The Read

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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 session for two friends trying to adjust to life (and rats) in the big city.The Read is part of the LoudSpeakers Network and is published every week on iTunes, iHeart Radio Talk, Soundcloud & Stitcher.

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  • abrunettebet
    LOVE Y’ALL THANK YOU
    Love y’all so much, love the pod 🤍 also, can we get more volume on the audio?! 😇 I’m always washing my face and cooking and it’s often hard to hear all these gems even at volume 10. Xoxo 💋
  • Maude The Third
    Father Fury
    The way Kid Fury talks so sweetly about children, I think he’ll be a good dad some day.
  • Ty Boogi
    Hey yall
    - Been riding 10 years…Im locked in . Love watching you grow 🖤🖤
  • 👁💁🏽‍♂️👏🏽
    Amazing
    I want Crissle to heal from whatever trauma she experienced wearing colored contacts… or from whatever trauma was caused by someone wearing colored contacts… Love the podcast. Can’t wait to see Fury on tour
  • miss_mini
    It’s time to end it.
    The show is depressing, their politics are inconsistent, not funny anymore, not enough listener letters. Been listening since 2013 and it’s time to move on.
  • @cthagoddess
    God has even MORE in store—and He just proved it!
    I love y’all and the podcast so much. I’ve been listening for the better part of 8 yrs. God bless yall.. The 2 of you bring so much joy to some of our very mundane lives. & Then yall went and shook up the monotony even more by getting to meet Bey!! Unbeknownst to you in the moment lol.. which honestly made the story THAT MUCH BETTER. Thus the rest of us met Bey thru yall. Happy tears were shed for you, especially Fury. God brought you this far babe—don’t give up! He did this and can do so much more. Hope that whole experience brought you the joy you needed, since you bring so much joy to others! Love yall deep.
  • jeniphurmishl
    favs
    verified by beyonce 😭 so happy for you both. i feel like i met her too. this is the best podcast
  • chatitaladelbarrio
    Love this podcast
    I’ve been listening since 2015. I love and appreciate you guys so much
  • A.MOSS.
    Grateful
    I am grateful to the both of you. Thank you for showing up every week being your authentic selves. It’s an honor, a privilege & a JOY to witness. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
  • DeDeMeMe929
    Ya’ll
    It’s very clear that they’re only doing this because they are under contract. They have become incredibly unlikeable and I think it’s because they are exhausted with their lives which is fair but it’s like hard to listen to. Time to revamp or cancel.
  • Trixxie28
    Love this podcast!
    This show has been a favorite of mine since 2013, back when the show was on SoundCloud. Crissle and Fury’s down to earth demeanor and interactions which each other has always been my favorite! I really feel like they are my best friends. I wanted to leave a comment as I finished the latest episode. You both so deserve so much!! Meeting Beyoncé and her knowing who you both are…I had tears in my eyes as they talked about their experiences. I’m so happy for you both. I absolutely love the longer episodes and each segment is amazing. This show is definitely my highlight to my week.
  • Big Cousin Chelle
    To God Be All the Glory!!
    I never write reviews, but for THIS episode I must make it known I am very happy for the two of you to met the artist of your life. Beyonce!! II adore your show I been listening since 2015 and I feel like a proud parent. Fury I'm glad last years terrible incident wasn't successful, The devil is a LIE . God had this for you all along. . I'm so inspired by you two . Dreams come true for people who work hard and are true to themselves.
  • Chill in Oakland
    The hands down best podcast on earth
    Best podcast on earth, perhaps the galaxy, but idk what the girls doing on Keplar-16b.
  • RaNinna
    Yasss Beybay
    I am elated that yall got to meet Beyoncé in a very sacred space because that’s what you two deserve 🫶🏾✨🫶🏾
  • Terr-Bear in STL
    🗣️ LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IMMEDIATELY
    You can turn it one and start at the latest episode and it will be a wang dang doodle! You will get your entire life with their authentic banter! I strongly suggest starting from the beginning of the journey, but you will instantly understood that these are the GOATs in podcasting. They have been since episode 1. Please, please, please, please, please, listen and review!!! Give them your listens and downloads!! You will grow if you start from the beginning. It is a beautiful journey that you will look forward to every episode drop. They are just gold! Get you a listen!! Kid Fury and Crissle are my big brother and sister in my head. They say what you are thinking and they are the biggest Beyoncé fans! Have been and will forever be my favs!
  • oti2571
    Beyoncé
    Listen kid fury don’t sweat it trust and believe any one of us your listers would immediately combust so the emotions is valid it’s not embarrassing it’s real it’s REAL. It’s Beyoncé the Beyoncé common now you did great sweet heart
  • Ms_Holliday93
    Yaas!
