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The Media MorgueFox and His Friends x Funeral Parade of RosesWelcome back to the Morgue!
We are resuming our third season with a discussion of Rainer Fassbinder's 'Fox and His Friends' and Toshio Matsumoto's 'Funeral Parade of Roses'; two films quite revolutionary for their time in their detailed depictions of these pockets of queer livelihood. Scrub in!
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[3:00] News! Summer Games Fest, Trailer Talk for 'Kraven the Hunter', Netflix's 'The Last Airbender'
[22:19] 'Fox and His Friends' (1975) dir. Reiner Werner Fassbinder
[51:57] 'Funeral Parade of Roses' (1969) dir. Toshio Matsumoto
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Harlem's Very Own PodcastNews: From Cameroon to Board RoomsWelcome back beloveds!
Before continuing with our Features, Harlem's Heroes briefly chat about a small crop of topics including the legacy of Tina Turner, the new Color Purple, and Francis Ngannou's move to PFL.
FEAT. Jude's graduation announcement! Shout out to the Philosophical Gangster!
(8:55) Tina Turner's legacy
(17:03) 'The Color Purple'
(30:54) Haney vs. Loma
(42:30) Ngannou's move
Keep up with the show across socials @hvopod.
2023-05-3157 minThe Media MorgueThe Morticians at CUFF: Volume VWelcome back to the Morgue!
We recently teamed up with Columbia University to interview some of the contestants in their 26th annual film festival this month. We're honored to be a platform for these great conversations and excited to share them with you!
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[0:30 - 23:15] 'Primos' and 'Homing' directed by Ricardo J. Varona | premiering 7:00pm Friday, May 12th and 7:00pm Saturday, May 13th
[23:20 - 34:24] 'Steal the Bacon' directed by Angeline Dimambro | premiering 5:00pm Friday, May 12th
[34:28 - 49:38] 'Well, I Should Get Going' directed by Celine Rose Sutter | premiering 7:00pm Sunday...
2023-05-0550 minThe Media MorgueThe Morticians at CUFF: Volume IVWelcome back to the Morgue!
We recently teamed up with Columbia University to interview some of the contestants in their 26th annual film festival this month. We're honored to be a platform for these great conversations and excited to share them with you!
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[0:27 - 25:05] 'She Always Wins' and 'Like Mother', directed by Hazel McKibbin | premiering 5:00pm Friday, May 12th and 5:00pm Sunday, May 14th
[25:08 - 42:12] 'Elegy for a Glacier' directed by Stephanie Falkeis | premiering 5:00pm Sunday, May 14th
2023-05-0543 minThe Media MorgueThe Morticians at CUFF: Volume IIIWelcome back to the Morgue!
We recently teamed up with Columbia University to interview some of the contestants in their 26th annual film festival this month. We're honored to be a platform for these great conversations and excited to share them with you!
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[0:27 - 18:12] 'Ethnic Slut' directed by Chris Blanco | premiering 7:00pm Friday, May 12th
[18:16 - 29:09] 'Last Night at Paris Blues' directed by Fany de la Chica | premiering 5:00pm Friday, May 12th
2023-05-0529 minThe Media MorgueThe Morticians at CUFF: Volume IIWelcome back to the Morgue!
We recently teamed up with Columbia University to interview some of the contestants in their 26th annual film festival this month. We're honored to be a platform for these great conversations and excited to share them with you!
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[0:00 - 15:40] 'Soma' directed by Aliza Brugger | premiering 5:00pm Friday, May 12th
[15:45 - 38:45] 'Choke Hold' directed by Max McGillivray | premiering 5:00pm Sunday, May 14th
2023-05-0539 minThe Media MorgueThe Morticians at CUFF: Volume IWelcome back to the Morgue!
We recently teamed up with Columbia University to interview some of the contestants in their 26th annual film festival this month. We're honored to be a platform for these great conversations and excited to share them with you!
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[0:20 - 18:00] 'The Devil on Screen' dir. Felix van Kann, prod. Fernando Ortiz | premiering 5:00pm Saturday, May 13th
[18:23 - 35:35] 'Esperance to Fremantle' dir. William Sebastian Turner | premiering 3:00pm Sunday, May 14th
2023-05-0536 minHarlem's Very Own PodcastFeatures: Alle MimsWelcome back beloveds!
This episode's guest is third-year MFA Columbia University playwright Alle Mims, whose thesis 'Harlem & Moscow' premieres Saturday, April 22nd! Alle sat down with us to discuss their state-hopping theatrical origins, their love for Shakespeare—and the place for his work in a changing era—the genesis of their thesis concept, their brief stint as an anime voice artist, and much more.
feat. a detailed accounting of all the queercoded Dragon Ball Z characters.
Find out more about the play and consider donating to its production here!
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2023-04-201h 16The Media MorgueInterview with an Indie: Robbie BanfitchOn this IWAI, horror auteur Robbie Banfitch sits down with us to discuss his directorial debut, 'The Outwaters': a found footage mind-bender that's captured the attention of audiences throughout the country. He unveils some of the minutiae of marketing and festival submission, parsing good feedback from unhelpful trolling, the driving ideology behind his take on horror, and of course the films that inspired this one. Not to mention a couple of exclusive scoops that you can ONLY catch here. You won't want to miss this one, folks, so grab your ayahuasca and scrub in!
2023-03-201h 03The Media MorgueCreed III x Akira (with Cameron Carr)Welcome back to The Morgue!
On this episode, the Morticians invite friend and collaborator Cameron Carr for a blow by blow on CREED III🥊 and an appropriately Japanese pairing: Katsuhiro Otomo's AKIRA🫀. Discussed (among other things)—the latitude Michael B. gives his anime influences, the ways both films tackle male relational issues and emotional trauma, that whole "next Denzel" conversation, and whether it truly is impossible to bring Otomo's classic to live action.
Plus: can you imagine if Tom Cruise *hosted* the Oscars? Grab your boxing gloves or sick scarlet biker suit and scrub in!
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2023-03-162h 03The Media MorgueSkinamarink x PossessionWelcome back to the Morgue!
On this episode, the Morticians dive deep into the recesses of childhood trauma with SKINAMARINK📺; discussing the slow but sure emergence of creepypasta and internet folklore into the mainstream and the ways recent filmmakers' backgrounds have positioned them as vanguards for that emergence. Then, a walk through the nearly-lost, seeing-is-believing cult favorite POSSESSION🐙. These two films have more in common than you might initially think, so grab your blanky and scrub in.
PLUS: A special announcement from Wes at the very end! Somebody's going to Cleveland...
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2023-03-061h 40Harlem's Very Own PodcastFeatures: Seneca ForchHAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH BELOVEDS!
Our guest on this episode is equally likely to hold the title of Ambassador or Pastor in the future: Seneca Forch. Whether behind the pulpit at Mt. Sinai Cathedral Church of God in Christ or in his office at the Mission of Jamaica to the UN, Seneca is deeply passionate about connection. He sat down with Harlem's Heroes to discuss his faith journey, the drive of his ministry, his love for diplomacy, Christ's place in politics, Darwinism vs. Creationism, and more.
feat. an answer to the internet's hottest question: did Un...
2023-02-261h 30Harlem's Very Own PodcastFeatures: Authentic IntelligenceHAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH BELOVEDS!
