay4. Purple Rain - Prince5. Formation - Beyonce6. Michelle - The Beatles7. '03 Bonnie & Clyde - Jay-Z featuring Beyonce8. Walt Grace's Submarine Test, January 1967 - John Mayer9. I Need My Girl - The National10. Thriller - Michael Jackson11. The Pretender - Foo Fighters12. We The People.... - A Tribe Called Quest Support the showVisit us at https://www.superawesomemix.com to learn more about our app, our merchandise, our cards, and more!
Hit-Boy is an award-winning producer and rapper from LA. He's one of my all-time favorite producers, from “Backseat Freestyle” by Kendrick Lamar, to “Sicko Mode” by Travis Scott, to tracks he's made for Beyonce, Nas, and the Jay-Z & Kanye album Watch the Throne. So I was really excited to talk to him, and when I asked him which song from his incredible catalog he wanted to talk about, I was really moved by his choice. He picked “Racks in the Middle” by Nipsey Hussle, featuring Roddy Ricch. Nipsey Hussle was a rapper and community activist from LA whose career was cut short, tragically, when he was murdered in 2019. He'd released just one album, Victory Lap. “Racks in the Middle” was the last song released in Nipsey's lifetime. It went platinum, and a year after his death, it won the Grammy for Best Rap Performance, in 2020. This episode features a few short clips from a video that Nipsey Hussle made for the website Genius, back in 2019. There's a link to the full video that he made in the shownotes. But here in the studio, to tell the story, I spoke to Hit-Boy about how “Racks in the Middle” came together.To learn more, visit songexploder.net/hit-boy.
Notes and Links to Timothy Welbeck's Work Timothy Welbeck, Esq., is an affiliated faculty member in the Department of Africology and African American Studies, where he previously served as an Assistant Professor of Instruction. There he teaches an array of popular courses, including a course he developed entitled Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of the m.A.A.d city. More broadly, Timothy's scholarly work focuses on contemporary issues of racial identity in America, the intersection of racial classifications and the law in the American context, contemporary African American culture, and hip-hop as a microcosm of the Black experience. Timothy has also written several peer-reviewed journal articles including “We Have Come Into This House: The Black Church, Florida's Stop W.O.K.E., and the Fight to Teach Black History.” He also authored “Specter of Reform: The late Sen. Arlen Specter's Criminal Justice Reform, the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, and its Role in Expanding the Modern Prison Industrial Complex,” explores the impact of the infamous 1994 Crime Bill in providing the infrastructure for mass incarceration within the United States. The research, funded by the Arlen Specter Center fellowship, examines how the federalization of criminal law, pursuant to the Commerce Clause, has led to expansive growth in federal law enforcement, imprisonment, and thus setting the foundation for the modern carceral state. Timothy's article “People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths to Rhythms: Hip-Hop's Continuation of the Enduring Tradition of African and African American Rhetorical Forms and Tropes,” examines hip-hop's continuation of centuries-old African cultural norms and aesthetic values. As an attorney, Timothy has long been an advocate for justice, using his legal expertise to defend society's most vulnerable individuals, including survivors of human trafficking, survivors of police brutality, and the indigent. He has also provided crisis management, guidance, and legal counsel to churches and nonprofit organizations across the globe. In that capacity, Timothy is the Chair of the Board of Directors for The Witness Foundation, and an Advisory Board member of For the Future Organization. Timothy has also served as the Civil Rights Attorney for the Philadelphia Chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), where he defended the constitutionally protected civil rights and liberties of those who experience discrimination and harassment based on their faith, race, ethnicity, and/or national origin, particularly members of the Muslim community within Pennsylvania. As a hip-hop artist, he has released four full length recordings, shared the stage with national and international acts (Janelle Monáe, Jidenna, EPMD, Dead Prez, and Immortal Technique), won songwriting contests (Session 1 Grand Prize in 2010 John Lennon Songwriting Contest), garnered high compliments from hip-hop legends, industry taste-makers (Sway) and record executives (VP of A&R at Def Jam, Lenny S). His latest work, entitled ‘Trane of Thought, is a live recorded hip-hop album that melds songs from his first two albums the musical style of John Coltrane. Timothy presently serves as the Pastor of Formation and a Teaching Elder at Epiphany Church of Wilmington, bringing over twenty years of ministry experience. He fosters spiritual growth through expositional and topical preaching, community engagement, trainings, workshops