The Read – Episode Summary
Episode Title: The Devil Eats Hot Ice Cream
Hosts: Kid Fury & Crissle
Release Date: February 19, 2026
Main Theme:
This episode of The Read, packed with humor and sharp social commentary, takes listeners through the weeks’ hottest topics in Black excellence, pop culture, messy celebrity news, and the world of reality television. Filled with their signature shade and warm camaraderie, Kid Fury and Crissle dissect headlines ranging from cultural milestones to scandal, while also highlighting listener questions about relationships and self-care.
1. Introduction & Black Excellence
Timestamps: 02:20-03:54
- Celebration of Black Excellence: Kid Fury shines a light on Dr. Willie Underwood III, the upcoming president of the American Medical Association (AMA) from Gary, Indiana and Morehouse alumnus.
- He’s highlighted for his educational journey and being one of the first five urologists admitted into the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program.
- “Who better than this esteemed Black king to run the American Medical Association?” – Kid Fury [03:40]
- Crissle expresses awe at Dr. Underwood's credentials, and both hosts cheer his accomplishments, reinforcing their tradition of spotlighting Black professionals.
2. Hot Tops: Celebrity News & Pop Culture
Timestamps: 04:59–45:32
Key Discussion Points:
a. Celebrity Passings & Tour Drama
- RIP Jesse Jackson: The hosts acknowledge the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, age 84.
- Belize Tour Talk:
- Kid Fury and Crissle touch on mishaps and viral moments from the Belize music tour—artists like Bia, Blueface, Cardi B, Tyla, Kehlani, and their headline-grabbing antics.
- Memorable quote: “So the Belize tour is off — oh, I thought you meant canceled.” – Crissle [05:29]
b. Stefon Diggs Legal Troubles
- Stefon Diggs Lawsuits:
- Discussion of the football player's mounting legal troubles: defamation, conspiracy, assault, and more.
- “It’s going down for Diggy Diggs, bitch.” – Kid Fury [06:49]
c. Northwest’s Fashion Line
- Northwest (12) Launching a Line:
- Dissection of kids thrust into adulthood and the Kardashian family’s approach to branding.
- Predictions on the aesthetic and retail placement (Walmart, Target, etc.)
- Crissle: “I just walk around [Walmart] and wait for somebody to start fighting.” [13:52]
- Both marvel at the scope and chaos of Walmart as emblematic of American consumerism.
d. Juvenile’s New Song and Megan Thee Stallion
- Juvenile – "BBB (Big Booty Bitches)":
- Celebrated as “fantastic,” with TikTok users clamoring for a Megan Thee Stallion remix.
- Highlights the support from both hosts.
- “If there is a remix to the song and Megan is on it—they gonna chew.” – Kid Fury [17:23]
e. Fantasia’s Family Drama
- Fantasia vs. Her Father:
- Fantasia’s husband re-proposes on stage; her estranged father responds publicly with negative comments.
- Fantasia retaliates by posting her father's mugshot and denouncing him as a “donor.”
- Kid Fury to Fantasia’s father: “Leave us out of it and talk to the lady. Cause you wrong...” [20:35]
- Crissle: “You could have just posted a frog emoji with a little tea next to it.” [24:13]
f. Divorce Drama: Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker
- Real Housewives Drama:
- Ongoing divorce and home drama between Kandi and Todd.
- Host takes from Kandi and Mama Joyce’s perspectives, emphasizing generational/family tensions and financial politics.
- “You don’t get to still live in my home when we divorce.” – Crissle [27:45]
g. Uncle Luke Running for Congress
- Miami’s Hip-Hop Legend to Politics:
- Skepticism, jokes, and some props for Uncle Luke’s community work as he announces congressional run.
- “Miami will never make this man... put him in the office of anything. He’s Black and a former rapper.” – Kid Fury [33:09]
h. Shia LaBeouf’s Mardi Gras Fiasco
- Shia LaBeouf gets into fights during Mardi Gras; the hosts mock both his behavior and tabloid troubles.
i. Michael Jordan’s Daytona 500 Moment
Timestamps: 35:00–45:32
- Touching Incident:
- Michael Jordan is filmed “weirdly” touching the son of NASCAR driver Tyler Reddick (on the backside and behind the knee).
- Reddick defends MJ, but both hosts and Crissle, in particular, remain disturbed.
- Kid Fury: “I would never work for this person ever, ever again...” [43:31]
- Both share their discomfort over adult-child boundaries and the tendency for powerful men to avoid accountability.
j. Random Pop Culture Chatter
- Praise for Walmart’s size and selection
- References to viral TV/streaming events (e.g., Universal Studios’ Mario land, Hoochie Daddies, ongoing reality TV debates)
- “I feel like a European every time I go in [Walmart]. Is this for real?” – Crissle [15:29]
3. Listener Letters
Timestamps: 49:32–78:36
Highlights:
a. Mice & Boyfriends Update
- Aneesa’s Mouse Mystery: Her boyfriend’s mice problem, subsequent confession, and their breakup.
