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 Sliwa ghosting podcasts, politicians ducking platforms, and the art of winning just by being relatable. It’s jokes, heated debates, wild analogies, and some painfully honest NYC reality checks.
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Flameboyant
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 they know your beliefs off a 30-second clip. Chris considers “activating his white privilege,” Charlamagne explains cheer dad life, and somehow Cam Newton fights a mascot.
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(S)oy Vey
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 jokes to remembering “the rent is too damn high” guy, to debating whether LA, Atlanta, or Miami can really compete with the city’s culture, the conversation goes everywhere it’s not supposed to, as usual. If you love unfiltered opinions, loud laughs, and the type of honesty that HR departments hate, you’re in the right place.
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Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley
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Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks
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Check out Andrew Schulz
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Blanking On Everything
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 venues, the chaos of the world today, and the art of storytelling in memoirs.
From Arsenio Hall’s lasting influence to Kylie Jenner’s surprising musical debut, nothing’s off-limits. They also dive into Trump’s latest hot takes, moral debates inspired by the Ten Commandments, and what it takes to keep growing—personally and professionally—when the spotlight’s on you.
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The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel
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Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley
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No Holes Barred -Mandi B & Weezy WTF
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Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks
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Check out Andrew Schulz
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Blues Brothers
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 moment, and why empathy matters more than ever in such a divided time. They also unpack the struggles of the Democratic Party, the rise of young voices in politics and Hollywood, and how authenticity is changing both comedy and the culture at large.
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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
No Holes Barred -Mandi B & Weezy WTF
Order Link
Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks
By Charlamagne Tha God
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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
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.
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