PODCAST · comedy
Something Wrong With The Podcast
by Julian Delgado
A podcast where your intrusive thoughts are said out loud.Every week Julian discusses ‘something wrong with the culture’ while also being your hilarious unlicensed therapist. Wanna be a part of the show? Call 877-557-SWWP to leave a voicemail and get some advice.
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SWWP #60 - Was Iceman A Success?
I break down the week following Iceman. Did Drake accomplish what he set out for?
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SWWP #59 - ICEMAN Review, Drake's Return
My review of Iceman 🧊
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SWWP #58 - ICEMAN & The End of Spontaneity
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 I explore how optionality has been replaced by “line culture” and where algorithms funnel everyone to the same places, aesthetics outweigh substance, and experiences are optimized for documentation rather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. Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_https://linktr.ee/savewithjulianTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #57 - Wendell Cole On His New Paint Series, Race & Politics
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.Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_https://linktr.ee/savewithjulianTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #56 - Photographer Colin Lane On Capturing The Strokes
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 stories from working with Diddy, Pharrell, and Lenny Kravitz on a Bad Boys II music video shoot, plus what the early 2000s in NYC really felt like at the center of it all.We also get into what bands you should be paying attention to right now. Tune in as we discuss all of this + more!Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_https://linktr.ee/savewithjulianTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #55 - Shaping South Africa's Music Scene (feat. Vaughn Thiel)
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 in music. We revisit our time in the 'bush' and how moments like that create real, lasting bonds.He shares how a mix of early success, timing, and luck led to touring with Bas across South Africa and Europe and how mentorship and collaboration have since become central to how he works.We also get into the common mistakes international artists make when breaking into the U.S., when and why you have to be the “bad guy,” the importance of music education, and the sounds coming out of South Africa that American audiences should be paying attention to. Tune in for all of this + more!Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_https://linktr.ee/savewithjulianTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #54 - I'm Back From Europe!!
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'm thrilled to return to the microphone and thank you all for your patience. Socials Channels: Instagram - / somethingwrongwithpod Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_https://linktr.ee/savewithjulianTikTok - / juliannicholas11
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SWWP #53 - The Grammy Episode
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 given the current political climate. I share my thoughts on him performing during the Super Bowl (incoming political rant / history lesson) I turn my iron sights on Billie Ellish and question the integrity of the award show. I end with some words about J Cole's 'The Fall Off'. Tune in as I discuss all of this + more during this all music episode. Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_https://linktr.ee/savewithjulianTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #52 - A$AP Rocky/Drake & ICE Violence
It's a conflict-driven world. Today I begin by giving some praise to A$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 and killed like game tape, as if the stakes were “did he keep both feet inbounds” shows how desensitized we’ve become to violence" and provide some more additional thoughts. Tune in as I discuss all of this + more!Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_https://linktr.ee/savewithjulianTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #51 - J. Cole Album Announcement, Hot 97, College Football Championship
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 Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_https://linktr.ee/savewithjulianTikTok - / juliannicholas11
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SWWP #50 - Wrong Hip-Hop Predictions & Golden Globes Recap
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!
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SWWP #49 - Charlamagne's $200m Netflix Deal, Chappelle's New Special, Marty Supreme
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 move into Charlamagne's blockbuster deal with iHeart and Netflix. I explain further on some thoughts I shared during a Twitter space. Tune in for all of this + more!Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_https://linktr.ee/savewithjulianTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #48 - 'Ebro In The Morning' Canceled, Rob Reiner Tragedy, Civil Unrest Continues
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 were tragically k*lled in their own home at the hands of their son. We shine on a light on a beautiful career before getting into his horrific news and Brown University / Bondi Beach. The world needs healing. I end with a few movie recs and some big job news! Tune in for all of this + more.
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SWWP #47 - Netlix/Paramount Bidding War, Diddy Doc, Akaash & Jasleen
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 twitter story. Akaash Singh from Flagrant 2 Podcast and his wife got red-pilled all October. They addressed everything on an episode of the podcast. Tune in as I discuss all of this + more!Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_https://linktr.ee/savewithjulianTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #46 - Suno AI Music Creator & Grammy Nominations
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 first nominations that I've been listening to a lot lately. We wrap today with a recap of my Thanksgiving that leads into how emotional going home has become. Tune in for all of this + more! Footnote: Thank you all truly for helping me save enough to buy this espresso machine. I'm currently geeked out of my mind typing this, but it's better than being lethargic.
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SWWP #45 - Suing Nike/Converse: A Creative Director's Journey (feat. Love, Kelly)
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 Week events, earning a feature in Rolling Stone. And he’s currently in the middle of a headline-worthy lawsuit against Converse, who he claims stole his creative work for a global marketing campaign.We get into all of it and how we met, building creative communities, navigating the industry, fighting for your art, overcoming adversity, and the story behind his rise.Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_https://linktr.ee/savewithjulianTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #44 - Rory's Tweets & Epstein Emails
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 highest bidder. I'm back on my movie circuit. The latest film is 'Bugonia'. Finally, I end with recapping the bday weekend/self care day. Tune in for all of this + more!Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/ Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #43 - Kanye, The Return of Verzuz, & Zohran's W (feat. Jordan From Complex)
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 then presents an ethical hypothetical that leads to us having a nerd debate. Tune in for all of this + more!
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SWWP #42 - Is Hip-Hop Over?, Another Drake Lawsuit, & AI Charting Artists
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 is it enough? In more music news, there's an AI "artist" seemingly making the charts. I implore you not to believe what your'e being fed. I give some advice to the real people out there. Finally, I end on why you need to vote and a few other things. Tune in for all of this + more! Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_Website - https://linktr.ee/savewithjulianTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #41 - NBA Gambling Scandal / World Series, Lourve Update, Mamdani
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 World Series and celebrating his birthday in a controversial coat. I give an update on the Lourve heist. Then we pivot to local the polarizing NYC Mayoral race, Early voting has begun (go vote). I discuss how Mamdani got to this point and what it could mean for American politics. I end with a recent concert that I went to and some thoughts about the current state of Halloween. Tune in for all of this + more!Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/ Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_ Website - https://linktr.ee/savewithjulian TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #40 - Racist Tweets, The Lourve Robbery & White House Construction
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 White House has begun. This robbery reminded me of a movie I recently saw, 'Roofman'. I also discuss another film I saw this past week and offer a part of a conversation with a friend going through an existential crisis. Tune in as I discuss all of this + more!
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SWWP #39 - Drake Lawsuit Dropped & Diddy Sentencing
From Madison Square Garden right to the podcast chair. I stepped out to watch my Knicks get embarrassed tonight, but did witness one of the greatest games of Tic-Tac-Toe. After brief Knicks talk, I dive into Drake's lawsuit being dismissed. What is next for The Boy? We'll see in the near future. In more music news, Diddy was hit with an underwhelming sentence. Yet another example of the rich/powerful having their way. It's been a while since I went to the theaters and my most recent visit did not disappoint. I finally saw 'One Battle After Another' - stay tuned for my review. Also, stick around to the end of the episode to hear experience modeling a fancy coat brand in Upstate NY, what I'm cooking these days, and more!Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/ Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_ Website - https://linktr.ee/savewithjulian TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #38 - The Women Are Fighting
