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Not unlike its lead actor, "Aquaman" is a big, goofy ball of muscular action that's also easy on the eyes. In this episode, the SSN Crew recaps the most recent DC Universe feature film and break down the action sequences, the special effects, the plot and characterizations, Jason Momoa and Amber Heard being adorable together (when he's not destroying her books on the set), and more. 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 Find Ken online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/chicoskid 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

So many reviews of fun, geeky things, so little time! The SSN Crew sizes up the latest in superhero TV from the 100th episode of "The Flash," "Black Lightning", "Titans," and the "Elseworlds" Arrowverse crossover. Then, special guest Dr. Apryl joins us to review Miles Morales' film debut in Sony's animated "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse", and we give a non-spoiler review for the new DC Universe film "Aquaman," starring Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, and James Wan's wild imagination. Somewhere in there, we even manage to discuss our favorite Janet Jackson songs as she joins the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and address Jacquees' claim to the throne of King of R&B. SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Catching Up/Film & TV Reviews ◦ Black Lightning (TV, The CW) ◦ The Flash (TV, The CW) ◦ Popeye the Sailor: The 1940s, Vol. 1 ◦ Titans (TV, DC Universe) ◦ Elseworlds: The Flash, Arrow, Supergirl crossover (The CW) • 0:42:36: Entertainment News ◦ Arrowverse: The CW Announces Crisis on Infinite Earths ◦ Superman: The Movie turns 40 ◦

The 2018-19 awards season is upon us, and with it, a slew of nominees, news, and scandals! In this episode, the SSN Crew discusses the 2019 Golden Globe and Grammy nominees, the new trailers for Marvel Studios' "Captain Marvel" and "Avengers: Endgame", the finale of "American Horror Story: Coven", and how, while everyone involved in Kevin Hart's Oscar hosting kerfuffle was wrong, he didn't have to fall on his own sword like the closed-minded person he claims not to be. SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Catching Up/Film & TV Reviews   ◦ The Flash (TV, The CW)   ◦ Popeye the Sailor: "Kickin' the Conga 'Round" (Short, 1942) & "W'ere On Our Way to Rio" (Short, 1944)   ◦ Riverdale (TV, The CW)   ◦ Shazam! #1 (Comic Book, 2018)   ◦ Titans (TV, DC Universe)   ◦ Seven Deadly Sins (Anime, Netflix)   ◦ The Gifted (TV, FOX)   ◦ Black Lightning (TV, The CW)   ◦ American Horror Story: Coven (TV, FX)   ◦ Happy Together (TV, CBS)   ◦ Murphy Brown (TV, CBS)   ◦ black-ish (TV, ABC)   ◦ Sorry to Bother You (Film, 2018)   ◦ Homecoming (T

Thanksgiving weekend marked the start of a series of heavyweight title prize-fights at your local box office, between both major blockbuster films and smaller Oscar hopefuls. First up, we have two sequels - "Creed II" with Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, and Sylvester Stallone, and "Ralph Breaks the Internet," a sequel to Disney Animation's "Wreck-It Ralph". The SSN Crew reviews both films - in non-spoiler and spoiler review sections, and also discusses the upcoming face-off between "Mary Poppins Returns" and "Aquaman," reviews "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" and Netflix's "She-Ra" and "The Holiday Calendar", and breaks down the shocking allegations against Neil deGrasse Tyson and "Black Lightning" EP Salim Akil. SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Catching Up/Film & TV Reviews   ◦ "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power" (Netflix)   ◦ "Love After Lockup" (WEtv)   ◦ "Chad Loves Michelle" (OWN)   ◦ "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" (1989)   ◦ "BlackKlansman" (2018)   ◦ "Happy Together" (CBS)   ◦ "Murphy B

William Hanna and Joseph Barbera are known for creating some of the most beloved funny cartoons ever, such as "The Flintstones" and "Yogi Bear." However, the animation dream team is also responsible for producing some of the most iconic animated action heroes as well, such as "Jonny Quest," Space Ghost," "SWAT Kats" and many more. The SSN Crew, along with returning guest Tim from the Kuroverse Corporation, recount the best and the worst of Hanna-Barbera's action-adventure shows, and how Cartoon Network and Adult Swim have revived these characters for a new era and new audiences. SHOW NOTES: • Intro/Recap of Hanna-Barbera's Early History • The Classic 1960s Hanna-Barbera Superheroes: "Jonny Quest," "Atom Ant," "Space Ghost & Dino Boy," "Frankenstein Jr. & The Impossibles," "Moby Dick & Mighty Mightor," "The Herculoids", "Shazzan," "Birdman & the Galaxy Trio," "Young Samson/Samson & Goliath" • Action for Children's Television and Later Hanna-Barbera Heroes: "The Banana Splits Adventure Hour," "The New Adventur

