The Breakfast Club Podcast Summary

Episode Date: January 23, 2026
Main Theme: Callers Nominate “Donkey of the Day” and Call Out Charlamagne Tha God, Including an Extended Debate about “Pausing” Jay-Z

Overview

On this Friday edition of The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne Tha God fields calls from listeners as part of the “Donkey of the Day” segment—where the audience gets to roast or call out public figures, acquaintances, or even the show's hosts. The episode is marked by a spirited call from “Butter from Harlem” playfully accusing Charlamagne of favoritism and a lively debate with “Mr. Show Money” over Charlamagne’s on-air “pause” comment about Jay-Z. As always, the banter is raucous, personal, and wildly entertaining, capturing the unfiltered energy that defines The Breakfast Club.

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. “Biggest Hee Haw”—Callers Nominate Donkey of the Day (01:42–03:55; 05:07–07:07)

• Butter from Harlem’s Call-Out

  • Caller “Butter from Harlem” dials in to give the “Biggest Hee Haw” to Charlamagne Tha God directly.
  • Reason: Butter accuses Charlamagne of not giving co-host Lauren LaRosa enough “grace,” suggesting he’s much more generous with Jess Hilarious.<br>
    • Butter: “He praises you way too much more than my girl Lauren LaRosa. Like, he make me feel a little way when I'm driving. I kind of wanna turn the left wheel.” (02:26)
  • Charlamagne playfully retorts that Lauren provokes him:
    • Charlamagne: "She be trying me, and so I be letting her live. But then, see, she don't." (02:35)

• Butter’s Good-Natured Pushback

  • Butter, identifying as a stud, notes that Charlamagne came for her voice and asks for some slack.
  • Charlamagne: “I could smell the vagina on your breath over the phone, man.” (03:04)
  • The segment wraps with mutual jokes about prepping for a snowstorm by stocking batteries and charging radios (03:41–03:52).

2. Weather as Donkey: Southern Callers Prepare for Snowstorm (03:57–05:07)

• Mr. Show Money’s Frustrations
  • Another caller, Mr. Show Money, gives “Donkey of the Day” to Mother Nature for wild temperature swings.
    • Mr. Show Money: “How you gonna be 40 degrees one day then 9 degrees the next day? Come on, lady.” (04:02)
  • The show laughs about Southern states not being equipped for snow, and the mania of people stocking up on snacks in Memphis.
  • Charlamagne: “Weed is legal in damn near the whole country, man. You gonna be all right.” (04:54)

3. Caller Debate: “Pausing Jay-Z” (05:09–09:05)

• Mr. Show Money Calls Out Charlamagne

  • Mr. Show Money insists Charlamagne is “violating” Jay-Z by pausing and joking at his expense, worrying this could hurt The Breakfast Club's chances for future big interviews.
    • Mr. Show Money: “You violate Jay-Z ... I forget the comment was last week ... but then also...” (05:40)
  • Charlamagne defends himself, saying nobody—including Jay-Z—is above getting “paused” when warranted.
    • Charlamagne: “You can't sit around Hov and hear something so egregious and not pause. Hov is not above pause, Jay Z.” (06:09)
  • The back-and-forth grows heated and playful, with Mr. Show Money and Charlamagne volleying over misunderstandings and accusations of putting “words in my mouth.”
    • Charlamagne: “I don't like when people put words—” (06:55)
    • Mr. Show Money: “But don't say it like that, bro.” (06:56)

• Hilarious Escalation

  • Charlamagne and the team tease the length and energy of Mr. Show Money’s rants, with another jab about Jay-Z, and attempts to play the clip in question so listeners can judge for themselves.
  • Co-host: “Why you glazing? Why you glazing?” (08:18)
  • Charlamagne reiterates that Jay-Z, though an inspiration, is subject to the same ribbing as anyone.
    • Charlamagne: “…but you not over—you’re not above a pause, okay? Cause this, that was crazy. All right?” (08:21)
  • The conversation gets playful but personal, with double entendres about working out and “coming with you,” which the co-hosts milk for comedic effect.
    • Charlamagne: “You’re not attacking it the same way, bro. Like, get in there, man. I’ll come with you.” (08:44)

4. Charlamagne’s Entertainment Inspirations (Jay-Z & More) (09:05–09:45)

• Charlamagne lists his “entertainment inspirations,” including Jay-Z, Clarence Avon, Petey Greene, and Arsenio Hall.
  • Charlamagne: “Jay Z, Clarence Avon, Petey Green, okay? And Arsenio Hall ... but nobody’s above a pause, especially when it’s definitely ‘yo.’” (09:05)
• He plugs Arsenio Hall’s upcoming memoir, which he’s publishing:
  • Charlamagne: “And by the way, I’m publishing Arsenio Hall’s memoir … It is called Arsenio: A Memoir.” (09:25)

5. Philosophy Behind “Pause”—Is Jay-Z Really Beyond It? (09:29–09:48)

• The team reflects on the idea that even Jay-Z uses “pause,” cementing Charlamagne’s argument that nobody is immune.
  • Co-host: “Y’all ever heard Jay Z say pause?” (09:37)
  • Charlamagne: “Yeah.” (09:41)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Charlamagne on Equal-Opportunity Roasting:
  • “You can’t sit around Hov and hear something so egregious and not pause. Hov is not above pause, Jay Z.” (06:09)
• Caller Butter Pulls No Punches:
  • “He praises you way too much more than my girl Lauren LaRosa. Like, he make me feel a little way when I’m driving.” (02:26)
• Mr. Show Money on Weather:
  • “How you gonna be 40 degrees one day then 9 degrees the next day? Come on, lady.” (04:02)
• Charlamagne’s Entertainment Heroes:
  • “Jay Z, Clarence Avon, Petey Green ... and Arsenio Hall ... but nobody’s above a pause, especially when it’s definitely ‘yo.’” (09:05)
• Co-hosts Keeping It Wild:
  • “Why you glazing? Why you glazing?” (08:18)
  • “Why you use your hand like playing with the testes? That’s ...” (09:57)
• Butter, on being called out as a stud:
  • “You tried to come for me because I'm a stud, because of my voice. Ch. Take it easy on us.” (02:59)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 01:42 – Introduction of Call-In “Donkey of the Day” Segment
• 02:02–03:55 – Butter from Harlem Playfully Calls Out Charlamagne
• 03:57–05:07 – Mr. Show Money Rants on Weather and Prepping for Southern Snowstorm
• 05:09–09:05 – Mr. Show Money Debates Charlamagne’s “Pause” of Jay-Z
• 09:05–09:45 – Charlamagne Shares His Entertainment Inspirations
• 09:45–09:48 – The Team Debates If Jay-Z Is Above “Pause”
• 09:51–10:54 – The Show Shifts to “Freaky, Freaky Friday” Calls (segment transition)

Summary

This episode is a lively showcase of The Breakfast Club’s signature mix of rowdy camaraderie and listener engagement. Starting with playful accusations of favoritism and ending with a full-on debate about pop culture etiquette (“pause!”), the show keeps it unfiltered yet lighthearted. The segment demonstrates how even celebrities like Jay-Z become part of the Breakfast Club’s irreverent banter—and, as Charlamagne insists, no one’s above being “paused” for a wild comment. The whole crew brings energy, wit, and relatability, making for a can’t-miss Friday episode for fans and newcomers alike.