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Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkSpooky Season with Movie MegoPhrankly Speaking welcomes the return of his lovely lady Megan aka MJ aka Movie Mego to discuss all things kooky, spooky and spoopy this Spooky Season. From movies we’ve watched recently to movies we love to movies that totally freaked us out in our younger days of yore. Filled to the brim with the regular snark, shade and shenanigans you’ve come to know and love, with a Spicy Dash of Mego Sauce!! REEL TALK!!!!2024-10-301h 09Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkRomancing the Movies with Movie MegoPhrankly Speaking is joined by his lovely lady Megan aka MJ aka Movie Mego to discuss the iconic date movie genre, recent date movie watches and cinematic romance through the years. A fun look at a crazy sexy cool catalog of movies and the talents that make them so special. Filled to the brim of course with the regular snark, shade and shenanigans, Phrankly Speaking of course!2024-08-011h 12Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkUnpacking the Brat Pack & 80s Hollywood w BecczBeccz joins the Phrankly Speaking podcast to discuss the Hulu documentary Brats by directed Andrew McCarthy that looks at the history and legacy of the iconic 80 Hollywood crew The Brat Pack. We discuss the documentary itself, who was actually in the group, the movies from the iconic group and time period and all kinds of zany 80s culture. It’s a super rad, totally tubular ride down memory lane, Frankly Speaking Style of course!!!2024-07-1956 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkNavigating the Wild World of YorgosPhrankly Speaking Reel Talk is back at it continuing the conversation with Libby B by grabbing the scrubs and the scalpel to do another filmmaker dissection. This time we go deep into the twisted, disturbing, unequivocally strange and sometimes darkly hilarious world of Yorgos Lanthimos and his library of films. As usual we hit you with heavy doses of snark, shade, shenanigans and most importantly SPOILERS about a catalog of movies unlike any other. So buckle up, this one is gonna be another bumpy banger - Phrankly Speaking style of course! But as always we make it out the other...2024-07-1259 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkCatch Up Summer 2024 with Libby B (Yorgos Breakdown Prologue)Libby B is back to dive into the warped mind and films of Yorgos Lanthimos, but first we use this episode to play catch up and talk the state of cinema from this years Oscar’s to recent box office trends and the soft summer box office with all the snark, shade and shenanigans you’ve come to love and enjoy. We’ll be back early next week before the holiday to go FULL Yorgos following this weekend’s release of his latest Kinds of Kindness.2024-06-2843 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkLaying the Smackdown with The Good Brother NeezPhrankly Speaking grabs the mic to discuss the recent hip hop beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake before hitting the ring with tag team partner The Good Brother Neez to discuss last month’s Wrestlemania show, his history with Wrestlemania and WWE, and the history of the superstars the company currently revolves around. Even if you aren’t a fan of hip hop or pro wrestling, don’t be a jabroni - make sure to check this Stone Cold Stunner of an episode out.2024-05-151h 21Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkReel Talk - Digging in the Crates: Revisiting the WTF world of Alex Garland. WTF?!?!This week we go back in time with the help of returning guest Libby B to put on a hazmat suit for a dive deep revisit into the strange scary world of Alex Garland and his evil A24 cinematic universe creations, Ex Machina, Annihilation and MEN as he drops a new ticking timebomb in theaters. Civil War!!! Super spoiler filled dissections of WTF proportions, which is completely on par for the world of Alex Garland. Maybe you’ve seen these movies. Maybe you haven’t. Consider this a blueprint and to paraphrase Jay Z - Am I telling you to see...2024-04-251h 08Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkBeyond Bounds of Bad Boy Behavior - Unspeakable & Unthinkable Side of Sex and Entertainment w/ Beccz***TRIGGER WARNING*** Phrankly Speaking is back at it with returning special guest Beccz to dive into the dark murky waters of some truly despicable deplorable behavior. We discuss the conversation surrounding the abuse and assault allegations of both Sean Puffy Combs and the Nickelodeon scandal involving Dan Schneider, Brian Peck and scores of child actors who suffered at their hands - as covered by the Max documentary: Quiet on Set. This is a very sensitive and at times disturbing conversation about a very delicate topic. Be warned. ***TRIGGER WARNING***2024-04-081h 12Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkWomen of 90s Pop Culture EpisodeOH SNAP!!! Beccz is back to hop in the Time Machine and head back to the 90s to celebrate women’s history with a fun look at the decade’s dynamic women across pop culture from movies to music to television. It’s all that and a bag of chips!!!2024-04-081h 22Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkReel Talk - 2023 Franchise Movie Preview w/ Becca BecczBack at it, this time joined by Becca Beccz for another Phrankly Speaking Reel Talk, breaking down the upcoming slate of movie franchises that will be returning to the big screen in 2023 from the heavy hitters and the grand finales to the horror movie industrial complex and the WTF! Did we really need another one of THOSE??? Looks like a lot of reheated spaghetti getting thrown at the wall in 2023. Will it stick? We’ll see. Until then we’ll break down the lineup and let you decide what’s hot and what’s not AT THE MOVIES this year, on the f...2023-02-231h 18Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkSolo Dolo - Black History meets Valentine’s Day AT THE MOVIES!Black History. Valentine’s Day. Black Love Rom Coms and Drams. 