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Darren Gray's Circus Parade

And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Yahuah Hamishia:

The Darren Gray Circus Parade

For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand. And again they said, Alleluia And her smoke rose up for ever and ever.

Popcorn for Dinner
BEEF Season 2: Netflix Has Still Got It

Popcorn for Dinner

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 78:13


The TLDR here is simple: 'BEEF' Is the Best Show on Netflix right now.But hop in anyway because Ebube's summoned AJ and Soonen for a union that's decidedly NOT fueled by road rage or deteriorating romance. The trio get into everything from who's actually in the right this season, to what the show has to say about the systems that feed the human conditionThey talk about how this season is as much about class warfare as individual conflicts (4:27), in line with what this season of the show is truly about (6:31); as well as the richness of the performances (9:49), Josh and Lindsay's delusion (19:49), how power changes people (23:35) and why it's important for young men to have solid role models (30:02).Art does mirror life after all.You can support us here.Also available on YouTube.Host: Ebube UbochiGuests: AJ & SoonenProduction by: Ebube Ubochi

Thoughts from a Page Podcast
Kelly Hooker - May's Real Time Reading

Thoughts from a Page Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 37:17


 Kelly joins me for May's Real Time Reading episode where we discuss our current, past, and upcoming reads. Kelly's Selections: Last:  Both Can Be True by Jessica Guerrieri The One Day You Were My Husband by Rosie Walsh Now: Abby Offsides by Anna McCallie The Forgotten Midwife by Laura Anthony Next: The Gulf of Lions by Caitlin Shetterly Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray DNFs: The Au Pair by Teddy Wayne Book Mail highlights: Breathing Under Water by Jaqueline Friedland Great and Unfortunate Things by Jason Arday   Cindy's Selections: Last:  Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to ‘90s Sitcoms by Geoff Bennett  Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt by Ben Reeves  Now: Wisdom Corner by David Heska Wanbli Weiden  The Gulf of Lions by Caitlin Shetterly  Next: Under Story by Chloe Benjamin   The Silent Appeal by Janice Hallett   Didn't Work/DNFs: A Harlem Wedding by Tiffany Warren The Unknown by Riley Sager Book Mail highlights: Agatha Christie's Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel by Lucy Foley  Pollock's Last Lover by Stephen Kiernan Connect with Kelly Hooker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Looking for some great summer reads? Check out my printable 17-page Summer Reading Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a tip of your choice or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for a set price here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via credit card with over 45 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this summer - a number of books you will not see on other guides. So many fabulous books are coming out in 2026, and you can learn about a bunch of them in my guide. Thanks so much to those of you who have donated to the show. Donate to the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want to know which new titles are publishing in June - October of 2026? Check out our sixth ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Literary Lookbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead, and we color-code by genre in this one!  Looking for something new to read? Here is my monthly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buzz Reads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ column with five new recommendations each month. Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zealots of Nerd Entertainment
Gen V (Season 2): A Disservice to the Fans of "The Boys"

Zealots of Nerd Entertainment

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 23:11 Transcription Available


