Rena-Marie Villano - Podcast Details

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The B-Hive Podcast: Women In VoiceoverEpisode 7 - Rena-Marie VillanoOne of 2016's prestigious Benztown 50, Rena-Marie Villano comes to a well-rounded career in voice over via her years of work in Radio. She images stations on Sirius Satellite Radio and radio stations all over the country, including here in Los Angeles, where you can hear her on ALT 98-7 - L.A.'s New Alternative. As a promo voice, she’s been heard on EPIX, DIY Network, and HGTV. She has also worked for The Weather Channel, NBC, The CW and MGM HD. She was the Live Announcer for The Game Awards 2016, and narrated Peggy Noonan’s audiobook “The Time of...2017-05-1800 min

Black & White With You & MeEp159 - Black Uber Matters, Chicago/Cleveland reach historic World Series Game 7, Vote! MF! Vote!Surprise surprise! A new study shows that Uber and Lyft are both "quietly" discriminating against Black riders, and taking the "share" out of share-riding. If you're a baseball fan you couldn't ask for more drama as the Cubs and Cleveland head into a do-or-die game 7 tonight. Let's hope they do, not die! And lastly, we encourage all you MF's to VOTE VOTE VOTE! Literally 3 times if you can! This plus Black Pedro performs domestic violence against his iPhone. No one should miss this!2016-10-311h 02

Black & White With You & MeEp158 - Field Of Dreams: WS Droughts End In CLE & CHI, CGW: IACP Head Apologizes For Minority Mistreatment, Beating The Genes Off Black People: Slavery Trauma Encoded In DNAThis week on #BWYM, the team discusses a variety of topics including Major League Baseball and the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians. Also, we have another installment o of "Cops Gone Wild," with the IACP head apologizes for minority mistreatment. Finally, beating the genes off black people, slavery trauma encoded in the DNA.2016-10-241h 03

Black & White With You & MeEp157 - Popeye's over KFC, George Zimmerman walks again, Mike Pence suppresses Indiana voters and NC GOP HQ gets firebombed!Today, in our Muthafucka Say What? segment, the #BWYM gang discusses the way NOT to woo Black voters, and we hope Senatorial candidate Jon Girodes of NY's 30th District in Harlem is listening. We also chat about another baffling jail sentence regarding the use of handguns that's been handed down in Florida and we ponder aloud about when George Zimmerman will finally GET HIS. We talk voter suppression in Indiana at the hands of Mike Pence's leadership, and the firebombing of a North Carolina GOP headquarters. OH, and the fact that Democrats immediately set up a GoFundMe page to help...2016-10-1747 min

Black & White With You & MeEp156 - Recent Debates, Trump Likes To Grabs Female Inappropriately, Floyd Mayweather BLMThis week, the Team discusses politics and the recent debates. We also cover the most recent leak audio and video of Trump being a disgusting asshole describing grabbing female genitalia. We also give insight to how Floyd Mayweather feels about Black Lives Matter.2016-10-101h 07

Black & White With You & MeEp155 - Debate? What Debate?, Rena-Marie Handles Trump Supporting Relative, CGW: Ohio Man Takes It On The ChinWhile we had many topics on the list today, the debate ate up most of our time and patience. The #BWYM team discusses the ridiculous nature of Trump's behavior during this election, as well as the debate, and the pending ramifications of his incessant "pot stirring." This leads Rena-Marie to reveal an on-line exchange she had with a lesser informed member of her family. Spoiler alert: nobody beats THE HYPHEN!!! We did have time for some "Cops Gone Wild" as we look at footage of an Ohio man as his chin is used to crack a car windshield. Hey, at...2016-10-031h 04

Black & White With You & MeEp154 - CGW...AF: Terence Crutcher and Keith Lamont Scott Dead After Encounters With Police, Tamir Rice Gazebo To Be Preserved, Elizabeth Warren Gives It To Wells Fargo CEOThis has been a rough week in which we've seen two Black men die at the hands of police under questionable circumstances, and the communities of Tulsa, Charlotte, and the nation as a whole are angry and looking for answers. The #BWYM team is wondering when is this going to stop, and like many of you, we've reached our limit! Something positive can come from these senseless deaths as the gazebo where Tamir Rice, a young boy shot by Cleveland police, lost his life is being preserved and moved to Chicago for safe keeping. Hopefully it can serve as a...2016-09-261h 13

Black & White With You & MeEp153 - Explosions in New Jersey and New York and stabbings in Minnesota creates terror in the United States.On today's episode, the #BWYM team discusses a variety of different news related topics including the bomb attacks in New Jersey and New York and the stabbing attacks in Minnesota. We also discussed the gas pipeline that burst in Alabama and the prison strikes happening in prisons across the country.2016-09-201h 07

Black & White With You & MeEp152 - DIY Back Yard Projects, Hillary Catches Pneumonia, and Campaign Finance ReformIn this episode, Mike and Rena-Marie discuss their personal back yard DIY project. Also, Hillary Clinton falls sick with pneumonia. Well, she feel first getting into the car, then it was determined that she has pneumonia. And, it wouldn't be a show without a little campaign finance reform conversation. All that and more on #BWYM.2016-09-1258 min

Black & White With You & MeEp151 - Cam Newton Is No Kaepernick, The Star Spangled Banner "Slavery Verse", and Trump Gets Slap On Wrist For BriberyPicking up on our banter from last episode, we give an update to the Kaepernick/National Anthem issue. First of all, we analyze the LEAST important thing that a prominent Black athlete has ever said politically as we look at Cam Newton's cop-out response to the protest. Stick to dabbing dogg!!! This also leads us into a discussion about the third stanza of our national anthem…you know, the one about killing slaves who run towards freedom? Yeah, it's our favorite verse too! And you know we can't get through the day without some Trump-hate, as Rena-Marie highlights an egregious vi...2016-09-051h 07

Black & White With You & MeEp150 - Kaepernick vs "Patriots", Donald Trump vas a viajar a Mexico...Por que????!?Team #BWYM goes, in-depth, into Colin Kaepernick's protest and subsequent responses from various demographics. There is a history of Black athletes, in particular, using their power to shed light where there is darkness. Is the SF QB following in those footsteps, or disrespecting 'Murica? What WILL probably end up being disrespectful will be Trump's visit to Mexico. You know, the place that he wants to wall-off from the rest of North America? Sounds like fun in the sun…as if he needs more tan! Come laugh at this crazy world with us!2016-08-3159 min

Black & White With You & MeEp149 - Talking impressions, Donald Trump and Colin Kaepernick with comedian Justin RuppleOn Today's show, we are minus a host, due to a scheduling conflict, Black Pedro was unable to make it in today. Fortunately, we have a guest to help take up the void. Mike and Rena sit down with actor and comedian, Justin Rupple to discuss the topics of the day. In this show, we talk about performing impressions. We also find about how Justin feels about Donald Trump. Finally, we put in our 2 cents relating to the 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick protest.2016-08-2952 min

Black & White With You & MeEp148 - Catching Up On The Week, A Laquan McDonald/CPD Update, Trump Offers Black People A Sweet Deal, and Ryan Lochte Makes The "Die Soon" ListThis week team #BWYM catches up on their weekend as Mad Mike offers up some helpful tips when starting that sodding project you've been looking forward to. We give an update on the Laquan McDonald case as Chicago PD pursue the firing of seven officers for providing false information. Do we still wonder why the community is upset? Speaking of upset, Donald Trump is just that with the Black community. He can't seem to figure out what they have to lose by voting for him. While there may be many problems in the community, in voting for Trump, Blacks will...2016-08-241h 04

Black & White With You & MeEp147 - The crew plays catch up, The Olympics, and a little politics toothis week, the BWYM team gets together for another discussion of world and local events. They spend a little time just catching up from last week. Black Pedro lets us know how he's feeling about this years Olympics and the many black athletes winning gold. We also give a little time to discussing some politics, letting Donald Trump know how we really feel.2016-08-1557 min

