Always Forward: A Luke Cage Podcast

We Back, Baby! This week, the AFP leaves the hard streets of Harlem behind & heads on down to the Big Easy for a review of Season 1 of "Cloak & Dagger". Brother Nate is joined by a very special guest co-host...His niece, S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Lisa! They dicuss the cast, the themes of the show, the FreeForm influence, and the connections the show has with the larger MCU. All this and more on a simply "divine" episode of "Always Forward"!Leave any feedback for the show at : @AFCagecast on Twitter or [email protected]!

Efren & Nate are back with a very special edition of The AFP! The guys discuss Netflix's teaser-trailer for Season 2 of "Luke Cage" before delving into the #1 movie in the world...Marvel's "Black Panther"! Then in the first-ever "Power Panel", they welcome Alexis Torres (AfterBuzz TV, Black Hollywood Live) and Michael Young (NERDSoul) back to the program to discuss the movie's place in the pantheon of the MCU, the importance of the film...And why Colonizers are really mad about this flick!  All this and so much more on a fresh new episode of "Always Forward"!*Apologies for some of the audio issues that pop up on this episode, you have NO idea how many (Vibranium-laced) hurdles had to be jumped in order to bring you this celebration of POC nerdiness! Leave any feedback for the show at : @AFCagecast on Twitter or [email protected]!

We Back! On the eve of the premiere of Marvel's  latest Netflix series ("The Defenders"), The Godfather & The Rattlesnake (kind of) return to close out Season 1 of "Luke Cage". This week you get a giant-sized double issue of a podcast that looks back on the final two episodes of Season 1: "Soliloquy Of Chaos" & "You Know My Steez".   Then in the "Real Deal', the guys welcome former WWE writer & current Film/TV producer Alex Greenfield to the show. Alex discusses his thoughts on the first season of "Luke Cage", his feelings on the Netflix/MCU partnership, and what the future may hold for Luke (and the other Defenders). All this and so much more on a fresh new episode of the AFP!

Hi Felicia!!! Welcome to another action-packed show! This week Efren & Nate review one of the most compelling episodes of Luke Cage to date, "Now You're Mine". They break down Luke's actions, praise the performance of Erik Laray Harvey, and pour one out for Councilman Damon "Diet Obama" Boone!Then in the "Real Deal",  the guys welcome the awesome Alexis Torres (AfterBuzz TV) to the program. Alexis discusses her comic fandom, her favorite things about the show, the greatness of Rosario Dawson...And the first time she saw snow (*Spoiler Alert* It's more recent than you think)! All this and more on this week's edition of the AFP!

It's finally happened...10 episodes into Marvel's "Luke Cage" and the guys FINALLY have some major gripes with an episode of the series.  This week Efren & Nate review "Take It Personal". They discuss the continuing relationship between Luke & Claire, the usefulness of Dr. Burstein, and the greatness of  New Edition!Then in the "Real Deal",  the guys welcome the fabulous Joelle Monique (Black Girl Nerds/AfterBuzz TV) to the program. Joelle breaks down her Luke Cage fandom, the portrayl of women in the series, and what 90's R&B group was sorely missing from this episode.  All this & more on a new edition (get it?) of "Always Forward"!

"Luke Cage" was a popular show...And it still is! This week on the podcast, Efren & Nate are back to review Episode nine of Marvel's Luke cage, "DWYCK". The guys discuss the relationship between Luke & Claire, the distance between harlem & Atlanta, and why beer & ice cream may not be the best combination to have before recording a podcast!Then, the guys welcome  Jamie "Mr. Throwback Thursday" Robinson back to the show to discuss the episode, the greatness of the Gang Starr/Nice & Smooth collaboration, & the misunderstood genius that is Erik LaRay Harvey's Diamondback.  All this & more on the latest edition of "Always Forward"!

Happy New Year! Fresh off their holiday break, Efren & Nate are back to review the explosive episode "Blowin' Up The Spot". The guys discuss the budding sibling rivalry between Luke & Diamondback, Mariah's ascension to power...And debate whether or not Misty is jealous of Claire!Plus music producer & podcaster Braden Herrington (Live Audio Wrestling) stops by to share his love of the show and compare characters from the series to famous professional wrestlers. All this & so much more on our very  first edition of  2017!

Just in time for Christmas, Efren & Nate are back to review the game-changing episode "Manifest". The guys discuss the relationship between Cornell & Mariah, the effectiveness of flashback scenes...And the death of one of "Luke Cage's" most popular characters!Plus "The Dude" AKA Isaac Phillips (The Dude's Movie Reviews) stops by to heap praise on the cast and breakdown why "Luke Cage" has resonated so much with the audience. All this & so much more on a jam-packed edition of "Always Forward"!

Efren & Nate are back to review "Suckas Need Bodyguards". Among the topics discussed, the greatness of Alfre Woodard, "Respectability Politics" in the MCU, the death of Detective Scarfe, & do Blue Lives really matter?Plus Michael Young from NERDSoul stops by to discuss the cast, why "Luke Cage" is his favorite MCU show, and the role fans of color can play in shaping the content they watch. All this & more on this week's edition of "Always Forward"!

Efren & Nate return from the Thanksgiving break with a brand new episode! The guys discuss "Luke Cage" getting a second season on Netflix, review "Just To Get A Rep", and engage in an impromptu two-step contest!Plus Pop Culture Critic/Former WWE Writer Brian Mann stops by to discuss the show, his familiarity with the character of Luke Cage, and "Benign Neglect". All this & more on this week's show!