Black Tribbles

The Tribbles take their new studio at WPPM-LP out for a quick spin as they catch up on the escapades of their 2 weeks off-air, lay out their plans for the Fall season and chat with their new station manager VANESSA MARIA.

The Ran of Steel is in full grump railing against folks who don't put there money where their mouth is regarding supporting the representation that they say they are so thirsty for!

JD and the BatTribble return with a fun testosteroff with the geeky hunky Art Broz and dip into the listener mail grab-bag for convos on Darkseid, John Byrne, diversification and a really cool lettering tutorial.

The Men begin a month of Black Horror Films with 1990's bloody tale of lust, sin and...AIDS? Kadeem Hardison, Bill Nunn and Samuel Jackson try to salvage James Bond III's directorial debut.

Acclaimed actors Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo lend immense prestige to director Mira Nair's heartfelt sports drama but it is Madina Nalwanga and the first time acting children of this beautiful, humble and dangerous city in Africa who bring the #1 spice for sure! Walt Disney should be proud. Featuring Young Cardamom & HAB - #1 Spice

The Tribbles Master and Bat have chain smoked the entire 13-episode premiere of Netflix's LUKE CAGE but for those taking their time to bask in the glory step by step, they give you a spoiler-free overview of episodes 1-2 and share thoughts on the series. Stay tuned for the special invitation for you fellow Luke-aholics.

What is "White Privilege', where does it come from and what exactly know its fairly recent revelation mean to the outside world, the the outside world at large? The Ran of Steel has a few thoughts on the subject he'd like to share with you before you Get Off his Lawn.

Kennedy and Len catch up with the Up Tribble herself, author Fran Wilde, revving up for the whirlwind launch of CLOUDBOUND, the sequel to her award-winning fantasy novel UPDRAFT. Len gushes all over the world-building of Fran's work and the characters Kirit and Nat. Fran and Kennedy bond over jewelry. And hear how one local author unknowingly influenced the look of Cloudbound.

Rson returns and he brought his Gangstagrass partner in rhyme Dolio the Sleuth to pontificate on the musical stylings and legacy of Drake. It's that old dawg growlin' at its Tribblin' finest that you can't get too much of - right here now!

Listener feedback, winning iTunes comments, a running commentary and the coolest man ever to walk the planet. COTTON COMES TO HARLEM in 1970 with smoothness and wit following close behind.