Move over Drake and Kendrick, it's time for the women to beef. Cardi B & Nicki Minaj reignite their ongoing feud and, as always, it gets personal. In white music beef, Taylor Swift takes a shot at Charli XCX. Yes, I listened to Taylor's new album. It was painful. Moving away from music, but staying in altercations, Mark Sanchez attacked an older man and has left political pundits unsure of how to speak on this gruesome incident. I breakdown a recent shift in my approach to expenses and honoring my emotions. We end on Greta Thunberg being detained after her Flotilla mission was intercepted and the active push by that gov't to buy media and change the narrative. Tune in as I discuss all of this + more!Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/ Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_ https://linktr.ee/savewithjulian TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #37 - Doja Cat Party & Bad Bunny Super Bowl
Welcome back everyone! Reporting late from NYC. I was outside tonight having a disco with Doja Cat for her new album, Vie. We stay on music with the biggest announcement of the week, Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl (the DEI bowl). I'm very happy to return to a music conversation this episode and of course, I do have to offer a perspective on a few social/political topics as well, but through the lens of optimism! Tune in as I discuss all of this + more!Social Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/ Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_ Website - https://linktr.ee/savewithjulian TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #36 - UFC White House & Other Distractions
Do you feel exhausted and distracted? Are you starting to feel like that's the point?, well me too. This week's distraction is brought to you by the rendering of the UFC White House slated for next year. This is exactly the files the people want - no other files come to mind. The UFC-adjacent event, Charlie Kirk's funeral, poses as another opportunity for divisive rhetoric. I end on a lighter note sharing my experience this past weekend going to a Big 10 college football game, Rutgers v.s. Iowa. Tune in as I discuss all of this + more!Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/ Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_ Website - https://linktr.ee/savewithjulian TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #35 - Charlie Kirk's Killing: What Should We Expect Next? (Feat. Mom)
Reporting live from my parents’ home in Upstate New York, I kick things off on a celebratory note. My dad was recently inducted into yet another Hall of Fame for his accomplishments in Track & Field and Basketball. This one being especially meaningful to him. I’m joined by my mom for this late-night recording to discuss the political climate following the tragic killing of Charlie Kirk. With her perspective, shaped by growing up in the 60s and living through periods of civil unrest, she helps ground the conversation, offering clarity amidst the chaos. Rather than focusing only on the day of the incident, we explore how we arrived at this moment and where things may head from here. As always, recording these conversations with my mom is something I treasure, and I’m grateful to share them with you. Our talk, true to form, closes with a hopeful call to action. Tune in for a thoughtful, heartfelt discussion that blends personal reflection, historical perspective, and optimism for the future.
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SWWP #34 - Iceman 3, Young Thug Apologizes, VMA's & More
Welcome back to another busy week in music and culture. Drake’s Iceman 3 stream didn’t quite hit the mark. I break down what worked, what didn’t, and how he can step it up next time. In Atlanta, Young Thug is working to get back in the good graces of the internet after more recordings surfaced. The VMAs came and went, while Justin Bieber gave us another surprise drop, SWAG 2.On the sports side, the US Open wrapped up and we may be witnessing the dawn of a new era of greatness in tennis. I close today’s episode by paying condolences to someone who helped me get my start at Hot 97. Tune in for all this and more!Socials Channels:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_Website - https://linktr.ee/savewithjulianTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #33 - Young Thug Leaks & Hot 97's DJ Enuff Gets Fired
