The Brilliant Idiots

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  Cyclops Cheese 25.07.2026 2h 15min

  This week on Brilliant Idiots, Andrew and Charlamagne open up the greatest New York summer in recent memory, Knicks Championship, the World Cup, Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium run, Then it's a full teardown of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, the manufactured "woke" outrage, Elliot Page's role and why nobody clocked it until the internet lost its mind, the practical effects, and Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy. It turns into a real debate over where Nolan sits among the all-time greats, Spielberg, Tarantino, Scorsese, Kubrick, and whether five undisputed 10s is enough to call someone the GOAT. They also get into Zohran Mamdani threatening to arrest Netanyahu if he sets foot in New York, the APAC litmus test splitting the Democratic Party, and whether Josh Shapiro or anyone else can survive it heading into 2028. And they close out with the disrespectful way ESPN let Ryan Clark go live on air, plus where podcasting and IRL streaming are headed next. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Checks out AlexxMedia ⁠AM Mornings⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Dopamine Dreams 17.07.2026 1h 34min

  This week on Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne breaks down going to Jay-Z's three-night Yankee Stadium run and why real-life shows are hitting different than ever. Plus: the crew rips into Supergirl's messy plot, unpacks the AI-generated Kevin Durant candy apple ad chaos, and Andrew makes an unhinged case about why every hit movie for women has a maid in it. Nostalgia, HBO's untouchable Sunday lineup, and a very chaotic listener Q&A round out the episode. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠⁠ Checks out AlexxMedia ⁠⁠AM Mornings⁠⁠ Download Cash App Today: ⁠https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/zt3hy9x9⁠ #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the ⁠Sutton prepaid card⁠, ⁠Sutton debit flex card⁠, and ⁠Bancorp debit flex card⁠. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit ⁠cash.app/legal/podcast⁠ for full disclosures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Can I Live It 10.07.2026 1h 29min

  On this episode of Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz kick things off with Andrew's no mustache reveal before Charlamagne recaps his latest Anguilla trip and explains why he's already planning his retirement there. From there, the guys get into Jay-Z's three-night Reasonable Doubt/Blueprint run at Yankee Stadium, then ride the wave of Knicks championship euphoria straight into a full-blown GOAT debate, is Jalen Brunson really clutch enough to mention alongside Kobe, Jordan, and Larry Bird? They also get into NBA ownership economics, Trump's bizarre Medal of Honor comments, a wild World Cup "red card" mix-up, and a detour into the Rosenberg espionage case. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Checks out AlexxMedia ⁠AM Mornings⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Bread and Circuses 26.06.2026 1h 39min

  This week on Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne breaks down Barack Obama's moment on All the Smoke, and has some thoughts. Then a deep dive into the Wall Street Journal and Inverse Wire investigations alleging that Drake's gambling streams on Stake were staged, bets were rigged, and crypto from fake wins funded bot farms inflating his Spotify streams, Akademics TV keeps clipping Charlamagne out of context, and Charlamagne wants answers. Plus: a View appearance, and a Reasonable Doubt 30th anniversary pop-up that Charlamagne absolutely expects a discount at. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Checks out AlexxMedia ⁠AM Mornings⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Suck My Knick 19.06.2026 1h 53min

  Charlamagne flies solo with Chris and Alex Media to break down the Knicks' historic finals run, why Jalen Brunson just had a Jordan-level moment, and why Victor Wembanyama needs to fully commit to villain mode. Then it's straight into the deep end: the Jay-Z/Target boycott double standard, Elon Musk's trillion-dollar smokescreen, the new Epstein-Trump "cornered rat" notes, and who they'd send to represent humanity in an alien invasion. They close it out with a gut-punch reflection on mortality, legacy, and turning 48. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Checks out AlexxMedia ⁠AM Mornings⁠ Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/zt3hy9x9 #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  N.B.A. National Bot Association 12.06.2026 2h 8min

  This week on Brilliant idiots, Charlamagne The God and Andrew Schulz break down Trump showing up to Game 3 at MSG, why James Dolan should never have let it happen, and whether Victor Wembanyama can actually be the NBA's next face of the league. Plus Tom Brady's new nut water brand, the "dead internet" clipper economy, and a deep dive into why French fries are the most universal food on Earth. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Checks out AlexxMedia ⁠AM Mornings⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Wicked 05.06.2026 1h 15min

  This week on Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne and Schulz break down Knicks Vs.Spurs, KAT finally shutting up his critics, why Wembanyama might be getting crowned too soon, and whether a sweep is actually on the table. Then things get murky: Charlamagne explains why he called DJ Akademiks with a heads up about a coordinated smear operation. They close out reacting to Jay-Z's surprise freestyle at the Roots Picnic. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Checks out AlexxMedia ⁠AM Mornings⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Clip Drill 29.05.2026 1h 26min