Black & White With You & MeEp146 - We're back!After a long hiatus, the team is back for another installment of Black & White with You & Me. In this episode, we play catch up on our lives and do a little recap on the current Presidential election. Stay tuned for more episodes, Mondays, live on Facebook at 9am (PST) and on YouTube at 12p (PST).2016-08-081h 01

Black & White With You & MeEp145 - Black Pedro Says "Fuck HRC!", White Privilege in The Stanford Rape Case, Zika Ruining the 2016 OlympicsIn addition to touching on today's headlines, the #BWYM team gets real from the jump as Black Pedro is out here yelling "fuck Hillary!" But give him a minute, this "fuck you" is for the benefit of us all. If there has ever been an example of white privilege, it can be found in the judge's sentencing of former Stanford swimmer Brock Turner. While we fight for #blacklivesmatter, maybe we need to take up a #womenlivesmatter too. And it is finally that time when the world's athletes come together to battle against a viral epidemic. Wait what? The Zika virus...2016-06-081h 24

Black & White With You & MeEp144 - YouTube channel and all the trolling, MSNBC announces the winner of the Democratic Primary before polls close on June 7th, and the shooting of Harambe the gorilla.In this episode, the #BWYM crew discusses their recent YouTube post of episode 143 and the trolling from the ProGun group. Pedro explains how he feels about the media and their handling of the primary election and Bernie Sanders. Rena-Marie gives us insight into the disaster at the Cincinnati Zoo.2016-06-011h 21

Black & White With You & MeEp143 - Does Wayne Brady Have to Choke Bill Maher, California Pushes For Tougher Gun Laws, Vape Pens Go BoomThis week we touch on what it means to be Black as Wayne Brady challenges Bill Maher to a pugilistic duel (sort of) as a result of Maher's constant criticism of Brady's "blackness." If they do fight, it may be harder for either of them to get their hands on bullets here in California as a new set of gun control measures are up for a vote in the state house. Don't worry, you'll still have your second amendment, you just be limited to shooting 10 people instead of 11. What may seem like karma coming back for all the maple syrup...2016-05-231h 28

Black & White With You & MeEp142 - America’s Top 10 Job-Killing Companies, Detroit Public Schools Vendor Scandal Hits Home For Black Pedro, and The Dark Underbelly of the Modeling Industry.In this episode, the #BWYM team sits down to discuss the topics of the day, which includes the following headlines: America’s Top 10 Job-Killing Companies, Detroit Public Schools Vendor Scandal Hits Home For Black Pedro, and The Dark Underbelly of the Modeling Industry. We've created a NEW format for the show. We are now producing a 1 hour and 30 minute show. The entire show can be listen to via audio, but we will be breaking down the segments into smaller run-time videos based on the actual segment runtime. This should make it easier to get thru the content. At least we ho...2016-05-161h 28

Black & White With You & MeEp141 - A Prince Update, CGW: The Nude Pic Judge & Walter Scott Shooting Update, The Gap Band: Explaining Educational Challenges For Men Of Color, MFSW: Racist To The GraveWe knew that it would only be a matter of time before details, rumors and straight up conspiracies would begin to flood the internet regarding the mysterious and untimely death of Prince. What killed him? Drugs, murder, Arsenio Hall??? We don't get to the bottom of it, but we're all up in the middle! This week's "Cops Gone Wild" we have a double header featuring an Arkansas judge caught with thousands of nude photos of male defendants as well as an update regarding charges against the officer who murdered Walter Scott in Charleston, SC last year. Can we find a...2016-05-091h 13

Black & White With You & MeEp140 - The Biggest Losers Gaining Greater, Sickout Shuts Down DPS, MFSW:Iced Latte Lottery At Starbucks, Something's In The Water: 2nd Person Dead In Flint Water Investigation, CGW: Re: Racism In LA Sheriff Dept., Wilmore's Farewell To Our POTUSThis week's #BWYM installment takes a look at the human body's baffling response to massive weight loss, as shocking results from winners of the reality hit "The Biggest Loser" provide scientists with insight regarding metabolism. Your body wants cake!!! Detroit teachers are sending a message to the powers that be by shutting down 94 schools with a city wide "sickout" in response to reports that the system is out of money and won't be able to pay teachers come June. Maybe the teachers can earn money by suing Starbucks for too much ice in their drinks like a Northern Illinois woman...2016-05-021h 16

Black & White With You & MeEp139 - The Artist, CGW: Tamir Rice Settlement Is In, The Don Con, MFSW: Flint Water Crisis Plaintiff Shot DeadToday on #BWYM, the team discusses a variety of topics including remembering the artist known as "Prince." We talk about his impact on all of us and our favorite songs and more. Also on the show, in another installment of "Cops Gone Wild," this week we recap the Tamir Rice settlement. Also, on a recent episode of CNN's Smerconish, Michael Smerconish sits down with a panel of voters, who implied they are voting for Trump in the primary, but voting for someone else in the general. It's an interesting situation to say the least. Finally, we close the show on...2016-04-251h 03

Black & White With You & MeEp138 - Diamonds Aren't Forever: Zimbabwe Taking Back Their Bling, NY State Of Mind: Clinton and...Trump, 3 Charges In Flint, CGW: #BlackLivesEqual800HoursToday on the show, the team discusses a variety of issues including the following: Diamonds Aren't Forever: Zimbabwe Taking Back Their Bling, NY State Of Mind: Clinton and...Trump, 3 Charges In Flint, CGW: #BlackLivesEqual800Hours.2016-04-201h 03

Black & White With You & MeEp137 - Mike's Democratic Conundrum, The Clooney Dinner, MFSW/CGW: The Oddest CoupleEpisode 137 of #BWYM picks up with a "hangover" from Friday in which Mike begins to question the framework of the Democratic Party and if he still fits within it in the light of the popularity of Bernie Sanders' leftist movement. Do we need more party options, and what would that landscape look like? Money in politics is a big issue this cycle, and the team discusses the latest dinner hosted by George Clooney in which attendees paid more than $300,000 per plate. Talk about finger licking good! What is this money being raised for? And why do we need so much...2016-04-181h 09

Black & White With You & MeEp136 - MFSW: Foul Balls! LA Tech Women's B-ball Coach Is Out Of Bounds, The New York Debate Debate, Party Foul: Mike's Democratic ConundrumToday, on #BWYM, the team discusses a variety of topics, including starting off the show with another installment of "Mutha Fucka Say What," this week it's all about the resignation of L.A. Tech head basketball coach Tyler Summitt for impregnating one of his current players. Also, we cover the most recent democratic debates in New York. And, we tease you with a little personal reality about Mike and his issues relating to the current Democratic Party.2016-04-151h 06

Black & White With You & MeEp135 - The Racial Wealth Gap and The Clinton's vs Black PeopleToday, on #BWYM, the team sits down with comedian, actor and creator/producer of one of the longest running one-man shows called, The World is My Home-The Life & Times of Paul Robeson, Stogie Kenyatta. We discuss the racial wealth gap in America. Also we discuss the Clinton's vs. Black People.2016-04-131h 14

Black & White With You & MeEp132 - Sanders And Cruz Dancin' in Wiscansin, Bernie's Crystal Ball vs Not Knowing At All, Plus Size??? Who Me?, The $15 UpdateThe latest #BWYM has Black Pedro ecstatic coming off of ANOTHER Bernie Sanders victory, only to have his bubble burst when Rena-Marie and Mike remind him that Bernie doesn't know ANYTHING! Well, not really. But, they do bring up Bernie's interview with the New York Daily News Editorial Board, which has him on the hot seat right now, and they DO question whether Bernie was 100% right with his Panama Papers predictions. People in Wisconsin still felt the Bern...but what do they know!? We also discuss the bitter sweet Cruz victory. Is he the ONLY answer to Trump the GOP...2016-04-061h 03

