The Bert Show - "Vault: OutKast Joins The Show"
Date: November 14, 2025
Guests: Andre 3000 & Big Boi of OutKast
Host: The Bert Show Cast (various hosts, with lead questions by Bert)
Episode Summary by Pionaire Podcasting
Episode Overview
This classic episode of The Bert Show features hip-hop legends Andre 3000 and Big Boi—together as OutKast—addressing widespread rumors about their relationship, discussing their creative process, diving into the details of their upcoming album and movie, and answering fan questions with humor and candor. The conversation is lighthearted, authentic, and provides a unique look into the duo’s longstanding partnership and enduring innovation.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Addressing OutKast Breakup Rumors
- [02:04 - 05:49]
- The conversation opens by confronting persistent internet rumors that OutKast has broken up and that Andre and Big Boi don’t get along.
- Both artists debunk these rumors, emphasizing their lasting friendship and partnership since high school.
- Andre 3000:
"There's no troubles between me and my partner, Big Boy... we've been childhood homeboys since the 10th grade. Before music, before film, before any of this, man, that's my homeboy, and that's something that can't be broken." [03:13]
- Big Boi:
"No, we ain't broke up, and we gonna keep our foot on y'all neck. It don't stop, man. I'm telling you." [02:16]
- Andre 3000:
- They joke about wild internet speculation involving Oprah, the Hilton family, and more, laughing off the absurdity.
2. On Haters, Criticism, and Internet Speculation
- [04:00 - 05:49, 10:51 - 11:25]
- Andre and Big Boi take criticism in stride, seeing it as motivating and even essential to their creative drive.
- Andre 3000:
"All the haters and negativity, please stay on your job, man." [04:30]
- Big Boi:
"Take no sick day off or nothing. We need you 365." [04:37]
- Andre 3000:
- They joke about the “hater committee” and playfully riff on critics’ persistent presence.
- Andre and Big Boi take criticism in stride, seeing it as motivating and even essential to their creative drive.
3. Their Relationship and Approach to Touring
- [05:07 - 06:20]
- Andre acknowledges his break from live performances, clarifying it isn’t new or a sign of a split:
- Andre 3000:
"I love making the music. I’m in the studio doing it... you just want to take a break from it. Never say never, never say I'll never hit the stage again, but I'm just tired right now, man." [05:07]
- Big Boi:
"If you burnt out on it, you don't want to keep doing something that's gonna make you hate it... So, yeah, you wanna take a break man, hey, clock out for a minute." [05:57]
- Andre 3000:
- They point to historic music acts who also took touring breaks without dissolving their partnerships.
- Andre acknowledges his break from live performances, clarifying it isn’t new or a sign of a split:
4. Branching Out: Music, Film, Business, and Creativity
- [06:20 - 08:06]
- Andre discusses his excitement about acting and how film brings a new kind of discipline and collaboration.
- Andre 3000:
"The film is just a new way to express yourself. And it's kind of like the opposite of doing music, where you have all the control...You get discipline in a way." [06:45]
- Andre 3000:
- Big Boi speaks about diversifying—real estate, record labels, and more—aligning it all with their creative energies.
- Big Boi:
"After doing music for so long, you want to branch out and do different things... just give the world all you got to offer, you know, you ain't gonna for so long." [07:40]
- Big Boi:
- Andre discusses his excitement about acting and how film brings a new kind of discipline and collaboration.
5. The New Album and Innovation
- [08:06 - 10:51]
- The hosts and OutKast highlight their new album (soundtrack for the upcoming "Idlewild" movie), boasting 19 original tracks with diverse sounds.
- Andre 3000:
"It’s always some new music just keeping it going...we like to say it's more Purple Rain than Singing in the Rain." [08:32]
- Andre 3000:
- They dispel misconceptions that the album is two solo records released together, explaining character-driven tracks due to the movie context.
- Big Boi:
"When we get together and make it rain, it's gonna come down hard. So, you know, it's an OutKast album... reviewers didn't even hear the complete record." [10:27]
- Andre 3000:
"Sometimes the songs are written from the character's point of view...But there are songs that we're together on that are more outcasty songs, you know." [10:51]
- Big Boi:
- The hosts and OutKast highlight their new album (soundtrack for the upcoming "Idlewild" movie), boasting 19 original tracks with diverse sounds.
6. Their Creative Process: Always On
- [08:50 - 09:48]
- They joke about never being able to "turn off" their creativity, collecting ideas everywhere—thanks to smartphone voice recorders.
