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LIVE SHOW 12/10!!!! Join Tea with Queen and J. for a LIVE SHOW brought to you by WNYC’s Podcast Mixtape Series on December 10th! We want to see you there! Tix & info: http://www.thegreenespace.org/events/thegreenespace/2018/dec/10/podcast-mixtape/ Queen & J. are two womanist race nerds talking liberation, politics, and pop-culture over tea. Drink up! On this episode… Are you an “auntie”, an “elder”, or an “old-head” and are any of those terms offensive? We explore ageism and mortality and talk shit about old exes. Have you heard of “n*ggerfishing”? (It’s a thing) Iggy Azaelia has but this song isn’t about her. And finally, women’s empowerment - what even is that shit? This week’s hot list: Queen is taking baths now, men never take baths on TV (there's a reason), J. nerds out on For All Nerds Show, our live show is 12/10 and we got dents! Catfishing gets weirder, Iggy Azalea and J.Lo have big booties so it’s cool (this is sarcasm), ageism for everyone, Be My Eyes app, Dom lemon can never leave the pit - stop asking, women’s empowerment is not another word for feminism - let’s discuss! Tweet us while you listen! #teawithqj @teawithqj and add #podin on twitter to help others discover Tea with Queen and J. podcast! WEBSITE www.TeaWithQueenAndJ.com SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: twitter.com/teawithqj Instagram: Instagram.com/teawithqj Facebook: www.facebook.com/TeawithQueenandJ Tumblr: teawithqueenandj.tumblr.com EMAIL teawithqueenandj@gmail.com DONATE www.paypal.me/teawithqj OR www.patreon.com/teawithqj PAY BLACK WOMEN Help J.’s sister Jasmine raise money towards her real estate classes: https://cash.me/$JasmineFrancis Check out Katrina Wisdom Charles bamboo earrings and more on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piecesofwisdom21/ And shop Pieces of Wisdom on etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PiecesofWisdom NOTES & EXTRA TEA Check out J.’s guest spot on For All Nerds Show (fka FanBros Show)!: https://soundcloud.com/fanbros/size-wars-rebel-block-party-feat-janicia-f-of-tea-with-queen-and-j Learn more about Be My Eyes app and download it here: https://www.bemyeyes.com Visit https://www.freedomprep.org to learn more about Freedom Preparatory Academy and their residency program in Memphis, TN. Contact Keishana Barnes at kbarnes@freedomprep.org if interested, and let her know you heard it on Tea with Queen and J.! This week’s closing clip features Cardi B: https://twitter.com/Raquel_Savage/status/1058836668218793988/video/1 Editorial support by Sam Riddell Engineering by Joshua Perez aka @fazefunk on IG Libations to our friends Casey & Domingo who help keep this show running by giving their money to Black women. Libations to Ohene Cornelius for our show intro, check out his latest album Flight Risk available everywhere online now. You can find Ohene on instagram and twitter @ohenecornelius and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ohenecornelius/ Libations to T.Flint for our News That's Not News intro! Find him at www.tflintvoiceovers.com/
Queen & J. are two womanist race nerds talking liberation, politics, and pop-culture over tea. Drink up! On this episode… Your fave is a rapist and he said it but woke Black women still fuck with him. Also Black women using their voices in media for good, and is the white man’s news helping to gentrify your neighborhood???? This week’s hot list: Nerd moisture tips, code switching, mental health, coming of age in rape culture, #justice4junior, the Bronx, gentrification, woke silence for pay, Charlamagne & his light skinned friends and mad other sh!t Tweet us while you listen! #teawithqj @teawithqj Add #podin on twitter to help others discover Tea with Queen and J. podcast! WEBSITE www.TeaWithQueenAndJ.com SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: twitter.com/teawithqj Instagram: Instagram.com/teawithqj Facebook: www.facebook.com/TeawithQueenandJ Tumblr: teawithqueenandj.tumblr.com EMAIL teawithqueenandj@gmail.com DONATE www.paypal.me/teawithqj OR www.patreon.com/teawithqj EVENTS PHILLY July 24th Join us at #PodsInColor Podcast Meetup 5-7pm at Sampan, 124 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Follow @PodcastsInColor for updates. We’ll be in Philly for Podcast Movement from 7/23-7/26 BROOKLYN Saturday, July 28th our friends Inner Hoe Uprising are throwing a day party AND a night party. Do not sleep on this one. Tix & info: Inner hoe uprising all day & night party https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inner-hoe-uprising-all-day-night-luv-story-bar-tickets-47537292321?aff=efbevent PAY BLACK WOMEN Check out House of Mosaics houseofmosaics.com for candles by Toni Shaw & note cards, pins & tote bags by her daughter, artist Perry Murray! https://houseofmosaic.com/ NOTES & EXTRA TEA Be sure to check out our guests Bag Ladiez on all social media & listen to their amazing podcast! Bag Ladiez Twitter: @Bag_Ladiez Bag Ladiez Instagram: @bgladiez Bag Ladiez Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/bgladies Estephanie’s website: https://www.cinpim.com/ Estephanie’s Twitter/Instagram: @cin_pim Lina Twitter: @LinaRascacielos Check out Game Devs of Color Expo panels here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vLaBsMsWSdQ J.’s guest spot on Inner Hoe Uprising’s “Blerds” episode: https://soundcloud.com/innerhoeuprising/blerds Listen to The Nod’s “An Oral History of Knuck If You Buck” by The Nod: https://www.gimletmedia.com/the-nod/an-oral-history-of-knuck-if-you-buck Read @Rodimusprime’s thread on silence of woke twitter when it comes to gatekeepers like Charlemagne https://twitter.com/rodimusprime/status/1018168891254673408 This week’s closing clip features Boots Riley being interviewed by our friend DJ Benhameen on The Fanbros Show podcast. Click the link to check out the full episode! AND go see Boots Riley’s film Sorry To Bother You, in theaters NOW! https://soundcloud.com/fanbros/sorry-to-purge-you-featuring-boots-riley Engineering by Brandyn White at Indie Creative Network: www.icn.dj/ Libations to our friends Casey & Domingo who help keep this show running by giving their money to Black women. Libations to Ohene Cornelius for our show intro, check out his latest album Flight Risk available everywhere online now. You can find Ohene on instagram and twitter @ohenecornelius and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ohenecornelius/ Libations to T.Flint for our News That's Not News intro! Find him at www.tflintvoiceovers.com/
Welcome back to another season of POWER AFTER HOURS! This season we link up with FanBros Show to simulcast the show across all time and space! Jeff J. is back and he brought along Shawn Hardie from SevenEighteen and Cousin Zane the man of a million burner accounts to discuss the premiere of the new chapter in Power. We discuss the abundance of stones hurled at glass houses between Tasha and Angela, Tariq in serious need of the fade from somebody, gratuitous body shots, The curious case of the third St. Patrick kid, and Who's truly to blame for Raina's murder. Plus we answer reader questions asking who we think is dying this season and whether Angie and Tasha will hook up once again.
