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julianlytleIgnorant Bliss: Reviews for Polite Society, Carmen, and Peter Pan and WendyPolite Society is a fun and playful homage to 70s martial arts film that also mixes in Jane Austin-style romance and early 2000s teen comedies. The core sister relationship of Ria and Lena ties this fun remix of styles together to make a great theater experience.
Grade: B
Carmen feels like an interpolation of the classic Opera. While it’s not wholly successful in everything it does, this new modern American Carmen does succeed in making an engaging film-watching experience.
Grade: C+
Peter Pan and Wendy is purposefully crafted with care and thoughtfulness, and while it succeeds in expanding the id...2023-04-2830 min
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss: The Last of Us Season One review with Roxana HadadiHey folks, here’s a discussion with Vulture critic and friend Roxana Hadadi about the first season of the The Last of Us. I reviewed this show before it aired, and I didn’t want to attempt to do weekly podcasts about it and wanted to just do one at the end. Roxana has been covering the show on Vulture, so I wanted to bring her on to talk about it after our many talks over the last 10 weeks or so about it. Enjoy!
Here’s the essay she talks about on the episode – https://www.vulture.com/article/the-last-of-us-series-analysis-american-exceptionalism.html
an...2023-03-141h 32
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss: Ant-Man and The Wasp Quantumania ReviewMy review of the new Ant-Man & the Wasp movie2023-02-1515 min
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss: Magic Mike's Last Dance reviewMagic Mike's Last Dance review2023-02-1512 min
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss Review: The NorthmanMy review of The Northman by Robert Eggers starring Alexander Skarsgård. Anna Taylor-Joy, Nicole Kidman, Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe, and Björk.
My written review - https://idobi.com/ent-review/film-review-the-northman/
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email the show at ignorantblisspodcast at gmail dot com
Get at me @julianlytle on Twitter, IG, Snapchat, Tumblr, Soundcloud
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ignorant-bliss-podcast-feed/id415595194?mt=2 also please leave a review if you can!
On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3No8E3...2022-04-2900 min
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss Review: The Unbearable Weight of Massive TalentMy review of the new Nicolas Cage film co-starring Pedro Pascal, Tiffany Haddish, and more.
My written review - https://idobi.com/ent-review/film-review-the-unbearable-weight-of-massive-talent/
THANK YOU TO ALL THE SUPPORTERS ON PATREON!
Early access & more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/julianlytle
email the show at ignorantblisspodcast at gmail dot com
Get at me @julianlytle on Twitter, IG, Snapchat, Tumblr, Soundcloud
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ignorant-bliss-podcast-feed/id415595194?mt=2 also please leave a review if you can!
On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3No8E3EpindiqvYUkMeNAr?si=DcIONPLAR5uHEVOHQ-32gQ
Also on...2022-04-2909 min
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss: Death on the Nile film reviewHere’s some of my thought on the new film Death on the Nile directed by Kenneth Branagh.
Starring Branagh, Gal Gadot, Annette Benning, Tom Bateman, Letitia Wright , Armie Hammer , Russell Brand , Dawn French, Emma Mackey, Sophie Okonedo , Jennifer Saunders , Ali Fazal , & Rose Leslie.
THANK YOU TO ALL THE SUPPORTERS ON PATREON!
Early access & more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/julianlytle
email the show at ignorantblisspodcast@gmail.com
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Winter Playlist:
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/ignorant-bliss-wntr-21-22/pl.u-jNDq9uVd1j6
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julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 89: Wash Days with Jamila RowserA recording from the lost year of 2020 here is two conversations I had with Jamila Rowser, comic book writer and publisher. We catch up (at the time) on how life is as a rising talent in comics and publisher in this comics industry. We also talk about the upcoming graphic novel Wash Day Diaries with Robyn Smith spinning off from their comic book Wash Day.
https://www.jamilarowser.com/
https://blackjoseipress.com/
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh - Frank Ocean
On The Pulse - Ghost Beatz
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THANK YOU TO ALL THE...2021-10-271h 45
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 88: A conversation about Bar Con & the comics industryHere is a conversation I had in late summer/early fall about the comic industry and the issues regarding comic professionals and their behavior in comic conventions with fans, up and coming creators and peers - specifically about sexual harassment. We talk about what we’ve seen and how it’s been talked about over the last decade or so along with how this connected to who has opportunities in the industry and who gets second chances.
Peter Rios links:
https://twitter.com/peterjrios
https://thedailyrios.com/
Shawn Pryor:
https://twitter.com/shawnrpryor
TheIgnitionComic.com (current kickstarter)
Music in this epis...2020-11-112h 10
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 87: Westword season 3 conversation with Roxana HadadiIgnorant Bliss 87: Westworld season 3 with Roxana Hadadi
On this late released episode fellow critic Roxana Hadadi comes onto the show to talk with me about Westworld season 3 which leads into some talk about the FX series Devs and other science fiction TV talk.
(note this episode was recorded before the uprisings in the US)
Roxana’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/roxana_hadadi
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh- Frank Ocean
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Summer Playlist:
Apple Music: ht...2020-09-141h 06
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 86: Chuck Collins in 2020On this episode I touch base with cartoonist Chuck Collins, creator of the Award winning webcomic Bounce about the comic, anime, fighting games and his new projects with Megascope imprint of Abrams ComicArts. I hope you all enjoy.
(note this episode was recorded before the uprisings in the US)
https://twitter.com/bounce_comic
https://bouncethecomic.com/
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh- Frank Ocean
Concentrate - Cinthie
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julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 85: Ron x Julian (April 2020)On this one, way later but the world is quite crazy Ron hit me up on my birthday to talk some more. We get into many topics as usual so I hope you enjoy.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ronaldjwimberly
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronaldwimberly/
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh- Frank Ocean
Oh La La - Run The Jewels
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Summer Playlist:
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/ignorant-bliss-summr2020-coronalist/pl.u-26...2020-07-071h 31
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss Special: Teddy Riley vs BabyfaceOn this episode Julian and Shawn Pryor talk about the Versuz battle between Black Music Legends Teddy Riley and Babyface from the failed first attempt to the second almost successful outing.
Please enjoy!
Music in this episode:
Teddy’s Jam - Guy
For The Cool In You - Babyface
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Spring Playlist:
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/ignorant-bliss-sprng2020-plaguelist/pl.u-GV95mtrZ1Ve
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/julianlytle/playlist/0vZU4FqfkDLg38ME...2020-06-152h 07
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 84: Chopping it up with Jamar NicholasOn this episode I have Jamar Nicholas on again to chop it up and have a good time. We cover a whole gambit of topic so I hope you enjoy.
https://twitter.com/jamarnicholas
https://www.patreon.com/jamarnicholas
https://www.facebook.com/jamar.nicholas
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh - Frank Ocean
Funny Thing - Thundercat
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julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 83: Batman v Superman 4 years laterOn this episode Dom and I look back and talk about the Zack Synder film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 4 years later. We talk about film as it sits now and it’s place in superhero cinema and some of the backlash and divisive nature of this film.
