Episodes

  • Our Thoughts on the Slap Heard Around the World

    Our Thoughts on the Slap Heard Around the World
    Mar 29 2022
    In this special episode, Spencer takes a break from his parental leave to talk about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards. For more information, visit us at http://www.nybfpodcast.com
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    31 mins
  • Daunte Wright, Ahmaud Arbery, and the Divergent Displays of Justice

    Daunte Wright, Ahmaud Arbery, and the Divergent Displays of Justice
    Feb 23 2022
    In this episode, we discuss the Federal trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael, and William “Roddie” Bryan” and the sentencing trial of Daunte Wright’s killer Kim Potter. We also discuss Ukraine, the conflicts of interest of Ginni Thomas, and the 2022 Winter Olympics. For more information, visit us at http://www.nybfpodcast.com
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    51 mins
  • Nelly, Lil Fizz, 50 Cent, and the Body Shaming of Men

    Nelly, Lil Fizz, 50 Cent, and the Body Shaming of Men
    Feb 16 2022
    In this episode, we discuss the recent incidents of body shaming involving Nelly, Lil Fizz, and 50 Cent. We also discuss Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s thoughts on the fragile state of American democracy, Rep. Nancy Pelosi coming out against defunding the police, the Super Bowl Halftime Show, and more. For more information, visit us at http://www.nybfpodcast.com.
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    56 mins
  • Biden's Crack Pipe Fiasco, Whoopi's Gaffe, and Thandiwe's Tears

    Biden's Crack Pipe Fiasco, Whoopi's Gaffe, and Thandiwe's Tears
    Feb 10 2022
    This week, we discuss the Alabama redistricting case that has the potential to fundamentally alter Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the Federal grant on harm reduction that conservatives misrepresented as government-funded crack pipes, Whoopi Goldberg’s problematic statements on the Holocaust, Thandiwe Newton’s difficulty understanding colorism, and more. For more information, visit us at http://www.nybfpodcast.com
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    50 mins
  • Janet Jackson Finally Tells Her Story

    Janet Jackson Finally Tells Her Story
    Feb 2 2022
    In this episode, we discuss Janet Jackson's documentary. We also talk about President Biden's efforts to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court, Prime Minister Boris Johnson partying during lockdown, the viral Golden Corral brawl, and more. For more information, visit us at http://nybfpodcast.com
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    49 mins
  • That Rare Moment When A Racist Gets Fired By A Black Man

    That Rare Moment When A Racist Gets Fired By A Black Man
    Jan 26 2022
    In this episode, we discuss the firing of racist Wyoming Police Officer Christian Handley at the hands of Sheriff Aaron Appelhans—the first Black Sheriff in the history of Wyoming. We also discuss President Biden losing his cool and getting caught on a hot mic, Wharton students overestimating the income of the average person in the United States, Disney’s Encanto, and more. For more information, visit us at http://www.nybfpodcast.com.
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    55 mins
  • When the Spit Hits the Fan: Thoughts on Mike Todd

    When the Spit Hits the Fan: Thoughts on Mike Todd
    Jan 19 2022
    In this episode, we discuss Tulsa Pastor Mike Todd going viral for rubbing spit on a parishioner. We also discuss the current status of President Biden's efforts to revise the legislative filibuster in order to pass voting rights legislation, a vandal targeting speed cameras in Wilmington, DE, the closing of the last Sears department store in Pennsylvania, and more. For more information, visit us at http://www.nybfpodcast.com.
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    1 hr
  • The End of 'Winnie The Pooh'?

    The End of 'Winnie The Pooh'?
    Jan 12 2022
    In this episode, we discuss what it means now that the original 'Winnie The Pooh' story by A.A. Milne is public domain. We also discuss President Biden’s push for an end to the legislative filibuster in order to find a path forward for voting rights legislation and the sentencing of Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael, and William “Roddie” Bryant for their involvement in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, and more. For more information, visit us at http://www.nybfpodcast.com
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    47 mins