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.
Episodes
February 6, 2026 • 143 mins
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 f...
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January 30, 2026 • 126 mins
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.
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January 23, 2026 • 108 mins
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, relat...
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January 16, 2026 • 104 mins
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 socia...
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December 17, 2025 • 115 mins
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 t...
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December 12, 2025 • 116 mins
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 ent...
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December 5, 2025 • 112 mins
In this week’s episode of The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz kick back and recap their Thanksgiving family drama, good food, old memories, and all the real-life feelings that come with the holidays. The guys get into the clash between legacy media vs. new media, breaking down why political interviews feel so different today and why it’s so hard to make politicians seem human. They also talk about how much r...
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November 21, 2025 • 92 mins
This week on Brilliant Idiots, Andrew Schulz and Charlamagne tha God dive into everything from WWE run-ins with the Giants O-line, parenting confessions, breastfeeding myths, and Taylor’s (She’s back) whole journey into new-mom life. And of course, it wouldn’t be Brilliant Idiots without spiraling into aliens, dreams, Asian extraterrestrials, automated barber machines, colonoscopies, nutty childhood moments (literally), and why Tha...
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November 14, 2025 • 131 mins
In this episode of Brilliant idiots , Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz bounce around a ton of wild, timely, and thought-provoking topics, everything from what it’s like for a comedian to get back on stage, to navigating friendships when politics get… messy. The crew breaks down the latest government shutdown drama, how it hits federal workers, and what it means for healthcare, SNAP benefits, and the everyday people caught in t...
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November 7, 2025 • 98 mins
This week on Brilliant idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz dive into the New York mayoral election, the rise of Zoran Mamdani, and what politics looks like when the internet and real-life stress (like rent and $12 eggs) collide. We’re talking identity politics, affordability, NYPD beef, ICE, socialism vs. capitalism, Trump-game strategy, and whether “being in the club” disqualifies you from public office.
Plus, Curtis S...
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October 31, 2025 • 113 mins
Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz are back with another wild episode of The Brilliant Idiots. The crew kicks off stereotyping each other (in the most Brilliant Idiots way possible), debating Jewish lawyers, doctors, AI, Hollywood, the Saudis buying the film industry, and why Jersey might actually be the future of entertainment.
They get into politics, ICE raids in NYC, TikTok creating fake personalities, and how people swear t...
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October 24, 2025 • 77 mins
On this episode of The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz get into the madness of New York City politics, rent prices going through the roof, mayoral chaos, billionaires vs. broke artists, and why everybody swears they’re moving out of NYC but somehow never do. They break down affordability, housing struggles, and what makes New York the most frustrating but still undefeatedcity in the world.
From communism j...
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October 17, 2025 • 103 mins
In this episode of Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz are unpacking everything from the emotional toll of hostage situations to the fine line between free speech and offending the crowd in comedy.
They get into what it really means to stay authentic as a comedian, how politics shapes public perception, and why money can sometimes mess with creative choices. Expect honest takes on performing in controversial ve...
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October 3, 2025 • 114 mins
This week on Brilliant idiots, Andrew Schulz is back after a little break, catching up on life, culture. From breaking down the behind-the-scenes grind of making a major film to geeking out over the legacy of Street Fighter, they dive deep into what’s shaping today’s entertainment world.
The convo doesn’t stop at movies Charlamagne and Andrew get real about how social media fuels political drama, including the viral Charlie Kirk m...
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September 26, 2025 • 95 mins
This week on Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God links up with Akaash Singh for a wild ride of politics, comedy, and straight-up chaos. From Mayor Adams’ spin on gentrification to free speech wars with Jimmy Kimmel, Trump’s revenge tour, and whether Kamala Harris can actually keep it real – nothing is off the table.
The guys break down New York’s vibes, argue over who should really be paying the dinner check, and dive deep into...
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September 19, 2025 • 98 mins
In this episode of the Brilliant Idiots Podcast, Loren LaRosa is back with Charlamagne Tha God and they break down Dame Dash’s appearance on the Breakfast Club, his wild legacy in hip-hop. They get real about pride, ego, and materialism in the culture, and why respect matters so much whether in conversations, business, or life.
The also dive into what it really takes to be an entrepreneur, how fame can fuel conflict, and why relat...
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September 12, 2025 • 115 mins
On this week’s episode of The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz chop it up with hip-hop legend N.O.R.E. From his big health transformation to balancing family life, N.O.R.E. keeps it real about his journey both inside and outside the music game.
He talks about his love for running, giving back to the community, and opens up on his relationships with other artists—plus, he doesn’t shy away from the recent Push...
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September 5, 2025 • 108 mins
On this episode of The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne The God is joined by Jivanta Roberts and Donnell Rawlings for a wild, unfiltered conversation that dives into everything from trust and relationships to the art of making a solid first impression.
They discuss how public scrutiny affects personal lives, breaking down messy celebrity situations like August Alsina’s relationship drama. They also chop it up about love in music, red...
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August 29, 2025 • 94 mins
This week on Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne is joined by Akaash and Mark from Flagrant podcast and get into a wild mix of topics. They kick things off with Drake’s messy family court drama, questions about whether his jewelry is actually real, and of course the never ending back and forth with Kendrick Lamar. Meek Mill’s public image gets some heat, Snoop Dogg comments on a kids movie causes backlash, and Tyrese makes things awkward...
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August 24, 2025 • 126 mins
In this episode of The Brilliant Idiots Podcast, Charlamagne Tha God and Lauren LaRosa keep it real about the world of podcasting, pop culture, and everything in between. They break down how different guests shake up the audience, the ups and downs of fame, and why personal stories hit harder than any publicity stunt.
From the influence of artists like Lil Nas X and Future, to the role of hip hop in shaping culture, Charlamagne an...
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