Podcast appearances and mentions of Spike Lee

We're back with a deep dive on one of our favorite recent romances, Seven Days in June by Tia Williams! We talk about yearning in contemporaries, about books that have a powerful sense of place, about dual timelines, about secondary characters, about lines that stick with us years later, and about how fated mates works as a trope in a contemporary romance.Tia also has a new book out this month, The Missed Connection. Get it wherever you get your books.Listen to our Season 3 episode with Tia Williams about writers in romance and head over to talk about Seven Days in June or any of her other books on the Fated Mates Discord, accessible to our Patreon subscribers. By joining the Patreon, you meet other Fated Mates listeners and get an extra monthly episode from us. Support us and learn more at fatedmates.net/patreon.Read Seven Days in June at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, wherever you get your books, or with your monthly subscription to Kindle Unlimited.NotesSorry, we're a Knicks podcast now, everyone. Sarah because of New York and Jen because of Villanova. Sarah did look up that Knickerbocker thing, but we never got back to it. Learn more about how those trousers became a symbol of NYC here. Sports curses are bad, just ask Red Sox fans! Spike Lee has really been through it, Jalen Brunson's interview after the game just shows you a man trying to deal with his feelings.The World Cup, we just don't know anything about that yet, but we're gonna get up to speed on that, just like all the people of the world getting up to speed on America. Also, feels important to romance that we bring you the news that the Tartan Army cleared Boston out of beer.We had Tia Williams on the podcast back in season 3 when Seven Days in June was released. Although there is not a sequel to Seven Days, Shane and Eva are secondary characters in the YA romance with Audre that came out in 2025. Find out more about Tia, and see all her books at her website.Come see Sophia Benoit in conversation with us in NYC (June 23) and Chicago (June 24) to celebrate the release of her first historical romance, The Very Definition of Love.SponsorsFrederick Smith, author of Love is a Contact Sport, available in print, ebook, audiobook from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, or wherever you get your books.Little Brown & Company, publishers of Lu Chekowsky's Don't Buy What I'm Selling: On Breaking Up with Advertising and Finally Learning to Love My Whole, Fat Self, available in print, ebook, audiobook from Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo or wherever you get your books.The What in the Smut? Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.W by Wattpad Books, publishers of Nicole Alfrine's Brain Games. Available in print and ebook from Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, or wherever you get your books.The RestFor even more info about this episode, and to explore everything Fated Mates has to offer, visit: https://fatedmates.net/2026/6/16/s0838-seven-days-in-june-by-tia-williams If you wish you had six more days in a week of people talking about romance, may we suggest joining our Patreon? Aside from an additional episode every month you get access to our Discord, where other romance readers are talking about books they love (and many other things!) all the time. It's so fun! Learn more about the Patreon and go join those cool people who love romance as much as you do at patreon.com/fatedmates. Beyond your favorite podcast app, you can find us on Instagram, Threads, Blue Sky, Tumblr, and probably some other places, too, if you look hard enough. If you've never listened to our Stop Book Banning episode, there's no better time than now.

Dive into the latest episode of The Joe Concha Show for a no-holds-barred breakdown of the week's wildest political and cultural moments! Joe unpacks Vice President JD Vance's masterful and unflappable takedown of the "jackals" on The View. He exposes the mainstream media's shocking silence on a foiled drone assassination plot at a White House UFC event, and roasts Spike Lee's demand to ban ICE from the Knicks' championship parade. Plus, Joe calls out Robert De Niro's endless anti-Trump tirades, laughs at Jesse Watters' encounter with a deranged bagel shop "Karen" down the Jersey shore, and looks ahead to a disastrous Kamala Harris vs. Gavin Newsom showdown for the 2028 Democratic nomination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Dominic Carter Show, Dominic tackles the burning question: "How does this benefit America?". He dives into the controversy surrounding a new deal that could give Iran access to a $300 billion reconstruction fund, featuring commentary from Vice President JD Vance. Dominic also takes aim at California Governor Gavin Newsom, roasting the "Pretty Boy" governor's slick political maneuvers and his claims that President Trump is directing the DOJ to investigate him. On the cultural front, Dominic questions Spike Lee's bizarre demand to ban "ICE" (and Vanilla Ice) from the New York Knicks' championship parade. He then debates the fallout from a UFC event hosted at the White House and pushes back against hot takes from The View. Plus, callers weigh in on societal decline, and Dominic shares his personal, painful battle with a stubborn facial abscess right before his birthday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Maller discusses if Jalen Brunson will lead the New York Knicks into dynasty mode, the grassroots movement for the Knicks giving Spike Lee a championship ring, Wemby saying the Spurs "absolutely dominated" for most of the series, Maller Militia Feud, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Knicks championship conversation turns to the moments and memories that will live long after the celebration. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber reveal the five players who were on the floor when the Knicks finally won the title, including the surprising absence of Jalen Brunson from that closing lineup. The segment also features a caller's incredible Spike Lee story from the 1985 Knicks season, a debate over Mike Breen and Tyler Murray's championship calls, and a bigger discussion about how this team should be remembered alongside the classic Knicks title teams of the past. It is a mix of trivia, nostalgia, emotion, and perspective as New York continues to process a championship decades in the making.

