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Fake the NationThe Battle for Supermarket Supremacy (w/Menelek Lumumba and Chenjerai Kumanyika)On this week’s episode, comedian and host, Negin Farsad suffered through the State of the Union address so you don’t have to! She is joined by filmmaker and cohost of The A Building Podcast, Menelek Lumumba and NYU professor and host of the podcast Unruly Subjects, Chenjerai Kumanyika. Together they go deep on America, why IPods are having a resurgence and the most controversial topic of them all, what is the best supermarket?Follow Everyone!Menelek Lumumba - @Mumba50 – The A Building PodcastChenjerai Kumanyika - @Chenjerai – Unruly Subjects Podcas...
2026-02-2659 min
Back of the Theater PodcastThe New Show BizzOur new Audio Documentary "The A. Building" comes out on February 6th on iHeartradio podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or where you get your podcasts. We talk about the current state of Show Bizz and the oscar nominations.
2026-01-241h 10Back of the Theater PodcastNetflix vs The WorldWe breakdown the latest attack on Cinema. Netflix has purchased WB and all hell has broken loose in the business.
2025-12-101h 01Back of the Theater PodcastMamdani's WorldMamdani's historic win in NYC is our main discussion. Is this the end of Neoliberalism? Was Lumumba right this ENTIRE TIME? (The Answer is Yes)
2025-11-051h 16Back of the Theater PodcastYou Don't Know What's Good (We'll tell you)We breakdown Spike's New joint Highest to Lowest. Ignore the internet hacks. It's a good flick. We also talk about the NYC election.
2025-09-101h 07Back of the Theater PodcastDC IN LOCKDOWN! Is Hans In Danger?Hans is fine. It's We breakdown some news stories. And Boots Riley gets some smoke.
2025-08-172h 06Back of the Theater PodcastDog Days of SummerThe World Continues to Burn. Hans and Menelek are trying to keep it from burning.
2025-07-072h 02Back of the Theater PodcastLeBron James & WW3We tried to talk about the War in the Middle East, but we got sidetracked by yet another argument about LeBron James. Our Bad.
2025-06-2654 minBack of the Theater PodcastRIP to Sacha JenkinsWe pay tribute to Director and Producer Sacha Jenkins. Elon and Trump are fighting as well...
2025-06-071h 25Back of the Theater PodcastSinnersWe break down Ryan Coogler's masterpiece, "Sinners". We talk about other stuff too.
2025-06-072h 38Back of the Theater PodcastLet It BurnAs the empire starts to crumble. Menelek and Hans try to make sense of it.
2025-03-241h 16Back of the Theater PodcastSay Drake...We breakdown the historic Superbowl Halftime show and talk about Kendrick and hip-hop. Bye Drake... Also...Menelek is providing script coverage at Fiverr.com. A list of services can be found here...https://www.fiverr.com/s/m53BDXR
2025-02-111h 162025-02-0444 minBack of the Theater PodcastTrump is Back and on a Rampage (Part One)Trump wants to destroy the country. Mumba's computer died. So we had to break this up in two parts.
2025-02-041h 10Back of the Theater PodcastBreaking Down The TapeHans and Menelek go over the tough results from the 2024 Presidential Election. Brace yourselves, folks. It's three hours.
2024-11-073h 11Back of the Theater PodcastElection EveMenelek and Hans breakdown the election. Get out and vote, gang!
2024-11-041h 492024-09-201h 15Back of the Theater PodcastThe Karate Kid to Into The Spider VerseHey, Gang! We break down some politics and the importance of texture in film.
2024-08-301h 56Back of the Theater PodcastMenelek is a Nicholl Fellowship Quarter-Finalist (He's far too humble to care)Menelek was named a Quarter-Finalist in the prestigious Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowship. (Run By the Academy) 5% of 5,5000 applicants make it to the QF round. (But again, Mumba is too humble to care about any of this) Enoy the 3 hours of radio.
2024-08-073h 05Back of the Theater PodcastGame 7 BluesWe recorded this right after the Nuggets lost game 7. Menelek is a touch angry. Having said that, Lebron James has no moral courage.