Dom’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllNewDom
Dom’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7llcWZBhR9nvIzquktSzqg
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh - Frank Ocean
Leader of the Deliquents - Kid Cudi
All the music copyright their respective owners
Photo in cover art © Bruce Guthrie
THANK YOU TO ALL THE...2020-05-091h 28
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 82: Tom King at Fantom Comics 2020Back when the Corona wasn’t shifting our whole lives here in the states yet Tom was doing a local visits to stores for the release of Strange Adventures #1 and the last one was at Fantom Comics. I again moderated the event with some talk about the comic and then opened it up to questions. Here is the audio of it. I hope you enjoy during these trying times.
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh - Frank Ocean
Space Cowboy - Jamiroquai
All the music copyright their respective owners
Photo in cover art © Bruce Guthrie
THANK YOU TO ALL THE...2020-05-0151 min
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 81: Micah Blacklight and the LERI talk to my friend Micah who’s an artist, fashion designer, writer, illustrator and many other things about his new work he’s kickstarting LER or Le Erotique Randomme, a new type of erotic graphic novel.
Please go and support the Kickstarter here:
http://kck.st/2vbGwSJ
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh- Frank Ocean
Takashi - Flying Lotus
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Winter Playlist:
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/ignorant-bliss-2018-19-winter-slaps-new-year-bops/pl.u-kV...2020-03-131h 22
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 80: Evan NarcisseOn this episode I talk to Evan Narcisse about all manner of things. I talk to him about how he got into writing and comics, you know the usual. Then we delve into criticism, Hickman’s X-Men, and how does the worlds of critiquing gaming and comics intersect in how the fandom reacts to it. We also talk about different projects he’s working on a transitioning from criticism into creating.
Enjoy!
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh- Frank Ocean
Ecstasy - Disclosure
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Early acce...2020-03-061h 43
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 79: Oscars 2020 recap with Dominic and RoxanaHere’s an episode about the surprise sweep of the Oscars this year by Parasite. On this episode I have fellow film critics Dominic Griffin and Roxana Hadadi to talk about our thoughts on the show and politics of the Academy.
Enjoy!
Dom’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllNewDom
Dom’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7llcWZBhR9nvIzquktSzqg
Roxana’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/roxana_hadadi
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh- Frank Ocean
4-26-18_tonys_drewbanga_hifi - Toro y Moi
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julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 78: Shawn Pryor has IgnitionHere we have regular guest Shawn Pryor on to talk about his new project Ignition. We also go on tangents about hasbro toys and comics and how car movies helped to inform and inspire the tone and action of Ignition.
IGNITION KICKSTARTER - http://TheIgnitionComic.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shawnrpryor
Amazon: http://www.shawnpryor.com/
website: http://www.crowntakerstudios.com/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shawnpryor
Gumroad: https://gumroad.com/crowntakerstudios
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh- Frank Ocean
Champion - Kanye West
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julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 77: Ronald Wimberly 2020 INot a lot of show notes here. This is the first time Ron and I have done a podcast since LAAB 0 came out. Here we talk about comics the medium, fandom, criticism, and economics a bit of it along with politics and the state of the world in early 2020 before he headed off to Europe for Angouleme. Enjoy and peace.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ronaldjwimberly
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronaldwimberly/
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh- Frank Ocean
Group B - Tyler, the Creator
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julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 76: Ben PassmoreOn this episode I talk to award winning cartoonist Ben Passmore. We cover topics like politics in comics, the world of indie comics, comics journalism and his current and future comics.
Follow Ben:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/daygloayhole
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/daygloayhole/
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/daygloayhole/
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh- Frank Ocean
Life is Good - Future featuring Drake
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julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 75: Tom King at Fantom Comics 2019Here is a recorded talk between Tom King and I at Fantom Comics back in February 2019. We talk about the end of Mister Miracle and Heroes in Crisis along with questions from the audience.
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh- Frank Ocean
Apartment - Free Nationals (featuring Benny Sings)
Shibuya - Free Nationals (featuring Syd)
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Spotify: https...2020-01-2451 min
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss vs Watchmen: Episode 6 - This Extraordinary BeingRecapping Episode six of the HBO series Watchmen with thoughts on the episode, how the conversation about it went online how it changes things we knew from the comic and how it works within the themes in the genre of superhero stories. I also comment on previous episodes’ theories and talk about more stuff from Peteypedia.
Music in this episode:
Education (from the album Bandana) by Freddie Gibbs and Madlib featuring Yasin Bey and Black Thought
History Repeats by Brittany Howard
All Music copyright their respective owners2019-12-0952 min
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss vs Watchmen: Episode 5 - Little Fear of LightningRecapping Episode five of the HBO series Watchmen with thoughts on Looking Glass and how it connects to the original Comic Series as we are at the halfway point.
Music in this episode:
Education (from the album Bandana) by Freddie Gibbs and Madlib featuring Yasin Bey and Black Thought
Looking at the Front Door by Main Source
All Music copyright their respective owners2019-12-0932 min
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss vs Watchmen: Episode 4 - If You Don't Like My Story, Write Your OwnRecapping Episode four of the HBO series Watchmen
Music in this episode:
Education (from the album Bandana) by Freddie Gibbs and Madlib featuring Yasin Bey and Black Thought
Losing You by Solange2019-12-0927 min
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss vs Watchmen: Episode 3 - She Was Killed By Space JunkRecapping Episode three with analysis of Laurie Blakes being introduced into the narrative of the show and another old character reveal in this episode.
Music in this episode:
Education (from the album Bandana) by Freddie Gibbs and Madlib featuring Yasin Bey and Black Thought
Do That Thing by Crystal Caines
All Music copyright their respective owners2019-11-1033 min
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss vs Watchmen: Episode 2 - Martial Feats of Comanche HorsemanshipHere is my recap and thoughts about episode 2 of HBO’s Watchmen series. This one is mostly recap and some analysis of the episode and the few connections in this episode to the comic series through character mirroring certain characteristics of the main characters of the original comic book series by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons.
Music in this episode:
Education (from the album Bandana) by Freddie Gibbs and Madlib featuring Yasin Bey and Black Thought
Are We Still Friends by Tyler, The Creator
All Music copyright their respective owners2019-11-0631 min
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss vs Watchmen: Episode 1 - It's Summer and We're Running Out of IceMy thoughts on the first episode of the HBO series Watchmen based on the DC Comics property Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. I talk about what happens in the episode, give some context on some things that happen along with early theories on where stuff fits into the larger story and how I think this show does connect to the comic series more than people want to admit. I also talk a very small amount about Doomsday Clock and how it goes a different path with using the original source material.
