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Making it plain!  Check for the latest installment of Afronerd Radio's Mid Week in Review podcast, airing this Wednesday at 7pm ET.  Join your regular sonic Starship Troopers crew as they muse about the following issues: actor, Issa Rae causes a cyber stir stemming from the re-release of her 2015 book entitled, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl in which there is a blurb suggesting that Black women should date Asian men for their (perceived) intelligent quotient; more on the Kanye West-Donald Trump controversy including the rapper's opinions on American chattel slavery; our spoiler discussion about Marvel's blockbuster, Avengers: Infinity War; picking up where we left off per Sunday's Grindhouse (i.e. living {pig} brains in jars, Sandra Oh's UK spy thriller TV series;  Janelle Monae's Dirty Computer film and  a new afro (dystopic) future trailer, Kin); impressons of comedienne, Michelle Wolf's WH Correspondents' dinner performance;  And lastly, a new study asserts that (surprise!) Black films marketed to

Making it plain!  Check for the latest installment of Afronerd Radio's Mid Week in Review podcast, airing this Wednesday at 7pm ET.  Join your regular sonic Starship Troopers crew as they muse about the following issues: actor, Issa Rae causes a cyber stir stemming from the re-release of her 2015 book entitled, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl in which there is a blurb suggesting that Black women should date Asian men for their (perceived) intelligent quotient; more on the Kanye West-Donald Trump controversy including the rapper's opinions on American chattel slavery; our spoiler discussion about Marvel's blockbuster, Avengers: Infinity War; picking up where we left off per Sunday's Grindhouse (i.e. living {pig} brains in jars, Sandra Oh's UK spy thriller TV series;  Janelle Monae's Dirty Computer film and  a new afro (dystopic) future trailer, Kin); impressons of comedienne, Michelle Wolf's WH Correspondents' dinner performance;  And lastly, a new study asserts that (surprise!) Black films marketed to

Brevity is the soul (stone) of wit!  You know what time it is and what movie we're going to discuss, so let's get ready to rumble!  The show is Afronerd Radio'sGrindhouse Podcast and it airs every Sunday at 6pm eastern.   Your very own Podcast "Avenging" crew will be in attendance waxing about the following:  the event (after Black Panther, of course) has arrived....Avengers: Infinity War premiered this weekend and we give you our "spoiler free" thoughts;  Dburt checked out the first three episodes of Sandra Oh's new UK spy thriller TV series, Killing Eve;  iconic comedian, Bill Cosby doesn't quite get the "OJ" treatment when he's found guilty on three counts of sexual misconduct; a recent scientific experiment asserts that a (pig's) brain can be kept functional without a body for up to 36 hours...is human immortality feasible?;  Afropunk alumnus, Janelle Monae releases a 44 minute "emotion" picture entitled Dirty Computer (as is the bookend album) which definitely continues this year's afrofuture theme post

Brevity is the soul (stone) of wit!  You know what time it is and what movie we're going to discuss, so let's get ready to rumble!  The show is Afronerd Radio'sGrindhouse Podcast and it airs every Sunday at 6pm eastern.   Your very own Podcast "Avenging" crew will be in attendance waxing about the following:  the event (after Black Panther, of course) has arrived....Avengers: Infinity War premiered this weekend and we give you our "spoiler free" thoughts;  Dburt checked out the first three episodes of Sandra Oh's new UK spy thriller TV series, Killing Eve;  iconic comedian, Bill Cosby doesn't quite get the "OJ" treatment when he's found guilty on three counts of sexual misconduct; a recent scientific experiment asserts that a (pig's) brain can be kept functional without a body for up to 36 hours...is human immortality feasible?;  Afropunk alumnus, Janelle Monae releases a 44 minute "emotion" picture entitled Dirty Computer (as is the bookend album) which definitely continues this year's afrofuture theme post

Yes, just like you, we're biding our time until this weekend's release of Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War.  In the interim, you can always pull up a seat and check out the latest episode of our world reknowned Mid Week in Review (MWIR) podcast, airing this Wednesday at 7pm ET.  Listen to Afronerd Radio's own version of the "not ready for primetime" podcast hosts as they dissect the following (mid) week topics: more than ships passing in the night.....male fashionista/hip hop artist, Kanye West's politically admiring tweet-shoutout to conservative vlogger, Candace Owens causes a social (and mainstream) media conniption;  what is it with early morning southern Waffle house visits?  One entails a mass murder event with minority victims as well as a hero of color.  The second Waffle incident centers around the alleged accosting (forced disrobing) of Black woman by police; and in the wake of last week's Starbucks racial controversy, a Huffpost piece highlights the struggles of Black folk in predominant "White" com

Yes, just like you, we're biding our time until this weekend's release of Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War.  In the interim, you can always pull up a seat and check out the latest episode of our world reknowned Mid Week in Review (MWIR) podcast, airing this Wednesday at 7pm ET.  Listen to Afronerd Radio's own version of the "not ready for primetime" podcast hosts as they dissect the following (mid) week topics: more than ships passing in the night.....male fashionista/hip hop artist, Kanye West's politically admiring tweet-shoutout to conservative vlogger, Candace Owens causes a social (and mainstream) media conniption;  what is it with early morning southern Waffle house visits?  One entails a mass murder event with minority victims as well as a hero of color.  The second Waffle incident centers around the alleged accosting (forced disrobing) of Black woman by police; and in the wake of last week's Starbucks racial controversy, a Huffpost piece highlights the struggles of Black folk in predominant "White" com

AGAIN, we're going for Freakonomics and brevity of words!  It's another infamous Griindhouse podcast airing this Sunday at 6pm per usual and powered by the Afronerd Radio Engine.  Listen to the Afronerd crew as they ruminate on the following pulp related topics:  actress Allison Mack, who portrayed Smallville fave, Chloe Sullivan gets  arrested for her alleged involvement in a sex trafficking cult; the highly anticipated intersectional pop cultural event known as Universal FanCon is cancelled a week before its planned debut and folks aren't too happy; acting legend, Denzel Washington's trailer for his Equalizer sequel hit the internets this week; our thoughts about Netflix' attempt at buying a theater chain and if successful, what it could mean for the future of movie going;  #RIPprince trends on twitter at the advent of his untimely passing 2 years ago and his estate releases a video of an unreleased version of Nothing Compares 2U amassing almost 3 million views in less than 48 hours; actress, Sandra Oh retu

AGAIN, we're going for Freakonomics and brevity of words!  It's another infamous Griindhouse podcast airing this Sunday at 6pm per usual and powered by the Afronerd Radio Engine.  Listen to the Afronerd crew as they ruminate on the following pulp related topics:  actress Allison Mack, who portrayed Smallville fave, Chloe Sullivan gets  arrested for her alleged involvement in a sex trafficking cult; the highly anticipated intersectional pop cultural event known as Universal FanCon is cancelled a week before its planned debut and folks aren't too happy; acting legend, Denzel Washington's trailer for his Equalizer sequel hit the internets this week; our thoughts about Netflix' attempt at buying a theater chain and if successful, what it could mean for the future of movie going;  #RIPprince trends on twitter at the advent of his untimely passing 2 years ago and his estate releases a video of an unreleased version of Nothing Compares 2U amassing almost 3 million views in less than 48 hours; actress, Sandra Oh retu

You know what time it is!  And due to time constraints.....we're just going to list the topics per our usual Afronerd Radio channel and time (7pm every Wednesday....simply the Mid Week in Review).  The topics to be discussed are: a more in depth analysis of the Philadelphia Starbucks racial incident as this story appears to have legs (Dburt might have a conspiratorial slant-interesting that the MAGA clandestine organization called "Rittenhouse" in the Timeless TV show is also the name of the location in PA where this incident occurred); hip hop artist, Kendrick Lamar is awarded a Pullitzer Prize in Music-the first for an artist in the rap genre; scientists are theorizing if there was another technologically advanced society on Earth MILLIONS of years ago; revisiting a topic we covered before-Jurassic Park in real time: scientists ARE getting close to bringing back the Woolly Mammoth and all we can say is.....Does that sound like a good thing?; legendary director, Steven Spielberg may be joining the DC Univers

You know what time it is!  And due to time constraints.....we're just going to list the topics per our usual Afronerd Radio channel and time (7pm every Wednesday....simply the Mid Week in Review).  The topics to be discussed are: a more in depth analysis of the Philadelphia Starbucks racial incident as this story appears to have legs (Dburt might have a conspiratorial slant-interesting that the MAGA clandestine organization called "Rittenhouse" in the Timeless TV show is also the name of the location in PA where this incident occurred); hip hop artist, Kendrick Lamar is awarded a Pullitzer Prize in Music-the first for an artist in the rap genre; scientists are theorizing if there was another technologically advanced society on Earth MILLIONS of years ago; revisiting a topic we covered before-Jurassic Park in real time: scientists ARE getting close to bringing back the Woolly Mammoth and all we can say is.....Does that sound like a good thing?; legendary director, Steven Spielberg may be joining the DC Univers