- Crissle: “Why would you think that was a coincidence?”
b. Outgrowing Friends
- Anthony, a 45-year-old Black man, realizes after therapy that he’s outgrown his longtime friend Shawn, who is “stuck on 2008.”
- “It is completely possible—and also incredibly normal—for you to have outgrown or grown apart from a close friend.” – Kid Fury [56:24]
c. Journaling Advice
- A listener struggles with self-talk vs. writing.
- Hosts recommend going easy on oneself—journaling is personal.
d. Fiance Betrayal & Gaslighting
- Angel discovers her fiancé got another girl’s number and tries to blame her for checking his phone.
- Kid Fury: “You should have had all your stuff packed up by the time that nigga came home.” [72:14]
- Crissle: “He gave you a big gift by breaking up with you and not taking you back, because you wasn’t gonna leave him and he was gonna keep playing with you.” [78:25]
4. The Read
Timestamps: 80:24–finale
Main “Read” Topics:
a. Tyra Banks and America’s Next Top Model Documentary
- Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model is critiqued for showing how contestants were exploited, traumatized, and gaslit.
- Tyra Banks called out for her evasiveness and lack of accountability as both creator and executive producer.
- “You, Hot Ice Cream, are someone who allegedly erected this show to expose young women ... but you just perpetuated the same bullshit you went through, but worse.” – Kid Fury [87:01]
- They discuss egregious examples (e.g., the Shandi/Rape incident, Danielle’s forced gap closure, Tiffany’s humiliation), Tyra’s refusal to take responsibility, and the toxicity of reality TV.
- “You have a lot of living nerve coming on here… acting like you never did nothing to nobody. Bitch, you are psycho.” – Kid Fury [92:44]
b. Other Reality Show Executives
- Ken Mok (producer) and a UPN executive also receive drags for their exploitative attitude: “That’s all y’all cared about, was this whack ass TV show.” – Kid Fury [90:51]
c. Pam Bondi & Congress
- Long rant against Pam Bondi’s (Florida Attorney General) grandstanding at Congressional hearings regarding Epstein, called a “circus.”
d. Nerdy Corner: One Piece Live-Action
- Playful “read” for those missing the inside anime joke about Chopper being called a rabbit vs. raccoon.
e. Pass-the-Read: Brooklyn Beckham’s Wife
- Listener “Nylan” calls out Nicola Peltz Beckham as the actress who played “white Katara” in The Last Airbender movie, roasting her (and the movie’s production) for whitewashing and lack of talent.
5. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “You don't get to still live in my home when we divorce.” – Crissle [27:45]
- “Please be very nice to them [children] and don’t put your fuckery and trauma on them.” – Kid Fury [42:13]
- “You can love that nigga from afar. You can love him and never talk to him again.” – Kid Fury [57:17]
- “I think you just have to reclassify his place in your life and move on from there. Sucks, but it's part of this.” – Crissle [60:00]
- “He gave you a big gift by breaking up with you and not taking you back.” – Crissle [78:25]
- “May your future roles continue to be so insignificant they don’t even have a Wikipedia.” – Listener Nylan (Pass-the-Read) [104:09]
6. Important Timestamps
| Segment | Time | |----------------------------------------|----------------| | Black Excellence (Dr. Underwood) | 02:20–03:54 | | Belize Tour / Celebrity Tea | 05:03–06:32 | | Northwest’s Fashion Line & Walmart | 08:02–16:04 | | Juvenile & Megan Thee Stallion | 16:07–18:17 | | Fantasia Family Drama | 18:28–24:30 | | Kandi/Todd Divorce | 25:48–29:25 | | Michael Jordan/Daytona 500 | 35:00–45:32 | | Listener Letters Segment | 49:32–78:36 | | Tyra Banks/ANTM Read | 80:24–97:33 | | Nerdy Read: One Piece Live Action | 97:39–101:24 | | Pass-the-Read (Listener) | 101:30–105:53 |
7. Tone & Language
Casual, irreverent, and frequently hilarious with moments of seriousness—especially when discussing family, relationships, and exploitation. Language is forthright and colloquial, full of pop culture references, expletives, and reading for filth, but with an undercurrent of empathy and real talk. Beyoncé mentions are only honorific; all are safe except Bey and Blue Ivy.
8. Overall Summary
This episode delivers a full serving of The Read’s signature blend: celebrity drama, cultural critique, reality TV takedowns, life advice, and community-building for Black listeners and the wider queer pop culture audience. Kid Fury and Crissle roast, reflect, and uplift—reminding listeners that growth sometimes means saying goodbye, and no star (except Beyoncé and Blue Ivy) is immune from being read for filth.