June is Black Music History Month. Do you know what that means? It means we're about to take a funky, groovy, romantic, hardcore trip through history. We lift off with the story of a band that reached amazing heights, sometimes while high as a kite. Sly & the Family Stone bridged both the gender and color barriers of the 1960s, becoming one of the most influential bands ever. In this episode, we explore the the genius of Sylvester Stewart, his family, and his friends, who collectively helped define psychedelic soul and funk music.

SHOW NOTES:

• 00:00:00: Intro/Film Reviews

• 00:04:54: Sly & the Family Stone: 1954-1969

• 00:33:21: Sly & the Family Stone: 1969-1975

• 01:10:51: Sly & the Family Stone: Later Years and TV Appearances

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How does one cope with the loss of a loved one? The SSN Crew sits with indie director Bobby Huntley to discuss his latest feature, "La Vie Magnifique de Charlie," a dramedy explores Black sisterhood and personal loss with heart. In addition, we review "Alien: Covenant" and "Baywatch," dissect the series finales of "The Flash" and "Supergirl," discuss how Diana Ross once wronged CHIC, TV bringing back the '90s, and the audacity of Bill Maher's slavery joke and his use of _that_ word.

SHOW NOTES:

• 00:00:00: Intro/Film Reviews

  ◦ "La Vie Magnifique de Charlie" (2017)

  ◦ "Alien: Covenant" (2017)

  ◦ "Baywatch" (2017)

• 00:28:06: Film News: The Rihanna/Lupita movie is real + more

• 00:45:26: TV Reviews

  ◦ "Supergirl" (Season 2 finale, The CW - mild spoilers)

  ◦ "The Flash" (Season 3 finale, The CW - mild spoilers)

  ◦ "The Carmichael Show" (Season 3 premiere, NBC)

  ◦ "This is Us" (NBC)

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

  ◦ "House of Cards" Sens8 (Season 2, Netflix)

  ◦ "Riverdale" (The CW/Netflix - SPOILERS)

• 01:11:13: TV News: 1990s revivals galore + more

• 01:21:46: Music Reviews

  ◦ Diana Ross - "diana" (1980, Original CHIC Versions)

  ◦ Aminé - "Heebiejeebies" feat. Kehlani

  ◦ "Wonder Woman" (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

• 01:30:18: Music News: Ariana Grande benefit concert + more

• 01:35:41: Say Something Nice Challenge

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"Suffering Sappho!!!" Could it be? Has Warner Bros. finally made a modern DC Comics movie that holds its own against the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Yes! 5,000 times yes! With help from special guest Russell, the SSN Crew reviews Patty Jenkins' feature-film adaptation of "Wonder Woman." We compare the film to other superhero flicks, explore Diana Prince's history in comics and media, and discuss the unique feminist and sexual politics of her creators, William Moulton Marston, Elizabeth Holloway Marston and Olive Byrne.

SHOW NOTES:

• 00:00:00: Intro/Comics and Media Origins of Wonder Woman

• 00:30:34: "Wonder Woman" (2017) Non-Spoiler Reviews

• 00:46:03: "Wonder Woman" (2017) SPOILER Review

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Gucci Mane, 21 Savage, and "Guardians of the Galaxy" ain't about to be the only folks out here dropping consistent hot fire. We're back with another collection of our favorite side conversations, including discussions of The Revolution's concert in Cleveland, Ta-Nehisi Coates' "Black Panther" comic book, the eternal Mac-PC debate, "The Flash" star Keiynan Lonsdale coming out as bisexual, and what "Riverdale" and Kendrick Lamar have in common.

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In this bonus episode, we discuss the announcement of Zack Snyder stepping down from "Justice League" do to a family tragedy and how "American Gods" is breaking new ground for multicultural LGBT representation.

