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
June 19, 2026 • 113 mins
Charlamagne flies solo with Chris and Alex Media to break down the Knicks' historic finals run, why Jalen Brunson just had a Jordan-level moment, and why Victor Wembanyama needs to fully commit to villain mode. Then it's straight into the deep end: the Jay-Z/Target boycott double standard, Elon Musk's trillion-dollar smokescreen, the new Epstein-Trump "cornered rat" notes, and who they'd send to represent humanity in an alien invas...
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June 12, 2026 • 128 mins
This week on Brilliant idiots, Charlamagne The God and Andrew Schulz break down Trump showing up to Game 3 at MSG, why James Dolan should never have let it happen, and whether Victor Wembanyama can actually be the NBA's next face of the league. Plus Tom Brady's new nut water brand, the "dead internet" clipper economy, and a deep dive into why French fries are the most universal food on Earth.
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June 5, 2026 • 75 mins
This week on Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne and Schulz break down Knicks Vs.Spurs, KAT finally shutting up his critics, why Wembanyama might be getting crowned too soon, and whether a sweep is actually on the table. Then things get murky: Charlamagne explains why he called DJ Akademiks with a heads up about a coordinated smear operation. They close out reacting to Jay-Z's surprise freestyle at the Roots Picnic.
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May 28, 2026 • 86 mins
On this episode of The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz discuss the New York Knicks playoff hype to the ongoing Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar debate, and whether rap battles actually impact legacy long term. The guys break down why Knicks fans think this could finally be their year, why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is getting called a “free throw merchant,” and whether Victor Wembanyama is already living up...
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May 22, 2026 • 126 mins
This week on Brilliant idiots, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz discuss Drake's Iceman album drops and the "OV Glazers" vs. haters debate. Is the album actually good or are Drake fans just doing the most? Plus, Why is Drake going at DJ Khaled?
The guys also get deep into NBA playoffs mode, the Knicks' 22-point comeback over Cleveland, James Harden getting cooked by Jalen Brunson on switches, and the big question: ...
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May 15, 2026 • 92 mins
This week on Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz are breaking down the Hantavirus scare (the X-Files called it in '98, just saying), debating whether New York City's rat population has secretly been protecting New Yorkers this whole time, Then they get into the Kevin Hart Netflix Roast, what landed, what crossed a line, and why Charlamagne draws a hard line at joking about violent, tragic deaths. They dig into T...
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May 8, 2026 • 121 mins
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 Jen...
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May 1, 2026 • 127 mins
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 af...
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April 24, 2026 • 113 mins
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.
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April 17, 2026 • 98 mins
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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April 10, 2026 • 133 mins
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 s...
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April 3, 2026 • 93 mins
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.
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March 27, 2026 • 128 mins
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?
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March 20, 2026 • 132 mins
This week on The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz dive into Oscars chaos, discussing Timothée Chalamet while celebrating Michael B. Jordan’s big win. But it quickly turns into a deeper convo about what really makes a movie star, why Hollywood might need to go back to mystery, and whether actors are doing way too many podcasts.
They break down how social media is killing celebrity mystique, react ...
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March 13, 2026 • 98 mins
This week on The Brilliant Idiots, the guys debate the Oscars and why Michael B. Jordan might take home Best Actor, while questioning if Timothée Chalamet is truly a Hollywood superstar yet. They break down celebrity PR runs, movie star mystique, and why legends like Leonardo DiCaprio and Matthew McConaughey still dominate the conversation.
Of course, the episode wouldn’t be complete without the usual chaos — from lock...
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March 6, 2026 • 124 mins
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-...
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February 27, 2026 • 114 mins
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 D...
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February 20, 2026 • 105 mins
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?
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February 13, 2026 • 125 mins
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 decad...
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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...
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