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FNGTAC x OFWGKTA: Alex Attempts to Interview Tyler, the Creator
In addition to helping out on The FNGTAC, Alex works as a music journalist for whomever will pay him to do so (and a few people who won’t). His most recent interview for MSN Music has a bit of an FNGTAC connection—we’ve discussed Tyler, the Creator and GOLF WANG a few times on the show … Read more
W. Kamau Bell is finally an official celebrity
As you probably heard on our last episode, Kamau is finally able to divulge that secret project he and Vernon have alluded to a few times over the months. Rather than going into details myself, I’ll link you to this announcement on a little site called The Huffington Post. We love you, FX.
MLK Memorial Opened This Week Has FNGTAC Connection
This weekend, the US government officially dedicated the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on The National Mall in D.C. The project was spearheaded by members of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and, as you’ll read about in this article on CNN, originally conceived by George Sealey (and his wife Pauline) thirty years ago. What … Read more
The FNGTAC Episode 25 Spectacular
First, allow me to adress some issues: yes, we’re calling what (I think) are technically Episodes 28-31 “Episode 25″ and yes, three of the “25th Episodes” were posted before this site update. Well, we like to do things a little different around these parts and have decided that the FNGTAC doesn’t subscribe to your totalitarian … Read more
Episode 24 – Star Spangled Krazy Katt (b/w Return of The Katt)
Katt Williams has been under fire for comments he recently made on stage that have been called racist and anti-Mexican, and while Katt himself hasn’t been shy about commenting on the situation, Vernon and Kamau naturally had to touch upon the subject—if the FNGTAC doesn’t talk about a performer dealing with issues of race and … Read more
Friend of the Show: The Jazz Session
Continuing on with the Jazz talk from Episode 23, take a listen to The Jazz Session, the informative and well-produced podcast from FNGTAC listener Jason Crane. It’s a wonder that he even finds the time check in with us since he’s obviously a busy man: Jazz Session just passed it’s 300th Episode. Wow. For those of … Read more
Vernon’s Birthday Jam: Today is the Question
If Episode 23 wasn’t enough, drop by Ted Panken’s blog, Today is the Question where he sits down for a blindfold test with Vernon that facilitates some more talk of his favorite records and memories. From the blog: “To mark guitar giant Vernon Reid’s 53rd birthday, I’m posting the uncut proceedings of a DownBeat Blindfold Test … Read more
Episode 23 – Happy Vern Day Chick Corea vs. Anonymous
In the episode, we celebrate Vernon’s birthday the Field Negro way—turning on the mics and talking about whatever comes to mind. After wandering off from a conversation about ‘Mad Men’ ripoffs, Vern takes us through a primer on modern Jazz Fusion and tell war stories about his recent battle with several raccoons. Yes, raccoons. Download … Read more
Listener Thoughts: Tavis Smiley, Cornel West and The Poverty Tour
After Vernon and Kamau discussed Steve Harvey’s recent criticism of Cornel West and Tavis Smiley’s recent tour, listener Jon left his thoughts on the subject in the comments section: “Listened to #22, as usual, I love your discourse around social issues. I think you both have excellent points to make around key issues. This is … Read more
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Occupy Wall Street: The Tea Party for Democrats
The United States is a country that was built on protest, created laws to protect it, and has since seen it at the center of huge and important sociopolitical change. We all grew up hearing the legends of Paul Revere, marveling at Susan B. Anthony coins mixed in with out spare change, and seeing … Read more
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