Music in this episode:
Education (from the...2019-10-2745 min
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 74: End of ThronesOn this episode I talk with my friends and colleagues Roxana Hadadi and Mae Abdulbaki about the end of Game of Thrones, the season as a whole and our feelings on the show as a whole. At the end we give some quick thoughts on Disney’s 2019 Aladdin.
You can follow Roxana:
Twitter - @roxana_hadadi
You can follow Mae:
Twitter - @MaeAbdu
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh - Frank Ocean
Aute Cuture - Rosalía
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julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 73 (part 2): The Dark Knight Retrospective with Joey AulisioIn this episode, one recorded in 2018 I have on Joey Aulisio, a former guest of the show and we talk about Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight after it has turned ten and talk about the state of Superhero films, how this film stands the test of time and thoughts on it now ten years later. We also talk about the future of superhero franchises and the upcoming Joker film. This is part two of two episode of this conversation.
You can follow Joey:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/joey_aulisio
Letterboxd – https://letterboxd.com/malpractice/
Music in this episode:
You Are Lu...2019-07-202h 07
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 73: The Dark Knight retrospective part 1 with Joey AulisioIn this episode, one recorded in 2018 I have on Joey Aulisio, a former guest of the show and we talk about Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight after it has turned ten and talk about the state of Superhero films, how this film stands the test of time and thoughts on it now ten years later. This is part one of two episode of this conversation.
You can follow Joey:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/joey_aulisio
Letterboxd – https://letterboxd.com/malpractice/
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh – Frank Ocean
The Dark Knight End Credits – Hanz Zimmer
All the music copyright...2019-07-201h 42
julianlytleIGxAvengers: Endgame thoughts part 1 (spoiler free)Thoughts on Avengers: Endgame with no spoilers.
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh - Frank Ocean
So Appalled - Kanye West featuring Swizz Beats, Cyhi the Prynce, RZA, Jay-Z and Pusha T
Christian Dior Denim Flow - Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Pusha T, John Legend, Lloyd Banks and Ryan Leslie
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Tidal: https://tidal.com...2019-04-3023 min
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss - Lost but Found: Summer Music talk with friends Pt. 1So you’re probably thinking why are you releasing an episode about summer music now. Well because I had a lot of technical mishaps with episodes this year. Some lost files that I had to jump through hoops to recover and some just lost. So here in this episode recorded in late June I had some friends over to talk about music up until that point. Naji Copeland Sr., and Meagan Ginyard from the Pop Culture Uncovered Podcast and Cuz We Black Y’all sub show and my friend Chizzy. I lost the beginning of this, so the intro and firs...2019-03-061h 10
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss - Lost but Found: Summer Music talk with friends Pt. 2So you’re probably thinking why are you releasing an episode about summer music now. Well because I had a lot of technical mishaps with episodes this year. Some lost files that I had to jump through hoops to recover and some just lost. So here in this episode recorded in late June I had some friends over to talk about music up until that point. Naji Copeland Sr., and Meagan Ginyard from the Pop Culture Uncovered Podcast and Cuz We Black Y’all sub show and my friend Chizzy. I lost the beginning of this, so the intro and firs...2019-03-061h 10
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss - Lost but Found: Summer Music talk with friends Pt. 3So you’re probably thinking why are you releasing an episode about summer music now. Well because I had a lot of technical mishaps with episodes this year. Some lost files that I had to jump through hoops to recover and some just lost. So here in this episode recorded in late June I had some friends over to talk about music up until that point. Naji Copeland Sr., and Meagan Ginyard from the Pop Culture Uncovered Podcast and Cuz We Black Y’all sub show and my friend Chizzy. I lost the beginning of this, so the intro and firs...2019-03-061h 06
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss Special: Belly on it's 20th AnniversaryShawn Pryor and I take some time out to talk about Hype Williams film Belly starring Nas, DMX, T-Box, Taral Hicks, and Method Man for it’s 20th Anniversary. We reminisce over the good parts and really bad parts of the movie.
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh- Frank Ocean
Back to Life (Accapella) – Soul II Soul
All the music copyright their respective owners
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/julianlytle/playlist/2bawpdJ99xltT...2018-12-291h 12
julianlytleIG x Creed 2 reviewReview of Creed 22018-12-2917 min
Ignorant BlissIgnorant Bliss Review: Creed 2Thoughts on Creed 2 starring Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson and Sylvester Stallone Music in this episode: You Are Luhhh – Frank Ocean Ice Cold (Final Round) – Vince Staples Mantra – Pharrell and Kendrick Lamar All the music copyright their respective owners EXCLUSIVE STUFF THROUGH PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/julianlytle Winter Playlist: Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/ignorant-bliss-2018-19-winter-slaps-new-year-bops/pl.u-kV06dsp7VvG Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/julianlytle/playlist/2bawpdJ99xltTFPGFLXlT0?si=m3fFnwBzRuGNJDO2Iwp8TQ...
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julianlytleIgnorant Bliss Review: Instant FamilyIgnorant Bliss review of Sean Anders' film Instant Family starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Bryne.2018-11-1709 min
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss review: WidowsIgnorant Bliss review of the new Steve McQueen film Widows.2018-11-1713 minIgnorant BlissIgnorant Bliss Review: Fantastic Beasts - The Crimes of GrindelwaldMusic in this episode: You Are Luhhh – Frank Ocean All the music copyright their respective owners EXCLUSIVE STUFF THROUGH PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/julianlytle Fall Playlist: Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/ignorant-bliss-2018-fall-homecomings-cuffin-szns/pl.u-jNaqptVd1j6 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/32zGH0E5JPqLQz3o9SStOm Ignorant Bliss 2017 Dope List: Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/ignorant-bliss-2017-dopelist/pl.u-GVY6BsrZ1Ve Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/julianlytle/playlist/29lMJneji95pQtlkqZpbfw email the show at ignorantblisspodcast@gmail.com Get at me @julianlytle on Twitter, IG, Snapchat, Tumblr, Soundcloud Subscribe...
The po...2018-11-1615 minIgnorant BlissIgnorant Bliss Review: Instant FamilyMusic in this episode: You Are Luhhh – Frank Ocean All the music copyright their respective owners EXCLUSIVE STUFF THROUGH PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/julianlytle Fall Playlist: Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/ignorant-bliss-2018-fall-homecomings-cuffin-szns/pl.u-jNaqptVd1j6 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/32zGH0E5JPqLQz3o9SStOm Ignorant Bliss 2017 Dope List: Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/ignorant-bliss-2017-dopelist/pl.u-GVY6BsrZ1Ve Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/julianlytle/playlist/29lMJneji95pQtlkqZpbfw email the show at ignorantblisspodcast@gmail.com Get at me @julianlytle on Twitter, IG, Snapchat, Tumblr, Soundcloud Subscribe...
The po...2018-11-1609 minIgnorant BlissIgnorant Bliss Review: WidowsMusic in this episode: You Are Luhhh – Frank Ocean The Big Unknown – Sade All the music copyright their respective owners EXCLUSIVE STUFF THROUGH PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/julianlytle Fall Playlist: Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/ignorant-bliss-2018-fall-homecomings-cuffin-szns/pl.u-jNaqptVd1j6 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/32zGH0E5JPqLQz3o9SStOm Ignorant Bliss 2017 Dope List: Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/ignorant-bliss-2017-dopelist/pl.u-GVY6BsrZ1Ve Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/julianlytle/playlist/29lMJneji95pQtlkqZpbfw email the show at ignorantblisspodcast@gmail.com Get at me @julianlytle on Twitter,...
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julianlytleIgnorant Bliss Review: Bohemian RhapsodyIgnorant Bliss Review: Bohemian Rhapsody by julianlytle2018-11-0210 min
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julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 71: What’s LAAB with Ronald WimberlyI called up my friend Ronald Wimberly to talk about his new release LAAB from Beehive Books. I ask him about the people included in the newspaper along with the topics covered and the art and comics included. We also tangent a bit in the middle to talk about Jean-Michel Basquiat and his place in culture.
Enjoy!
Buy LAAB - http://www.beehivebooks.net/shop/preorder-laab-magazine-0-dark-matter
http://www.beehivebooks.net/
Follow Ron:
https://twitter.com/raynardfaux
https://www.instagram.com/ronaldwimberly/
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh- Frank Ocean
Tony Tone - A$AP Rocky
Cripn 4 Life...2018-07-131h 34
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 70: Tom King at Fantom Comics November 2017Here is the recording of the Q&A I hosted at Fantom Comics in Washington DC where I talk to my friend Eisner Award winning writer Tom King (Mister Miracle, Batman, The Vision, Sheriff of Babylon, Omega Men). We talk about all his works at the time from the current Mister Miracle and Batman to Vision. Enjoy!
Follow my guest on social media:
https://twitter.com/TomKingTK
https://www.facebook.com/tomkingauthor
https://www.instagram.com/tomking_tk/
Amazon Author page - https://www.amazon.com/Tom-King/e/B0066F3XJS/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1524621299&sr=8-1
Music...2018-05-181h 04
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 69: Janet Wade and the Shinobi: Ninja Princess HardcoverOn this episode I talk to Janet Wade, co-creator of Shinobi: Ninja Princess about the origins of the comic and the new kickstarter for a new hardcover collection that has the goal of getting into schools and libraries. Janet has been making comics with her husband Martheus for almost 20 years. Enjoy!
The Shinobi: Ninja Princess Hardcover Kickerstarter link:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1817736211/shinobi-ninja-princess-hardcover-collection?ref=project_tweet
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jsaltygirl/
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh- Frank Ocean
Django Jane - Janelle Monaé
Disco Yes - Tom Misch
All the music copyright their respective owners
EXCLUSIVE S...2018-05-1040 minIgnorant BlissIgnorant Bliss 68: Best of 2017 in Film & Oscars 2018 picksHere is the Oscars episode of Ignorant Bliss. For the first I talk to fellow critic Dominic Griffen about his thoughts on films of 2017 and some of the Academy Awards. The second half of the show I talk to critics Roxana Hadidi and Maw Abdulbaki on their favorites of 2017 and what they feels should get more spotlight and take away awards on Oscar night along with some talk about award ceremonies and academies in general.
Follow my guests on Twitter:
Dominic Griffin - https://twitter.com/AllNewDom
Mae Abdulbaki - https://twitter.com/MaeAbdu
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julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 68: Best of 2017 in Film & Oscars 2018 picksHere is the Oscars episode of Ignorant Bliss. For the first I talk to fellow critic Dominic Griffen about his thoughts on films of 2017 and some of the Academy Awards. The second half of the show I talk to critics Roxana Hadidi and Maw Abdulbaki on their favorites of 2017 and what they feels should get more spotlight and take away awards on Oscar night along with some talk about award ceremonies and academies in general.
Follow my guests on Twitter:
Dominic Griffin - https://twitter.com/AllNewDom
Mae Abdulbaki - https://twitter.com/MaeAbdu
Roxana Hadidi - https://twitter.com...2018-03-042h 28
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 67: Comic Book Business X’s & O’s with Shawn PryorOn this episode, I talk again with my friend and fellow panel member on the podcast Culture Trappin’ Shawn Pryor about his comic Force and the ideas he’s doing in order to market it and tell people how to order and purchase it in the comic book marketplace. This leads to talk about comic book industry ideas and general pop culture talk.
Follow Shawn:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shawnrpryor
Shawn’s work -
Force: https://forcefootballleague.wordpress.com/
His other works -
http://www.crowntakerstudios.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Shawn-Pryor/e/B073VS3JRD/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1...2018-02-231h 43
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 66: Talking shop with Whit TaylorOn this episode I talk to cartoonist Whit Taylor about her career in comics, making comics and her future projects.
Please enjoy!
https://www.whittaylorcomics.com/
https://twitter.com/WhitTaylorComix
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh- Frank Ocean
On My Mind – Jorja Smith and Preditah
1000 – N.E.R.D. featuring Future
BOOGIE – Brockhampton
All the music copyright their respective owners
Winter Playlist:
Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/ignorant-bliss-2018-winter-szn-playlist/pl.u-NGY7WF0mglB
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/julianlytle/playlist/4IWlmnYXBsTAcxt3kEyxDV
Ignorant Bliss 2017 Dope List:
Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/ignorant-bliss-2017-dopel...2018-02-0352 min
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 65: A critical talk with J. A. MichelineI had the pleasure of talking to J. A. Micheline about how she started in writing comics criticism, her experiences in that world while dealing with comics creators and fandom and others in the comic community. Also, we talk about some of her online debates with people and some of the nature of abuse in this realm of comics.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/elevenafter
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/elevenafter
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh- Frank Ocean
Power - Rapsody featuring Kendrick Lamar and Lance Skiiiwalker
Decibels - Jidenna
Location - Khalid
All the music copyright their respective owners
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julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 64: Real Talk with Chuck Collins 2In this episode I talk again with Chuck Collins, creator of the webcomic Bounce about the state of the things in society, comics, and pop culture. Also we talk about current and future plans with Bounce.
Website: http://www.bouncethecomic.com/
twitter & instagram: @BOUNCE_COMIC
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bounce
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh - Frank Ocean
East Coast (remix) - A$AP Ferg featuring Busta Rhymes, A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Dave East, Rick Ro$$, and Snoop Dogg
Bad and Boujee - Migos featuring Lil’ Uzi Vert
Who Dat Boy - Tyler, the Creator
Blue Pi...2017-12-291h 56
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 62: Parlaying with Hannibal TabuThis episode I’m talking to writer Hannibal Tabu about his upcoming projects and his year reviewing comics and culture.
http://hannibaltabu.com
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh – Frank Ocean
Family Feud – JAY-Z
Blue Cheese – 2 Chainz feat. Migos
745 – Vince Staples
All the music copyright their respective owners
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Get at me https://twitter.com/julianlytle, @julianlytle on IG, Snapchat, Tumblr, Soundcloud
Started a companion podcast called Ignorant Bliss Quickhit. It’s on the Bumpers platform. You can subscribe here:
https://bumpers.fm/Ignorantbliss
My webstore...2017-07-1557 min
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 61: Ulises Farinas got ideas about Comics DistributionThe homie Ulises is back talking about his issues and ideas about comic book distribution. We talk about his new pre-ordering system and some new projects along with more talk about the comics game.
https://ulisesfarinas.com
https://bunobooks.com
https://twitter.com/ulises_f
https://www.facebook.com/ulisesfarinas
https://www.instagram.com/ulisesf/?hl=en
Music in this episode:
Magnolia - Playboi Carti
Goosebumps - Travis Scott
Survival of the Fittest - Mobb Deep (R.I.P. Prodigy)
Congratulations (Remix) Feat. Quavo & Future - Post Malone
All the music copyright their respective owners
Started a companion podcast called...2017-06-301h 40
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 60: Let’s talk about the Island #15 Dilraj Mann cover RoundtableIgnorant Bliss 60: Let’s talk about the Island #15 Dilraj Mann cover with J. A. Micheline, Darryl Ayo Brathwaite, Cheryl Lynn Eaton, Jonathan W. Gray & Ronald Wimberly
So when the last issue of the anthology comic Island was released and people saw the cover by the artist Dilraj Mann of a black woman rendered all in absolute black with red lipstick and door knocker earrings hit the internet it caused quite a stir. At the time Ronald Wimberly and I thought it would be worth a conversation. So I gathered some voices from the online debate and some others we knew to...2017-06-021h 51
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 59: A Conversation with cartoonist Jamar NicholasThis episode I’m talking with the great cartoonist, teacher and Philly native Jamar Nicholas. This was a fun episode where we cover all types of topics - old video games, table top gaming, going to arcades in the hood back in the 90s, black folks and being a cartoonist as a whole.
Plus some thoughts on King Arthur: Legend of the Sword and Alien: Covenant.
http://jamarnicholas.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/jamarnicholas
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh - Frank Ocean
Gospel - Rich Chigga feat. XXXTentacion and Keith Ape
What Gets You High - Osunlade
Big Fi...2017-05-201h 50
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 58: Power Rangers 2017 Movie review w/ Shawn Pryor & Martheus WadeHere is a conversation about the new Power Rangers movie and then it goes into some other stuff.
Shawn Pryor: https://twitter.com/shawnrpryor http://www.crowntakerstudios.com/
Martheus Wade: http://toshigawa.com/ https://www.patreon.com/MAWProductions
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh - Frank Ocean
We Got The Power - Gorillaz feat. Jehnny Beth
Treading Water - Syd
Friends - Francis And The Lights feat. Bon Over and Kanye West
All the music copyright their respective owners
Spring Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/julianlytle/playlist/40TYkVePAj4nwRkzzKo5of
Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us...2017-05-121h 59
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 57: Black History in It’s Own Words panel at Fantom Comic + Power Rangers ReviewHere in this episode is my quick review of the new movie version of Power Rangers then the complete recording of the Black History in It’s Own Words signing panel with Ronald Wimberly, Chris Visions, Chris Kindred, and Shannon Wright at Fantom Comics in Washington DC from February 15th 2017.
Much thanks to Fantom Comics for hosting this panel.
Enjoy.
Follow folks:
Ronald Wimberly - Twitter @raynardfaux IG @ronaldwimberly
Chris Vision - Twitter @chrisvisi0ns IG @chrisvisions
Shannon Wright - Twitter @shannondrewthis IG @shannondrewthis
Chris Kindred - Twitter @itskindred IG @chris.kindred
Fantom Comics Twitter @fantomcomics IG @fantomcomics
Music in th...2017-03-242h 03
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 56b: Prelude to Culture Trappin & T2: Trainspotting 2 reviewOn the second part of the episode 56 we continue talk about Darkseid and some of the stories with him being the biggest bad. Next we talk about Marvel Captain American titles and some of the hiring practices on Marvel’s titles. Which leads into a whole discussion on diversity of creators in comics, superheroes movies, folks getting checks for their contributions, thoughts on the health of the industry of comics, juking the stats, making comics and promoting them and more. Also on this episode is my T2: Trainspotting 2review. This is part of two of a two part episode
Follow fo...2017-03-211h 27
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 56a: Prelude to Culture Trappin & Kong: Skull Island reviewOn this episode I’m talking with Shawn Pryor, Martheus Wade and Darrell Taylor. We talk some Trump and politics then into some Marvel Civil War II event talk with spoilers. From there we talk some DC Rebirth Superman and Justice League vs Suicide Squad and then into some good Darkseid talk. Also on this episode is my Kong: Skull Island review. This is a two part episode.
Follow folks:
Shawn Pryor: https://twitter.com/shawnrpryor http://www.crowntakerstudios.com/
Martheus Wade: http://toshigawa.com/ https://www.patreon.com/MAWProductions
Darrell Taylor: https://taylornetworkofpodcasts.com/ https://twitter.com/taylornetwork?lang=en...2017-03-101h 48
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 55: Get Out, Favs of Film & TV in 2016, and LoganIn this episode I review the new film Get Out by Jordan Peele starring Daniel Kaluuya, Alison Williams, Bradley Whitford and Catherine Keener. I talk with my friend and fellow film critic Roxana Hadadi about Film and TV in 2016 and awards season. Finally I review the film Logan by James Mangold starring Hugh Jackman, Sir Patrick Stewart and Dafne Keen.
Check out Roxana online:
http://www.roxanahadadi.com/
https://twitter.com/roxana_hadadi
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh - Frank Ocean
Redbone - Childish Gambino
Paper Boi - Paper Boi (from the TV series Atlanta)
City of Stars...2017-02-262h 04
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 54: A conversation about Art and things with Ron and LexHey folks this episode basically just a friendly conversation about Art with my friends frequent guest Ronald Wimberly (Prince of Cats, Black History in it’s Own Words, Lighten Up) and Aerosyn Lex Mestrovic (worked with LVMH, CFDA, Public School, Nike & more). We cover subjects about the Instagram’s effect on Fine Art and the nature of branding in Fine Art. Some thoughts on this past year’s Art Basel in Miami, Florida and ComplexCon in Long Beach, Ca. Thoughts on reaching audience and who your market is and overall thoughts on personal views on working in the creative fields. I hope...2017-02-242h 31
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 53: A chat with the Blerd GurlHappy Black History Month folks. This episode I talk with Karama Horne better known as the The Blerd Girl. Recorded toward the end of last year we talk about a whole load of topics, from politics to comics to anime to being a creative professional. So much good talk in here it’s hard to summarize it all so give it a good listen.
