Dungeons ‘n’ Durags

A special bonus episode wherein Ron learns about 50 Cent's most popular music video and a deeper discussion about that bad-ass half-time show. (How you responded to that half-time show will say a lot about you.) In the second half, Ron learns the difference between a regular season and the playoffs (No. That is not a joke.)

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It’s February! The time of the year when everyone in the country takes time to learn about the accomplishments of a half dozen or so important luminaries in the history of Black America. Besides being the month of celebrating love, the presidents, and hoping that a persnickety rodent doesn’t see his shadow, February is also Black History Month. But why on earth do we only have a month? Has Black History Month outlived its purpose?

This week Ron, JD, Yolanda, and several different guests share their thoughts and feelings. This will perhaps be the most important Black History Month podcast you listen to.

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Copyrights & CreditsMusic for the show was licensed from Artlist and curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Creative commons songs included in this episode (in order of appearance):

“John Stockton Slow Drag by Chris Zabriskie” (CC BY)

“My Dignity” by MC Cullah (CC BY)

“Dream Gate” by Fog Lake (CC BY)

“Cylinder Six” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)

Clips used in this episode

Land of the Lost, The Bugaloos, and HlR. Puffenstuff © Sid & Marty Kroft and NBC

School House Rock © ABC

Amber Ruffin Show © Peacock

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah © Comedy Central

60 Minutes © CBS

The Joe Rogan Experience © Spotify

Statement of Fair UseAs an audio documentary series, we use movie, video, and music clips in this series under Fair Use. Unlike many who claim fair use as a blanket excuse to post someone else’s content, we take artists’ work very seriously. As such, we actually follow the law, transforming the work and/or minimizing use of clips for purposes of explanation, critique, education, or satire. Copyrighted music used to enhance the episode is purchased, or licensed under creative commons. Any inclusion of popular or copyrighted music not so licensed, is used sparingly under the guidelines of good fair use practices. For more information, we highly recommend “The Documentary Filmmaker’s Best Practices of Fair Use.”

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On the last episode of the show, Ron, JD, and Yolanda explored the use of the n-word in film and art. This week the crew revisits the topic by specifically addressing the issue of whether white people should ever be able to say that word (outside of an acting role). You’ll also hear from half a dozen other filmmakers sharing their thoughts on the topic.

Email your thoughts to [email protected]. Or leave us a 5-star review and we may read your message on the show. Visit dungeons-n-durags.com/podcast and send us a voicemail message. What do you think about the use of that word by non-black people?

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Copyrights & Credits

Music for the show was licensed from Artlist and curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Creative commons songs included in this episode (in order of appearance):

“Direct to Video” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)

“John Stockton Slow Dog” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)

Clips used in this episode:

MTV’s Real Word © 1993 Paramount Studios

“Atlanta” © FX

“The Boondocks” © Cartoon Network

Crossing the 180 “The Hard R Filmmakers”

Crossing the 180 “Pray Away Filmmakers”

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There’s one word in the English language that is the granddaddy of all taboo words. A word so bad that the majority of people in the world only refer to it as its first letter. Today Ron, JD, and Yolanda discuss the usage of that word in film.

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Copyrights & Credits

Music for the show was licensed from Artlist and curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Creative commons songs included in this episode (in order of appearance):

“Soul Challenger” by MC Cullah (CC BY)

“What Does Anybody Know About Anything” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)

“Wander and Ramble” by MC Cullah (CC BY)

“MC Cullah’s Guitar” by Cullah (CC BY)

Clips used in this episode:

Randall Kennedy interview on “Book Notes” © 2015 C-Span. Get the book.

“Pulp Fiction” © 1994Miramax

Clip of Roy Wood Jr. © 2021 Comedy Central

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As an audio documentary series, we use movie, video, and music clips in this series under Fair Use. Unlike many who claim fair use as a blanket excuse to post someone else’s content, we take artists’ work very seriously. As such, we actually follow the law, transforming the work and/or minimizing use of clips for purposes of explanation, critique, education, or satire. Copyrighted music used to enhance the episode is purchased, or licensed under creative commons. Any inclusion of popular or copyrighted music not so licensed, is used sparingly under the guidelines of good fair use practices. For more information, we highly recommend “The Documentary Filmmaker’s Best Practices of Fair Use.”

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Every damn year we gotta get into this ridiculous debate. Let's put it to sleep once and for all. Ya dig?

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Here’s a news flash for you. Jesus wasn’t white. He also wasn’t born on December 25. But chances are, you probably already knew those two little tidbits. But what else about Christmas is “myth”? Today on the show, Ron continues along his journey of deconstruction of his faith by looking at Christmas traditions and how it’s changed for him, Yolanda, and JD over the years. This is not the episode to listen to if you’re afraid of having your beliefs challenged. But if your heart and mind are open to new ways of looking at this treasured holiday, we promise you’ll be moved.

Our guests include Bald Move podcast co-host A.Ron Hubbard who shares his own personal journey as an ex-Jehovah’s Witness. And the Reverend Dr. Robert Richard Allen Turner and author Victoria Adams each share perspectives about faith and belief give Ron hope (and just might do the same for you).

