Podcasts by The Ill-Informed Homies Podcast
Panama Jackson (VSB/The Root) and friends have lively discussions regarding Black American culture and its influence on world culture. Whether it's education or entertainment, trial or tribulations, tragedy or triumph, when the Homies get together it's always a good time! Join us for conversations between friends about everything Black. Featuring the Homies, Jibri, Frank, Manu, and Corey. This podcast is Blacktastic!
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Van Jones, Naomi Osaka, and Space Jam: A New Legacy from 2021-07-24T00:00
This week the Homies discuss Van Jones' $100M endowment from Jeff Bezos, the feud between Naomi Osaka and Megyn Kelly, and the sequel to "Space Jam" starring LeBron James.
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Bill Cosby and Sha'Carri Richardson from 2021-07-10T15:54
This week the Homies step up to the plate to tackle 2 of the most controversial topics of the summer! The freeing of Bill Cosby and the suspension of Sha'Carri Richardson proved to be fertile groun...
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T-Pain/Usher and Ikea's Juneteenth Menu from 2021-06-30T00:00
This week, the Homies link up to discuss Usher's alleged claim that T-Pain ruined music, Ikea's iffy Juneteenth menu, and the latest on Nikole Hannah-Jones's tenure application.
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"Cater 2 U," Colorism "In the Heights," and Juneteenth is a National Holiday from 2021-06-16T00:00
The Ill-Informed Homies link up to discuss "Cater 2 U" by Destiny’s Child, the colorism controversy surrounding Lin-Manuel Miranda’s new movie “In the Heights,” and Juneteenth becoming a national h...
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Working from Home and Wilding, Atlanta-Buckhead Beef, and Teyana Taylor: Sexiest Woman Alive from 2021-06-14T00:00
This week, the 'Homies discuss the Forbes article that posits people are having sex, smoking weed, and watch porn on company time. Also, Buckhead wants to leave Atlanta on some 2021 white flight st...
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Naomi Osaka and the French Open, Bonnet-gate, Crazy NBA Fans and Black TV Content from 2021-06-10T00:00
The Homies were down one—Jibri couldn't make this taping—so Panama Jackson jumped in to join the crew—Manu, Frank and Corey—and they chopped it up about Naomi Osaka and what athletes owe the sports...
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Nikole Hannah-Jones Denied Tenure, Kwame Brown Saga Pt. 2, and LeBron's Vax Position from 2021-05-27T00:00
This week the Homies discuss a qualified Black woman being denied her rightful spot at a PWI, where we are one year after the murder of George Floyd by the coward Derek Chauvin, and what’s (still) ...
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Kwame Brown Saga Pt. 1, The CDC's New Guidelines for Masks, and HBCU Love at an All-Time High from 2021-05-20T00:00
On this week's episode the homies discuss the rapidly developing Kwame Brown vs Everybody situation, the CDC's new rules for mask wearing, and the reasons behind a new influx of students heading to...
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The Olympic Ban on Protests, NFL Shuns HBCUs, and They Won't Leave Phylicia Rashad Alone from 2021-05-13T00:00
This week we welcome a new Homie to the show to help us discuss the IOC's ban on protests at the Olympics, how the NFL may be trying to put HBCUs back in their place, and if they need to leave "Cla...
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It's Been a Long Time... from 2021-05-06T00:00
On this week’s season premiere the Homies get a lot done. We propose a vaccine incentive program and we elect a Board of Blackness to preside over The Cookout. However, we can’t solve whether you s...
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Twerking at Restaurants and Defund the Police from 2020-12-18T00:00
On this year’s season finale, the Homies discuss whether twerking at restaurants is a reasonable thing to expect, if getting the COVID vaccine is in “our” best interest, and if “Defund the Police” ...
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Ice Cube, Donald Trump, and Selling Out? from 2020-11-25T00:00
In this epic episode the ‘Homies debate Ice Cube’s seeming allegiance with Donald Trump and how Black people’s interests are best cared for. Viewpoints differ and things get a little heated! Includ...
