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Bold Expressions w/ Carl

232 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

Some random ramblings I had with the hopes to spark some conversation
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Far Sector Review

May 27, 2024 15:42 - 13 minutes - 6.37 MB

I'm going over some quick thoughts I have about the Far Sector graphic novel from DC. It was written by N.K. Jemisin with art and colors by Jamal Campbell. The book is a sci-fi murder mystery with rookie Green Lantern Sojournier "Jo" Mullein on the other side of the universe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Where the hell is Blue Marvel?

March 24, 2024 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Maybe one of my favorite Marvel characters is Blue Marvel. However, he's never had a solo series and I think there have been a few missed opportunities to get more eyes on him. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Masters of the Universe: Revolution review(non spoiler)

March 19, 2024 23:59 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

I review Netflix's Masters of the Universe: Revolution, the follow-up to the 2021 Revelations series --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Random Thoughts Mark Robinson Sucks

March 11, 2024 18:21 - 8 minutes - 16.2 MB

Lt. Governor of North Carolina Mark Robinson won the GOP nomination for Governor and made some really bad remarks about when America was great --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Monica Rambeau- Captain Marvel/Photon review

February 27, 2024 18:13 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MB

I go over two books featuring Monica Rambeau one being Captain Marvel: The Saga of Monica Rambeau which covers her debut in Spider-Man Annual #16 to where he gives up the mantle in Avengers Unplugged #5. The second book was Monica Rambeau: Photon which is the most recent appearance and focuses on a reality warping issue she must figure out. Both books were purchased digitally through Comixology --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Suppo...

Legion of Superheroes Review(spoilers)

January 05, 2024 14:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

I review the 2023 DC animated movie, Legion of Superheroes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Thankgiving 2023

November 28, 2023 16:57 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MB

My yearly episode where myself and others give thanks for the people and things in my life --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Horror Movie Review: Evil Dead Rises

October 28, 2023 12:38 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

I review the follow-up to the 2013 Evil Dead remake, Evil Dead Rises --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Horror Movie review: Evil Dead(2013)

October 26, 2023 16:25 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

I review the 2013 reimagining of Evil Dead. No spoilers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Horror Movie Review: Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum

October 25, 2023 14:34 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

I review the 2018 Korean horror film Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Horror movie review Barbarian

October 24, 2023 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

For this horror movie review I review the 2022 film Barbarian. Spoiler free --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Horror Movie Review: Silver Bullet

October 23, 2023 14:18 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

For Halloween I review an old favorite of mine, the 1985 movie Silver Bullet. Spoilers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Caasik023 has entered the stream

October 17, 2023 12:54 - 2 hours - 135 MB

I sit down to talk to Twitch streamer Kylon about learning Japanese, his family's reaction to it, and of course lots of tangents. You can check him on https://m.twitch.tv/caasik023 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Keke Palmer Bf can't tell her what to do

July 27, 2023 16:02 - 28 minutes - 14 MB

My wife and I talk about the issues surrounding Keke Palmer and her boyfriend public argument --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

MCU and Pizza Intervention w/ Steve and Daniel

June 15, 2023 12:49 - 1 hour - 74.7 MB

An impromptu recording with Steve and Daniel where we confront Steve on his lack of knowledge of the MCU and try to convince Daniel that a cheeseburger pizza and a Whooper taste different --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Chatting with Marie

May 30, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 99.6 MB

I finally had the opportunity to sit down with my mother-in-law, Marie Maxie, and talk about her profession, and her faith --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

My thoughts on the Jordan Neely/Daniel Penny situatioin

May 17, 2023 19:13 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

I talk about Jordan Neely, a homeless man, who was killed on a subway by Daniel Penny, a Marine vet. I give my thoughts on the charges and other issues surrounding the case --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Black Girl Art

May 02, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

I talk to artist Elayna Speight about her art, her influences, and favorite cartoons growing up. You can find her at http://thinkinkeddesigns.com/ and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/thinkinkedart --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Millions to lose Medicaid Coverage

