For Colored Nerds

B & E take a trip through the far reaches of Black camp. They discuss Carmen: A Hip Hopera, the partnership of R. Kelly & Ronald Isley, and Trapped in the Closet. Show Notes: https://tab.bz/y4l1j See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a long wait, B & E sit down and discuss Beyoncè's visual album Lemonade. Dissecting the music and the themes, things get personal... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

B & E quickly reflect on the death of Prince, and then discuss the maddening realities of Hollywood, with a focus on Ghostbusters 2.0 and Nina. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, B & E go very, very deep into the world of reality television, viewing The Real Housewives of Potomac, Basketball Wives: LA and Love & Hip-Hop: New York through the lens of Roxane Gay's essay on the women of the entertainment genre. Big reveals: Eric's undying love for trash TV, Brittany's weird (and slightly embarrassing) obsession with manners, and their mutual respect for Cardi B. The reading: http://www.bookslut.com/features/2011_12_018446.php See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

B & E discuss the life and legacy of an often unsung American hero, the Mother of Intersectionality, just in time for Women's History Month. https://tab.bz/fa2mf See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the wake of two amazing performances and two very different reactions, B & E dive into the criticisms, messages, and politics of Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar. Reading: https://tab.bz/3sb28 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An extremely hot take gets B & E talking about their love for our FLOTUS and her singular significance to black folks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Between #StormJonas and Peanut's virality, B & E were forced to take a bye week. But! We've got a fresh mini-ep to share, along with one of our all-time favorite episodes.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

B & E turn their attention to the inimitable, incomparable Stevie Wonder, and where precisely he falls in the GOAT rankings. https://tab.bz/c4gqtSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Merry Christmas, y'all! Brittany and Eric get a little emo and reflect on 2015 in all its glory: 2 new jobs, a marriage, a new show and one bouncing, healthy baby girl. They also share their resolutions for themselves and each other. Expect things to get touchy-feely.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

B & E took in Chi-Raq on opening night, then compared notes the very next morning for your listening pleasure. Lysistrata, sexual agency, mobsters and Spike's enduring career are discussed.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Conflicting feelings about the situation in Mizzou and the safety myth of black colleges, this week B & E speak honestly, but fondly, of their dear Howard University. Weaves and institutional misogyny are thoroughly discussed, and Brittany sings more than twice. The reading: http://gawker.com/the-safety-myth-about-black-colleges-1742154201See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

B & E discuss what it means to be Black and go on a journey of self-discovery, from Sammy Davis Jr. to OutKast. There's also talk of Dashikis, Trina, and Lebron's Mix Sprite. http://tab.bz/ubniiSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A unique listener letter spurs Brittany and Eric to break the fourth wall and speak directly to white folks.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eric's out this week, but in the studio with Brittany is @museummammy herself, Kim Drew of Black Contemporary Art. Brittany and Kim dive into the intersection of art, identity and social media and many a dope name is checked. This week's notes are a must-read: http://tab.bz/ggrgnSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Inspired by Wyatt Cenac's Daily Show struggles, B & E open up about mentor-mentee relationships. http://tab.bz/lco7e# Big thanks to our intern Antonio Mendez!See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, B & E delve into a host of black classics as they parse the careers of two of black Hollywood's most beloved stars. Plus: Brittany recants a meeting with Vivica Fox and Eric coins the term "medium racist". http://tab.bz/clhm8See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, FCN discusses the genius of Nina Simone. We cover her music, life, writings, and what happens when you join a fight that might not end. We bookended this episode with a story from Brittany taken from ‘Jon Then Baltimore' and Nina’s gift. http://tab.bz/cjymu Big thanks to our intern Antonio Mendez!!!!!See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In celebration of FCN's first birthday, Brittany and a Very Special Guest applaud the best and blackest moments of the past year. http://tab.bz/95cd4See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, FCN was lucky to have Jazmine Hughes of The New York Times Magazine keeping Brittany company, talking Taye Diggs, being a humorist and what #whitepeoplebelike. http://tab.bz/war80See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.