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Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] is a comedic podcast that reviews films with leading actors of color and analyzes them in the context of race and Hollywood's diversity issues. Hosted by Jonathan Braylock, Jerah Milligan, and James III. BMCJ is an iTunes Editor's Choice podcast and has reached #2 on the iTunes Film/TV charts. BMCJ has also been covered by multiple websites including Huffington Post, Splitsider, Salon, The Daily Dot, and more.
Episodes
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Moana (Teaser)
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Moana, directed by Thomas Kail, screenplay by Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller, starring Dwayne Johnson, Rena…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Little Monsters
This week, James, Jerah ,and Jon are covering Little Monsters (2019), written and directed by Abe Forsythe, starring Lupita Nyong’o, Alexander England, Josh…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Street Fighter (Teaser)
This week, James and Jon are covering Street Fighter, directed by Kitaeo Sakurai, screenplay by T.J. Firman and Kitao Sakurai, story by Dalan Musson and…
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Nanny w/ Tessa Greenberg and Guyviaud Joseph
This week, Jerah and Jon are joined by director and editor Tessa Greenberg (Regulars) and actor and producer Guyviaud Joseph (Zatima) to discuss Nanny (2022)…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Livestream from Hell (Teaser)
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Livestream from Hell, directed by David Janoff, written by Biniam Bizuneh and Kevin Hart, starring Kevin Hart…
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Stomp the Yard
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Stomp the Yard (2007), directed by Sylvain White, written by Robert Adetuyi and Gregory Anderson, starring…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Mother Mary (Teaser)
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Mother Mary, written and directed by David Lowery, starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. Together, they…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, directed by Jon Favreau, written by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, and Noah…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
The Last House (Teaser)
This week, James, and Jon are covering The Last House, directed by Louis Leterrier, written by Matthew Robinson, starring Greta Lee and Wagner Moura. Together…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Rush Hour 2
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Rush Hour 2 (2001), directed by Brett Ratner, screenplay by Jeff Nathanson, starring Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
The End of Oak Street (Teaser)
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering The End of Oak Street, written and directed by David Robert Mitchell, starring Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
The Gates
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering The Gates, written and directed by John Burr, starring Mason Gooding, Algee Smith, Keith Powers, and James Van…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Teaser)
This week, Jerah, and Jon are covering Spider-Man: Brand New Day, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, starring Tom…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Mortal Kombat II
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Mortal Kombat II, directed by Simon McQuoid, screenplay by Jeremy Slater, starring Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
72 Hours (Teaser)
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering 72 Hours, directed by Tim Story, screenplay by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, Kevin Burrows, and Matt Mider…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Obsession w/ Rebecca Bulnes
This week, James and Jon are joined by podcaster and writer Rebecca Bulnes (Classroom Crush) to cover Obsession, written and directed by Curry Barker, starring…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Strung (Teaser)
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Strung, directed by Malcolm D. Lee, screenplay by Alan B. McElroy, starring Chloe Bailey, Lynn Whitfield, Lucien…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Cop Out
This week, James and Jon are covering Cop Out (2010), directed by Kevin Smith, written by Robb Cullen and Mark Cullen, starring Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Little Brother (Teaser)
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Little Brother, directed by Matt Spicer, written by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel, starring John Cena, Eric André…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Is God Is w/ Jaylin Hodge
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are joined by filmmaker, model, and (relevant for this week’s film) twin Jaylin Hodge (@jaylindhodge) to cover Is God Is…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Scary Movie (Teaser)
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Scary Movie, directed by Michael Tiddes, written by Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Craig…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Backrooms w/ Skyler Higley
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are joined by comedian and writer Skyler Higley (The Onion, The Oscars) to cover Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons, written…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (Teaser)
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering I’m Gonna Git You Sucka (1988), written and directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, starring Keenen Ivory Wayans, Bernie…
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I Love Boosters
This week, Jon and Jerah are covering I Love Boosters, written and directed by Boots Riley, starring Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
In the Blink of an Eye
This week, James and Jerah are covering In the Blink of an Eye, directed by Andrew Stanton, written by Colby Day starring Kate McKinnon, Rashida Jones, and…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Swapped w/ Carl Foreman, Jr. (Teaser)
This week, James and Jon are joined by Carl Foreman, Jr. (JFL New Faces) to cover Swapped, directed by Nathan Greno, screenplay by John Whittington, Christian…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Shadow Force
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Shadow Force (2025), directed by Joe Carnahan, written by Leon Chills and Joe Carnahan, starring Kerry…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Michael (Teaser)
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua, written by John Logan, starring Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Juliano Valdi…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Thrash
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Thrash, written and directed by Tommy Wirkola, starring Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, and Djimon Hounsou…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
You, Me & Tuscany w/ Yazmin Monet Watkins (Teaser)