April 19, 2023 15:33 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

I talk about Americans in danger of losing their coverage as well as my frustration that the government can but won't help those in need --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Republicans are tough on things that don't matter

April 03, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

I mention some talking points after the most recent school shooting and how ineffective and pointless they are in preventing this from happening again --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Thank You

April 02, 2023 07:56 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Sorry I was further from the mic so the audio is a little off but hopefully you can still hear the gratitude 😁🙏🏿 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

The REEL Lessons with Andre pt.2

March 06, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

Andre and I continue with our love of Abbott Elementary and changing literary texts for future generations. You can find Andre under @andredaughty on both Twitter and Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

REEL Lessons with Andre

February 27, 2023 18:38 - 1 hour - 68 MB

I'm back once again with friend of the podcast, Andre Daughty. He talks to us about his REEL Lessons Within video series and examples of reaching out to not just students but teachers as well. You can find him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/andredaughty and on Instragram at https://www.instagram.com/andre daughty/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Fox News Panics Over Proud Family

February 15, 2023 13:25 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

I talk about a segment on Fox News with them whining over black characters talking about black issues.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Alycea Wallace, CEO/Founder of Rainbow Regime

January 04, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

I talk to Alycea about her clothing company for the LGBTQ+ community, the process she went through for her and her wife to get pregnant, and the issues she's seen in the community  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Thanksgiving 2022

November 30, 2022 19:19 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

Late but still great Thanksgiving episode of 2022. Thank you to all the people who responded and all the people who still support the podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Super Sons and Green Lantern mini review

November 03, 2022 16:56 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

I recently watched two of the most recent animated DC movies, Green Lantern: Beware My Power and Batman/Superman: Battle of the Super Sons. I give a mostly spoiler-free review of them and how they are compared to the other movies in the recent animated universe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

200th episode celebration part 2

October 24, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 78 MB

We continue the celebration with superhero talk and why Daniel thinks Green Arrow is an a**hole --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

200th episode celebration part 1

October 17, 2022 18:51 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB

I celebrate my 200th episode with my friend Daniel as we talk Sweetie Pie's and the good old days of couch co-play --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

BOLD Expressions X Geekset

September 26, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MB

I'm joined by the members of Geekset to talk about their Black Geek Documentary, gatekeeping in the blerd community, and Aunties watching anime.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Talking church and relationships w/ Kam

September 19, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MB

I'm joined by a friend of the podcast, Kameron once again as we talk about what led him to find another church, remembering context when talking about the scripture, and filtering relationship advice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

This preachor won't embarrass the church feat Pastor Mike Jones

September 12, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MB

I sit down to talk with the pastor of New Salem M.B. Church in St. Louis, MO, Micheal Franks. We welcome him back to address some of the silliness we've seen from pastors lately as well as the trend of fitting men against women. Great conversation! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Student Loan Forgiveness

September 08, 2022 19:02 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MB

I give details on Biden's executive decision regarding student loan debt and the response  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Rai hates Drake

July 25, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes - 50.6 MB

Ok, Rai and I finally got to the topic I wanted to talk to her about despite technical difficulties. Listen to her dissect the "J.Lo of rap" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

A Rai of Sunshine

July 18, 2022 13:00 - 44 minutes - 42.2 MB

I sit down to talk to Rai for what was going to be a short chat but ended up being longer thanks to a conversation and some technical difficulties. Listen in as she destroys any hopes I have of acting again  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Karin Heimdahl, creator of Y2K and Chaika

July 11, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

I'm honored to speak with Karin Heimdahl, voice actor, podcaster, drama teacher, and creator of Y2K and Chaika, which I have been loving and are available on Spotify. We talk about her start in theater, screen actors making the jump to voice acting, and dinosaurs. I also ruin a classic Disney movie for you. You can follow her on Twitter @karinheim, @chaikapod, and @Y2Kpod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https:...