90s. 2000s. Reel Talk. Solo Dolo. LETS GO!2023-02-1415 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkSolo Dolo - Double Duece Triple Day Simmy & Movie Ketchup, I mean - CatchUp!Frankly Speaking back at it after a hiatus to play catch up on the sim shenanigans of the 2023 (Duece Triple Simmy) with some real talk from the continued tragedies of mass shootings and police brutality/fatality to Tik Tok and Black Twitter. Then it’s back to the reel talk with a catch up on all the movies I’ve seen from the Oscar hopefuls at Independent Picture House, to the big budget blockbuster hits and misses, and a splash of blink and you missed it flicks scattered around - especially during the dumptuary movie days of the early part of t...2023-02-0426 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkSolo Dolo - Thanksgiving Appreciation for life, family, travel and the excellence of Black art.After taking a moment to give thanks for all the blessings of 2023, it’s time to give flowers to some of the recent magnificent black artists and works of art including: Jordan Peele and the screening of his Get Out with the Charlotte Symphony as well as his latest film Nope - available on streaming; the long awaited follow up to Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther movie - Wakanda Forever as it mourns the loss of its leading man, hear and soul Chadwick Boseman; and finally the recently completed 4 season series of the surreal heartfelt and hilarious Atlanta on FX - wr...2022-11-2118 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkReel Talk Season Premier - All Things Fall TV EpisodeChopping it up with the returning Beccz for all things tv, from the old school method to the laziness of network television to the massive cornucopia of streaming series available this time of year!!!! ENJOY2022-11-021h 12Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkSolo Dolo Season Finale - Summer & September in the Cities RecapDon’t call it a comeback, but Phrankly Speaking is back after a long hiatus spent all across the map in different cities seeing concerts, absorbing nature, watching football games, eating, drinking and of course AT THE MOVIES. Reel Talk, this is a quick solo dolo look at all of the good and the bad, the highlights and lowlights, shoutouts and shots fired - to finish off a fun season of Phrankly Speaking. Next week we return with the hoodie weather season debut of Phrankly Speaking Reel Talk in all of its glorious Fall TV, back to school, baseball, spooky mo...2022-10-1421 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkReel Talk - HBO 2 The Max (It’s still not TV…Pt 2) f/ BecczContinuing the conversation with Beccz celebrating 50 years of HBO on our TVs and new G devices. For part two - we hop thru the library of HBO’s hits, misses and personal favorites in the comedy, drama and dramedy categories. (Sorry to say we didn’t fit in documentaries and limited series. HBO is prolific!) We hit some fan faces and deep cuts before tackling some of the more recent offerings. Then we take a quick look at what’s coming up on the platform. When it comes to original programming HBO is the king, and it’s not particularly close.2022-07-1857 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkReel Talk - It’s NOT TV it’s HBO f/ Beccz (OMG!!!)Back at it with the return of Beccz to celebrate 50 years of HBO on our TVs and now devices. On part one - because how do you fit 50 years into one pod, we discuss our earliest memories of Home Box Office, some of the early shows, the prime era of cable television and the iconic shows of HBO. Of course that leaves lots of room for the trademark deep dives and diversions - though sadly had to leave a great one out about the Fast and Furious franchise. And if we don’t mention some of your favorites - don’t wo...2022-07-081h 02Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkReel Talk - Tom Cruising Pt 2: Beyond Y2K Edition f/ SisAfter a very brief intro acknowledging the not very surprising, but still shocking repeal of Roe v. Wade, it’s part two of the conversation with Frances - further breaking down the superstardom, mythology and movies of Tom Cruise. Same trademark deep dives, diversions, analysis and silliness - but a little bit more shiny and weird like the catalog of movies and this millennium in general that we cover in the Y2K era. Lots of sci-fi, interesting role choices and Ethan Hunt DEALING in 5 of the 6 (soon to be 7 and then 8) Mission Impossible movies. So strap in cause we’re s...2022-06-241h 15Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkReel Talk - Tom Cruising Pt 1 80’s & 90s w Frances aka Sis Frosty FreezeBack at it with a birthday episode featuring the return of Frances to celebrate the recent success and career of one of our favorite actors, Tom Cruise - arguably the biggest movie star of all time. Lots of trademark deep dives, diversions, analysis and silliness - on topics ranging from celebrity to Vietnam to the elephant in the room, Scientology. So if you’re a fan like us. Enjoy. If you’re a hater, get ready to hate! Cause we’re CRUISING BABY!!!2022-06-101h 06Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkReel Talk - Netflix & the Wide World of Streaming f/ Beccz (OMG!!!)Excited once again to be joined by another brand new special guest, my CLT homegirl Beccz. And we are talking about Netflix in all of its iterations, successes and challenges as one of its major shows leaves, another returns and the company decides to pivot at a critical point in its history. As usual expect all kinds of deep dives, diversions, insights and jokes as we get into the thick of things…Phrankly Speaking style of course. Reel Talk!2022-06-021h 12Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkPhrankly Speaking Solo Dolo - Putting words to feelings & feelings with words on the Uvalde MassacreAfter another heartbreaking soul crushing mass shooting in an elementary school that killed 19 children and 2 adults, its time for a break from the REEL Talk to get REAL. We find ourselves shocked but not surprised by this cycle of violence in America. But this is who we are. This is what we are. And if it’s unacceptable. So if standing on the soapbox is what needs to be done. Phrankly Speaking so be it! The soapbox it is. Cause we can’t keep doing this. This probably isn’t for everyone, so you can hold off till next week when i...2022-05-2616 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkReel Talk - Movies Bros Love Hall of Fame Debut - Fight Club f/ Lacey JExcited to be joined by a special guest Lacey J, calling in all the way live from the tropical Oasis of Minnesota (SKOL!), to induct the first movie into the Movies Bros Love HOF by shattering the first rule of Fight Club. Cause we DEFINITELY are definitely diving into a seminal masterpiece of 1999 - and talking in depth about Fight Club in all its brilliance and dark, heavy themes. Fantastic convo!2022-05-191h 02Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkReel Talk Atlanta on Fx Easter/Cinco De Mayo Episode (Yep…) f/ the Homie Moni GDid someone say broke rappers, the club, invisible cars, hidden doors, rainbow pianos, alligator man, Florida Man, whiteface, blackface, and lemon pepper wings wet!?!?! It can only be one thing…THE ATLANTA ON FX episode - broken down in all its comedy, drama, surrealism and even horror, by yours truly and brand new guest to the pod Monique. (Whoop whoop!!!) An ode to the brilliance of one