Baratunde Thurston

FromThe Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher

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Baratunde Thurston

FromThe Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher

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80 minutes

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Dec 4, 2014

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The former Digital editor of The Onion and author of "How To Be Black" sits down with the Champs to talk about why black guys keep getting shot and what the fuck is going on right now?

Released:

Dec 4, 2014

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Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Neal Brennan (Chappelle's Show), and Moshe Kasher (Chelsea Lately) welcome a different (black) guest every week to the podcast to discuss stupid things in a stupid way.

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David Alan Grier: "In Living Color" + "Chocolate News" star David Allan Grier gets with the Champs to discuss Kanye West, David Mamet, dissing Jodie Foster and dating younger women. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
69 min listen
Donnell "Ashy Larry" Rawlings: This week, Neal's old "Chappelle's Show" buddy Donnell sits down with the guys and tells stories about working with Neal. Donnell goes after Moshe a bit for peppering in jokes in the middle of Donnell's stories. Finally, Neal outs Donnell as a... by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
88 min listen
Jerrod Carmichael: This weekly podcast features Neal Brennan (co-creator of "Chappelle'sShow"), Moshe Kasher (Late Night w/ Jimmy Fallon, Chelsea Lately,Comedy Central) and DJ Douggpound (Tim and Eric, Awesome Show)talking about whatever pops into their stupid heads... by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
81 min listen
Adult Film's Sasha Grey + Musician Flying Lotus: Adult Film star Sasha Grey sits with the Champs to discuss her hairy muff, not getting punched in the stomach by Rocco Siffredi and the importance of hygiene in a sexual partner. Meanwhile, Flying Lotus makes a song from scratch live on the... by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
52 min listen
Byron Bowers: Atlanta's own Byron Bowers sits down with the Champs to discuss white people's hair, racism, and the Illumuniti! by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
46 min listen
Robert Townsend: Comedy Legend/Hero Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle/5 Heart Beats/Raw) joins the Champs to discuss directing Eddie Murphy in "Raw," losing a role on Broadway to Jimmie J.J. Walker, and the creation of "Hollywood Shuffle." by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
86 min listen
NBA Star Blake Griffin (part 2) + Comedian Leslie Jones: In part 2 of Blake Griffin, we discuss Blake's summer workout, his fear of being considered a bust after his rookie injury, and running over a squirrel with his car. Then Leslie Jones shows up and berates Blake about the state of the NBA, and... by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
52 min listen
Craig Robinson: The star of "The Office" and "Hot Tub Time Machine" sits down with the guys and discusses getting arrested, pulling girl's hair on command, and his years as a school teacher in Chicago. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
63 min listen
Faizon Love (Big Worm from "Friday"): This week, The Champs sit around with Faizon Love to discuss doing open mics with Adam Sandler, sharing a car with Chris Tucker when they both thought "Friday" had ruined their careers, and what made him quit drinking. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
73 min listen
Alonzo Bodden (Last Comic Standing): The Winner of Last Comic Standing, Alonzo Bodden, sits with the Champs to discuss his pre-comedy life as a jet engine mechanic, the joy of 3 Ways, and his addiction to crack! (CRACK!) by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
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Champsgiving: Hugh Moore: He's not famous, but he's really funny. This week, writer and comedian Hugh Moore sits down with the Champs as they get all introspective and discuss how their parents love affected their lives long-term. Also, they talk about eating out... by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
73 min listen
Questlove: The Roots drummer/Jimmy Fallon Band Leader sits down with the Champs to discuss beef with Biggie, the Michelle Bachmann scandal, the curse of Black Geniuses, and his friendship with Jay-Z. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
72 min listen
"Cutty" from The WIre - Chad Coleman: The Champs sit down with one of the stars of "The Wire," to discuss auditioning for the show, the impact it had on his career and bitches throwing they panties at the guy who played Stringer Bell. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
47 min listen
