The Read
Loud Speakers Network
Join bloggers Kid Fury and Crissle for their weekly podcast covering hip-hop and pop culture's most trying stars. Throwing shade and spilling tea with a flippant and humorous attitude, no star is safe from Fury and Crissle unless their name is Beyoncé. (Or Blue Ivy.)
As transplants to New York City (Kid Fury from Miami and Crissle from Oklahoma City), The Read also serves as an on-air therapy session for two friends trying to adjust to life (and rats) in the big city.
The Read is part of the LoudSpeakers Network and is published every week on iTunes, iHeart Radio Talk, Soundcloud & Stitcher.
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As transplants to New York City (Kid Fury from Miami and Crissle from Oklahoma City), The Read also serves as an on-air therapy session for two friends trying to adjust to life (and rats) in the big city.
The Read is part of the LoudSpeakers Network and is published every week on iTunes, iHeart Radio Talk, Soundcloud & Stitcher.
Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Read ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
Episodes
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Mar 26, 2026 • 2h 3min
The Trials of a Masculine Maiden
Quick banter turns into takes on celebrity scandals, AI-generated fake images, and messy divorce settlements. They hash out tech culture from ChatGPT to Grok controversies and debate age-gap drama in the tabloids. Listeners send identity and relationship questions, and there are shout-outs to cultural moments like Megan’s Broadway turn and industry discrimination stories.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 2h 4min
The Constantly Concerning Kiss
They unpack Oscars moments, reaction to surprising wins, and a Delroy Lindo snub. They debate Tiana Taylor’s onstage behavior and a reported security shove. They cover the shooter charged at Rihanna’s home and likely legal fallout. They gripe about Jack Harlow’s ‘Blacker’ comment and broader cultural appropriation. They answer listener mail on gaming, burnout, and relationship red flags.
9 snips
Mar 12, 2026 • 2h 20min
The Big Heart of a Small Rapper
They celebrate a WWE milestone and preview Oscar musical moments. They react to Super Mario Galaxy casting and gush over a new Pokémon Animal Crossing mashup. They debate use of rap lyrics in court and relish a spicy diss record. They unpack celebrity scandals, sports moves, and tough listener questions about relationships and family boundaries.
11 snips
Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 49min
The Complicated Love of Gay
They celebrate Black Excellence and react to NAACP Image Awards wins. Conversations jump from LeBron/Bronny and nepotism in sports to Zendaya and Tom Holland wedding rumors. They critique Puffy's light sentence and unpack Tyler Perry lawsuit chatter. Personal dilemmas and safety tips surface in listener letters about dating, stalking with AirTags, and helping a parent with a failing business.
Feb 26, 2026 • 2h 1min
The Emotions of a Half-Dead Husband
Once in a lifetime...I'm just saying. Kid Fury | Crissle Thisistheread.com
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Feb 20, 2026 • 3min
Trailer: Furious Thoughts
Rapid-fire, unfiltered rants packed with loud, mouthy comedy. Origin story of a YouTube-born series and its Miami roots. Teasers for new segments on world news, strange phenomena, and absurd hypotheticals. Playful rules, Golden Girls jokes, and promises of messy, unpredictable fun.
Feb 19, 2026 • 1h 40min
The Devil Eats Hot Ice Cream
Lock her up. Lock her up too. Kid Fury | Crissle Thisistheread.com
Patreon Fury: patreon.com/kidfury
Patreon Crissle: patreon.com/cw/CrisslesCouch
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Feb 12, 2026 • 1h 56min
The Tale of The Bridesmaid and The Rodent
What is this frenchie doing next to the frozen meats? Kid Fury | Crissle Thisistheread.com
Patreon Fury: patreon.com/kidfury
Patreon Crissle: patreon.com/cw/CrisslesCouch
Merch: shoptheread.com/
IG: @thisistheread
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13 snips
Feb 5, 2026 • 1h 37min
The Curious Case of a Clash Concert
Lively reactions to a DIY wooden electric motorcycle and a baffling app-based Lil Wayne performance. Conversations about Grammy wins, heated speech controversies, and celebrity marriage takes. Pop culture detours into Barbie moments, Toni Braxton stage surprises, and nostalgic tour lineups. Listener letters spark therapy and relationship talk, plus sharp reads on viral moments and political callouts.
16 snips
Jan 29, 2026 • 2h 1min
The Unbreakable Spirit of a Canine Queen
They trade playful stories about Lainey and winter storms. They debate Oscars, praise Sinner, and dissect a controversial new film. Kanye's apology and Drake's legal rap woes spark a music law chat. Nicki and Megan's public moves get scrutiny. They react to Tyra/ANTM, unpack immigration rules tied to HIV, and answer gritty listener letters about family, therapy, and living childfree.
