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Melanin Media Collective

Derik Jones · en · 1331 episodes

This collective is where movies, TV shows, books, and entertainment get the real talk treatment—no sugarcoating, just straight-up funny, unfiltered opinions from a Black perspective. If Rotten Tomatoes had a cookout, this show would be running the grill. Expect deep dives, wild hot takes, and debates spicier than your auntie’s mac and cheese. From classic Black cinema to the latest binge-worthy series, no storyline is safe. So pull up a chair, grab a plate, and let’s chop it up about the…

Episodes

Melanin Media Collective
Hindsight: The Matrix
Ahoy, Motherfuckers! We were joined by Matt St. Jack from Anime Talk to discuss The Matrix. This movie is a bonafide classic. It changed so many different…
Dec 13, 2021·2h 3m
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Storytellers: The Ant God
In this episode, JV, Glen, Mia, and Stew gather to create a story based on the following phrases: Person who has been stood up, Something is wrong with the…
Dec 12, 2021·1h 6m
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CC: The Choice Pt. 2
Welcome to Cocaine Cougars, the recap show of ESPN's Playmakers. In this episode, we discuss the fourth episode, The Choice Pt. 2. Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd…
Dec 9, 2021·53m
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CC: The Choice Pt 1
Welcome to Cocaine Cougars, the recap show of ESPN's Playmakers. In this episode, we discuss the third episode, The Choice Pt. 1. Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd…
Dec 9, 2021·56m
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RBC S19Pt3: The Cartel 6 - The Demise
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter four of The Cartel 6: The Demise by Ashley…
Dec 9, 2021·49m
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RBC S19Pt2: The Cartel 6 - The Demise
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter three of The Cartel 6: The Demise by Ashley…
Dec 7, 2021·1h
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Hindsight: Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Ahoy, motherfuckers! Take the first Ghostbusters, cut out the villain and paste her in a movie with kids in it. Then age the stars of the first movie by 37…
Dec 7, 2021·48m
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RBC S19Pt1: The Cartel 6 - The Demise
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapters one and two of The Cartel 6: The Demise by…
Dec 6, 2021·37m
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RBC S18Pt10: The Cartel 5 - La Bella Mafia
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I conclude The Cartel 5: La Bella Mafia by Ashley and…
Dec 3, 2021·30m
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RBC S18Pt9: The Cartel 5 - La Bella Mafia
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapters twenty-two and twenty-three of The Cartel…
Dec 3, 2021·1h 1m
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RBC S18Pt8: The Cartel 5 - La Bella Mafia
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapters nineteen through twenty-one of The Cartel…
Dec 2, 2021·1h 7m
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CC: Piss Man
Welcome to Cocaine Cougars, the recap show of ESPN's Playmakers. In this episode, we discuss the second episode, Piss Man. Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd…
Dec 2, 2021·1h 7m
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RBC S18Pt7: The Cartel 5 - La Bella Mafia
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapters seventeen and eighteen of The Cartel 5: La…
Dec 1, 2021·55m
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CC: Game Day
Welcome to Cocaine Cougars, the recap show of ESPN's Playmakers. In this episode, we discuss the pilot episode for the show, Game Day. Twitter…
Dec 1, 2021·56m
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RBC S18Pt6: The Cartel 5 - La Bella Mafia
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapters thirteen through sixteen of The Cartel 5…
Nov 29, 2021·40m
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RBC S18Pt5: The Cartel 5 - La Bella Mafia
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapters ten through twelve of The Cartel 5: La…
Nov 28, 2021·1h 3m
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RBC S18Pt4: The Cartel 5 - La Bella Mafia
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapters eight and nine of The Cartel 5: La Bella…
Nov 27, 2021·44m
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RTO: Exeunt Omnes
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we close this series with a discussion of episode 8 of season 6: Exeunt…
Nov 24, 2021·2h 22m
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RBC S18Pt3: The Cartel 5 - La Bella Mafia
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapters six and seven of The Cartel 5: La Bella…
Nov 22, 2021·53m
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RTO: Junkyard Dawgs
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episode 7 of season 6: Junkyard Dawgs. Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd…
Nov 18, 2021·1h 3m
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RBC S18Pt2: The Cartel 5 - La Bella Mafia
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapters three through five of The Cartel 5: La…
Nov 16, 2021·47m
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RBC S18Pt1: The Cartel 5 - La Bella Mafia
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapters one and two of The Cartel 5: La Bella Mafia…
Nov 15, 2021·1h 11m
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RBC S17Pt25: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I conclude Dark Corner by Brandon Massey. You can purchase…
Nov 15, 2021·1h 1m
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Hindsight: Ghostbusters (2016)
Ahoy, Motherfuckers! This movie was an absolute joy that fixed every single issue that the previous films had. The women were actually given roles, the black…
Nov 14, 2021·1h 16m
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RBC S17Pt24: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter twenty-four of Dark Corner by Brandon…
Nov 12, 2021·35m
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RTO: 4Giveness / A Day in the Death
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episodes 5 and 6 of season 6:4Giveness and A Day in the Death…
Nov 11, 2021·1h 58m
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RBC S17Pt23: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter twenty-three of Dark Corner by Brandon…
Nov 9, 2021·30m
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RBC S17Pt22: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter twenty-two of Dark Corner by Brandon Massey…
