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Godfrey is joined by Vishnu Vaka to talk about Macklemore standing on business and getting fired off the Ed Sheeran tour, Ed's entire band and every other opener quitting in solidarity, Robert Kraft being the one pushing to get Macklemore off, Guitar Center now running a fake songwriting contest to find Ed's next opener, Godfrey being in the new Too $hort music video after Too $hort personally requested him, Godfrey filming a documentary with Spike Lee the same day he flew back from London, Godfrey finding out he voiced Kofi on Steven Universe when kids recognized him at a mall, Texas railroad commissioner candidate Bo French calling Indian UT fans "sand n-words" for showing up to a football game, JD Vance asking America to give him another chance, Don Trump Jr.'s wedding being paid for by a Russian oligarch, Vishnu's theory that Trump is a Russian spy who got bugged in a Moscow hotel doing golden showers, Robert Kraft walking around barefoot with his dick out at Russ & Daughters, and Electric Avenue being a real street in Brixton named after Lewis Latimer's light bulb filament reaching London. Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got endless impressions, a white producer, random videos Godfrey found on the internet and so much more! We're not reinventing the wheel, we're just talking 'ish every week... with GODFREY on In Godfrey We Trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Black on Black Cinema tackles Trump's ongoing assault on American landmarks. The East Wing of the White House was abruptly demolished last October, sparking legal battles over the approval process. Now the Kennedy Center is facing demolition threats over his childish desire to have his name on the building. The historic East Potomac cherry blossom grove; a 1912 gift from Japan is at real risk as Trump terminates a 50-year lease to build a "championship" golf course, with debris from the demolished East Wing literally dumped on the same site. The Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool sits in disarray after a botched, unbid renovation.We ask the harder question: why does this president's legacy consistently manifest as destruction rather than creation? And as Black people, we sit with the real complexity here, many of these landmarks were built by enslaved people, monuments to a history that never fully included us. Is preservation even our fight? We land somewhere honest: this is still our country, our history, our capital, and watching it get torn down for spite and a golf handicap isn't something we're willing to be apathetic about, however complicated our relationship to these buildings really is.The next film to be review will be "I Love Boosters," written and directed by Boots Riley. The film follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven by stealing her clothes and reselling them at a lower price, what they call "fashion-forward philanthropy."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).
This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to break its one rule, NO MORE TYLER PERRY MOVIES. This decision came only because of "Why Did I Get Married Again?" is the final movie(?) in this Tyler Perry trilogy, and the other two in the series were previously reviewed (and we actually enjoyed the first one). So this film follows the children of the main characters in the series and as two of the kids are getting married. The film aims to show the character development of the cast that we've been following for almost 20 years. Does the movie succeed?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).
Subscribe to Throwing Fits on Patreon. It's not a piña colada! This Week, Jimmy and Larry are coming to you live from a decommissioned bank on Wall Street after our screening of Spike Lee's 2009 classic 'Inside Man' (2006), hitting the stage with The New Yorker's Naomi Fry to talk about the film, if we could do a heist, and what we were wearing 20 years ago.
Rivka and Frank come together for one final duet! This time, they're diving into a much-requested favorite: the Spike Lee joint Do the Right Thing. Recorded in the middle of a New York heat wave, this episode touches on climate, capitalism, race, community and gentrification.
Black on Black Cinema breaks down Raven-Symone's resurfaced comments questioning whether her own iconic character, Raven Baxter from That's So Raven, was actually Black. On her podcast Tea Time, Raven told Kalen Allen, "Take away the color, make them green, and hear the words. What color are they?," challenging the idea that the show's Blackness was inherent rather than just visual.The internet had immediate and strong reactions. Fans pointed to the show's entire episode about racial profiling, Tonya's locs, Victor's soul food references, Cory's Black history paper storyline, and Della Reese's jazz singer character as clear, undeniable markers of Black identity woven directly into the writing, not just the casting.We break down both sides of this: is Raven making a nuanced point about Blackness not being monolithic, or is she minimizing a show that meant something real to a generation of Black kids who rarely saw themselves centered on Disney Channel?The next film to be reviewed is Tyler Perry's upcoming third movie in the "Why Did I Get Married trilogy." We will be breaking our promise about no more Tyler Perry films to review "Why Did I Get Married Again?" which reunites most of the original cast for one last wild time.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).
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Cutting Room Floor! Join me, myself, my ADHD, and a special guest appaerance from my wife Gabby as we share our opinions, fun facts, and rating for Mo' Better Blues (1990) directed by Spike Lee.If you'd like to hear more of me and my insanity, you can find me at Frightmares Podcast on all social media platforms and your favorite podcast streaming service.Be sure to check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/shamelistpictureshow linktr.ee/frightmarespodcast https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/networkEdited by: Austin ProctorProduced and Hosted by: Austin ProctorTheme Music by: Austin Proctor
Apologies for the poor audio quality. A microphone was not functioning properly and it was difficult to salvage.This week, we return to the American Film Institutes list of the 100 greatest American films with #95, Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing, a film that depicts racial tensions of a single hot summer day in Brooklyn SPOILER ALERT We will be talking about this movie in its entirety. If you haven't seen this classic, we strongly suggest you watch it before listening to our takes.A 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks production, released by Universal Pictures on July 21, 1989. Directed, written, and produced by Spike Lee. Starring Danny Aiello, Spike Lee, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Giancarlo Esposito, John Turturro, Samuel L. Jackson, and Rosie Perez. Cinematography by Ernest R. Dickerson. Edited by Barry Alexander Brown. Music by Bill Lee (with the iconic theme "Fight the Power" by Public Enemy).
The Crew is back with a legendary episode of featuring NBA Champion and New York Knicks sensation, Miles "Deuce" McBride! In this exclusive sit-down, Deuce takes us inside the Knicks' historic championship run, detailing the elite mindset behind that epic 29-point comeback and what it truly feels like to bring a title back to NYC after 53 years. We dive deep into the championship DNA of the locker room, the "X-Factor" mentality that defined the season, and a play-by-play of the legendary rally against the Spurs including OG Anunoby's gravity-defying highlights. Deuce opens up about the unique Knicks culture and the electric energy of playing at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in front of icons like Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, and Ben Stiller. We also trace his journey from being a standout quarterback in Cincinnati to West Virginia hoops and eventually getting drafted by the Knicks, while discussing the mentorship he received from NBA vets like Derrick Rose and Kemba Walker. Get a behind-the-scenes look at NBA life, from the hilarious reality of the team group chat with Josh Hart to Deuce's off-court vibes, including his favorite movies like Training Day, his love for Game of Thrones and Peaky Blinders, and a pre-game playlist heavy on 50 Cent and Tupac. Whether you're a die-hard Knicks fan or just love a great underdog story, this interview is a must-watch for insights into professional basketball, New York sports history, and the life of a champion. Turn $5 into $150 on https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CREW A short ingredient list, made in America: https://nickspouches.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Orson is back! But this time it's with a notorious film in which he struggled with the studio to realize his true vision… you know what? Let's just say it's an Orson Welles' film. A group of filmmakers and film historians gave themselves the task to dissect the various edits and versions of the film to attempt a construction of Welles' original vision. Is it a long lost masterpiece? Or is nothing quite as it seems…? *Come support the podcast and get yourself or someone you love a random gift at our merch store. T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, and more! If you'd like to watch ahead for next week's film, we will be discussing and reviewing Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing (1989).
