Charlamagne and Andrew dive into topics like the solar eclipse, country music origins, Taylor Swift's album, J. Cole's apology to Kendrick Lamar, internet power, local change, J. Cole vs. Kendrick battle, age-gap relationships, Gamecocks basketball success, and parenting complexities.

In this episode of the Brilliant Idiots podcast, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz discuss various topics including Meek Mill, Jerrod Carmichael, and a controversial video posted by former President Donald Trump. The conversation covers humor, honesty, and the boundaries of comedy. Women's college basketball is more exciting than the NBA due to the urgency of one-and-done tournament games and the development of players over four years. The potential for higher earnings in professional leagues may influence players' decisions to stay or leave college early. The hosts discuss the challenges and scrutiny faced by female athletes, particularly in the WNBA. They also discuss the importance of standing strong in the face of criticism and not letting it define one's worth. The conversation then shifts to a discussion about the influence and impact of certain rappers, including Future, Drake, J. Cole, and Kendrick Lamar. The hosts debate their rankings and the ways in which these artists have shaped the music industry. ************************************ Check out Andrew Schulz www.theandrewschulz.com Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" www.blackeffect.com/ TaylorMade-It Production Contact: Taylormadeitprod@gmail.com Check Out "Summer Of 85" on Audible www.audible.com/pd/Summer-of-85-A…areTest=TestShare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Charlamagne and Andrew discuss the recent news about Diddy and the allegations surrounding him. They express mixed emotions and disappointment about the situation, highlighting the impact Diddy has had on culture and the music industry. They also delve into the desire for power and success and how it can lead to questionable actions. The importance of character and the consequences of compromising one's values are explored. The conversation touches on the unfairness of bringing Jay-Z into the situation without any allegations against him. They also delves into the appeal of Candace Owens and her black liberation strategy, as well as the rise of conspiracy theories. The hosts discuss various topics including lying, the rivalry between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, the impact of Kendrick Lamar's music, the importance of quality over quantity in the music industry, the comparison between Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Diddy's Trip to Antigua 02:49 The Diddy Situation and Legacy 05:58 Defining Sex Trafficking 09:12 Mixed Emotions and Disappointment 13:02 The Desire for Power and Success 21:14 Compartmentalization and Lack of Empathy 24:06 The Importance of Character 29:49 The Institution and Disappointment 33:02 Unfairly Bringing Jay-Z into the Situation 33:29 The Power of Allegations and Misinformation 38:19 Disappointment in Black Icons 39:18 The Impact of Allegations on Legacies 47:32 The Appeal of Candace Owens 49:52 Candace Owens' Claims about Diddy 52:53 The Rise of Conspiracy Theories 01:01:41 Megan Fox's Logic on Drinking Blood 01:06:59 Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake 01:09:17 The Impact of Kendrick Lamar's Music 01:13:42 The Influence of Kendrick Lamar's Control 01:16:06 Comparing Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole 01:18:16 The Big Three and Future's Success 01:21:47 Managing Stress and Impact of Podcasting 01:25:16 Stopping Children from Making Mistakes 01:29:09 The Baddest First Lady 01:32:09 Intriguing Blue Collar Jobs 01:36:23 Fixing Andrew's Bunions ************************************ Check out Andrew Schulz www.theandrewschulz.com Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" www.blackeffect.com/ TaylorMade-It Production Contact: Taylormadeitprod@gmail.com Check Out "Summer Of 85" on Audible www.audible.com/pd/Summer-of-85-A…areTest=TestShare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast covers fatherhood, children's books, and representation in literature. They discuss LeBron James and JJ Redick's podcast, the 'pause' in conversation, and relationships between straight and gay men. They explore kids rapping about honor roll and positive messages in hip-hop. They touch on misconceptions about hip hop, controversial lyrics, effects of having kids on marriage, and more.

