The Brilliant Idiots is a weekly podcast based in New York City offered by the Loud Speakers Network on iTunes,[1] SoundCloud[1] and streaming service iHeart Radio. featuring media personality Charlamagne Tha God and comedian Andrew Schulz. [2]
| The Brilliant Idiots | |
|---|---|
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| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Charlamagne Tha God, Andrew Schulz |
| Genre | Comedy, social commentary |
| Format | Popular culture podcast |
| Language | English |
| Length | 60 - 180 minutes |
| Production | |
| No. of episodes | 300+ |
| Publication | |
| Original release | April 2014 |
| Related | |
| Website | thebrilliantidiots |
History edit
The first episode was released in April 2014.[3] The podcast was first developed through Charlamagne tha God and Schulz working together on MTV2's Guy Code. It was created as a way for the two to express comedic uncensored opinions and views that they usually cannot express working for Viacom and iHeart Radio, respectively.[4]
Format edit
The show features Schulz and Charlamagne discussing current events, including entertainment news, race relations in America, sex, relationships, and politics. The show is filmed in a studio by AlexxMedia and clips are uploaded to YouTube.[5] They sometimes have a segment called "Ask An Idiot" where they answer questions provided by listeners through email. This has now mostly been left to live shows only. They are often joined in the studio by Charlamagne's best friend and bodyguard Wax, who has become a fan favorite.
Race edit
One of the recurring topics of the podcast deals with the ideas of white privilege in race relations in America, with the two hosts discussing and analyzing it with many guests.[6][7]
Live shows edit
The show has gone around the world performing live shows from New York City to London, England where they interact with fans, and have the "Ask An Idiot" segment.[8]
Guests edit
The show has had a wide range of guests including Daymond John, Claudia Jordan,[9] Tahiry Jose,[10] Melyssa Ford,[11] fellow Guy Code co-stars Timothy DeLaGhetto,[12] Lil Duval, and SNL cast member, Pete Davidson[13] along with others.
References edit
- ^ a b "Welcome". The Brilliant Idiots. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "The Loud Speakers Network". SoundCloud. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "The Brilliant Idiots | Podcast on Podbay".
- ^ "The Podcast of Illumination (with Priceless from Aqualeo)". SoundCloud. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "The Brilliant Idiots Channel". YouTube. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "Let Charlamagne Tha God And Andrew Schulz Sort Through Your Issues Of Race In Hip-Hop". Vibe.com. 5 February 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "All We Got Is All Of Us (with Combatjack and Premium Pete)". SoundCloud. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "Top 5 Funniest Moments From "The Brilliant Idiots" Live Podcast". The Source. 11 November 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ The Brilliant Idiots (23 May 2014). "TAHIRY LOVES CUM ON HER feat. TAHIRY JOSE". YouTube. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ The Brilliant Idiots (17 May 2014). "MELYSSA FORD GETS PUNCHED IN THE FACE feat. MELYSSA FORD". YouTube. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ The Brilliant Idiots (13 June 2015). "TIM DE LA GHETTO TRIED TO GET SOME JIN PUSSY". YouTube. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ The Brilliant Idiots (2 August 2014). "TALKING STAND UP COMEDY". YouTube. Retrieved 5 March 2018.