【聊了什么The What】 四个人的大脑里只剩下三件事:尼克斯夺冠、世界杯,以及成年人死不要脸非要过的暑假。 这期依旧没有大纲、没有知识、没有准备,只有氛围。 Only three things left in our four smooth brains: the Knicks winning it all, the World Cup, and the summer break four grown adults shamelessly insisted on taking. Still no outline, no knowledge, no prep, vibes only. 【时间轴 The When】 00:17 开场:这期一毛钱大纲都没有,vibe check 的核心就是没有核心 03:13 尼克斯夺冠:纽约漫长的冬天终于结束了 12:31 纽约的亲儿子和亲女儿,Spike Lee 的场边人生 17:54 世界杯:中国队没进,于是我自由了 34:16 外行提问:守门员为什么跑出来?任意球时谁躺在地上? 39:56 世界杯里的移民美国:移民社区、办公室的两台电视、两国小吃,和破防的同事 51:23 ESPN《30 for 30》之《Bad Boys》与罗德曼 53:38 Olivia Wilde 的黑色喜剧:四个人、一间屋子、一场摇摇欲坠的婚姻 59:05 Patrick Radden Keefe 新书《London Falling》 60:09 一部会让所有人哗哗大哭的羊侦探电影 62:59 纳博科夫《普宁》与《微暗的火》:不可靠叙述者的迷宫 00:17 Opening: not a shred of an outline this time — the whole point of a vibe check is that there is no point 03:13 The Knicks take the title: New York's long winter is finally over 12:31 New York's real son and real daughter, and Spike Lee's life at courtside 17:54 The World Cup: China didn't qualify, so I was free 34:16 Questions from the clueless: why does the goalkeeper run upfield? Who has to lie down during a free kick? 39:56 Immigrant America at the World Cup: the neighborhoods, two TVs in the office, snacks from both countries, and colleagues coming undone 51:23 ESPN's 30 for 30: Bad Boys, and the Rodman one 53:38 Olivia Wilde's black comedy: four people, one room, one marriage falling apart 59:05 Patrick Radden Keefe's new book, London Falling 60:09 The sheep-detective movie that makes absolutely everyone sob 62:59 Nabokov's Pnin and Pale Fire: a labyrinth of unreliable narrators 【拓展链接 The Links】 影视 《The Invite》(2026) 《The Drama》(2026) 《The Sheep Detectives》(2026) ESPN《30 for 30》之《Bad Boys》(2014) ESPN《30 for 30》之《Rodman: For Better or Worse》(2019) 书 Patrick Radden Keefe《London Falling》(2026) — 副标题 A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth,围绕 19 岁的 Zac Brettler 之死展开。(Goodreads) 纳博科夫《普宁 Pnin》(1957) 纳博科夫《微暗的火 Pale Fire》(1962) Hernan Diaz《Trust》(2022) Anne Helen Petersen 的 newsletter《Culture Study》 — 同名播客在 culturestudypod.substack.com 【买咖啡 Please Support Us】 如果喜欢这期节目并愿意想要给我们买杯咖啡: 海外用户:https://www.patreon.com/cyberpinkfm 海内用户:https://afdian.com/a/cyberpinkfm 商务合作邮箱:cyberpinkfm@gmail.com 商务合作微信:CyberPink2022 If you like our show and want to support us, please consider the following: Those Abroad: https://www.patreon.com/cyberpinkfm Those in China: https://afdian.com/a/cyberpinkfm Business Inquiries Email: cyberpinkfm@gmail.com Business Inquiries WeChat: CyberPink2022
Black on Black Cinema tackles Chameleon Street (1989), Wendell B. Harris Jr.'s astonishing writer-director-star debut based on the true story of Detroit con artist William Douglas Street Jr., who successfully impersonated reporters, lawyers, an Ivy League exchange student, and even a surgeon, performing over 30 real hysterectomies without any medical training. The film won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance in 1990, beating out Reservoir Dogs, and then inexplicably went without distribution for over a year, effectively burying Harris's career before it started.The concept is genuinely brilliant, a razor-sharp satire about race, class, and identity performance in America, anchored by a magnetic, one-of-a-kind lead performance from Harris himself. But the execution is a different story. The film is tonally unpredictable, structurally chaotic, and at times narratively difficult to follow, swinging wildly between avant-garde experimentation and straightforward biopic beats without clear rhythm. We break down what makes Chameleon Street a genuine one-of-a-kind vision worth seeking out, where the filmmaking gets in its own way, and why this would be ripe for a modern remake with better structure and focus.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).
WNYC arts and culture editor Matthew Schnipper joins Janae Pierre to talk about the US Open, rising New York Liberty ticket prices and what it costs to be a sports fan in the city right now. Also discussed are Dolly Parton's legacy and some of the best ways to spend the final days of summer across New York City. Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org. Photo: Sarah Stier / Getty Episode Notes: A summer surge in ICE arrests in NYC and NJ, mostly of people with no criminal history NYC families get reprieve in fight over trans youths' medical records People in NY keep climbing into manholes. Police aren't sure why. We joined the US Open ball crew for a day. It's harder than it looks. Liberty tickets are becoming more expensive. Some longtime fans say they're paying the price. More on Dolly Parton: Celebrate Dolly Parton in New York this weekend with dancing and drag New York City works 9 to 5, then lights up pink for Dolly Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jamal Bryant called Nolan Wells' death a lynching on the boy's 19th birthday. He brought cake to the sanctuary. Ben Crump in the pulpit. Spike Lee in a pew. No charging document. Crump's independent autopsy still says undetermined. Jason Whitlock puts Pastor Jamal Bryant's Genesis shout and missing-throat line next to Jussie Smollett. Same empty file. Different pulpit. Parents asked what happened. Bryant sold a sequel. "Harmony." Culture, faith, and the plot hole they covered with hot rhetoric. Watch the three Bryant sound bites they cannot put on paper. ➢ Show Outline 00:00 - Jamal Bryant Calls It a Lynching 00:27 - Judge Denies New Trial in Austin Metcalf Case 01:58 - Jamal Bryant's Sermon on Nolan Wells 04:39 - Comparing Nolan Wells to Emmett Till 07:11 - The Jussie Smollett Comparison 08:02 - Ben Crump Compared to Thurgood Marshall 09:12 - The Scream for Nolan Moment 12:53 - The Church's Role and the Hustle of Death ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@TheShemekaMichelle ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media: https://x.com/JasonWhitlock https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We welcome first-time guest Kyle Flynn to continue our series "Mic on Fire," covering the films of Denzel Washington, and dive deep into Spike Lee's 1992 epic, MALCOLM X. We get into Denzel's prep for the role, Spike's fight to make it himself, how he blew through the studio's budget to actually shoot in Egypt, Terence Blanchard's score, and why this might be the most complete marriage of director, actor, and subject in movie history. Plus: our favorite scenes, the most iconic shots, and some outrage over the Oscar snubs.
Brad's latest movie education comes in the form of "Do The Right Thing," the 1989 Spike Lee classic.