The NY Knicks are World Champions... so what does that mean for Timothee Chalamet, Ben Stiller, Spike Lee, a potential Law & Order SVU movie, and the rest of Hollywood? The B.O. Boys break it down. Plus Disclosure Day opens to $4 million. Is Steven Spielberg still a Movie Star level director? We autopsy this alien's opening weekend and dissect the rest of the Top Ten. Extraterrestrial Episode. --- Remember to Rate (5 Stars), Review (Great show, blah, blah, blah) and Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b-o-boys-movie-box-office/id1489892648 E-mail us: theboboyspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theboboyspodcast Follow us on TikTok and Instagram: @TheBOBoysPod Subscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@theboboys Our AWESOME artwork was provided by the talented Ellie Skrzat. Check out her work at https://ellieskrzat.com/ Thanks to WannaBO VP of Interns Christopher for running our social media! ---

The Royal Family gathers on the Buckingham Palace balcony for Trooping the Colour 2026 as Prince Louis once again becomes one of the day's biggest stars. We recap King Charles's birthday parade, the Wales family's appearance, Princess Charlotte's balcony moment, the RAF flypast, and the anti-monarchy protests along The Mall. Plus, Prince Harry attends the NBA Finals and sparks debate after an unusual interaction with Spike Lee, and we look at the biggest names honored in King Charles's Birthday Honours list.Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.

FANCY YOURSELF A CELEB EXPERT? Take The Spill's Pop Culture Quiz here. Millie Bobby Brown has taken back her narrative in a raw confessional interview. She addressed the tragic ending of Stranger Things and opened up about the secret details that the creators kept under wraps. Plus she spoke about what it's really like to navigate young motherhood and why she is fiercely defending her husband against a viral wave of internet vitriol. Plus, things have gone from bad to worse for David and Victoria Beckham in their rift with son Brooklyn. A seemingly innocent family gesture has triggered an immediate public retaliation, leaving fans completely divided over who is leaking stories behind the scenes.And the eyes of the world (even ours!) were on the Knicks massive victory over the weekend, but we're only here for the absolute chaos in the celebrity crowd. We unpack all the courtside drama.Remember The Spill drops the tea twice a day in this feed so follow us for all the latest entertainment news OR you can WATCH our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and enjoy the watch! Link here. THE END BITSFind and follow us on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thespillpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespillpodcast/ Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia: https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of the year. Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends June 30. Your subscription helps us continue to tell the stories that matter to women. Want to join the conversation? Have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss? Send us a voice message or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au and we’ll get back to you ASAP! Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio & Video Producer: Michael Kean Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joseph D'Onofrio joins Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg and they discuss break dancing in Brooklyn, getting casted for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles then getting the role of Young Tommy in Goodfellas, Spike Lee creating a role for him in Jungle Fever, getting sober leading to him taking acting more seriously, wrestling with Robert DeNiro, the line that he's said that gets quoted back to him most often, getting into stand-up comedy, working on a gangster clown horror movie, teaching an acting seminar, a game of What's My Line where they see if Joseph D'Onofrio can guess the movie each of his quotes are from, his first concert, drug and sexual experience and so much more! (Air Date: 06/06/26)To advertise your product or service on GaS Digital podcasts please go to TheADSide.com and click on "Advertisers" for more information!You can watch The SDR Show LIVE for FREE every Wednesday and Saturday at 9pm ET at GaSDigitalNetwork.com/LIVEOnce you're there you can sign up at GaSDigitalNetwork.com with promo code: SDR for discount on your subscription which will give you access to every SDR show ever recorded! On top of that you'll also have the same access to ALL the shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!Follow the whole show on social media!Joseph D'OnofrioInstagram: https://instagram.com/OfficialJosephDonofrioAaron BergTwitter: https://twitter.com/aaronbergcomedyInstagram: https://instagram.com/aaronbergcomedyRalph SuttonTwitter: https://twitter.com/iamralphsuttonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamralphsutton/Shannon LeeTwitter: https://twitter.com/IMShannonLeeInstagram: https://instagram.com/ShannonLee6982The SDR ShowTwitter: https://twitter.com/theSDRshowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Black on Black Cinema finally gives Sugar Hill (1994) the deep analysis it deserves. Directed by Leon Ichaso and written by Barry Michael Cooper — the architect behind New Jack City and Above the Rim — Sugar Hill is the second and most emotionally dramatic entry in Cooper's Harlem Trilogy. Wesley Snipes as Roemello Skuggs, a high-level Harlem drug dealer who wants out. He's got money, power, a woman he loves in Melissa (Theresa Randle), and a future waiting for him if his volatile brother Raynathan (Michael Wright) and the game itself will let him leave.We break down what makes Sugar Hill flawed but still underrated. Cooper's layered screenplay that tries to give Roemello genuine intellectual depth (Georgetown scholarship-eligible, chess player, art collector), Michael Wright's explosive performance as the brother who can't escape the past, and Leon Ichaso's atmospheric direction that turns Harlem into a character of its own. Terence Blanchard's jazz-inflected gives the film a serious connection to Spike Lee's own work. Clarence Williams III steals scenes effortlessly, and Ernie Hudson has a good time as a villain this time around.We discuss why it got overshadowed by New Jack City, how it works to keep the idea of Wesley Snipes being one of the coolest dudes in this era. Sugar Hill has its flaws from scenes that in hindsight are oddly placed (potentially post edit bay issues), some characters who aren't as explored as actual human beings, but there is still something here worth talking about and the effort of making a gentlemen gangster film with the same actor who was notorious for playing one of the most brutal gangsters in the 90s era is something to admire here.Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