Black & White With You & MeEp128 - Birdie Sanders' Weekend Sweep, Fidel Rejects Obama And The Empire, GA/NC "Religious Freedoms" Under Attack…Thank God, CGW: Sandra Bland Arresting Officer Charged with today's guest, comedian Chinedu UnakaEpisode 128 of #BWYM brings a guest to the studio in the form of the very funny and intelligent comedian, Chinedu Unaka. The LA native sits down with Mike, Rena-Marie and Black Pedro as we first take a look at this past weekend's primary results. Bernie swept, but the media is still Hillary heavy...Black Pedro is pissed! We also take a look at Fidel Castro's reaction to President Obama's recent Cuba visit. Listening to Fidel, you'd think we had beef with Cuba or something…what's gotten into him?!? Lastly, an update on the sad story behind the death of Sandra Bl...2016-03-281h 07

Black & White With You & MeEp126 - Terror Sprouts In Brussels, Western Tuesday, Health Care Nightmare, The Tribe Loses A MemberToday the #BWYM team tackles the recent bombings in Brussels and the effects it will have on the global opinion and treatment of Muslims. There are (at least) two sides to every story, we like to talk about all of them. On the heels of another round of primaries, this time in western states, Black Pedro expresses frustrations about main stream media's coverage of Bernie's successes as marginal accomplishments. We all take the time to bash anyone supporting Trump, but also debate the idea that Ted Cruz might be worse. What is 'Murica to do??!? Mike and Rena-Marie share a...2016-03-231h 00

Black & White With You & MeEp124 - CNN's Amanda Carpenter Blackballin' Trump Supporters, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Takes It On The Hill, BlackLivesMatter Brings Change in Chicago & ClevelandToday, on #BWYM, Mike Casentini, Black Pedro and Rena-Marie Villano discuss the topics of the day, which includes a little story about CNN's Amanda Carpenter (a republican), for her article on Conservative Review: Blackballing Those Who Endorse Trump. Also, we discuss Michigan Governor Rick Snyder taking it on the Hill. And, congrats to #BlackLivesMatter who is helping to bring real change to Chicago & Cleveland. Out with the old.2016-03-181h 03

Black & White With You & MeEp113 - Primary Update, Taking a bite out of Apple, UBER goes deadly, Black Female Officer Fired Doing The Right ThingToday's episode of #BWYM, Mike Casentini, Black Pedro and Rena-MArie Villano discuss the topics of the day, which includes an update on the Presidential election and a primary update. Also, we discuss the Federal government requiring Apple to help crack a iPhone and what it means to our personal privacy. Michigan continues to be in the news and this week it's all about an UBER driver that goes on a shooting spree. On "Cops Gone Wild," we found a story about a female black officer who got fired for actually doing the right thing and she was fired on top...2016-02-2249 min

Black & White With You & MeEp112 - Trump Cease and Desist Cruz for Advertisement, Mike Wants a Racism Test, Bank Breaking: Still Too Big To Fail?Today on #BWYM, Mike Casentini, Black Pedro and Rena-Marie Villano discuss the topics of the day, which includes Trump's recent cease and desist letter sent by his lawyers to Ted Cruz relating to an advertisement where Trump makes a statement support a woman's right to choose. Come on Trump, flip flopping is something the conservatives love to use. They've invented that shit. You should have known better. Also, Mike wants a test that can identify with racism. Finally, it's gets a little heated around the conversation regarding breaking up of big banks. Mike want to see a simulation. Is that...2016-02-181h 10

Black & White With You & MeEp111 - SCOTUS goes down a man: Scalia dead at 79, Beyonce's Superbowl performance, Kendrick Lamar's Grammy performanceToday on #BWYM, Mike Casentini, Black Pedro and Rena-Marie Villano discuss the topics of the day, which includes the death of Supreme Court Justice Scalia. Also, we discuss 2 recent live performances by Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar.2016-02-161h 01

Black & White With You & MeEp109 - Yesterday's Democratic Town Hall in New HampshireToday on #BWYM, Mike Casentini, Black Pedro and Rena-Marie Villano attempt to get to the normal show format, but because of the current state of the democratic race, we ended up discussing the recent Democratic Town Hall in New Hampshire.2016-02-0441 min

Black & White With You & MeEp108 - Rand Paul Out, Intel Diversity, Darnell Early Exit, Lady Draft, Zika STD?Today on BWYM, Mike Casentini, Black Pedro and Rena-Marie Villano discuss the topics of the day, which includes the suspension of the Rand Paul's Presidential bid, and Intel Corporation trying to be intelligent about diversity. Plus, Darnell Earley is stepping down from Emergency Manager in Michigan. The Lady Draft: Marine Generals call for draft equality. Finally, Mutha Fucka Say What: Zika Virus Is An STD?2016-02-0358 min

Black & White With You & MeEp107 - Tight Caucus Fracas, Military Minute, The Flint Faucet Fix, Hush That Fuss, Everybody Move To The Back Of The BusToday, Mike Casentini, Black Pedro and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day, which includes yesterday caucusing in Iowa, what were the results? Also, we have a new segment called, "The Military Minute," where we find the top headlines in our military news. Also, we found a news article describing an on campus racially motivated attack on three black college females. A mob of over 10 white men and women, verbally and physically attacked these three women on a community bus, all caught on camera. And, a follow up on the Flint Crisis as it pertains to...2016-02-0256 min

Black & White With You & MeEp104 - Updates On Oregon Stand-Off and Affluenza Teen, Michigan Governor Working On His Image, Trump Sitting This One Out, Sanders Gets Endorsement From Former Clinton AideWe pop off today's episode with a couple of updates. First, a little more detail about the events regarding the shoot-out in Oregon between authorities and protesters that left one protester dead and another wounded; then a quick update on the status of the recently captured Affluenza Teen. Want to hear something irritating? As if the situation in Michigan wasn't bad enough, Governor Rick Snyder seems to be focused on changing his image as much as (or more than) he is on fixing the water crisis he created. He's not using public funds...but who gives a sh!t about...2016-01-281h 07

Black & White With You & MeEp103 - Trump Says No to Fox Debate, Occupy Oregon Shots Fired, Joseph Finnes to play Michael Jackson, Birth of Nation Sundance, Marlon Brando Oscars, RIP Abe VigodaToday, Mike Casentini, Black Pedro and Rena-Marjie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day, which includes Megan Kelly and Fox News has Trump on the run. What a big fat baby Donald Trump is, he can't take tough questions, so he has a temper tantrum. Occupy Oregon has its first fatality, couldn't see that coming...Not! This weeks, MFSW: Joseph Finnes Tapped As King Of Pop, Michael Jackson. The "Re-Birth Of A Nation," score a record deal at Sundance. Also, we found a great old clip of the Oscars in 1973, where Marlon Brando doesn't not accept his...2016-01-2745 min

Black & White With You & MeEp102 - Democratic Town Hall Recap, Ted Cruz World Domination, Plan Parenthood Cleared, White Girls T-Shirt Controversy, Richard Pryor at the OscarsToday, Mike Casentini, Black Pedro and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day, which includes a recap of the democratic town hall on CNN as well as some recent footage from Ted Cruz's youth where he states jokingly (we hope) his aspiration for world domination. Also, Planned Parenthood cleared of the recent allegation, while the accusers and the creators of the propaganda video have been indited. Today's "Mutha Fucka Say What," some white girls use t-shirts to spell out the n-word for a snap-chat moment. Finally, we bring out a clip from Richard Pryor's appearance on 1977...2016-01-261h 03

Black & White With You & MeEp101 - Palin Blames Obama For Her Son's PTSD, Trump Living Above The Law, Meet The EM That Ruined Flint's Water, Bloomberg Considering Indy Bid For Oval Office, America's First Slavery MuseumWhile Sarah Palin was busy being incoherent during her endorsement of Donald Hump, her son was at home abusing his lady and threatening to kill himself with the family assault rifle. She blames this on Barak Obama, naturally, which leads Rena-Marie on a fact check hunt to see what our president has actually done for war veterans. Speaking of Donald Hump, he believes he is above the law and his supporters do too. Wait until you hear this "Mutha Fucka Say What?"! Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has been catching a lot of heat for the handling of public water in...2016-01-251h 02