Welcome back to another season of POWER AFTER HOURS! This season we link up with FanBros Show to simulcast the show across all time and space! Jeff J. is back and he brought along Shawn Hardie from SevenEighteen and Cousin Zane the man of a million burner accounts to discuss the premiere of the new chapter in Power. We discuss the abundance of stones hurled at glass houses between Tasha and Angela, Tariq in serious need of the fade from somebody, gratuitous body shots, The curious case of the third St. Patrick kid, and Who's truly to blame for Raina's murder. Plus we answer reader questions asking who we think is dying this season and whether Angie and Tasha will hook up once again. For all questions/comments/jokes send to @NonstopCulture, @FanBrosShow or jeff@nonstopculture.com
Welcome back to another season of POWER AFTER HOURS! This season we link up with FanBros Show to simulcast the show across all time and space! Jeff J. is back and he brought along Shawn Hardie from SevenEighteen and Cousin Zane the man of a million burner accounts to discuss the premiere of the new chapter in Power. We discuss the abundance of stones hurled at glass houses between Tasha and Angela, Tariq in serious need of the fade from somebody, gratuitous body shots, The curious case of the third St. Patrick kid, and Who's truly to blame for Raina's murder. Plus we answer reader questions asking who we think is dying this season and whether Angie and Tasha will hook up once again. For all questions/comments/jokes send to @NonstopCulture, @FanBrosShow or jeff@nonstopculture.com
Welcome back to another season of POWER AFTER HOURS! This season we link up with FanBros Show to simulcast the show across all time and space! Jeff J. is back and he brought along Shawn Hardie from SevenEighteen and Cousin Zane the man of a million burner accounts to discuss the premiere of the new chapter in Power. We discuss the abundance of stones hurled at glass houses between Tasha and Angela, Tariq in serious need of the fade from somebody, gratuitous body shots, The curious case of the third St. Patrick kid, and Who's truly to blame for Raina's murder. Plus we answer reader questions asking who we think is dying this season and whether Angie and Tasha will hook up once again. For all questions/comments/jokes send to @NonstopCulture, @FanBrosShow or jeff@nonstopculture.com
Queen & J. are two womanist race nerds talking liberation, politics, and pop-culture over tea. Drink up! On this spot of tea episode… Have you seen Black Panther? Go watch it, come back and listen to us dissect and disrupt Malcolm & Martin comparisons; explore the real life erasure of Black women’s brilliance and a womanist race nerd perspective on how we’ve never seen anything quite like this. This week’s hot list: Black Panther, #CrownWakanda, Black love, listen to Black women, Killmonger: An American Fvckboi in Wakanda, W’kabi: A Nice Fvckboi of Wakanda, M’Baku: The Meal of Wakanda, respect Black shades in casting, sidebar: why are all the #ThisIsUs Randall’s different shades of brown??? That and a bunch of other Black ass commentary. Tweet us while you listen! #teawithqj @teawithqj WEBSITE www.TeaWithQueenAndJ.com SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: twitter.com/teawithqj Instagram: Instagram.com/teawithqj Facebook: www.facebook.com/TeawithQueenandJ Tumblr: teawithqueenandj.tumblr.com EMAIL teawithqueenandj@gmail.com DONATE www.paypal.me/teawithqj OR www.patreon.com/teawithqj EVENTS Meet us at SXSW! Austin, TX! We’ll be joining QueerWOC: The Podcast for a live show at the SXSW Podcast Stage on March 12th at 9:30am! More info: https://schedule.sxsw.com/2018/events/PP99023 Are you in Austin but not going to SXSW? Join us for a casual meet up after work on March 13th! Details to come. NOTES & EXTRA TEA Our podcast friends at The Fanbros Show not only put on an amazing Black Panther premier event but their #CrownWakandaInitiative includes providing free screenings of the Black Panther film to groups of school age children, a variety of enriching community building field trips, and other educational youth programs. Learn more and donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/crown-wakanda-curriculum This week’s closing clip features gal-dem.com chatting with Lupita Nyongo & Gurira: https://www.facebook.com/galdemzine/videos/1405953372844084/ Engineering by Indie Creative Network: www.icn.dj/ Libations to our friend Casey who helps keep this show running by giving his money to Black women. Libations to Ohene Cornelius for our show intro, check out his latest album Flight Risk available everywhere online now. You can find Ohene on instagram and twitter @ohenecornelius and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ohenecornelius/ Libations to T.Flint for our News That's Not News intro! Find him at www.tflintvoiceovers.com/
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On this week's episode of the fanbros show we celebrate 4 years of FANBROS with DJ Benhameen, Tatiana King-Jones, and the triumphant return of Chico Leo the gawd. Like the episode? Use the hashtag #Fanbros to discuss with us on twitter! Support the podcast and visit our sponsors! Save $3 on any new lootcrate subscription by going to lootcrate.com/fanbros or using code fanbros at checkout!
Rod and Karen are joined by DJ Benhameen of the FanBros Show to discuss his children's book The World Is Yours, The Grand Dutchess making Face Of Black Twitter, hashtag-gate fallout, race, gender, class and nerd culture, clothing we wore as kids, trying to accept every type of blackness, African prom dress, prom dress racism, sisters stab their brother in the hand, man smokes dog and sword ratchetness. Benhameen's Kickstarter Twitter: @rodimusprime @SayDatAgain @TBGWT @DJBenhameen @FanBrosShowEmail: theblackguywhotips@gmail.com Blog: www.theblackguywhotips.com Voice Mail: 704-557-0186 Sponsors: SITE: www.tweakedaudio.com Code: TBGWT Call Send SMS Call from mobile Add to Skype You'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype
Chico Leo welcomes Illa YC this week as they discuss the week in television for the following programs: Agent Carter Arrow Star Wars: Rebels Supergirl Legends Of Tomorrow The Shannara Chronicles The Expanse Colony The Flash Person of Interest The X-Files Don't Forget to subscribe to the Fanbros Show on itunes, soundcloud and stitcher. Rate, Review and leave a comment! We wanna know how YOU feel about us. Should we take it to the next level? Or just keep it casual? ;)
On this week's episode of the Fanbros Show Special Delivery, Chico Leo & DJ Benhameen talk premieres this week! Starting with the return of fox's longtime cash cow, The X-Files. Did it live up to the hype? Do you still believe? IS THE TRUTH STILL OUT THERE?! I don't know, press play and find out! They also talk the season premiere of Agent Carter, the series premiere of Legends Of Tomorrow, and the series premiere of The Magicians. And this week's episodes of Supergirl, Star Wars: Rebels, The 100, and Black Sails! Make sure you subscribe to the Fanbros Show on iTunes, and Soundcloud. Rate, Review and leave a comment. TELL A FRIEND TO TELL A FRIEND!
On this episode of the Fanbros Show, DJ Benhameen, Tatiana King-Jones and Chico Leo are joined by illustrator and social media kingpin Markus Prime. No relation to that triflin' ass Optimus. Make sure you subscribe to the Fanbros Show on iTunes, and Soundcloud. Rate, Review and leave a comment. We'd do it for you. ;)
GOOD MORNING FANBROS! This week on the Fanbros Show Special Delivery, Chico Leo flies solo as we talk wall to wall television! Supergirl returns from a short hiatus and its still impressive. And why is MTV's new fantasy epic The Shannara Chronicles just like most CW shows? (Spoiler alert; look at the title of today's episode.) The Brooklyn Wookie also talks The Expanse, Ash Vs. The Evil Dead and the season 2 premiere of American Crime. Happy Monday Fanbros! Make sure you subscribe to the Fanbros Show on iTunes Soundcloud and Stitcher. Don't forget to rate and review on iTunes (trust me, it helps us!)