Black on Black Cinema breaks down the National Association of Black Journalists giving Stephen A. Smith its "Thumbs Down" award, reserved for commentary the organization considers especially insensitive, stereotypical, or at odds with NABJ's mission around fair representation of the Black community. NABJ's statement specifically cited Smith's recurring pattern of disparaging commentary toward prominent Black women across politics, sports, and media, saying it reinforces harmful narratives and undermines fair, respectful representation.We agree with NABJ here, and we break down exactly why. Smith has spent years building a media empire on saying whatever gets a reaction, and his commentary toward Black women specifically has followed a consistent, well documented pattern that deserves scrutiny; not just from critics online, but from an organization built to hold Black media figures accountable to Black communities. Smith's response was predictably combative, essentially promising retaliation on his platform. He even ran to Fox News' Sean Hannity to make his thoughts known. A curious platform if he is trying to reach Black people...hmmm. We discuss why that reaction proves NABJ's point more than it disproves it, what accountability from within the profession actually looks like, and why Smith's expanding political platform makes this moment even more significant.We also announce the next film to be reviewed which is the 1989 film "Chameleon Street" which follows a social chameleon who impersonates reporters, doctors and lawyers in order to make money. (Film is available to watch on Tubi for free).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).
Penn State volleyball's Alexis Ewing is ready to make a name for herself.The sophomore joins teammate Caroline Juricious on Her State to talk about entering year two at Penn State, developing confidence on the court and embracing the pressure that comes with being the daughter of NBA legend Patrick Ewing and volleyball standout Cheryl Weaver.Ewing opens up about hearing that she only reached this level because of her famous family name, why proving she belongs matters to her and how she's learning to block out the outside noise. She also shares the advice Patrick Ewing has given her, the influence her mother had on her volleyball career and why she wants to become a player Penn State can rely on when the match gets tight.Plus, Alexis talks about her relationship with her teammates, her incredible athleticism, meeting Spike Lee courtside at Madison Square Garden, her future beyond volleyball and Penn State's goal entering the new season.Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show. On this episode, I am joined by filmmaker, writer, and artist Michael Lee Nirenberg! Michael is joining us to promote his newest book, Cinematic Immunity: An Oral History of New York Filmmaking As Told by the Crews that Got the Shot, which was recently released by Feral House. It is a wonderful collection of interviews and essays from some of New York City's below-the-line film workers who helped build New York City's independent film culture.On this episode, we're tackling a film that is on both Michael's Shame Lists—Spike Lee's Mo' Better Blues. It's a beautiful film that features Spike Lee's signature view of the world, phenomenal performances, and music that will stick with you. We discuss New York City filmmaker, the influence of jazz, and some crazy stories from behind the scenes. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.Find out more about Feral House and Cinematic Immunity by clicking hereRead the New Yorker review of Cinematic Immunity hereBe sure to check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/shamelistpictureshowEdited by: Austin ProctorProduced and Hosted by: Michael ViersExecutive Producer: Austin ProctorTheme Music by: Austin ProctorOpening Narration by: Nick RichardsCredits Music by: Ten-SpeedLogo Design by: Amanda Viers
On this episode of Bulture podcast:Papoose sends Remy Ma a cease and desists for dissing him and Claressa and demands that she delete the song immediatelyCongratulations, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods are officially husband and wife.Claressa Shields makes history, becoming the first woman to headline a boxing event at State Farm Arena while extending her perfect record to 19-0.Season 3 premiere of “Lioness” hit 7.1 million viewers in its first seven days of streaming. That total, which comes from Paramount's internal data, puts the Aug. 2 episode significantly above the audience Season 2 reached with its debut in 2024. It's funny how most Americans don't want to be police and probably wouldn't serve in the military, but we love to watch good tv shows and movies about both.High school teacher broke down in tears in class after realizing his students couldn't read or write.Big Chicken: A Fast-Food Conspiracy is a 2026 Netflix documentary hosted by British comedian Mo Gilligan. Released on August 5, 2026, the 96-minute film follows Gilligan as he eats a fried chicken diet for 28 days across the UK and US to investigate the global fast-food industry, worker exploitation, and health impacts.Kenyon Martin checks Westbrook retirement hater Skip Bayless & goes off on former Gil's arena host.Ray Daniels calls Charlamagne the Jay Z police after getting donkey of the day for saying Hov's album is done.DaBaby surprised his daughter with a fluffy French bulldog reportedly worth $30k for her birthdayConstruction workers uncover $10.4 million worth of gold bars and coins while installing a sewer under a former brewery.LeBron James is officially a YouTuber now, after starting his own life/golfing YouTube channel.LeBron James officially unveils his 24th signature shoe, the Nike LeBron 24, expected to cost $200 and be the lightest LeBron shoe ever.Yung Miami says the broke thing she's ever done was getting “taken down” on a mattress on the floor.ESPN's Black Talent Purge sends alarming message to the black sports community. ESPN is showing us the viewers it wants and how it will attract them.The National Association of Black Journalists gives Stephen A. Smith the “Thumbs Down” award for his “recurring public pattern of disparaging public commentary directed at prominent Black women across politics, sports and media.”Super Bowl LXI — the first time in NFL history that the championship game will be played on Valentine's Day — takes place six months from today.Spike Lee is launching a Film Festival in New York and classically, it's all about Brooklyn.This is just horrible take Tubi has a better catalog than most streaming sites, especially Netflix.Cardi B allegedly films secret tiny desk set with strict no-phone policy.The final $12.5 million on Brandon Clarke's Grizzlies contract is expected to be paid in full through a life insurance policy, according to new reporting that clears up earlier confusion over whether the money was protected after his death.Plies weigh in on Jayden Daniels' LSU dispute, says 2 great years and a Heisman shouldn't be enough to have your jersey retiredTyrese Haliburton said he was shocked his return game from his Achilles injury is against the Pelicans in New Orleans.Russ joins an elite group of players that ended their careers without a ring.The Wizards and Kings wanted Russell Westbrook to play for them this season, but Russ decided to “step away from the game on his own terms.It's been almost 4 months since two gunmen in masks stopped a fully loaded Brink's truck in Philly and ran off with $1.8 million, with no arrests made yet and police saying they have no clue who did it.
This week on Black on Black Cinema, the entire crew returns to discuss the 2026 film that was written and directed by Chris Stokes, "Stepfather." The film stars Taye Diggs as a desperate man who hunts for the perfect family, but when his new wife and daughters fear he may be deranged, escaping him will have deadly consequences.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).