☎️ Wanna be part of the show? Call 877-557-SWWP and leave a voicemail to get advice!We are back with tons of beef (pause). We start with Young Thug and the recent leaked testimony and phone calls. The future of Atlanta rap seems to be getting more fractured by the week. Then we pivot to some local drama. DJ Enuff is fired from Hot 97 and Funk Flex seems to be the reason for his sudden departure. I share my personal experience with DJ Enuff from my time contributing to Hot 97. When I think of the OG's in Hip-Hop there's one rapper that's top of mind, Trippie Redd. I discuss his recent clip of him saying every new artist wants to copy the aura of 2017. Let's briefly touch on politics. Is he did or not? These are the questions we definitely should be asking a sitting US president. Anyway, I love tennis - I talk through some of the recent highlights (Coco Gauff v.s. Naomi Osaka) of the ongoing US Open. I share how the impact of minority players will build for a better future. I end with a shoulder update (I can lift again) and do a weekend recap that ends with me meeting some listeners in the streets of NY. Tune in as I discuss all of this + more!Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/ Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_ https://linktr.ee/savewithjulian TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #32 - Jussie Smollett Netflix Doc and Drake's Obsession With Tupac
☎️ Wanna be part of the show? Call 877-557-SWWP and leave a voicemail to get advice!I started recording immediately after watching the Jussie Smollett Documentary. I begin with talking through the hypocrisy of both the Chicago Police Department and Jussie. Then I pivot to Drake's obsession with Tupac's jewelry after recently acquiring his 'Death Row' chain. I make time to talk about the movies I saw this week, 'Relay' and 'Honey, Dont!' Who needs to be told not to order shrimp from Walmart? Well if you needed an official reason now you have one. There's a bad batch going around. This leads to me sharing how I've been in my cooking bag lately. I share some very simple recipes that I've been making over the past couple weeks. In awful news, it's time to talk about Raja Jackson, the son of Rampage Jackson, after his assault during a livestreamed wresting match. Let's talk Trump's hand - are we getting closer? (fingers crossed) I talk through the new music that I played over the weekend this past Saturday for a park day with friends. I end with a brief update on a few things including my recent modeling gig. Tune in for all of this + more!Socials Channels:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #31 - 'Together', Chance's Comeback, Offset's Therapy Rollout
☎️ Wanna be part of the show? Call 877-557-SWWP and leave a voicemail to get advice!"And we will live together. Until the 12th of never. Our voices will ring forever, as oneeeeee" There's a theme for today's episode and that is togetherness. This is top of mind because I saw the film 'Together' over the weekend. This segues into Offset's album rollout and a recent thought I had. I pontificate on the authenticity of Offset's therapy-inspired teaser. Then I discuss Chance's 'Star Line'. A great album welcoming Chance back into the good graces of music fans. I recount a dinner I had that led to a big name drop from this weekend. I cover instagram's new maps feature, the girl that destroyed her ex's car with glitter & salt, and Gavin Newsom doing his best Trump impression. I close with my latest learnings from therapy. Tune in for all of this + more!Socials Channels:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #30 - Blockbusters & Beats: The Latest Summer Movie & Album Reviews
☎️ Wanna be part of the show? Call 877-557-SWWP and leave a voicemail to get advice!With my basketball and lifting days on pause (thanks, separated shoulder), I’ve been roaming the city streets and watching movies. Follow my cinematic spiral on Letterboxd (@invsblereviews). This episode, I dive into Eddington & Weapons. In music, I break down JID and Bryson Tiller’s new albums, reaffirm that Clipse still owns the summer, and crown my official “Rapper of the Summer.” We’ve been spoiled with art lately, but I close on a heavier note, honoring journalists recently targeted in G*za and discussing the ongoing fight to protect the truth coming from that region.Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/ Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #29 - AI Misinformation & Sydney Sweeney's America (feat. Raph, My AI Expert)
☎️ Wanna be part of the show? Call 877-557-SWWP and leave a voicemail to get advice!Welcome back! This week I’m joined by a fellow brown boy, Pakistani AI expert Raph No Simmons — and we’re off to a rolling start. We kick things off with a story about a girl we both used to see, and somehow that spirals into our shared love of 9/11 memes (don't ask, just listen). From there, we dive deep into Uber culture, bot farms, and how politicians weaponize social media to manipulate public opinion. Then we break down the Sydney Sweeney x American Eagle backlash, how it got hijacked by Trump on Truth Social, and what that says about the current state of influence. That takes us into a broader convo about morality, AI ethics, and digital manipulation — including a story from my time at Atlantic Records, where I helped build a fake-it-til-you-make-it campaign that worked. Raph closes it out with a wild college story about how a stupid nickname almost got him and his boys kicked off campus. Tune in as we discuss all of this + more!Socials Channels:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #28 - Wild Weekend, Drake & Central Cee, 'Superman' Gets Political
