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71 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsEntertainment and pop culture discussions, reviews and history from an irrelevant, yet intelligent, Black perspective! Features the Say Something Nice Podcast (film, TV, music) and The C-Dubb Show (pop culture, TV, music & more)
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The C-Dubb Show #151: Eat Gumbo, Go Vote! #TheCDubbShow
February 26, 2020 00:56 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MBAt the tail end of gumbo season, Dubb visited San Francisco's historic Bayview District to sit down with 6 grassroots women candidates that intend to stir the pot by leading conversations that challenge existing constructs, shape perspectives, and foster meaningful discussions about community and the role women will play in the future of the Democratic Party. All over bowls of gumbo cuz that's how southern Black folks do it: family style! WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Find Bivette Bracket online ...
The C-Dubb Show #150: We Are 50 Episodes Old!! #Dubb50 #TheCDubbShow
February 26, 2020 00:49 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBThe C-Dubb Show celebrates its 50th episode live from The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco! We are joined by Johnny Mathias from Color of Change and entrepreneur Chaney Turner for a conversation about Facebook censorship and how it functions to silence communities of color, specifically Black people. WHERE TO FIND OUR GUESTS: Find Color of Change online at: Twitter: @ColorOfChange Instagram: @ColorOfChange Find Johnny online at: Twitter: @JohnnyMath Instagram: @JohnnyMath Find Chaney onl...
The C-Dubb Show Best of 05 | The L-Word Mega Retrospective Part 2 with MackMacTlksBack and MochaMinutes
December 08, 2019 06:10 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBIn honor of our annual trip to The Dinah Pool Party in Palm Springs, Dubb is joined by Mackenzie, Lucy and Stephanie of the Mocha Minutes Podcast for the often talked about Mega Retrospective of Showtime’s The L-Word. Dubb & Friends discuss the highs, lows and problematic issues on this iconic show that changed our world. WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST: Find Carolyn online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/CDubbTheHost Instagram: http://instagram.com/CDubbTheHost Facebook: Dubb Carolyn WHERE TO FIND ...
The C-Dubb Show Best of 04 | The L-Word Mega Retrospective Part 1 with MackMacTlksBack and MochaMinutes
December 08, 2019 05:54 - 2 hours - 129 MBIn honor of our annual trip to The Dinah Pool Party in Palm Springs, Dubb is joined by Mackenzie, Lucy and Stephanie of the Mocha Minutes Podcast for the often talked about Mega Retrospective of Showtime’s The L-Word. Dubb & Friends discuss the highs, lows and problematic issues on this iconic show that changed our world. WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST: Find Carolyn online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/CDubbTheHost Instagram: http://instagram.com/CDubbTheHost Facebook: Dubb Carolyn WHERE TO FIND ...
The C-Dubb Show Best of 03 | Nobody Wins When The Family Feuds | #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies #TheCDubbShow
November 29, 2019 20:16 - 1 hour - 109 MBIt's Thanksgiving! In the spirit of the holiday, Carolyn and the cast have invited their family members to the show for a #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies edition of The C-Dubb Show. First, they discuss the latest round of Hollywood sexual assault allegations featuring George Takei, John Grisham, and Clarence Thomas. Then, they jump over to end of the year awards and nominations with Colin Kaepernick and Blake Shelton. There is a new edition of "History Lessons with B. Willis" as she tells the ...
SSNP 326 | Disney+ Good, “The Mandalorian” Great, “Black Adam” Bad! (feat. @kuroverse)
November 22, 2019 01:40 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBDisney's highly anticipated (and heavily promoted) streaming service is finally here! Is the Disney+ content (we'll discuss bugs and omissions in a later episode) what we've truly wished for upon a star, or are we poor, unfortunate souls for signing up? And what of "The Mandalorian," the first live-action Star Wars series, and its breakout character (*redacted* - so cute!). All this plus Dwayne Johnson trying to Dwayne Johnsonify one of DC Comics' most murderous supervillains, whether Vin Die...
