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![You Remind Me of a Boy...: Our Review of House of the Dragon S2 E6](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4343615/image_2b_300x300.png)
2 days ago
2 days ago
In today's show, we review House of the Dragon, season 2, episode 6.
Our takes today...
...small folks gone wild; Alicent didn’t even get a severance package; Mel thinks Simon is a putting roots on people; Seasmoke was like “I said dark skin, not Dark-lyn”; Valyrian priests need better work conditions; small folk should do their own research; at this point we only care about the dog; and down goes Marcus.
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![No Black Jobs! | Amber Rose-Baela Edition: Our Review of House of the Dragon S2 E5](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4343615/image_2b_300x300.png)
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
No Black Jobs! | Amber Rose-Baela Edition: Our Review of House of the Dragon S2 E5
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
In today's show, we review House of the Dragon, season 2, episode 5.
Our takes today...
...the patriarchy is strong in Westeros and at the RNC; Helaena is a Dave Chappelle skit; there’s inc*st, child unaliving in this story, but relations with a ghost is where Mel draws the line; Corlys' “black job” will soon be gone; Baela Targaryen is giving Amber Rose; if you gon’ treason, don’t do it wearing red; also do we believe Alys Rivers is real?
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![Rhaenys and the Atlanta Falcons: Our Review of House of the Dragon S2 E4](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4343615/image_2b_300x300.png)
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Rhaenys and the Atlanta Falcons: Our Review of House of the Dragon S2 E4
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
In today's show, we review House of the Dragon, season 2, episode 4.
Our takes today...
...Christon Cole (2) - Pullout Game (0); Alys Rivers one of them OVOs; Daemon was on that “oohwee”; Marcus gives a Kyle Shanahan take; we compare this episode to other classic Game of Thrones episodes; Corlys Velaryon is the A$AP Rocky of the relationship; and btw, we spoil Game of Thrones HBO in case you’re a rare breed who's watching HOTD first.
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!["F’ Them Kids!" by Helaena Targaryen: Our Review of House of the Dragon S2 E3](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4343615/image_2b_300x300.png)
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
"F’ Them Kids!" by Helaena Targaryen: Our Review of House of the Dragon S2 E3
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
In today's show, we review House of the Dragon, season 2, episode 3.
Our takes today...
...they not like us; why is Rhaenyra treating her cousin-stepdaughter like Hattie McDaniel; we don’t feel a connection to these characters; Gwayne 'Cleophus Wayne' Hightower what they call ‘im; we don’t believe those are Danny’s eggs; and Rick Ross got better security than these Targaryens.
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![He a FAN, He a FAN, He a FAN: Our Review of House of the Dragon S2 E2](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4343615/image_2b_300x300.png)
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
He a FAN, He a FAN, He a FAN: Our Review of House of the Dragon S2 E2
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
In today's show, we review House of the Dragon, season 2, episode 2.
Our takes today...
Criston Cole is giving MAGA, MiMi hates the treatment of the Nubian Targaryens, Mel has a “ménage” of weapons for protection why don’t Rhaenyra, “if you can make it out of Flea Bottom you can make it anywhere,” Arryk becomes a Black woman from Memphis in our version of the story —Triple Six GOT, plus layered eyelashes on flight attendants makes Mel feel safe (Spirit).
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![The Abbott & Costello of Westeros: Our review of House of The Dragon S2 E1](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4343615/image_2b_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
The Abbott & Costello of Westeros: Our review of House of The Dragon S2 E1
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
BACK LIKE WE NEVER LEFT! Our review of Season 2 Episode 1 of “House of the Dragon”
Our takes: The Starks are truly a buzzkill but drippy - Ser Criston Cole is the #1 HOE in Westeros – The Abbott and Costello of Hitmen – We also give our ratings for the episode.
#GameofThrones #HouseOfTheDragon #HOTD #GOT #TeamGreen #TeamBlack #Atlanta
![Space Jesus, Spice Jesus & Space Nazi Witches: Our Review of Dune 2](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4343615/image_2b_300x300.png)
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Space Jesus, Spice Jesus & Space Nazi Witches: Our Review of Dune 2
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
In today's show, we review (with spoilers) "Dune 2!"
Our takes...
Really enjoyable, 4 out of 5 stars; Mel proclaims membership to the Paul Atreides Church of Spice; Mimi applies the laws of “d*cknosis” to how we can tell Paul ain’t the one; we have questions about how these fantastic worm voyages work; Giedi Prime looks frighteningly beautiful; plus we briefly discuss “Shogun” and “Poor Things.”
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![Unexpected Delight (Mostly): Our Review of American Fiction w/ Spoilers](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4343615/image_2b_300x300.png)
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Unexpected Delight (Mostly): Our Review of American Fiction w/ Spoilers
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
In today's show, we review "American Fiction" and also briefly touch on some pop culture and season 4 of "True Detective."
Our takes today...
Mel says she wouldn’t pay $2K to see Jesus (Usher resale ticket prices); Kim has thoughts on Mo’Nique; "American Fiction" wasn't what we expected as we share our thoughts on what “Black Trauma” is; we also discuss some of the other Oscar contenders along with this season of "True Detective."
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![Special Episode: Discussing Novel ”Songs of Lost Things” w/ Author & Readers](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4343615/image_2b_300x300.png)
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Special Episode: Discussing Novel ”Songs of Lost Things” w/ Author & Readers
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Today is a special episode. Marcus & Kim sit down with their cohost and author of the new novel "Songs of Lost Things: Sonata for the Sun" Mimi, aka Monica McCollough.
We have a spoiler-free portion of the discussion, where we talk general inspiration and the book's creation process. Then, around the 27:00 mark, the panel talks with two of the ARC Readers who get into the details in the spoiler section. They discuss the overarching themes, plot points, specific characters, and their significance.
Check Monica McCollough out online and on social media at @moni_shywriter and also today's special guests Jessica, @jayrease, and Christina, whose organization @alteenhealth, does lots of positive work in the community with a mission connected to helping resolve some of the issues reflected in the novel.
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![Back That Azz Up On Organ: Our Review of They Cloned Tyrone](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4343615/image_2b_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Back That Azz Up On Organ: Our Review of They Cloned Tyrone
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
In today's show, we review "They Cloned Tyrone" and briefly touch on "The Blackening." (Also, quick thoughts on Carlee Russell.)
Our takes today...
The science doesn't have to science, it's social commentary; John Boyega is THAT DUDE; we have to break our generational (loop) trauma; Black people who can't play Spades shouldn't be punished; Christopher Nolan doesn't miss; Marcus thinks the guy who ran Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory also coached in the SEC; lastly, "The Bear" is a great show and some of our other TV picks.
Mimi and Kim have some journeys in the works. Check them out on Instagram at @moni_shywriter and on YouTube at @allthingskswb
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