☎️ Wanna be part of the show? Call 877-557-SWWP and leave a voicemail to get advice!I’m back after a wild weekend, nothing kicks off a chaotic few nights like unexpectedly running into your ex - then catching your friends on tour at a live podcast show (shoutout to the 'You Should Know' team). Amid all the partying, I ended up having one of the most reflective weekends I’ve had in a while. Of course, it wouldn’t be a proper week in music without talking about Drake. He’s back (again), this time with a new single featuring Central Cee and another livestream. Then we get into some legal drama: GloRilla was arrested shortly after her home was burglarized—a story that took me back to the time my apartment in Chicago got broken into. We wrap up today with some movie talk: I just saw the new Superman movie and I’ve got thoughts about how the story mirrored the current political climate. And expect a lot more film reviews— I finally caved and bought the Regal Unlimited Movie Pass. Tune in as I discuss all of this + more!Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/ Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_ https://linktr.ee/savewithjulian TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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Inside Complex’s Top 25 Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking
🚨EMERGENCY EPISODE🚨 Complex's own Jordan is back just an hour after the release of the Top 25 Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking. He breaks down who the decision-makers are, how long the list takes to create, and what it takes to earn a spot. We get into who should be mad, where Hip-Hop media stands today, and even make predictions for next year’s list.Socials Channels:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_ https://linktr.ee/savewithjulianTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #27 - Clipse & Bieber Album Reviews, Drake At Wireless (ft. Jordan From Complex)
☎️ Wanna be part of the show? Call 877-557-SWWP and leave a voicemail to get advice!Today I'm joined by one of my good friends in the music industry. Jordan is the "face of Complex" - he's all over their socials sitting down with your favorite artists or getting tossed in a mosh pit. Jordan and I speak plenty off camera about the state of music. He's finally joining me on the podcast after we spent the 4th of July weekend together. We do deep dives into both Clipse & Justin Bieber's albums. Then we discuss Drake's headlining weekend at Wireless Festival. We discuss the ongoing SZA v.s. Nicki Minaj beef and the dangers of 'stan culture'. Tune in as we talk about all of this + more! Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/ Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_ https://linktr.ee/savewithjulian TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #26 - Epstein List & The Fall Of MAGA
☎️ Wanna be part of the show? Call 877-557-SWWP and leave a voicemail to get advice!I HAVE A NEW SET!! (watch on YouTube) As expected, Daddy Trump delivered on another promise. I'm kidding - why would you ever go so far as releasing files you paraded around the white house lawn. Will this be the lie that ends MAGA? I offer my opinion on why this could fracture the MAGA faithful. Then I transition to the NYC mayoral race and discuss the ramifications for the Democrat Party. We end with sending condolences to the victims of the Texas floods. Tune in as I discuss all of this + more! P.S. don't worry, I'll be back shortly to talk Drake at Wireless, The Clipse album, & Justin Bieber.Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/ Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_ https://linktr.ee/savewithjulian TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #25 - Drake ' What Did I Miss?' & Glastonbury Backlash
☎️ Wanna be part of the show? Call 877-557-SWWP and leave a voicemail to get advice!Welcome back after a long holiday weekend. There's no time for the pleasantries of recapping the weekend, we can save that for later. I have some criticism for Drake's latest single "What Did I Miss?" Does Drake have the stink? Staying in music, but pivoting to global-political news, Bob Vylan has become the villain of the establishment. We're seeing a takedown like no other as hundreds continue to parish while trying to receive aid. I provide a historical breakdown of musicians using live festivals as an opportunity to protest wars. I return to voicemails today with a fun one. Can you take your new girlfriend to a beach where you vacationed with an ex? Tune in as I discuss all of this + more!Socials Channels:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_ https://linktr.ee/savewithjulianTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #24 - Bas & The Hics
