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The ILL-Advised Wise Guys

by Uchay and QDeezy

The ILL-Advised Wise Guys podcast stars Uchay and QDeezy! Every other Tuesday at 12 PM EST, the wise guys provide their "ill-advised thoughts" on the newly released albums and singles by your favorite mainstream and indie artists from around the world! They also discuss topics in the ever-changing worlds of music and society & culture. Check out their website: www.illadvisedwiseguys.com

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  1. Episode 188 - "This Might Sound Crazy..." (Feat. Ot the Goldn Child)

    Episode Topics Include: Ot the Goldn Child Releases His New ‘The Unforgettable Second Half’ Album Complex Releases the Top 20 Rappers In Their 20s List The Worst Stan Group In Music: Eminem Needs More Credit For Making the Term “Stan” Popular Top 5 Biggest Hip-Hop First-Week Sales of 2025 STREAM...

  2. Episode 187 - "The Apologist..."

    Episode Topics Include: Did Tyler, the Creator Dissapoint On DON’T TAP THE GLASS? AOTY: “Alfredo 2” by Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist VS “Let God Sort Em Out” by Clipse Drake’s 2025 Comeback Needs To Be Studied STREAM our ZeroSkips Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jEaODC Subscribe on YouTube...

  3. Episode 186 - "Culturally Inappropriate..."

    Episode Topics Include: Clipse “Let God Sort Em Out” Album Expectations Jim Jones Thinks Nas Is Overrated: Is He RIght? That Mexican OT and His N-Word Controversy STREAM our ZeroSkips Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jEaODC Subscribe on YouTube...

  4. Episode 185 - "Bum Behavior..."

    Episode Topics Include: Has Kendrick Lamar “Sold Out” To Big Brands Post-Drake Battle? Is It Safe To Say That Tory Lanez Was Framed? Offset Demands Spousal Support From Cardi B: Is There a Double Standard In Relationships? STREAM our ZeroSkips Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jEaODC…

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  5. Episode 184 - "It's Not Too Late"

    Episode Topics Include: Lil Durk Drops “Deep Thoughts”: Did He Heal Too Late? Which Country Has Been Inspired the Most By Hip Hop? Can You Be Too Old To Like a Certain Sound In Music? STREAM our ZeroSkips Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jEaODC Subscribe on YouTube...

  6. Episode 183 - "Dark Energy..."

    Episode Topics Include: Who Is On The Mount Rushmore of Rap? Is Playboi Carti a Superstar? Timbaland Says Today's Music Is "Bland" & "Boring": Does He Have a Point? STREAM our ZeroSkips Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jEaODC Subscribe on YouTube...

  7. Episode 182 - "Let's All Move On..."

    Episode Topics Include: Reviewing Tory Lanez PETERSON Album: Recorded and Released From Prison Are All “Bangers” Good Songs? Lebron Confronts Stephen A. Smith Over Bronny Criticism Explaining Our X/Twitter Posts STREAM our ZeroSkips Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jEaODC Subscribe on…

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  8. Episode 181 - "They Nitpicking..."

    Episode Topics Include: Reviewing Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s $ome Sexy $ongs 4 U Album Reason Sides With Drake As a Ploy To Leave TDE Explaining Our X/Twitter Posts STREAM our ZeroSkips Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jEaODC Subscribe on YouTube...

  9. Episode 180 - "Paranoid & Spiraling..."

    Episode Topics Include: What Does a Drake Redemption Arc Look Like After Dropping “Fighting Irish” Freestyle? Lil Baby Releases His New Album ‘WHAM...Did He Deliver? Joey Bada$$ Disses Kendrick Lamar and the West Coast on “The Ruler’s Back” Freestyle Promoted Snippet: NYLEW - The Story Of STREAM...

  10. Episode 179 - "Put It To Rest..."

    Episode Topics Include: 2024 Recap In Music: Favorite Artist, Favorite Album, Most Disappointing Album, Most Anticipated Artist of 2025 Is It Concerning That Travis Hunter’s Fiance Is Making Headlines? Is It Too Early To Crown Doechii As a Leader In Hip Hop? Promoted Snippet: NYLEW - The Story Of...