of the best series in entertainment history. All facts! No cap!2022-05-051h 16Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkThrowback Thursday NFL Draft Day Episode featuring Cuzzo GeezDigging in the crates for NFL Draft Day with a lost episode recorded almost one year ago today on last years Draft Day with Cuzzo Geez! Unlike this year which is lacking buzz especially at the QB position, last year was a loaded draft filled with high end QB prospects and LOTS of drama including my 49ers who moved up to 3 to draft their QB of the future and had the NFL world on the edge of their seat. We break down the 49ers drama, the top QBs, the Aaron Rodgers drama, the effect Covid had on the NFL (and...2022-04-281h 11Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkSolo Dolo 420 EditionCelebrating the unofficial 420 holiday with a quick trip down the timeline of one of the low key darker historical dates in history, along with the origins of the 420 and its significance to the culture of canibus and all things Mari - ja - Juana! Then its time to hop back on the Reel Talk track with a few ideas for the next Great stoner comedies and a look at some of the quintessential stoner classics with a very special 420 rating system by yours truly, Phrankly Speaking, of course. BLAZING!!!2022-04-2021 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkSolo Dolo - Rewinding the Tapes on Recent Movies & StreamingThis weeks episode is another solo dolo pod - taking a look at some of the recent offering in movies and streaming that I’ve checked out over the last few months. The Batman, A24’s X and Everything Everywhere All At Once, HBO shows and more. Phrankly Speaking Style Of Course! Check it out and remember to subscribe so you can get your listen on weekly for the dopest in movies and pop culture entertainment. Reel Talk!2022-04-1418 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel Talk3Turn of the Year in Movies Oscars Episode Pt 2 -including the last word on Will Smith and THE SMACKAnd now back to the regularly schedule programming. Back at it with Libby B on part 2 breaking down the 10 Best Picture nominated movies at the Academy Awards. But first Phrankly Speaking goes deep dive with the last word on our fascination with celebrity, the saturation of violence in our society, the constant juggling of trauma and the way we talk about things - in light of the shocking incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock on the grand stage of the Academy Awards. A little perspective on what it says about us more than what it says about them. So...2022-04-0555 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel Talk3Turn of the Year in Movies and Oscar Episode w/ Libby B Pt 1Three times dope as my movie buddy Libby B returns to the podcast for the annual Oscar time look at our favorite movie and trends from the nominated films and the year that was. And what a year 2021 was for the return of movies post Covid’s cinema sleeperhold. And the Oscars ceremony ended up being one of the most memorable for all time due to the slap heard round the world. Discussing the best technical achievements, performances, trends, hotness and the notness (gotta do something about these movie times) on this episode, before breaking down each individual best picture no...2022-03-2955 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkLive from H Town with the Good Brother Neez!Finally got to go face to face with The Good Brother Neez live from Houston for a potpourri of topics from black history to NOT black history movie viewing to music and hip hop icons. Full of the OG shenanigans that can only be expecting when best friends and brothers get on the mic with beers in hand and hilarity on the brain!2022-02-2216 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkSolo Dolo Reel Talk - At the Movies Fall Back 2021Winter is here. Fall is in the books. And Frankly Speaking, it’s time for a look back at a quite memorable Fall 2021 movie season. From massive blockbusters to super weird art house movies to the mighty Netflix movie industrial complex, a long list of movies from the last few months get a sizable holiday scoop of snark, shade and shoutouts Frankly Speaking style of course. Reel Talk!2021-12-2224 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkReel Talk Marvel-Us! Featuring sister sister Frosty Freeze!Guess who’s bizzack. Yup Frankly Speaking is back at it after losing my mojo along with my last podcast. And absolutely thrilled to be joined by my sister Frances aka Frosty Freeze aka Karmenjay aka FranSis as we break down the newest phase of Marvel, post End Game. Tying up old ends. Opening up new loops. Reaching audiences in new ways. And moving mad units from Disney Plus subscriptions to movie tickets with the likes of Wandavision, Captain and Winter Soldier and Loki before pivoting to our thoughts on the latest MCU offering The Eternals. Lots of MCU thoughts an...2021-11-101h 20Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkFriends and Associates Movies Swap Part 2 (Phrankly Speaking Mix) featuring Libby BLibby B returns for part 2 of the Reel Talk season 2 debut - continuing on with the friends and associates movie swap. It’s on to my list so we have a little bit more machismo and high octane energy not to mention car chases, inappropriate jokes and OMG moments galore. Reel Talk! So strap in for part two of the Friends and Associates movie swap - including all the thoughts, laughs, analysis, takes, ups, downs and SPOILERS of my off the wall list of personally curated Friends and Associates movies bookended by the GOAT Eddie Murphy - Beverly Hills Cop, St...2021-08-311h 23Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkSeason Debut of Reel Talk 2.0: Friends and Associates Films (Libby B Mix!)Libby B returns for the debut of season 2 - dropping HOT fire in the Hygge CLT studio for a Frankly Speaking movie collab BANGER! We converse and hand out awards to everyone involved in a diverse slate of phenomenal films, bursting with superstars - especially HOF women with apex talent and prestige that constantly set movies ablaze. Reel Talk! So strap in for part one of the Friends and Associates movie swap - including all the thoughts, laughs, analysis, takes, ups, downs and SPOILERS of Libby’s beautifully curated film list of Friends and Associates!2021-08-101h 07Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkThe Absurdity of it All Season FinaleWelp, here we go again. Covid spun the block and now we are at another crossroads despite HAVING THE FRICKEN COVID VACCINE READILY AVAILABLE! See, it’s time to get out one last PSA and one last rant, and then move back to the comforting podcast waters of Reel Talk, chopping up the history, impact, analysis