Episodes

  • It's Goin' Down
    Dec 6 2021

    It’s Goin’ Down – S03/E15

    • Welcome
      • Episode synopsis
        • HBOMax Synopsis: A terror attack near Woodcrest is imminent, and domestic terrorist Huey Freeman is the main suspect. With super-agent Jack Flowers on his tail and Ed and Rummy on the loose, can anyone save the day?

    Pre Show:

    • Moving
    • Portland
    • Thanks to Drake and Demond
    • Wine
    • School shootings
    • Trauma
    • Mental health
    • Seattle PD
    • Shoplifting
    • Omicron variant
    • Boosters
    • Dr. Oz
    • Celebrities running for office
    • Kathy Griffin
    • Reminder: https://www.patreon.com/boondockspod

    Show:

    • Huey quitting = Aaron fired?
    • Rush Limbaugh
    • Real Housewives of Compton
    • Us vs Them
    • Conspiracy theories
    • Politicians
    • Obama and Carter
    • McGruder
    • Being “cancelled”
    • Huey

    White People Question:

    • Have a “Stupid White People Question” you want to leave us?
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    Post Show:

    • Check out “Channel 5” on YouTube
    • Look up the “Reparations March”
    • Disputed Podcast – https://disputedpod.com
    • Next week: We’re on hiatus until after the new year.
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    Trivia:

    • This episode parodies the FOX show, 24. Jack Flowers is a parody of Jack Bauer.
    • The Central Terrorist Agency is not only a parody of Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) from 24, but also a parody of the real-life agency Central Intelligence Agency or more commonly known as the CIA.
    • The ending of Omar Mohammed’s name “Ali Shahid Mohammed” is a possible reference to former ‘A Tribe Called Quest’ member, “Ali Shaheed Muhammad.”
    • When Ruckus stomps Dan the Security Man’s private parts, “Stomp Em In The Nuts” by Thugnificent, another character from the show, is played in the background.
    • Ruckus calls Jack Flowers, “the greatest white man since G.I. Joe”.
    • After the flashbacks of the deaths of Flowers’ girlfriends, the commander claims “What kind of deranged Wile E. Coyote shit is that?”. This is a reference to Wile E. Coyote (from Looney Tunes)’s attempts at destroying The Road Runner, a gag from the famous Warner Bros. shorts.
    • This is apparently Ed and Rummy’s final appearance in the series as they have not appeared in season 4.
    • Many fans consider this episode as the true finale of the series, due to Aaron McGruder leaving after season 3 and the overall bad reception of season 4.

    Show Music:

      • Intro: #Makeachange by K.I.R.K. is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.
      • Outro: Good Times by Audiobinger is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.


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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • The Color Ruckus
    Nov 29 2021

    The Color Ruckus – S03/E14

    • Welcome
      • Episode synopsis
        • HBOMax Synopsis: If you loved The Color Purple and can’t get enough of Precious, we present a powerful, emotionally gripping story of people beating on each other. Uncle Ruckus’s family comes to town and Ruckus must settle some old business with his father.

    Pre Show:

    • No MJ today
    • Moving
    • Thanksgiving
    • Sharing GPS location
    • Charlottesville settlement
    • Ahmaud Arbery verdict
    • Rittenhouse verdict
    • Citizens arrest
    • Astroworld
    • Waukesha Parade
    • Alex Jones / Roger Stone
    • Proud Boys / Oath Keepers
    • Monty Python
    • Reminder: https://www.patreon.com/boondockspod

    Show:

    • Benjamin Button
    • Baby on doorstep trope
    • Inherited trauma
    • Reasons for abuse
    • Unhealthy coping mechanisms
    • Very large families
    • Choctaw and slaves
    • Corporal punishment
    • Consequences
    • Colonization
    • Comparing trauma
    • Taking responsibility for your healing

    White People Question:

    • From: People supporting Kyle Rittenhouse: “I don’t know why you’re upset. Kyle was just defending himself. Andrew Coffee also got found not guilty because of self defense.”
    • Have a “Stupid White People Question” you want to leave us?
      • Email us at Hosts@TheBoondocksPod.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(760) 933-8636‬, that’s (760) WE-3-UNDO.