We're hype to bring interviews back to the show in a meaningful way with HvO Features: deep dives into the passions, careers, interests, and specialties of our chosen guests. Today that guest is the long-awaited Daniel Hall, a.k.a Authentic Intelligence, a performing artist bred in Brooklyn with his first-ever paid gig coming up @SoFarSounds! Harlem's Heroes talk to him about finding his voice in rap, how poetry keeps him an inspired storyteller, what "authenticity" really means to him, and more.
feat. Some rapid fire This/That questions at th...
2023-02-101h 15The Media MorgueInterview with an Indie: Amir MovermanOn our second-ever IWAI, documentarian Amir Moverman discusses the concept short that he's in process of expanding to feature length. His goal? To catalog each of the 86 synagogue locations on the island of Manhattan. From the unorthodox inception of the idea to his deep affection for the city and how Jewishness fits in the mix, Amir tells all in his trademark blend of sincerity and wit.
The short version of REFLECTIONS IN SYNAGOGUE (2022), written and directed by Amir Moverman, can be viewed here. And you can view Amir's list of favorite documentaries here.
2023-01-3040 minThe Media Morgue2022: The Year’s Best (with Kelly Ng)Happy New Year, Morguies!
For our final episode of 2022, the Morticians invited actor and #1 Michelle Yeoh stan Kelly Ng to talk through this year's highlights of film/TV, performance, direction, cinematography, and more! It's an hour and a half of pure appreciation, so check your own Best Of list and scrub in to see how it compares!
2022-12-281h 31The Media MorgueWakanda Forever x EmancipationWelcome back to the Morgue!
On this penultimate episode of 2022, the Morticians tackle two high budget productions: the long-awaited MCU Phase 4 closer BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER🐈⬛...and then Will Smith's slave biopic EMANCIPATION⛓️. Blame Wesley.
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[0:00 - 27:40] Intro & News! Game Awards Recap; Sight & Sound 2022; Avatar's profit margin; the New DCU.
[27:50 - 1:13:20] 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' (2022) dir. Ryan Coogler
[1:13:30 - 1:29:40] 'Emancipation' (2022) dir. Antoine Fuqua
Read our friend Danielle's essay/review about Black Panther here!
2022-12-161h 31Harlem's Very Own PodcastHere’s What’s Boutta HappenBeloveds! We missed y'all. Welcome to season six. We cover a lot even in this short episode, but there's a big, slightly scary change coming this year and fans of the show are gonna want to listen to the end to hear it.
2022-12-1242 minThe Media MorgueBad Taste x American MovieWelcome back to the Morgue!
We hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving folks. In this wistful, sincere, and unsegmented minisode, the Morticians discuss Peter Jackson's debut splatter zeitgeist BAD TASTE🍔 and Chris Smith's Sundance docu-darling AMERICAN MOVIE🎟️. It leads into a discussion about the unique chaos of first films and what it takes to keep the fire of inspiration alive against seemingly impossible odds. Grab whatever leftovers you've still got and scrub in for this cozy convo!
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[0:00 - 30:25] Bad Taste (1987) dir. Peter Jackson
[30:30 - 58:40] American Movie (1999) dir. Chris Smith
2022-11-3059 minThe Media MorgueHalloween Ends x Halloween III: Season of the WitchWelcome back to the Morgue!
Last year we reviewed several 'Halloween' movies, and this year we're finishing what we started by discussing 'Halloween Ends' alongside 'Halloween III: Season of the Witch'. Two trilogy-makers forty years apart, and neither of them featuring very much of the franchise's leading man. This should be good.
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[0:00 - 23:30] The Morticians pitch a legacy sequel to one classic horror franchise
[23:48 - 1:04:50] Halloween Ends (2022) dir. David Gordon Green
[1:05:00 - 1:31:44] Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) dir. Tommy Lee Wallace
We hope you all enj...
2022-11-011h 36The Media MorgueInterview with an Indie: Kaleb TorresThere was an idea...to use our podcast as a platform for independent filmmakers to discuss their work. Today that idea takes its first baby step.
On this very special episode the Morticians sit down with Kaleb Torres, writer-director of HOME VIDEO: a psychological thriller about a man struggling with his grip on reality after a traumatic event starring our very own Justin Winley! The conversation covers everything from Kaleb's initial inspiration to the music he chose in the edit, and that last minute ingenuity always associated with low-budget horror craft. It is also full of spoilers...
2022-10-2929 minThe Media MorgueBlonde x Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (with Danielle Dougé)Welcome back to the Morgue -- for VOLUME 3!!!
Friend of the Show Danielle Dougé returns to help kick off our third season with the most controversial film we could find: Andrew Dominik's fantasy biopic BLONDE. Though the conversation does wade deep into Marilyn's legacy and our culture's fascination with her sadness, we also make time to appreciate her gift by revisiting one of her classics. You know you missed us, so scrub in and press play!
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[0:00 - 23:45] Intro & News! Trailer Talk for Wakanda Forever + Super Mario Bros.; MCU Daredevil reactions; GTA 6 leak; Ezra...
2022-10-101h 40Harlem's Very Own PodcastFarewell Number FiveIt's the end of a season, beloveds.
S5 has been a hoot and holler from start to finish. Join Harlem's Heroes and their guest-on-retainer Wes Goodrich for a conversation that slowly morphs into a review of 'The Boys' on Amazon Prime.
Also—vacation recaps, using Pop Smoke music to recenter oneself, James Joyce's freaky letters, the proper Cinnabon eating timeframe, Jude's ideal funeral, and more.
Keep up with us across socials @hvopod. Thanks for another great season. We'll see y'all in a couple months!
2022-06-181h 26Harlem's Very Own PodcastOptimus Prime’s War CrimesWelcome back beloveds!
Eric Adams attempted to set a new record at Pace University for worst commencement speech ever given. Justin with the inside scoop.
Also—Logan Paul's presidential bid, Gorr vs. Kratos, Canelo v. GGG 3, celebrities we'd fight for free, Mr. Morale reactions, and more.
Follow us across socials @hvopod!
2022-05-291h 27The Media MorgueMultiverse of Madness x Drag Me to HellAfter a brief break, the Morticians close out Season 2 with a directorial double feature! This week,
A self-made savant who nursed the superhero genre at the turn of the century has returned to ply his trade in the new era with 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'. Alongside it: a brief retrospective on his explosive post-wallcrawler gross-out horror comedy 'Drag Me to Hell'. Face your fears, wayward movie watchers, and scrub in!
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[0:00 - 16:25] NEWS! Percy Jackson & Co. casting, Trailer Talk for 'Way of Water', 'Evil Dead: the Game', and more.
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2022-05-181h 52Harlem's Very Own PodcastImma Eat It!Greetings, beloveds!
BLM remains under fire for misappropriated funds, so the boys dream up all the things we could do with $6M.
Also—Dave Chappelle at the Hollywood Bowl, audiences vs comics, UFC 274 reactions, Rick Ross memes, and more.
Keep up with the show across socials @hvopod
2022-05-148h 50Harlem's Very Own PodcastWilde-ing OutHappy May, beloveds.
The hell is a villain era? We try to figure it out while talking about our favorite villains in fiction.
Also — muskrat buys the bird app, King Push paves the way for Mr. Morale, Fury and Ngannou, Rush vs. the Eagle, Jude's inseam shorts, and more.