  11. Episode 178 - "ILL-Advised K-Bots..."

    Episode Topics Include: Who Has More Wins Since The Rap Battle: Drake or Kendrick Lamar? Reacting to Andrew Schulz’s Kendrick Lamar Response: Did He Go Too Far? J. Cole’s 2014 Forest Hills Drive 10 Year Anniversary STREAM our ZeroSkips Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jEaODC Subscribe on...

  12. Episode 177 - "“Capitalize On The Moment...”

    Episode Topics Include: Kendrick Lamar Releases Surprise “GNX” Album Did Cordae Deliver On His New “The Crossroads” Album Future & Metro Boomin Make Some Confusing Remarks In New GQ Interview STREAM our ZeroSkips Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jEaODC Subscribe on YouTube...

  13. Episode 176 - "It's a New Day..."

    Episode Topics Include: (7:08) | Are We Officially In a New Era of Hip Hop? (21:35) | New Music Trends In 2024 (34:30) | Reacting To Albums From: Tyler the Creator, Lil Uzi Vert, Westside Gunn, Rod Wave, Hunxcho, Freddie Gibbs, etc. STREAM our ZeroSkips Playlist on Spotify…

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  14. Episode 175 - "Peace It Up..."

    Episode Topics Include: (11:05) | Young Thug Calls For Peace In the Drake and Future x Metro Boomin Beef (24:36) | Has Lil Uzi Vert Lived Up To His Rockstar Expectations? (37:30) | Should Artists Reinvent Themselves or Stay In One Lane? STREAM our ZeroSkips Playlist on Spotify:...

  15. Episode 174 - "Tin Foil Hat..."

    Episode Topics Include: (5:10) | Tommy Richman Faces Backlash For Saying He’s “Not a Hip Hop Artist” + “COYOTE” Album Review (24:18) | J. Cole “The Fall Off” Album Expectations (37:35) | Jaguar Wright & the Current Conspiracy Theory Era STREAM our ZeroSkips Playlist on Spotify:...

  16. Episode 173 - "Stand For Something..." (Feat. Elsie not Elise)

    Episode Topics Include: (11:25) | Is Kendrick Lamar’s “Watch The Party Die” Boring? + Super Bowl Performance Selection (28:38) | Stan Culture and Chart-centric Conversations Are Ruining Music Consumption (43:33) | The Rise of Playboi Carti (56:25) | SOMETHING or NOTHING Segment: Reacting to...

  17. Episode 172 - "Fake It Till You Make It..."

    Episode Topics Include: Does Lil Yachty Deserve to Be a “Big Dawg” in Rap? Celebrating the 7 year Anniversary of XXXTentacion’s ‘17’ Album Does Rap Music Need a Reset In 2024? Complex’s 50 Best Atlanta Rappers of All Time Ranked Zero Skips Albums: ‘Days Before Rodeo’ by Travis Scott /...

  18. Episode 171 - "Flavored Descriptions..." (Feat. Scottie)

    Episode Topics Include: (8:30) | Was Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Vultures 2’ Worth the Wait? (17:50) | Kamala Harris and Drake Become Subjects of Slander Towards Mixed Race People (34:20) | Did Mustard and Ice Spice Flop on Their New Albums? (45:48) | SOMETHING or NOTHING Segment: What should...

  19. Episode 170 - "Who You Claim?..."

    Episode Topics Include: (7:44) | Eminem Releases ‘The Death of Slim Shady’ Album (22:58) | Did Complex Get Their 2024 Hip Hop Media Power Rankings Right? (36:04) | Can Lil Baby Make a Comeback? (51:38) | SOMETHING or NOTHING Segment: Michael Ealy and Meagan Good’s hug goes viral to Jonathan…

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  20. Episode 169 - "Nepo Baby..."

    Episode Topics Include: (5:59) | Can Kendrick Lamar’s “The Pop Out” Revive The West Coast In Music? (15:16) | The LA Lakers Draft Bronny James & Lebron James Nepotism Allegations (27:41) | 2024 Mid-Year Review In Music (36:39) | SOMETHING or NOTHING Segment: Julio Foolio is fatally shot and...

  21. Episode 168 - "Devil Is a LIE..."

    Episode Topics Include: (7:56) | Is Tommy Richman the Real Deal or Overrated? (17:20) | The Rise of Caitlin Clark & her Impact on the WNBA and Women’s Sports (32:07) | Tyla Has An Awkward Moment On Breakfast Club Related To Being “Coloured” In South Africa (43:30) | SOMETHING or NOTHING Segment:...