Vought doesn't just make superheroes, it makes narratives and Gen V Season 2 doubles down on that idea until it starts to feel like a full-on culture war machine. We break down how Godolkin University shifts from a messy training ground into a controlled pipeline for ruthless “soldiers,” all while Homelander's grip tightens across America and the students get pushed into ideological corners they can't easily escape. If you've been looking for a clear Gen V season 2 recap with honest reactions, this review is built for you. We start by grounding everything in the season one chain of events: Marie Moreau's origin, Golden Boy's shocking collapse, the horror of The Woods, and the way Kate's memory wipes poison every relationship in the core group. From there, we track how Vought spins the aftermath into a PR cover-up that crowns new “guardians” and traps others as villains, because in The Boys universe, perception is power. Then we dig into season two's biggest plot engine: the Odessa Project and the reveal that Marie's life may have been engineered from the start. We talk through Dean Cypher's control tactics, the fallout from Andre's off-screen death after Chance Perdomo's passing, and why some twists feel huge while the payoff still lands uneven. We also unpack the Sister Sage and Thomas Godolkin turns, the finale's rapid-fire moves, and why the season leaves us at a six out of ten even with all the ambition. If you're watching Gen V and The Boys for the characters as much as the carnage, you'll have plenty to argue with us about. Subscribe for more spoiler-heavy reviews, share this with a friend who's behind, and leave a rating and review with your Gen V Season 2 score out of 10.Text us for feedback and recommendations for future episodes!Support the showWe thank everyone for listening to our podcast! We hope to grow even bigger to make great things happen, such as new equipment for higher-quality podcasts, a merch store & more! If you're interested in supporting us, giving us feedback and staying in the loop with updates, then follow our ZONE Social Media Portal to access our website, our Discord server, our Patreon page, and other social media platforms!DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions shared within are those of the speaker. We encourage everyone to do their own research and to experience the content mentioned at your own volition. We try not to reveal spoilers to those who are not up to speed, but in case some slips out, please be sure to check out the source material before you continue listening!Stay nerdy and stay faithful,- J.B.Subscribe to "Content for Creators" on YouTube to listen to some of the music used for these episodes!

Zealots of Nerd Entertainment
The Boys (Season 5): When Your God Complex Meets a Crowbar

Zealots of Nerd Entertainment

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 36:09 Transcription Available


Homelander doesn't just want power anymore. He wants worship. And the final season of The Boys takes that idea to its logical extreme, where politics, celebrity, and faith blur into one terrifying machine that can crown a supe as a living god. We walk through the whole run, from the early chaos and sudden deaths to the final White House confrontation that forces everyone to pick a side and pay for it. We break down the season's core engine: the supe-killing virus, the V1 variant, and the way it turns The Boys into the very thing they claim to fight. Along the way we dig into A-Train's last stand, Soldier Boy's complicated return, Firecracker's loyalty test, and how the Seven collapses under jealousy, sabotage, and raw fear. We also talk about the “church of Homelander” plot, why it fits the show's satire so well, and how the god complex becomes a public performance that finally spins out on live TV. The endgame hits hard. Frenchie's sacrifice reshapes the team, Kimiko's power-erasing ability becomes the key to the final fight, and Ryan's choices add a painful family layer to an already violent war. We spend time on the finale's biggest question: when you have a weapon that could wipe out every supe, where do you draw the line before you become the villain? If you enjoy The Boys season 5 recap, finale breakdowns, and character-driven debates about power and consequences, you'll feel right at home here. If this review helped you see the season differently, subscribe, share it with a friend who watches The Boys, and leave us a rating or review. What part of the ending worked for you, and what would you change?Text us for feedback and recommendations for future episodes!Support the showWe thank everyone for listening to our podcast! We hope to grow even bigger to make great things happen, such as new equipment for higher-quality podcasts, a merch store & more! If you're interested in supporting us, giving us feedback and staying in the loop with updates, then follow our ZONE Social Media Portal to access our website, our Discord server, our Patreon page, and other social media platforms!DISCLAIMER: The thoughts and opinions shared within are those of the speaker. We encourage everyone to do their own research and to experience the content mentioned at your own volition. We try not to reveal spoilers to those who are not up to speed, but in case some slips out, please be sure to check out the source material before you continue listening!Stay nerdy and stay faithful,- J.B.Subscribe to "Content for Creators" on YouTube to listen to some of the music used for these episodes!

Canada Reads American Style
Literary Rabbit Holes 2

Canada Reads American Style

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 30:40


Rebecca and Tara go down rabbit holes that include a 50,000 couplet epic poem, graveyards, and a blood-sucking lamprey that is found in all five Great Lakes. Don't forget to join the Canada Reads Inspired Summer Reading Bingo Challenge beginning June 5, 2026.  Check out their YouTube live (6/5/26 at 10 am EDT) for more details: https://www.youtube.com/@canadareadsinspired Rebecca (@canadareadsinspired): Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms by Geoff Bennett Poets and Pahlevans: A Journey into the Heart of Iran Seldom Seen Road by John Degen https://www.kingorama.com/ https://www.glfc.org/sea-lamprey.php Tara (@onabranchreads): An Evening with Birdy O'Day Somebody is Walking on Your Grave: My Cemetery Journeys by Mariana Enriquez; translated by Megan McDowell https://nikidesaintphalle.org/nikis-sculptures-le-cimetiere-de-montparnasse/ https://ilgiardinodeitarocchi.it/en/about/materials-crew/ https://www.rottnestisland.com/learn/history/aboriginal-history If you have any comments or suggestions that you would like to share with Rebecca and Tara or you are interested in joining their monthly virtual book talk, please email them at craspod2019@gmail.com      

The Talking Chit Podcast
EP 327 - JEWISH TORAH TALK

The Talking Chit Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 194:33


Hayden tries to find Jesus in the Torah. Was Jesus a Jew? Let's deep dive into some dark topics. Will Smith as Hitler, Black Coats, Magi, Kanye West, and more Black Comedy.

Canada Reads American Style

Rebecca and Tara are back with their (mostly) monthly book chat in which they share their favorite recent reads.  Rebecca provides a teaser for their next Rabbit Holes podcast and Tara shares her love for author Jenny Lawson and her taxidermy menagerie. Rebecca: Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to ‘90s Sitcoms by Geoff Bennett Pennies by Lora Senf Run Away with Me by Brian Selznick Doubles by Nora Gold Class Lessons by Lucy Black Seldom Seen Road by John Degen Welcome to Sunny Town by Théodora Armstrong Tara: Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker Chrysalis by Anuja Varghese Cannon by Lee Lai Day of Epiphany by Jerome J Bourgault The Valley of Vengeful Ghosts by Kim Fu A Little Feral by Maria Geisbrecht Wild Life by Amanda Leduc How to Be Okay When Nothing is Okay by Jenny Lawson Check out Rebecca and Tara on Instagram: @canadareadsinspired @onabranchreads If you have any comments or suggestions that you would like to share with Rebecca and Tara or you are interested in joining their monthly virtual book talk, please email them at craspod2019@gmail.com    

Feminist Buzzkills Live: The Podcast
Abortion Pill II: Supreme Court Boogaloo With Solomon Georgio

Feminist Buzzkills Live: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 61:34