To say that Stan Lee was a significant force in the art of comics is a significant understatement. He, and collaborators such as Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, changed forever just how relatable, impactful, and flawed yet noble characters in superhero stories - no matter the medium - could be. In this episode, the SSN Crew discusses Stan Lee's career and his impact on entertainment. In addition, we review Steve McQueen's new film "Widows," and discuss Channing Dungey's exit from ABC, the final upcoming season of "Game of Thrones," and how "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power" might be Themyscira After Dark. SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Catching Up/Film & TV Reviews ◦ "Black Lightning" (The CW) ◦ "Riverdale" (The CW) ◦ "Titans" (DC Universe) ◦ "American Horror Story: Coven" (FX) ◦ "The Gifted" (FOX) ◦ "Daredevil" (Netflix) ◦ "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power" (Netflix) ◦ "To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before" (2018, Netflix) ◦ "Finding Nemo" (2003) • 0:58:47: Entertainment News ◦ Trailers: "Dumbo," "Toy Story 4", "Pokem

In these outtakes from the recording sessions for episode #269 ("'The Breakfast Club' and Can We Let Black Films 'Black' in Peace?"), Ali gives an in-depth (and full SPOILER) discussion of season 2 (to this point) of FOX's X-Men TV show "The Gifted," as well as the 2016 French film "Mercenary" ("Mercenaire"). 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 Carolyn online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/CDubbTheHost Instagram: http://instagram.com/theknockturnalproject Facebook: http://facebook.com/carolynrwysinger The C-Dubb Show is part of the SSNP Network and can be found at: #iTunes: http://ow.ly/VUC1l #GooglePlay: http://ow.ly/4ndrBz #Stitcher: http://ow.ly/Xfxlt #aCast: http://acast.com/ssnpodcast Find Amelia online at: Instagram: http://instagram.com/strawberrysmirk Find The Txlips band at: http://www.txlips.com/ WHERE TO FIND US:

Even as "The Breakfast Club" becomes old enough to have kids of its own in high school, John Hughes' seminal film about Saturday detention still has a strong influence over comedy-drama films about teens and young adults. But why did it take so long for us to get Black entertainment like "grown-ish" and "Insecure" in the same vein? The SSN Crew is joined by special guests Carolyn from The C-Dubb Show and Amelia to discuss "The Breakfast Club" and "Riverdale's" recent tribute episode to it, the upcoming Disney+ streaming service, Aretha Franklin's "Amazing Grace" film getting a release, OWN's "Chad Loves Michelle," how Warner Bros. can keep their "Jonny Quest" movie from being racist, and more. SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Rant Corner: The 2018 Midterm Elections • 0:15:06: Catching Up/Film & TV Reviews   ◦ "The Flash" (The CW)   ◦ "Black Lightning" (The CW)   ◦ "Titans" (DC Universe)   ◦ "Batman: The Brave and the Bold" (DC Universe)   ◦ "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" (Bravo)   ◦ "How to Get Away with Murder" (A

It's one thing to get a fact wrong. It's another to pull a Rebel Wilson and start undermining and blocking Black women behind that incorrect fact. The SSN Crew discusses how Rebel night have just tanked the release of her upcoming rom-com "Isn't It Romantic?" by shaming Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique, and others - featuring a dramatic reading of the Rebel-Mo'Nique encounter by special guest Carolyn from The C-Dubb Show! We also discuss the 50th anniversary of the MPAA rating system, Doom Patrol debuting on "Titans," we fan-cast "The Color Purple" musical remake, review Ella Mai and Nao's new albums, discuss T-Boz's autobiography and Netflix's "Sabrina" legal trouble, and so much more! SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Pre-Show • 0:07:00: Catching Up/Film & TV Reviews   ◦ "Titans": "Doom Patrol" (Season 1, 2018, DC Universe)   ◦ "Black Lightning" (Season 2, 2018, The CW)   ◦ "Jonny Quest" (1964, 1986, Boomerang)   ◦ "Smurfs" (1981-1983, Boomerang)   ◦ "Garfield & Friends" (1988, Boomerang)   ◦ "Paddington Bear" (1989, Boomera

Her path to full-fledged witchhood in shambles, teenager Sabrina Spellman finds herself torn between her supportive mortal friends and boyfriend, her traditionalist (for witches) family, the Church of Night, and the machinations of the evil Madame Satan. In this episode, the SSN Crew concludes their review of the first season of "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina," recaps and analyses of episodes three through ten. Join us as we discuss the spell-casting, patriarchy-fighting, cloven hoof-smooching madness that is the latest Archie Comics adaptation. 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: SSNP Facebook Group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup 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: h

