Lackaroni & Chaz

chaz rodgers & Dion Lack

Comedians Dion Lack aka ”Dirty Dion” & Chaz Rodgers aka ”Big Ready” host the most random comedy podcast that goes from intellectual to raunchy in the blink of an eye. ”How did we get here?” is often the most asked question.

  1. 6D AGO

    AI JESUS? CTRL ALT DELETE GRANDMA

    Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/ChazRodgersTIME STAMPS: 0:00 – LTE Studios shoutout: Podcasting, hosting, and cooking in LA.0:28 – Comedy Live announcement: Streaming on Fox Soul, YouTube, and Roku.0:57 – Podcast intro: "Macaroni and Jazz."Viral-Ready Comedy Segments2:52 – The "AI Jesus" Scam: Discussing the $1.99/minute app that lets you talk to a digital Jesus.3:29 – "Flipping Tables": The irony of charging for Jesus given his biblical history with money-changers.6:49 – "Practical Satan": A high-concept riff on what a "Strategic Lucifer" AI would actually tell you (e.g., "Don't kill yourself, we need to prolong the story").19:44 – "Control Alt Delete Your Grandma": A dark but hilarious riff on AI afterlife apps and grief.Tech & Industry Insights9:45 – Why I Switched to Claude: Discussion on Sam Altman, Open AI’s Pentagon deal, and the moral choice to move to Anthropic.13:20 – Using AI for Biographies: How to use an "interview mode" to write a book in your own voice.14:40 – The "Billionaire" Question: Asking "Nova" (GPT) for the fastest route to wealth through IP ownership.16:40 – The 30,000 Fired at Oracle: The real-world impact of AI replacing jobs via email.18:43 – Editing Hacks: Learning to "Control+F" cuss words for faster content cleanup.Safety & Scams20:45 – Likeness & Legality: The dangers of uploading photos/voices to AI and giving away your rights.21:47 – AI Kidnapping Scams: How scammers use voice clones to trick families.22:58 – The "Beekeeper" Rule: Advice for parents on how to handle potential AI scam calls.Career & Industry Philosophy28:48 – Being "Chaz" in Every Movie: Chaz discusses wanting a career like Kevin Hart’s, where he doesn't have to "transform" but can just be himself in every role.30:16 – The Netflix Problem: A passionate debate about "Big Movies" (like War Machine or Extraction) going straight to streaming. Chaz argues it "robs the experience" and these films belong in theaters.31:32 – The "Weeping Willow" Movies: A hilarious critique of Oscar-bait films that start with five minutes of a swaying tree before the plot begins.38:28 – Imposter Syndrome & Budgets: Twilla discusses managing $5 million documentary budgets and the feeling of "skipping steps" despite her obvious success.Production Stories32:43 – "Mark by Sophia": Shoutout to the Marc Jacobs documentary produced by Twilla (directed by Sofia Coppola).33:30 – The Friendship "One-Sided" Beef: A long, comedic bit where Twilla and Dion argue about who didn't show up to whose screening or comedy show (specifically referencing a show on March 14th).41:19 – "Business Twilla" vs. "Friend Twilla": Dion tells a story about Twilla making him stay up until 1:30 a.m. to sort equipment by serial number to ensure a perfect production map.Current Events & Politics44:55 – Iranian "Lego" Diss Tracks: The group watches a surreal, high-production Iranian music video using Lego animation to diss US political figures.49:18 – The Affordable Care Act vs. Obamacare: A discussion on branding and cognitive dissonance—how people love the "Affordable Care Act" but hate "Obamacare" despite them being identical.52:10 – The Legacy of Obama: A nuanced conversation about the "rent-free" nature of Obama in critics' heads, the racism behind the "tan suitgate," and his importance as a symbol of progress for Black children.

    1h 34m
  2. APR 30

    Kardashian's-Lamar Odom & Secret Black Language

    [00:00:00] Intro and sponsorship from LTE Studios. [00:01:31] Discussion on legendary singers like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Tom Jones. [00:03:04] Remembering the show Monk and Randy Newman's music. [00:04:34] Talking about Joe Cocker and "scratchy" vocal styles. [00:05:37] Kanye West, T-Pain, and the use of the vocoder/Auto-Tune. [00:06:07] Addressing breakup rumors and the "hurry up and wait" nature of the entertainment business. [00:09:51] New security vulnerabilities in AI technology and smart home devices (microwaves, AC, etc.). [00:11:20] The strange utility of Wi-Fi-enabled refrigerators. [00:13:13] Food and condiments: Sauerkraut, kimchi, and clearing out the fridge. [00:16:29] Preservatives in fast food and how the body processes them. [00:18:34] A humorous look at "embalming fluid" and chemical preservatives like formaldehyde. [00:20:30] Reflecting on high school biology and geology classes. [00:21:57] Top 10 "useless" or disappearing school subjects (Home Ec, Shop, Cursive, Typing). [00:25:01] Taking Latin in high school vs. "Pig Latin." [00:28:12] History of Tutnese (a phonetic cipher used by enslaved African-Americans). [00:32:02] Common urban legends and childhood sayings from parents. [00:35:56] Cooking mishaps: Frying frozen shrimp and pink burgers. [00:40:43] The difficulty of making perfect rice. [00:42:50] Learning to make Alfredo sauce from scratch. [00:46:24] Top 5 kitchen appliances (Air Fryers, Coffee Makers, etc.). [00:52:17] Fast food vs. authentic Mexican food. [00:56:47] Dental hygiene and the danger of drinking coffee after a cleaning. [00:58:49] Deep dive into the Lamar Odom documentary: His career, marriage to Khloé Kardashian, and his recovery. [01:12:30] The Kardashian family dynamic and their business branding.