and spiritual counseling. In his role, he equips Epiphany members to live out their faith practically in their communities and prepare others to do the same. Timothy's work as an attorney and scholar has allowed him to contribute to various media outlets, such as: Axios, BBC Radio 4, CBS, CNN, The Huffington Post, NBC, The New York Times, NPR, The Philadelphia Inquirer, REVOLT TV, The Washington Post, VOX, and 900 WURD AM. He has lectured nationally and internationally at esteemed institutions like: Magdalen College of Oxford University, Georgetown University, Swarthmore College, and provided invited keynote addresses at major corporations like 1Hotels, Campbell Soup, and Merrill Lynch. As a contributing writer, Timothy has bylines in The Huffington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, WHYY, and RESPECT Magazine. He earned his J.D. from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law and his B.A. from Morehouse College, where he graduated cum laude and was awarded the Corella and Bertrand Bonner Scholarship. Timothy finds his greatest joy and fulfillment at home with his wife and three children. Timothy Welbeck's Website Video: “Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of m.A.A.d City Hiphop Course | Prof. Timothy Welbeck Explains” Video Conversation with Georgette from XXL: “Inside the Kendrick Lamar College Course Created to Study His Lyrics and Life” At about 2:50, Timothy highlights some “surreal moments” in his hip hop career and advocacy At about 4:20, Timothy responds to Pete's question about declining or rising advocacy in contemporary hip-hop At about 6:30, Timothy reflects on the balance between a democratization of hip hop and old models of record company control At about 9:05, Timothy talks about his reading background, including a Tim Follett read (!) and other formative works At about 12:10, Timothy talks about being a “late bloomer” in his hip hop exposure At about 13:25, Timothy cites Nas, Lauryn Hill, Blackstar, Outkast, The Roots as some of his favorite rappers and groups At about 14:45, Timothy talks about friends The Remnant and how they helped him to “understand the power of [his] own voice” At about 15:30, Timothy responds to Pete's question about how he listen to music now that he has written about and taught classes so extensively about hip hop At about 17:00, Timothy breaks down his process for listening to music that he will be writing/teaching about At about 17:50, Timothy explains the different ways of ordering Kendrick Lamar's albums/mixtapes, and expands on the class' contours At about 20:30, Timothy talks about the class on Kendrick Lamar's seeds, calling it "serendipitous" At about 23:10, Timothy talks about the class structure, including the foundation established at the beginning of the class At about 26:30, Timothy talks about how he goes about establishing Compton as an entity in itself, while at the same time showing its similarities to other casualties of government neglect and racism At about 28:25, Timothy talks about the "compelling" way in which Kendrick Lamar is both popularly respected and critically-acclaimed At about 31:55, Pete and Tim discuss an early Kendrick Lamar concert At about 32:25, Pete and Tim reflect on Kendrick Lamar's love of Black culture and for important music legends, particularly the way in which he featured titans on To Pimp a Butterfly At about 34:30, Tim describes the great insights At about 36:05, Marcus J. Moore's The Butterfly Effect and Cole Cuchna and his Dissect Podcast are shouted out by Timothy as experts on Kendrick and his work, and DJ Head as well and Curtis King are highlighted as close colleagues of Kendrick's At about 38:00, Timothy shares some of his favorite bars from Kendrick Lamar At about 41:15, Pete and Timothy fanboy over Kendrick's verse on “Nosetalgia” and Timothy gives kudos to Cole Cuchna's breakdown of the numerology of the verse At about 42:10, Timothy talks about a few songs that might be best representative of Kendrick Lamar's music You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode. Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, will be up at Chicago Review in the next week or so. Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of children's literature on standout writers from the show, including Robert Jones, Jr. and Javier Zamora, as well as Pete's cherished relationship with Levar Burton, Reading Rainbow, and libraries. Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show. This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com. Please tune in for Episode 319 with Farah Ali, writer of the novel The River, The Town, and the short story collection People Want to Live. Her fiction has been anthologized in Best Small Fictions and the Pushcart Prize where it has also received special mention. She is the cofounder of Lakeer, a digital space for writing from Pakistan, and reviews editor at Wasafiri. Her novel Telegraphy is out on January 16, from CB editions, and the episode airs on Pub Day. Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.
