It was bound to happen sooner or later. For a long time we've put off reviews (all the good stuff is rated R or NR, let's not pretend it isn't) but seeing as Stranger Things Season Five is over and done, we might as well discuss all the nonsense that's happened in Hawkins, Indiana over the last ten years. Chase is over the moon the whole time while Blake...well, you'll hear from him.

In addition: CONFORMITY GATE! Because every conspiracy since Nixon needs to have "gate" in the title somewhere; Blake and Chase discuss said theories (in which the former does so with full abrasion). Has anyone seen Pierrot Le Fou? Anyone? Anyone?! We forget if the guy blows himself up in the end in the book.

Seeing as Stranger Things was wannabe horror without being about horror at all (as many PG-13 80s works were) the [BRIEF] topic of what medics and scientists have referred to as Total Facial Avulsion, according to the Web. Putting it bluntly, Blake floats the suggestion that the Demogorgons are probably sliding faces off like banana peels! He doesn't go into much detail--we have Chase to thank for that--but it's just a delicate warning, Horace. Listen Now!

In this episode, Blake & Chase discuss what it means to be an American. Is this a political podcast? No. Will we be discussing immigration? Vaguely, but no! Besides, it seems like everything from what you were doing on your phone prior to seeing this episode appear to what you ate for breakfast has some "political ramification" attached to it...people are getting stranger and stranger out there, folks.

Blake spends the next 90 minutes arguing that citizenship is the only reasonable factor for determining what makes an American an American, while Chase spends the entire episode fundamentally disagreeing with his (well documented!) argument, and expresses his views on a nation's sprit, nationalism, and debunks the notion of what it means for America to be a nation of immigrants. This is the most political we've gotten so far, so we're treading water. Listen now--preferably on the dry shore.

//SHOW NOTES//

1. ​ Return to normalcy - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Return_to_normalcy&oldid=1312765187) – Overview of Harding’s campaign and his push for “normalcy” after World War I and the Spanish flu.

1. ​ Warren Harding, An Empathetic Progressive - American Heritage (https://www.americanheritage.com/warren-harding-empathetic-progressive) – Highlights Harding’s civil rights advocacy, support for women’s health, and interest in a Jewish homeland in Palestine.

1. ​ Native American populations descend from three key migrations - UCL (www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2012/jul/native-american-populations-descend-three-key-migrations) – Explains multiple migration waves of Native Americans, showing early population diversity.

1. ​ Different Views of Land - Native New York (americanindian.si.edu/nk360/manhattan/different-views-land/different-views-land.cshtml) – Shows how Native Americans viewed land communally, contrasting with European notions of private property.

1. ​ Monoethnic Countries Around the World - Vivid Maps (vividmaps.com/monoethnic-countries-around-the-world) – Provides examples of homogeneous nations, highlighting how unique the U.S. diversity is.

1. ​ Fourteenth Amendment - Congress.gov (congress.gov/constitution-amendment/14/section/1) – Defines birthright citizenship and equal protection under the law.

1. ​ Title 8, U.S. Code - Legal Information Institute (www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/8) – Details naturalization rules, citizenship at birth, and conditions for revocation.

Howdy! It's 2025 and the duo is happy to be back. In this hot topics episode, Blake and Chase explain the misguided stigma around the new DeepSeek AI model...which comes from a small startup in China for free. Please, the whole Threat To National Security shtick is getting old.

Next, the two weigh in on the sustainability of video games by examining GTA VI--one of the most expensive games ever produced. Are we ready for a world where not owning your purchases is the norm? Will these bigger games pay themselves off in longevity (and file size) fifteen years down the line? Honestly? Our heroes are content with a round of Mario Kart Wii any day.

Finally, it’s Black History Month! (A time for reflection that, under completely non-suspicious circumstances, just so happens to fall in the shortest month of the year.) This time, the brothers focus on Lonnie Johnson—the inventor of the Super Soaker, the Nerf Gun, and potentially a groundbreaking solution to the energy crisis. Trust us, he’s up to some seriously incredible things.

//SHOW NOTES//

1: DEEPEEK

• Kelly Ng, B. D. (2025).What is DeepSeek - and why is everyone talking about it? - BBC News
• Msv, J. (2025).All About DeepSeek — The Chinese AI Startup Challenging US Big Tech - Forbes
• Nature.com - How China Created AI Model DeepSeek and Shocked the World
• IBM (2024, December 23).Open Source - IBM
• Morrow, A. (2025).OpenAI Now Wants to Make DeepSeek Look Like the Villain - CNN

2: GTA 6 AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR GAMES

• Kingston.Why Games Are So Big (And Cost A Lot)
• Dring, C. (2024).The New Ubisoft+ and Getting Gamers Comfortable with Not Owning Their Games - GamesIndustry.biz
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3: Lonnie Johnson, The Super Soaker, and Solid State Batteries

• Lonnie Johnson’s Timeline - Lonnie Johnson Website
• Johnson Energy Storage - About Johnson Energy Storage
• AL.com.Alabama’s Innovate Alabama Invests in Lonnie Johnson’s All-Solid-State Battery Technology

In this episode of The Blake and Chase Show, investigative journalist Chris Joyner from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution sits down with Blake and Chase to discuss his career in journalism. Chris delves into his compelling book, The Three Death Sentences of Clarence Henderson, the story of a black sharecropper wrongfully convicted of murder in 1948, and the decades-long struggle to clear his name. Through meticulous research, Chris sheds light on the racial and legal challenges Henderson faced, the three separate trials that wrongly condemned him, and the how justice came to the Henderson name decades later.

Beyond the Henderson case, Chris discusses his experiences covering stories that bring him to the heart of some of the most extreme and complex issues in America, from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina to the conditions inside supermax prisons. Join us for an unforgettable conversation that reveals how investigative journalism uncovers hidden truths and drives change.

Chris Joyner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-joyner-3912859

Chris Joyner on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: https://www.ajc.com/staff/chris-joyner/

In this engaging episode of The Blake and Chase Show, hosts Blake Alexander and Chase Carter welcome Tamika Jamison (formerly known as Tamika Newhouse), a renowned author, media entrepreneur, and founder of the African Americans on the Move Book Club (AAMBC). Tamika shares her remarkable journey from a young mother overcoming adversity to becoming a successful writer and media visionary.

Tamika delves into the inspiration behind her acclaimed novel Cookie, a deeply personal narrative reflecting her own experiences. She offers valuable insights on navigating the publishing industry without an agent, provides advice for aspiring authors, and discusses the vital role of book clubs in promoting literary work.

Beyond writing, Tamika talks about her media company, Delphine Legacy Media, and her future ambitions, including producing motion pictures and unscripted content that highlight Black creatives. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone interested in the intersection of literature, media, and personal growth.

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Tamika’s Website: https://tamikanewhouse.com/

Delphine Legacy Media: https://delphinelegacymedia.com/

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