Culture Garden is on Spring Break and will be back on April 9th. In the meantime, check out an episode of We Got Y'all discussing Paradise. If you like it, please be sure to subscribe!:

Welcome back to the We Got Y’all television podcast! We’ve reached the penultimate episode of Paradise Season 2, and Rachel and Rich are back to break it all down. This week, they dive into the growing theories surrounding Alex, attempt to untangle the complicated Samantha/Link timeline, and explore fan speculation about parallel timelines and alternate universes. Plus, they react to Xavier finally reuniting with Teri and what it could mean heading into the finale.

As the season heads toward its conclusion, the stakes are higher, the questions are deeper, and nothing is quite what it seems. Tap in with us as we sort through it all.

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Rachel and Kieron are wrapping up the 4th Annual Romance Month with a review of their first animated film, Entergalactic! In this episode, Rachel shares her thoughts after watching the film for the very first time, and the two dive into whether this story would work as a live-action adaptation.

They also explore the film’s connection to classic Black romantic movies, the themes of timing and vulnerability in relationships, and how animation adds a unique layer to modern love stories.

Was Entergalactic a perfect way to close out Romance Month? Tap in and join the conversation.

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Rachel and Kieron continue Romance Month with a deep dive into the 1997 indie classic Hav Plenty. They explore the origins of the film and how timing, opportunity, and belief helped turn a $65,000 passion project into a theatrical release.

The conversation also unpacks the complexity of romantic relationships—how love isn’t just about chemistry, but about alignment. Where you are in life, emotionally and professionally, can ultimately determine whether you end up with the person you once thought was “the one.”

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Welcome back to the Culture Garden Podcast! The trio is back and honored to highlight the winners of the 26th annual Black Reel Awards. They’ll break down the winners in each category, share who they voted for, and dive into some engaging and thought-provoking discourse about the films and performances that made 2025 such a special year in cinema.

We truly appreciate you for listening, and we want to give a special shoutout to the Black Reel Awards for continuing to create space for the culture. Be sure to support their mission, and y’all be cool how y’all be cool!

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Welcome back to The Culture Garden Podcast! Rich and Rachel return for the 4th Annual Romance Month, kicking things off with a conversation about the newly released Relationship Goals. The two dive into their surprise at learning the film is based on Pastor Michael Todd’s book and whether that revelation shifted their expectations going in. They also share their overall thoughts on the film and have a larger conversation about what happened to the Rom-Com genre over the last decade.

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Welcome back to a brand-new episode of The Culture Garden Podcast!

In Episode 140, the trio revisits the 1999 crime drama In Too Deep. The conversation hits close to home as Rich and Skool reflect on their personal connections to the film, especially with parts of it being filmed right in Cincinnati.

They also dive into a fun debate: who belongs on the Mt. Rushmore of rappers turned actors, and ultimately tackle the big question — does In Too Deep deserve classic status?

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In Episode 139, Kieron and Skool break down the 2015 coming-of-age film Dope. The conversation connects the dots between the continuing universe that began with Rick Famuyiwa’s The Wood, explores the film’s central theme of refusing to let anyone define you or put you in a box, and gives flowers to an incredible cast that brought this story to life. They also talk about why Los Angeles might be one of the best cities ever captured on screen and how the setting plays a huge role in the film’s impact.

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We’re kicking off 2026 with a classic as the crew dives into the 2003 sequel Bad Boys II.

In this episode, we discuss where Bad Boys II ranks within the franchise, what it was really like being outside when this movie dropped, and the film’s lasting cultural impact. Of course, we also tackle the big debate: is Mike Lowery the coolest movie character of all time? Plus plenty more laughs, memories, and real-time reflections.

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Happy New Year from The Culture Garden Podcast!
This week, Kieron and Skool take a moment to reflect on all the movies they watched throughout 2025 and narrow it down to their Top 10 Films of the Year.

Before locking in the list, the conversation kicks off with some fun reflection—highlighting the most surprising films, the most disappointing releases, and a few honorable mentions that just missed the cut. From unexpected gems to films that didn’t live up to the hype, it’s a thoughtful and entertaining look back at the year in film.

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We’ll be back next week with Rachel and our first film of the new year.

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Ending 2025 with gratitude 🙏🏽
Seeing our Spotify Wrapped for The Culture Garden and We Got Y’all is always humbling. Being part of your weekly listens, your routines, and your conversations means more than we can put into words.

Thank you for letting us share one of our biggest passions with you and for being part of this family. 

Happy New Year — let’s claim that 2026 will be an incredible year for all of us. We’re rooting for you too. 🌱✨

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