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The Panther has arrived, folks! (almost).  Listen to the latest episode of The Grindhouse, solar-powered  thanks to the good people at Afronerd Radio Machine Works! Check out the musings of your favorite Starship Raza crew members (Dburt, "Uncanny" Daryll B., Claire Lanay and Capt. Kirk) as they wax about the following topics: we finally get a 1:52 teaser trailer for the highly anticipated Marvel's Black Panther film; more Wonder Woman talk as we enter week 2 with a successful box office takedown; but with success comes controversy-some countries are threatening to ban Wonder Woman because of Gal Gadot's Isreali heritage and Zionist politics; iconic 60s Batman TV actor, Adam West passes;  SyFy's popular Dark Matter series returns for a third season with a double episode premiere; Universal's Dark Universe series gets off to a rocky start with an unimpressive box office and lackluster reviews; after last week's n-bomb controversy, HBO's Bill Maher returns with Ice Cube and Dr. Michael Eric Dyson for the expect

The Panther has arrived, folks! (almost).  Listen to the latest episode of The Grindhouse, solar-powered  thanks to the good people at Afronerd Radio Machine Works! Check out the musings of your favorite Starship Raza crew members (Dburt, "Uncanny" Daryll B., Claire Lanay and Capt. Kirk) as they wax about the following topics: we finally get a 1:52 teaser trailer for the highly anticipated Marvel's Black Panther film; more Wonder Woman talk as we enter week 2 with a successful box office takedown; but with success comes controversy-some countries are threatening to ban Wonder Woman because of Gal Gadot's Isreali heritage and Zionist politics; iconic 60s Batman TV actor, Adam West passes;  SyFy's popular Dark Matter series returns for a third season with a double episode premiere; Universal's Dark Universe series gets off to a rocky start with an unimpressive box office and lackluster reviews; after last week's n-bomb controversy, HBO's Bill Maher returns with Ice Cube and Dr. Michael Eric Dyson for the expect

Let's just get straight to the issues, people!  Of course, this is the Mid Week In Review podcast, engineered by Afronerd Radio and airing every Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.  Join your hosts, Dburt and Capt. Kirk as they discuss the following topics:  although discussed a bit during our Grindhouse show, there still appears to be more opinion and fallout from the respective controversies of comedians, Bill Maher and Kathy Griffin; our impressions of two stories that represent opposite ends of the Black financial spectrum-hip hop artist, Kendrick Lamar buying his sister a sensible automobile versus a Philly HS student's mother spending 25K on a ghetto fabulous prom night; Dburt still has more venom to spew on the Jason Whitlock vs Lebron James vandalism incident (fat shaming appears to be OK if you don't have the right opinion);  some Harlem, NY residents are resistent to a proposed name change (SoHa dba South Harlem) as it appears to be the harbinger of gentrification;  Harvard University rescinds a number of admi

Let's just get straight to the issues, people!  Of course, this is the Mid Week In Review podcast, engineered by Afronerd Radio and airing every Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.  Join your hosts, Dburt and Capt. Kirk as they discuss the following topics:  although discussed a bit during our Grindhouse show, there still appears to be more opinion and fallout from the respective controversies of comedians, Bill Maher and Kathy Griffin; our impressions of two stories that represent opposite ends of the Black financial spectrum-hip hop artist, Kendrick Lamar buying his sister a sensible automobile versus a Philly HS student's mother spending 25K on a ghetto fabulous prom night; Dburt still has more venom to spew on the Jason Whitlock vs Lebron James vandalism incident (fat shaming appears to be OK if you don't have the right opinion);  some Harlem, NY residents are resistent to a proposed name change (SoHa dba South Harlem) as it appears to be the harbinger of gentrification;  Harvard University rescinds a number of admi

Check out the latest installment of Afronerd Radio's Grindhouse airing this Saturday at 6pm ET.  Join your podcast "Red Lantern Corps" (Capt. Kirk, Claire Lanay, Dburt and the "Uncanny" Daryll B.) as they unravel this week's following issues:  the highly anticipated DC/WB Wonder Woman film debuts to a VERY respectible box office and a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score; in more Wonder Woman news, Austin, TX mayor, Steve Adler responds to some men that are perturbed about a women only screening of the film as well as FOX News pondering about the original star spangled outfit the character has worn in the past; noted Tokyo-born filmmaker, Hiro Murai (Atlanta series), who might be tapped to direct the Akira live action film version has a thing or two to say about this film NOT being whitewashed; and then there's the New Mutants' casting of Sunspot-whitewashing returns (sigh); in more pop culture and race intersectionality fare, FOX sports commentator, Jason Whitlock causes a stir with his response to basketball superstar