Black & White With You & MeEp99 - Budgets, Bernie, Bill, BarakOn the eve of our 100th episode, the BWYM crew gets into a loooong discussion that starts with Black Pedro sharing his new found understanding of deficit/debt analysis, and ends with him wanting to turn the world into Smurf Village. Rena-Marie and Mike try their best to bring him back to a monetized, capitalistic reality, which is a near impossible task. This episode definitely leaves a few cliff hangers as one topic bleeds into many tangents that took us completely away from our intended bullet points. Guess that means the conversation got good and we just couldn't stop. Check...2016-01-211h 03

Black & White With You & MeEp97 - MLK On "Boot Straps," POTUS Opens The "Floodgate" For Immigrants, Isis Salaries Are Down By Half, Cruz Getting Blasted Over Twitter, Eddie Murphy Criticizes OscarsToday on #BWYM, Mike Casentini, Black Pedro and Rena-Marie Villano discuss the topics of the day, which includes a speech from Martin Luther King Jr., relating to the statement "Boot Straps." Also, POTUS opens the "floodgate" for immigrants and the Supreme Court is in review. And, Isis salaries are down by half due to President Obama's continued effort in the Middle East to strategically cutting off what finances their efforts. The Princeton Effect: Ted Cruz is getting blasted over Twitter by is college roommate. Finally, Eddie Murphy criticizes Oscars...30 Years Ago!2016-01-191h 10

Black & White With You & MeEp96 - Dems Debate Again, Spike Lee's Oscar Boycott, Another Rock Legend Passes, Donald Trump's New Theme Song (Ugh!)This week starts with a recap of the latest Democratic debate, as Mike and Rena-Marie continue to look for specificity from Bernie Sanders and his plan to "break-up the big banks" while Black Pedro continues to not have any money in the bank. After last week's announcement of the all white nominees for the Oscars this year, we are seeing some big names in Black Hollywood speak out and even initiating a boycott of the event. They might have to give Spike Lee his 40 acres and a mule after all. The world of Rock n Roll lost another legend as...2016-01-181h 01

Black & White With You & MeEp94 - Another Grand Ol' Party Debate, Oscars So White, 3 Powerballers Identified, MFSW: David Bowie In The '70'sToday, Mike Casentini, Black Pedro and Rena-Marie Villano discuss the topics of the day, which includes a discussion relating to the next GOP debate tonight. Also, it almost Oscar season and this year black actors are not on the agenda. The Powerball has 3 winners to split the billion dollar jackpot and all we got was $4. Finally, our MFSW segment, David Bowie in the '70's.2016-01-141h 02

Black & White With You & MeEp93 - Barak Obama's Last State Of The Union, U.S. Sailors Detained by Iranians, Dad's Accidentally Shooting Their Own Children, WhereWhitePeopleMeet.com and the Rams are moving back to Los AngelesToday, Mike Casentini, Black Pedro and Rena-Marie Villano discuss the topics of the day, which includes President Obama's last State of the Union. Also, U.S. sailors were detained and released by the Iranian government within a 24-hour cycle, relations are looking much better than years past. As it relates to the gun control conversation, we found a few stories relating to a couple of dad's who feared for their lives so much in their own homes they decided to brandish and/or fire a weapon, which led to the death of their own children. Nice work America. Today's (MFSW...2016-01-131h 01

Black & White With You & MeEp92 - Hillary Feeling The Bern In Iowa and New Hampshire, A Call For Wasserman-Shultz To Resign, Thai Campaign Says White Skin Is The Right Skin, MFSW: Powerballin' Out Of ControlToday, Mike Casentini, Black Pedro and Rena-Marie Villano discuss the topics of the day, which includes some discussion about the political climate in the Democratic race. Hillary is feeling the Bern in Iowa and New Hampshire. There's a call for DNC's Debbie Wasserman-Shultz to resign and what does that mean for the party? Also, we found a clearly racist commercial campaign in Thailand, which says, "White Skin Is The Right Skin." Finally, another (MFSW) and this time it's all about Powerballin' out of control.2016-01-121h 01

Black & White With You & MeEp91 - Golden Globes Recap, El Chapo In Deep Crapo, Smart Guns vs Dumb Owners, NY Opens Medical Mary Jane Shops, Cops Gone Wild in ATL, Kids-For-Cash Judge Going Down, RIP David BowieIn this installment of BWYM, Rena-Marie, Mike and Black Pedro begin with a recap of Mike's 40th B-day and all the festivities, including what turned out to be a Golden Globes party as well. Everyone gives their opinion of the ups and downs of the ceremony, but still haven't figured out how "The Martian" was a comedy?!?! Did you hear about El Chapo's arrest? Did you hear about his secret meeting with Sean Penn while he was on the lamb? No, yeah, we said Sean Penn. WTF? Even more dumbfounding is how groups like the NRA continue to fight "smart...2016-01-111h 07

Black & White With You & MeEp90 - Hating Obama, Gun Control Town Hall Recap, Natural Born Citizen Ted Cruz?, MFSW – Maine Governor Racist Herion StatementToday, Mike Casentini, Black Pedro and Rena-Marie Villano discuss the topics of the day, which includes a documentary Mike stumbled upon on television called Hating Obama, which is definitely not a good option for bedtime viewing, especially if you like Obama. We do a little response time for the recent town hall on CNN with President Obama relating to gun control. Is Ted Cruz a U.S. citizen? We put this one to bed once and for all. Finally, we close out the show with our segment, "Mutha Fucka Say What?" This time out, it's all about Maine's Governor, Paul...2016-01-081h 06

Black & White With You & MeEp88 - MFSW: Idiot gets 60 days for the N-Word, Everybody Loves Law Enforcement, Don't Cry for me Obama, N. Korea has an H-Bomb?, Flint Mayor Declares SOE, Camilla Cosby Won't Talk.Today, Mike Casentini, Black Pedro and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day. We've got another, "Mutha Fucka Say What (MFSW)" some idiot in court was being arraigned and while leaving yells out the N-word, then gets called right back into court to receive 60-days from the judge. Also, with President Obama's recent announcements relating to an his executive order on gun control, what we've been able to deduce is that all sides agree, we need more law enforcement to uphold the current laws we have in place. That said, it won't stop there. North Korea...2016-01-061h 02

Black & White With You & MeEp85 - Las Vegas Turns Deadly, Democratic Debates, Lindsey Graham Cracker Goes Stale, Miss Universe Puerto Rico, Steve Harvey What?Today, on Black & White With You & Me, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano discuss the year end episode as well as the topics of the day. It's the end of a very productive year. Next year is going to be even better. We thank everyone for sticking with us. In this episode, we talk about the recent horrible innocent in Las Vegas, where a women in her twenties with her 3 year-old kid, decided to cause terror on the strip. Also, we had another debate, this time it is with the democrats, and boy was it fun. New Flash, Lindsay's...2015-12-211h 08

Black & White With You & MeEp84 - Quicken Loans, Martin Shkreli Arrested, San Bernadino Accomplice Arrested, Affluenza Killer on the Lamb, Chris Christie Feckless, LAUSD ShutdownToday, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day, which includes Quicken Loans getting the boot from FHA? Also, that asshole Martin Shkreli who raised the price of a life saving medicine by over 700% was arrested recently for fraud. And, the San Bernadino accomplice was arrested for his contribution to the horrific event that killed 14 and injured many others. a hung jury in first of many trials relating to the Freddie Gray trail. The affluenza killer who while drunk driving in Texas killed 4 and injured others is now on the lamb. Chris...2015-12-181h 09

Black & White With You & MeEp83 - The Insecurity Debate: Republicans Double Down In Vegas, Class Dismissed: Liberty Students FREE To Carry Guns In Dorms with Rawle DeeToday, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down with comedian and actor Rawle Dee to discuss the topics of the day. In this episode, we discuss last nights GOP debates on CNN. We also discuss a story Pedro found relating to Liberty College students now free to carry a gun in dorms.2015-12-161h 06