It's the infamous Grindhouse podcast, people!  Join your weekly usual suspects as they unfurl the following pulp cultural topics:  Netflix' Lost in Space reboot debuts and we give our impressions and comparisons (Fantastic Four, '98 film, false starts, etc); another Netflix property, On My Block touches upon a bit of controversy with one of the actors' pro Trump tweets (while portraying a Latina with immigration status issues); rumor has it that Marvel may be exploring an Eternals film (right on the heels of another Jack King Kirby property being announced as film possibilty, New Gods); and if there wasn't anymore Marvel news, Reddit users speculate what the MCU's Phase four could look like; just what happened to actor, TJ Miller? more on the Incredibles 2 and Solo and James Franco's Future World trailers that have been popping up on the internets; Dburt finally gets around to discussing the "Black" Rorschach character in the new Doomsday Clock graphic novel series; dissatisfaction (and racist tweets) are unf

It's the infamous Grindhouse podcast, people!  Join your weekly usual suspects as they unfurl the following pulp cultural topics:  Netflix' Lost in Space reboot debuts and we give our impressions and comparisons (Fantastic Four, '98 film, false starts, etc); another Netflix property, On My Block touches upon a bit of controversy with one of the actors' pro Trump tweets (while portraying a Latina with immigration status issues); rumor has it that Marvel may be exploring an Eternals film (right on the heels of another Jack King Kirby property being announced as film possibilty, New Gods); and if there wasn't anymore Marvel news, Reddit users speculate what the MCU's Phase four could look like; just what happened to actor, TJ Miller? more on the Incredibles 2 and Solo and James Franco's Future World trailers that have been popping up on the internets; Dburt finally gets around to discussing the "Black" Rorschach character in the new Doomsday Clock graphic novel series; dissatisfaction (and racist tweets) are unf

Again, straight issues, no chaser!  Check out the latest installment of Afronerd Radio's Mid Week in Review (MWIR) podcast airing this Wednesday at 7pm ET.  Listen to the Afronerd Radio team discuss the following issues: it appears that a FOX affiliate analyzed young Black scholar, Michael Brown's 20 colleges' acceptance feat  differently than just about everyone else; did the latest Simpsons' episode fall short of addressing the racial stereotyping embodied in the Apu character in the wake of Hari Kondabolu's documentary, The Problem With Apu?;  Dburt waxes about the Devonte Hart ironic tragedy and how we REALLY have to listen to children and your instincts; more on The Root's failed attempt at journalism and if Black folk can't develop a legitimate news network, can we at least erect a Black "FOX" News?; motivational speaker, Tony Robbins gets into hot water trying to explain the price of victimization in the advent of the #metoo movement; some POC actually believe that respectability politics doesn't have

Again, straight issues, no chaser!  Check out the latest installment of Afronerd Radio's Mid Week in Review (MWIR) podcast airing this Wednesday at 7pm ET.  Listen to the Afronerd Radio team discuss the following issues: it appears that a FOX affiliate analyzed young Black scholar, Michael Brown's 20 colleges' acceptance feat  differently than just about everyone else; did the latest Simpsons' episode fall short of addressing the racial stereotyping embodied in the Apu character in the wake of Hari Kondabolu's documentary, The Problem With Apu?;  Dburt waxes about the Devonte Hart ironic tragedy and how we REALLY have to listen to children and your instincts; more on The Root's failed attempt at journalism and if Black folk can't develop a legitimate news network, can we at least erect a Black "FOX" News?; motivational speaker, Tony Robbins gets into hot water trying to explain the price of victimization in the advent of the #metoo movement; some POC actually believe that respectability politics doesn't have

Keeping it simple for a change!  Listen to your ever present Afronerd Radio crew discuss the latest happenings in the world of Blerd/NOC pop culture via their infamous Grindhouse podcast airing this Sunday LIVE at 6pm eastern.  The topics to be unpacked are: Blumhouse Productions are back at again with the fantastic Upgrade trailer...we give our thoughts; Dburt checked out the new Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay animated movie and the question remains-why haven't the suits at Warner Bros utilized their animated house to assist with their faltering live action DCEU?; Black Panther just keeps picking up steam with being the first film to break Saudi Arabia 35 year cinema ban; Rollingstone has two articles of interest- the first delves into the growing forensic musicology field that deals with the debate about original music and what constitutes theft versus inspiration with new music and the second piece ponders what will happen to the music concert business as aging musicians retire without bankable artists to repl

