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Hola! to our ever persistent/consistent listeners.  Check out our latest episode of Afronerd Radio'sGrindhouse podcast airing this Saturday at 6pm EST.   Join your podcast "Next Men" (Claire Lanay, Capt. Kirk, Daryll B., and Dburt) as they tackle the following subject matter: writer/graphic novelist, Pablo Dura stops by to discuss his Spanish Civil War comic, The Lincoln Brigade and its companion Kickstarter campaign; Luke Cage finally makes its debut on Netflix; comic writer, Greg Rucka confirms what many longtime fans of Wonder Woman have already theorized-the character is sexually fluid; a recent Mary Sue piece critiques Tim Burton's lack of diversity themed films; Archer's creator, Adam Reed says that he will close shop on the popular FX animated series at the 10 season; the plot synopsis for the third installment of the Planet of the Apes (reboot) franchise, War for the Planet of the Apes; Dburt asks whatever happened to the Gary Frank/Geoff Johns DC52 (multi-racial) Shazam/Marvel Family project?; Dburt

Hola! to our ever persistent/consistent listeners.  Check out our latest episode of Afronerd Radio'sGrindhouse podcast airing this Saturday at 6pm EST.   Join your podcast "Next Men" (Claire Lanay, Capt. Kirk, Daryll B., and Dburt) as they tackle the following subject matter: writer/graphic novelist, Pablo Dura stops by to discuss his Spanish Civil War comic, The Lincoln Brigade and its companion Kickstarter campaign; Luke Cage finally makes its debut on Netflix; comic writer, Greg Rucka confirms what many longtime fans of Wonder Woman have already theorized-the character is sexually fluid; a recent Mary Sue piece critiques Tim Burton's lack of diversity themed films; Archer's creator, Adam Reed says that he will close shop on the popular FX animated series at the 10 season; the plot synopsis for the third installment of the Planet of the Apes (reboot) franchise, War for the Planet of the Apes; Dburt asks whatever happened to the Gary Frank/Geoff Johns DC52 (multi-racial) Shazam/Marvel Family project?; Dburt

Well, debate season has finally arrived and I can't be any less enthused!  Despite our lack of verve, pull up a seat and check for the latest episode of Afronerd Radio'sMid Week in Review (MWIR) airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.  Join your hosts, Capt. Kirk and Dburt as they unravel the following issues du jour:  we give our impressions of the first of three presidential debates which took place earlier this week; The National Museum of African American History and Culture located at the nation's capital opens to a fair share of enthusiasm (and scrutiny); a recent article, courtesy of The Grio highlights Hollywood's apparent interest in focusing on Black "awkwardness" (a euphemism for blerdism?); legendary R & B soul singer and music industry innovator, Kashif passes at the age of 56; Dburt tries to unpack a delayed discovery of yet another viral twitter rant ("Black straight men are the White People of Black People")....just wow; the Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige awkwardly serenades presidentia

Well, debate season has finally arrived and I can't be any less enthused!  Despite our lack of verve, pull up a seat and check for the latest episode of Afronerd Radio'sMid Week in Review (MWIR) airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.  Join your hosts, Capt. Kirk and Dburt as they unravel the following issues du jour:  we give our impressions of the first of three presidential debates which took place earlier this week; The National Museum of African American History and Culture located at the nation's capital opens to a fair share of enthusiasm (and scrutiny); a recent article, courtesy of The Grio highlights Hollywood's apparent interest in focusing on Black "awkwardness" (a euphemism for blerdism?); legendary R & B soul singer and music industry innovator, Kashif passes at the age of 56; Dburt tries to unpack a delayed discovery of yet another viral twitter rant ("Black straight men are the White People of Black People")....just wow; the Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige awkwardly serenades presidentia

Let''s keep it real tight and to the point!  Join your favorite "Alpha Flight" podcast crew (Dburt, Claire Lanay, Daryll B. and Capt. Kirk) for the latest episode of Afronerd Radio'sGrindhouse airing this Saturday at 6pm EST.  The issues to be tackled this week are: Soul/Blues/Rock phenom, SATE stops by to not only discuss her vast musical chops and recent triumph at the Afropunk festival but also her new album, REDBLACK&BLUE; there's a new Image comic book right up the Captain's alley, entitled The Black Monday Murders by Jonathan Hickman which mixes dark magic, Wall Street and global economics;  a new interpolation of the Van Helsing mythos airs, courtesy of the SyFy channel; Disney actually discovered a "clue" that maybe selling a costume based on Polynesian ethnicity for their upcoming Moana film may not be a great idea; an article courtesy of The Mary Sue site theorizes that season 2 of Netflix' Jessica Jones may delve into the hero's close but non sapphic relationship with Hellcat to the chagrin of man