Black & White With You & MeEp81 - Threats Up Against Muslims, Rapist Cop Convicted, What The Hell Citadel, and Corporate Altruism to be continued...Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day, which includes increased threats against Muslims in America by other Americans... Wonder why? More than 0% of Republicans support a ban on Muslims, WTF? Cops Gone Wild: Rapist cop convicted brings a bunch of tears to his eyes. Mutha Fucka Say What: What the hell Citadel? It’s always a bad idea to photograph yourself wearing a KKK looking pillowcase over your hear with a couple of holes for your stupid little eyes. What the fuck America?2015-12-111h 05

Black & White With You & MeEp80 - Black-lash: Too Many White People Never Heard Of “The Wiz,” San Bernadino Shooters Radical Before Meeting Each Other, MFSW: “No More Muslims!” Says Trump, 6th Grade Girl Called “ISIS” and Punched by Boys - Police Do Nothing, Cutest Drug Dealer In The World.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day, which includes a discussion about a NBC’s recent televised live event called “The Wiz.” It turns out “white people” didn’t believe this show already existed. The San Bernadino shooters were radicalized before the ever met. Trump continues to be an asshole, now make statements about banning all muslims. A 6th grade muslim girl get beat up by a bunch of young boys, while being called ISIS and the cops do absolutely nothing about it. Finally, a little white privilege for a white girl d...2015-12-091h 03

Black & White With You & MeEp79 - San Bernardino Conspiracies, New CPD Shooting Video Released, Trump "Cruzing" For A Bruising From Ted, The Quran vs. The Bible.Episode 79 Has Mike, Rena-Marie and Black Pedro questioning the questions that the attorneys of the San Bernardino shooter's family are asking about the incident. Did they actually do it? MFSW??? Next, we move into a discussion about the newest (year old) video of a police involved shooting in which a young Black man named Ronald Johnson was shot in the back. The details of the incident aside, the discussion bleeds into the need for transparency verses its effect on potential jury pools. Can a cop get a fair trial if the community sees the video too soon? Will wrongful deaths...2015-12-071h 07

Black & White With You & MeEp78 - Killer Couple Linked to ISIS, CGW: Sprinkle Some Crack on Em’, MFSW: Facebook Founder Donating 99% of his fortune...Or Is He?, Mike Asks Black Pedro if he’s ever seen the original “The Wiz?”Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day, which includes the most recent mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, just 30 miles east of our studio. This week’s “Cops Gone Wild,” features a story Pedro found regarding an Alabama county police force that was found placing drugs on innocent black men and thus imprisoning innocent black men all connected to a Neo-Nazi party. This week’s, “Motha Fucka Say What?” We discuss the recent announcement by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg relating to his new LLC that he claims is his new charity comp...2015-12-041h 05

Black & White With You & MeEp77 - Happy Black Pedro Day Holland, The Cancelled Trump/Black Pastor Meeting Goes Down Without Anything Going Down, Rahm Drops A Bomb In Chi-raq with our guest, comedian Bret ErnstToday, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down with comedian, actor, writer and Podcaster, Bret Ernst to discuss the topics of the day. Get ready to strap in because this episode gets heated. We start out with a little story from Holland about Black Peter and boy does it get racist. Also, we discuss the outcome from Trump’s recent meeting with some black pastors and how less than 30% would even consider voting for Donald Trump, but seriously, who skips a free lunch? Finally, we touch on the systemic problem in Chicago and how the Mayor Rahm Emanuel is...2015-12-021h 08

Black & White With You & MeEp76 - Killing People to Save Lives? Planned Parenthood Under Attack, Trump Loses Black Pastors' Endorsements Before They Endorse Him, First of Freddy Gray Trials Begin, MFSW...Mother Teresa Was A Lie?We start this episode reminiscing about the last time we all hung out...and met one of the greatest icons in Hollywood EVER!!! Still haven't washed our hands! We then move into more serious topics as Rena-Marie, Mike and Black Pedro discuss the recent shootings at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic that took the life of 3 people, one of whom was a police officer, and caused a five hour stand-off with authorities. Something is in the air in that state! Speaking of authorities, the first of the officers charged in the death of Baltimore youth Freddy Gray begins his trial...2015-11-301h 11

Black & White With You & MeEp74 - Who Invented Rock & Roll, 79-Year-Old Knocked Out By Racism, Woodrow No Goodrow for Princeton, Trump Endorses Violence...AgainToday, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day, which includes us asking the question, “who invented rock & roll?” We found an awful video of a 79-year-old getting punched in the face by a white man who personally recorded the attack to see if it would make the news if he posted it. Pedro speaks on what’s been happening at his alma mater Princeton as it relates to recent protests. Black students took over the President’s office to fight for the removal of Woodrow Wilson from the campus among other importan...2015-11-231h 16

Black & White With You & MeEp73 - French Declares War on ISIS, States Declare War on Refugees, Spain Makes Netanyahu a Fugitive, and Charlie Lost His Sheen.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day. Mike starts the show with a response for one of our listeners, who left an iTunes comment that claims Mike has been a little cringe worthy, which just might be the point. In this episode, we focus on the French who have declared war on ISIS, while the United States have declared war on Refugees. Spain has put out an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu for not allowing aid to reach the Palestinian people. And, Charlie Sheen makes the announcement that he has...2015-11-191h 03

Black & White With You & MeEp72 - Paris Is Burning...And Bombing, Bernie & Martin Try To Double Team Hillary, A Giant Has Fallen As Rousey Goes Down, 1,500 Mormons Resign From The ChurchThe 72nd edition of the world's favorite podcast starts heavy as we Rena-Marie, Mike and Black Pedro try to wrap their heads around the madness of the ISIS initiated attacks in Paris that have left about 100 dead and hundreds more injured. Speaking of attacks, did you see Martin O'Malley and Bernie Sanders try to kill Hillary Clinton's hopes for the White House by attacking her Wall Street ties. How deep in the big bank's pockets is Hillary? The group debates; you tell us who wins the argument. Touching on a bit of sports, MMA's most invincible fighter, Ronda Rousey took...2015-11-161h 04

Black & White With You & MeEp71 - Mike Gets a New Car, Republican Debate 4, Trump Deportation Squad, Misery in Missouri, Murder For An 8-Year old, and Dear Black People.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day, which includes a story from Mike about his automobile and a busted transmission which leads to a new car. We discuss the 4th Republican Debates, which leads to a conversation about one of Trump’s statements about creating a “Deportation Squad.” More Misery in Missouri and murder was the case that they gave an 8-year old, but really it’s all about negligent parenting. Finally, we close with dear black people.2015-11-121h 01

Black & White With You & MeEp70 - Reviews of Trump on SNL, Democratic For-Ummm, Super-Pacs and Campaign Finance, Missouri Racism, MFSW-Ben Carson and Pyramids, Racism at Applebee’s, Child Sexting in Colorado.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day, which includes a review of Trump on SNL this past Saturday. We also discuss the recent Democratic Forum on MSNBC hosted by Rachel Maddow, which leads us into a heated conversation about Super-Pacs and campaign financing. The University of Missouri’s President resigns today due in large part to racism and discrimination. We reflect on Ben Carson’s comment relating to the Bible, Joseph and the Egyptian Pyramids. Never too late for a little racism at Applebee’s, where a woman smashes a beer m...2015-11-091h 05

Black & White With You & MeEp69 - Too Much Dis-lam in the UK, Guy Fawkes vs The KKK, Cops Gone Wilder plus Spring Valley High Revisited, Mutha Fucka Say What - Ayatollah “Death To America” slogan, Trump to Stump on SNLToday, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day, which includes the United Kingdom and other states in Europe getting a little radical about Muslims. Guy Fawkes is releasing a bunch of KKK members names in the next round of Anonymous. Our Cops Gone Wild segment just got Wilder, today we focus on a cop cover up which included a suicide. Also, we revisit the Spring Valley High School and another cop related story you might not have heard of and for good reason. Mutha Fucka Say What (MFSW): What does "Death...2015-11-0451 min

