Champagne Sharks
434 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 407 ratingsA podcast about race, politics, and pop culture, through the lenses of humor and psychology.
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CS: 586 Fab, Fit and F–ked pt 1
April 27, 2024 16:46 - 1 hour - 139 MBThis week Trevor and Ken sit down to talk about the toxicity that surrounds Fresh & Fit and the people that associate with them, as well as dig into the lack of authenticity and problematic behaviors of Drake. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/103159785. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat s...
CS 584: The Consensus of Control pt 1
April 21, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBThis week Trevor rides solo, flowing thru ideas and thoughts that have been weighing on his mind. The article mentioned in pt 2 can be found here: https://nathanielbranden.com/what-selfesteem-is-and-is-not/ This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at /www.patreon.com/posts/102682331. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat se...
CS 582: D.E.I. is D.E.D. pt 1
April 14, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBThis week Trevor, Ken and Mario circle up to talk hip-hop. Kicking it off w/ J Cole response to Kendrick, the insanity of the 90s remix and the constant repurposing of beats, bootlegs and mix tapes, and selling records out of your trunk. then the Sharks switch gears to talk about Charlamagne and D.E.I. and this issues there with-in. Charlamagne Tha God Has An Issue With DEI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjHBidy5oDI&ab_channel=TheDailyShow This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is fre...
CS 580: Karate Time Comedy Hour pt 1
April 07, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBThis week Trevor and Ken are joined by comedians Phil Hunt and Adam Thomas to talk about todays standards of what constitutes comedy. With the recent trailer for the new cartoon Good Times causing a stir on social media, the Sharks dive in to discuss the state of affairs in Black Entertainment, and the exploitation of Black Culture. disco godfather - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufT9zdtZyEA&ab_channel=BlackCurrent This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscriber...
CS 578: Doordash and Vibe pt 1
March 31, 2024 06:00 - 55 minutes - 126 MBThis week Trevor and Ken chop it up on doordash, unionizing, and a new article from Fortune that tries to answer the question, “are we in a recession or vibe session?”. Using that article as a launch off point, the Sharks discuss how todays media outlets guise tweets as headlines, with no substance behind the title. Fortune article can be found here: https://fortune.com/2024/03/13/we-analyzed-46-years-consumer-sentiment-vibecession-men-feel-as-bad-about-the-economy-as-women-historically-hav...
CS 576: Reesa Teesa pt 1
March 17, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBThis week, Trevor, Ken and Mario use the recent rise to fame of TikTok creator, Reesa Teesa as a launching point to discuss subjects ranging from the traps we fall in when starting new relationships all the way to the differences in LA and New York traffic, and how best to navigate both love and life. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/100248115. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks ...
CS 574: Political Landscape 2024 pt 1
March 10, 2024 06:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBToday Trevor is joined by Briahna Joy Gray to talk politics. Its Biden v Trump in this episode and how the DNC and GOP handle their contenders is yet to be seen. Briahna Joy Gray is an American political commentator, lawyer, and political consultant who served as the National Press Secretary for the Bernie Sanders 2020 presidential campaign. Gray is a contributing editor for Current Affairs. and was a senior politics editor for The Intercept. She hosts her own podcast, Bad Faith, and co-ho...
CS 572: The State Of The Media pt 1
March 03, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBToday Trevor and Ken do a media round up covering the state of NBA analysis and the “hot take” culture that has taken over the conversation, how old shows are hitting higher streaming numbers than new hollywood projects but todays creators continue to pander to social media, plus the slow death rattle of Vice.com, Elons burner twitter account, and whats to come for journalism in the future and more! This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patr...
CS 570: American Fiction pt 1
February 18, 2024 06:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MBToday Trevor is joined by Michael R Jackson, Mtume Gant, Jason England and Richard Purcell to discuss the new movie 'American Fiction’ and how it compares to the book it was based off, Erasure, a 2001 novel by Percival Everett. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the movie 'American Fiction’. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/98425858. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks ...
CS 566: Keep It Simple, Stupid pt 1
February 11, 2024 06:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBOn todays episode Trevor is joined by Jessa Crispin and Chris Jesu Lee. Jessais the editor-in-chief of the publication The Culture We Deserve, and author of My Three Dads and The Dead Ladies Project, both published by The University of Chicago Press, The Creative Tarot, published by Touchstone, and Why I Am Not a Feminist: A Feminist Manifesto. Chris Jesu Lee is a writer at Current Affairs and Plan A Magazine as well as on his own substack at https://substack.com/@chrisjesulee WARNING: PAR...
