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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
Corrupt: The Quick Fix
Welcome to Corrupt, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode one of season two: The Quick Fix. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts…
Nov 5, 2024·1h 21m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S41Pt5: The Messy Lives of NBA Wives 2
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I conclude The Messy Lives of NBA Wives 2 by Lady Lissa…
Nov 4, 2024·1h 7m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S41Pt4: The Messy Lives of NBA Wives 2
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue The Messy Lives of NBA Wives 2 by Lady Lissa…
Oct 30, 2024·55m
Melanin Media Collective
Corrupt: Circles
Welcome to Corrupt, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode thirteen of season one: Circles. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts, @ThatCoolBlkNerd…
Oct 29, 2024·51m
Melanin Media Collective
Corrupt: Two Days of Blood
Welcome to Corrupt, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode twelve of season one: Two Days of Blood. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts…
Oct 22, 2024·1h 18m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S41Pt3: The Messy Lives of NBA Wives 2
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue The Messy Lives of NBA Wives 2 by Lady Lissa…
Oct 21, 2024·57m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S41Pt2: The Messy Lives of NBA Wives 2
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue The Messy Lives of NBA Wives 2 by Lady Lissa…
Oct 17, 2024·1h 30m
Melanin Media Collective
Corrupt: Carnivores
Welcome to Corrupt, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode eleven of season one: Carnivores. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts…
Oct 15, 2024·1h 46m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S41Pt1: The Messy Lives of NBA Wives 2
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I begin The Messy Lives of NBA Wives 2 by Lady Lissa. You…
Oct 14, 2024·46m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S40Pt5: Number the Stars
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I conclude Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. You can purchase…
Oct 10, 2024·28m
Melanin Media Collective
Corrupt: Dragonchasers
Welcome to Corrupt, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode ten of season one: Dragonchasers. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts…
Oct 8, 2024·1h 37m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S40Pt4: Number the Stars
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. You can purchase…
Oct 7, 2024·41m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S40Pt3: Number the Stars
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. You can purchase…
Oct 1, 2024·51m
Melanin Media Collective
Corrupt: Throwaways
Welcome to Corrupt, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode nine of season one: Throwaways. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts, @ThatCoolBlkNerd…
Oct 1, 2024·1h 24m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S40Pt2: Number the Stars
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. You can purchase…
Sep 25, 2024·46m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S40Pt1: Number the Stars
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I begin Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. You can purchase…
Sep 23, 2024·51m
Melanin Media Collective
Corrupt: Cupid & Psycho
Welcome to Corrupt, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode eight of season one: Cupid & Psycho. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts…
Sep 17, 2024·1h 52m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S39Pt5: The Messy Lives of NBA Wives
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I conclude The Messy Lives of NBA Wives by Lady Lissa. You…
Sep 14, 2024·1h 11m
Melanin Media Collective
Corrupt: Pay In Pain
Welcome to Corrupt, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode seven of season one: Pay In Pain. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts…
Sep 10, 2024·1h 48m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S39Pt4: The Messy Lives of NBA Wives
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue The Messy Lives of NBA Wives by Lady Lissa. You…
Sep 9, 2024·57m
Melanin Media Collective
Corrupt: Cherrypoppers
Content Warning: This episode includes discussions that involve sexual assault and child pornography. Listener discretion is advised. Welcome to Corrupt, the…
Sep 3, 2024·1h 19m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S39Pt3: The Messy Lives of NBA Wives
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue The Messy Lives of NBA Wives by Lady Lissa. You…
Sep 2, 2024·1h 20m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S39Pt2: The Messy Lives of NBA Wives
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue The Messy Lives of NBA Wives by Lady Lissa. You…
Aug 28, 2024·50m
Melanin Media Collective
Corrupt: Blowback
Welcome to Corrupt, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode five of season one: Blowback. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts, @ThatCoolBlkNerd…
Aug 27, 2024·1h 24m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S39Pt1: The Messy Lives of NBA Wives
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I begin The Messy Lives of NBA Wives by Lady Lissa. You can…
Aug 26, 2024·1h 3m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S38Pt13: Life Expectancy
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I conclude Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz. You can purchase…
Aug 23, 2024·1h 19m
Melanin Media Collective
Corrupt: Dawg Days
Welcome to Corrupt, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode four of season one: Dawg Days Twitter: @RTOPodcasts, @ThatCoolBlkNerd…
Aug 20, 2024·36m
Melanin Media Collective
Corrupt: The Spread
Welcome to Corrupt, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode three of season one: The Spread. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts, @ThatCoolBlkNerd…
Aug 13, 2024·1h 2m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S38Pt12: Life Expectancy
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz. You can purchase…
Aug 12, 2024·1h 6m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S38Pt11: Life Expectancy
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz. You can purchase…
Aug 7, 2024·54m
