This week Lewis reports in his findings that consciousness is not required to work in Congress. He recaps the ridiculous moments from the Republican debates from this past week and reads an article on how some Trump-ified evangelicals are finding the teachings of Jesus to be "weak". Please be kind to each other, it's the most important thing we can do. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW'S SPONSORS Ghost Bed https://www.ghostbed.com/ and use code LEWIS for 40% off your order For advertising opportunities em...
Aug 30, 2023•40 min•Ep. 142
This week Lewis tries to keep it upbeat, but it's a bit hard with all these goddamn natural disasters and a hurricane (with a side order of earthquake). The presidential debates are coming up, and we can't wait for zero solutions to be reached. Finally, Lewis recounts the memorial for his dear friend and fellow comedian Mark Russell. Please be kind to each other, it's the most important thing we can do. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW'S SPONSORS Ghost Bed https://www.ghostbed.com/ and use code LEWIS for...
Aug 23, 2023•36 min•Ep. 141
This week Lewis addresses the elephants in the room (such as Clarence Thomas's seemingly infinite wealth and the devastating fires in Maui) as well as the elephant Lewis met in the Serengeti that appeared to be in a "seminal" rage. Please be kind to each other, it's the most important thing we can do. You can help those affected by the wildfires in Maui by donating here: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW'S SPONSORS Microdose Gummies: http://www.microdo...
Aug 16, 2023•39 min•Ep. 140
This week Lewis is honest about Mike Pence being "too honest" and discusses the controversy over Jason Aldean's "Try That in a Small Town" music video that's gone viral over the past couple of weeks. Lewis also reads some hilarious rants from fans who tried their best to list the "benefits" of slavery. Please be kind to each other, it's the most important thing we can do. For advertising opportunities email: rantcast@thesyn.com SUBMIT RANTS TO LEWIS https://www.lewisblack.com/live Lewis's new st...
Aug 09, 2023•47 min•Ep. 139
Lewis recaps the technical glitches that are happening in Congress (mainly from its current members) and talks about the craziness that is an influencer who's switching to artificial intelligence. Please be kind to each other, it's the most important thing we can do. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW'S SPONSORS Ghost Bed https://www.ghostbed.com/ and use code LEWIS for 40% off your order For advertising opportunities email: rantcast@thesyn.com SUBMIT RANTS TO LEWIS https://www.lewisblack.com/live Lewis's ...
Aug 02, 2023•40 min•Ep. 138
Lewis has good news and bad news. The bad news is we've angered the sun gods and climate change is still on the rise, and somehow people believe slavery has benefits. The good news; the Baltimore Orioles are first! Please be kind to each other, it's the most important thing we can do. For advertising opportunities email: rantcast@thesyn.com SUBMIT RANTS TO LEWIS https://www.lewisblack.com/live Lewis's new stand-up comedy special, "Tragically I Need You" is now streaming on Youtube https://youtu....
Jul 26, 2023•40 min•Ep. 137
Lewis is back from Bert Kreischer's Fully Loaded Festival! Shoutout to all the great comics who joined him at the festival as well as the fantastic audience, and a big ol' middle finger to the $8.99 fee at the ATMs in Las Vegas. Please be kind to each other, it's the most important thing we can do. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW'S SPONSORS Microdose Gummies: http://www.microdose.com and use code LEWIS for 30% off your first order + free shipping Ghost Bed https://www.ghostbed.com/ and use code LEWIS fo...
Jul 19, 2023•44 min•Ep. 136
This week Lewis talks about the unbearable heat waves, his appearance on Jonathan Katz's podcast, and Lewis's disdain for Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter versus Threads beef. Maybe they should hit up one of the thousand CBD stores in NYC. Please be kind to each other, it's the most important thing we can do. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW'S SPONSORS Get PayPal Honey for FREE at https://www.joinhoney.com/lewis SUBMIT RANTS TO LEWIS https://www.lewisblack.com/live SUBSCRIBE TO THE RANTCAST https:...
Jul 12, 2023•42 min•Ep. 135
Lewis dives into the Supreme Court's ruling spree this past week and talks about Affirmative Action, businesses being able to refuse service to LGBTQ+ customers, and more. He also wishes everyone a happy July 4th that's free of smoke, smog, blistering heat waves, and locusts! PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW'S SPONSORS Microdose Gummies: http://www.microdose.com and use code LEWIS for 30% off your first order + free shipping Chime: Visit https://www.chime.com/lewis to sign up for Chime now. SUBMIT RANTS ...