-The Knicks give New York its greatest night in years and OG makes his MVP case-Valid destruction or peaceful rioting?-A brief detour through America's dumbest college mascots-Dave Chappelle and Shane Gillis give Moynihan a perfect Comedy Cellar night-Kmele roots for the Spurs, but only to punish Knicks fans-Spike Lee has been on the court long enough-Which celebrity row courtsider gets booed?-Mamdani gets into the affordable soccer jersey business-The World Cup comes to New Jersey by boat-Introducing Midterm Madness -LA's mayoral race and the Spencer Pratt stolen-election fantasy-California's governor's race and the strange usefulness of market signals-The race to watch-Platner's character problem is not going away-Jodi Kantor explains when MeToo does and does not count-Bill Pulte gets pulled, Jay Clayton gets nominated -A fully fledged disgusting party on a federal level-UFC 250 comes to the White House because this is who we are now-Bullshit, postmodern Trumpism, and the infinite liesThe Fifth Column (A Podcast) is a listener/viewer-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Follow The Fifth ColumnYouTube: @wethefifthInstagram: @we.the.fifthX: @wethefifthTikTok: @wethefifthFacebook: @thefifthcolumn This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wethefifth.com/subscribe

On today's episode I speak with director Kerry Mondragon about his new twisted, psychedelic feature. Wetiko. We discuss issues trying to shoot in the jungle on actual film, Kerry's internship working for director Spike Lee. or own interpretations of what the movie actually means and so muchmore.Read my review of Wetiko on our websitehttps://www.cinemarecall.net/2026/05/wetiko-written-review.htmlGet more info on the movie and Kerry Mondragon other projects by visiting linksIMDBWatch his films on MUBIHelp support our independent podcast onPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/cinemarecallpodBuy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/cinemarecall

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Opie is riding high after the Knicks pull off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history (down 29 points!), but Tony P slept through it, banged his wife, and flat-out refuses to say OG Anunoby's name. Non-stop chaos, celebrity shade (Seinfeld, Taylor Swift, Spike Lee), alien theories, Benny Hill nostalgia, OnlyFans plans, and classic Opie & Tony banter. Pure unfiltered comedy gold.Support the shw https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JANCGHFW7GJHA and we'll make more!!

Some legacies must end. This week Jack and Corey are joined by actor Tory Devon Smith (The Five-Star Weekend, The Baldwin Archives) to talk Tony Kaye's haunting and controversial drama AMERICAN HISTORY X (1998)! The three talk films about racism, acting in a crop top, basketball scenes in movies that are not about basketball, behind the scene's controversies, Edward Norton's workout routine, Edward Furlong's divisive performance, Anne Dudley's gorgeous score, Alan Smithee, actors directing actors, Guy Tory's sparkling performance, awkward dinner table conversations, the influence of Spike Lee, and alternate endings.Support the pod by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/cinemapossessedpod and unlock the Cinema Possessed Bonus Materials, our bi-monthly bonus episodes where we talk about more than just what's in our collection.Instagram: instagram.com/cinemapossessedpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapossessedpodEmail: cinemapossessedpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No podcast ‘Notícia No Seu Tempo’, confira em áudio as principais notícias da edição impressa do jornal ‘O Estado de S.Paulo’ desta quinta-feira (11/06/2026): Os Estados Unidos voltaram a atacar o Irã em uma nova onda de ofensivas militares, horas depois de Donald Trump reclamar da demora nas negociações. Os ataques atingiram diferentes regiões do país, incluindo áreas estratégicas no Golfo Pérsico e no Estreito de Ormuz. Washington afirma agir em “autodefesa” e diz que as ações buscam pressionar o Irã a aceitar um acordo. O Irã acusa os EUA de agressão e afirma ter respondido com drones e mísseis contra alvos americanos na região. A escalada aumenta a tensão entre os dois países e dificulta o avanço das negociações de paz. Política: Lula usa tarifaço para ampliar vantagem sobre Flávio com eleitor ‘independente’ Economia: PEC da Saúde passa em comissão do Senado; impacto chega a R$ 99 bi Metrópole: Redução da maioridade penal para 16 anos avança na Câmara Esportes: Começa a corrida pelo MundialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this extensive episode of the Off the Screen basketball podcast, hosts Jordon, Alejandro, Sid, and Michael engage in a passionate, long-form discussion centered around the massive cultural, economic, and analytical storm of the ongoing NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. Michael kicks off the conversation by detailing his firsthand experiences on the ground in a completely transformed New York City, describing the atmosphere as mirroring a massive, city-wide New Year's Eve or Mardi Gras celebration on a standard Monday night. Watch parties are drawing tens of thousands of sports fans and casual viewers alike to public venues like Bryant Park and Central Park, demonstrating how a competitive Knicks team is actively uniting disparate communities across the five boroughs. This immense fandom has translated into an incredible economic windfall, generating an estimated $465 million in local economic activity, though the hosts lament the chaotic local side effects, such as crowded standing-room-only bars and hidden, inflated menu prices resulting in $20 margaritas.The defining spectacle of the series, however, remains the unprecedented logistical nightmare of a sitting U.S. President attending the Finals game at Madison Square Garden. The hosts break down the sheer operational madness this political visit imposed on Manhattan's infrastructure, which sits directly on top of the second busiest transit hub in North America. They discuss TSA-style street checkpoints, rigid bag bans, early building lockouts forcing workers to arrive hours ahead of schedule, and gridlock that completely paralyzed train routes and subway commuter lines connecting Jersey, Long Island, and the northern suburbs. While Sid considers the raw concept of a presidential appearance historic, Jordon brings up De'Aaron Fox's blunt remarks labeling the event a massive public inconvenience. The hosts also comment on courtside "Celebrity Row," highlighting appearances by prominent figures like Michael Bloomberg, Derek Jeter, Eli Manning, and Spike Lee. They share a laugh over a viral moment where Kings guard Jose Alvarado accidentally crashed into billionaire Bloomberg, before pivoting to mock DJ Khaled for aggressively clout-chasing and staring at his mobile phone instead of watching the action.As the podcast shifts into structural hoops analytics, the conversation evolves into a heavy debate regarding high-stakes officiating and coaching philosophy. The group critiques the foul trouble that plagued high-leverage moments in Game 3, criticizing coaching staffs for overly resting star players due to early whistles instead of letting them play through physical defensive stands. They dissect a highly controversial, uncalled push by Victor Wembanyama on Jalen Brunson, noting how a lopsided free-throw margin in the second half ultimately swung the fourth-quarter momentum. Looking at organizational legacies, Jordon raises the stakes by arguing that Wembanyama's historic ceiling gives him a legitimate, long-term opportunity to rival or even eclipse Tim Duncan's legendary Spurs legacy, while also expressing confidence in young coach Mitch Johnson's ability to fill the massive footsteps left by Gregg Popovich. Concluding with concrete predictions, Alejandro admits he initially underestimated the Knicks' true postseason dominance. Ultimately, the crew identifies Karl-Anthony Towns playing at a clear Finals MVP level as the definitive game-changer of the series, before mapping out a final transit warning: Michael desperately hopes the series concludes before a potential Game 6, which directly conflicts with a massive World Cup soccer match (France vs. Senegal) at MetLife Stadium, threatening to completely shut down Penn Station and isolate the city.