☎️ Wanna be part of the show? Call 877-557-SWWP and leave a voicemail to get advice! Today we're joined by a few fiends, Bas and The Hics. They're fresh off the release of their collaborative album 'Melanchronica'. We start with how Sam & Roxanne first met at an arts high school and how Bas (while on acid) connected with them during a J. Cole tour in Europe. They reminisce on recording their early collaborative records and how recording together has evolved over the years. They share what they wants listeners to feel this new album and making music that evolves with their personal growth. Bas shares a story about "Everyday People" and how his brother DJ Moma literally let Nas down. Sam shares how the hook for this song "I just want to f*ck no more fighting" was a tough lyric for his grandmother to hear. They share how family can influence how they express themselves through music. They share what music they listened to growing up and how video games (GTA) was a game where we all learned older music. They share which music genre they'd like to explore next. We get into the division of Bas & Sam's football (soccer) clubs, PSG v.s. Arsenal. This leads to a history lesson from the beef with the French and the origin of the cockney accent. Bas and I share our South African acid trip story and following the hyenas in the den. Sam and I take a bathroom, but Bas and Roxanne kept it rolling - Bas shares his DJ career aspirations as DJ BOMA. When I return we discuss our favorite films and English bathroom culture. We end by returning to the album and how through all the darkness there is hope and the opportunity for light to shine through, Tune in as Bas, Roxanne, Sam and I discuss all of this + more!Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/ Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_ https://linktr.ee/savewithjulian TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #23 - Doing The Science (feat. Danny From TheStop)
☎️ Wanna be part of the show? Call 877-557-SWWP and leave a voicemail to get advice!I'm back with the someone that operates in the deepest depths of the internet. We dug him up with the rest of Oceangate and get right into the mess. We discuss the toxic Work Environment and my "relationship" with Joe Budden. We take a brief detour to discuss Drake & Kendrick and stay on beef with my experience with Mal. Then Danny can't help himself from dragging Demaris for no reason. We pivot to the night with Eddin Incident & the deleted episode. Danny asks me about my response on episode 20 and my impact on the show. I open up about my depressive state and what led me to where I am now. Then we end on a recap of my fun weekend with my parents.Socials Channels:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_ https://linktr.ee/savewithjulianTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #22 - No Kings, ICE, Iran, & Kendrick In Canada
☎️ Wanna be part of the show? Call 877-557-SWWP and leave a voicemail to get advice!I'm back in the big apple, aka the home of 9/11 the place of the lost towers. We come in real hot with politics. Kings suck, and the rest of the country seems to be on board with that assertion - the problem is our current administration doesn't care. Stepping outside of civil unrest and stepping into geo-political conflict (which we're also somehow also involved) Iran retaliates to Israel's strikes. In hiphop news, the conflict continues - Kendrick conquered Canada for a weekend leading Drake to take subtle jabs on social media. Then I talk about the Stanley Cup, the NBA Finals, & an upcoming weekend full of concerts with the fam. Tune in for all of this + more! Happy Father's Day Socials Channels:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #21 - Lil Wayne Flops, Elon V.S. Trump, Follow Up
☎️ Wanna be part of the show? Call 877-557-SWWP and leave a voicemail to get advice!Happy Tuesday from Upstate NY. I start today with responding to the public support/disdain from my last episode then I answer a voicemail about it. Then we get into why I'm in Upstate NY. My brother had a homecoming rally for his race to become NY's next Governor. I was able to get a basketball run in and keep my routine. We dip into politics with Trump and Elon's messy public breakup. In music news, Lil Wayne is mid. I discuss the state of hip-hop artists not knowing when to bow out. We finish with one more voicemail and it's a follow up. My mom joins (again) to here our caller give us an encouraging update on his personal and relationship life! Today (6/10) is also my mom's birthday so we take some time to celebrate her on the way out. Tune in for all of this + more!Socials Channels:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #20 - Read Between The Lines
☎️ Wanna be part of the show? Call 877-557-SWWP and leave a voicemail to get advice!The healing process continues...Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/ Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #19 - Knicks Comeback & Ms. Rachel Joins Hamas
