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Host: Julian Delgado

Episode: #38 – The Women Are Fighting

Date: October 7, 2025

Overview

In this episode, Julian dives into the ongoing beefs between women in the music industry, particularly highlighting recent and explosive developments between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, as well as the tension between Charli XCX and Taylor Swift. Julian also provides commentary on Doja Cat’s successful SNL performance, shares thoughts on the lackluster new SNL season premiere, reflects on personal growth through finances and emotional health, discusses a bizarre altercation involving Mark Sanchez, and closes with commentary on the detention of Greta Thunberg and media manipulation regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Hip-Hop Beef: Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj (00:45 – 13:35)

• History Recap:

  • Nicki’s dominance before Cardi’s emergence.
  • Cardi’s breakout with “Bodak Yellow,” the motorsport controversy, and the so-called “unofficial passing of the torch.”
  • The ongoing rivalry, stoked by both artists' fans and social media activity.
  • Recent escalation after Cardi’s successful album release and Nicki’s attempt to overshadow by announcing her album.

• Recent Escalations:

  • Cardi on "Call Her Daddy": Cardi discusses “industry plant” rumors perpetuated by Nicki.
  • Social Media Shade: Nicki reposts tweets undermining Cardi’s accomplishments, reiterating herself as the decade’s top female rapper.
  • Timeline of Escalation: “Cardi tweeting, 'abcdefg, your man has to snatch this tastes like honeycomb. Your bro be touching 12 year olds.'” (Referring to Nicki’s family’s legal issues) (10:10)
  • Leaked Call: Cardi threatens Ice Spice (“I’m not like Lotto. You think I’m Nikki. I’m a fuck her up...I’m gonna get Riot beat up by my niggas.”) (12:29)

• Julian’s Judgment:

  • Sympathizes more with Cardi’s journey and vulnerability. Asserts she’s “above that” behavior but understands the urge to retaliate.
  • “I don’t think there’s an ounce of maturity in Nicki Minaj’s existence... She clearly isn’t attracted to mature people. In fact, the people that she’s attracted to are interested in prepubescent children.” (11:00)
  • Expresses hope the feud remains online and doesn't escalate further, especially for the sake of Cardi’s children.

2. “White on White Crime”: Taylor Swift vs. Charli XCX (17:00 – 25:00)

• Origin of Drama:

  • Charli XCX’s mild comment about being intimidated by Taylor Swift.
  • Taylor’s defensive diss track (“girl, like you’re addicted to coke, but it’s cute that you love me so much or something like that.”) (18:30)

• Julian’s Critique of Taylor’s New Album “The Life of a Showgirl”:

  • “That fucking album blows. I’m so happy that she is not doing this like Super Bowl thing or anything of that nature.” (20:00)
  • Describes the album as synthetic, uninspired (“AI bubblegum pop bullshit”), lacking in substance and emotional maturity.
  • “The lyrics on this album are embarrassing. I have an 11-year-old niece who I think is more emotionally mature...” (22:10)
  • Feels that Taylor’s “cool girl rhetoric is like years late,” and recommends she take a break: “Take a beat. You certainly don’t need the money, that’s for damn sure.” (24:40)

3. On Doja Cat, SNL, and Comedy (14:00 – 17:00 / 25:10 – 34:40)

• Doja Cat Praised:

  • Doja’s “jazzy and dancy” SNL performance lauded for its creativity and underappreciated rap skills.
  • “Criminally underrated rapper because of the style of music that she makes.” (15:50)

• SNL New Season:

  • Commends new cast members (especially Cam Patterson’s trajectory from viral comedian to “prime time”) but slams the writing.
  • “They fade to black, or it’s barely an idea... I guess we clap.” (32:00)
  • “51 is off to a shaky, shaky start... there was a joke made that maybe they should have ended at 50, which I don’t agree with.” (33:00)