SSNP 325 | TLC’s “Crazysexycool”: 25 Years Later (feat. @kuroverse)
November 20, 2019 22:38 - 2 hours - 112 MB25 years ago, Atlanta pop/R&B royals Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes, and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas rose through the (literal) ashes of controversy and scandal to release one of the best-selling and best-loved R&B albums of the decade. In this special episode, the SSN Crew, and special guest Tim from the Kuroverse Corporation, do a track-by-track retrospective on TLC's sophomore album, "Crazysexycool." We cover behind-the-scenes stories, the group's origins (and its forgotten orig...
The C-Dubb Show #146: You Gotta Coooooodinate #TheCDubbShow
November 16, 2019 20:27 - 1 hour - 102 MBThe Bay Area PG&E Purge kept us from celebrating Halloween with y'all, and - in true C-Dubb Show fashion - we give OUR view of why it happened. We also mourn the loss of everyone's TV "Pops," John Witherspoon, and Courtney straight loses it at the news of Katie Hill's resignation from Congress. Oh yeah...and Jesus is King. WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST: Find Carolyn online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/CDubbTheHost Instagram: http://instagram.com/CDubbTheHost Facebook: Dubb Carolyn Find Courtney...
The C-Dubb Show #145: Decolonize Forgiveness #TheCDubbShow
November 15, 2019 01:39 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBThe signs are everywhere. From Amber Guyger to Atatiana Jefferson to Kanye West. Let's talk about Decolonizing Forgiveness. WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST: Find Carolyn online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/CDubbTheHost Instagram: http://instagram.com/CDubbTheHost Facebook: Dubb Carolyn Find Courtney online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/ShortCourtney Instagram: http://instagram.com/_shortcourtney_ Facebook: Courtney Cecelia Welch Find Willis online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/HeyMissWillis ...
SSNP 324 | 30 Years a Mermaid, 40 Years a Shining: “Doctor Sleep” and “The Little Mermaid Live”
November 14, 2019 02:14 - 3 hours - 174 MBIn this episode, the SSN Crew indulges in two big discussions about two very different films celebrating anniversaries with new productions. First up, we discuss Stephen King's classic horror novel "The Shining," the subject of a classic film celebrating its 40th anniversary with a sequel, "Doctor Sleep." Can this new entry following an adult Dann Torrence mentoring a Black teenage girl live up to the legacy of the Stanley Kubrick classic? Then, we dive back in time again - and under the sea...
The C-Dubb Show #148: Where Do Broken Hearts and Hymens Go? (feat. @mochaminutes) #TheCDubbShow
November 13, 2019 06:37 - 1 hour - 80.2 MB"Def did not think we would be talking about hymens today..." (© Chrissy Teigan) ...but that's exactly what we are talking about. The crew is joined by Stephanie from the Mocha Minutes Podcast and Alasha to discuss Whitney Houston's broken heart and T.I.'s quest to "protect" his daughter's hymen. This is not a joke. This is real life. WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Find Stephanie online at: Twitter: @MochaMinutes Instagram: @MochaMinutes WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST: Find Carolyn online at: Twitter: ht...
SSNP 323 | Streaming Wars, Episode II: Attack of the HBO Max Smorgasbord
November 10, 2019 00:19 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBA long time ago (last week), in a galaxy far, far away (Burbank), a media conglomerate announced a sprawling new steaming platform full of some of their most popular movies and TV shows, as well as new productions. No, it isn't Disney - it's Warner Bros., and, unlike with the Mouse House, there's far more hurdles to overcome. Can HBO Max overcome branding issues and a high monthly price to make new "Green Lantern." "Boondocks," and "Little Ellen" (!) productions successes? In this episode, t...