John in Florida called in to talk about some cities and states being sanctuary cities and states, which has him confused about these decisions. Marco in the Bronx, NY, calls in to speak about something written on Spike Lee's Knicks jacket that people may not have noticed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 5 o'clock hour opens up with Isaac and wondering what is going to happen with Brendan Sorsby. Later, the guys debate Spike Lee's glasses and why Isaac can't pull off glasses like that and more!

0:00 - The Spurs won Game 3 last night, and NOW, we've got ourselves a series. Sorry, NYC. Wemby spoiled your party at the Garden. Can we stop with the whole NYC Celebrity Row fanfare and glazing? ESPN is acting like the Knicks are the first NBA Franchise to have fans. And by the way Timothee Chalamet and Spike Lee, you're not on the team! Quit acting like it! Jeez. Just WATCH the GAME.16:27 - Sam Presti is a brilliant GM. Don't get it twisted. Look at how he's turned around the Thunder. He built a championship juggernaut with a back-to-back MVP on the roster. But he's also a WHINY LOSER. He addressed the media yesterday, and we genuinely can't believe some of the words he actually spoke into a microphone. 37:07 - Not only did Sam Presti cry about SGA getting criticized on social media, he also played dumb about OKC getting the benefit of the whistle. So he's a whiny dork and also a liar. What a combo! This GUY. Guess what? You just earned the TOP SPOT ON THE LIST. Yes, THE list. 

Fox & Friends First host Todd Piro rolls in with his signature energy and zero filter, and the Marc Cox Morning Show is better for it. Todd calls the Trump booing at Madison Square Garden exactly what it was — a wealthy New York crowd that priced out the very working men and women who put Trump in office — and asks the question that cuts right to the heart of the Spike Lee outrage. Then it's on to the Maine Republican primary happening today, where the Graham Plattner race could send a signal far beyond New England — and Todd says watch the margin closely. Plus, rainbow parades, pink Knicks hats in June, and the St. Louis Rams wound that apparently will never, ever heal. Todd Piro is always worth staying up for — even if he didn't stay up for the Knicks game. HASHTAGS: #MarcCoxMorningShow #ToddPiro #FoxAndFriends #TrumpAtMSG #SpikeLee #NBAFinals #MainePrimary #GrahamPlattner #KimStOnge #STLRams #ConservativeRadio #971Talk #STLRadio #MorningShow

Hour 3 of the Marc Cox Morning Show brings the heat from every direction. The hour opens with HelloFresh's jaw-dropping Pride Month post that left the morning crew speechless — complete with a discount code that proved corporate America still hasn't learned a thing from Bud Light and Target. Fox & Friends First host Todd Piro drops in to call the Trump MSG booing exactly what it was, torch Spike Lee's glaring double standard, and break down the Maine primary that every conservative should be watching today. Then Mark Walters of Armed American Radio takes a blowtorch to James Tallarico's phony Second Amendment conversion on 2A Tuesday — explaining why a man who thinks no right is absolute has no business running for Senate in Texas, and why the Supreme Court is about to end Glock bans in blue states once and for all. Kim St. Onge closes the hour with a Kim on a Whim that hits home for every American who's ever been guilt-tripped into tipping at a kiosk — and the World Cup news that could make it even worse this summer. HOUR HASHTAGS: #MarcCoxMorningShow #Hour3 #KimOnAWhim #KimStOnge #ToddPiro #FoxAndFriends #MarkWalters #ArmedAmericanRadio #2ATuesday #SecondAmendment #Tallarico #GlockBan #HelloFresh #GetWokeGoBroke #TipCreep #TippingCulture #WorldCup2026 #ConservativeRadio #971Talk #STLRadio

