Say Something Nice Podcast - Film, TV & Music Talk on a Blacker Level
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SSNP 316 | I Too Am a Busty Black Woman, or, Madea’s Big Happy Gala (ft. Alasha & @CDubbTheHost)
Tyler Perry's new studio is open and all of Black Hollywood turned out for the ceremony! The SSN Crew and special guests Alasha and C-Dubb from The C-Dubb Show discuss the Tyler Perry Studios gala event, Sesame Street moving to HBO Max (and what it mea...
SSNP 315 | Joker: The Spoilerific Review Show (feat. @DrAprylA)
The most infamous film release (so far!) of 2019 is finally here! In this episode, the SSN Crew and special guest Dr. Apryl review Todd Phillips' equally praised and maligned "Joker," based (very) loosely on Batman's comic-book archenemy.
SSNP 314 | Even the Cameras Were Racist: Exposing the Bias of Early Color Film
In this episode, the SSN Crew discusses the racial biases literally built into earlier color photography and the history of the Shirley cards. We also discuss how filmmakers such as Ava DuVernay and cinematographer Bradford Young are pushing for improv...
SSNP 313.5 | 2019 Emmy Awards Watch Party & BET+ Walkthrough
It's a special bonus episode! LaTria & Ali watch the 2019 Emmy Awards, while Brandon (whose TV is too far away) explores the offerings on BET & Tyler Perry's new streaming service!
SSNP 313 | “Set It Off” on the Left – and Don’t Remake It!
Everything that ain't tied down is getting "rebooted"! Where are the original ideas?! Sitting in drawers unmade because YOU (yes, you!) would rather go see superheroes and CGI lions at your local bijou! Okay, that might be hyperbole. Might,
SSNP 312 | For Your Consideration: SimplyTria Presents “Admittance: An American Scandal Story”
Oh, the indignation and injustice! Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to fourteen whole days in prison for paying to have her daughter's SAT scores "enhanced", while Lori Loughlin (Aunt Becky) continues to stand up in her defiance after also paying fo...
SSNP 311 | From Derry to O-Town: “It: Chapter Two,” “Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling,” Lightbox Expo & More!
The SSN Crew returns from vacation to get back into the swing of things. In this episode, we revisit "Rocko's Modern Life" through a new Netflix special, ranting about Amazon's "Carnival Row," and whether spending three hours watching an evil clown kil...
SSNPTV | Netflix & Ava DuVernay’s When They See Us
The 1989 New York City trials involving the five teenaged boys then known as the "Central Park Five" represented a notable example of the injustices and mistreatment Black people often suffer in the United States. In this episode,
SSNP Best Of 02 | Scooby-Doo and a Golden Anniversary Too (feat. Quadrus)
On the 50th anniversary of the first broadcast of "Scooby-Doo, Where are You!" on CBS, we represent our special 300th episode covering the history of Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang!
SSNP 310 | Motown 60, Part 2: Smokey & Stevie’s Infinite Playlist (feat. Yusuf Lamont, @CDubbTheHost & @treblefree)
The SSN Crew continues our epic Motown 60 celebration! With the help of special guests - Yusuf Lamont, Carolyn from The C-Dubb Show, and Greg aka tREBLEFREE - we journey deeper into the lives and music of the Motown family through our own Motown 60 pla...