
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 | 639 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||

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Does Beyonce secretly fund this operation? I don’t understand why you all are so scared to critique that lady as if some agents in black SUV’s are going to run up on them and snatch them up if they speak ill of her. Why do you guys have such a strong allegiance to someone you don’t know intimately? Unless Beyonce has some job waiting for you on the other side of this, I don’t know what you all get out of making her out as your authority. Maybe there’s some self worth issues here because you both... more
I LIVED for the read of Rosemary. I hope Kid Fury reads more iconic film characters! So fun. I cackled in my car.
The Read is an amazing podcast! It has definitely been a comfort in dark times for me, mentally. Love seeing both of them grow in their careers. I love when Crissle goes off! And I so appreciate Fury’s opened about his mental health journey.
I’ve been listening to The read since 2018. Love y’all deep!❤️
Love you both so much. You have provided me with comfort and laughs when I’ve really needed it x
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A vibrant commentary on hip-hop and pop culture unfolds every week, steeped in a humorous and candid dialogue led by two friends, Kid Fury and Crissle. Each episode tackles the shenanigans of celebrities, offering a blend of comedic insights and sharp critiques, while often sparking reflections on broader societal issues. Unique to the show is its informal structure, which allows the hosts to share intimate stories alongside pop culture discussions, creating a relatable atmosphere for listeners. A particularly noteworthy aspect is the hosts' unwavering loyalty to Beyoncé, often refraining from critiquing her despite their scathing takes on other public figures, thus injecting a playful allegiance into their critiques of celebrity culture. T... more
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