SSNP 322 | “Harriet” and “Dolemite is My Name”: Shades of Blackness
November 07, 2019 12:31 - 2 hours - 126 MBThe SSN Crew returns to discuss two very different new movies featuring Black actors. First up is "Harriet," the hotly-debated biopic about Black American hero Harriet Tubman embroiled in multiple controversies, some reasonable, some blatant lies. Does the movie do justice to our legend, or is it a white savior movie featuring an implausible interracial love story? Or...is it neither? Then, we review Eddie Murphy's return to form in "Dolemite is My Name," with its look at the making of a bla...
The C-Dubb Show Best of 02 | The Black Halloween Episode | #BestofCDubb
October 31, 2019 06:35 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBIt’s Halloween! Dubb discusses her favorite Black Horror movies while Courtney fights with Caleb and his Halloween costume. It’s Peak Black Family Halloween shenanigans and we are inviting you to join!! Warning: In preparation for this show, Dubb listened to all the clips contained therein and she hasn’t slept since recording the episode. SHOW NOTES: ◦ History of “Michael Jackson’s Thriller” ◦ Nasty GumBO Check-In ◦ Black Horror Films WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST: Find Carolyn online at: Twitter:...
SSNP 321 | Walt Disney Presents: The Negro Collection, or, The Comics That Made Us
October 27, 2019 22:59 - 1 hour - 108 MBThe SSN Crew takes a break from discussing filmed entertainment to discussed printed entertainment - comics! We discuss our favorite comic books and comic strips growing up, and what we're currently reading as well. Plus, LaTria discusses her love for Cedric the Entertainer as we express our bewilderment at a "Johnson Family Vacation" sequel, and Ali is shocked to learn how expansive and prolific the "Mammy" stereotype was in classic American film. SHOW NOTES: 0:00:00: Our Favorite Comic Boo...
SSNP 320 | When HBO Max Says Yes, Nobody Can Say No
October 23, 2019 23:21 - 2 hours - 124 MBWe've seen quite a few 50 best rapper lists online as of late (thanks, T.I.?), but what about the opposite? In this episode, the SSN Crew discusses and reacts to the Top 50 WORST Rappers of All-Time list - and a few of the entries will shock you! In addition, we discuss Disney+ and HBO Max making power plays for your attention and your money and yet ANOTHER upcoming live-action Disney remake (argh!). There's also reviews of Netflix's "Raising Dion", the salacious LGBTQ+ documentary "Scotty an...
SSNP 319 | “Gemini Man” aka The Fresh Boys of Brazil (ft. Tammy aka @Cowkitty)
October 18, 2019 05:11 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBAre two Wills better than one? The SSN Crew and special guest Tammy aka Cowkitty review Ang Lee's latest experiment with high-frame rate filmmaking. Unlike with his previous "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk," this time Mr. Lee has a secret weapon: Will Smith! Was seeing Fresh Prince vs. Fresh Prince worth watching in (*deep breath*) Dolby Cinema 3D at 120 frames per second, or is it not much more than an action-heavy telenovela? Also, did Jason Weaver make a mistake by taking royalties instea...
SSNP 318 | Nancy Drew and the Case of the Ex-Con Black Boyfriend (ft. Tammy aka @Cowkitty)
October 16, 2019 20:54 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe CW's new & returning shows are back, including a rather somber "Riverdale," a rather meh "The Flash," and...a rather grown Nancy Drew having sex? With a Black ex-con? The SSN Crew and special guest Tammy aka Cowkitty discuss these shows (and her fave, "The Masked Singer"), plus the films "The Addams Family", "El Camino", "Little Monsters", "Dolemite is My Name", and more! SHOW NOTES: 0:00:00: Follow-Up ◦ "Joker" & Gary Glitter ◦ Tyler Perry, unions, LGBTQ+/abused shelter ◦ Diahann ...
SSNP 317 | Remembering Our Empress Diahann Carroll (ft. Alasha & @CDubbTheHost)
October 13, 2019 01:29 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBPioneering actress and singer Diahann Carroll passed away at the age of 84 last week. As one of the earliest Black Broadway stars and the first Black woman to star on TV as a professional woman, she broke down multiple barriers for Black women in entertainment. In this special episode of the SSN Crew, and special guests Alasha and C-Dubb from The C-Dubb Show, discuss Ms. Carroll's career and four of her most famous acting achievements: as the star of the sitcom "Julia," as the lead of the cul...
