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Dragons and secrets and popular character deaths, oh my! The SSN Crew recaps episodes one through four of the eighth and final season of HBO's "Game of Thrones," a show that everyone loves and no one thinks is controversial or miswritten? Right? Right?!? WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST: Find LaTria online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/simplytria Instagram: http://instagram.com/simplytria Find Ali online at the Say Something Nice Facebook Group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Find Tim and Kuroverse Corporation online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/kuroverse Instagram: http://instagram.com/kuroverse Facebook: http://facebook.com/kuroverse WHERE TO FIND US: Come join our Facebook group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup You can subscribe to the Say Something Nice Podcast at the following services: #iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/ssnpodcast #GooglePlay: http://ow.ly/7vLe30g8jFR #Stitcher: http://ow.ly/X8zV30g8jGW Check out the SSNP Network feed at: #iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/ssnpnetwork #Goog

It's all come to this: a three-hour conclusion to the three-phase Marvel Cinematic Universe Infinity Saga! In the wake of The Snappening, can the original Avengers rebound to undo the damage that Thanos has done to the universe, never mind their own families and lives? Special guest Tim of the Kuroverse Corporation joins the SSN Crew for a full-spoiler review (because it's nigh-impossible to discuss this movie WITHOUT spoilers) of "Avengers: Endgame," including our favorite (and least favorite) moments, the best surprises, and how the person who sat next to us would not stop crying. WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST: Find Brandon online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/btouch Instagram: http://instagram.com/btouch Find LaTria online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/simplytria Instagram: http://instagram.com/simplytria Find Ali online at the Say Something Nice Facebook Group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Find Tim and Kuroverse Corporation online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/kuroverse Insta

Reports have surfaced that "Song of the South" won't be available on the upcoming Disney+ streaming service. This is our shocked face. However, rumor has it the Disney will also edit their 1941 film "Dumbo" for Disney+ as well - but how? Special returning guest Tim of the Kuroverse Corporation joins the SSN Crew in discussing Disney wallpapering over its historical racism and canceling inherited Fox movie projects, how to make Fantastic Four movies the right way, Beyonce's Netflix documentary "Homecoming", the start of the final season of "Game of Thrones," and more! • 0:00:00: Catching Up/Film & TV Reviews   ◦ Mary Poppins (Film, 1964)   ◦ Thor (Film, 2011)   ◦ Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Netflix TV, Season 1 - Part 2)   ◦ Beyonce - Homecomingr (Netflix Film, 2019)   ◦ The Cosby Show (TV, Amazon Prime)   ◦ Game of Thrones (TV, HBO)   ◦ Avengers: Infinity War (Film, 2018) • 0:42:18: Entertainment News   ◦ 'Empire' Airs First Black Gay Wedding On Network TV   ◦ Netflix Wins As Academy Leaves Oscar Eligi

Archie Comics' headstrong teenage witch is back to upend yet more of the misogynistic status quo in both the mortal world and the witch/warlock world in the second half of season 1 of "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina". In this episode, the SSN Crew breaks down the Sabrina holiday special and the nine further episodes of the season, culminating in betrayals, family secrets, shocking reveals, dance numbers (!), and more! WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST: Find Brandon online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/btouch Instagram: http://instagram.com/btouch Find Ken & Ali online at the Say Something Nice Facebook Group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Check out Richard at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/rjcc Web: http://www.engadget.com/about/editors/richard-lawler/ WHERE TO FIND US: Come join our Facebook group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup You can subscribe to the Say Something Nice Podcast at the following services: #iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/ssnpodcast #GooglePlay: http://ow.ly/7vLe30g8jFR #Sti

