In this episode of the Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz discuss the music industry, the concept of the 'big three' in rap, and their thoughts on different artists. They also touch on the nostalgia of fingering, Flavor Flav's piano skills, and the controversy surrounding the controversial artwork at the Olympics, the role of diversity and inclusion, the fascination with athletes' bodies, the inclusion of transgender boxers in women's events, and the VP pick for the Republican party. The hosts discuss the movie Deadpool and Wolverine, the future of the Marvel Universe, and Will Smith's recent rap verses. They touch on topics such as the lack of depth in the Deadpool movie, the desire for Marvel movies to have more substance, and the disappointment with the announcement of Robert Downey Jr. returning as Iron Man. They also discuss the need for a strong through-line in the Marvel Universe and the importance of moderation in politics. They touch on the idea of identity and self-expression through music, express their admiration for Will Smith and Russ, and discuss the potential of the AMP team in the music industry. They also talk about the future of the XXL Freshman list, the possibility of a woman president, and the challenges of making tough decisions.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
09:01 The 'Big Three' in Rap: Who Deserves to Be Included?
13:27 Flavor Flav: An Iconic Figure in the Music Industry
19:10 Controversy Surrounding the Olympic Ceremony
25:42 Humor and Casual Banter: The Essence of the Brilliant Idiots
33:18 Controversial Artwork at the Olympics
43:06 The Fascination with Athletes' Bodies
50:46 Transgender Boxers in Women's Events
58:58 The VP Pick for the Republican Party
01:07:30 The Lack of Depth in the Deadpool Movie
01:10:11 Disappointment with the Announcement of Robert Downey Jr. Returning as Iron Man
01:11:37 The Need for a Strong Through-line in the Marvel Universe
01:15:25 The Importance of Moderation in Politics
01:41:42 Exploring Identity and Self-Expression Through Music
01:42:12 Admiration for Will Smith and Russ in the Music Industry
01:49:23 The Need for More Diverse Representation in Rap Discussions
01:53:55 Making Tough Decisions and Living with the Consequences
01:57:14 The Potential Impact of a Woman President
01:58:14 Respecting the Accomplishments of Elon Musk and Kim Kardashian

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