In this episode, Charlamagne the God and Andrew Schultz discuss various topics, including gun ownership, the appreciation of studs, live comedy specials, Jake Paul's boxing match on Netflix with Mike Tyson, Mike Tyson's invincibility, Dreya Michelle's pregnancy, and age and attraction. They discuss the potential regulations and legislation around social media, including the need for licensing and accountability for content creators. The dangers of AI-generated misinformation and fake news are discussed, as well as the vulnerability of older generations to scams and manipulation. The importance of building a brand and business is emphasized, along with the potential impact of third-party candidates in elections. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 05:57 Appreciating Studs 08:47 Cat Williams and Live Comedy Specials 12:01 Jake Paul's Boxing Match on Netflix 24:56 Dreya Michelle's Pregnancy 39:38 Controversial Social Media Posts 43:48 Women's Basketball 49:03 Discussion on Sports and Competitiveness 52:55 Fatherhood and Girl Dads 01:05:36 Discussion on TikTok Ban 01:09:22 Licensing and Accountability for Content Creators 01:10:05 Spreading False Information and AI-generated Misinformation 01:12:29 The Potential Dangers of AI and Fake Newss 01:14:20 AI's Ability to Create False Information 01:16:38 The Vulnerability of Older Generations to Fake News 01:18:36 The Need for Better Tax Systems and Transparency 01:23:26 The Potential of Third-Party Candidates in Elections 01:28:55 Insecurities and Their Impact on Personal Lives 01:39:14 The Potential of Robert Kennedy in the Election 01:41:36 The Desire for a Third-Party Candidate in Politics 01:42:34 The Influence of Lobbyists on Political Candidates ************************************ Check out Andrew Schulz www.theandrewschulz.com Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" www.blackeffect.com/ TaylorMade-It Production Contact: Taylormadeitprod@gmail.com Check Out "Summer Of 85" on Audible www.audible.com/pd/Summer-of-85-A…areTest=TestShare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Donnell Rawlings joins the crew and they discuss various topics, including Donnell's career, the power of YouTube and podcasts, the controversy surrounding Meek Mill's tweet, and the importance of humor in comedy. They also address the sensitivity of talking about sexual topics and the importance of supporting and uplifting each other in the entertainment industry. Donnell Rawlings discusses his experiences in high school and the military, as well as the first time he felt appreciated. He also talks about the process of creating his Netflix special, Donnell shares his thoughts on originality and parallel thought in comedy. The conversation also touches on misunderstandings and language barriers, as well as the importance of accepting love and recognition. Donnell discusses the impact of the internet on comedy festivals and shares details about upcoming shows and festivals. The hosts discuss the power of self-made platforms and the ability to control one's own destiny in the entertainment industry… ********************************* Check out Andrew Schulz www.theandrewschulz.com Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" www.blackeffect.com/ TaylorMade-It Production Contact: Taylormadeitprod@gmail.com Check Out "Summer Of 85" on Audible www.audible.com/pd/Summer-of-85-A…areTest=TestShare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Charlamagne the God and Andrew Schultz discuss the controversy surrounding “Big Back” comments about plus-size women and the backlash. The conversation delves into the power of words, the double standards in society, and the dangers of labeling and name-calling. They also highlight the humorous exchange between King Harris and Druski, as well as the bizarre plot involving a hardcore band member trying to steal his bandmates wife. The episode explores the complexities of language, humor, and societal norms. The conversation, also includes discussion on misogyny and gender roles, childhood fat jokes, reacting to offense, the Cam Newton incident, and Trump's understanding of culture. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:22 Fat Phobia and Big Back Brigade 05:15 Reese Tisa 06:45 Describing Big Backs 09:04 Double Standards and Insults 12:16 T.S. Madison's Tweet and Labels 19:22 King Harris' Response to Druski 23:28 Bizarre Plot to steal bandmates wife 26:57 Charlamagne's Past and Jokes 30:59 Misogyny and Gender Roles 36:01 Childhood Fat Jokes 43:14 Reacting to Offense 46:45 New Book Announcement!! 