35 - A Light Bulb For the Sexually Self-Conscious, Racial Paranoia in the Skies, and Netflix Retreats from China

Brand Eff Up

“New Weight Watchers Campaign Suggests Fat Women Don't Enjoy Sex As Much As Thin Women,” Jezebel

What’s Up? Racial Paranoia

“United Airlines Kicks Passenger Off Plane Because of Marvel Superhero Hat,” io9

What’s Next?

“Netflix’s new, brilliant strategy for China is to stay the hell out of the country,” Quartz

Diggin’ in the Crates:

P: “Stray Bullet,” Organized Konfusion

M: “Eternal Fire,” Chronixx

G: “ Earth Girls,” Jesse Boykins III

Also check out Georgette’s new podcast, “Venting and Vino”

On Point - 32 - Evan Narcisse: Comic Book and Fan Cultures, ComicCon, and the Rise of the 'Blerd'

Are we approaching peak “Blerd” and what does the “rise” of the black nerd signify? The “just a game” response to racial erasure in video game representation. The diversification of fan cultures as they grow. Comic money shifting from comic books to blockbusters. The joy of seeing people nerding-out. The journalistic value of exposing artistic craft. “Nerd-checking” during the rise of nerd culture. Image Comics and the current comic industry: independent is in.

Twitter:@EvNarc

More from Evan on Kinja.

34 - Alcoholism As Social Media Success Strategy, Samsung’s Giant Phones Still Exploding, and Can Online Dating Transcend the Swipe?

Brand Eff Up:

Samsung’s Galaxy Note7 keeps blowing up.

What's Up?

“This Popular French Instagram Star Has Been Revealed as a (Fake) Warning on Alcoholism,” Creativity Online.

“Who Is Louise Delage? The Troubling Truth Behind an Overnight Instagram Success,” AdWeek

What's Next?

“Swipe Left On A Dating World Built To Keep You Single And Disconnected,” PSFK

Diggin’ in the Crates:

P: Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Darmok”

R: A Seat At the Table, by Solange Knowles

M: ASICS: Origami "In Pursuit of Perfection"

 

On Point - 31 - Donald Glover's 'Atlanta' with Michael Arceneaux

Michael joins us once again to discuss Donald Glover’s “Atlanta” on FX. The cultural success of “Atlanta.” Michael’s perspective from doing show recaps for Vulture.com. Donald Glover’s reception by black audiences not completely used to seeing him in black environments. The representation of the rapper character “Paperboy.” The representation of inequality and Donald Glover’s character’s withdrawal from Princeton.

“Atlanta Recap: Don’t Forget Your Drug Test,” Vulture

33 - White People Feel Left Out Of 'Luke Cage,' eSports Goes Corporate, and Trump (Sort Of) Apologizes For Genital-Grab Boast,

Brand Eff Up:

Trump campaign sent in tailspin with leaked Access Hollywood audio.

What’s Up?

“White People: 'Luke Cage' Is Racist,” Complex.

What’s Next?

“A group of elite sports figures including Magic Johnson just bought a major eSports team,” Business Insider.

“In the Future, We Will All Watch ‘Overwatch’,” The Ringer.

Diggin’ in the Crates:

P: Infernal Affairs (2002)

W: Donald Glover’s “Atlanta” on FX

M: Jesse Royal, “Modern Day Judas”

@BigWos

@_MichaelBrooks

@FarFlungPhil

@mattlech

 

On Point - 30 - Loyiso Gola: South Africa’s Post-Apartheid Comedy Boom

Comedian Loyiso Gola joining us in studio this week in anticipation of his Vimeo special, Loyiso Gola: Live in New York.

Loyiso discusses growing up and moving out of a ghetto in Cape Town, South Africa at the end of apartheid. Doing stand-up in early 2000s South Africa. His formative stand-up opening set at in which he roasted the teachers. The resoluteness of the “spirit of the 17 year old.” How the South African comedy scene developed, and how the legacy of apartheid impacted audience makeup. Black America’s role in setting the narrative for black history worldwide, specifically with regard to slavery.

@LoyisoGola

loyisogola.com

32 - Facebook's Artificially-Inflated Video Metrics, Snapchat Thinks You Need Snapchat Glasses, and Feminism: Trendy!

Brand Eff Up:

Facebook Apologizes for Overstating Video Metrics,” NY Times

(http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/24/business/media/facebook-apologizes-for-overstating-video-metrics.html?_r=0)

What’s Up?