and overall magic of the great medium that is film. So for the time being, enjoy a last look at the nonsense parading around our streets, our country, our society, our simulation???? Frankly speaking style, OF COURSE!2021-08-1026 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkHindsight 2020 Year in Movies & Oscar Pregame with Libby BWe’re back with a sequel! After a quick solo dolo post Oscars intro, fellow cinema junkie and movie club buddy buddy Libby, returns to the podcast. It’s a hindsight look at the challenging and game changing year of movies with no movies at the movies. We discuss what that was like and what it might mean going forward. Then we give our Oscar predictions, analysis and bold takes in advance of the recent Academy Awards ceremony. Spoiler Alert - The takes were bold AND spicy. The analysis was quite on time. The predictions weren’t as crisp as last y...2021-04-2755 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkSolo Dolo - The Return of NormalcyAs shots go in arms we hope to return to normal. But that’s not a good thing if the new normal is the same as the old normal with mass shootings, police killing citizens, white supremacist political affiliations, widespread mental and physical illness and constant proof that Black Lives Don’t Matter. Heavy stuff but it’s heavy times and Phrankly Speaking - straight shooting on all of it. Quickly, concise and to the point!!!2021-04-2312 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkSolo Dolo March Royalty MixGiving a shoutout to March 2021 as it comes to an end while vaccines go in arms (including mine). After a bit of lamenting the chaos caused 1 year ago when Covid shut the world down and the imprint it still has on the world and one of my favorite months, March; - I pivot and throw some shade at awards season, show CPT love to Black History Kings and Queens past and present, shoutout Women’s Empowerment Month & great women of cinema and appreciate the women (and men) of all colors that helped build this country - in light of the re...2021-03-3031 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkHindsight 2020 - The Surreality of it All (featuring FranSis aka Frosty Freeze)Glad to have Sis to help cut into the insanity with the Hindsight 2020 series. We begin the post mortem autopsy on the craziest year in modern history with the first incisions on the most Jumanji-est of shenanigans from UFOs and ghost love to the fireworks madness and demon sperm, not to mention all kinds of other wacky detours and side notes from the year that was and some of its crazy 2016 and 2021 kin. Then we pull the mask off some true monsters that lurked amongst us beneath the surface and in plain sight. Get ready for a roller coaster of...2021-02-0153 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkThank you Georgia, Happy Birthday Dr. King and You’re Fired 45!Its a new year and Frankly Speaking is FINALLY back from the campaign trail and in the booth for a new season dropping shoutouts to ATL, Dr. King, Stacey Abrams, the new president and the 2 new GA senators Ossoff and Rev. Warnock. Then it’s time for an razor sharp autopsy of the FORMER administration and the carnage left in its wake. This one is a heater!2021-01-2119 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkDrive In Halftime FreestyleDropping a few quick nuggets about the runoff and the sore loser in the White House while in between movie watching at the Starlight Drive In in Hotlanta Georgia.2020-12-0906 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkFreestyle!Freestyle return to the game! I’m really cooking. LOL! Good stuff but still...Shoutout to you and you and you and you!
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Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkBlack Lives Matter!!!Phrankly Speaking taking a quick break from the Reel Talk for some REAL TALK about more of the recent murders of black citizens at the hands of the police, police brutality/harassment at large, the resulting protests and occasional riots, white supremacy, and why BLACK LIVES MATTER!2020-06-1719 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkReel Talk - 90s High School Movie Freestyle EditionComing off the top of the dome with the 90s high school movie review. Swirling glasses of wine on the 2020 tip. Dope movies! Dope analysis! “The style is fantastic!”2020-05-1627 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkReel Talk - John Hughes & the latest in QuarantainmentThis episode starts (and ends) with the latest in stay your butt at home entertainment including the superb ESPN doc Michael Jordan: The Last Dance. Then we hop in the Ferrari and joyride through the incredible catalog of the late great Chicago writer/director John Hughes including his impressive writing credits, his collaborations with John Candy (RIP) and of course his iconic high school movies that defined a genre and an era. Mad props! (Also props is a Chicago word...who knew?)2020-05-1223 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkReel Talk 4/20 420 Cough Free EditionShoutout to all my 4/20 peeps. The 420 Reel Talk episode is passing out phat bags of weed comedy commentary and stoner buddy suggestions. Check for the jokes and rambling and get some history with lots of movie talk and 420 shoutouts and safety tips. Be safe and smart y’all!2020-04-2123 min
Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkReel Talk - Tiger King & the Art of the DocumentaryCome for the Tiger King takes stay for a comprehensive list of excellent documentaries. Some of the all time greats. Some of my personal favorites. Recommendations, spoiler free, summaries and personal thoughts covering a veritable buffet of documentaries on so many different yet interesting topics, for any and all tastes. Politics to history, social issues to great people with a focus on ones that are available for streaming and the 411 on where to find them. Phrankly Speaking style of course!2020-04-1529 min
Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkReel Talk - Harrison Ford Catalogue (Season Debut)Reel Talk debuts with an in-depth look at the great Harrison Ford and his super dope catalogue - with a focus on movies that are currently streaming and the 411 on where to find them. Starting with a look at how he started, my personal relationship to him and his films and some alternate history. Then it’s deep cut and ala carte suggestions from his library of bangers. And finally the main course takes on the the masterpieces that made him the Hollywood Legend he is and where to check those out. H Dot Reel Talk - Frankly Speaking, of co...2020-04-1425 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel Talk‘‘Twas a March of Madness” Season FinaleAfter a lengthy delay Frankly Speaking says goodbye to its first season of political and social commentary, pop culture, entertainment and sports shenanigans with a look at the current state of affairs in regards to Covid 19 and our political dynamics. Don’t fret the return is just around the corner with a soft pivot to entertaining takes on movies movies movies with season 2: THE REELNESS, a time appropriate mix of movie history, streaming suggestions and reviews of some of the great and my personal favorite movie stars, directors, genres and years! So enjoy this last episode calling of a season ch...2020-04-0224 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkFrankly Speaking PresidentialMania 2020 Kickoff with special guest Sahr Dunbar EsqHappy to be joined by my long time homeboy, fellow politics junkie and attorney at law Sahr, making his podcast debut, to discuss the start of the 2020 election season including the Iowa disaster, the impeachment of President Trump, the current lineup of Democratic contenders and their various strategies of defeating President Trump, and the flaws of the progressives vs moderates narrative instead of divide and conquer tactics. It’s a burner of an episode with a lot of insight into the current state of political affairs as the 2020 election train starts to really pick up steam.2020-02-201h 02Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkLate Great 2019 Year in Movies & Oscars Show w/ Libby B from the pizza & a movie clubFellow cinema junkie, movie club member and viewing partner Libby, joins the podcast for the first time to take a hindsight look at the movies of 2019 from the duds to the snubs to the movies we love and then give our 2020 Oscar predictions & choices in advance of the recent Academy Awards ceremony. Spoiler Alert - Parasite won big! Bong! Bong!2020-02-121h 14Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkSolo Dolo In Memoriam & Neez Goes to PhillyA solo dolo shout out to the memories of Kobe Bryant and my best friend Chris Barrett aka CND Man. And then the Good Brother Neez hops on the pod to review a return journey in and around the City of Brotherly Love, our hometown of Philadelphia!2020-02-1245 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel Talk2020 Hindsight Decade in Review - News Narratives and Culture Pt 2 w/ Neez & GeezThe Three Hermanos continue taking a 2020 hindsight look at the cultural battles over the news and narratives that dominated the decade...by hopping on the third rail of gun control, climate change, LGBTQ rights and the Black Lives Matter debate with thoughtful nuance and blunt talk on the second part of a 2 part series. Then I take a solo dolo look back at the timeline of events that powered the decade defining debates, discussions and discord, Phrankly Speaking style of course!2020-01-0942 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel Talk2020 Hindsight Decade in Review - News Narratives and Culture Pt 1 w/ Neez & GeezThe Three Hermanos take a 2020 hindsight look at the cultural battles over the news and narratives that dominated the decade...starting with political correctness, cancel culture, the me too movement and the role social media played in fanning the flames of discord, in the first part of a 2 part series.2020-01-0928 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel Talk2020 Hindsight Decade in Movies with Fransis aka Frosty FreezeFrosty Freeze drops by Hygge Studios to discuss the 2019 winners from the Academy Award Best Pictures and Box Office champs of 2010s to the MANY blockbuster action franchises and overall MVP of the decade in movies MARVEL!!!2019-12-2943 min
Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkReturn of the Solo Dolo: Hot Fire takes on takesFlying solo dolo and coming in scalding hot with takes on Impeachment, the government, Mike Vick, the absurd Peleton commercial backlash, Trump’s America, Russia, Saudi Arabia, kids dying at the border, idiots not using blinkers, Ron Rivera getting the axe, the entire Wolfgang Puck CLT crew getting our jobs snatched (the week before Christmas) by feeble minded corporate goons, another cold blooded mass killer and Lizzo showing her ass. It’s a jammed packed episode of straight flames!2019-12-1226 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkThanksgiving Review - Family, Feasts and Football with Cuzzo Geez and Good Brother NeezThe Three Hermanos roast turkey, talk drunk uncles, Loteria, and cultural differences in holiday meals (collards greens vs green bean casseroles) and then hand out some Ls in the latest NFL recap. LETS GO!!!!2019-12-0533 min
Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkHappy National ‘Life, Culture, & Entertainment with FranSis’ DayFransis returns to talk National Holidays, Charlotte, impeachment stuffs, TV, movies, and whatever else was on our mind with the requisite snark, shade and shenanigans. Ok Boomer? Gotta love 2019! Content for days!2019-11-2354 min
Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkALL NFL everything and the kitchen sink of shenanigans w/ Neez & GeezThe 3 Hermanos dunk all over the NFL from the Commissioner himself to bummed out QB play across the league and then return for an emergency session to discuss the Myles Garret helmet swinging and Kaepernick sham workout shenanigans.2019-11-1958 min
Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkPower Player Job Evaluations and Viral Challenge Flags w Neez & GeezThe 3 Hermanos discuss the performance of various political and pop culture power players and then take a look at the recent MAGA Challenge and other Hall of Shame viral shenanigans in part one of a marathon recording full of snark, shade, shout outs and shots fired!!! (Special thanks to Baby Ayanna for her behind the scenes contributions to this amazing2019-11-191h 05Phrankly Speaking - Reel TalkNFL, Popeyes chicken shenanigans & Frankly Speaking at the movies.Cuzzo Geez, one of the A1s (and the man behind the dope beats for the pod) is back to talk NFL at the half and the return of the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Shenanigans; followed by a few reviews of current movies out now in theaters - Frankly Speaking style of course!2019-11-0846 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkHalloween Episode with FranSis!My sis Frances (with an E not an I) joins me to talk Halloween, her trip to Italy and overseas traveling, her Carolina Panthers and MOVIES!!! Happy Halloween, Frankly Speaking style of course!2019-11-0139 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel Talk3 (on 3) w/ Neez & Geez - RIP Pops Witherspoon LOL Eddie Murphy WTF Kanye West (Explicit)Back with the A1s Cuzzo Geez and Good Brother Neez as the 3 Hermanos go in head first on this week’s topics - the death of the legendary John Witherspoon, the return of the legendary Eddie Murphy, and the newest shenanigans from the once legendary Kanye West - FOR THE CULTURE!2019-11-0140 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkSolo dolo debutFlying solo and crashing into hot takes on current events across Politics Sports Entertainment and the lit and fig streets of my current hometown, Her Majesty’s Queen City...Frankly Speaking of course!2019-10-2449 minPhrankly Speaking - Reel TalkFrankly Speaking Episode 1 Pt 1 - The recent cases of black murders at the hands of the policeStarting off the podcast with my A1s - The Good Brother Neez and Cuzzo Geez and I discussing recent occurrences of innocent black lives being ended at the hands of the police, our public servants designated with protecting and serving the citizens. And trying to come to grips with the implications and the question of why it keeps happening.2019-10-1716 min