Let''s keep it real tight and to the point!  Join your favorite "Alpha Flight" podcast crew (Dburt, Claire Lanay, Daryll B. and Capt. Kirk) for the latest episode of Afronerd Radio'sGrindhouse airing this Saturday at 6pm EST.  The issues to be tackled this week are: Soul/Blues/Rock phenom, SATE stops by to not only discuss her vast musical chops and recent triumph at the Afropunk festival but also her new album, REDBLACK&BLUE; there's a new Image comic book right up the Captain's alley, entitled The Black Monday Murders by Jonathan Hickman which mixes dark magic, Wall Street and global economics;  a new interpolation of the Van Helsing mythos airs, courtesy of the SyFy channel; Disney actually discovered a "clue" that maybe selling a costume based on Polynesian ethnicity for their upcoming Moana film may not be a great idea; an article courtesy of The Mary Sue site theorizes that season 2 of Netflix' Jessica Jones may delve into the hero's close but non sapphic relationship with Hellcat to the chagrin of man

Wow, is it Fall season already?  And is NY Comic Con just a month away? Anywho, welcome to a new episode of the Grindhouse, as powered by the Afronerd Radio Machine.  Check out the latest musings from your very own "Podcast Legion of Super-heroes" (Daryll B., Claire Lanay, Capt. Kirk and Dburt) as they wax the light fantastic concerning the following issues:  just what should we expect from this upcoming fall season from our favorite sci-fi, comic themed, noir laced TV shows-new and returning programs?; Todd McFarlane confirms that a Spawn reboot is definitely in the works; word has it that Margot Robbie may just get her Harley Quinn solo movie after all; an open letter, courtesy of The Mary Sue site critiques actress Michelle Rodriguez (Fast and Furious/Resident Evil franchises) for her transgender comments relating to her forthcoming film, Tomboy; and channeling the Rodriguez controversy, more on Fox' Pitch, which unravels the fictional (for now) story of the first woman to play Major League Baseball, how f

Wow, is it Fall season already?  And is NY Comic Con just a month away? Anywho, welcome to a new episode of the Grindhouse, as powered by the Afronerd Radio Machine.  Check out the latest musings from your very own "Podcast Legion of Super-heroes" (Daryll B., Claire Lanay, Capt. Kirk and Dburt) as they wax the light fantastic concerning the following issues:  just what should we expect from this upcoming fall season from our favorite sci-fi, comic themed, noir laced TV shows-new and returning programs?; Todd McFarlane confirms that a Spawn reboot is definitely in the works; word has it that Margot Robbie may just get her Harley Quinn solo movie after all; an open letter, courtesy of The Mary Sue site critiques actress Michelle Rodriguez (Fast and Furious/Resident Evil franchises) for her transgender comments relating to her forthcoming film, Tomboy; and channeling the Rodriguez controversy, more on Fox' Pitch, which unravels the fictional (for now) story of the first woman to play Major League Baseball, how f

Greetings to our ever expanding and loyal listenership!  Check out Afronerd Radio'sMid Week in Review (MWIR) podcast, airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.  The topics slated to be explored are:  Democratic presidential nominee, Sec. Hillary Clinton stumbles while attending a 911 ceremony due to a last minute disclosure that she is fighting pneumonia; a Ohio HS football player "takes a knee" like professional athlete, Colin Kaepernick during the national anthem after being racially accosted by his fellow teammates; Dburt opines about a well known slave letter entitled, "Letter from a Freedman to His Old Master" and how millennials/Generation Z' should use the letter to gain a sense of perspective; there's still more fallout from last week's Lena Dunham controversy involving NY Giant, Odell Beckham; in questionable human being news, a Playboy playmate body shames an elderly woman by posting her nude picture on snapchat from a private gym shower incident (really?); Neuroscientists use neurofeedback as a new tech

Greetings to our ever expanding and loyal listenership!  Check out Afronerd Radio'sMid Week in Review (MWIR) podcast, airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.  The topics slated to be explored are:  Democratic presidential nominee, Sec. Hillary Clinton stumbles while attending a 911 ceremony due to a last minute disclosure that she is fighting pneumonia; a Ohio HS football player "takes a knee" like professional athlete, Colin Kaepernick during the national anthem after being racially accosted by his fellow teammates; Dburt opines about a well known slave letter entitled, "Letter from a Freedman to His Old Master" and how millennials/Generation Z' should use the letter to gain a sense of perspective; there's still more fallout from last week's Lena Dunham controversy involving NY Giant, Odell Beckham; in questionable human being news, a Playboy playmate body shames an elderly woman by posting her nude picture on snapchat from a private gym shower incident (really?); Neuroscientists use neurofeedback as a new tech