Margo is joined by Kim Robinson, founder of 3pts and a longtime contributor to and advocate for creative communities. With more than 15 years of experience at cultural platforms including The FADER, Complex, Red Bull, and the American Museum of Natural History, Kim has worked alongside artists like Solange, Kendrick Lamar, Spike Lee, Erykah Badu, and Tyler, the Creator. Raised within underground punk, hip-hop, electronic music, and art scenes, Kim eventually founded 3pts to put his experience directly in service of makers and creative entrepreneurs, helping them build sustainable careers on their own terms. Kim and Margo explore what working behind the scenes in music and culture taught him about what artists actually need, why he continues to approach his work as a fan first, and the role community plays in building a sustainable creative life. Margo and Kim discuss: How growing up in DIY punk, hip-hop, electronic music, and art scenes shaped Kim's approach to creativity and community What working with major artists and cultural platforms taught him about the realities of building a creative career Why Kim leads with a "fan first" mentality and how genuine curiosity has guided his career Why community is the invisible infrastructure behind so many successful creative careers Moving beyond the myth of the self-made artist and recognizing the people, resources, and relationships that help us grow Defining success on your own terms rather than following someone else's blueprint for a creative business The value of practical support—from sharing opportunities and resources to having someone a few steps ahead show you what's possible Connect with Kim: Website: www.3pts.co Instagram: www.instagram.com/3ptsco Substack: 3pts.substack.com A monthly newsletter dedicated to sharing opportunities for makers such as grants, residencies, open calls, markets and more. https://us7.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=eb522373216e8266b4805a156&id=45f83f7c19 Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill
“I'm not a one-man woman.” Join Ian & Megs for our 343rd episode as we head to Brooklyn for Spike Lee's audacious, provocative, micro-budget debut She's Gotta Have It (1986). It's sex, independence, competing egos, and three men absolutely convinced they should be the answer to a question Nola Darling never asked. Liam isn't with us this week — Nola told him she wasn't interested in exclusivity and he's been drafting a rebuttal ever since. Kev? He heard Mars Blackmon say “Please, baby, please” and has disappeared to practise his technique. This week we discuss: Who exactly are we supposed to like in this film? Nola, Jamie, Greer, Mars — everyone gets their moments, but are there actually any genuinely likeable characters in She's Gotta Have It? Tracy Camilla Johns as Nola Darling — independent, sexually confident, complicated and occasionally deeply frustrating. How radical was this protagonist in 1986, and how does she play almost forty years later? That Thanksgiving dinner. Inviting all three men you're sleeping with to the same Thanksgiving meal is certainly a choice — but is Nola being liberated, honest and refusing to hide, or is she actually being unnecessarily cruel? The acting is... a moving target. From genuinely effective performances to line readings that wouldn't survive an amateur theatre rehearsal, the quality fluctuates wildly — so why does the film somehow remain completely compelling? Spike Lee's extraordinary debut — made with virtually no money and enormous ambition. Does the roughness actually become part of the film's charm rather than something we need to forgive? Jamie, Greer and Mars — three wildly different approaches to masculinity, yet all three ultimately want Nola to change for them. Does any one of them actually understand her? Spike Lee as Mars Blackmon — annoying, hilarious, insecure, endlessly quotable and somehow destined to become bigger than the film itself. Megs explores Nola's agency — is the film genuinely celebrating a woman refusing to conform to expectations, or can Nola's independence occasionally become an excuse for treating other people badly? Ian questions the film's internal logic — particularly that ending. Nola and Jamie's final scene seems constructed exactly like the climax of a romantic comedy: she's lost the guy, walks away, he calls her back and gives her another chance. Everything about the cinematic language tells us this is the outcome we're supposed to want... until the film suddenly tells us it wasn't. The final confessional — previous confessionals lead into events that we actually witness. So why does the most important one simply tell us that everything went differently without ever showing it? And what about Nola's vow of celibacy? Is it genuine growth, or such a rejection of her defining characteristic that it feels like the film suddenly lost confidence in its own ending? Does the finale feel rewritten? There's no smoking gun proving that it was, but Ian makes the case that the internal logic, characterisation and sudden reliance on “tell, don't show” make those final minutes feel suspiciously like a late attempt to change what the audience takes away from the film. The film's sexual politics in 2026 — what's still strikingly progressive, what's become considerably more complicated, and how does one deeply troubling sequence change our relationship with Jamie and everything that follows? The black-and-white photography and that sudden explosion of colour — necessity becoming aesthetic, and the first signs of the extraordinarily confident visual filmmaker Spike Lee would become. And finally, whether She's Gotta Have It is the Best Film Ever — or a messy, inconsistent, sometimes infuriating debut that somehow shines brighter than many considerably more polished films. Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE We are very thankful to the following Patreon backers for their generous support: Juleen from It Goes Down In The PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most Paul Komoroski Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Andy Dickson Aashrey Chris Pedersen Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Youth Hosteling with Chris Eubank Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/. Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of Mistake by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor, at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor Also, massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/
En plenas olas de calor en este tórrido verano volvemos a seleccionar 7 variadas películas que transcurren en esta estación. El folk-horror de Midsommar, John Cusack y Demi Moore viviendo Un Verano Loco , el chaval repetidor de la Berlanguiana Novia a la vista, el tórrido trío amoroso con tiburón de Tintorera, Un día de furia de Michael Douglas, El (sorprendente) cálido verano del Sr. Rodríguez y la seminal Haz lo que debas de Spike Lee. Disfruta de nuestra selección cinematográfica con una buena porción de pizza. gracias a Domino's Pizza y su código de descuento KRY11N. Con él podéis adquirir 2 medianas Clazzica's por 11.99 euros c/u, vía web o app a domicilio. Las Deluxe llevan un suplemento de 1 euro, y si se quiere masa Croizzantísima o borde relleno, el suplemento es de 1.99 euro Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
Nesta edição do podcast Em Foco, nós analisamos "Ela Quer Tudo" (She's Gotta Have It, 1986), primeiro longa-metragem de Spike Lee ("Faça a Coisa Certa", "Infiltrado na Klan"). Este episódio especial celebra os 40 anos de lançamento do filme e traz uma entrevista exclusiva com o próprio Spike Lee. Selecionado para a Quinzena dos Realizadores no Festival de Cannes e premiado no Independent Spirit Awards, "Ela Quer Tudo" tem como protagonista Nola Darling, uma artista independente do Brooklyn, em Nova York, que se mantém fiel a si mesma e recusa as regras tradicionais da sociedade ao se relacionar com três homens ao mesmo tempo. Ela é interpretada por Tracy Camilla Johns e seus namorados são vividos por Tommy Redmond Hicks, John Canada Terrell e Spike Lee. Uma das estreias mais impressionantes de diretores de todos os tempos, "Ela Quer Tudo" chama a atenção pela discussão feminista sobre liberdade sexual e pela representação de personagens negros fora de estereótipos de violência e miséria. Ao mesmo tempo, é um filme bem-humorado e um deleite para os olhos e ouvidos, com Spike Lee esbanjando estilo na construção de sequências inventivas e de uma narrativa envolvente e moderna (com referências que vão de "Rashomon" a "O Mágico de Oz"), embalada pela trilha sonora de jazz composta pelo lendário músico Bill Lee, pai do cineasta. Confira abaixo a minutagem dos quadros e capítulos do podcast: 00:00:00 - Introdução 00:04:19 - Grande Angular: conheça a equipe por trás de “Ela Quer Tudo” 00:12:23 - Close-Up: saiba detalhes e curiosidades sobre a realização do filme 00:19:22 - Entrevista exclusiva com Spike Lee 00:23:45 - Ponto de Vista: nossa análise do filme 00:57:12 - Zoom: nossas cenas favoritas comentadas 01:02:49 - Fora de Quadro: a série "Ela Quer Tudo" que Spike Lee dirigiu para a Netflix - Visite a página do podcast no site e confira material extra sobre o tema do episódio - Junte-se ao Cineclube Cinematório e tenha acesso a conteúdo exclusivo de cinema Tradução da entrevista com Spike Lee: Cinematório: “Luta de Classes” começa em um tom mais dramático até