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Episode 18: LGBTQQIA?AWhatEVER
Another episode so soon? We’re on a roll! With this episode, the FNGTAC is officially old enough to vote, view pornographic materials and get married, all the more convenient since New York has recently become the latest state to legalize same-sex marriage (the subject of this very show). Taking things a little deeper, Vernon and … Read more
Friends of the Show: Uhh Yeah Dude
After you’re done with Episode 17 of our show, allow me to suggest that you take a listen to Uhh Yeah Dude, also available on iTunes. The show has been going strong for cose to six years now so there’s a good chance you’re already a listener, but if not, now’s a good time … 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
Episode 16: The Music
One of the things we’ll try to do for every episode in the future is put up musical guides to let you know where to find the various bits of audio that get mixed in. Episode 16 featured several songs by or related to Gil Scott-Heron so it’s the perfect place to start: Gil … Read more
Episode 16: Gil Scott-Heron
Vernon and Kamau discuss the life and death of true Field Negro Gil Scott-Heron and his impact on music in particular. Afterward, they come full-circle to discuss new life in the FNGTAC family—Kamau’s newborn daughter. Download on iTunes now. -Alex
The Man in the Orange Hat
Here’s a little video from the Orange Hat Incident that was discussed in Episode 15 with Baron Vaughn—the embed doesn’t work but you can drop by Kamau’s profile on ComedyCentral.com to see a little bit. Just being thorough, Kamau… -Alex
Episode 15: Baron Vaughn
We’re already back with another episode, this time for an interview with Friend of the Show Baron Vaughn. In addition to being an incredibly funny comedian, Baron also appears weekly on USA’s Fairly Legal (which was recently renewed for its second season). He and Kamau discuss his career and comedy and theatre and sociology and hats … Read more
Black Nick Fury: A Bridge Too Far?
While discussing Thor in Episode 14, Vernon and Kamau expressed some concern over the casting of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury in the recent crop of Marvel films. In Mr. Jackson’s defense (because I’m scared of him) it should be noted that those films draw more from the “Ultimate” line of Marvel books, a … Read more
The Black Panther: The Animated Series
Also mentioned in Episode 14 was the Black Panther series that was recently produced for BET. The episodes are available on Netfilx streaming and while I haven’t seen it all yet, what I did see is actually decent. The animation is a little rough since the show’s budget probably wasn’t astronomical, but it does have a sense of style to … Read more
Tyler The Creator – “Yonkers”
For those who haven’t yet seen it, take a look a “Yonkers,” the video from Tyler the Creator that Vernon mentions in Episode 14. Love it or hate it, you’ll remember it. Also, the track used in that episode was “Sandwitches” featuring OFWGKTA member Hodgy Beats. You can see them perform it live on “Late … Read more
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