2024-05-231h 24Back of the Theater PodcastBye, DrakeWe break down the great beef. Who won? IT WAS CLEARLY KENDRICK!!
2024-05-141h 56Back of the Theater PodcastGet off My LawnWe talk about getting older. Menelek, as always, is angry.
2024-01-131h 01Back of the Theater PodcastDave Chapelle & Katt Williams set the world on fireDave Chappelle starts the new year on fire. BUT THEN...Katt Williams says, "Hold my drink, Bitch." Buckle Up and Happy New Year!
2024-01-051h 56Back of the Theater PodcastMaybe God Is Trying to Tell You Something (End of Year Review)Hans and Menelek breakdown all of the amazing radio we have done this year. Listen, we promise to do more radio this year. We talk about the historic opening of The Color Purple and we find a way to make fun of Boots Riley again. (Hack)
2023-12-281h 132023-11-301h 00Back of the Theater PodcastDoes Jada actually hate Will? (Part One)We break down the press tour of Jada "Smith". Menelek is angry. And well, so is Hans.
2023-11-0656 minBack of the Theater PodcastMumba returns to the ShowMenelek is back. And guess what? He's still angry. At everyone.
2023-09-111h 252023-08-281h 412023-08-141h 01Back of the Theater PodcastTWO SHOWS IN THREE WEEKSHans and Menelek return. We break down Dear Mama. Ja Morant. Classism. Ebony K. Williams. And Menelek keeps singing gospel music for some reason.
2023-05-171h 52Back of the Theater PodcastStephanie MalsonStephanie Malson is a multi-hyphenate filmmaker and producer. She is currently a BlackStar 2023 Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab Producing Fellow. OURIKA!, a short film Stephanie produced was an official selection of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. She is also Co-Producer on the upcoming feature documentary, ULRICK, which chronicles the life of Haitian master painter Ulrick Jean Pierre. Stephanie holds an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Rosemont College.
2023-05-061h 51Back of the Theater PodcastThe Return of Real RadioWe're back to give you the radio you deserve and need.
2023-02-281h 41Back of the Theater PodcastHow is This a Show?Hans and Menelek fight over who is committed to the podcast. We talk about Wakanda Forever and Black Adam. Hans falls asleep at one point.
2022-12-011h 33Back of the Theater PodcastBlack Adam & Kanye WestMenelek and Hans disagree about Black Adam. Menelek actually liked it. Hans very much did not. We also talk about the latest Kanye West meltdown. "Bye, Ye."
2022-10-272h 04Back of the Theater PodcastConspiracy TalkHans and Menelek breakdown some of their favorite internet conspiracies. JFK? Moon Landing? Is Space real?
2022-09-271h 05Back of the Theater PodcastCamera TalkHans and Menelek breakdown the innovations of camera tech. Cinema has changed and we are here for it. We almost get through the show without a fight. Almost.
2022-09-181h 40Back of the Theater PodcastWill Smith Is Very SorryWill had the moral courage to step out of his mansion and address the public. We talk about his apology with the upmost respect and care. Just kidding.
2022-07-311h 202022-07-081h 21Back of the Theater PodcastUvalde, Texas Shooting.Hans and Menelek talk about yet another mass shooting and the lack of police response. This somehow leads to a conversation about Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. Oh, and Boots Riley. Sorry, boots.
2022-06-012h 23Back of the Theater PodcastHappy Birthday MenelekMenelek turned 41 last week and he's very excited about it. (not really) Hans and Menelek talk news and Ozark.
2022-05-1756 minBack of the Theater PodcastBurnoutMenelek feels like he may have written all that he has to write. Hans does not agree. At All.
2022-04-212h 08Back of the Theater PodcastA Little More Will Smith and Chris Rock Talk. (Then we are done, we promise)We can't stop talking about Will Smith slapping the hell out of Chris Rock at the Oscars.
2022-04-021h 42Back of the Theater PodcastDoes Will Smith have to Slap a B*tch?Will Smith assaulted Chris Rock because of a joke. Hans and Menelek talk about it.
