The New Old Heads Hip Hop Podcast is a weekly Hip Hop culture talk show with discussions on Hip Hop news and music. The show features Bringing Down The Band's own Lonegevity and DJ Jay Diff, music producer Maja 7th, and former radio personality and event emcee/host J. Moore. Based out of Indianapolis. Visit newoldheads.com for details.
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Nov 14, 2026 · 57:42
On this episode we talked about Dave Chappelle being cancelled again (members only), politics in the USA, Ice Cube and Dr Dre clashing on AI, Big X The Plug saying Hip Hop is all…
Nov 7, 2026 · 1:08:47
On Episode 510, the New Old Heads unpack Jermaine Dupri's massive backlash against Spotify's new AI remix feature, debating how the tech giant continues to extract value from…
Oct 31, 2026 · 1:07:02
Update: we initially only uploaded a segment of the show. It's now updated! Episode 509 discusses the viral debate over Boosie and Webbie claiming their catalog can compete with…
Oct 24, 2026 · 1:07:53
Episode 508 features the New Old Heads diving deep into the massive Killer Mike and FD Signifier discourse. The panel unpacks Mike's recent Red Bull freestyle and Vic Mensa…
Oct 17, 2026 · 1:16:38
On this episode we talked about if 50 Cent rapping about gangster toughness or deep-seated fear, if gangster rap just conservatism disguised as street music, if the death of…
Oct 10, 2026 · 1:02:05
On this episode we talked about Reason saying Sampling Hip Hop should have an automatic clearance, Too Short apologizing for saying he'd go to a Diddy party when he gets out,…
Oct 3, 2026 · 1:00:26
Episode 505 features the New Old Heads discussing Charlamagne Tha God's recent criticism of Rick Rubin interviewing Jay-Z for his new HBO docuseries. The panel debates if Rick…
Sep 26, 2026 · 1:07:58
Episode 504 features the New Old Heads reacting to Colin Kaepernick officially responding to Jay-Z's recent concert freestyle. The panel exposes the reality behind Roc Nation's…
Sep 19, 2026 · 1:01:15
Episode 503 features the New Old Heads unpacking Macklemore getting booted from Ed Sheeran's stadium tour after Robert Kraft issued a strict ultimatum over the rapper's…
Sep 12, 2026 · 1:10:17
Episode 502 features the New Old Heads discussing J Cole thanking God that Jay-Z and Roc Nation didn't rush his stardom when he was 24. The panel debates if modern labels even…
Sep 5, 2026 · 1:16:43
Episode 501 features the New Old Heads reviewing the highly anticipated collaborative album from Erykah Badu and The Alchemist. We discuss Alchemist's organic studio process and…
Aug 29, 2026 · 1:48:37
We celebrated episode 500 by recording a live show in front of an audience at Indy CD & Vinyl's The 808 venue. We talked about 500 episodes and then had guests come up and ask us…
Aug 22, 2026 · 1:20:17
Episode 499 features the New Old Heads (with guest Brotha2daKnight) breaking down Lecrae's recent comments demanding that artists focus on quality rather than operating as…
Aug 15, 2026 · 1:03:29
Episode 498 features the New Old Heads breaking down the truth behind Kendrick Lamar cutting off The Game, exposing how the 100 video shoot in Compton and the genius timing of…
Aug 8, 2026 · 1:10:38
On episode 497 we talked about 9th wonder's statement on Sway saying we should give the youth some grace about learning about older music, a discussion on T-Pain talking about…
Aug 1, 2026 · 1:08:13
Episode 496 features the New Old Heads (along with guest Brotha2daKnight) breaking down the internet beef between Memphis Bleek and Uncle Murda. We debate why older artists are…
Jul 25, 2026 · 1:16:50
On episode 495 we talked iShowSpeed performing at the World Cup closing ceremonies, Hip Hop sampling and if its appeal has changed, Post Malone potentially making a fusion…
Jul 19, 2026 · 1:02:12
Episode 494 features the New Old Heads breaking down Jay-Z's historic three-night anniversary residency at Yankee Stadium. We discuss his flawless execution of Reasonable Doubt…
Jul 11, 2026 · 1:03:52
Episode 493 features guest Brotha2daKnight joining the New Old Heads to debate American sociologist Tricia Rose's recent claim that hip hop now does more harm than good. We…