Keep up with the show across socials @hvopod!
2022-05-021h 10Harlem's Very Own PodcastSnack ChampsWelcome back Beloveds.
Judge Ketanji confirmed as BLM is outed for some exorbitant spending.
Also — male birth control, workplace hookups, Will Smith vs Kenny Rock, movie stars vs. celebrities, and more.
Keep up with the show across socials @hvopod!
2022-04-181h 23The Media MorgueMorbius x ThirstThis week on the Morgue!
A double dip into vampire fiction with the long-delayed 'Morbius' and South Korean heavyweight Park Chan-wook's 'Thirst'. Put down that blood-filled Big Gulp and scrub in!
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[0:00 - 16:35] Intro & News! Trailer Talk for 'Firestarter' and David Lynch at Cannes???
[16:45 - 49:50] 'Morbius' (2022) dir. Daniel Espinosa
[50:10 - 1:28:40] 'Thirst' (2009) dir. Park Chan-wook
2022-04-141h 30Harlem's Very Own PodcastHand CockedHappy April, beloveds!
We discuss the portal that split open beneath Hollywood when the Fresh Prince smacked Tyler J. Williams.
Also — Barry Keoghan's Joker, Masvidal's assault, Griselda beef, Miranda Cosgrove, Creed 3 set photos, chameleon tongues, and much more.
Keep up with the show across socials @hvopod and follow the fellas individually.
2022-04-011h 04The Media MorgueEverything Everywhere All At OnceIt's a Media Morgue mini!
A brief discussion about the new Daniels dramedy that blends multiversal mania with sincere human emotion.
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[0:00 - 18:35] Intro & News! The Slap. That's it, really. Oh and Amy Schumer being bad at her job.
[18:45 - 53:00] 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' (2022) dir. Daniels
2022-03-3156 minThe Media MorgueX x Red RocketWelcome back to the Morgue!
Grindhouse and arthouse collide in this dual review of erotic A24 releases: 'X' and 'Red Rocket'. You might wanna take our "scrub in" catchphrase somewhat literally for this one.
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[0:00 - 18:20] Intro & News! Trailer Talk for 'Hogwarts Legacy' and 'Sonic 2'; 'Evil Dead: The Game', 'Amityville in Space', and more.
[18:30 - 47:35] 'X' (2022) dir. Ti West
[47:40 - 1:19:00] 'Red Rocket' (2021) dir. Sean Baker
2022-03-281h 21Harlem's Very Own PodcastMethane and MotrinThis week on the show,
There's an Emmett Till opera coming out. Deadass.
Also — Snoop Dogg's NFT label, Jussie's jailing, favorite medicines, sea monster concerns, fart stories, and much more.
Keep up with the show across socials @hvopod and follow the fellas individually.
2022-03-181h 24The Media MorgueThe BatmanThe Morticians are once again joined by special assistant Anirudh Pi for an entire episode devoted to dissecting Matt Reeves’ red-hot vigilante crime thriller: ‘The Batman’🦇🐈⬛. Where does “Battinson” rank among his caped crusading predecessors? Is this the best-looking Gotham City yet? Why is Zoë Kravitz so fine? And did they really have to tease *that guy* again? We can at least answer some of these questions once you hit play, so scrub in!
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[0:00 - 20:00] Intro & News! Trailer Talk for ‘Deep Water’, ‘Umma’, ‘Bullet Train’, + ’Jurassic World: Dominion’; Fede Alvarez’s ‘Alien’ remake
[20:40 - 1:45:00] ‘The Batman’ (2022) dir.
2022-03-111h 47Harlem's Very Own PodcastGotham by GriseldaHappy March, beloveds!
Y'all think Bruce Wayne would own a WNBA team? Talking the chaos unfolding between the New York Liberty and the association over chartered flights. Also, Putin's fairy odd-mother; claymation Pete Davidson; more favorite snacks; villains we wanna see in the new Batman series, y mucho mas.
FEAT. Justin debuting some truly sinister AKAs.
Keep up with the show across socials @hvopod and follow the fellas individually.
2022-03-041h 24The Media MorgueTexas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)Welcome back to the Morgue!
In this Texas-sized Talkathon, the cinema surgeons dig through the bloody carcasses of the Texas Chainsaw franchise: specifically the latest Netflix-exclusive entry and the haunting legend that started it all in 1974. Also an episode full of questions, like: does Michael Chiklis still wear his Thing costume? Is Dan's avatar in No Man's Sky still alive? And which of the iconic horror villains were on those flight logs? Scrub in and listen through to hear it all—including our first ever TMM Outtake at the very end.
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2022-02-271h 44Harlem's Very Own PodcastLoving While BlackWelcome back, beloveds.
#BlackLove has been circulating a lot this month, between Rocky and Rihanna's pregnancy to Nazanin and Miguel's reunification. As such, Harlem's Heroes decided to investigate that term a bit more closely, and they reinvited Grace Duah (@_graceduah) to help them do it. But first: reviewing that halftime show and stopping a truly devious Twitter criminal.
"Death to Black Love" by F.D. Signifier can be found here.
Keep up with the show across socials @hvopod and follow the fellas individually!
2022-02-191h 58The Media MorgueSpencer x EmaWelcome back to the Morgue!
Recorded last Wednesday in the wake of Oscar nomination announcements, the Morticians and guest Marissa T. took a tread through the mind of Pablo Larraín with his psychological historical fable 'Spencer' and the genre-defying 'Ema', set in his homeland of Chile.
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[0:00 - 31:45] Intro & News! Oscar Nominations and GTA 6 confirmed!!! + Trailer Talk for 'Lightyear' and 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' 2022
[32:00 - 1:09:55] 'Spencer' (2021) dir. Pablo Larraín
[1:10:10 - 1:50:00] 'Ema' (2019) dir. Pablo Larraín
2022-02-171h 53Harlem's Very Own PodcastBlack History BingoHappy Black History Month, Beloveds! And 恭喜发财 to our Chinese listeners🐅
In the back half, a game of appreciation for the highlights of Black culture since the 70s. Also—stopping this nigga Jay Electronica. Treacherous tats. Breaking in your Timbs. Rocky and RiRi. Joe Rogan and the conundrum of influence. The disturbing origins of Kellogg's cereal. Justin's impending promotion. And more!
FEAT. An impassioned debate about chunky versus smooth peanut butter.
Peep this living digital library on the history of Black music, curated by journalist Jenzia Burgos: https://blackmusiclibrary.com/Library
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2022-02-041h 40The Media MorgueThe Tragedy of Macbeth x Throne of BloodWelcome back to the Morgue!
Double, double, toil and trouble. It’s a bloody day as the Morticians take on two cinematic adaptations of William Shakespeare’s “Scottish play”; both in grayscale and boasting formidable casts, but with 65 years and a wealth of cultural difference between them. No more boasting like a fool—this episode you’ll play before the purpose cools! Scrub in!
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[0:00 - 20:40] Intro & News! ‘Scream’ vs ‘No Way Home’ at the box office; del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’ teaser; and a tribute to shitty movie theaters in remembrance of the Court Street RPX in Brookl...
2022-01-281h 10The Media MorgueScream (2022)Happy (Belated) New Year from the Morgue!