2022-03-281h 502022-01-231h 14Back of the Theater PodcastHans has OmarionTwo weeks in a row? Is this a real podcast? Thoughts and prayers to brother Hans he fights Covid-19. We debate Will Smith's rap career. And Menelek, as always, is angry.
2022-01-051h 40Back of the Theater PodcastHAPPY NEW YEARMenelek and Hans start the show with a battle for who really wants to do the show. That leads to a discussion of Stanley Kubrick and other random topics. Enjoy! Happy New Year!
2021-12-281h 30Back of the Theater PodcastKanye West, Will Smith, Tupac, Jada SmithHans wants to leave the show. He just lacks the moral courage to admit it. The guys talk about the future of the show, Will Smith, Kanye, and Aaron Rodgers. Enjoy the show while you can. Hans wants to leave. Please let him know how you feel about that on social media. @cineclass on twitter and instagram.
2021-11-141h 37
Back of the Theater PodcastOn Dave ChappelleMenelek and Hans are in person! We break down the backlash of Dave Chapelle's latest Netflix special "The Closer". What does free speech mean in 2021? Let's break it down.
2021-10-231h 09Back of the Theater PodcastNicki Minaj Has a Few ThoughtsNicki Minaj set twitter on fire with some some comments on the Covid-19 vaccine. We talk about the passing of Norm McDonald and old stories from Menelek's wedding.
2021-09-161h 15Back of the Theater PodcastCinematography & CollaborationMenelek and Hans talk film and breakdown the role of the Director and the cinematographer. Here's a shock: They don't agree.
2021-09-072h 28Back of the Theater PodcastU.S. Foreign Policy & The Crate ChallengeHans and Menelek argue about Joe Biden and then talk about the crate challenge. Yup.
2021-08-251h 14Back of the Theater PodcastSha'Carri Richardson, NBA Finals, Bill CosbyWe talk about the suspension of Sha'Carri Richardson and Bill Cosby's release from prison. You can always email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com
2021-07-081h 50Back of the Theater PodcastBreonna Taylor Art ExhibitionHans returns from a shoot in Louisville, Ky. He talks about the amazing art installation Promise, Witness, Remembrance. We talk about politics. Hans lost a friend this week. He talks about the nature of grief.
2021-06-101h 41Back of the Theater PodcastKwame Brown, Joe Budden & Some Other StuffMenelek and Hans start with a fight about the future of the show. Joe Budden fired his co-hosts this week. Kwame Brown has a lot of anger.
2021-05-201h 55Back of the Theater PodcastLet's catch up, NFL, The Oscars, Aaron RodgersFirst of all. We would like to apologize for being away for so long. Hans was working on a long shoot. Menelek was finishing up his MFA and trying to find a new home. We catch up on a lot of things and we promise to be more consistent with shows in the future.
2021-05-052h 16Back of the Theater PodcastKirk Franklin & Meghan, Duchess of SussexWe breakdown Kirk Franklin's verbal attack on his son. That leads to a discussion about the drama in the royal family. 1 Angry Black Man is streaming for free on Tubi.com. See it here!
2021-03-181h 44Back of the Theater PodcastWho has more Anger?Hans and Menelek debate anger. They talk politics and Black Hollywood.
2021-03-021h 33Back of the Theater PodcastTed Cruz is a MoronWe talk about the terrible storm in Texas and the current state of politics.
2021-02-192h 04Back of the Theater PodcastTed Cruiz is a MoronWe talk about the terrible storm in Texas and the current state of politics.
2021-02-192h 04Back of the Theater PodcastFirst Show of the Year (Right Before the Coup)Hans and Menelek bring in the new year with some political talk. As they are on the air, a mob of angry white people start to storm the capitol.
2021-01-071h 15Back of the Theater PodcastCOVID-19 Second WaveDr. Shakib Hassan joins the show to talk about the second wave of Covid-19. He has received the first dose of the vaccine as well.
2020-12-231h 08Back of the Theater PodcastThe ElectionThe guys reflect on the last four years under Trump. We play clips from our show FOUR YEARS AGO. The night the world changed and Trump became president.