Jul 4, 2026 · 1:02:01
Episode 492 features guest Brotha2daKnight joining the crew to tackle Lupe Fiasco's ongoing criticism of Kendrick Lamar, debating whether hip hop history ultimately values the…
Jun 27, 2026 · 1:10:31
On this episode we talked about Open Mike Eagle's take on the Atlantic article and AI Watchdog whistleblower-esque reveal on AI theft in music, Boots Riley talking radicalism in…
Jun 20, 2026 · 1:21:19
Episode 490 features guest Brotha2daKnight. The crew debates Soulja Boy’s controversial new move to open up a "Rapper University," questioning if it's a blatant cash grab or a…
Jun 13, 2026 · 1:03:06
On episode 489 we talked about The Knicks and Donald Trump, Fat Joe comparing the Knicks' NBA Finals Run To 9/11, ReedMySole saying our culture's timeline is a mess, Jay…
Jun 6, 2026 · 58:52
This week we had a few different discussions on Jay-Z's Roots Picnic freestyle, Dame Dash's response, Talib Kweli calling out Tiny Desk, Conway The Machine airing out Griselda,…
May 30, 2026 · 1:05:59
This week, we catch up on Memorial Day weekend travels before diving deep into how record labels are hijacking political playbooks to manufacture virality through a paid…
May 23, 2026 · 1:01:08
Episode 486 is the Iceman episode. Discussion on if he lived up to the hype, if he grew at all, what we thought about the three project drop, if this means Kendrick will reply,…
May 16, 2026 · 1:24:04
Episode 484 of the New Old Head had discussions on Jermaine Dupri defending himself for keeping publishing on Kriss Kross records, Akademiks being #1 on Hip Hop media list, the…
May 9, 2026 · 1:14:20
Episode 484 features guest Brotha2daKnight. Discussions dive into Kid Cudi's decision to fire M.I.A. from his upcoming tour lineup. The episode also unpacks whether the Nike…
May 2, 2026 · 1:15:23
Episode 483 dives into whether New York hip hop bias is actually real or just a myth, exploring how regional sounds like the Midwest and South were heavily judged by East Coast…
Apr 26, 2026 · 1:00:00
Episode 482 features guest Brotha2daKnight. Discussions dive into Boosie Badazz disrespecting Indianapolis, refusing to apologize, and getting his shows canceled by local…
Apr 18, 2026 · 1:02:03
Episode 481 dives into the death of Afrika Bambaataa and the highly polarizing, divided responses from the hip hop community regarding his dark legacy and the lack of…
Apr 11, 2026 · 1:08:04
This week we had discussions on Jay Electronica preaching to concert goers and only rapping acapellas at a Currensy show, Kanye being banned from the UK and his two day London…
Apr 4, 2026 · 1:06:50
This week we had discussions on JAY-Z and bloated concert ticket prices, J. Cole's statements about not being the best rapper, Benny The Butchers comments about social media…
Mar 28, 2026 · 1:01:21
Episode 478 features guest Brotha2daKnight. Discussions dive deep into J. Cole's recent interview with Cam'ron, exploring his reflections on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar fallout…
Mar 21, 2026 · 1:12:10
Episode 477 with guest Brotha2daKnight. This week we had discussion on Jack Harlow's new MONICA project and the responses both culturally and musically, LARUSSELL's odd song…
Mar 14, 2026 · 59:43
Episode 476 featured Brotha2daKnight and had discussions on Killer Mike's comments around the Atlanta Hawks and Magic City, LaRussell's album getting blocked from Billboard for…
Mar 7, 2026 · 1:01:19
Episode 475 of the New Old Heads had discussions on the situation with the US bombing and escalating the conflict/war in Iran - and if now is the most divisive time we've…
Feb 28, 2026 · 1:04:39
Episode 474 of the New Old Heads features guest Brotha2daKnight and had discussions on the latest from the 50 Cent and TI beef, Baby Keem's new Casino album and if he's left…
Feb 21, 2026 · 59:14
Episode 473 features guest Andy Skinner of Indy CD & Vinyl. Discussions analyze LaRussell's internal conflict regarding Lil Wayne's legacy and the negative impact of music that…
Feb 14, 2026 · 1:12:48