On all social platforms - @TheBlerdGurl
http://theblerdgurl.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/Theblerdgurltv
http://theblerdgurl.tumblr.com/
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh - Frank Ocean
Blessings - Lecrae
Dent Jusay - Mark Ma...2017-02-032h 22
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 52: Artist Talk w/ Ron Wimberly at Fantom ComicsHere is the recorded Artist Talk with Ron Wimberly about Prince of Cats at Fantom Comics in Washington DC.
@raynardfaux on Twitter @ronaldwimberly on Instagram
@fantomcomics on Twitter and Instagram | http://www.fantomcomics.com/
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh - Frank Ocean
A New Love - Mayer Hawthorne
Suede - Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge
All the music copyright their respective owners
Winter Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/julianlytle/playlist/0ijzdhNeLfxtacotm5VvwI
Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/ignorant-bliss-2017-winter/idpl.fa916ca6bc7345d087ba58e175df3ba6
Get at me @julianlytle on Twitter, IG...2017-01-131h 19
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 51: Yellow Perils, Art Fights & Toku with Jamie NoguchiHappy New Year - this episode is with my friend Jamie Noguchi, creator of the webcomic Yellow Peril and one of the creators of Super Art Fight. We talk about making comics, illustration for a living, Super Art Fight growing success, and a ton of Tokusatsu (Kamen Rider, Super Sentai and such).
Follow Jamie on twitter @angryzenmaster and on instagram @jamienoguchi
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh - Frank Ocean
Cash Machine - D.R.A.M.
F + L - Point Point
Super Mario World (Game Over Remix) Extended
Flippin On You - Kaytanada
Vivid Dreams (Ft. River Tiber...2017-01-072h 03
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 50: Shawn Pryor and the F.O.R.C.E.Here we have the 50th episode and the guest is my homie Shawn Pryor. I’m talking to him about the release of Cash + Carrie, the release of the book Kentucky Kaiju and his new kickstarter for F.O.R.C.E. - a football comic series. Along the ways we also talk about music and pop culture in general plus working cons and selling comics.
Also of note thank you to everyone and anyone who listens to my podcast. You guys are sometimes the only reason I continue to make the show.
website: http://www.crowntakerstudios.com/
twitter: @shawnrpryor
F...2016-11-111h 54
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 49: Real Talk with Chuck Collins on Everything.Chuck Collins is my guest on this episode of Ignorant Bliss. He’s the artist and creator of the webcomic Bounce! He was also recently announced to be one of the creators on the initial wave of the Catalyst line of comics coming from Lion Forge in 2017. Chuck and I talk about his webcomic, being a bouncer, writing comedy, manga & anime, the state of comics culture along with politics and society as a whole. It’s a good long one. Take some time out to check out Chuck’s work and follow him online!
Website: http://www.bouncethecomic.com/
twitter & instag...2016-11-052h 16
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 48: Morning chat with Chris Kindred and Richie PopeThis episode is with Chris Kindred and Richie Pope. Two serious newly recognized talents in this comics game. Both are also accomplished Illustrators. The conversation was recorded on Sunday of Small Press Expo this past September. Ron Wimberly was also around and is in the episode and we all cover a lot stuff like how they started, their group of peers, making illustration and views on the comics industry and making work in general.
Twitter: @itskindred @richiepope
instragram: @richiepope @chris.kindred
websites: http://richiepope.com/ http://chriskindred.com/
Music in this episode:
All Night (Kaytranada extended edit) - Chance the...2016-10-281h 11
julianlytleFlash Back Ignorant Bliss: FlashpointBack in 2011 I made a podcast of me explaining what happened in DC Comics' Event Flashpoint before the New 52 started. Here is the old episode since the CW TV show just used Flashpoint for their season premiere.2016-10-051h 09
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 47: MARCH WITH ANDREW AYDIN & NATE POWELLThe March trilogy relates the story of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement through the perspective of civil rights leader, Congressman John Lewis. Join co-author Andrew Aydin and artist Nate Powell as they complete their years-long journey of working with Rep. John Lewis to tell the powerfully moving story of his life dedicated to making change by enacting legislature and practicing non-violent protest. Moderated by comics critic Julian Lytle.
recorded at SPX Sept. 17th 2016
Music in this episode:
You Are Luhhh - Frank Ocean
Freedom - Beyoncé feat. Kendrick Lamar
All the music copyright their respective owners
Summer Playlist Spotify: h...2016-09-2959 min
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 46: SDCC Black Comix Returns: African American Independent Comic Publishing PanelHere is another panel from this year’s San Diego Comic Con. The Black Comix Returns. This is a lead in to a new book following up the Black Comix book that was released some years ago. The panel co-sponsored but Magnetic Press. Check below for the SDCC Program description.
“Eisner nominee John Jennings (The Blacker the Ink) and Damian Duffy (Octavia E. Butler's Kindred), co-editors of the Black Comix art book, offer real talk about race and representation in independent comics publishing with the likes of 2016 Eisner nominee Ron Wimberly (Slave Punk, Prince of Cats), David Walker (Power Man & Iron...2016-08-011h 05
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 45: David Brothers x Ron Wimberly SDCC Spotlight on Ronald Wimberly PanelSo last week I was at San Diego comic con and there while getting to meet people I haven’t known before I got to see old friends. A good thing while there is that I got get a couple of panels recorded. The first one of these is the Spotlight on Ronald Wimberly panel moderated by David Brothers. Both are the homies and been guests on this show. Check out the programing information below.
“For the past 14 years, Ronald Wimberly has been telling stories that pair his world view with his strong storytelling instincts, resulting in works like the Eisn...2016-07-2951 min
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 44: Ronald Wimberly 5 & why comics needs to stop solicited Spec artworkSo few weeks back Ron posted a piece of writing on Tumblr called “Stop doing spec pages: Why DC, Marvel, Boom etc. should pay you for your test pages.” He wrote about how the Majors of the comic book industry shouldn’t solicit free spec pages from artists they might want on their comics. We talk that and some of the discussion it caused in some places online. We go into more comic business ethics talk and identity within the culture of comics. There are some tangents on film and television.
The post: http://d3-14.tumblr.com/post/146812301568/stop-doing-spec-pages-why-dc-marvel-boom-etc
A foll...2016-07-152h 33
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 43: A talk with Ulises Farinas about BuñoI had to pleasure to talk to my friend Ulises Farinas about his new publishing venture Buño with Magnetic Press. We talk about his motivations, his goals, and projects he’s releasing with Buño. We also talk comics industry in general in regards to marketing, self-publishing, work, editors and tactics in dealing with the industry.
Preorder the first book from Buño, Light in the Previews catalog for books being released in September.
https://ulisesfarinas.com/
https://bunobooks.com/ - Comixology link: https://www.comixology.com/Buster-Norah-Press/comics-publisher/6490-0?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL3B1Ymxpc2hlckluZm8
Music in th...2016-07-081h 26
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 42: A quiet Saturday with K-Sade and Steven (side B)So with things being busy with going to a few conventions this summer I decided to go into my stash and put up an episode I haven’t released. This is a conversation with two friends of mine, K-Sade and Steven. We talk about a lot of stuff and is completely casual.
