Episode 13 | Boring A** Week

Episode 13 – “Boring A** Week” | The AstonishinglyODD PodcastIn this episode of the AstonishinglyODD Podcast, hosts Astonish, Javy, Chris iLL, and Reap recap their week and dive into a blend of current events, pop culture, sports, and hip-hop.Javy kicks things off with a cold beach trip, shares a moment of gratitude, and opens up about starting virtual therapy—saying he misses the satisfying “pop.” The crew jokes about the idea of virtual haircuts before breaking down new slang, specifically the phrase “that’s my ball,” made popular by DDG.Chris iLL reflects on a winning sports bet tied to OKC and celebrates his mother’s birthday. Reap shares highlights from a fishing trip to Lake Michigan—landing rainbow trout and salmon—and talks about a minor altercation during his second soccer game, plus surprising his son with a pool.The conversation shifts to music as the hosts express excitement for Slick Rick’s upcoming album and the return of Clipse. They dive deep into Pusha T’s loyalty to Pharrell and his history of rap feuds—with Birdman, Lil Wayne, Drake, Kanye, and now Travis Scott—highlighted by a recent diss track calling out Travis for sneak dissing and disloyalty.Chris iLL recounts his firsthand experience at the Astroworld Festival, describing the chaotic atmosphere, poor planning, and lack of security. The group critiques the aftermath, from Travis Scott’s public apology to Live Nation’s role in the tragedy.Later, the crew debates Jim Jones’s claim that he’s a better rapper than Nas, discussing the tension between lyricism and metrics. They revisit Jones’s past friction with Nas and Shannon Sharpe’s response, which led to a proposed “gym-off.”The episode wraps up with reactions to Kevin Durant’s trade to the Houston Rockets, conversations about aging NBA players, and props to OKC for their strong recent performance.