SSNP 316 | I Too Am a Busty Black Woman, or, Madea’s Big Happy Gala (ft. Alasha & @CDubbTheHost)
October 10, 2019 17:58 - 1 hour - 101 MBTyler Perry's new studio is open and all of Black Hollywood turned out for the ceremony! The SSN Crew and special guests Alasha and C-Dubb from The C-Dubb Show discuss the Tyler Perry Studios gala event, Sesame Street moving to HBO Max (and what it means for PBS), as well as reviews of "Hustlers," "God Friended Me," "Raising Dion," "The Masked Singer," and even "Love After Lockup!" SHOW NOTES: 0:00:00: Tyler Perry Studios' New Location Hosts Gala Opening 0:35:17: Say Something Real: Reviews ...
SSNP 315 | Joker: The Spoilerific Review Show (feat. @DrAprylA)
October 08, 2019 16:19 - 1 hour - 82 MBThe most infamous film release (so far!) of 2019 is finally here! In this episode, the SSN Crew and special guest Dr. Apryl review Todd Phillips' equally praised and maligned "Joker," based (very) loosely on Batman's comic-book archenemy. Is it the masterpiece the film festivals praised it as or an embarrassment to real fans of DC Comics? Will Joaquin Phoenix win the Oscar? Did seeing the picture turn us all into murderous incels? All of these questions and more are answered within! Wait, w...
SSNP 314 | Even the Cameras Were Racist: Exposing the Bias of Early Color Film
October 03, 2019 00:59 - 2 hours - 154 MBThe movies have not always been kind to Black people - even down to our very appearance as captured on film. In this episode, the SSN Crew discusses the racial biases literally built into earlier color photography and the history of the Shirley cards. We also discuss how filmmakers such as Ava DuVernay and cinematographer Bradford Young are pushing for improvements in how Black people appear in cinema. Plus - reviews of the new fall TV shows "mixed-ish," "All Rise," and "Stumptown," Todd Phi...
SSNP 313.5 | 2019 Emmy Awards Watch Party & BET+ Walkthrough
October 01, 2019 03:12 - 49 minutes - 46.6 MBIt's a special bonus episode! LaTria & Ali watch the 2019 Emmy Awards, while Brandon (whose TV is too far away) explores the offerings on BET & Tyler Perry's new streaming service! WHERE TO FIND OUR SHOW: Come join our Facebook group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup Want to help support the show? Visit http://ssnpodcast.com/donate/ to leave us a PayPal donation! Check us out on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/ssnpodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/ssnpodcast Instagram: http://ins...
The C-Dubb Show #143: Sick & Tired of Teaching Queer 101 (feat. @mochaminutes) #TheCDubbShow
September 27, 2019 04:35 - 1 hour - 106 MBWe at The C-Dubb Show are TIRED!! Tired of teaching Queer 101, that is. Dubb and Courtney, along with Stephanie from the Mocha Minutes Podcast, discuss the Woke Wars between Shaun King and DeRay Mckesson and then dive deep into Hart/Yoba/Chapelle zone for a conversation about tone-deaf responses to queer identity. WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST: Find Carolyn online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/CDubbTheHost Instagram: http://instagram.com/CDubbTheHost Facebook: Dubb Carolyn Find Courtney online a...
SSNP 313 | “Set It Off” on the Left – and Don’t Remake It!
September 25, 2019 05:50 - 2 hours - 125 MBEverything that ain't tied down is getting "rebooted"! Where are the original ideas?! Sitting in drawers unmade because YOU (yes, you!) would rather go see superheroes and CGI lions at your local bijou! Okay, that might be hyperbole. Might, I tell you. In this episode, the SSN Crew wades through the plethora of announcements for "new" takes on "Saved By the Bell," "Set it Off," "The Craft," "Punky Brewster", and "The Boondocks." We give our takes on which of these (if any!) will make it. Pl...
SSNP 312 | For Your Consideration: SimplyTria Presents “Admittance: An American Scandal Story”
September 22, 2019 03:40 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBOh, the indignation and injustice! Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to fourteen whole days in prison for paying to have her daughter's SAT scores "enhanced", while Lori Loughlin (Aunt Becky) continues to stand up in her defiance after also paying for illegal "help" for her daughters' college admissions. In this episode, LaTria pitches the SSN Crew on an Academy Award-worthy film version of the Huffman/Loughlin college admissions scandal, with A-list cast, crew, and an interesting choice of...
SSNP 311 | From Derry to O-Town: “It: Chapter Two,” “Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling,” Lightbox Expo & More!
September 18, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBThe SSN Crew returns from vacation to get back into the swing of things. In this episode, we revisit "Rocko's Modern Life" through a new Netflix special, ranting about Amazon's "Carnival Row," and whether spending three hours watching an evil clown kill kids in "It: Chapter Two" is worth your well-earned money. Plus! Reviews of "Dora and the Lost City of Gold," "Steven Universe: The Movie," discussions of Warner's upcoming CGI Scooby-Doo movie, and a recap of our trip to the inaugural Lightb...
SSNPTV | Netflix & Ava DuVernay’s When They See Us
September 16, 2019 20:40 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBThe 1989 New York City trials involving the five teenaged boys then known as the "Central Park Five" represented a notable example of the injustices and mistreatment Black people often suffer in the United States. In this episode, the SSN Crew reviews Ava DuVernay's acclaimed four-part miniseries, which dramatizes the lives of Antron McCray, Yusef Salaam, Corey Richardson, Raymond Santanna, and Korey Wise both before and after they were framed for the sexual and physical assault of a young wh...
SSNP Best Of 02 | Scooby-Doo and a Golden Anniversary Too (feat. Quadrus)
September 13, 2019 18:20 - 3 hours - 175 MBOn the 50th anniversary of the first broadcast of "Scooby-Doo, Where are You!" on CBS, we represent our special 300th episode covering the history of Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang! - - - - The Say Something Nice Podcast is turning 300...episodes long! To mark this achievement, we talk about another property reaching an important milestone: the 50th anniversary of everyone's favorite mystery-solving Great Dane, Scooby-Doo, and his (still) high-school aged meddling human friends. In th...
The C-Dubb Show #142: Have a DubbAVersary Sammich #2YearsOfDubb #TheCDubbShow
September 09, 2019 17:19 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBIt's our 2nd DubbAVersary!!! We talk about the Popeyes Chicken craze that swept America, determine if we are having a Hot Girl Summer or waiting for Hot Nerd Fall, and why anyone thought Jay-Z was anymore than the Black capitalist that he has always been. Have a Sammich!! WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST: Find Carolyn online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/CDubbTheHost Instagram: http://instagram.com/CDubbTheHost Facebook: Dubb Carolyn Find Courtney online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/ShortCourtne...
SSNP 310 | Motown 60, Part 2: Smokey & Stevie’s Infinite Playlist (feat. Yusuf Lamont, @CDubbTheHost & @treblefree)
September 06, 2019 01:03 - 2 hours - 112 MBThe SSN Crew continues our epic Motown 60 celebration! With the help of special guests - Yusuf Lamont, Carolyn from The C-Dubb Show, and Greg aka tREBLEFREE - we journey deeper into the lives and music of the Motown family through our own Motown 60 playlist. From Barret Strong's "Money (That's What I Want)" and "My Guy" by Mary Wells all the way to Boyz II Men's "End of the Road" and "MotorSport" by the Migos, we explore the full range of Motown's biggest hits and most unsung dusty grooves. ...
SSNP 309 | Motown 60, Part 1: The History of Hitsville USA From Marvin Gaye to Migos (feat. Yusuf Lamont, @treblefree & @CDubbTheHost)
September 04, 2019 07:12 - 2 hours - 158 MBIn celebration of the 60th anniversary of the history-making and groundbreaking Motown Records, and following the premiere of the new documentary "Hitsville: The History of Motown," the SSN Crew is joined by an all-star panel of guests - Carolyn from The C-Dubb Show, Greg aka tREBLEFREE, and Yusuf Lamont - for a comprehensive dive into the histories of Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Gladys Knight & the Pips, The Temptations, Rick James, DeBarge, Boyz II Men, Erykah B...
SSNP 308 | Spider-Man No More? Why the Sony/Marvel Breakup was Inevitable (feat. @mochaminutes, @treblefree & Yusuf Lamont)
August 29, 2019 05:10 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBWith the latest volley in a 20-year battle between a certain comic book company and a certain movie studio, lawyers and executives have succeeded in doing what Doc Ock, the Green Goblin, and countless others have failed at: defeating Spider-Man! In this episode, the SSN Crew is joined by an all-star panel of guests - Stephanie from Mocha Minutes Podcast, Greg aka tREBLEFREE, and Yusuf Lamont - to discuss Spider-Man's long journey from print to screen to the MCU, and what this "divorce" means ...
The C-Dubb Show #141: Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace (feat. @btouch @musicdivac @treblefree @RevSisRaedorah) #TheCDubbShow
August 27, 2019 00:18 - 1 hour - 104 MBTo celebrate the Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital release of the epic 1972 Aretha Franklin concert film "Amazing Grace," Dubb digs into the #LostTapes for a special episode where she is joined by friends to review the Queen of Soul's posthumously-released film. So grab your tambourine, choir robe & holy water to meet us at Chuuuch!! WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST: Find Carolyn online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/CDubbTheHost Instagram: http://instagram.com/CDubbTheHost Facebook: Dubb Carolyn Find Brandon onl...
The C-Dubb Show #140: Where in the World You Been Dubb?? #TheCDubbShow
August 22, 2019 16:05 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBIt’s been a long time, we shouldn’t have left without a dope pod to listen to!! It’s Season 3 of The C-Dubb Show!! The gang is all here!! Dubb, Courtney and Willis discuss ASAP Rocky’s attempt at white privilege, election season, Cardi B getting political and the mass shootings across the U.S. So let’s Drop It Low for Jesus and get this Season started!! WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST: Find Carolyn online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/CDubbTheHost Instagram: http://instagram.com/CDubbTheHost Facebo...
SSNP 307 | The Mouse That Ate The Fox (w/ Duval Spit)
August 21, 2019 06:00 - 2 hours - 155 MBAfter the failures of "Dark Phoenix" and "Stuber" tanked Disney's Q3 earnings report, The Mouse has shut down development on literally dozens of Fox movies - ripping them out of the incubator and throwing them to the wolves. Special guest Duval Spit joins the SSN Crew as the discuss which now-canceled Fox movies they may or may not have wanted to see, as well as discussions on Jay-Z's new deal with the NFL, why Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel is the greatest new comic book character of the last twenty...
SSNPTV Reviews | Amazon’s The Boys
August 15, 2019 04:52 - 1 hour - 102 MBGarth Ennis & Darick Robertson's independent comic book series "The Boys" turned the world of superheroes very much on its ear between 2006 and 2012. In this episode, the SSN Crew reviews the first season of Amazon Prime's TV series based on the comic, produced by Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg and starring Karl Urban, Jessie T, Usher, Elizabeth Shue, and more members of an ensemble cast. The history of the comic, the performances, and full-spoiler breakdowns of each episode are discussed (spoile...
SSNP 306 | Draw Me Like One of Your Co-Stars
August 08, 2019 00:04 - 2 hours - 151 MBWith Warner Bros. doubling down on live-action/animated hybrid movies for 2021, the SSN Crew discusses their upcoming films "Space Jam 2" and "Tom and Jerry" and ask the most important question: "why?!" We also discuss the history of films that combine cartoony animated characters and live-action actors and worlds, including the magnum opuses (opi?) that are "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and..."Cool World"? Plus: reviews of "(Idris Elba Presents) Hobbs & Shaw", "The Farewell" starring Awkwafina,...
SSNP 305 | Howdy Doody Time!
July 31, 2019 06:12 - 3 hours - 166 MBIt's Howdy Doody Time! Join the SSN Crew for a more freewheeling episode, in which we explore the Cynthia Erivo/Harriet Tubman controversy, "The Bobby DeBarge Story" and the hits of DeBarge and Chico DeBarge, a quick take on the Black child actors from "Our Gang" ("The Little Rascals"), and whether or not Disney would be foolish enough to remake "Pocahontas". Plus: reviews of Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood," Amazon's "The Boys", Netflix's "Brexit" and "The Big Hack", an...
SSNP 304 | The Lion King (1994 & 2019): The Best & Worst Thing to Happen to Disney Animation (feat. Stephanie of Mocha Minutes Podcast)
July 25, 2019 05:35 - 2 hours - 112 MBRoger Allers & Rob Minkoff's seminal animated film, "The Lion King," represented the pinnacle of success for traditional Disney animation...and the beginning of its downfall. Twenty-five years and numerous regime turnovers later, the Disney corporation has remade "The Lion King" under the direction of "Iron Man's" Jon Favreau. Marketed strangely as a "live action" remake, it is a scene-by-scene (and almost shot-by-shot) rehash animated with photorealistic CGI animals and environments. Can the...
SSNP 303 | 2019 San-Diego Comic-Con News and Marvel Studios Phase 4 Keynote (feat. Stephanie of Mocha Minutes Podcast)
July 24, 2019 01:10 - 1 hour - 82 MBKevin Feige and the team at Marvel Studios had some great products for us over the weekend at the 50th anniversary of San Diego Comic-Con. Among the surprises: five new movies, five new Disney+ streaming TV series, a returning actor who swore they'd never do a Marvel film again, and a surprise movie announcement that broke the by-then-already-broken Internet! The SSN Crew and special guest Stephanie from the Mocha Minutes Podcast discuss what they think of the upcoming projects, as well as ot...
SSNP 302 | Spider-Man: Far From Home – The Spoilerific Review Show
July 17, 2019 04:49 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBSpider-Man may be able to do whatever a spider can, but can he still balance that with being a regular kid on a regular European field trip? And can he still impress the girl he likes or will getting wrapped up in a new mission with Nick Fury and...Mysterio?...lay all of that to ruin? The SSN Crew reviews "Spider-Man: Far From Home," the latest entry in the neigh-unstoppable Marvel Cinematic Universe. Do the kids in the movie feel like real teens or movie teens? Did walking into the film wit...
SSNP 301 | Toy Story 4 vs. Child’s Play – Who’s Your Friend to the End? (feat. Tammy AKA Cowkitty)
July 14, 2019 19:01 - 2 hours - 139 MBThe SSN Crew is joined by special guest Tammy AKA Cowkitty to discuss both the Toy Story and Child's Play franchises, and to review the latest entries in each: Pixar's "Toy Story 4" and MGM's revamp of the original "Child's Play." Why didn't any of the hosts like the original "Toy Story" when it first came out, and yet came to hail its sequels as masterpieces? Why is MGM starting a Chucky franchise when Universal still has theirs? Where are the depth maps? And, most importantly, why are Bo Pe...
SSNP 300 | Scooby-Doo and a Golden Anniversary Too (feat. Quadrus)
July 11, 2019 12:40 - 3 hours - 175 MBThe Say Something Nice Podcast is turning 300...episodes long! To mark this achievement, we talk about another property reaching an important milestone: the 50th anniversary of everyone's favorite mystery-solving Great Dane, Scooby-Doo, and his (still) high-school aged meddling human friends. In this episode, the SSN Crew and special guest Quadrus discusses a half-century of Scooby, from its origins as a spin on Archie and Dobie Gillis through decades' worth of cartoon series, feature films, ...