CS 568: Rap Sh!t pt 1
February 11, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBToday Trevor, Ken and Mario are joined by Adam Thomas to talk about the period from 2014 to 2022 known as ‘The Great Awokening’ how we are now pivoting into a new period aka ’The Great Correction’; as well the Sharks discuss 'Rap Shit', a show that ran for 2 seasons about a female rap group from outside of Miami trying to make it in the music industry, but was cancelled in January. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/980...
CS 564: Attack On Hollywood pt 1
January 21, 2024 06:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBToday, Vida and Ken sit down to continue the conversation surrounding Katt Williams but now with a broader scope, zooming out to look at how Hollywood utilizes its Black actors, and WHY certain Black actors tend to land more roles than others. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/96776752. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episo...
CS 562: When Katts Attack pt 1
January 08, 2024 18:40 - 1 hour - 139 MBToday, Trevor, Mario and Ken take a different approach when analyzing Shannon Sharpes interview with Katt Williams. If you've been paying attention, then you are probably familiar with Katts stand up style and talking points, and his most recent interview on Club Shay Shay made sure that if you didnt know his name before, you most certainly do now. In this episode the Sharks look at how social media has affected our world views and consequently how people have reacted to many of Katts' more i...
CS 560: Andre 3000’s Flute Album and Black Manosphere Audience Revolt pt 1
December 17, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBThis week Trevor is addicted to YouTube drama and so he and Ken go in on a recent call-in rant from the FreshandFit show. And you know you cant get these 2 together without some hip hop talk, and this week we get some feels for Andre 3000s new flute music. The FreshandFit clip in this episode can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2iJfYi8Sl8&ab_channel=BACKTOTHEROOTS This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/94739...
CS 559: CNNs ‘Blindsided’ Review
November 26, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 229 MBToday, Trevor and Kenny get together to talk about the new CNN documentary “Blindsided”, and how the Hollywood movie “The Blindside” exploited the story to paint a wholly different picture. The conversation then carries over into the complicated reality of what it means to be an athlete in college football and the politics on the professional level. Then the Sharks take the episode out with some light hearted conversation about Babe Ruth. Links mentioned in this episode can be found at: ...
CS 558: Stall, Spend and Wait to Hit a Lick
November 19, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 215 MBToday Trevor sits solo in this episode dedicated to everyones favorite subject… MONEY! Covering the new and old investment schemes, radio DJs and real estate heists; it all sounds like a possible GTA VI story line. We are living in a 'get rich quick' society and all bets are off on how it will end. Get your spreadsheet open and your stock market speculations in check, because it's time to hit a lick. This is a free unlocked episode. To get early access to future episodes, become a paid s...
CS 556: In The News pt 1
November 05, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MBToday Trevor, Ken, and Mario sit down and chop it up about the big headlines and internet goings-on. With so much happening around the world the Sharks keep this one loose and conversational, surfing around topics of Palestine, BLM, the and GOP. Plus, in part 2 the Sharks circle back around to last weeks subject of the Hasan Minhaj New Yorker article and whats come to light since then. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/...
CS 554: Hasan Minhaj pt 1
October 22, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBToday Jess and Chris of Escape From Plan A Podcast sit down with Trevor to talk about Hasan Minhaj's two "comedy" specials, Patriot Act being a toxic workplace, and the New Yorker Article 'Hasan Minhaj's "Emotional Truths"'. and be sure to check out Chris's Substack at: https://salieriredemption.substack.com/ This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/91324132. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagne...
CS 552: 6 degrees of 2Pac pt 1
October 15, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 197 MBToday Trevor, Ken, and Mario get together to talk about the murder of Tupac Shakur and all the events and players surrounding. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/90676758. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. C...
CS 550: Social Justice Influencer Comedy and Journalism pt 1
October 01, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 167 MBToday Trevor opens the show with a preview of whats in the works at CSHQ and then Ken and Mario jump on and the trio talk SJI comedy, and what sets it apart from other forms of stand-up and sitcom. Then in part 2 The Sharks dig in to 'Brick-gate' and all the trappings around it. You can read that article here: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/brickgate-revives-age-old-argument-black-men-women-rcna104423 This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at ...