Nov 8, 2021·41m
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Storytellers: No Ordinary Love
In this episode, Shanta, Stephanie, Ace, and Nikki gather to create a story based on the following phrases: A wedding, The first day of marriage, and cheater…
Nov 6, 2021·1h 15m
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RTO: Sonata da Oz/A Failure to Communicate
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episodes 3 and 4 of season 6: Sonata da Oz and A Failure to…
Nov 5, 2021·1h 47m
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RBC S17Pt21: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter twenty-one of Dark Corner by Brandon Massey…
Nov 4, 2021·47m
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RBC S17Pt20: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter twenty of Dark Corner by Brandon Massey. You…
Nov 3, 2021·39m
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RBC: S17Pt19: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter nineteen of Dark Corner by Brandon Massey…
Nov 1, 2021·48m
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Hindsight: Ghostbusters 2
Ahoy, Motherfuckers! I yearn to love this movie so much more. I love the soundtrack and the overall comedy is great. Rick Moranis and Annie Potts are…
Nov 1, 2021·1h 33m
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RBC S17Pt18: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter eighteen of Dark Corner by Brandon Massey…
Oct 28, 2021·44m
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Storytellers: It's Noon in My Heart
In this episode, Derik, Chanel, J, and Dustin gather to create a story based on the following phrases: Person who is locked out, Attacked by squirrels, and…
Oct 28, 2021·1h 10m
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RTO: Dead Man Talking and See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Smell No Evil
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episodes 1 and 2 of season 6: Dead Man Talking and See No Evil…
Oct 27, 2021·1h 50m
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RBC S17Pt17: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter seventeen of Dark Corner by Brandon Massey…
Oct 26, 2021·38m
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Hindsight: Ghostbusters
Ahoy, Motherfuckers! In preparation for Ghostbusters: Afterlife, we decided to dedicate this month to the Ghostbusters franchise, beginning with the almighty…
Oct 26, 2021·1h 10m
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RBC S17Pt16: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter sixteen of Dark Corner by Brandon Massey…
Oct 25, 2021·53m
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RBC S17Pt15: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter fourteen of Dark Corner by Brandon Massey…
Oct 22, 2021·42m
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Storytellers: The Bumper Sticker
In this episode, Derik, Cindy, Dana, and Nydia gather to create a story based on the following phrases: Driver of an Ice Cream Truck, Key That No One Else Has…
Oct 22, 2021·1h 1m
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RBC S17Pt14: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter fourteen of Dark Corner by Brandon Massey…
Oct 21, 2021·44m
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RBC S17Pt13: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter thirteen of Dark Corner by Brandon Massey…
Oct 20, 2021·39m
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RTO: Good Intentions/Impotence
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episodes 7 & 8 of season 5: Good Intentions, and Impotence. Leave…
Oct 20, 2021·1h 30m
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RBC S17Pt12: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter twelve of Dark Corner by Brandon Massey. You…
Oct 19, 2021·45m
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RBC S17Pt11: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter eleven of Dark Corner by Brandon Massey. You…
Oct 19, 2021·46m
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Hindsight: Killer Klowns From Outer Space
I can't believe I ever found this movie scary. Appalling? Yes. Stupid? Definitely. Racist? That was there, too. Funny? At times. But scary? Not even close. We…
Oct 18, 2021·2h 6m
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Hindsight: Tales From the Hood 3
This movie was putrid. Brandon and I put 45 minutes on the clock and tore this shit up. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter…
Oct 15, 2021·43m
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RBC S17Pt10: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter ten of Dark Corner by Brandon Massey. You…
Oct 15, 2021·1h 2m
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RBC S17Pt9: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter nine of Dark Corner by Brandon Massey. You…
Oct 15, 2021·50m
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RBC S17Pt8: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter eight of Dark Corner by Brandon Massey. You…
Oct 13, 2021·45m
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RTO: Variety
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episode 6 of season 5: Variety. Leave an email at…
Oct 13, 2021·1h 28m
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RBC S17Pt7: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter seven of Dark Corner by Brandon Massey. You…
Oct 12, 2021·40m
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RBC S17Pt6: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter six of Dark Corner by Brandon Massey. You…
Oct 11, 2021·1h
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FA&FO: Dad Talk With Glen
Fuck Around & Find Out is a new show where I go out and find a random person on Twitter, and we create magic together. In the second episode, I am joined by…
Oct 8, 2021·1h 39m
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RBC S17Pt5: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter five of Dark Corner by Brandon Massey. You…
Oct 7, 2021·39m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S17Pt4: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter four of Dark Corner by Brandon Massey. You…
Oct 6, 2021·48m
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RTO: Wheel of Fortune
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episode 5 of season 5: Wheel of Fortune. Leave an email at…
Oct 6, 2021·1h 48m
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RBC S17Pt3: Dark Corner
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I read chapter three of Dark Corner by Brandon Massey. You…
Oct 5, 2021·45m