“Snapchat’s Wild New Specs Won’t Share Google Glass’ Fate,” Wired

(https://www.wired.com/2016/09/snap-specs-snapchat/)

What’s Good?

“On Trend for Autumn/Winter: Feminism,” AdAge

(http://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/trend-autumn-winter-feminism/305955/)

Diggin’ in the Crates

S: Richie Quake, “Hesitate”

P: “Unsent,” by Alanis Morrissette

M: “The Bullet or the Bribe: Taking Down Colombia's Cali Drug Cartel,” Ron Chepesiuk (2003)

On Point - 29 - Kerrie Finch: Reputation Management, Being Alien in Amsterdam, and a Digital Detox Story

Kerrie Finch of Finch Factor joined us in studio this week. Finch Factor’s “reputation management” service as contrasted with public relations. Kerrie’s views as an outsider living in Amsterdam, and the importance of innovation from the fringes. The notion every company is now a media company. The importance of having a developed perspective and point of view. Kerrie on equality in the workplace being “bollocks.” How Kerrie’s “digital detox” went immediately catastrophic.
@KerrieFinch

31 - Marc Jacobs' Real Color Blind Spot, Patagonia's Ethical Outdoor Wear, and Kaepernick's Protest Upsetting the Right People

Brand Eff Up:

“After claiming he does not see color, designer Marc Jacobs issues a formal apology,” Mic

“Marc Jacobs and the Appropriateness of Appropriation,” NY Times

What’s Up?

“Poll: Niners QB Colin Kaepernick most disliked player in league,” ESPN

“The Story Behind Wieden + Kennedy's #BlackLivesMatter Website Statement,” Adweek

What’s Next?

“PATAGONIA’S PHILOSOPHER-KING,” New Yorker

Diggin’ in the Crates:

M: Steven Pressfield “The War of Art” Turning Pro,” and “Do the Work”
P: Isabel Wilkerson, “The Warmth of Other Suns”

30 - Chappelle's Show Special

Michael and Phil discuss their love and appreciation of Dave Chappelle. The cultural significance of The Chappelle Show. Phil’s issues an apology to Dave Chappelle for writing an article critical of Dave Chappelle leaving Comedy Central. Chappelle Show as not juxt "clever," but "funny."

Dave Chappelle "Black Pixie"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xprpXDnIU6A

“Black Bush”

http://www.cc.com/video-clips/jmcxny/chappelle-s-show-black-bush---uncensored

Chappelle Show - Fifth Amedment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdeo7Q2E5cE

Negrodamus on Wayne Brady

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx1zx8M3XQg

On Point - 28 - Joey Camire: Deconstructing Influence

Joey introduces us to Sylvain Labs’ new book on influence: “The Dots: Deconstructing Influence.” Making an approachable business book on influence. Using creative metaphors, like physics and gravity, to illustrate how influence works. The “God Algorithm” and teenage super-influencers on social media. “Influencers” role as mental models for their followers. Influence over time and the internet’s “influencer middle-class.” The distinction between celebrities and influencers, with celebrities primarily having their messages consumed as opposed to influencers, who change behavior with messages. Is Donald Trump an influencer? The need for “sense-makers” in influence.

Sylvainlabs.com

@JoeyCashmere

 

29 - Kanye’s Controversial Casting Call, Charlie Hedbo Offends Again, and Wells Fargo’s Anti-Liberal Arts Maturity

Brand Eff Up

“Wells Fargo Encourages Budding Actors To Become Botanists And Then Apologizes,” Forbes

What’s Up?

“KANYE WEST'S YEEZY SEASON 4 CASTING CALL CAUSED BACKLASH BOTH ON AND OFFLINE,” Fashionista

What's Next?

“The Internet Reacts To Charlie Hebdo’s Latest Controversial Cartoon,” Konbini

Diggin’ in the Crates:

Georgette: “The Power of Now” by Ekhart Tolle

“Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight” by Travis Scott

“Way Back”

Frighty & Colonel Mite - life is what you make it.. raggamuffin love

Phil: “The Shape of Design,” by Frank Chimero (2012)

Michael:

“Europe’s Lefter After Brexit,” Jacobin

“Need It,” Machel Montano

On Point - 27 - Anthony Lappé: Underground Economies in Viceland's "Black Market"

Joining us this week is Anthony Lappé, showrunner for Viceland’s “Black Market with Michael K. Williams.” Navigating the line between empathetically portraying subjects and glamorizing them. Anthony’s gravitation toward stories on the margins. Including broader global, social, and political contexts in a short documentary format. Focus on issues versus characterization. Vice’s coverage of “Lean,” the southern drink built on cough syrup. Black market economies from an innovation standpoint. @AnthonyLappe on twitter

28 - Rappers Fight Over Hip-Hop History, Kaepernick Protest Slammed BC "He’s Not Black,” and Is Data Killing Free Will?

