New Slaves (Feat. Marlon Peterson)

In this episode, we're joined by Ebony Magazine Power 100 honoree, Aspen Ideas Festival Scholar, and criminal justice advocate Marlon Peterson to discuss the challenges of retaining your humanity while incarcerated, whether or not mass incarceration should be abolished, and how we as a community failed Kalief Browder. Additionally, we discover the origin of Alex's asshole ways, Procter & Gamble just might get a plate at the cookout, and Jay provides a candid update on his physical and emotional well-being.

Marlon's writing: "Dear 02A3172: Letters To and From a Caged Bird" and "Kalief Browder's Death Was a Homicide...and We Are All Guilty"

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An Extraordinary Recap: Insecure - "Hella Open" (Feat. Evette Dionne Brown of Bitch Media)

In latest installment of An Extraordinary Recap, we're joined by White Feminism's archenemy Evette Dionne Brown of Bitch Media to discuss the ongoings of the third episode of the second season of HBO's Insecure, "Hella Open." And if you're interested in supporting our movement, we graciously accept Patreon and PayPal donations.

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An Extraordinary Recap: Insecure - "Hella Questions" (Feat. Monique Judge of The Root)

In latest installment of An Extraordinary Recap, we're joined by your favorite writer's favorite writer, the illustrious Monique Judge of The Root to discuss the ongoings of the second episode of the second season of HBO's Insecure, "Hella Questions". And if you're interested in supporting our movement, we graciously accept Patreon and PayPal donations.

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Passport Pimpin' (Feat. Evita Turquoise Robinson of Nomadness Travel Tribe & Darnell Lamont Walker of Passport Required)

In this episode, we're joined by branding/travel expert and Nomadness Travel Tribe founder Evita Turquoise Robinson and filmmaker and Passport Required founder Darnell Lamont Walker to discuss the keys to branding your business, the challenges of maintaining a self-care regimen despite a rigorous travel schedule, and what it was like to swag surf on the White House lawn before Cheeto-In-Chief took office. Additionally, Alex doesn't believe in generosity at award shows, Jay is gonna miss Tiffany Haddish doing free shows all the time in LA, and Tommy from Martin got a job before Colin Kaepernick did. 

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An Extraordinary Recap: Insecure - "Hella Great (Season Two Premiere)" (Feat. Tonja Renee Stidhum)

In our inaugural episode of An Extraordinary Recap, we're joined by writer/director, "Wing Chick" series creator, and Cinema Bun Podcast co-host Tonja Renee Stidhum to dissect the season premiere of HBO's "Insecure". Best Buy shirts sold separately.

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No Guest List

Ehhhhh... Why spoil the surprise? Just enjoy the episode! 

Original music produced by Nimbus Vin. 

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The Return Of The Black Writers Symposium (Feat. Shanita Hubbard & Lincoln Anthony Blades)

Back by popular demand! We sit down with two more beautifully Black ass writers for "The Return of The Black Writers Symposium". However, this time we're joined by Shanita Hubbard ("The Root", "Ebony", "Griots Republic", "Abernathy Magazine", etc.) and newly christened Teen Vogue columnist Lincoln Anthony Blades to discuss navigating between Black-owned and mainstream media outlets, how protecting our publications and luminaries from outside criticism is counterproductive, and how to protect both yourself and your bank account from exploitive business practices. Additionally, Alex is perfectly fine with leftovers, Jay extols the virtues of the Black Speculative Arts Movement, and Beyonce's baby daddy is a struggle rapper.

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The Afterparty: "2017 BET Awards"

There was an awards show last night? Oh. We just thought it was a New Edition concert. Regardless, listen to our thoughts on the 2017 BET Awards.

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