  On this episode of The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz discuss the New York Knicks playoff hype to the ongoing Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar debate, and whether rap battles actually impact legacy long term. The guys break down why Knicks fans think this could finally be their year, why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is getting called a “free throw merchant,” and whether Victor Wembanyama is already living up to the hype. They also get into the internet’s obsession with outrage culture, algorithm addiction, and why celebrities keep crashing out online. The convo turns serious when discussing Ray J’s recent boxing situation, the pressures of viral culture, and how social media rewards chaos over everything else. The guys unpack the backlash from the recent Kevin Hart roast, debate whether comedians should ever have limits, and react to comments from Tony Hinchcliffe about controversial roast jokes. There’s also a hilarious deep dive into Rocky, why Apollo Creed might actually be the most important character in the franchise. Plus: Netflix streaming updates for The Breakfast Club, wild internet conspiracy theories, AI-generated fish nightmares, and the usual Brilliant Idiots chaos you didn’t know you needed. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Checks out AlexxMedia ⁠AM Mornings⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Make America Glaze Again 23.05.2026 2h 6min

  This week on Brilliant idiots, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz discuss Drake's Iceman album drops and the "OV Glazers" vs. haters debate. Is the album actually good or are Drake fans just doing the most? Plus, Why is Drake going at DJ Khaled? The guys also get deep into NBA playoffs mode, the Knicks' 22-point comeback over Cleveland, James Harden getting cooked by Jalen Brunson on switches, and the big question: can Wembanyama ever truly be the face of the league as a foreigner? Oh, and Robin Thicke's name being a problem in your phone contacts, crack allegedly making a comeback, NYC cracking down on illegal mopeds, Donald Duck vs. Daffy Duck, and more ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Checks out AlexxMedia ⁠AM Mornings⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Crash Comedy Jam 15.05.2026 1h 32min

  This week on Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz are breaking down the Hantavirus scare (the X-Files called it in '98, just saying), debating whether New York City's rat population has secretly been protecting New Yorkers this whole time, Then they get into the Kevin Hart Netflix Roast, what landed, what crossed a line, and why Charlamagne draws a hard line at joking about violent, tragic deaths. They dig into Tony Hinchcliffe's controversial bits, whether roast rules apply when the people being joked on aren't even in the room, and what it means that Katt Williams showed up. Plus: the Trump third-term conversation nobody in the GOP has the guts to have, that Louisiana election story that should be everywhere, and if you're allergic to peanuts and on death row, do you request the PB&J as a last request? ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Checks out AlexxMedia ⁠AM Mornings⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Class Rank 08.05.2026 2h 1min

  This week on Brilliant Idots, Loren Lorosa joins Charlamagne tha God and they  break down Complex's 2026 Most Powerful People in Hip Hop Media list. Is DJ Akademics the rightful No. 1? Is DJ Hed and Gina Views criminally underranked? And where does Breakfast Club fit in a landscape where hip hop is pop culture? Plus, Isaiah Rashad's return, the Rihanna x Sheinelle Jones Met Gala moment everyone's talking about, Taraji and Jenifer Lewis calling out the Met Gala, and the US Census interracial couple rankings that took the whole show off the rails. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Checks out AlexxMedia ⁠AM Mornings⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Rap Your Age 01.05.2026 2h 7min

  This week on brilliant idiots, Charlamagne and Andrewdiscuss RZA's new film why Charlamagne calls it an instant classic, the hidden Pulp Fiction easter eggs, and what makes RZA one of the most unreplicatable figures in music history. They break down a viral Jay-Z clip and go deep on what it actually takes to have longevity in this game, why the artists who last (Bowie, McCartney, Beyoncé, Kendrick, Taylor Swift) are the ones not afraid to grow up, evolve, and rap their age. If you're still making the same content you were ten years ago, the game already passed you by. Also on the menu: influence culture and sellouts, political violence and the state of the country, and why Shaq DJs to replicate the feeling of Game 7. Another week of brilliant idiocy. You already know. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Checks out AlexxMedia ⁠AM Mornings⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Tuck It Or Not? 25.04.2026 1h 53min

  This week on the Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne and Schulz break down everything from the Street Fighter movie hype to why the multiverse might be ruining storytelling. They dive into nostalgia, AI paranoia, and whether people are starting to disconnect from social media. They also touch on the latest surrounding Tucker Carlson, sparking a convo about media influence, narratives, and how people consume information today. Plus, a deep dive into Drake’s rollout strategy, the state of hip-hop, and a hilarious debate on sneaker culture, why Michael Jordan still reigns supreme and how Kanye changed the game. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Checks out AlexxMedia ⁠AM Mornings⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Mermaid Tempura 17.04.2026 1h 38min

  This week on The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz discuss Crying mermaids, Katy Perry sex assault allegations, Trump posting himself as Jesus, Tom Hanks is the GOAT? They also break down the Caitlyn Jenner hypocrisy era, and shout out a very zesty volleyball player who's about to go viral. Classic Brilliant Idiots energy, chaotic, hilarious, and lowkey smart. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Checks out AlexxMedia ⁠AM Mornings⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Moonrise Kingdom 10.04.2026 2h 13min