It's back to the Grind (House), folks!   Check out the latest episode of Afronerd Radio'sGrindhouse airing this Saturday at 6pm EST.  Pull up a seat and treat yourself to a cool refreshing elixir while you listen to the musings of your Podcast "Squadron Supreme" (Claire Lanay, Daryll B., Capt. Kirk and Dburt) as they bring their unique brand of analyses to the following topics:  actor, Joe Manganiello (True Blood) lands the villain role of Deathstroke in Ben Affleck's Batman solo film;  the team digs deeper into the Donald Glover FX Atlanta TV series; disgraced actor/director, Mel Gibson weighs in on Batman Vs Superman as a subtext to critique Hollywood's current superhero movie trend; it appears that the Berlantiverse not only has expanded to Fox (hmm...not the CW?) with the heavily cyber-touted Black Lighting TV project but also to the theaters in a potential Booster Gold solo vehicle; the Underworld: Blood Wars trailer makes it to the cyberwebs this week; Dburt admittedly was blown away by the second seaso

It's back to the Grind (House), folks!   Check out the latest episode of Afronerd Radio'sGrindhouse airing this Saturday at 6pm EST.  Pull up a seat and treat yourself to a cool refreshing elixir while you listen to the musings of your Podcast "Squadron Supreme" (Claire Lanay, Daryll B., Capt. Kirk and Dburt) as they bring their unique brand of analyses to the following topics:  actor, Joe Manganiello (True Blood) lands the villain role of Deathstroke in Ben Affleck's Batman solo film;  the team digs deeper into the Donald Glover FX Atlanta TV series; disgraced actor/director, Mel Gibson weighs in on Batman Vs Superman as a subtext to critique Hollywood's current superhero movie trend; it appears that the Berlantiverse not only has expanded to Fox (hmm...not the CW?) with the heavily cyber-touted Black Lighting TV project but also to the theaters in a potential Booster Gold solo vehicle; the Underworld: Blood Wars trailer makes it to the cyberwebs this week; Dburt admittedly was blown away by the second seaso

Pull up a seat and check out the latest episode of the Mid Week in Review (MWIR) powered by Afronerd Radio Machine Works and airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.   Join your hosts, Dburt and Capt. Kirk as they discuss the following issues:  in a designated "Blue Area" moment, Georgetown University causes a stir by affirming "reparations" in the form of priority enrollment for the descendants of slaves that the prominent institution sold in 1838; actress, Lena Dunham (Girls) apologizes to NY Giants wide receiver, Odell Beckham Jr. for a "conversation" that never took place (hint: Mr. Robot may be her inspiration); our impressions of the reportedly ground breaking FX series, Atlanta, starring the blerd of the moment, Donald Glover; violence strikes the infamous Brooklyn Carribean Day Parade (shocker!) with two young unintended victims-will these deaths finally call an end to one of New York's most celebrated cultural events?; we finally address the Trump vs Clinton battle for the Black vote and no matter who wi

Pull up a seat and check out the latest episode of the Mid Week in Review (MWIR) powered by Afronerd Radio Machine Works and airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.   Join your hosts, Dburt and Capt. Kirk as they discuss the following issues:  in a designated "Blue Area" moment, Georgetown University causes a stir by affirming "reparations" in the form of priority enrollment for the descendants of slaves that the prominent institution sold in 1838; actress, Lena Dunham (Girls) apologizes to NY Giants wide receiver, Odell Beckham Jr. for a "conversation" that never took place (hint: Mr. Robot may be her inspiration); our impressions of the reportedly ground breaking FX series, Atlanta, starring the blerd of the moment, Donald Glover; violence strikes the infamous Brooklyn Carribean Day Parade (shocker!) with two young unintended victims-will these deaths finally call an end to one of New York's most celebrated cultural events?; we finally address the Trump vs Clinton battle for the Black vote and no matter who wi

Prepare to enter Afronerd Radio's own "Upside Down" better known as The GrindHouse podcast, airing this Saturday at 6pm EST.  Join your Podcast "Guardians of the Galaxy" (Claire Lanay, Daryll B, Dburt and Capt. Kirk) as they discuss the following pulp/pop issues: yes, there's still more to discuss from last week's Afropunk festival and we aim to do just that!  How does blerdism/Nerds of color contour and contrast with the Afropunk community?; iconic comedic actor/director, Gene Wilder passes; It appears that the Berlantiverse is making room for a Black Lightning TV series courtesy of the CW; in casting news, it appears that an actress of color, Georgina Campbell (Broadchurch, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword)  has been chosen to play a relative/ancestor of General Zod in Syfy's Krypton;  Marvel TV purportedly is developing a New Warriors comedy series featuring Squirrel Girl (?); not to be undone by the female helmed Wonder Woman, is Marvel considering Rebecca Thomas (Electrick Children) for the director's ch