Music in this episode:
Bother – Les Sins
Workin’ – Puff Daddy and the Family
Tell Your Friends (Chop not Slop) – The Weeknd
Between the Sheets (chopped up) – The Isley Brothers
The Hills – The Weeknd
Save Dat Money – Lil Dicky featuring Rich Homie Quan
Replaceable Girl – Drake featuring Trey Songs
Mt. Olympus – Big...2016-06-132h 09
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 42: A quiet Saturday with K-Sade and Steven (side A)So with things being busy with going to a few conventions this summer I decided to go into my stash and put up an episode I haven’t released. This is a conversation with two friends of mine, K-Sade and Steven. We talk about a lot of stuff and is completely casual.
Music in this episode:
Money Dance – Rick Ro$$ feat. The-Dream
Jersey – Future
The Battle is Not Yours – Yolanda Adams
I Told The Storm – Greg O’ Quinn & The Joyful Noyze
Bout It Bout It – Master P
I Don’t Want to Fall In Love – Camden Arc
Maria I’m Drunk – Travis Scott...2016-06-091h 58
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 41: Cloth Talk on Infinite Earths w/ Kenny KeilThis time it’s my friend Kenny Keil talking with me. We cover a lot of subjects here. Some good rap and music talk. We talk some TLOP (The Life of Pablo) and Kanye. We talk about the craft of making comics and drawing in vector along with comedy writing on Mad Magazine and why Cracked was dope. Kenny tells me how he going into writing Rap video treatments. We talk about Kenny’s comics, Rhyme Travelers, Death trip, Tales to Suffice, and Ferrari Boyz webcomic. We also talk about biting, hip hop culture and comic fandom (read the subtext bruh...2016-05-042h 56
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 40: Trill talk with Martheus WadeSo on this episode I’m talking to my friend Martheus Wade about his projects and making comics independently for many years. We also talk about pop culture and fandom and how that affects making stories in the comic industry and entertainment in general. Honest talk and I hope you enjoy.
Check out and follow Martheus online:
https://twitter.com/martheusaw
https://www.instagram.com/martheusaw/
Follow his work:
His website: http://toshigawa.com/
The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MAWProductions?ty=h
Shinobi Ninja Princess on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Shinobi-Ninja-Princess-Martheus-Wade/dp/1632290847
Shinobi Ninja Princess on Comixology: https://ww...2016-04-191h 51
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 39: Fly times with Ted Lange IV & Turner LangeThis episode is with the homies Ted Lange IV and Turner Lange. Out in the beauty that is LA they are making fresh and exciting comics. I met Ted and Turner in our art school days in Brooklyn NYC. So in this episode I talk with Ted about his comic Warp Zone and Turner about his comic The Adventures of Wally Fresch. We also talk about making more diverse comics in the landscape, black heroes in fiction and crafting worlds with culture in fiction, The Force Awakens, ton of Star trek talk, writing general and more. Also Ted got me...2016-04-112h 42
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 38: 2015 in Film & TV with Joey Aulisio (side B)On this episode Joey and I talk about many things from going to film screenings, films of 2015, my going to see less films in theaters, films I missed, Star Wars the Force Awakens, Jurassic World, Person of Interest, Christopher Nolan & Interstellar, and much more. This episode is split in two parts. Side A & B.
Enjoy!
Check out and follow Joey online:
@joey_aulisio
Music in this episode:
R.I.P. Phife Dawg
A Tribe Called Quest
All the music copyright their respective owners
Get at me @julianlytle on Twitter, IG, Snapchat, Tumblr, Soundcloud & Vine
Subscribe on iTunes - https://itunes...2016-04-051h 37
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 38: 2015 in Film & TV with Joey Aulisio (side A)On this episode Joey and I talk about many things from going to film screenings, films of 2015, my going to see less films in theaters, films I missed, Star Wars the Force Awakens, Jurassic World, Person of Interest, Christopher Nolan & Interstellar, and much more. This episode is split in two parts. Side A & B.
Enjoy!
Check out and follow Joey online:
@joey_aulisio
Music in this episode:
R.I.P. Phife Dawg
A Tribe Called Quest
All the music copyright their respective owners
Get at me @julianlytle on Twitter, IG, Snapchat, Tumblr, Soundcloud & Vine
Subscribe on iTunes - https://itunes...2016-04-051h 39
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 37: 2015 in Flim with Rocky HadadiSo this episode I have my good friend Rocky on again to talk more movies. This was recorded before the Oscars so there is a lot of talk about the nominees and a little TV talk.
Enjoy!
Check out and follow Rocky online:
@roxana_hadadi
http://www.chesapeakefamily.com/fun/movies
Music in this episode:
Frank Ocean - You Are Luh
Bauuer (Feat. Pusha T & Future) - Kung Fu
Rihanna - Same Ol’ Mistakes
Opai - Falling
Anderson.Paak (feat. Game & Sonyae Elise) - Room in Here
All the music copyright their respective owners
Support the show by buying a T...2016-03-081h 17
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 36: 2015 in Film with Dominic GriffinEpisode 36 starts a three episode stint on 2015 in Film. The first conversation is with my friend Dominic Griffin. He writes reviews of film (and other forms of art) on different blogs along with the Baltimore City Paper. We go over our thoughts on some of the films this year and filmmakers and the industry itself. We also talk a bit about the Academy Awards which is prime for this year’s Oscars.
Check out and follow Griffin online:
https://twitter.com/captain_fuck
http://deadshirt.net/author/dom/
http://www.citypaper.com/search/dispatcher.front?Query=Dominic+Griffin&target=all&sp...2016-02-272h 28
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 35: Best of 2015 featuring Longboxes on 22s (Side B)On side B of the Best of 2015 episode of ignorant Bliss, my collaborator Sean Causley and I aka Longboxes on 22s talk about our favorite television shows and some thoughts on the events in 2015 and sports in Washington DC. We also talk about our convention plans for this year aka the Longboxes on 22s Convention Tour. Also in the episode you’ll hear from Shawn Pryor of his Top 10 of 2015 and Jared K. Fletcher of his Best of 2015. Enjoy!
Music in this episode:
Frank Ocean - You Are Luh
Puff Daddy - Auction (feat. Lil’ Kim, King Los & Styles P)
Drak...2016-02-191h 10
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 35: Best of 2015 featuring Longboxes on 22s (Side A)On side A of the Best of 2015 episode of ignorant Bliss, my collaborator Sean Causley and I aka Longboxes on 22s go through what we feel was some of the best music of the year and run down our combined Top 10. Also in the episode you’ll here Taylor Pithers’ Top 5 in Grime music and Jamila (aka Girl Gone Geek) Top in Geek reference rap bars.