Melanin Media Collective
Corrupt: Our Gang
Welcome to Corrupt, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode two of season one: Our Gang. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts, @ThatCoolBlkNerd…
Aug 6, 2024·1h 25m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S38Pt10: Life Expectancy
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz. You can purchase…
Aug 5, 2024·1h 12m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S38Pt9: Life Expectancy
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz. You can purchase…
Jul 30, 2024·1h 31m
Melanin Media Collective
Corrupt: The Pilot
Welcome to Corrupt, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss the pilot. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @RatchetBookClub…
Jul 30, 2024·49m
Melanin Media Collective
EC: The TiVo Guy/The N Word
Welcome to Enthusiasm Curbed, where we watch the 6th season of Curb Your Enthusiasm because Brandon loves this show. In this episode, we discuss episodes seven…
Jul 23, 2024·1h 29m
Melanin Media Collective
EC: The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial & The Lefty Call
Welcome to Enthusiasm Curbed, where we watch the 6th season of Curb Your Enthusiasm because Brandon loves this show. In this episode, we discuss episodes three…
Jul 16, 2024·1h 26m
Melanin Media Collective
EC: Meet the Blacks/The Anonymous Donor
Welcome to Enthusiasm Curbed, where we watch the 6th season of Curb Your Enthusiasm because Brandon loves this show. In this episode, we discuss episodes one…
Jul 9, 2024·1h 33m
Melanin Media Collective
BMT: Ozymandias/Granite State/Felina
Welcome to Blood, Meth, and Tears, the podcast about Breaking Bad. In this episode, we discuss episodes fourteen through sixteen of season five: Ozymandias…
Jul 2, 2024·2h 22m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC: S38Pt8: Life Expectancy
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz. You can purchase…
Jul 1, 2024·1h
Melanin Media Collective
BMT: To'hajiilee
Welcome to Blood, Meth, and Tears, the podcast about Breaking Bad. In this episode, we discuss episode thirteen of season five: To'hajiilee. Twitter…
Jun 25, 2024·22m
Melanin Media Collective
BMT: Rabid Dog
Welcome to Blood, Meth, and Tears, the podcast about Breaking Bad. In this episode, we discuss episode twelve of season five: Rabid Dog. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts…
Jun 18, 2024·33m
Melanin Media Collective
BMT: Confessions
Welcome to Blood, Meth, and Tears, the podcast about Breaking Bad. In this episode, we discuss episode eleven of season five: Confessions. Twitter…
Jun 11, 2024·34m
Melanin Media Collective
BMT: Buried
Welcome to Blood, Meth, and Tears, the podcast about Breaking Bad. In this episode, we discuss episode ten of season five: Buried. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts…
Jun 4, 2024·46m
Melanin Media Collective
BMT: Blood Money
Welcome to Blood, Meth, and Tears, the podcast about Breaking Bad. In this episode, we discuss episode nine of season five: Blood Money. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts…
May 28, 2024·25m
Melanin Media Collective
BMT: Gliding Over All
Welcome to Blood, Meth, and Tears, the podcast about Breaking Bad. In this episode, we discuss episode eight of season five: Gliding Over All. Twitter…
May 21, 2024·31m
Melanin Media Collective
BMT: Say My Name
Welcome to Blood, Meth, and Tears, the podcast about Breaking Bad. In this episode, we discuss episode seven of season five: Say My Name. Twitter…
May 14, 2024·44m
Melanin Media Collective
BMT: Buyout
Welcome to Blood, Meth, and Tears, the podcast about Breaking Bad. In this episode, we discuss episode six of season five: Buyout. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts…
May 7, 2024·52m
Melanin Media Collective
BMT: Dead Freight
Welcome to Blood, Meth, and Tears, the podcast about Breaking Bad. In this episode, we discuss episode five of season five: Dead Freight. Twitter…
Apr 30, 2024·39m
Melanin Media Collective
BMT: Fifty-One
Welcome to Blood, Meth, and Tears, the podcast about Breaking Bad. In this episode, we discuss episode four of season five: Fifty-One. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts…
Apr 23, 2024·58m
Melanin Media Collective
BMT: Hazard Pay
Welcome to Blood, Meth, and Tears, the podcast about Breaking Bad. In this episode, we discuss episode three of season five: Hazard Pay. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts…
Apr 16, 2024·22m
Melanin Media Collective
BMT: Madrigal
Welcome to Blood, Meth, and Tears, the podcast about Breaking Bad. In this episode, we discuss episode two of season five: Madrigal. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts…
Apr 9, 2024·48m
Melanin Media Collective
BMT: Live Free or Die
Welcome to Blood, Meth, and Tears, the podcast about Breaking Bad. In this episode, we discuss episode one of season five: Live Free or Die. Twitter…
Apr 2, 2024·30m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S38Pt7: Life Expectancy
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz. You can purchase…
Apr 2, 2024·1h 2m
Melanin Media Collective
BMT: Face Off
Welcome to Blood, Meth, and Tears, the podcast about Breaking Bad. In this episode, we discuss episode thirteen of season four: Face Off. Twitter…
Mar 26, 2024·42m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S38Pt6: Life Expectancy
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz. You can purchase…
Mar 22, 2024·50m
Melanin Media Collective
BMT: End Times
Welcome to Blood, Meth, and Tears, the podcast about Breaking Bad. In this episode, we discuss episode twelve of season four: End Times. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts…
Mar 19, 2024·25m
Melanin Media Collective
BMT: Crawl Space
Welcome to Blood, Meth, and Tears, the podcast about Breaking Bad. In this episode, we discuss episode eleven of season four: Crawl Space. Twitter…
Mar 12, 2024·1h 14m
Melanin Media Collective
BMT: Salud
Welcome to Blood, Meth, and Tears, the podcast about Breaking Bad. In this episode, we discuss episode ten of season four: Salud. Twitter: @RTOPodcasts…
Mar 5, 2024·49m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S38Pt5: Life Expectancy
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz. You can purchase…
Mar 4, 2024·54m
Melanin Media Collective
RBC S38Pt4: Life Expectancy
Welcome to Ratchet Book Club, where we read Good Classics and Hood Classics alike. In this episode, I continue Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz. You can purchase…
Mar 1, 2024·45m