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It's the Mid Week in Review broadcast, people!  Check out the latest episode (powered by the Afronerd Radio Machine) airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST with your hosts Dburt and Capt. Kirk.  The topics up for scrutiny this week are:  the hosts delve deeper into the historical, political and cultural legacy of iconic boxer, Muhammad Ali;  Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump's penchant racial "recognition" has reached its zenith with his claims of bias regarding a judge of Mexican parentage who is presiding over Trump University civil case (and then there's his recent "my African-American" remark); actors Kerry Washinton and Aziz Anzari discuss the stereotyping that occurred during the audition process early on in their careers; the History Channel's new documentary series, Barbarians Risings has raised the ire of some history enthusiasts who took umbrage with the famed military strategist/conqueror, Hannibal of Carthage, being portrayed by a Black British actor; Dburt begrudgingly comments on "plant

It's the Mid Week in Review broadcast, people!  Check out the latest episode (powered by the Afronerd Radio Machine) airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST with your hosts Dburt and Capt. Kirk.  The topics up for scrutiny this week are:  the hosts delve deeper into the historical, political and cultural legacy of iconic boxer, Muhammad Ali;  Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump's penchant racial "recognition" has reached its zenith with his claims of bias regarding a judge of Mexican parentage who is presiding over Trump University civil case (and then there's his recent "my African-American" remark); actors Kerry Washinton and Aziz Anzari discuss the stereotyping that occurred during the audition process early on in their careers; the History Channel's new documentary series, Barbarians Risings has raised the ire of some history enthusiasts who took umbrage with the famed military strategist/conqueror, Hannibal of Carthage, being portrayed by a Black British actor; Dburt begrudgingly comments on "plant

For brevity's sake, let's just get on with it! Check out our latest installment of Afronerd Radio's Grindhouse podcast airing today at 6pm EST.  Listen to your podcast "Challengers of the Unknown" (Claire Lanay, Dburt, Daryll B. and Capt. Kirk) as they lend their special analyses to the following topics: again, 2016 continues to prove to be a lousy year with the litany of celebrity deaths-iconic boxer, socio-political activist and ico, Muhammad Ali passes from Parkinson's disease; Marvel's Chief Creative Officer confirms that the film rights to The Submariner-Prince Namor, have reverted back to the House of Ideas; after Seth-Grahame Smith walked away from the director's chair of the WB's Flash film adaptation, word has it that Dope's Rick Famuyiwa will helm Barry Allen's story; according to the Bleeding Cool site, British actor, Paterson Joseph was at one time, up for the role as the first Black Doctor Who in the eleventh iteration of the character; our first impressions of the Sundance Channel's foray into a

For brevity's sake, let's just get on with it! Check out our latest installment of Afronerd Radio's Grindhouse podcast airing today at 6pm EST.  Listen to your podcast "Challengers of the Unknown" (Claire Lanay, Dburt, Daryll B. and Capt. Kirk) as they lend their special analyses to the following topics: again, 2016 continues to prove to be a lousy year with the litany of celebrity deaths-iconic boxer, socio-political activist and ico, Muhammad Ali passes from Parkinson's disease; Marvel's Chief Creative Officer confirms that the film rights to The Submariner-Prince Namor, have reverted back to the House of Ideas; after Seth-Grahame Smith walked away from the director's chair of the WB's Flash film adaptation, word has it that Dope's Rick Famuyiwa will helm Barry Allen's story; according to the Bleeding Cool site, British actor, Paterson Joseph was at one time, up for the role as the first Black Doctor Who in the eleventh iteration of the character; our first impressions of the Sundance Channel's foray into a

Harambe(e)!.....unfortunately, has a double meaning, folks.  Welcome to the latest episode of our Mid Week in Review podcast, airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST-powered by the good folks at Afronerd Radio Machine Works.  Pull up a chair and a refreshing mint julep as you listen to the sonic analysis laid forth by your hosts, Dburt and Capt. Kirk regarding the following topics:  the death of a beloved Gorilla (named Harambe) at the Cincinnati Zoo in order to save a child has sparked controversy; Conservative author/pundit, Ann Coulter, whose business model is all about controversy, raised the ire of many on social media by referring to Asian-Americans as "Mandarins" (racist, much?); the Roots TV series reboot airs this week as numerous critics assert that the time has past for cinematic slave narratives; and in even more racial news-a Chinese detergent commercial appears to be racially insensitive toward those with dark(er) skin; Dburt opines on the recent shooting incident that took place during rapper, T.I.

