Something Wrong With The Podcast

We finally made it through the heatwave, but Team USA couldn't make it through the Round of 16. I'm recording this immediately after the U.S.'s 4-1 loss to Belgium, breaking down what went wrong, what this tournament revealed about American soccer, and why the sport still struggles to compete with the nation's four major sports. From there, I shift to hip-hop and unpack Lil Wayne's disappointing t...

Hey Everyone, I'm happy to be back from NYC, home of the world champion New York Knicks. I was thrilled to return just in time for the parade this past Thursday and spent the entire day out in the streets celebrating. Over the weekend, I attended a PSG event where Bas and Ferg performed. During the event, Bas and Ib, J. Cole's manager, shared a great story about how their relationship with PSG fir...

Hey Everyone, I'm still live from Mexico City. Today I recap the game 3 Knicks loss and get into some of my trip in Mexico City.  Socials Channels:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/ Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_ https://linktr.ee/savewithjulian TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11

Reporting live from Mexico City, I'm back on my solo travel grind, soaking up culture and exploring the city. But even after leaving the country, I couldn't escape the shockwaves Jay-Z sent through hip-hop this past weekend at Roots Picnic. I break down the lyrics, subliminals, and disses throughout his performance, then dive into whether this moment is ultimately good for hip-hop and what it mean...

I break down the week following Iceman. Did Drake accomplish what he set out for?

My review of Iceman 🧊

Welcome back to a solo episode. Today, I return to music and break down Drake’s rollout for his upcoming album Iceman . I get into the strategy behind the campaign and what this moment means as he steps back into the spotlight as a solo artist for the first time in over two and a half years. From there, I offer predictions on the album and unpacking my frustrations with the increasingly toxic fan...

Today I’m joined by Wendell Cole. He's a Brooklyn-born, self-taught, multi-disciplinary artist based in New York. His work dives into the Black diaspora, cultural identity, and the politics that shape how we’re seen and how we see ourselves. We start by unpacking his journey as an artist and how his style has evolved over time. But midway through, the conversation takes an unexpected turn. It beco...

We’re in the middle of Coachella, so I brought on legendary photographer Colin Lane, best known for capturing the cover of 'Is This It' by The Strokes. We get into how Julian Casablancas first discovered that iconic image, and how a photoshoot gone wrong unexpectedly turned into a long-term relationship that took Colin across Europe with the band and even into their weddings. He also shares storie...

Today I’m joined by my friend Vaughn, who I met in his home country of South Africa while traveling with Bas. He’s a label head and creative who’s helped shape the sound of South Africa’s music scene from signing artists, curating festivals, and building culture from the ground up. On his first trip to New York, Vaughn takes us through his upbringing in SA and the experiences that shaped his path...

Bonjour Everyone - First, I'd like to apologize for taking some weeks off from recording. I'm glad to share that I'm finally back from my trip from Paris and Barcelona. In this episode I share what brought me to Paris and how I move as a solo traveler. I get into some fun stories from my trip as well as draw some comparisons between the US and Europe. Tune in for a fun and introspective episode. I...

Hey Everyone! I'm really excited for today's episode. I go in on all things Grammy Awards. I start with Kendrick and his historic night passing Jay Z for most Grammys for a rapper. Then I give Bieber his flowers for an outstanding rendition of "Yukon". I go through other keynote wins of the night Olivia Dean, Kehlani, Lola Young, etc. I share how Bad Bunny is the perfect artist to be at the top gi...

It's a conflict-driven world. Today I begin by giving some praise to A$AP Rocky for maturing over the course of his career and why I believe Drake hasn't been able to do the same. Do we need a Travis Scott cameo in 'The Odyssey'? I then turn to the justified outrage against these senseless ICE incidents. I reference my tweet, see here: the fact that we’re watching american citizens getting shot an...

The real is back! I get into what we should expect and pay attention to from this Cole single and album announcement. Then I discuss my Dussepalooza days with Kaz, the newest edition to Hot 97. I move on to sports to discuss the fall off of the Knicks and the college football championship game. Tune in as I discuss all of this + more! Socials Channels: Instagram -   / somethingwrongwithpod&nb...

Your favorite podcaster doesn't know anything. Congrats to Mero for the Hot 97 role. I nerd out about the Golden Globes. Thank you everyone for tuning in for my first episode of 2026!

Welcome back! I took last week's episode off for travel purposes and focusing on the family for the holiday. Happy to be back with some big stories this week. I offer my thoughts on Dave Chappelle's new special and my experience with seeing some of the material at his last NYC surprise live show. We pivot to late contender for film of the year, Marty Supreme. What a fever dream - a must see. We mo...

Welcome back everyone! I don't waste anytime today and get right to the shocking news of Hot 97 canceling 'Ebro In The Morning'. This carries into a stat about the decline of rap representation at major festivals. Why aren't rappers getting booked during festival season? This past week has been a tragic one for many people including legendary Hollywood director/actor Rob Reiner and his wife. They...

We're back after a busy week of big headlines. In a time where nobody can afford their groceries, large media conglomerates will continue to play monopoly. Netflix set out to buy Warner Bros Studios, but Paramount swiftly counter offered. I discuss the implications of this deal. We stay on Netflix, but discuss the Diddy documentary and the sad truth of his rise and fall. We end today on a viral tw...

I'm back and highly caffeinated on today's episode. Today's topics are music heavy, which had me really excited. I start by the latest in music AI Tech, Suno. I offer my opinion on why this isn't the direction the music industry should be heading towards. Then I offer my thoughts on the Grammy nominations. I give some predictions, as well as sharing some of the newer artists that earned their firs...

Today I’m joined by creative director Love, Kelly. As a music video director, he’s worked with major artists like U2, Trippie Redd, Lil Tjay, and more. In his hometown of Burlington, Vermont, he became a local legend for throwing rap shows that even Lil Uzi Vert pulled up to. Beyond directing, Love, Kelly built his own fashion line, “Love, Kelly,” and has already produced three New York Fashion We...

Well it was a birthday week for the ages. As I was out celebrating with some friends I checked twitter and saw Rory fighting for his life on spaces. I begin today reacting to that entire situation. We transition from bad tweets to bad emails, as Trump and his blindly loyal crew continue to downplay the severity of the Epstein emails. I also discuss how Trump is continuing to auction America to the...

Welcome back everyone! Today we're joined yet again by Jordan from Complex. We roll into a conversation about Kanye's latest return to music. We get into a recent Verzuz x Complex partnership and who else we'd like to see involved. We talked about our "unc" status and settling into our 30's. We get into Zohran's win and the future of NY politics. We get into sports and the gambling scandal. Jordan...

Hey Everyone & happy Election Day, especially for my NY listeners. Listen to this on your way to the polls. We jump into the biggest Hip-Hop news story - is it over for rap? I breakdown the absurdity of this statement through the music history lesson. The Dodgers win one of the most thrilling World Series of all time and still, the world must use this as an opportunity to dunk on Drake. When i...

Welcome back for week 41 of SWWP! We have a lot of drama to address up front. I read a few comments from the last episode before getting into a topic I've become quite passionate about over the years, legal sports gambling. I give a fiery plea to end this nonsense and explain how it's a stain on the NBA and our culture. Staying on sports & more gambling, Drake was in Toronto for Game 1 of the Worl...

Welcome back everyone! Before we get to today's topics, I take a bit of time to respond to another jab thrown my way. It's been a while, it's fun to regurgitate the same jokes! In more old news, Tyler The Creator is being targeted for tweets from over 15 years ago. Meanwhile, artifacts from hundreds of years ago have been stolen from the Louvre. Stateside, the $250 million construction on the Whit...