    1h 16m
  3. APR 26

    Tales From The Hood w/ Comedian Mark Greg

    This episode of the Lackaroni & Chaz Podcast features comedian Mark Gregory, a long-time friend of the hosts from their days in Dayton, Ohio. The trio dives deep into nostalgic stories from high school, the reality of growing up in the inner city, and hilarious critiques of movie tropes.[00:00] – Introduction and shoutout to LTE Studios and Fox Soul’s Comedy Live.[05:08] – The guys discuss comedian Godfrey and the intersection of comedy and politics.[08:02] – A humorous debate on the ethics and "benefits" of becoming an ICE agent.[12:47] – Thoughts on the government shutdown and traveling through TSA.[18:50] – Mark Gregory officially joins the conversation; reminiscing about their 25-year friendship in Dayton.[20:53] – The legendary story of "Nightwing Robin," a real-life neighborhood superhero.[23:06] – High school chaos in sign language class and Terrence's wild stunts.[27:01] – The story of Dion getting punched on a broken-down charter bus at 4:00 AM.[28:49] – A tense (but funny) encounter with the police over expired tags during college summer.[32:11] – "Tales from the Hood": Scary football practice stories and "Gatorade dipping."[36:31] – A vulnerable moment: Dion deconstructs his childhood and discovers the truth about his mother’s "jobs."[44:48] – The hilarious and cringeworthy story of how Dion lost his virginity at 12.[50:00] – Dealing with a first STI: Misunderstandings, "flaming hot" symptoms, and parental reactions.[59:31] – The "curse" of raw sex and why it's hard to go back to protection.[01:01:41] – Critiquing unrealistic sex and violence scenes in movies and TV.[01:07:00] – A hypothetical discussion on being a "good hostage" and creative ways to torture enemies.[01:11:32] – Mark reminisces about Dion’s high school "rebrand" to "Big Daddy."

    1h 14m
  4. APR 20

    What You Doing If You Found Dr#G Money?

    In this episode, we dive deep into the wild life and origins of Q Is Cool (Zarif Musa). From growing up in Zone 1 Atlanta with a father who has over 30 children to his early days in the streets, Q shares stories that are as hilarious as they are heavy. We discuss his journey with mental health, surviving addiction, and his accidental encounter with a "secret" in Amsterdam. Plus, we debate the ethics of flipping drug money and why Jackie Chan is the GOAT of action movies.Timestamps00:00 – Shout out to LTE Studios & Dion Lack01:04 – Welcome back: Lackaroni and Chaz01:54 – Q’s first time seeing crack at 1503:04 – The dating ratio: Black vs. Latina vs. White04:06 – The Amsterdam Story: "I was deceived"06:10 – What does the "Q" stand for? (Zarif Musa)09:16 – Growing up in West Side Atlanta (Zone 1)10:25 – Q’s Dad: 30+ kids and the "Morris Temple of Science"12:30 – Running into his father at the Malcolm X Festival14:50 – Breaking the cycle: Parenting differently16:30 – Life before HIV & the "pull out" era20:15 – Going to court for child support with 20 siblings21:55 – Growing up in a trap house: Math and drug deals23:10 – The shootout: When Mom shot Dad in the leg26:50 – Mental Health: Therapy and being Schizoaffective28:05 – Staying on meds: Hallucinations in New York32:01 – Trauma: Witnessing a friend’s suicide33:20 – The downward spiral: Coke, Lean, and Molly34:05 – What Cocaine feels like (The Elon Musk analogy)37:20 – Steroids in Hollywood: The Rock & Anthony Mackie39:55 – Action Stars: Why range is overrated42:40 – The physics of John Wick’s suit46:40 – Jackie Chan vs. Steven Seagal50:45 – PR Training: How to handle the "Diddy" question57:40 – Selling to white kids: A different business model1:02:10 – Smuggling techniques: The football & tennis ball method1:05:30 – The El Chapo tunnel in the neighborhood1:10:20 – The Big Question: Would you flip $100k of found cocaine?

    1h 12m

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Comedians Dion Lack aka ”Dirty Dion” & Chaz Rodgers aka ”Big Ready” host the most random comedy podcast that goes from intellectual to raunchy in the blink of an eye. ”How did we get here?” is often the most asked question.

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