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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. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Check Out Alexxmedia - AM Mornings Comedy Show - https://www.canceledcomedyx.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz dive into award show chaos, Tourette’s, coprolalia, and why outrage culture always feels selective. The guys break down the BAFTAs controversy, viral misinformation, and how moments get edited (or not) to drive headlines. They also get into American politics, social media propaganda, and why MAGA’s messaging machine consistently outperforms Democrats online. From Gavin Newsom discourse to what voters actually want in 2026 and 2028, the crew debates hope vs. results, “not Trump” politics, and whether governors are the future of the presidency. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Download Cash App Today: [https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/zt3hy9x9] #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Brilliant Idiots Podcast, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz kick things off talking birthdays, getting older, and how kids’ birthday parties have turned into full-blown productions. The guys dig into the power of podcasts, celebrity culture, and what the Epstein files mean for public trust in elites, media, and accountability. They break down how misinformation spreads, why people struggle to separate facts from narratives, and whether real societal change is even possible without major systemic reform. Sports fans get fed too. Charlamagne and Schulz talk boxing — including Big Baby’s latest fight, Keyshawn Davis rising as a future star, and why Shakur Stevenson’s skill set puts him in elite territory. They also react to Cam Newton’s controversial comments on platonic relationships and debate boundaries, attraction, and fame. The episode wraps with thoughts on comedy, freedom of speech, politics, the music industry, and growing up in the public eye. From teenage memories to podcast competition and creative integrity, the Brilliant Idiots reflect on staying authentic while navigating noise, backlash, and success. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz are back in peak form, turning everyday chaos into comedy and truth bombs. The crew kicks things off talking snowstorms, suburban life, and why kids are missing out on the easiest money hustle ever: shoveling driveways. From there, things spiral fast, nail salons, tipping paranoia, pedicures, manicures, and accidentally offending everyone without trying. Things get serious when the guys discuss Ray J’s health scare, stress, overstimulation, screen time, and how modern life might actually be killing us. Charlamagne breaks down why peace now feels uncomfortable, while the crew talks parenting, relationships, post-baby intimacy, and why date nights actually matter. Then it’s straight sports outrage as Charlamagne goes off about Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer, calling it one of the biggest injustices in NFL history. Tom Brady, legacy debates, cheating scandals, and personal vendettas all get dragged into the conversation. The episode closes on a heavy but necessary discussion around police violence, ICE, constitutional rights, and authoritarianism, reacting to a disturbing Minnesota incident and the government’s response. It’s raw, emotional, and exactly the kind of uncomfortable conversation Brilliant Idiots fans expect. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Download Cash App Today: [https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/zt3hy9x9] #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz kick things off reacting to climate chaos, conspiracy theories, and whether the government is secretly controlling the weather. From there, the conversation spirals into AI dragons, Bigfoot, unicorns, whales, and why humans believe some wild things but draw the line at others. Things get very Brilliant Idiots when they dive into aging, masculinity, sex, relationships, and the realities of getting older, including brutally honest (and hilarious) takes on erections, marriage, masturbation, and how youth is truly wasted on the young. On the political and sports crossover side, they break down power, influence, and control in America, from government narratives and media manipulation to LeBron James, Rich Paul, Bronny James, and the Los Angeles Lakers, questioning who really runs institutions and what happens when stars lose leverage. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Download Cash App Today: [https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/zt3hy9x9] #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement.Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz kick things off by talking real life — from engagements and new babies to the pressures of parenthood and maintaining friendships as life gets bigger. From there, the conversation jumps all over the place in true Brilliant Idiots fashion, blending humor, honesty, and sharp cultural commentary. The guys dive into the state of society, the impact of social media on public opinion, and what role comedians actually play in today’s political and media landscape. They break down why “bad guys” are sometimes necessary in storytelling, why challenging the status quo matters, and how surrounding yourself with yes-men can be dangerous — especially in celebrity culture. Along the way, they touch on major figures like Jay-Z and discuss how influence and authenticity shape public perception. Things stay light with plenty of jokes, wild personal stories, and hilarious takes on the absurdity of modern life. The episode also explores the evolution of podcasts and media, the importance of diverse voices, and why comedy is still one of the best tools for talking about serious issues. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz break down everything from the Street Fighter movie trailer and why theaters are officially “back,” to the absolute chaos surrounding Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua and why everybody’s tuning in just to see what happens. Things get unhinged as they react to Ray J’s viral Diddy comments, debate celebrity scandals, workplace relationships, and whether people at the top should ever date coworkers. The conversation gets deep (and hilarious) as they talk marriage, cheating, accountability, and power dynamics, plus a brutally honest breakdown of why men ruin good situations. The crew also dives into sports, unpacking LeBron James’ viral ref moment, the future face of the NBA, Steph Curry vs LeBron debates, and why American stars are still treated differently than international players. Plus, they roast Timothée Chalamet’s Kendrick Lamar comments, argue about rap beef paranoia, and question why Hollywood loves pretending it’s “in the streets.” ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz, dive into everything from holiday vibes and Christmas traditions to the wild world of celebrity culture. They discuss Jason Derulo’s controversial comments about working with women, what happens when stereotypes go unchecked, and how power shows up in relationships and society. From there, we break down the Diddy documentary and the darker side of the entertainment industry, fame, accountability, silence, and the way power can twist things behind the scenes. We also get into how the industry is shifting with the rise of podcasting, how live events are changing, and why it’s so important to recognize complicity when it comes to abuse and influence. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - Pre Order 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠Pre Order⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠Order Link⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠Order Link⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠Order Link⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices