Kanye West is no stranger to controversy; his social media rants often spark intense debate. But what's driving his words beyond the headlines and hot takes? In this episode of Always Something, we take a step back to analyze Kanye’s public outbursts—not just as chaotic moments, but as patterns and what they reveal about his intentions.

Join us as we break down the messages behind the madness, offering a more nuanced perspective on one of the most polarizing figures in pop culture. Because with Kanye, it’s Always Something.

This week on Always Something, we’re diving into our most requested topic—Luigi Mangione. Why is there so much interest in him? What media strategies are shaping his public narrative? And most importantly, what can we, as communications professionals, learn from it?

In this special Q&A episode, we discuss the buzz surrounding Mangione and discuss the implications for reputation management, storytelling, and media influence. Whether you're a PR strategist, a brand communicator, or just a fan of smart media moves, this conversation has something for you.

In this episode, we unpack the current activities in the upcoming Diddy trial. One of his lawyers left the case, and there are many questions about what this means for his future. We discuss why issuing a financial statement can be a wise decision, how crisis communications leaders manage things behind the scenes with attorneys, and when you should not issue a statement to the press.

In this episode, we delve into the recent legal battle between hip-hop mogul Jay-Z and attorney Tony Buzbee. Jay-Z vehemently denied these allegations, describing them as "frivolous, fictitious, and appalling," and claimed they were part of an extortion attempt. He further highlighted the emotional and financial toll on his family, including threats and the loss of $20 million in business deals. In response, Jay-Z filed a lawsuit against Buzbee, accusing him of defamation, civil extortion, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Join us as we unpack the details of this lawsuit.

This episode delves into the intricacies of A$AP Rocky's case and how it may compromise Rihanna's brand. We also speculate that Rocky's attorney may try to pull some strings to resolve this quickly.

This week, we'll discuss the devastating fires in Los Angeles and how Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are uniquely positioned to change their lives and careers.

This episode explores why no one seems to get along with Drake. From his public beef with Kendrick Lamar and others to the current lawsuit against UMG and humiliating himself, he's spiraling and can't seem to get his footing. What can he do to salvage his reputation?

In this episode, we discuss Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and the NFL's branding and public image uniting. What does this mean for their goals? And, we make observations of Travis Kelce's brand makeover.

In this inaugural episode, we're diving into Meghan Markle's new series on Netflix. We'll talk about the sorted and complicated media history of Prince Harry and the Royal Family, and what could be next for them!

In this episode, we unpack the longstanding Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively saga, The New York Times article, the lawsuits, and how this will play out in the ever-changing social media landscape.