CS 548: Thats A Rap pt 1
September 10, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBToday Jason England joins Trevor and Ken to talk about his latest article '50 Years Later, Is There Anything Left Of Hip Hop?' . Get prepared for an engaging 2 hour conversation about where hip hop has gone as an art form, who have been its greatest beneficiaries and posing the largest question of all "maybe hip hop is dead?" This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/88778088. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patre...
CS 546: A History Of Hollywood pt 1
September 04, 2023 20:13 - 1 hour - 139 MBToday we have Josh Olson on the show to talk w/ Trevor about the writers strike. Thru comparison of the politics and creative forces that drove movie and TV making of past with that of the present, Trevor and Josh end up agreeing on more topics than either expected. Get that extra buttery popcorn popped, because in this Labor Day special we are going to Tinseltown! This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/88767031. Become a pa...
CS 543: The Future Killers Of Tomorrow pt 1
August 27, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 219 MBToday, Trevor and Ken sit down for a special 3 part marathon episode! Delving deep into what the Sharks refer to as 'Future Killers', Ken and Trevor examine why no new innovation is being built for the betterment of future life, but rather innovations are just retooling an old and tired package. Dissecting the evolution of Black Conservatism and Liberal 'shucking and jiving' as examples of the watering down of our ability to progress, plus taking a raw look at Charlamagnes recent interview wi...
CS 541: ‘Seconds’ Movie Review pt 1
August 13, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBToday we have Mtume Gant joining Trevor and Ken on the show to talk about the 1966 psych horror movie 'Seconds'. The film tells the story of a middle-aged New York banker who, disillusioned with his life, contacts an agency known as "The Company" which specializes in providing "rebirths" under new identities and appearances altered by plastic surgery. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/87646908. Become a paid subscriber ...
CS 539: They Cloned Tyrone pt 1
August 05, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBToday Trevor Vida and Kenny sit down to give their reviews of the movie 'They Cloned Tyrone'. A pulpy, sci-fi mystery caper in which an unlikely trio investigates a series of eerie events, alerting them to a nefarious conspiracy lurking directly beneath their hood. Fontaine, a neighborhood drug dealer, is shot dead by rival Isaac and then is very shocked to wake up in his bed the next morning unharmed. He and Slick Charles and Yo-Yo begin looking into the incident, and their search eventually...
CS 537: ZILCH and the Writer’s Strike pt 1
July 16, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBToday Trevor sits down for a solo show to talk thru his current views of the writer's strike as well as its possible outcomes. With a semi-deep dive into wall street to show how it is itself a Panzi scheme to help illustrate the rationale of the executives of studios and streamers and then in part 2 goes all in on how he believes the strike will end and who will benefit and who will be cast aside. Links mentioned in this episode are: Age of Easy Money (full documentary) | FRONTLINE - https...
CS 534: Probable Cause pt 1
June 25, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 105 MBToday Ken and Mario sit down with friend of the show Jetay Barber, a former MMA fighter and current pro gamer. With the conversation revolving around racism in both the fighting and gaming worlds as well as the inherit racism in the WWE, the Sharks get down in dirty in the octagon for this special West Coast ep. Link to Jetay ‘stinky gamer’ rant (starts at 2min mark): https://youtu.be/ECB-q9cs5GI This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patre...
CS 532: Negro Conversation Industrial Complex pt 1
June 18, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBToday Trevor, Ken, and Mario sit down to ask the question, have we had this conversation before? It seems these days the public discourse is actually just one giant loop. As social media stars continue to lead the narrative they just can't seem to stop talking about the same old things. Utilizing clips to help illustrate their point the Sharks dive deep into this current problem in conversation. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon....
CS 529: Catching Up On The Discourse pt 1
June 04, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 169 MBThis week, Trevor, Ken, and Mario sit down for a casual conversation about the goings ons both on and offline. BLM, Boxing, and more are covered in this laid-back session. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/83800184. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes...
CS 528: The Grim Sleeper
May 13, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 229 MBThis week Ken and Mario become your new favorite True Crime podcast. Launching off the episode's conversation with a focus on Lonnie David Franklin Jr. aka 'The Grim Sleeper'. The Grim Sleeper was an American serial killer who was responsible for at least 10 murders and one attempted murder in LA from 1984 to 2007. This episode takes an overarching view of many serial killers and looks at what aspects of their life these men had in common. The documentary “Grim Sleeper: The Most Prolific Ser...