Keeping it simple for a change!  Listen to your ever present Afronerd Radio crew discuss the latest happenings in the world of Blerd/NOC pop culture via their infamous Grindhouse podcast airing this Sunday LIVE at 6pm eastern.  The topics to be unpacked are: Blumhouse Productions are back at again with the fantastic Upgrade trailer...we give our thoughts; Dburt checked out the new Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay animated movie and the question remains-why haven't the suits at Warner Bros utilized their animated house to assist with their faltering live action DCEU?; Black Panther just keeps picking up steam with being the first film to break Saudi Arabia 35 year cinema ban; Rollingstone has two articles of interest- the first delves into the growing forensic musicology field that deals with the debate about original music and what constitutes theft versus inspiration with new music and the second piece ponders what will happen to the music concert business as aging musicians retire without bankable artists to repl

Due to time constraints, let's just get to the topics!  Oh, by the way, the podcast is called The Mid Week in Review and it airs every Wednesday at 7pm eastern.  The topics du jour are:  Conservative talker, Laura Ingraham, purportedly "takes a break" after directly critiquing one of the more popular teenage leaders that survived the Parkland H.S. massacre (the break appears to coincide with the loss of sponsors).  It is further alleged that Ingram did some pretty heinous things while a student at Dartmouth in the 80s; Detroit rocker, Ted Nugent appears to be following Ingraham's "soulless" lead;  the crew give their impressions of the Stephon Clark-Sacramento police killing in light of the victiim's self hating character flaws;  a recent article courtesy of the MITTechnologyReview.com asserts that new DNA testing for IQ potential is on the horizon but is that a good thing?;  more on the Howard University student financial aid scandal;  Dburt is scarred just by viewing an allegedly accidental shooting online

Due to time constraints, let's just get to the topics!  Oh, by the way, the podcast is called The Mid Week in Review and it airs every Wednesday at 7pm eastern.  The topics du jour are:  Conservative talker, Laura Ingraham, purportedly "takes a break" after directly critiquing one of the more popular teenage leaders that survived the Parkland H.S. massacre (the break appears to coincide with the loss of sponsors).  It is further alleged that Ingram did some pretty heinous things while a student at Dartmouth in the 80s; Detroit rocker, Ted Nugent appears to be following Ingraham's "soulless" lead;  the crew give their impressions of the Stephon Clark-Sacramento police killing in light of the victiim's self hating character flaws;  a recent article courtesy of the MITTechnologyReview.com asserts that new DNA testing for IQ potential is on the horizon but is that a good thing?;  more on the Howard University student financial aid scandal;  Dburt is scarred just by viewing an allegedly accidental shooting online

Happy Easter to our loyal listenership!  Yep, The Grindhouse Podcast is broadcasting through the holidays and per usual airing this Sunday at 6pm eastern.  Join your ever present Afronerd Radio team as they highlight this week's fresh pop/pulp topics:  Dburt checked out Ready Player One and he shares his impressions; and channeling Ready Player One, a new Slate article asks why exactly does the maturing music aficionado love the music he/she heard as a teenager?; The Mary Sue has a recent piece questioning whether the Game of Thrones' use of sexual violence for the sake of historical accuracy is necessary for viewers' current sensibilities; actress and graphic novelist, Amandla Stenberg (Niobe, Hunger Games) returns with a new dystopic trailer entitled Darkest Minds; more cinematic Afrofuturism appears to be in the works-the YA book, Children of Blood and Bone written by Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi has been optioned for a movie;  Netfix is banned from competing at the Cannes Film Festival;  the firs

Happy Easter to our loyal listenership!  Yep, The Grindhouse Podcast is broadcasting through the holidays and per usual airing this Sunday at 6pm eastern.  Join your ever present Afronerd Radio team as they highlight this week's fresh pop/pulp topics:  Dburt checked out Ready Player One and he shares his impressions; and channeling Ready Player One, a new Slate article asks why exactly does the maturing music aficionado love the music he/she heard as a teenager?; The Mary Sue has a recent piece questioning whether the Game of Thrones' use of sexual violence for the sake of historical accuracy is necessary for viewers' current sensibilities; actress and graphic novelist, Amandla Stenberg (Niobe, Hunger Games) returns with a new dystopic trailer entitled Darkest Minds; more cinematic Afrofuturism appears to be in the works-the YA book, Children of Blood and Bone written by Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi has been optioned for a movie;  Netfix is banned from competing at the Cannes Film Festival;  the firs