In this episode, special guest Richard Lawler (Rjcc) or Engadget joins the SSN Crew in welcoming our new Disney overlords. We discuss the Disney+ official announcement and what is and isn't coming to the new service, the first trailer for "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" (which you all WILL be seeing, don't front), and the new trailer for the "live-action" remake of "The Lion King." Outside of Mouse House stuff, we also review Marsai Martin's debut feature film "Little," Donald Glover & Rihanna's "Guava Island," revisit "Avengers: Infinity War" in anticipation fo "Endgame," and more. SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Catching Up/Film & TV Reviews ◦ Little (Film, 2019) ◦ Guava Island (Film, Amazon Prime, 2019) ◦ Avengers: Infinity War (Film, 2018) ◦ Shazam! (Film, 2019) in ScreenX ◦ Abby’s (TV, NBC) ◦ The Cool Kids (TV, FOX) ◦ Into the Badlands (TV, AMC) ◦ Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (TV, The CW) ◦ American Soul (TV, BET) ◦ Boomerang (TV, BET) • 0:42:18: Entertainment News ◦ Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker ◦ Star Wars movie

It's been a long time coming, but Billy Batson, Freddy Freeman, Darla Dudley, Mary Bromfield, Eugene Choi, and Pedro Peña have finally landed at your local multiplex - with the evil Dr. Sivana in tow! "Shazam!" is being touted as the best adaptation of a DC Comics property since "The Dark Knight." Does the movie measure up? Is the Moley actually Holy? Special guest Duval Spit joins the SSN Crew as we do a full breakdown on the "Shazam!" feature film, including as many Easter eggs as we can find, character and plot discussions, and (FINALLY!!!) the full freedom to discuss ALL. THOSE. SPOILERS!! SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Shazam! (2019) - Letter Grades & Non-Spoiler Review • 0:18:01: Shazam! (2019) -SPOILER Review and Discussion WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST: Find Brandon online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/btouch Instagram: http://instagram.com/btouch Find Ali online at the Say Something Nice Facebook Group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Find Duval Spit online at: Twitter: http://twit

Following the release of the family-friendly, Amblin-esque "Shazam!", the next Warner Bros. movie based on a DC comic is "Joker," a gritty, Scorcese-esque take on an R-rated original origin for the popular supervillain. Will it work? Special guest Duval Spit joins the SSN Crew to break down the "Joker" trailer, and also discuss "The Goonies," "Doom Patrol," "American Gods," Season 1B of "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina," and a look at the first movie releases of the summer following "Avengers: Endgame." SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Catching Up/Film & TV Reviews ◦ Doom Patrol (TV, DC Universe) ◦ Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (TV, Season 1 - Part 2, Netflix) ◦ The Goonies (Film, 1985) ◦ Captain America: The First Avenger (Film, 2011) ◦ American Gods (TV, Season 2, STARZ) ◦ Showa: A History of Japan by Shigeru Mizuki (Manga) ◦ The Great Interior Design Show/The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes (Netflix) • 1:04:57: Entertainment News ◦ "Joker" Trailer ◦ Spring/Early Summer 2019 Movie Previews WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST:

Cook County has dropped its 16 felony charges against actor, singer, and gay Tupac Jussie Smollett, and now all of his troubles are over! If only it were that easy. The SSN Crew discusses the fallout from the scandal outgoing Chicago mayor Rahm Emmanuel called a "whitewashing of justice", the likelihood of his actual guilt or innocence, and what this means for not Jussie's career, but his family's reputation in the industry. We also discuss the passing of Nipsey Hustle, Tim Burton's live-action remake of "Dumbo", and lots more spoiler-heavy discussion of Jordan Peele's "Us," because it's awesome enough for it! SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Catching Up/Film & TV Reviews   ◦ Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous By Pearl Kleg (Stage Play)   ◦ Turn Up Charlie (TV, Netflix)   ◦ Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Film, 2018)   ◦ Jordan Peele’s Us (Film, 2019, SPOILERS)   ◦ Game of Thrones (TV, HBO)   ◦ Back to the Future (Film, 1985)   ◦ Dumbo (Film, 2019, SPOILERS)   ◦ Riverdale (TV, The CW)   ◦ Sorry to Bother You

