Heads Of State Podcast

Dawud Wallace, Hugh Mulzac, Shaun Marble

  Welcome to Heads of State, your new favorite podcast where New York energy meets DMV flavor. Join Hugh, Shaun, and Dawud for a show that's less like a formal political summit and more like that group chat with your boys that stays buzzing 24/7. We’re all about great laughs, zero filters, and the kind of deep, veteran respect that only comes from years of arguing over sports, hip-hop, and the culture.We aren't here for safe, boring consensus takes. Instead, you're getting a front-row seat to three lifelong friends holding court on the stuff that actually matters. Whether we’re dissecting a massive corporate marketing failure, losing our minds over historical GOAT logic, or trying to agree on the last truly perfect hip-hop masterpiece, if it moves the culture, we’re talking about it—and having a blast doing it.

Episodes

  1. Jim Jones is Better Than 90% of You New York Rappers

    4d ago

    Jim Jones is Better Than 90% of You New York Rappers

    Send us Fan Mail NBA highlights are crushing full games. We break down the massive shift in modern sports viewership and culture. In Episode 2 of the Heads of State Podcast, the crew dives deep into how digital media consumption has completely transformed sports, music, and social dynamics. We analyze the staggering metrics behind 18-minute NBA highlight packages on YouTube generating hundreds of millions of views, proving that modern audiences are shifting away from traditional three-hour broadcasts. The conversation transitions into hip-hop infrastructure, auditing the commercial discographies of Dipset legends like Jim Jones, Cam'ron, and Juelz Santana, before exploring French Montana’s historic diamond-certified streaming run. Finally, the room tackles the complex cultural layers behind viral true crime investigations in the South, the evolution of the iconic "pause" linguistic phenomenon originating from Harlem, and a wild, unforgettable Fourth of July weekend recap. TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 The Statistically Impossible $20,000 World Cup Bet 03:11 Super Bowl Viewership vs Global Football Streaming 04:14 Why Fans Switched to 18-Minute NBA Highlights 06:04 The Death of Playing Outside: Generational Shifts 08:15 Scottie Pippen vs Modern NBA Max Contracts 09:53 The Wildest Rap Scandals & Viral Court Cases 13:57 Is the Modern Hip-Hop Media Space Too Crowded? 14:55 Capitalist Realism: Evaluating the "Spin That" Culture Beef 19:50 Unpacking the Tragic Investigation of Nolan Wells 24:50 Growing Up in the Suburbs: Arlington vs Columbia, MD 31:45 Is the Music Industry Missing Diddy's Presence? 35:49 Jim Jones vs Cam'ron: Auditing the Dipset Catalog 42:00 How French Montana Became New York's Biggest Streaming Artist 48:58 DJ Akademiks vs Charlamagne Tha God Explained 52:21 Unboxing the Insane Titanium Yeezy Grills 53:50 The Cringe Dame Dash & Nicolet Video Moment 59:51 Roc-A-Fella Nostalgia: The Iconic Def Jam Jacket Fight 1:05:42 Sending Prayers to Rory from Rory and Mal 1:07:38 World Cup Knockout Stage & Mbappe Predictions 1:10:57 Why We Miss the Wonderland of Blockbuster Video 1:14:03 Fact-Checking the Horn Island Statements 1:30:26 Political Downfalls: The Andrew Gillum Downward Spiral 1:35:15 Lil Cease vs Dame Dash: The Great "Pause Game" Debate 1:42:55 Larry David Moments: The Infamous Gay Barbecue Sausage Story 1:48:25 Float Driving at the Pride Parade 🎤 Subscribe for more real convos on culture, business, and current events. 👍 Like, 💬 Comment, 🔔 Hit that bell – join the community! FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: Audio Podcast: https://headsofstatepodcast.buzzsprout.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@headsofstatepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headsofstatepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headsofstatepodcast X (Twitter): https://x.com/headsofstatepc

    1h 50m
  2. Welcome To The Party 🇺🇸

    Jul 4

    Welcome To The Party 🇺🇸

    Send us Fan Mail Is Caitlin Clark getting the MJ treatment? Discover the real business truth behind Jay-Z and Dame Dash's empire split. Dive deep into hip-hop history, sports culture, and the corporate shifts driving modern entertainment. In this breakdown, we dissect the fierce WNBA rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, analyzing how media ecosystems turn athletic excellence into a cultural battleground. We contrast Dame Dash’s visionary but volatile legacy with Jay-Z’s billionaire blueprint—unpacking the transition from Roc-A-Fella and Rockaware to modern licensing and tech company acquisitions. The debate goes onto the court to settle an ultimate playoff dilemma: Larry Bird versus Kevin Durant in a seven-game series, alongside a critical look at athlete wellness and legacy protection. From speculative music industry Verzuz face-offs featuring Michael Jackson, Kanye West, and Drake, to the chilling realities of AI automation in everyday fast-food drive-thrus, we decode the hidden economics, political crosscurrents, and media narratives shaping the culture. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The World Cup & Team USA Soccer Gamble 04:01 LeBron's Free Agency & High School Hype Realities 06:32 Jay-Z vs Dame Dash: What Really Went Left 09:53 Lyor Cohen & The Corporate Environment Trap 14:14 The AI Automation Dystopia at Drive-Thrus 19:41 Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese: WNBA Culture War 27:47 Jordan Rules vs Modern Sports Media Backlash 34:07 Game 7 Ultimatum: Larry Bird vs Kevin Durant 38:31 The MAGA State Fair Influencer Scandal Exposed 42:54 Will We Ever See Another Two-Term President? 50:35 Music Industry Verzuz: Why Kanye Beats Everyone 55:27 Kendrick Lamar's BET Streak vs Drake's Machine 1:02:44 CTE, Boxing Debts & Taking Care of Cultural Icons 1:04:15 The Rappers Union: How Equity Gets Diluted FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: Audio Podcast: https://headsofstatepodcast.buzzsprout.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@headsofstatepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headsofstatepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headsofstatepodcast X (Twitter): https://x.com/headsofstatepc

    1h 17m

About

  Welcome to Heads of State, your new favorite podcast where New York energy meets DMV flavor. Join Hugh, Shaun, and Dawud for a show that's less like a formal political summit and more like that group chat with your boys that stays buzzing 24/7. We’re all about great laughs, zero filters, and the kind of deep, veteran respect that only comes from years of arguing over sports, hip-hop, and the culture.We aren't here for safe, boring consensus takes. Instead, you're getting a front-row seat to three lifelong friends holding court on the stuff that actually matters. Whether we’re dissecting a massive corporate marketing failure, losing our minds over historical GOAT logic, or trying to agree on the last truly perfect hip-hop masterpiece, if it moves the culture, we’re talking about it—and having a blast doing it.