The world of Archie Comics' teenage witch has evolved from talking cat puppets to a girl's fight to not be forced to serve Satan himself in "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina," created by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and based on his 2014 comic book. In this episode, the SSN Crew discusses the comic book history of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, the team behind this new Netflix series, and we recap and review the first two episodes of the escapades of Sabrina, Rosalind, Susie, Harvey, Cousin Ambrose, Aunt Hilda, Aunt Zelda, and our faves, Prudence and Miss Wardwell/Madam Satan. 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: SSNP Facebook Group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup 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 s

Megyn Kelly said something offensive. This is our shocked face. However, this latest faux pas was the last straw for NBC, and her tenure as the host of the 9 AM TODAY Show hour has come to an end. As the National Broadcasting company frantically searches its Rolodex for Tamron Hall's number, The SSN Crew recounts Megyn Kelly's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad (but great for us!) week. We also discuss Season 3 of Netflix' "Daredevil" 3, Starfire defying the haters on "Titans," Apu being written out of "The Simpsons," Netflix dropping "American Vandal" and possibly "Fuller House" too, and more! SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Catching Up/Reviews   ◦ "Coco" (2017)   ◦ "Sing" (2017)   ◦ "Cars 3" (2017)   ◦ "Halloween" (2018)   ◦ "Troy" (2004)   ◦ "Black Lightning" (The CW)   ◦ "Riverdale" (The CW)   ◦ Ella Mai - "Ella Mai" (2018)   ◦ "Murphy Brown" (CBS)   ◦ "God Friended Me" (CBS)   ◦ "Happy Together" (CBS)   ◦ "How to Get Away with Murder" (ABC)   ◦ "Tangled" (2010)   ◦ "Daredevil" Season 3 (Netflix) • 0:29:21: E

Academy Award-winning actress and resident Marvel Cinematic Universe hurler of evil daggers Cate Blanchett played a lesbian woman in "Carol" in 2015. And, despite controversy over straight actors playing gay and trans characters, she's willing to fight "to the death" to play more queer characters. Is she within her rights as an actress, or should those roles only go to queer actors? The SSN Crew discusses Blanchett's comments, and also discusses their favorite bad movies, T.I. offending Melania Trump with a racy promotional video, "Luke Cage" being canceled unexpectedly by Netflix, and Jason Blum being seemingly unable to locate any female horror directors. SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Catching Up/Reviews   ◦ "Black Lightning" (The CW)   ◦ "The Flash" (The CW)   ◦ "Venom" (2018)   ◦ "Murphy Brown" (CBS)   ◦ "Happy Together" (CBS)   ◦ "The Cool Kids (FOX)   ◦ "Manifest (NBC)   ◦ "Avengers: Black Panther's Quest" (Disney XD)   ◦ "God Friended Me" (CBS)   ◦ "The Magicians" (Syfy)   ◦ "American Horror Story: Apocalyp

In most cases, a remake of a remake of a remake of a 1930s showbiz romance movie would be a recipe for disaster. Does "A Star is Born" fall into this trap, or are Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper on their way to the Oscars? The SSN Crew gets another look at Cooper's directorial debut, with special guests CoffeeLiteSweet and Stephanie from the Mocha Minutes Podcast! In addition, we break down the new and returning shows for the Fall 2019 TV season, with reviews of the season/series premieres of "Black Lightning," "Riverdale", and DC Universe's "Titans!" Plus: we discuss James Gunn moving from Marvel Studios to Warner Bros., Scarlett Johansson securing the $15 million bag, and...Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson showing us a lighter side of John Henry? SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Catching Up/Reviews   ◦ "Titans" (DC Universe)   ◦ Sing to Me - L.A. Reid (Audiobook)   ◦ A Sick Life - Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins (Audiobook)   ◦ Space Jam (1996)   ◦ The Little Mermaid (1989) • 0:40:49: 2019 Fall TV Preview   ◦ ABC   ◦ CBS   ◦ NBC   ◦

Awesome people from three great podcasts have come together to review two awesome movies! Well...one awesome movie and one movie that was...well, you'll have to listen to find out! The SSN Crew is joined by Frank from the Negroraguan Podcast and Karen from The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast for a full-spoiler review of "Venom," a non-spoiler review of "The Hate U Give," and discussions on the extended "Aquaman" trailer, "My Hero Academia," the upcoming "West Side Story" remake, and more! SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Catching Up/Reviews   ◦ "The Gifted" Season 2 (FOX)   ◦ "Transformers the Movie" (1986)   ◦ "My Hero Academia: Two Heroes" (2018)   ◦ "The Walking Dead" (AMC)   ◦ "Riverdale" (Netflix)   ◦ "BoJack Horseman" (Netflix)   ◦ "Ozark" (Netflix)   ◦ "American Vandal" (Netflix)   ◦ "Jack Ryan" (Amazon Prime) • 0:37:16: And Now the Entertainment News!   ◦ Ansel Elgort is Tony in Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story" "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" trailer   ◦ Damon Wayans quits "Lethal Weapon"   ◦ Chris Evans comp