This week on the Fanbros Show we discuss the domestic terrorists in Oregon, the Consumer Electronics Expo, and Marvel Cinematic Orgies. We also answer your Geekquently Asked Questions and talk indie comics with Rafer Roberts. Make sure you subscribe to the Fanbros Show on iTunes, & Soundcloud. Don't forget to rate and review!
Happy New Year Fanbros! We have reached peak television! Chico Leo is back for the new year joined by Illa YC this week to discuss the upcoming year in television. What are you looking forward to? Are your favorites returning? And what should the Fanbros discuss on Special Delivery? Let us know in the comments below AND on Fanbros.com! Make sure you subscribe to the Fanbros Show on iTunes Soundcloud and Stitcher. Don't forget to rate and review on iTunes (trust me, it helps us!)
IT'S THE LAST EPISODE OF THE FANBROS SHOW UNTIL 2016. And Chico Leo is here to tell you all about the best in television this year! Which new shows made his best of list? Which returning shows will we continue to watch in 2016? Hit that play button and find out! Make sure you subscribe to the fanbros show on iTunes, or Soundcloud! (And for you iTunes listeners, make sure you rate and review our show! Help make the Fanbros Show better!)
On this week's Fanbros Show we welcome journalist Evan Narcisse of Kotaku.com We walk down memory lane and decide to take a left turn at You Gotta Be Shittin' Me Ave. as Hasbro announces it's upcoming cinematic universe. We shift gears as we discuss the issues of being a gamer and a consumer while black. And we wrap up with a deconstruction of why the X-Men franchise is essentially useless in 2016. Happy Holidays Fanbros!
THE WHOLE CREW IS BACK Y'ALL! Happy Thanksgiving Fanbros! We're comin' at you early and ready! This week we're joined by our partner in geek crime, Jeff Petriello, AKA The Beff! Jeff talks to us about his role with Mashable and how he's the curator of all things cool. We also talk more about Jessica Jones, as well as why Killer Mike is still the best. Ever. And Jeff makes Fanbros history as our first guest to DEFEND Star Wars Episode 1! (Y'all have GOT to hear this!) Make sure you subscribe to the Fanbros Show on iTunes, Soundcloud or Stitcher so you can keep up with us every week!
On this week's Special Delivery episode, DJ Benhameen and Illa YC talk all the geek tv from this past week. Starting off with everybody's favorite zombie show, The Walking Dead. From there we stop at Gotham, Agents Of SHIELD The Flash, Supergirl, and introduce a new show into the roster; Into The Badlands. But will it measure up? Find out NOW and listen to the Fanbros Show Special Delivery! Subscribe to the Fanbros Show podcast on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, or iHeart Radio. Get your video fix by subscribing to Fanbros TV on Youtube!
This week on the Special Delivery space pod, DJ Benhameen and Illa YC break down The Walking Dead, Agents Of SHIELD, Gotham and Supergirl. The terrific twosome also tell you what other shows you should be watching as well. It's a new day and we've got a special delivery at your door! Subscribe to the Fanbros Show on iTunes, Soundcloud and Stitcher. And subscribe to Fanbros TV on youtube!
Put your headphones on because the Fanbros are back. We've got reviews of The Walking Dead, Gotham and two new shows join our review roster; Agents of SHIELD and Supergirl! But the real question is, do you think Glenn is truly dead? Make sure you subscribe to the Fanbros Show on iTunes, Soundcloud and Stitcher!
YO MONDAY, WHAT'S GOOD? It's time to talk the week in television with Chico Leo and DJ Benhameen. The Walking Dead has always been a matter of kill or be killed, but this week if you tried Rick, YOU GOT PEELED. And in a shocking twist, all of the black people survived! In Gotham, we're still confused if this show wants to be good or not. And The Flash continues to be the best comic book adaptation on television. Make sure you subscribe to the Fanbros Show podcsast on iTunes, Soundcloud and Stitcher! And don't forget to check out our Youtube channel, Fanbros TV!
It's a new day and a new special delivery ready for your listening pleasure! Our Wookie From Brooklyn, Chico Leo, is joined this week by illa YC to discuss the latest in TV! We start with this week's episode of The Walking Dead, which was probably just a part two to last week's season premiere. And then we switch to Gotham and The Flash. And make sure you stick til the end for a special speech from Illa YC about the national negro treasure that is Empire. Make sure you subscribe to the Fanbros Show on iTunes, Soundcloud or Stitched! And don't forget to check us out on YouTube at 'Fanbros TV'
FANBROSSSSS. We have returned! Back from our whirlwind adventure during New York Comic-Con and New York Super Week, the Fanbros have returned with Derek Gaines from MTV's Broke Ass Game Show. We shoutout everyone's This Week In The N word Hall of Famer Ben Carson, and a newcomer... QUENTIN TARINTINO?! DJ Benhameen tells the story of how he met Luke Cage, Tatiana wants y'all to mind ya buisness, and Chico Leo has one hell of a pick for you this week. Strap in, the Fanbros Ship is about to take off! Subscribe to the FanBros Show on iTunes, Soundcloud and Stitcher!
Chico Leo is back from New York Comic-Con to bring you the latest and greatest in his TV picks this week. We kick off with the season premiere of The Walking Dead, or should it be called the Monochromatic dead? These flashbacks had us buggin. Along with The Walking Dead we cover Arrow, The Flash, From Dusk Til Dawn and a buffet of other television. We need more hours in the day to watch this stuff! Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show on Itunes, Soundcloud or Stitcher. Visit Fanbros,com!
What's up internet! The FanBros show is back for another week of everything you never knew you needed. We invite the ringmaster of REEDPOP! (You know, the company that produces NEW YORK COMIC-CON!!) Lance Fensterman onto the spaceship to discuss what it's like to be at the top of the New York Comic-Con & New York Super Week empire. The team is also sending their formal apology to Trevor Noah, as well as answering your Geekquently Asked Questions! Set phasers to chill and press play, it's a new FanBros Show! Make sure you check out the Fanbros all next week at New York Super Week & New York Comic-Con. To check out our events, go to Fanbros.com or NewYorkSuperWeek.com
Chico Leo is back to talk the best and worst from this week in television! And with fall premieres in full effect, we've got a lot to cover! Gotham, Quantico, Minority Report, Empire, and of course the new classic Fear The Walking Dead. But which shows do YOU need to watch? Hit that play button and find out! Make sure you Subscribe to the FanBros Show on iTunes, Soundcloud or Stitcher! And don't forget to grab your New York Super Week tickets from Fanbros.com!
Today we're celebrating because our good homie Ta-Nehisi Coates is the new writer of Marvel's Black Panther! The comic book, not the film. But we can dream! We're joing this week by our brother in podcasting, HeyAssante. And if that wasn't already fulfilling our quota of cool, we've got Patti Lahelle, creator of the hit YouTube series Got2Breal, joining us as well! Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show on soundcloud, itunes and stitcher! And don't forget to purchase your tickets for our New York Super Week events!
FANNNNBRRRRRROSSSSSSSSS. WE BACK! And we brought Jay Smooth back onto the spaceship to co-host while Tatiana King is away on a SUPER SECRET MIND YO BIZNESS MISSION. Today we talk the useless words of Damon Wayans, the controversial Mr. Robot finale, Brian Amarillo's fresh take on Wonder Woman, and so much more! EX-Writer Dart Adams stops by schools the whole team about why he left hip-hop journalism and how Boston is the epicenter of Black history. It's the FanBros Show!
