Best Balder Podcasts (2026)

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Don't Mess With Jim by Toby Danger 3:59

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8h ago3:59

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This song is a love letter to Jim Hopper: small-town police chief, full-time dad, part-time monster decapitator, and walking OSHA violation in a Hawaiian shirt. It's got synths, keytar, mustache energy, and the unshakable belief that abs are optional if you punch Russians and glare at Demogorgons hard enough. Turn it up, eat your vitamins, and here…

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The Funny Music Podcast - Episode 812 1:24:32

1d ago1:24:32

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Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by Kurt Kurton to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke gets an almost normal schedule. Devo gets elbow pain. "You Don't Need a Laxative (Go Get Taco Bell!)" by Kurplunk. Interview with Kurt Kurton. News: Arrogant Worms Release, Robbie Ellis Performance, Tight and Nerdy, A-Log's Top 40. Tour dates. H…

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You Don't Need a Laxative (Go Get Taco Bell!) by Kurplunk 2:42

3h ago2:42

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I don't know about you, but the power of Taco Bell hits me sometimes after I enjoy items from their bountious (but still recovering from the deep item slashing of 2020) menu. That made me think, who needs a laxative when Taco Bell's a much tastier solution! So had to write a song about it. And since I wanted to try a lot of different styles for the…

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A Few of My Resolutions (Redux) by Robert Lund and Spaff 2:05

4d ago2:05

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You know the drill: It's time to sober up, hit the gym, pick up an actual book, and become your best self.At least until next weekend.Resolution 9:M. Spaff Sumsion: LyricsRobert Lund: Vocals, instruments, production, what have you"My Favorite Things" is by Rodgers and Hammerstein. To our fan: Yes, this is an updated version of a song from Elves Gon…

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The Funny Music Podcast - Episode 811 1:02:11

5d ago1:02:11

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Devo Spice is joined by Stephen Smith, Chris Mezzolesta, and Dale Leopold to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke is working. Devo builds shelves. "Shaped Like Human" by Regdar and the Fighters. Interview with Regdar and the Fighters. News: Luke Ski's Monthly Mixtape Madness. Tour dates. Happy birthday, Insane Ian, Art Paul Schlosser…

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Sparsely Paid (And Barely Part-Time) by The Suffolk and Goode Players 3:13

7d ago3:13

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The Suffolk and Goode Players take on the Gig Economy in this parody of "Scarborough Fair/Canticle," an old English folk tune arranged by Martin Carthy and Paul Simon, who also added some lyrics and recorded it with Art Garfunkel. Our version had lyrics by Dale Leopold, Chris Mezzolesta arranged it and played acoustic guitar, bass guitar and virtua…

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Shaped Like Human by Regdar and the Fighters 3:31

11d ago3:31

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Giant humanoid robots fighting battles in space! They're one of the coolest things imaginable, but they're also financially impractical and physically improbable, and the guy in charge of them inevitably ends up being some kind of corrupt, child-abusing weirdo.So why do we keep building them? Because they're one of the coolest things imaginable!Joi…

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The Funny Music Podcast - Episode 810 58:25

15d ago58:25

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Devo Spice is joined by Steve Goodie to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke is working. Devo does a video. "Flu Shot" by Steve Goodie. Interview with Steve Goodie. News: EfVD Yule Log Episode, Santa Video, FuMP Newsletter. Tour dates. Happy birthday, Peter Wildman! "It's the End of the Year As We Know It (Christmas Time)" by Moneysh…

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It's the End of the Year and We Know It (As Christmastime) by Moneyshot Cosmonauts 3:06

14d ago3:06

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Every year or so, someone with inside knowledge announces a date upon which the world will definitely end. So everyone hunkers down, and then the only thing that happens is every radio station plays R.E.M.'s "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)."The apocalyptic event you actually can bank on is an annual occurrence called the …

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The End of the World as We Knew It: A Liquidation Sale #135 45:08

15d ago45:08

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Today, we look back at a year defined by one name: Trump. Since taking power in January, the US President claims to have ended eight wars, ranging from the conflict between Israel and Hamas to tensions in the DRC. We analyse whether this is true peace or simply a series of liquidation sales. We also look at where Europe stands in this new order. Wi…

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'Twas the I.C.E. Before Christmas by Seamonkey 5:12

16d ago5:12

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Grandpa Seamonkey tucks the young FuMPlings in on Christmas Eve with an update of a Christmas classic, fine tuned for 2025 and probably at least 3 more years.So, egg yer nogs, bough them hollies, and for God's sakes hide those Christmas tamales!Featuring the voice talents of:Devo Spice!Insane Ian!the great Luke Ski!ShoEboX!Carla Ulbrich!Chris Mezzo…

