The Midnight Miracle
Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli, yasiin bey
Music. Conversation. Debate. Hosts Dave Chappelle, yasiin bey, and Talib Kweli bring you a new genre of audio—like nothing you've ever heard. Listen, then listen again. You'll discover something new every time.
The Symphony That is Comedy (Replay)
“Just keep going.”—Dave ChappelleFeaturing, in order of appearance:Kevin Hart, Questlove, Mo Amer, Bill Burr, Pras, Michelle Wolf, and Jon StewartContains music by:Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Max Roach, Miles Davis, Milt Jackson, and Stevie WonderRecorded in Ohio, Summer 2020Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager
LL's Check (Encore edition)
“I'm terrified at the moral apathy, the death of the heart, which is happening in my country.”—James BaldwinFeaturing, in order of appearance: Questlove and Radio RahimContains clips of James Baldwin and music from Minoru Muraoka. Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federic
The Grift (Reprise)
"Would you like to know what I think it smells like?" — Dave ChappelleFeaturing, in order of appearance: Questlove, Donnell Rawlings, Jon Stewart, and Jarobi WhiteContains music by Black Star and original score by Noah Gersh for SALT.Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Fede
Dave 2 (Replay)
[Encore episode] “You can’t beat a Filipino family at karaoke!”—Dave ChappelleFeaturing, in order of appearance: David Letterman, Michelle Wolf, Mo Amer Featuring music by Heatwave and Ennio MorriconeRecorded in Ohio, Summer 2020Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federico LopezRecording Engineer: Adri
Music of My Mind, from 'The Wonder of Stevie'
Sharing a preview of a podcast called The Wonder of Stevie. You might think you know Stevie Wonder. You might think you know his music. But you’ve never heard it like this. Host Wesley Morris is taking you on a deep-dive through Stevie's Classic Period: five legendary albums back-to-back in just four years. Hear about the record deal that started it all, the technology Stevie adopted to create never-before-heard sounds, and his influence on our culture. There will be appearances from legends lik
Dave 1 (Encore)
[REPLAY] “Didn’t I say Japan is fly?”—David LettermanFeaturing, in order of appearance: Mo Amer, Michelle Wolf, David LettermanContains music by Wiener Philharmoniker (Symphony No.7 in A Major, Op. 92), conducted by Carlos Kleiber.Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020. Originally published in June of 2021.Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manage
No Snakes (Reprise)
“I wish you could know what it means to be me.” —Nina SimoneFeaturing, in order of appearance: Mathieu Bitton, Radio Rahim, Mo Amer, Michael Che, Michelle Wolf, Cipha SoundsContains audio clips of Shaykh Hamza Yusuf and Nina Simone, and music from Nina Simone, Brittany Howard, and Michael Kiwanuka.Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020. Originally published May, 2021.Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProdu
Kicking it With Sada Baby (Encore)
"I'mma feel betrayed if I don't hear from you n****s." —Sada Baby Featuring, in order of appearance: Sada Baby, David Banner, Michelle Wolf, Radio Rahim, Brother Ali, Donnell Rawlings, Mo Amer Contains music from Sada Baby. Additional music for SALT by Ryland BlackintonRecorded in Ohio, Summer 2020Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduct
Do You Know the History of Cereal?! (Replay)
Short, sweet, and crunchy: a TMM amuse bouche. Listen again. -------------------------"Are y’all n****s about to ruin corn flakes for me?”—Dave ChappelleFeaturing, in order of appearance: Questlove, Jon HammFeaturing music for SALT by Ryland BlackintonRecorded in Ohio, Summer 2020. Originally published in 2021.Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProd
Gladiator Circus World [Reprise]
[This is a reprised episode. Listen again to see if anything has changed since it was recorded.] "It’s a polemics olympics."—yasiin beyHosted by: Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, and Dave ChappelleFeaturing the world premiere of original Black Star musicFeaturing, in order of appearance: Questlove, Radio Rahim, Lamorne Morris, and Jon HammContains audio clips featuring Alex Jones, Donald Trump, and Rush Limbaugh.Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, Yasiin Bey, Dave Chappe
How to Inspire (Encore)
