Podcast Summary: The Breakfast Club

Episode: DONKEY: Man Kills His Roommate After Sneezing On The Food
Date: November 27, 2025
Hosts: DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, Charlamagne Tha God

Episode Overview

In this episode’s “Donkey of the Day,” Charlamagne Tha God delivers a biting and humorous breakdown of a bizarre and tragic story: a 65-year-old man, Richard Lombardi, killed his 80-year-old roommate, Frank Griswold, after a confrontation that started when Griswold sneezed near the Thanksgiving dinner food. The Breakfast Club team uses this real headline to discuss germophobia, the absurdity of overreactions, roommate dynamics, and how small moments can lead to shocking consequences.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Introducing the Donkey of the Day (07:00)

• Charlamagne introduces Richard Lombardi as the “Donkey of the Day,” poking fun at the tradition of “Dick” as a nickname for Richard.
• Quote:
  “Donkey of the day going to a 65 year old man named Richard Lombardi. Also, fun fact, Dick is a common nickname for the name Richard. Why? I don’t know. But Richard or Dick Lombardi is absolutely living up to his name.”
  — Charlamagne (07:11)

2. Germophobia and Everyday Irritation (08:15)

• Broaching how sneezing or coughing, especially post-pandemic, can make people uncomfortable or judgmental.
• Charlamagne jokes about how “we were treating coughs like farts” during COVID and personal boundaries.
• Jess Hilarious takes playful shots at Charlamagne’s own habits.
• Quote:
  “When a man farts around another man, that’s flirting because why are you bringing attention to your ass in my presence?”
  — Charlamagne (08:45)

3. The Roommate Dynamic (09:40)

• The hosts discuss the unusual pairing of a 65-year-old and an 80-year-old as roommates, humorously speculating about their relationship.

• “Why the hell are a 65 year old man and an 80 year old man roommates? Why are Dick and Frank shacking up? ...Ain’t nothing wrong with being a little gay. Everybody's a little gay.”
  — Charlamagne (09:50)

• Jess Hilarious and Charlamagne banter about the men’s long friendship, saving money, and possible romantic tension, mixing humor with the seriousness of the crime.

4. Incident Breakdown and News Report (11:10)

• The show cuts to an ABC 5 news report (audio segment) summarizing the crime:
  • Lombardi and Griswold argued over kitchen space while Thanksgiving dinner was cooking.
  • Lombardi violently pushed Griswold, causing a fatal fall.
  • Lombardi admitted to police he was upset at Griswold “nearing the food” after sneezing.
  • Frank Griswold was found in a pool of blood and later pronounced dead.

5. Charlamagne’s Analysis and Morals (13:30)

• Charlamagne uses the story for a larger lesson on letting small, emotional triggers escalate, highlighting the consequences of bad decisions.

• Quote:
  “All you had to do was say 'God bless you,' but instead, you let it stress you.”
  — Charlamagne (14:49)

• He questions the seriousness of germophobia leading to violence and notes the illogical escalation, considering their 20 years of cohabitation.

• “There’s not a germ he has that you don’t have, okay? If he sneezes on some food, salt white, he’s probably put worse bodily fluids in stranger places all around that residence.”
  — Charlamagne (13:55)

6. Further Banter & Takeaways (15:00)

• The hosts riff on how minor hygiene lapses, especially for the elderly, are natural and often excusable.
• Jess ribbingly debates kitchen etiquette and the realities of aging.
• They poke fun at the intimate nature of roommates over decades, joking about “eating the groceries”.
• “You wait till you turn 80 and you just sneezing and farting and don’t know when.”
  — Jess Hilarious (15:30)

7. Signature “Hee Haw” Send-off (15:55)

• Remy Ma audio drop:
  “Please let Remy Ma give Richard Dick Lombardi the biggest Hee haw—Hee haw, hee haw, you stupid motherf***er. You dumb.”
  (15:55)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On overreacting to sneezes:
  “There are people amongst us who are so judgmental. When you sneeze, when you blow your nose, I mean, they look at you crazy. They run and grab hand sanitizer. … Why are you being a Richard about this?”
  — Charlamagne (08:30)

• On long-term roommates and germs:
  “You’ve been living with this man for 20 years. There’s not a germ he has you don’t have.”
  — Charlamagne (13:40)

• On consequences:
  “One wrong move and you’re done for, okay? Life is all about choices, decisions, decisions. ... You don’t realize how important decisions are until you make the wrong one.”
  — Charlamagne (14:35)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 07:00 — Donkey of the Day intro; naming and shaming of Richard “Dick” Lombardi
• 08:15 — Post-COVID germophobia humor; boundaries talk
• 09:40 — Hosts joke about roommate dynamics, friendship, and possible romance
• 11:10 — ABC 5 news audio segment, breakdown of the crime
• 13:30 — Charlamagne’s lessons: choices and consequences
• 15:00 — Age-related hygiene, more jokes, and kitchen etiquette
• 15:55 — Remy Ma “Hee Haw” send-off

Summary & Takeaways

This episode of The Breakfast Club uses a shocking, tragic headline to spark a wide-ranging and comedic (though insightful) discussion. The hosts blend dark humor, social commentary, and their trademark banter, ultimately warning listeners about the dangers of letting minor irritations spiral out of control. The final message? A sneeze should never lead to violence; sometimes, all you need to do is say “God bless you”—and move on.