Pras (from The Fugees)

FromThe Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher

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Pras (from The Fugees)

FromThe Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher

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94 minutes

Released:

May 17, 2012

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Podcast episode

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One third of the legendary hip-hop group sits down with The Champs to discuss how The Fugees got started, how Wyclef and Lauryn Hill's relationship undid the band, and the time he got kidnapped by Somali Pirates in 2008.

Released:

May 17, 2012

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Neal Brennan (Chappelle's Show), and Moshe Kasher (Chelsea Lately) welcome a different (black) guest every week to the podcast to discuss stupid things in a stupid way.

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52 min listen
The Robot: Carl Lake, the hilarious, beloved Robot from Chappelle's Show sits down with the Champs to discuss his time as a crackhead and quite possibly the craziest 3-way in the history of Germany. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
67 min listen
Byron Bowers: Atlanta's own Byron Bowers sits down with the Champs to discuss white people's hair, racism, and the Illumuniti! by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
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NBA Star Blake Griffin: For some reason, NBA Rookie of the Year Blake Griffin stops by to talk to the Champs. In Part 1 (of 2) They discuss on-court flatulence, possible nicknames, Blake's Car-Jumping Dunk, Sean Kemp, and how the Champs would beat him up if he tested... by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
60 min listen
Craig Robinson: The star of "The Office" and "Hot Tub Time Machine" sits down with the guys and discusses getting arrested, pulling girl's hair on command, and his years as a school teacher in Chicago. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
63 min listen
Donnell "Ashy Larry" Rawlings: This week, Neal's old "Chappelle's Show" buddy Donnell sits down with the guys and tells stories about working with Neal. Donnell goes after Moshe a bit for peppering in jokes in the middle of Donnell's stories. Finally, Neal outs Donnell as a... by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
88 min listen
Jerrod Carmichael: This weekly podcast features Neal Brennan (co-creator of "Chappelle'sShow"), Moshe Kasher (Late Night w/ Jimmy Fallon, Chelsea Lately,Comedy Central) and DJ Douggpound (Tim and Eric, Awesome Show)talking about whatever pops into their stupid heads... by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
81 min listen
Key (from Key + Peele): Keegan-Michael Key sits down with the Champs to discuss his experience driving a crackhead around to do errands and almost dying in Greece, then compares notes with Neal about having a sketch show on Comedy Central. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
75 min listen
Workaholics' Erik Griffin: The man who plays Montez Walker on Comedy Central's "Workaholics," sits down with the Champs to have an in-depth discussion about the taste of comedy bookers, star-fucking, and Patrice O'Neal. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
68 min listen
Tony Rock: This edition, Comedian/Actor/Chris Rock's Brother Tony Rock sits in with The Champs. Subjects discussed: belief in a god, the ethics of reading a person's texts if you find their phone, and the quickest meeting-to-sex experiences the guys have... by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
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Owen Smith: Integration is over as the Champs welcome black comedian Owen Smith, who is best known for his appearance on Conan O'Brien and The Ruckus on Comedy Central. He talks with the Champs about his four years at Notre Dame, black people behaving... by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
65 min listen
Bobby Lee: The Champs semi-integrate with Korean comedian Bobby Lee, who talks about shitting in his pants during a sketch on Mad TV, only watching porn on BluRay and fighting with his mother. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
67 min listen
Robert Townsend: Comedy Legend/Hero Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle/5 Heart Beats/Raw) joins the Champs to discuss directing Eddie Murphy in "Raw," losing a role on Broadway to Jimmie J.J. Walker, and the creation of "Hollywood Shuffle." by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
86 min listen
David Alan Grier: "In Living Color" + "Chocolate News" star David Allan Grier gets with the Champs to discuss Kanye West, David Mamet, dissing Jodie Foster and dating younger women. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
69 min listen
Adult Film's Lexington Steele: Multiple AVN Award winning pornstar Lexington Steele sits down with The Champs to discuss his life as a porn star. It's far more interesting and far less gross than you'd guess. And it's really funny. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