Brand Eff Up

Ex-Player Slams Kaepernick’s Protest Because He’s “Not Black,”

What’s Up?

Knowing your history.

“Lil Yachty Responds to Anderson .Paak’s Comments About Artists Knowing Their History,” XXL.

“Meet the Rapper Who Thinks the ’90s Were Totally Overrated,” TIME

What’s Next?

“Yuval Noah Harari on big data, Google and the end of free will,” Financial Times.

Diggin’ in the Crates:

Phil: Venus Williams' Father Checks Interviewer During Childhood Interview

Michael: “Raise the Red Lantern” (1992)

On Point - 26 - Douglas Rushkoff: Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus

Douglas Rushkoff, author of Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus

How to we include more people in the tech economy. Why taking startup capital curses companies like Twitter. The assumptions that age of extractive growth was built on are dying. The notion of the commons in the internet age. Why early internet anti-government sentiment may have led to corporate control of the internet. Douglas’ early correct call on the AOL/Time Warner merger. The “Singularity” as an update of industrial focus on human utility.

More from Douglas at http://rushkoff.com/about

@Rushkoff on twitter

27 - Biomedically-Enhanced Humanity and Inequality, Egypt Orders Female Anchors To Lose Weight, and Spiderman’s Cross-Racial Casting

Brand Eff Up:

“Egypt Orders 8 Female TV Anchors To Lose Weight,” Huffington Post

What’s Up?

“We Finally Know Which Character Zendaya is Playing in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming',” Complex.

“Zendaya, ‘Spider-Man Homecoming,’ and the Beauty of A Black Mary Jane,” Daily Beast.

“James Gunn Hits Back At Critics Of Zendaya’s ‘Spider-Man’ Casting,” Nylon.

What’s Good?

U.S. Public Wary of Biomedical Technologies to ‘Enhance’ Human Abilities,” Pew.
Diggin’ In the Crates:

Sahra: “Striking Thoughts,” by Bruce Lee

Phil: Äkta människor (Real Humans) a 2012 scifi drama from Sweden.

Michael: “At the Devil's Table: The Untold Story of the Insider Who Brought Down the Cali Cartel”

On Point - 25 - Michael Arceneaux On Frank Ocean's "Blonde," Over-reading Politics Into Art, and More

Michael’s review of Frank Ocean’s new album, “Blonde.” What it means that it’s the “album he should have made.” “Nostalgia/Ultra.” The perils of our “instant-reaction environment,” especially regarding cultural criticism. Unfair reaction to Larry Wilmore and Trevor Noah’s shows. What Frank Ocean’s sexuality means for his music and culture, and what’s behind “no labels” identification. The word ”queer.” What Frank Ocean means and doesn’t mean to gay black men. People in media not knowing what they’re talking about. How he became a full-time writer. The market for “performative anger” in media.

Follow Michael Arceneaux on Twitter

26 - Snapchat Filters and Race, Millennials Aren't Having Sex, and Is "Influencer" Over?

Brand Eff Up

“The Repeated Racism of Snapchat,” The Atlantic

What’s Up?

“‘There isn’t really anything magical about it’: Why more millennials are avoiding sex,” Washington Post

What’s Good?

“Influencers Are People, Not Media Outlets,” AdAge

“The "Influencer" Economy Is Collapsing Under the Weight of its Own Contradictions,” Gawker

“Gatekeepers & Crashers,” trndmrkr.com

Diggin’ in the Crates:

Phil: Res album ”How I Do” (2001)

Wos: “The Problem of Slavery in the Age of Emancipation,” by David Brion Davis (2006)

Michael: “King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror and Heroism in Colonial Africa,” by Adam Hochschild (1998)

 

@BigWos

@_MichaelBrooks

@FarFlungPhil

@mattlech

On Point - 24 - Gina Manis-Anderson: Profits With Purpose

Gina Manis-Anderson, founder of Savii Group, proponent of the “Purposepreneur,” the idea that maximizing efficiency with a purpose for the profits in mind. 

What is a “Purposepreneur”? Why investing in human capital is actually good for business. Freeing up wasted capital for uses that make companies better and more purpose-oriented. The intersection of purpose and profits. How welcome are these ideas by business leaders? How to help businesses get over their fear.

Follow Gina on twitter: @SaviiGroup

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