Tony Rock: This edition, Comedian/Actor/Chris Rock's Brother Tony Rock sits in with The Champs. Subjects discussed: belief in a god, the ethics of reading a person's texts if you find their phone, and the quickest meeting-to-sex experiences the guys have... by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
83 min listen
NBA Star Blake Griffin: For some reason, NBA Rookie of the Year Blake Griffin stops by to talk to the Champs. In Part 1 (of 2) They discuss on-court flatulence, possible nicknames, Blake's Car-Jumping Dunk, Sean Kemp, and how the Champs would beat him up if he tested... by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
60 min listen
Adult Film's Lexington Steele: Multiple AVN Award winning pornstar Lexington Steele sits down with The Champs to discuss his life as a porn star. It's far more interesting and far less gross than you'd guess. And it's really funny. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
68 min listen
Aziz Ansari: The star of "Parks & Rec" and multiple comedy specials sits down with The Champs to discuss his love of carpooling, growing up in the South, his rise to stardom and his admiration for Chris Rock. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
76 min listen
CNN + ESPN's LZ Granderson: Journalist LZ Granderson sits down with the Champs to discuss Obama, voting, Bill Walton's overratedness, Nazis, Guns', Roses and being gay. And of course, black stuff. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
71 min listen
Owen Smith: Integration is over as the Champs welcome black comedian Owen Smith, who is best known for his appearance on Conan O'Brien and The Ruckus on Comedy Central. He talks with the Champs about his four years at Notre Dame, black people behaving... by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
65 min listen
Conan's Deon Cole: Comedian and "Conan" writer Deon Cole sits with the Champs to discuss his friendship with R. Kelly, getting kicked off of Def Comedy Jam, and the time he kissed a dude. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
67 min listen
NBA All-Star Baron Davis: Two time All-Star Baron Davis sits down with the Champs to talk about balling out, growing up in South Central LA, the lonliness of being an NBA Player, and his plans for his potential retirement. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
83 min listen
Jose Canseco: The most notorious man in baseball sits down with the Champs to discuss his All-Star career, his steroid use, and his regrets over writing the tell-all bestseller, "Juiced." by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
75 min listen
Suli McCullough: The dude who played Crazy Legs in "Don't Be a Menace..." and Mouse in "The Jamie Foxx Show" sits down with The Champs to discuss his first gigs working with Sam Kinison and Rodney Dangerfield, his writing career, and internet haters. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
72 min listen
Workaholics' Erik Griffin: The man who plays Montez Walker on Comedy Central's "Workaholics," sits down with the Champs to have an in-depth discussion about the taste of comedy bookers, star-fucking, and Patrice O'Neal. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
68 min listen
Wayne Brady: Neal's old buddy stops by to talk with the Champs to discuss Vegas, Cruise Ships, the Chappelle's Show sketch, the appopriate amount blackness and High School liars. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
82 min listen
Sasha Grey + Flying Lotus (Part 2): The Champs continue their conversation with Sasha and FlyLo, delving into Flying Lotus's story, the origin of his sound, and his work with Thom Yorke. Then they remember that there's a porn star in their midst, and discuss sex injuries, and... by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
46 min listen
John Legend: R&B star John Legend sits down with The Champs to discuss getting sued, Kanye's place in hip-hop history, his supermodel girlfriend, Frank Ocean's announcement, and why he doesn't care about rappers who can freestyle. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
75 min listen
Anthony Anderson: The star of "Guys with Kids," "Hustle and Flow" and "The Departed" sits down The Champs to discuss growing up in Compton, his father putting pad-locks on their kitchen cabinets and his first time on the comedy stage. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
69 min listen
The Robot: Carl Lake, the hilarious, beloved Robot from Chappelle's Show sits down with the Champs to discuss his time as a crackhead and quite possibly the craziest 3-way in the history of Germany. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
67 min listen
Pras (from The Fugees): One third of the legendary hip-hop group sits down with The Champs to discuss how The Fugees got started, how Wyclef and Lauryn Hill's relationship undid the band, and the time he got kidnapped by Somali Pirates in 2008. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
94 min listen

