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Champagne Sharks

Champagne Sharks
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Drake
Kendrick Lamar
Parasocial Relationships
Kamala Harris
Youtube
Celebrity Culture
Taylor Swift
FOMOYOLO
Investing
Stock Market
Donald Trump
Fandom
Black Lives Matter
J Cole
K-Pop
Hip Hop
Andre 3000
Trump
Pop Culture

A podcast about race, politics, and pop culture, through the lenses of humor and psychology.

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On this episode, Trevor is joined once again by filmmaker Mtume Gant. Their conversation kicks off with talks on Faust, capital and Marx, and how that relates to one of Mtumes new works in progress. Then they discuss independent cinema in an industry... more

On this episode, Trevor, Ken and Mario talk hip hop, and raps relationship to white culture, all kicked off by and revolving around a discussion about Drake, and his recent triple drop.

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On this episode, Trevor, Ken and Mario sit down to chop it up about mental health as it relates to themselves and to their families.

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On this episode, Trevor is joined by Luke McGowan-Arnold Luke, a Black writer from Rockford, Illinois based in Philly, covering American subcultures, Black experiences, and social movements. His work appears in Chicago Review of Books and The Metropo... more

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Recent Guests

Luke McGowan-Arnold
Writer and musician from Rockford, Illinois, based in Philadelphia; author of artistic and literary work; co-host of Rough Drafts; Substack Irregular Notes
Independent writer and musician; Rough Drafts podcast host
Episode: CS 660: Irregular Notes
Monia Ali
Fandom native and critic investigating fan culture and corporate interference.
Writer on Substack
Episode: CS 640A: Parasocial Personality Disorder
Teen Sheng
Podcaster and writer with a focus on social commentary and economic critique.
Host of Escape From Plan A; writer for InterArma's newsletter
Episode: CS 636: Vibecession
Jacob Silverman
Author working on a book about Elon Musk and an independent journalist who has written about various tech topics.
Episode: CS 630 The Silicon Swindle
Jesse Smith
Professor of sociology at Benedictine College, focusing on religion, politics, and culture.
Benedictine College
Episode: CS 628: Sociology in the Age of Trump
Alex Skopic
Associate editor at Current Affairs, writing about and editing politics.
Current Affairs
Episode: CS 626: The Lessons of Vivek w/ Alex Skopic
Mischa Webley
Writer, director of 'Hasaan Hates Portland' and filmmaker known for layered, character-driven stories.
Episode: CS 614: Hasaan Hates Portland
Hasaan Thomas
Freelance branch consultant, creative director, and actor in 'Hasaan Hates Portland'.
Episode: CS 614: Hasaan Hates Portland
Ross Barkan
Writer and journalist based in New York City, contributing writer at The New York Times Magazine, and author of the Substack 'Political Currents'
Political Currents
Episode: CS 606: Its All About VPs and RNC

Hosts

Trevor
Host with Champagne Sharks, often driving rigorous, insightful discussions with a focus on race, culture, and politics.
Kenny
Co-host known for sharp, witty analysis and deep dives into culture and media.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 533 ratings
  • Good But Repetitive

    I’ve been listening for years and was even in the Discord for a while. Certain episodes are stellar, 10/10. The analysis offered is often far above average. However, after a while, you can predict what they’re going to say. I saw this in the Discord—it seems like the CS community is obsessed with looking for crazy takes from black women and LGBTs which they can trash. I know that a lot of nonsense gets said. I don’t agree with the crazy “SJWs,” and yes, to some extent, their ideas have been main... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    zeal2763
    United States2 years ago
  • The Sharks don’t miss!

    If you’re searching for a podcast that’s both thought-provoking and witty, look no further than Champagne Sharks! This show dives deep into race relations, sharp political analysis, pop culture, and social issues. The Sharks offers a perfect mix of depth and humor. If you’re a fan of Black Agenda Report, you’ll feel right at home here. Happy listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chri$matic
    Canada2 years ago
  • Refreshing

    I love this podcast. Trevor, Vita, Mario and Ken are so intelligent and hilarious. The guests are well-chosen — they tend to be academics and lesser-known writers with distinct perspectives rather than overrated New York media celebrities. Their research is exhaustive and varied. I find criticism quite dicey these days; in the rare times it is present, it feels like it’s designed to go viral and give the critic some sort of strange online street cred, or it’s just contrary without substance — th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TMNHeadlines
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great

    Love this pod - been listening for years. They put out a ton of content so I can pick and choose the topics that interest me. I appreciate that all of the hosts are not just professional podcasters and thus actually have deep insight into what they discuss . They’re not media people either which is why their conversations often feel authentic in a way I don’t hear often. Ok my only critique comes from a place of love and wanting to hear all of the hosts.. please y’all work on not interrupting ea... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crossword-goon
    United States4 years ago
  • Entertaining and informative

    Progressive, but not woke. Big fan of the sharks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DontHurtSpidey
    United States4 years ago

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CS 640A: Parasocial Personality Disorder
Q: Have you ever considered writing a book?
No one's asked me that, but I do. I would love to write a book.
CS 634: The Return Of Jacob Silverman
Q: What do you think happened there and they would just end it with that one?
I think it was he went back and forth in a sincere way in so far as he can be regarding his interest in buying Twitter.
CS 634: The Return Of Jacob Silverman
Q: What do you think about their seeming drive to be famous?
Both Musk and Trump have a transparent need to be liked, reflecting a cultural shift towards influencer culture, where every industry has its celebrity figures.
CS 630 The Silicon Swindle
Q: How did you end up writing a book with Ben McKenzie?
He reached out to me via DM during COVID after he read some of my work and was very interested in betting markets and corruption surrounding crypto.
CS 630 The Silicon Swindle
Q: What got you into this beat in general?
I have been writing about tech in one form or another for maybe a dozen years. I started writing a lot about culture but became more interested in tech as a new power center.

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A sharp, humorous deep-dive into race, politics, and pop culture through psychological and analytical lenses. Episodes commonly tackle current social issues, guest perspectives from academics and writers, and critical takes on media and culture, all anchored by data-backed discussion and thoughtful interrogation of ideas. A standout trait is the blend of rigorous, research-based dialogue with accessible humor, making complex topics feel approachable for engaged, policy-minded listeners and culture buffs alike. The show often features a rotating team of hosts who drive conversations with diverse expertise, plus guests who push the boundary on race, power, and representation.

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Recent guests on Champagne Sharks include:

1. Luke McGowan-Arnold
2. Monia Ali
3. Teen Sheng
4. Jacob Silverman
5. Jesse Smith
6. Alex Skopic
7. Mischa Webley
8. Hasaan Thomas

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