SSNP 299 | An Ode to Ye Olde Movie Theater in the Event of Its (Possible) Demise
June 28, 2019 02:24 - 2 hours - 162 MBIn a recent New York Times article, Ava DuVernay, Lena Waithe, and many others spoke out on the increasingly dire state of traditional cinema, and questioned the sustainability of the standard theatrical release model. Will movie theaters go the way of eight-track tapes? The SSN Crew discusses Kyle Buchanan's multi-interview coverage on the subject, and also discuss their favorite (and least favorite) movie theaters and movie-going experiences. Plus: reviews of the new indie film "The Last B...
SSNP 298 | “Shaft,” “Men in Black: International”, and The Things We Lost in the Universal Music Fire (feat. Yusuf Lamont, Mocha Minutes & Peter)
June 20, 2019 00:47 - 3 hours - 169 MBLong title, long episode, lots of big conversations! First, Stephanie of the Mocha Minutes Podcast and Peter join the SSN Crew to discuss two new, yet unsuccessful, entires in long-running Hollywood franchises: "Shaft" and "Men in Black: International?" Is the new "Shaft" too problematic for modern audiences? Are there any signs of life to be found in the new "MIB"? And why is Meagan Good remaking "Foxy Brown?" Then, Yusuf Lamont joins us to discuss the New York Times' investigation into a ...
SSNP 297 | Dark Phoenix: The Spoilerific Review Show and the End of Fox’s X-Men Movies (feat. Tammy AKA Cowkitty)
June 15, 2019 00:50 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBOne would think that Fox, in having gone through the debacle that was "X-Men: The Last Stand" 13 years ago, would know what to do different for their second adaptation of the classic X-Men "Dark Phoenix Saga." Apparently, that would hav been too much like right. The SSN Crew and special guest Tammy AKA Cowkitty saw "Dark Phoenix" so that you don't have to. We break down the bountiful violations of the spirit of the comics, Simon Kinberg taking over direction from an alleged predator with mix...
SSNP 296 | “Swamp Thing” is a Sad Spinach (feat. Tammy AKA Cowkitty)
June 13, 2019 02:05 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThe DC Universe streaming service debuted its latest original series, "Swamp Thing," two weeks ago. Within four days, news had broken that the series was canceled, and the internet was ery respectful and sensible in covering th--yeah, we all know how this really went. The SSN Crew and special guest Tammy AKA Cowkitty discuss the grand opening and grand closing of DC's spinach monster, as well as more on HBO's "Chernobyl," Amazon's "Good Omens," "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "A Goofy M...
SSNP 295 | Death of iTunes, Birth of Battinson (feat. RJCC & Amelia)
June 08, 2019 03:00 - 2 hours - 143 MBiTunes is dead, long live...Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple TV? While iTunes is slowly sunsetted in favor of its smaller, less bloated spawn, the SSN Crew, with special guests Richard (RJCC) & Amelia, look back on their experiences with the evolution of digital music over the years. In addition, the group discusses the fire and fervor around Robert Pattison - known for "Twilight", but better in other films - as Batman, leading to the internet's obteenbillionth meltdown over someone bei...
SSNP 294 | Disney’s Aladdin (1992 & 2019): The Spoilerific (?) Review Show (with Tammy AKA Cowkitty & Stephanie of Mocha Minutes Podcast)
June 02, 2019 21:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBPrince Ali, Disney loves he, he's in three movies A Broadway show, a cartoon you know, he fights a big snake The SSN Crew breaks it down How Ashman & Menken threw down And how Guy Ritchie and Will Smith did this remake Your wish is our command! Special guests Tammy AKA Cowkitty and Stephanie of the Mocha Minutes Podcast join us to discuss the history and making of Disney's "Aladdin", and to rate and review the new 2019 live-action version starring Mena Massoud, Naomi "Jameika" Scott, and an ...