The Brilliant Idiots

Blockbusters Closed

In this episode of Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz, dive into everything from holiday vibes and Christmas traditions to the wild world of celebrity culture. They discuss Jason Derulo’s controversial comments about working with women, what happens when stereotypes go unchecked, and how power shows up in relationships and society. From there, we break down the Diddy documentary and the darker side of the entertainment industry, fame, accountability, silence, and the way power can twist things behind the scenes. We also get into how the industry is shifting with the rise of podcasting, how live events are changing, and why it’s so important to recognize complicity when it comes to abuse and influence. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠ [https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots] Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - Pre Order [https://a.co/d/gQ3CfPY] 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠Pre Order⁠ [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Voice-in-my-head-is-God/2-Chainz/9781668031155] The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠Order Link⁠ [https://www.simonandschuster.biz/books/The-Black-Family-Who-Built-America/Cheryl-McKissack-Daniel/9781668033999] Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠Order Link⁠ [https://a.co/d/4pLD1C3] Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠Order Link⁠ [https://a.co/d/gpFlOol] Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠ [https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ae462a40-7f17-11ef-9987-67016684ddb3/podcasts/291050fc-8012-11ef-957a-d7adfaeff93d/episodes/7882d588-a781-11ef-9a94-e3833f965363/www.theandrewschulz.com] Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠ [https://blackeffect.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Wife’s On The Line

In this week’s episode of The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz kick back and recap their Thanksgiving family drama, good food, old memories, and all the real-life feelings that come with the holidays. The guys get into the clash between legacy media vs. new media, breaking down why political interviews feel so different today and why it’s so hard to make politicians seem human. They also talk about how much responsibility the media really has when it comes to shaping stories, and why basic literacy, common sense, and trusting the right sourcesmatter more than ever. But that’s just the warm-up. Charlamagne and Schulz dive into the messy (and hilarious) dynamics of podcasting, relationships, and friendship. They unpack the weight that comes with success, the never-ending debate around taxes and wealth distribution, and whether New York City should really be getting another casino. Plus, they break down 50 Cent’s powerful new documentary and what it says about legacy, hustle, and financial literacy. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠ [https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots] 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God ⁠Pre Order⁠ [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Voice-in-my-head-is-God/2-Chainz/9781668031155] The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel ⁠Order Link⁠ [https://www.simonandschuster.biz/books/The-Black-Family-Who-Built-America/Cheryl-McKissack-Daniel/9781668033999] Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley ⁠Order Link⁠ [https://a.co/d/4pLD1C3] No Holes Barred -Mandi B & Weezy WTF ⁠Order Link⁠ [https://a.co/d/cGFDUoB] Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks By Charlamagne Tha God ⁠Order Link⁠ [https://a.co/d/gpFlOol] Check out Andrew Schulz ⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠ [https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ae462a40-7f17-11ef-9987-67016684ddb3/podcasts/291050fc-8012-11ef-957a-d7adfaeff93d/episodes/7882d588-a781-11ef-9a94-e3833f965363/www.theandrewschulz.com] Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" ⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠ [https://blackeffect.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Sweet PoT*##Y Pie

This week on Brilliant Idiots, Andrew Schulz and Charlamagne tha God dive into everything from WWE run-ins with the Giants O-line, parenting confessions, breastfeeding myths, and Taylor’s (She’s back) whole journey into new-mom life. And of course, it wouldn’t be Brilliant Idiots without spiraling into aliens, dreams, Asian extraterrestrials, automated barber machines, colonoscopies, nutty childhood moments (literally), and why Thanksgiving might be the most Native-American-ass holiday ever. Schulz and Charlamagne debate the Three Body Problem, the truth about Epstein, politics, conspiracies, and why “Quiet Piggy” might be the funniest political nickname Trump ever dropped. Plus, barbershop culture, massages, and the undeniable stress-release powers of a tiny Asian man's hands. Yes… really. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠ [https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots] 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God ⁠Pre Order⁠ [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Voice-in-my-head-is-God/2-Chainz/9781668031155] The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel ⁠Order Link⁠ [https://www.simonandschuster.biz/books/The-Black-Family-Who-Built-America/Cheryl-McKissack-Daniel/9781668033999] Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley ⁠Order Link⁠ [https://a.co/d/4pLD1C3] No Holes Barred -Mandi B & Weezy WTF ⁠Order Link⁠ [https://a.co/d/cGFDUoB] Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks By Charlamagne Tha God ⁠Order Link⁠ [https://a.co/d/gpFlOol] Check out Andrew Schulz ⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠ [https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ae462a40-7f17-11ef-9987-67016684ddb3/podcasts/291050fc-8012-11ef-957a-d7adfaeff93d/episodes/7882d588-a781-11ef-9a94-e3833f965363/www.theandrewschulz.com] Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" ⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠ [https://blackeffect.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Dimples and Plain Cheese