On this episode, the Morticians take a trip through meta-horror history to review highlights from the entire 'Scream' franchise before digging into the 2022 requel which mixes the original cast with some fresh blood. Joined by guest host Ryan Goodrich (@ryancgoodrich), scrub in to hear how the newest entry continues Wes Craven's genre-bending commentary.
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[0:00 - 17:25] Intro & News! Batgirl updates & Flashpoint theories, plus Black Panther II production woes. Trailer Talk: A24 goes grindhouse with 'X'
[17:40 - 1:15:10] 'Scream' (2022) dir. Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett
2022-01-241h 16Harlem's Very Own PodcastTactical TabascoThis week on HvO,
Did y'all know Whole Foods carries condoms? Anyway, stopping this nigga Fivio Foreign; Brittany Renner dunking on Fresh & Fit; Ohio's White Knight vs. Iron Mike; Different sources of milk; Super Bowl Halftime Show; Moon Knight; Kool Moe's rap report card, and more.
FEAT. Grandmomma Simmons' incredible story of performing alongside The Nicholas Brothers.
Find out ways to support the victims/families of the Twin Parks Fire here and here.
Keep up the show across socials @hvopod and follow the fellas individually.
2022-01-231h 44Harlem's Very Own PodcastBalsamic ViniggaThis week on your favorite bimonthly broadcast,
Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction. Also, honoring a Golden Girl; stopping this nigga Tristan Thompson; Aaliyah's new album, 20 years belated; the dark underbelly of Sesame Street, and more.
Follow the boys on IG and Twitter @hvopod.
2022-01-071h 26Harlem's Very Own PodcastHoliday HooliganismHappy Holidays, Beloveds!
Harlem's Heroes bring back Friend of the Show Wes Goodrich to talk nonsense for an hour and a half in a relaxed remote session immediately following Justin's final day of undergrad! Topics covered include:
Meagan Good's divorce
Attractive names
Alexa Demie being immortal
JAY-Z being underrated
Fantastic 4 cast ideas
And a lot more. Be easy till January y'all!
2021-12-251h 30The Media MorgueSpider-Man: No Way HomeWelcome back to the Morgue!
That's right folks, you knew it was coming. One unbroken episode solely devoted to discussing the final entry in the MCU Homecoming trilogy. How great was Willem Dafoe in this? How do we feel about the future of the MCU? And what are the uh...complications of *that* spell? No news, no segments, just spiders. Scrub in!
[Recorded Remotely]
2021-12-241h 16The Media MorgueThe French Dispatch x NocturamaWelcome back to The Morgue!
This week, the Morticians stick with the European excursion they started in the last episode and discuss Wes Anderson's shiny new anthology film 'The French Dispatch'📰 in pairing with the Lumières Award-nominated French thriller 'Nocturama'💣. Joined by guest host Charlie Dalencour (@charliedalencour), scrub in to find out if their French accents have at all improved since Thanksgiving break!
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[0:00 - 24:15] Intro & News! Trailer Talk: 'Across the Spider-Verse', 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre'
[24:25 - 1:00:15] 'The French Dispatch' (2021) dir. Wes Anderson
[1:00:25 - 1:28:35] 'Nocturama' (2016) dir. Bertrand Bonello
2021-12-101h 30Harlem's Very Own PodcastPrison PaninisHappy December, beloveds!
In an unexpectedly musical episode, Harlem's Heroes run through a bevy of topics including their Spotify Wrapped results, Grammy Nominations, and the reports of a little A$AP incubating in the Right Honourable womb of Robyn Rihanna Fenty.
Other topics covered include:
Chris Cuomo's suspension from CNN
The passing of Virgil Abloh
Joe Rogan dethroned by the Sunny Gang
Celebrity dating prospects
The power of corny lyrics
FEAT. Will Smith stopping by the studio to praise Ahmad's acting abilities!
2021-12-071h 30The Media MorgueLast Night in Soho x Eyes Without a FaceWelcome back to the Morgue! And happy Thanksgiving weekend🍽 For this episode the Morticians are joined in-studio by Friend of the Show Anirudh Pi (@anircdh) to review LAST NIGHT IN SOHO👗 before bouncing back sixty years for a look at a foundational French new wave horror story: EYES WITHOUT A FACE😶. Many jokes and bad European accents lay on the other end of this play button, but you'll never know unless you scrub in!
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[0:00 - 36:45] News! 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' trailer #2 + theories, 'Doctor Strange 2' reshoots, Netflix's 'Last Airbender', and GTA remaster glitches
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2021-11-261h 50Harlem's Very Own PodcastYellowbone SorrowOn this episode of Harlem's Very Own Podcast, the fellas go over the continually-evolving details from the tragedy at Astroworld and discuss the accountability of celebrities to their fans.
Other topics covered include:
Joe Rogan's autofellatio fantasy
Spider-Man: No Way Home
DaBaby's Baby Mama
The softest rap beefs in history
Silk Sonic
FEAT. A conversation between special guests Dave Chappelle and Jay Z!
A bountiful Thanksgiving week to you, beloveds. Stuff yourselves! We'll be back right on schedule in December.
2021-11-221h 23The Media MorgueSquid Game [Season 1]Do you want to play a game? No not that one, the other one.
Just in time for the confirmed renewal, the Morticians dive into a recap and review of the South Korean streaming sensation SQUID GAME🦑🚦. What moments did we see coming? What surprised us? What games would we win, and which would we want to see added? All these answers and more await at the press of a button. Scrub in!
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[0:00 - 20:50] News! Disney+ Day: Star Wars & Phase 4 of the MCU
[21:00 - 1:15:30] 'Squid Game' Season 1 (2021) dir. Hwang Dong-hyuk
2021-11-151h 17The Media MorgueThe Harder They Fall x Black DynamiteThis week, blaxploitation has arrived in the Morgue.
The morticians get dusty, dastardly, and downright devious in a discussion about Netflix's new Western with a cast of bright black stars: THE HARDER THEY FALL💵. Then it's a disco shuffle back in time to 2009/the early 1970s for a romp through the unbelievably hilarious BLACK DYNAMITE🧨. Scrub in right now or you're a jiiiive mothaf****!!!
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[0:00 - 19:25] News! A24 auction, 'Wicked' film adaptation, 'Morbius' official trailer
[19:40 - 42:30] 'The Harder They Fall' (2021) dir. Jeymes Samuel
[42:45 - 1:04:30] 'Black Dynamite' (2009) dir. Scott Sanders
2021-11-101h 07Harlem's Very Own PodcastSpeaking of RocketsHappy November, beloveds.
Harlem's Heroes respond to the results of the mayoral election and paint a picture of their ideal New York City. Later, they dig into the Will & Jada turmoil as continually stirred up by the internet, and discuss the unhealthy obsession a lot of people hold with celebrity marriages.
Other topics covered include:
Jude's fashion goals
Pimpin' Pete Davidson
Facebook Meta
Claressa's first loss
FEAT. A surprise midway cameo appearance from...a member of The Media Morgue???
2021-11-081h 20The Media MorgueThe Halloweekend SpecialYou can't kill the Bogeyman...or his franchise rights👀👻
This very special episode brings all the Morticians together to discuss the legacy of John Carpenter's 1978 classic HALLOWEEN🎃🔪 alongside its continuations in the hands of David Gordon Green and its 2007 remake by Rob Zombie. Will time look back on either of them positively? Click through, wayward movie watcher, and you may be closer to receiving that answer.
