The Read – Episode: "Tepid Frozen Yogurt"

Date: October 30, 2025
Hosts: Kid Fury & Crissle (Loud Speakers Network)

Episode Overview

In this hilarious, sharply observant episode of "The Read", Kid Fury and Crissle wrap up "spooky season" with their signature irreverent takes on hip-hop and pop culture headlines. The show meanders through nostalgic TV moments, Black excellence, church messiness, entertainment industry antics, and heavy listener letters—anchored by their banter, occasional vulnerability, and relentless shade.

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Main Segments & Timestamps

1. Halloween Ennui & SpongeBob Nostalgia (01:09–05:38)

• Theme: The hosts reflect on the lack of Halloween spirit in 2025, citing horrors of the real world and bingeing horror films year-round.
• They reminisce about iconic "SpongeBob SquarePants" episodes, likening themselves to various characters.
  • "SpongeBob was, out of this world. Annoying." – Kid Fury (03:35)
  • "For all of you who identify with Squidward, go see what it's like to live in a town full of Squidwards. And all of a sudden you'll be like, 'I might be the problem.'" – Crissle/Kid Fury (05:21-05:29)

Notable Moment: Extended, comical analysis of Squidward's existential crises and relatable introversion.

2. Black Excellence – Donnell Wittenberg’s Historic Win (05:38–09:11)

• Kid Fury highlights gymnast Donnell Wittenberg, the first American to win a world gymnastics title on the still rings.
  • "Put that directly into your pipe of spoken... it's essentially magic." – Kid Fury (05:39)
  • Discussion on the strength, physique, and presence of Wittenberg, with comical astonishment at the sport's demands.
• Recap of the nail-biting close competition and Wittenberg’s future.

3. "Hot Tops" – Pop Culture Rundown

a. Tyler Perry’s Building Fund Donation & Black Church Satire (09:11–17:28)

• The hosts revisit the viral moment of Tyler Perry’s $100k donation to Marvin Winans’ church and the over-the-top church praise reaction.
  • "As soon as he said it, the organ starts and mama's in the front yard–" – Kid Fury (11:11)
  • "Do you remember the scene where the grannies battled in 'Don't Be a Menace'? That's what this was." – Kid Fury (16:19)
• Satirical commentary on the Black church, performativity, and building funds with a mix of affection and exasperation.

b. Janet Hubert Joins 'Bel-Air', Tyra Banks' "Hot Ice Cream" Fiasco (17:28–29:21)

• Janet Hubert's ("OG Aunt Viv") return to the "Fresh Prince" universe on "Bel-Air’s" final season; joy over her renaissance.
• Tyra Banks is mocked for her new "hot ice cream" dessert, with the hosts comically unable to fathom the odd non-hot, non-cold, melted treat.
  • "Tyra, this is stupid." – Kid Fury (23:48)
  • "I can melt my own ice cream!" – Crissle (25:46)

c. Recap: Cash Money vs. No Limit Versuz & Artist Drama (29:21–34:49)

• Crissle reviews the recent VERZUZ, declaring No Limit the winner due to actual participation, especially by Mia X.
• Discussion of drama around Mercedes, her song being played without her performing, and the lack of contracts/payment.
  • "Between Birdman and Master P, people have been robbed—slide that girl some money and say, 'we are bad, sorry girl.'" – Crissle (33:41)

d. Braxtons/Birdman/Tamar Gossip & Messy Rumors (37:33–40:55)

• Examination of rumors around Tamar Braxton/Birdman interactions, tying it to Braxton Family drama.
  • "Tamar saying that she knows where Tawanda lives 'cause she made the down payment on her house... What?" – Crissle (38:26)
• General bewilderment at the rumors and the family dynamic.

e. Drake & Vybz Kartel Toronto Concert, Drake’s Gambling Issue (41:07–46:51)

• Drake's surprise performance at a Toronto Vybz Kartel show (produced by OVO), prompting humorous shade at Drake’s omnipresence.
  • "I go to concerts in Toronto. You’ve done this... I’ve experienced the 'Oh my God, Drake is here.'" — Kid Fury (42:44)
• Coverage of a lawsuit against Drake around gambling app promotion, concerns about predatory practices.
  • "There is something really gross about celebrities, especially grown ones, going to places that are specifically populated by young people and being like, 'hey, yeah, wanna ruin your life?'" – Kid Fury (49:38)

4. Listener Letters & Advice (74:54–112:26)

a. On Depression, Boundaries, & Friendship Guilt (74:54–85:26)

• Letter from "Devon" about struggling with depression and not wanting to host a friend; hosts validate setting boundaries, encourage communication and self-prioritization.