    Y'all continue to deserve nothing but good, beautiful things!
  • Wiggy Williams
    Fives across the board!
    I love this podcast so much! It’s the very first podcast I’ve ever followed years and years ago. I always look forward to every episode. It’s actually kinda disappointing that some of these reviews talk about how depressing fury can get. But the thing is if he decided to not record y’all will have something to say. If you don’t want to hear about what’s going on in their lives, simply skip over or don’t listen at all. Most of the time, Fury or Crissle will say “hey, this week isn’t really my week”. I think that’s a fair warning. I understand that this podcast is an escape for many people, but, Kid Fury and Crissle are people, with feelings and lives outside of this podcast. I hate that that’s kinda what some of these reviews insinuate, that these people are podcasters, and podcasters only. Life is life-ing for everyone right now(and has always been), not just for the person(s) who had different expectations of a podcast. Any who, I appreciate every episode. I will always support and show love!
  • Iampoet
    11 Years was a good run
    I’ve enjoyed this podcast. Every episode seems to be shorter and shorter. I listen to this show mostly for the listener letters and they’ve done from 3-4 letters to 1-2. Every episode has become very dark, which may be their reality, but not something positive people want to hear. It’s been a great run and it’s okay to end things and move on.
  • Brea.
    My Favs Right here!
    I have been a fan of this podcast since Soundcloud days back in 2014ish and literally do not get tired of hearing their cleverness and honest opinions. They are so dope! Listening to them helps me get through some rough days, and are there when you need laughter and realness.. I will literally binge old episodes in between postings.. lol the love is serious! Keep going Kid Fury and Crissle!!!
  • arianahnd
    Decade Fan
    Thank you for continuing to be a voice of reason for someone like me! Truly a staple in the podcast world.
  • Dearnina
    Eeek…
    Love the show in general, but the 11th anniversary special was cringe. Why?? Kid Fury was rude to Crissle. Not cool. Hope this is a temporary dynamic. If they can’t get along, the show won’t be the same.
  • Somah S.
    Love them!
    They had me at the intro. 🙌🏽
  • crackalakin509
    The best podcast out there
    I love Crissle and Kid Fury.
  • Angiloveross
    My BFFs in my head
    The best in the game plain and simple. I anticipate each episode as the highlight of my week. I know I can get through the mundane tasks of my day much easier when I’m listening to Kid Fury and Crissles. I also really appreciate the focus on taking care of one’s self and one’s own mental health. Love everything about this show and the hosts!
  • 1 dope queen
    I wait for it every week
    Crissle and Kid Fury are some of the funniest and smartest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to. This podcast is always a bright spot of my week.
  • Rix-Li
    Not fun anymore
    Used to have full belly laughs with this podcast and there are some past episodes I still listen to get that enjoyment. Now it sounds like they’re just going with the motions. If every segment starts with a huff 🙄, or a “I don’t really care” then why are you doing it. And I why should I care/listen.
  • Tumbler lover
    The highlight of my week
    I have been listening to this podcast for years now and I have yet to get tired of it. Literally the best! To listen to these two grow in their careers, emotional life, and so on is so real and relatable. Keep it up you guys, shows and people are supposed to change and evolve. And y'all are doing it the right way.
  • Hlsledge
    Lost Interest
    The show used to be fun energetic and fresh. I would get through 1.5 to 2 hours episodes like nothing. I used to be excited for the weekly episodes now I’m not. The show is too dark and negative now. It also seems forced or a “go through the motions” type of energy. I moved on after listening almost every week since 2015/2016. I hope they find success elsewhere! Thanks for the great laughs ✨
  • Upset annoyed frustrated mad
    Listening since 2013
    This is the only podcast that I listen to religiously every week. They’ve been consistent in the hilarity of their commentary and I appreciate these two special individuals for bringing laughter into my life. I love Kid Fury and Crissle!
  • oknowstrip
    Sadly, not for me anymore
    This show really used to be so funny. It just feels like they phone it in now, and has honestly become kind of depressing overall. I don’t think their hearts are in it anymore and it shows.
  • NHTaylor
    Still outstanding
    Many years later I still anticipate the weekly episode drops and get a flutter of excitement when I get the notification!
  • Jasmine Morehead
    LOVE
    So funny & relatable without even trying
  • axelivanna
    Love Fury, eh Crissle
    5 stars cause Kid Fury delivers every time. I have just hit the point of fast forwarding through Crissle. I wouldn’t mind changing it up and having someone else cohost with Fury. I will still listen and subscribe otherwise 🤍
  • matureyounglady
    Day One Listener and I’m here til wheel fall off
    This was one of the first podcasts I ever listened to and I excited to still be listening 10 years later. Much love to both host. Thanks for providing colorful commentary along with plenty of laughter.