Jamie Righetti and JJ McCorvey joins us in the spaceship this week for some of the most profound conversation the Fanbros have ever had! We touch on Tetris Slave fiasco and why some people just don't have common sense, why Idris Elba is better than James Bond, and why Apple is about to dominate the streaming game. Watch out Netflix! Step back Hulu! Amazon, nobody ever took you seriously anyway. It's a new week and a GREAT episode of The Fanbros Show!
Chico Leo flies solo on the space pod today as he brings you his weekly recap of the best, and maybe worst, in TV! Were 2 weeks into Fear Of The Walking Dead, has it gotten any better? And if you can guess from the title of today's show, a lot of Latino creators are making some dope things, so let Chico Leo tell you what's what. Don't forget to like and subscribe to the Fanbros Show!
It's another week and another Fanbros Show--except this time we had a bit too much fun. As usual Benhameen, Tatiana and Chico (also joined by The Magical Space Negro, TyTheRobot) go off the rails on every topic--from bionic penises (penii?) and exploding organs, to trying desperately to figure out the names of leading Black women heroes in DC. Listen now, enjoy, and as always--LIKE, RATE, AND SUBSCRIBE TO US!
Every monday the Fanbros review the best, and maybe worst, from the week in TV. On this week's Fanbros Show Special Delivery, Chico Leo and DJ Benhameen say goodbye to this fantastic season of Power. Mr. Robot introduces the baddest bitch BD Wong and knocks everyone on their ass. And The Strain still exists. It even got greenlit for season 3. There's no justice in the world. Make sure you subscribe to the Fanbros Show on iTunes, and Soundcloud!
This week's episode of the FanBros Show is brought to you by beef. Hitchbot Vs. Philly, Drake Vs. Meek Mill. Canada Vs. Philly. But is this beef rare? Or overcooked? Are these puns going over your head?
TWO HUNDRED EPISODES OF THE FANBROS SHOW. That's right folks we're celebrating our 200th episode, or is it 201st?! Who cares, it's a new episode of the Fanbros Show! Join DJ Benhameen, Tatiana King-Jones, Chico Leo & Kimsonian as they tear down the latest in a long string of disappointments from the 80s and 90s, Hulk Hogan. They also explain why Hancock is nobody's example of a Super Hero movie, and how we feel about the upcoming Batman: The Killing Joke film.
WARNING!!! EVERYBODY HAS LOST IT. THE FANBROS ARE THE ONLY SANE ONES LEFT. At least that's what it looks like to us! DJ Benhameen, Chico Leo & Tatiana King are back to bring you this week's latest FanBros news! And joining us on the spaceship this week, comic book illustrator Damion Scott, and MTV news writer Rob Markman( who also hosts his own LSN podcast, Red Light Special.) We discuss their time growing up on the streets of the real Brooklyn and how they're representing their home turf. Sit back and throw on those headphones, it's another crazy episode of the Fanbros Show. Make sure you listen to the end of today's episode to find out who won this week's Hip-Hop and Geek-ish winner is! And if you want a shot at this week's new shirt, make sure you hashtag #DaSweetBloodOfTchalla on Twitter and Instagram for you chance to win one of our exclusive HIp-Hop and Geek-Ish tees!
Every Monday morning Chico Leo and Illa YC are here to give you the lowdown on the best TV you should be watching. On this week's FanBros Show Special Delivery, we get right into the nitty gritty with the latest review and recap of True Detective Season 2. From there we jump to the new hit USA series, Mr. Robot. And we didn't forget Ballerz either. All that and much more on this week's FanBros Show Special Delivery! Make sure you subscribe to the Fanbros Show on iTunes and Soundcloud. Let us know what TV youre watching by reaching out to us on twitter and instagram @FanBrosShow!
Oh man. This week's episode of the FanBros Show is HEATED. Ben comes out... as a wannabe republican, Tatiana has had it with the Star Trek slander, and Chico is throwin' shade like he;'s on The Read! And one of our favorite real life super women comes onto the spaceship us the real talk; Reagan Gomez! She talks about her role as a director, writer, producer for her many web series, her history with acting and embracing the grown ass woman that she has become. Make sure you listen to the end to see if you won some FanBros swag in our first Hip-Hop & Geek-Ish giveaway! And if you want to enter this week's contest, just hashtag the name of this week's episode on twitter & instagram! May the odds be ever in your favor bruh. Check out Reagan's budding multimedia empire on her Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ReaganGomez
Today's Special Delivery has Chico Leo reviewing Orphan Black and Power. But we're going to kick off with the return of True Detective! HBO's hit series is back with an entirely new cast and crew, does it even measure up to season 1's greatness? Chico Leo and special guest Illa YC are here to keep it real about your favorite television shows! It's the FanBros Show Special Delivery and it's back! Don't forget to subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on twitter, facebook and instagram @ FanBrosShow!
Yo Fanbros! We back! On this week's episode Benhameen, Tatiana and Chico Leo discuss the newest Punisher, Sense8, Mr. Robot and why Apple is BUGGIN. Actresses Andrea Lewis and Mellini Kantayya board the spaceship to discuss their endeavors as actresses and content creators of color. We also ruin The Secret for you. You're welcome. It's another week in urban geekdom and we've got you covered! Press play and check out this week's episode of the FanBros Show! Don't forget to subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on twitter, facebook and instagram @ FanBrosShow!
Chico Leo flies solo tonight on this week's Fanbros Show Special Delivery! We kick off the discussion tonight with the latest episode of Game Of Thrones, in which Stannis decides to represent for the fuckboys. We also get the latest on Penny Dreadful and Orphan Black. And in a surprising twist, Chico Leo gives a small review of the new netflix series Sense8. The latest in Scifi storytelling from the Wachowskis. Is it worth the watch? Let Chico tell you how it is as we soar through the Brooklyn skies! Don't forget to subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on twitter, facebook and instagram @ FanBrosShow!
What's up internets! We're back with a brand new episode of the FanBros Show for your consumption. We welcome Desus and Mer of MTV2's Guy Code to the spaceship and... a lot happens. IN FACT, so much happens that we cant even put it into words. So we put it into a DOUBLE SIZED episode of the FanBros Show! So pour yourself a cup of everybody's favorite Kool-Aid flavor, and get ready to laugh! Don't forget to subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on twitter, facebook and instagram @ FanBrosShow!
In this week's episode of the Fanbros Show Special Delivery, Chico Leo & Kimsonian review the latest episode of Game Of Thrones, "Hardhome." A lot happened and Kimson is the first to eat his words about this season of the HBO hit series. They also discuss the latest Penny Dreadful, the decline of Orphan Black, and they let you guys know what's up for Special Delivery when Game Of Thrones wraps up this season! Don't forget to subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on twitter, facebook and instagram @ FanBrosShow!
On this week's FanBros Show we're flying light! Benhameen and Tatiana are off doing top secret missions for the Fanbros team. In the meantime, Chico Leo, Kimsonian and Capt. Kirkeisha are flying in the new Space Yacht! Robot Maids, and Mimosas. Mmm good. The Fanbros discuss Robert Rodriguez's Jonny Quest (wtf?) and give props to Michael B. Jordan for shutting up the haters. And we welcome the Concrete Park team to the spaceship; actress/writer Erika Alexander(YES. MAXINE SHAW FROM LIVING SINGLE IS ON THE SPACE SHIP!!!), and writer/artist Tony Puryear! The Fanbros dive deep into the culture of their hit comic book series and discuss what it takes to create something bigger than yourself. Strap in Fanbros! We're about to take off! Don't forget to subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on twitter, facebook and instagram @ FanBrosShow! Make sure you pick up your copy of Concrete Park today! Available wherever comics are sold, or on concretepark.com!