  This week on The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz are discussing real parenting stuff: the difference between raising kids with money vs. without, why today's kids have weaponized the language of mental health, They discuss the Poo Shiesty/Gucci Mane situation, and somehow it all circles back to one simple lesson: hire a lawyer, not a getaway driver. Charlamagne and Andrew break down why music contracts are so predatory, when renegotiating is the right move, and they hit the Offset shooting outside the Hard Rock Casino, Kanye's Wireless Festival drama, the UK Prime Minister weighing in on Ye, and a convo about whether sponsors actually vet who they're attaching their name to. They also run through the WNBA's "Stud Buds" era, Dawn Staley's legacy and why she should be getting paid way more, and women's basketball becoming must-see TV. Download Cash App Today: [https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/zt3hy9x9] #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Checks out AlexxMedia ⁠AM Mornings⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  World War PsyOps 03.04.2026 1h 33min

  This week on The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz  dive into the internet going crazy over Druski and his viral sketch. Is it just comedy doing what it’s supposed to do, or are people reading way too deep into it? The conversation opens up into a bigger debate about comedy vs. outrage, character work vs. sketches, and why making people uncomfortable might actually mean you’re doing it right. The episode also touches on J. Cole and the ongoing conversations around his place in hip-hop, how he moves differently from other artists, and why he continues to spark debate without chasing controversy. They also get into the rise of AI deepfakes, how real they’re starting to look, and why it’s getting harder to tell what’s real vs. fake online. Plus, a hilarious but slightly paranoid breakdown of airports, TSA experiences, and whether everything might secretly be a psychological operation 👀 ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Checks out AlexxMedia ⁠AM Mornings⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Ruler’s Back 28.03.2026 2h 8min

  This week on the Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz are debating whether EVERYBODY should be grabbing a mic and trying stand-up, they break down why stand-up is a whole different beast. They discuss Jay-Z selling out Yankee Stadium at lightning speed. Is Hov still untouchable? Are people really fans or just hypebeasts? And when did Reasonable Doubt become legendary?  They also get into: Internet vs real life (and why Twitter isn’t the real world) The pressure of being “chronically online” Hip-hop debates, generational fans, and fake nostalgia Why success always brings hate (and how to handle it) ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Checks out AlexxMedia ⁠AM Mornings⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Sinners Supreme 20.03.2026 2h 12min

  This week on The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz  dive into Oscars chaos, discussing Timothée Chalamet while celebrating Michael B. Jordan’s big win. But it quickly turns into a deeper convo about what really makes a movie star, why Hollywood might need to go back to mystery, and whether actors are doing way too many podcasts. They break down how social media is killing celebrity mystique, react to a hilarious Tina Fey clip about “authenticity being dangerous,” and debate whether oversharing is ruining entertainment. Is being real actually bad for your career now? Later, things get messy with talk about PR conspiracies, viral clip culture, and how sarcasm keeps getting people in trouble online. Plus, they get into the music world, reacting to Jack Harlow’s latest album, the “white rapper” debate, and whether switching genres is easier depending on who you are. Oh… and somehow they end up discussing anime, hip-hop influence, Samuel L. Jackson, and even Forrest Gump. Don’t ask. Just press play. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Checks out AlexxMedia AM Mornings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Ta-Dum Ta-Dum Dum 14.03.2026 1h 38min

  This week on The Brilliant Idiots, the guys debate the Oscars and why Michael B. Jordan might take home Best Actor, while questioning if Timothée Chalamet is truly a Hollywood superstar yet. They break down celebrity PR runs, movie star mystique, and why legends like Leonardo DiCaprio and Matthew McConaughey still dominate the conversation. Of course, the episode wouldn’t be complete without the usual chaos — from locker-room level debates about bathroom etiquette to a breakdown of NBA stat-padding and the legend of Wilt Chamberlain supposedly sleeping with 20,000 women… and more!! ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Checks out Alex AM Mornings Comedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  As The World CERNS 06.03.2026 2h 4min

  This week on The Brilliant Idiots, the guys go completely off the rails—in the best way possible. Charlamagne and Andrew dive headfirst into wild internet conspiracy theories, including a hilarious breakdown of the idea that Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein might actually be time travelers. From mysterious 1890s books about Barron Trump to random $20 bill conspiracies, the conversation spirals into the kind of chaotic, laugh-out-loud speculation that only The Brilliant Idiots can deliver. Along the way, the crew debates whether conspiracy culture is catching up to reality, argues about dinosaurs vs. whales (yes, really), and somehow ends up ranking the most beautiful women in the world. Later in the episode, the conversation turns to internet drama, including Charlamagne responding to Dame Dash, and on a bizarre interview moment involving Shia LaBeouf, leading to a deep dive into masculinity, religion, and awkward podcast confessions. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Check Out Alexxmedia - AM Mornings Comedy Show - https://www.canceledcomedyx.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices