Podcast appearances and mentions of Bianca Lawson

01:40: The Cupcake Garden 02:30: Mel does American History 05:28: Busing  08:55: Luigi Mangione 12:07: Why McDonald's Man Who Led Cops to Luigi Mangione Might Not Get $60K Reward 20:44: Anthem reverses plans to put time limits on anesthesia coverage 24:00: When a medical insurance CEO was shot dead, people celebrated his death. What does this tell us about American healthcare? 26:38: ‘His little human shield': Elon Musk called out for suspiciously becoming more fatherly 29:00: Tesla Sued Over Exaggerating Mileage Claims In Class Action Lawsuit 30:21: Luigi Mangione's political views from left and right — he had ‘concern for the future of humanity': pal 35:00: Killing of Jordan Neely 38:25: What Paapa Essiedu Playing Severus Snape Means For The Harry Potter Show 42:02: Letting the art and the artist go 43:10: Neil Gaiman controversy explained: All allegations against The Sandman creator 46:40: What is bringing your hosts joy 48:00: Miss Scarlet and The Duke 50:51: Doechii's Tiny Desk & GNX 57:58: Drake alleges Universal falsely inflated popularity of Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us' 1:01:05: Mel's advice to Drake 1:02:32: Jaleel White Believes ‘Family Matters' Is Overlooked In Black Community Because It Didn't Tell "Hood Stories" 1:07:44: Martin Lawrence and Tisha Campbell Say They're 'Good' Despite Harassment Lawsuit in the '90s 1:09:57: Jaleel White Shares Awkward First Date with Bianca Lawson and College Tensions with Gabrielle Union in Growing Up Urkel 1:11:30: Smut Book Club LIVE! 1:12:11: Where to find your hosts! "Check out our carrd to see where you can find us!  https://nerdgasmnoire.carrd.co/ Make sure you join our new discord channel and hang out with the community! https://discord.gg/7DqMZSy ENJOY!   Hosts: De, Jamie, JP, Maria, Melissa, Storm Producer: De, Jamie, JP, Maria, Melissa, Storm Writing Team: De, Jamie, JP, Maria, Melissa, Storm Editor: De Audio Production: De Theme Song: Feelin Good provided by Mike (Pound 4 Pound Podcast) & Marion Moore from ALBM Production Design: JP Fairfield Social Media: Melissa, Storm"

Welcome back to the most ghoulish podcast about some of your favorite cinematic bombs Spooky season is officially here, and Troy and Brad are diving headfirst into the blaxploitation horror classic, Bones, from 2001. Featuring the one and only D-O-Double-G, Snoop Dogg, alongside the iconic Pam Grier, this film delivers a powerful exploration of urban life, drug culture, and the bold declaration of “killing the white people first!” It's a gritty horror experience that packs a punch. With Pam Grier at the helm, you know you're in for a treat. Bones may be an often-overlooked gem of the early 2000s, but don't let its surface-level charm fool you—after our discussion, you might just find it's Not A Bomb. The film proudly wears its Italian horror influences, drawing inspiration from the likes of Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci. (So don't tell, Brad) So grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and get ready for a thrilling ride through this captivating urban nightmare. Bones is directed by Ernest Dickerson and stars Snoop Dogg (Two G's), Pam Grier, Khalil Kain, Clifton Powell, Bianca Lawson, and Michael T. Weiss. Not A Bomb has has plenty of spooky designs in our Merch store! Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check them out. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs! We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Cast: Brad, Troy

This week Jackie and Danielle are talking about the 2000 teen comedy horror film Bolt Neck with their guests Ryan and Rob from Radical Retro Rewind Podcast! A brainy student resurrects a dead classmate by transplanting the mind of a serial killer into the teen's body. Starring: Matthew Lawrence, Justin Walker, Christine Lakin, Christian Payne, Shelley Duvall, Richard Moll, Charles Fleischer, Kenny Blank, Bianca Lawson and Ryan Reynolds ·Season 3 Episode 18· ---  No More Late Fees Strike Statement: In our efforts to support the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strikes we have decided to pivot our content in the upcoming months to discuss more generic 90s and 2000s content and steer away from highlighting struck movie/tv content. This is a personal decision we decided to make to help support our community. It's what felt right for US. If you have any requests on what we should cover on the show or on social, please let us know. *This movie is not considered struck content and therefore is aligned with strike guidelines. --- No More Late Fees - https://biolinks.heropost.io/nomorelatefees --- Radical Retro Rewind: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/radicalretrorewindpodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@radicalretrorewind --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nomorelatefees/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nomorelatefees/support --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nomorelatefees/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nomorelatefees/support

Well y'all, this is it. The series finale of Bourbon & Bordelons because we've reached the series finale of Queen Sugar, the television show that stole our hearts and minds and showed Blackness in an entirely unique and interesting light. New, original storytelling. The crew of Janay, Chaunece, Jibri and Corey break down the series finale episode "For They Existed" and take flight with the whole crew: Nova, Ralph Angel and even Charley, along with Aunt Vi, Hollywood, Prosper, Darla, Micah and Blue. We spend a few more minutes with them as they take flight into their own world from here on out. The crew drops some Advictions and as is customary, a shot of bourbon for the character who had the best SHOW, yep, for the ENTIRE series. Who might that be? You'll have to check it out. Thank you for listening each week and for sharing your thoughts and opinions with us via social media and emails, etc. It was all appreciated. Shouts out to Ava DuVernay, Oprah Winfrey and all of the actors who played the characters we came to know and love. Rutina Wesley, Kofi Siriboe, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Omar Dorsey, Tina Lifford, Bianca Lawson, Nicholas Ashe, Ethan Hutchison, Henry Sanders, Tammy Townsend, David Jensen, Amirah Vann, etc. You all are appreciated. And to all of the writers, directors, producers, etc. who had anything to do with the show, you are also appreciated. And to the music supervisor Meshell Ndegeocello who introduced us to more new music than we can truly appreciate. Thank you all. Take flight. Edited and Mixed by Panama Jackson Music: Intro- "Perfume B-Side" by Berto Antonio Outro- "Cleopatra" by Berto Antonio Music used by permission from Berto Antonio's 2020 release, WRTHY, available on all streaming platforms.

It's the TV Show that changes lives! Ashley's guest is Bianca Lawson who plays Darla on the complex family drama Queen Sugar by critically acclaimed director Ava DuVernay. You'll hear more about filming through the pandemic and what's in store for the final season of Queen Sugar. But the expert on Queen Sugar is none other than Sharon Harris, Ashley's Mom! You may know Ashley's Mom from Storytime with Seth Rogen's episode ‘Hey Me' (go queue up that episode right after this one) but today she joins Ashley to run through their Watchlist and share more about what to watch next.What We Watched:Queen Sugar90 Day Fiancé Happily Ever After90 Day: The Single LifeSaturday Night Live Dateline Investigation DiscoveryEuphoria Perfect StrangersMike - The Mike Tyson Miniseries Homework:Bob's BurgersGreat NorthAbbot ElementaryHome EconomicsRamyWelcome to FlatchRebootLife After Lock UpKevin Can F*ck HimselfWanna join TV Club? Get our official merch on Podswag or join our Patreon to tell Ashley what to watch!

“It ain't ova, b*tch.” But Donny's career in podcasting is, as he will ultimately be cancelled for his accent work and acting choices during this “Save the Last Dance” recap with Kendrick Tucker of “Reality and Comics Too” podcast.  The dark (in more ways than one) opening makes Chelsea realize why she left sleepovers early, and her passion for Julia Stiles' pullout couch makes Donny realize he doesn't want to sleepover at her house anymore. Then, Chelsea reminisces about her time at the Thirsty Turtle while Donny reminisces about his time in the special gym class. Also, the Cuties send in their best stories of times they put their foot in their mouth. But mostly, the three just praise Bianca Lawson and Kerry Washington for an hour. To hear (or watch) this recap in its unedited, unhinged entirety, head to our newly launched Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/iamthecuteoneFor our merch, check out iamthecuteone.comFollow Us on Social Media!Chelsea: @ohnochelsDonny: @realdonnywoodSupport the show