CS 526: Snowfall on The Wire of Power pt 1
May 07, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBThis week, Trevor, Mario, and Ken sit down to talk about the series Snowfall in comparison to The Wire and Power. Relating parts of the series to real-life experiences, this is a deep dive into the accuracy, originality, and accessibility of a show that has put many opinions on the fence. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/82420708. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access ...
CS 524: The Communication Epidemic pt 1
April 30, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBToday we have Jessa Crispin on the show to talk to Trevor about the social media platforms, and their users, who are keeping the wrong conversations going and proliferating a dumbing down of the articles being written on todays society. Jessa Crispin is the author of My Three Dads and The Dead Ladies Project, both published by The University of Chicago Press, The Creative Tarot, published by Touchstone, and Why I Am Not a Feminist: A Feminist Manifesto. She is currently the editor-in-chief of...
CS 522: Decolonize Hipster w/ Gregory Pierrot pt 1
April 23, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MBToday Trevor sits down with Gregory Pierott to discuss his newest book Decolonize Hipsters. Gregory Pierrot is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Connecticut at Stamford. Along with Decolonize Hipsters, he is also the author of, The Black Avenger in Atlantic Culture (UGA Press, 2019), and co-editor of An Anthology of Haitian Revolutionary Fictions (UVA Press, 2021). He is also a translator, and co-host of the Decolonize That! webcast series with Bhakti Shringarpure. His wr...
CS 520: Chris Rock pt 1
April 02, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBIn todays episode, we have not 1, not 2, not 3... but all 4 sharks together to discuss the new Chris Rock special. Vida, Ken, Trevor, and Mario all sit down and share their individual takes on the special, Chris Rocks' role in stand-up comedy and the history of Black Comedy that led up to him. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/80688757. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get ac...
CS 518: Passing pt 1
March 26, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 168 MBToday Trevor sits down with returning guest Richard Purcell to discuss Nella Larsen's book 'Passing'. Set primarily in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the 1920s, the story centers on the reunion of two childhood friends—Clare Kendry and Irene Redfield—and their increasing fascination with each other's lives. The title refers to the practice of "racial passing", and is a key element of the novel. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at ...
CS 516: Boxing With The Bluebird
March 19, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 175 MBToday Ken sits down with Nayka of 'Knockouts with Nayka' to talk about the latest and greatest boxers, the blow-by-blows of dealing with boxing twitter, and Naykas move from the Bronx to Miami. This is a free unlocked episode. To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episo...
CS 514: Postmodern Technological Nihilism pt 1
March 12, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBTrevor goes 12 rounds with the complicated relationship between connection and contact. How most news and events are becoming instantly normalized and moved on from. Utilizing examples from TV and Twitter headlines, pulled from over the last few years, the picture expands itself to understand the differences between a 'work' and 'content', and being a creator of context rather than content. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/p...
CS 512: You People pt 1
March 05, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes - 137 MBToday Vida and Ken it down to discuss the movie 'You People' and the social stigmas that it exploits, ignores, and rationalizes. 'You People' is a 2023 American romantic comedy directed by Kenya Barris, which he co-wrote with Jonah Hill. Its plot focuses on an interracial and inter-religious couple, namely a white Jewish man and a Black Muslim woman, and how their families reckon with modern love amid culture clashes, societal expectations and generational differences. This is Part 2 of a tw...
CS 510: Nothing Nowhere Never pt 1
February 25, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBToday we have Avery Edison, Kieran McLean, and Chris Jesu Lee on the show to discuss the much-debated virtues (or lack thereof) and the rabid fan base of the movie 'Everything Everywhere All At Once'. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/78918976. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for ...
CS 508: Death Of The Elder pt 1
January 22, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBToday Trevor Ken and Mario sit down and thru a multitude of examples, examine the 'death of the elder'. Now rather than being the holders of knowledge, the old heads are now just extra weight... in this topsy-turvy America as the practicalities of maneuvering the tech-obsessed modern era continuously change, once you hit 50 it's time to hang up your opinions and follow the masses as the voices and fingers that hold court are becoming younger and younger. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode....
