The Brilliant Idiots – "Sweet PoT*##Y Pie"

Release Date: November 21, 2025
Hosts: Charlamagne Tha God & Andrew Schulz
Guest/Producer Panel: Chris, Taylor Hayes

Episode Overview

This episode of The Brilliant Idiots brings back the signature mix of unfiltered humor, wild tangents, and surprising depth as Charlamagne, Schulz, Taylor, and Chris riff on recent pop culture, sports news, parenthood, conspiracies, and the enduring weirdness of American holidays. Taylor returns from maternity leave with stories of giving birth, the crew goes deep on the Epstein files and alien hypotheticals, debates barbershop culture, and delivers classic no-holds-barred takes on everything from viral memes and Thanksgiving, to Jake Paul’s boxing choices.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The WWE Incident & Sports Fan Loyalty

• (01:32) Andrew recounts trying to get Charlamagne to join him at WWE, but Charla refuses, citing his deep loyalty as a Cowboys fan and disdain for the Giants.
  • Charlamagne (2:11): "No way in hell would me, as a die hard Dallas Cowboy fan, let the Giants’ father... there’s no way I would go out there and help another NFC East team in any way, shape, or form."
• The crew jokes about sports beef and the seriousness with which fans take their team alliances, even in staged entertainment like WWE.

2. Taylor Returns from Maternity Leave

• (06:31–16:02) Taylor makes her post-maternity leave appearance, and everyone welcomes her back, discussing the realities of postpartum life, breastfeeding, and body changes.
• Taylor shares her birth story:
  • Switched doctors late in pregnancy due to poor experience and a negative review.
  • "She dropped me as a patient because she was mad about a review I made about her facility." – Taylor (08:54)
  • Landed with a better hospital, and had a C-section after a challenging induction.
• Charlamagne invokes “angel numbers” when Taylor mentions her child was born at 5:55am.
• Discussion on postpartum life, tasting breast milk, and jokingly suggesting breast milk as a pie ingredient (“Sweet Potati Pie”).

3. Pets vs. Children: Changing Perspective

• (15:01–16:10) The hosts poke fun at how having a child makes the emotional connection to pets shift:
  • "It's not the same. All people that say their dogs are their children... once you actually have kids… it’s not the same." – Charlamagne (15:23)

4. Parenting Styles – Spanking and Discipline

• (16:15–18:53) Hilarious, awkward talk about spanking children – and Andrew quips about being disciplined by a nanny ("I nutted", 17:13), leading to a classic idiotic-versus-brilliant debate about drawn boundaries and sex crimes.

5. Charlamagne’s Alien Dream, Sci-Fi, and Dystopia

• (19:13–24:41) Charlamagne shares a vivid dream about an “Asian extraterrestrial interior decorator,” prompting discussion on the integration of aliens into society and pop culture references.
• Chris breaks down the premise of Netflix’s "Three Body Problem" and themes of apocalyptic foreknowledge.
• The crew riffs on whether humanity should warn future generations about doom, leaning into improvisational comedy.

6. Barbershop Culture & The “Autobarber” Machine

• (25:33–28:39) Taylor introduces a viral video of an “automated barber.”
  • Both hosts ridicule the idea, defending the barbershop as a vital men’s community, emphasizing its irreplaceable atmosphere:
    • "The barbershop is one of the last safe spaces for men... I don’t want to put my fucking head in a machine." – Charlamagne (26:33)
• Discussion digresses into waxing, nail salons, and the comfort of professional male touch in grooming settings, with classic Idiots double-entendre.

7. Epstein Files, Trump, and “Piggy”

• (35:01–64:02) Substantial segment on the Epstein files, infamous names, memes, and ongoing conspiracies:
  • Trump’s “Quiet Piggy” meme and debate about his intended target.
  • They break down public obsession with celebrity scandal, the suspicious deaths, and the elusive nature of Epstein’s connections.
  • Quote: "Who the fuck was he? Why did he have so much control?... That was some other shit, bro." – Charlamagne (59:13)
  • Schulz outlines how Epstein served as a fixer for the global elite, possibly for multiple governments.
  • They call out the lack of media scrutiny for key Epstein associate Les Wexner.