Harambe(e)!.....unfortunately, has a double meaning, folks.  Welcome to the latest episode of our Mid Week in Review podcast, airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST-powered by the good folks at Afronerd Radio Machine Works.  Pull up a chair and a refreshing mint julep as you listen to the sonic analysis laid forth by your hosts, Dburt and Capt. Kirk regarding the following topics:  the death of a beloved Gorilla (named Harambe) at the Cincinnati Zoo in order to save a child has sparked controversy; Conservative author/pundit, Ann Coulter, whose business model is all about controversy, raised the ire of many on social media by referring to Asian-Americans as "Mandarins" (racist, much?); the Roots TV series reboot airs this week as numerous critics assert that the time has past for cinematic slave narratives; and in even more racial news-a Chinese detergent commercial appears to be racially insensitive toward those with dark(er) skin; Dburt opines on the recent shooting incident that took place during rapper, T.I.

Salutations, crumpets and cornbread to all our loyal listeners!  Welcome to the Grindhouse's special Memorial Day podcast airing this Saturday at 6pm EST-powered by the Afronerd Radio machine!  Join your "Podcast Enterprise" crew (Claire Lanay, Daryll B., Capt. Kirk and Dburt) as they embark on another fact finding mission to unravel the following mysteries: the good folks at Vortex Comics by way of Lagos, Nigeria stop by to discuss not only their own creator content but also comic culture in Africa; our first impressions of this week's release of Fox' X-men: Apocalypse; more on the recent Vanity Fair piece that critiqued the "straight" and/or conventional interpretation of Steve Rogers in this spring's blockbuster, Captain America: Civil War; our thoughts about the fan made trailer starring X-files' Gillian Anderson entitled, Jane Bond; Joss Whedon teases the notion of coming back to Marvel with one caveat-helming an all female Avengers movie; and if you need further evidence that art imitates (or is that in

Salutations, crumpets and cornbread to all our loyal listeners!  Welcome to the Grindhouse's special Memorial Day podcast airing this Saturday at 6pm EST-powered by the Afronerd Radio machine!  Join your "Podcast Enterprise" crew (Claire Lanay, Daryll B., Capt. Kirk and Dburt) as they embark on another fact finding mission to unravel the following mysteries: the good folks at Vortex Comics by way of Lagos, Nigeria stop by to discuss not only their own creator content but also comic culture in Africa; our first impressions of this week's release of Fox' X-men: Apocalypse; more on the recent Vanity Fair piece that critiqued the "straight" and/or conventional interpretation of Steve Rogers in this spring's blockbuster, Captain America: Civil War; our thoughts about the fan made trailer starring X-files' Gillian Anderson entitled, Jane Bond; Joss Whedon teases the notion of coming back to Marvel with one caveat-helming an all female Avengers movie; and if you need further evidence that art imitates (or is that in

What's shaking, people!  Join us for another fact finding mission at Afronerd Radio's Mid Week in Review airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.  Listen to this (mid) week's musings from Dburt and Captain Kirk pertaining to the following issues:  it appears that a sizable swath of twitter followers made a request for a gay Captain America to be depicted by Marvel in cinema (an original character can't be created?); a recent study posits that many Whites have violent thoughts when hearing "Black sounding" names; he gets the Afronerd Radio seal of approval-a young motivational speaker tackles regressive hip hop lyrics (Blue Area segment); our impressions of the Edward Nero acquittal in the Freddie Gray case (hint: Gray just isn't Rosa Parks) with Megyn Kelly vs Deray Mckesson as the undercard; Dburt finally discusses his thoughts on the potential development of synthetic human dna (the Eugenics movement never really disappeared); what about that infamous gun sale? George Zimmerman speaks to ABC News about the 200K

What's shaking, people!  Join us for another fact finding mission at Afronerd Radio's Mid Week in Review airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.  Listen to this (mid) week's musings from Dburt and Captain Kirk pertaining to the following issues:  it appears that a sizable swath of twitter followers made a request for a gay Captain America to be depicted by Marvel in cinema (an original character can't be created?); a recent study posits that many Whites have violent thoughts when hearing "Black sounding" names; he gets the Afronerd Radio seal of approval-a young motivational speaker tackles regressive hip hop lyrics (Blue Area segment); our impressions of the Edward Nero acquittal in the Freddie Gray case (hint: Gray just isn't Rosa Parks) with Megyn Kelly vs Deray Mckesson as the undercard; Dburt finally discusses his thoughts on the potential development of synthetic human dna (the Eugenics movement never really disappeared); what about that infamous gun sale? George Zimmerman speaks to ABC News about the 200K