CS 506: Communication, Connection, and Community w Jason Hall and Tim Golden pt 1
January 08, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 76 MBVida sits down with Communications Skills Coach Jason Hall and Philosophy Professor and Attorney Tim Golden to discuss the importance of communication, connection, and community. Jason and Tim host Mowtown Philly, a podcast where they emphasize the importance of effective communication, which fosters deep connections and builds community. Jason Hall is a Communication Skills Coach with a 20-year background in the field of speech-language pathology. He is an expert at helping entrepreneurs and...
CS 505: Is There A Black Community Preview
December 18, 2022 06:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBToday Trevor, Ken, and Mario sit down to hash out the details in asking the question, "Is there a Black Community?". Working thru the different meanings of "community" especially now that we live in the digital age - dissecting it down, and comparing how neighborhoods acted in the past to the present, The Sharks try to find the bottom in this timeless question. This is a preview for a full patreon only episode. The full version is available over at www.patreon.com/posts/76003771. Become a ...
CS 504: The Pseudo preview
December 11, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBToday Trevor and Ken sit down to talk about the lingering effects of lockdown on the way people interact and communicate on social media and how a lot of that has leaked over into the real world. This is a preview for a full patreon-only episode. The full version is available at www.patreon.com/posts/75678085. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patron...
CS 502: Battle For The Blue Check pt 1
November 27, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBToday, Trevor and Ken sit down to discuss the razzle-dazzle rodeo that has taken over the Twittersphere. Elon made $8 deals for anyone who wants that treasured check and the power players in the comments are not giving hearts on the change. With the fear of no longer being heard, the Blue Check Warriors are out in full force to help us all remember how important they are... or aren't. Thru their battle cries, these town criers have done one thing... feed The Sharks plenty of fresh woke chum! ...
Solo Shark: Ken Takes On Kanye
November 20, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBToday Ken takes us on a Solo Shark Show w/ a laser focus on Kanye and his effects on the Black Community. In this short episode, Ken is able to dive deep to shed light on some key points in Kanye's career that brought us to now. Get that sunscreen ready because you know when Ken brings the heat someone's gonna get burned. This is a free unlocked episode. To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to t...
CS 500: The GReat Correction Continues pt 1
November 13, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBToday Vida, Trevor and Ken sit down for a week of news round-up. Blue checks are on sale and Tiffany Cross just got crossed off the MSNBC roster. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/74500781. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and ...
CS 498: The Blame Game pt 1
October 30, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 71 MBToday Trevor, Vida, and Mario sit down to discuss the future of politics and culture now that the anti-woke movement has reemerged and politicians use the Black Community to create gains for themselves rather than the people. Mascots to sell-outs, Kanye West and Stacey Abrams are a few examples of what the future may hold as the people in power start to show their hand. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/73767239. Become...
CS 496: Radio Free Amanda pt 1
October 23, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBYou may know her as @catcontentonly on twitter. On her podcast, Radio Free Amanda, she interviews interesting people about politics and media criticism from an anti-imperialist perspective. On this episode, Trevor and Amanda continue a conversation that began on Radio Free Amanda. You can check out RFA at https://www.patreon.com/radiofreeamanda This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/73484979. Become a paid subscriber for $5/...
CS 494: HBCU Football and the BLK Vote pt 1
October 16, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBToday Ken and Mario kick it off with a focus on college football, specifically, HBCU football, more specifically the whirlwind of attn being given to Deion Sanders. Trevor joins in and the conversation continues into the politics and money machine revolving around the political world of HBCUs. Switching gears the Sharks turn to entertainment talking about the BLK video "No Voting No Vuking" feat. Saucy Santana and Trina, Kanye, and Maryland teacher Bianca Robinson. This is Part 1 of a two-pa...
UNLOCKED: CS 495: The Misuses and Abuses of Critical Race Theory from the Right and the Left with Patrick D. Anderson pt 5
October 12, 2022 21:05 - 48 minutes - 66 MBThis series was previously paywalled, but by popular demand has been released on the free feed. This is a special 5-part series discussing the evolution of Critical Race Theory from its conception by Derrick Bell to its current, arguably diluted forms as seen by Kimberle Crenshaw and her work on intersectionality or the anti-racist publishing industry spearheaded by thinkers such as Ibram X Kendi. Trevor talks to our guest Dr. Patrick D. Anderson about the three-part article series he wrote...