Big Steve pt. 2

July 08, 2022 13:30 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

We finish out our time with a question about relationships and money. I heard this question from another podcast I listen to and thought it'd provide a good topic --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Big Steve Returns

July 05, 2022 20:14 - 2 hours - 111 MB

I was finally able to track down my cousin Steve for another episode. We talk about Monique, tv shows, and food in this bout of randomness --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Randomness with Nicole

June 22, 2022 20:18 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

I was able to pin down one of my cousins, Nicole of Taking Flight LLC. We had a great time but once again my computer's small storage got the best of us and we were cut short right before it REALLY got good. But hey maybe with enough listens we can get her back again 😁 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

John Frazier of Brainstorm Comics and Gaming

June 09, 2022 01:58 - 1 hour - 77.5 MB

Today, I'm grateful to talk to John, Brainstorm Comics and Gaming owner located in Frederick, MD. We talk about how he got his start in comics, digital vs physical, and representation in comics. I really enjoyed the conversation, I hope you all enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Slyvester Taylor II, man of many titles

May 31, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MB

I'm happy to be able to sit down with the Treasurer of the Hazelwood School District, Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion with NECA, who formerly served in the House of Representatives in Missouri, and current candidate for the upcoming election this coming August. I'm sure I'm leaving something out but needless to say, this man has done a lot and has a lot to say and I'm grateful he took the time to say it to me. Please welcome Sylvester Taylor II --- Send in a voice message: http...

Special Guest Mike Franks Jr

May 18, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 112 MB

I'm joined by my young brother from church, Micheal Franks Jr. It was my intention to talk about him being the son of a pastor, the expectations growing up the son of a preacher, raising his son with one on the way, and issues he may see within the black church. Instead, we talked about cell phones and anime 🤦🏾‍♂️. Well maybe next time --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/car...

Dads Interrupted w/ Kevin Stewart

May 09, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

Just having a great chat with my friend Kevin about being a dad and our thoughts on various topics --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

This is Vengeance, this is late, this is The Batman movie discussion

May 04, 2022 15:50 - 1 hour - 80.5 MB

I'm joined by my friend Raven to talk about the most recent Batman movie. Spoiler, it's a DC movie we actually like --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

A chat w/ Von Walker

April 11, 2022 14:41 - 1 hour - 69 MB

Today my special guest is Von Walker, who recently ran for a seat on Ferguson's city council. He talks about why he ran and what he learned in the process. I'm happy to have had the opportunity to speak to this young man and hope that you all enjoy the conversation. You can reach him at Von Walker on Facebook and @tm.walker on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ca...

What Do You Bring to the Table? w/ Melodic

March 28, 2022 13:00 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MB

The return of Melodic concludes with an interesting conversation about relationships and broken people. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Back on the SoapBox with Melodic

March 22, 2022 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

I'm joined by a friend of the pod, Melodic as we talk about her success on TikTok and me apparently chasing her off Discord for a while 😬 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Chat with Young Deuces

February 23, 2022 18:44 - 2 hours - 127 MB

In this episode, I'm grateful to be able to talk to Young Deuces of the Geekset Podcast. We talk about representation, how to be an ally, and how his crew had me screaming in my head over a conversation they had. Check him out @Young_Deuces on everything and the Geekset Podcast on Youtube and Instagram. As usual please like, share, and subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...

Getting Down with the Daughtys

February 16, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

Hey, today I'm back with a friend of the pod Andre Daughty(@andredaughty) only this time he's joined by his wife Danielle(mrsdowtee1908). I'm also happy to be joined by my wife Juanita as we talk to them about education and the roadblocks involved during this time. Loved the conversation and hope you do as well --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Titans Talk w/ Raven season 2

February 14, 2022 22:37 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Hey true believers, Raven and I finish out season 1 of Titans and get into season 2 with them officially making a Titans team and dealing with one of the team's biggest villains, Deathstroke. I'll give you three guesses on how we felt about it --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

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