    Post Show:

    • Disputed Podcast – https://disputedpod.com
    • Next week: It’s Going Down (STREAMING LIVE!!!)
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    Trivia:

    • This episode strongly references the Steven Spielberg-directed film “The Color Purple”.
    • This episode also bears strong similarities with the film “Precious”.
    • The beginning scene is a spoof of the film “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”
    • The “my brother Daryl and my other brother Darrell” is an homage to the TV series “Newhart”

    Show Music:

      • Intro: #Makeachange by K.I.R.K. is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.
      • Outro: Good Times by Audiobinger is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.


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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • The Fried Chicken Flu
    Nov 22 2021

    The Fried Chicken Flu – S03/E13

    • Welcome
      • Episode synopsis
        • HBOMax Synopsis: When a fast food promotion crosses with a plague of biblical proportions, society spins out of control faster than you can say white meat only. Will Huey Freeman’s elaborate end-of-the-world survival plan stand up to the ultimate test?

    Pre Show:

    • Sauron McGruder
    • Pandemic
    • Teaching
    • Mental health
    • Reminder: https://www.patreon.com/boondockspod

    Show:

    • Survival foods
    • Canned vs Fresh
    • Newer generations
    • Huey & Jazmine
    • Public perceptions
    • Popeyes in Rochester
    • Oprah’s chicken coupon
    • Farming
    • Chickens in Hawaii
    • Lockdown
    • Unprepared preppers
    • Huey’s plan
    • Plan flexibility
    • Stupid pandemic attitudes
    • Mask fashions
    • Being resourceful
    • Taking responsibility
    • Coming full circle
    • Learn something
    • Make your life better

    White People Question:

    • From: So many “well-meaning” white folks (AKA performative allies) – “I want to help Black people. How can I help?”
    • Have a “Stupid White People Question” you want to leave us?
      • Email us at Hosts@TheBoondocksPod.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(760) 933-8636‬, that’s (760) WE-3-UNDO.

    Post Show:

    • Disputed Podcast – https://disputedpod.com
    • Next week: The Color Ruckus
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    Trivia:

    • The scene when the lady says, “I want my motherfucking chicken, my babies want motherfucking chicken!”, the word “motherfucking” is still bleeped on DVD.
    • This episode is based on a promotion held by KFC and Oprah Winfrey in May 2009. Winfrey provided coupons for free KFC chicken on her website. The promotion was so popular that the restaurants ran out of chicken causing customers to become irate across the country. Reports of riots at KFC locations spread but KFC later announced that the reports were false. But irate customers did stage protests and made angry statements in TV news reports. The customer saying “How am I supposed to feed my family now?!” is taken from an actual news report.
    • It is implied that Jazmine might be vegetarian; she tells Grandad, “Fried chicken is murder”, when he asks if she wanted any at the beginning of the episode.

    Show Music:

      • Intro: #Makeachange by K.I.R.K. is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.
      • Outro: Good Times by Audiobinger is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.


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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Mr. Medicinal
    Nov 15 2021

    Mr. Medicinal – S03/E12

    • Welcome
      • Episode synopsis
        • HBOMax Synopsis: After a health scare, Granddad discovers the amazing life benefits of medical marijuana. But when Granddad suddenly becomes a balanced, well-adjusted person, Huey and Riley immediately know something is up.

    Pre Show:

    • Cannabis& music
    • Karaoke
    • Foo Fighters
    • Guns & Roses
    • Black rock stars
    • Beyonce’s vagina
    • The Jacksons
    • Reminder: https://www.patreon.com/boondockspod

    Show:

    • Stress
    • Misdiagnoses
    • Dr. advice/trust
    • Cannabis = wellness
    • Drugs and medical costs
    • T’s dad’s meds
    • Health education
    • School lunch
    • American “superiority”
    • Lunch in Europe
    • Leaving the US
    • Granddad should have a cooking show
    • Mark Hamill
    • The boy’s inability to accept Granddad’s new attitude
    • Insecure attachment
    • Psychological effects of cannabis
    • The acceptance of alcohol v cannabis
    • Different names of cannabis strains
    • Microdosing

    White People Question:

    • Have a “Stupid White People Question” you want to leave us?
      • Email us at Hosts@TheBoondocksPod.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(760) 933-8636‬, that’s (760) WE-3-UNDO.

