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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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5 June 2026, 10:54 pm - 1 hour 26 minutesClip Drill
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 to the hype.
They also get into the internet’s obsession with outrage culture, algorithm addiction, and why celebrities keep crashing out online. The convo turns serious when discussing Ray J’s recent boxing situation, the pressures of viral culture, and how social media rewards chaos over everything else. The guys unpack the backlash from the recent Kevin Hart roast, debate whether comedians should ever have limits, and react to comments from Tony Hinchcliffe about controversial roast jokes. There’s also a hilarious deep dive into Rocky, why Apollo Creed might actually be the most important character in the franchise.
Plus: Netflix streaming updates for The Breakfast Club, wild internet conspiracy theories, AI-generated fish nightmares, and the usual Brilliant Idiots chaos you didn’t know you needed.
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29 May 2026, 3:06 am - 2 hours 6 minutesMake America Glaze Again
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: can Wembanyama ever truly be the face of the league as a foreigner?
Oh, and Robin Thicke's name being a problem in your phone contacts, crack allegedly making a comeback, NYC cracking down on illegal mopeds, Donald Duck vs. Daffy Duck, and more
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23 May 2026, 1:35 am - 1 hour 32 minutesCrash Comedy Jam
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 Tony Hinchcliffe's controversial bits, whether roast rules apply when the people being joked on aren't even in the room, and what it means that Katt Williams showed up.
Plus: the Trump third-term conversation nobody in the GOP has the guts to have, that Louisiana election story that should be everywhere, and if you're allergic to peanuts and on death row, do you request the PB&J as a last request?
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15 May 2026, 9:04 pm - 2 hours 1 minuteClass Rank
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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8 May 2026, 9:16 pm - 2 hours 7 minutesRap Your Age
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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1 May 2026, 9:20 pm - 1 hour 53 minutesTuck It Or Not?
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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25 April 2026, 12:10 am - 1 hour 38 minutesMermaid Tempura
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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17 April 2026, 9:42 pm - 2 hours 13 minutesMoonrise Kingdom
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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10 April 2026, 4:50 am - 1 hour 33 minutesWorld War PsyOps
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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3 April 2026, 8:46 pm - 2 hours 8 minutesThe Ruler’s Back
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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