Prepare to enter Afronerd Radio's own "Upside Down" better known as The GrindHouse podcast, airing this Saturday at 6pm EST.  Join your Podcast "Guardians of the Galaxy" (Claire Lanay, Daryll B, Dburt and Capt. Kirk) as they discuss the following pulp/pop issues: yes, there's still more to discuss from last week's Afropunk festival and we aim to do just that!  How does blerdism/Nerds of color contour and contrast with the Afropunk community?; iconic comedic actor/director, Gene Wilder passes; It appears that the Berlantiverse is making room for a Black Lightning TV series courtesy of the CW; in casting news, it appears that an actress of color, Georgina Campbell (Broadchurch, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword)  has been chosen to play a relative/ancestor of General Zod in Syfy's Krypton;  Marvel TV purportedly is developing a New Warriors comedy series featuring Squirrel Girl (?); not to be undone by the female helmed Wonder Woman, is Marvel considering Rebecca Thomas (Electrick Children) for the director's ch

Howdy to the people!  Listen to our latest episode of Afronerd Radio'sMid Week in Review (MWIR) airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.  Join your hosts, Dburt and Capt. Kirk as they wax about the following (mid) weekly topics:  Dburt returns from Brooklyn's 12th annual Afropunk festival and shares his (sweaty) thoughts; and in the wake of Afropunk, the nearby MTV Video Music Awards continues to prove that the once cutting edge music channel just doesn't cut that edge anymore (and hasn't for a loooong time); San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick takes a polarizing if not controversial stance on not standing for the national anthem as a form of protest against police violence toward African Americans/POC; the battle between Sec. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump rages on with the Black vote and accusations of Racism being placed at the center;  comic legend, Dave Chappelle riffs on Black Lives Matter being the "worst slogan" he's ever heard (hopefully, the SJWs won't ban him for independent thinking);

Howdy to the people!  Listen to our latest episode of Afronerd Radio'sMid Week in Review (MWIR) airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.  Join your hosts, Dburt and Capt. Kirk as they wax about the following (mid) weekly topics:  Dburt returns from Brooklyn's 12th annual Afropunk festival and shares his (sweaty) thoughts; and in the wake of Afropunk, the nearby MTV Video Music Awards continues to prove that the once cutting edge music channel just doesn't cut that edge anymore (and hasn't for a loooong time); San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick takes a polarizing if not controversial stance on not standing for the national anthem as a form of protest against police violence toward African Americans/POC; the battle between Sec. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump rages on with the Black vote and accusations of Racism being placed at the center;  comic legend, Dave Chappelle riffs on Black Lives Matter being the "worst slogan" he's ever heard (hopefully, the SJWs won't ban him for independent thinking);

Hey, folks.  As the Brooklyn Afropunk Festival approaches, let's just get to the point, shall we?  Listen to our latest episode of Afronerd Radio's Mid Week in Review (MWIR) airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.  Listen to your hosts, Dburt and Capt. Kirk as they unpack on this (mid) week's impactful concerns: famed journalist and EMERGE magazine editor, George Curry passes; Republican presidential hopeful, Donald Trump makes a plea to potential Black votes (before mostly White audiences); our impressions over the fallout regarding the discovery that Olympic swimmer, Ryan Lochte lied about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio and how his standard of behavior appears less critiqued compared to his Black Olympic counterparts; basketball legend, Kobe Bryant unveils his new 100m Venture Capital Fund (but the AtlantaBlackStar asks will it benefit Black entrepreneurs;  in SJW/political correctness news, Princeton University's HR department enacts a policy forbidding the usage of the term "man" as a basic descriptor; more

Hey, folks.  As the Brooklyn Afropunk Festival approaches, let's just get to the point, shall we?  Listen to our latest episode of Afronerd Radio's Mid Week in Review (MWIR) airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.  Listen to your hosts, Dburt and Capt. Kirk as they unpack on this (mid) week's impactful concerns: famed journalist and EMERGE magazine editor, George Curry passes; Republican presidential hopeful, Donald Trump makes a plea to potential Black votes (before mostly White audiences); our impressions over the fallout regarding the discovery that Olympic swimmer, Ryan Lochte lied about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio and how his standard of behavior appears less critiqued compared to his Black Olympic counterparts; basketball legend, Kobe Bryant unveils his new 100m Venture Capital Fund (but the AtlantaBlackStar asks will it benefit Black entrepreneurs;  in SJW/political correctness news, Princeton University's HR department enacts a policy forbidding the usage of the term "man" as a basic descriptor; more