The Brilliant Idiots

This week Nyla Symone joins Charlamagne and discuss topics including the state of the Supreme Court, the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, and the controversial Project 2025. They discuss the need for Democrats to have a backbone and stand up to the Supreme Court's rulings, which they believe are eroding constitutional rights. They also touch on the polarization of American politics and the influence of Trump's rhetoric on political violence. They also discuss the fear of losing rights, the Supreme Court's authority, the need for extreme resistance, the role of voting, and the Democratic National Convention. The hosts also discuss the recent events at the Capitol, conspiracy theories. Charlamagne and Nyla discuss the Complex Hip-Hop Power List and share their thoughts on the rankings. They highlight the omission of DJ Hed and Nyla Symone from the list and question the criteria used to determine the rankings. They also discuss the importance of networking and setting boundaries with family and friends. The conversation concludes with their anticipation for Deadpool 3 and their opinions on going viral online. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Discussion on Food Banks and Homeless Shelters 07:29 Reviewing the Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump 08:25 The Corrupt State of the Supreme Court 15:06 Joe Biden's Support for Supreme Court Changes 19:43 Controversial Plan: Project 2025 25:06 Political Violence and Polarization in America 32:27 Democrats Need to Stand Up to the Supreme Court 36:15 The Importance of Voting in the Upcoming Elections 40:17 Discussion on Project 2025 42:43 The Fear of Losing Rights and the Role of the Supreme Court 47:26 Energizing Young People at the Democratic National Convention 48:45 The Capitol Events and Conspiracy Theories 52:35 Controversy Surrounding the Complex Hip Hop Media Power Rankings 01:24:28 Questioning the Complex Hip-Hop Power List Rankings 01:26:19 The DJ Quick Problem interview 01:28:43 Gile and Wallow's Consistency 01:31:35 Charlamagne the God's Ranking 01:37:17 Akademiks' Influence 01:39:09 The Omission of DJ Head 01:46:34 The Importance of Trusting Credible Sources ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks By Charlamagne Tha God https://a.co/d/gpFlOol Check out Andrew Schulz www.theandrewschulz.com Alice Randall "My Black Country" Out Now! https://a.co/d/1VTFp9i Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" https://blackeffect.com Check Out "Summer Of 85" on Audible www.audible.com/pd/Summer-of-85-A…areTest=TestShare TaylorMade-It Production Contact: Taylormadeitprod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Charlamagne The God and Andrew Schulz discuss their recent vacations and their happy places. They also touch on the recent Kendrick Lamar music video and the media's coverage of the presidential debate. They discuss Gavin Newsom's potential run for president, the perception of politicians, the Supreme Court's role in protecting Trump, the fragility of democracy, Taylor Swift's feud with Scooter Braun, and the manipulation of narratives. They also touch on the importance of the upcoming election and the need for Democrats to take action. They also touch on the topics of cutting out toxic family members, the future of streamers, and the importance of finding one's passion. The hosts emphasize the need for dedication, innovation, and evolving with one's audience in order to succeed in the influencer space. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Discussing Happy Places 02:19 Vacation Activities and Enjoying the Moment 03:42 Debating the Need for Activities on Vacation 05:08 Favorite Vacation Activities 06:26 Enjoying Nature and Relaxation 07:26 Planning for Retirement and Family Life 08:49 Providing a Peaceful Environment for Children 09:48 Potential Challenges of Living on an Island 10:44 Exploring Other Vacation Activities 13:07 Appreciating Nature and Simple Pleasures 17:17 Analyzing the Kendrick Lamar Music Video 19:30 Media Bias in Presidential Debate Coverage 42:00 Gavin Newsom's Potential Run for President and the Perception of Politicians 46:43 The Supreme Court's Role in Protecting Trump and the Fragility of Democracy 53:09 Taylor Swift's Feud with Scooter Braun and the Manipulation of Narratives 55:28 The Importance of the Upcoming Election and the Need for Democratic Action 01:52:39 Cutting Out Toxic Family Members 01:53:33 The Future of Streamers 01:54:03 Finding Passion and Dedication 01:56:19 The Importance of Evolving ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks By Charlamagne Tha God https://a.co/d/gpFlOol Check out Andrew Schulz