- Big Boi:
"Thank God for the voice recorder on your cell phone. You might hum a little beat in there... You might be in bed, you might be in the car, you might be in the grocery store, you might be hitting somebody from the back. Anything might happen." [09:18]
- Big Boi:
- Laugh about the randomness of their creative ideas and not always recognizing their own voice notes upon later review.
- They joke about never being able to "turn off" their creativity, collecting ideas everywhere—thanks to smartphone voice recorders.
7. On Other Artists and Staying Positive
- [11:25 - 12:34]
- The duo expresses no animosity towards pop culture figures releasing albums (e.g., Paris Hilton).
- Andre 3000:
"It's enough cheese for all the rats." [11:34]
- Big Boi:
"We don't even wear that hater shoe... If she wanted to do a record, more power to her." [11:36]
- Andre 3000:
- They keep the tone light, avoiding negativity and embracing everyone's hustle.
- The duo expresses no animosity towards pop culture figures releasing albums (e.g., Paris Hilton).
8. Fan Questions and Idlewild Details
- [12:34 - 13:44]
- OutKast talks directly with fans: reaffirm commitment, joke about the new album and movie release, and reassure that this won’t be their last project.
- Big Boi:
"Man... try to keep it between us. And when it's ready to let y’all know what's happening, we gonna let y’all know what's going on." [13:44]
- Big Boi:
- OutKast talks directly with fans: reaffirm commitment, joke about the new album and movie release, and reassure that this won’t be their last project.
9. Rumors about ‘The Hard 10’ Album
- [13:58 - 14:59]
- Andre explains the scrapped “Hard 10” album was just an idea, never a full project with shelved songs, clarifying for the fans:
- Andre 3000:
"We had decided to do an album called a hard 10, but we never really started working on it. So it wasn’t songs like we have hard 10 songs just laying around, but just the idea of it, you know, it kind of got flipped and flopped all kinds of ways." [14:13]
- Andre 3000:
- They discuss how rumors balloon in the absence of hard facts.
- Andre explains the scrapped “Hard 10” album was just an idea, never a full project with shelved songs, clarifying for the fans:
10. Idlewild: Album and Movie Release
- [14:59 - 15:08]
- The soundtrack, "Idlewild," releases August 22nd, followed by the film, generating much fan excitement.
- Big Boi:
"Next week is Idle Week. Man, you got the album Tuesday, the movie on Friday... save a little bit of that check. I'm telling you, you gonna laugh, you gonna cry, you probably... there's some scenes in that movie that got them getting, boy, they crossing their legs in the theater." [13:06]
- Big Boi:
- The soundtrack, "Idlewild," releases August 22nd, followed by the film, generating much fan excitement.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Andre 3000, on rumors:
"I didn’t get shot in my leg. I ain’t getting past Hilton on the Internet. That wasn’t me." [03:54]
- Big Boi, on haters:
"Take no sick day off or nothing. We need you 365." [04:37]
- Andre 3000, on pop musicians:
"It's enough cheese for all the rats." [11:34]
- Big Boi, joking about creative process:
"You might be in bed, you might be in the car, you might be in the grocery store, you might be hitting somebody from the back. Anything might happen." [09:18]
- Big Boi, on the new album & movie:
"You gonna laugh, you gonna cry... if you take your girl with you, you gonna get you some." [13:06]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Rumors & the OutKast Relationship: [02:04 - 05:49]
- Taking on Haters: [04:00 - 05:49]
- Touring Choices and Mutual Respect: [05:49 - 06:20]
- Film, Business, and Creative Expansion: [06:20 - 08:06]
- Album Details & Soundtrack Discussion: [08:06 - 10:51]
- Creative Process & Everyday Inspiration: [08:50 - 09:48]
- Response to Pop Culture Crossover Albums: [11:25 - 12:34]
- Fan Interaction & Future Plans: [12:34 - 13:44]
- “The Hard 10” Album Rumor Explained: [13:58 - 14:59]
- Idlewild Release Details & Final Thoughts: [14:59 - 15:08]
Summary
This episode is a treat for OutKast fans and hip-hop heads alike. Andre 3000 and Big Boi, by turns irreverent and insightful, reaffirm their enduring friendship and creative partnership in the face of media-driven rumors. They discuss individual growth, respect for each other's choices, never-ending creativity, and share infectious excitement about the release of their new album and movie. Their openness, humor, and commitment to authenticity shine throughout, making this a must-listen for anyone interested in music, creativity, or the OutKast story.