The Supreme Court says abortion pills can still be mailed… FOR NOW! Which means Lizz and Moji have spent the last several days stress sweating through every twist, loophole, and terrifying little breadcrumb in this mifepristone decision. We break down what the ruling actually means, how Clarence Thomas and Sam Alito continue their quest to become the most divorced-from-reality men alive, and why anti-abortion extremists are still doing everything they can to drag abortion access back to the Stone Age using junk science, legal chaos, and the world's crustiest ideology.   AND because the universe refuses to let us rest for even one second, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary is OUT. Depending on which weird little corner of the internet you ask, it's either because he wouldn't let kids rip bubblegum-flavored vape clouds in peace OR because anti-abortion lawmakers were furious he wasn't moving fast enough to ban abortion pills nationwide. Honestly? In this timeline, both sound possible.   GUEST ROLL CALL: The absolutely brilliant Solomon Georgio joins the Buzzkills this week, and trust us, we needed him. The comedian, TV writer, and professional destroyer of bad vibes talks with Lizz and Moji about dealing with hecklers, navigating MAGA comedy crowds, dating disasters, surviving America as a 6'4” Black queer immigrant, and somehow still remaining one of the funniest people alive while the country freefalls directly into the sun.   The news is unhinged, the lawmakers are embarrassing, and the vibes are medically concerning, but knowledge is power, rage is fuel, and we gotchu.   URGENT ACTION: Share Your Medication Abortion Story Now! Telling your story can help protect mifepristone and ensure others have the same opportunity you did to choose their own path. This is a moment that needs all of us to share our stories, amplify them in our communities, and turn them into real, lasting change. Share your experience with medication abortion at MifeStories.com   HOSTS: Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.social Moji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social   SPECIAL GUEST: Solomon Georgio IG: @SolomonGeorgio Bluesky: @SolomonGeorgio.bsky.social   GUEST LINKS: Solomon's Website   NEWS DUMP: The Supreme Court Keeps Abortion Pill Mifepristone Available by Telehealth Epa's Lee Zeldin Makes Critical Mistake Jeni's Ice Cream in Ohio Florida's “Free Kill Law” Explained ‘Americans Are Under-Babied': Dr Oz Issues Stark Warning Over Us Fertility ‘Crisis' WATCH: Mother's Day Roundtable: moms.gov Launch   EPISODE LINKS: MifeStories.com Abortion Finder Catholics for Choice ADOPT-A-CLINIC: NYC For Abortion Rights 6 DEGREES: FIFA World Cup Cultural Passport  Look At the FIFA Peace Prize LOL SUBSTACK: Abortion Access Front Operation Save Abortion Expose Fake Clinics Expose Fake Clinics Action Hour on May 27! BUY AAF MERCH! EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist Buzzkills AAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist   FOLLOW US: Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast Instagram ~ @AbortionFront Bluesky ~ @AbortionFront TikTok ~ @AbortionFront Facebook ~ @AbortionFront YouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFront   TALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE! PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more!  DONATE TO AAF HERE! ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE! VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE! ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE! GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!   When BS is poppin', we pop off!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Darren Gray's Circus Parade
Revelation 18

Darren Gray's Circus Parade

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 120:55


And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies.

The Darren Gray Circus Parade

And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies.

Darren Gray's Circus Parade
Revelation 17

Darren Gray's Circus Parade

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 122:11


And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters: With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication.

The Darren Gray Circus Parade

And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters: With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication.

NPR's Book of the Day
Geoff Bennett on the history of Black comedy from vaudeville to sitcoms

NPR's Book of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 9:27


PBS Newshour co-anchor Geoff Bennett is out with a new book that presents portraits of Black artists who shaped comedy. Black Out Loud is a history that starts with vaudeville and runs through the ‘90s, when sitcoms like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, In Living Color and Family Matters carried the responsibility of representing a varied Black experience. In today's episode, Bennett speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about vaudeville and minstrelsy as the DNA of Black comedic performance, the impact of Amos ‘n' Andy, and comedians like Bert Williams, Richard Pryor and Dave Chappelle.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayTo manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

KPBS Midday Edition
'Black Out Loud' celebrates the vast influence of Black comedy

KPBS Midday Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 17:00 Transcription Available


Laughter and joy have always been central to the Black experience.The '90s especially were a golden era for Black comedy. But it didn't just start then — there were others that paved the way for shows like Living Color, Martin, and A Different World.The truth is: Black comedians have always shaped culture and civic discourse in America.We sit down with broadcaster and author Geoff Bennett to talk about his new book, "Black Out Loud," which explores Black comedy's history and cultural influence.Guest:Geoff Bennett, co-anchor of PBS NewsHour, author of "Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms"

All Of It
Exploring the History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms

All Of It

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 26:42


A new book traces how Black comedians developed their craft, from vaudeville and the Chitlin' Circuit to stand-up stages and 1990s sitcoms. PBS NewsHour co-anchor Geoff Bennett joins us to discuss his latest book, Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms, ahead of a conversation with comedians and writers Phoebe Robinson and Jordan Carlos this Thursday, March 25th in the Greene Space. Promotional image for 'In Living Color'

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Geoff Bennett on his new book and the 'golden age' of Black sitcoms

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 30:01


What sparked the explosion of Black sitcoms in the 1990s, and why didn't it last? Those are some of the questions PBS News Hour co-anchor Geoff Bennett explores in his new book, "Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms." He joins Amna Nawaz for a special episode of Settle In. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Geoff Bennett explores Black comedy's history and cultural impact in 'Black Out Loud'

