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

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

☎️ 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

☎️ 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

☎️ 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

☎️ 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

☎️ 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

☎️ 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

🚨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

☎️ 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

☎️ 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

☎️ 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

☎️ 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

☎️ 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