Cultural Conversation

Welcome to the first episode of PODCRAFT COUNTRY, a podcast dedicated to the HBO series Lovecraft Country, from executive producers Jordan Peele & J. J. Abrams.In the first episode, your host--pop culture podcaster and writer Tony Black--and guest Wayne Talbot, artist and comic book writer, discuss the first teaser trailer for the series, breaking down characters and scenes, talking parts of Matt Ruff's source material, and looking ahead to what may be in store in the show.Why is Atticus Turner now named Atticus Black? What are the Jim Crow laws? Who is Christina Braithwaite? And why is H. P. Lovecraft so popular right now?Host / EditorTony BlackGuestWayne TalbotIntro/Outro music: Mental Stillness (c) Jay Varton via epidemicsound.com

Welcome to the first episode of the STREAMING WARS podcast.Tony Black introduces the concept of the show as he welcomes his first guest, Channel Islands-based TV & film critic Wynter Tyson, who discuss the streaming services they subscribe to before running down new shows between December 5-12, 2019, plus Wynter recommends a show streaming for people to check out.Chapters:Intro + Streaming Talk (00:00:00)Vikings S6 (00:13:27)The Marvelous Mrs Maisel S3 (00:16:25)New Amsterdam S2a (00:21:56)The Expanse S4 (00:26:23)Apple TV+ (00:28:20)Elizabeth Is Missing (00:30:44)His Dark Materials S1 (00:32:58)V-Wars S1 (00:46:34)Watchmen (00:57:29)Four Weddings and a Funeral S1 (01:18:29)Recommendation: State of the Union (01:19:36)Sign Off & Outro (01:23:46)Host / EditorTony BlackGuestWynter Tysonwemadethispod.comTwitter: @ / @wemadethispodFacebook: We Made ThisMusic (c): 'Night Stalker' - Wave Saver via www.epidemicsound.com

Welcome to the first episode of MOVIE PEOPLE!Tony Black is joined by his first guest, John Rain, the voice behind SMERSH Pod and author of Thunderbook.They discuss movie habits, collecting, growing up in the age of the nascent 80's blockbuster, James Bond, Star Wars, John Williams, Twitter, politics, podcasts and more...John also goes into detail about his favourite movie, Richard Donner's 1978 classic Superman...Host / EditorTony BlackGuestJohn RainJohn's Twitter: @MrKenShabbyBuy Thunderbook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thunderbook-World-Bond-According-Smersh/dp/0957507623Listen to SMERSH Pod: http://smershpod.comGreat Big Owl: greatbigowl.comTwitter: @moviepeoplepodNetwork: @wemadethispodMusic (c): Close Enough to Happy - Sniffer Dogs via Epidemic Sound

Russell T. Davies' Years and YearsIn this special episode, from the yet to be fully launched The Idiot Box podcast, Tony Black talks to Wynter Tyson about the recent BBC TV series, Years and Years...Host / EditorTony BlackGuestWynter Tyson

Where is the Star Trek franchise heading?In this free form conversation, AJ Black is joined by writer Jeff Fountain as they discuss, in the wake of Star Trek: Discovery's return, and the announcement of a whole new group of future Star Trek shows, whether embracing nostalgia alongside trying experimental storylines is the right move for this half-century old universe.Host / EditorAJ BlackGuestJeff Fountain (http://www.geekchicelite.com/)

Welcome to the latest episode of the STREAMING WARS podcast.Tony Black reminds listeners of the concept of the show as he welcomes his next guest, host of We Made This' upcoming podcast Observing the Pattern, Luke Winch, who discuss the streaming services he subscribes to before they run down new shows between December 15 - January 8 2019, plus Luke recommends a couple of shows currently streaming for people to check out.Chapters:Intro + Streaming Talk (00:03:39)This Is Us S3 (00:07:54)Shrill S1 (00:09:47)Dracula (00:10:52)Doctor Who S12 (00:23:14)The Witcher S1 (00:34:52)Lost in Space S2 (00:42:48)You S2 (00:45:14)Messiah S1 (00:46:23)The Deuce S3 (00:49:16)Marvel’s Runaways S3 (00:51:51)Doom Patrol S1 (00:53:30)Recommendation: The Expanse S4 (00:57:08)Recommendation: Russian Doll (00:59:34)Sign Off & Outro (01:01:54)Host / EditorTony BlackGuestLuke WinchTony on Dracula: https://ajblackwriter.com/2020/01/04/dracula-a-sinewy-self-aware-deconstruction-of-power-control-and-consent/Tony on Doctor Who: https:

Welcome to the latest episode of the Cultural Conversation podcast. In this episode, A. J. Black discusses Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One, as it gets a DVD/BluRay release, and its connections to the broader question of how gamers relate to Gods, and the role of Gods in fiction in conjunction with advancing technology...

In the latest episode of the Cultural Conversation podcast, we look at David Fincher's seminal Fight Club. A. J. Black is joined by guest Andrew Brooker to talk Fincher's film, Chuck Palahniuk's book, the journey from book to screen, and how Fight Club may be as relevant now as two decades ago… Music ‘Transmission' (c) http://www.purple-planet.com

Welcome to the first official episode of the Cultural Conversation podcast. In this episode, A. J. Black discusses the divisive and oft-maligned Mission Impossible II from 2000, directed by John Woo. He looks at links to Greek myth, the broader franchise and attempts to fashion Tom Cruise as a modern, American hero. Featuring the voices of Russ Hugo & Clara Cook...