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 125 – ROC Brewing
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Chris Spinelli from ROC Brewing came over to the studio to talk about the beginnings of ROC and where it is today , local beer and an overall great conversation.
This episode is brought to you by Phrankly. Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and specialty goods more transparent and change the way people find their food.
I have been following ROC since their early days and a few of my friends and I were regulars for a couple years during the...2019-08-231h 03
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 124 – Chris Thompson
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Chris Thompson from Chronicles of Nonsense and his writings in the City Newspaper came over to the studio to talk about his writings around black owned restaurants in Rochester and all about his path.
This episode is brought to you by Phrankly. Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and specialty goods more transparent and change the way people find their food.
I have been following Chris online and on his appearances on Connections with Evan Dawson for a while and was th...2019-06-141h 05
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 123 – Good Food Collective
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Ryan Pierson and Ben Tolhurst from the Good Food Collective/Headwater Food Hub came over to the studio talk about their custom share options and the current state and future of the Hub. My fellow Phrankly co-founder Brandon Vulaj joined as well to discuss local food sourcing and our experiences with the Custom Share.
This episode is brought to you by Phrankly. Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and specialty goods more transparent and change the way people find their food.2019-04-161h 06
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 122 – Route 31 Road Trip
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Chris Clemens from Exploring Upstate came over to the studio to talk about our recent road trip from Rochester to Lewiston taking (mostly) Route 31 on the way.
Chris wrote a great accompanying recap on his website that you should check out! He did a much better job than I would covering all of our stops and I highly recommend heading over to take a look.
This episode is brought to you by Phrankly. Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and specialty...2019-01-071h 05Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 121 – Magnus
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Magnus Apollo (John Magnus Champlin) came over to the studio to talk about his work on the radio, his path and we also talked movies toward the end. My friend Bryan Chue and my wife Carrie Lindstrom also chimed in!
Happy New Year! Make sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app or platform and leave a review if you can.
This episode is brought to you by Phrankly. Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and specialty goods...2019-01-021h 29
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 120 – Cheffory for the Holidays
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, I recorded my second conversation with Chef Jeffory McLean who is a regular guest on the podcast and a man with knives who travels to wherever he is needed.
Happy Holidays to all of the listeners to the podcast and we’ve got some great episodes recorded for the next few weeks as well as interviews scheduled I’m very excited about. Make sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app or platform and leave a review if you can!
This episode is brou...2018-12-211h 15
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 119 – Donny ClutterbuckPicture from Brian Jackson on FB
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, I recorded my second conversation with Donny Clutterbuck from Cure and his updated Pour Cost app.
Thanks for everyone’s patience with the delay since the last episode. In between, Food About Town won Best Podcast in the City Newspaper Best of Poll for the 3rd year in a row! Thanks to everyone who continues to listen and supports what we’re trying to do here on the podcast. More great interviews, discussions and new topics to come.
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Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 118 – Will Cleveland
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, I talked to Will Cleveland from the Democrat and Chronicle to talk about what has been going on in the local beer scene.
Today is the last day to vote in the City Newspaper Best of Poll for 2018 so please go and vote for Food About Town for best podcast before 5pm!
Thanks for listening!
This episode is brought to you by Phrankly. Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and specialty goods more transparent and change the...2018-10-121h 16
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 117 – Cooking at Joe Bean
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, I talked about my experience cooking for the last three days of the Joe Bean kitchen a little while back with my buddy Bryan Chue from Boston.
Thanks for listening!
This episode is brought to you by Phrankly. Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and specialty goods more transparent and change the way people find their food.
It was an honor and a privilege to be involved in the last few days of...2018-09-281h 04
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 116 – Joe McBane
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Joe McBane from Tap and Mallet came over to the studio to talk local beer, Rochester Real Beer Week and the Expo, his path in Rochester and trends in the industry.
Thanks for listening!