This week we are diving into the noughties dance classic, Save The Last Dance (2001), directed by Thomas Carter. The film stars Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington and Bianca Lawson. We chat about the songs in the film with music veteran, Mitchell Leib, who produced the soundtrack.The film follows Sara, who moves to Chicago to live with her father after the sudden death of her mother. One of the few white people at her new school, Sara forms a relationship with Derek, a black teen from the South Side, where they bond over dance.With 21 years of hindsight, we look back at some of the problematic areas of the story, and talk in depth with Mitchell about the production of a music soundtrack that holds its weight for over two decades.Save The Last Dance is available to watch on Netflix UK.Next week, we will be looking at Censor (2021), directed by Prano Bailey-Bond. Censor is currently streaming on Mubi and Amazon UK.Transcript available here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andi Hayes and Jasmine Simone revisit the 2001 modern Blaxploitation horror film, cult classic ‘Bones ' starring Snoop Dogg, Pam Grier, Khalil Kain, Clifton Powell, Bianca Lawson and Michael T. Weiss. This story was created by Adam Simon Tim Metcalfe and Directed by Ernest Dickerson. Hosts: Andi Hayes and Jasmine Simone Producer and editor: Andi Hayes COME HANG WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOK: @theblackhorrorproject Learn more about this episode and subscribe to the email list at theblackhorrorproject.com Sponsor: The Brave Moon Coffee www.thebravemoon.com

Prep your dogg jokes and don't go into the derelict old house because we're checking out Ernest R Dickerson's 2001 blaxploitation / slasher / Italian Gothic horror film Bones. Joining us is Carolyn Mauricette, Development Coordinator & Programmer of the Blood In The Snow film festival, who has a deep affection for both Pam Grier and Snoop Dogg.This episode is, first and foremost, an apology for sleeping on the film, which is a ton of fun. We heap praise on Dickerson's direction, the film's litany of homages and its many visually stunning sequences. Bones has characters we actually care about, doesn't make a big deal about a mixed race relationship and invests a ton of screen time on Snoop & Grier's romance that other films would have cut out.Plus: the agelessness of Grier and Bianca Lawson, undead decapitated heads, the film's questionable marketing, the lack of studio confidence in black horror and, finally, Carolyn's hilarious edible story.Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd and/or Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremote> Carolyn: @vfdpixie I viewfromthedark.ca I Pod: Reely MelanatedBe sure to support the boys on Patreon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's What to Watch: Former First Lady Michelle Obama's new Netflix childrens' series Waffles & Mochi debuts, and she shares where she'd like to escape to with her husband Barack, and what's on their playlist; Queen Sugar star Bianca Lawson, who is the subject of our trivia question, teases Darla and Ralph Angel's wedding; JD Pardo previews season 3 of Mayans M.C. and EZ's love life, and his co-star Danny Pino tells us why he loves the Oscar-nominated movie Minari. Plus, lots of first in this year's batch of Oscar nominations. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW. Host/Producer: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Editor/Producer: Joshua Heller (@joshuaheller); Writer: Tyler Aquilina (@tyler_aquilina); Executive Producers : Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a movie where Snoop Dogg plays a vengeful ghost and before now we somehow hadn't already talked about it. So this week the Fried Squirms dig into Bones while trying to catch Snoop up in the clouds. _This is the Tale of Jimmy Bones..._ Listen to more Fried Squirms at www.friedsquirms.com Check out all earVVyrm podcasts at www.earvvyrm.com Email us at squirmcast@gmail.com

Ash is joined by actress Bianca Lawson to chat about season 5 of Queen Sugar, her character Darla, notable roles of her 30+ year career, manifestation, and much more.    Queen Sugar premieres on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 8/7c on the Oprah Winfrey Network and is available on the Watch OWN app.    Follow My Guest: Bianca Lawson Instagram - @biancajasminelawson Twitter - @biancalawson   This episode is sponsored by:  Amazon Music - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial and get access to more than 70 million songs: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade Audible - Sign up to start a free 30-day trial + get a free audiobook: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade   Get 'Sweetened' on social media! Twitter - @sweetenedpod Instagram - @sweetenedpodcast  Facebook - Sweetened with Ash Lemonade  Website - sweetenedpodcast.com   