8. Thanksgiving’s Fading Cultural Role

• (45:00–51:18) Charlamagne argues that Thanksgiving is now just a “speed bump” to Christmas, likening current family dinners to the disillusionment felt by Native Americans post-pilgrim betrayal.
  • Quote: "Thanksgiving is like a speed bump on the way to motherfucking Christmas." – Charlamagne (46:01)
• They reflect on the true symbolism of Thanksgiving and how holiday traditions mask historical pain.

9. Ariana Grande, Influence Memes, and Security

• (73:24–76:57) Taylor asks about the memes surrounding Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo at a movie premiere. The hosts critique “pranksters” and social media clout chasers crashing events and argue for real consequences, including violence, for those who overstep.

10. Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua

• (80:31–84:48) The hosts debate whether Jake Paul deserves respect for boxing Anthony Joshua, regardless of the likely outcome.
  • Quote: "Win or lose, if you get in that ring with Anthony Joshua, you’re a real one, bro. You ever got my respect." – Charlamagne (80:42)
• They go deep on fight hype, the risks of taking elite challenges, and question what respect in sports really means.

11. Christmas Traditions and DMX’s ‘Rudolph’

• (88:47–91:31) The crew shares their favorite Christmas songs and movies.
  • Andrew and Charla do an impromptu DMX ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ performance, then reminisce about the viral moment’s origins.

12. Ask An Idiot: Friendship, Change, and Masculine Bonding

• (79:09–93:39) The crew answers:
  • How to bond as you outgrow old habits—agreeing that true friendship is about evolving together, not shared vices.
  • Whether getting nails done with the boys is “flirting” (they say "nah," but riff that farting around other men might be!).
  • Quick takes on white boy privilege in combat sports, Jake Paul’s villain era, and why “squabbling gets you respect.”

Notable Quotes & Moments

(quotes indicate timestamp in MM:SS format)

• On sports loyalty:
  • "No way in hell...let the Giants’ father...help another NFC East team in any way, shape, or form."
    – Charlamagne (02:11)
• On parenting changes:
  • "It's not the same...once you actually have kids… it’s not the same."
    – Charlamagne (15:23)
• On post-birth revelations:
  • "I tasted my milk. Tastes good. Shit. Tastes good as hell."
    – Taylor (12:44)
  • "Tell your mom put it in the pies this fucking Christmas, son."
    – Charlamagne (13:01)
• On barbershop culture:
  • "The barbershop is one of the last safe spaces for men...I don’t want to put my fucking head in a machine."
    – Charlamagne (26:33)
• On the Epstein saga:
  • "Who the fuck was he? Why did he have so much control?...That was some other shit, bro."
    – Charlamagne (59:13)
• On Thanksgiving:
  • "Thanksgiving is like a speed bump on the way to motherfucking Christmas."
    – Charlamagne (46:01)
• On Jake Paul fighting Anthony Joshua:
  • "Win or lose, if you get in that ring with Anthony Joshua, you’re a real one, bro. ...you got my respect."
    – Charlamagne (80:42)
• DMX Rudolph story:
  • "I was there when he did that. That happened at Power 100 5.1 Studios...I don’t even think it was Christmas time."
    – Charlamagne (90:19)

Memorable Segments & Timestamps

Taylor’s birth and return:

• 06:31–16:02

Epstein Files Deep-Dive:

• 35:01–64:02

Thanksgiving Reflection/Native American History:

• 45:00–51:18

WWE/Football Fandom/Barbershop:

• 01:32–06:10; 25:33–28:39

Jake Paul Discussion:

• 80:31–84:48

Classic DMX Christmas Segment:

• 88:47–91:31

Final Thoughts

Mixing wild hot takes with surprisingly sharp social commentary and vulnerable moments, "Sweet PoT*##Y Pie" rides the trademark Brilliant Idiots rollercoaster of idiocy and brilliance. The return of Taylor adds freshness, while the hosts’ hilarious and thoughtful perspectives make this episode a must-listen for fans and newcomers alike.

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