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 8:58


In the 1990s, a remarkable wave of Black sitcoms and sketch comedy reshaped American television. Shows like "In Living Color" and "Living Single" reflected a wide range of Black life and helped broaden how millions of viewers understood Black experiences. That moment, and the long history that helped make it possible, are at the core of Geoff Bennett's new book, "Black Out Loud." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Art Beat
Geoff Bennett on his new book and the 'golden age' of Black sitcoms

PBS NewsHour - Art Beat

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 30:01


What sparked the explosion of Black sitcoms in the 1990s, and why didn't it last? Those are some of the questions PBS News Hour co-anchor Geoff Bennett explores in his new book, "Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms." He joins Amna Nawaz for a special episode of Settle In. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Art Beat
Geoff Bennett explores Black comedy's history and cultural impact in 'Black Out Loud'

PBS NewsHour - Art Beat

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 8:58


In the 1990s, a remarkable wave of Black sitcoms and sketch comedy reshaped American television. Shows like "In Living Color" and "Living Single" reflected a wide range of Black life and helped broaden how millions of viewers understood Black experiences. That moment, and the long history that helped make it possible, are at the core of Geoff Bennett's new book, "Black Out Loud." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Watch This With Rick Ramos
#592 - Wag the Dog (1996) Barry Levinson's Political Black Comedy - WatchThisW/RickRamos

Watch This With Rick Ramos

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 61:20


Barry Levinson's Wag the Dog  Nothing's Changed/Nothing's New and we learned that in 1996 with Barry Levinson's Wag the Dog. As important 30 years later as when it was released, this week Mr. Chavez & I sit down to understand a film that predicted its own time (being released a few weeks before The Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky White House Scandal would break), but is also a simpler and almost quaint version of Epstein, Donald Trump, and Ol' Billy Jeff returning to relevance. A Sex Scandal covered up by a Manufactured War, revealing the spin doctoring and propaganda that fuels every election, Wag the Dog is the rare film that grows bolder and more prescient as years pass and facts fight to be discovered. Featuring great performances from Robert DeNiro, Dustin Hoffman (hilarious, exaggerated, and on point), and a supporting cast including Anne Heche, Willie Nelson, Denis Leary, William H. Macy, and a ridiculously unhinged Woody Harrelson, Wag the Dog has volumes to say about our government, The White House, political parties, and the lying, cheating bastards that run the machine. Take a listen for a fun and enlightening conversation. As always, we can be reached at gondoramos@yahoo.com - Many, Many Thanks.  For those of you who would like to donate to this undying labor of love, you can do so with a contribution at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/watchrickramos - Anything and Everything is appreciated, You Cheap Bastards.

Darren Gray's Circus Parade
Revelation 16

Darren Gray's Circus Parade

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 124:22


And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of THE MOST HIGH  upon the earth.”

The Darren Gray Circus Parade

And there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, every stone about the weight of a talent: and men blasphemed THE MOST HIGH because of the plague of the hail; for the plague thereof was exceeding great.

The After Show But Later
#327 Who's the REAL Black Comedy GOAT? Dave Chappelle vs Everyone

The After Show But Later

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 64:36


Episode 327 covers everything from pageant weekends to plastic surgery debates — and somehow lands on ranking the greatest Black comedians of all time.This week we talk about:Late night episode vibes and Louise's upcoming Europe tripDodgers hype & NBA All-Star reactionsPageant weekend chaos and dad lifeThe tragic Vegas competition storyTravel ball parents: do you hang out or mind your business?Rich's raffle thank-you videos (and Ben trying to say “Luis Cortez Jr.”