Black & White With You & MeEp68 - Halloween, Republican Debates on CNBC, Fred Thompson Passes, Duggan Demolishing Detroit, China White Privilege, CGW Cory Jones Update, Paul Ryan New Speaker, BLM Hillary vs. Civil Rights Movement.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day, which includes a little conversation about our Halloween. We discuss the 3rd Republican debate on CNBC and the backlash of not serving up questions the GOP likes to answer. In Detroit, Black Pedro’s home town, we discuss Mayor Duggan’s approach to demolishing building and the backdoor deals he his making to increase the government funding. White kid are hooked on the Heroin and their parents are working diligently to change the laws so their kids don’t go away for life. Where...2015-11-011h 08

Black & White With You & MeEp66 - Hillary Strikes Back, Iowa Dumps Trump, and Israeli Prime Minister Writes New Villian Into Holocaust HistoryMike and Rena-Marie are feeling good after Hillary Clinton kicked ass AND took names on Capitol Hill, so much so, that even Black Pedro had to admit she did the damn thang! We were all happy to hear about Trump falling behind in the most recent Iowa poll, but are equally perplexed by the candidate they chose in his place! Jared is back in the news as he pays off some of the victims he gave the old “six inch combo” to, but did he pay enough? And lastly, but not least, another segment of “Mutha Fucka Say What?” has us analy...2015-10-251h 00

Black & White With You & MeEp65 - "The Force Awakens" To Racism, No Rolex For Bucks Henson, Florida Drummer Shot By Plain-Clothed Cop, Bye Bye Biden, Bernie Banking On the Post OfficeToday, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down with to discuss the topics of the day, which includes a segment of “Cops Gone Wild” that asks more questions than it lends answers. We discuss a young NBA player who discovers what time it is when he goes to buy a Rolex, while America mourns the loss of another Presidential candidate as Joe Biden drops out of a race that he never entered. Talk about a tough loss! And, would you do your banking at the post office? Bernie Sanders thinks you should, and has brain-washed Black Pedro into thin...2015-10-221h 00

Black & White With You & MeEp64 - Trump’s Dollars Do Lie-Just Like He Does, Mutha Fucka Say What: Mike Fuckabee Edition, Bernie Don’t Want Your Mernie, Voting White Ain’t Always Right.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down with to discuss the topics of the day, which includes more stuff about Donald Trump. He said, he didn’t need other peoples money to run for president, well to that to his accountant. We rack this one up as Trumps original lie to the people, because he’s spending more of his supporters money than he’s spending his own. This weeks, “Mutha Fucka Say What,” is all about Mike Huckabee, or should we say Mike Fuckabee. His recent tweets have been a bit out of touch and some would argu...2015-10-191h 02

Black & White With You & MeEp63 - The 1st 2016 Dem Debate, Killing at the Comedy Store, Auto Making: The German Way, Cops Gone Wild, Mutha Fucka Say What?!, and LO OD's in BrothelToday, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day, featuring a heated debate about the first 2016 Democratic debate, and the debate they had about gun control and socialism…what? Basically we talked about people talking until we couldn’t talk any more. Our conversation about mental health care and guns almost drove Mike crazy enough to shoot Black Pedro, but luckily, Rena-Marie was there to slap them both! Our weekly segment “Mutha Fucka Say What?” features a presidential candidate who gave the worst answer to a question…ever! And back after a bit of a h...2015-10-151h 10

Black & White With You & MeEp62 - Black Face Frat Party, Fifth Third Bank, MFSW: Rupert Murdoch Edition, Give Me Them Magic Bones.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day. UCLA fraternity has a party called “Kanye Western,” where it appears some might have shown in black face. Fifth Third Bank payouts over 18 million for rate hikes for minorities. Mutha Fucka Say What, what did Rupert Murdoch say about Ben Carson? Finally, we close the show out with a story we stumbled upon about an Albino girl who was attacked for her bones.2015-10-1256 min

Black & White With You & MeEp61 - Fantasy Football Becomes Reality, Ben Carson, "Shoot Me First!", Jerry Brown Passes Laws, MFSW: O'Reilly Edition, Texas Mom Blasts Textbooks, Corporate Off-Shore Money.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day, which includes the recent news relating to fantasy football online sites, Fan Dual and DraftKings. Turns out, someone won a lot of money on Fan Dual with some insider information and that someone worked at DraftKings. Ben Carson had some interesting comments relating to the recent shooting in Oregon. Jerry Brown is passing some awesome laws in California. Mutha Fucker Say What: Bill O’Reilly Edition. A Texas mom blasts the publisher of her son’s high school history textbook. Finally, we close the...2015-10-0758 min

Black & White With You & MeEp60 - Pedro vs. Cabo, Mike Ballin’ Ouch, Matrix Retraction, What’s Ben Carson Talking About?, Oregon Campus Shooting, Gun Control, The Bear Facts.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day, which includes Black Pedro’s trip to Cabo and Mike’s first time playing full court, 5 on 5, basketball in 8 years. We have a retraction to make relating to a story we ran with relating to the Matrix. What the “F” is Ben Carson saying? The horrible continuing campus shootings includes a Oregon community college campus. We talk a lot about gun control. We close the show with a survival story about a guy who was mauled by a bear.2015-10-071h 02

Black & White With You & MeEp59 - Planned Parenthood vs. Congress, George Zimmerman Reposts Photo of Trayvon, $15 dollars an hour in Seattle drops unemployment.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day, which includes Planned Parenthood verse the U.S. Congress in a witch hut to defund. Also, George Zimmerman retweets a photo of a dead Trayvon Martin on the anniversary of Trayvon’s death. George you are such a fucking asshole. Finally, Seattle began transitioning into an increase in the overall minimum wage to $15 dollars per hour and unemployment seems to be improving. Any correlation?2015-09-3045 min

Black & White With You & MeEp58 - The Pope’s Visit, Supplying Al Qaeda, No Muslims Refugees, Planned Parenthood, UCB Bigotry, Boehner Resigns.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day, which includes a very emotional conversation about the Pope’s visit. We also discuss the recent supplying of Al Qaeda to gain passage through parts of Syria. In South Carolina, town meeting have been springing up to discuss the potential that Muslim refugees may be coming to America, and they don’t sound very welcoming. We put the conservatives on blast related to the rhetoric relating to Planned Parenthood and the recent videos that have already been proven to be absolute fiction. Also, we f...2015-09-281h 13

Black & White With You & MeEp57 - Keep Pope Alive, Walker Takes A Hike, 8 To Make You hate Reagan, Fox Gets Dumped By Trump, Racism Is Trojan Horse at USC, Violins for Viola’s Victory, Wachowski’s Playing Matix.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day, which includes talking about the Pope’s arrival to the United States, Scott walker bowing out of the race for President, 8 reasons to hate Ronald Reagan, Trump dumps FOX, Racism at USC, Viola Wins an Emmy, and why would we be bringing up the Matrix?2015-09-241h 05

Black & White With You & MeEp56 - To Bernie or Not To Bernie, The Minimum Wage, Birther of a Nation with Travis CohenToday, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down with comedian Travis Cohen. We discuss the topics of the day, starting with comparing Bernie Sanders to Hillary Clinton. That leads us to discussing whether or not we should increase the national minimum wage to $15 per hour, and boy, we have our opinions. That then takes us to a conversation about the recent comments made at a Trump rally relating to Muslims and the Birther movement.2015-09-211h 16