What's up internets! A brand new episode of the FanBros Show is back in your life! This week we brought Chescaleigh & TieOptional, hosts of the Last Name Basis podcast, to join us on the spaceship. We talk about the perfection of Mad Max: Fury Road, the controversy behind the Taxstone Episode of the FanBros Show, and why the hell Jaden Smith loves his white batsuit so much. Chico Leo let's loose like never before, and it's all thanks to... Simon Pegg? Join DJ Benhameen, Tatiana King-Jones, Chico Leo, and our special guests from Last Name Basis, as we embark on another cosmic journey! It's the Fanbros Show! Don't forget to subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on twitter, facebook and instagram @ FanBrosShow! And definitely make sure you check out, and subscribe, to Chescaleigh's and TieOptional's podcast Last Name Basis. It's DOPE. Thank you to Sylcmyk for the music this week! If you want your beats featured on the Fanbros Show email us at contact @ fanbros.com
Everybody Hates Ramsay? I bet you wish young Joffrey was still around now don't you? Poor Sansa Stark just can't catch a break, and Theon might be right behind Ramsay for most hated at this point. Theon definitely was right behind Ramsay last night when... well let's wait til you listen to the episode as Chico & Kimson discuss the latest soul stealing moment on Game Of Thrones as well as the happenings on Penny Dreadful & The Flash. Plus a special shout out to Orphan Black & Mad Men as we finally come to the end of the illustrious career of Don Draper. Tune in to FanBros and make sure you tell a friend to tell a friend about the wonderful world of the voice of the urban geek. Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on twitter, instagram @ FanBrosShow!
The Tax Stone Episode. What more can I say? The FanBros welcome the rising star of the Loud Speakers Networks, Mr. Tax Stone himself. If you're familiar with the excellent Tax Season podcast then you know that you're in for that straight talk with no chaser. We discuss everything from Beyonce getting dumped on in Dubai to why Lupita is looking like Aunt Jemima in the new Star Wars flick. The Tax Stone Episode isn't one for the faint of heart so make sure you are ready for the greatness in store, it's kinda like opening up the Ark in Raiders Of The Lost Ark. Don't get your face melted. Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on twitter, instagram @ FanBrosShow! ***********A NOTE FROM FANBROSSHOW STAFF*********** Many listeners have voiced their concerns over the harmful and problematic language used by our guest in this episode. One of the missions of FanBrosShow is to be an inclusive, safe space for all listeners regardless of race, gender identity, orientation, religion, and overall background. We have recognized that the words used in this episode are deeply hurtful and insensitive and we unequivocally apologize for our failure to rise to the standard of excellence expected from our viewers. We express our deepest apologizes to the members of the LGBTQ community that work internally on the FanBros team. We have learned that in order to be successful in our mission we need to clear about our views and be true to what our listeners find important. We become better, learn better and grow from our mistakes. We invite all viewers to leave a comment in Soundcloud, on our Facebook page, Twitter, etc. to voice their opinions about this episode and continue the discussion. You, our listeners, are our top priority. We will express more of our thoughts on this issue on the Franchesca (Chescaleigh) & Patrick/Last Name Basis episode (airing on May 21, 2015).
Rod and Karen are joined by Tatiana and DJ Benhameen from The FanBros Show to discuss the FanBros podcast, George Zimmerman getting shot in the face, 50 Cent's jeweler says he was beaten up, Gotham, Man of Steel, Age of Ultron discussions, FLOTUS on being black and the First Lady, BallerAlert, macaroni bandits, Waffle House masturbator and sword ratchetness. Twitter: @rodimusprime @SayDatAgain @TBGWT @TatianaKing @DJBenhameen @FanBrosShow Email: theblackguywhotips@gmail.com Blog: www.theblackguywhotips.com Voice Mail: 704-557-0186 Guest Website: http://fanbros.com/
Kill The Boy, Save The Clones? No it's not a mash up of Game Of Thrones & Orphan Black but we figured that nobody is that interested in saving Grodd from The Flash. Yup that's right it's time for Special Delivery as Chico Leo & BenHaMeen break down this weeks episodes of Game Of Thrones, Orphan Black, Agents Of Shield, The Flash and more!!! Will the Mormont way work out for Tyrion or will it come to a stone cold dead end? Find out on this week's FanBroShow!! Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on facebook, twitter, & instagram @ FanBrosShow!
Nicki Minaj As Harley Quinn? Well the FanBros can see it happening! Listen as we give our reasons why Onika should be Harley, especially if she does the different voices. In addition we welcome Denaun Porter, producer and artist and FanBro of the highest order. In what is being called Denaun's best interview ever we discuss his new album Stuff In My Backpack as well as his assertion that he came out the vagina a Fanbro. Listen and learn my friends. Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on facebook, twitter, & instagram @ FanBrosShow!
The Baltimore Uprising Episode isn't one that we wanted to record, but as The Voice Of The Urban Geek we feel that it is our duty to report on the recent chaos in Baltimore and give our thoughts on the tragic situation. Tatiana King relates her personal connection to the city of Baltimore and we all try and figure out ways to begin the healing and communication process. We don't spend the whole episode on the uprising, as we are also the voice of the geeks and this week Age of Ultron is dropping! We continue our talk on spoilers with a special shout to Illa YC, plus Tech Talk with Tatiana and Comics I Copped with Benhameen! So much more in this episode and Where Is Chico Leo??? Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on facebook, twitter, & instagram @ FanBrosShow!
As we attempt to recover from our critically acclaimed Therapy episode the FanBros also have to deal with the threat of the New Blacks and the ignorance of Isaiah Washington. Yes we debate whether a Prius or a Mercedes will save you from police harassment and we also wonder why none of the cast of Furious 7 ever drive a Prius? Top it off we also invite Mitch Cohen the writer director of the short film Super Zero to discuss his inspirations and what sets his zombie epic apart from the rest of the pack. Hint it has to do with lasers. Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on twitter, instagram @FanBrosShow!
Black Girls Rock! We at FanBros obviously recognize this fact of life and so in celebration of last night's Black Girls Rock award show we bring you our own Top Ten Black Women In Television awards. Hosted by Chico Leo we give you our favorites from the year in television from such shows as Black Sails, Game Of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Shameless, American Horror Story and more! Does your favorite character make the list? Listen in and let us know who we missed in the comments! Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on twitter, instagram @FanBrosShow!
Yo Fanbros! SPOILER ALERT. Chico Leo & DJ Benhameen discuss the season finale of The Walking Dead, "Conqueror." Find out how AMC's best show has set the bar... kinda high for season 6? Also on deck in the escape pod is Chico Leo's breakdown of the latest episode of The Flash, and why he hates The Atom. Benhameen also makes a claim about superhero television shows that is sure to set twitter ablaze! And we invite back TyTheRobot and Capt. Kirkeisha to discuss the passion of Steven Universe. Kids show, or gender stereotype destruction machine? Find all this and more on this week's episode of The FanBrosShow Special Delivery! Make sure you subscribe to the Fanbros Show on Soundcloud, iTunes, and Stitcher. Keep up with us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at 'FanBrosShow.' Stay woke Fanbros!