Notes and Links to Kasim Ali's Work Kasim Ali was born and raised in Alum Rock, Birmingham. He is the author of the debut novel Good Intentions, has written fiction for BBC Radio 4 and has a column at The Bookseller. His short fiction has been longlisted for the 4th Estate and Guardian 4thWrite Short Story Prize, and Good Intentions was shortlisted for the Mo Siewcharran (Sue Sharon) Prize. He works as an editor in publishing and now lives in London. Buy Who Will Remain Kasim Ali's Website Interview from Hyphen Magazine: “Kasim Ali: ‘Some men think that shifting to the right is what's going to save them' ” From The Observer UK: ‘What did we do to make you want to leave?' At about 1:20, Kasim reflects on his experience since Who Will Remain was released in July 2025 At about 2:45, Kasim responds to Pete's question about he balances the commercial and the aesthetic At about 5:00, Kasim discusses his editing process for his own books, especially with regard to the fact that he is an editor At about 7:20, Kasim expands on why he calls himself “1.5” with regards to generations and immigration, as well as his early language and literature life At about 13:35, Pete asks about Urdu, and if Kasim can trace any of his writing in English to echoes of his familial language At about 16:15, Kasim talks about his confidence (or lack thereof) in his writing of dialogue after Pete compliments his dialogue skills At about 17:40, Kasim expands on “but” and “therefore” in dialogue-interesting and necessary writing advice At about 20:30, Kasim schools Pete on schooling structures in the UK At about 21:10, Kasim highlights formative and transformative writing and writers At about 24:00, Kasim writes about his first novel as a departure from his “usual” writing style At about 26:00, Does Kasim know Elena Ferrante's identity???? At about 27:05, Pete asks Kasim about the book's dedication, and Kasim expands upon his life trajectory At about 30:05, Kasim riffs on Suella Braverman's racist and xenophobic comments that became his book's epigraph At about 35:00, Kasim reflects on ideas of dealing with stereotypes and reflecting broader Pakistani/immigrant/communities is general and getting past “limiting conversations” At about 37:05, Pete lays out some of the novel's exposition At about 38:15, Kasim expands on ideas of “fitting in” with different familial groups and shifting roles within the family for real-life brothers and Bilal and Amir in the novel At about 43:05, Kasim reflects on his interest in “duality” and connects to the novel's opening funeral scene At about 46:10, Kasim responds to Pete's question about tropes of masculinity dealt with in the book At about 47:20, Kasim discusses incorporating real-life violence into the book At about 50:00, Pete highlights simple and powerful writing (“Then then then”) that he asks Kasim about At about 51:50, The two discuss arguments and bitterness over money At about 52:35, Kasim responds to Pete's noting of the affections between men in the novel At about 59:40, Pete notes a nice nostalgic moment, and Kasim reflects on Amir's reintroduction to Adnan, a young man he previously would have avoided; Kasim connects to his own life and seeing ex-classmates At about 1:03:00, Kasim shares how the book Doppelganger fascinated him and gave him inspiration for his own writing about duality At about 1:06:20, Kasim responds to Pete's question about ideas of the “manosphere” and its connection to Amir and his connections with Farrah and the way he and friends talk about women At about 1:10:35, At about 1:11:50, Kasim talks about an “easy and boring” job and how it in a strange way leads to nice and welcome conversations between brothers At about 1:14:50, At about 1:17:40, Amir “growing into the mask” At about 1:18:30, At about 1:18:50, Kasim posits some possible actors for a movie You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode. Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up soon at Chicago Review. Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of formative and transformative writing for children, as Pete surveys wonderful writers on their own influences. Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show. This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com. Please tune in for Episode 318 with Timothy Wellbeck, Esquire, a leader in the fight for justice and racial equity. Timothy presently serves as the founding Director of the Center for Anti-Racism at Temple University, where he has led the Center from its inception into becoming one of the leading institutions of its kind. A Civil Rights Attorney by training and practice, Timothy is a scholar of law, race, and cultural studies. He and Pete will be talking about his standing-room only, incredibly popular Temple University classes about Kendrick Lamar and his music. The episode airs today, Jan 13. Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.