TIMESTAMPS
[0:00-36:40] "Midnight at the Morgue" — A Horror Movie Draft Picking Game
[36:50-1:09:00] HALLOWEEN (2018) + HALLOWEEN KILLS (2021), dir. David Gordon Green
[1:09:15-1:37:43] HALLOWEEN (2007), dir. Rob Zombie
2021-10-311h 37The Media MorgueDune x The Holy MountainWelcome back to the Morgue!
The Morticians give their thoughts on how Denis Villeneuve approached one of the most ambitious science fiction stories ever written in DUNE🏜 ; then, a mini dive into the ayahuasca-fueled mind of Alejandro Jodorowksy with THE HOLY MOUNTAIN🏔, along with some fun facts about that one time *he* took a shot at adapting Frank Herbert’s world…without having read the novel. Scrub in!
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[0:00 - 35:00] Intro and News! Trailer Talk: Michael Bay's 'Ambulance', 'The Batman', 'Uncharted', GTA Trilogy Remastered; 'Hellraiser' HBO series + 'Exorcist' sequel trilogy from David Gordon Green
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2021-10-281h 40Harlem's Very Own PodcastA Bear in the StairwellOn this episode of HvO!
The fellas dissect the blissfully Black phenomenon that was the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival through the lens of Questlove's documentary 'Summer of Soul'.
Other topics covered include:
Conor McGregor breaking a DJ's nose
The Rock's rap career
Kanye's legal name change
Usman/Covington rematch at UFC 268
FEAT. the great Tony Lawrence's voice in our slightly modified intro!
2021-10-251h 25The Media MorgueMalignant x Jennifer‘s BodyThis week on the Morgue...
The Morticians dissect James Wan's newest horror effort MALIGNANT alongside a B-movie from 2009 that's seeing something of a resurgence: JENNIFER'S BODY. Scrub in!
[This episode was recorded remotely, so prepare for some slight signal dipping in the early portions of segments 2 and 3]
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[0:00 - 20:35] News! Trailers for 'The Black Phone' and 'Scream', plus speculation for 'The Batman'
[20:50 - 44:50] MALIGNANT (2021) dir. James Wan
[45:05 - 1:26:40] JENNIFER'S BODY (2009) dir. Karyn Kusama
2021-10-181h 28Harlem's Very Own PodcastA Helluva DrugHarlem's Very Own Podcast returns!
The Season 5 premiere brings i tre moschettieri back together in person for an energetic, insightful, and unbroken episode. Harlem's Heroes discuss the troubled career of UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, including his latest brush with the law, as well as some surprising developments in the legacy of Jude and Justin's great-grandmaster: Bruce Lee himself.
Other topics covered include:
Chloe x Halle
Personal summer recaps
Lil Durk's Top 50 rappers of all time
Michael Jackson VERZUZ who?
And much more. It's good to be back, beloveds.
2021-10-111h 27The Media MorgueTitane x HellraiserWelcome back to the Morgue -- for Volume 2!
We're diving straight into spooky month with a review of Cannes' surrealist showstopper TITANE and the Clive Barker fetish fear classic HELLRAISER. Not much more to say than that--go ahead and press play. We're waiting. (Headphones Recommended!)
TIMESTAMPS
[0:00 - 23:55] News! Lots of litigation over Chucky v. Child's Play, Friday the 13th v. Jason, and Disney-Marvel v. Everyone.
[24:19 - 58:45] 'Titane' (2021) dir. Julia Ducournau
[59:05 - 1:31:30] 'Hellraiser' (1987) dir. Clive Barker
2021-10-061h 34The Media MorgueThe Green Knight x ExcaliburWelcome back to the Morgue!
The Morticians go medieval with our (soft? mid?) season one finale discussing the new #a24 fantasy THE GREEN KNIGHT by David Lowery, which our boy Wes decided long ago he would pair with EXCALIBUR (1981) by John Boorman. Themes of mysticism, knighthood, possession, bravery, and lack thereof abound in both these Arthurian tales. But there’s uh….a sizable gap in delivery.
TIMESTAMPS
[0:00 - 19:57] News! Cannes festival standouts, 'King Richard' trailer, ScarJo suing Disney
[20:10 - 54:10] THE GREEN KNIGHT (2021) dir. David Lowery; starring Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, & Sean Harri...
2021-08-081h 27Harlem's Very Own PodcastTea for the Jungle FeverREUPLOAD!
The final entry in our Hood Classic Retrospective wherein we review Spike Lee's JUNGLE FEVER (1991) starring Wesley Snipes, Annabella Sciorra, Ossie Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, and more! Featuring the President of the Denzel Washington Fanclub, Wes Goodrich (@wesgoodrich97).
2021-08-031h 29The Media MorgueLoki [Season 1]Welcome back to the Morgue! On this episode--joined by new Friend of the Show Ralph Irizarry (@jazzandmfdoom)--we dive into our first TV review with Marvel's latest Disney+ original series: LOKI. How is the mischievous Asgardian getting on these days? Is his character redevelopment justified or just weird? What does that season finale mean for the future of the MCU? And just how profoundly broken is Owen Wilson's nose? Dear visitor, for all these answers and more: scrub in!
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[0:00 - 25:35] News! Rob Zombie's 'Munsters', 'Clerks 3' announcement, 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' at NYFF & the new...
2021-07-301h 11The Media MorgueZola x CensorWelcome back to the Morgue! Danielle Dougé joins us again for a review of two current releases -- the absolutely manic gossip epic ZOLA, and an unsettling new indie horror release: CENSOR. Scrub in!
*Disclaimer* due to technical difficulties, this episode was recorded with just one mic. We're workin on it, folks. In the meantime, mind the volume button. Headphones recommended!
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[0:00 - 25:42] News! 'Uncut Gems' in Criterion, the A24 Bidding War, EMMY Nominations
[25:55 - 59:03] ZOLA (2020) dir. Janicza Bravo; starring Taylour Paige, Riley Keough, Nicholas Braun, and Coleman Domingo
[59:15 - 1:34...
2021-07-211h 37The Media MorgueIn the Heights x West Side StoryToday on the Morgue! The very special, very smart, and very funny Danielle Dougé (@fatblkbabe) is the Morticians' first-ever guest on this musical episode where we tackle Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'In the Heights' by way of Jonathan Chu and then tap dance back through time to the mack daddy of all race-fueled New York City summer songfests: 'West Side Story'. Scrub In!
TIMESTAMPS
[0:00-27:50] News! Trailers for 'Halloween Kills', 'Candyman', and 'Don't Breathe'; "Lovecraft Country" canceled at HBO
[28:00 - 1:18:15] In the Heights (2021) directed by Jonathan M. Chu; starring Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera, Corey Hawkins, and Le...
2021-07-082h 01The Media MorgueArmy of the Dead x Mulholland DriveBack in the Morgue! We hope you'll pardon this belated entry--which also had to be recorded across two sessions--for what might be one of our fullest and most fun conversations yet.