  22. Episode 167 - "Victim of Your Success..."

    Episode Topics Include: (7:10) | Eminem Drops “Houdini”, The Death of Slim Shady Album Expectations (16:25) | Is Sexyy Red Worth The Hype? (28:24) | Is Country Music Moving The Needle More Than Hip Hop? (39:45) | Artists Who Suffered From Dropping Their Best Music Too Early In Their Career…

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  23. Episode 166 - "When The Dust Settles..."

    Episode Topics Include: (8:04) | Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake Recap (Biggest Takeaways, Lessons Learned, etc.) (16:39) | Top 5 Songs From The Drake vs Kendrick Lamar Rap Battle (28:11) | Did The Drake vs Kendrick Lamar Battle Go Too Far? (40:29) | Video of Diddy Assaulting Cassie Surfaces (49:50) |…

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  24. Episode 165 - "Chess Not Checkers..." (Feat. Emanny)

    Episode Topics Include: (8:25) | Emanny Discusses His Music Career & Transition As a Co-Host On The Joe Budden Podcast (18:42) | The Role of the Music Industry, Media & Fans In the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar Rap Beef (43:30) | Was J Cole’s Apology Good For Hip Hop? (51:01) | Does The King of NY…

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  25. Episode 164 - "Die On That Hill..."

    Episode Topics Include: (11:53) | Drake Disses Kendrick Lamar Again on AI-Assisted “Taylor Made Freestyle” Song (28:00) | Is Artificial Intelligence aka AI Good For Music? (37:44) | Should People Care About Ghostwriting in Rap? (49:09) | Which Artist Could You Listen To For The Rest of Your…

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  26. Episode 163 - "They Gassed It..."

    Episode Topics Include: (9:20) | J. Cole Responds To Kendrick Lamar on “7 Minute Drill” From His ‘Might Delete Later’ Album (20:00) | Is Kendrick Lamar’s Catalog Overrated? (30:58) | Who Will Be The Next “Big 3” In Rap? (40:40) | Should People Separate Art From The Artists? (51:51) | Is It…

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  27. Episode 162 - "U Not Like That..."

    Episode Topics Include: (7:10) | Kendrick Lamar Fires Shots at Drake and J. Cole on “Like That” by Metro Boomin & Future on ‘WE DON'T TRUST YOU’ (16:40) | How Will Drake and J. Cole Respond To Kendrick Lamar? (26:39) | Sneak Diss Culture In Hip-Hop Music (38:00) | Did Kanye West Inspire The Last…

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  28. Episode 161 - "Root of All Evil..." (Feat. Tee)

    Episode Topics Include: (9:10) | Is 4Batz The Next Superstar in Music? (18:00) | Rappers With The Best Vocals (27:00) | Are Relationship Age Gap Double Standards Problematic? (38:00) | Are Black Men Being Discredited With Gay Allegations? (46:50) | Is The Streaming Payout Model For Musicians...

  29. Episode 160 - "Serve The Base..."

    Episode Topics Include: (12:30) | Does Beyonce’s Country Music Crossover Bother You? (22:00) | Wendy Williams Reveals Dementia Diagnosis: Should We Be Empathic? (30:20) | Donald Trump Debuts His $400 Gold Sneakers… (38:25) | Eminem vs Benzino: Has Em’s Bullying Gone Too Far? (46:50) | Are...

  30. Episode 159 - "Can't Get Right..." (Feat. Adam Dash)

    Episode Topics Include: (10:20) | Get To Know Adam Dash of SoundCentric Podcast (26:10) | Kanye x Ty Dolla $ign (¥$) - Vultures 1 (Album Review) (44:25) | Jay-Z’s Controversial Speech and Will The Grammys Ever Get It “Right”? (64:00) | Ranking The Top 5 Kanye West Albums (85:00) | ZeroSkips…

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  31. Episode 158 - "What's Beef?..."

    Episode Topics Include: (8:00) | Megan Thee Stallion Drops “HISS” and Disses Nicki Minaj and MORE (21:35) | Drake vs Mos Def: Is Drake Hip-Hop? (35:55) | NYC Mayor Eric Adams Says Social Media Is a “Environmental Toxin” and a “Public Health Hazard” For Teenagers: Is He Right? (53:25) | The Top 3...

