After another heartbreaking soul crushing mass shooting in an elementary school that killed 19 children and 2 adults, its time for a break from the REEL Talk to get REAL. We find ourselves shocked but not surprised by this cycle of violence in America. But this is who we are. This is what we are. And if it’s unacceptable. So if standing on the soapbox is what needs to be done. Phrankly Speaking so be it! The soapbox it is. Cause we can’t keep doing this. This probably isn’t for everyone, so you can hold off till next week when it’s hopefully back to movies and pop culture. But we need to talk about this. And we need to hear some hard truths. It’s ok, to not be ok. And none of this is OK. Also : Strong language warning.

Excited to be joined by a special guest Lacey J, calling in all the way live from the tropical Oasis of Minnesota (SKOL!), to induct the first movie into the Movies Bros Love HOF by shattering the first rule of Fight Club. Cause we DEFINITELY are definitely diving into a seminal masterpiece of 1999 - and talking in depth about Fight Club in all its brilliance and dark, heavy themes. Fantastic convo!

Did someone say broke rappers, the club, invisible cars, hidden doors, rainbow pianos, alligator man, Florida Man, whiteface, blackface, and lemon pepper wings wet!?!?! It can only be one thing…THE ATLANTA ON FX episode - broken down in all its comedy, drama, surrealism and even horror, by yours truly and brand new guest to the pod Monique. (Whoop whoop!!!) An ode to the brilliance of one of the best series in entertainment history. All facts! No cap!

Digging in the crates for NFL Draft Day with a lost episode recorded almost one year ago today on last years Draft Day with Cuzzo Geez! Unlike this year which is lacking buzz especially at the QB position, last year was a loaded draft filled with high end QB prospects and LOTS of drama including my 49ers who moved up to 3 to draft their QB of the future and had the NFL world on the edge of their seat. We break down the 49ers drama, the top QBs, the Aaron Rodgers drama, the effect Covid had on the NFL (and NBA), the NFC least, and so much more. And now a year later we can see just how sterling our NFL analysis was, especially compared to some of the hacks that somehow get paid to do this for a living. But first I have to give a special shoutout to Cuzzo Geez favorite actor of all time, that just dropped yet another banger to add to the unbearable weight of massive bangers he’s made over years! Happy Birthday Week Cuzzo!!!! Enjoy!

Celebrating the unofficial 420 holiday with a quick trip down the timeline of one of the low key darker historical dates in history, along with the origins of the 420 and its significance to the culture of canibus and all things Mari - ja - Juana! Then its time to hop back on the Reel Talk track with a few ideas for the next Great stoner comedies and a look at some of the quintessential stoner classics with a very special 420 rating system by yours truly, Phrankly Speaking, of course. BLAZING!!!

This weeks episode is another solo dolo pod - taking a look at some of the recent offering in movies and streaming that I’ve checked out over the last few months. The Batman, A24’s X and Everything Everywhere All At Once, HBO shows and more. Phrankly Speaking Style Of Course! Check it out and remember to subscribe so you can get your listen on weekly for the dopest in movies and pop culture entertainment. Reel Talk!

And now back to the regularly schedule programming. Back at it with Libby B on part 2 breaking down the 10 Best Picture nominated movies at the Academy Awards. But first Phrankly Speaking goes deep dive with the last word on our fascination with celebrity, the saturation of violence in our society, the constant juggling of trauma and the way we talk about things - in light of the shocking incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock on the grand stage of the Academy Awards. A little perspective on what it says about us more than what it says about them. So I know it seems like we’ve exhausted the subject, but as usual we did a lot of talking without really saying much. And with some time to marinate, I have a lot to say, Phrankly Speaking style. So get ready for a ride for that breakdown and the continued conversation with Libby B, on the movies themselves that ended up getting overshadowed, then grab the remote control and check some of them out for yourselves! Reel Talk!

Three times dope as my movie buddy Libby B returns to the podcast for the annual Oscar time look at our favorite movie and trends from the nominated films and the year that was. And what a year 2021 was for the return of movies post Covid’s cinema sleeperhold. And the Oscars ceremony ended up being one of the most memorable for all time due to the slap heard round the world. Discussing the best technical achievements, performances, trends, hotness and the notness (gotta do something about these movie times) on this episode, before breaking down each individual best picture nominees on tomorrow’s podcast. Lights, camera, ACTION!

Finally got to go face to face with The Good Brother Neez live from Houston for a potpourri of topics from black history to NOT black history movie viewing to music and hip hop icons. Full of the OG shenanigans that can only be expecting when best friends and brothers get on the mic with beers in hand and hilarity on the brain!

Winter is here. Fall is in the books. And Frankly Speaking, it’s time for a look back at a quite memorable Fall 2021 movie season. From massive blockbusters to super weird art house movies to the mighty Netflix movie industrial complex, a long list of movies from the last few months get a sizable holiday scoop of snark, shade and shoutouts Frankly Speaking style of course. Reel Talk!