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"Is THIS your Superman?!? The Man of Tomorrow, who’s supposed to lead you into the future?! Naw. I'M your Superman!!" Can this be true? Is Michael B. Jordan, aka Killmonger, aka Wallace from The Wire Warner Bros' new Big Blue Boy Scout? Is Henry Cavill being shown the door? Is Ben Affleck out as Batman as well? Who's running the asylum over at DC? Would Steve Urkel & Laura Winslow be the same if "Family Matters" was an HBO show? And did we finally see "BlackKklansman?" All these questions and more are answered by the SSN Crew and special guests Royal and Amelia in this action-packed episode! SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Catching Up/Reviews   ◦ "BlacKkKlansmen" (2018)   ◦ "The Bobby Brown Story" (BET, 2018)   ◦ "Ozark" (Season 2, Netflix)   ◦ "Iron Fist" (Season 2, Netflix)   ◦ "Insecure" (Season 3, HBO)   ◦ My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll/Hulu, 2018) • 0:41:07: And Now the Entertainment News!   ◦ Emmy Awards for Kenan Thompson, John Legend   ◦ Kasi Lemmons making Harriet Tubman biopic starring Cynthia Erivo   ◦ Ke

This past week, Nike revealed a new ad starring Colin Kaepernick that has broken both the internet and bigots' fragile hearts and minds. The SSN Crew discusses the hoopla surrounding the ad and reactions to it. We also review Netflix's "To All the Boys I've Loved Before," "The Bobby Brown Story," and Robert Townsend's "Making the Five Heartbeats." Plus, we break down Cardi B. vs. Nicki Minaj, people shaming Geoffrey Owens, Les Moonves being fired from CBS, and whether we've hit reboot overload. SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Catching Up/Reviews   ◦ "The Bobby Brown Story" (BET, 2018)   ◦ "Making the Five Heartbeats" (2018)   ◦ "To All the Boys I Loved Before" (Netflix, 2018)   ◦ "Black Panther" (2018)   ◦ "God Friended Me" (CBS, 2018)   ◦ "Iron Fist" (Season 2, Netflix, 2018) • 0:30:32: And Now the Entertainment News!   ◦ Academy Awards drops idea of "Popular Film" Oscar for now   ◦ Les Moonves forced to step down from CBS; was main culprit behind blackballing of Janet Jackson post-"wardrobe malfunction"   ◦ EW o

We watched – nay, experienced Aretha Franklin's ten-hour homegoing service, with performances from Fantasia, The Clark Sisters, Stevie Wonder, and more. The SSN Crew sits down to our plates of chicken and greens from the repast table with guests Carolyn from the C-Dubb Show, CoffeeLiteSweet, and Greg aka tREBLEFREE. In this episode, we discuss the service, the performances, the tributes and remembrances, and how the funeral represented the best and the worst of the Black church. 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: 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 f

After a rather eventful summer of personal business, the SSN Crew has triumphantly returned to our regularly scheduled format! After recaps of how they sp;ent their summer vacation, the crew reviews "Blindspotting," "Sorry to Bother You," "Ant-Man and the Wasp, and more. We also discuss the streaming revolution's effect on older films, racists flipping out over Zendaya possibly becoming Disney's live-action Little Mermaid, and more! SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Catching Up • 0:31:34: Reviews   ◦ "Justice League" (2017)   ◦ "Deadpool" (2016)   ◦ "Sorry to Bother You" (2018)   ◦ "The Incredibles 2" (2018)   ◦ "Deadpool 2" (2018)   ◦ "Ant-Man and The Wasp" (2018)   ◦ "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." (Seasons 4 & 5)   ◦ "Kim’s Convenience" (Netflix) • 1:17:27: And Now the Entertainment News!   ◦ Academy Awards to introduce "Popular Film" category in hopes of boosting ratings   ◦ Sony “admits” to releasing fake Michael Jackson songs   ◦ Zendaya rumored to have been offered lead in The Little Mermaid remake for Disney   ◦ Keny

On August 16, 2018, we lost a woman who represented the personification of Black American soul, gospel, and womanhood. So great was her impact on world culture that we cannot overstate her contributions, and only understate them to our detriment. The Say Something Nice Podcast and The C-Dubb Show join forces with special guest Greg for a special two-part tribute dedicated to Queen of Soul. In this first half of the special, we discuss Aretha's foundations in gospel, the impact of her 1960s and 1970s albums and hits, and much more! 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: 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

Holy Moley! Even though Marvel Studios didn't come to San Diego Comic-Con 2018, there's still plenty of upcoming movies to talk about, from "Fantastic Beasts" to "Aquaman" to even "Shazam!" Plus, spoiler reviews of "Love, Simon" and "The Incredibles 2," and discussions on Kenya Barris, Mo'Nique, Roseanne, James Gunn, and Disney acquiring Fox! SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Film Reviews   ◦ "The Phantom Tollbooth (1970)   ◦ "Love, Simon" (2018, SPOILERS)   ◦ "The Incredibles 2" (2018, SPOILERS) • 0:22:13: Entertainment News:   ◦ Disney/Fox Deal approved   ◦ James Gunn Fired by Disney   ◦ Kenya Barris quits ABC Studios • 1:00:17: SDCC Trailer & News Reactions   ◦ "Riverdale" Season 3   ◦ "The Flash" Season 5   ◦ "Young Justice: Outsiders"   ◦ "Glass"   ◦ "Godzilla: King of the Monsters"   ◦ "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald"   ◦ "Aquaman"   ◦ "Shazam!" • 1:42:42 Outro WHERE TO FIND US: Come join our Facebook group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup You can subscribe to the Say Something Nice Podcast at the f