chegarmos a Denzel e Jeffrey indo atrás do sequestrador. Há tensão naquela primeira metade é claro, mas eu tive a impressão de que você quis tentar algo diferente ali, indo mais fundo no drama. Essa era a sua intenção? Spike Lee: Bem, eu não sei se posso dizer realmente que... Quero dizer, a minha intenção é sempre contar a melhor história que eu posso. E mesmo na fonte original, o filme de Akira Kurosawa, “Céu e Inferno”, as coisas realmente não começam a ficar movimentadas até o dinheiro ser pago. Digo, o dinheiro do resgate. E neste filme são $17,5 milhões de francos suíços. Então, você tem que reservar um tempo para estabelecer isso. E uma vez que está estabelecido, é quando Denzel, o personagem que ele interpreta, deixa sua cobertura e vai para o metrô. Então, eles descem lá e é aí que o filme realmente decola. Então, nós sabíamos que para chegar ali teríamos que estabelecer as bases primeiro. Cinematório: Com certeza. E já que a primeira adaptação do livro de Evan Hunter foi feita por Kurosawa, eu gostaria de saber como Kurosawa inspirou você como cineasta? Spike Lee: Minha inspiração como cineasta veio de, grande parte, do meu primeiro ano estudando na Escola de Cinema de Nova York, onde Ernest Dickerson, meu diretor de fotografia de longa data, e Ang Lee éramos colegas de sala. Foi lá que eu realmente fui apresentado ao cinema mundial. E a premissa de “Rashomon” eu usei no meu primeiro longa-metragem, “Ela Quer Tudo”. E como você pode ver, esta foto [aponta para a parede] foi autografada pelo mestre. Então, na sala de edição, imagino que ele está sempre olhando por cima do meu ombro! [risos] E eu perguntaria pra ele: “Como estamos indo, senhor? Como estamos? Está ficando bom?” E ele me daria o polegar para cima! [risos] Cinematório: Maravilhoso! E você poderia falar sobre a música? Tanto a música escrita e cantada por Ayanna, que é linda, e a música composta por Howard Drossin, que me pareceu tão épica para um drama tão pessoal. Spike Lee: Bem, a música é uma das ferramentas mais importantes que tenho na minha caixa. Para melhor ou pior, dependendo de quem são as pessoas, para mim a música é tão importante quanto a fotografia, a montagem, a direção de arte, o figurino. É uma ótima ferramenta se você usá-la corretamente. E para mim nunca foi apenas sobre fazer uso da música como se fosse uma jukebox onde você pega um monte de músicas de sucesso e põe para tocar, a menos que seja talvez em um filme de época. Um filme que se passe em uma determinada época. Mas eu amo música. E eu conheço o poder da música. Porque eu sei, veja bem, o público no cinema não sabe como uma cena fica sem a música e depois com a música... E eu sei o que estou fazendo sem a música. É uma ferramenta, da mesma forma que as outras que eu mencionei, fotografia, montagem... É uma ferramenta para contar a sua história. -- O podcast Em Foco é produzido e apresentado por Renato Silveira e Kel Gomes, editores do cinematório. Aqui você ouve debates e análises de filmes, sejam eles clássicos, grandes sucessos de bilheteria e de crítica, produções que marcaram época ou que foram redescobertas com o passar dos anos, não importa o país de origem. Além disso, você revisita conosco a filmografia de cineastas que deixaram sua assinatura na história do cinema. Quer mandar um e-mail? Escreva para contato@cinematorio.com.br Este episódio contém trechos meramente ilustrativos da trilha sonora de "Ela Quer Tudo", composição de Bill Lee. Todos os direitos reservados aos artistas.
(00:00-7:07) Lots of votes coming in for the TMA Flight. Doug and the Mile High Club. Doug brings whores on flights (Tinsel & Dora). Congrats to our July Listener of the Month: Big Al. Martin Landau. Ivan Herrera on the MLB Network right now in-studio.(7:15-22:51) Sam Cooke, brother. Spike Lee at his best is as good as anybody. Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD.(23:01-29:56) Waymo. Are they in STL yet? Took people a bit to come around on Uber. People like Tim head to South Beach. Pincer Haven. A Gambling Dark Knight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nice call on the over yesterday, Doug. Five star lock on the strikeout. We're plugged in and this is where the newsmakers make news. Jackson's Gordon Gecko look. Jackson's tone. FiDi. Papers is no longer entertaining DMs. Doug is suspending Jackson for his poor attitude.Boys Club. It's been remedied. Sittin' over here with the Texas Red Ass. People do DM radio producers. We need to get Doug dancing naughty on TikTok. Sneaky links. Chairman dropped a foot emoji on Snapchat last night. Doug's Quarter Zip chimes in and wants to talk Snapchat and dating apps. Snap streaks. DQZ met his wife on a dating app. Pork drunk. Doug's less about length and more about girth. Workshopping a new chant. Trying to figure out this Snapchat foot emoji thing. Stop driving to drive a wedge between Papers & Chairman. Sybians.Peaky Blinders. Favorite Tom Hardy role? Rain in the forecast for the round with McGreevy tomorrow? Lose em in the 10th guy. Are we right in the middle of a war between Joe Buck & Oli Marmol? Audio of Marmol talking about Joe Buck's comments from the night before. When was the last time Doug took a bath? Only 4% of Americans take baths over showers.The Brothers Time have an invitation for Tim & Jackson. Skull poundings in Austin. Steve Winwood. High heeled girls in red boots. They're not happy in Pittsburgh and someone called into sports talk radio from the Wendy's drive thru. Boring heteros. Seafood from White Castles. Chicken rings and pressed rib meat. Bottomless mimosas. Papers is anti biscuits.Zaxby's coming to STL? Giant biscuits. Tim's a little boy pig. The Cat ran into Doug Vaughn and tweeted about it. Choose your airplane seat: TMA edition. Doug's bragging about his bladder. Prod Joe's boxing career. The Instant Lesbian. Interesting little thought experiment. You like spine tattoos?People still giving their thoughts on the Choose Your Seat post. Doug with his pocket constitution. Audio of Lance Lynn saying other teams should follow the Dodgers' playbook. Lot of debate on the topic. Jeff Passan on The Rich Eisen Show talking about the inevitable work stoppage in 2027. Players don't wanna be the group that goes back on the salary cap thing. Are the owners prepared for two years without baseball?Lots of votes coming in for the TMA Flight. Doug and the Mile High Club. Doug brings whores on flights (Tinsel & Dora). Congrats to our July Listener of the Month: Big Al. Martin Landau. Ivan Herrera on the MLB Network right now in-studio.Sam Cooke, brother. Spike Lee at his best is as good as anybody. Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD.Waymo. Are they in STL yet? Took people a bit to come around on Uber. People like Tim head to South Beach. Pincer Haven. A Gambling Dark Knight.Peter, Paul, & Mary. Were they a throuple? You just hate to see the Doggies lose their top goal scorer. Ben Boy is critical of the presentation. Martin left and the knowledge went with him.Here's some good news, Doug. Leonardo Bernal 4-4 with an RBI and a walk. Tools of ignorance.And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Summer of 86 at 40 is a weekly retrospective journey through United States pop culture surrounding the films released in May, June, July and August of 1986. Brandon Peters, Scott Mendelson and Aaron Neuwirth take a weekend by weekend look at the films released as well as the news stories, commercials, television and music that rounded out the general public’s lives as they lined the pockets of the box office to see these movies. August 8-10, 1986: Is Transformers: The Movie some childhood nostalgia or genuinely landmark film? Can the Better Off Dead crew deliver magic again? How’s Spike Lee’s first film fare after 40 years? Can Ted Danson & Howie Mandel become the next Laurel & Hardy? We answer these tough questions and more! We’ll also be discussing the box office report, notable news stories, a 1986 commercial, the top 10 Nielsen rated tv programs for the week and the top 10 of Casey Kasem’s American top 40 from the week these films were released. Brandon Peters and the show are on Facebook and social media @brandon4kuhd. Subscribe to the YouTube channel for visual versions as well as 4k, Blu-ray, DVD reviews & additional material. Scott Mendelson is on social media @scottmendelson. Find his work on The Outside Scoop, The Box Office Podcast and Puck News Aaron Neuwirth is on social media @aaronsps4. Find his written work on weliveentertainment.com and podcasting at 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla (@2blakckguystalkgodzilla) and on Out Now with Aaron & Abe (@outnowpod) Pres Maxson can be followed on social media @presmaxson and his novels are available on Amazon. More information and content available at thebrandonpetersshow.com. Please contact naptownnerd@gmail.com for any inquiries or opportunities