[REPRISE] “How do you keep a despondent person alive?”—Dave ChappelleHosted by: Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, and Dave ChappelleFeaturing, in order of appearance: Radio Rahim, Mo Amer, Chris Rock, Donnell Rawlings, Jarobi White, and QuestloveContains audio clips featuring Robin Williams and Richard Pryor, and music from Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin, Robert Glasper, The Roots, and Stevie Wonder. Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020. Originally published May, 2021.Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, ya
Plastic Mountain
[This episode (aka "Napa, Act 4") was recorded live in 2022 at the Blue Note Jazz Festival.]. "If you’re on the battlefield, you don’t look at your opponent and be like 'I am insecure about things.'...You tell them all the dope shit that you can do." —Dave ChappelleDave, Talib, and yasiin are joined by comedian Katt Williams.This is a free episode. To get new episodes all season long, subscribe to Luminary. Learn more at https://luminary.link/miracleFeaturing: Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli, yasiin
Plastic Mountain
[This episode (aka "Napa, Act 4") was recorded live in 2022 at the Blue Note Jazz Festival.]. "If you’re on the battlefield, you don’t look at your opponent and be like 'I am insecure about things.'...You tell them all the dope shit that you can do." —Dave ChappelleDave, Talib, and yasiin are joined by comedian Katt Williams.This is a free episode. To get new episodes all season long, subscribe to Luminary. Learn more at https://luminary.link/miracleFeaturing: Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli, yasiin
What's Your Goal Age? [Joking Not Joking]
Comedian Mo Amer, from Season 1 of The Midnight Miracle, invites his friend, the comedian and actor Ramy Youssef onto the mic. Mo, along with Azhar Usman, talk to Ramy about "death denial," and other light AF banter. Ramy shares his greatest accomplishment in life. The Professor shows up to teach we dum dums a thing or two. (Originally published in 2023). Listen to Joking Not Joking wherever you get your podcasts.ORIGINAL AUDIO PRODUCTION, MUSIC & SOUND DESIGN BY SALTExecutive Produced by Mo Ame
That's Entertainment
[This episode (aka "Napa, Act 3") was recorded live in 2022 at the Blue Note Jazz Festival.] “Nobody's building monuments to the sellouts.” —yasiin beyDave, Talib, and yasiin discuss the importance of keeping the main thing the main thing. Featuring: Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli, yasiin beyContains music from Michael Jackson, Eric B. & Rakim, Black Star, Kendrick Lamar, LL Cool J, Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler, the CreatorExecutive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Ja
Artist or Merchant
This episode (aka "Napa Act 2") was recorded live in 2022 at the Blue Note Jazz Festival.“It’s not that I don't love America. I do love America. Does America love me?” —yasiin beyDave, Talib, and yasiin don’t know how to feel about America right now. Where do we go from here?Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi WilburProduced, Edited, and Composed by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayProduct
A Magnificent Day for an Exorcism
“Everything is upside down!”The Midnight Miracle crew is back—they, along with guests Jon Stewart and Q-Tip, get real on what's f'd-up in America today.Featuring: Bill Murray, Arthur Jaffa, Pharoahe Monch, Jon Stewart, and Q-Tip Contains audio clips featuring Maya Angelou, and music from (in order of appearance) Harry Belafonte, th1rt3en, Bekon, Kahil El'Zabar, Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band, Willie Dunn, and Quincy JonesRecorded in Ohio. Executive Produced b
BUGS BUNNY MATHEMATICX
“Art is a thing people forget they need until they need it” - yasiin beyFeaturing, in order of appearance: Questlove, Michelle Wolf, Niko Is, Narcy, Radio Rahim, Roc Marciano and Black Thought Contains audio clips featuring Prince and Chuck Berry and unreleased music from Black Star, as well as John Coltrane and Pharoah SandersRecorded in Ohio, Summer 2020 and Spring 2021Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Mile
BUGS BUNNY MATHEMATICX
“Art is a thing people forget they need until they need it” - yasiin beyFeaturing, in order of appearance: Questlove, Michelle Wolf, Niko Is, Narcy, Radio Rahim, Roc Marciano and Black Thought Contains audio clips featuring Prince and Chuck Berry and unreleased music from Black Star, as well as John Coltrane and Pharoah SandersRecorded in Ohio, Summer 2020 and Spring 2021Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Mile
