The Brilliant Idiots

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

The Hit List (Ft. Akaash Singh)

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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Post Dame Interview (Ft. Loren Lorosa)

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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No Shoes McGee (Ft. N.O.R.E.)

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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A**Lighters Anonymous (Ft. Donnell Rawlings & Jivanta Roberts)

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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Backshots 4 The World (Ft. Akaash Singh & Mark Gagnon)

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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Lo Town Road (Ft. Loren Lorosa)

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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Holy Tres

August 15, 2025 • 88 mins
In this #AskAnIdiot edition of The Brilliant Idiots podcast, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz keep it real on everything from girl dad parenting tips to dealing with those tricky convos with teenage daughters. They get into what it’s like trying to find personal space as a husband and father, plus how the media game and career opportunities are changing. The guys also dive deep into spirituality, religion, sin, forgiveness, a...
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Lime Green Vibratoes

August 7, 2025 • 141 mins
In this episode of Brilliant Idiots podcast, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz chop it up about everything from WNBA drama involving dildos, to why hair extensions might be messing with identity. They get real about living with ADHD, how society labels us, and why body positivity in ads still feels a bit off sometimes. The guys also revisit the classic TV show Martin, breaking down its impact on comedy, beauty standards, and ...
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Ask and It Will Be Answered

August 1, 2025 • 66 mins
This week on The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz are dedicating an episode to answering your #AskAnIdiot questions. They talk about everything from parenting struggles and wild personal stories to why comedy still matters and how fictional worlds shape real-life thinking. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots Uncommon Favor ...
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ReeC**k Pumps

July 24, 2025 • 116 mins
On this week’s Brilliant Idiots episode, Charlamagne and Andrew are all over the place (in the best way possible). They chop it up about everything from escaping reality with movies to how kids’ shows handle gender representation. Hunter Biden’s wild crack comments? Yeah, they go there. Political convos, messy workplace relationships, and the pay gap in the WNBA all get their shine too. Of course, celebrity culture gets its own sp...
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The Ep-Files

July 18, 2025 • 102 mins
This week on Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne The God and Andrew Schulz dive into today’s wild political and cultural landscape. We’re unpacking everything from what it really means to be an adult in this chaotic world to the drama surrounding Trump, the Democratic Party, and the much-talked-about Epstein files. Expect real talk about why holding politicians accountable actually matters, how media shapes what we believe, and why forei...
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Bi-Nority Report

July 11, 2025 • 107 mins
In this episode of Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne The God and Andrew Schulz dive deep into today’s most pressing cultural and political issues. From the controversy surrounding a Love Island contestant’s racial slur and what it reveals about race and identity, to the shifting political tides in New York City and the rise of democratic socialism, no topic is off-limits. We also examine the heavy toll of capitalism on education—explor...
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Gangbang (Ft. Glasses Malone, Mandii B, and WeezyWTF)

June 27, 2025 • 102 mins
This week on The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne The God is joined by Glasses Malone, Mandii B, and WeezyWTF and they keep it real with an unfiltered convo about sex, relationships, and how public opinion shapes everything. From wild personal stories to the latest drama with Diddy, they dive deep into consent, accountability, and the messy world of celebrity culture. They also talk about love in today’s hookup culture, friendship dy...
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Cringe Watching

June 20, 2025 • 115 mins
In this episode of The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God (aka Lenard) shares his wild ride at the Cannes Lions Festival — from celeb run-ins and next-level networking to awkward club moments that sparked a serious (and hilarious) misunderstanding.  The guys get into the importance of clear intros in social settings, how quick people are to jump to conclusions, and what that says about today’s cancel culture. From there, it’s a...
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B.I.T.Y.T (Ft. Cenk Uygur)

June 13, 2025 • 131 mins
On this episode of the Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz sit down with Cenk Uygur, founder of The Young Turks, for a raw and unfiltered convo that covers everything from religion to radical politics, Trump to mental health, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to media trust. Cenk opens up about his personal journey from religion to atheism, questions the role of obedience in politics and media, and breaks do...
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Heartburn Hotel

June 5, 2025 • 115 mins
In this episode, we dive into everything from emotional baby showers and cultural traditions to NBA playoffs and rising stars like Tyrese Haliburton. We reflect on deep conversations with ChatGPT, the meaning of Pride Month, and Candace Parker’s journey to love. There’s also a real talk on young love, prom culture, and the public fallout of celebrity breakups—especially Cardi B and Offset. We touch on media accountability, the pow...
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The Original Lie

May 30, 2025 • 110 mins
In this weeks episode of Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne The God and Andrew Schulz are all over the map—in the best way. We kick things off with a real talk about parenting and how society shapes the way we raise kids. Then we dive into the New York Knicks—what’s working, what’s not, and how coaching decisions are shaping the team. We also take a hard look at how off-court behavior affects an athlete’s image and the media’s role in a...
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Big Little Lies

May 22, 2025 • 107 mins
This week on the Brilliant Idiots Podcast, Charlamagne and Schulz recap their weekends, including Mel Robbins’ live show, and dive into everything from self-help culture and live podcasting to parenting struggles and the truth about making money in media. They get into the Diddy allegations, emotional abuse, and conspiracy talk around the Boule (aka the Black Illuminati), then pivot to sports—debating the face of the NBA, the Knic...
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Take That Tini

May 16, 2025 • 101 mins
In this episode of Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne The God and Andrew Schulz go all in on the wild court case surrounding Diddy and the explosive allegations made by Cassie. We unpack the twists and turns of trafficking laws, what consent really means, and how celebrity culture both fuels and complicates these stories.  From real talk on sharing trauma online, to celebrating Black love and Black-owned businesses, we cover it all. We...
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Idiot Couture

May 9, 2025 • 89 mins
In this episode of Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz are diving headfirst into the wild world of pop culture, starting with the Met Gala — the ultimate mix of fashion, fame, and WTF moments. From iconic looks to celebrity cringe, we break down what this event really says about society (hint: a lot). We give props to style legends like André 3000 and talk timeless queens like Lauryn Hill. We get into the magic...
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