The Read
Loud Speakers NetworkJoin 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 sess... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 679 | Founded | 14 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
HAIR PERFUME TOO?! Kid Fury | Crissle Thisistheread.com Patreon Fury: patreon.com/kidfury Patreon Crissle: patreon.com/cw/CrisslesCouch Merch: shoptheread.com/ IG: @thisistheread Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com f... more
Really, Beyoncé? The same wound? Kid Fury | Crissle Thisistheread.com Patreon Fury: patreon.com/kidfury Patreon Crissle: patreon.com/cw/CrisslesCouch Merch: shoptheread.com/ IG: @thisistheread Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm... more
Maybe the National Football Liars, but... Kid Fury | Crissle Thisistheread.com Patreon Fury: patreon.com/kidfury Patreon Crissle: patreon.com/cw/CrisslesCouch Merch: shoptheread.com/ IG: @thisistheread Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ht... more
A sweet and a meat. Kid Fury | Crissle Thisistheread.com Patreon Fury: patreon.com/kidfury Patreon Crissle: patreon.com/cw/CrisslesCouch Merch: shoptheread.com/ IG: @thisistheread Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com ... more
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Hosts
Reviews
- The BEST podcast
I have listened for so long. I feel like I am listening to me and my sister have conversations. And it’s hilarious because after episodes me or my sister call each other to talk about it. It has so many dimensions and it is hilarious.
Apple Podcasts5MadBaddie
United States8 days ago - Fallen off
I looooved this podcast a lot, it got me through lockdown. But I think today their episode about getting gifted more Cecred items just reinforced how much I just do not want to hear about celebrity worship, specifically Beyoncé. Now she is one of the most talented people alive today, yes. This isn’t about her well deserved fame. But I feel like the hosts now that they’ve met her, are gonna never ever critique her like they would any other greedy billionaire. I could go into detail but those who ... more
Apple Podcasts2Keish36United States20 days ago - That’s what’s up
Thanks for mentioning the baller phenom BLH! Betnijah been bringing strength, energy, and skillz (yes with a ‘z’) to the lane for a while now. Lifting whole rosters up to champ levels fo sho. What a legend!
Apple Podcasts5Sugar WhipsUnited Statesa month ago - My Kind of People
Crissle and Kid Fury keep me updated on all pop culture news and I love hearing their perspectives on current issues because they make me feel like I’m talking with my best friends. It can be lonely out here, so when I am working second shift and I get off work, an episode can take the day’s stress off of me. If you want to listen to a podcast with heart, laughter, and black EXCELLENCE; look no further.
Apple Podcasts5kendaljharrisonUnited Statesa month ago Fi outta fi stars. That's it, that's all, I'm done.
Podcast Addict5a month agoCarl_Little
Listeners Say
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #81 | United States/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #214 |  Canada/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #230 |  France/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #33 |  South Africa/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #161 |  Ukraine/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #170 |  China/Comedy |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Frequently Asked Questions About The Read
What is The Read about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Two NYC-based hosts deliver a weekly, unabashed take on hip-hop, pop culture, and current events, mixing sharp humor with candid personal anecdotes. The show regularly covers celebrity headlines, race and gender dynamics, sports discourse, and fan letters, interwoven with sponsor reads and practical life advice. It's known for blunt, funny critiques, quick banter, and a strong sense of community with an urban, culturally savvy audience. A standout is the hosts' willingness to challenge norms and call out hypocrisy while keeping a warm, friendly vibe that fans describe as comfort listening with bite.
Where can I find podcast stats for The Read?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Read. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Read and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does The Read get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Read, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for The Read?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Read, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does The Read have?
To see how many followers or subscribers The Read has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
Which podcasts are similar to The Read?
These podcasts share a similar audience with The Read:
1. Crissle’s Couch
2. Furious Thoughts
3. The Friend Zone
4. Jade + X. D.
5. Gettin' Grown
How many episodes of The Read are there?
The Read launched 14 years ago and published 679 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact The Read?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Read?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Read from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Read?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Read. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
What guests have appeared on The Read?
Recent guests on The Read include:
1. Dr. Donna Oriolo
2. Tayari Jones
3. Eddie Griffin
4. Lex P
5. Manone Bannerman
6. Tina Knowles
7. Durand Bernarr
8. Jordan Chiles
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.