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are joined Yazmin Monet Watkins (Grand Crew, “Who All Gon’ Be There?”) to cover You, Me & Tuscany, directed by Kat Coiro…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
The Drama
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering The Drama, written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. Together, in a…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
They Will Kill You (Teaser)
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering They Will Kill You, directed by Kirill Sokolov, written by Kirill Sokolov and Alex Litvak, starring Zazie Beetz…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
The Burial
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are getting back their unfinished discussion of The Burial (2023), directed by Maggie Betts, screenplay by Dough Wright and…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
2026 Oscars Recap + The Burial (Teaser)
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon START covering The Burial (2023), directed by Maggie Betts, screenplay by Doug Wright and Maggie Betts, story by Doug Wright…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
2026 Oscars Predictions
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are making their Oscars predictions in advance of the 98th Academy Awards ceremony. Together, they discuss what they expect to…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
The Six Triple Eight (Teaser)
This week, James and Jon are covering The Six Triple Eight (2024), written and directed by Tyler Perry, based on “Fighting a Two-Front War” by Kevin M. Hymel…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Relationship Goals
This week, James, Jerah and Jon are covering Relationship Goals, directed by Linda Mendoza, written by Michael Elliot, Cory Tynan, and Laura Lekkos, starring…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Goat (Teaser)
This week, James, Jerah and Jon are covering Goat, directed by Tyler Dillihay, screenplay by Aaron Buchsbaum and Teddy Riley, story by Nicolas Curcio and Peter…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Loving w/ Tim Barnes
This week, James, Jerah and Jon are joined by writer and comedian Tim Barnes (Judge Travis, Maurice on Mars) to cover Loving (2016), written and directed by…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
The Wrecking Crew (Teaser)
This week, James, Jerah and Jon are covering The Wrecking Crew, directed by Ángel Manuel Soto, written by Jonathan Tropper, starring Jason Momoa, Dave…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Unstoppable
This week, James, Jerah and Jon are covering Unstoppable (2024), directed by William Goldenberg, screenplay by Eric Champnella, Alex Harris, and John Hindman…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Night Patrol w/ Brandon Collins (Teaser)
This week, James, Jerah and Jon are joined by the great comedian, writer, and podcaster Brandon Collins (Drunk Black History) to cover Night Patrol, directed…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
F1 (Teaser)
This week, Jerah and Jon are covering F1, directed by Joe Kosinski, screenplay by Ehren Kruger, starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Play Dirty
This week, Jerah and Jon are covering Play Dirty, directed by Shane Black, written by Shane Black, Charles Monday, and Anthony Bagarozzi, starring Mark…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
REPLAY: The Best Man Holiday
While the show is on break for the holidays, we're replaying some classic holiday episodes! Original Description: This week we get into the spirit with Malcom…
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REPLAY: Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey w/ Tessa Claire Hersh
While the show is on break for the holidays, we're replaying some classic holiday episodes! Original Description: It’s the Holiday Season! James, Jerah, and…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Dashing Through the Snow (Teaser)
PRODUCTION NOTE: The show is taking the next two weeks off for the holidays—we will be back with new episodes in January! This week, Jerah and Jon are covering…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Being Eddie w/ Ian Edwards
This week, James and Jon welcome comedian and writer Ian Edwards (Untitled: The Comedy Special You Didn’t Know You Needed) to cover Being Eddie, directed by…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Wicked: For Good w/ Moni Odeyepo and Tessa Claire Hersh (Teaser)
This week, Jon is joined by actors and writers Moni Odeyepo (Who All Gon’ Be There?, Peacock) and Tessa Claire Hersh (Younger, Desus & Mero) to cover Wicked…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
INTERVIEW: Ernie Hudson
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon welcome the legendary Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters, Boston Blue) for a special interview episode. Together, they discuss the…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Predator: Badlands (Teaser)
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Predator: Badlands, directed by Dan Trachtenberg, screenplay by Patrick Aison, story by Patrick Aison and Dan…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Frankenstein
This week, James and Jon are covering Frankenstein, written and directed by Guillermo del Toro, starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Hedda (Teaser)
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Hedda, written and directed by Nia DaCosta, based on Henrik Ibsen’s play Hedda Gabler, starring Tessa Thompson…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
A House of Dynamite
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering A House of Dynamite, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, written by Noah Oppenheim, starring Idris Elba, Rebecca…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Leprechaun in the Hood (Teaser)
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Leprechaun in the Hood (2000), directed by Rob Spera, screenplay by Doug Hall and Jon Huffman, story by William…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Slice
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Slice (2018), written and directed by Austin Vesely, starring Zazie Beetz, Chance Bennett, Rae Gray, Marilyn…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
The Smashing Machine (Teaser)
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering The Smashing Machine, written and directed by Benny Safdie, based on the 2002 documentary The Smashing Machine…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
One Battle After Another
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering One Battle After Another, written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, based on the novel Vineland by Thomas…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Him (Teaser)
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Him, directed by Justin Tipping, written by Skip Bronkie, Zack Akers, and Justin Tipping, starring Marlon Wayans…
- Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]
Back In Action
This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Back in Action, directed by Seth Gordon, written by Seth Gordon and Brendan O’Brien, starring Jamie Foxx, Cameron…