Episode 472 of the New Old Heads featured guest Brotha2daKnight and had discussions on J. Cole's new The Fall Off album, Bad Bunny's halftime show, Kid Rock's commentary around…
Feb 7, 2026 · 1:22:29
Episode 471 of the New Old Heads with guest Brotha2daKnight had discussions on J. Cole's Birthday Blizzard mixtape, Kendrick surpassing Jay-Z's 25 Grammys and his legacy, a…
Jan 24, 2026 · 1:10:03
Episode 470 featuring guest Brotha2daKnight. Discussions this week were on J. Cole's new "Disc 2, Track 2" single before his upcoming The Fall Off drops in February, Ludacris…
Jan 17, 2026 · 1:17:39
Featuring guest DJ Spoolz. On episode 469 we had discussions on The Kid Mero being Hot 97's new leading man, Teddy Riley making a bold statement supporting R Kelly, Vallejo…
Jan 8, 2026 · 1:00:16
Featuring guest Maxie, owner of Nap or Nothing. Episode 467 of the New Old Heads had discussions the challenges of being a business owner and artist, Dave East turning down a…
Dec 25, 2025 · 1:00:04
Episode 467 of the New Old Heads featuring guest DJ MetroGnome had discussions on 21 Savage suggesting that technical rapping ability and being "the greatest" are secondary to…
Dec 18, 2025 · 1:11:28
Featuring guest Mr. Kinetik. Episode 466 of the New Old Heads had discussions on Boyz II Men's albums rank, DJ Premier and Nas dropping a long-awaited project and if it lived up…
Dec 11, 2025 · 1:09:45
Featuring guests Brotha2daKnight and Naptown Thrift owner/emcee Double A. Episode 465 of the New Old Heads had discussions on Kendrick having 88 unreleased songs from the GNX…
Dec 4, 2025 · 58:10
Discussions this week on 50 Cent's involvement on the latest Diddy mini-doc series, a recent debate from Rap Latte arguing that you cannot dismiss artists like NBA YoungBoy as…
Nov 27, 2025 · 1:17:24
Featuring guest Brotha2daKnight Discussions this week on De La Soul's importance with being a long-standing successful group, Spotify buying WhoSampled and highlighting rap…
Nov 20, 2025 · 1:10:21
This week the New Old Heads had discussions on Rory of New Rory & Mal Podcast's old anti-Black tweets, Pharrell having an anti-DEI stance, Wale and Ebro going back and forth…
Nov 13, 2025 · 1:01:33
Episode 461, featuring guest 4200kory, celebrates the monumental induction of OutKast into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Discussions also cover the Grammys snubbing Freddie Gibbs…
Nov 6, 2025 · 1:03:12
The New Old Heads episode 460 featured guest Brotha2daknight and had discussions on Jason Kelce and guest thinking Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber were Hip Hop, Hip Hop…
Oct 30, 2025 · 1:13:01
The New Old Heads episode 459 featured guest DJ Spoolz and had discussions this week on 9th Wonder's interview with the Breakfast Club and how to approach the youth and music…
Oct 23, 2025 · 59:35
Featuring guest Brotha2daKnight. This week on the New Old Heads was a thorough one with five solid discussions. We talked about Tyler The Creator recently coming under fire for…
Oct 16, 2025 · 1:27:56
New Old Heads episode 457 featured guest Mr. Kinetik and had discussions on D'Angelo's passing and legacy, Nas and DJ Premier's upcoming collaborative project, Mass Appeal's push…
Oct 9, 2025 · 1:22:45
Episode 456 of the New Old Heads featured guest Andy Skinner, Co-Owner of Indy CD & Vinyl. This episode we discussed Mannie Fresh's statement on how Still Fly by the Big Tymers…
Oct 2, 2025 · 1:13:02
Episode 455 of the New Old Heads featured guest DJ Spoolz and discussed Assata Shakur's legacy in Hip Hop's revolutionary roots in the wake of her passing, comparing the business…
Sep 25, 2025 · 1:15:51
Episode 454, featuring guest Tony Styxx, delves into the public personas of three enigmatic artists. The discussions unpack recent documentary footage of Kanye West and whether…
Sep 18, 2025 · 1:11:56
The New Old Heads episode 453 featured guests DJ MetroGnome and Brotha2daknight and had discussions on the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's murder, Dame Dash's comments on Cam'Ron and…
Sep 11, 2025 · 1:11:09