☎️ Wanna be part of the show? Call 877-557-SWWP and leave a voicemail to get advice!I'm back, but not feeling the best. My go-to thai food spot wrecked my stomach so we're recording off of no sleep. Luckily, the Knicks 20-point comeback soothes the stomach pain. Yes, it's a series. Knicks in 6. Ever heard of Ms. Rachel? Chances are if you have a child she's become the second mother. However, after her recent comments saying "all children deserve love" gasps it seems like her days are numbered. Se get into music news and cover Kendrick's latest broken record and his LA showrun. Meanwhile, Drake drops into Kai Cenat's Stream University to deliver a message. It's time for voicemails! We have a doozy today as we give our female caller some help on what appears to be a ghosting situation. Tune in as I discuss all of this + more! Go KnicksSocials Channels:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_https://linktr.ee/savewithjulianTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas112
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SWWP #18 - Mexican Boat Crash & The Diddy Trial
☎️ Wanna be part of the show? Call 877-557-SWWP and leave a voicemail to get advice!Hey Everyone! We're back with some great topics this week. I briefly recap my weekend that started with a brunch in Brooklyn and ended up staying outside until 2am. My social life preferences have evolved. Then it's time to talk about the Knicks, how we mopped the trash Celtics, and wha to expect for the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers. We get into the Mexican boat crash. The masts of a boat slammed into the Brooklyn Bridge and causes them to snap and collapse. In serious Hip-Hop news, I go over Cassie's revealing and horrifying testimony for Diddy's trial. Is president Trump a grifter? I break down the Qatar "gift" as well as other big money plays he's made since regaining office. It's time for voicemails! Yes, they're back. Tune in as I discuss all of this, give you a brief therapy/furniture shopping updates, and more! Socials Channels:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #17 - Kanye's New Song, Sinners Was Mid, New Pope
A livestream where I cover the most pressing topics of the week and give you a quick update on my exciting weekend. Socials Channels:Instagram - / somethingwrongwithpodTwitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_ https://linktr.ee/savewithjulianTikTok - / juliannicholas11
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SWWP #16 - Lauryn Hill's Creative Director (feat. Keeley)
☎️ Wanna be part of the show? Call 877-557-SWWP and leave a voicemail to get advice!Welcome back! Today I'm joined by good friend and very talented artist and all-purpose creative, Keeley and his dog Ghost. Keeley shares a plan to do an art exhibit in Kanye's former Malibu home then how he broke into the music industry and built a now 10-year working relationship with Lauryn Hill. He then shares how he created artwork and offered a studio space for Kendrick Lamar's "Rigamortis" video and how he's worked with the A$AP Mob over the years and created a painting for A$AP Yams mother. Keeley tells a wild story of how he destroyed a hotel room making a custom suite for Gary Clark Jr.'s 2020 Grammy Performance. We cover how me stayed busy and creative during the pandemic (spoiler, it's the psychedelics). We discuss how certain substances can unlock a new perspective in one's life. Keeley then shares how his painting & screening process when creating art and how this led to him developing his own paint company. We discuss the self sabotaging artist which leads to a conversation about the current state of Kanye. Keeley shares his relationship with other artists in the NY community. He shares a project he worked on with Angus Cloud and reflects on how authentic he truly was. We wrap with how he's gotten a hold of thousands of never before seen photos of The Beatles and how a small show in Italy with some of the photos has led to an upcoming project with the remaining pictures. Tune in as we discuss all of this + more!Socials Channels: Instagram - / somethingwrongwithpod Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast TikTok - / juliannicholas11
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SWWP #15 - Therapy, 100 Men v.s. Gorilla, Shannon Sharpe, The Pope
☎️ Wanna be part of the show? Call 877-557-SWWP and leave a voicemail to get advice! Welcome back to the first (semi) solo episode in a few weeks! I start today with an update on my therapy journey. I've had two sessions and I'm fully committed to this journey. After a therapy and Kings of Leon lyric breakdown, we get into the hottest topic on the timeline. The rest of this episode is a collection of moments from my most recent YouTube Livestream. 100 Men v.s. 1 Gorilla. Who ya got? I offer my thoughts and create a poll that I revisit throughout the livestream. While that poll goes lets pivot to Shannon Sharpe v.s. 1 Only Fans Model. The supreme unc is in trouble. Then we pivot to actual news. Pope Francis has passed and the conclave has yet to begin. I discuss the ramifications of how much this seat matters. Tune in to listen all of this + more! Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/ Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_ Linktree - https://linktr.ee/savewithjulian TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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SWWP #14 - The New York Sports Guy & Content Entrepreneur (feat. Alex Day)
