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Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz discuss Oscars chaos, celebrity culture, and the impact of social media on entertainment.

This week on The Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne tha God and Andrew Schulz dive into Oscars chaos, discussing Timothée Chalamet while celebrating Michael B. Jordan’s big win. But it quickly turns into a deeper convo about what really makes a movie star, why Hollywood might need to go back to mystery, and whether actors are doing way too many podcasts. They break down how social media is killing celebrity mystique, react to a hilarious Tina Fey clip about “authenticity being dangerous,” and debate whether oversharing is ruining entertainment. Is being real actually bad for your career now? Later, things get messy with talk about PR conspiracies, viral clip culture, and how sarcasm keeps getting people in trouble online. Plus, they get into the music world, reacting to Jack Harlow’s latest album, the “white rapper” debate, and whether switching genres is easier depending on who you are. Oh… and somehow they end up discussing anime, hip-hop influence, Samuel L. Jackson, and even Forrest Gump. Don’t ask. Just press play. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre…

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