Black & White With You & MeEp55 - Facebook Dislike Button, Republican Debates 2, Ben Carson’s 7 Beliefs, Hell No Hebdo, Hungarian Camerawoman Trippin’, Matt Damon Diversity.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day, which includes talking about the heat and the tiny bit of rain we received the other day in Los Angeles. In the news, we talk about Facebook and the “Dislike” button, finally a button for every Donald Trump post. Round 2 of the Republican debates, we jump start the conversation. That leads us into a discussion about Ben Carson and his 7 Beliefs. Hebdo is back and making international news with its recent horrible cartoon depicting a Muslim child face down in the sand. Hell No H...2015-09-171h 04

Black & White With You & MeEp54 - Standing Up for Comedy, Jindal Thumps Trump, Fear, Cops Gone Wild: New York Edition with James Blake.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day, which includes this weekends night out on the town to perform comedy. Mike hosts a show that had a couple of hack wannabe comedians, one of which was a complete asshole and we talk about why. Also, Bobby Jindal makes news for the first time since running for President by calling Donald Trump out and we thank him for that. We talk about fear and the challenge of fighting back fear as a political strategy. This week’s “Cops Gone Wild” features the NYPD a...2015-09-1457 min

Black & White With You & MeEp53 - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Trump vs. Iran, Kim Davis Is Released, Muslim Flight Attendant, Damon Wayans Said What?, Cops Gone Wild.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day which includes a conversations about the debut of the new CBS show, “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” We also discuss some of Trump’s recent comments relating to the hostages in Iran. Kim Davis was released from jail, so you know we had to talk about that, which ultimately led us to talking about the Muslim Flight Attendant who refuses to serve alcohol due to her religious beliefs. We also had to talk about Damon Wayans comments regarding Bill Cosby. We close the sh...2015-09-101h 05

Black & White With You & MeEp52 - Donald Trump, Kim Davis Jailed, Keep Your Religion To Yourself, Refugees in Austria, Officers Filling Quotas in New York or not?, Drone Zone.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano discuss the topics of the day, which includes talking more about the Donald. We also talk about Kim Davis, the women that decided to not give out marriage licenses to the gay community because Jesus told her not to. We also discuss the the refugees making their way to Austria and Germany and the telecommunications billionaire that wants to buy the refugees an island so they can start their own country. We discuss a story about 12 NYPD police officers suing the city for quotas. Finally, we close the show with the drone...2015-09-071h 00

Black & White With You & MeEp51 - Massive manhunt after Illinois officer's death, Black Lives Matter is not a hate group, Stop protesting marriage equality, Religion?Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano discuss the topics of the day, which include a massive manhunt for 3 suspects in Illinois officer’s death. This leads us to discuss the overall violence in America and the attempt to connect Black Lives Matter to the recent assault on the police. We also discuss the attempt to align the Black Lives Matter movement to that of a hate group. Later on we talk about the county clerk named Kim Davis, who won’t give out marriage license to the LGBT community because of her religious beliefs. Guess what, you get arre...2015-09-031h 06

Black & White With You & MeEp50 - Celebrating 50 Episodes with Alexander "Skinny" Assefa, Rena-Marie Villano, Black Pedro and Mike Casentini.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down with Alexander "Skinny" Assefa to celebrate 50 episodes of Black & White With You & Me. No news this week. In this episode, we discuss the future of our show. We will be making some format changes to hopefully strengthen the shows topics and entertainment value. We have a lot of fun in this episode with Mike’s music library. We hope your enjoy. Alexander “Skinny” Assefa Website: comedycircuits.com Twitter: @alexanderassefa Facebook: /alexanderskinnyassefa Instagram: @alexanderassefa SHOW CONNECTIONS Website: http://thenetworkstudios.com/podcast-shows/black-white/ Facebook: /blackwhiteyoume, /mikecomedy, /blackpedropower Twitter: @blackwhiteyoume, @mikecasentini, @pedroisfunny 2015-08-3057 min

Black & White With You & MeEp49 - Bryant Gumbel, Throw Sisters from Wine Train, WDBJ-7 Murders, How many shots does it take to get a mistrial?Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day. Today, we share a clip of Bryant Gumbel on Charlie Rose, where Bryant express a personal experience with his son and being black. Also, 2 black women get thrown off a Napa wine train for being too loud. We talk about today’s shooting tragedy where former disgruntled employee, Vester Lee Flanagan, took the lives of 2 journalist, Allison Parker and Adam Ward of CNN affiliate WDBJ7-TV, who were on a remote interview. How many shots does it take to get a mistrial? Jury de...2015-08-271h 03

Black & White With You & MeEp48 - White Males Selfie with Their Garbage, France Train Take-down, We Be Sisters, Trump’s 1st Response to Boston Beat-down, Anchor Baby.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down to discuss the topics of the day. Mike tells a lovely story about 5 white young adult males taking selfies with their garbage. We talk about the recent events in France, where 3 Americans who stopped an attempt to commit terrorism on a train. We play a clip of these 2 women stumping for Trump called, “We Be Sisters.com,” and discuss whether they are real or just an act. We also discuss Trump’s response to the recent beating of a homeless man by 2 Boston brothers, who claim they beating the man becaus...2015-08-231h 08

Black & White With You & MeEp47 - Uber Airport, Jared Fogle, Mike Huckabee, MLK, Hillary vs. Black Lives Matter, The Movement with Anyi Malik.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down with comedian Anyi Malik to discuss the topics of the day. We apologize in advance, but we smoked a blunt before we recorded this episode. Pedro tells us about his experience trying to get a Uber at LAX. We spend a lot of time talking about Jared from Subway. Mike Huckabee says Martin Luther King would have been “appalled” at the Black Lives Matter movement, which we had to talk about. Hillary Clinton get 15 minutes with the Black Lives Matter movement. Finally, we close out with “life is better when you kn...2015-08-191h 09

Black & White With You & MeEp46 - JEB vs #BlackLivesMatter, Talib Kweli on Real Time, Huckabee and Rape, Trump Immigration Specifics, Straight Outta Compton, Passing of Julian Bond with Alexander “Skinny Assefa and Aaron Burleson.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down with recurring guests, Aaron Burleson and Alexander “Skinny” Assefa to discuss the topics of the day. We talk about the recent JEB event and the attempt to take it over by the #BlackLivesMatter movement, but it wasn’t the same as how they took over Bernie Sanders. Mike mentions Talib Kweli’s recent comments on “Real Time with Bill Maher.” Pedro brings up Mike Huckabee’s recent comments relating to the life of a conceived but unborn child of rape. Mike brings up Donald Trumps recent immigration specifics. The NWA movie, “STRAIG...2015-08-171h 16

Black & White With You & MeEp45 - Donald Trump debates?, Give Bernie Sanders a break, The Lawrence Lessig Plan, Hillary Clinton Server-Gate, Mike Brown anniversary equals more violence in Ferguson.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano discuss the topics of the day, which include more Donald Trump talk specifically relating to the most recent Republican Debates and his first speech after the debates. We talk about the recent Bernie Sanders supporter numbers and Pedro pleas with #BlackLivesMatter activists to protest at Republican events. Pedro brings up another candidate for President, a Harvard Professor named Lawrence Lessig. Mike brings up Hillary’s email server. They close the show with discussing the recent events in Ferguson. FEATURED MUSIC 1. It’s All On Me (Feat. Justus and BJ The Chicago Kid) by D...2015-08-121h 13

Black & White With You & MeEp44 - Republican Debates on Fox, Trump vs. Megyn Kelly, Bernie Sanders vs. Protesters, Bye Jon Stewart, NFL Hall of Fame with Alexander Assefa and Aaron Burleson.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down with returning friends of the show, Alexander “Skinny” Assefa and Aaron Burleson. In this episode, we discuss the recent republican debates on Fox and the Trump versus Megyn Kelly outrageous comments from the Donald. The debate conversation leads us into another conversation about the anniversary of Michael Brown and the #BlackLivesMatter movement. This includes talking about Bernie Sanders recent public appearances being taken over by protesters of the “Black Lives Matter” movement. Later on in the show we talked about Jon Stewart's final episode on The Daily Show and the future o...2015-08-101h 02