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Flu Shot by Steve Goodie 3:46

18d ago3:46

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If you're familiar with a certain very-not-politically-correct song* of Frank Zappa's, which concerns the really problematic activities of young women aboard certain tour buses... then you'll recognize this tune.If you're not, well... look it up if you're really in the mood for inappropriate lyrics with crazy-cool production.Music: Frank ZappaLyric…

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The Funny Music Podcast - Episode 809 52:05

19d ago52:05

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Devo Spice and Luke Ski discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke gets shafted. Devo gets sick. "Christmas Break" by David W Jacobsen. Interview with David W Jacobsen. News: New Animation and Stuff Episode. Tour dates. "A Minor Song (for a Minor Holiday)" by Lauren Mayer. Interview with Lauren Mayer. Feedback. "Piso Mojado" by Dave Guhlow…

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Double Bunny With A Side Of Weave 1:55:55

24d ago1:55:55

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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 commen…

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The US National Security Strategy Made us Sick, Literally! 6:59

27d ago6:59

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We intended to sit down this week and dismantle the new US National Security Strategy piece by piece. Unfortunately, the sheer weight of American imperial delusion appears to have been too much for Balder’s immune system. In this brief update, Dario explains why we are hitting pause for a few days. The document itself is a fascinating roadmap of wh…

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Blockbusters Closed 1:56:36

24d ago1:56:36

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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 soci…

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The Funny Music Podcast - Episode 808 1:12:42

26d ago1:12:42

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Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by Michael J. Dog to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke gets a 10 minute break to plan MarsCon. Devo does a monologue. "Bigfoot's Sister" by Michael J Dog. Interview with Christopher Quinn and Todd Irwin. News: Jake Dewar Musical, Devo Spice EP, Christmas with The FuMP Volume 3. Tour dates. "Santa…

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The Art of the Surrender: Trump’s 28-Point Plan for Ukraine #134 1:09:04

1M ago1:09:04

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The rumour mill has stopped spinning, and the text is finally out. Donald Trump’s administration has drafted a 28-point "peace plan" for Ukraine, and it reads less like a diplomatic treaty and more like a liquidation sale. In this episode, we sat down and analysed the entire document point by point, so you don’t have to. We unpack the specific clau…

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Wife’s On The Line 1:52:41

1M ago1:52:41

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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…

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The Funny Music Podcast - Episode 807 1:36:47

1M ago1:36:47

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Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by Kevin Froleiks discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke plans works a lot. Devo works on album releases. "Zohran Mamdani is a Communist" by Goodbye Charlemagne. Interview with Kevin Froleiks. News: Devo Spice EP, Christmas with The FuMP Volume 3, Weird Al on The Late Show, Luke Ski's Patreon Update. …

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Trump + Venezuela = Iraq in 2003? #133 43:46

1M ago43:46

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Donald Trump has escalated military pressure on Venezuela at a speed that should alarm everyone. As of mid-November 2025, the United States has carried out at least twenty-one strikes, killing eighty-three people and leaving only two survivors. Furthermore, there are now an estimated fifteen thousand US troops in the region, including marines stati…

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The Funny Music Podcast - Episode 806 1:04:01

1M ago1:04:01

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Devo Spice and Luke Ski discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke plans for Thanksgiving. Devo films a short. "Where Have All the Tacos Gone" by Moneyshot Cosmonauts. Interview with Moneyshot Cosmonauts. News: Devo Spice EP, FuMP Newsletter. Tour dates. "The Thanksgiving Song" by Toby Danger. Feedback. Teasing.…

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The AI-Bubble vs. the Western Bubble #132 32:44

2M ago32:44

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This week, we look at the growing concerns around the so-called AI bubble and why the panic is beginning to resemble the early 2000s, only multiplied by trillions. Nvidia is now valued higher than Germany’s entire economic output in 2025, which means one single company is worth two and a half times the combined value of all publicly traded firms in…

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Sweet PoT*##Y Pie 1:32:17

2M ago1:32:17

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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, autom…

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Marriage won't fix your problems 1:19:01

2M ago1:19:01

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We're married! Have marriage changed anything for us? Yvette wonders if she has ADHD while Kenneth opens up about the transition. We also tackle some hot takes: cheating at work, saying thank you, and whether trying to change your partner is ever a good idea.

