After 16 years of ups, downs and diminishing returns, Sony Pictures decided to let Marvel Studios spend the weekend with their prodigal son, The Amazing Spider-Man. The result, "Spider-Man: Homecoming," reboots the franchise as a John Hughes meets Richard Donner teen superhero dramedy. The SSN Crew, with special guest Tim of the Kuroverse Corporation, review the Jon Watts directed film, debate the diversity of the cast and discuss the potential of the Sony and Marvel's cross-studio collaboration going forward.

SHOW NOTES:

• 00:00:00: Intro/Recap of Spider-Man Movie Franchise

• 00:26:41: Non-Spoiler Reviews of "Spider-Man: Homecoming"

• 00:43:09: SPOILER Reviews of "Spider-Man: Homecoming"

• 01:17:12: Discussion on Casting Diversity & Spider-Man's Future in the MCU

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While recording episode #177 (“The Ohio R&B Episode”), the SSN Crew had quite a few side convos with their special guest Greg aka tREBLEFREE. Join us as we catch up with Greg on not giving up the iPod, what ringtones we have assigned to our friends, making salads and salad dressing from scratch, and which fast-food item can bring one closer to God.

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Like his wife did last year with "Lemonade," Sean Carter, aka Jay-Z, broke the internet with the surprise release of his (existing subscriber) Tidal exclusive album "4:44." Joined by special guests Carolyn and Greg aka tREBLEFREE for the second half of the four-hour marathon recording, the SSN Crew has a spirited, in-depth discussion about the album, including whether or not the growth shown on the album is too little too late, the history of The Clark Sisters (sampled on the album's "Higher"), the animated video for "The Story of O.J." which references racist 1930s/1940s Hollywood cartoons, and more.

In addition, the Say Something Nice Challenge features discussion of Hannibal Buress' stunt at the "Spider-Man: Homecoming" premiere, Joe Budden's near-fight at the BET Awards with Migos, and a debate over whether or not non-Black Bruno Mars is appropriating Black culture.

SHOW NOTES:

• 00:00:00: Music Special: Jay-Z - “4:44” Review & Discussion

• 00:58:14: Say Something Nice Challenge

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In the grand pantheon of Hollywood films shot in Atlanta, Edgar Wright's action drama "Baby Driver" is unique in that it actually takes place in Atlanta, and moreover has a soundtrack filled with classic soul and rock music. The SSN Crew, joined by special guests Carolyn and Myonie, spend this first half of a four-hour (!) podcast session reviewing "Baby Driver," discussing "G.L.O.W," the latest season of "Queen Sugar," the cancellation of "The Carmichael Show," the Black extravagance that was the 2017 BET Awards, and asking why both Phylicia Rashād AND Debbie Allen are just now being inducted into the Motion Picture Academy.

SHOW NOTES:

• 00:00:00: Intro/Film Reviews

  ◦ "Baby Driver" (2017)

  ◦ "Wonder Woman" (2017)

  ◦ "Captain America: Civil War" (2016)

  ◦ "Beauty and the Beast" (2017)

  ◦ "Fences" (2016)

• 00:00:00: Film News: Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Class of 2017 + more

• 00:20:43: TV Reviews

  ◦ "Queen Sugar" (OWN)

  ◦ "The Carmichael Show" (NBC)

  ◦ "GLOW" (Netflix)

  ◦ "Arrow" (The CW)

  ◦ "Supergirl" (The CW)

  ◦ "30 for 30: Celtics/Lakers" (ESPN)

  ◦ "Cleverman" (Sundance, from Australia)

• 00:38:53: TV News: Mahershala Ali in "True Detective" Season 3 + more

• 00:46:08: 2017 BET Awards Review & Discussion

WHERE TO FIND OUR GUESTS:

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MPCre8tive Photography & Video

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Site: http://mpcre8tive.com

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From Roxanne Shante to Nicki Minaj, women have played a large role in hip-hop. However, their accomplishments are often overshadowed as being the token female. In our last Black Music History Month episode, the SSN Crew, along with special guests Sha of the Royal Legacy Experience and Yani Mo, highlight the legacies of MC Lyte, Salt-N-Pepa, Queen Latifah, Lauryn Hill and Missy Elliott as we pay homage to all of the mistresses of ceremony throughout the history of hip-hop music.

SHOW NOTES:

• 00:00:00: Intro/Brief History of Women in Hip-Hop

• 00:21:57: MC Lyte

• 00:39:57: Salt-n-Pepa

• 01:04:12: Queen Latifah

• 01:28:08: Lauryn Hill

• 02:07:55: Missy Elliott

• 02:29:53: Women in Hip-Hop Today/Outro

WHERE TO FIND OUR GUESTS

Sha of The Royal Legacy Experience

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Yani Mo:

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So this week, "The Carmichael Show" just started dropping N-bombs as if the script were edited by Quentin Tarantino. Uncensored. Six times. On NBC. In prime time. And once by a white man! The SSN Crew discusses the drama and politics of the episode, as well as Jerrod Carmichael's thoughts on the infamous word. In addition, we also discuss Phil Lord & Chris Miller being fired from the Han Solo "Star Wars" film, Sophia Coppola's white-washing of her Civil War-era film "The Beguiled," and do a short tribute to The Infamous Prodigy of Mobb Deep.