Jul 05, 2023•42 min•Ep. 134
This week Lewis talks about the rising conflict in Russia between Putin and Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, in addition to Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor-Greene's fight in Congress. Additionally, Lewis finishes recounting his stay in Europe, starting in London, then Amsterdam, Berlin, Czechoslovakia, and Lisbon (where he did NOT surf on the 100-foot waves, mainly because there were none). PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW'S SPONSORS Ghost Bed https://www.ghostbed.com and use code LEWIS for 40% off you...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 133
Lewis has returned from his trip through Europe where he got away from the madness and reset. While travelling around the continent he realized just how lucky and important travelling was to him. He visited old cities, heard things in other languages he didn't understand, and might've caught an Elton John concert while over there. Lewis tells about what clarity his travels have brought us and that we as a young nation still have a lot to learn about... well a lot of things. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SP...
Jun 21, 2023•35 min•Ep. 132
This week, we are throwing it back to 2020, when Lewis posted this fan favorite episode! Lewis is coming to you from an undisclosed location and he might not be wearing pants. Call it him trying to reclaim something he’s lost during these trying times or an example that he has completely lost it. One thing is certain though. He hasn’t spent this time wisely attempting to better himself - no new languages learned nor great novels read. This week we find rants from Elgin, IL where people from Bagh...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 10 min
This week Lewis checks in from his personal cable access studio. We have less than 10 days until this country hits the debt ceiling, Tim Scott announced he is running for President, a Florida teacher is under investigation for showing a Disney movie in class and Lewis has an upcoming trip to Europe. Thank you all for your continued support. Please take care of each other. It’s the most important thing we can do. This week’s live rant come from the Hard Rock Casino in Vancouver, British Columbia,...
May 24, 2023•49 min•Ep. 131
Lewis is back in his personal cable access studio this week to talk about the Writer’s Guild strike. He also reads a rant sent to him called ‘The Patient’ by Morgan Lee Davies. Please take care of each other. It’s the most important thing we can do. Check out Lewis’s new special, Tragically, I Need You, here! This week’s live rants come from the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay at the Weidner Center on 9/29/19. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS GhostBed: https://www.ghostbed.com/lewis for 40% off ...
May 17, 2023•43 min•Ep. 130
Lewis checks in this week from his personal cable access studio. It’s enough with the thoughts and prayers. There’s nothing political about the bloodshed and tragedy taking place. Lewis also rants about the coronation of King Charles, artificial intelligence, the Clarence Thomas scandal and more. Please take care of each other. It’s the most important thing we can do. Check out Lewis’s new special, Tragically, I Need You, here! This week’s live rants come from the Hanover Theater in Worcester, M...
May 10, 2023•41 min•Ep. 129
Lewis’s new special “Tragically, I Need You” premieres on Lewis’ Youtube page, Tuesday, May 2nd at 4:20pm ET. Tune in! Check out the full trailer for “Tragically, I Need you” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y9GWXlexFc Lewis is back in his personal cable access studio for this week’s Rantcast! Over three-quarters of a Billion dollars have been awarded to Dominion in their lawsuit with Fox News. $787,500,000 to be exact. That is also the amount of money Dan Snyder owes to the fans of the Wa...
Apr 26, 2023•55 min•Ep. 128
Lewis’s new special “Tragically, I Need You” premieres on Lewis’ Youtube page, Tuesday, May 2nd at 4:20pm ET. Tune in! Check out the full trailer for “Tragically, I Need you” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y9GWXlexFc Lewis checks in this week from the road this week and while he doesn’t know where the Rubber Chicken is, he did send our host a hat. Let Lewis know in the comments how he looks. A fire alarm went off in the middle of Lewis’s show in Fort Worth, Texas this past weekend and Da...
Apr 19, 2023•43 min•Ep. 127
This week’s episode of the Rantcast is dedicated to Lewis’s friend, mentor and colleague, Mark Russell. Lewis’s NEW SPECIAL, ‘Tragically, I Need You” premieres May 2nd right here on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/OfficialLewisBlack We’re going back to the moon, the Tennessee State Legislature expelled two of its members, Missouri House Republicans voted to defund libraries and Donald Trump cheats in golf. Thank you all for your continued support. Please remember to take care of eac...
Apr 12, 2023•46 min•Ep. 126
Lewis checks in from his personal cable access studio for this week’s Rantcast! Trump returned to New York to be arraigned and plead not guilty to 34 felony counts. Rumor has it, the Rubber Chicken is caddying in Augusta. At this past weekend’s shows, Lewis was able to honor his parents' caregivers. Also, Lewis tells you about a new virtual reality experience in Australia and how inmates escaped a prison. Please remember to take care of each other. It’s the most important thing we can do. This w...
Apr 05, 2023•44 min•Ep. 125
Lewis is back out on the road again! Trump hasn’t been charged yet, March Madness continues on, the baseball season starts this week, a New York woman sues Kellogs for $5 million, a Tennessee Republican State Senator has a ridiculous take on homelessness, and our host Lewis gives his opinion on the Tik Tok congressional hearings. Thank you all for your continued support. Please remember to take care of each other, it’s the most important thing we can do. This week’s live rants come from the Maje...