We Could Survive That
Episode 508: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026)

We Could Survive That

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 27:22


In episode 508, the "survival experts" must save the future by getting stuck in a time loop. But nothing is really as it seems. Chris wonders what to do with a big cat and Jack wants to know what sort of pie they serve at this dinner. E-mail your survival suggestions to us at wecouldsurvivethat@gmail.com or Twitter @WeCouldSurvive or find older episode on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXAa8-wNqv1G14ts_DHenkg/feed

Living for the Cinema
HOW TO MAKE A KILLING (2026)

Living for the Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 13:20 Transcription Available


Glenn Powell (Top Gun Maverick, Twisters, Anyone But You) plays Beckett Redfellow, the apparent eventual heir of a multi-billion dollar fortune from the Long Island-based Redfellow clan.....only he's the eighth in line after his late mother was pushed out of the family right before he was born.  So inspired by the sudden reappearance of Julia (Margaret Qualley) a seductive socialist he has had a crush on since childhood, he decides to embark on a unique mission to move up closer to that inheritance by murdering everyone else in the Redfellow clan one-by-one.  The Redfellow family members who are his targets are played by Ed Harris, Zach Woods, Bill Camp, and Topher Grace among others.  Directed by John Patton Ford (Emily the Criminal), let's find out exactly HOW Beckett lives up to the title of this film. Host & Editor: Geoff GershonProducer: Marlene Gershon Send a textSupport the showhttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

Darren Gray's Circus Parade

And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God. And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.

The Darren Gray Circus Parade

And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of THE MOST HIGH.And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of THE MOST HIGH.And they sing the song of Moses the servant of THE MOST HIGH, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are thy works, THE MOST HIGH; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.

WGN - The After Hours with Rick Kogan Podcast
John Davies talks ‘Phunny Business: A Black Comedy'

WGN - The After Hours with Rick Kogan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026


Television producer John Davies joins Rick Kogan to talk about the screening of ‘Phunny Business: A Black Comedy’ at the Chicago History Museum. John and Rick discuss the black comedy scene on Chicago’s South Side and the significance of the All Jokes Aside comedy club. The screening of the documentary takes place February 21st at […]

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Outta Da Hat
Ep.153 Worst Trades In Black Comedy

Outta Da Hat

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 116:02


Darren Gray's Circus Parade

We were told that the 144,000 had come through the great tribulation.

The Darren Gray Circus Parade

They have the name of the Lamb and of his Father on their foreheads (7:3)They are with the Lamb on Mount Zion. They were redeemed from the earth. They did not defile themselves with women; they kept themselves pure.They were purchased from among mankind, and were offered as firstfruits to God and the Lamb No lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless.

The Best Pictures Podcast
87th Academy Awards - BİRDMAN or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

The Best Pictures Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 66:06


Join our hosts for a more thematic discussion on the 87th Best Picture winner, BİRDMAN or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). While interesting fodder for discussion and a fascinating look into the earlier stages of social media, virality, and its impact on relevance, some of the characters left more to be desired

Flowers For The Culture Podcast
Conversations Between Introverts: Don't You Want To Go Home??

Flowers For The Culture Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 126:10


Happy 2026, FFTC Gang! We hope you're refreshed from all the downtime with your family, friends, etc.! Now it's time to get BYKE in motion with Crowned ReRe and Mr. Al Pete!This episode is focused on ReRe and Pete's introvert ways *laughs*. They went through their staple segments (A Rose Is A Rose, The Cactus, the Tyler Perry sightings), while chatting about various things happening in the culture. To add on, it isn't JUST chatting. It's conversations. With that…2 introverts talking about what they would and wouldn't do in said situation adds to the Black Joy the show brings.Said situations = Sinners being snubbed, attending the Jacksonville Jaguars game, wanting to be home vs. out *laughs*, and more. In conclusion, enjoy the show and share with your podcast lovers. Thank you in advance!Stay connected and keep the flowers blooming. Follow the podcast and hosts: https://www.mpn-llc.com/fftcpodcast @fftcpodcast on all socialsFollow Crowned ReRe and Mr. Al Pete on their websites and platforms to see what's next in their journeys!Crowned ReRe: https://crownones.com | Instagram: @crowned_re_re_becca Mr. Al Pete: https://mralpete.com | Instagram: @mralpete Recorded and produced by The MPN Network/Mr. Al Pete.

