ITS UP THERE PODCAST W/LOONEY

ITS UP THERE PODCAST W/LOONEY

Welcome to It's Up There Podcast With Looney, AKA BIG LOON! Loon strives to be a business leader for the culture. When he speaks about the podcast business, record label business and contracts, he does it with a level of understanding that your average consumer would not have. Being able to see through the smoke and mirrors within the industry and the industry tricks, people come to It’s Up There for a one of a kind perspective and to get a full breakdown. Tune in! Audio drops on Mondays and video drops on Thursdays!

Episodes

June 26, 2025 96 mins

In this powerful interview, Rich Homie Quan’s Dad speaks on Birdman skipping the funeral, getting shot 6 times, Young Thug’s silence, and what Takeoff’s death taught him about legacy. He doesn’t hold back — this is one of the realest convos we’ve had on It’s Up There Podcast. Rich Homie Quan’s Dad finally breaks his silence in this explosive sit-down. For the first time, he opens up a...

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Doug Weinstein UNPACKS TRUTH on Brian Steele & Diddy, Young Thug vs Gunna Pleas, & Feds’ Immunity Trick in this can’t-miss episode of It’s Up There Podcast. Dive deep into how Georgia’s most explosive hip-hop legal battles really went down: Doug first lays out the jaw-dropping saga of Brian Steele—lead defense attorney for Young Thug in the record-breaking YSL RICO trial, held in contempt and b...

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Did Atlanta just flip the script? 👀 When @lilbaby shocked State Farm Arena by bringing @yfnlucci on stage, the #ItsUpTherePodcast fam felt the culture shift. From #WhamWorldTour fireworks to the real business of keeping Atlanta’s bag intact, Loon sets the tone for Season 2—no microwave talk, just slow-cooked game. ⚡️ Smash that 👍🏾, hit Subscribe, and tag a friend who still thinks real beef a...

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Doe Boy pulled up to It’s Up There Podcast for one of his most honest convos yet. He breaks down why Apple picked him over Taylor Swift, how Future signed him Meeting southside off a graphic, and why the NFL used the draft to humble Deion Sanders by snubbing Shedeur Sanders. Loon presses him on Cleveland’s hate, Kevin Gates’ wild moment with LeBron Jame's wife, and where Bow Wow, MGK, and Kid Cudi stand on the rea...

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Dr. Umar Johnson returns to It’s Up There Podcast and holds NOTHING back. He calls out RG3 over his snow bunny obsession, breaks down Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese, and checks Shannon Sharpe’s $25K surgery situation. He explains why he turned down Piers Morgan, Andrew Schulz, and Fresh & Fit, responds to Mark Lamont Hill, and questions whether he’ll ever return to the Joe Budden Podcast again. He updates fans o...

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YSL Mondo returns to It’s Up There Podcast and, for the first time ever, reveals why Young Thug cut him off over a J Prince play (00:05:34). Mondo breaks his silence on linking with Lil Woody after calling him a snitch (00:18:20), and questions why Thug still has smoke for Gunna but gave his own brother Unfoonk a pass after taking the same plea (00:32:10). He opens up about being willing to testify for Thug—with no than...

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The sit‑down continues! OMB Peezy is back with new DM receipts from Future’s ex, reacts to her $100 K‑chain police call, and explains why he’ll “never spin the block.” Loon & Peezy then unpack 50 Cent’s alleged sabotage of Big Meech’s Florida concert, Kodak Black’s public spiral & Ye’s offer to help, plus what AI‑generated vocals mean for rap royalties. Dating in hip‑hop, fake...

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Big Loon kicks off the pod with a heartfelt thank you to his supporters (0:00) before sharing why he’s still too close to his own trauma to tell his full story (2:15). He then reflects on being misunderstood, embracing the “life of kings” mindset, and how fame makes it hard to trust anyone (4:40). After previewing a new feature on Patreon and plans for a street‑style book club (9:00), Loon gives a salute to David ...

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Big Loon kicks off the pod with a heartfelt thank you to his supporters (0:00) before sharing why he's still too close to his own trauma to tell his full story (2:15). He then reflects on being misunderstood, embracing the “life of kings” mindset, and how fame makes it hard to trust anyone (4:40). After previewing a new feature on Patreon and plans for a street-style book club (9:00), Loon gives a salute to David Shands...

