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It's Wednesday, so pull up a chair and check out our latest installment of Afronerd Radio's Mid Week in Review podcast airing 7pm eastern.  Listen to your favorite Afronerd Radio crew as they wax poetic about the following subjects:perhaps am Upgrade spoiler review?; the Miss America Pageant (Ms. Geek Africa to the rescue!) and NYC officials are both proposing "updates" based on current sociological changes centered around gender; a Philly based management firm is merging with a NC company potentially becoming one of the largest Black owned investment companies in the US; on the nerd front, the Bumblebee trailer (from the Transformer-verse) just hit the internets; impressions of Brian Michael Bendis' Man of Steel and the likelihood that it will retcon Krypton's mythology; Dburt expounds on a thought he had about CNN commentator, Angela Rye's politics; Jared Leto may be getting a solo Joker film after all (two Joker films....DCEU what?);  is MSNBC's Joy Reid getting that Roseanne "wash up" or what?; more on th

It's Wednesday, so pull up a chair and check out our latest installment of Afronerd Radio's Mid Week in Review podcast airing 7pm eastern.  Listen to your favorite Afronerd Radio crew as they wax poetic about the following subjects:perhaps am Upgrade spoiler review?; the Miss America Pageant (Ms. Geek Africa to the rescue!) and NYC officials are both proposing "updates" based on current sociological changes centered around gender; a Philly based management firm is merging with a NC company potentially becoming one of the largest Black owned investment companies in the US; on the nerd front, the Bumblebee trailer (from the Transformer-verse) just hit the internets; impressions of Brian Michael Bendis' Man of Steel and the likelihood that it will retcon Krypton's mythology; Dburt expounds on a thought he had about CNN commentator, Angela Rye's politics; Jared Leto may be getting a solo Joker film after all (two Joker films....DCEU what?);  is MSNBC's Joy Reid getting that Roseanne "wash up" or what?; more on th

Get your ticket for yet another sonic adventure known as The Grindhouse podcast, airing this Sunday at 6pm eastern as engineered by The Afronerd Radio machine.  Listen to the Afronerd Radio crew wax and "hold court" on the following comic book, sci-fi, pop/pulp cultural topics:  we give a more extended spoiler free review (of our video clip) of Blumhouse Productions latest film, Upgrade;  not only is Netflix streaming a number of series based on comic books, but now they are publishing a graphic novel from famed writer, Mark Miller entitled, The Magic Order; Dburt trips over a successful kickstarter campaign (20K pledged) centered on an instructional book adroitly named, How To Draw Black People; picking up what we missed in previous shows: our impressions of the Obama Netflix TV deal and the racism/boycott threats that it has garnered and just what about that Pusha T vs Drake rap battle that has quite a few in the hip hop community "glamored"; Marvel's EIC, CB Cebulski and senior executive, Sana Amanat make

Get your ticket for yet another sonic adventure known as The Grindhouse podcast, airing this Sunday at 6pm eastern as engineered by The Afronerd Radio machine.  Listen to the Afronerd Radio crew wax and "hold court" on the following comic book, sci-fi, pop/pulp cultural topics:  we give a more extended spoiler free review (of our video clip) of Blumhouse Productions latest film, Upgrade;  not only is Netflix streaming a number of series based on comic books, but now they are publishing a graphic novel from famed writer, Mark Miller entitled, The Magic Order; Dburt trips over a successful kickstarter campaign (20K pledged) centered on an instructional book adroitly named, How To Draw Black People; picking up what we missed in previous shows: our impressions of the Obama Netflix TV deal and the racism/boycott threats that it has garnered and just what about that Pusha T vs Drake rap battle that has quite a few in the hip hop community "glamored"; Marvel's EIC, CB Cebulski and senior executive, Sana Amanat make

Straight to the topics, folks!  It's the Afronerd Radio engineered podcast known as The Mid Week in Review, airing every Wednesday at 7pm eastern.  Join your favorite Afronerd Radio crew as they discuss the following (mid) weekly issues:  channeling the mighty Chris Rock's skit-"grand opening-grand closing," the extremely popular prop-Trump revival of the 90s Roseanne TV series was cancelled after it's eponymous star tweeted racially charged comments toward Obama acolyte, Valerie Jarrett; a video game developer had the novel idea to make a shooting video game inspired by the recent Parkland HS tragedy (really?);  actor, Jamie Foxx has been tapped to portray Spawn in the upcoming Todd McFarlane directed film,  a spoiler review of Solo: A Star Wars Story; we finally wax about the Obamas Netflix TV deal (and the hatred/boycott that the project has created); Dburt deconstructs a recent Breakfast Club interview of CNN political correspondent, Bakari Sellers; MSNBC has a racism townhall.  Call LIVE at 646-915-9620.