On this week's Fanbros Show, DJ Benhameen is driving this spaceship through one of the messiest cosmic storms in Fanbros Show history! Vin Diesel has some mighty delusions of grandeur. Michelle Rodriguez STILL shouldn't speak. Brett Ratner still thinks he's a director. And Nintendo is finally letting the rest of the world play with it's toys. If they're still any good. And on your smartphone. Hey, a win is a win. And did we mention Bruce Lee is back from the dead? All this and MORE on this week's episode of the Fanbros Show! Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
Yo Fanbros. Chico Leo and Kimsonian are here with your weekly recap of The Walking Dead, and with next week;s season finale looming, how is the crew doing? The guys also take a look at the CW's newest show, iZombie, to see if it's just another drama about pretty white people. Lastly Kimsonian sings the praises of The Flash and how Barry Allen is more Peter Parker then Peter Parker. And we invite CaptKirkeisha & TyTheRobot onto the space pod to soar through the skies of Empire. Was it a good season? Do they care? Are the drinks complimentary on the space pod? All this and more on today's FanBros Show Special Delivery! Make sure your subscribe to the Fanbros Show on itunes, soundcloud and stitcher. Follow us on instagram, and twitter. Like us on facebook! And keep up with the latest in FanBros on FanBros.com!
On this week's FanBrosShow we welcome DeRay McKesson, the activist most of you know as DeRay on Twitter. DeRay joins us to discuss going from 800 followers to 73,000 plus and what it's like to be considered one of the young leaders of the protest movement. We speak on the events in Ferguson including some very chilling discussions on how it feels to be on the front lines of the movement. One of our most important episodes ever as the FanBrosShow explores issues that affect everyone not just the geeks and the blerds of the world. Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on twitter, instagram @FanBrosShow!
What up Fanbros! The wookie from Brooklyn and the space ghost producer are back at it this week to discuss the latest episode of The Walking Dead, 'Spend' And if you haven't been spoiled already by the hashtag, then you probably haven't been near a smartphone, or a computer, or maybe even printed media... Chico Leo and Kimsonian also touch on ABC's newest drama American Crime and why it flies far under the achievement bar of HBO's The Jinx. Remember that Breaking Bad spinoff, Better Call Saul? We catch up on that too! And that eternal questions comes up once more; are the Fanbros ever going to review Empire? All this and more on this week's Fan Bros Show Special Delivery! Make sure you go to FanBros.com to keep up with what the FanBros team is up to! Subscribe to the Fanbros Show on itunes, soundcloud & stitcher. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Vine and tumblr. And don't forget to like us on Facebook!
Another classic episode of the award winning number one rated FanBrosShow is here! This week we discuss the recent Ghostbusters news and we wonder if there is a containment unit big enough to house all of the members of SAE. We debut our new segment "This Week In The N-Word" and elect SAE to hall of fame right off the break. Plus in Tech Talk with Tatiana we break down the Apple Watch announcement, in Comics I Copped I give my thoughts on whether or not DC Comics can handle a series about a gay character, and Chico Leo drops his pic of the week! Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on twitter, instagram @FanBrosShow!
So it's Monday, everybody is dragging their bodies through the day just to make it. Except for us. We grind. 24/7/365 to bring you FanBros goodness. And on this week's Special Delivery episode of the FanBros Show, Chico Leo is joined by Kimsonian as they recap the latest episode of The Walking Dead. Funny that it's titled 'Forget' because it seems like they forgot most of the cast when they wrote this script. They also touch on Gotham, the (lack of) Flash, the upcoming spy series Turn, and the art of the movie trailer. Get in your escape pod and join us as we soar through the finally clear skies of Brooklyn on this week's FanBros Show Special Delivery. Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on twitter, instagram @FanBrosShow!
What an episode this week! To kick it off we reminisce on the greatness of the one Leonard Nimoy, and the semi foolishness of the one Michelle Rodriguez. Plus we interview Josh Trujillo & Rob Hebert the creators of the Death Saves Anthology, a new graphic novel collection featuring tales about some of our favorite dead fantasy characters and what death means in fictional tales. So on the week that we lose one of the great ones we reflect on what it means death means to fictional characters. Fitting, and straightening out M Rod is just a bonus. You know how we do at FanBrosShow. Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
You may need Twitter to understand the title TWDAlexandria but if you're not up on The Walking Dead, or DemDeadz as we say over on Black Twitter, then FanBrosShow has the solution for you. Just press play and listen to Chico Leo & BenHaMeen break down "Direction" and the recent twists to the storyline with the arrival of our heroes to Alexandria. We also take some time to pay tribute to the passing of Leonard Nimoy with both of our FanBros shedding a few thug tears for the late great Dr. Spock. Plus Chico gives his review of the third season of House of Cards (yes he finished already) and BenHaMeen wonders why Empire is getting all the love over a little show called Blackish. It's a C O N spiracy! Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
On The Oscars So White Episode the FanBrosShow welcomes @DJOlder back to the spaceship to discuss the travesty that was the Oscars this year, we get into everything Mr. Older has been up to since his last appearance on the show including some EXCLUSIVE news and we wonder how can we get Kanye's Mom all the way to heaven. Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
The Combat Jack Show Vs FanBrosShow? Good thing Benhameen has returned from his sojourn to the Fortress of Solitude otherwise known as Ethiopia, as Combat Jack & Premium Pete invade the spaceship on this very special episode. We discuss Benhameen's journey as Premium & Chico debate on the merits of bathing, dating, and other matters best left unsaid. Combat lets everyone know exactly why he cut Benhameen from The Combat Jack Show. Hint: It has something to do with comic books. And drugs. Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
Join us this week on The FanBros Show Special Delivery as Chico Leo & Kimsonian discuss the latest episode of The Walking Dead. They also deviate into other fine television programs such as Gotham, and the controversial Empire. And did you guys catch that Gamergate episode of Law & Order? No? That's okay, we did. So let's talk about it. Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
On this week’s episode of the FanBros Show, we invite Sai Veradan and JD Williams back to the spaceship! We get an update on their film, An American In Hollywood, and discuss biggest conversation in comics right now: Marvel & Sony's Spiderman announcement. We also chat with one of Marvel Comics best cover artists out right now, Kevin Wada! He tells us all about his run on She-Hulk & why being creative isn't always what it's cracked up to be. And when the hell is Benhameen coming back to the spaceship!?! Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
On this week's special delivery, Chico Leo is joined in the escape pod by Kimsonian as they recap this week's episode of The Walking Dead. They also touch on Breaking Bad spinoff Better Call Saul, and ABC's latest comedy, Fresh Off The Boat. Want to hear Chico Leo discuss a TV show you're watching? Leave a comment below. Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
This week on the FanBros Show we invite the incredibly talented animation director & producer Giancarlo Volpe( @ Giancarlo_Volpe on twitter.) into the spaceship to discuss his history with such great cartoons like Green Lantern: The Animated Series, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars. We also talk about the hottest new artist on the street; Missy Elliot. And we finally discuss the latest DC Animated film, Throne Of Atlantis, and why the Teen Titans announcement is... questionable. Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow! Check out Giancarlo on his podcast, The Big Pull Podcast, on itunes!
