
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 sess... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 662 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||

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Recorded Live in Atlanta. Thank you to all the fans for the love and support Kid Fury | Crissle Thisistheread.com Patreon Fury: patreon.com/kidfury Patreon Crissle: patreon.com/cw/CrisslesCouch Merch: shoptheread.com/ IG: @thisistheread Hosted by Sim... more
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Through the years, the ups, downs, Covid, grad school, moves and everything in between... these 2 remain UNAPOLOGETICALLY themselves. You can't find THIS honesty, vulnerability, self-awareness, and just flat-out funny anywhere else. 👑🖤👑
Love the read BUT I need the energy to be consistent. Can’t drag tf out of one Black Woman for being a hyper capitalist while praising another..
The Read is my home. I'm on this bus till the very end. Death till we part kind of committed. No podcast compares for their realness, humor, laughter, and openness. I'm their age and have been tuning in for over a decade. I look forward to every phase of my life left with them. 💍💍💍🔗❤️❤️💕
nothing negative to say. I have been listening for years and have enjoyed every minute
nothing negative to say. I have been listening for years and have enjoyed every minute
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A fast-paced, humor-forward conversation centered on hip-hop, pop culture, and current events, often mixing blunt takes with personal anecdotes and advice. The hosts push back on public narratives, celebrate Black excellence, and sharpen their commentary with sharp wit and fearless candor. Episodes frequently spotlight celebrity culture, fashion, and social issues through a culturally tuned lens, making it a go-to for listeners who want outspoken analysis, laughs, and practical life guidance threaded through lighthearted banter.
Noteworthy traits include their unapologetic approach to topics, strong chemistry between the hosts, and a consistent blend of entertainment headlines with relatable life moments. The show stands out for its long-r... more
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