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
The Spider-Man Rap
While we couldn’t get ahold of Tyler the Creator to whip up a Spider-Man theme in time, Another Bad Creation already did the job for us about 20 years ago with this oft-forgotten gem, “Spider-Man.” For those who don’t remember, ABC was a rap group made up of several pre-adolescent children brought to us by Michael … Read more
Episode 21 – Good Needs to Get Better
The big news keeps rolling in faster than we can talk about it all, so we’re back again this week with a super-sized episode. Vernon and Kamau start out discussing the recent tragic events in Norway and the loss of two of our favorite artists, but luckily there have been some positive developments as well, … Read more
John Cena Meets Living Colour
As mentioned in Episode 21—hitting iTunes sometime today—WWE Champion CM Punk has recently adopted a new theme song that you might find familiar:
Episode 20 – Scandals & Sequels
Having the wonderful Janet Cheatham Bell on the last episode was a delight, but it’s back to business as usual for Vernon & Kamau this week—publicly shaming disgraced public figures and nerding out over comic book movies. This episode was recorded before the recent news that Spiderman is black now, but don’t worry—it’ll surely be … Read more
The OTHER Works of Janet Cheatham Bell
You may remember way back in one of the earliest episodes, Kamau mentioned that years ago before knowing each other, he met Vernon and gave him a book of quotations that Vernon was featured in. You may also remember that book being written by this week’s guest, Janet Cheatham Bell. Obviously, you have to be … Read more
Episode 19: Cool Mama Bell
This week’s very special guest is Kamau’s mother, Janet Cheatham Bell. What else do you need to know? Get over to iTunes and take a listen. -Alex
Living Colour- Bi
For those of you who may be wondering what’s up with that song running through our most recent episode, I present “Bi” from Living Colour’s 1993 album, Stain. Vernon and company were way ahead of the curve when it came to supporting sexual freedom and even though this might not be the most… nuanced… tale … Read more
Episode 17: WeinerMorganGate
You had to know Kamau and Vernon weren’t gonna be able to let this one go by. In this episode, out intrepid podcast leaders discuss the (continuing) aftermath of Anthony Weiner (D-Nowhere) and his inability to control himself when camera phones and Twitter are involved. What makes men keep doing this? Why do they always … Read more
Listener Thoughts: Tavis Smiley, Cornel West and The Poverty Tour
Posted by FNGTAC on August 20, 2011 · 6 Comments
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
Category Commentary, Show Notes · Tagged with Barack Obama, Cornel West, Feedback, Politics, Tavis Smiley