Come feel the beat in the rhythm of the night with the SSN Crew and special guest Stephanie from the Mocha Minutes Podcast as we review the last episode of "Insecure" Season 3. We discuss Issa finally coming into her own as Molly is on her way down, Lawrence's dad giving him some of the best advice ever, and whether or not Chad could actually sew an A-line skirt. 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: SSNP Facebook Group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Find Stephanie and the Mocha Minutes podcast online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/Mochaminutes Instagram: http://instagram.com/mochaminutes Check out the Mocha Minutes Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and Spotify! WHERE TO FIND US: Come join our Facebook group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup You can subs

For the 735th time, that. man. was. not. trying. to. buy. NBC! The SSN Crew and special guest Amelia discuss Bill Cosby being sentenced to (only!) three years and why so many people can't separate the real-life Cosby from his lovable TV dad alter-ego. Then, an extended review of Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish's "Night School" addresses the direction of diverse films and where we'd like to see it go. Plus: reviews and discussions of "Michael Jackson's Thriller" in IMAX 3D, "American Horror Story: Apocalypse," the mess that is FOX's handling of "X-Men: Dark Phoenix," and Jurnee Smollett-Bell playing Black Canary in "Birds of Prey." SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Catching Up/Reviews   ◦ "Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983/2018, in IMAX 3D)   ◦ "The House With a Clock In Its Walls" (2018)   ◦ "Scooby-Doo: Music of the Vampire" (2012)   ◦ "4 Nights in Prague" - Jamison Scott (2018)   ◦ "My Hero Academia" (Crunchyroll/Hulu)   ◦ "American Horror Story: Apocalypse" (FX)   ◦ "The Carter V" - Lil Wayne (2018)   ◦ "Iron Fist"

"Insecure" is back...well it's been back for a minute, but we're catching up with our recaps & reviews! Stephanie from the Mocha Minutes podcast joins us to discuss the Party Lyfting, beatboxing, Monstarring, taco eating & kissing on the mouth, Coachellaing, baby showering, and ghosting of the latest season of Issa Rae's hit HBO comedy. 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 WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Find Stephanie and the Mocha Minutes podcast online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/Mochaminutes Instagram: http://instagram.com/mochaminutes Check out the Mocha Minutes Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and Spotify! 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/ssnpo

Amid much fanfare, Disney has released first looks are trailers for two upcoming films starring super-heroines: Marvel Studios' "Captain Marvel" and "Mary Poppins Returns." What did the SSN Crew think of them, and how do we feel about this standalone award-bait (?) "Joker" movie? All of this and more, including reviews of "Nappily Ever After" and updates on the Tiffany Haddish-Katt Williams war, LeBron James' "Space Jam 2," a "Child's Play" remake...and a new album from our boy Jamison! SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Catching Up/Reviews   ◦ My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll/Hulu)   ◦ Insecure (Season 3, HBO)   ◦ Sharp Objects (HBO)   ◦ Ozark (Season 2, Netflix)   ◦ The Walking Dead (AMC)   ◦ Nappily Ever After (2018, Netflix)   ◦ Extant (CBS) • 0:42:11: And Now the Entertainment News!   ◦ Emmy Awards Winners   ◦ The Tiffany Haddish-Katt Williams-Kevin Hart-Leslie Jones war   ◦ LeBron James gets Ryan Coogler to produce "Space Jam 2"   ◦ "Child’s Play" remake   ◦ Suge Knight sentenced to 28 years in Prison • 1:23:28: Main

Easily his best film in over a decade, Spike Lee's "BlackKklansman" uses the context of the true story of Ron Stalworth -a Black man who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan via telephone - to condemn the horrors of institutionalized racism and white supremacy in the modern day. Brandon is joined by Stephanie of the Mocha Minutes Podcast for an in-depth discussion about the film, its references to blaxploitation and "Gone with the Wind," and its condemnation of the Trump era, police corruption, and the complicit racist white woman alongside the racist white man. SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00:Non-Spoiler Review • 0:41:07: Spoiler Review WHERE TO FIND OUR CAST: Find Brandon online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/btouch Instagram: http://instagram.com/btouch WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Find Stephanie and the Mocha Minutes podcast online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/Mochaminutes Instagram: http://instagram.com/mochaminutes Check out the Mocha Minutes Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and Spotify! WHERE T