    Post Show:

    • Disputed Podcast – https://disputedpod.com
    • Next week: The Fried Chicken Flu
    • Need to see where we are on social media and such? Come find us! https://www.theboondockspod.com/links

    Trivia:

    • The role of Grant was done by Mark Hamill.

    Show Music:

      • Intro: #Makeachange by K.I.R.K. is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.
      • Outro: Good Times by Audiobinger is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.


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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • The Lovely Ebony Brown
    Nov 8 2021

    The Lovely Ebony Brown – S03/E11

    • Welcome
      • Episode synopsis
        • HBOMax Synopsis: Granddad finds a Black woman so beautiful and charming not even Ruckus can hate her. Ebony Brown is perfect in every way so is this the end of Granddad’s long, sad, desperate search for a woman? Not if he can help it.

    Pre Show:

    • Bieber/Kanye/Manson prayer circle
    • Pete Davidson
    • Jason Sudeikis
    • SNL
    • What’s Up With That
    • MJ up for best cannabis speaker at the Orange County Cannabis Awards
      • Vote Here: https://orangecountycannabisawards.com/vote/ (Under Cannabis Education / School / Classes / College & University / Speakers)
    • MJ High Times interview
    • Reminder: https://www.patreon.com/boondockspod

    Show:

    • Facebook
    • Tom’s whiteness
    • Sons of Ham
    • VIP/Bottle service
    • Tipping
    • Bathroom attendants
    • R-word
    • Dating older men
    • Fake personas

    White People Question:

    • From: Twitter in regards to The Weeknd being dressed as Don Corleone for Halloween – “Isn’t this kinda whiteface and cultural appropriation?”
    • Have a “Stupid White People Question” you want to leave us?
      • Email us at Hosts@TheBoondocksPod.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(760) 933-8636‬, that’s (760) WE-3-UNDO.

    Post Show:

    • Disputed Podcast – https://disputedpod.com
    • Next week: Mr. Medicinal
    • Need to see where we are on social media and such? Come find us! https://www.theboondockspod.com/links

    Trivia:

    • Ebony Brown makes several comments throughout the episode that indicate her character is a vessel of commentary on The Boondocks TV series by an outside viewer, or possibly Aaron McGruder himself. Examples of this are:
    • In the restaurant, Ebony comments directly on Uncle Ruckus’s character as being obviously reprehensible, but telling small grains of truth and therefore is funny and likable. Such a statement is appropriate of a real-life critic or fan, not of an in-series character.
    • Sitting on the bench by the bridge at sunset, Ebony similarly comments on the features of Granddad’s character. She then goes on to say she wants to be a “recurring character”.
    • In Malaysia, Ebony suggests slowing things down, saying there are plenty of episodes left in Granddad’s story. Granddad counters by talking about how he wants to speed things up, saying he’s not sure how many episodes he has left. This is likely a direct reflection by McGruder (voiced through Granddad) saying how he wants to heighten the intensity of the show because he is not sure how much longer the show will last. This notion is further corroborated by Season 3 being Aaron McGruder’s last season.

    Show Music:

      • Intro: #Makeachange by K.I.R.K. is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.
      • Outro: Good Times by Audiobinger is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.


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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • The Story of Lando Freeman
    Nov 1 2021

    The Story of Lando Freeman – S03/E10

    • Welcome
      • Episode synopsis
        • HBOMax Synopsis: There’s a new handyman in the neighborhood undercutting Uncle Ruckus, which is all good for Granddad and his garden until the man claims to be his long lost son, Lando. Will Granddad take responsibility and be a father to his child?

    Pre Show:

    • Tiara’s back
    • Rain
    • House closing
    • Kitchen
    • Social media
    • Jan 6th insurrection
    • Let’s go Brandon
    • Reminder: https://www.patreon.com/boondockspod

    Show:

    • AIDS
    • Dads
    • Gay panic
    • Talk shows

    White People Question:

    • From: A myriad of places – “Why are there so many absent Black fathers?”
    • Have a “Stupid White People Question” you want to leave us?
      • Email us at Hosts@TheBoondocksPod.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(760) 933-8636‬, that’s (760) WE-3-UNDO.