Mar 29, 2023•43 min•Ep. 124
Lewis checks in this week from his personal cable access studio. Our host is getting ready to go back out on the road this weekend, but before that, he has an update on the whereabouts of the Rubber Chicken. Lewis has heard rumors that the Rubber Chicken may run for political office. This week, Lewis covers the March Madness tournament, whether Trump will be arrested or not and more. Also, flipping the bird is legal and a god given right! This week’s live rants come from the Majestic Theater in ...
Mar 22, 2023•50 min•Ep. 123
Lewis is back in his personal cable access studio for this week’s Rantcast! The Rubber Chicken is out again. This week, he’s off to commentate on NCAA Basketball. We’re not sure how he’s going to be a part of March Madness broadcasts, but he’s doing it. Two banks went belly up this week - Silicon Valley Bank and Signature. Bank closures of this magnitude show you can’t trust people to be adults. Ron Desantis has appointed a new board to oversee Disney’s special district. It’s a board full of far...
Mar 15, 2023•55 min•Ep. 122
Lewis checks in from his personal cable access studio for episode 121 of the Rantcast! This week, our host rants about the second train derailment in Ohio, why Congress should pass a railway safety act, children working in a meat packing plant, the Alex Murdaugh conviction and a county in Florida banning a Roberto Clemente biography from being read in schools. Thank you all for continued support. Please take care of each other, it’s the most important thing we can do. This week’s live rants come...
Mar 08, 2023•51 min•Ep. 121
The Rubber Chicken is off to Oregon this week. He’s going to sit in the dark for 4 days just like Aaron Rodgers. This week, Lewis rants about an alligator being found in a lake in Brooklyn, different kinds of milk, the origin of East Palestine and why a woman is suing Kraft Heinz. Thank you all for your continued support. Please remember to take care of each other, it’s the most important thing we can do. This week’s live rants come from the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, ...
Mar 01, 2023•43 min•Ep. 120
The Rubber Chicken may be off for Presidents Day, but Lewis is back in his personal cable access studio for this week’s Rantcast! Our host is covering a few of the bigger news stories from the last week and even has a few recommendations. Check out Cunk on Earth on Netflix, Jann on Roku and the documentary Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie Beechman. Thank you all for your continued support. As always, please take care of each other, it’s the most important thing we can do for one...
Feb 22, 2023•42 min•Ep. 119
Our host is back in his cable access studio for this week’s Rantcast! Happy Valentine’s Day! Lewis is happy to be back recording podcasts and again and he gives us his thoughts on some of the big news stories from the last few days. Thank you all for the continued support. As always, please remember to take care of each other. It’s the most important thing we can do. This week’s live rants come from the Tarrytown Music Hall in Tarrytown, New York. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS SHOW' SPONSORS GhostBed: htt...
Feb 15, 2023•38 min•Ep. 118
This week’s episode of the Rantcast is a best of from our host’s cable access studio! As you know, when Lewis isn’t on the road, he rants from his personal cable access studio. Check out a few of his best moments from these episodes. Thank you all for your continued support. As always, please take care of each other. It’s the most important thing we can do for one another. This week’s live rants come from the Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte, North Carolina. For advertising opportunities email: adv...
Feb 08, 2023•49 min•Ep. 117
This week’s Rantcast is the best of the bus! Check out Lewis’s best moments on the bus while he’s out on tour. Thank you all for rants and continued support. As always, please remember to take care of each other. It’s the most important thing we can do. This week’s live rants come from the Empire Theater in San Antonio, Texas. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW'S SPONSORS GhostBed: https://www.ghostbed.com/pages/lewis SUBMIT RANTS TO LEWIS https://www.lewisblack.com/live SUBSCRIBE TO THE RANTCAST https://w...
Feb 01, 2023•55 min•Ep. 116
This week’s Rantcast is the best of the Rubber Chicken! Check out Lewis and the Rubber Chicken’s best moments from this past year. Thank you all for rants and continued support. As always, please remember to take care of each other. It’s the most important thing we can do. Make sure to check out Stark Raving Black premiering at 3 PM ET on Lewis Black's YouTube channel! This week’s live rants come from the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles, California. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW'S SPONSORS Honey: https...
Jan 25, 2023•33 min•Ep. 115
Hey ranters! This week, let's take a look back at some of Lewis’s best moments from The Rantcast! Thank you all for your continued support. As always, please remember to take care of each other, it’s the most important thing we can do. This week’s live rants come from the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, California. SUPPORT THIS SHOW'S SPONSORS Chime: https://www.chime.com/ Honey: https://www.joinhoney.com/explore SUBMIT RANTS TO LEWIS https://www.lewisblack.com/live SUBSCRIBE TO THE RANTCAST ...
Jan 11, 2023•33 min•Ep. 114
