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Welcome to Afronerdradio.com's Grindhouse Sundays!  We're giving you the very best in your double feature aural experience with the Comic Shoppe airing at 6pm and Afronerd Radio batting clean up at 7pm eastern.   As custom,  the "Podcast Avengers"-Daryll B., Dburt and Captain Kirk cover the latest news in the world of fantasy, sci-fi, graphic novels and video gaming. And then there's Afronerd featuring Captain Kirk aka Afronerd Radio broadcasting at 7pm! Folks, we ALWAYS exclaim that each show is not be missed but THIS particular episode will be one for the historical archives!  Set your clocks andmark your calendars as Afronerd welcomes iconic bassist and one of the architects of the Minneapolis Sound, Andre Cymone to our studios.  We will, of course discuss Mr. Cymone's latest endeavors including a new song entitled, America as well as his musical legacy.  And this time, we actually mean it when we emphatically state that THIS IS REALLY NOT THE SHOW TO MISS!  Call the hosts live at 646-915-9620!

To the point:  Join Dburt and Captain Kirk this Wednesday for their Mid Week in Review broadcast starting at 7pm sharp!  The topics to be discussed are: the controversial Packers v. Seahawks game and the NFL referee lockout; with friends like this who needs enemies-in a show of support, Obama supporter,Madonna, sports a POTUS inspired tattoo and says that she's thankful that a "Black Muslim" is in the White House (?); Conservative author/pundit exclaims that the Dems have abandoned "the Blacks" and the military might have actually created goggles that can read minds!  Call the hosts live at 646-915-9620!    

When one thinks of our Sunday podcast, the Yin and Yang philosophy indelibly springs to mind.  It's all about balance and duality, hence The Comic Shoppe airing at 6pm and Afronerd Radio batting follow-up at 7pm eastern standard.  Of course to hear the latest in graphic novels, video gaming, sci-fi, fantasy and superhero films, check for the "Podcast Avengers".....The Comic Shoppe is officially open!  Next up,  Afronerd Radio airs at 7pm.  Join Captain Kirk and Dburt  for a very special interview with author and music journalist, Laina Dawes.  Ms. Dawes stops by Afronerd Studios to discuss her new book, What Are You Doing Here?: A Black Woman's Life and Liberation In Heavy Metal. This discussion will be one for the record books as both the Afronerd team and Ms. Dawes are kindred spirits-deconstructing stereotypes.  And guess what? There's still more to the show!  Journalist/Author, Norman Kelley (Rhythm and Business; The Head Negro in Charge Syndrome) will be sitting in to provide his analysis of this week's

It's The Mid Week in Review Show, folks!  In an attempt to keep matters simple, join Captain Kirk and Dburt this Wednesday at 7pm eastern.  The topics to be discussed are: Governor Romney's remarks during a private Boca Raton fundraiser has his campaign in a potential tailspin; Dburt's favorite rocker, Prince goes back to his natural roots (Afro style, that is) and some folks find it disturbing (?); Captain Kirk discovers that there might be mosquito sized tech that can take pictures and DNA-think miniaturized drone; more blunt racism stories on the political front (from Puerto Rico to FLOTUS to POTUS) and speaking of the President, will folks get the irony of famed musician, Randy Newman's (Short People) new jingle and video, entitled "I'm Dreaming (of a White President)."  Call the hosts live at: 646-915-9620....     

As our Sunday "Double Feature" broadcasts of The Comic Shoppe and Afronerd Radio grow in popularity, we feel compelled to up the ante with superior programming.  At 6pm join Dburt, Daryll and Captain Kirk as they discuss current issues occurring in the world of geek/nerd culture, comics, video gaming, sci-fi and fantasy from a sepia toned perspective. And then at 7pm, we have yet another outstanding another interview scheduled with filmmaker/actress, Sahndra Fon Dufe, who is appearing on Afronerd to discuss her latest film project, Yefon. Dufe, who is seeking funding via a Kickstarter campaign, will discuss the importance of her crowdfunding venture,the socially conscious resolve of Yefon and its importance to African cinema.  Call our hosts live at 646-916-9620 and once again, this is not the show to miss!