Music in this episode:
Frank Ocean - You Are Luh
Koi Kondo - Super Mario World - Star Road
D.R.A.M. - Cha Cha (Original Version)
Timmy Thomas - Why Can’t We Liv...2016-02-091h 24
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 34: A chat with Warren BernardSo I had the pleasure of meeting and talking to Warren Bernard, executive director of Small Press Expo and author of the book Cartoons for Victory. I met him at this past year’s SPX and was kind enough to invite me over to his house to see his extensive collections of comics, cartoons, and books library then to talk to me for this here show. This might be the closest to an interview I’ve done so I hope you enjoy it. Check out the blog post to see some a pic of stuff from the visit and please chec...2016-01-191h 05
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 33: D-Pi 4So here we have the 4th conversation with my friend Ron Wimberly. We talk about Ta-Nehisi Coates’ new book Between The World and Me. We also talk about how the people co-opt slang using the phrase “Basic Bitch”. We then talk about the dissemination of art and music in American society along with the comics industry. We focus on “blerd” and geek culture and if we feel we fit into it all along with just life and making work. I hope you enjoy.
Follow Ron:
https://twitter.com/raynardfaux
https://instagram.com/ronaldwimberly/
http://d3-14.tumblr.com/
http://d-pi.tumblr.com...2015-09-182h 50
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 32: A fresh conversation with Ramon VillalobosThis episode is with rising star Ramon Villalobos currently artist on the Marvel Secret Wars title E for Extinction. This episode was recorded in July a little before San Diego Comic Con. In this we talk about Yeezys, growing up as an Mexican American, representation in comics and media, pop culture influences, attitudes in doing comic art, Grant Morrison’s Batman and New Gods and of course rap music.
Follow Ramon:
https://twitter.com/RamonVillalobos
http://ramonvillalobos.tumblr.com/
https://instagram.com/theramonvillalobos/
buy art from Ramon:
https://society6.com/ramonvillalobos
http://www.redbubble.com/people/ramonvillalobos/shop
Music theme th...2015-09-162h 26
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 31: B -SideThis is a an extra little piece from the Ignorant Bliss 31 with Jared K. Fletcher. Here’s where we talk about video games, especially Lego Dimensions and my issues with the Arkham Batman games.
Follow Jared:
http://www.jaredkfletcher.com/
https://twitter.com/jaredkfletcher
Music in this episode:
D.R.A.M. - Cha Cha
Ty Dollar $sign feat. Future & Rae Sremmurd - Blasé
All the music copyright their respective owners
Get at me @julianlytle on Twitter, IG, Snapchat, Tumblr, & Vine2015-09-0118 min
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 31: Why comics might need a Dame Dash with Jared K. FletcherOn this episode I talk to my friend Jared K. Fletcher. He’s a letterer in the comics’ industry getting his start on staff at DC Comics years ago. He’s worked on many comics and a lot of modern classics like DC: The New Frontier, Batman Year 100 and new stuff like Southern Bastards at Image. He’s also an accomplished designer designing a lot of the modern logos for Marvel Comics hot titles. We talk about a lot of our thoughts on the business of comics and the mind state of the people within it. We then trail off on talks...2015-08-251h 40
julianlytleIgnorangt Bliss 30: Longboxes on 22sThis is the Longboxes on 22s episode. Here Sean (Causley) and I talk about how we feel about the Marvel Hip Hop covers. Then we just talk about music. Enjoy.
Follow Sean:
https://twitter.com/causleyconcepts
His webcomic Panda Force http://pandaforcecomic.tumblr.com/
Longboxes on 22s : http://longboxeson22s.tumblr.com/
Music in this episode:
Frank Ocean -You Are Luh
Drake – Charge Up
Raekwon & Ghostface Killah – Shark Niggas (biters) skit
Vic Mensa – Down On My Luck
Julio Bashmore Feat. Sam Dew – Holding On
Push T, Kanye West, Chief Keef, Big Sean, & Jadakiss – Don’t Like (remix)
all music is copyright th...2015-08-011h 27
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 29: A conversation with Girl Gone GeekThis episode features a conversation with Jamila Rowser better known online as Girl Gone Geek. She’s a blogger, writer and panelist on comics and pop culture. She has the blog GirlGoneGeekblog.com and also one of the founders of Geek Girl brunch. Jamila and I talk about a lot of things this episode from race and current events to movies and josei manga.
Follow Jamila:
https://twitter.com/girl_gone_geek
http://www.girlgonegeekblog.com/
http://straightouttagotham.com/
https://instagram.com/girl_gone_geek/
https://www.pinterest.com/girlgonegeek/
https://www.facebook.com/girlgonegeekblog
http://geekgirlbrunch.com/
Music in th...2015-07-312h 57
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 28: A Talk across the pond with Taylor PithersThis episode is a conversation with my friend Taylor Pithers from England. Taylor has been on episodes with me on Shawn Pryor’s show The Black Box. This episode is just an overall (and long) conversation about pop culture. We cover the basis of movies, sports, tv, shoes and music. We talk a lot about current rap happenings and a nice overview of Grime music from the UK and it’s origins and our thoughts on how it connects to Hip Hop in the states.
Follow Taylor on twitter @taylorpithers
All the music in this episode is Grime:
Skepta feat. Idri...2015-07-183h 35
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 27: Mad Men Finale & more with Roxana HadadiSo no rallying against the comic industry on today’s episode. This episode is just a recap/thoughts on Mad Men finale and the series as a whole. On this episode I’m joined by my friend and personal Peggy Olsen Roxana (or Rocky) Hadadi. We talk about the whole episode and some of the second half of the season in general. We talk about some of our favorite episodes, characters and scenes throughout Mad Men. We also talk about some of TV right now in general, that TV snob life though. You can listen to us talk about the firs...2015-06-091h 24
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 26: Shawn PryorThis episode is with my good friend Shawn Pryor. Shawn has been in the comics game for a bit
starting out with his own imprint PKD media and then as one of the Founders of Action Lab Entertainment. Shawn also has a long running podcast called The Black Box podcast (one in which I've been a guest on plenty of times). After a brief sabatical from making comics he's returning with a new all ages comic Cash & Carrie from his new company Crowntaker Studios. He's funding the first comic with a Kickstarter that is currently in progress. In this episode...2015-05-202h 32
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 25: Age of UltronHere is my thoughts on Avengers Age of Ultron.
Music:
Daft Punk – Robot Rock
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Get at me @julianlytle on Twitter, IG, Snapchat, & Vine2015-05-0130 min
julianlytleIgnorant Bliss 24: David BrothersThis episode is with my friend David Brothers. David Brothers is currently Content Manager at Image Comics. You might know him from his think pieces on the medium of comics and other pop culture from his site now closed blog 4thletter or Comic Alliance or a multitude of places on the internet where he’s been dropping gems for years. We cover a lot of topics in this episode so please check it out and spread it along if you liked it.
David’s site : http://iamdavidbrothers.com/
Music in this episode:
Hudson Mohawke - Ryderz
Vince Staples - Blue Sued...2015-04-283h 14