Live your dream, it’s not as hard as it may seem, you gotta work to get the cream! This week’s movie is a somber and heartwarming tale of Sara Johnson's (Julia Stiles) ambitions to become a ballerina while living on the “bad” side of Chicago with her deadbeat dad after losing her mother in a tragic car accident. It is the origin of the greatest comeback aka “Steps ain’t no square dance” / “That’s okay, I’ll dance circles...probably around you”...even if Sara Johnson definitely does NOT dance in circles around ANYONE that night. It feels like we say this every time, but this SOUNDTRACK THO. “Murder She Wrote,” K-Ci & JoJo, Method Man and Redman...not to mention the somber violin score that complements the extremely Real drama that unfolds. Shoutout to Kerry Washington’s free lesson on the Black community and Sean Patrick Thomas dropping some knowledge on the meaning of In Cold Blood. We may not LOVE this movie but we did find a way to discuss it at LENGTH due to a handful of entertaining tangents, so tune in! Starring Julia Child-I mean, Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington, and Bianca Lawson.

Dawson, Joey, Jack, and Andie all go to Cambridge, MA, to an unnamed university (hmm...wonder which one), where they get their first taste of college life. Dawson gets knocked down a peg or two when his movie bombs at a film festival, but we are introduced to Bianca Lawson's character Nikki Green, and we are not mad about it. Joey gets put in a room with a real dick named A.J. and we are definitely mad about it. Jack tries to discover the gay scene in Boston but goes to a place that really isn't for him. Trying to find stuff in the early-internet times was really hard. And Andie has a chance encounter with a career secretary named Fran that we love, but also, why can't Andie find some people her age? Put on your life preservers and remember to ask permission before boarding. We're in for a wild ride! We hope everyone is staying safe, healthy, and sane. Hope we help you get through this week. Join us for Season 3, Episode 10 of the 90s teen drama Dawson's Creek! Thank you so much to Killya for our amazing theme song. Find them on Instagram @gofreakingcrazy Thank you to @camadeclub for our social media awesomeness. Thank you also to Andrew Bush, who helped guide us on how to do this from our houses. Find Erin on Instagram at @erin.hensley Find Julia on Twitter and Instagram @Pesty1079 Rare Bird Books is @rarebirdlit and at rarebirdlit.com

Emily talks with comedians Dulce Sloan and Myq Kaplan about the evolution of Spike on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. They also discuss Dulce's sixth sense to smell out shows that will soon be cancelled, their thoughts on Bones (Angel's other show), and Bianca Lawson's best accents in the MTU.