Happy Monday Fanbros. This week on the FanBros Show's Special Delivery, Chico Leo tells you why FX's The Americans is one of the best shows on television right now. He also explains the power of a good wig. It's the last premiere review episode before our return to weekly Walking Dead recaps. Soak. It. In. And what other show's do you want to hear Chico Leo discuss? Let us know in the comments below or on any of our various social networks. He's got the time, and we've got the cable subscription. See you on Thursday FanBros! Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
On the latest FanBrosShow we discuss what exactly does it mean to be a FanBro? We want to know from the listeners what does FanBrosShow mean to you? When you think of FanBros what comes to mind? Not only that we discuss Anthony Mackie making an absolute fool of himself, the recent casting of Storm, and whether or not the Fantastic Four film will exceed expectations or nah? Let us know in the comments about our question of the week and tell us what does it mean to you to be a FanBro? Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
On the latest Special Delivery Chico Leo braves the blizzard to bring you his review of the second season of Black Sails. Much better than watching another Pirates of The Caribbean, listen as Chico Leo weighs in on whether Black Sails is Game Of Thrones on ships or does it have enough gusto to stand on it's own? Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
Join us on the spaceship as Chico Leo travels through time to review the first episode of "12 Monkeys" the new series from SyFy! Does 12 Monkeys live up to the greatness of the source material and how does it compare to other time travel epics? Does Aaron Stanford do a good scared horse face like Bruce Willis? Will this be Emily Hampshire's breakout role ala Brad Pitt in the original? Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
Ta-Nehisi Coates Vs The FanBrosShow. As we continue our journey in the new year we welcome Ta-Nehisi Coates, Senior Editor of The Atlantic and author of the celebrated piece "The Case For Reparations". On this extra special episode we speak on rappers asking for reparations, the recent terror attacks and whether or not there is a line that can be crossed in journalism and how it feels to grow up the son of a Black Panther as a FanBro. This episode covers so much ground with so many topics, listen as we delve into the mind of one of the top black intellectuals in the game today. Ta-Nehisi Coates Vs FanBros Show, it's like when your favorite heroes meet and fight, but by the end of the issue they team up to battle the forces of evil. Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
The first Special Delivery of 2015 is a big one, as Chico Leo reviews the two hour premier of Agent Carter and let's us know whether or not we should tune in for the rest of the season. The early reviews have been stunning and now it's time to sit back with the FanBros Special Delivery and find out does Agent Carter hit it's marks or does it need to go back to secret agent school? Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
The Axel Alonso Episode? Did I really just type those words? The Editor In Chief Of Marvel Comics is on the spaceship with the FanBrosShow? Well unless these photos have been doctored by agents of AIM then it's true, Axel Alonso joined the show for our first episode of the year in one that will go down in history as an instant classic. We discuss his origins in the industry and what obstacles he faced and faces on the daily as a person of color in one of the highest positions in the business, and Axel doesn't pull any punches as he speaks on the future of the industry, whether or not comics have a place in social protest, and why Run The Jewels 2 is a perfect album. Axel also speaks on people of color gaining more relevance both in print and behind the scenes and what it will take to make this more of a reality. He stands tall in the BRAAP segment and gives us a few hints on the upcoming Secret Wars crossover, including a spoiler on the Beyonder's hairstyle. Sit back and join us for this adventure with the modern day Stan Lee himself, and Happy New Year to each and every one of you FanBros out there! Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
On the Rappers & Reparations Episode the FanBrosShow looks back at 2014 and the major stories that we covered, plus some of our favorite moments from FanBrosShow over the past year. We also welcome Ty The Robot to the spaceship and we discuss what we are most looking forward to in the new year. Its The End Of The Year as we know it, and what better way to bring in 2015 then with the FanBros? Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
As we close out the year on FanBrosShow the one and only Chico Leo brings you his top pics of the year in television. Of course the FanBrosShow favorite True Detective makes an appearance, but what else makes the madman's mind say masterpiece? Tune in to this instant classic and get ready for the big Year End episode coming before you know it. Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
Did Ascension Suck Or Nah? Perhaps not the eternal question but a question that our intrepid adventurer Chico Leo aims to answer on the latest Special Delivery. Just in time for the holidays SyFy released the three part series Ascension and we at FanBrosShow were all over it just so we could bring you this Special Delivery review slash recap where we decide if Ascension achieved liftoff or was the launch aborted. I mean come on you knew there was going to be at least one bad pun as soon as you started reading. Hit play and enjoy this special episode as we go into our holiday break for the week but join us next week as we drop our annual End Of The Year Review episode! Happy Festivus everyone! Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
Josh Williamson, the author of the hit series Ghosted and the FanBrosShow favorite Birthright, joins Benhameen & Illa YC for this interview about the creative process behind writing two of Skybound's biggest hits. Plus we get into his history and how he came to be a comic book author, we run Josh through the BRAAP segment, and Benhameen & Illa play detective as we get a few hints about some of the direction that Birthright is taking. No spoilers, just some exclusives for those buttocks from the Bros who are Fans. Or something to that extent. Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
Since the Fall TV Season is winding down we at FanBros decided to take a look at the latest offering from Netflix, the historical drama Marco Polo. Or more likely, The Chico Leo sat down and watched the entire first season of Marco Polo and now he's here to give you a spoiler free review of the first season. Does Marco Polo live up to the hype of being Netflix's answer to Game Of Thrones? Are there dragons? These questions and more are answered on The Marco Polo Season One Review by FanBros! Tune in and enjoy! Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
The Rad And Powerful Episode is another instant classic in the FanBrosShow catalog, as Benhameen, Chico Leo, & Tatiana break down the latest round of trailers including Mad Max, Terminator, & San Andreas. Plus some thoughts on the proposed Men In Black Vs 21 JumpStreet movie, Comics I Copped, and we of course have to speak on Marvel possibly getting the rights back to SpiderMan. Rad And Powerful. Who says that in real life? Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
Flash Vs Arrow might have been the greatest TV crossover ever, even better than the time The Cosby Show crossed over with CSI: Special Crimes. Oh that didn't happen? Ah well it would have been great. Anyway Chico Leo is here to review Flash Vs Arrow and to give you the breakdown on both episodes of the epic crossover. No Walking Dead? No worries FanBrosShow doesn't ever stop. Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
On the Black StormTroopers Better Keep Their Hands Up Episode of @FanBrosShow we speak about the new Star Wars trailer, as well as the Suicide Squad casting news, and Sony Pictures getting hacked open like a virgin in a horror movie. In some not as geeky news we also speak about the Eric Garner case and the decision on whether or not to indict the officer who participated in his homicide. Spoiler alert, the indictment didn't come down so the FanBrosShow speaks on what can be done now in the wake of this tragedy, the Ferguson case, and many more. The Voice Of The Urban Geek doesn't shy away from the big issues, but we still make time for Comics I Copped, and some thoughts on this ten nearly perfect movies list. Just wait on Chico's year end list for some real gems. Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
Well damn, RIP Beth. Hopefully that wasn't too much of a spoiler but if you're listening to FanBrosShow Special Delivery then you've probably already watched The Walking Dead's MidSeason Finale and learned the fate of everyone's favorite singing sensation. The last episode of the first part of the fifth season is entitled "Coda" and the only coda that I could take away from this one is that Maggie isn't gonna sleep well at all. Ever. Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
