Back of the Theater Podcast
168 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsHans Charles and Menelek Lumumba discuss film and culture.
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Episodes
Get off My Lawn
January 13, 2024 04:40 - 1 hour - 21.8 MBWe talk about getting older. Menelek, as always, is angry.
Dave Chapelle & Katt Williams set the world on fire
January 05, 2024 06:22 - 1 hour - 65 MBDave Chappelle starts the new year on fire. BUT THEN...Katt Williams says, "Hold my drink, Bitch." Buckle Up and Happy New Year!
Maybe God Is Trying to Tell You Something (End of Year Review)
December 28, 2023 15:20 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBHans and Menelek breakdown all of the amazing radio we have done this year. Listen, we promise to do more radio this year. We talk about the historic opening of The Color Purple and we find a way to make fun of Boots Riley again. (Hack)
Does Jada Hate Will (Part Two)
November 30, 2023 15:57 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBThe answer is "Yes, she does".
Does Jada actually hate Will? (Part One)
November 06, 2023 13:54 - 56 minutes - 30.2 MBWe break down the press tour of Jada "Smith". Menelek is angry. And well, so is Hans.
Mumba returns to the Show
September 11, 2023 06:05 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBMenelek is back. And guess what? He's still angry. At everyone.
Hans only wants to do radio alone
August 28, 2023 07:42 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBHans has officially hijacked the show.
TWO SHOWS IN THREE WEEKS
May 17, 2023 20:28 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBHans and Menelek return. We break down Dear Mama. Ja Morant. Classism. Ebony K. Williams. And Menelek keeps singing gospel music for some reason.
Stephanie Malson
May 05, 2023 23:14 - 1 hour - 40.5 MBStephanie Malson is a multi-hyphenate filmmaker and producer. She is currently a BlackStar 2023 Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab Producing Fellow. OURIKA!, a short film Stephanie produced was an official selection of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. She is also Co-Producer on the upcoming feature documentary, ULRICK, which chronicles the life of Haitian master painter Ulrick Jean Pierre. Stephanie holds an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Rosemont College.
The Return of Real Radio
February 28, 2023 06:08 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBWe're back to give you the radio you deserve and need.
How is This a Show?
December 01, 2022 17:35 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBHans and Menelek fight over who is committed to the podcast. We talk about Wakanda Forever and Black Adam. Hans falls asleep at one point.
Black Adam & Kanye West
October 27, 2022 15:39 - 2 hours - 69.6 MBMenelek and Hans disagree about Black Adam. Menelek actually liked it. Hans very much did not. We also talk about the latest Kanye West meltdown. "Bye, Ye."
Conspiracy Talk
September 27, 2022 16:06 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBHans and Menelek breakdown some of their favorite internet conspiracies. JFK? Moon Landing? Is Space real?
Camera Talk
September 18, 2022 15:27 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBHans and Menelek breakdown the innovations of camera tech. Cinema has changed and we are here for it. We almost get through the show without a fight. Almost.
Will Smith Is Very Sorry
July 30, 2022 22:19 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBWill had the moral courage to step out of his mansion and address the public. We talk about his apology with the upmost respect and care. Just kidding.
How's your summer?
July 08, 2022 02:28 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBMenelek and Hans catch up on the news and more!
Uvalde, Texas Shooting.
June 01, 2022 15:33 - 2 hours - 76.2 MBHans and Menelek talk about yet another mass shooting and the lack of police response. This somehow leads to a conversation about Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. Oh, and Boots Riley. Sorry, boots.
Happy Birthday Menelek
May 17, 2022 20:29 - 56 minutes - 31.6 MBMenelek turned 41 last week and he's very excited about it. (not really) Hans and Menelek talk news and Ozark.
Burnout
April 21, 2022 14:07 - 2 hours - 71.6 MBMenelek feels like he may have written all that he has to write. Hans does not agree. At All.
A Little More Will Smith and Chris Rock Talk. (Then we are done, we promise)
April 02, 2022 19:03 - 1 hour - 57 MBWe can't stop talking about Will Smith slapping the hell out of Chris Rock at the Oscars.
Does Will Smith have to Slap a B*tch?
March 28, 2022 06:29 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBWill Smith assaulted Chris Rock because of a joke. Hans and Menelek talk about it.
Angry Mumba & LA Hans
January 23, 2022 08:51 - 1 hour - 38.7 MBA little Tension this week. What else is new?
Hans has Omarion
January 05, 2022 15:41 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBTwo weeks in a row? Is this a real podcast? Thoughts and prayers to brother Hans he fights Covid-19. We debate Will Smith's rap career. And Menelek, as always, is angry.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
December 28, 2021 04:08 - 1 hour - 48 MBMenelek and Hans start the show with a battle for who really wants to do the show. That leads to a discussion of Stanley Kubrick and other random topics. Enjoy! Happy New Year!
The End of The Podcast?
November 14, 2021 18:38 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBHans wants to leave the show. He just lacks the moral courage to admit it. The guys talk about the future of the show, Will Smith, Kanye, and Aaron Rodgers. Enjoy the show while you can. Hans wants to leave. Please let him know how you feel about that on social media. @cineclass on twitter and instagram.