The absolutely brilliant LaToya Ferguson, Alanna Bennett, and Ira Madison III host today's conversation on race within the Buffy and Angelverse! This is the first in a larger series that will be produced and hosted by BIPOC Buffy fans here on the Buffering the Vampire Slayer and WOW — what a way to begin. These three TV geniuses bring their encyclopedic knowledge of both series to the table with questions like: What would have happened if Leonard Roberts played Riley? Why in the hell was Drusilla able to kill Kendra — an immensely powerful Slayer — with one filed f*cking fingernail? How would it have impacted the arc of the show if Bianca Lawson had been cast as Cordelia? This. Episode. Fucking. Rules. Today's conversation was curated, produced, and edited by LaToya Ferguson. You can follow LaToya at @lafergs on Twitter and you should also *immediately* tune into her podcast about The Vampire Diaries (YEAH THAT'S RIGHT) called The AMPire Diaries over at theampirediariespod.comAlanna Bennett is a culture writer and screenwriter who you can follow over at @AlannaBennett on Twitter and Instagram! Currently Alanna is writing for The CW's Roswell, New MexicoIra Madison III would love if you'd just please leave him alone (he's busy!), but if you INSIST he can be found at @ira on Twitter, @irathethird on Instagram; he also was a writer on Netflix's Daybreak and is currently writing on Netflix's forthcoming Q-Force-- Massive thanks to Mackenzie MacDade and Alba Daza who are working with us as consultants and facilitators! Here's more on their work: Mackenzie MacDade is a 31 year old, queer woman of color, teaching artist, feminist, part time poet and general rabble rouser. She got her start in feminism from a book of feminist nursery rhymes, and her start in pop culture analysis from 9 years of homeschooling (translation: 9 years of TV and movie watching). A firm believer in queering the collective consciousness, she strives to inspire people to redesign their idea of normal and step out their comfort zone. She takes inspiration from Gertrude Stein, Buffy, Angela Davis, Faith and bell hooks. Someone once described her as “The love child of Angela Davis and Ru-Paul” and she thinks that just about sums it up. Alba Daza is a 27-year-old emerging Latinx writer/director/podcaster based in Montreal, Canada. At 13 years old she discovered (through Buffy) that she wanted to be a screenwriter and hasn't let go of that dream since. Her stories focus on telling and celebrating the stories of marginalized voices, giving them space to breathe and thrive. Through her work, she plans to decolonize pop culture and Slay white supremacy, just like Buffy taught her. Check out her podcast, “My Mama So…” which centers around appreciating the greatness of motherly figures: bit.ly/mymamaso --You can learn more about this new series and our other initiatives here at Buffering the Vampire Slayer at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting Logo by Kristine Thune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The absolutely brilliant LaToya Ferguson, Alanna Bennett, and Ira Madison III host today's conversation on race within the Buffy and Angelverse! This is the first in a larger series that will be produced and hosted by BIPOC Buffy fans here on the Buffering the Vampire Slayer and WOW — what a way to begin. These three TV geniuses bring their encyclopedic knowledge of both series to the table with questions like: What would have happened if Leonard Roberts played Riley? Why in the hell was Drusilla able to kill Kendra — an immensely powerful Slayer — with one filed f*cking fingernail? How would it have impacted the arc of the universes if Bianca Lawson had been cast as Cordelia? This. Episode. Fucking. Rules.Today's conversation was curated, produced, and edited by LaToya Ferguson. You can follow LaToya at @lafergs on Twitter and you should also *immediately* tune into her podcast about The Vampire Diaries (YEAH THAT'S RIGHT) called The AMPire Diaries over at theampirediariespod.comAlanna Bennett is a culture writer and screenwriter who you can follow over at @AlannaBennett on Twitter and Instagram! Currently Alanna is writing for The CW's Roswell, New MexicoIra Madison III would love if you'd just please leave him alone (he's busy!), but if you INSIST he can be found at @ira on Twitter, @irathethird on Instagram; he also was a writer on Netflix's Daybreak and is currently writing on Netflix's forthcoming Q-Force--Massive thanks to Mackenzie MacDade and Alba Daza who are working with us as consultants and facilitators! Mackenzie MacDade is a 31 year old, queer woman of color, teaching artist, feminist, part time poet and general rabble rouser. She got her start in feminism from a book of feminist nursery rhymes, and her start in pop culture analysis from 9 years of homeschooling (translation: 9 years of TV and movie watching). A firm believer in queering the collective consciousness, she strives to inspire people to redesign their idea of normal and step out their comfort zone. She takes inspiration from Gertrude Stein, Buffy, Angela Davis, Faith and bell hooks. Someone once described her as “The love child of Angela Davis and Ru-Paul” and she thinks that just about sums it up.Alba Daza is a 27-year-old emerging Latinx writer/director/podcaster based in Montreal, Canada.  At 13 years old she discovered (through Buffy) that she wanted to be a screenwriter and hasn't let go of that dream since. Her stories focus on telling and celebrating the stories of marginalized voices, giving them space to breathe and thrive. Through her work, she plans to decolonize pop culture and Slay white supremacy, just like Buffy taught her. --You can learn more about this new series and our other initiatives here at Buffering the Vampire Slayer & Angel On Top at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfightingLogo by Kristine Thune