Holiest of Moleys, the day is almost upon us. Well, for the SSN Crew, the day actually came two weeks early! We saw New Line Cinema's "Shazam!", based on the Fawcett/DC superhero formerly known as "Captain Marvel" and his Marvel/Shazam Family. In this episode, we have an early discussion about the comedy, action, horror (yes horror), and melodrama of "Shazam!" This episode features the SPOILER portion of our early review. A full review will be released in the coming week! WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST: Find Brandon online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/btouch Instagram: http://instagram.com/btouch Find Ken & Ali online at the Say Something Nice Facebook Group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup Find CoffeeLiteSweet online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/CoffeeLiteSweet Audio Oasis Storytelling: https://anchor.fm/audio-oasis Instagram: https://instagram.com/audio_oasis_story On Apple Podcasts: https://is.gd/7teVlT WHERE TO FIND US: Come join our Facebook group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup You can subscribe to

Holiest of Moleys, the day is almost upon us. Well, for the SSN Crew, the day actually came two weeks early! We saw New Line Cinema's "Shazam!", based on the Fawcett/DC superhero formerly known as "Captain Marvel" and his Marvel/Shazam Family. In this episode, we have an early discussion about the comedy, action, horror (yes horror), and melodrama of "Shazam!" This episode features the non-spoiler portion of our early review. The spoiler portion will release the Saturday the film comes out. WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST: Find Brandon online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/btouch Instagram: http://instagram.com/btouch Find Ken & Ali online at the Say Something Nice Facebook Group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup Find CoffeeLiteSweet online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/CoffeeLiteSweet Audio Oasis Storytelling: https://anchor.fm/audio-oasis Instagram: https://instagram.com/audio_oasis_story On Apple Podcasts: https://is.gd/7teVlT WHERE TO FIND US: Come join our Facebook group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup You

Strange, non-vocal doppelgängers, underground tunnels, bunny rabbits, and gallons of blood can only mean one thing - Jordan Peele is back with another new horror film! In this episode, the SSN Crew and special guest Carolyn of The C-Dubb Show give both non-spoiler (somehow!) and spoiler reviews of the Blumhouse film starring an amazing Lupita Nyong'o, an intense Shahadi Wright Joseph, a great Evan Alex, and a refreshingly goofy Winston Duke. SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Jordan Peele's Us: Non-Spoiler Reviews • 0:24:48: Jordan Peele's Us: Spoiler Reviews WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST: Find Brandon online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/btouch Instagram: http://instagram.com/btouch Find Ken & Ali online at the Say Something Nice Facebook Group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup Find CoffeeLiteSweet online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/CoffeeLiteSweet Audio Oasis Storytelling: https://anchor.fm/audio-oasis Instagram: https://instagram.com/audio_oasis_story On Apple Podcasts: https://is.gd/7teVlT WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST:

The Disney-21st Century Fox merger is now complete. Our Thanos-like mouse overlord has now added several new Infinity Stones to his gauntlet. To hear the internet tell it, it's just about Marvel's "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four," but Disney now also owns "The Simpsons," "Atlanta," "Empire," "Anastasia" (ironically), "Ice Age," and - yes - "Pose." In this episode, the SSN Crew and special guest Carolyn of The C-Dubb Show discuss the good, the bad, and the "Dark Phoenix" of the Disney-Fox merger, as well as Warner Bros. building a Hanna-Barbera Cinematic Universe with new voices for the Scooby-Doo gang (Gina Rodriquez as Velma?), a review of Netflix's "Love, Death & Robots," and Barbra Streisand caping for Michael Jackson in almost the worst way imaginable. SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Pre-Show: The Hanna-Barbera Cinematic Universe • 0:06:33: Catching Up/Film & TV Reviews ◦ The Flash (TV, The CW) ◦ The Goonies (Film, 1985) ◦ Deadly Class (TV, Syfy) ◦ Love, Death & Robots (TV, Netflix) ◦ Russian Doll (TV, Netflix) ◦ Th