b. On Raising a Pregnant Teen Sister (85:26–112:26)

• Ariah seeks advice after her teen sister, whom she took in, becomes pregnant despite careful support and talks; hosts empathize deeply, dissect the cycles of trauma and caretaking.
  • "When do you get to live, Mariah?... You thought you was gonna have a few years with your sister, help get her started... You deserve." – Crissle (103:19)
• Both adamant Mariah is not obligated to raise her sister’s child, but acknowledge the pain of breaking generational trauma patterns.
  • "Sometimes you have to let a loved one crawl out of a pitfall by their damn self so they learn to stop playing games outside." – Kid Fury (104:23)

5. The Read(s) of the Week (115:45–137:46)

Kid Fury:

• Nepo Baby Shark (David Ellison / Paramount & Warner Discovery Merger)
  • Goes off on the attempted monopolization of Hollywood studios, AI scriptwriting, and soulless mega-mergers.
    • “Thirty films a year is crazy... You want ChatGPT to write scripts so you can make as much money as possible.” (121:21–123:44)
• White House Fail: Laughs at the White House tweeting an AI Trump-Halo image with an incorrect US flag.
  • "It's missing ten [stars]! There are forty stars on here, idiot!" – Kid Fury (128:13)

Crissle:

• Keisha Ka'oir's $525/hr 'Mental Health Coaching':
  • Shreds the ethics and absurdity of celebrities charging for unqualified mental health "coaching".
    • "Just take the mental health part of it away entirely. You can say, for $500, come talk to Keisha Ka'oir... But you’re not even remotely qualified for this." (132:04–135:34)
• Political “Auntie” Discourse:
  • Rejects the faux controversy around Zoran Mamdani’s use of 'auntie', dismissing bad faith critiques as out of touch with Black culture.
    • "Y’all know that. Black, brown, ethnic whites, all of us have elder women in the family that's not your grandma, not your mama. She's your auntie. Period." (137:18)

Notable Quotes & Classic Moments

• "This has been the one Halloween where I don't really feel in the season... The real world is so horrifying, it's just like... well, every day's been Halloween this year." – Kid Fury (01:24–02:13)
• "Sugar, sugar, silly candy. Scooby Doo, Aladdin, all kind of stuff... It's an insane amount of sugar." – Kid Fury (14:58)
• "Why would I pay $13 for a cup of that? Why would I do that?" – Crissle on Tyra's ice cream (27:19)
• "[Raising a child] is a hard job in the best of times, under the best of circumstances. This child don't deserve this, but if you're head set on doing it, I gotta put me first." – Crissle (108:20)

Running Jokes & Banter

• Neverending digs at “church building funds” and the performative aspects of Black church services.
• Ongoing confusion and incredulity about Tyra Banks’ “hot ice cream.”
• The saga of Cash Money/No Limit/VERZUZ participation, with constant reminders of music industry exploitation.
• Repetitive, escalating frustration with the entertainment industry’s use of AI and consolidation.
• Refusals and exclamations about not tolerating medical, political, or pop culture nonsense.

Episode Tone & Style

As always, Kid Fury and Crissle bring unfiltered, incisive commentary—serious yet riotously funny. Candid about their own boundaries and traumas, they still find levity in the mess of pop culture and daily life, counseling for self-protection amid chaos. Their devotion to Black culture and community, and their unapologetic honesty, keep the show warm even when roasting the world.

Episode Highlights by Timestamp

• 01:24: Reflections on Halloween mood and horror fatigue.
• 05:38: Black Excellence: Donnell Wittenberg first American to win gold in still rings.
• 09:11: Tyler Perry $100k church donation, Black church performance satire.
• 18:00: Janet Hubert’s “Bel-Air” role.
• 21:06–27:50: Tyra Banks “hot ice cream” confusion.
• 29:21: Cash Money vs. No Limit VERZUZ.
• 37:33: Tamar Braxton/Birdman mess.
• 41:07: Drake’s Vybz Kartel concert hubris and gambling lawsuit breakdown.
• 74:54: Letters of the week (hosting boundaries, teen pregnancy cycle trauma).
• 115:45: The Read: Nepo Baby Shark, AI in Hollywood, government Twitter fail, Keisha Ka’oir, auntie discourse.

Final Thoughts

The episode is a masterclass in side-eye, humor, and real talk, with memorable insights into family dynamics, celebrity schemes, and the struggle for self-protection amidst the mess. Whether venting about church, Tyra’s latest hustle, or the traumas of caretaking, Kid Fury and Crissle keep it authentic, restorative, and always entertaining.