Learnt.

Talking fan bases and why fans of one artist have become so mean and cut throat against others...plus more. Contact: asklearnt@gmail.com Outro Music: "Welcome" from Homecoming (Live) by Beyoncé --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support

DoctorJonPaul & Kevin discuss Beyoncé's new film and live album, Homecoming!!!

DoctorJonPaul and Kevin dive into Jordan Peele's new movie, Us. Lots of spoilers ahead so listen at your own risk!! Music: Crystal Waters - "Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support

DoctorJonPaul and Kevin discuss the new documentary Leaving Neverland, among other current events. (CW for frank discussion of sexual abuse). Outro music: "Sound of Rain" by Solange from When I Get Home --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support

DoctorJonPaul do a quick episode on the Oscars, R. Kelly, Jussie Smollett, the police, and more... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support

DoctorJonPaul & Kevin discuss the Grammys and the non-stop racist scandals of Black History Month 2019. (Syllabus mentioned can be downloaded from Kevin's website here: https://bit.ly/2ShZIZt) Outro Music: Diana Ross & the Supremes - "Where Did Our Love Go?" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support

Apologies and accountability are on the syllabus in today's episode. Also: burnout, Rita Ora, and dental hygiene. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support

DoctorJonPaul and Kevin list their favorite things from 2018 and everything they want leave behind in the new year. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support

DoctorJonPaul talk faux allyship and some recent think pieces that have made waves on social media recently. And are constantly surprised at how damn long 2018 has been already. Outro music: Janet Jackson's "All for You" (mostly to prove to Jon that Janet's not a mumble singer -- you'll understand after listening to the episode.) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support

DoctorJonPaul and Kevin celebrate Kevin's forthcoming book on an all-new episode of LEARNT.! Ain't I A Diva?: Beyoncé and the Power of Pop Culture Pedagogy is out 6/11/19 from the Feminist Press at CUNY, but available for pre-order NOW! This Beyonce-themed episode features some details from the book and DoctorJonPaul and Kevin naming 3 favorite Beyoncé songs and 3 favorite performances each. And it's a whole lot of fun!! Preorder Ain't I A Diva at Feminist Press: https://bit.ly/2zDRu1I Or from Amazon: amzn.to/2PyHYH7 Outro music: Beyoncé - "Schoolin' Life" from the 4 Bonus Disc --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support

DoctorJonPaul and Kevin put politics on the back burner this episode and talk about the ups and downs of loving pop culture while getting older and answer questions about what it takes to become a writer! Outro music: Robyn - "Honey" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support

On the new episode, DoctorJonPaul and Kevin talk about social media activism and verified blue check culture, brands and social justice, and some of the rest of the bullshit in the news. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support

DoctorJonPaul and Kevin talk Pose on FX, the politics of representation, current events, Nanette Gadsby's brilliant Netflix special "Nanette," the importance of minding your business, and more on this all-new episode of LEARNT.!! Outro Music: "Home" by Whitney Houston (from the Merv Griffin Show) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support

On today's syllabus, Kevin and DoctorJonPaul dive headfirst into the topic of religion using their own respective stories of growing up within and being excommunicated from the Mormon Church and the Jehovah's Witnesses. They also chat Pose on FX, the Tony Awards, why we should all be saying "Fuck Trump" more, and being kinder to one another. (Pardon the intermittent audio crackle that shows up this episode. We had slight technical difficulties while recording.) Intro music: "Baltimore" by Nina Simone Outro music: "Shine" by Cyndi Lauper --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support

It's both graduation and LGBTQ Pride time, so LEARNT. co-hosts DoctorJonPaul and Kevin Allred talk both! This episode dives into the state of higher education today, straight folks at Pride events; and dishes on the Billboard Music Awards among much more... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support

This week's episode could easily be alternately titled "It's All Capitalism's Fault." DoctorJonPaul and Kevin chat pandering to and within the queer community using Rita Ora's new song "Girls" as a jumping off point. Office Hours features a listener question on allyship. During Recess, DoctorJonPaul shares thoughts on Donald Glover's "This Is America" video and Kevin dissects social media in general. Finally, Bibliography picks this episode include Viceland show "My House" and Darnell Moore's upcoming memoir "No Ashes in the Fire" (out 5/29). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support

Toxic Masculinity is on the Syllabus for LEARNT.'s official premiere--which leads to conversations involving Kanye West, Bill Cosby, R. Kelly, Harvey Weinstein, & more. During Recess, DoctorJonPaul & Kevin question why straight women are so often chosen as queer icons over queer-identified folks and discuss fake allies. A conversation about Janelle Monáe's new album Dirty Computer rounds out the episode as the Bibliography pick of the week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support

The official first episode of LEARNT. premieres on May 2, 2018. As a teaser, enjoy co-hosts DoctorJonPaul and Kevin Allred breaking down Beyoncé's epic, historic Beychella performance from 4/14/2018. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support