Podcast Summary: The Read – Episode "TUH!" (Dec 11, 2025)
Main Theme/Purpose
This episode of The Read features Kid Fury and Crissle in their classic shade-throwing, humorous form as they discuss the festive season in New York, highlight Black excellence, break down big pop culture topics (including Met Gala co-chairs, celebrity shenanigans, the Diddy documentary, and listener letters), and share genuinely heartfelt as well as side-splitting commentary. As always, no star is safe—except Beyoncé.
Festive Life in New York & Holiday Vibes
[01:26 - 05:17]
- Cold NYC Holidays: Crissle and Kid Fury recount the freezing December in NYC, including issues with pets (“Lainey was irate... had to put on her big coat”—Crissle [02:29]).
- Tourist Trap Acceptance: Crissle visits Times Square, battling crowds but tries to appreciate the magic (“...tried to see the city through tourist’s eyes… got some mulled wine, that helped”—Crissle [04:20]).
- Holiday Pet Care: Both discuss protecting their dogs from winter elements.
- LA Weather Shade: Light-heartedly roast LA residents for bragging about their "perfect" weather (“Go fuck yourselves”—Crissle [05:53]).
Black Excellence: Master P’s Mobility Chair Initiative
[06:30 - 11:01]
- Master P’s Good Deeds: Kid Fury shouts-out Master P’s partnership with Make Good NOLA to 3D-print colorful mobility chairs for disabled children.
- Master P’s Nephew: Motivation comes from Master P’s love for his nephew (“...he has a nephew who...deals with a disability”—Kid Fury [08:02]).
- On Aging: Both reflect hilariously on embracing "auntie" and "uncle" status—“I'm embracing Auntie… it just happens”—Crissle [08:52].
Pop Culture Segment: Hot Tops
Met Gala 2026 & Beyoncé’s Return
[11:24 - 17:14]
- Beyoncé as Co-chair: Announcement that Beyoncé will co-chair the 2026 Met Gala (first time in a decade!) alongside Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman, Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Gwendoline Christie, etc. Kid Fury & Crissle excitedly speculate about show-stopping looks (“Why would you say that to me?... almost forgot about the heir to the throne…”—Crissle [16:43-16:55]).
- Animated Series Tangents: Veer off into discussions about “Adventure Time,” “Steven Universe,” and Rebecca Sugar's genius.
Monica, Brandy, and Ray J Hilarity
[17:18 - 21:43]
- Atlanta Concert Clip: Monica jokes on stage about confiscating Ray J’s phone so he doesn’t "play too damn much"—Crissle and Kid Fury revel in the viral moment (“We all want you to—shh”—Kid Fury [18:10]).
- Ray J’s Financial Troubles: Discuss American Express suing Ray J for $139K and speculate on his spending habits (“That’s what I’m saying”—Kid Fury [21:35]).
Cardi B Legal Drama
[22:33 - 24:19]
- Pen Throwing Lawsuit: Coverage of a dismissed lawsuit alleging Cardi B intimidated jurors by tossing a pen—both hosts mock the absurdity.
- “We do love bullshit, but this is the bullshittiest”—Crissle [23:56].
Nicki Minaj’s “Barbie Boat” Incident
[24:46 - 31:09]
- Boat Ownership Debunked: Nicki posts a “Barbie” branded boat; fans claim it's hers as proof of her wealth, but Kid Fury and Crissle clarify it’s a tourist rental. (“If I could do a split and my feet could touch both sides, it’s not a yacht”—Kid Fury [26:30]).
- Social Media Overreactions: They roast the Barbz for overhyping mundane things (“Y’all need lives”—Kid Fury [31:09]).
Blueface’s Prison Dating Show & Reality TV Mess
[31:12 - 34:42]
- Blueface’s New Show: Critique the spectacle of a Blueface dating show set in a prison (“To Catch a Baddie...where a therapist calls you for an intervention”—Crissle [33:25]).
- Jokes About Reality TV Casting: Both lament participants’ self-esteem and the growing ridiculousness of reality TV.
Diddy Documentary, 50 Cent, and Industry Beef
[37:08 - 49:58]
- Diddy Doc on Netflix: The hosts discuss the impact and motives behind the #1 Diddy documentary, questioning 50 Cent’s intentions in producing it.
- Celebrity Reactions & Rivalries: They break down backlash between Marlon Wayans, Ja Rule, and 50 Cent, highlighting how none of these men have pure motives (“He is doing this thing…right? He’s doing…”—Kid Fury [44:50]; “You also got skeletons in your closet…maybe you never got the chance to be that depraved”—Crissle [47:32]).
- On generational trauma & gossip: Touch on allegations of abuse and cycles of harm within hip-hop and entertainment.
Family & Celebrity Complications: Kimora Lee, Aoki, Diddy’s Kids
[50:15 - 57:14]
- Kimora Lee’s New Role: Reports that Kimora Lee Simmons is a motherly figure for Diddy’s twin daughters since Kim Porter’s passing.
- Aoki’s Age Gap Relationship: Kimora’s diplomatic and subtly damning comments regarding her daughter’s relationship with an older man, with Crissle and Kid Fury strongly denouncing predatory behavior (“That would have sickened me”—Crissle [55:20]).
