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In this episode of the Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz discuss the music industry, the concept of the 'big three' in rap, and their thoughts on different artists. They also touch on the nostalgia of fingering, Flavor Flav's piano skills, and the controversy surrounding the controversial artwork at the Olympics, the role of diversity and inclusion, the fascination with athletes' bodies, the inclusion of transgender boxers in women's events, and the VP pick for the Republican party. The hosts discuss the movie Deadpool and Wolverine, the future of the Marvel Universe, and Will Smith's recent rap verses. They touch on topics such as the lack of depth in the Deadpool movie, the desire for Marvel movies to have more substance, and the disappointment with the announcement of Robert Downey Jr. returning as Iron Man. They also discuss the need for a strong through-line in the Marvel Universe and the importance of moderation in politics. They touch on the idea of identity and self-expression through music, express their admiration for Will Smith and Russ, and discuss the potential of the AMP team in the music industry. They also talk about the future of the XXL Freshman list, the possibility of a woman president, and the challenges of making tough decisions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 09:01 The 'Big Three' in Rap: Who Deserves to Be Included? 13:27 Flavor Flav: An Iconic Figure in the Music Industry 19:10 Controversy Surrounding the Olympic Ceremony 25:42 Humor and Casual Banter: The Essence of the Brilliant Idiots 33:18 Controversial Artwork at the Olympics 43:06 The Fascination with Athletes' Bodies 50:46 Transgender Boxers in Women's Events 58:58 The VP Pick for the Republican Party 01:07:30 The Lack of Depth in the Deadpool Movie 01:10:11 Disappointment with the Announcement of Robert Downey Jr. Returning as Iron Man 01:11:37 The Need for a Strong Through-line in the Marvel Universe 01:15:25 The Importance of Moderation in Politics 01:41:42 Exploring Identity and Self-Expression Through Music 01:42:12 Admiration for Will Smith and Russ in the Music Industry 01:49:23 The Need for More Diverse Representation in Rap Discussions 01:53:55 Making Tough Decisions and Living with the Consequences 01:57:14 The Potential Impact of a Woman President 01:58:14 Respecting the Accomplishments of Elon Musk and Kim Kardashian ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks By Charlamagne Tha God https://a.co/d/gpFlOol Check out Andrew Schulz www.theandrewschulz.com Alice Randall "My Black Country" Out Now! https://a.co/d/1VTFp9i Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" https://blackeffect.com Check Out "Summer Of 85" on Audible www.audible.com/pd/Summer-of-85-A…areTest=TestShare TaylorMade-It Production Contact: Taylormadeitprod@gmail.com

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