Straight to the topics, folks!  It's the Afronerd Radio engineered podcast known as The Mid Week in Review, airing every Wednesday at 7pm eastern.  Join your favorite Afronerd Radio crew as they discuss the following (mid) weekly issues:  channeling the mighty Chris Rock's skit-"grand opening-grand closing," the extremely popular prop-Trump revival of the 90s Roseanne TV series was cancelled after it's eponymous star tweeted racially charged comments toward Obama acolyte, Valerie Jarrett; a video game developer had the novel idea to make a shooting video game inspired by the recent Parkland HS tragedy (really?);  actor, Jamie Foxx has been tapped to portray Spawn in the upcoming Todd McFarlane directed film,  a spoiler review of Solo: A Star Wars Story; we finally wax about the Obamas Netflix TV deal (and the hatred/boycott that the project has created); Dburt deconstructs a recent Breakfast Club interview of CNN political correspondent, Bakari Sellers; MSNBC has a racism townhall.  Call LIVE at 646-915-9620.

We're black, live and direct, people!  Keeping it terse and to the point-listen to the latest episode of Afronerd Radio'sGrindhouse podcast airing this Sunday at 6pm eastern.  Join your favorite Afronerd crew members as they elucidate on the following issues: we give our impressions of the new film, Solo: A Star Wars Story; a sneak peek of the proposed Thundercats reboot hit the cyberwebs and many fans appear to be collectively groaning as it has no relation to preceding versions of the cartoon;  a recent Mary Sue piece analyzes the Urkel character from the 90s Family Matters TV sitcom as more of a "creep" versus a socially awkward blerd; Just as Sony has produced the upcoming Venom film, it seems that plot details for another villain from the Spiderverse is being mined without MCU involvement...Morbius the Living Vampire; what exactly is the Intellectual Dark Web and is Afronerd Radio worthy of membership: legendary actor, Morgan Freeman is the latest Hollywood notable to be accused of sexual misconduct;  Mi

We're black, live and direct, people!  Keeping it terse and to the point-listen to the latest episode of Afronerd Radio'sGrindhouse podcast airing this Sunday at 6pm eastern.  Join your favorite Afronerd crew members as they elucidate on the following issues: we give our impressions of the new film, Solo: A Star Wars Story; a sneak peek of the proposed Thundercats reboot hit the cyberwebs and many fans appear to be collectively groaning as it has no relation to preceding versions of the cartoon;  a recent Mary Sue piece analyzes the Urkel character from the 90s Family Matters TV sitcom as more of a "creep" versus a socially awkward blerd; Just as Sony has produced the upcoming Venom film, it seems that plot details for another villain from the Spiderverse is being mined without MCU involvement...Morbius the Living Vampire; what exactly is the Intellectual Dark Web and is Afronerd Radio worthy of membership: legendary actor, Morgan Freeman is the latest Hollywood notable to be accused of sexual misconduct;  Mi

Its' time for the infamous Mid Week in Review podcast as powered by the good folks at Afronerd Radio.  Listen to the Afronerd Radio crew every Wednesday at 7pm and listeners can call in LIVE at 646-915-9620.  The topics up for discussion this week are:  Deadpool 2 spoiler review; legendary Jazz trumpeter, educator and artistic director of Jazz at NYC's Lincoln Center, Wynton Marsalis during a recent Washington Post podcast has a few choice words about hip hop music; the crew gives their impressions on this past weekend's Royal Wedding festivities including the Black cultural input (and a German new services' racial observations); rap artist, Kendrick Lamar embarrassed a White fan by having her recite one of his songs (n-word included) and Dburt scratches his head at the disapproval for a product purchased;  and speaking of disapproval, a some Conservatives are purportedly threatening to boycott Netflix for their recent TV production deal with the Obamas; Playstation 5 is on the horizon (really...no more conso

Its' time for the infamous Mid Week in Review podcast as powered by the good folks at Afronerd Radio.  Listen to the Afronerd Radio crew every Wednesday at 7pm and listeners can call in LIVE at 646-915-9620.  The topics up for discussion this week are:  Deadpool 2 spoiler review; legendary Jazz trumpeter, educator and artistic director of Jazz at NYC's Lincoln Center, Wynton Marsalis during a recent Washington Post podcast has a few choice words about hip hop music; the crew gives their impressions on this past weekend's Royal Wedding festivities including the Black cultural input (and a German new services' racial observations); rap artist, Kendrick Lamar embarrassed a White fan by having her recite one of his songs (n-word included) and Dburt scratches his head at the disapproval for a product purchased;  and speaking of disapproval, a some Conservatives are purportedly threatening to boycott Netflix for their recent TV production deal with the Obamas; Playstation 5 is on the horizon (really...no more conso