The Symphony
“Just keep going.”—Dave ChappelleFeaturing, in order of appearance:Kevin Hart, Questlove, Mo Amer, Bill Burr, Pras, Michelle Wolf, and Jon StewartContains music by:Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Max Roach, Miles Davis, Milt Jackson, and Stevie WonderRecorded in Ohio, Summer 2020Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager
Round Midnight
"I'm trying to tell you, any time we get together we never know if it's going to be the time that we'll make the memory that we never forget."—Dave ChappelleThe first single from The Midnight Miracle. Originally published May 2021.“Round Midnight” was recorded for The Midnight Miracle by:Robert Glasper, PianoPino Palladino, BassJustin Tyson, DrumsQmillion, Engineer
Round Midnight
"I'm trying to tell you, any time we get together we never know if it's going to be the time that we'll make the memory that we never forget."—Dave ChappelleThe first single from The Midnight Miracle. Originally published May 2021.“Round Midnight” was recorded for The Midnight Miracle by:Robert Glasper, PianoPino Palladino, BassJustin Tyson, DrumsQmillion, Engineer
LL's Check (Side B)
“I'm terrified at the moral apathy, the death of the heart, which is happening in my country.”—James BaldwinFeaturing, in order of appearance: Questlove and Radio RahimContains clips of James Baldwin and music from Minoru Muraoka. Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Fe
The Grift That Keeps On Giving (Side A)
"Would you like to know what I think it smells like?" — Dave ChappelleFeaturing, in order of appearance: Questlove, Donnell Rawlings, Jon Stewart, and Jarobi WhiteContains music by Black Star and original score by Noah Gersh for SALT.Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Fede
Dave (Side B)
“You can’t beat a Filipino family at karaoke!”—Dave ChappelleFeaturing, in order of appearance: David Letterman, Michelle Wolf, Mo Amer Featuring music by Heatwave and Ennio MorriconeRecorded in Ohio, Summer 2020. Originally published June, 2021.Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federico LopezRe
New Single from Talib Kweli & Madlib: After These Messages
Check out the new single "After These Messages" from the album Liberation 2, available now--only on Luminary. https://luminary.link/liberation2
New Single from Talib Kweli & Madlib: After These Messages
Check out the new single "After These Messages" from the album Liberation 2, available now--only on Luminary. https://luminary.link/liberation2
Dave (Side A)
“Didn’t I say Japan is fly?”—David LettermanFeaturing, in order of appearance: Mo Amer, Michelle Wolf, David LettermanContains music by Wiener Philharmoniker (Symphony No.7 in A Major, Op. 92), conducted by Carlos Kleiber.Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020. Originally published in June of 2021.Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz Le
No Snakes (Side B)
“I wish you could know what it means to be me.” —Nina SimoneFeaturing, in order of appearance: Mathieu Bitton, Radio Rahim, Mo Amer, Michael Che, Michelle Wolf, Cipha SoundsContains audio clips of Shaykh Hamza Yusuf and Nina Simone, and music from Nina Simone, Brittany Howard, and Michael Kiwanuka.Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020. Originally published May, 2021.Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProdu
The Nuanced Endeavor
[This episode (aka "Napa, Act 1") was recorded live in 2022 at the Blue Note Jazz Festival.]“Art is the perfect place to talk it out–in fact, maybe the last place.” The crew reflects on how nuance and purpose is lost in a culture that favors judgment over debate.Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, and Kenzi WilburProduced, Edited, and Composed by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayProduction Coord
Sada Baby and The Legend of Goan Git (Side A)
"I'mma feel betrayed if I don't hear from you n****s." —Sada Baby Featuring, in order of appearance: Sada Baby, David Banner, Michelle Wolf, Radio Rahim, Brother Ali, Donnell Rawlings, Mo Amer Contains music from Sada Baby. Additional music for SALT by Ryland BlackintonRecorded in Ohio, Summer 2020. Originally published May, 2021.Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh a
Corn Flakes