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Champs Farewell/Questlove: The Original Champs sit down with Ahmir/Questlove to talk about his life and the sun setting on the podcast. On behalf of Neal, Moshe and Doug - Thanks for listening. I was so fun to do. And who knows what the future holds. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
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Jamar Neighbors: Comedian/Actor/Compton Native Jamar Neighbors sits down with the Champs to discuss maybe being a crack baby, fighting, and crying as a man. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
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Nicole Byer: The Champs sit down with Girlcode regular Nicole Byer to discuss the time she married a guy to get him a greencard, body-images and believe it or not, race. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
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New Faces 2015: The Champs sit down with the (black) selections from the Montreal JFL festival. Is it a mess? Probably. But production has never been the Champs strongsuit. It's about vibes, bro. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
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Wanda Sykes: After a long hiatus, the Champs are back with Wanda Sykes. They discuss Wanda's life, comedy and sexuality. Recorded Live at the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival 2015. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
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Jerrod Carmichael Returns (w/ Jamar Neighbors): The star of the HBO special "Love from The Store" and the forthcoming NBC sitcom sits down with the Champs to discuss working with Spike Lee and what "responsibilities" black artists have. Also, Jamar is there and we talk to him too. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
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Ms. Pat: Comedian Ms. Pat sits down with the Champs to discuss having her first child at 14, selling crack, and getting shot in the tittie. It's wild, homey. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
69 min listen
Tariq/Black Thought (The Roots): The Roots MC sits down with The Champs to discuss life on The Tonight Show, growing up rough in Philly, his crazy work ethic and his relationship with Questlove. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
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Hari Kondabolu: The Queens, NY native sits down with the Champs to discuss his subversive stand-up, getting his masters degree from the London School of Economimc and his life as a immigrant rights organizer in Seattle up until 2008. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
78 min listen
Tiffany Haddish: Comedian/actress sits down with the Champs to discuss her journey to comedy through family turmoil and the LA foster care system. Funny/emotional Champs. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
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King Bach: The Florida actor/comedian (you may not have heard of) sits down with the Champs to discuss how he's amassed 9.3 million followers on vine in a year and a half. Educate yo'self. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
83 min listen
Damon Wayans Jr.: The comedian and actor sits down with The Champs to discuss growing up rich and poor in LA, being a knucklehead, and finally following in his family's footsteps, starring in Let's Be Cops, The Other Guys, The New Girl and Happy Endings. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
79 min listen
Danny Brown: The Detroit rapper and avid Champs listener sits down with said Champs to discuss his love of Dizzee Rascal, medition, his time in prison and his forays into S&M. It's great. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
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Affion Crockett: The comedian/impressionist sits down with the Champs to discuss Nick Cannon, making youtube hits and his short lived Fox sketch show. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
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Golden State Warrior Harrison Barnes: The 3rd Year NBA player sits down with the Champs to discuss the possibility of paying NCAA players, going to chapel with his co-workers, and what he's actually thinking when he's on the floor in the middle of a game. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
76 min listen
Seaton Smith (From Fox's "Mulaney"): The DC bred comedian sits down with the Champs to talk about the time Neal made somebody cry, the craziest stand-up show he ever saw, and of course, Ferguson. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
78 min listen
Marina Franklin: The NYC comedian sits down with the Champs to discuss her rage issues, her racial identity growing up, her recent argument with a cab driver, and a bunch of other troubling things. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
85 min listen
Keith Robinson: The veteran New York comedian sits down with the Champs to discuss his father's criminality, Kevin Hart, and his own love of prostitution. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
80 min listen
Pharaohe Monch: The god MC (and funny dude) sits down with the Champs to discuss clinical depression, Kanye West, and his process of rewriting lyrics. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
84 min listen
Jean Grae: The NY MC sits down with the Champs to discuss growing up in Manhattan, how she deals with beat thieves and dudes in general. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
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George Wallace: The comedy legend sits down with The Champs to discuss driving cross country with Jerry Seinfeld in 1976, watching Richard Pryor struggle and how he stays young. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
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SNL's Jay Pharoah: The Master Impressionist sits down with the Champs to discuss how he got on SNL, scrapping with his dad, and dating a woman who was in the popular street gang, The Bloods. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
76 min listen
Cristela Alonzo: Comedian Cristele Alonzo sits down with the Champs to discuss her journey from growing up in an abandoned diner in Texas to doing stand-up in LA and finally landing a sitcom pilot for ABC. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
89 min listen
Freddie Gibbs: The Gary, Indiana rapper sits down with the Champs to discuss being a thug, his failling out with Young Jeezy, and how he wants to get with Katy Perry. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
69 min listen
Russell Simmons: The hip-hop legend sits down with the Champs for an all too short interview regarding his new book about yoga, what he tells young stars, and the beginning of Def Jam records. His final line is bananas. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
55 min listen
Daily Show writer Travon Free: The Compton born and raised writer/comedian sits down with the Champs to drop insight about security at Target (where he worked) and how he came to get a writing job at "The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart." You may not know who he is,... by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
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89 min listen
Charlemagne tha god: The morning radio DJ and host of MTV2's "Charlemagne and Friends" sits down with the Champs to discuss dealing drugs, going to prison, girls, erectile dysfunction, and how he came up. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
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Baratunde Thurston

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Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher