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Where I See Me

57 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -

The Podcast where we look at comics and media with lots of questions in mind, mainly where the hell are all the black/brown people?

[Hosted by Jamie Robertson and Marcelese Cooper]

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Episodes

How do YOU feel about Black Art? - S4E12

July 24, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MB

In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese return to their conversation with Kayla, Sebastien, and Robert for the final half of their special two part panel discussion on "Black Art" and our lived experiences navigating an art world where issues concerning identity, integrity, and access are always within view. How do we validate our lived experiences in white spaces? How do these labels truly hurt or help us?? As the future of labor and technology intertwine in new ways how do we ensure our peac...

Working in Opacity - S4E11

July 10, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB

In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese welcome back several friends of the podcast (Kayla, Sebastien, and Robert) for a special two part conversation on "Black Art" and our lived experiences navigating an art world where issues concerning identity, integrity, and access are always within view. What even is "Black Art"? What is authenticity, or rather what does it mean to be Opaque?? WILL WE EVER BE FREE FROM THE POWER OF WHITE WALLS AND FREE WINE??? Let’s talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING*...

Indie Memphis and The Queen of Tennessee - S4E10

June 26, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MB

In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese are joined by a special guest! Kayla a Tennessee based artist and program for the Indie Memphis film festival. The three of them discuss Kayla's beginnings as a film programmer, helping to grow the festival's Black Creators Forum, and reconnecting with the city after years away from it. What does amplifying the voices of black independent filmmakers look like in the modern era? How has Covid, the Zoom Era, and the current state of filmmaking changed the f...

Blackness, The Internet, and You - S4E09

May 29, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese discuss how blackness is expressed online in digital spaces. Who is actually hiding behind those anime profile pictures? Where is Black Twitter located?? How many AI black folks will they make in 2023??? Let’s talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the conversation. Bonus content and more available at ⁠⁠https://www.whereiseemepodcast.com⁠⁠ [ Outro - "Why Don't We Talk About It"...

JOY AS PROTEST??? - S4E08

May 15, 2023 16:00 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MB

In this episode Jamie and Marcelese explore the multitude of ideas behind the concept of "Black Joy" and what that means in today's world. What does Black Joy look like in art? When we show up in opposition to oppression should we really be swag surfin'?? Are we buying into a corporate slogan and is joy even sustainable??? Let’s talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the conversation. Bonus content and more availa...

BLACK FANTASY: There's No Place Like Home - S4E07

May 01, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MB

In this episode Jamie and Marcelese get into it on what Black Fantasy in cinema looks like and what sort of stories seem to exceed in the genre. Why are there so many "black versions" of stories focused on white characters? How can black U.S. storytellers escape the trap of the white gaze?? And the most important question of all...CAN YOU FEEL A BRAND NEW DAY??? Let’s talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the con...

THEFT OF STARFIRE - S4E06

April 17, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

In this episode Jamie and Marcelese delve into part of the origins of Starfire of Titans fame and the controversies around her design origins. Who was she based on? What does it mean to produce live action adaptations?? Will we finally answer the question of where we can see ourselves in media??? Let’s talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the conversation. Bonus content and more available at ⁠⁠https://www.wherei...

Black Female Rappers are The Heroes of Modern HipHop - S4E05

April 03, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 86 MB

In this episode Jamie and Marcelese discuss the queens of hip hop, new and notable faces in the genre, and some of the names we can't help but throw into the ring out of nostalgia! Have women really been the ones keeping Hip Hop alive the past few decades? Will we ever get another genre clashing hip hop classic?? Will Marcelese ever stop clowning on Iggy Azalea??? Let’s talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the c...

Laughing for The Right Reasons - S4E04

March 20, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MB

In this episode Jamie and Marcelese ask the question, why the @#$% are we laughing and how have the careers of several black comedians shaped large portions of black culture over the years? Is Chris Rock actually funny?? Is Paul Mooney rolling in his grave??? WHY ARE SO MANY COMEDIANS WORRIED ABOUT WHAT WHITE AUDIENCES THINK???? Let’s talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the conversation. Bonus content and more...

Oh, So I'm the Villain???

March 06, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB

In this episode Jamie and Marcelese explore the balance of Anti-hero and Villain for Black Characters we've seen on the big screen in recent years. What does it mean to be a foil for the hero? Will Kang the Conqueror give the entire MCU the works?? Are we really just looking at a trickster archetype when we watch these characters do what they believe is just??? Let’s talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the conv...

Oh, So I'm the Villain??? - S4E03

March 06, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MB

In this episode Jamie and Marcelese explore the balance of Anti-hero and Villain for Black Characters we've seen on the big screen in recent years. What does it mean to be a foil for the hero? Will Kang the Conqueror give the entire MCU the works?? Are we really just looking at a trickster archetype when we watch these characters do what they believe is just??? Let’s talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the conv...

Pain or Progress: How Biopics Cause Chaos - S4E02

February 20, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB

In this episode Jamie and Marcelese tackle the complicated subject of the Hollywood biopic. What does it mean to condense the story of others into a dramatized spectacle? What place do celebrities really have in our modern society?? HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN WILL SMITH PLAY BEFORE HE'S EVERY BLACK HISTORICAL FIGURE??? Let’s talk about it!  *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the conversation.  Bonus content and more available at h...

THE CATCH UP - S4E01

February 06, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

WE'RE BACK FOR SEASON 4! In this premiere episode of the season Jamie and Marcelese kick back to catch up as they celebrate the new year and prepare to head into February! What do we have planned for Black History Month? What art and media stole our hearts in 2022 and what are we looking forward to this year?? What's on our 2023 bingo cards for messy news and raggedy shenanigans??? Let’s talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and ...

Grief for Now and Wakanda Forever - S3 BONUS

December 05, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MB

In this bonus episode to kick off the holidays, Jamie and Marcelese explore their thoughts and feelings in this review of the long-awaited sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever! What does real grief look like in a franchise centered on strength and community? What does the shift to a more indigenous focused Marvel landscape mean for the "history of the world" and how do we discuss culture in mainstream media?? Can Marvel make a movie where it's just 90 minutes of arguing with the UN??? Let’s...

EVERYTHING ALL AT ONCE ALL AT THE SAME TIME EVERYWHERE: A Double Feature Review - S3E14

June 20, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours - 116 MB

In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese tackle two films for the season finale of WISM! What does the multiverse mean for storytelling and the exploration concepts like grief and despair? Will we see more moms kicking butt across the many universes on the big screen?? Will Marcelese and Jamie's mother ever agree on anything??? Let’s talk about it!  *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the conversation. [ Outro - "Why Don't We T...

EVERYTHING ALL AT ONCE ALL AT THE SAME TIME EVERYWHERE: A Double Feature Review

June 20, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours - 117 MB

In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese tackle two films for the season finale of WISM! What does the multiverse mean for storytelling and the exploration concepts like grief and despair? Will we see more moms kicking butt across the many universes on the big screen?? Will Marcelese and Jamie's mother ever agree on anything??? Let’s talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the conversation. [ Outro - "Why Don't We Talk A...

BACK 2 ARRAKIS! - S3E13

June 06, 2022 17:06 - 1 hour - 70 MB

SEASON 3 EP. 13 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese are joined by special guest, Houston Artist Phillip Pyle II to traverse the wide universe of Dune in past, present, and future! What has this series' impact been on the sci-fi landscape? What will the rise of spice boy be like on the big screen and how many movies will it take to see him get even higher?? What visual magic will Denis Villeneuve bring to life next??? Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER...

A Waxing Crescent: MOONKNIGHT REVIEW - S3EP12

May 23, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

SEASON 3 EP. 12 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese dive into the Marvel/Disney+ series Moonknight before it's series finale! When will Mark Spector go to actual therapy and get some rest? How does this series compare to something like Iron Fist, which was flagged for its appropriation and misrepresentations of other cultures?? Will we ever get to see more of our favorite archaeological badass Layla???  Let’s talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM...

ALIEN VS PREDATOR: White Fear and Black Bodies - S3E11

May 09, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours - 120 MB

SEASON 3 EP. 11 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese are joined by special guest and friend of the show Sebastien to compare and contrast the creatures of the prolific sci-fi franchises Alien and Predator! Why are there so many similarities between the actors for these stand-out characters? Who's doing the predators locs and how much do they charge?? Where can you find some good roti in space???  Let’s talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereI...

Embedded in Black Excellence: The Struggle on Screen - S3E10

April 25, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 93.1 MB

SEASON 3 EP. 10 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese look at the relationship many black characters have with power and authority. Is Blade a tragic mulatto? What are we to believe about powerful black characters backed up against white systems?? When is Storm gonna turn this place into Water World as retribution???  Let’s talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the conversation. [ Outro - "Why Don't ...

Euphoria S2: The RUEview - S3E09

March 14, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

SEASON 3 EP. 9   ----------  In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese are joined by special guest and friend of the show Haoua to review the latest season of Euphoria. How is Rue not in jail? Do these kids ever actually go to class?? If Cassie gets her @$& beat by Maddie and nobody is around to see it…does Twitter make a sound??? Let’s talk about it!   *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the conversation.   [ Outro - "Why Don'...

The Flaws of Fantasy: Can Black People Have Fun Too? - S3E08

February 28, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

SEASON 3 EP. 8 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese reflect on the fantasy genre and it's vast depictions of blackness. Why are we so often stuck in some version of medieval times where melanin is the only fiction? Where have the more carefree narratives for black characters gone, can't we get swept away in flight and fancy too?? Are we gonna need more episodes to explore these issues??? Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for...

BLAXPLOITATION, CAN YOU DIG IT? - S3E07

February 14, 2022 17:00 - 2 hours - 118 MB

SEASON 3 EP. 7 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese take a stroll down player hating lane and see what's going on on jive turkey avenue, that's right its Blaxploitation time! What defines the characters Richard Roundtree played and how are they any different from Sidney Poitier's roles? Is there depth to the "black revenge" being written by white writers?? Can we replace the term gang violence movies for films like Boyz N the Hood and refer to it as Residential Warfare??? Let's ...

BUT HE HAS NO SKILLS!!! - S3E06

January 31, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

SEASON 3 EP. 6 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese review the apocalyptic sci-fi drams  Station Eleven! How does watching their pandemic unfold feel while we're still in one ourselves? Why does a man with absolutely no skills keep routinely lying on his non-existent resume?? Will this lil white girl ever go to actual therapy instead of just reading the same book over and over??? Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, p...

Why Are Black People in Spike Lee Movies Like That? - S3EP5

January 17, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 89.6 MB

SEASON 3 EP. 5  ----------  In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese look at the career and filmography of Spike Lee! How does Spike Lee approach writing black characters? What does the black filmmaker of today have in their creative arsenal compared to the 90's heavyweight from Brooklyn?? WILL I RETURN SPIKE'S CALLS??? Let's talk about it!  *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the conversation. [ Outro - "Why Don't We Talk Abou...

The Matrix, White Saviorism, and YOU! - S3EP4

January 03, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 99.9 MB

SEASON 3 EP. 4 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese review The Matrix Resurrections and dive into some rumors surrounding the franchise. Did we really need a fourth film? If we live in a simulation how come ours has student loans and Covid?? Was the story for the original Matrix stolen from a black woman??? Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the conversation. [ Outro - "Why Don't We Talk Ab...

So, Black People Don't Die? - S3EP3

December 20, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MB

SEASON 3 EP. 3 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese get into the filmography of Tim Burton and disect his controversial comments when asked about why he seldom casts or creates black/brown characters in his work. Why is he trapped in the concept of suburbia? How does Timjamin Burton make sense of "the other" with his work?? He does know he didn't make Coraline right??? Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to jo...

So, Black People Don't Die? - S3E3

December 20, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MB

SEASON 3 EP. 3 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese get into the filmography of Tim Burton and disect his controversial comments when asked about why he seldom casts or creates black/brown characters in his work. Why is he trapped in the concept of suburbia? How does Timjamin Burton make sense of "the other" with his work?? He does know he didn't make Coraline right??? Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and ...

Space Capitalism 2: Electric Boogaloo - S3EP2

December 06, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MB

SEASON 3 EP. 2  ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese review Dune(1984) and Dune: Part One(2021)! Why this mother#&*@!% got a name like Paul? Will Zendaya finally roll her eyes so hard they pop out? Is it possible that Space Capitalism 2: Electric Boogaloo will be some of the best sci-fi we see on screen this decade??? Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING*   FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the conversation. [ Outro - "Why Do...

3 IS THE MAGIC NUMBER - S3EP1

November 22, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MB

SEASON 3 EP. 1 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese catch up on all the juicy gossip and shenanigans that unfolded between the finale and this first episode back! Should Will Smith calm down? Is Houston hotter than Arrakis? Are polar bears black for real for real??? Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING*  FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the conversation. [ Outro - "Why Don't We Talk About It" by Playdate (Big thanks to the band fo...

FULL TANGENT - S2EP12

July 26, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MB

SEASON 2 EP. 12 [FINALE] ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese look back on an eventful second season as well as discuss the complicated and discouraging history of the Olympics. Apparently weed makes you run faster now? Is Michael Phelps an Alien? How mad do you think the Nazi sprinters got? What is season three going to look like??? Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the conversation. [ Ou...

Political Limbo - S2EP11

July 12, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MB

SEASON 2 EP. 11 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese are joined by special guests and friends of the show Jessica and Joselin from Chicas Who Read to review and discuss the film Stateless by Michèle Stephenson. What transpired to isolate so many people in a land they were born in? How does the bureaucracy of the DR manage to play keep-away with human beings? What does it truly mean to be stateless and where can you go if you have no home? Are Karen's a truly international constant...

THIS EPISODE IS NOT TVA APPROVED - S2EP10

June 28, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

SEASON 2 EP. 10  ----------  In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese discuss the first few episodes of Marvel's latest television series Loki! What exactly is the TVA and why did they delete our first recording of this episode? Does Texas exist at the end of time? Do the Russians have UFOs or are those the new Tesla? How will Loki change and grow and will Owen Wilson ever get his jet ski??? Let's talk about it!  *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, pol...

JOE BIDEN IS GIVING US REPARATIONS?! - S2EP9

June 14, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 97.6 MB

SEASON 2 EP. 9 ---------- In this episode, Jamie, Marcelese, and special guest and friend of the show Irene discuss Juneteenth, their own relationship with it, and black liberation! What is Juneteenth and how much longer can the U.S. education system keep burying it? What does freedom and black liberation look like in a modern context? When is Joe Biden gonna run us our checks? Do we need to keep writing TV to keep history alive??? Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON...

IT'S THE POSSESSION FOR ME - S2EP8

May 31, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

SEASON 2 EP. 8 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese review the film Atlantics! How does someone forget to pay their workers for three months? When will we see more support for African Stories? Will Ada replace Fanta with Pepsi? When will Issa get do his job correctly? Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the conversation. [ Outro - "Why Don't We Talk About It" by Playdate (Big thanks to the b...

Brian from Old Navy - S2EP7

May 17, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MB

SEASON 2 EP. 7    ----------    In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese review the first episode of the sci-fi series Debris and comb through the highlights of the show as a whole with some questions! Why are all these Doritos so dangerous? How do we process grief and would we do the same as these characters? Why is this little white boy so creepy? Will Brian ever quit his job at Old Navy? Let's talk about it!    *THANKS FOR LISTENING*   FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @WhereISeeMe for news,...

GIVE DUANE JONES HIS FLOWERS - S2EP6

April 12, 2021 16:00 - 2 hours - 129 MB

SEASON 2 EP. 6   ----------   In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese are joined by special guest and friend of the show Sebastien to talk about Duane Jones and Keith David, their horror movie legacies, the impact of their on-screen strength in the genre, and more! When will Duane Jones get his flowers from film historians? How do these films acknowledge these actors as people embodying these roles with the additional context they bring? What is the state of blackness and how will we timestam...

FOREST GUMP IS CYBERPUNK??? - S2EP5

March 29, 2021 16:00 - 2 hours - 122 MB

SEASON 2 EP. 5 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese are joined by special guest and friend of the show Robert (a.k.a. Y0nderboy) to talk about cyberpunk, Afrofuturism, NFTs, and more! What are some of the potential social and environmental effects of all these new digital practices and currencies? Why are black people missing from fictional futures so often? Can we please get a series about black people that focuses on other things than generational trauma and the white gaze??? ...

BEFORE WE COULD WRITE...WE KNEW PICTURES! - S2EP4

March 15, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

SEASON 2 EP. 4 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese are joined by special guest William Jones to talk about his book, comics, black voices and more! What does the state of black characters say about the view of black people? What will the future hold for those who've always known representation? How do we preserve black culture and black media? Why is Storm always nekkid?? Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to joi...

AWKWAFINA, DON'T LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE! - S2EP3

March 01, 2021 17:00 - 2 hours - 133 MB

SEASON 2 EP. 3 ---------- In this episode, Jamie and Marcelese are joined by special guest and friend of the podcast Jackie to talk review the movie Brown Girl Begins! What about the lore of this movie stands out? How many black people are there in Canada??? How can more black stories get told and how do audiences seek out these narratives? Did Jesus wear Black Air Force 1's?? Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on...

That Character is a N!GG@ - S2EP2

February 15, 2021 19:26 - 2 hours - 112 MB

SEASON 2 EP. 2 ---------- In this episode Jamie and Marcelese talk about the representation of Black characters in Anime! What is the cultural exchange between black and asian media? How do we use media to alter our mindsets and perception of self? Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the conversation. [ Outro - "Why Don't We Talk About It" by Playdate (Big thanks to the band for sharing their wonderful tunes wi...

THE STRENGTH OF THE BLACK PODCAST HAS BEEN RESTORED - S2EP1

February 01, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 97.7 MB

SEASON 2 EP. 1 ---------- In this episode Jamie and Marcelese celebrate the first day of Black History Month with a conversation about america's favorite boyscout and the badass that replaced him when he decided to take an ice nap. What are the ramifications of a world where race AND mutations exist? What is it to be a black superhero in a country contextualized by masked vigilantes? Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to joi...

We're Starting a University?! - BONUS EPISODE

December 21, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 126 MB

BONUS EPISODE   ----------  A conversation between Jamie and Marcelese where they figure out what powers they're getting, catch up on what's happened since they last recorded, and give a peek at what's to come. Let's talk about it!   *THANKS FOR LISTENING*   FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the conversation.  [ Outro - "Why Don't We Talk About It" by Playdate (Big thanks to the band for sharing their wonderful tunes with us here at WISM! You can strea...

Vampires, Talking Mice, and Technical Difficulties - EPISODE 13

October 26, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MB

EPISODE 13 ---------- A conversation between Jamie, Marcelese, and TWO (its the finale we had to show out!) familiar voices where they discuss the iconic and at times abstract film Ganja & Hess. How do we define horror? What does it mean to see these stories with black people allowed to tell them and explore genre? What films impacted us in this spooky realm of storytelling? Also WHY is Marcelese's audio so booboo again? Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @W...

MOZART'S BLACK @$$ - EPISODE 12

October 19, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

EPISODE 12 ---------- A conversation between Jamie, Marcelese, and special guest Kendric where they discuss black media across film, television, and more! Where are all our black centered narratives and are the one's we have today truly for us? What does the future of black media and representation look like? What should it look like? Also why is Marcelese's audio so booboo today? Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join i...

THE CULT OF SEX - EPISODE 11

October 12, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

EPISODE 11 ---------- In this episode Jamie and Marcelese discuss Zendaya's fantastic award show grab for her performance in Euphoria! What does it mean to see more black women in complicated roles? Taking center stage in more stories that have large audiences? Are the portrayals of these black characters "accurate"? What does it mean to explore trauma and coming of age in the modern-day landscape?  Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @WhereISeeMe for news, p...

LUKE CAGE CAN'T SAY N!%&@ - EPISODE 10

October 05, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

EPISODE 10 ---------- This episode Jamie and Marcelese discuss the bulletproof brother from outta Harlem! This son of a preacher man is a character with a complicated origin, does he still stand up today? What effects did seeing him brought to life have? Is he really a hero or is he another victim to a system centered on the black body as a product?  Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, and to join in on the conversation. [ Outro...

H.P. Lovecraft Can Go F*#% Himself - EPISODE 9

September 29, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

EPISODE 9 ---------- This episode Jamie and Marcelese decide to get into the thick of it with the smash hit "Lovecraft Country", they take a look at the first few episodes and reflect on the complicated relationship the show has with raggedy a$$ writer H.P. Lovecraft. Can we really separate art from artists? Will this show have a bigger impact on black representation in sci-fi and cosmic horror?  Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @WhereISeeMe for news, poll...

You're an OG Cindy - EPISODE 8

September 21, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 62 MB

EPISODE 8 ---------- Part two of a conversation between Jamie and Marcelese where they discuss the action-packed first episode of the 2000's classic Dark Angel. Jamie gives us the 411 on her beloved strong, female protag and we get to reflect on what the writers thought the year 2019 might've looked like if the world was in chaos...hmm seems a little suspicious that they knew something was going down.  Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @WhereISeeMe for news...

JAMIE IS A SUPER SOLDIER - EPISODE 7

September 14, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

EPISODE 7  ---------- A conversation between Jamie and Marcelese where they discuss the action-packed first episode of the 2000's classic Dark Angel. Jamie gives us the 411 on her beloved strong, female protag and we get to reflect on what the writers thought the year 2019 might've looked like if the world was in chaos...hmm seems a little suspicious that they knew something was going down.  Let's talk about it! *THANKS FOR LISTENING* FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @WhereISeeMe for news, polls, an...

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