Black Card Rehab

Weeeee're BAAAAAACK! After recovering from a full depression era, we are finally bringing you new episodes of Black Card Rehab. This one was recorded at the end of 2020 (so please keep current event references in mind) about the 1992 movie Juice starring Tupac and Omar Epps.  This episode features Jasmine Ellis, a Stand Up Comedian, Entertainment Journalist and podcast host from Arlington, Texas. Jasmine tours colleges and clubs nationally and has been featured at over a dozen of the Top comedy festivals including Moontower, 10,000 Laughs,Limestone and Black Girl Giggles.. Her Debut comedy Album Trashbaby went #1 on iTunes and has been  featured on the " best comedy album by comedians you haven't heard of " Playlist on Spotify. Jasmine was honored as a Comedian to watch on the Whohaha women in comedy forum and her comedy special Nobody's Queen  was awarded NPR's Bullseye Comedy album of the year is available  to watch now on  Amazon Prime  and the Drybar comedy app.   Edited by Kayla Velasquez  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover!  Follow the show! Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Follow the Hosts Kristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Paige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

Pamela Ross is a New York based Stand Up Comedian and writer and we're delighted to have her school us on the amazing pioneer in rap: Roxanne Shante. If you, like us, did not know anything about this godmother of rap and hip hop, listen to this episode, as a treat.   Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook       

Hadiyah Robinson is a Standup Comedian, Writer and Podcaster and she grew up watching Houseparty. Listen to us reminisce about a time when men used to care about their dance moves. Check out Hadiyah's podcast Black Ass Podcast  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook     

Wynter Spears is a comedian living in Los Angeles by way of Chicago and she has never seen Set it Off until this episode. We talk about the movie and the incredible performances by four amazing black women in their prime.  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

Kelly McInerney is a huge fan of America's Sweetheart: Will Smith. She even has his poster in her kitchen. Listen to this very silly episode on the music, tv and film legend we've all come to know and love and question his judgement.  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

Dan White is a Comedian and Actor living in Los Angeles and he loves Menace to Society. We talk about the implications of movies that negatively portray the Black community as well as learning about "the hood" while living in the suburbs.  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

Amber North is a Comedian and Podcaster based out of Atlanta, GA and she loves John Singleton. In this episode we discuss his legacy and do a deep dive of one of his best films, Rosewood. Let us convince you that Rosewood is the better version of Django Unchained. Check out Amber's podcast! Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

Fabrice Sapolsky is the founder of Fair Square Comics. He came across the music of New Jack Swing while still living in France and fell in love with the sound. His knowledge on the genre and its founder, Teddy Riley, is unparalleled. Make no mistake: THIS IS THE DEFINITIVE PODCAST EPISODE ABOUT NEW JACK SWING! Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

Gary Michael Anderson is a Los Angeles based comedian who grew up watching and loving New Jack City. In this episode we discuss Wesley Snipes' oversized suits, geometric hair and Ice-T's young knees. Listen to find out our rating of this film and check out next week's episode where we will discuss the music behind the film and the overall New Jack Swing genre. Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

Kazeem Rahman is a hilarious Standup Comedian based in Los Angeles and he's ready to fight anyone when it comes to the musical genius of Kanye West. Paige shares her pre-roast battle ritual album and Kazeem poses a dog themed "tough choice" question to Paige and Kristal. Check out Kazeem's podcast where you can hear more comedians being ignorant.  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook     

In this episode Standup Comedian and Podcaster Taquita Love joins us to celebrate the amazing Tina Turner and the amazing masterpiece movie about her life. We discuss the amazing portrayals, the signs of domestic abuse and the importance of wig glue.  Check out Taquita's podcast Love Notes.  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook     

In this episode we bring back the hilarious Jil Chrisse to talk about Queen Latifah’s third album, Black Reign, and Queen Latifah’s contribution to rap and feminism. We also discuss titty glue, bean pies and denim bucket hats. Check out Jil’s new podcast She’s Got Bars! Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook     

Richard Douglas Jones has been watching Harlem Nights since he was a kid. This movie stars and is produced and directed by Eddie Murphy and remains a cult classic among fans of black film and in particular the Black noir genre. It just so happens that there is a lot of cussing in this movie and surprisingly, almost none of it is done by Richard Pryor who is also in the film. Also stay to the end to hear Richard breakdown the origins of the racial slur "honkey."  Click here to find out more about the Noir is the New Black Kickstarter  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

Beyoncé continues to shower us with gifts and per the recommendation of a fan of the show we decided to partake in these gifts and give the benediction on Black Card Rehab. If you hate spoilers, we highly recommend watching Black is King on Disney+ prior to listening to this episode. If you feel like you need a primer or a debrief, we have your episode right here.  Click here to find out more about the Noir is the New Black Kickstarter  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook      

