

The Brilliant Idiots
Charlamange Tha God and Andrew Schulz
Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz are The Brilliant Idiots. Join them each week as they explore the issues of the day in a style that's often idiotic, sometimes brilliant and always hysterical.
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Feb 16, 2024 • 2h 10min
Daddy's Home
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
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Feb 9, 2024 • 2h 10min
New Blue Sun Rays (Ft. Glasses Malone)
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

Feb 3, 2024 • 1h 58min
Blind To The Fax
In this episode of the Brilliant Idiots podcast, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz discuss the recent Breakfast Club rollout and trolling in media. They also delve into the impact of misinformation and propaganda, particularly in relation to the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the beef between Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj. They discuss John Stewart's return to The Daily Show and Nikki Haley's interview on The Breakfast Club, Celebrities having podcasts, the purpose of podcasting for everyday average people, the importance of chemistry and authenticity in podcasting, movies predicting the future, and more…
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:58 Discussion about the Breakfast Club Rollout
05:42 The Use of Manipulation and Trolling in Media
09:22 The Influence of Misinformation and Propaganda
13:31 The Complexity of the Israel-Palestine Conflict
19:12 The Lack of Clarity in Activism and Support
25:26 The Nuances of Political Support and Activism
28:40 The Diversity of Country Music and Black Artists
41:26 Interpretation of Phil Collins' Song 'In the Air Tonight'
45:18 Comparison between Beyonce and Taylor Swift
46:14 Discussion about truth and comparisons to Michael Jackson
47:34 Perception of Taylor Swift in the NFL
59:16 Discussion about John Stewart returning to The Daily Show
01:02:35 Discussion about Nikki Haley's interview on The Breakfast Club
01:27:00 Celebrities Having Podcasts
01:29:00 Podcasting for Everyday Average People
01:31:23 Celebrities Humanizing Themselves
01:36:40 Taylor Swift and the Super Bowl
01:38:03 Celebrities Overshadowing Events
01:39:58 Foundation of a Sustainable Podcast
01:41:17 Chemistry and Authenticity in Podcasting
01:42:41 Sweating when Telling the Truth or Farting when Lying
01:44:00 Movies Predicting the Future
01:49:26 Appreciating Nature and Simple Living
01:53:00 Excess and the American Dream
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Jan 26, 2024 • 1h 48min
Honorable Discharge
In this episode of the Brilliant Idiots Podcast, the hosts discuss various topics including Eddie Murphy's stand-up, an unbelievable moment at a DC show, The conversation then shifts to the migrant crisis and its potential impact on the upcoming election. They also discuss the disillusionment with political parties and the need for accountability. They discuss comedy tours and dealing with friends' changing behavior. Speculation on Jesus' return and achieving financial security are also explored.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Eddie Murphy Stand-Up
07:58 Unbelievable Moment at DC Show
14:14 Discussion on Eddie Murphy and Comedy
18:16 Reviewing Matt Gaetz's Statement
27:24 Discussion on Karen, Julio, and Jamal
41:53 Prostate Exams and Medical Experiences
42:47 Gynecological Exams and Women's Health
44:43 Honorable or Dishonorable Discharge
52:00 Church Announcements
55:45 Discussion on Immigration and Migrant Crisis
57:40 Critiquing Political Parties and Disillusionment
01:09:20 Criticism of Charlamagne’s Statements
01:14:36 Discussion on Joe Biden's Campaign
01:19:37 Discussion on Donald Trump's Political Style
01:27:55 Discussion on Women's Behavior
01:29:05 Defending Black Women
01:35:05 Dealing with Friends' Behavior
01:37:03 Speculation on Jesus' Return
01:41:01 Achieving Financial Security
01:41:59 Balancing Mindfulness of Opinions
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Jan 18, 2024 • 1h 49min
Not Even The Fart
In this episode, Charlamagne and Andrew discuss Dallas Cowboys' lack of success, the possibility of bringing in Bill Belichick as the coach, Taylor Swift's swag surf, Bishop TD Jakes' viral video, NBA Youngboy's diss to CthaGod, and Drake's classification as hip hop or pop according to Yasin Bey (Mos Def). The conversation delves into the commercialization of hip hop and the distinction between hip hop and pop music, and more!!!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Dallas Cowboys
03:12 Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys
07:34 Lack of Discipline in the Dallas Cowboys
13:18 Taylor Swift's Swag Surf
16:02 Bishop TD Jakes' Swallowed Up
21:07 The Fun Side of the Family
25:50 NBA Youngboy
30:44 Drake: Hip Hop or Pop?