Hour 1 of the Marc Cox Morning Show comes out swinging and never lets up. The hour opens on a bittersweet note — honoring St. Louis legend Steve Hawley, the heartbeat of Guns N' Hoses and a man who helped deliver a million dollars a year to the families of fallen first responders. Then it's straight into the fire: a California ballot dump that defies every law of political gravity, a Democrat Socialist openly uncomfortable with white men in his own party, and a speaker in the St. Louis mayor's office casually calling on a crowd to pick up a brick — a direct reference to hurling projectiles at police — while Mayor Kara Spencer stood smiling right behind him. Kim St. Onge makes her triumphant return and brings Kim on a Whim back with a bang, tackling the most absurd wedding trend of 2026. And to close it out, Marc plays the tape on Trump's night at Madison Square Garden and asks why Spike Lee thinks he's the bouncer at a Knicks game. It's an hour of truth, humor, and zero apologies — exactly what conservative St. Louis wakes up to every morning. HOUR HASHTAGS: #MarcCoxMorningShow #Hour1 #KimStOnge #KimOnAWhim #GunsAndHoses #Backstoppers #SteveHawley #ElectionIntegrity #CaliforniaCheating #PickUpABrick #KaraSpencer #STLPolitics #TrumpAtTheGame #NBAFix #SpikeLee #WeddingCrashers #ConservativeRadio #971Talk #STLRadio #WakeUpAmerica

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) President Trump renewed his claims of momentum toward ending the conflict with Iran after a halt to hostilities between Israel and Iran. Iran and Israel agreed to halt strikes on each other following a flare-up that saw both countries launch waves of ballistic missiles, with a ceasefire in place for about two months. Trump told reporters that "we're in the final throes of what will be a very, very good deal" and that they "could have at least an idea one or two days from now" about the deal.2) The race for California governor is on track for a two-person runoff in November between Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton. Becerra took first place in the primary with more than 27% of the vote, while Hilton was in second at 25%, according to a tally by Decision Desk HQ. The runoff sets up a showdown along party lines for the governorship of the nation’s most populous state, with Becerra vowing to tackle California’s affordability crisis and Hilton campaigning on criticizing Democratic power in California.3) The New York Knicks lost their first home NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden since 1999, with a 115-111 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Tickets for the game were priced as high as six figures, with demand so high that secondary market tickets reached well into the thousands. The game was attended by notable figures including President Donald Trump, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and celebrities such as Spike Lee, Jay-Z, and Jon Stewart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Hour 2 in The Sports. Tim Schneider shares his take of the day & Gene offers up a double serving of shots. Plus Last Call.

Last Call - Gene offers up some final thoughts on Robert Kraft & the Buffalo Bills news from mandatory mini camp.

Andy talks about Henry Rollins and Ian MacKaye releasing the Cramps' lost album Gravest Gravy, his mom having a crush on Spike Lee, his wife witnessing a bar fight, 1900Rugrat & BLP Kosher being weirdly fascinating, Texas Roadhouse not being a vibe, and Lola finding a mole in the yard. Also, we listen to a clip of Keith Morris of Circle Jerks excoriating fascists in his audience. On Rachel's Chart Chat, Rush's Fifty-Something tour kicks off and Rachel looks at their hits on the Rock Airplay chart, pt. 3. Follow Rachel on Last.fm here.

On September 11, 2001, a gay man living with HIV made a decision that had nothing to do with self-preservation. He ran toward the World Trade Center and spent 24 hours in the pile. Neil Adams met Michael Dorian in New York in the early 1990s and their friendship lasted nearly 30 years. Now he has written the book Michael asked him to write. From the Pile is a debut biography that covers Michael's childhood in poverty, his HIV diagnosis at 16, his life built on compassion, and the choice he made on the worst day in modern American history. This episode is about what it means to show up when it costs you everything. Key Takeaways: Who Michael Dorian was before 9/11 and what shaped his decision to respondWhat it meant for an immunocompromised man to spend 24 hours at Ground ZeroHow a decades-long friendship between two gay men became the foundation of a bookWhat Neil learned about compassion, empathy, and showing up from a man younger than himselfWhy Michael's story was featured in a New York Emmy-winning profile and Spike Lee's 9/11 documentaryWhat this story says about the older gay male community and the conversations we are not having About Neil He knew he was gay, but dated girls, trying to live up to his parents' expectations. Against their wishes, he majored in Drama in college, where he continued to wrestle with his sexuality while staying committed to performing. After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting, knowing he needed to come out in order to be his authentic self. In Los Angeles, he performed in plays and nightclubs and began writing comedy. A job later took him to New York on tour, and he stayed, living the actor's life until he met Michael, which changed everything. After returning to California broke and moving back home, he left acting and went into sales. He later worked in publishing, rising to National Sales Manager before the dot-com bust. From there, he built a career in the special events industry, became active in professional associations, and even won a national singing competition. When he and Michael reconnected later in life, the idea for the book returned. He has now spent 23 years in the events industry, currently working in business development in San Francisco and serving in leadership roles. This is his first book, but definitely not his last. Connect With Neil Website Instagram - Neil's Instagram - The Book Hey Guys, Don't Forget! Join the 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk, monthly chats. - Learn More! Also, join our Facebook Community - 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk Community

During the 2pm hour of today's show Chernoff & Westy presented the audience with their Top Story of the Day before explaining why today is a good day with audio clips from Russell Wilson, Spike Lee and Shaq. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peters' credits include police Detective Lester Freamon in ‘The Wire,' a Vietnam veteran in Spike Lee's ‘Da 5 Bloods,' and now a retiree in the supernatural thriller ‘The Boroughs' on Netflix. Peters spoke with Terry Gross about his long career on stage and screen, his singing voice, and why he relocated to London in the ‘70s. “I picked this profession so that I would have longevity, so that I could still be acting at 100, if it comes to it,” he says. Also, David Bianculli reviews the Apple 10-part miniseries ‘Cape Fear.'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

Luke had some uncomfortable experiences during his rideshares in Houston this week. Andrew is getting ready for a two-hour trek to see his doctor in his new East Side offices. They relive the drama around Reggie Jackson and Spike Lee, now that the Knicks are back in the playoffs. And they get the details about a man who calls himself "Roy Donk" as he slings baklava and merch around NYC. Photo: "Glowsticks in the Stade De France" by Richard King

