Episodes

  • Adventures in Returning & Robbery (Dead Presidents)

    Adventures in Returning & Robbery (Dead Presidents)
    Aug 24 2022
    And we’re back! This time Desmond dives into the CLASSIC 90’s film, DEAD PRESIDENTS, and gets into the nitty gritty of the historical context of the film and the importance of learning more about Black and Latin men’s experiences during and after the Vietnam war. He also discusses the incredible performances from the ensemble, as well as some amazing gay shit that just dropped for us late last month!
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Adventures in Side-Eye & Stardom (Dreamgirls) with Shatara Michelle Ford

    Adventures in Side-Eye & Stardom (Dreamgirls) with Shatara Michelle Ford
    Jun 22 2022
    As a new Beyoncé album looms and Jennifer Hudson is a new EGOT winner, it’s time to talk about DREAMGIRLS! Desmond gets into the film version of this classic Black musical with writer/director of the Indie Spirit nominated film TEST PATTERN, Shatara Michelle Ford! They talk about the aspects of filmmaking, performance, and storytelling that they love in the film, and throw some well-meaning side-eye to the aspects that don’t work quite as well. Also, Shatara SLAYS an edition of “Who’s Invited”!
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Adventures in Invention & Interracial Relationships (The Watermelon Woman)

    Adventures in Invention & Interracial Relationships (The Watermelon Woman)
    Jun 8 2022
    This week, Desmond gets into a past Trust & Believe, the landmark Queer film, THE WATERMELON WOMAN. The first feature film to be released by a Black Lesbian (Cheryl Dunye) carries a great deal about inventing your own history, as well as interracial relations, and Desmond digs right into both, as well as how much this film and its ideas mean to him. Also, this week’s You Betta Act award throws it back to 1986 with a spectacular British Noir film.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Adventures in Comedy & Commentary (Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood)

    Adventures in Comedy & Commentary (Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood)
    May 25 2022
    Finally after diving into almost all of the film it parodies, Desmond gets into the nitty gritty of the CLASSIC comedy DON’T BE A MENACE! He talks about the intelligence in the visual comedy that drives the film, the commentary that the film provides, and why laughter is so needed within the Black community. Also, this week’s Trust and Believe spotlights a film by a newly out entertainer! 
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    58 mins
  • Adventures in Queens & Queens (Coming to America) with Amanda Seales

    Adventures in Queens & Queens (Coming to America) with Amanda Seales
    May 11 2022
    We are finally joined by Amanda Seales to discuss her favorite movie of all time, COMING TO AMERICA!! This joyful conversation about this comedy classic focuses on the brilliance behind the script, the performances, and the legacy that this film has created. It also leaves Desmond and Amanda yearning for the heyday of Black comedy films. Also, Desmond puts Amanda to the test with an in depth round of Who’s Invited!!
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Adventures in Winning & Will Smith (King Richard)

    Adventures in Winning & Will Smith (King Richard)
    Apr 20 2022
    The time has come to talk about one of the only Black films up for Oscars this year, KING RICHARD. Desmond gets into this general thoughts on the film, and digs into Will Smith’s performance, his legacy, and of course touches on everyone’s favorite subject…the slap. Also, Desmond gives out some well deserved snaps and claps to ANOTHER winner from the land of Philly!
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Adventures in Blood & Black Excellence (Blade)

    Adventures in Blood & Black Excellence (Blade)
    Apr 5 2022
    It’s time to sink our teeth into the FIRST Black Marvel comics film, BLADE! Desmond talks about the Black Excellence coursing through the veins of this film, the main characters, and Wesley Snipes’ iconic portrayal of the title character as well as how blood works its way into the major themes of the film (and makes Desmond a bit squeamish).
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    50 mins
  • Adventures in Growth & Game (Class Act) with E & T Phone Home Podcast

    Adventures in Growth & Game (Class Act) with E & T Phone Home Podcast
    Mar 15 2022
    This week, Desmond is joined by Eliel Lucero and Tevon Gonzalez for another Kid n Play film! This time they talk CLASS ACT, and the ways in which the concept of having game influenced them as high schoolers, as well as the growth aspect that’s present in the film. And of course, it’s an episode with guests, so get ready for a double round of Who’s Invited!!
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    1 hr and 51 mins