Salutations with crumpets and cornbread, people!  This Wednesday (at 7pm EST) pull up a seat and listen to Afronerd Radio's Mid Week in Review show!  Dburt and Captain Kirk will be shedding some conservative (and oftentimes independent) light on the following "mid week" current event topics:  picking up from last week, famed author, Philip Roth's (Human Stain) correction of Wikipedia infers a lot of other implications; a HuffPost article posits what if social media existed during 911 NYC/Pentagon attacks; Chief Keef vs. Lupe Fiasco-what does it all mean?; and in Keef and Fiasco's hometown, the Chicago school strikes continue and if time permits, Dburt reminds the listeners of America's Black caste system (the birth of the term "lower tier").  Call the hosts live at 646-915-9620.

In the standard Afronerd Radio tradition, we attempt to give our listeners a full aural meal!  It's still a "double mint" Sunday with The Comic Shoppe airing at 6pm and Afronerd featuring Captain Kirk batting second at 7pm eastern.  What's sure to be an exciting and informative broadcast, check out our interview with budding filmmaker, Justin Simien who is causing quite stir with his film short and soon to be full length movie, entitled Dear White People.  DWP is a provocative look at the frictional relationship between Black and White (including INTRAracial conflicts) students attending a fictional predominantly White northeastern university.  This is not the film (nor the podcast) to miss!  And least we forget, The Comic Shoppe starts off first, with the crew's weekly analysis of the latest news in the world of comic book, fantasy, sci-fi  and video gaming.  Feel free to call the hosts live at 646-915-9620.

Howdy, people!  Welcome to another funky and fascinating (and sometimes funny) Mid Week in Review edition of Afronerd Radio this Wed at 7pm.  Listen to Captain Kirk and Dburt discuss the following issues:  our impressions of the first day of the Democratic National Convention; the untimely passing of Oscar nominated actor Michael Clarke Duncan; DC comics introduces its first Arab-American Green Lantern;  two back to back NY Times pieces on the importance of exercise in middle age and improvement in life (and life expectancy) with those who suffer from Sickle Cell Anemia.  Don't be scared! Call the hosts live at 646-915-9620.  They promise not to bite.....much.        

It appears some of us still intend to work during this labor Day weekend!  So our double matinee shows will still go forward for this Sunday's Comic Shoppe and Afronerd Radio combo! Join Dburt, Daryll B and Captain Kirk this Sunday at 6pm as they highlight the following pulp flavored topics: the SHIELD TV series goes from speculation to reality thanks to ABC; thoughts on DC new 52 a year later; returning to our infamous Versus segment-comparing and contrasting Adult Swim's Black Dynamite and The Boondocks; Canada's time loop drama, Continuum gets picked up by the SyFy network; can Kickstarter save the independent comic book industry? an all female Expendables might be in the works and lastly, our thoughts on our favorite comic book reads from the previous week. Next up, Afronerd Radio airs at 7pm.  The topics up for this week's discussion are:  legendary actor/director, Clint Eastwood made what many have deemed a bizarre performance at this year's RNC; the untimely passing of hip hop mogul, Chris Lighty; Sur

As always, we try to keep matters close to the cuff and terse-Afronerd featuring Captain Kirk airs this Wed at 7pm eastern.  Listen to the hosts discuss the following "Mid-Week" topics:  a brief summation of unresolved issues we failed to unpack from Sunday's show (the delayed release of Lebron James' sneaker; Apple vs Samsung; HBCU Morris Brown possible foreclosure),  a provocative doctored picture of the First Lady parodied as a slave shows up on the cover of a Spanish magazine insert and a military conspiracy is exposed that had intentions of overthrowing the US government and threatening the life of President Obama....whew!  AGAIN....Stop by at 7pm sharp.