  • C4assie
    ——
    Not the McDonald’s ads during a boycott because genocide, like what??
  • nezzy babii
    Enjoying the growth
    I’ve been listening for 10 years now, and I’m loving how the show has grown.
  • je5988
    I miss when they cared
    These two still have great chemistry but they haven’t cared about the main section of their show (“Hot Topics”) in years. Listening to episodes in 2015 and episodes in 2023 are like night and day. This show feels like two people clocking in to work more than getting paid to do something they love, which can be a little disheartening to listen to. They’ve clearly outgrown this format
  • emtheeegg
    like fine wine
    started listening in 2020 and now i never miss an episode. i can always count on this show for a laugh when i’m feeling low—and can’t wait to see how things keep growing!
  • LadiiNova
    Binge Worthy
    I started listening to this back in 2018. I started from the very 1st episode and now I’m caught up to current episodes. I don’t always agree with the things they say, but that’s ok. We’re different for a reason. Kid Fury keep your head up and keep going. If that means stepping away for months to focus then so be it, but continue to push and fight. Keep up the great content ❤️
  • AmbahDahling
    Been a fan
    For 10years, we’ve been blessed with wonderful content consistently. Thank you!
  • J. Sims, Jr.
    ---
    This podcast is basically these two reveling in their confidence that they are the only 2 intelligent people in the known cosmos. They are hostile all the time and probably wouldn't speak at all if they weren't trying to ridicule or bully someone verbally. Do better. Fury is legit funny, tho.
  • itsokayforthingstoend
    It’s ok for things to end.
    kid fury is miserable and suicidal. End the show and seek help. every week he sounds more miserable than the last like it’s ok yall no one is forcing you to do this…just end the show. it’s gotten to where me listening to these episodes makes me feel like I’m bothering them which is absolutely insane considering they’re making money from this
  • ---AD
    A Must-Have
    I discovered this podcast during COVID because I was a designated essential worker. I got tired of being alone in the lab. I turned this podcast on and everything else is history. This podcast has become essential to my wellness. A beautiful collision of humor, hood, & therapy. Crissle’s laugh sends me every single time.
  • Aaah1991
    Policing and negativity
    Loved the show, still try to listen to it but becoming more disinterested. I feel like there’s a lot of policing going on especially of KF i almost feel that he’s not comfortable asking for what he wants and to do sill things, make jokes, or have opinions about the listener letters without editing himself out. I also feel the Crissel sounds like she wants to be “correct “ all the time when in reality there’s no need to be hypervigilant about what you say or what other people say (ie KF). It creates a kinda tense, over critical, and negative space. Of course this is how I’m experiencing it. Also I miss the listener letters, just doing one letter kills me 😩 I wanna here regular degular stories and problems that often are unintentionally funny. I’ve noticed also that the show has become a bit disrespectful to the writers and often they show little interest in the possibility of the stories being shared through those letters. All of these things create an overwhelming sense of apathy and dismissive tone that leave me feeling negative and heavy. Wishing y’all the best ✨
  • ChrissyJones111
    starbucks ad while starbucks supports gen***de???
    i was very confused and disappointed that the read opened up this episode with an ad by starbucks after it’s been revealed that starbucks funds isr**l and in then the gen***de of palestinians. it’s widely known that supporters of palestine have been encouraged to boycott starbucks to help stop funds to isr**l but encouraging their profit on this platform with thousands of listeners weekly throws a wrench in what people are working so hard to do. i’ve grown up listening to the read and learning about political issues and it’s influenced me greatly as a black teen and then a black young woman. i hope kid fury and crissle will reconsider their partnership with starbucks as any revenue they generate from isr**l had bl**d interwoven in it. i hope that this was an error and pray that this comment is taken into consideration
  • danmw
    Haven’t missed an episode in 7 years 💙
    This show is part of my weekly self-care routine. I’ve loved every moment of being on this journey with them as a listener. Come for the jokes, stay for Crissle’s Jamaican accent.
  • pachreik
    Returning listener after a 3 year hiatus
    Just started listening to this podcast against after a 3 year hiatus. I don’t think I will listen to the episodes from 2021 thru September 2023. Hosts are both funny and they have genuinely good advice to give to people who write in letters
  • Devveeon
    I love y’all!!
    The Read was the first podcast I listened to years ago. Like 8-9 yrs ago. Y’all have always been a vibe. And keeps me going. I appreciate yall..
  • The Babydoll
    MY FAVE
    been listening to this podcast for years and they never fail to make me cackle uncontrollably every time. I have yet to find another podcast that gives me the same feeling that Kid Fury and Crissle do.
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