The absolutely brilliant LaToya Ferguson, Alanna Bennett, and Ira Madison III host today's conversation on race within the Buffy and Angelverse! This is the first in a larger series that will be produced and hosted by BIPOC Buffy fans here on the Buffering the Vampire Slayer and WOW — what a way to begin. These three TV geniuses bring their encyclopedic knowledge of both series to the table with questions like: What would have happened if Leonard Roberts played Riley? Why in the hell was Drusilla able to kill Kendra — an immensely powerful Slayer — with one filed f*cking fingernail? How would it have impacted the arc of the show if Bianca Lawson had been cast as Cordelia? This. Episode. Fucking. Rules. Today’s conversation was curated, produced, and edited by LaToya Ferguson. You can follow LaToya at @lafergs on Twitter and you should also *immediately* tune into her podcast about The Vampire Diaries (YEAH THAT’S RIGHT) called The AMPire Diaries over at theampirediariespod.com Alanna Bennett is a culture writer and screenwriter who you can follow over at @AlannaBennett on Twitter and Instagram! Currently Alanna is writing for The CW’s Roswell, New Mexico Ira Madison III would love if you’d just please leave him alone (he’s busy!), but if you INSIST he can be found at @ira on Twitter, @irathethird on Instagram; he also was a writer on Netflix’s Daybreak and is currently writing on Netflix’s forthcoming Q-Force -- Massive thanks to Mackenzie MacDade and Alba Daza who are working with us as consultants and facilitators! Here’s more on their work: Mackenzie MacDadeis a 31 year old, queer woman of color, teaching artist, feminist, part time poet and general rabble rouser. She got her start in feminism from a book of feminist nursery rhymes, and her start in pop culture analysis from 9 years of homeschooling (translation: 9 years of TV and movie watching). A firm believer in queering the collective consciousness, she strives to inspire people to redesign their idea of normal and step out their comfort zone. She takes inspiration from Gertrude Stein, Buffy, Angela Davis, Faith and bell hooks. Someone once described her as “The love child of Angela Davis and Ru-Paul” and she thinks that just about sums it up. Alba Daza is a 27-year-old emerging Latinx writer/director/podcaster based in Montreal, Canada.  At 13 years old she discovered (through Buffy) that she wanted to be a screenwriter and hasn’t let go of that dream since. Her stories focus on telling and celebrating the stories of marginalized voices, giving them space to breathe and thrive. Through her work, she plans to decolonize pop culture and Slay white supremacy, just like Buffy taught her. Check out her podcast, “My Mama So…” which centers around appreciating the greatness of motherly figures: bit.ly/mymamaso -- You can learn more about this new series and our other initiatives here at Buffering the Vampire Slayer at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting Logo by Kristine Thune

The absolutely brilliant LaToya Ferguson, Alanna Bennett, and Ira Madison III host today's conversation on race within the Buffy and Angelverse! This is the first in a larger series that will be produced and hosted by BIPOC Buffy fans here on the Buffering the Vampire Slayer and WOW — what a way to begin. These three TV geniuses bring their encyclopedic knowledge of both series to the table with questions like: What would have happened if Leonard Roberts played Riley? Why in the hell was Drusilla able to kill Kendra — an immensely powerful Slayer — with one filed f*cking fingernail? How would it have impacted the arc of the universes if Bianca Lawson had been cast as Cordelia? This. Episode. Fucking. Rules. Today’s conversation was curated, produced, and edited by LaToya Ferguson. You can follow LaToya at @lafergs on Twitter and you should also *immediately* tune into her podcast about The Vampire Diaries (YEAH THAT’S RIGHT) called The AMPire Diaries over at theampirediariespod.com Alanna Bennett is a culture writer and screenwriter who you can follow over at @AlannaBennett on Twitter and Instagram! Currently Alanna is writing for The CW’s Roswell, New MexicoIra Madison III would love if you’d just please leave him alone (he’s busy!), but if you INSIST he can be found at @ira on Twitter, @irathethird on Instagram; he also was a writer on Netflix’s Daybreak and is currently writing on Netflix’s forthcoming Q-Force-- Massive thanks to Mackenzie MacDade and Alba Daza who are working with us as consultants and facilitators!  Mackenzie MacDade is a 31 year old, queer woman of color, teaching artist, feminist, part time poet and general rabble rouser. She got her start in feminism from a book of feminist nursery rhymes, and her start in pop culture analysis from 9 years of homeschooling (translation: 9 years of TV and movie watching). A firm believer in queering the collective consciousness, she strives to inspire people to redesign their idea of normal and step out their comfort zone. She takes inspiration from Gertrude Stein, Buffy, Angela Davis, Faith and bell hooks. Someone once described her as “The love child of Angela Davis and Ru-Paul” and she thinks that just about sums it up. Alba Daza is a 27-year-old emerging Latinx writer/director/podcaster based in Montreal, Canada.  At 13 years old she discovered (through Buffy) that she wanted to be a screenwriter and hasn’t let go of that dream since. Her stories focus on telling and celebrating the stories of marginalized voices, giving them space to breathe and thrive. Through her work, she plans to decolonize pop culture and Slay white supremacy, just like Buffy taught her. Check out her podcast, “My Mama So…” which centers around appreciating the greatness of motherly figures: bit.ly/mymamaso --You can learn more about this new series and our other initiatives here at Buffering the Vampire Slayer & Angel On Top at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting Logo by Kristine Thune

