Channing Tatum and the Love for Black Cinema
Justin Simien – I Love Black Cinema
Justin Simien is an amazing director (Dear White People) who’s made a hot new doc called Hollywood Black which explores the history of Black folks in cinema. Really deep look at everything from Birth of A Nation to the success of Jordan Peele. The doc is on MGM+. We go deep into the history of Black cinema and talk/argue about Blaxploitation, Hattie McDaniel, Denzel, Tarantino, what the definition of a Black film is, and more.
Hickory Dickory Doc
On this episode Aries and Andy talk about porn titles, actors in certain rolls, keep Andy's name out..., Aliens, slavery, Aries daughters music, and Ms. Deidre Ann Johnson.
Have You Met Channing Jamal Tatum?
Sometimes you just need a first class flight. This week, Hunter and Peyton get into their reactions to the new movie Blink Twice, chat about the tradwife trend, and check in on the deranged characters on HBO’s Industry.
Sequoia Holmes (Black People Love Paramore) and Justin Richmond (Broken Record)
Sequoia Holmes, host of Black People Love Paramore podcast, returns as our host of the week with Justin Richmond, host of Broken Record podcast, as the latest guest. Justin lets us in on the mindset he keeps whilst sharing topical opinions in the public space, and how he gets comfortable talking with influential people.
Texas Voter Purge May Be Sending A Chilling Message, Lawmakers and Advocates Warn
Throwback Spotlight
I Love Tennis
Taylor Townsend is one of my favorite current professional tennis players because she’s unrelentingly aggressive. She’s a serve and volleyer which is something no one does anymore! And she’s a survivor. Her journey has put her through a lot—she was the best junior player in the world when the USTA refused to back her because, well, she weighs more than the average player. But she was beating everyone! She’s been away recently on maternity leave but she’ll be back on the WTA circuit soon. We talk about technique, growing as a player, dealing with the USTA, playing against Serena, and much more.
Back Splitters and No Hitters
As the A’s prepare to retire his jersey, pitcher Dave “Smoke” Stewart takes Jared on a trip back to the start of his illustrious career. Stewart spent years in the minors tweaking his pitch before the Dodgers promoted him to the big leagues in 1981.
What We’re Loving
Brittany
Tell Me Lies has finally returned to Hulu for season two and though it’s been literal years since season one, I’m ready to scream at the TV again when the insufferable Stephen manipulates a deceptive but naive Lucy.
Fun Fact
Recycling cardboard only takes 75% of the energy required to make new cardboard.
Story From History
This week in history: On September 5, 2006, Katie Couric debuted as the first female solo anchor of a weekday network evening news broadcast, CBS Evening News with Katie Couric.