The Read
Loud Speakers Network
Join bloggers Kid Fury and Crissle for their weekly podcast covering hip-hop and pop culture's most trying stars. Throwing shade and spilling tea with a flippant and humorous attitude, no star is safe from Fury and Crissle unless their name is Beyoncé. (Or Blue Ivy.)
As transplants to New York City (Kid Fury from Miami and Crissle from Oklahoma City), The Read also serves as an on-air therapy session for two friends trying to adjust to life (and rats) in the big city.
The Read is part of the LoudSpeakers Network and is published every week on iTunes, iHeart Radio Talk, Soundcloud & Stitcher.
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As transplants to New York City (Kid Fury from Miami and Crissle from Oklahoma City), The Read also serves as an on-air therapy session for two friends trying to adjust to life (and rats) in the big city.
The Read is part of the LoudSpeakers Network and is published every week on iTunes, iHeart Radio Talk, Soundcloud & Stitcher.
Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Read ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
Episodes
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Jul 9, 2026 • 1h 58min
The Unfettered Adventures of the Kitty Kats
Quick takes on Beyoncé surprises, fandom culture, and reissue rumors. A hair‑braiding robot and its salon impact get highlighted. Viral celebrity controversies and legal drama spark debate. Listeners bring messy relationship dilemmas, from secret lottery wins to unneutered cats. Reactions span mental health disclosures, gaming ownership worries, and calls for online compassion.
9 snips
Jul 2, 2026 • 2h 16min
The Sweaty & The Swollen
They celebrate a major Black executive win and dissect standout BET Awards performances. They react emotionally to tributes and iconic sets. Celebrity parenting and public missteps get sharp critique. Listeners' relationship and boundary dilemmas are discussed with frank, funny advice.
10 snips
Jun 25, 2026 • 1h 41min
Brand New Banana Flavor
They riff on Marlee Diaz’s new children’s book and the 1,000 Black Girl Books movement. They unpack Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Sacred hair feature and marketing impact. They react to celebrity health scares and recent music industry deaths. They tackle viral pet clips, a robo-taxi recall, and troubling police conduct. They answer letters about workplace racism, teen sexuality, and enabling friendships.
10 snips
Jun 18, 2026 • 1h 51min
A Horse Off The Hinges
Playful Pride Month banter and takes on celeb privacy after a secret wedding reveal. Celebration of Knicks and Jalen Brunson energy. Reactions to Drewski’s rom-com move and Tyra Banks’ Netflix lawsuit. Strong condemnations of Mystikal’s sentencing and the LAPD shooting a dog during celebrations. Listener dilemmas about dating app betrayals, awkward gifts, and Animal Crossing tips.
9 snips
Jun 11, 2026 • 1h 42min
Sleepless in the South
They celebrate Jean’s Tony win and reminisce about seeing Cats at the Jellicle Ball. They discuss Miss Rachel’s visit to detained children and advocacy for immigrant families. Conversations turn to Zahara dropping Pitt from her name, awards season shout-outs, and celebrity drama from Cardi’s halftime to Offset’s Monaco intervention. Listeners’ relationship dilemmas and family boundary advice round out the chat.
18 snips
Jun 4, 2026 • 1h 44min
You, Me & Tuscany
They roast Pride merch commercialization and trade hot takes on this summer's music landscape. They dissect Jay-Z's Roots Picnic moment and fan reactions. The conversation pivots to messy celebrity incidents, legal drama, and career decline patterns. Relationship dilemmas and tough listener letters spark blunt advice about therapy, boundaries, and abandonment.
9 snips
May 28, 2026 • 1h 47min
Ms Peaches, Come Get This Rottweiler
Conversation jumps from Meek Mill’s merchandise battle with a major brand to Ray J’s boxing KO and the rise of influencer fights. They react to Drake’s ambitious three-album rollout and Lil Wayne engagement rumors. Budgeting tips include a phone-plan switch. Heated debate over comedy limits and a teacher’s racist stunt spark accountability talk.
8 snips
May 21, 2026 • 1h 49min
A Neverending Canadian Story.
They unpack viral music drops, industry hustle, and social media feuds. They react to high-profile celebrity moments and controversial public actions. They debate a violent film’s style and why audiences push back. They cover courtroom and civic confrontations, a mosque shooting response, and personal updates with humor and outrage.
12 snips
May 14, 2026 • 1h 54min
Aqua Illusion: The Pink Masquerade
They celebrate a new Center for Black Excellence and debate civic power in local politics. They roast luxury watch culture and the rich’s insecurity. Relationship drama, gambling fallout, and music controversies fuel lively takes. Real-life money and legal advice sparks a deep mailbag segment about separation and household roles.
15 snips
May 7, 2026 • 1h 46min
Artificial Souls: The Perm Line
Sharp pop culture banter about Cats, Tony nods, and Broadway heat. They unpack last rites for Love & Hip Hop and Cardi B’s origins. Controversy deep dive on Dave Chappelle, Kanye, M.I.A., and celebrity immunity. Hot takes on AI art, Chris Brown, and worrying tech in music. Conversations swing to gambling culture, family drama, neurodivergence, and a poised Blue Ivy Met Gala moment.
