War in Iran, Chalamet vs. Jordan, and the American Black Film Festival
Van and Rachel welcome Indiana University associate professor Hussein Banai, who gives his insight on the joint strikes against Iran. Then they switch gears to discuss Michael B. Jordan’s Oscar odds a...
3 Mar 2h 17min
Comedy, Music, and the Black Church With KevOnStage
Kevin Fredericks, aka KevOnStage, joins Van and Rachel for a discussion that touches on everything from fear of failure, jokes, the Black church, gospel, and hip-hop. (0:00) Intro (:38) Getting pa...
27 Feb 2h 1min
The N-Word at the BAFTAs, Producing R. Kelly, and Gavin Newsom Backlash: Fair or Unfair?
Van and Rachel react to the conversations around racism and ableism following outbursts at the BAFTA Awards, and Teddy Riley walking back support for R. Kelly. Plus, Gavin Newsom gets criticized, (...
24 Feb 2h 10min
LaBeouf Takes Louisiana. Plus, Colbert, Crockett, and Talarico.
Van and Rachel remember the life of Jesse Jackson before addressing Shia LaBeouf’s Mardi Gras and the latest drama in the Texas Senate race. Then, a breakdown of "Afro-pessimism" before Cori Bush join...
20 Feb 2h 54min
LeBron and Israel, the “Kevin Durant Files,” and the Beautiful Hellscape of Culver City
Van and Rachel discuss the NBA dunk contest before reacting to leaks from an alleged burner account, and LeBron’s message to his Israeli fans. Then, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove joins to discuss the Pam ...
17 Feb 2h 28min
Epstein Revelations, Ja Rule vs. G-Unit, and Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels
Van and Rachel welcome The Ringer’s Logan Murdock to react to Ja Rule’s confrontation with Uncle Murda and Tony Yayo on a flight, before they discuss more revelations from the Epstein files, hip-hop i...
13 Feb 2h 20min
Bad Bunny’s Halftime, Trump’s Racist Post, and Activism in Sports With Jemele Hill
Van and Rachel talk about Bad Bunny’s halftime performance and the TPUSA “patriotic” alternative, before reacting to Donald Trump’s racist post of the Obamas and an odd detail in the Epstein files. Th...
10 Feb 2h 4min
Chris Harrison: The Return of Traditional Love, Epstein Update, and ICE at the Polls
Van and Rachel kick off the pod with a Shaboozey conversation before reacting to the latest ‘Michael’ trailer. Then they have a discussion on the latest Epstein release, the funding of ICE, and the Te...
6 Feb 1h 55min