Darren Gray's Circus Parade

And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns

The Darren Gray Circus Parade

And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast

Darren Gray's Circus Parade

And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born.

American International Podcast

Girly (1970) UK Title: Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly Jeff and Cheryl don't understand the rules but still try to play the game in Girly. Screenplay by Brian Comport Produced by Ronald J. Kahn Directed by Freddie Francis Starring: Michael Bryant as New Friend  Ursula Howells as Mumsy Pat Heywood as Nanny Howard Trevor as Sonny  Vanessa Howard as Girly Robert Swann as Soldier Imogen Hassall as Girlfriend Michael Ripper as Zoo Attendant Hugh Armstrong as Friend in Five View the Girly TV spot here. Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast  Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955) 

It's Hughezy, Hello!
ep. 238: Dead names, dead parents, dead on feat. Little Lemmi, Christian Bladt, Ekul Pineapple & The Quadfather

It's Hughezy, Hello!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 69:57 Transcription Available


SHE'S BACK!Little Lemmi makes her long awaited return to the show along with Christian Bladt, Ekul Pineapple and The Quadfather for another Christmas theme party episode which of course covers such festive topics as cocaine addicted prostitutes striking YouTube channels, pornstars being beaten by their boyfriends live on the air, people mocking dead parents, doxing transgenders people's private history and trying to ruin a child's life by tricking their father into being sent back to prison.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-hughezy-hello--3476000/support.

Beyond the Shadows
Ep. 166 Operation Absurd: CIA's Black Comedy of Errors

Beyond the Shadows

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 59:42 Transcription Available


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-the-shadows--6218555/support.https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-the-shadows--6218555/support  Link for commercial free listening 

Darren Gray's Circus Parade

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein.

Conversations
Encore: Aaron Fa'Aoso on his mistakes, heartaches, and lucky breaks

Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025


Aaron was living on the tip of Cape York when he borrowed his uncle's dinghy to make it to his first acting audition on nearby Thursday Island.He won the role that day in a TV show called Remote Area Nurse, and many other TV series followed, including the crime dramas The Straits and East West 101.He also presented the Torres Strait Island Cooking show, Strait to the Plate, and he was one of the stars of the comedy show Black Comedy.Today Aaron is not just an actor, he's a director and producer as well and as he writes about in his memoir So Far, So Good, there have been many setbacks and some heartbreak on his path to success.Further informationSo Far, So Good is published by Pantera PressThis episode of Conversations explores Cape York, acting, writing, producing, television, film, domestic violence, children, rejection, family, domestic violence protection order, logie awards, masculinity, relationships, racism.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Time Sensitive
It's What's Inside

Time Sensitive

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 56:25


This week's episode is not a profile of a traditional horror film, per se, but one which utilizes a conventional horror trope in a new way. If you could switch bodies with someone, would you do it? Maybe Greg Jardin's It's What's Inside can make you change your mind? Check us out on...Twitter @TSMoviePodFacebook: Time SensitiveInstagram: @timesensitivepodcastGrab some Merch at TeePublicBig Heads Media 

A Breath Of Fresh Movie
Lock In!: The Ugly Stepsister

A Breath Of Fresh Movie

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 69:36


Body horror for the ladies.SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREONSHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLICFOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TIKTOK // YOUTUBEEMAIL THE SHOW: abreathoffreshmovie@gmail.com    

A Breath Of Fresh Movie
I Don't Know About This Axelrod: How to Murder Your Wife

A Breath Of Fresh Movie

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 80:28


"A woman isn't truly free until she's married" and other lines that will make you see red.SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREONSHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLICFOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TIKTOK // YOUTUBEEMAIL THE SHOW: abreathoffreshmovie@gmail.com    