In this episode of Brilliant idiots , Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz bounce around a ton of wild, timely, and thought-provoking topics, everything from what it’s like for a comedian to get back on stage, to navigating friendships when politics get… messy. The crew breaks down the latest government shutdown drama, how it hits federal workers, and what it means for healthcare, SNAP benefits, and the everyday people caught in the middle. We also get into the big question: what responsibility do billionaires and corporations actually have in moments like this? We also divie straight into the chaos surrounding the newly released Epstein emails and the political firestorm they’ve kicked up. From online rumors influencing mainstream media to debates over immigration, drug policy, and even whether military crackdowns on cartels cross legal or moral lines, nothing is off limits. We also unpack the outrage over White House renovations, the housing affordability crisis, and the bigger question of what government should actually do for people.  Download Cash App Today: [https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/zt3hy9x9 [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 [https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement]. Direct Deposit, Overdraft Coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast [http://cash.app/legal/podcast] for full disclosures. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠ [https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots] 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God ⁠Pre Order⁠ [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Voice-in-my-head-is-God/2-Chainz/9781668031155] The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel ⁠Order Link⁠ [https://www.simonandschuster.biz/books/The-Black-Family-Who-Built-America/Cheryl-McKissack-Daniel/9781668033999] Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley ⁠Order Link⁠ [https://a.co/d/4pLD1C3] No Holes Barred -Mandi B & Weezy WTF ⁠Order Link⁠ [https://a.co/d/cGFDUoB] Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks By Charlamagne Tha God ⁠Order Link⁠ [https://a.co/d/gpFlOol] Check out Andrew Schulz ⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠ [https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ae462a40-7f17-11ef-9987-67016684ddb3/podcasts/291050fc-8012-11ef-957a-d7adfaeff93d/episodes/7882d588-a781-11ef-9a94-e3833f965363/www.theandrewschulz.com] Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" ⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠ [https://blackeffect.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Cold War

This week on Brilliant idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz dive into the  New York mayoral election, the rise of Zoran Mamdani, and what politics looks like when the internet and real-life stress (like rent and $12 eggs) collide. We’re talking identity politics, affordability, NYPD beef, ICE, socialism vs. capitalism, Trump-game strategy, and whether “being in the club” disqualifies you from public office. Plus, Curtis Sliwa ghosting podcasts, politicians ducking platforms, and the art of winning just by being relatable. It’s jokes, heated debates, wild analogies, and some painfully honest NYC reality checks. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠ [https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots] 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God ⁠Pre Order⁠ [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Voice-in-my-head-is-God/2-Chainz/9781668031155] The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel ⁠Order Link⁠ [https://www.simonandschuster.biz/books/The-Black-Family-Who-Built-America/Cheryl-McKissack-Daniel/9781668033999] Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley ⁠Order Link⁠ [https://a.co/d/4pLD1C3] No Holes Barred -Mandi B & Weezy WTF ⁠Order Link⁠ [https://a.co/d/cGFDUoB] Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks By Charlamagne Tha God ⁠Order Link⁠ [https://a.co/d/gpFlOol] Check out Andrew Schulz ⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠ [https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ae462a40-7f17-11ef-9987-67016684ddb3/podcasts/291050fc-8012-11ef-957a-d7adfaeff93d/episodes/7882d588-a781-11ef-9a94-e3833f965363/www.theandrewschulz.com] Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" ⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠ [https://blackeffect.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]