4. Mark Sanchez Altercation (34:45 – 38:55)

• Bizarre Incident:
  • Mark Sanchez, former Jets QB, drunkenly enters a delivery van (not an Uber), gets into a physical altercation with a 69-year-old delivery man.
  • Both sustain serious injuries; incident likely career-ending for Sanchez.
  • Observes how the news is being spun: “The sexy headline is like here goes another American city. Send in the National Guard. Trump’s got to change. Like these are those what happens in liberal American cities. But then the truth of the story came out...” (36:30)

5. Personal Growth: Financial and Emotional Health (39:00 – 46:45)

• Cooking Milestone:

  • Julian cooked steak on a pan for the first time and made chimichurri: “Jimmy Churri jewels over here on the pan.” (45:39)
  • Finds joy in grocery shopping and “nesting” routines.

• Financial Maturity:

  • Contrasts his past avoidance of financial problems (“when I owed a lot of money, I was far less attentive”) with his newfound vigilance and resolve to negotiate bills and eliminate unnecessary expenses.
  • “These businesses just rely on you setting up these services and then never hitting them up again.” (42:15)

• Emotional Awareness:

  • Therapy insights into honoring the full spectrum of emotions, not just bottling up anger or negative feelings.
  • “It’s human to experience the entire emotional spectrum... give those emotions the grace that they deserve when you’re feeling those things.” (46:00)

6. Local Politics Plug (38:55 – 40:20)

• Julian’s brother, Antonio Delgado, running for Governor of New York State, appeared on The Majority Report.
• Julian is proud to support and connect him to influential platforms.

7. International Politics & Media Manipulation: Greta Thunberg in Detention (47:00 – 52:10)

• Greta Thunberg’s Detention:

  • Updates on Greta’s conditions (dehydration, bedbugs, harsh treatment). “Another detainee reported seeing Greta dragged by her hair and forced to kiss the Israeli flag.” (48:40)

• Social Media and Propaganda:

  • Israel’s efforts to control narratives by “basically [buying] TikTok” and removing content/symbols supportive of Palestine.
  • “History is written by the victors... This isn’t anything that’s been won. This is a forcing of narrative control.” (51:00)
  • Calls for listeners to stay informed through real journalism, be empathic, and not numb to persistently disturbing news.
  • “All it takes to understand the reality of the situation is to be a human and have the ability to be empathetic.” (52:00)

Notable Quotes

• On Nicki Minaj:
  • “I don’t think there’s an ounce of maturity in Nicki Minaj’s existence.” (11:00)
• On Cardi B:
  • “I think she’s evolved so much as a person and I think she is really working on being a better, the best version of herself.” (9:35)
• On Taylor Swift’s New Album:
  • “That fucking album blows... It sounds like AI slope. Like it’s bubblegum pop AI bullshit.” (20:00)
• On SNL:
  • “The sketch writing on that show...it’s so like down to the bone that Colin Jost actually had to do a skit. He participated in the cold open, which is so rare.” (32:45)
• On Social Media & Propaganda:
  • “Get your information from always try like go to real sources of journalism, trusted sources, but then also talk to people, have the real conversations.” (51:40)
  • “All it takes to understand the reality of the situation is to be a human and have the ability to be empathetic.” (52:00)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:45–13:35: Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj beef analysis and hot takes
• 14:00–15:50: Doja Cat’s SNL performance praised
• 17:00–25:00: Taylor Swift vs. Charli XCX “white on white crime”; album critique
• 25:10–34:40: SNL new season, Cam Patterson’s primetime debut
• 34:45–38:55: Mark Sanchez’s bizarre assault incident
• 38:55–40:20: Political plug for Julian’s brother and local politics
• 39:00–46:45: Julian’s financial and emotional growth, cooking escapades
• 47:00–52:10: Greta Thunberg in detention, media manipulation, and call for empathy/awareness

Tone & Final Thoughts

Julian combines humor, cynicism, and earnestness, channeling both the role of unlicensed therapist and cultural commentator. The episode is heavy on personal perspective, unfiltered opinions, and rapid subject shifts, all delivered with a conversational and introspective voice. Listeners are left with encouragement to stay engaged, aware, and emotionally present in both personal and political spheres.