1. GET WELL, PAT SMEAR2. MORE REALITY TV POLITICIANS INCOMING3. WHO CAN'T SMOKE WEEK WITH WOODY HARRELSON ANYMORE4. AND THE BALLADS YOU NEED FOR A THURSDAYMUSICFoo Fighters will be missing guitarist Pat Smear for their next batch of shows.The band posted on its social media that "In the classic tradition of rockstars having bizarre gardening accidents, Pat Smear has apparently rung in the new year by smashing the [crap] out of his left foot."Beck and St. Vincent guitar wizard Jason Falkner will be filling in for Pat while he's on the mend.The post includes a photo Smear giving the finger while being wheeled on a gurney.The Foos only have three dates on the books between now and May -- Guanajuato, Mexico on Saturday, their benefit concert at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California on January 14th and January 24th in Tasmania. Nominees for the 37th annual Pollstar Awards have been announced. https://premiereprep.com/service/todays-rock-facts?check_logged_in=1Major Tour of the Year:Oasis, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and Tate McRae.Rock Tour of the Year: AC/DC, Metallica, Oasis, Linkin Park, Nine Inch Nails, and Sleep Token.Residency of the Year:Eagles - SphereDead & Company - SphereBackstreet Boys - SphereKenny Chesney - SphereBad Bunny - Coliseo de Puerto Rico San Juan, PRNew Kids on the Block - Dolby Live at Park MGM in VegasMusic Festival of the Year with more than 30,000 in attendance, the nominees are:Austin City Limits Music Festival - Austin, TXBourbon & Beyond - Louisville, KYCoachella Valley Music and Arts Festival - Indio, CALollapalooza - Chicago, ILLouder Than Life - Louisville, KYOsheaga - Montreal, QCMusic Festival of the Year (under 30K attendance):High Water Festival - North Charleston, SCHinterland Festival - Saint Charles, IAInkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival - Mansfield, OHOhana Festival - Dana Point, CATreefort Music Fest - Boise, IDTwo Step Inn - Georgetown, TX TVFormer reality TV star Spencer Pratt announced he is running for Los Angeles mayor, launching his campaign on the first anniversary of the deadly Palisades Fire, which destroyed his Pacific Palisades home. Comedian and former Saturday Night Live cast member Chris Redd revealed that he sold pills to fellow castmates during his tenure on the show due to struggles with addiction. https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/chris-redd-says-he-sold-pills-to-his-saturday-night-live-castmates/ Saturday Night Live will feature three new hosts in January. https://deadline.com/2026/01/teyana-taylor-alexander-skarsgard-snl-hosts-1236675292/ Sources say Jimmy Kimmel Live! will reduce its musical guest appearances. https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/jimmy-kimmel-live-makes-major-change-3-months-after-suspension-report/ HBO has renewed Real Time With Bill Maher for two additional seasons, extending the series through to 2028. https://deadline.com/2026/01/real-time-with-bill-maher-renewed-two-seasons-2028-hbo-1236674461/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Nick Reiner, son of deceased Hollywood icons Rob and Michele Reiner, is currently without a private attorney in his double murder case. https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/films/news/nick-reiner-rob-arraignment-alan-jackson-b2896327.html· Matthew McConaughey was a guest on Woody Harrelson and Ted Danson's podcast yesterday and said he can no longer smoke pot with Woody. Here's the reason he gave. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/matthew-mcconaughey-reveals-why-t-222200249.html?guccounter=1 AND FINALLY If there's one thing that the hair metal era never fell short of (besides hairspray), it's POWER BALLADS. Here's a list of the Best Ballads by 15 Hair Metal Bands: 1. "What It Takes", Aerosmith (1989)2. "Bed of Roses", Bon Jovi (1992)3. "Coming Home", Cinderella (1988)4. "Bringin' on the Heartbreak", Def Leppard (1981)5. "Alone Again", Dokken (1984)6. "Hole Hearted", Extreme (1990) AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshowConnect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nora and Nathan talk about Olivia Rodrigo seemingly teasing a new album (1:00) and a few other artists that also may be teasing new music coming in 2026 (25:42). Then, they each build a 10-song playlist of stuff they were listening to during their time off, including "reincarnated" by Kendrick Lamar, "Die Happy" by Holly Humberstone, "Bottoms Up" by Keke Palmer, and "One Less Lonely Girl" by Justin Bieber (39:26). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Justin Sylvester joins The LadyGang as they rewind month by month to cover everything from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter era, Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl domination, Meghan Markle's media missteps, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet, Housewives as WWE, celebrity PR failures, and why Hollywood still does not understand how the internet actually works. Justin shares insider takes from inside the entertainment industry, explains why old-school publicists keep getting it wrong, and breaks down why celebrities who lean into the joke always win. Plus, honest debates about fame, money, long-distance relationships, athletes retiring, and why scandal is no longer something to hide from.LadyGang is sponsored by Pura! Get your Pura 4 Smart Fragrance Diffuser FREE when you subscribe to two scents for 12 months! Try it risk-free for 30 days at Pura.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.