The Brilliant Idiots Quiz

Brilliant Idiots discuss Atlanta, podcasts, and events

• The Brilliant Idiots podcast is hosted by Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz.

• Squarespace is an all-in-one platform for building online businesses.

• Lee Daniels suggested that Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon should have a podcast together.

• The hosts make jokes about the suggestion and Don Lemon's sexuality.

• Charlamagne just returned from the Black Effect Podcast Festival in Atlanta.

• The hosts debate whether Atlanta is a gay city or not.

• Charlamagne discusses his own event, the Mental Wealth Expo, and the Black Effect Podcast Festival.

• The Black Effect Podcast Festival is a new annual event that sold out and was well-produced.

• The hosts praise the festival's organization and the crowd's enthusiasm.

• Horrible Decisions was a highlight of the festival for Charlamagne.

• The hosts make jokes about race, sexuality, and religion.

• The podcast ends with the hosts discussing their upcoming events and projects.Discussion about Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon's firing from their respective news networks

• Tucker Carlson was fired from Fox News due to a defamation lawsuit loss against Dominion voting machines and allegations of sexual harassment by a former producer.

• Carlson's departure was a firing, as he did not have a proper sign-off, and he may venture out on his own to make more money.

• Fox News fired Carlson to make an example after losing credibility and $787 million.

• The firing changes the conversation, and nobody is talking about Fox News owing Dominion $787 million.

• It is possible that Jesse Waters will replace Tucker Carlson's time slot on Fox News.

• Don Lemon was fired from CNN due to a Variety article exposing his misogyny at CNN and allegations of mistreatment towards female co-workers.

• The recent interview with Don Lemon and another journalist had played a role in his firing, according to the New York Times.

• Reports of Don Lemon's mistreatment towards women and previous comments about Nikki Haley and women not being in their prime after a certain age were contributing factors to his firing.

• Lemon allegedly screamed at one of his co-hosts during a break in December.

• Don Lemon's firing was not a surprise to those who have been paying attention to the reports about his behavior in the workplace.

• The firing of both Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon has sparked discussions about accountability and ethics in news media.

• There is speculation that Carlson may go to Daily Wire, and Lemon's replacement has not been announced yet.Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson's Departure from CNN and Fox News

• Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson both recently announced their departure from their respective news networks, CNN and Fox News.

• Both Lemon and Carlson have hired the same attorney, Brian Friedman, who helped Megan Kelly secure around $30 million from NBC News in 2019.

• Lemon stated on Twitter that he was informed of his termination by CNN, but CNN claimed they had given him an opportunity to speak to management and he chose not to.

• Both Lemon and Carlson are expected to receive payouts from their networks, likely in the form of a settlement that is tax-free and could be a significant amount.

• The timing of their departures has led to speculation about whether it was related to the end of a quarter or an economic factor.

• Lemon and Carlson's departures have sparked discussions about the difference in how their networks announced their departures, with CNN stating they parted ways with Lemon and Fox News stating they parted ways with Carlson.

• The text also includes discussions about how Lemon and Carlson treated their employees, with Lemon allegedly treating women as genderless employees, and Carlson facing allegations of mistreatment towards women in the workplace.

• The text also includes an advertisement for Talkspace, an online therapy service.

• The text includes an advertisement for Squarespace, a website building platform.

• The hosts of the show express their belief in the importance of therapy and having a website for businesses.

• The hosts joke around and banter throughout the episode, making comments about each other's appearance and experiences with previous relationships.

• The hosts discuss the potential impact of Lemon and Carlson's departures on their respective networks and the media industry as a whole.Andrew Schulz announces new tour dates and upcoming book releases, Charlamagne promotes Black Privilege Publishing, and discusses Javonte Davis' boxing victory over Ryan Garcia.

• Andrew Schulz announces sold-out shows in Temecula and Reno, with plans to add another show in Reno, and more shows in different cities soon.

• Charlamagne promotes books available via Black Privilege Publishing, including Summer of 85, Finding Tamika, and Shallow Waters by Anita Kopack.

• Charlamagne excitedly teases two upcoming book releases later this year.

• Charlamagne announces he will be hosting The Daily Show on Comedy Central for the week of May 15th.

• Charlamagne discusses the different audience that The Daily Show attracts, and his plans to mix culture, politics, and mental health conversations.

• Charlamagne and co-host discuss Javonte Davis' victory over Ryan Garcia in their recent boxing match.

• Charlamagne praises Davis' intelligence, fast-twitch muscle fibers, and counter-punching abilities.

• Charlamagne speculates on potential future opponents for Davis, including Lomachenko, Devin Haney, Secor, and Lopez.

• Charlamagne notes that this was not a title fight, but still a highly anticipated and exciting match.

• Charlamagne and co-host analyze the fight, with Charlamagne noting that applying pressure is the best way to fight Davis, but also very dangerous if you can't take his punches.

• Charlamagne and co-host comment on the importance of knockouts in boxing for casual fans, compared to the appreciation for defensive styles and counter-punching in more dedicated fans.

• Charlamagne and co-host briefly discuss a video of Pete Davidson pushing away a fan who repeatedly hugged him and made inappropriate comments.