Our all-star cast discusses the appeal, ups-and-downs and pop culture expertise of comedic filmmaker/actor Kevin Smith. Talking points Include: *New Jersey culture that Kevin recreates, some surprisingly positive takes on Clerks 2 *Kevin's comic book & TV contributions *Is him being stoned the reason for why he cries so much inbetween his geeky rants? *We dives into some of his graphic novels and the appeal of the Clerks characters. *How Kevin basically shoots his small-scale films w/ friends much like people he admires (Spike Lee) & how he's a mixture of a more serious Leslie Nielsen, Farrelly Brothers crudity, a Bill & Ted duo, pre-SouthPark/Judd Apatow parody guy & geekier Mel Brooks. *Which of his serious films were rather solid and which ones fell flat? *The change in the '90s indie film scene & art house favorites to the '00s digital underground films & mismarketing by the various studios that occurs. *Plus, James describes a hysterical convention signing where he met Kevin in-person! OUR GUESTS INCLUDE: Jeremy "Squatchy Largefoot" Bryant, Josh Hansen, Ryan McGann, Travis Crawford, Tim Caldwell & Oreo Brewer! SONGS/CLIPS USED: "The Fuck Song" from Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back Kevin Smith disses/riffs by RiffTrax Commentary for Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan
YahZarah, a captivating singer/songwriter, enchants audiences with her mesmerizing voice, electrifying stage presence, and unique perspective as an art heroine. Her music spans across a wide range of genres, including soul, rock, pop, hip-hop, and jazz. Praised by fans and critics alike, she is often compared to the likes of Janelle Monae, Erykah Badu, and Bilal, drawing inspiration from legendary figures such as Tina Turner, Chaka Khan, and Lenny Kravitz. Her latest album, "The Ceremony," showcases her fiery rock and soul sound, creating an immersive live concert experience with its otherworldly synthesizers, powerful drums, and dynamic strings. She encompasses the tenderness of Adele, and the audacity of Prince.She is the archetype of an urban pop Joan of Arch She has shared the stage with the Roots, Anderson Paak, and Bilal Oliver, and held the featured performer on Anthony Hamilton's “Playing it Cool Tour” at the House of Blues. She started her career lending her unique soprano to Erykah Badu's Band “Camp Wisdom” where she would stay for seven years singing backing vocals and providing vocal arrangements for some of the most beloved songs her “Mama's Gun” release.YahZarah has performed for two president Bill Clinton and the first inauguration of former President Barack Obama. YahZarah then went on to become a member of Rock Legend Lenny Kravitz's band for four years on his incredible“Strut Tour” and putting down some considerable vocals in his rockumentary “Just Let Go” ans sang as a key voice on Madonna‘s, Madame X tour .YahZarah was an instrumental creative collaborator while in the legendary “The Foreign Exchange” winning BBC of the year for her songwriting and performance on the single “Sincere” and two other highly regarded projects with the duo.Her release, “The Ballad of Purple Saint James”was considered for a Grammy in 6 major categories. And her most recent project “The Ceremony” single “Running was featured in episode 8 of Spike Lee's “She's Gotta Have It”.Her latest album, "The Ceremony," serves as a testament to her resilience and growth during a seven-year hiatus from the music scene. Collaborating with acclaimed musicians like Ray Angry, Steve McKie, Jonas Soul, NPG's Kat Dyson YAHZARAH has found renewed inspiration and creative energy. Through this album, she showcases her powerful vocals and eclectic musical influences.This episode is proudly sponsored by Cadenas Law Group - Las Vegas' #1 personal injury firm, a boutique law firm with concierge service.Panther Diamonds- Madison ave. prices with diamond district prices.
Rosie Perez has long been synonymous with New York and hip hop culture, starting with her appearances on “Soul Train”, her iconic choreographies and her big break with Spike Lee in “Do the Right Thing”. But when the Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy-nominated actress received a call to host a podcast about salsa music history, the native Nuyorican immediately said yes. Rosie is the host of Futuro Media’s new podcast “Our Thing: The Birth of Salsa in Nueva York” about the history of salsa in the city, the legends behind the music and Fania Records–often called “the Motown of Salsa”. On this episode of Latino USA recorded in front of a live audience at WNYC’s The Greene Space in New York City, Rosie Perez opens up about the experience. We discuss her love of boxing, what it means to grow up Nuyorican, and what salsa history means to her. Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S., centering Latino stories and hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa. Follow the show to get every episode. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Latino USA and all our podcasts. Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this bonus episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B is joined by super producer A-King and Jason “Jah” Lee for a conversation blending sports, celebrity culture, politics, business, and accountability. The episode begins with A-King recapping his first experience attending Fanatics Fest at New York City's Javits Center, sharing his impressions of one of the biggest sports and collectibles events of the year [ 00:50 ]. The crew reflects on celebrity encounters with New York Knicks players, Spike Lee, Ryan Clark, Terence Crawford, and other notable figures [ 01:43 ], while discussing standout sponsor activations and brand partnerships throughout the convention [ 03:05 ]. A debate follows over a photo opportunity involving Terence Crawford, leading into a broader conversation about celebrity interactions, optics, and fan expectations [ 06:02 ]. The discussion then pivots to the controversy surrounding Toast on Lenox after the popular Atlanta restaurant posted a smiling photo with Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, sparking accusations of political endorsement [ 07:51 ]. The hosts examine whether taking a photo with a politician automatically signals support, while debating the importance of political due diligence, transparency, and how quickly public perception can shape online narratives. They also unpack the unintended consequences of boycotts targeting Black-owned businesses, discussing the ripple effects on employees, customers, and local communities [ 14:15 ]. Returning to Fanatics Fest, the crew reacts to the viral moment in which Tom Brady appeared to slap Logan Paul, questioning whether the exchange was genuine or carefully orchestrated entertainment [ 27:59 ]. That conversation evolves into a discussion about kayfabe, wrestling culture, and influencer-driven publicity stunts [ 29:16 ], before examining how the Paul brothers have mastered content creation and viral marketing [ 31:53 ]. They continue breaking down the Brady-Paul moment [ 33:22 ], while sharing lighter conversations about professional wrestling fandom, celebrity crushes, tequila, and the overall culture surrounding Fanatics Fest [ 34:12 ][ 35:18 ]. The final segment turns toward one of the week's most polarizing topics as the hosts react to the Combs twins launching a clothing line while publicly supporting their incarcerated father, Sean "Diddy" Combs [ 38:02 ]. The conversation explores the difficult balance between family loyalty and personal accountability, questioning how loved ones navigate public support during serious legal controversies [ 40:40 ]. The discussion continues after DJ Webstar reveals that Cassie unfollowed him following his decision to write a character letter on Diddy's behalf, prompting a broader debate about whether friends should publicly defend individuals accused of abuse [ 49:58 ]. The episode concludes with a thoughtful conversation about domestic violence, self-defense, accountability, and the responsibilities that come with using one's platform during sensitive situations [ 56:43 ], before wrapping up with the team's closing reflections and final thoughts [ 01:07:17 ]. Balancing humor, cultural commentary, and nuanced discussion, this bonus episode tackles the complex intersections of celebrity, politics, business, and personal responsibility. No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto Of Sexual Exploration And Power” w/ Tempest X! Sale Link Follow the host on Social MediaMandii B Instagram/X @fullcourtpumps Follow the crew on Social Media @itsaking @jaysonrodriguez @mrhiphopobama Follow the show on Social MediaInstagram @selectiveignorancepodTiktok @selective.ignoranceX/Twitter @selectiveig_podSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
He wasn't a doctor, but he talked his way past the barricades on 9/11 anyway — and spent the next 24 hours saving strangers' eyes.Author, Neil Adams, joins Brigitte Cutshall to talk about his book "From the Pile", written to honor his late best friend Michael Dorian — a veterinary technician who posed as medical personnel to help injured firefighters at Ground Zero on 9/11.Neil shares how Michael's selfless act ultimately cost him his health, the years-long fight to prove he was there, and the surprising twists (a lost news tape, a local Emmy, a Spike Lee documentary "Epicenters") that followed.Takeaways:(1) A civilian with no medical credentials talked his way into helping first responders on 9/11; and it changed the rest of his life.(2) Proving he was there decades later became its own story, complete with a rediscovered news tape and an Emmy win.(3) Michael's life became one of quiet redemption, using his final years to help others and leave a legacy through Neil's book.To learn more about Michael's story, watch the Emmy-winning news footage, or order your copy of "From the Pile", visit https://readneiladams.com or request a copy of the book at your local brick-and-mortar bookstore today!
