Black & Intellectualish

Black & Intellectualish

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Black & Intellectualish episodes

  • Episode 37: Much Ado About Nothing

    In this episode, we chat about making the most of conferences as academics and professionals. Next, we talk about Harvard's $100M commitment to redress its history of slavery and racism. Finally, we close things out by sharing our intellectual•ish thoughts and hot takes on Netflix's new reality show "Ultimatum." 

    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 36: Say Less

    We’re back! This episode begins by sharing where we’ve been and why we took an unexpected break. Next, we discuss the smack heard around the world by giving our intellectual-ish perspective on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars. Then we chat about the hearings for President Joe Biden’s SCOTUS nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Finally, we wrap up with a brief no-spoilers chat about Bel-Air and season 2 of Bridgerton.

    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 35: Dating After 5pm
    In this episode, we chat about what it feels like to speak up as the only Black person in the room. We also talk about the egregious misrepresentations of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and speeches by politicians and break down President Joe Biden's decision to compare the impact of MLK's assassination to the murder of George Floyd. We also break down a new bill in Florida that protects white people's "comfort" when discussing race and American history. Finally, we wrap up by chatting about Lauren Smith-Fields and the safety of Black women when dating.
    1 hr 23 min
  • Episode 34: Your Preference is Anti-Black

    Happy New Year, Fam! We are back with a brand new episode of Black & Intellectualish! In this episode, we address the viral comments that have surfaced from the hosts of the Fresh and Fit podcast. Is it a problem if a Black man “prefers” not to date Black women? Is a preference like that inherently misogynoir? Everyone has preferences, right? You don’t want to miss this raw conversation. We also share some of our favorite books and TV shows from 2021 that we think you should check out. Start the New Year off right with your favorite Black academics! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @BlackIntellectualish to stay up to date on everything we have going on.

    1 hr 22 min
  • Episode 33: The African-American Urge

    As the year comes to a close, we reflect on our goals and resolutions for the year. What did we say we were going to do? We also share some insights from our Spotify Wrapped. In Ph.D. 101, we discuss the different types of faculty positions and their purpose. We spend most of this episode discussing a couple of things from Black Twitter and Instagram that have gone viral - an illustration of a Black fetus in utero and "the African-American urge" memes. Finally, we wrap up by discussing the tragic loss of fashion and culture icon Virgil Abloh. 

    1 hr 14 min
  • Episode 32: Oprah's Prayer
    In this episode, we chat about the Kyle Rittenhouse and McMichael-Bryan trials. If only we had a theory that could help us critically analyze the role that race is playing in these cases and our legal system more broadly...wait. We also chat about the Howard University student protests and how important it is not to allow very real problems with higher education funding to turn into an anti-black critique of HBCUs. Finally, we wrap up by chatting about Summer Walker's recent album Still Over It, which features the long sought after "Ciara's Prayer," and MP and Tee Chin run into a couple of issues picking their prayer...how about Oprah's Prayer?
    1 hr 8 min
  • Episode 31: Black Squid Games

    In this episode, we chat about Squid Game and what it has to say about capitalism. We also chat about what it would look like if Squid Game were Black (Spades, anyone?). Next, we talk about Dave Chappelle's controversial comedy special The Closer. Does Dave have a point, or did he cause undue harm? Both? Finally, we revisit our conversations on blackfishing by (reluctantly) talking about Jesy Nelson, Whoa Vicky, and Bhad Bhabie. What is the difference between cultural appropriation and emulating what you grew up around? Does it matter?

    1 hr 21 min
  • Episode 30: The Diversity Statement
    In this episode, we discuss the tragic murder of Miya Marcano and how coverage of her story is starkly different than the coverage of Gabby Petito's case. We also revisit the importance of having a supportive doctoral advisor in light of an abusive advising relationship that was recently made public. On a lighter note, we share our perspectives on diversity statements as a part of the academic job search. Are they necessary? Maybe universities should be offering a diversity statement to their candidates instead of making them a part of the job application. Finally, we wrap up by discussing the disgustingly racist email sent to several Black organizations at the University of Massachusetts and what it means for those students. Let's be honest; this is not the warmest and fuzziest episode.
    52 min
  • Episode 29: 4Eva 29
    We begin this episode with MP discussing a recent trip he took with his wife to St. Simons, Georgia, and the racist ahistoricism they faced learning about the history of the island. We also discuss the inhumane treatment of Haitians at the southern U.S. border and how the media frenzy around the Gabby Petito case is evidence of America's obsession with missing white women and ambivalence toward missing women of color. We conclude by sharing our lighthearted take on Nicki Minaj's recent tweet about her cousin's friend's testicles and the importance of not spreading vaccine misinformation.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 28: Welcome Back
    We are back! After a much-needed break, we are returning to a regular podcast schedule. In this episode, we talk about anti-mask mandates in K-12 schools and how people of color almost always lose when mixing education and politics mix. We also chat about Pomona College transfer student Drew Carter and how the COVID policies meant to keep all students safe left him homeless. And of course, we break down Drake vs. Kanye. And while we recorded this episode before CLB dropped, we stand by everything we said!
    1 hr 2 min

About Black & Intellectualish

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a bi-weekly podcast by M.P. & Tee Chin about race, culture, and whatever else comes up