2020-11-051h 55Back of the Theater PodcastThe Election Is CloseHans and Menelek return for a talk about politics and Mental Health.
2020-10-291h 26Back of the Theater PodcastThe DebateHans and Menelek catch up. We break down the debate and the future of American Politics.
2020-09-301h 40Back of the Theater PodcastR.I.P. to Chadwick BosemanWe talk about the tragic death of Chad Boseman. The Election. Covid-19. Jerry Falwell Jr. Buckle Up.
2020-09-031h 18Back of the Theater PodcastBlack is KingA random conversation about Anger, Beyonce, Trump, and elections. And Hans hangs up.
2020-08-062h 16Back of the Theater PodcastKANYE THOWe breakdown's Kanye's latest breakdown. We talk about the film game and how do you manage anger?
2020-07-301h 39Back of the Theater PodcastWe Are BackHans and Menelek return. They fight. Then they make fun of Corey Feldman...
2020-07-171h 55Back of the Theater PodcastCrazy TimesThe world is still on fire. We talk about Da 5 Bloods. Covid-19. Trump and Menelek's anger.
2020-06-252h 26Back of the Theater PodcastLive PodcastThe Boys get on facebook live to talk about the various things.
2020-06-191h 17Back of the Theater Podcast#GeorgeFloydThe country is on fire. Hans and Menelek talk about the various uprisings around the world. 1 Angry Black Man is Available on June 5th. Purchase or Rent at the following platforms. Join us for a live tweet watch party at 7:00pm EST. We will have a live Q&A after the film on the 1 Angry Black Man Facebook page. www.facebook.com/1angryblackman AT&T DirecTV Dish iN DEMAND (Comcast, Spectrum) Vubiquity (Verizon Fios) Amazon iTunes Vudu Xbox Goo...
2020-06-041h 31Back of the Theater PodcastTwo Angry Black MenThe Boys argue this week about politics and several other thing. 1 Angry Black Man comes out JUNE 5TH. Available on all VOD platforms. (Cable, Direct TV) Amazon. Google Play. Youtube Movies. Itunes.
2020-05-211h 34Back of the Theater Podcast1 ANGRY BLACK MAN WILL BE RELEASED JUNE 5THWE HAVE A DEAL. 1 Angry Black Man Gets a Deal. Menelek and Hans talk about the long journey to get the film made. It will be available for DVD and digital purchase on June 5th. SEE THE TRAILER Trailer
2020-05-151h 42Back of the Theater PodcastThe Last DanceWe breakdown the new Jordan Documentary on ESPN. Note from Menelek: "Jordan is the GOAT. LeBron is a very nice guy."
2020-05-071h 332020-04-231h 47Back of the Theater PodcastAngela Barnes GomesAngela is a DGA Episodic TV Director that transitioned into directing after over 10 years of working as an episodic 1st AD.
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Back of the Theater PodcastAngel Kristi WilliamsAngel Kristi Williams is a filmmaker born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. Her work has screened in art galleries, numerous festivals around the world and garnered the attention of Participant Media, before completing her MFA at Columbia College Chicago. Her short film "Charlotte," won the jury awards at Atlanta and Sarasota Film Festivals. Angel is a 2014 Film Independent Project Involve Fellow, where she was the recipient of the Sony Pictures Diversity Fellowship. Her feature directorial debut, Really Love was selected to play in narrative competition at SXSW and won the Special Jury Recognition for Acting for co-stars Kofi Siriboe and...
2020-04-091h 29Back of the Theater PodcastQuarantine LifeWe report about life in Social Distant. How are you holding up? We talk about celebs on social media. And we breakdown some films. Dead Man Walking. The Passion of The Christ. Fargo. No Country for Old Men
2020-03-262h 07Back of the Theater PodcastBernie SandersWe are bored and decided to do another show. We breakdown the democratic primary.
2020-03-2253 minBack of the Theater PodcastCOVID-19Dr. Shakib Hassan joins to the show to talk about the danger of the Coronavirus. How long will the outbreak last? What can we do to protect ourselves?
2020-03-192h 15Back of the Theater PodcastTherapy BreakthroughHans had a breakthrough in therapy today. We discuss fatherhood and dealing with demons of the past.