We're coming at you today with a sports talk heavy episode featuring my friend, Alex Day a.k.a. The NY Sports Guy. Alex shares with us which sports athletes has the best personality type for an interview. Then we dive right into baseball controversy. Are the Yankees cheating and why does the sport's popularity continue to decline? I share my one in a lifetime experience in Chicago during their World Series win and we discuss how sports were historically a catalyst for racial progression in the US. We share how we met at J Cole's '2014 Forest Hills Dr' Anniversary show and how Alex had a football conversation with JID. We compare athletes to musicians and then get into Alex's personal story of how he broke into the sports journalist scene (great advice for content creators). I hit Alex with a bunch of Yankee trivia, which leads us into the best sports movies. We get into the Knicks for a playoffs prediction. We discuss working with people we don't like and how athletes need to know when to retire. Then we close out with our favorite spots to go out in NY, partying with Mc McClung & Anderson Paak, and what each NY sports franchise needs to do to become a winning franchise. Tune in for all of this + more!Socials Channels:Instagram - / somethingwrongwithpodTwitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_ https://linktr.ee/savewithjulianTikTok - / juliannicholas11
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SWWP #13 - Shrooms & Trapped In The Closet (feat. Niko Brim)
☎️ Wanna be part of the show? Call 877-557-SWWP and leave a voicemail to get advice!I'm back in NY and I've got a new friend with me. I met Niko Brim, a talented artist out of NY, at Dreamvillefest. After a weekend of running into each other we figured we should move our conversation to the pod. We talk about our experiences at Dreamvillefest and festival culture. We get into some real NY culture and then Niko shares his touring experience with Rapsody. Niko shares what it was like growing up with a famous designer as a mom, Misa Hylton. We get into sports, top artists, albums that transcended the culture, & when great artists should retire. Niko shares how he'd collab with R Kelly, which leads to us agreeing to take shrooms & watch 'Trapped In The Closet'. We swap dr*g stories and address the opioid epidemic. We get into the wild world of Kanye. It's time for voicemails. Niko joins me for two calls today and gives the best advice. Tune in for all of this + more!Socials Channels: Instagram - / somethingwrongwithpod Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_ TikTok - / juliannicholas11
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SWWP #12 - Soft Spot, Producing For Kendrick, Staying Independent (feat. JMSN)
☎️ Wanna be part of the show? Call 877-557-SWWP and leave a voicemail to get advice!We're back for the second installment of SWWP West Coast Edition. For those that don't know, JMSN has been one of my favorite artists since the early 2010's. He's cemented a spot in my personal top 5. Coming from teaching on the Southside and attending his show as a fan in 2017 to having the opportunity to hangout/record a podcast together means a lot. (chase your goals) Anyway, let's get to it. JMSN shares how he embraces the corniness of being an artist and how his viral hit "Soft Spot" was originally supposed to be a movie with an insane plot. He then shares how he produced for Kendrick, which led to an unreleased album with Ab Soul. We get into the details of his writing process, how he attempted to get Snoop Dogg on a song, and how Sada Baby ended up on the "Soft Spot" remix. We talk about how today's music is stale and how his new album aims to shake it up. JMSN goes on a brief rant about the victim mentality and why he chose to remain independent. Also, how middle school bullies fuel his career. We go over his best written music and his top 3 rappers (which will shock you). It's time for voicemails. We get into two calls today that bring a lot of laughs. Tune in for all of this + more. I really hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I did recording it!Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/ Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_ https://linktr.ee/savewithjulian TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast where your intrusive thoughts are said out loud.Every week Julian discusses ‘something wrong with the culture’ while also being your hilarious unlicensed therapist. Wanna be a part of the show? Call 877-557-SWWP to leave a voicemail and get some advice.
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