Episode 452 includes a deep dive into Young Thug's leaked jailhouse claims that André 3000 failed to support Atlanta's emerging artists. The discussion also unpacks the label of…
Sep 4, 2025 · 1:06:21
In episode 451, the New Old Heads are once again joined by guest DJ Spoolz! Discussions this week on Pharrell's upcoming Vatican Jubilee concert, and Snoop Dogg's recent comments…
Aug 28, 2025 · 1:04:00
New Old Heads episode 450 was a discussion about Chance The Rapper's return and how his new project has redirected his music career, Erick Sermon potentially dropping a "Dynamic…
Aug 21, 2025 · 1:02:38
The New Old Heads episode 449 had discussions on Cardi B's new record paying homage to a Jay-Z classic, BabyChiefDoIt saying he writes his verses with ChatGPT, Benny and Freddie…
Aug 17, 2025 · 1:03:48
We sat down and talked with Oreo Jones (founder) and J. Brookinz (artist liason), who are two of the organizers behind the long-standing CHREECE Hip Hop festival in Indianapolis.…
Aug 14, 2025 · 1:37:20
New Old Heads episode 448 this week had discussions on Freddie Gibbs explaining why he doesn't mess with Curren$y, if JID can be as big or bigger than J. Cole, if the XXL…
Aug 7, 2025 · 1:15:03
The New Old Heads episode 447 had talks on DJ Quik being the producer people think Dr. Dre is, Anthony Fantano being targeted by Akademiks with the near decade old leaks of…
Jul 31, 2025 · 1:20:58
The New Old Heads episode 446 had discussions on Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist's new "Alfredo 2" project, if Drake gets judged harsher than others, G Herbo wanting Akademiks…
Jul 24, 2025 · 1:01:30
The New Old Heads episode 445 discussed Tyler, the Creator's new "Don't Tap The Glass" project, and how great we rank the Clipse in their album rollout. Much more on our uncut…
Jul 17, 2025 · 1:18:51
The New Old Heads episode 444 had discussions on the new Clipse "Let God Sort Em Out album, a lyric breakdown of "The Birds Don't Sing", discussion on Kai Cenat and streaming…
Jul 10, 2025 · 1:06:37
The New Old Heads episode 443 had guest Brotha2daKnight on and discussed Drake's new comeback record "What Did I Miss" leading up to his new project, Wu-Tang's influence and…
Jul 3, 2025 · 1:16:38
The New Old Heads episode 442 featured guest Brotha2daKnight and had discussions on Nelly doubling down on defending himself for performing at Trump's inauguration, T-Pain…
Jun 26, 2025 · 1:20:20
The New Old Heads episode 441 had discussions on Kendrick Lamar's leaked verse from the upcoming Clipse album, Tyler The Creator's comments about Gatekeeping and Podcast Mics,…
Jun 12, 2025 · 1:07:20
The New Old Heads episode 440 had discussions on Lil Wayne's unimpressive Carter 6, Timbaland announcing an AI artist he's going to make and push, Doechii's speech about the LA…
Jun 5, 2025 · 50:17
The New Old Heads episode 439 had discussions on small market Hip Hop scenes and how it's similar to small market NBA teams, Clipse returning but also being dropped for having a…
May 29, 2025 · 1:01:30
The New Old Heads episode 438 had discussions on GTA 6's upcoming release and how much of a cultural impact it will have in both pop culture and Hip Hop, Jermaine Dupri's legacy,…
May 22, 2025 · 1:02:35
The New Old Heads episode 437 had discussions on Common's BE album turning 20 with 11 new songs, Joey Bada$$ and the idea of a TDE East - and if it's needed, David Banner going…
May 15, 2025 · 1:06:49
The New Old Heads episode 436 had discussions on the first day of the Sean Combs trial, Russ discussing Spotify and changing public viewable numbers, Project Pat becoming a…
May 1, 2025 · 1:08:10
The New Old Heads episode 435 featured guest Brotha2daKnight and discussed Outkast and their influence on the south, 9th Wonder and his approach to working with legendary 90's…
Apr 24, 2025 · 59:02
Episode 434 of the New Old Heads featured discussions on Lil Wayne saying "they stole the feeling" and him not wanting to perform at the Super Bowl anymore, Too Short explaining…
Apr 17, 2025 · 1:00:51
The New Old Heads episode 433 discussed Kendrick and SZA's "luther" video, Will Smith's GOAT argument, the potential for seven new mass appeal-fueled Hip Hop legend projects, and…