2020-02-272h 22Back of the Theater PodcastPastor Troy & Little Nas X. (Homophobia in the Black Community)We breakdown the comments of Pastor Troy on the Grammy outfit of Lil Nas X. Here is a sneak preview...PASTOR TROY IS A DAMN FOOL
2020-02-061h 37
Back of the Theater PodcastKobeRest in Peace to Kobe. We also discuss Terry Crews and Menelek has a problem with Black Brits.
2020-01-301h 59Back of the Theater PodcastOscar Still So White?We start with a fight. Then we break down the latest Oscar stuff. Then we talk break down Tyler Perry's recent post about not having a writer's room.
2020-01-171h 24Back of the Theater PodcastKevin Hart DocumentaryWe break down "Don't Fuck This Up" on Netflix. Was this a good move for Kevin Hart? Menelek rants about Star Wars. HAPPY NEW YEAR, GANG!
2020-01-022h 28Back of the Theater PodcastQueen and Slim (we actually haven't seen the movie yet)The Guys breakdown some Black film news.
2019-12-121h 22Back of the Theater PodcastLos Angeles BrothersHans and Menelek are back from a week in Los Angeles. We talk the Democratic Primary and our LA meetings. 1 Angry Black Man screens at the Hampton University Film Festival November 14th at 6:00pm. Info can me found here... http://news.hamptonu.edu/release/Hampton-University-School-of-Liberal-Arts-and-Education-to-Hold-4th-Annual-Film-Festival-November-12--14
2019-11-141h 33Back of the Theater PodcastDolemite Is My NameHans and Menelek Breakdown Eddie Murphy's new film. It's so good. Check it out on Netlix
2019-11-011h 232019-10-2558 minBack of the Theater PodcastWe Back! Lebron. China. Gemini Man.We took a little break. We come back with hard hitting debates about the NBA and the future of film tech.
2019-10-151h 21Back of the Theater PodcastDave Chapelle: Sticks and StonesWe discuss the outrage of Dave Chapelle's new special "Sticks and Stones".
2019-09-061h 092019-08-221h 23
Back of the Theater PodcastJay Z and The NFLWe breakdown the deal between Jay Z and the NFL for "Social Awareness". Black Capitalism strikes again. We also talk about the role of the modern father and couple's therapy.
2019-08-152h 23Back of the Theater PodcastDem DebatesMenelek and Hans Breakdown the Democrat Debate. Who will go against Trump?
2019-08-012h 23Back of the Theater PodcastShow Bizz is driving Menelek nuts.The business side of the game has Menelek down in the dumps. Hans tries to help.
2019-07-221h 072019-07-131h 15Back of the Theater PodcastHigh Blood Pressure and Black HollywoodMenelek needs to relax or he will die. We also breakdown Lena Waithe's comments about support in Black Independent film.
2019-06-261h 22
Back of the Theater PodcastComedian Guy Branum Guy Branum is the creator and host of truTV's Talk Show The Game Show, a hilarious mashup of two beloved television formats that pits comedians and celebrities against each other for the title of "Best Guest of the Night." You may also know him from his recurring segment "No More Mr. Nice Gay" on Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell, serving as "Staff Homosexual" on Chelsea Lately and his performance as Natalie Portman's sassy gay friend in the feature film No Strings Attached. Noticing a trend? Guy has also appeared on @Midnight, The Nightly Show with La...
2019-06-201h 302019-06-0652 min
Back of the Theater PodcastMichael HolmanAn influential observer of popular culture and entertainment, Michael Holman is a filmmaker, artist, writer, and musician, based in New York City. A pioneer in the Downtown New York Art Scene and Uptown Hip Hop Scene, Holman founded the band Gray - an industrial atmospheric, noise group - with painter Jean-Michel Basquiat, as well as created and produced the first Hip Hop television show, Graffiti Rock in 1984. Holman is a writer/director/producer/educator of film (wrote the screenplay for the Miramax film "Basquiat") television, theater (wrote and directed live stage performances for Niles Rodgers and Tommy Boy Music...
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