37 - R.I.P. Vine, Facebook Allows Racial Exclusion in Ads, and the UN Offers Women a Mascot Instead of Leadership

“10 Business Podcasts You Should Be Listening To (If You Aren't Already)” Inc.com

Brand Eff Up?

“At 75, Wonder Woman was just named an honorary U.N. ambassador. But not everyone is happy about that,” LA Times

What’s Up?

“Vine Is Closing Down, and the Internet Can’t Stand It,” NY Times

What’s Next?

“Facebook Lets Advertisers Exclude Users by Race,” ProPublica

Diggin’ in the Crates:

Phil: “Undercover Brother” (2002), “Robotech” (Anime) on Netflix

Wos: “Last Taboo: Why Pop Culture Just Can’t Deal With Black Male Sexuality,” NY Times

Michael: “Pumping Iron” on Netflix (1977)

Matt: Adam Curtis, “HyperNormalisation” (2016)

Shawn: Sweatshop Boys, Cashmere (2016)

On Point - 34 - Jack Hamilton: Rock and Roll and the Racial Imagination

Assistant professor of American Studies and Media Studies at University of Virginia joins us to discuss his new book, Just Around Midnight: Rock and Roll and the Racial Imagination (2016). The difficulty in choosing representative bands from the 60s. The “move” from “rock and roll” to “rock.” The racial politics of perceptions of rock as “high art.” The concept of “soul” and how it suggests the stereotype that black musicians are inherently musical, or even “magical.” Jimi Hendrix’s supernatural obsession and cultivated weirdness. How to reconcile the tensions between mash-up culture and cultural appropriation.

36 - The NFL Doesn't See the Cliff, Facebook Live: Used By Normal People?, and Drake's Creative-Industrial Complex

Brand Eff Up:

“Armour: Josh Brown admitted to beating wife, and NFL barely cares,” USA Today

“One game? NFL ban for alleged violence on wife draws renewed rage,” CNN

“Tom Brady isn’t about to let the NFL off the hook for its Josh Brown problem,” Washington Post

What’s Up?

“Facebook Live's First Ad Campaign Shines a Light on Its Users,” AdAge

What’s Next?

“Drake Announces ‘More Life’ on His Preferred Platform, Apple Music,” NY Times

DitC:

P: The Legend of Korra (Anime)

CC: Moonlight (2016)

M: The Two Escobars (Documentary)

Follow us on twitter:
@CCurlySue08
@2DopeBoysPod
@_MichaelBrooks
@FarFlungPhil
@mattlech

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”