DONKEY: Florida Man Fires Gun After Getting 'Upset' Over Karaoke Machine Not Working

Summary

The Breakfast Club — "Donkey of the Day: Florida Man Fires Gun After Getting 'Upset' Over Karaoke Machine Not Working"

Date: March 17, 2026
Hosts: DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, Charlamagne Tha God
Network: The Black Effect Podcast Network & iHeartPodcasts

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Episode Overview

In this episode, Charlamagne Tha God delivers the infamous “Donkey of the Day” segment, featuring a wild news story out of Florida: a man named Aaron Jablonski was arrested after firing a gun outside a bar because the karaoke machine stopped working. The hosts humorously dissect the bizarre incident, discuss Florida’s reputation for outrageous news, and dive into a logic-versus-stereotypes conversation during their recurring “Guess What Race It Is” bit.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introduction to “Donkey of the Day” (03:09)

• Charlamagne recaps the segment’s theme: Florida’s eternal madness and why the state reliably produces bizarre news.
• Memorable Quote:

  “The craziest people in America come from the Bronx and all of Florida. Yes, you are a donkey.”
  — Charlamagne Tha God (02:48)

• Hosts reflect on their own karaoke experiences—specifically the love/hate relationship with performing in public.

2. Breakdown of the News Story (04:42)

• Incident details:

  • Aaron Jablonski, 34, arrested in Clearwater, FL, for firing a gun after a karaoke machine failed.
  • He allegedly pulled a Glock on a fellow patron who tried to calm him down, then fired a shot.
  • Previous felony convictions make his firearm possession illegal.
  • Arrested for aggravated assault & illegal possession; bond set at $40,000.
  • Judge ordered him to avoid both the victim and the bar.

  “There isn’t a song alive I want to sing that bad, okay? Not one.”
  — Charlamagne Tha God (05:16)

3. Charlamagne’s Breakdown and Commentary (05:16–07:53)

• Reflection on music and crime:

  • Charlamagne lists songs that “move his spirit” but jokes, “I ain’t going to jail for none of them.”
  • Dissects “choices versus destiny”:

    “God will give you multiple chances to make a different choice. And some humans are just hell bent on not making the correct choice, okay?”
    — Charlamagne Tha God (05:53)

• Calls out possible drug influence:

  • Wonders if Jablonski was high, given the extreme reaction.
  • Jokes with Jess Hilarious about common party drugs, before concluding:

    “I know what cocaine sounds like, and Aaron is the first ballot Hall of Fame sniffer.”
    — Charlamagne Tha God (07:03)

• Humorous mystery on song selection:

  • Charlamagne speculates on what song could have inspired such rage; jokingly assumes the artist “Gunplay.”

4. “Guess What Race It Is” Segment (07:53–10:28)

• The hosts’ comic take on stereotypes and names:

  • DJ Envy and Jess Hilarious deduce possible ethnicities from the name “Jablonski.”
  • Discussion references common karaoke audiences and Polish surnames.
  • Envy guesses “Black” (based on bar stereotypes), while Jess picks “Polish” (because of the last name).
  • Charlamagne confirms Jess’ guess, then riffs on last names and ethnicity confusion.

  “[Jablonski] origin is Polish. Jewish.”
  — Jess Hilarious (09:43)
  “I want to change my answer. … Aaron Jablonski is white and Polish people are white.”
  — Charlamagne Tha God (09:44)

• Laughter arises from the playful escalation and revelation:

  • Banter about last names, race, and the nuances of cultural identity.
  • Charlamagne jokes about his own last name and mixed assumptions based on surnames.

5. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “If the music is that bad, just leave. And guess what? He did leave. That’s the sad part.”
  — Charlamagne Tha God (05:40)

• “I see mostly Asians at the karaoke spot, real talk, all the time. But I’ve never heard of an Asian with a Jablonski last name.”
  — Charlamagne Tha God (08:24)

• “Anything with a ‘-ski’ in it is definitely Polish. Jewish.”
  — Charlamagne Tha God (10:28)

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Important Segment Timestamps

• 02:48 — Charlamagne intros “Donkey of the Day” with his trademark “watch out for Florida, man.”
• 03:09 — Story setup: introduction, hosts’ karaoke takes.
• 04:42 — News report on the Aaron Jablonski incident.
• 05:16 — Charlemagne’s reaction, song list, and commentary.
• 07:03 — Speculation on drug involvement.
• 07:53 — “Guess What Race It Is” segment begins.
• 09:44 — Jess gets the correct answer: Polish.
• 10:28 — Conclusion of “Donkey of the Day”; hosts riff on ethnicity and last names.