Maximum Film!
Episode #420: 'Twinless' with Bryan Fuller

Maximum Film!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 68:41


Director/star James Sweeney's sophomore follow-up to Straight Up made a spalsh at Sundance this January, winning the Audience Award and a lot of buzz about Dylan O'Brien's dual roles as twins Roman and Rocky. Director and writer Bryan Fuller, whose feature debut DUST BUNNY recently premiered at TIFF, joins us to see what all the fuss is about. Then we share some of our favorite dark comedies.What's GoodAlonso - Hobnobs (and Hobnob Fever!)Drea - Competitive nonsense (windowdressing, bedmaking, etc)Bryan - a murder of yard crowsKevin - no more waspsITIDICTIFF Wraps Up, Chloe Zhao's Hamnet Wins Audience AwardParamount Wants to Buy Warner BrosRemembering Robert RedfordStaff PicksDrea - Predators (2025) (and Love and Monsters)Alonso - Chain ReactionsBryan -  The Last VikingKevin - Alien Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

Your Mom's House with Christina P. and Tom Segura
The Cheat Code For Black Comedy w/ Gary Owen | Your Mom's House Ep. 826

Your Mom's House with Christina P. and Tom Segura

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 70:18


SPONSORS: New Customers Bet $5 to get $300 Instantly in Bonus Bets and $200 OFF NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube and YouTube TV. Sign up using https://dkng.co/mom or through my promo code MOM. Here come the Cincinnati boys! Tom welcomes comedian/actor Gary Owen—for a long-overdue YMH hang. They trade Queen City origin stories, first mics, and the wild path that took Gary from the U.S. Navy to San Diego open mics, Black room gauntlets, and a film run with legends like Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx, Martin Lawrence, the Wayans brothers, and Kevin Hart. Tom also challenges Gary to a round of “Tom or Black?”, they relive the Def Jam glory days, FSU vs. Alabama stadium suites, Deion “Prime” Sanders, Randy Moss's fishing obsession, Bengals heartbreak, and why standup is booming again. Plus: Tom opens the show 28 minutes in with Ryan's latest interest Brazilian farts. Your Mom's House Ep. 826 https://tomsegura.com/tourhttps://christinap.com/https://store.ymhstudios.comhttps://www.reddit.com/r/yourmomshousepodcast GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit http://gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org (CT) or visit http://www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Get 1 promo code to redeem discounted NFL Sunday Ticket subscription and max. $300 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos . NFL Sunday Ticket: YouTube TV base plan (not included in this offer) required to watch NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV. Subscription autorenews yearly at then-current price (currently $378 for YouTube TV subscribers, or $480 for YouTube subscribers); cancel anytime. Terms, restrictions, embargoes and eligibility requirements apply. No refunds. Digital only games excluded. Commercial use excluded. Additional terms: https://tv.youtube.com/learn/nflsundayticket/draftkings/. Offer ends 9/7/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:40 - Two Cincinnati Kids 00:09:00 - Doing Comedy For The Blacks 00:18:34 - White Audiences Vs Black Audiences 00:25:46 - Opening Clip: I'm Ryan 00:27:13 - Rich Guys Into Deranged Shit 00:31:23 - Working With Comedy Legends 00:36:05 - Gary's New Special & Undercover Boss 00:42:41 - Tom Or Black? 00:46:20 - Florida State Vs Alabama 00:48:30 - Randy Moss 00:54:23 - The Cincinnati Bengals 01:00:46 - Why Move To Austin? 01:05:37 - Closing Song - "Let's Go Water Champ Tommy Buns" by Sweet Mitchel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Treatment
Adam Scott, Pablo Larrain and Tiffany Haddish on The Treat

The Treatment

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 52:34


This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Emmy nominated actor Adam Scott, who stars in the long awaited season two of the Apple TV+ series Severance. Then, director Pablo Larrain stops by to talk about his new film Maria about the late opera star Maria Callas, starring Angelina Jolie. And on The Treat, Black Comedy in America  host and producer Tiffany Haddish reveals the person who nurtured her love for comedy.