In this episode, Kristal does some more "Black Homework" and watches the 1975 film Dolemite AND the 2019 film about the life of Rudy Ray Moore, Dolemite is my Name. Lots of spoilers but well worth it. We discuss the connections to Black Dynamite and Hollywood Shuffle and the ways that the Eddie Murphie film affects our view of the original.  Click here to find out more about the Noir is the New Black Kickstarter  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

Los Angeles-based Stand Up Comedian Katrina Davis and host of Black Card Rehab, Kristal Adams, have NEVER seen Black Dynamite. Fortunately, Kristal's white friend Paige has and walks us through some of the important facts about this film. We all gave this movie 5 out of 5 hair picks. This episode is HEAVY on spoilers so watch the movie before listening.  Then watch that ish again.  Click here to find out more about the Noir is the New Black Kickstarter  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

Sam Ike is a Stand Up Comedian living in Boston and years ago in college he fell in love with the movie Hollywood Shuffle. The movie created and produced by Robert Townsend about being a minority trying to make it in the industry is unfortunately still VERY relevant today. This movie tackles tokenism and cancel culture way before its time. We all "loved-ed" it very much. Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

Damon Sumner is a stand up comedian originally from Louisiana, living in Altanta, GA. Growing up he was a huge fan of the 2000-2004 cartoon on the WB called Static Shock. We talk about what it was like being a black child watching a black super hero cartoon character as the lead role on a show. Also we give the theme song of this show some grief. Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook   

Katy French is a Los Angeles-based Stand Up Comedian, Writer and Podcaster and Katy LOVES Rupal. Katy believes that the 6’5 drag icon and creator and host of Drag Race is a true guru. She has lived a fascinating life worth learning about and serves as a great reminder that you can find your true path at any age. Also listen to find out about a special podcast announcement. Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook   

Ms. Lauryn Hill is everything. And everything is everything. While Ms. Hill's talent is undeniable, her career is in many ways a mystery. Since our episode about Sister Act, Paige has been in a Lauryn Hill rabbit hole. She shares some crazy revelations on the pod. As promised, here is the link to the amazing performance at the Apollo Theater.    Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook     

Ivan Owens is a professional dancer and instructor living in New York City and he talk to us about the history of Tap dance as a Black art form. In addition to learning about the origins of tap, we also get an apology from Paige from the black face transgressions of her ancestors. Let us shuffle your ball change! Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook     

In the early episodes of the podcast, guest Keenan Baker shared his love of Kendrick Lamar with us. In this episode, I have a surprise for Paige: I have finally completed some long overdue black homework and listened to Kendrick's album To Pimp a Butterfly. Spoiler: I loved it. If you haven't already, listen to this album and then listen to this podcast and let us know your thoughts! Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

The movies Sister Act I & II were pretty much non-negotiable for kids of the 90's so Paige and I have each seen these movies well over hundreds of times. As we are still dealing with the emotional reality of the time we're living in, we thought we would take a look at the world through the lens of these joyful, joyful movies starring a living legend and a queen, Whoopi Goldberg. Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

So luckily Paige and I aren't monsters and we didn't need a podcast to encourage us to see Jordan Peele's Get Out. In light of all that is happening in our country right now, we thought it was the perfect time to discuss this film. Wherever you are, we hope your safe. As promised, the rest of the show notes contain links to various organization that you can donate to and support the end of the retaliation and diminishment of the black community.  Brooklyn Bail Fund National Bail Fund Network Justice for Breonna Reclaim the Block Northstar Health Collective Black Lives Matter 

Aisha Alfa is a stand up comedian, actor and writer who lives in Los Angeles but whose roots are in Canada and Nigeria. This is our second episode about black hair because there's too much to cover in one podcast and because Aisha's story is so unique. In fact, wearing natural hair and moving to Los Angeles put her in even deeper touch with her Black identity. Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

Madison Shepard is a hilarious stand up comedian in Los Angeles. She joins us to discuss a Black historical area of Los Angeles known as Central Ave. The history of this area is rich in history and has for the most part been overlooked by Hollywood. Listen to the episode and check out Madison's stand up on her website.  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

In this episode we discuss a highly celebrated movie in the black community: Spike Lee's School Daze. Our guest, Mateen Stewart, is not only a hilarious comedian, he is also a member of a Black Fraternity. Consequently, he has watched this movie over a hundred times. Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook   

If there's anything we learned from this movie it's that a) Brooklyn is full of Hoes and b) always triple your wig budget. Comedian and podcaster Richard Douglas Jones joins us in our review of Eddie Murphy's Vampire in Brooklyn.  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook   

This is a rebroadcast of our very first episode of Black Card Rehab. We hope you enjoy this very fun episode while we work on bringing your more BCC (Black Card Content). Kennelia Stradwick is a comedian and actor and she LOVES the actor Leon. She is also hilariously stressed out by the fact that Kristal, a black woman, does not know who Leon is. Kennelia wants everyone to know that Leon is the black George Clooney and to show some respect. Give this man his flowers.  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook   