This episode is brought to you by Phrankly. Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and specialty goods more transparent and change the way people find their food.
It was fantastic spending an evening chatting beer with Joe. I hadn’t...2018-09-171h 22
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 115 – Paul Guglielmo
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Paul Guglielmo from Guglielmo Sauce, the Brother Wease Show and part of the tag team champions of IWF out of Brockport came over to the studio to talk sauce, radio and wrestling!
The Rochester City Newspaper Best of Poll for 2018 is now open! Head over to their website and answer the poll for all of your favorites including Food About Town for best podcast. Let’s get out the vote and get us on the ballot for the 3rd year in a row.
Thanks fo...2018-09-071h 20
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 114 – John Cannon
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, John Cannon from Glen Edith Coffee Roasters and every band came over to the studio to talk about his work as their wholesale manager, coffee in general and lots of random topics along the way including music.
The Rochester City Newspaper Best of Poll for 2018 is now open! Head over to their website and answer the poll for all of your favorites including Food About Town for best podcast. Let’s get out the vote and get us on the ballot for the 3rd year in a r...2018-08-311h 06
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 113 – Jeffory McLean
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Chef Jeffory McLean (Cheffory!) came over to the studio to talk about his work over at NY Kitchen (formerly New York Wine and Culinary Center) teaching, his culinary concierge company FLX Foodies and noodling around about food.
Thanks for listening and see you out there!
This episode is brought to you by Phrankly. Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and specialty goods more transparent and change the way people find their food.
It wa...2018-08-171h 11
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 112 – Chris Clemens
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, my good friend Chris Clemens from Exploring Upstate joined me to talk about some coffee related news in Rochester and hit on the coffee scene in general. We also covered some of Chris’ recent travels around Rochester and the Finger Lakes and bounced around talking about some cool food events.
Thanks for listening and see you out there!
This episode is brought to you by Phrankly. Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and specialty goods more transparent and change th...2018-08-101h 07
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 111 – Anthrocon and Travel Food
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, my wife Carrie Lindstrom and my friend Bryan Chue joined me to talk about my experience at Anthrocon and food while traveling and on the road in general. This was my first time at a furry convention and it just so happened to be one of the largest in the US to help Carrie sell her artwork.
Thanks for listening and see you out there!
This episode is brought to you by Phrankly. Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms...2018-07-271h 03
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 110 – Vinnie Paulino and Sapori
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, I took the portable rig over to Sapori Cafe to talk with Vinnie Paulino from the Comedy at the Carlson Cast and Chef Joe from Sapori about the Vinnie Paulino Panini! Who wouldn’t want a panini with cup and char pepperoni pizza as bread?
We talked comedy, broke down the mammoth (and delicious) sandwich and learned about how Chef Joe opened Sapori.
Thanks for listening and see you out there!
This episode is brought to you by Phrankly. Phrankly is working to...2018-07-201h 12
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 109 – Joe Bean History
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Kathy Turiano, Dena Jones and Ben Turiano from Joe Bean Coffee Roasters came over to the studio to talk through the history of Rochester’s first specialty coffee shop and where they are today. This was a long time coming as I have been a regular customer for just about as long as they have been over on University Ave and it was great to get to record their story from the beginning with three of the owners all at the same time.
Thanks to Kathy, Den...2018-07-131h 16
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 108 – Locals Only
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Sapphire Courchaine and Adam Pastecki from Locals Only came over to the studio to talk through their new place over on Alexander Street near East Ave. This was recorded while the build out was still in process and we talked through what to expect when it comes to coffee, food and drink. Locals Only is now in soft open so stop over at the old Pita Pit location to see what they are all about!
Thanks for listening and see you out there!
This...2018-06-261h 03
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 107 – The Olney Place
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Seth Olney from The Olney Place came over to the studio to talk all about his establishment on the east side of Keuka Lake including some of the controversy surrounding his tap room. Seth’s place is an oasis for people spending time on Keuka and if you’re heading in that direction you definitely need to stop in to grab some beer, food and supplies.
Thanks for listening and see you out there!
This episode is brought to you by Phrankly. Phrankly is work...2018-06-151h 03
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 106 – F.A.T. Singles – Meal Kits and Home Cooking
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, the renamed F.A.T. Singles is back with a podcast recorded with my friend Bryan Chue remotely talking about delivery meal kits and home cooking in general. Fun conversation!
This episode is brought to you by Phrankly. Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and specialty goods more transparent and change the way people find their food.
If you enjoyed this episode please share this on social media or leave a review for the podcast on iTunes o...2018-06-0853 min
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 105 – Rochester Real Beer Week
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, I broke down the Rochester Real Beer Week for 2018 including many of the events all around town and took some time to work through the Expo. If you haven’t bought tickets for the Expo yet, grab your tickets direct from their EventBrite page. Thanks for listening and see you out there!
This episode is brought to you by Phrankly. Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and specialty goods more transparent and change the way people find their food.
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Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 104 – F.A.T. Singles – Boston
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, the renamed F.A.T. Singles is back with a mini podcast recorded with my friend Bryan Chue in Boston, MA after a whirlwind weekend of food exploration.
If you want to visit Boston and need food and drink advice, reach out to Bryan or I and I’m sure we can point you to some fantastic places to check out!
This episode is brought to you by Phrankly. Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and specialty goods more tr...2018-05-1831 min
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 103 – Swan Market
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Barry Fischer from Swan Market came over to the studio to talk all things German sausage, his methods, tradition, and how he came to owning a classic Rochester establishment. Thanks for listening!
This episode is brought to you by Phrankly. Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms and specialty goods more transparent and change the way people find their food.