41:13 Most Def's Opinion on Drake
45:07 The Commercialization of Hip Hop
55:02 What Defines Hip Hop
59:15 The Impact of Drake, Andre 3000, and Kanye West
01:06:11 The Rise of Street Crime Stories in Entertainment
01:19:12 The Political Landscape and Potential GOP Candidates
01:27:50 Lil Nas X and Controversy
01:33:41 Conspiracy Theories
01:41:37 Valuable Lessons Learned
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Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network"
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Jan 12, 2024 • 1h 38min
Still D.R.E. (Digital Rectal Exam)
This week Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz discuss Jo Koy hosting of the Golden Globes and the backlash he received, particularly from Taylor Swift fans. The hosts discuss the importance of making people uncomfortable and the role of comedians in award shows. They also touch on the feud between Jimmy Kimmel and Aaron Rodgers, Noah Knigga’s last name and its pronunciation. They also debate the assault charges against Jonathan Majors. The conversation then shifts to personal stories about vasectomy consultations and prostate exams, The Miami alien incident and the segregation of comedy.
Chapters:
00:00 Jo Koy Golden Globes Hosting
03:00 The Backlash and Taylor Swift
06:00 The Importance of Making People Uncomfortable
13:30 Comedians and Award Shows
21:30 Jimmy Kimmel and Aaron Rodgers
32:00 Noah Kaniga's Last Name
38:00 Sponsors
42:00 Church Announcements
42:36 Upcoming Shows and Podcast Partnerships
44:00 Introduction to Sarah Jakes Roberts and the Woman Evolved Podcast
46:30 Discussion on Jonathan Majors
50:46 Discussion on Courtroom Incident and Judge Judy
52:59 Personal Stories: Vasectomy Consultation
01:05:53 Sponsors
01:11:37 #AskAnIdiot
01:12:01 Why is Comedy Segregated?
01:25:10 Jokes stolen by other comedians
01:28:39 Speculations about Biden
01:29:10 Trump and Biden's future
01:29:38 Protests and inconveniencing
01:31:50 Disapproval of Democratic Party
01:33:15 Barack Obama's charisma
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Jan 5, 2024 • 1h 53min
Ozempic Gold Medalist
In this episode, Charlamagne and Andrew discuss various topics, including house renovations, the movie 'Blue Beetle,' traveling to Zanzibar, the cost of home renovations, the court of public opinion vs. the court of law, Aaron Rodgers' comments about the Epstein list and Jimmy Kimmel's, the impact of social media and fake lists, They also touch on the TD Jakes rumors and the importance of not responding to baseless gossip. the unsealed Epstein documents, the protection of the elite, the dynamics of power in Hollywood, Katt Williams viral interview, and undoing past actions, and New Year's resolutions.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor
00:56 House Renovations and Trump's Contractors
02:21 Discussion about the Movie 'Blue Beetle'
03:16 Traveling to Zanzibar and Feeling Free in Africa
12:43 The Court of Public Opinion vs. the Court of Law
19:22 Aaron Rodgers' Comments about the Epstein List
28:09 The Impact of Social Media and Fake Lists
37:01 The TD Jakes Rumors and the Court of Public Opinion
52:24 Addressing False Accusations
54:21 The Unsealed Epstein Documents
01:05:20 The Power and Protection of the Elite
01:22:40 Kevin Hart's Success and Organic Rise
01:27:13 The Incident when Judge attacked in Court
01:28:13 Wild Stories and Observations
01:30:22 Trina's Comments on Beyonce
01:35:03 Katt Williams' Recent Interview
01:43:06 Undoing Past Actions
01:48:47 New Year's Resolutions
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Dec 29, 2023 • 2h 8min
Best Of 2023
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Dec 22, 2023 • 2h 15min
Holidays and Headlines
In this episode, DJ Nyla Symone joins the podcast and they discuss the case of Jonathan Majors and the need for nuanced conversations in society, using celebrity and reach for impact, tweeter deleters, defining journalism and reporting, the value of investigative journalism, recognizing the accomplishments of other radio personalities, the influence of Charlamagne and the Breakfast Club, the power of moving an audience, the changing landscape of media platforms, and more!
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Check out Andrew Schulz
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Stream Charlamagne "Hell of a Week" on Paramount+
Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network"
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TaylorMade-It Production
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Empty Thoughts Podcast
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Dec 14, 2023 • 1h 39min
Zombie Gawk 3000
This week on the podcast we discuss the controversy surrounding Pardison Fontaine, Could Britney Spears' make a comeback?, the lawsuit involving Takeoff and his mother, Kanye West's using a controversial image, the influence of the Kardashians, the concept of Room 40…and much more!!.
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Check out Andrew Schulz
www.theandrewschulz.com
Stream Charlamagne "Hell of a Week" on Paramount+
Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network"
www.blackeffect.com/
TaylorMade-It Production
Contact: Taylormadeitprod@gmail.com
Empty Thoughts Podcast
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empt…ow/id1622292632
Check Out "Summer Of 85" on Audible
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