TIMESTAMPS
[0:00 - 15:00] News! E3 + Summer Games Fest & indie releases, Square Enix's 'Guardians of the Galaxy', Steven Soderbergh's 'No Sudden Move'
[15:24 - 46:25] 'Army of the Dead' directed by Zack Snyder; starring Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, & Ana de la Reguera.
[46:38 - 1:21:50] 'Mulholland Drive' directed by David Lynch; starring Nicole Kidman, Laura Harring, & Justin Theroux.
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2021-06-261h 23Harlem's Very Own PodcastCurb Your LiquorSEASON 4 FINALE!
Harlem's Heroes discuss the latest in fight sports and popular culture.
TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:
•Claressa Shield's MMA debut
•Paul "versus" Mayweather
•Teyana Taylor covering MAXIM
•When being 6'0 feels average
•Favorite moments in Season IV
FEAT. The formal announcement of our strike against Hennessy and Casamigos.
Thank you for rocking with us for our first full-length season. We will return full force in October, but we're gonna enjoy our summer and we hope you do too. If you see one of us around, give us a pound!
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2021-06-181h 24Harlem's Very Own PodcastMike Tyson's Battle Birds™️Harlem's Heroes talk the latest in sports and pop culture.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open
The Mount Rushmore of Rap (2010-2020)
The Pentagon confirming UFOs
When/when not to fight on a plane
Hulu's Mike Tyson docuseries: The Knockout
FEAT. Sir Justin Attenborough explaining the wild biology of the octopus!
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2021-06-071h 28The Media MorgueSpiral x BrickWelcome back to the Morgue!
We morticians return from an impromptu break to crack open a couple of detective stories: 'Spiral: From the Book of Saw' and 'Brick', the filmmaking debut of much maligned Star Wars director Rian Johnson. Scrub In!
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TIMESTAMPS
[0:00 - 20:37] News! Trailers for 'Last Night in Soho', 'The Tomorrow War', & 'Eternals', + leaked script excerpts from CW's horrendous "Powerpuff Girls" pilot
[20:53 - 1:00:00] 'Spiral' directed by Darren Lynn Bousman; starring Chris Rock, Max Minghella, and Marisol Nichols with Samuel L. Jackson
[1:00:10 - 1:32:05] 'Brick' directed by Rian Johns...
2021-06-041h 34Harlem's Very Own PodcastWhere Ya Mom At?Harlem's Heroes discuss the latest in fight news and pop culture.
Topics covered include Rick Ross' exercise routines, TD Jakes, the UFC Lightweight Belt, "The Off Season", Drake's Artist of the Decade Award, animals we could fight, and more.
FEAT. The formal introduction of our brand new segment: "STOP THIS NIGGUH!"
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2021-05-221h 03The Media MorgueSelah and the Spades x La HaineWelcome back to the Morgue! This week's episode sees us discussing privilege, prejudice, and power between 'Selah and the Spades' and the 90s French classic 'La Haine'
Timestamps
[0:00-19:35] News! (Resident Evil: Village, 'Stranger Things' season 4 teaser, 'The Green Knight' trailer, 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' trailer)
[19:49-1:02:35] 'Selah and the Spades', directed by Tayarisha Poe; starring Lovie Simone, Celeste O'Connor, & Jharrel Jerome.
[1:02:07-1:46:42] 'La Haine', directed by Mathieu Kassovitz; starring Vincent Cassel, Saïd Taghmaoui, & Hubert Koundé.
2021-05-161h 48Harlem's Very Own PodcastCandles and CondomsHarlem's Heroes discuss the latest in fight sports and pop culture.
TIMESTAMPS
In This Corner [2:00-25:40] -- UFC 261
Political Partaaay [25:50-40:05] -- Trump's FB ban, NYC reopening
What's Poppin? [41:35-1:22:35] -- TDE Announcement theories, MCU movies
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2021-05-101h 27The Media MorgueMortal Kombat x Battle RoyaleOn this episode, the Morticians get drenched in two absolute bloodbaths: the 2021 'Mortal Kombat' reboot and the frequently-sampled Japanese gem 'Battle Royale'. Scrub in for a messy one.
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TIMESTAMPS
[0:00-21:15] News! MCU announcements, 'Morbius' delayed, 'Transformers' sequel
[21:30-1:07:55] 'Mortal Kombat', directed by Simon McQuoid; starring Lewis Tan, Joe Taslim, & Hiroyuki Sanada.
[1:08:10-1:58:50] 'Battle Royale' directed by Kinji Fukasaku; starring Tatsuya Fujiwara, Aki Maeda, & Takeshi Kitano. (CW: Discussions of suicide)
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2021-05-072h 00The Media MorgueThe 2021 Oscars ReviewOn a special episode of the Morgue, Wes, Dan, and Justin talk about some of the standouts from the Best Picture nominee list and discuss the night's winner: 'Nomadland'. Heavy spoiler warning for all movies discussed!
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Favorite Oscar Years and Best Documentary [0:00-7:10]
'Minari' [7:15-23:25]
'Sound of Metal' [23:30-32:20]
'Promising Young Woman'* and 'Chicago 7' [32:40-36:55]
Best Director [37:20-44:20]
'Nomadland' [45:00-1:15:40]
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*CW: Sexual assault, violence against a woman
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2021-05-021h 18The Media MorgueProject Power x ChronicleWelcome back to the Morgue!
On this episode, the Morticians pick through two non-IP superpower movies to see if the story underneath the spectacle is up to par.
'Project Power' (2020) is directed by Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman, starring Dominique Fishback, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Jamie Foxx.
'Chronicle' (2012) is directed by Josh Trank, starring Dane Dehaan, Michael B. Jordan, and Alex Russell.
TIMESTAMPS
[0:00-22:10] News! 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' Reboot Rating, "Love Death & Robots Vol. 2", Spielberg's 'West Side Story' remake, & Marvel's 'Shang Chi' Teaser
[22:30-57:30] 'Project Power'
[57:50-1:53:15] 'Ch...
2021-04-281h 55Harlem's Very Own PodcastBig Bags BussinHarlem's Heroes chop it up about the latest news in fight sports and pop culture.
Timestamps
[7:50-31:10] In This Corner! Paul beating Askren, Claressa Shields coming to MMA, whether or not Jon Jones likes Black people
[31:15-41:55] What's Poppin? 'Black Panther' recast?
[42:00-1:05:40] Political Partay! Chauvin's verdict, weed legalization in NYC
[1:06:35-1:39-25] Main Segment: PEDs in the film industry & the Male Superstar Industrial Complex
Feat. Ahmad's very best Steve Harvey impression?
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2021-04-261h 46The Media MorgueTenet x RashomonWelcome back to the Morgue!
This episode promises plenty of trippy conversation about time, memory, and identity with Christopher Nolan's Tenet and the great Akira Kurosawa's Rashomon!
Follow us @TheMediaMorgue across all socials for updates on new episodes, and consider supporting us on Patreon!
'Tenet' is directed by Christopher Nolan, starring John David Washington and Elizabeth Debicki.
'Rashomon' is directed by Akira Kurosawa, starring Toshiro Mifune and Makiko Kyo.
Timestamps
[0:00-20:00] "Ghostbusters" sequel, "Mainstream" trailer, "The Long Halloween" trailer, and "Kung Fu" revival
[20:22-1:15:50] 'Tenet'
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2021-04-172h 00Harlem's Very Own PodcastRollin, Slidin, & Ruff RydinBack to Basics.
