The Nick Angelo Show

Episode 5: Knicks vs. Sixers, Hip-Hop Beef, and Wrestling Drama | The Nick Angelo Show

In this episode of The Nick Angelo Show, Nick celebrates the New York Knicks' thrilling victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6. He critiques Joel Embiid's lack of toughness, comparing him to legends like Michael Jordan, and highlights the grit of players like Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart. Nick passionately discusses the ups and downs of the series and emphasizes how toughness and mental fortitude define great players.

Nick shifts to the music world, discussing the ongoing hip-hop beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. While Nick admits he’s out of touch with some of the references, he reminisces about legendary rap battles from the past, such as Nas vs. Jay-Z and Eminem's notorious beefs, especially how Eminem ended Ja Rule's career and forced Machine Gun Kelly to switch genres.

Nick also dives into AEW wrestling, discussing the rise of Swerve Strickland as the new AEW World Heavyweight Champion and the storyline surrounding Tony Khan's involvement in the narrative. He praises AEW's ability to create compelling storylines and compares the Elite’s new angle to the classic NWO takeover in wrestling.

The episode wraps up with a shout-out to The Dunes, a band Nick discovered at South by Southwest, and a recommendation for fans to check out their track "Hit and Run."