Black & White With You & MeEp43 - Recap Last Episode, More On Samuel DuBose, Thursday’s Republican Debates, The Bastards Motorcycle Club and Hillary, A Liar?Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano recap episode 42 due to some listener responses. We also hear about Pedro’s trip home to celebrate his 20th HS reunion. We spend just a little more time responding to some of the recent findings relating to Samuel DuBose. Pedro stumbles upon another video and this time it about a bunch of Bastards, a they’re the good guys. Also, we discuss Hillary Clinton and whether she is a liar or not. FEATURED MUSIC 1. Save The Night by John Legend 2. The Beginning by John Legend SHOW CONNECTIONS Website: http://thenetworkstudios.com/podcast-shows/blac...2015-08-061h 06

Black & White With You & MeEp42 - Tom Brady’s Deflate-gate and Cops Gone Wild: University Police Cincinnati with Ryan DaltonToday, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down with comedian and actor, Ryan Dalton. He's been seen on AXS TV's "LIVE AT GOTHAM" and TBS's "SULLIVAN AND SONS," just to name a few. We recorded this episode on Wednesday of last week because Black Pedro was going home to Detroit to celebrate his 20th High School Reunion over the weekend. We’re releasing the episode late Monday, because Mike spent the weekend adding a Livestream Broadcast Video solution to the TNS studio! In this episode, we discuss a little football with the 4-game suspension for Tom Brady relating to...2015-08-021h 11

Black & White With You & MeEp41 - More Jail Footage of Sandra Bland, Blanket Judging, White Americans Biggest Terror Threat, Jail Talk, with Ibo Brewer and Alexander "Skinny" Assefa.Today, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano sit down with 2 comedians, Ibo Brewer and Alexander "Skinny" Assefa. We discuss a variety of news items, including the newly released video of Sandra Bland in jail debunking the mug shot controversy. We also discuss the recent announcement from "Anonymous" calling for a "Day of Rage." Pedro brings in an article stating "White Americans are the biggest terror threat in the United States." Then, at some point we start talking about jail stories. It's a good show. GUEST CONNECTIONS Ibo Brewer Twitter: https://twitter.com/ibocomedy Facebook: https://facebook.com/ibocomedy Instagram...2015-07-291h 03

Black & White With You & MeEp40 - Yoga, Uber & Candy, Sandra Bland Mug Shot Conspiracy, #BlackLivesMatter, Baltimore Police Fundraiser in Black Face.This week, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano discuss a variety of news items and personal stuff. It all starts with Pedro and Rena-Marie trying to talk Mike into doing Yoga. Pedro explains his recent experience using Uber, which then leads to talking about other Uber experiences and our thoughts about their business. Last episode we talked about Sandra Bland and spoke about her death as being suspicious. In this episode, we discuss the recent autopsy and statements from other inmates who had some contact with Sandra while in jail. We also bring up the “mug shot” controversy. This woul...2015-07-261h 06

Black & White With You & MeEp38 - KKK and Neo-Nazi, MTV’s White People, Feeling Guilt, Airway Heights Mayor, Trump vs. McCain.This week, Black Pedro, Mike Casentini and Rena-Marie Villano discuss some of today’s newsworthy items, including a video Pedro found about 2 individuals who currently support the KKK and the Neo-Nazi movement. We also discuss MTV’s new show, premiering on July 22nd called “WHITE PEOPLE,” which leads into a conversation regarding white guilt. Also, we talk about Washington state’s Mayor of Airway Heights who has been asked to step down after racist Facebook posts were discovered relating to President Obama and The First Lady. We close the show with some more Trump talk. This week, he might have just sold...2015-07-201h 05

Black & White With You & MeEp23 - Social Sites, Fan Mail, Aloha, The Human Torch, Natural Disasters, Homeless, UtahThis week, Black Pedro and Mike Casentini sit down to discuss the news of the day. In studio with them is voiceover talent and engineer, Rena-Marie Villano and producer, Aaron Burleson. Today, they discuss the upcoming feature films, Aloha (Sony) directed by Cameron Crowe, and the reboot of the Fantastic 4 with Michael B. Jordan as “The Human Torch.” We also discuss the recent flooding in Texas, which leads us to discover what our personal choices are of the worst types of natural disasters. We conclude the episode with the topic of homelessness and how Utah is handling the problem. Oh yeah...2015-05-2854 min

The Stamie & Tracy ShowEp56 - The Struggle Is RealThis week on our podcast the three ladies Tracy Ryerson, Stamie Karakasidis and Rena-Marie Villano discuss the difficulties of dealing with city Racoons and how to win the war. Traveling on a red eye with three kids solo, being gay in the middle east and Russia and how the Democracy Council is trying to help. Tracy called into the studio so we got to see a glimpse into her multi-tasking world. Seeing behind the curtain of Tracy's life and why she shouldn't share it with our listeners. Stamie insisted that she keep it sexy and not let our listeners see...2015-05-2840 min

Black & White With You & MeEp20 - Welcome Rena-Marie, David Letterman, Mad Men, Janet Jackson, Tyler Shields, Loretta Sanchez, Louis C.K.This week, Black Pedro and Mike Casentini sit down to discuss some news items of the day. This week, we welcome Rena-Marie Villano, Podcast engineer and professional voice over talent as well as Mike's girlfriend onto the show. We finally get her on mic to hear her perspective. We also discuss David Letterman and Mad Men, it's an end of an era. Also, Janet Jackson celebrates a birthday and announces a new album is on the way. Pedro bring to our attention the photographer and artist, Tyler Shields and some of his controversial work. And, finally, we end the show...2015-05-181h 10 $Lawhead\'s Court$ Lawhead's CourtEp45 - Live From New YorkLawhead's Court is back in LA after a great week in New York. Jason reflects on his recent appearance on AXS TV's "Gotham Comedy Live" and honors Jay Leno as a stand-up great while talking about the future of the Tonight Show and being a tiny ingredient himself in the blender that is comedy. Rena Marie Villano joins Jason by providing commentary on the recent news of Missouri's Michael Sam and his choice to admit he's is openly gay 2 months before the NFL draft and why it should no longer be an issue in sports. On this day perhaps the...2014-02-1200 min $Lawhead\'s Court$ Lawhead's CourtEp34 - Happy ThanksgivingLawhead's Court says Happy Thanksgiving by remenising with The Network Studios' voice over & engineer Rena Marie Villano on turkey day traditions that include the history of football and family on episode #34. We talk Thanksgiving dinners that only Mom's can make and what our favorite side dishes are at the table. Rena provides the Cursed in Cleveland portion by remebering the life of Browns Hall Of Famer Mike McCormack, which eventually gets me riled up about Jim Brown and I argue with nobody why he's the greatest of all time. Rena catches my midwestern accent during a rant which prompts my ...2013-11-2735 min $Lawhead\'s Court$ Lawhead's CourtEp34 - Happy ThanksgivingLawhead's Court says Happy Thanksgiving by remenising with The Network Studios' voice over & engineer Rena Marie Villano on turkey day traditions that include the history of football and family on episode #34. We talk Thanksgiving dinners that only Mom's can make and what our favorite side dishes are at the table. Rena provides the Cursed in Cleveland portion by remebering the life of Browns Hall Of Famer Mike McCormack, which eventually gets me riled up about Jim Brown and I argue with nobody why he's the greatest of all time. Rena catches my midwestern accent during a rant which prompts my ...2013-11-2700 min $Lawhead\'s Court$ Lawhead's CourtEp20 - If you build it he will comeLawhead's Court gives a big middle finger to CBS & Time Warner, the Little League World Series may have a PED problem with 12 year olds bigger than me. Pete Rose goes to the slammer on the day ARod gets suspended. 2 new segments are introduced on LC, in "Coach Em' Up" I give Johnny Football an earful, Also I teach producer Rena Marie Villano what constitutes as a famous Sports Quote and #TheLawheadLife dives into the evolution of Shark Week.2013-08-0800 min