Harlem's Heroes chop it up about the latest news in fight sports and pop culture.
Timestamps
[0:00-25:40] In This Corner! Ngannou on Top, Jones up next, Zhang vs. Namajunas
[26:00-1:08:30] What's Poppin? "Montero", DMX's (at the time of recording) Uncertain Fate
[1:09:15-1:40:30] Main Segment: TINA (2021, dir. Dan Lindsay and TJ Martin)
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2021-04-121h 43The Media MorgueGodzilla vs. Kong x Repo ManWelcome back to the Morgue! On this week's episode the boys discuss the most recent "Monsterverse" cityweight bout extravaganza 'Godzilla vs. Kong' (2021), and Danny takes us through 1984 cult stoner classic 'Repo Man'. Could there be two more disparate films? Well, perhaps they're not as distinct as you think...
We are releasing episodes every Friday for our first month! Follow us @TheMediaMorgue across all socials for updates on new episodes, and consider supporting us on Patreon!
'Godzilla vs. Kong' is directed by Adam Wingard, starring Godzilla and Kong.
'Repo Man' is directed by Alex Co...
2021-04-091h 36The Media MorgueSaint Maud x Black NarcissusWelcome, wayward movie watchers--for the very first time--into The Media Morgue! For our series premiere we dive headfirst into religious horror with 2021 release 'Saint Maud' and 1947's 'Black Narcissus'. Come and be regaled with tales of religious women driven to the edge of sanity by...arousal?
We are releasing episodes every Friday for our first month! Follow us @TheMediaMorgue across all socials for updates on new episodes, and consider supporting us on Patreon!
'Saint Maud' is directed by Rose Glass; starring Morfydd Clark and Jennifer Ehle.
'Black Narcissus' is directed by Michael Powell a...
2021-04-021h 47Harlem's Very Own PodcastGRAMMYs DominatedHappy Spring, Beloveds! We're ending March by discussing the stars & snubs of the GRAMMYs, but with plenty other hot takes about the music industry in general, joined again by three dope young women.
Aja Adam makes a return appearance after the classic S1E4 ("What U Been Bumpin?"), alongside first timers Destinee Aaliyah (@destineeaaliyah) and Grace Duah (@__graciegirl7), 1/2 of the Keepin It Cute duo!
FEAT. Grace providing a helpful delineation on "problematic" vs "criminal".
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2021-03-221h 40Harlem's Very Own PodcastThe GoodiesLet's get physical, physical! International Women's Day, Harlem's Heroes sit down with three vibrant and brilliant young women to discuss how they deal with the social pressures ascribed to sex; everyone's favorite pastime. Or, is it?
One such guest is Brianda Agramonte (@thatsbrianda), an actress, songwriter, and podcaster who has been celibate for three years and has a lot to say about its benefits especially for other women. Beside her is music journalist Zoë Cherry (@CountBlaccula) with her perspective as a queer-identified woman currently experiencing a period of abstinence--which is distinct from celibacy, and which we...
2021-03-081h 46Harlem's Very Own PodcastThis Could Radicalize YouFor the final BHM episode, Harlem's Heroes get revolutionary. Joined again by Wes Goodrich, the boys recap the plot of Shaka King's Judas and the Black Messiah while discussing its impact, the decisions made in creating it, how it stands in conjunction with Regina King's One Night in Miami and other civil rights dramatizations, and more.
FEAT. Justin unearthing who Daniel Kaluuya should REALLY be playing in a biopic.
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2021-02-221h 58Harlem's Very Own PodcastPerforming in ColorHappy Black History Month, Beloveds! For our first February episode, Harlem's Heroes break intellectual bread with a cadre of talented young Black creatives of the stage and screen. In our biggest discussion since S1E4, these brilliant guests give insights well beyond their years on why awards shows need work (or abolition); staying inspired through the funk of inactivity; expressing yourself in a sea of the identical, and much more.
FEAT. Justin freezing, in true actor fashion, and forgetting his AKAs at the top!
This is our first episode edited by Mister Federico Pe...
2021-02-081h 35Harlem's Very Own PodcastThe Tao of Garcia (with Sifu Richard Garcia)[LIGHT REMASTER with updated intro: 5/2/23]
The Dragon of the East descends on Harlem's Very Own Podcast. Finally, beloveds, the long awaited (for us anyway) interview arrives! Justin and Jude's gung fu teacher comes to the show to discuss his martial arts journey, the appeal of Bruce Lee's philosophy, his love for Cobra Kai, and so much more.
FEAT. Some 80s-themed rapid fire questions at the end, and a high school story you just gone have to hear.
Rate and review us wherever you're listening, we'd greatly appreciate it!
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2021-01-221h 07Harlem's Very Own PodcastThe Soul PurposeHappy New Year, Beloveds!
HvO is entering a new era. This episode sees two-time guest and Friend of the Show Ahmad Simmons officially appointed as the third mic to Jude and Justin. With his added dynamic the boys discuss Disney Pixar's latest heart-wrencher, 'Soul', and some of the controversy it cropped up.
But FIRST: Dre's divorce [2:35], McGregor's return [12:28], & chaos at the Capitol [26:10].
FEAT. A round of Top 5 at the end, Pixar edition.
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2021-01-111h 28Harlem's Very Own PodcastA Marvelous ChristmastimeJoy to the world, more Marvel news has come! Harlem's Heroes have fought their way through the beast that was 2020, coming out more seasoned and capable in the end. Who knew Marvel would throw all these gifts our way right before the finish line?
Before Jude ever swung a kettlebell, and before Justin ever wrote a poem, they were both nose down in comic books. And they haven't had a full chance to express just how nerdy they can get. So, on this final episode of the year, they invite their boy Ahmad Simmons back o...
2020-12-211h 58Harlem's Very Own PodcastMovemba, Mo Problems?This week on HvO,
We've just finished Movember (aka No Shave November, aka No Nut November) and Harlem's Heroes have some questions about how much work all these national months are actually doing--especially ones that are based on deadly and widespread diseases like cancer. They crack open a tough topic and discuss men's health in general, with all the usual flavors of humor and sobriety.
BUT FIRST! A Family Reunion, Chappelle Showin' Out, and Lori Harvey's Wishlist.
FEAT. Jude and Justin doing their best impression of Aku, the Shapeshifting Ma...
2020-12-011h 39Harlem's Very Own PodcastLady Liberty's New Boo (feat. Just Too Opinionated)On this week's episode, HvO has its first major crossover with another podcast -- Just Too Opinionated! Zuher Ibrahim and Ali Dorsett are two political science graduates from Pace University whose podcast gives voice to political events and history from a POC POV. They call into the show to help Harlem's Heroes parse some of the difficult and unclear questions about America, not just in the wake of this election, but looking to the future.
FEAT. Jude's uncanny new superpower to guess anyone's favorite alcoholic beverage!
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2020-11-161h 10Harlem's Very Own PodcastBirthday SuitOn the Season Four premiere of HvO, Harlem’s Heroes celebrate their FIRST ANNIVERSARY! Doing this show for a full year has been a lot of work and we never really stopped to let you, dear listener, get to know us. So today, Justin and Jude have each prepared three questions to ask each other. The catch is -- neither one knows what the other is going to ask. This could get dangerous, but that’s where we stay.