Apr 10, 2025 · 1:10:07
The New Old Heads episode 432 had discussions on Ice Cube bringing back Friday with a discussion on why we don't see soundtracks anymore, Adam 22 and No Jumper going broke,…
Apr 3, 2025 · 1:02:18
The New Old Heads episode 431 featured guest Brotha2daKnight and had discussions on Uncle Luke's comments about pioneering Southern Hip Hop, and if the album/ album review has…
Mar 27, 2025 · 1:12:49
Episode 430 of the New Old Heads featured guest Justin Hunte (aka The Company Man) and had discussions on the upcoming Erykah Badu and The Alchemist project - and what an…
Mar 20, 2025 · 1:07:15
Episode 429 of the New Old Heads discussed Kendrick and Playboi Carti's collaboration and criticism from Anthony Fantano, UMG responding with a motion for Drake's lawsuit, Will…
Mar 13, 2025 · 1:07:55
The New Old Heads episode 428 had discussions on Conan O'Brian's joke about Kendrick and Drake at the Oscars - and Elliot Wilson taking issue with it, Curtiss King and Professor…
Mar 6, 2025 · 1:19:49
Episode 427 of the New Old Heads had discussions on Freddie Gibbs and J. Cole's projects and who has the better catalog, why we put artists up against each other in Hip Hop, LA…
Feb 27, 2025 · 1:13:24
Episode 426 of the New Old Heads featured discussions about GNX and its features being the worst part of the project - but also a discussion about if there should be an order to…
Feb 20, 2025 · 1:17:53
The New Old Heads episode 425 had discussions on Kid Rock comparing himself to Kendrick Lamar and his inconsistent comments about DEI and the Super Bowl Halftime, Drake…
Feb 13, 2025 · 1:18:10
The New Old Heads episode 424 had guest Brotha2daknight and broke down Kendrick's Super Bowl performance, talked Irv Gotti and his passing, and discussed how Kanye is washed and…
Feb 6, 2025 · 1:26:42
The New Old Heads episode 423 was a full recap and discussion on the many facets of the 2025 Grammys. Support the show
Jan 30, 2025 · 1:17:24
Episode 422 of the New Old Heads had discussions on DJ Akademiks being a groomer, Kanye's best eras, Debbie Deb not getting any publishing for her voice on Kendrick's Squabble…
Jan 23, 2025 · 1:29:48
Episode 421 of the New Old Heads features discussions on Snoop, Nelly and other Hip Hop artists performing at Trump inauguration events, the TikTok ban and unban and what social…
Jan 16, 2025 · 1:18:58
Episode 420 of the New Old Heads is our first episode of 2025. We had discussions on Madlib's house and record collective being lost to the LA fires, Beanie Sigel and him using…
Dec 26, 2024 · 1:01:30
The New Old Heads episode 419 had discussions on De La Soul not supporting a book about them from an author Marcus J. Moore, Dave Blunts performing on a couch, Adam22 calling…
Dec 19, 2024 · 1:25:41
Episode 418 of the New Old Heads features guest Brotha2daknight. Discussions: Updates to the Jay-Z allegations, Fat Joe says artists aren't loyal, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's…
Dec 12, 2024 · 1:23:54
The New Old Heads episode 417 had discussions on Kanye West not paying producers for Vultures 1 & 2, Jay-Z and the SA allegations against him, J. Cole saying he felt pressure…
Dec 5, 2024 · 1:35:03
We shot a surprise episode over Thanksgiving break with Justin Hunte, also known as the Company Man, and we talked about Kendrick, Drake, LL Cool J, Little Brother and much more.…
Nov 28, 2024 · 1:12:46
Episode 415 of the New Old Heads had multiple discussions on Kendrick Lamar's new GNX album, including Lil Wayne's comments, if the West Coast is surpassing Atlanta, what this…
Nov 21, 2024 · 1:10:08
The New Old Heads episode 414 had discussions on Andre 3000 getting nominated for an "album of the year" nod by the Grammys for his "New Blue Sun" album, said album not counting…
Nov 14, 2024 · 1:10:21
The New Old Heads episode 413 had discussions on Ari Lennox wanting off of Dreamville, Logic saying his "super Hip Hop" doesn't pay the bills, Erick Sermon saying moment music…
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