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Tone & Style

• Playful, irreverent, and fast-moving banter among the co-hosts.
• Frequent callbacks to running jokes about Florida, identity, and “Donkey of the Day” absurdity.
• Approachable, lighthearted take on a uniquely American news oddity.

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Summary for Non-Listeners

This episode’s “Donkey of the Day” serves up a classic, head-shaking Florida story as only The Breakfast Club can. Charlamagne delivers incredulous commentary on a Florida man’s extreme reaction to a karaoke machine malfunction—reminding listeners of the importance of choices, not letting minor setbacks escalate, and (of course) not bringing guns into bars. The hosts riff on everything from favorite karaoke jams to ethnic stereotypes, resulting in revealing, hilarious, and relatable radio. For longtime fans and curious newcomers, it’s quintessential Breakfast Club: equal parts social commentary, comedy, and cultural insight.

Transcript

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[Charlamagne Tha God]

them to watch out for Florida, man. The craziest people in America come from the Bronx and all of Florida. Yes, you are a donkey. The Florida man attacked an ATM for a very strange reason. It gave him too much money. Florida man is arrested after deputies say he rigged the door to his home

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[Charlamagne Tha God]

Police arrested an Orlando man for attacking a flamingo, the Breakfast Club Donkey of the Day with Charlemagne, the guy. I don't know why y' all keep letting him get y' all like this. It ain't me, Little Duvall. Is y' all okay? Donkey of the day for Tuesday, March 17th goes to a 35 year old Florida man named Aaron Jablonski. Okay. What does your Uncle Charlotte always say about the great state of Florida? Say it with me. The craziest people in America come from the Bronx and all of Florida, and today is no exception. Now, I think that we have to understand, Florida is always going to be Florida. And the things that happen in Florida don't make sense to the rest of the world. Okay? For example, folks love karaoke. I love karaoke. Do you love karaoke? I do envy. You love karaoke, right? I do, Yep. I don't love it as much as most, okay? But I do love karaoke, and I'm talking about actual karaoke with folks. Sing along to the music with a microphone with lyrics on the screen. Last time I did actual karaoke was with Dre and Lex from the Poor Minds podcast. Drop on the Clues Bombs for Dre and Lex. Okay? I was in that studio bodied Mary J. Blige, Be Happy. That's one of my favorite songs of all time. Easy work for me with or without the lyrics on the screen. Now, I don't mind a good sing along. When we had a concert or in a party and the song is playing and we all in there singing off key, I love that. But the actual karaoke of it all with the lyrics on the screen, that's too much pressure, man. You know? Gives me performance anxiety. Okay? Ain't nobody got time for their cortisol levels to be elevated unnecessarily. But clearly what I think doesn't matter because there are people who take karaoke seriously, and Aaron Jablonski is one of those people. Let's go to B.C. begley 6007 IG page for the report, please.

[News Reporter]

Aaron Jablonski, 34 years old, was arrested for allegedly firing a gun outside a Clear Water, Florida bar when the karaoke machine stopped working. Police say Jablonski, a convicted felon, pulled a Glock on another patron who tried to calm him down and then fired around. He was arrested on felony charges of aggravated assault and illegal firearm possession, with his bond set at $40,000. The smoking gun has reported a judge ordered him to have no contact with the victim and stay away from the bar.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Let me tell you something. There isn't a song alive I want to sing that bad, okay? Not one. And I got certain songs that when I hear, I have to stop everything. It's just in my soul. Mary J. Blige, Be Happy, Mary J. Blige, My Life, Soul For Real, Candy Rain, the Heavy D and Track Masters remix. Okay, Guy I like. All right, New Edition. If it isn't Love, Bobby Brown, Every Little Step, Crime Mob Knuck if you buck, Regina Bell, God is Good, Young Dolph, A hundred Shots. Those are songs that do something to my spirit no matter where I am, okay? No matter what I'm doing. I'm gonna pause my day to enjoy those records, but I ain't going to jail for none of them, okay? If the music is that bad, just leave. And guess what? He did leave. That's the sad part. Aaron left the bar. People tried to get him to calm down, but instead of cooling off, he pulled out a Glock. God will give you multiple chances to make a different choice. And some humans are just hell bent on not making the correct choice, okay? And destiny, not a matter of chance. It's a matter of choice. Okay? In fact, Aaron decided to let a shot off in the air. And it was illegal for him to possess a handgun because his rap sheet was longer than Sarah Jessica Parker's face, okay? He had a 2012 felony conviction for battery on a law enforcement officer. He was convicted of dui, disorderly conduct, theft, resisting an officer, okay? With violence, and violating probation. So, yeah, he had no business with a gun. Okay? Now, it's two other things that are bothering me about this story. One, they didn't tell us what else? Okay, what else was this dude on? Because it couldn't have been that he was just mad, you know, that the karaoke machine wasn't working. I know. He had to be on drugs. Okay, Jess, what's the drugs you named this morning? You trying to get off? Wow. Weed, marijuana, and edibles. What's one more?