It's Afronerd Radio'sGrindhouse time, mortals!  Per usual, we're just going to jump into the fray.  Listen to your preferred Grindhouse podcast crew as they confront the following pulp/pop culture topics: the team checked out the latest Deadpool sequel and we give our impressions; it just hit the internets that for Arrow's next crossover event Batwoman (and by extension Gotham) is making an appearance for the next season; our thoughts about the implications gathered from the season finale of Marvel's Agents of Shield;  Star Wars scribe, Jonathan Kasdan recently revealed that he envisioned the Lando Calrissian character as "pansexual" causing many fans to question and rejoice that interpretation (Dburt's not having it!); Can Universal still move forward with the "monster centric" Dark Universe franchise (I guess if the DCEU can..);  it looks like 80s nostalgia knows no bounds as not only is a live action Masters of the Universe film is slated for 2019 release but an animated She-Ra series has also been confirm

It's Afronerd Radio'sGrindhouse time, mortals!  Per usual, we're just going to jump into the fray.  Listen to your preferred Grindhouse podcast crew as they confront the following pulp/pop culture topics: the team checked out the latest Deadpool sequel and we give our impressions; it just hit the internets that for Arrow's next crossover event Batwoman (and by extension Gotham) is making an appearance for the next season; our thoughts about the implications gathered from the season finale of Marvel's Agents of Shield;  Star Wars scribe, Jonathan Kasdan recently revealed that he envisioned the Lando Calrissian character as "pansexual" causing many fans to question and rejoice that interpretation (Dburt's not having it!); Can Universal still move forward with the "monster centric" Dark Universe franchise (I guess if the DCEU can..);  it looks like 80s nostalgia knows no bounds as not only is a live action Masters of the Universe film is slated for 2019 release but an animated She-Ra series has also been confirm

Making life simple, one show at a time!  It's Afronerd Radio'sGrindhouse podcast and it airs every Wednesday at 7pm eastern.  Join your favorite Team Afronerd podcasts as they tackle the following topics: legendary director, Spike Lee appears to be regaining his footing with the release of his highly anticipated BlacKkKlansman trailer hit th internets; Lee purportedly a received a 10 minute standing ovation after the film premiered at Cannes; Marvel's Agents of SHIELD not only gets a 13 episode renewal slated for spring 2019 (just in time for Avengers 4) but it was intimated that S6 might not even be the last season!; Dburt has a plan of action if all the DNWB (Doing Nothing While Black) cases that seem to capturing media attention of late are to be believed (hint: we might need to have tighter rebuttals and legal representation on speed dial);  and what about that  marijuana business as reparations commentary snafu made vs NY State gubernatorial candidate and erstwhile actor, Cynthia Nixon (and somewhat cosi

Making life simple, one show at a time!  It's Afronerd Radio'sGrindhouse podcast and it airs every Wednesday at 7pm eastern.  Join your favorite Team Afronerd podcasts as they tackle the following topics: legendary director, Spike Lee appears to be regaining his footing with the release of his highly anticipated BlacKkKlansman trailer hit th internets; Lee purportedly a received a 10 minute standing ovation after the film premiered at Cannes; Marvel's Agents of SHIELD not only gets a 13 episode renewal slated for spring 2019 (just in time for Avengers 4) but it was intimated that S6 might not even be the last season!; Dburt has a plan of action if all the DNWB (Doing Nothing While Black) cases that seem to capturing media attention of late are to be believed (hint: we might need to have tighter rebuttals and legal representation on speed dial);  and what about that  marijuana business as reparations commentary snafu made vs NY State gubernatorial candidate and erstwhile actor, Cynthia Nixon (and somewhat cosi

Happy Mother's Day to all our listeners, supporters and beyond!  This special Grindhouse show is just going to be a short shrift session to discuss the latest goings ons this past week as we encroach deeper into the summer season. Listen to your favorite Afronerd podcast crew as they bring their unique brand if analyses to the following issues: with an array of musical and cinematic product being produced by Black artists-is it accurate to call this a new Black Renaissance movement?  And if not, what's missing?; Dburt lauds over the Cobra Kai/Karate Kid reboot, thanks to Youtube Red....and speaking of Red, with more original content on the horizon (Impulse trailer, for example) will it now be perceived as a contender with Netflix and Amazon; DreamWorks Animation chief, Jeffrey Katzenberg raises 800m for his own Youtube length imprint entitled,  NewTV;  Fox' Lucifer gets cancelled but can it find a home somewhere else?; Man of Steel 2 is rumored for a 2020 release date; rumor also has it that Deadpool 2 is bei