Like a thief in the night, the Say Something Nice Podcast is back...slightly earlier than planned! The SSN Crew explains what they've been up to during the planned-yet-unplanned hiatus, what they think of some of the early reveals related to "Aquaman," "Shazam!" and the DC Universe streaming service, and why that DC Universe "Titans" trailer demanded their emergency return to the microphone. 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 emai

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As the SSN Crew is beset with moves and unpacking and such, we present an encore performance of our episode on "Dreamgirls" featuring NicJu & Reg from the What's the Tea Podcast! Premiering in 1981, "Dreamgirls," the musical, helped launch the careers of household names Loretta Devine, Sheryl Lee Ralph and the infamous Jennifer Holliday. Twenty-five years later, "Dreamgirls" the movie, endeared "America Idol" star Jennifer Hudson into the hearts of the world and made her a rival of Beyoncé in front of and behind the screen. In this episode, we celebrate the stage play and film with our special guests, NicJu and Reg from the What's The Tea podcast. Learn more about the music, the stars and history of this story loosely based on the rise of Motown and the Supremes. WHERE TO FIND OUR GUESTS: What's The Tea Podcast: Twitter: http://twitter.com/GoodDaySaints Web: http://whatsthet.podomatic.com/ NicJu: http://twitter.com/nicju Reg: http://twitter.com/R2ThaEdgy WHERE TO FIND US: Come join our Facebook group:

We go random for a second and discuss old 70's TV commercials, why Margot Robbie's "Birds of Prey" will probably not be R-rated like she currently says, ABC passing on "The Greatest American Hero," and more. WHERE TO FIND US: Come join our new 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 leave us a voicemail at (404) 954-0349 or email us at podcast@ssnpodcast.com. Want to help support the show? Visit http://ssnpodcast.com/donate/ to leave us a PayPal donation! Check us

While recording the "Infinity War" review shows, we discussed the "Scandal" series finale, what we're watching on TV, and, finally, "America's Dad" being convicted of sexual assault and why it's important to remember that Bill Cosby is not Cliff Huxtable.

We discuss touring Europe, paying for private school, lawyering up, emergency passport renewals, how we learn, how to TSA properly at Hartsfield-Jackson, and more. But before all of that, we discuss Donald Glover's alter-ego, Childish Gambino, and breaking the Internet with the pointed commentary of "This is America." 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 - and enter you into a contest for a Black Panther graphic novel! You can also leave us a voi

We discuss wearing your wealth, green school bus seats, Mr. Popo, rectangle pizza, bullying, Nas 1996 vs. Nas 2018, your mama clipping coupons, and more.

Y'all know what it is. Returning guest LaTria joins the SSN Crew as we do a scene-by-scene full-spoiler breakdown of "Avengers: Infinity War" - every character, every Infinity Stone, every moment, every fight, every surprise, and every reference. Again, this is the SPOILER podcast, so don't click unless you've seen the movie. Otherwise, you'll hate us about a minute in. WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Find LaTria online at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyTria Instagram: https://instagram.com/SimplyTria WHERE TO FIND US: Come join our new 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

After ten years of anticipation, "Avengers: Infinity War" descended upon us like the long, dark shadow of Thanos as he bounced from planet to planet collecting Infinity Stones like coins in "Super Mario Bros." In this episode, the SSN Crew and special guest LaTria give their initial non-spoiler reviews of "Infinity War," their three favorite characters in the film, and just how ratchet the theater experiences got. WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Find LaTria online at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyTria Instagram: https://instagram.com/SimplyTria WHERE TO FIND US: Come join our new 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

We discuss the inevitable showdown between Paper Boi and Earn coming to a head, footprints on the ceiling, racist white hip-hop heads, bullies, and LaFace Records inspired sleepwear.

In only a few days, ten years' worth of successful planning and execution by Kevin Feige and his motley Marvel Studios crew will com to a head with the release of "Avengers: Infinity War," bringing together the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy in an epic battle against Thanos, the biggest threat in the universe. The SSN Crew is joined by Moji of TV Movie Mistress to recount the origin story of Marvel Studios, our favorite (and least favorite) Marvel movies, and the question on everyone's minds: who gon' die this weekend?? WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Tv Movie Mistress Podcast: Site: http://tvmovielover.libsyn.com/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tv-movie-mistress/id934660371?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/outlander-mistress Mo's Twitter: http://twitter.com/BookDreamer01 Show's Twitter: http://twitter.com/TVMovieMistress WHERE TO FIND US: Come join our new Facebook group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup You can subscribe to the Say Something Nice Podcast at the following ser

We discuss stuntin' for the 'Gram (recurring theme this year), arranged celebrity relationships, deer guts, box cutters, and how the universe conspired to try and stop Paper Boi from keeping it real.

Beyoncé gave us an amazing HBCU homecoming at Coachella. Mara Brock & Salim Akil gave us an incredible "Black Lightning" season finale. And Meagan Good might b giving us something one of us doesn't want very soon.