"Are y’all n****s about to ruin corn flakes for me?”—Dave ChappelleFeaturing, in order of appearance: Questlove, Jon HammFeaturing music for SALT by Ryland BlackintonRecorded in Ohio, Summer 2020. Originally published in 2021.Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federico LopezRecording Engineer: Adrián
Gladiator Circus World (Side B)
"It's a gladiator f**king circus.”—yasiin beyHosted by: Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, and Dave ChappelleFeaturing the world premiere of original Black Star musicFeaturing, in order of appearance: Questlove, Radio Rahim, Lamorne Morris, and Jon HammContains audio clips featuring Alex Jones, Donald Trump, and Rush Limbaugh.Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020. Originally published May, 2021.Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, Yasiin Bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilb
How to Inspire (Side A)
“How do you keep a despondent person alive?”—Dave ChappelleHosted by: Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, and Dave ChappelleFeaturing, in order of appearance: Radio Rahim, Mo Amer, Chris Rock, Donnell Rawlings, Jarobi White, and QuestloveContains audio clips featuring Robin Williams and Richard Pryor, and music from Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin, Robert Glasper, The Roots, and Stevie Wonder. Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020. Originally published May, 2021.More episodes on Luminary, and the Luminary chan
The Prayer
"To The One who has created the all" — yasiin bey
Napa, Act 3 [Excerpt]
“Nobody's building monuments to the sellouts.” —yasiin beyDave, Talib, and yasiin discuss the importance of keeping the main thing the main thing. [Free excerpt. Hear the full episode now, and new episodes all season long. Subscribe to Luminary. Learn more at https://luminary.link/miracle]Featuring: Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli, yasiin beyContains music from Michael Jackson, Eric B. & Rakim, Black Star, Kendrick Lamar, LL Cool J, Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler, the CreatorExecutive Produced by Talib Kwel
Napa, Act 2 [Excerpt]
“It’s not that I don't love America. I do love America. Does America love me?” —yasiin beyDave, Talib, and yasiin don’t know how to feel about America right now. Where do we go from here?[Free excerpt. Hear the full episode now, and new episodes all season long. Subscribe to Luminary. Learn more at https://luminary.link/miracle]Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi WilburProduced, Edited, and Composed by Noah Gersh and Jamie
Napa, Act 1 [Excerpt]
“Art is the perfect place to talk it out–in fact, maybe the last place.” The crew reflects on how nuance and purpose is lost in a culture that favors judgment over debate.This is a free excerpt. Hear the full episode now, and new episodes all season long: Subscribe to Luminary. Learn more at https://luminary.link/miracleExecutive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, and Kenzi WilburProduced, Edited, and Composed by Noah Gersh and Jamie Sch
A Magnificent Day for an Exorcism
[Free excerpt, Subscribe to hear the full 28-minute episode now and new episodes all season long: https://luminary.link/miracle] “Everything is upside down!” The Midnight Miracle crew is back—they, along with guests Jon Stewart and Q-Tip, get real on what's f'd-up in America today.Featuring: Bill Murray, Arthur Jaffa, Pharoahe Monch, Jon Stewart, and Q-Tip Contains audio clips featuring Maya Angelou, and music from (in order of appearance) Harry Belafonte, th1rt3en, Bekon, Kahil El'Zabar, Ch
The Invocation
"To The One who has created the all" — yasiin bey
Featuring: Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli, and yasiin bey
Music from Akira Ishikawa, and Count Buffaloes
Produced, Edited, and Composed by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALT
Production Manager: Liz LeMay
Production Coordinator: Diana Chammas
Live Engineering by: Mike Brown
Mixed by: Mario Borgatto & Jordan Galvan
Podcast Artwork: Leeann Sheely
Still Photography: Mathieu Bitton
The Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in pa
The Symphony
“Just keep going.”—Dave Chappelle
Featuring, in order of appearance: Kevin Hart, Questlove, Mo Amer, Bill Burr, Pras, Michelle Wolf, and Jon Stewart
Contains music by: Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Max Roach, Miles Davis, Milt Jackson, and Stevie Wonder
Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020
Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles Hodges
Produced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALT
Produ