Episode 16 – “Technical Difficulties”
On this episode of The AstonishinglyODD Podcast, Astonish, Javy, Chris iLL, and Reap lock in to discuss the long-awaited Clipse album, “Let God Sort 'Em Out.” The crew shares their excitement and overall love for the project, praising the razor-sharp lyricism of both Pusha T and Malice. Malice’s verse on “FICO” gets special attention, with the hosts highlighting his delivery and growth—and pointing out how Kendrick Lamar mirrors their cadence on his feature.
A heated debate follows: Who had the best verse on the album? Each host makes a case, analyzing bars, flows, and production. They also break down the album's rollout—from the Tiny Desk performance to key interviews—and question whether Pharrell’s presence on the album might’ve been a bit too heavy.
The conversation shifts to the state of hip-hop, reacting to Drake’s recent comments about UK lyricists and diving into a light-hearted debate about A-list vs. B-list rappers. Chris iLL stirs the pot by putting Fabolous in the B-tier, which sparks a lively exchange. Names like Jay-Z, Kendrick, Nas, Biggie, Tupac, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg all come up.
The crew then hits NBA news, unpacking Kevin Durant’s trade to the Houston Rockets and the controversy over his jersey number. They also touch on the rumors swirling around Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion.
To close out, they respond to feedback about their take on the film “Sinners.” The hosts dive into the cinematography and argue whether it’s a film that needs to be seen in theaters to be fully appreciated—before signing off in classic AstonishinglyODD fashion.