I’ve been a fan of Swan Market for a long time and it was nice to...2018-05-1454 min
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 102 – Jon Swan and Rochester Cocktail Revival 2018
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Jon Swan from many places in Rochester including the new Swan Dive on Alexander Street came over to the studio to talk about the 5th year of the Rochester Cocktail Revival going on this week all over town! The Swan Family’s establishments have over a dozen events so there is no excuse to go check out some of them.
I’m a big fan of the RCR and I would highly recommend going to their website and finding some events that fascinate you. From pairing dinn...2018-05-011h 10
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 101- Derrick DePorter
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Derrick DePorter from Unter Biergarten came over to the studio to talk about opening his own restaurant and his path working through the Rochester dining scene.
Two episodes will be out next week. A random topic episode featuring some talk on the Boston food and drink scene and my talk with Swan Market which ties into what we talked about with Derrick. Thanks for listening!
This episode is brought to you by Phrankly. Phrankly is working to make sourcing and distribution for restaurants, farms...2018-04-271h 01
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 100- Sir Rocha Says
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Linh Phillips came over to the studio to talk about her work on Sir Rocha Says and being a local personality.
This is Episode 100 of the Food About Town podcast! I appreciate all of the support over the last few years. The first episode came out in 2013 and although I’ve had some fits and starts along the way, I haven’t lost my enthusiasm for interviewing and long form discussions. 2018 has brought more guests than ever before and I’m excited to keep on bringing the be...2018-04-101h 06
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 98 – Mark Cupolo Part 2
Apparently I accidentally didn’t post this second part of my podcast with Mark Cupolo last week so here it is now!
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On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Mark Cupolo from Rocco (or Osteria Rocco) on Monroe Ave came over to the studio to talk about his journey in the restaurant business. In Part Two, we stared talking about pizza, traveling and eating at restaurants, the tipped wage credit and more.
If you missed Part One, go download it now!
This is the eleventh episode of my goal to release a...2018-04-0648 min
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 99 – Ithaca, Movies and Music
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, I took a solo journey to talk about a few topics that have been going through my head recently. I touched on an Ithaca food tour I went on with a group of Rochester food people, going to the movies on Moviepass and my thoughts on the Shape of Water and The Strangers series, and music from my childhood.
This is the twelfth episode of my goal to release a new episode every week of 2018. Not quite up to the episode every week level right now...2018-04-0238 min
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 97 – Mark Cupolo Part 1
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Mark Cupolo from Rocco (or Osteria Rocco) on Monroe Ave came over to the studio to talk about his journey in the restaurant business. In Part One we did a deep dive into places he has worked, some Rochester restaurant history and his time at the beginnings of the New American food movement.
Part Two of my interview with Mark will be out tomorrow!
This is the tenth episode of my goal to release a new episode every week of 2018. Not quite up to...2018-03-221h 02
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 96 – Vince Press
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Vince Press from the Democrat and Chronicle and Rochester Magazine came back to the studio to talk about his articles about Pho all around Rochester and where people in the restaurant business hang out when they aren’t working.
This is the ninth episode of my goal to release a new episode every week of 2018. I decided to issue the double episode next week with a two part interview with Mark Cupolo from Rocco. Mark was featured heavily in the article Vince wrote about where people in...2018-03-091h 09
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 95 – Fruition Seeds
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Petra Page-Mann from Fruition Seeds came over to the studio to talk about some of the amazing work Fruition is doing out in Naples to develop and maintain the seeds that make food work in our area. I took a trip out during the summer to check out the farm and recently had Petra up to Rochester to hang out and record a wide ranging podcast.
This is the eighth episode of my goal to release a new episode every week of 2018. I did miss last we...2018-03-0259 min
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 94 – Adam Wilcox Part 2
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Adam Wilcox from the Democrat and Chronicle’s Cheap Eats column came over to the studio to talk about some of the dishes that make Rochester’s scene special, his upcoming NA Podcast and we touched on some music as well. This is Part 2 of our talk and if you didn’t already listen to Part 1 go back now and grab it. We’ll be here waiting for you!
This is the seventh episode of my goal to release a new episode every week of 2018. Please let peop...2018-02-161h 01
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 93 – Adam Wilcox Part 1
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Adam Wilcox from the Democrat and Chronicle’s Cheap Eats column came over to the studio to talk about his path into writing and his extensive time covering the food scene in Rochester. This is Part 1 of our talk and Part 2 will be out next week for your listening enjoyment!
This is the sixth episode of my goal to release a new episode every week of 2018. Keeping up so far although this one is a couple days later than originally expected. Please let people know about th...2018-02-091h 03
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 92 – Trip to Toronto
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, my wife Carrie Lindstrom from Crazdude Art and Design made the long walk over to the studio to talk about our trip to Toronto on the coldest day of the year! We jammed in an absolute ton of food and drink experiences over a few short hours and we recapped our whirlwind trip here on the podcast.
This is the fifth episode of my goal to release a new episode every week of 2018. Just finished up a new recording last night to keep the queue chock f...2018-01-301h 00
Food About TownF.A.T. Podcast Episode 85 – City Newspaper Best of 2017
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Brandon Vulaj from Phrankly and Emily Hessney from I Heart ROC came over to the studio to make our picks for the food and drink related categories in the City Newspaper Best of Final Ballot. We had a great time going through all the categories and picking out our favorites.
If you haven’t voted yet, please go to the final ballot on the City Newspaper website to vote Food About Town for best podcast. I appreciate everyone working to get the podcast on the ballot an...2017-10-061h 33