www.theandrewschulz.com Alice Randall "My Black Country" Out Now! https://a.co/d/1VTFp9i Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" https://blackeffect.com Check Out "Summer Of 85" on Audible www.audible.com/pd/Summer-of-85-A…areTest=TestShare TaylorMade-It Production Contact: Taylormadeitprod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz discuss the viral video of a woman known as Hawk Tuah and the cultural significance of her actions. They explore the importance of communication in relationships. The also Kendrick Lamar Pop Out show, with Charlamagne defending Kendrick's career and legacy. They discuss the importance of attention and appreciation, the limited time we have with loved ones, the experience of giving birth, the concept of death, the fame and influence of Snoop Dogg, the hiring of JJ Redick as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, and the value of nepotism. They also speculate on the upcoming presidential debate and share their predictions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 01:24 Exploring the Cultural Significance of Hawk Tuah 07:31 The Hawk Toa Phenomenon 09:55 The Impact of Hawk Tuah on Pride Month 23:49 Navigating Arguments in Relationships 31:41 The Importance of Empathy and Understanding 36:24 Communication and Conflict Resolution in Relationships 37:50 Miscommunication in Relationships 40:07 The Importance of Attention and Appreciation 44:24 Cherishing Time with Loved Ones 46:09 The Intense Experience of Giving Birth 47:08 Acknowledging the Reality of Death 50:48 The Timelessness and Influence of Snoop Dogg 56:01 The Hiring of JJ Redick as Head Coach 59:40 The Controversy and Understanding of Nepotism 01:14:35 Honorary Degrees and Struggle Food 01:45:13 Morals vs Money: A Personal Dilemma 01:50:05 Keeping Your Team Aligned with the Vision 01:51:02 Predictions for the Presidential Debate ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks By Charlamagne Tha God https://a.co/d/gpFlOol Check out Andrew Schulz www.theandrewschulz.com Alice Randall "My Black Country" Out Now! https://a.co/d/1VTFp9i Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" https://blackeffect.com Check Out "Summer Of 85" on Audible www.audible.com/pd/Summer-of-85-A…areTest=TestShare TaylorMade-It Production Contact: Taylormadeitprod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode of Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz discuss topics including Father's Day, hiring nannies, They also talk about the importance of transparency in the entertainment industry and the changing attitudes towards gender and sexuality. The hosts also touch on Lil Uzi Vert's fashion choices and the potential for artists like Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion to transition into acting. The conversation covers various topics including Megan Thee Stallion's success as an arena act, Will Smith's public image, Gervonta Davis' boxing career, and a discussion on race and marketability in sports. They discuss the significance of players like Caitlin Clark and Jeremy Lin, who bring a unique style of play and captivate audiences. The conversation segues into a discussion about the pride that comes from being a good partner and parent. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:04 Father's Day and the Importance of Trustworthy Nannies 11:08 The Controversy Surrounding Caitlyn Jenner's Father's Day Celebration 25:44 The Potential for Artists to Transition into Acting 36:18 Megan Thee Stallion's Success as an Arena Act 41:24 Will Smith's Humanized Public Image 43:05 Gervonta Davis: The Most Exciting Fighter in Boxing 01:07:00 Race and Marketability in Sports 01:13:26 The Importance of Context in Edited Clips 01:30:29 Automatic Draft Registration 01:36:45 Self-Reflection and Dating 01:41:36 Kobe Bryant's Impact on LA 01:49:32 Anticipation for the Biden vs. Trump Debate ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks By Charlamagne Tha God https://a.co/d/gpFlOol Check out Andrew Schulz www.theandrewschulz.com Alice Randall "My Black Country" Out Now! https://a.co/d/1VTFp9i Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" https://blackeffect.com Check Out "Summer Of 85" on Audible www.audible.com/pd/Summer-of-85-A…areTest=TestShare TaylorMade-It Production Contact: Taylormadeitprod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz dive into a bunch of topics, like the reaction to Charlamagne's book “Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks”, the WNBA, ancient dildos, and Joe Biden showing up at the Juneteenth celebration. They also chat about the sexual assault incident with Michael Rainey Jr. They cover some random stuff too, like a woman accusing Kanye West, their thoughts on her look, and the idea of adding random girls to the WNBA. They joke about photoshopped pictures of themselves and the weird concept of liquid condiments coming out of their fingers. They also share memories of their best summer vacations as kids and the importance of making lasting memories for their own kids. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:19 The Marketing Potential of Young WNBA Players 09:03 Joe Biden's Juneteenth Appearance and Political Engagement 13:22 The Best 'Negro Spiritual' Songs 40:45 Random Topics and Banter 41:40 Opinions on a Woman Accusing Kanye West 42:39 Joking About Putting Random Girls on the WNBA Team 50:57 Reflecting on Best Summer Vacations as Kids 53:13 Discussion on Dark Skinned Men and Cooning 56:05 Excitement about a Potential Kendrick Lamar Concert 01:04:39 Conversation about Liquid Condiments 01:12:52 Ideas for a Movie Starring the Hosts 01:19:38 Closing Remarks ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks By Charlamagne Tha God https://a.co/d/gpFlOol Check out Andrew Schulz www.theandrewschulz.com Alice Randall "My Black Country" Out Now! https://a.co/d/1VTFp9i Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" https://blackeffect.com Check Out "Summer Of 85" on Audible www.audible.com/pd/Summer-of-85-A…areTest=TestShare TaylorMade-It Production Contact: Taylormadeitprod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Charlamagne the God and Andrew Schulz discuss various topics, including circumcision, Kendrick Lamar's upcoming concert on Juneteenth, and controversial comments made by Adrian Broner, Deontay Wilder's boxing career, the dynamics of online perception, and the WNBA. They touch on Deontay Wilder's recent loss and whether he should retire, as well as the current status of Drake's popularity and the impact of online narratives. They discuss the WNBA and the attention surrounding players like Caitlin Clark and Angel Wilson, the use of steroids as the male version of BBL, gaslighting, and the entertainment value of truth. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:27 The Circumcision Debate 05:34 Sean Kingston Controversy 32:17 The Broner-Cobbs Match: Potential Outcomes 36:14 Drake's Popularity: Online Narratives vs. Reality 51:07 The WNBA: Protecting and Promoting Rising Stars 57:19 Competition and Camaraderie: Differences in Men's and Women's Sports 57:48 The Anthony Edwards and Cam Incident 58:47 Steroids: The Male Version of BBL 01:03:59 Gaslighting and the Entertainment Value of Truth 01:08:28 Personal Experiences: Sweet 16 Party and Beard 01:19:15 Pat McAfee's Comment ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks By Charlamagne Tha God https://a.co/d/gpFlOol Check out Andrew Schulz www.theandrewschulz.com Alice Randall "My Black Country" Out Now! https://a.co/d/1VTFp9i Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" https://blackeffect.com Check Out "Summer Of 85" on Audible www.audible.com/pd/Summer-of-85-A…areTest=TestShare TaylorMade-It Production Contact: Taylormadeitprod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Charlamagne and Andrew discuss cultural differences, education, leadership, democracy, politics, and the power of streaming. It delves into the nuances of societal issues, the impact of the economy on people's lives, and the evolving nature of political parties. The conversation also explores the influence of technology and the changing landscape of media and entertainment. It delves into the significance of energy and commitment in friendships, the impact of marriage and children, and the importance of being true to oneself. ************************************ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks By Charlamagne Tha God https://a.co/d/gpFlOol Check out Andrew Schulz www.theandrewschulz.com Alice Randall "My Black Country" Out Now! https://a.co/d/1VTFp9i Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" https://blackeffect.com Check Out "Summer Of 85" on Audible www.audible.com/pd/Summer-of-85-A…areTest=TestShare TaylorMade-It Production Contact: Taylormadeitprod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Charlamagne and Andrew dive into the rap feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. They're chatting about the infectious hooks in Metro Boomin's “BBL Drizzy” track and how this beef is shaking things up for both artists. They're also tackling the ups and downs of celebrating Mother's Day and the wild ride that is parenting. The conversation takes a turn as they unpack how the media spins stories and the pitfalls of confirmation bias. They're getting real about the power of algorithms and how they shape what we