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In this episode of It’s Up There Podcast, Loon sits down with Rory for a no-filter conversation that goes beyond podcast beef and dives into the truth behind the podcast industry, the cost of vulnerability, and why so many platforms are pushing entertainment over authenticity. Rory opens up about what really happened behind the scenes with Joe Budden, why he regrets even telling the truth publicly, and how lies often travel f...

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This Is Why Joe Budden Almost Fired Melissa Ford After That Drake Line This episode, Loon delivers a piercing breakdown of one of the most hypocritical moves in podcasting history. When Drake shouted out Melissa Ford on "Give Me a Hug" — while taking a jab at Joe Budden — the Joe Budden Podcast team secretly bought the domain on Drake’s merch and rerouted it to Joe's Patreon. Not Melissa’s. Not a collab. Str...

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Young Thug On The Heels Of New Album " Uy Scuti" And we have an powerful and revealing episode of *It’s Up There Podcast*, Loon sits down with Juror 56 — the lead juror from the Young Thug YSL RICO trial — for a rare and uncensored conversation. This isn't just commentary. This is the man who ran the jury room, speaking publicly for the first time about how dangerously close the trial came to putting Young Thug be...

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🎙️ In this explosive episode of It’s Up There Podcast, Loon delivers a raw and unfiltered breakdown of how Brick Baby’s loyalty to No Jumper got him caught in a federal indictment — and how Adam22 turned his back after years of profiting off his name. When Brick Baby tried to make bond, the feds used No Jumper podcast clips as evidence to argue he was a danger to society. They cited videos of him with firearms, v...

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Adam22 Pressed on Using Black Culture, Clout Chasing Criminals & No Jumper Falling Apart Adam22 Confronted for Clout Chasing Off Street Culture, Fearing Akademiks, and Losing Control of No Jumper as Staff Turn On Him Adam22 Of No Jumper pulls up to It’s Up There Podcast and gets pressed on everything the internet's been scared to say to his face. From accusations of using Black culture for profit to clout chasing criminal...

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In this powerful episode of It’s Up There Podcast, Loon unpacks the full timeline and layered psychology behind Lil Durk’s federal indictment, King Von’s murder, and the toxic role 6ix9ine and DJ Akademiks played in tricking one of the most respected rappers in the game off the streets. 🎯 This episode explains: How 6ix9ine turned Slide for Von from a rally cry into a war cry Why DJ Akademiks’ blogging strat...

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In this powerful episode of It’s Up There Podcast, Loon unpacks the full timeline and layered psychology behind Lil Durk’s federal indictment, King Von’s murder, and the toxic role 6ix9ine and DJ Akademiks played in tricking one of the most respected rappers in the game off the streets. 🎯 This episode explains: How 6ix9ine turned Slide for Von from a rally cry into a war cry Why DJ Akademiks’ blogging strat...

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Loose Cannon’s Federal‑Level Confession , Loose Cannon’s Federal‑Level Confession,How No Jumper Clips Brought Down Big U , How No Jumper Clips Built the RICO Case: , No Jumper’s Most Federal Episode: On this week’s episode of It’s Up There Podcast, Loon pulls back the curtain on the federal RICO indictment of Big U—tracing how podcast platforms, street politics and on‑air confessions became evide...

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In this explosive episode of It’s Up There Podcast, we dive deep into the shocking developments surrounding Big U, his involvement in a major RICO case, and the ongoing drama with Wack 100. We break down the federal investigation, how Big U’s charity was allegedly misused, and the betrayal that unfolded in public. We also cover the influence of podcasts like No Jumper and how Wack 100 has been using the Clubhouse platfo...

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🔥 In this episode of It’s Up There Podcast, Loon goes deep on the biggest stories shaking up the culture! From Playboi Carti’s album sales controversy to Lil Baby being targeted by APD, and Joe Budden’s wild podcast trade talk, Loon breaks it all down with facts, strategy, and real insight. 👀 👉🏽 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE – Don’t forget to tap in with the movement! 🔗 Join the community: 🚀 Patr...

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