Black on Black Cinema announces our next film review: Sugar Hill (1994), directed by Leon Ichaso and written by Barry Michael Cooper; the second film in his legendary Harlem Trilogy alongside New Jack City and Above the Rim. Wesley Snipes stars as Roemello Skuggs, a high-level Harlem drug dealer who decides to walk away from the life to start fresh with his girlfriend Melissa (Theresa Randle), only to discover that leaving isn't something the game allows. Co-starring Michael Wright, Clarence Williams III, Ernie Hudson, and Abe Vigoda.Then we get into it: Reparations for Black Americans. We agree it should happen, the historical, economic, and moral case is ironclad. But what does repayment actually look like in practice? Direct cash payments? Targeted investment? Tax free benefits? Educational and business funds? And who qualifies for it? Is it just direct descendants of enslaved people only, or a broader class of Black Americans impacted by systemic racism? We break down the competing frameworks, the political obstacles, and what an honest reparations conversation looks like beyond the talking point.Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

Mike Trudell joins after a Lazy Dog hang with Morales, and Sedano crowns him the new kid in town to needle Kap. Trudell sides with Sedano that Game 1 was a great game even with poor shooting, then makes his case that the Knicks win the series on IQ, savvy, and shot quality, comparing them to the 2000s Heat building toward a title. Sedano holds firm that the Spurs are the better team and will figure it out, arguing they gave Game 1 away and that Wemby won't play worse, while Kap admits he took the Knicks mostly because he loves the underdog story. Geeter then calls in fresh from a $60 garage-salon haircut, sparking a long bit about barbershops versus salons and a Gene Simmons "from Kiss" voicemail story, before the crew breaks down the fan who ran onto the court and praised ABC for showing the replay. Sedano also shares running into Spike Lee and Tracy Morgan courtside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peters' credits include police Detective Lester Freamon in ‘The Wire,' a Vietnam veteran in Spike Lee's ‘Da 5 Bloods,' and now a retiree in the supernatural thriller ‘The Boroughs' on Netflix. Peters spoke with Terry Gross about his long career on stage and screen, his singing voice, and why he relocated to London in the ‘70s. “I picked this profession so that I would have longevity, so that I could still be acting at 100, if it comes to it,” he says. Also, David Bianculli reviews the Apple 10-part miniseries ‘Cape Fear.'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

The U.S. is facing accusations of helping to make the Ebola outbreak in central Africa possible because of cutbacks in health funding to the region by the Trump administration. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected that charge. Ramy Inocencio reports. The White House Correspondents' Association rescheduled its annual dinner for July 24 after a shooting disrupted the initial event six weeks ago. Weijia Jiang has more. "The Points Guy" founder and CEO Brian Kelly joins "CBS Mornings" to reveal and break down the results of its 10th annual best airlines report. The rankings are based on factors like reliability, experience, loyalty programs and cost. U.S. Coast Guard investigators are in the Bahamas to start a new search for evidence of missing American Lynette Hooker. One official says the probe now includes the possibility that Hooker was murdered. Cristian Benavides reports. The NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks get underway Wednesday. Oscar winning filmmaker Spike Lee speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his decades of being a Knicks fan, why he's confident in the team and the NBA Finals. André De Shields speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," which is a reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classical musical told through the lens of ballroom culture. De Shields talks about bringing ballroom to Broadway and his latest Tony nomination. Jon Hamm previews "Your Friends & Neighbors" season 2 finale, saying "it is satisfying" and provides some answers for fans. He also talks about the relatability of the show's characters and reflects on "Mad Men."

Jamie learned some things at lunch with the girls yesterday! Is your teen boy in his cologne phase right now? BJ was at King Soopers yesterday and heard something very odd over the store speaker. Have you ever heard this? Is Carson the Spike Lee of Denver?? Porchfest is coming to Denver in October and this sounds crazy. You have to hear Ubers list of the weirdest things left behind last year.

Gene kicks off hour 2 with top sports headlines & approaching milestones.

Full Hour 1 in The Sports Bar. Are we getting a Bills-Rams Super Bowl LXI in 2027? Gene explains. Matt Parrino from the Syracuse Post Standard & The Shout Podcast stops in (live from golf course) to answer Gene's burning questions. Finally The DanDalorian fills in for Tim and shares his take of the day.

Our favorite Baltimorean & betting expert PJ Glasser joins the show to share his best bets for the NBA Finals, MLB & PGA.