We're back from a little summer hiatus and had a LOT of catching up to do!  We break down what we've been doing over the break and help Mel understand what a "Hot Girl Summer" is. We briefly talk new music; dabble in this Popeye's chicken sandwich debate; shout out "The Six" and our friends north of the border in general; and MiMi confuses a health trend for Flinstones lingerie (just go with it). Most importantly, we touch on what everyone's been watching; “Black Lady Sketch Show”, “The Boys”, “Stranger Things Season 3”, “Mindhunter”, “Euphoria” (Give Zendaya ALL HER THINGS), "Big Little Lies Season 3", "Years and Years", “Queen Sugar” (the show we all should be watching but aren’t), and what strain of virgin blood Angela Bassett, Bianca Lawson and Paul Rudd are bathing in to keep their youthful looks.We also do a couple 90s throwback show references that solidifies our place in "middle-age-dom". Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify!  

Happy Juneteenth! It’s Wednesday and Bianca Lawson is here!

Now dig this, Snoop got to make his very own Blaxploitation film that is also horror film. Don't worry, it's a 2000's horror movie. Snoop got to have Pam Grier as his old lady. Everyone has a life checklist, don't judge. We talk about Snoop, 90s actors, Bianca Lawson, bad horror movies and maggots!

Get ya head in the game, because this week Emma and Danica re-watched High School Musical! Join us as we talk about PAX, flip phones, generic mascots, and LOL moments. Maybe don't listen to this one if you're a HSM fan, because we dunk on it pretty hard. Get it? DUNK on it. Like in basketball. Because Troy plays basketball. Ha ha.

In this episode of Fire Bad, Tree Pretty, Amanda and Lydia discuss S02E10 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, "What's My Line? Part 1." Points of interest: Mister Pfister, door to door dildo salesman, sex boats, debasing the beef canoe, quality time with Mr. Gordo, Angel is feeling insecure, vampires on ice, Big Hockey's bloody secret, career fair feels, Dalton and Giles' buddy cop movie, the amazing and confusing Mr. Cross, and Willow and Oz finally meet!

Fan favorite Alexander Lester returns to our modest little graveyard to join the magical mystery flashback tour that is Angelus’ sordid history in 221, “Becoming (Part 1)” and rejoice at the very first Buffy/Spike team-up in 222, “Becoming (Part 2).” Is David Boreanaz’s Irish accent more or less abysmal than Bianca Lawson’s whatever-it-is accent? Mr. Pointy makes his inauspicious-but-important debut in the series; Spike likes Happy Meals; Joyce finally gets a clue; and Buffy shares her sword.   Next: after the feel good cabaret that was the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Two finale I’m taking an oh-so-brief hiatus to catch my breath before diving into Season Three. But in the meantime I’ll be attending the 8th Biennial Slayage Conference on the Whedonverses. I will personally be participating in at least one roundtable panel discussion while there, which I intend to record. I’m also hoping to capture some other content as well, such as interviews and perhaps other panels or presentations. We’ll see how that all works out, but in any case look for a “Very Special Conversations” episode at some point in the near future.   THE BREAKDOWN Intro / Guest (00:00 - 03:51) Main Topic (03:51 - 1:40:16) Outro / Next (1:40:16 - 1:45:26)   THE LINKS Library Closed For Filing - Please Come Back Tomorrow   THE MUSIC “Conversations (feat. Wesley Mead)” by Azura (2017) “Full of Grace” by Sarah McLachlan, Surfacing (1997)   THE SCHOLARS Whedon Studies Association is a non-profit academic organization devoted to the study of the works of Joss Whedon and his associates. They put out Slayage: The Journal of Whedon Studies, and Watcher Junior​: The Undergraduate Journal of Whedon Studies, both blind peer-reviewed twice-yearly online publications. They also host the biennial Slayage Conference on the Whedonverses, which brings all these incredible scholars together to present papers, discuss ways of incorporating Whedon Studies in education, and basically just geek out together. http://www.whedonstudies.tv/