BUT FIRST! The Eagle Lands, Jonesin’ for Tyson, & Rhymes VERZUZ
Suppo...
2020-11-021h 17Harlem's Very Own PodcastJuiced UpAnother Hood Classic in the bag, and this one's been a long time coming.
Harlem's Heroes bring it back uptown to talk about 'Juice', the coming-of-age tragedy that Jude keenly describes as "Black Outsiders". They discuss its impact, compare and contrast it to 'New Jack City', and of course analyze the silver screen debut of Barrio-born, South Central-raised Tupac Shakur back on his home turf. Did Justin think all these years were worth the wait? Press play and find out!
FEAT. A touching tribute from Jude to his mom up top. We dedicate...
2020-08-041h 13Harlem's Very Own PodcastIt's (Finally) FridayIt's Tuesday, you prolly have a job, but listen to our podcast anyway!
The trip through Hood Classic History continues! Justin gives his impressions after an overdue viewing of 'Friday', Ice Cube's screenwriting crown jewel and major motion debut. It's less narratively dense than their last subject film, but it's still full of moments and characters to talk about. How does this small stoner film hold up all these years later? Press play and find out!
FEAT. Jude's feelings about Jehovah's Witnesses, and Justin's spiciest AKAs yet!
'Friday' is a 1995 comedy directed...
2020-07-2856 minHarlem's Very Own PodcastWhat's New, Jack?THIS MONTH ON HvO -- Harlem's Heroes switch up the program to watch some classic Black movies that one of them hasn't seen (hint: it's Justin). And they kick things off with Mario Van Peebles' 1991 debut, 'New Jack City'. While recapping the plot, your dedicated co-hosts discuss the themes of the film, what it has to say about addiction and crime, and whether its message is still a viable one nearly 30 years later.
FEAT. Justin putting on a spotty Australian accent to shout out our brand new cover art by the lovely Shalini Jasinge, all the way...
2020-07-141h 20Harlem's Very Own PodcastRapping It Up [The Rona Records]We just tryna get our spins.
Harlem's Heroes are no strangers to the stream hustle. Having run their show for over half a year now, they know that earning and maintaining interest in your content is the universal struggle for creators such as themselves. And on this episode, which brings a brief pause to their run of guest-oriented episodes, they call on a few friends in the music recording business to share the peaks and valleys of their journeys thus far. With the ever-ebullient Abril back at their side, the boys host one of their...
2020-06-301h 23Harlem's Very Own PodcastEssentially Yours [The Rona Records]Greetings from the frontline. For quite a few of our friends, work didn’t stop with the coronavirus. For this week's guests, it only got trickier. We sit down with Selena -- a kindergarten teacher for children with learning disabilities; Rick -- a second-year medical student on track to become a psychiatrist; and Jasmine -- an EMT-in-training with a Bachelor’s in psychology as well. Tune in for this latest insightful and wide-ranging conversation!
FEAT. Multiple Justin rants. We’re so sorry.
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2020-06-161h 32Harlem's Very Own PodcastBrolic Knowledge [The Rona Records]Working out is hard to do. And maybe no one knows that as well as the group we gathered for this fitness-centric episode. Listen in as trainers Sonja, Joe, and Jeff trade personal accounts about their health journeys, discuss how corporate and clientele demands have shifted with Covid, and get into some of the lesser-seen aspects of our gym-centric society.
FEAT. our first ever Zoom recording. Not too shabby.
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2020-05-271h 35Harlem's Very Own PodcastCorona Diploma [The Rona Records]Sheesh. Been a fat minute, ain’t it? But after a long time planning, Harlem's Heroes are back with a "miniseries" of sorts to chronicle different aspects of life in quarantine. Yes, this COVID era is a mixed bag for everyone, especially college students. For HvO’s first ever remote-recording session, the boys talk to a few recent college graduates about where they were when everything changed, and what they're doing now to stay on track.
Ahmad K. Simmons is a new alumnus of Columbia College Chicago’s performing arts program and Kiara Jones a new al...
2020-05-111h 28Harlem's Very Own PodcastTales from the ClintNow since we all came from a woman, got our name from a woman, and our game from a woman...you know the rest. For this month, Harlem’s Heroes wanted to theme at least one episode around Women’s History. Luckily, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton released a four-part documentary on Hulu that aims to cover her life both in and outside of politics. After watching episode one, the boys sit down to dish on this particular portrayal of one of the most simultaneously denigrated and celebrated women in American history.
Feat. a shout-out to SOME...
2020-03-0950 minHarlem's Very Own PodcastBack in BlackAnd We Back! *Cue Dipset Anthem*
After a much-needed break and somewhat inspired by the untimely passing of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, Harlem's Heroes are jumping right into Black History Month with a discussion of Black celebrity. In a candid and flowing conversation the boys cover topics like the impact of Black art on America, the fickleness of cancel culture, the nuances of representation, and try to parse the validity behind Issa Rae's now famous quote: "I'm rooting for everybody Black."
But should we be?
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2020-02-101h 13Harlem's Very Own PodcastWho U Been Bumpin?ON THIS DELI MENU DELUXE-SIZED EPISODE OF HvO, OUR SEASON FINALE — Wow, 2019 is finally over. We’re about to enter the decade all those futuristic movies are set in! No flying cars yet, but there has been a ton of great music. So Jude and Justin decided to cap the year off by counting down the artists, albums, and tunes that kept them grooving this past decade. And they brought a few friends along to spice things up.
Unleash the Top 5 lists!!!
Thank you for rocking with us for our first season! Harlem's Heroes wish you H...
2019-12-242h 17Harlem's Very Own PodcastA MAGA Nightmare (UFC 245)Is there any better way to close out 2019 than by having an African immigrant fight an American Trump supporter? In their first of many fight sport-oriented episodes, Harlem’s Heroes dish on some upcoming bouts -- most notably "The Nigerian Nightmare" Kamaru Usman vs Colby "Chaos" Covington. They also relive their first experiences watching fight sports, hypothesize a few "What Ifs" in fighting, and ponder what professional fighter they'd each step in a ring with for $10M.
(This episode is also the first one to be completely unedited. Do what you will with that information.)
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2019-12-091h 12Harlem's Very Own PodcastT(M)IThe foolery continues in episode two! Harlem's Very Own discuss rapper T.I.’s revelation that he takes his daughter to a gynecologist every year for...uh…hymen maintenance, let’s call it? Jude and Justin don’t have kids, but they’re both pretty sure that’s a line they’d never cross. They discuss necessary boundaries, how they'd have The Talk with their kids, and offer some tips to the Atlanta rap vet (as if he'll ever hear it) about how he can do better.
BUT FIRST: Resurrection Without a Cause, Julia Robbed of a Role, & Reme...
2019-11-251h 07Harlem's Very Own PodcastYEEZUS V JESUSON THE INAUGURAL EPISODE OF HvO, get ready for IMMEDIATE controversy! Jude is an atheist; Justin is a Christian. Neither of them really cared for Yeezy’s latest venture. Still, the two sit down to open up a potentially episode-spanning can of worms. Do they believe in Kanye’s reformation? And after everything that’s happened, can we still believe in Kanye at all?
BUT FIRST: Fahrenheit $2.75, Huffman and Puffin, & #BernSome2020
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