56:39 Cam Newton Incident 01:00:21 Trump and Culture 01:04:14 The Media's Objectives 01:05:37 Sneaker Culture and Politics 01:07:34 Fat Joe's Sneaker Controversy 01:13:36 New Yorkers' Resilience 01:15:27 The Power of Humor in Communication 01:18:06 Taylor Swift's Influence 01:19:26 The Influence of Artists in Politics 01:21:21 Being Immature Idiots 01:22:19 Drinking Breast Milk 01:25:54 Life Without Internet or Social Media 01:28:53 Life Without Social Media 01:31:37 Motivation and Self-Image ************************************ Check out Andrew Schulz www.theandrewschulz.com Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" www.blackeffect.com/ TaylorMade-It Production Contact: Taylormadeitprod@gmail.com Check Out "Summer Of 85" on Audible www.audible.com/pd/Summer-of-85-A…areTest=TestShare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Charlamagne the God and Andrew Schulz discuss relationships, sex, and comedy. They touch on the importance of honesty in relationships, the double standard in sexual history, and the significance of body count. The conversation shifts to the beef between Donnell Rollins and Corey Holcomb, as well as the public reaction to Killer Mike's opinions. We also discuss the critique of Dave Chappelle, the influence of hate and love in entertainment, the impact of negative comments, and the desire to be a supportive father. They also touch on topics such as All-Star weekends, the decline of interest in celebrity games, and the need for fresh talent in slam dunk contests. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor 00:30 New Body, Old Puss 01:29 Gilly the Kid's Opinion on Vaginal Rejuvenation 03:15 The Double Standard in Sexual History 05:04 Body Count and Judgment 08:02 Making Noise During Sex 09:09 The Importance of Breathing During Sex 09:31 The Breath and Body Language During Sex 12:18 Donnell Rollins and Corey Holcomb's Beef 15:06 Donnell Rollins Confronts Corey Holcomb 25:40 The Cost of Success and Political Activism 34:22 Public Reaction to Killer Mike's Opinions 42:30 Critiquing Dave Chappelle 46:30 The Motives of Comedians and Media Personalities 51:25 The Importance of Speaking the Truth 55:19 The Decline of Interest in All-Star Weekends 58:07 The Decline in Interest in Celebrity All-Star Games 01:00:04 The Lack of Recognition for Female Athletes 01:06:19 The Power of Hate and Love in Entertainment 01:07:43 The Influence of Hate and Love in Entertainment (cont.) 01:10:06 The Impact of Negative Comments and Hate 01:18:19 The Negative Effects of Hurtful Comments 01:20:44 The Impact of Negative Comments in School 01:22:29 The Desire to Be a Supportive Father 01:25:26 The Desire to Be a Loving and Supportive Father (cont.) ************************************ Check out Andrew Schulz www.theandrewschulz.com Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" www.blackeffect.com/ TaylorMade-It Production Contact: Taylormadeitprod@gmail.com Check Out "Summer Of 85" on Audible www.audible.com/pd/Summer-of-85-A…areTest=TestShare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Andrew and Charlamagne discuss Andrew's experience of becoming a father and the impact it has had on his perspective. They also touch on topics such as the challenges of giving birth, the importance of spending time with the child, and the role of fathers in parenting. They praise Usher's halftime show performance. They also discuss the changing landscape of superstars, the influence of social media on fame, Kanye West's career and controversies, the success of Killer Mike's Grammy wins, and the concerns about democracy and Trump's actions Chapters 00:00 Fatherhood 06:12 The Experience of Giving Birth 17:15 Challenges of Getting Pregnant 21:33 The Importance of Spending Time with the Child 25:22 Usher's Halftime Show Performance 30:58 Beyonce's Commercial and Potential Vegas Residency 36:14 Usher's Residency and Superstardom 41:42 The Importance of Mystery in Superstardom 45:28 The Future of Kanye's Career 51:28 The Existence of Other Realms and Spiritual Experiences 53:54 Beyoncé's New Record and Collaboration with Taylor Swift 57:15 The Success of Killer Mike's Grammy Wins 58:42 The Concerns About Biden and Harris 01:03:15 The Perception of Old White Men in Politics 01:09:31 The Concerns About Biden's Age and Mental Competency 01:13:49 The Potential of Hunter Biden in Politics 01:19:01 The Concerns About Democracy and Trump's Actions 01:30:40 The Uncertainty of the 2024 Election 01:35:22 The Possibility of Nikki Haley Running as a Democrat 01:37:46 The Danger of Trump's Attacks on the Media 01:41:34 The Sustainability of Club Shay Shay 01:44:12 Using a Time Machine to Go Forward or Backward 01:59:31 Feeling Disrespected in the Workplace 02:01:36 Love, respect & trust ************************************ Check out Andrew Schulz www.theandrewschulz.com Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" www.blackeffect.com/ TaylorMade-It Production Contact: Taylormadeitprod@gmail.com Check Out "Summer Of 85" on Audible www.audible.com/pd/Summer-of-85-A…areTest=TestShare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Charlamagne is joined by Glasses Malone and they discuss Andre 3000's flute concerts, changing music preferences, endorsing albums, and double standards in relationships. They also discuss the influence of rappers on the culture, the impact of diss tracks, and the bias in award shows. They touch on the importance of mental health and the challenges they have overcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices