Desus & Mero (Season 1)

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The first ever weekly late-night talk show on Showtime features popular TV and podcast personalities Desus and Mero speaking off the cuff and chatting with guests at the intersection of pop culture, sports, music, politics and more.

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    Series Premiere, Ballbags (Episode 1)

    Air date: 2019-02-21

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more; illustrious guest: fellow Bronx native Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Series premiere.

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    Talk Your Talk (Episode 2)

    Air date: 2019-02-28

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more; illustrious guest: Don Cheadle.

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    Struggle Jeans (Episode 3)

    Air date: 2019-03-07

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more; illustrious guests: Vince Staples and John Legend.

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    If I Woulda Did It (Episode 4)

    Air date: 2019-03-14

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more; illustrious guests: Ben Stiller and 2 Chainz.

  • Poster for Hateful Hairline

    Hateful Hairline (Episode 5)

    Air date: 2019-03-21

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more; illustrious guests: Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke & Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY).

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    You Thought! (Episode 6)

    Air date: 2019-03-28

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more; illustrious guests: Carmelo Anthony and Jordan Peele.

  • Poster for Mad Buns

    Mad Buns (Episode 7)

    Air date: 2019-04-04

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more; illustrious guest: Issa Rae.

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    News Adjacent (Episode 8)

    Air date: 2019-04-11

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more; illustrious guests: Stacey Abrams and Anna Kendrick.

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    Grits Ratio (Episode 9)

    Air date: 2019-04-18

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more; illustrious guest Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ).

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    Waiting for Julio (Episode 10)

    Air date: 2019-04-25

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more; illustrious guest: Seth Rogen.

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    On Deckington (Episode 11)

    Air date: 2019-05-06

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Lil Nas X, and a special appearance by Paul Scheer.

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    Open Your Third Eye (Episode 12)

    Air date: 2019-05-09

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Charlize Theron.

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    Look At Your Mans (Episode 13)

    Air date: 2019-05-13

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guests: Wu-Tang Clan.

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    Fax (Episode 14)

    Air date: 2019-05-16

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Bill Hader.

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    Jamaican Jockey (Episode 15)

    Air date: 2019-05-20

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Amy Poehler.

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    Royal Baby Newport (Episode 16)

    Air date: 2019-05-23

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Gabrielle Union.

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    Hold That (Episode 17)

    Air date: 2019-05-30

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Ava DuVernay.

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    Lowkey, Stay Down (Episode 18)

    Air date: 2019-06-03

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guests: Spike Lee and Matt Walsh.

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    Platinum Dad Joke (Episode 19)

    Air date: 2019-06-06

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Pete Buttigieg

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    Pon'Delocke (Episode 20)

    Air date: 2019-06-10

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Lin-Manuel Miranda

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    Electric Lemonade (Episode 21)

    Air date: 2019-06-13

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Regina Hall

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    It's Cultural (Episode 22)

    Air date: 2019-06-17

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: ScHoolboy Q

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    Pivot To Aliens (Episode 23)

    Air date: 2019-06-20

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Anthony Anderson

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    Y'all Not Low (Episode 24)

    Air date: 2019-06-24

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Ice Cube

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    Link In Bio (Episode 25)

    Air date: 2019-06-27

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Zendaya

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    Bonus Illustriousness (Episode 26)

    Air date: 2019-07-08

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more.

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    The Macaroni & Cheese Sound (Episode 27)

    Air date: 2019-07-11

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Kumail Nanjiani

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    Charcoonery Plate (Episode 28)

    Air date: 2019-07-15

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Kemba Walker

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    Staring In Ashanti (Episode 29)

    Air date: 2019-07-18

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Megan Rapinoe

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    Digital Hookah (Episode 30)

    Air date: 2019-07-22

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Dascha Polanco

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    Drop A Pin (Episode 31)

    Air date: 2019-07-25

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Common

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    Sightseeing Dog (Episode 32)

    Air date: 2019-07-29

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Billy Eichner

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    Alien Hook Off (Episode 33)

    Air date: 2019-08-01

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guests: Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen

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    It's a Boy (Episode 34)

    Air date: 2019-10-14

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: DaBaby

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    Tech Flex (Episode 35)

    Air date: 2019-10-17

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Taraji P. Henson

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    TEETH ON LAYAWAY (Episode 36)

    Air date: 2019-10-21

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Ta-Nehisi Coates

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    WEST INDIAN FENCE (Episode 37)

    Air date: 2019-10-24

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Gayle King

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    THE BACK OF YOUR BACK (Episode 38)

    Air date: 2019-10-28

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Bill Burr

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    UN JOKKERSTEPPEN (Episode 39)

    Air date: 2019-10-31

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Bernie Sanders

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    COME COLLECT UNCLE DARYL (Episode 40)

    Air date: 2019-11-04

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Anna Kendrick

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    TAKE YOUR TIME BABY (Episode 41)

    Air date: 2019-11-07

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Kenan Thompson

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    FROM DEEP (Episode 42)

    Air date: 2019-11-11

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Chris Hayes

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    GRAB THAT BOOMER (Episode 43)

    Air date: 2019-11-14

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Hasan Minhaj

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    THAT'S LARPING (Episode 44)

    Air date: 2019-11-18

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guest: Shea Serrano

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    DANCING BOK CHOY (Episode 45)

    Air date: 2019-11-21

    Runtime: 28 min

    Overview: Desus Nice and The Kid Mero sound off on pop culture, politics, sports and more. Illustrious guests: Chadwick Boseman and Elizabeth Warren

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