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Copyrights & Credits

Music for the show was licensed from Artlist and curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Creative commons songs included in this episode (in order of appearance):

“I Don’t See the Branches, I See the Leaves” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)

Clips used in this episode:

Adam Ruins Christmas © 2016 TruTV. Here is the list of resources Adam used to research this episode.

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” © 1965 CBS

Vice documentary about Dr. Robert Turner © 2021 Vice

The virgin birth episode of the You Have Permission Podcast by Dan Koch

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As an audio documentary series, we use movie, video, podcast, and music clips in this series under Fair Use. Unlike many who claim fair use as a blanket excuse to post someone else’s content, we take artists’ work very seriously. As such, we actually follow the law, transforming the work and/or minimizing the use of clips for purposes of explanation, critique, education, or satire. Copyrighted music used to enhance the episode is purchased, or licensed under creative commons. Any inclusion of popular or copyrighted music not so licensed, is used sparingly under the guidelines of good fair use practices. For more information, we highly recommend “The Documentary Filmmaker’s Best Practices of Fair Use.”

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This year marks the 25th anniversary of the death of rapper Tupac Shakur. Whatever you think of him, he left an indelible impact on the world of hip hop. So much so that even dudes like Ron, who aren’t particularly into the scene, gravitate towards his fiery lyrics. And without a doubt, ‘Pac’s diss track “Hit ‘em up” is one of the most influential and biting that ever was recorded. And it just happens to be Ron’s favorite. 

So it’s perhaps no surprise that he and good buddy JD would find this as yet another topic of “discussion.” You see, for JD, there’s no diss track as hard and cold blooded Ice Cube’s “No Vaseline” Note: in this version of the phrase “cold blooded,” JD does not mean “fine” or “beautiful” (you had to listen to episode 2 to get that reference. 😂) 

Which is the better diss track: “Hit ‘em Up” or “No Vaseline”? Today Ron conducts a very “scientific” study to get down to the bottom of this and find a satisfying answer. The outcome may surprise you.

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Copyrights & Credits

Music for the show was licensed from Artlist and curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Creative commons songs included in this episode (in order of appearance):

“Home for Refugees” by Psalters (CC BY-SA)

“Wander and Ramble” by MC Cullah (CC BY-SA)

“Reunion” by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA)

“God Be With You ‘Til We Meet Again” by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)

Clips used in this episode:

Daneen Borelli on BlazeTV © 2018 (🤮)

Clip of Cheo Hodari Coker interview from “Blueprint” © 2017 Complex

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This is a special bonus companion to episode 3, “Squids, Crabs, and Barrels! Oh my!” If you haven’t already listened to that, be sure to check it out. It’s a riot. This bonus episode is a departure from the usual, documentary style of the main series. It’s just a straight up raw discussion of the show. In addition to discussion the entire series, we also cover such topics as the cultural differences between Koran and America that affect who we react to the show, and what we think

Guest stars on this episode include: FD Signifier (from the YouTube channel of the same name), Salima Koroma (a documentary filmmaker), and this episode’s white guest, A.Ron Hubbard of the Bald Move podcasts.

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Ron is obsessed with the pursuit of knowledge—about whether or not knowing the term “crabs in a barrel” is worse than not knowing what “online” meant. In this “Squid Game” inspired episode, Ron asks every guest on the show if they know the term: FD Signifier (from the YouTube channel of the same name), Salima Koroma (a documentary filmmaker), and this episode’s white guest, A.Ron Hubbard of the Bald Move podcasts. After a hilarious exploration about “crabs in a barrel,” Ron introduces A.Ron, FD, JD, and Yolanda to a homemade Black version of “Squid Game” that Ron affectionately calls “Skid Game.” You will be surprised at how the game goes down.

Let us know what you think of today’s episode. Email your thoughts to [email protected]. Or leave us a 5-star review and we may read your message on the show.

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Music for the show was licensed from Artlis

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Ron tells the story of his very black childhood and how it morphed into white adulthood. JD and Yolanda learn of yet another (supposedly) common Black term Ron doesn’t know. (Cackling ensues). Joining Ron, JD, and Yolanda are Ron’s friend and fellow Black marketing guy Frederick VanJohnson of the This Week in Photo podcast (and fellow lone black man in a white working world). Frederick shares his own personal story. He’s also tested to see how many Black terms he knows vs. Ron.

This week we’re also blessed with the presence of the hilarious comedian, writer, producer, and now feature director Chris Spencer. Chris and Ron went to South Pasadena High School together, and Chris shares more hilarious stories from their time together at school.

We still wanna know which diss track you think is best between No Vaseline and Hit ‘em Up. Email us your thoughts to [email protected]. Or leave us a 5-star review and we may read your message on the show.

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Yolanda on Twitter - twitter.com/rat_in_a_wheel

Yolanda on IG - instagram.com/YolandaTCochran

Music for the show was licensed from Artlist and curated from FreeMusicArchive. CC songs include:

Sly and the Family Jones by Mike Schpitz and Phys Edison (CC BY)

Drums of War to Drums of Peace by MC Cullah (CC BY)

Divider 2 Candle Power by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)

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