In this episode Paige and Kristal review the Robert Townsend movie The Five Heartbeats. At one point Paige breaks out some relevant cult knowledge and Kristal is very confused about what writing paper looked like in the sixties. We give this movie a rating of 4 out of 5 Hair Picks.  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook   

Waiting to Exhale is an important movie in Black American pop culture. But we’ve never seen it. Listen as Kristal, a black woman, wishes she could go back in time and have warm and fuzzy memories about this movie like so many other black women; and as Paige, her white friend, goes full film student on this very fun episode. Whether you've seen this movie or not, we recommend adding this to your Quarantine Movie List. Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook   

Yusuf Ali is a stand up comedian living in Los Angeles. He is originally from Cleveland and he talks to us in this episode about “Black Snacks.” Get ready for a salty, sweet trip down memory lane. In our discussion of Black snacks we also end up talking about what it means to grow up in a segregated place like Cleveland and how you can learn things about your own culture from people you would never expect. Break out some Now and Laters (aka Nihalators) and get ready for a good laugh. Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook   

Bri Gigér is a stand up and sketch comedian and loves the stand up comedy legend, Moms Mabley. Bri shares with us some important history about Moms and does an incredible spot on impersonation of her hero. We talk about how her influence is still present in current stand up comedy and how looking different than your audience helps you get really good at turning perceptions on their head. Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook   

Armando Torres is a stand up comedian and co-host of Cult podcast with my White friend Paige and he just happens to know a TON about Hip Hop. In this episode he teaches me about the origins of hip hop and breaks down some very specific beefs in the hip hop community. He also happens to be our first non-black guest because knowledge of Black culture is for everyone! Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook   

Jazmyn W is a stand up comedian and she LOVES the TV show A Different World. In fact, A Different World was the reason she knew she was going to go to college. She is through and through “a Whitley” and tells us all about why this show is important for the culture. Also we talk about Dwayne Wayne and Dwyane Wade in the same episode! Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook   

Akeem Woods is a traveling comedian and a finalist for NBC Stand Up for Diversity Showcase and he LOVES the TV show Pose. Though he has never been very interested in drag culture, he strongly relates with the themes of being black and gay and experiencing familial rejection. Also we cannot remember Mark Paul Gosselaar’s name. This episode is sponsored by SEAWEED SNACKS!Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook   

Kimberly Clark is a comedian and one of Time Out LA’s Comics to Watch and she LOVES (or used to love) Gospel music. She grew up in the church as a pastor’s daughter and draws comparisons between old school and new school artists…even new kid on the block, Kanye West. This episode features our first ever “wha’chu know about (fill in anything old school and black)?” moment, when once again, Paige knows more about black culture than expected. Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook   

Keenan Baker is a comedian and podcaster and he has loved Kendrick Lamar since back in the day when he was K-Dot. Keenan breaks down his own personal history in developing his particular taste in hip hop music and what it is that makes Kendrick so great. As a standup, he finds himself more inspired by hip hop artists than other comedians and even shares some bars with us from his rap battling days in middle school. Listen to also find out what we decide white people should say instead of the n-word at concerts. Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook   

Dewayne Perkins is a stand up comedian, actor and a current writer on Brooklyn 99. Dewayne and my white friend Paige are legit experts on the hit reality TV show Bad Girls Club and the tell me all about it. If you’ve ever heard someone saying “Pop off! Pop off!” well, sis, this is from that. Whether or not you’re a fan of this show, you will definitely enjoy this trip down the sh** show, memory lane. Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

Jil Chrissie is a comedian, actor and writer known for her one-woman show Comedy Hoe and she LOVES (and is learning to love) Black Hair. We are happy to air this episode on the heals of the recent Oscar Win for the outstanding short by Matthew A. Cherry also titled Hair Love. Jil shares about her complicated relationship with wanting to love her hair while still wanting to be desirable to men and the entertainment industry. And PLOT TWIST: Paige knows what crochet braids are! Put your headphones in and get ready to go under the hooded dryer for this one.  Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

Neil Charles is a comedian known for being on The Eric Andre Show and he LOVES 90’s Hip Hop. In this episode Neil gives Paige and Kristal the 411 (that was a 90s thing, right?) on all things 90’s hip hop including his top five albums to check out and some of his favorite, unsung heroes from the era. Somehow we all end up doing a very black thing: talking about conspiracies. Also, will Kristal finally be cancelled for insisting on referencing Nelly’s "Air Force Ones"? Support the show! Rate Black Card Rehab 5-stars on Apple Podcasts with a comment about a future topic you want us to cover! Follow the show!Twitter, Instagram, FacebookFollow the HostsKristal Adams Twitter, Instagram, FacebookPaige Wesley Twitter, Instagram, Facebook