Nicky The Good Makes Catchy AF Tunes

Nicky the Good’s rapid growth on Instagram.How he chooses the House of the Dragon moments to turn into songs.Why Criston Cole’s death became one of his biggest videos.The creative process behind his AI-assisted music.Writing lyrics, building hooks, and finding the right sound for each song.Why AI can assist the production without replacing the creator.Nicky’s nostalgia content and love of 80s and 90s movies.His path from Barstool wrestling contributor to X Games producer.Growing up with wrestling and attending multiple WrestleManias.Why wrestling remains his go-to form of entertainment.Rhaenyra’s leadership struggles and Daemon’s changing role.Why House of the Dragon has slowed down and what may be coming next.Matt talks with Nicky the Good, the creator behind the House of the Dragon parody songs that have taken over Instagram.Nicky explains how he identifies the one moment from each episode that people will be talking about, then turns it into a catchy song built around references, hooks, and the right musical style. They discuss the Criston Cole song, Sheepstealer, Otto Hightower, Rhaenyra, Hugh Hammer, and why the songs are more than simply asking AI to make music.They also get into Nicky’s background in wrestling, his time working with Barstool and the X Games, 80s and 90s nostalgia, content creation, and where House of the Dragon is headed.Find Nicky On InstagramListen To Nicky On SpotifyToday’s episode is sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It’s more than a beverage; it’s a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.comToday’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here.Also by Stryd – Personalized Run Training. Powered by the Best Data. Experience the future of running with our most advanced power meter yet, combined with Adaptive Training.Listen on Apple or Spotify