Uplifting Recs & Closing
[57:48 - 59:14]
- Game Recommendation: Kid Fury recommends the heartfelt game "Goodnight Universe," describing it as a “three-hour cry fest” and “heartwarming, introspective, and magical” [58:50].
Listener Letters: Drama Unpacked
Sydney vs. Tabitha
[65:16 - 77:29]
- Lesbian Friendship Fallout: A follow-up to a previous messy letter—Sydney, accused by Tabitha of dating her crush, writes in giving her side. Turns out Sydney and “Wanda” were already dating with everyone’s knowledge, Tabitha had pulled similar moves before, and Tabitha omitted key facts (“Tabitha, you didn’t say that!”—Kid Fury [67:36]).
- Hosts’ Verdict: Sympathy swings to Sydney, both laugh at the mess and call for “the ladies and gaities” to get it together (“I was so considerate. And honestly…”—Sydney letter, [74:03]).
Rose’s Family Dilemma
[77:31 - 90:45]
- Marital Reconciliation, Brother Refuses: Rose’s husband was emotionally abusive; though there's improvement and counseling, her brother refuses to reconcile.
- Hosts’ Advice: Side with the brother’s right not to accept or forgive, commending his boundaries (“Your brother is completely valid…trying to get him to be happy for you is wild”—Kid Fury [81:56]). Call for neutrality, not forced friendship. (“The best you gonna get out of me is apathy”—Crissle [82:50]).
The Reads: Culture Critiques
Kid Fury’s Read
[95:09 - 104:04]
- Netflix Buying Warner Bros.: Laments the possible Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros., predicting bland, monopolistic, artless Hollywood, higher prices, and “monopoly with people’s dreams” ([97:50]).
- Plea Against Drunk Driving: Shares statistics and makes an urgent call to avoid drunk driving (“You have to budget the cost of a rideshare into your night”—Crissle [103:00]).
Crissle’s Read
[104:07 - 115:44]
- Sydney Sweeney & American Eagle Ad: Crissle slams Sweeney for finally addressing (months later, after three flop films) the backlash over a “jeans=genes” campaign that winked at white supremacy. Saw through her vague, PR-crafted statement (“You weren’t even specific enough...You want me to believe nobody thought ‘hmm?’”—Crissle [107:44]).
- Cedric the Entertainer’s Puffy Comment: Drags Cedric for excusing non-consensual acts as merely “freaky stuff between adults,” reasserts consent is the key issue: “Drugging people and sexually assaulting them is the literal opposite of consent” ([112:12]).
- Warning to Celebs: Stop running your mouth in support of abusers—“It honestly makes me wonder what’s in your closet” ([115:13]).
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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“I hope you’re having a white Christmas in terms of snow and serenity and a Black Christmas in terms of everything else.”
— Kid Fury [02:09] -
“Go fuck yourselves.”
— Crissle, to LA weather-braggers [05:53] -
“You get to a point where you’re like, I actually, I am accepting Auntie.”
— Crissle [08:52] -
“Why would you say that to me?” (re: Beyoncé at the Met Gala)
— Crissle [16:43] -
“She’s behaving horribly, Monica.”
— Kid Fury, about the viral Monica clip [18:47] -
“I’d rather call Natalie Nunn and go on Baddies than go on Blueface’s OnlyFans show.”
— Crissle [31:53] -
“If I could do a split and my feet could touch both sides, it’s not a yacht.”
— Kid Fury [26:30] -
“Poly people will do whatever they want in the name of freedom or whatever, I guess.”
— Sydney, listener letter [70:20] -
“Your brother is completely valid… trying to get him to be happy for you is wild.”
— Kid Fury [81:56] -
“Drugging people and sexually assaulting them is the literal opposite of consent.”
— Crissle (re: Diddy allegations) [112:12]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 01:26 – NYC Holidays & Lainey’s Coat
- 06:30 – Master P’s Mobility Chairs
- 11:24 – Met Gala 2026
- 17:18 – Monica, Brandy & Ray J clip
- 22:33 – Cardi B vs. Pen Lawsuit
- 24:46 – Nicki Minaj’s Barbie Boat
- 31:12 – Blueface’s Prison Dating Show
- 37:08 – Diddy Doc, 50 Cent, Ja Rule
- 50:15 – Kimora Lee, Diddy’s Twins
- 65:16 – Letter: Sydney vs. Tabitha
- 77:31 – Letter: Rose’s family dilemma
- 95:09 – Kid Fury’s Netflix/Warner Bros. Read
- 104:07 – Crissle on Sydney Sweeney & Cedric
Tone & Language
Warm, candid, witty, occasionally exasperated. Loyal to Black community, queer/kinky culture, no patience for hypocrisy, and always ready for a sharp aside or a vulnerable insight. Both hosts are unafraid to challenge problematic behavior—celebrity or not—while sprinkling in personal stories, pop culture references, and heartfelt advice.
Closing Thoughts
Another classic episode of The Read: equal parts messy and meaningful. Between laughs about lesbian drama and pop culture, Kid Fury and Crissle offer cultural critique, solidarity, and earnest reminders to choose joy, growth, and boundaries this holiday season.