The Spectrum Lounge

The Spectrum Lounge

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The Spectrum Lounge episodes

  • Lovecraft Country Review with Kellee Terrell
    Welcome to the Spectrum Lounge podcast where we highlight creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. On this episode host Rebecca Theodore-Vachon welcomes writer and filmmaker Kellee Terrell as they do a deep dive into the season premiere of the highly anticipated horror series "Lovecraft Country."
    1 hr 20 min
  • DIrector Gina Prince-Bythewood "The Old Guard"
    Welcome to the Spectrum Lounge podcast where we highlight creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. In this episode we welcome director Gina Prince-Bythewood to discuss her work on the Netflix original film "The Old Guard." We chat about Prince-Bythewood's making history as the first Black woman director to helm a major comic book film adaptation, queer representation on film and the challenge to depict more Black actresses in lead action roles.
    38 min
  • The Spectrum Lounge - Actress MaameYaa Boafo
    Welcome to the Spectrum Lounge podcast where we discuss creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. In this episode we chat with actress MaameYaa Boafo from the Hulu critically acclaimed series "Ramy." We discuss the depiction of Black Muslims in Hollywood, working with Oscar winning actor Mahershala Ali and series creator Ramy Youssef. The Pakistani-born Ghanian actress also shares her acting journey and her optimism for the future of Black creatives in Hollywood.
    40 min
  • Insecure Season 4 recap Final Mix
    Welcome to The Spectrum Lounge podcast where we discuss creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture! In this episode we welcome back Jerry L. Barrow as we do a deep dive critique of Season 4 of the HBO hit series "Insecure."
    1 hr 41 min
  • "Uncorked" Prentice Penny and Mamoudou Athie
    Welcome to the Spectrum Lounge podcast where we highlight creative of colors disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. In this episode we speak with Prentice Penny who makes his directorial debut with "Uncorked" - a young man who is torn between his dream of becoming a master wine sommelier and running the family barbecue restaurant business.
    We also chat with actor Mamoudou Athie who plays the lead role of Elijah. "Uncorked" is currently streaming on Netflix.
    1 hr 4 min
  • Actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. "The High Note"
    Welcome to The Spectrum Lounge podcast where we discuss creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. In this episode we chat with actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. who stars in the musical romantic comedy "The High Note." We discuss working with Tracee Ellis Ross, tackling controversial roles that challenge the Black image in cinema and the importance of Black criticism.
    52 min
  • Davita Scarlett - Writer/ Producer "The Good Fight"
    Welcome to The Spectrum Lounge where we discuss creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. In this episode we chat with writer/producer Davita Scarlett about writing for the critically acclaimed CBS AllAccess series "The Good Fight" and her deal with Reese Witherspoon's production company "Hello Sunshine"
    45 min
  • Actress/Comedian Kimrie Lewis "Single Parents"
    Welcome to the Spectrum Lounge podcast where we discuss creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. In this episode we chat with actress/comedian Kimrie Lewis who plays Poppy Banks on the ABC comedy series "Single Parents."
    35 min
  • Actor Jake Choi "Single Parents"
    Welcome to The Spectrum Lounge where we discuss creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. In this episode we chat with actor Jake Choi, who plays the sweet and lovable Miggy Park on the ABC family comedy "Single Parents." We explore the stereotypes and stigmas attached to depictions of polyamory/non-monogamy on the small and big screen, and what it's like to be an openly queer and pansexual actor in Hollywood.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Khalil Sullivan - Queer Harlem Renaissance Project
    Welcome to the Spectrum Lounge podcast where we discuss creatives of color disrupting the game in tv, film and pop culture. In this episode we chat with producer Khalil Sullivan of Shoga films about the Queer Harlem Renaissance project which explores the unsung heroes of the LGBTQ+ artistic community.
    29 min

About The Spectrum Lounge

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Welcome to The Spectrum Lounge! Host ReBecca Theodore-Vachon speaks to creatives of color changing and disrupting the game in film, tv and pop culture.