  32. Episode 157 - "Outrage Twins..."

    Episode Topics Include: (5:50) | Should Musicians Be As Outspoken As Katt Williams? (16:30) | Stephen A. Smith vs. Jason Whitlock (32:42) | Did Lil Nas X Go Too Far On “J Christ”? (44:30) | 21 Savage - american dream | Album Review (51:19) | Kid Cudi - INSANO | Album Review STREAM our ZeroSkips...

  33. Episode 156 - "Stand On Bidness..."

    Episode Topics Include: (12:40) | Which Female Rapper Can Surpass Nicki Minaj? (24:45) | Are Rapper On Rapper Lawsuits Acceptable? (35:10) | Is It Still Pivotal For Artists To Blow Up Locally, Before Going Commercial? (45:58) | Will There Ever Be Another Megatar Like Beyonce? (58:48) | Are 40…

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  34. Episode 155 - "Let's Start With Love..."

    Episode Topics Include: (14:25) | Has Andre 3000’s Career Been a Disappointment? (26:18) | Album Reviews For Recent Releases: Drake - Scary Hours 3, The Kid LAROI - The First Time, Chris Brown - 11:11, Tory Lanez - Alone At Prom (Deluxe), Meek Mill x Rick Ross - Too Good To Be True + MORE (38:08)…

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  35. Episode 154 - "The Assignment..."

    Episode Topics Include: (11:20) | Are Music Fans Too Accepting of New Trends? (21:25) | Do Top Rappers Have a Responsibility To Push The Culture Forward? (35:30) | Artists You Love, But Would Never See In Concert (44:00) | Albums With Zero Skips: Teflon Don vs. DS2 STREAM our ZeroSkips Playlist…

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  36. Episode 153 - "The Art of Expectations..." (Feat. Jus10)

    Episode Topics Include: (6:00) | Jus10 On New Album: ‘Here Goes Anything’ & More | https://unclejus10.com (18:17) | Is Yeat The Most Important Rapper Right Now? (27:38) | Are Entertainers Obligated To Speak On Community Issues? (42:50) | Favorite Collab Album of All-TIme (50:52) | What Qualifies...

  37. Episode 152 - "It's Over..."

    Episode Topics Include: (12:22) | Drake Releases His “For All The Dogs” Album (23:40) | Are Streamers More Influential Than Rappers These Days? (32:58) | Who Is The Rap MVP of 2023 So Far? (40:10) | Diddy Says The Art of Producing Has Been Lost: Is He Right? (49:57) | Who Are The Scariest Rappers...

  38. Episode 151 - "Do You Believe?..."

    Episode Topics Include: (4:42) | Kendrick Lamar’s Original “Element” Diss Track Leaks (13:18) | Diddy Returns Publishing Rights To Bad Boy Artists: What Does This Mean for Their Careers? (19:38) | Are Doja Cat and Other Artists Making Satanic or Self-Expressive Music? (27:52) | Schoolboy Q Thinks...

  39. Episode 150 - "It's A New Day..."

    Episode Topics Include: (6:00) | International Artists Are Disrupting the US Music Scene (13:01) | Traditional Artist Interviews Need To Be Reinvented (21:50) | Overlooked Artists Who Deserve More Recognition (28:00) | The Psychology of Why Fans Love Violent Music (34:00) | The Verse/Song That…

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  40. Episode 149 - "But It's Boring..."

    Episode Topics Include: (5:45) | Has TDE Lost Their Direction As a Label? (15:20) | Are People Afraid To Call Lyrical Rappers Boring? (23:40) | Tory Lanez Sentenced To 10 Years in Prison (31:35) | Hip-Hop at 50: Which Album Defines Hip-Hop? (41:25) | Best Debut Albums of All-Time STREAM our...

  41. Episode 148 - "The Detox..."

    Episode Topics Include: Promoted Song: Dre Ali - The Dream Will Come True (6:15) | Travis Scott - UTOPIA (Album Review) (12:20) | Is Cardi B On The Clock? (17:25) | Kodak Black Collabs With 6ix9ine (22:22) | Central Cee/Drake Collab For an On The Radar Freestyle (27:00) | Is Doja Cat Sabotaging…

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  42. Episode 147 - "If You're Listening, It's Too Late..."

