# The 100 Billion Dollar Clap

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Podcast: [The Brilliant Idiots](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brilliant-idiots-467914)
Published: 2026-02-06T22:38:00+00:00
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On this episode of The Brilliant Idiots Podcast, Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz kick things off talking birthdays, getting older, and how kids’ birthday parties have turned into full-blown productions. The guys dig into the power of podcasts, celebrity culture, and what the Epstein files mean for public trust in elites, media, and accountability. They break down how misinformation spreads, why people struggle to separate facts from narratives, and whether real societal change is even possible without major systemic reform. Sports fans get fed too. Charlamagne and Schulz talk boxing — including Big Baby’s latest fight, Keyshawn Davis rising as a future star, and why Shakur Stevenson’s skill set puts him in elite territory. They also react to Cam Newton’s controversial comments on platonic relationships and debate boundaries, attraction, and fame. The episode wraps with thoughts on comedy, freedom of speech, politics, the music industry, and growing up in the public eye. From teenage memories to podcast competition and creative integrity, the Brilliant Idiots reflect on staying authentic while navigating noise, backlash, and success. ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: ⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots⁠⁠ Jess Hilarious - Til Death Do We Parent - ⁠Pre Order⁠ 2Chainz - The Voice in my head is God - ⁠⁠Pre Order⁠⁠ The Black Family Who Built America - Cheryl McKissack Daniel -⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Uncommon Favor - Dawn Staley - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks- By Charlamagne Tha God - ⁠⁠Order Link⁠⁠ Check out Andrew Schulz - ⁠⁠www.theandrewschulz.com⁠⁠ Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" - ⁠⁠https://blackeffect.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…

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