Check out the latest installment of Afronerd Radio's Grindhouse airing this Saturday at 6pm ET.  Join your podcast "Red Lantern Corps" (Capt. Kirk, Claire Lanay, Dburt and the "Uncanny" Daryll B.) as they unravel this week's following issues:  the highly anticipated DC/WB Wonder Woman film debuts to a VERY respectible box office and a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score; in more Wonder Woman news, Austin, TX mayor, Steve Adler responds to some men that are perturbed about a women only screening of the film as well as FOX News pondering about the original star spangled outfit the character has worn in the past; noted Tokyo-born filmmaker, Hiro Murai (Atlanta series), who might be tapped to direct the Akira live action film version has a thing or two to say about this film NOT being whitewashed; and then there's the New Mutants' casting of Sunspot-whitewashing returns (sigh); in more pop culture and race intersectionality fare, FOX sports commentator, Jason Whitlock causes a stir with his response to basketball superstar

Konichiwa, loyal listeners.  Check out the latest episode of Afronerd Radio's Grindhouse podcast, airing every Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.  Listen to Dburt and Capt. Kirk wax about the latest goings ons in popular/political culture and current events.  The topics up for discussion this (mid) week are:  Dburt remembers the 90's Black Bart Simpson bootleg trinket days and discovers that the selfsame artifacts are actually going for hundreds of dollars (Black folks need to capitalize more on the  "Blackness is cool" factor for future financial gains); famed golfer, Tiger Woods gets caught up in a DUI scandal that appears NOT to be exactly as initially reported (but the damage is done); the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, marches in Chicago to bring awareness to the severe gang related killings that currently define Black urban life in the iconic mid-western city; during a recent Sirius Satellite interview, Dr. Ben Carson, the current Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, catches criticism for positing that povert

Konichiwa, loyal listeners.  Check out the latest episode of Afronerd Radio's Grindhouse podcast, airing every Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.  Listen to Dburt and Capt. Kirk wax about the latest goings ons in popular/political culture and current events.  The topics up for discussion this (mid) week are:  Dburt remembers the 90's Black Bart Simpson bootleg trinket days and discovers that the selfsame artifacts are actually going for hundreds of dollars (Black folks need to capitalize more on the  "Blackness is cool" factor for future financial gains); famed golfer, Tiger Woods gets caught up in a DUI scandal that appears NOT to be exactly as initially reported (but the damage is done); the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, marches in Chicago to bring awareness to the severe gang related killings that currently define Black urban life in the iconic mid-western city; during a recent Sirius Satellite interview, Dr. Ben Carson, the current Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, catches criticism for positing that povert

Join your favorite podcast Mavel "Exiles" (Claire Lanay, Daryll B., Capt. Kirk and Dburt) for the latest episode of The Grindhouse-airing this Saturday at 6pm ET.  This week's topics are:  as expectation for the WB's Wonder Woman grows, social media critiques a recent "womens only" viewing of the iconic feminist superhero flick; legendary Bond actor, Sir Roger Moore dies from cancer at the age of 89; our impressions of the third season finale of The Flash; thoughts on some fans desire to se a Poe-Finn shippiness in the rebooted Star Wars mythology;  in the wake of director, Zack Snyder's family tragedy, it appears that colleague, Joss Whedon has taken the helm for the forthcoming Justice League film;  we finally voice our opinions on Tom Hardy as Venom in Sony's Spiderverse (non MCU?) movie;  and in more Sony Spiderverse Non-MCU news, a Black Cat/Silver Sable movie tentatively titled Silver & Black also appears to be greenlighted with noted director/screenwriter, Gina Prince-Bythewood (Love & Basketba

Join your favorite podcast Mavel "Exiles" (Claire Lanay, Daryll B., Capt. Kirk and Dburt) for the latest episode of The Grindhouse-airing this Saturday at 6pm ET.  This week's topics are:  as expectation for the WB's Wonder Woman grows, social media critiques a recent "womens only" viewing of the iconic feminist superhero flick; legendary Bond actor, Sir Roger Moore dies from cancer at the age of 89; our impressions of the third season finale of The Flash; thoughts on some fans desire to se a Poe-Finn shippiness in the rebooted Star Wars mythology;  in the wake of director, Zack Snyder's family tragedy, it appears that colleague, Joss Whedon has taken the helm for the forthcoming Justice League film;  we finally voice our opinions on Tom Hardy as Venom in Sony's Spiderverse (non MCU?) movie;  and in more Sony Spiderverse Non-MCU news, a Black Cat/Silver Sable movie tentatively titled Silver & Black also appears to be greenlighted with noted director/screenwriter, Gina Prince-Bythewood (Love & Basketba