    Episode Topics Include: (4:40) | Lil Tjay - 222 (Album Review) (9:40) | Lil Uzi Vert - Pink Tape (Album Review) (18:57) | Has Gunna Surpassed Young Thug? (25:20) | The Weeknd vs. Michael Jackson (30:30) | Why Are Rappers Painting Their Nails? (37:00) | Is Post Malone Done? (42:25) | Album...

  43. Episode 146 - "The Fall Off..."

    Episode Topics Include: (12:40) | Are Underdogs Making The Best Music Right Now? (35:05) | When Is It Safe To Say an Artist “Fell Off”? (61:15) | Top 5 White Rappers of All-Time STREAM our ZeroSkips Spotify Playlist: http://spoti.fi/3jEaODC The ill-advised Wise Guys Podcast ⤵️ Website:...

  44. Episode 145 - "They Pick and Choose..."

    Episode Topics Include: (14:00) | When Artists and Fans Pick Sides, Music Suffers (53:00) | Copying Styles: Paying Homage or Disrespectful? (72:00) | Mid-Year AOTY Review STREAM our ZeroSkips Spotify Playlist: http://spoti.fi/3jEaODC The ill-advised Wise Guys Podcast ⤵️ Website:...

  45. Episode 144 - "The Skreets Are Done..."

    Episode Topics Include: (5:20) | Is Street Rap Hurting the Culture? (24:30) | Do “Industry” Artists Get a Bad Wrap? (35:30) | Has Drill Music Peaked? STREAM our ZeroSkips Spotify Playlist: http://spoti.fi/3jEaODC The ill-advised Wise Guys Podcast ⤵️ Website: http://www.illadvisedwiseguys.com...

  46. Episode 143 - "Don't Sleep..." (Feat. Kristen Ayanah)

    Episode Topics Include: (3:55) | The Kristen Ayanah Interview (29:05) | Is the “Sped Up Era” Good or Bad For Music? (45:35) | Why Is There So Much Beef Among Women In Rap? STREAM our ZeroSkips Spotify Playlist: http://spoti.fi/3jEaODC Connect with Kristen Ayanah ⤵️ Instagram:...

  47. Episode 142 - "It Wasn't Me..."

    Episode Topics Include: (8:35) | Drug Usage In Music (20:20) | How Will AI Affect the Music Industry? (35:15) | Are Mysterious Artists Given Too Much Credit? STREAM our ZeroSkips Spotify Playlist: http://spoti.fi/3jEaODC Connect with Yulissa ⤵️ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/donyulissa The...

  48. Episode 141 - "In The Vaccine..." (Feat. Yulissa Delgado)

    Episode Topics Include: (3:25) | The Yulissa Delgado Interview (16:40) | Megastars vs. Superstars: Is There a Difference? (27:38) | Do Fans Make Excuses For Top Artists? STREAM our ZeroSkips Spotify Playlist: http://spoti.fi/3jEaODC Connect with Yulissa ⤵️ Instagram:...

  49. Episode 140 - "Weird Meaning Good..."

    Episode Topics Include: (6:18) | Is Being a Unique Artist Overrated? (20:39) | What Really Makes Someone a Culture Vulture? (35:39) | Are They Leveling Up or Down?...NLE Choppa, Ice Spice, Don Toliver, Coi Leray, Moneybagg Yo STREAM our ZeroSkips Spotify Playlist: http://spoti.fi/3jEaODC Promoted...

  50. Episode 139 - "Do Your Own Research..." (Feat. Detroit YB)

    Episode Topics Include: (6:39) | Get To Know Detroit YB (16:39) | Has Sampling Become a Cheat Code? (28:19) | Is The Hip-Hop Mogul Dead? (45:15) | What Makes Fans Connect with a Musician? STREAM our ZeroSkips Spotify Playlist: http://spoti.fi/3jEaODC Connect with Detroit YB ⤵️ Instagram:...

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The ILL-Advised Wise Guys podcast stars Uchay and QDeezy! Every other Tuesday at 12 PM EST, the wise guys provide their "ill-advised thoughts" on the newly released albums and singles by your favorite mainstream and indie artists from around the world! They also discuss topics in the ever-changing worlds of music and society & culture. Check out their website: www.illadvisedwiseguys.com

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