This episode is sponsored by smartwater®Ruth E. Carter is a trailblazing costume designer known for her work on Malcolm X, the Black Panther films, Sinners, and so many more iconic works. She has been awarded Academy Awards, a BAFTA, a Critics Choice Award, the Costume Designers Guild Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But before that, she was exploring Black literature and history in Black Studies-focused enrichment programs in her home state of Massachusetts. When she was a young adult, she was deconstructing clothing and taking notes from grunge scenes, citing Lisa Bonet and Madonna as early beauty and style inspiration. In our conversation, Ruth walks us through her life and career, explaining how the girl who dressed like a grunge artist would introduce Afrofuturism to the world. During our chat, Ruth tells us about how she has always drawn on her interest in literary, dramatic, and visual arts to design on film sets. She shared the initial culture shock she experienced at her HBCU, Hampton, and how the theater department helped her blend her artistic sensibilities with the coiffed presentation of her classmates. Ruth detailed how she drew on these experiences in her first position in School Daze, and how her dedication led to the first of many creative collaborations with directors like Spike Lee, which would shape her career. Our conversation ranges from the specific way she employs the lessons her psychologist mother taught her, like gaining and keeping people's trust, to spending time with Tina Turner. We discussed so much of her portfolio, and what compelled her to begin archiving her designs, which now make up the traveling exhibition “Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design.” Ruth is open about her painstakingly detailed commitment to historical accuracy and how her early exposure to ideas about the future being a site of freedom and exploration shaped the visual identity for Black Panther. Tune in as we discuss:03:35 The Sinners Award Season08:56 Exploring Malcolm X's Time in a Massachusetts Correctional Facility12:50 The Loss of Personal Celebrity Style13:35 How The HBCU Experience Blew Her Mind15:15 Her Experience On School Daze And Working With Spike Lee23:55 Her Love Of Thrifting31:08 Deep Dive Into Her Experience On Sinners Set37:20 Deep Dive Into Her Experience On What's Love Got To Do With It Set40:20 Met Gala Experiences And Thoughts43:50 Deep Dive Into Her Experience On B.A.P.S Set47:44 Early Introduction To Afrofuturism52:02 Her Favorite African Designers52:50 Ruth's Personal Style54:30 The Power of Tailoring1:01:01 Maintaining a Calm Demeanor1:05:08 When Ruth Feels The Most BeautifulRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on AppleJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanetThanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you're listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :)Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicShop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelfStay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Ruth @therealruthcarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quizmaster JB puts BooGie and DynoWright to the test with 20 questions about this Spike Lee classic.Play along with our Do the Right Thing trivia episode! How many questions did you get right? Tell us at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.comCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.Check us out:On June 10th, we will be screening this film in 4K at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA. Get your free tickets, thanks to ArtsQuest!Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree.Hip Hop Movie Club on:TikTokFacebookInstagramThreadsBlueskySubstack (newsletter)Website

Black on Black Cinema dives deep into Is God Is (2026), Aleshea Harris' feature directorial debut adapted from her Obie Award-winning stage play. Starring Kara Young as "The Rough One" and Mallori Johnson as "The Quiet One," the film follows twin sisters bearing the disfiguring burn scars of a childhood tragedy, ordered by their bedridden mother to kill the abusive father who destroyed their family. With Janelle Monáe, Sterling K. Brown, Vivica A. Fox, Erika Alexander, and Mykelti Williamson rounding out the cast, and Tessa Thompson and Janicza Bravo producing.We analyze Harris' genre-blending, part western grind house, part noir, part dark comedy; and how she translates her stage play to cinema. We break down how the film confronts generational trauma, absent and intimate partner violence, and the totality of Black womanhood with brutal honesty. Sterling K. Brown cast against type as a villain is inspired. Black women's rage played straight, not for laughs or shame, is the film's greatest achievement.Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

From the streets of Pittsburgh to the high-stakes stages of Broadway and HBO, join us for an electrifying look into the career of Margot Bingham. Margot shares the raw story of moving to New York City with a 12-month ultimatum from her parents, only to beat the odds by becoming the only person booked from an open call of 5,000 hopefuls for Rent. We'll dive deep into her breakout role as a singer and actor on Boardwalk Empire, her experience working with the legendary Spike Lee on She's Gotta Have It, and her recent work on the upcoming series Watson. Beyond the credits, Margot gets incredibly candid about battling stage fright, navigating the "toxic" side of major talent agencies, and why she views show business as a product-driven industry that requires a "mama bear" spirit to survive. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Margot Bingham right here. Credits: The Walking Dead Watson New Amsterdam Boardwalk Empire Lawmen: Bass Reeves The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel She's Gotta Have It Queen Sugar Barbership: The Next Cut Blue Bloods Guest Links: IMDB: Margot Bingham, Actress, Producer THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition SELF-TAPE MAY CLASS: Starting May 7th - FREE What's My Frame THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR (50% off special) THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse WRITER: Maddie McCormick WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

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This week on Sips & Scripts, we're diving into Spike Lee's legendary classic Do the Right Thing — a film that somehow feels just as timely, uncomfortable, funny, frustrating, and necessary today as it did in 1989.We're unpacking:☀️ the pressure cooker energy of the hottest day in Brooklyn

Award-winning filmmaker and director Christine Swanson joins A Conversation With Floyd Marshall Jr. for a powerful conversation about filmmaking, television directing, emotional storytelling, independent cinema, and surviving Hollywood as a Black woman director.From studying under Spike Lee at NYU to directing acclaimed projects like The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel and Basement People, Christine shares practical insights for independent filmmakers looking to build sustainable careers in film and television.In this episode:How Christine Swanson broke into filmmakingThe difference between TV directing and film directingWhy emotional storytelling connects with audiencesThe realities of Hollywood gatekeeping and studio politicsHow filmmakers can thrive outside the Hollywood systemThe importance of mentorship, preparation, and relationshipsLessons from directing Basement PeopleTrauma, healing, and storytelling in Black communitiesAdvice for aspiring directors, writers, and indie filmmakersThis episode is a masterclass for filmmakers, storytellers, screenwriters, directors, producers, and creatives looking for honest industry advice and inspiration.#AConversationWithFloydMarshallJr #FloydMarshallJr=================Submit Your Film to Our Film Collective:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ifapfilmcollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect With Floyd Marshall Jr:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/floydmarshalljr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@floydmarshalljr0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Heyyyyy, good to see all youse folks again! I mean, we just saw you last week, right? ‘cause me and Mike have been here the whole time, right? You saw us . . . RIGHT? Anyone asks, we've been around the last few weeks, doing, y'know, charity stuff and helping orphans and that kinda crap. You remember that . . . RIGHT? Good. We thought so. So, we got this movie, right? It's Spike Lee, which is kinda a surprise, really, ‘cause it's a heist film and he don't do that stuff, usual-like. But we've been talking about it for the last few weeks, right? RIGHT? Good. You remember us talking about it. Yeah, so we got some very naughty criminal types who are robbing a bank, which is very, very wrong. And there's some lousy, stinking . . . I mean, public-serving, heroic-type cops, right? And there's some hostages who probably should just keep their mouths shut and cooperate, if they know what's good for them . .. uh, poor folks, who we're very worried about. Uh, then it gets a bit confusing because there's all this dough and maybe it gets taken and maybe it don't and that kinda thing makes my head hurt and makes Mike REAL upset. You don't wanna see Mike get upset. Uh, ‘cause he uses really harsh language, yeah, that's right. So, give a listen while we talk about movies, like we've been doing RIGHT HERE for the last few weeks and no where near any other place, like the diamond exchange in Amsterdam, and anyone who says otherwise is a dirty stoolpigeon . . . sadly mistaken person. Right? Poll question: what on-screen acting team-up would you like to see that you haven't seen yet? Leave a comment or call our Hotline at 617-398-7266.