    Post Show:

    • Thanks again to Demond!
    • Disputed Podcast – https://disputedpod.com
    • Next week: The Lovely Ebony Brown
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    Trivia:

    • Riley used the phrase “Smoking with cigarettes”, which is said in the episode Smokin With Cigarettes.
    • This is the only episode Gin Rummy appeared without Ed Wuncler III.
    • Lando (Granddad’s supposed-to-be-but-is-not-really son) is voiced by Slink Johnson, known to be the voice of Lamar Davis in the Rockstar game, Grand Theft Auto V.

    Show Music:

      • Intro: #Makeachange by K.I.R.K. is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.
      • Outro: Good Times by Audiobinger is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.


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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • A Date With the Booty Warrior
    Oct 25 2021

    A Date With the Booty Warrior – S03/E09

    • Welcome
      • Episode synopsis
        • HBOMax Synopsis: Having conquered his fear of prison rape, Tom volunteers to lead Huey, Riley, and some classmates on a trip to jail as part of a scared stiff program. When a riot breaks out, Tom has to get the kids, and his backside, out of jail.

    Pre Show:

    • Welcome back Demond – https://twitter.com/demonddoes
    • Dijon mustard is not the same a spicy mustard
    • Potato salad
    • Adult children dating
    • Not being able to eat spicy food
    • Mic stands
    • Driving in So Cal
    • Food
    • Reminder: https://www.patreon.com/boondockspod

    Show:

    • Foreshadowing
    • Needing the booty
    • Scared Straight
    • Willie Horton
    • Michael Dukakis, Dan Quayle, Bob Dole, and Ross Perot
    • Voting for old people
    • Military enlistment
    • Lawrence of Arabia
    • Squeaky Fromme
    • Prison tours
    • Legalized slavery
    • Juvenile detention
    • Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
    • Policing

    White People Question:

    • From: So many people and places – “Why do Black folks make up 13% of the population, yet are responsible for 50% of the violent crimes?”
    • Have a “Stupid White People Question” you want to leave us?
      • Email us at Hosts@TheBoondocksPod.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(760) 933-8636‬, that’s (760) WE-3-UNDO.

    Post Show:

    • Disputed Podcast – https://disputedpod.com
    • Next week: The Story of Lando Freeman
    • Need to see where we are on social media and such? Come find us! https://www.theboondockspod.com/links

    Trivia:

    • Tom’s fear of being raped in prison is first introduced in the Season 1 episode, “A Date With The Health Inspector”.[1]
    • This episode features Butch Magnus’ third appearance and his second appearance with no dialogue.
    • This is the second time Huey attempts to organize social activism for an organization of strangers. The first was in “…Or Die Trying”.
    • The word “pause” is used several times in the episode, referencing the previous episode “Pause”.
    • The introduction of this episode parodies the Dateline NBC series “To Catch A Predator”, where investigator Chris Hansen confronts chat room predators looking to set up sexual liaisons with minors.
    • Tom marches in a rally against Proposition 8, a 2008 constitutional amendment which initially banned same-sex marriage in California (it was overturned in 2013). He also references Sean Penn playing assassinated San Francisco politician Harvey Milk in the 2008 film Milk.
    • YouTube clips of Fleece “Booty Warrior” Johnson from Lockup and the “Tossed Salad Man” are parodied throughout the episode. Both characters, especially Fleece Johnson, are satirized.
    • Before the Booty Warrior tosses a bar of soap at Tom in the shower room, he says “Tom, come out to play” a reference to the movie The Warriors.
    • William Horton Prison is named after American convicted felon Willie Horton.
    • Director John Landis guest stars in the show.
    • The Attica Prison riot is referenced to during the prison riot by one of the prisoners after he realizes that there was no plan beforehand by stating “I thought this was suppose to be some Attica type shit!”
    • The “Scared Stiff” program parodies and satirizes the “Scared Straight” programs, portrayed in film and television.

    Show Music:

      • Intro: #Makeachange by K.I.R.K. is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.
      • Outro: Good Times by Audiobinger is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.