Welcome to the latest podcast episode of Afronerd Radio'sGrindhouse (dba "The Grind") airing this Saturday at 6pm EST.  Set your clocks/calendars for a new fact finding mission with your sonic guides-Daryll B., Claire Lanay, Capt. Kirk and Dburt as they unfurl these current pulp cultured mysteries:  are actors John Boyega (Star Wars, Attack the Block) and Michael Keaton (Birdman, Batman) negotiating with Marvel for forthcomig gigs?; Robert Kirkman's first episode of Outcast hits the cyberwebs; NBCs time traveling Timeless trailer also hits the internets; our impressions of what to expect (spoilers maybe) from DC's upcoming Rebirth event arc (including a Dr. Manhattan connection); despite the introduction of LMDs (life model decoys) in the season finale of SHIELD, is actress, Chloe Bennet's assertion that Marvel TV isn't really crossing over (like DC shows) true? (but then there's that Kingpin rumor); The Mary Sue site highlights what appears to be a universal language translator earpiece (a la Star Trek) that

Welcome to the latest podcast episode of Afronerd Radio'sGrindhouse (dba "The Grind") airing this Saturday at 6pm EST.  Set your clocks/calendars for a new fact finding mission with your sonic guides-Daryll B., Claire Lanay, Capt. Kirk and Dburt as they unfurl these current pulp cultured mysteries:  are actors John Boyega (Star Wars, Attack the Block) and Michael Keaton (Birdman, Batman) negotiating with Marvel for forthcomig gigs?; Robert Kirkman's first episode of Outcast hits the cyberwebs; NBCs time traveling Timeless trailer also hits the internets; our impressions of what to expect (spoilers maybe) from DC's upcoming Rebirth event arc (including a Dr. Manhattan connection); despite the introduction of LMDs (life model decoys) in the season finale of SHIELD, is actress, Chloe Bennet's assertion that Marvel TV isn't really crossing over (like DC shows) true? (but then there's that Kingpin rumor); The Mary Sue site highlights what appears to be a universal language translator earpiece (a la Star Trek) that

Hey folks!  Check out our latest installment of Afronerd Radio'sMid Week in Review podcast airing this Wednesday at 7:30PM EST.  Join your hosts Capt. Kirk and Dburt as they lend their unique analyses relating to the following (mid) week issues:  picking up from where we failed to address this past Grindhouse show, a recent NY Times piece delves into the semi secret world of synthetic human genomes...it appears that the sci-fi notion of the Avengers "Vision" character may be closer than we think; outrage ensues when White models march to Beyonce Knowles' Black Power anthemic Formation song; SJW (social justice warrior) students at Seattle University are demanding the ouster of the school's dean for recommending (and stating the title of) a classic African-American book, entitled Nigger: An Autobiography by Dick Gregory; Black middle class flight from Chicago is occurring due to the city's notorious gun violence/murder stats (and Fox' Bill O'reilly weighs in proving our broken clock theory still stands) ; Dbur

Hey folks!  Check out our latest installment of Afronerd Radio'sMid Week in Review podcast airing this Wednesday at 7:30PM EST.  Join your hosts Capt. Kirk and Dburt as they lend their unique analyses relating to the following (mid) week issues:  picking up from where we failed to address this past Grindhouse show, a recent NY Times piece delves into the semi secret world of synthetic human genomes...it appears that the sci-fi notion of the Avengers "Vision" character may be closer than we think; outrage ensues when White models march to Beyonce Knowles' Black Power anthemic Formation song; SJW (social justice warrior) students at Seattle University are demanding the ouster of the school's dean for recommending (and stating the title of) a classic African-American book, entitled Nigger: An Autobiography by Dick Gregory; Black middle class flight from Chicago is occurring due to the city's notorious gun violence/murder stats (and Fox' Bill O'reilly weighs in proving our broken clock theory still stands) ; Dbur

We're back, folks!  Welcome to the latest installment of Afronerd Radio's GrindHouse airing this Saturday at 6pm EST.  Join your favorite "Podcast Avengers" (the Uncanny Daryll B., the Uncanny Too (2) Claire Lanay, Capt. Kirk and Daryll B) as they tackle this week's latest pop/pulp culture fare:  the crew delves in a bit deeper into spoiler territory as it pertains to Captain America: Civil War;  it's official-CBS' Supergirl moves to Vancouver, CW....oops CA-but what does that mean for crossover storyline potential with the other CW superhero properties; according to a recent NY Times piece, could we be entering a new era of synthetic humans a la Marvel's Vision?  It appears Harvard recently hosted a secret meeting to discuss future developments into the creation of synthetic human genomes; the VG to cinema phenomenon continues with the release of the Assassin's Creed trailer; DC comics delves into diversity waters with the forthcoming release of DC Rebirth characters as Chinese analogues; ABC passes on Agent