It's THAT time, loyal citizens!  Check out our latest installment of the Grindhouse podcast, powered by Afronerd Radio-airing Saturdays at 6pm ET.  Listen to your favorite podcast "Blackhawks" (Dburt, the "uncanny"Daryll B., Claire Lanay & Capt. Kirk) as they unravel the latest pop/pulp culture mysteries: trailers for the CW's Black Lightning and CBS Access' Star Trek: Discovery series hit the cyberwebs; retired athlete (and svengali for his sons' careers), LaVar Ball while defending his parenting methods and Big Baller Brand business model gets into a contentious war of words with FOX sports analyst, Kristine Leahy; actor, Tom Hardy (Dark Knight Rises, Taboo) gets the nod to play Sony's Venom in a villain centric flick;  screenwriter/director, David Ayer is in talks to helm a Scarface reboot (heresy!); some LGBTQ fans of Okoye and Ayo from the Black Panther mythos are none too pleased that their same sex relationship in print will not be explored on film (gaywashing?); is Marvel president, Kevin Feige's

It's THAT time, loyal citizens!  Check out our latest installment of the Grindhouse podcast, powered by Afronerd Radio-airing Saturdays at 6pm ET.  Listen to your favorite podcast "Blackhawks" (Dburt, the "uncanny"Daryll B., Claire Lanay & Capt. Kirk) as they unravel the latest pop/pulp culture mysteries: trailers for the CW's Black Lightning and CBS Access' Star Trek: Discovery series hit the cyberwebs; retired athlete (and svengali for his sons' careers), LaVar Ball while defending his parenting methods and Big Baller Brand business model gets into a contentious war of words with FOX sports analyst, Kristine Leahy; actor, Tom Hardy (Dark Knight Rises, Taboo) gets the nod to play Sony's Venom in a villain centric flick;  screenwriter/director, David Ayer is in talks to helm a Scarface reboot (heresy!); some LGBTQ fans of Okoye and Ayo from the Black Panther mythos are none too pleased that their same sex relationship in print will not be explored on film (gaywashing?); is Marvel president, Kevin Feige's

Hey, folks! Finally, the weather is actually starting to feel like summer as temperatures in NYC breach 90 degrees for the next few days!  So before you bask in the heat, why not check out the latest musings of Dburt and Capt. Kirk-courtesy of Afronerd Radio'sMid Week in Review (MWIR) podcast.   For the uninitiated, the Mid Week in Review airs Wednesdays at 7:30pm EST.  The topics up for discussion this (mid) week are:  try as we might, the tream discuss the latest missteps alleged to have been made by the Trump Administration thus far (the firing of FBI director, James Comey; Trump releasing classified information to the Russians; allegations of obstruction of justice, etc) ; we revist a few issues that we failed to cover due to last week's preemption-singer/actress, Miley Cyrus critiques hip hop culture after channeling the "ratchet aesthetic for her last album and Black social media rages; a White Louisiana substitute teacher stirs controversy with his use of the n-word with a student claiming the word has

Hey, folks! Finally, the weather is actually starting to feel like summer as temperatures in NYC breach 90 degrees for the next few days!  So before you bask in the heat, why not check out the latest musings of Dburt and Capt. Kirk-courtesy of Afronerd Radio'sMid Week in Review (MWIR) podcast.   For the uninitiated, the Mid Week in Review airs Wednesdays at 7:30pm EST.  The topics up for discussion this (mid) week are:  try as we might, the tream discuss the latest missteps alleged to have been made by the Trump Administration thus far (the firing of FBI director, James Comey; Trump releasing classified information to the Russians; allegations of obstruction of justice, etc) ; we revist a few issues that we failed to cover due to last week's preemption-singer/actress, Miley Cyrus critiques hip hop culture after channeling the "ratchet aesthetic for her last album and Black social media rages; a White Louisiana substitute teacher stirs controversy with his use of the n-word with a student claiming the word has

Ok let's go, folks!  Why not delve into a nerd colloqiuim before your Mother's day festivities?  Check out the latest installment of Afronerd Radio's Grindhouse podcast, airing Saturdays at 7:30pm ET.  Listen to your favorite podcast Dark Matter crew (the "uncanny" Daryll B., Claire Lanay, Capt. Kirk and Dburt) discuss the following topics: word has it that Facebook is entering into the original programming/TV streaming business hoping to compete with the likes of Netflix and Amazon; our thoughts about why and how a fair share of diversity themed shows were cancelled this season (i.e. Rosewood, Sleepy Hollow, Pitch, Powerless, etc); in whitewashing news, it appears that Hollwood execs have moved from fictional (White) racebending to the historical with a White casting choice for the forthcoming film, Ni'ihau; actor/musician, Donald Glover (Atlanta) is producing a Deadpool animated series for FX; the Blastr (SyfyWire) site highlights 13 comic book TV series that are currently in development; a rated Hellboy re

