Something Wrong With The Podcast

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 means in the context of J. Cole's decision to step away from the beef years ago.
From there, I pivot to a couple of films I recently caught in theaters. If you're a cinephile, or even just a casual moviegoer, you've probably heard the buzz around 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms'. I give my thoughts on both and discuss why they're generating so much conversation.
I also spend some time talking about my NBA Finals-bound Knicks. Tune in for all of this and more!
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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 culture in rap.
That conversation opens the door to a broader idea: the death of spontaneity and the disappearance of true “third spaces,” especially in cities. I explore how optionality has been replaced by “line culture” and where algorithms funnel everyone to the same places, aesthetics outweigh substance, and experiences are optimized for documentation rather than actually being lived.
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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 become an honest therapy session for both of us.
Through the lens of his new six-piece series, “What Does The American Flag Mean To You?”, we explore what it really means to feel like an outsider in your own country, how that tension shapes identity, influences decisions, and impacts perception.
Tune in for a powerful conversation on art, identity, and everything in between.
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