We're back, folks!  Welcome to the latest installment of Afronerd Radio's GrindHouse airing this Saturday at 6pm EST.  Join your favorite "Podcast Avengers" (the Uncanny Daryll B., the Uncanny Too (2) Claire Lanay, Capt. Kirk and Daryll B) as they tackle this week's latest pop/pulp culture fare:  the crew delves in a bit deeper into spoiler territory as it pertains to Captain America: Civil War;  it's official-CBS' Supergirl moves to Vancouver, CW....oops CA-but what does that mean for crossover storyline potential with the other CW superhero properties; according to a recent NY Times piece, could we be entering a new era of synthetic humans a la Marvel's Vision?  It appears Harvard recently hosted a secret meeting to discuss future developments into the creation of synthetic human genomes; the VG to cinema phenomenon continues with the release of the Assassin's Creed trailer; DC comics delves into diversity waters with the forthcoming release of DC Rebirth characters as Chinese analogues; ABC passes on Agent

Salud!...to our ever increasing, diverse and especially loyal listenership.  Check out our latest episode of Afronerd Radio'sMid Week in Review podcast airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.  Join Dburt and Capt. Kirk as they analyze the latest (mid) week topical concerns:  President Obama causes a bit of a stir with his reference to embracing one's Blackness while delivering this years commencement address to Howard University graduates; and speaking of Blackness, another set of graduates, this time female cadets from the US Military Academy at West Point are causing a similar controversy over a photo showing them displaying the classic raised solidarity fist; our impression of the North Carolina transgender restroom law and its implications for society's future; Sundance TV might have a proxy for the X-men with its exciting Australian sci-fi series entitled, Cleverman which posits what would happen if only Aboriginals acquired superpowers (hmmm sounds like Kwanza Osajyefo's Black...aren't Aborigines also call

Salud!...to our ever increasing, diverse and especially loyal listenership.  Check out our latest episode of Afronerd Radio'sMid Week in Review podcast airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.  Join Dburt and Capt. Kirk as they analyze the latest (mid) week topical concerns:  President Obama causes a bit of a stir with his reference to embracing one's Blackness while delivering this years commencement address to Howard University graduates; and speaking of Blackness, another set of graduates, this time female cadets from the US Military Academy at West Point are causing a similar controversy over a photo showing them displaying the classic raised solidarity fist; our impression of the North Carolina transgender restroom law and its implications for society's future; Sundance TV might have a proxy for the X-men with its exciting Australian sci-fi series entitled, Cleverman which posits what would happen if only Aboriginals acquired superpowers (hmmm sounds like Kwanza Osajyefo's Black...aren't Aborigines also call

Well today is "Emancipation Day" for the nerds/geeks/Blerds/Nerds of color-Captain America: Civil War has arrived!  Keeping it really close to the cuff...Join Team Afronerd Radio (the "Uncanny" Daryll B, the equally as Uncanny Too, Claire Lanay, Capt. Kirk and Dburt) this Saturday at 6pm EST for this week's latest installment of The Grindhouse.  Pull up a seat and a cool refreshing drink while the crew elucidates on the following topics:  our impressions of Marvel's Captain America: Civil War trilogy; rumor has it that the budget/expense for CBS' Supergirl may prevent a second season renewal but the CW network may be at play as an alternative home for the series;  Boom's Irredeemable comic appears to be headed for a silver screen adaptation, courtesy of Fox; and in yet another case of social media upping the creep factor, artist Kukuruyo causes a furor by drawing a semi nude, Ms. Marvel, who is depicted as a teenager in comics (how low can we go..wow); Ben Affleck takes on a bigger role in the upcoming Justic

Well today is "Emancipation Day" for the nerds/geeks/Blerds/Nerds of color-Captain America: Civil War has arrived!  Keeping it really close to the cuff...Join Team Afronerd Radio (the "Uncanny" Daryll B, the equally as Uncanny Too, Claire Lanay, Capt. Kirk and Dburt) this Saturday at 6pm EST for this week's latest installment of The Grindhouse.  Pull up a seat and a cool refreshing drink while the crew elucidates on the following topics:  our impressions of Marvel's Captain America: Civil War trilogy; rumor has it that the budget/expense for CBS' Supergirl may prevent a second season renewal but the CW network may be at play as an alternative home for the series;  Boom's Irredeemable comic appears to be headed for a silver screen adaptation, courtesy of Fox; and in yet another case of social media upping the creep factor, artist Kukuruyo causes a furor by drawing a semi nude, Ms. Marvel, who is depicted as a teenager in comics (how low can we go..wow); Ben Affleck takes on a bigger role in the upcoming Justic