Ok let's go, folks!  Why not delve into a nerd colloqiuim before your Mother's day festivities?  Check out the latest installment of Afronerd Radio's Grindhouse podcast, airing Saturdays at 7:30pm ET.  Listen to your favorite podcast Dark Matter crew (the "uncanny" Daryll B., Claire Lanay, Capt. Kirk and Dburt) discuss the following topics: word has it that Facebook is entering into the original programming/TV streaming business hoping to compete with the likes of Netflix and Amazon; our thoughts about why and how a fair share of diversity themed shows were cancelled this season (i.e. Rosewood, Sleepy Hollow, Pitch, Powerless, etc); in whitewashing news, it appears that Hollwood execs have moved from fictional (White) racebending to the historical with a White casting choice for the forthcoming film, Ni'ihau; actor/musician, Donald Glover (Atlanta) is producing a Deadpool animated series for FX; the Blastr (SyfyWire) site highlights 13 comic book TV series that are currently in development; a rated Hellboy re

Oh, my stars and garters-It's time for the infamous Grindhouse podcast as powered by Afronerd Radio Machine Works!  Check out your favorite podcast (orig. '69 team) Guardians of the Galaxy (Claire Lanay, the "Uncanny" Daryll B., Capt. Kirk and Dburt) as they set they discuss the following intergalactic pop culture topics: Guardians of the Galaxy vol.2 was released this weekend to a bountiful box office; new costume pics (with a teaser trailer) of ABC's The Inhumans hit the interwebs and the criticism is sharp regarding alleged cosplay-esque costuming; a new IO9 piece ponders why there's only one Wonder Woman (referring to iconic status)-but Dburt perceives the query to have a double meaning;  our impressions of new trailers for Defenders, Runaways, Dark Tower and more Blade Runner 2049; and speaking of the Blade Runner sequel-the conspicuous and ironic omission of actress, Sean Young is not left on Dburt;  Marvel president, Kevin Feige appears to be walking back his comments about the eventuality of TV and fi

Oh, my stars and garters-It's time for the infamous Grindhouse podcast as powered by Afronerd Radio Machine Works!  Check out your favorite podcast (orig. '69 team) Guardians of the Galaxy (Claire Lanay, the "Uncanny" Daryll B., Capt. Kirk and Dburt) as they set they discuss the following intergalactic pop culture topics: Guardians of the Galaxy vol.2 was released this weekend to a bountiful box office; new costume pics (with a teaser trailer) of ABC's The Inhumans hit the interwebs and the criticism is sharp regarding alleged cosplay-esque costuming; a new IO9 piece ponders why there's only one Wonder Woman (referring to iconic status)-but Dburt perceives the query to have a double meaning;  our impressions of new trailers for Defenders, Runaways, Dark Tower and more Blade Runner 2049; and speaking of the Blade Runner sequel-the conspicuous and ironic omission of actress, Sean Young is not left on Dburt;  Marvel president, Kevin Feige appears to be walking back his comments about the eventuality of TV and fi

Let's just get to the topics, folks!  Literally, straight with no chaser.  It's the Mid Week in Review (MWIR) as engineered by Afronerd Radio Machine Worksairing Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET.  Join your hosts Dburt and Capt. Kirk as they decipher this week's topical hieroglyphics: Dburt delves into Netflix' new series, Dear White People and shares his opinion (in a nutshell-it's a dated Spike Lee remix that "tripped" into being timely); with global aggression being par for the course coupled with and North Korea's taunting-is a World War with nuclear armaments imminent?; and just what was President Trump really tryng to say with his ahistorical references to Andrew Jackson and the Civil War? (really....what was he trying to say?); was a Florida prinicpal really longing for the "good old days" in her email suggesting the separation of Black and White students?; and in a week rewind segment, we address the fallout with Black owned beauty company, Shea Moisture and it's perceived expansion into the White mainstream t

Let's just get to the topics, folks!  Literally, straight with no chaser.  It's the Mid Week in Review (MWIR) as engineered by Afronerd Radio Machine Worksairing Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET.  Join your hosts Dburt and Capt. Kirk as they decipher this week's topical hieroglyphics: Dburt delves into Netflix' new series, Dear White People and shares his opinion (in a nutshell-it's a dated Spike Lee remix that "tripped" into being timely); with global aggression being par for the course coupled with and North Korea's taunting-is a World War with nuclear armaments imminent?; and just what was President Trump really tryng to say with his ahistorical references to Andrew Jackson and the Civil War? (really....what was he trying to say?); was a Florida prinicpal really longing for the "good old days" in her email suggesting the separation of Black and White students?; and in a week rewind segment, we address the fallout with Black owned beauty company, Shea Moisture and it's perceived expansion into the White mainstream t