Lewis Black

Lewis Black's Rantcast

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Lewis Black has some things to get off his chest! With his weekly podcast " Lewis Black’s Rantcast," the Grammy-winning comedian does just that. Channeling his anger in ways only a man who’s devoted his entire life to ranting can do. The tirades are sometimes big, other times small, yet they are always fun-spirited and truly hilarious. No topic is safe from Black’s trademark style of comedic yelling and animated finger-pointing. Skewering anything and anyone that gets under his skin. On the " Rantcast ," Black isn’t the only person getting things off his chest, each week Lewis allows fans to s...

Author

Lewis Black

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

www.lewisblacksrantcast.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

#151 - From Mississippi to South Dakota! 01.11.2023

Lewis is taking in the scenery on his way to Rapid City, South Dakota, from Biloxi, Mississippi, on Halloween Eve! We hope to keep it lighthearted this week as Lewis talks about the Washington Commodes and all the wonderful restaurants and landmarks he's visited on tour. Please be kind to each other, it's the most important thing we can do. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW'S SPONSORS Ghost Bed: Visit https...

#150 - Seriously?! 25.10.2023

Welcome to the 150th episode of the Rantcast! Lewis takes some time to reflect on everything that's changed since he started the podcast (spoiler alert, not that much), and thanks all of you for supporting him! Will the rubber chicken return? Stay tuned to find out. Please be kind to each other, it's the most important thing we can do. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW'S SPONSORS Visit https://www.microdose...

#149 - Personal & Confidential 18.10.2023

This week Lewis is back on the road after his tour bus broke down on the way to Rochester. He talks about the "handwritten" letter he received from Senator Josh Hawley himself that was both "personal & confidential." He also reads a poll that states people regard Donald Trump as more religious than any other candidate (whew). Big thanks to everyone who's come out to see the tour so far! Please be...

#148 - "The Real World... 11.10.2023

... is just like high school, only there are more places to eat, more asses to kiss, and more idiots than anyone can imagine!" Lewis is on a quick break from touring to talk about all the hot gossip; Lauren Boebert's bad date, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are totally hooking up, and McCarthy is so out right now. Please be kind to each other, it's the most important thing we can do. PLEASE SUPPORT...

#147 - It Gets Crazier by the Minute 04.10.2023

Lewis speaks to us from an undisclosed location in Los Angeles as he continues his tour! He talks about the government shutdown that's been averted at the last minute in addition to 45's trial that just started in New York. At least the Baltimore Orioles won in their division! Please be kind to each other, it's the most important thing we can do. For advertising opportunities email: rantcast@thesy...

#146 - And The Tour Begins... 27.09.2023

From Spokane, Washington Lewis reports on the start of his tour! He talks about the looming Government shutdown, recent developments in the WGA strike, and New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez's bribery scandal. Please be kind to each other, it's the most important thing we can do. New episodes arrive every Wednesday. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW'S SPONSORS Ghost Bed: Visit https://www.ghostbed.com and use...

#145 - Jetlaggggggg! 20.09.2023

Back from Ireland, Lewis is jetlagged and recommends that you also get out of the country while you can. He talks about the ancient fossils that are our presidential candidates, the Jets' season falling with Aaron Rodgers, and the Baltimore Orioles being bested by Kathleen Madigan's Cardinals. Please be kind to each other, it's the most important thing we can do. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW'S SPONSORS...

#144 - Pumpkin Spice SUCKS! 13.09.2023

It's that time of year again when pumpkin spice infects coffee shops across the nation. Even the thought of it is making Lewis gag, despite him still being on tour in Ireland. 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: adv...

#143 - Inmate P01135809 06.09.2023

This week there's a new nickname for the 45th president of the United States of America; Inmate P01135809. To celebrate, Lewis has escaped to Dublin, Ireland for a birthday pint. Cheers! He also reads an article that states a Chemistry professor was fired because his courses were "too hard". Please be kind to each other, it's the most important thing we can do. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW'S SPONSORS G...

#142 - Consciousness is the Opposite of Leadership 30.08.2023

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...

#141 - If It’s Not One Thing, It’s a Hurricane 23.08.2023

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 c...

#140 - World Elephant Day! 16.08.2023

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.hawaiicommunit...

#139 - You're Too Honest 09.08.2023

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 opportuni...

#138 - Mitch McCo- 02.08.2023

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 opp...

#137 - The "Benefits" of Slavery??? 26.07.2023

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 L...

#136 - $8.99 19.07.2023

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 fo...

#135 - TOOO F***ING HOTTT 12.07.2023

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.joinho...

#134 - July 4th, 2023 05.07.2023

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 or...

#133 - Hey Russia, What's Up?! 28.06.2023

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). PLEA...

#132 - JETLAGGED! 21.06.2023

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...

Bonus: Throwback to: The Idea Seemed Thrilling At The Time 07.06.2023

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 la...

#131 - Raise the Debt Ceiling and SHUT UP 24.05.2023

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 t...

#130 - The Writer's Guild Strike 17.05.2023

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 Weidne...

#129 - Thoughts and Prayers and Thoughts and Prayers... 10.05.2023

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 specia...

#128 - $787,500,000 26.04.2023

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...

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