The Read

The Read
Presentation
Format Popular culture podcast
Language English
Length 60 - 180 minutes
Production
No. of episodes 250+
Publication
Original release March 4, 2013 – present
Website thisistheread.com

The Read[1] is a weekly pop culture podcast based in New York City. One of several podcasts affiliated with the Loud Speakers Network headlined by The Combat Jack Show,[2] The Read is hosted by vlogger Kid Fury and internet personality Crissle West.[3][4][5]

History

The first episode was released on March 4, 2013. The Read is distributed via the iTunes Store, iHeartRadio Talk, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Stitcher. On iTunes, the podcast peaked at number three in the "New and Noteworthy" section charts and at number one in the comedy section charts.[4]

Format

During podcast episodes, Kid Fury and Crissle discuss and analyze pop culture and current events.[3][4][5] The two hosts have been friends for many years, and this camaraderie adds to the witty banter listeners enjoy each week. Both Kid Fury and Crissle are very open about their lives, including their sexuality and this creates an inclusive atmosphere. [6] The podcast's format has five sections:

  1. Black Excellence where Kid Fury picks someone in the Black community to celebrate. One that has accomplished something that is worthy of high recognition.
  2. Hot Tops, previously Sick Sad World, also selected by Kid Fury (the segment has undergone several other name changes, including Hot Topics, Shade In Full, and the fan favorite, "Bitch, You Guessed It!!")
  3. Listener Letters as curated by Crissle (the segment is changed to Listener Questions when done during a live show)
  4. Crissle's Couch, where Crissle shares some of the wisdom she has learned from her mental health therapist. This segment was added to the show in July 2018.
  5. The Read where Kid Fury and Crissle "read" (African American gay slang for giving one's harsh opinion)[4] a person or topic.[4]

The show also begins with a movie quote that Kid Fury picks. It is then closed out by an acronym created by Kid Fury. The acronym is usually inspired by something discussed in that particular episode.

Guests

Special guests have included Kelly Rowland, Trina, Franchesca Ramsey, Levar Burton, Shaun Ross, Charlamagne Tha God, Estelle, Jenifer Lewis, Jazmine Sullivan, Reagan Gomez, and Roblé Ali. The hosts of fellow Loud Speakers network podcast The Friend Zone - Dustin Ross, HeyFranHey, and Assanté - also make regular collaboration appearances.

References

  1. ↑ "The Read". The Read. Retrieved 2016-01-26.
  2. ↑ Sands, Darren (24 July 2013). "KID FURY: The Kid Stays in the Picture: Kid Fury's Journey From YouTuber to Black Twitter Kingmaker - Pop-culture truth-teller rides the podcast wave". New York Observer. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  3. 1 2 Pires, Kevin (December 11, 2013). "Flavorwire Interview: 'The Read' Hosts Kid Fury and Crissle West Talk Race, Miley Cyrus, 'Scandal,' and Who They Want More (and Less) of in 2014". Flavorwire. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Lopez, Linette (December 16, 2013). "How 2 Friends Started The Most Hilarious Podcast Of The Year By Being Brutally Honest". Business Insider. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  5. 1 2 McDonald, Soraya Nadia (November 14, 2013). "Q&A: 'The Read's' Kid Fury and Crissle West". Washington Post.
  6. ↑ "The Read". The Read. Retrieved 2016-01-26.
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