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Melanin Media Collective
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
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Hindsight: Robocop
Do robots dream of eternal sleep? Do they slip to the abyss whilst counting robot sheep? Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter…
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The Best Video Game Series
I called the top two, so we are just going to ignore that I called a top six at the beginning of the show, and I was horribly wrong. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub…
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RBC S48Pt2: Resurrecting Midnight
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue reading Resurrecting Midnight by Eric Jerome…
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Hindsight: Mo' Money
This movie embodies the early 90's for black comedy. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld…
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Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
The top 5 are the same on like... four different lists. That is wild. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at…
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Corrupt S6E8: The Math of the Wrath
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode eight of season six: The Math of the Wrath…
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Top 50 Beats by The Neptunes
Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at…
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Corrupt S6E7: Exiled
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode seven of season six: Exiled. Twitter…
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RBC S48Pt1: Resurrecting Midnight
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I begin Resurrecting Midnight by Eric Jerome Dickey. You…
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Hindsight: Jerry Maguire
Jerry Maguire is on the Mount Rushmore of horrible movie characters. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd…
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Top Black Comedies of All Time
Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at…
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Corrupt S6E6: Chasing Ghosts
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode six of season six: Chasing Ghosts. Twitter…
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RBC S47Pt9: The Ultimate Sacrifice
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I conclude The Ultimate Sacrifice by Anthony Fields. You…
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Hindsight: School Ties
Ain't no way someone that scrawny can be that vocal a racist without catching hands at least once. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter…
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50 Best Guest Spots in Hip-Hop
A great time, but a mid list. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast…
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Corrupt S6E5: Haunts
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode five of season six: Haunts. Twitter…
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RBC S47Pt8: The Ultimate Sacrifice
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue The Ultimate Sacrifice by Anthony Fields. You…
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Hindsight: Memento
One of the best there is, by one of the best to ever do it. This is a bonafide classic. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter…
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Best Timbaland Beats
We had some quibbles, but by and large, a solid list. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at…
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RBC S47Pt7: The Ultimate Sacrifice
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue The Ultimate Sacrifice by Anthony Fields. You…
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Corrupt S6E4: The New Guy
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode four of season six: The New Guy. Twitter…
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RBC S47Pt6: The Ultimate Sacrifice
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue The Ultimate Sacrifice by Anthony Fields. You…
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Best Rapper Alive 1979-2024
This was a fun list. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to…
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RBC S47Pt5: The Ultimate Sacrifice
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue The Ultimate Sacrifice by Anthony Fields. You…
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Corrupt: Back to One
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode three of season six: Back to One. Twitter…
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Hindsight: Face/Off
This is the sort of movie that Hindsight was made for. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld…
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RBC S47Pt4: The Ultimate Sacrifice
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue The Ultimate Sacrifice by Anthony Fields. You…
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Top Action Movies of the 80's
They did The Running Man DIRTY, fam. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at…
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RBC S47Pt3: The Ultimate Sacrifice
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue The Ultimate Sacrifice by Anthony Fields. You…
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Corrupt S6E2: Baptism by Fire
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode two of season six: Baptism by Fire. Twitter…
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Hindsight: Rambo
All mandem wanted was a ham sandwich. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @HindsightRevues…
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RBC S47Pt2: The Ultimate Sacrifice
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue The Ultimate Sacrifice by Anthony Fields. You…
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RBC S47Pt1: The Ultimate Sacrifice
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I begin The Ultimate Sacrifice by Anthony Fields. You can…
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Hindsight: Demolition Man
A world in Cocteau's vision is a world that EVERYONE who remembered the old days should have fought against. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com…
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RBC S46Pt16: Dying For Revenge
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I conclude Dying For Revenge by Eric Jerome Dickey. You can…
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Top 75 R&B Singers
Damn, Drake. Damn. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to…
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Corrupt: On the Jones
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode one of season six: On the Jones. Twitter…
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Hindsight: TMNT 2: Secret of the Ooze
I guess the old saying is sometimes true: You can't go home again. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld…
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RBC S46Pt15: Dying For Revenge
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue Dying For Revenge by Eric Jerome Dickey. You can…
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Corrupt: Postpartum
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode eleven of season five: Postpartum. Twitter…
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Hindsight: Teen Wolf
Before you begin this episode, you should know that this movie takes place in Nebraska in 1984. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter…
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RBC S46Pt14: Dying For Revenge
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue Dying For Revenge by Eric Jerome Dickey. You can…
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Corrupt: Of Mice and Lem
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode ten of season five: Of Mice and Lem. Twitter…
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Hindsight: Tombstone
How was a coward like Ike even DOWN with the Cowboys, anyway? Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld…
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2 For 1
Tupac and Music Videos. Enjoy. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast…
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Corrupt: Smoked
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode nine of season five: Smoked. Twitter…
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RBC S46Pt13: Dying For Revenge
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue Dying For Revenge by Eric Jerome Dickey. You can…
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Hindsight: B*A*P*S
This movie is definitely something. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @ShantaFabulous…
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Top 50 Jay-Z Songs
I mean, the number one song was in there somewhere, so that counts for something, right? Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable…
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RBC S46Pt12: Dying For Revenge
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue Dying For Revenge by Eric Jerome Dickey. You can…
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Corrupt: Kavanaugh
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode eight of season five: Kavanaugh. Twitter…
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Hindsight: Poetic Justice
This wasn't supposed to be a comedy, right? Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @HindsightRevues…
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Hindsight: Fresh
This movie is still excellent to me, despite Isiah Washington's efforts to sink it with his horrible acting. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.com…
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RBC S46Pt11: Dying For Revenge
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue Dying For Revenge by Eric Jerome Dickey. You can…
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Top 50 Bay Area Rap Songs
Even with this list being compiled in 2011, it still left out a lot of great music. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable…
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Corrupt: Man Inside
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode seven of season five: Man Inside. Twitter…
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Three For One
Three great lists for the price of one. Celebrate accordingly. Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTable Become a Patron at…
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Corrupt: Rap Payback
Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode six of season five: Rap Payback. Twitter…
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RBC S46Pt10: Dying For Revenge
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue Dying For Revenge by Eric Jerome Dickey. You can…
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Hindsight: Paid in Full
When the person the movie is about is mad at the script, you are either doing something right or something wrong. As it would turn out, this movie was 50%…