68 min listen
Ron Funches: Ron Funches is a idiosyncratic black dude from Chicago who moved to Portland and started doing stand-up. He sat down with the Champs to discuss his recent seperation, kindness in comedy, and poisoning his mother's boyfriend when he was a kid. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
61 min listen
Adult Film's Sasha Grey + Musician Flying Lotus: Adult Film star Sasha Grey sits with the Champs to discuss her hairy muff, not getting punched in the stomach by Rocco Siffredi and the importance of hygiene in a sexual partner. Meanwhile, Flying Lotus makes a song from scratch live on the... by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
52 min listen
Pras (from The Fugees): One third of the legendary hip-hop group sits down with The Champs to discuss how The Fugees got started, how Wyclef and Lauryn Hill's relationship undid the band, and the time he got kidnapped by Somali Pirates in 2008. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
94 min listen
Conan's Deon Cole: Comedian and "Conan" writer Deon Cole sits with the Champs to discuss his friendship with R. Kelly, getting kicked off of Def Comedy Jam, and the time he kissed a dude. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
67 min listen
Sasha Grey + Flying Lotus (Part 2): The Champs continue their conversation with Sasha and FlyLo, delving into Flying Lotus's story, the origin of his sound, and his work with Thom Yorke. Then they remember that there's a porn star in their midst, and discuss sex injuries, and... by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
46 min listen
Wayne Brady: Neal's old buddy stops by to talk with the Champs to discuss Vegas, Cruise Ships, the Chappelle's Show sketch, the appopriate amount blackness and High School liars. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
82 min listen
Champsgiving: Hugh Moore: He's not famous, but he's really funny. This week, writer and comedian Hugh Moore sits down with the Champs as they get all introspective and discuss how their parents love affected their lives long-term. Also, they talk about eating out... by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
73 min listen
Retta (From NBC's "Parks and Rec"): Retta breaks the glass ceiling, becoming the first solo female to ever sit down with the Champs. They discuss the Adam Carolla controversy, getting started in comedy and being competitive with peers. Also, Neal reveals that he had erectile... by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
85 min listen
JB Smoove: "Curb Your Enthusiasm's" JB Smoove sits down with The Champs to break down 'Leon-isms,' 11 piece suits, forcing people to be your friend, and plays a crazy-ass word association game. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
73 min listen
Questlove: The Roots drummer/Jimmy Fallon Band Leader sits down with the Champs to discuss beef with Biggie, the Michelle Bachmann scandal, the curse of Black Geniuses, and his friendship with Jay-Z. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
72 min listen
"Cutty" from The WIre - Chad Coleman: The Champs sit down with one of the stars of "The Wire," to discuss auditioning for the show, the impact it had on his career and bitches throwing they panties at the guy who played Stringer Bell. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
47 min listen
Lil Rel: The Champs sit down with their first "Lil" guest, Rel Howry, rising star comic from Chicago. They discuss his father's crying, white people at camp, girls and religion. S'good. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
62 min listen
Trevor Noah: Famous young South African comedian (and future Daily Show host) Trevor Noah sits down with The Champs to discuss his (illegal) upbringing as a child of mixed raced parents in the thick of 1980's Apartheid and how he became a comedian. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
65 min listen
Suli McCullough: The dude who played Crazy Legs in "Don't Be a Menace..." and Mouse in "The Jamie Foxx Show" sits down with The Champs to discuss his first gigs working with Sam Kinison and Rodney Dangerfield, his writing career, and internet haters. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
72 min listen
Alonzo Bodden (Last Comic Standing): The Winner of Last Comic Standing, Alonzo Bodden, sits with the Champs to discuss his pre-comedy life as a jet engine mechanic, the joy of 3 Ways, and his addiction to crack! (CRACK!) by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
80 min listen

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Tariq/Black Thought (The Roots): The Roots MC sits down with The Champs to discuss life on The Tonight Show, growing up rough in Philly, his crazy work ethic and his relationship with Questlove. by The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher
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Pras (from The Fugees)

Pras (from The Fugees)

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Titles in the series (100)

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