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The Funny Music Podcast - Episode 805 1:14:35

2M ago1:14:35

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Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by Kurt Kurton to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke attends a storyboard mixer. Devo does a show. "Haribo Sugar Free Gummi Bears" by Kurplunk. Interview with Kurt Kurton. News: FuMP 113, Christmas Volume 3, Weird Al Tour Dates, Dr. Demento on George and Mandy's First Marriage. Tour dates. "Link's…

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The West Cancelled Climate Change #131 49:42

2M ago49:42

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As COP 30 begins in Belém, we look at how the world is heading into another climate summit with rising emissions, crumbling political will, and a system still built on ideas from the 1990s. Global fossil CO2 emissions are expected to increase again in 2025 to a record 38.1 billion metric tons. Western will to climate protection is suffering from po…

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Dimples and Plain Cheese 2:11:05

2M ago2:11:05

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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,…

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The Mamdani Mystery #130 35:59

2M ago35:59

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This week, we talk about the surprising rise of Zohran Mamdani and why his victory matters far beyond New York. His proposals are, in reality, standard European centre-left policies. The reaction to him, though, reveals something deeper in American political culture: racism, Islamophobia, and a growing panic about who gets to define the political c…

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Cold War 1:38:16

2M ago1:38:16

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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, …

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The Post-Neoliberal Void #129 46:27

2M ago46:27

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In this episode, we look at what the world actually looks like after the decline of neoliberalism. The systems that once kept global politics, trade, and humanitarian responses predictable are dissolving, and what is emerging is not a stable alternative but something closer to global anarchy. The United States has pushed tariffs to levels not seen …

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Flameboyant 1:53:06

2M ago1:53:06

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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 po…

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Chips, China, and Control #128 40:47

3M ago40:47

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China has quietly positioned itself as the global gatekeeper of rare-earth metals, now expanding export restrictions as a response to the United States imposing new trade barriers and levies. Meanwhile, the Netherlands caused a geopolitical tug-of-war between the European Union and China over the chip industry that powers modern life. Once again, W…

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(S)oy Vey 1:17:22

2M ago1:17:22

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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 Ne…

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Trump’s Peace in Pieces #127 47:54

3M ago47:54

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Donald Trump has done it again: a dramatic announcement, a deadline, and a deal. His new 20-point peace plan for Gaza was signed between Israel and Hamas, hailed as the beginning of a new era, and even earned him a Nobel Peace Prize nomination from Javier Milei and Bosnia. But is this truly the end of one of the world’s most intractable conflicts, …

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Blanking On Everything 1:43:32

3M ago1:43:32

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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 sometim…

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Cancel Disney, to Save the West? #126 55:37

3M ago55:37

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After Balder called out Generation Z two weeks ago for not engaging enough in activism, we return to the question that lingers beneath everything: what can we actually do in a world where the West keeps declining, institutions are under attack, and everything feels like it is too much? Is the answer to cancel Disney, rage on social media, or take t…

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Flotilla Makes Israel Sink to New Depths #125 46:12

3M ago46:12

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In this episode of the Western Bubble, we turn our attention to Israel, where events of the past weeks have revealed a country spiralling out of control. The largest civilian-led convoy in history, with over 40 vessels and 500 participants from more than 44 countries, attempted to break the blockade of Gaza, only to be intercepted by Israeli forces…

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Blues Brothers 1:54:32

3M ago1:54:32

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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 r…

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Charlie Kirk, Gen Z, and the Future of the West #124 57:03

3M ago57:03

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After a two-month break, we return to find the decline of liberal democracy in the United States accelerating at a frightening pace. We look back at the assassination of Charlie Kirk to the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel and the indictment of James Comey. We then take a step aside to talk about Generation Z colliding with reality in today’s job marke…

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The Hit List (Ft. Akaash Singh) 1:35:18

4M ago1:35:18

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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…

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Post Dame Interview (Ft. Loren Lorosa) 1:38:02

4M ago1:38:02

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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 w…

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Satay, Prata, and the Eternal "Am I Fat?" 2:03:38

4M ago2:03:38

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In our longest episode yet, we go from calorie counting to debating diet vs exercise. We share our most successful weight losses, talk about our parents' generation's eating habits, and ranking our top Singaporean comfort foods (or so we thought).

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No Shoes McGee (Ft. N.O.R.E.) 1:55:52

4M ago1:55:52

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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…

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A**Lighters Anonymous (Ft. Donnell Rawlings & Jivanta Roberts) 1:48:18

4M ago1:48:18

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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 li…

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Backshots 4 The World (Ft. Akaash Singh & Mark Gagnon) 1:34:50

4M ago1:34:50

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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,…

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Lo Town Road (Ft. Loren Lorosa) 2:06:39

4M ago2:06:39

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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 …

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Holy Tres 1:28:34

5M ago1:28:34

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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 ar…

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Lime Green Vibratoes 2:21:07

5M ago2:21:07

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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…

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Ask and It Will Be Answered 1:06:22

5M ago1:06:22

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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 Brillian…