Happy Mother's Day to all our listeners, supporters and beyond!  This special Grindhouse show is just going to be a short shrift session to discuss the latest goings ons this past week as we encroach deeper into the summer season. Listen to your favorite Afronerd podcast crew as they bring their unique brand if analyses to the following issues: with an array of musical and cinematic product being produced by Black artists-is it accurate to call this a new Black Renaissance movement?  And if not, what's missing?; Dburt lauds over the Cobra Kai/Karate Kid reboot, thanks to Youtube Red....and speaking of Red, with more original content on the horizon (Impulse trailer, for example) will it now be perceived as a contender with Netflix and Amazon; DreamWorks Animation chief, Jeffrey Katzenberg raises 800m for his own Youtube length imprint entitled,  NewTV;  Fox' Lucifer gets cancelled but can it find a home somewhere else?; Man of Steel 2 is rumored for a 2020 release date; rumor also has it that Deadpool 2 is bei

Howdy, folks!  You know what time it is.....so let's just get straight to the facts. Listen to the latest installment of Afronerd Radio'sMid Week in Review (MWIR) airing this Wednesday at 7:00pm eastern. Join the Afronerd Radio podcast crew as they decipher this (mid) week's pop/pulp/politcal issues:  resident polymath, Donald Glover not only had an eventful appearance on this past weekend's SNL but he also released a widely popular music video entitled, This is America.  We give our impressions (and interpretations); Netflix' season 2 trailer for Luke Cage hits the cyberwebs; the working name for DC's streaming service is the DC Universe but what will it entail?;  the University of Florida apologizes for dragging graduating (and dancing) seniors off stage during their commencement cerimony; the crew waxes on a number of stories post the Starbucks arrest that are eerily similar with Blacks/POC getting the police called on them while apparently doing nothing; the Screen Rant website provides theories about wha

Howdy, folks!  You know what time it is.....so let's just get straight to the facts. Listen to the latest installment of Afronerd Radio'sMid Week in Review (MWIR) airing this Wednesday at 7:00pm eastern. Join the Afronerd Radio podcast crew as they decipher this (mid) week's pop/pulp/politcal issues:  resident polymath, Donald Glover not only had an eventful appearance on this past weekend's SNL but he also released a widely popular music video entitled, This is America.  We give our impressions (and interpretations); Netflix' season 2 trailer for Luke Cage hits the cyberwebs; the working name for DC's streaming service is the DC Universe but what will it entail?;  the University of Florida apologizes for dragging graduating (and dancing) seniors off stage during their commencement cerimony; the crew waxes on a number of stories post the Starbucks arrest that are eerily similar with Blacks/POC getting the police called on them while apparently doing nothing; the Screen Rant website provides theories about wha

It's that time once again, folks!  Welcome to Afronerd Radio's infamous Grindhouse podcast, airing like clockwork every Sunday at 6pm eastern.   Listen to the Afronerd Radio team discuss the following pop and pulp laced issues:  it appears that the Kanye West "slavery-gate" debacle still has legs....some internet broadcast chatter is calling for a "divestment" from Black celebrity. Dburt tries to analyze what that means in the context of Black culture and business; as Marvel's Agents of SHIELD inches closer to a possible S6 renewal, it appears that the last few episodes are really making it clear that "it's all connected";  a new study reports that the millennials (and Generation Z) are lonelier and in poorer health than preceeding generations; impressions of S2 of Dear White People which premiered this weekend on Netflix; Dburt finally gets arround to discussing Sandra Oh's new UK spy TV series, Killing Eve; also picking up from the Mid Week podcast, Janelle Monae's Dirty Computer short film project and acco

It's that time once again, folks!  Welcome to Afronerd Radio's infamous Grindhouse podcast, airing like clockwork every Sunday at 6pm eastern.   Listen to the Afronerd Radio team discuss the following pop and pulp laced issues:  it appears that the Kanye West "slavery-gate" debacle still has legs....some internet broadcast chatter is calling for a "divestment" from Black celebrity. Dburt tries to analyze what that means in the context of Black culture and business; as Marvel's Agents of SHIELD inches closer to a possible S6 renewal, it appears that the last few episodes are really making it clear that "it's all connected";  a new study reports that the millennials (and Generation Z) are lonelier and in poorer health than preceeding generations; impressions of S2 of Dear White People which premiered this weekend on Netflix; Dburt finally gets arround to discussing Sandra Oh's new UK spy TV series, Killing Eve; also picking up from the Mid Week podcast, Janelle Monae's Dirty Computer short film project and acco