Yes, our legendary Sunday broadcasts represent the very best in the natural order of duality-the yin and the yang or in this case,  The Comic Shoppe show which airs at 6pm, followed by Afronerd Radio at 7pm eastern.  Pull up a seat and listen to the "Podcast Avengers" wax on and about the following pop cultural concerns:  dovetailing off of DC's new 52 line of comics, an upcoming issue of Superman has our hero coupling up with Wonder Woman and not Lois Lane; revisiting the late great Dwayne McDuffie, whose likeness appeared in a recent episode of Disney XD's Ultimate Spider Man-additionally, the team will discuss McDuffie's infamous proposal to Marvel regarding an interesting Black themed comic;  picking up from last week's listed topic, in homage of Spiderman's 50th anniversary, the character gets his own sidekick named Alpha; Bendis' latest Brilliant comic; DC introduces Baz, an Arab American Green Lantern and if time permits, our recommendations for favorite graphic novel reads from the previous week. Bat

It's time for our Mid Week in Review broadcast, folks!  Join Dburt and Captain Kirk this Wednesday as they bring their special brand (conservative/independent) of analysis to the following topical concerns:  ESPN sports analyst, Skip Bayliss' alleged controversial remarks regarding White fans rooting for a Caucasian backup QB versus African-American RGIII due to tribalism; a recent article from The Root posits whether or not VP Republican candidate, Paul Ryan is racist due to him having a Black girlfriend in his past;  Dburt took a peek at BBC America's latest cinematic TV effort, Copper and he liked it; just what is the deal with Missouri congressman, Todd Akin's rape/abortion comments and lastly, if time permits, the team will address some leftover topics that were left on the virtual "dinner table" from this past Sunday's show.  See you all at 7pm sharp!

Stay tuned for our ever popular (and consistent) Sunday Double Feature broadcast  with The Comic Shoppe airing at 6pm and Afronerd Radio batting relief at 7pm.  Of course, The Shoppe will continue to focus on the weekly goings on in the world of pulp, pop and sci fi but don't forget to check out Afronerd for the second half  when we bring back noted author, journalist and former WBAI radio producer, Norman Kelley to discuss some of his past literary efforts (Head Negro in Charge Syndrome and Rhythm and Business) as well as his thoughts on today's current event topics.  Again, folks...this is not the show to miss.  Mark your calendars!

Pull up your favorite chair (preferably a comfortable one) and listen to the (mid) weekly musings of Afronerd featuring Captain Kirk, airing tonight at 7pm eastern.  The team will unpack the following topics for your edification:  The HuffPost's new online TV news service went live earlier this week; continuing with issues left "on the table" from Sunday's show (Dr. John Mcwhorter's recent New Republic piece likens White supremacist music to current commercial Hip Hop, the scientific plausibility of human immortality, Quincy Jones' daughters on their racial experiences) ; the fallout from Republican presidential candidate, Mitt Romney's choice of Wisconsin congressman, Paul Ryan for the VP spot and if time permits, the madnes that is footballer, Chad Ochocinco Johnson. 

Hear ye, Hear ye, and come one, come all to another fun fact finding mission, courtesy of The Comic Shoppe and Afronerd Radio!  Join Daryyl B, Captain Kirk and Dburt as they unravel the following topics for this Sunday's (at 6pm) broadcast:  the Illuminati (ahem, the Marvel Comics version) returns thanks to Brian Michael Bendis; actor/director, Ben Affleck may or may not have been offered the chance to star and direct in the proposed Justice League film; our impressions of the new Bourne Legacy film with Jeremy Renner in the titular role; the truth of Marvel and Fox Studios bartering over intellectual properties (i.e. "I'll trade you Silver Surfer and Galactus for Daredevil") and lastly, the crew opines on Marvel's latest experiment-Spiderman gets a sidekick named Alpha.......uh oh.  And now for part two....Afronerd Radio airs after the Shoppe at 7pm!  Pull up a chair and listen to the musings of Dburt and Captain Kirk pertaining the following newsworthy stories: a brief continuation of the issues from Thurs