SHOW NOTES:

• 00:00:00: Intro/Film News: "Han Solo" solo film troubles + more

• 00:20:43: TV Reviews

  ◦ "The Carmichael Show" (NBC, SPOILERS)

  ◦ "American Gods" (STARZ)

  ◦ "Shooter" (Netflix)

• 00:38:53: TV News: "Watchmen" HBO series

• 00:46:08: Music Reviews

  ◦ DJ Khaled - "Grateful" (2017)

  ◦ Katy Perry - "Witness" (2017)

• 00:50:00: Music News: BET Awards + more

• 00:58:14: Say Something Nice Challenge

• 01:11:18: RIP Prodigy of Mobb Deep/Outro

• 01:16:35: Post-Show: "Queen Sugar" and more on "The Carmichael Show"

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"Pitch Perfect 2" director Elizabeth Banks was loud and wrong this week as she tried to call out Steven Spielberg for not directing a woman-led film. Of course, Black Twitter laid into dat behind with extremely funny "The Color Purple" memes. The Say Something Nice crew discusses the fallout of Ms. Banks' faux pas, as well as the Bill Cosby mistrial, new Grammy Awards rules and why a film about the killing of Michael Brown isn't such a good idea. We ain't got to see both sides on that one.

SHOW NOTES:

• 00:00:00: Intro/Film Reviews

  ◦ "Make Mine Music" (1946) & "Walt Disney" audiobook by Neal Gabler

  ◦ "Wonder Woman" (2017)

  ◦ "The Mummy" (2017)

• 00:07:24: Film News: Michael Brown movie pitch + more

• 00:47:51: TV Reviews

  ◦ "The Carmichael Show" (NBC, SPOILERS)

  ◦ "Westworld" (HBO)

  ◦ "American Gods" (STARZ)

  ◦ "Orange is the New Black" (Season 5, Netflix)

  ◦ "House of Cards" (Season 5, Netflix)

• 01:04:45: TV News: Bill Cosby trial + more

• 01:42:01: Music Reviews

  ◦ TLC - "FanMail" (1999)

  ◦ "Charlotte's Web (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" (1973)

  ◦ David Banner - "The God Box" (2017)

  ◦ Big Boi - "Boomiverse" (2017)

  ◦ B.B. Boogie - "Standing On The Wall" (2017)

  ◦ SZA - "Ctrl" (2017)

  ◦ Katy Perry - "Witness" (2017)

• 01:47:00: Music News: Grammys rules changing + more

• 01:57:11: Say Something Nice Challenge/In Memoriam

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"All Eyez on Me" is the long-awaited, long-gestating, and long-debated biopic about Tupac Shakur, released on what would have been the rapper, actor, and cultural icon's 46th birthday. In this episode, the SSN Crew reviews the film, with discussion on the life of Tupac and whether the film honors his memory or tarnishes his legacy. We also discuss the upcoming and our personal most-wanted hip-hop and R&B biopics.

SHOW NOTES:

• 00:00:00: Brief History of Tupac Shakur/Non-Spoiler Movie Reviews of "All Eyez on Me"

• 00:29:00: Spoiler Reviews of "All Eyez on Me"

• 01:17:23: Other Upcoming/Potential Hip-Hop Biopics

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Though often overshadowed by other music hubs in the nation, Ohio was the home or origin place of a large number of the best 1970s soul and funk bands. The SSN Crew, joined by frequent and enthusiastic guest Greg aka tREBLEFREE, explores the histories, achievements, and best recordings of three of those groups: The Ohio Players from Dayton, The Isley Brothers from Cincinnati, and The O'Jays from Canton/Cleveland. Join us on this musical journey and discover or re-discover three of the greatest acts in soul and funk history.

SHOW NOTES:

• 00:00:00: Intro

• 00:08:10: The Ohio Players

• 00:25:39: The Isley Brothers

• 01:09:36: The O'Jays

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Bill Maher's very, very sorry that he used a certain word on his HBO show, and has gathered a cast of characters to either scold him with love (e.g. Ice Cube) or hold him against their bosom and tell honey chil' it'll be all right (e.g. Michael Eric Dyson). The SSN Crew, joined by special guest Greg aka tREBLEFREE, discusses Maher's apology party, as well as TLC's first video for their crowdfunded final album, the 50th anniversary release of The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper," "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" adding a Shazam! Family member, the passing of Adam West, and, of course, the mind-bending awesomeness that was the "Black Panther" trailer.

After the main show, we also discuss the latest episode of "The Carmichael Show," which deals with perhaps the touchiest subject the NBC sitcom has had to deal with.

SHOW NOTES:

• 00:00:00: Intro/Film Reviews

  ◦ "White Mama" (1980)

• 00:08:03: Film News: "Black Panther" teaser trailer + more

• 00:33:31: TV Reviews

  ◦ "American Gods" (STARZ, mild spoilers)

• 00:36:57: TV News: Most Viral Shows of 2016-17 + more

• 01:01:24: Music Reviews

  ◦ The Beatles - "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition (1967)

  ◦ Ala.ni - "You & I" (2016)

• 01:09:03: Music News: The Return of TLC

• 01:24:38: Say Something Nice Challenge

• 01:50:40: RIP Adam West/Outro

• 01:54:21: Special TV Review on "The Carmichael Show": "Grandma Francis" (SPOILERS)

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