The wonder twins are full, happy, and filled of love after Thanksgiving and they want to spread the wealth! They got a fun joyous episode for ya'll this week... but first! CANDYMAN... candyman, candyman! They deconstruct the horror movie from the 90s which was WAY more political than they remembered! They also discuss the amazing ageless Bianca Lawson, In the Korners...ooooooo she's back! Quizlet Korner has returned and this time she is called, What's Good In The Neighborhood? Will James finally get Nnekay with the Quiz?! SOme of the topics covered: gay porn and racism, Wes Goodman, HIV Drugs, Adoption, Grindr mysteries, and getting CAUGHT UP! In Nnekay's Korner- she takes James (and you) on a ride about two jazz pianist, Korla Pandit and John Roland Redd, and how their lives intersect and create magic. ALSO.... DRUMROLLLLLLL The winner is announced for the iTunes review raffle!!!! Happy Friday and have a good weekend, ya'll!   Twitter: @minoritykorner Email: minoritykorner@gmail.com Like Us On Facebook: Minority Korner   Guide To A Gay Bar: Straight Guy Edition Tip #1 Guide To A Gay Bar: Straight Guy Edition (Full Video)   Catch Nnekay At SF Sketch Fest w/ Her Comedy Team Nice Tan! Get Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nice-tan-queen-george-hosted-by-michelle-biloon-tickets-39890355126?ref=eios&aff=eios   Links!    Quizlet   http://www.newnownext.com/two-drug-regimen-hiv-approved/11/2017/   https://www.queerty.com/adult-film-star-hugh-hunter-calls-gayvn-awards-racism-declines-nominations-20171127   https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/accidental-thanksgiving-duo-spend-the-holiday-together-1820746149   http://www.theroot.com/trump-loving-nfl-protest-hating-police-union-chief-who-1820766920   https://www.queerty.com/antigay-lawmaker-caught-gay-sex-office-scrubs-internet-existence-20171116   https://www.queerty.com/time-disgraced-gop-rep-wes-goodman-fondled-male-teen-antigay-fundraiser-20171122   https://www.queerty.com/antigay-lawmaker-caught-gay-sex-office-scrubs-internet-existence-20171116   https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/grace-in-action-black-family-of-7-adopts-6-white-sibli-1820747560   Tale of Two Pianist   https://tinyurl.com/yddm52mq

MORE OF THIS!!!!!!!!!!111!!1!Money here, and I want a spinoff show just about Kendra the vampire slayer. She adds some much needed diversity to the show, as well as depth of character and nuance.Plot summary is as follows:Spike decides its high time to bring Drusilla back to full strength. Much digging into old books (especially the one pilfered from Giles) to find an answer, though Drusilla seems to be pretty damn good with the Tarot readings as far as answers.Three assassins are summoned- the biker, the worm, and the ginger. But none of that really matters because Bianca Lawson is on the scene, chewing the hell out of the scenery and fucking shit up.The first two-parter since the premiere, and it's welcome. The show spends too much time trying to encapsulate its storylines into forty-minute chunks, and when it gives itself some more breathing room, it really shines.Let's get some more of this.

AFTERBUZZ TV -- Teen Wolf edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of Teen Wolf. In this episode host Kristen Snyder breaks down the episode in which a murderer escapes custody on the night before Halloween. There to help Kristen is co-host June Lee and special guest Gideon Emery who plays Deucalion on MTV's Teen Wolf. It's Teen Wolf's "Galvanize" podcast! Follow us on http://www.Twitter.com/AfterBuzzTV "Like" Us on http://www.Facebook.com/AfterBuzzTV For more of your post-game wrap up shows for your favorite TV shows, visit http://www.AfterBuzzTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AFTERBUZZ TV -- Teen Wolf edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of Teen Wolf. In this episode host Kristen Snyder breaks down the episode in which a murderer escapes custody on the night before Halloween. There to help Kristen is co-host June Lee and special guest Gideon Emery who plays Deucalion on MTV's Teen Wolf. It's Teen Wolf's "Galvanize" podcast! Follow us on http://www.Twitter.com/AfterBuzzTV "Like" Us on http://www.Facebook.com/AfterBuzzTV For more of your post-game wrap up shows for your favorite TV shows, visit http://www.AfterBuzzTV.com