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Despite a limited budget and being placed on NBC's summer schedule, "The Carmichael Show" continues to thrive as the little sitcom that could. Of course, when you have a cast with David Alan Grier, Loretta Devine, Li'l Rel Howery ("Get Out") and Tiffany Haddish ("Girls Trip"), you don't need much. Based on Jerrod Carmichael's real-life family, the show has emerged as a welcome-successor to Norman Lear's socio-political sitcom legacy. Learn more about the show more of you (yes, you!) should be watching this summer.

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• 00:00:00: Intro/About "The Carmichael Show"

• 00:16:37: Characters & Actors

• 00:38:50: Episode Discussions

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Actress, comedian and auntie in our head Mo'Nique has never been one to hold her tongue. However, is her latest tirade against Lee Daniels, Tyler Perry and Oprah justified? We get to the nitty gritty of the who, what and why concerning Mo'Nique's "whiteballing." In addition, we also discuss the 2017 Fall TV schedules, early "Wonder Woman" reviews and let Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson know exactly why Armie Hammer is #NotOurShazam.

SHOW NOTES:

• 00:00:00: Intro/Film Reviews

  ◦ "How to Tell You're a Douchebag" (2016)

• 00:07:24: Film News

• 00:47:51: TV Reviews

  ◦ "The Flash" (The CW - SPOILERS)

  ◦ "Riverdale" (The CW/Netflix - SPOILERS)

  ◦ "Scandal" (ABC - SPOILERS)

  ◦ "Master of None" (Netflix)

• 01:04:45: TV News: 2017 Upfronts & Fall Schedules

• 01:42:01: Music Reviews

  ◦ Organized Noize - "Organized Noise" (2017, EP)

  ◦ Paramore - "After Laughter" (2017)

• 01:47:00: Music News

• 01:57:11: Say Something Nice Challenge

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Pixar is highly recognized as the boutique animation studio that rules the land. However, don't sleep on stop-motion animation studio LAIKA. Named after a Soviet space dog, LAIKA is known for great films like "Coraline" and "Kubo and the Two Strings." In this episode, we discuss the history of the LAIKA animation studio, from its start as Will Vinton Studios, to its controversial buy-out by Nike co-founder Phil Knight, to its award-winning and nominated films.

SHOW NOTES:

• 00:00:00: Intro/History of Will Vinton Studios/LAIKA

• 00:11:00: "Coraline" (2009)

• 00:28:00: "Corpse Bride" (2005)

• 00:39:00: "Kubo and the Two Strings" (2016)

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Pilot Season 2017 is upon us! Join the Say Something Nice Crew and Mo of the TV Movie Mistress podcast as we discuss all of the shows debuting in the upcoming television season, which ones are getting the axe, and which have us in our feelings.

SHOW NOTES:

• 00:00:00: Intro/Upfronts Introduction

• 00:07:00: TV Reviews

  ◦ "black-ish" (ABC - SPOILERS)

  ◦ "The Flash" (The CW - mild spoilers)

  ◦ "Riverdale" (The CW - mild spoilers)

  ◦ "American Gods" (STARZ)

• Pilot Season 2017 Renewals, Cancellations & New Shows

  ◦ 00:31:00: The CW

  ◦ 00:50:00: NBC

  ◦ 01:13:00: CBS

  ◦ 01:27:00: FOX

  ◦ 01:42:00: ABC

  ◦ 02:14:00: Cable

  ◦ 02:39:00: Streaming

• 02:50:00: What's Going on with WGN America?

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With the current US government doing the most and several of the news networks trying to follow their lead, keeping an eye on them is essential. In this bonus episode, John and Brandon discuss a White House Correspondent's Dinner without the President in attendance, MSNBC moving to the right, Fox News being sued for racial discrimination, and more.

SHOW NOTES:

• 00:00:00: Intro/White House Correspondents' Dinner

• 00:11:35: Changes at NBC News/MSNBC

• 00:31:23: Fox (News) in a Box

• 00:47:52: Shenanigans with Congress & #45

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