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    Comedy

    The Brilliant Idiots

    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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    Class Rank May 08, 2026
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    This week on Brilliant Idots, Loren Lorosa joins Charlamagne tha God and they break down Complex's 2026 Most Powerful People in Hip Hop Media list. Is DJ Akademics the rightful No. 1? Is DJ Hed and Gina Views criminally underranked? And where does Breakfast Club fit in a landscape where hip hop is pop culture?

    Plus, Isaiah Rashad's return, the Rihanna x Sheinelle Jones Met Gala moment everyone's talking about, Taraji and Jenifer Lewis calling out the Met Gala, and the US Census interracial couple rankings that took the whole show off the rails.

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    Rap Your Age May 01, 2026
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    This week on brilliant idiots, Charlamagne and Andrewdiscuss RZA's new film why Charlamagne calls it an instant classic, the hidden Pulp Fiction easter eggs, and what makes RZA one of the most unreplicatable figures in music history. They break down a viral Jay-Z clip and go deep on what it actually takes to have longevity in this game, why the artists who last (Bowie, McCartney, Beyoncé, Kendrick, Taylor Swift) are the ones not afraid to grow up, evolve, and rap their age. If you're still making the same content you were ten years ago, the game already passed you by.

    Also on the menu: influence culture and sellouts, political violence and the state of the country, and why Shaq DJs to replicate the feeling of Game 7.

    Another week of brilliant idiocy. You already know.

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    Tuck It Or Not? Apr 25, 2026
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    This week on the Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne and Schulz break down everything from the Street Fighter movie hype to why the multiverse might be ruining storytelling. They dive into nostalgia, AI paranoia, and whether people are starting to disconnect from social media.

    They also touch on the latest surrounding Tucker Carlson, sparking a convo about media influence, narratives, and how people consume information today.

    Plus, a deep dive into Drake’s rollout strategy, the state of hip-hop, and a hilarious debate on sneaker culture, why Michael Jordan still reigns supreme and how Kanye changed the game.

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    Mermaid Tempura Apr 17, 2026
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    This week on The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz discuss Crying mermaids, Katy Perry sex assault allegations, Trump posting himself as Jesus, Tom Hanks is the GOAT?

    They also break down the Caitlyn Jenner hypocrisy era, and shout out a very zesty volleyball player who's about to go viral. Classic Brilliant Idiots energy, chaotic, hilarious, and lowkey smart.

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    Moonrise Kingdom Apr 10, 2026
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    This week on The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz are discussing real parenting stuff: the difference between raising kids with money vs. without, why today's kids have weaponized the language of mental health, They discuss the Poo Shiesty/Gucci Mane situation, and somehow it all circles back to one simple lesson: hire a lawyer, not a getaway driver. Charlamagne and Andrew break down why music contracts are so predatory, when renegotiating is the right move, and they hit the Offset shooting outside the Hard Rock Casino, Kanye's Wireless Festival drama, the UK Prime Minister weighing in on Ye, and a convo about whether sponsors actually vet who they're attaching their name to.

    They also run through the WNBA's "Stud Buds" era, Dawn Staley's legacy and why she should be getting paid way more, and women's basketball becoming must-see TV.

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    World War PsyOps Apr 03, 2026
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    This week on The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz dive into the internet going crazy over Druski and his viral sketch. Is it just comedy doing what it’s supposed to do, or are people reading way too deep into it? The conversation opens up into a bigger debate about comedy vs. outrage, character work vs. sketches, and why making people uncomfortable might actually mean you’re doing it right.

    The episode also touches on J. Cole and the ongoing conversations around his place in hip-hop, how he moves differently from other artists, and why he continues to spark debate without chasing controversy.

    They also get into the rise of AI deepfakes, how real they’re starting to look, and why it’s getting harder to tell what’s real vs. fake online. Plus, a hilarious but slightly paranoid breakdown of airports, TSA experiences, and whether everything might secretly be a psychological operation 👀

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    The Ruler’s Back Mar 28, 2026
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    This week on the Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz are debating whether EVERYBODY should be grabbing a mic and trying stand-up, they break down why stand-up is a whole different beast. They discuss Jay-Z selling out Yankee Stadium at lightning speed. Is Hov still untouchable? Are people really fans or just hypebeasts? And when did Reasonable Doubt become legendary?

    They also get into:

    • Internet vs real life (and why Twitter isn’t the real world)
    • The pressure of being “chronically online”
    • Hip-hop debates, generational fans, and fake nostalgia
    • Why success always brings hate (and how to handle it)

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    As The World CERNS Mar 06, 2026
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    This week on The Brilliant Idiots, the guys go completely off the rails—in the best way possible. Charlamagne and Andrew dive headfirst into wild internet conspiracy theories, including a hilarious breakdown of the idea that Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein might actually be time travelers. From mysterious 1890s books about Barron Trump to random $20 bill conspiracies, the conversation spirals into the kind of chaotic, laugh-out-loud speculation that only The Brilliant Idiots can deliver.

    Along the way, the crew debates whether conspiracy culture is catching up to reality, argues about dinosaurs vs. whales (yes, really), and somehow ends up ranking the most beautiful women in the world.

    Later in the episode, the conversation turns to internet drama, including Charlamagne responding to Dame Dash, and on a bizarre interview moment involving Shia LaBeouf, leading to a deep dive into masculinity, religion, and awkward podcast confessions.


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    Bye Bye Conspiracy Feb 20, 2026
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    This week on The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz bounce from Epstein files, elite corruption, and why the ultra rich never face consequences… to aliens being real, conspiracy theories that aged way too well, and why nothing feels “crazy” anymore. They debate power, money, government cover-ups, and ask the real question: if everything’s rigged, why take anything seriously?

    It gets even more unhinged as they break down 90s boy band psy-ops, Netflix’s “gay hockey show,” fake maturity, farting as flirting, marriage vs. the streets, and why being immature might actually be great for your mental health. Somehow, all of this turns into a surprisingly thoughtful convo about love, accountability, protecting Black women, and what it really means to grow up... if that’s even the goal.

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    Idiotas Brillantes Feb 14, 2026
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    This week on The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz break down the most talked-about (and confusing) Super Bowl commercials, including a viral anti-antisemitism ad that somehow managed to give people brand-new ideas instead of stopping hate. From Post-it notes and “blue squares” to why some ads feel like they were written by people who haven’t met real humans in decades, nothing is safe.

    The crew dives into uncomfortable conversations about language, race, “inside” slang white people apparently never sent a memo about, and why context matters more than intent. Then the episode takes a sharp turn into dark territory with a raw, unfiltered discussion about the Epstein files, power, corruption, and why it feels like rich and powerful people live by a completely different set of rules.

    Along the way, Charlamagne and Andrew unpack conspiracy theories, government cover-ups, media manipulation, moral decay at the highest levels, and why money, power, and unchecked ego rot everything they touch.

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