Ferguson has been on everyone's mind these last few days, with the grand jury decision coming down like Thor's hammer on our collective heads. The FanBrosShow tackles the tough topics in this episode as we speak about our own reactions to the verdict, plus we welcome Phil Darius Wallace of the one man play "Self Made Man: The Frederick Douglass Story". "Self Made Man" is a thought provoking, supremely well acted and directed play about the life and times of Freddie D, and we speak with Phil about his thoughts on Ferguson, why Ferguson needs someone like Frederick Douglass, and what else can we do to hopefully ensure that these tragedies don't keep happening to our people. Plus we bring you the geek news that you know and love, I mean we can't just be the voice of the Urban and no Geek right? Join us for this round table discussion and let your own thoughts be heard in the comments section and on Twitter! Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
Crossed? Don't these Walking Dead people know that a cross over aint nothing but a double cross? If anyone got that reference I'll buy you a new puppy. Anyway on the latest Special Delivery Chico Leo & Benhameen discuss the latest episode of the Walking Dead entitled "Crossed". Another week of The Walking Dead and the fifth season is still running on all cylinders with Daryl & The Gang attempting a rescue attempt for everyone's favorite Beth. Plus more on the fate of Eugene, Rosita proves she's much more than a pretty face, and Sasha shows that Father Gabriel isn't the only gullible one on this show. It's FanBrosShow Special Delivery, covering TWD in the way that only we can. Keep the Crossover. Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
Sex, Lies, & Steampunk. We actually talk about two of these things on the latest episode, and you know we never lie to you. We welcome Diana Pho the celebrated author, blogger and steampunker genius to speak on all things steampunk, steamfunk and steamsex. No wait I'm lying. We do discuss sexual and street harassment in the cosplay and geek worlds, and why cosplay is not consent. Stay with us as we continue to cover all of the topics and news that you need to know about. It's the award winning FanBrosShow. Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
We Love Daryl & Carol. I mean who doesn't? Who doesn't??? On the latest episode of The Walking Dead we follow around everyone's favorite Odd Couple as they search for the one no one loves named Beth. Everybody Hates Chris aka Noah shows up again and DCMD have some heartfelt moments in the episode entitled "Consumed". Tune in to the Award Winning FanBrosShow & enjoy the recap! Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
Piers Morgan Is Right. Well I think we can all say goodbye to DJ Benhameen's mentions as he takes a controversial stand on the latest episode of FanBrosShow. That's just the tip of the iceberg this week as we welcome ThePhatStartUp to the show to discuss why they are one of the greatest things since the invention of The Internets, word to George Bush. They also discuss their upcoming convention Tech 808 and what the convergence of Hip Hop & Tech means for the average FanBro. Of course none of you are average cause you are listening to this very awesome episode of FanBrosShow, or should I say award winning episode of FanBrosShow. So tune in as Benhameen tries to explain why he thinks Piers Morgan is right as Tatiana prays for his eternal soul. Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
The fifth episode of the fifth season of The Walking Dead is here and the FanBros are here to break it down to the very last compound. Kind of like how Abraham breaks down Eugene's face in the final moments of the episode. Too soon? Anyway Chico Leo continues his mission of reviewing the fifth season with the latest episode entitled "Self-Help". Abraham, Rosita, Eugene, Glenn & Maggie all continue on the path to Washington DC with some very interesting twists along the way. Tune in to FanBros as we review Self-Help and much more. The mullet is a lie. Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
Interstellar or Interwhat is exactly how Benhameen felt when he walked out of the theater after seeing Interstellar and he brought his review game right to the FanBrosShow. Listen as we decide if Interstellar is worth the price of admission all without any spoilers! We also speak on the recent Marvel Comics announcement, and we celebrate our recent win for Best Gaming or Geek site from the Black Weblog Awards! Thank you to everyone who voted and to those who support us week after week! Much more on this episode including Comics I Copped & Chico's Pic Of The Week! Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
Slabtown manages to make a show about zombies even creepier by bringing in what may be the show's sickest human yet, good old Gordon and his lollipop. On the latest episode of The Walking Dead we find out where the hell Beth has been, and Chico Leo ponders over how long Everybody Hates Chris' Tyler James William will remain on the show. Did you think Slabtown was as slow an episode as Chico did? Chime in with your thoughts in the comments section below! Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
The Freaks Come Out At Night on this special edition of FanBrosShow as we come live from Bergen St Comics for the Halloween episode! Of course we speak on the ginormous news from the Marvel Event *cough* Black Panther and some other stuff, and we welcome Bobba Fatt himself to speak on everything from Wonder Woman to Street Harassment to GamerGate to the sexual habits of Superman. It's one of those episodes so tune in and tell a friend! Happy Halloween to all the FanBros!!! Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
On the latest episode of Special Delivery Chico Leo delivers a eulogy to the late great Boardwalk Empire and speaks on the latest episode of The Walking Dead as well. Listen up as we say goodbye to Nucky, Al Capone, Chalky, and the rest of the stars of Boardwalk Empire. Did the final season live up to the hype? Where would you rank the ending of Boardwalk Empire in terms of the great endings of television? Let us know in the comments and make sure you visit FanBros.Com to get in on all of our contests and live events this week! Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
Age Of Ultron???? The trailer is out???? Like I said in the show unless you are living under a rock somewhere you know what happened last night, that's right the Avengers 2: Age Of Ultron trailer leaked online and boy is it a doozy. After a rough copy made it's way to the Internets around 7 pm yesterday, Marvel wisely decided to release the full length crystal clear trailer for all to lo and behold. The trailer is jam packed with imagery and the FanBrosShow is here to give you the breakdown frame by frame so you can catch all the easter eggs and hidden secrets along with us. Not only that but Chico Leo brings up the idea of fat shaming in media and why it sucks, we also announce our latest contest in conjunction with Costumesupercenter.com and we ask that you take a second and vote for us in the BlackWeblog Awards! Everything is awesome even in the Age Of Ultron! Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
Another Special Delivery and Chico Leo & Kimsonian are back to review the next to last episode of Boardwalk Empire & the second episode of the latest season of The Walking Dead. It's time for a Bobbq on The Walking Dead as it seems that the number of Black people on the show will remain the same, even with the introduction of Father Gabriel this week. Poor Bob just when we were starting to like your alcoholic self, they had to go ahead and make you into the latest hashtag. #Bobbq Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
The Apple Watch Sucks? How would we know if the Apple Watch Sucks? You think the Gawds at Apple had sent us a review copy or something? I don't think so folks. Instead we have the one and only Jason DeMarco, Vice Preisdent of On-Air at Adult Swim & Co-Creator of Toonami, joining us in the spaceship this week. Listen as Jason breaks down his career in television, whether or not he is a member of the Illuminati, and his pivotal role in helping create one of the greatest Hip-Hop albums of the 21st century. Not only that but we speak on Apple's recent press conference and whether or not the Apple Watch sucks or not? Plus Benhameen gushes over Genius, the comic that everyone should be reading, and the rest of the greatness that you have come to love and expect from the FanBrosShow. Oh we are also now on Stitcher where you can subscribe and listen to the show every week! So if you haven't subscribed on Itunes yet what are you waiting on? Make sure you subscribe to the FanBros Show! We're available on iTunes, Soundcloud & Stitcher! Keep us with us at FanBros.com! And interact with us on Twitter, & Instagram @FanBrosShow!
Kid Fury Vs The FanBrosShow? That's right it's like the old comic books where the heroes meet up, have a quick scuffle and then team up to fight the villains, right the wrongs, and eat some snacks together. Kid Fury joins us in the spaceship to discuss the latest season of Game Of Thrones, what's been going on with the success of The Read, and why BenHaMeen doesn't like groups of black superheroes. Plus so much including the casting of the Aaliyah and NWA movies, why Chris Brown gets shot in every movie, and BenHaMeen wonders why no one remembers The Golden Child.