Once upon a time in the 1940s, Shazam!, aka The Superhero Formerly Known as Captain Marvel, was the most popular superhero on the comic book stands - outselling even Superman! His success helped launch Fawcett Comics and the careers of creators such as C.C. Beck, Jack Kirby, and Otto Binder, and Captain Marvel - the alter-ego of a teenaged radio reporter named Billy Batson - was the first comic book superhero to get his own movie serial. In subsequent years, however, Shazam! and his extensive cast of friends, foes, and family members have fallen into relative obscurity among the general public. Holy Moley - what happened?! And why? In this special revised and updated podcast to commemorate the release of New line Cinema's "Shazam!" feature film, the SSN Crew discovers how one magic word can lead to record comic sales, lawsuits, federal court, trademark troubles, and (somehow) some of the greatest comic book stories and art ever published. SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Introduction • 0:09:59: Secret Origins of Fawc

Have mercy! Are the 1% really illegally bribing people to get their academically challenged kids into colleges they don't deserve to attend? You got it, dude! The SSN Crew discusses the Rick Singer college entrance bribery scandal and actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman's roles in it. In addition, we discuss Disney's new trailer for "Aladdin" (and why Brandon hates it), "Russian Doll" and "Umbrella Academy" on Netflix, Disney buying Fox and rehiring director James Gunn, Ezra Miller trying to write his own "Flash" script, and much more. SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Catching Up/Film & TV Reviews ◦ Shazam! (1974 TV show, DC Universe) ◦ Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) ◦ Ocean's 8 (2018) ◦ Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996-2003) ◦ American Gods (STARZ) ◦ Russian Doll (Netflix) ◦ Incredibles 2 (2018) ◦ The Umbrella Academy (Netflix) • 0:39:28: Entertainment News ◦ "Aladdin" trailer ◦ "Avengers: Endgame" trailer released Wednesday with new poster - minus Danai Gurira's star credit ◦ James Gunn is BACK as "Guardians

Higher. Further. Faster. The SSN Crew is joined by special guest Stephen (@nipsey) from the Just the Two of Us Podcast to review Marvel Studios' latest feature film, "Captain Marvel." We discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first woman-led adventure in non-spoiler and spoiler sections, the history of Carol Danvers and the name "Captain Marvel" at Marvel Comics, 1990s nostalgia, and, yes, The Wig. In addition, we catch up on the news of R. Kelly's arrests, the Jussie Smollett case, "Finding Neverland," Disney closing the Fox deal, early reviews for Jordan Peele's "Us" and for "Shazam!", and quite the handful of scandals happening over at Warner Bros. SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Captain Marvel" Non-Spoiler Review • 0:22:34: "Captain Marvel" Spoiler Review • 1:18:16: Entertainment News ◦ R. Kelly's arrests ◦ Jussie Smollett case ◦ Michael Jackson and "Finding Neverland" ◦ Disney closing the Fox deal ◦ Early reviews for Jordan Peele's "Us" and for "Shazam!" ◦ WarnerMedia shuts down Turner Broadcasting ◦ Warner B

The Oscar nominations are out, and maybe - just maybe - people are realizing just how serious this "WAKANDA FOREVER" business is! The SSN Crew discusses "Black Panther's" seven nominations, as well as the other contenders for 91st Academy Awards, and a full review of a little movie called "Green Book" that is sweeping both the awards ceremonies and the subject lines of think pieces. Plus - reviews of the new "Carmen Sandiego," "The Greatest Showman," and a full discussion of Netflix's "Fyre" documentary, Hulu's "Fyre Fraud" documentary, and how much is too much to ask your employee to get $175K worth of water out of Bahamian customs. SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Catching Up/Film & TV Reviews ◦ The Greatest Showman (2017) ◦ Riverdale (The CW) ◦ Titans (DC Universe) ◦ Young Justice: Outsiders (DC Universe) ◦ The Umbrella Academy (preview) ◦ CW Pilots for 2019 (preview) ◦ Game of Thrones (HBO) ◦ Tidying Up with Marie Kondo (Netflix) ◦ Black Lightning (The CW) ◦ Grace & Frankie (Netflix) ◦ Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (

In his follow-up to the 2017 Academy Award Best Picture "Moonlight," filmmaker Barry Jenkins brings us an adaptation of James Baldwin's 1974 novel "If Beale Street Could Talk," full of soul, beautiful Blackness, and amazing performances from Regina King, Kiki Layne, Stephen James, Teyonah Parris, Brian Tyree Henry, and more. In this episode, the SSN Crew reviews the film, does a 2019 Winter/Spring Movie Preview, and discusses "Young Justice" on DC Universe, getting ready for the final season of "Game of Thrones," and "Green Book's" director and writer being problems. SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: 2019 Winter-Spring Movie Preview • 0:52:56: Catching Up/Film & TV Reviews ◦ A Very Brady Christmas (Hulu) ◦ Living Single (Hulu) ◦ Family Matters (Hulu) ◦ Nappily Ever After (Netflix) ◦ Narcos (Netflix) ◦ Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (Netflix) ◦ Game of Thrones (HBO) ◦ Friends From College (Netflix) ◦ Selection Day (Netflix, India) ◦ Young Justice: Outsiders (DC Universe) • 1:09:32: Entertainment News ◦ "Aquaman" makes $1 bi

With the release of the original "Mary Poppins" film in 1964, P.L. Travers' practically perfect (and masterfully shady) magical nanny became a Disney legend and Julie Andrews became a film icon. Fifty-four years later, Disney (finally) returns to London's 17 Cherry Tree Lane with "Mary Poppins Returns," a "requel" in the spirit of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." In this episode, the SSN Crew reviews and compares both films and their handlings of their characters, music, and animation/VFX - as well as whether or P.L. Travers' grandkids violated her will by approving a sequel! Plus! special guest Treblefree joins us for a Say Something Nice Challenge focused on Christian Keyes and whether he could have used a spoonful of sugar in his dealings with his gay Instagram fans. WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST: Find Brandon online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/btouch Instagram: http://instagram.com/btouch Find Ali online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/akaAliBabwa WHERE TO FIND OUR GUESTS: Find Greg/tREBLEFREE online at:

The SSN Crew does a brief recap of this year's Golden Globe winners and losers, and why "Green Book" got so lucky on awards night despite the hate for it. WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST: Find Brandon online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/btouch Instagram: http://instagram.com/btouch Find Ali online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/akaAliBabwa WHERE TO FIND US: Come join our Facebook group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup You can subscribe to the Say Something Nice Podcast at the following services: #iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/ssnpodcast #GooglePlay: http://ow.ly/7vLe30g8jFR #Stitcher: http://ow.ly/X8zV30g8jGW Check out the SSNP Network feed at: #iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/ssnpnetwork #GooglePlay: http://ow.ly/4ndrBz #Stitcher: http://ow.ly/Xfxlt #aCast: http://acast.com/ssnpodcast You can also find our show at http://ssnpodcast.com Please rate us five stars if you love us on iTunes and Stitcher and we will read your reviews on the show! You can also email us at podcast@ssnpodcast.com. Want to help support the

For 25 years now, R. Kelly has hidden in plain sight from allegations of child sex abuse and sex trafficking - without actually even hiding. Lifetime's latest documentary miniseries, "Surviving R. Kelly," delved into Kelly's illegal marriage to a teenaged Aaliyah, his trial over recording his child sex abuse, and his current scandal involving kidnapping and controlling women. Joined by special guests Dr. Apryl and tREBLEFREE, the SSN Crew discusses their reactions to Kelly's scandals, the content of the documentary, the news stories surrounding its production and airing. SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Catching Up/Film & TV Reviews ◦ Bird Box (2018, Netflix) ◦ Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018, Netflix) ◦ A Flintstone Christmas (1977, Boomerang) ◦ A Christmas Story (1972, Boomerang) ◦ A Christmas Story (1983, TNT) ◦ Jonny’s Golden Quest (1993, Boomerang) ◦ A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) ◦ John Legend - A Legendary Christmas (2018) ◦ Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Season 1, Netflix) ◦ A Series of Unfortunate Events