The Brilliant Idiots

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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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• CoprolaliaGanda 28.02.2026 1h 54min

  This week on The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz dive into award show chaos, Tourette’s, coprolalia, and why outrage culture always feels selective. The guys break down the BAFTAs controversy, viral misinformation, and how moments get edited (or not) to drive headlines. They also get into American politics, social media propaganda, and why MAGA’s messaging machine consistently outperforms Democrats online. From Gavin Newsom discourse to what voters actually want in 2026 and 2028, the crew debates hope vs. results, “not Trump” politics, and whether governors are the future of the presidency. ************************************ 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 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Bye Bye Conspiracy 20.02.2026 1h 45min

  This week on The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz bounce from Epstein files, elite corruption, and why the ultra rich never face consequences… to aliens being real, conspiracy theories that aged way too well, and why nothing feels “crazy” anymore. They debate power, money, government cover-ups, and ask the real question: if everything’s rigged, why take anything seriously? It gets even more unhinged as they break down 90s boy band psy-ops, Netflix’s “gay hockey show,” fake maturity, farting as flirting, marriage vs. the streets, and why being immature might actually be great for your mental health. Somehow, all of this turns into a surprisingly thoughtful convo about love, accountability, protecting Black women, and what it really means to grow up... if that’s even the goal. ************************************ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Idiotas Brillantes 14.02.2026 2h 5min

  This week on The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz  break down the most talked-about (and confusing) Super Bowl commercials, including a viral anti-antisemitism ad that somehow managed to give people brand-new ideas instead of stopping hate. From Post-it notes and “blue squares” to why some ads feel like they were written by people who haven’t met real humans in decades, nothing is safe. The crew dives into uncomfortable conversations about language, race, “inside” slang white people apparently never sent a memo about, and why context matters more than intent. Then the episode takes a sharp turn into dark territory with a raw, unfiltered discussion about the Epstein files, power, corruption, and why it feels like rich and powerful people live by a completely different set of rules. Along the way, Charlamagne and Andrew unpack conspiracy theories, government cover-ups, media manipulation, moral decay at the highest levels, and why money, power, and unchecked ego rot everything they touch. ************************************ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• The 100 Billion Dollar Clap 06.02.2026 2h 23min

  On this episode of The Brilliant Idiots Podcast, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz kick things off talking birthdays, getting older, and how kids’ birthday parties have turned into full-blown productions. The guys dig into the power of podcasts, celebrity culture, and what the Epstein files mean for public trust in elites, media, and accountability. They break down how misinformation spreads, why people struggle to separate facts from narratives, and whether real societal change is even possible without major systemic reform. Sports fans get fed too. Charlamagne and Schulz talk boxing — including Big Baby’s latest fight, Keyshawn Davis rising as a future star, and why Shakur Stevenson’s skill set puts him in elite territory. They also react to Cam Newton’s controversial comments on platonic relationships and debate boundaries, attraction, and fame. The episode wraps with thoughts on comedy, freedom of speech, politics, the music industry, and growing up in the public eye. From teenage memories to podcast competition and creative integrity, the Brilliant Idiots reflect on staying authentic while navigating noise, backlash, and success. ************************************ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Hall Of Shamers 30.01.2026 2h 6min

  This week on The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz are back in peak form, turning everyday chaos into comedy and truth bombs. The crew kicks things off talking snowstorms, suburban life, and why kids are missing out on the easiest money hustle ever: shoveling driveways. From there, things spiral fast, nail salons, tipping paranoia, pedicures, manicures, and accidentally offending everyone without trying. Things get serious when the guys discuss Ray J’s health scare, stress, overstimulation, screen time, and how modern life might actually be killing us. Charlamagne breaks down why peace now feels uncomfortable, while the crew talks parenting, relationships, post-baby intimacy, and why date nights actually matter. Then it’s straight sports outrage as Charlamagne goes off about Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer, calling it one of the biggest injustices in NFL history. Tom Brady, legacy debates, cheating scandals, and personal vendettas all get dragged into the conversation. The episode closes on a heavy but necessary discussion around police violence, ICE, constitutional rights, and authoritarianism, reacting to a disturbing Minnesota incident and the government’s response. It’s raw, emotional, and exactly the kind of uncomfortable conversation Brilliant Idiots fans expect. ************************************ 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 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. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Winter Storm Brick 23.01.2026 1h 48min

  This week on The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz kick things off reacting to climate chaos, conspiracy theories, and whether the government is secretly controlling the weather. From there, the conversation spirals into AI dragons, Bigfoot, unicorns, whales, and why humans believe some wild things but draw the line at others. Things get very Brilliant Idiots when they dive into aging, masculinity, sex, relationships, and the realities of getting older, including brutally honest (and hilarious) takes on erections, marriage, masturbation, and how youth is truly wasted on the young. On the political and sports crossover side, they break down power, influence, and control in America, from government narratives and media manipulation to LeBron James, Rich Paul, Bronny James, and the Los Angeles Lakers, questioning who really runs institutions and what happens when stars lose leverage. ************************************ 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 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.Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Paranormal Permeation 16.01.2026 1h 44min

  In this episode of The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz kick things off by talking real life — from engagements and new babies to the pressures of parenthood and maintaining friendships as life gets bigger. From there, the conversation jumps all over the place in true Brilliant Idiots fashion, blending humor, honesty, and sharp cultural commentary. The guys dive into the state of society, the impact of social media on public opinion, and what role comedians actually play in today’s political and media landscape. They break down why “bad guys” are sometimes necessary in storytelling, why challenging the status quo matters, and how surrounding yourself with yes-men can be dangerous — especially in celebrity culture. Along the way, they touch on major figures like Jay-Z and discuss how influence and authenticity shape public perception. Things stay light with plenty of jokes, wild personal stories, and hilarious takes on the absurdity of modern life. The episode also explores the evolution of podcasts and media, the importance of diverse voices, and why comedy is still one of the best tools for talking about serious issues. ************************************ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices