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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 ... more

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*Originally aired March 9th, 2026

Big Loon presses Dr. Umar Johnson on FDMG scam allegations, donation questions, lawsuit rumors, school delays, and money questions in Part 3 of It’s Up There Podcast. In Part 3 of Big Loon’s sit-down with Dr. Umar ... more

Captain Tazaryach and Loon GO AT IT over IShowSpeed's Africa tour, Dr. Umar Johnson's Pan-African beliefs, Adin Ross and Blueface. Part 2 gets even more controversial. Captain Tazaryach returns for Part 2 of his conversation on It's Up There Podcast,... more

Jay-Z vs Ye debate GOES LEFT INSTANTLY! Captain Tazaryach and Loon clash over Jay-Z's NFL deal, Colin Kaepernick, Kyrie Irving and Candace Owens in this heated It's Up There interview. Captain Tazaryach joins Loon on It's Up There Podcast for Part 1 ... more

Loon returns to Internal Affairs to break down Bloodhound Q50’s final minutes, Lil Durk’s new federal fight after his acquittal, and the Chicago drill cycle that refuses to slow down. After Lil Durk beat the murder-for-hire case, the celebration came... more

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Captain Tazaryach
Member of the Israelite School of Universal Practical Knowledge who discusses Hebrew Israelite beliefs and identity
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Episode: “CHRISTIANITY IS A CULT!” Captain Tazaryach CHALLENGES Farrakhan & DEFENDS Multiple Wives _ Pt 2
EST Gee
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Episode: EST Gee On Lil Durk Case, Pooh Shiesty, Gucci Mane, Future & Almost Dying With James Harden -Full Ep
Whack 100
Wack 100, discussed as guest and legal/criminal-justice commentator
Independent media personality
Episode: Feat Wack 100- Wack 100 Says 6ix9ine “WON AGAIN” in Lil Durk Trial — Then Goes at Doodie Lo & Challenges How Feds Used His 6ix9ine Interview Against Lil Durk , Exposes Suge Knight & Talks Keffe Dee Conviction
Peewee Roscoe
Rapper/artist and guest on the episode
Episode: Feat Peewee Roscoe - PeeWee Roscoe EXPOSES What He REALLY Thinks About Drew Findling ’$1B Lawyer” In Lil Durk Trial
Drew Findling
Attorney referenced discussing the case
Episode: Loon Breaks Down How Lil Durk Could Face Life Even Without a Murder-for-Hire Conviction
Trap Lord Ross
Commentary guest providing case updates
Episode: Loon Breaks Down How Lil Durk Could Face Life Even Without a Murder-for-Hire Conviction
Claressa Shields
The greatest woman boxer of all time, Olympic gold medalist and multi-division world champion
Boxing
Episode: It's Up There: Claressa Shields on Papoose, the Viral Knockdown, $8M Deal & Being Called “Ugly"
Dr Umar
Pan-Africanist psychologist and commentator
Independent
Episode: Dr. Umar Goes Off On Jay-Z’s Latest Moves, Shannon Sharpe Rumors, Kai Cenat, Cheyenne Bryant & More
Charlamagne Tha God
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Episode: Loon Finally Responds To Akademiks, Says Charlamagne Exposed Him As A Studio Gangster - Full Ep

Hosts

Looney
Host of ITS UP THERE PODCAST W/LOONEY
Big Loon
Host of It's Up There Podcast With Looney

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 216 ratings
  • Kick back

    Interviews are great loon asks great questions in different ways than any other podcast out there that’s why he’s able to get these guests and speak on topics a real og also while I love solo episodes most you and dr umar have great conversations

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    japboy1
    United States4 months ago
  • This pod sucks

    Save your time

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Roc.b philly
    United States9 months ago
  • Top 3 best pod

    He don’t miss

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark Miami miller
    United Statesa year ago
  • Kick back

    Interviews are great loon asks great questions in different ways than any other podcast out there that’s why he’s able to get these guests and speak on topics a real og

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    japboy1
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the conversations

    Editing needs a lot of work. Episodes end abruptly and ad placement is horrible.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    OkKelz
    United Statesa year ago

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Content is culture-forward with a blunt, no-nonsense delivery that resonates with insiders.
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Guest experiences and topics spark engaging, sometimes provocative discussions.
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“CHRISTIANITY IS A CULT!” Captain Tazaryach CHALLENGES Farrakhan & DEFENDS Multiple Wives _ Pt 2
Q: What do you say to people who say that you are operating a cult?
Tazaryach accepts the label while defining it as a culture and identity, and says the group focuses on religious teachings and restoring families. He rejects comparisons to harmful cult practices.
“CHRISTIANITY IS A CULT!” Captain Tazaryach CHALLENGES Farrakhan & DEFENDS Multiple Wives _ Pt 2
Q: Why do you think IShowSpeed should not have gone to Africa?
Captain Tazaryach says IShowSpeed should have visited underserved Black communities in the United States instead, arguing that Black Americans are not tribally African and should prioritize their own communities.
Jay-Z vs Ye GOES LEFT INSTANTLY! Captain Tazaryach & Loon SNAP Over Kaepernick, Candace Owens, Kyrie
Q: Why do you think Jay is not a free man?
Tazaryach says Jay-Z's NFL partnership and his stance on Colin Kaepernick's protest showed a willingness to compromise, while Kanye West endured cancel culture and retained his public voice.
Jay-Z vs Ye GOES LEFT INSTANTLY! Captain Tazaryach & Loon SNAP Over Kaepernick, Candace Owens, Kyrie
Q: How did the Israelite community work itself into the prison system?
Tazaryach says his organization established a prison department that visits prisons and holds classes to support rehabilitation and prepare people for release.
EST Gee On Lil Durk Case, Pooh Shiesty, Gucci Mane, Future & Almost Dying With James Harden -Full Ep
Q: What is your relationship with Durk and how do you feel about his upcoming trial and the support around him?
Gee expresses confidence in Durk's team and believes he'll come through; he's shown concern and solidarity, while acknowledging the complexity of legal proceedings and the need for patient support.

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7. Claressa Shields
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