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film, "Is God Is." The film follows two sisters who embark on an epic quest for revenge; confronting a charged family history that will push them to extraordinary lengths. The movie is written and directed by Aleshea Harris who is also the playwright for the original play the film is based on.This week's random topic tackles the viral leaked text messages exposing alleged coaching between white women on how to "lock down" Black athletes. The screenshots show detailed "rules" including positioning the athlete as "the prize," completely integrating into his life, dealing with competition from Black women, and even strategies to provoke Black women to reinforce stereotypes. We break down the racialized manipulation at play, and the history of predatory targeting of Black athletes.Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

Black on Black Cinema reviews Michael (2026), Antoine Fuqua's Michael Jackson biopic starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop. While Jaafar delivers a great impression of his uncle Michael, the film itself is a shallow, sanitized music biopic that refuses to engage with Jackson's complexity and controversies. Director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, The Equalizer) crafts a visually stunning but emotionally hollow portrait that hits every musical biopic cliché—rise to fame, family dysfunction, creative genius, tragic decline, and rise again without taking risks or offering fresh insight into one of music's most complicated icons.We break down why the film fails despite strong performances, analyzing how it sidesteps difficult questions about Jackson's life, allegations, and legacy in favor of a safe, reverential approach. The Thriller recreation is impressive, the musical sequences are well-executed, and Jaafar's physical transformation is remarkable—but beneath the spectacle lies a film afraid to be honest about its subject. We discuss what a truly great Michael Jackson film would require, compare it to other music biopics, examine the Jackson estate's involvement and creative control, and explore why Hollywood keeps making shallow biopics instead of complex character studies. Essential viewing for understanding how NOT to make a music biopic.Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

Britney Spears post-rehab DUI plea deal, Eli Zaret stops by as Tarik Skubal goes for surgery, Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni settle, Michael Jackson biopic success, Russell Brand v. Piers Morgan, and Meghan Markle won't go away. We're in year 11. Hooray. University of Michigan is paying a law firm $11.5M when a couple private investigators would have taken $5K. Eli Zaret drops by the studio to break down the awful injury to Detroit Tiger starter Tarik Skubal, recap the Detroit Pistons series win over the Orlando Magic, a big move in the WNBA, ridiculous 2026 World Cup soccer prices, go off on a tangent about Oz Pearlman, the Detroit Lions pick up Anthony Lucas, NCAA tournament to 76 teams, Damon Jones pleads guilty, NCAA vs Brendan Sorsby, Eli doesn't like gambling, an ABS pizza challenge and much more. The pretentious Met Gala is tonight. Meghan Markle was not invited. Timothée Chalamet has better things to do. Jeff Bezos is ruining the event. Spencer Pratt for LA Mayor! The Palisades Fire suspect is a crazy dude that loves Luigi Mangione. Britney Spears DUI is resolved, but we're not satisfied with the outcome. Russell Brand is nauseating. He is is teaching the masses how to be good Christians these days, but cannot find his way around his own bible. The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni case is OVER. At least we'll always have their stupid movie. Summer House is getting a lot of play lately and we have no idea why. We're forced to learn about Hannah Berner and Giggly Squad. Woodward Sports has a new owner. Jim Bentley and Human Nature are officially gay… according to Twitter. Roberto dressed up in his finest Met Gala outfit over the weekend. We check out some nice comments on our 10 year anniversary. Michael is killing it at the box office. They left out a pretty known controversy from the film. Spike Lee loves the flick. Paris Jackson is coming around on the truth. John Holmes had Super AIDS. We watch Corey Feldman complain about former band members. He claims he was SNUBBED from the Michael premiere. Wu-Tang Clan wants nothing to do with Corey Feldman. Dave Chappelle goes to bat for Kanye West. North West, meanwhile, dropped an EP and it sucks. Post Malone and Jelly Roll can't sell out stadiums. The Pussycat Dolls can't sell anything either. Diana Russini did NOT save a man's life. Stolen valor. Inside the NBA took a shot at her and Mike Vrabel. Jordon Hudson has entered the fray. Mike Florio is not interested in the story much to Chris Simms dismay. Markleverse: Meghan Markle won't go away. Thomas Markle is returning to the United States. Mark Dolan gave us quite the shoutout. Rudy Giuliani is dying ASAP. Jimmy Kimmel is in trouble again. Merch is for sale! Buy it. Or don't. But do. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).