Three days after Nolan Wells' body was found, Ben Crump flew to New York for a press conference with Al Sharpton. Then the circus moved to Mississippi, where Sharpton eulogized a boy he never knew. And this morning it landed in Chicago — where Crump announced the autopsy HE paid for from the stage of the NAACP Convention. Along the way, he has picked up a band: Tyler Perry, Spike Lee, Terrell Owens, Hakeem Jeffries, and Stephen A. Smith. Jason Whitlock breaks down how a family's tragedy became a three-city traveling road show — and why the louder the circus gets, the farther justice slips away. ➢ Show Outline 00:00 - The Emmett Till Playbook 01:00 - The Circus Begins 01:46 - What We Know About Nolan Wells 03:18 - The Tour Dates of the Circus 05:17 - Following the Money Trail 06:14 - The Assembled Band 07:20 - Stephen A. Smith's Misstep 08:13 - The Machine and the Narrative 10:07 - The Parents at the Center 11:49 - The Biblical Perspective 12:25 - Truth Versus the Circus 13:12 - Justice for Nolan Wells 14:08 - Ben Crump's Press Conference 15:28 - Ben Crump's Speech 20:56 - Shamika's Reaction 22:57 - Virgil's Disgust 27:38 - Grief and Ministry 35:20 - The Parents' Search for Meaning 37:26 - Shamika on the Mother's Actions 39:44 - The Mother's Faith Walk 40:56 - Virgil's Final Thoughts ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@AnthonyWalker1 https://www.youtube.com/@TheShemekaMichelle https://x.com/VirgilWalker ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media: https://x.com/JasonWhitlock https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Anna and Derek debate if Mookie deserves to be on the receiving end of Tina's wrath, why Pino is just the worst, and much more during their discussion of the Spike Lee masterpiece Do the Right Thing (1989).Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Bluesky or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.
France take on England in the bronze final. This is Morning Cupdate, brought to you by The Home Depot.In today's show, we look forward to France vs England in the Bronze final. Plus we catch you up on all the latest news you need to know ahead of Sunday's final between Spain and Argentina. Betty takes on Rory in Morning Cupdate vs The Night Cup. And finally, have you fallen in love with football during the tournament? Here's our very serious guide for which Premier League team to follow when it's all over.Come be with us this weekend in NYC at Fanatics Fest—Saturday with Spike Lee, and Sunday for the last Match Day Live with Vozinha, Method Man, Becky Sauerbrunn and Tiki Barber. Plus, a live watch party for the Final with Ryan Reynolds, Flo Balogun, and more. Tickets here (use code MIB20 for 20% off): https://mibcourage.co/4yp78KR Tune into Night Cup tonight for the recap of the 3rd place playoff between France and England: https://mibcourage.co/4prGBrWSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rog and Rory Smith are joined LIVE at the Michelob Ultra Pitchside Club by New York Giants legend and co-host of Good Morning America Michael Strahan to break down anything and everything Copas das Copas, including why American athletes revere Lionel Messi so much, how he developed a blossoming friendship with Harry Kane, and his prediction for Spain vs Argentina this Sunday. Plus, Rog and Rory look ahead to England vs France in the third place game, what comes next for Thomas Tuchel, and why Kylian Mbappe should still be the favorite to win the Golden Boot.Come be with us this weekend in NYC at Fanatics Fest—Saturday with Spike Lee, and Sunday for the last Match Day Live with Vozinha, Method Man, Becky Sauerbrunn and Tiki Barber. Plus, a live watch party for the Final with Ryan Reynolds, Flo Balogun, and more. Tickets here (use code MIB20 for 20% off): https://mibcourage.co/4ffGyuJSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Argentina beat England to progress to the final on Sunday. This is Morning Cupdate, brought to you by The Home Depot.In today's show, we reflect on Argentina's 2-1 win against England in the second semi-final. On Sunday in the final, it'll be a tasty matchup between Spain and Argentina. We take you through everything you need to know - including one of world football's craziest full circle moments.Come be with us this weekend in NYC at Fanatics Fest—Saturday with Spike Lee, and Sunday for the last Match Day Live with Vozinha, Method Man, Becky Sauerbrunn and Tiki Barber. Plus, a live watch party for the Final with Ryan Reynolds, Flo Balogun, and more. Tickets here (use code MIB20 for 20% off): https://mibcourage.co/4fBLc7M See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
England take on Argentina in the second semi final. This is Morning Cupdate, brought to you by The Home Depot.In today's show, we look forward to the second semi final between old foes England and Argentina. We reflect on the first semi final, as Spain beat France to get to the final. Betty's dog McGinn takes on James Horncastle in Morning Cupdate vs The Night Cup, and finally, we run you through the history of England's and Argentina's rivalry. It's the second-to-last stop of the Match Day Live tour today, July 15, in Atlanta at Founders Green in South Downtown with Ludacris and Brendan Hunt: https://mibcourage.co/452W6gJCome be with us this weekend in NYC at Fanatics Fest—Saturday with Spike Lee, and Sunday for the last Match Day Live before the Final with Vozinha, Method Man, Becky Sauerbrunn and Tiki Barber: https://mibcourage.co/4fhtZiuTune into Night Cup tonight for the recap of the second semifinal match: https://mibcourage.co/4gDevb9See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rog, Rory Smith, and Humphrey Ker are back to break down another incredible Argentina comeback, sending England home in heartbreaking fashion. How does Messi and this Argentina squad continue to create magic in the final minutes? And did England attempt to go too defensive, too early? Plus, what blame does Thomas Tuchel deserve for another England semi-finals loss? Then, a look ahead to the Spain vs Argentina final on Sunday.Match previews and recaps, delivered straight to your inbox. Start your morning with the Men in Blazers Newsletter: https://mibcourage.co/44ya4abCome be with us this weekend in NYC at Fanatics Fest—Saturday with Spike Lee, and Sunday for the last Match Day Live with Vozinha, Method Man, Becky Sauerbrunn and Tiki Barber. Plus, a live watch party for the Final with Ryan Reynolds, Flo Balogun, and more. Tickets here (use code MIB20 for 20% off): https://mibcourage.co/4pogmCLSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome back to Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions with Jason P. Woodbury. Near the end of his latest LP Indigo Park, our guest this week, Bruce Hornsby, sings something of a conclusion. Or perhaps, a belated introduction: "I've been seeking magical thinking/I think I detect a trend/This could be the start of something/Or this could be an end." The lyric isn't cited to suggest the 71-year-old songwriter is going anywhere. If anything, Indigo Park speaks to the hot streak Hornsby's been on since 2019's Absolute Zero. With that album, he began mining his vast bank of musical cues created for various projects with his longtime collaborator Spike Lee, crafting them into full songs. To his surprise, these late period albums caught the attention of fans of adventurous music, his reputation bolstered by artists like Bon Iver, Vampire Weekend, Haim, and others citing Hornsby as an elder statesman. Recorded with co-producers Tony Berg and Will Maclellan at Sound City Studios in Los Angeles and The Large Cloth-Eared Collider in Williamsburg, Virginia, Indigo Park demonstrates just how unexpectedly Hornsby operates. From the chiming folk rock of the title track to the Bonnie Raitt-assisted art pop of "Ecstatic" to "Might As Well Be Me, Florinda," a woozy duet with the late Bob Weir aided by the sparking guitar of Blake Mills and Pino Palladino's liquid metal bass, the album showcases Hornsby's vast—ahem—range. At once funny, poignant, and audacious, it's a gem, one of my favorite records of 2026. Earlier this year, Aquarium Drunkard caught up with him to discuss the album, basketball chants, his work with The Grateful Dead and the Dead's legacy, his taste in literary fiction, and much more. We published a condensed and edited version of this interview in print on Aquarium Drunkard back in April, but now, we're pleased to present the full chat in the podcast feed—complete with an exclusive piano performance that sonically illustrates Hornsby's Protestant hymn-soaked youth in Christian Science congregation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The bus boys are back...with Rog, Rory Smith, and Humphrey Ker coming to you LIVE following Spain's 2-0 dismantling of France...what happened to France's attacking edge? And are Spain now the clear favorites to win it all? Then, a deep dive into the rivalry/international incident that is Argentina vs England, including the history behind how these two footballing giants came to hate each other so much. Plus, who has the edge to make it to the final...England or Argentina?The Match Day Live tour continues. We'll be back in Atlanta tomorrow, July 15, with Ludacris at Founders Green in South Downtown: https://mibcourage.co/4aWeuvgCome be with us this weekend in NYC at Fanatics Fest—Saturday with Spike Lee, and Sunday for the last Match Day Live before the Final with Becky Sauerbrunn and Tiki Barber: https://mibcourage.co/4pm3qNJSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week on Black on Black Cinema we break down the collapse of Graham Platner's Maine Senate campaign and why none of us were surprised. For months, white leftists rallied behind Platner despite a tattoo associated with WW2 fascism, resurfaced posts disparaging veterans and sexual assault survivors on Reddit, and troubling accounts from past relationships. None of it mattered until an ex-girlfriend came forward with a serious sexual assault allegation, and only then did the Democratic Party's left wing scramble to distance themselves and Platner suspended his campaign.We ask the real question: why did it take THIS allegation to move people who already had every reason to walk away months ago? We break down how "winning at all costs" politics let a deeply flawed candidate skate through a primary while the warning signs sat in plain sight, and what this says about who gets the benefit of the doubt and for how long.Then we announce our next film: Stepfather (2026), Chris Stokes' Tubi thriller starring Taye Diggs as a man obsessed with building the "perfect family." We preview what to expect from Diggs' performance and Stokes' latest entry into his growing catalog of Tubi originals.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).
On this week's episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three,' we welcome New York Knicks shooting guard Landry Shamet and die-hard Knicks fan actor John Turturro!The duo break down each round of the Knicks' 2026 championship, go in-depth on the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs (Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper), discuss what this championship means to Knicks fans and the city of New York, the obstacles the team overcame, the play of Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and Mikal Bridges, and the dynamics and how strangely similar working on set as an actor with directors like Spike Lee and The Coen Brothers is to playing on a sports team. Let's go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this episode of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington go over Brendan Sorsby having a Pro Day set in July and gauge his NFL interest. Plus, the guys debate whether Spike Lee deserves a ring as a fan, we chat with Petros Papadakis, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Hour 2 of the show, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington go over the NBA Finals ratings and also whether Spike Lee should get a ring for being a loyal fan of the Knicks or not. Plus, the guys ponder if LeBron James is truly heading back to the Lakers for another contract, we have another edition of The Good The Bad & The Ugly, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Crazy party in bouji Birmingham angers neighbors, ESPN's Dan Wetzel joins us to talk UFC Freedom 250, bungee jump failure, Melinda French Gates' Epstein grift, Prince Harry stuck in the 8th row, and Puerto Rico hates Marc. World Cup 2026: Cape Verde is an actual country and they tied Spain nil-nil. The USA beat up on Paraguay. Europeans and Australians love the United States. The Carolina Hurricanes have won the Stanley Cup. The Today Show eulogizes the punny Gene Shalit. The Big 12 is suing Texas Tech. Good job, Brendan Sorsby. ESPN Senior Writer Dan Wetzel joins the show to discuss the awesome UFC Freedom 250 event. Fighter Sean Strickland was escorted off the property. There was a Winklevi sighting. Dan Wetzel officially endorses Power Slap. New York Knicks team > New York Knicks fans. Who let the dogs out? Michelle Obama took a shot at the UFC event. There were fist fights in DC at the viewing party. The Committee for the First Amendment put on counter-programming led by Jane Fonda featuring Peppermint, Bette Midler and Robert De Niro. Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas had the worst bungee jump experience possibly ever. RIP Oliver Tree. Drew is bored with museum talk. Brooklyn Beckham stars in a Door Dash commercial. DJ Fat Tony pops off again. Kids love to be estranged from their parents these days. Another one of Brad Pitt's brats has dropped his last name. An incredible pool party in Birmingham made the news. Call Her Daddy's Alex Cooper and husband are running a toxic work environment. Are you Team Alex or Team Alix Earle? Spencer Pratt has really bad luck with fire. Melinda French Gates loves talking about Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein. Drew's boy, Casey Wasserman, refuses to leave the 2028 Olympics. Trudi and No Neck Ed: A Love Story. Drew has divided the audience over First Amendment auditors. We check out one that went down at a Marine City meat market earlier this year. Markleverse: Prince Harry had to sit in the nosebleed section with Adam Silver at the NBA Finals. Spike Lee hates Harry. Time Magazine can't stop blowing him. It turns out Prince William was the REAL creator of the Invictus Games. Harry and Meghan Markle divorce rumors are swirling. Markle's products are expiring and she's losing her ass. Marc has been formally charged for medical services in Puerto Rico. Merch, yo. Check it. 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).
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