Well, folks I think three times really might be a charm as we are expecting a hip hop icon to come through....but we'll reveal who when it occurs.....and that's just the first segment!  Stop by this Wednesday at 7pm to hear the very best in urban alternative music , thought and discussion.  Your hosts, Dburt aka The Afronerd and Captain Kirk will also be waxing about the following (mid week) related issues: a recent HuffPost piece posits that human immortality might be a reality and there might be a person living today that could one day be the 21st century Methuselah;  comedian, D.L. Hughley likens President Obama to being a "White kid";   recent gossip sites have revisited an '05  Glamour magazine article on Quincy Jones' daughters, Rashida and Kidada on their racial experiences and lastly, should Black "firsts" still be acknowledged?  AGAIN, not the show to miss....seee you all at 7pm!  

This Sunday's Afronerd Radio broadcast promises to be equally provocative and informative when we welcome  noted author, journalist and former Pacifica radio producer, Norman Kelley to the show.  Mr. Kelley has written a number of books covering a myriad of subjects (music, politics, the american workforce)  and genres (fiction, non-fiction, etc) and on Sunday, August 5th at 7pm, he will share his thoughts on the current state of Black popular music, politics and culture.  AGAIN folks, don't forget to mark your calendars as this is not the show to miss!  Oh and as a caveat, The Comic Shoppe show featuring Captain Kirk, Daryll B and Dburt airs as a "prologue" at 6pm,  covering the latest in sci-fi, comic book, fantasy and video gaming news.

We're back!...pretty much in the same vein as Governor Schwarzeneggar's appearance in the upcoming release of The Expendables 2 (minus housekeeper shenanigans).  Pull up a comfortable seat and listen to Afronerd Radio'sMid Week in Review this Wednesday at 7pm (EST) as Dburt and Captain Kirk use their CSI inspired abilities to unpack the following topics: racism + stupidity are the current bedfellows of twitter, especially pertaining to the Olympics;  former CNN host, T.J. Holmes discusses his personal DWB (Driving While Black) encounters with the police;  psychologists have figured out why disfigured people are oftentimes shunned by their peers;  a Huffington Post blogger suggests that Governor Romney played the "race card" when discussing Israeli versus Palestinian success and lastly, a man kicked off a airline flight because of his saggy jeans became belligerent  and abusive (SHOCKER!!) with the flight staff. AGAIN...check us out at 7pm!

It appears that there's ALWAYS something to discuss with cogent analysis when entering the worlds of sci-fi, comics or politics!  First up, during The Comic Shoppe broadcast, hosts-Dburt, Captain Kirk and Daryll B. will be waxing about the following topics:  are there too many comic book movies being made? will a saturation point be reached; for our ever popular "Versus" segment-the battle of genres-superhero/comic book vs action movies...which is better or is there a difference?; now that Batman's "Nolanverse"  has reached its conclusion, what is the future of the Batman cinematic franchise? And lastly, the crew pontificates on their least favorite comic book characters.  Again, check us out at 6pm eastern and call the hosts live at-646-915-9620. And then there's the "second act" with the Afronerd Radio broadcast starting at 7pm!  Listen to Dburt and Captain Kirk highlight the following current event inspired stories: Governor Romney releases a new campaign ad targeting the African-American community; the f

Enough with the verbosity this time!  Join Capt. Kirk and Dburt tonight as they shed light on the following issues:  more on the Aurora tragedy-religious leaders (zealots?) and gun supporters speak; more celebrity/business icons are dying (Sherman Hemsley, Sylvia Woods, Ernest Borgnine, Andy Griffith, Sally Ride, Chad Everett );  sometimes "junk" removal can be a horrible thing-just ask Mr. Fei Lin; is the destruction of Timbuktu further evidence that African culture is under assault and lastly, Dburt highlights another Kickstarter campaign regarding a comic book with a Black female lead entitled, Halloween Eve.  See you all at 7pm sharp!