think. Plus, there's a deep dive into the fickleness of internet trends and why it's so crucial to think for yourself. They're talking about staying true to who you are in everything from social media to personal relationships. With personal stories and fresh insights, they highlight how being authentic builds trust and real connections. Chapters 01:27 Discussing the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake Feud 05:05 Navigating Mother's Day 08:44 The Influence of Media Narratives 11:24 Confirmation Bias and Echo Chambers 13:10 The Fickleness of Internet Trends 40:19 The Power of Authenticity 45:34 The Influence of Media and Academia 50:07 The Discrepancy Between Statistics and Lived Experiences 52:55 Combating Anxiety and Being True to Oneself 01:09:58 The Role of Lies in Daily Life ************************************ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks By Charlamagne Tha God (Pre Order) https://a.co/d/gpFlOol Check out Andrew Schulz www.theandrewschulz.com Alice Randall "My Black Country" Out Now! https://a.co/d/1VTFp9i Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" https://blackeffect.com Check Out "Summer Of 85" on Audible www.audible.com/pd/Summer-of-85-A…areTest=TestShare TaylorMade-It Production Contact: Taylormadeitprod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Brilliant Idiots, Nyla Simone joins Andrew Schultz and Charlamagne Tha God dive into the ongoing drama between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. They break down the diss tracks these two heavyweights dropped and take wild guesses about Drake's next chess move. Plus, they get into the nitty-gritty of street cred and how Instagram can make or break your rep. They can't help but notice the eerie silence from other artists when it comes to backing Drake in this showdown. They toss around ideas and speaking of hot topics, they tackle the sticky accusations thrown at Drake, like being labeled a creeper. They dissect Questlove's input and how the West Coast vibe adds spice to rap battles. And of course, they're not done until they dish out what they think Drake and Kendrick should do next. They discuss the latest drama involving DJ Vlad and Morgan Jerkins. And in a thoughtful twist, they round it all off with a chat about critical race theory and the importance of team harmony. Chapters 00:00 Celebrating the 500th episode of the Brilliant Idiots Podcast 01:27 Andrew's feelings after selling out Madison Square Garden 03:42 Andrew's experience with 50 Cent at Madison Square Garden 04:42 The impact of 50 Cent's support for Andrew 05:12 The release of Kendrick Lamar's diss tracks 09:28 Drake's response with the release of his diss tracks 11:21 The impact of the diss tracks on the music industry 15:13 The impact of the diss tracks on Drake's reputation 23:23 Speculating on Drake's next moves 26:29 The coordinated effort to take Drake down 30:13 Exploring strategies for Drake to regain credibility 35:21 The Lack of Support for Drake 39:53 The Impact of Public Perception 44:00 Drake's Handling of the Battle 53:22 The OVO Mole Theory 55:08 Kendrick's Victory Lap 01:04:03 The Significance of the West Coast Sound 01:09:38 The Controversy Surrounding Drake and Kendrick Lamar's Lyrics 01:11:04 The Importance of Proof in Rap Battles 01:11:29 The Impact of Diss Tracks on Artists' Careers 01:19:35 The Dynamics of the Comedy Central Roast 01:20:30 The Challenges of Performing Stand-Up Comedy 01:29:38 The Debate About Race and Representation in Hip-Hop Culture 01:44:00 Understanding Perspectives and Power Dynamics 01:46:36 Playing Positions in Team Building 01:57:44 Resentment and the Importance of Loving What You Do ************************************ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks By Charlamagne Tha God (Pre Order) https://a.co/d/gpFlOol Check out Andrew Schulz www.theandrewschulz.com Alice Randall "My Black Country" Out Now! https://a.co/d/1VTFp9i Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" https://blackeffect.com Check Out "Summer Of 85" on Audible www.audible.com/pd/Summer-of-85-A…areTest=TestShare TaylorMade-It Production Contact: Taylormadeitprod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlamagne Tha God and Nyla Simone discuss the sustainability of podcasting, Kendrick Lamar's response to Drake's diss track, the use of the N-word, and biracial artists' cultural backgrounds. They analyze specific lines from Lamar's song, touch on gun bars and violence in rap, Drake's industry perception, dynamics between Kendrick and Drake, and the portrayal of women in rap. The conversation centers on the ongoing rap feud, with a tribute to Dallas Penn, a podcasting pioneer who passed away.