On Dave Chappelle
October 23, 2021 18:24 - 1 hour - 127 MBMenelek and Hans are in person! We break down the backlash of Dave Chapelle's latest Netflix special "The Closer". What does free speech mean in 2021? Let's break it down.
Nicki Minaj Has a Few Thoughts
September 16, 2021 15:58 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBNicki Minaj set twitter on fire with some some comments on the Covid-19 vaccine. We talk about the passing of Norm McDonald and old stories from Menelek's wedding.
Cinematography & Collaboration
September 07, 2021 17:06 - 2 hours - 77.4 MBMenelek and Hans talk film and breakdown the role of the Director and the cinematographer. Here's a shock: They don't agree.
U.S. Foreign Policy & The Crate Challenge
August 25, 2021 20:53 - 1 hour - 38 MBHans and Menelek argue about Joe Biden and then talk about the crate challenge. Yup.
Sha’Carri Richardson, NBA Finals, Bill Cosby
July 08, 2021 15:58 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBWe talk about the suspension of Sha'Carri Richardson and Bill Cosby's release from prison. You can always email us at [email protected]
Breonna Taylor Art Exhibition
June 10, 2021 16:10 - 1 hour - 186 MBHans returns from a shoot in Louisville, Ky. He talks about the amazing art installation Promise, Witness, Remembrance. We talk about politics. Hans lost a friend this week. He talks about the nature of grief.
Kwame Brown, Joe Budden & Some Other Stuff
May 20, 2021 14:02 - 1 hour - 211 MBMenelek and Hans start with a fight about the future of the show. Joe Budden fired his co-hosts this week. Kwame Brown has a lot of anger.
Let's catch up, NFL, The Oscars, Aaron Rodgers
May 04, 2021 22:32 - 2 hours - 187 MBFirst of all. We would like to apologize for being away for so long. Hans was working on a long shoot. Menelek was finishing up his MFA and trying to find a new home. We catch up on a lot of things and we promise to be more consistent with shows in the future.
Kirk Franklin & Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
March 18, 2021 06:02 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBWe breakdown Kirk Franklin's verbal attack on his son. That leads to a discussion about the drama in the royal family. 1 Angry Black Man is streaming for free on Tubi.com. See it here!
Who has more Anger?
March 02, 2021 18:23 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBHans and Menelek debate anger. They talk politics and Black Hollywood.
Ted Cruz is a Moron
February 19, 2021 04:51 - 2 hours - 171 MBWe talk about the terrible storm in Texas and the current state of politics.
Ted Cruiz is a Moron
February 19, 2021 04:50We talk about the terrible storm in Texas and the current state of politics.
First Show of the Year (Right Before the Coup)
January 07, 2021 14:35 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBHans and Menelek bring in the new year with some political talk. As they are on the air, a mob of angry white people start to storm the capitol.
COVID-19 Second Wave
December 23, 2020 02:06 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBDr. Shakib Hassan joins the show to talk about the second wave of Covid-19. He has received the first dose of the vaccine as well.
The Election (Then and Now)
November 05, 2020 15:44 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBThe guys reflect on the last four years under Trump. We play clips from our show FOUR YEARS AGO. The night the world changed and Trump became president.
The Election Is Close
October 29, 2020 14:34 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBHans and Menelek return for a talk about politics and Mental Health.
The Debate
September 30, 2020 06:17 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBHans and Menelek catch up. We break down the debate and the future of American Politics.
R.I.P. to Chadwick Boseman
September 03, 2020 06:39 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBWe talk about the tragic death of Chad Boseman. The Election. Covid-19. Jerry Falwell Jr. Buckle Up.
Black is King
August 06, 2020 19:13 - 2 hours - 94 MBA random conversation about Anger, Beyonce, Trump, and elections. And Hans hangs up.
KANYE THO
July 30, 2020 14:56 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBWe breakdown's Kanye's latest breakdown. We talk about the film game and how do you manage anger?
We Are Back
July 17, 2020 19:24 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBHans and Menelek return. They fight. Then they make fun of Corey Feldman...
Crazy Times
June 25, 2020 05:33 - 2 hours - 100 MBThe world is still on fire. We talk about Da 5 Bloods. Covid-19. Trump and Menelek's anger.
Live Podcast
June 19, 2020 06:56 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBThe Boys get on facebook live to talk about the various things.
#GeorgeFloyd
June 04, 2020 15:42 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBThe country is on fire. Hans and Menelek talk about the various uprisings around the world. 1 Angry Black Man is Available on June 5th. Purchase or Rent at the following platforms. Join us for a live tweet watch party at 7:00pm EST. We will have a live Q&A after the film on the 1 Angry Black Man Facebook page. www.facebook.com/1angryblackman AT&T DirecTV Dish iN DEMAND (Comcast, Spectrum) Vubiquity (Verizon Fios) Amazon iTunes Vudu Xbox Google Play YouTube Movies