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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Pause
    Oct 18 2021
    Pause – S03/E08WelcomeEpisode synopsisHBOMax Synopsis: Granddad is cast as the leading man by mega-superstar of stage and screen, Winston Jerome. But when the theater group turns out to be a homoerotic evangelical cult, it’s up to Huey and Riley to put a pause to it.Pre Show:Tiara out for 2 epsWelcome back Demond – https://twitter.com/demonddoesSerial killersThe JerkSteve MartinChevy ChaseReminder: https://www.patreon.com/boondockspodShow:Tyler Perry movies/playsKadeem HardisonKool-AidJonestown / Jim JonesNo Uncle RuckusDr. Pimple PopperRocky Horror Picture ShowChristopher ColumbusFlorida EvansNational Coming Out DayLove & BasketballWhite People Question:None today!Have a “Stupid White People Question” you want to leave us?Email us at Hosts@TheBoondocksPod.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(760) 933-8636‬, that’s (760) WE-3-UNDO.Post Show:MartinDisputed Podcast – https://disputedpod.comBuffy/PreacherThe Boys / ScreamHalloween / Jamie Lee CurtisThe MunstersRob ZombieSeth Rogan & Evan GoldbergTriaminic / BenadrylNext week: A Date With The Booty WarriorNeed to see where we are on social media and such? Come find us! https://www.theboondockspod.com/linksTrivia:“Pause” is a phrase used in the urban community to express an air of awkwardness after a pseudo-homosexual statement is uttered. This is commonly followed by the phrase “No homo”.Uncle Ruckus does not appear in this episode.This episode along with The Story of Jimmy Rebel have been banned from Adult Swim and Hulu. The episode returned for an airing on May 29, 2020 on Adult Swim and the episode is on HBO Max.When the episode first aired on Adult Swim, it was rated TV-MA. But when it aired on May 29, 2020, it was re-rated TV-MA-LS. The reason behind this is currently unknown.ControversyThe similarities between Winston Jerome/Ma Dukes and Tyler Perry/Madea as well as the former’s portrayal towards the end of the episode has been directed to Tyler Perry via his website, e-mails and his Facebook and Twitter pages for comment. Fans of Tyler Perry have brought the episode to Mr. Perry’s attention hoping for comment and in some instances, urging him to sue Aaron McGruder and Cartoon Network. Tyler Perry addressed the controversy and at the same time put to rest rumors someone was fired after the episode aired Article at Shadow And Act. In the article he states he has no plans to sue Aaron McGruder and The Boondocks (likely in referral to Turner Broadcasting, which owns Cartoon Network and TBS, which airs 3 of Perry’s shows) though some readers are skeptical as to whether this is really true. Although Tyler Perry is very familiar with McGruder’s work (and obviously vice versa for Aaron with Tyler’s work), those who are skeptical of Tyler’s statement believe it maybe be a placeholder to an actual pending complaint filed against McGruder.The Boondocks creator himself is of course known for controversy. He has a real-life feud with BET, openly criticized George W. Bush and even (reportedly) dissed Condoleezza Rice at the 2002 NAACP awards. He is considered an “outcast” by the American Black Power Establishment because of his leftist views and shocked many when he visited Cuba in 2003 and met with then-president Fidel Castro. One possible end result of this little facade is both men using the attention to promote their respective shows, movies/plays (Perry) and Comic Strips (McGruder), though this is unlikely since The Boondocks comic strip was cancelled in 2006, four years prior to this episodeCultural referencesThe character Winston Jerome is, as mentioned above, a parody of playwright and filmmaker Tyler Perry. Jerome’s character Ma Dukes (who he crossdresses to portray) and the play at the beginning are parodies of Tyler Perry’s character Mabel Simmons—known as Madea—and his plays and films.The episode parodies The Rocky Horror Picture Show and the songs “Sweet Transvestite” and “The Time Warp”.When Granddad recalls his acting career a flashback shows him auditioning for In the Heat of the Night, Enter the Dragon, and Rocky III.The” brown skinned bald dude from Law and Order ” is a reference to Steve Harris who plays as one of the antagonists in the film production of Diary of a Mad Black Woman.The blonde-haired overweight black woman (a parody of Cassi Davis: an actress that is frequently cast in Tyler Perry’s theatrical productions, as well as the television series: Tyler Perry’s House of Payne) seen through-out the episode in a zombie-like trance, states on two occasions that she “is going to get some Kool-Aid”. This is a reference to the mass suicide executed by the 909 members of The Peoples Temple Church led by Jim Jones. They all died by consuming cyanide-laced grape Flavor Aid. (The term “drinking the Kool-Aid” originates from this incident.) Show Music:Intro: #Makeachange by K.I.R.K. is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 ...
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    1 hr and 6 mins