[News Reporter]

Shrooms.

[Co-host Jess Hilarious]

Shrooms?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yeah. It ain't none of them. Okay? I know what cocaine sounds like, and Aaron is the first ballot hall of Fame sniffer. All right? There's no way on God's green earth, okay, even though he is from Florida, that he wasn't indulging in the finest of boogie sugars. Okay? The second thing is, what song did he want to hear so bad that he got mad and pulled the Glock out and fired a shot in the air? Okay. His karaoke song of choice remains a mystery, but I'm going to assume, since it's Florida and because of the circumstances, his favorite artist is gunplay. Please give Aaron Jablonski the biggest He Hawk. That is crazy. Oh, God. Yes, Jablonski. We're gonna play again. Please. Jablonski is crazy. I see the glimmer in your eyes. Okay, good. Let's play a game of guess what races. Aaron Jablonski from Florida got upset because the karaoke machine wasn't working. They tried to. They took him outside, tried to cool him off, but instead he pulled out his Glock and shot his Glock in the air. DJ Envy, guess what racy is. This is a tough one. I'mma tell you why. Right. If you go to a karaoke joint, who do you usually see? That's what I'm thinking, but then it doesn't fit with the last name. What do you usually see when you go to a karaoke joint?

[Co-host Jess Hilarious]

What?

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Everybody loves karaoke, you know, but the karaoke places I go to, I see Asians and black people. I see mostly Asians at the karaoke spot. Really Wrestle all the time. Yeah, but I've never heard of Asian with a Jablonski last name. You got Open Kongom style in there. What's the song called? Okay. I didn't say that, though. That's not my answer. What's your answer? Because it said Jablonski. Then you said pulled out a Glock. Hey, shut up, man. Everybody carry Glocks, man. Y' all stereotypes. All this is stupid. Stereotypes. Karaoke. Everybody likes Glock. That's why. That's what you messing up. Because it don't matter when it's race in Florida. It's Florida. Okay, but go ahead. Well, there's no Jablonski. I've never heard of an Asian Jablonski. So I gotta go black.

[Co-host Jess Hilarious]

Wow.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Wow. The way you think about you. No, not your people. I was gonna say they're not even. They're all my people. Aaron Jablonski, okay, from Florida, pulled out a Glock because the karaoke machine was not working and shot a Shot in the air. Just hilarious. Guess what? Racist Polish. Why? Why? Why Polish? Jablonski. Origin of the origin is Polish. Jewish.

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[Charlamagne Tha God]

I want to change my answer. No, no, you can't do that. I want to go white. Well, I just would like Jess Hilarious to know I want to go right. That she is absolutely correct. Oh, man. Aaron Jablonski is white and Polish people are white.

[Co-host Jess Hilarious]

Okay.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

I'm just saying, Blonsky, When I hear. I don't know what his ethnicity is, but he's white like his ass. His Last name is McKelvey. Like you would think. Yeah. Irish. My last name is Casey Irish. That the slave masters did whatever they did.

[Co-host Jess Hilarious]

Exactly.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Is not even black. Abby St. Patrick, like, Moore is not black. Casey is not black. Right. But he's not. He's Dominican. I'm. I am. Forget it. I knew it, though. I knew Gronkowski. Anything with a house key and an OR ski is definitely Polish. Jewish.

[Co-host Jess Hilarious]

Okay.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yeah.

[Co-host Jess Hilarious]

All right.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Got that one wrong. Damn it. All right. Well, thank you for that donkey today. Now, when we come back, comedian Rip Michaels will be joining us. You know him from Wild N Out. He has a huge show he's doing April 4th in the city. And he's also looking for a heart. Like, really? Man, Stop saying that like he's a goddamn tin man. This man had. Had a cardiovascular. I hate when you say that. I just don't like when you talk, to be honest with you. Somebody will call up and give him one or something like that. It's so generic. He's just some cold. Have no emotions or empathy for Restless. It's not the wizard of Oz. Rick Michaels. When we come back, it's the Breakfast Club. Good morning. Donkey of the day is sponsored by renowned personal injury attorney Michael the Bull. Lame. Soft. Don't be a donkey when you need a fighter on your side. If you're ever injured, go to Michael the Bull dot com. That's Michael the Bull dot com. And when you mess with the bull, you get the horns. Peace to the planet. Charlamagne. Tha God here. And listen, we are back. The Black Effect Podcast Festival is back in Atlanta on April 25th. Pullman Yard.

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[Charlamagne Tha God]

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[Podcast Advertiser/Host]

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