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Are We Rooting for Everybody Black? from 2020-11-11T00:00
On this episode the homies discuss the mantra “I’m rooting for everybody Black,” its meaning, and its accuracy. We also discuss the election and the possibly imminent “Tribe v ‘Kast” Verzuz Battle.
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TheRinger's "50 Best OutKast Songs, Ranked" List: Destroyed and Rebuilt from 2020-11-03T00:00
This is a conversation for 'Kast lovers, likers, and haters. This week, Panama returns to The Ill-informed Homies to discuss the list of legendary hip-hop duo OutKast's 50 greatest songs published ...
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"Birkin-gate" + Verzuz for Busta Rhymes + Election Thoughts from 2020-10-27T00:00
This episode is a discussion about the depths of Birkin-gate which surprisingly has some depths! We talk Cardi B, Saweetie, racism, class, value, wisdom, commercialism, and relationships. We also t...
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LeBron James and the GOAT Debate from 2020-10-14T00:00
After a brief break the Homies return this week to discuss the NBA Championship, whether the latest title for LeBron changes the current status of the GOAT debate, and whether the greatest means th...
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The Presidential Race, the NBA Finals, and What is Art? from 2020-09-30T23:45:24
Is Sisqo Dru Hill? Is Panama Sisqo? Is spoken word art? Tune into The Ill-Informed Homies Podcast where we answer these questions and more! Additionally, we preview the 1st presidential debate and ...
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Ice Cube's Contract with Black America, LeBron Called Out Again, + Air Jordan and Primetime News from 2020-09-24T00:00
This week the Homies discuss Ice Cube's "Contract with Black America," its triumphs, its failures, and its realistic long term effectiveness. Another week, another LeBron call out, this time by Tru...
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Michael Rapaport, Breonna Taylor Settlement, and Cardi B's Divorce from 2020-09-17T00:00
This week the Homies discuss problematic white people like Michael Rapaport through the lens of his latest Twitter beef with John Boyega. Tune in to find out why this time it's personal! Additional...
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Jessica Krug, Steve Nash, and Kaepernick's Return from 2020-09-11T19:47:28
This week the Homies talk about fake Black person Jessica Krug’s ill-conceived foray into Blackademia. We ask if Steve Nash and other young white coaches are the beneficiaries of white privilege. ...
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NBA Work Stoppage and RIP Chadwick Boseman from 2020-09-03T00:00
This week the Homies discuss the NBA work stoppage, its goals, and its impact on the present and future. We reflect on Chadwick Boseman's career and legacy following his untimely death. Also, is A...
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"B!tch A$$ White Boy" and Other Such Injustices from 2020-08-26T00:00
This week the gang unites to talk about Luka Doncic being called out his name on the court in the NBA Playoffs. Additionally, the convo turns to Twitter mishaps and the fact that Snoop Dogg does NO...
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Lauryn Hill and Corporal Punishment + Lovecraft Country from 2020-08-21T05:00:52
Join The Ill-informed Homies as we talk corporal punishment through the lens of the unfortunate public strife between music icon, Lauryn Hill and her daughter. Later, we examine gender roles in tel...
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Kamala Harris, WAP, and No Limit Records from 2020-08-15T04:00:35
This week the gang wades into the firestorm surrounding the pick of Kamala Harris as Vice Presidential nominee, as well as the controversy surrounding the new song "WAP" by Cardi B and Megan Thee S...
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Does the N-word = Fighting Words? And Beyonce's "Black is King" from 2020-08-10T00:00
This week the Homies discuss whether or not you have to fight when you hear the n-word. Also, they chime in on the news around the country, including police misconduct in Colorado, the death of Her...
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COVID, Kanye, and Level's 40 Over 40 from 2020-07-31T00:00
The homies are back after a 'Rona-imposed hiatus! This week the whole gang is here to talk about COVID-19's impact, Kanye's recent foray into the political realm, and an interesting take on who the...
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In Memoriam for Kobe Bryant from 2020-03-02T11:00:40
On this episode, Corey, Frank and Jibri discuss the passing of legendary Los Angeles Laker and #girldad extraordinaire, Kobe Bryant. The fellas also talk about Snoop Dogg's comments about Gayle Kin...
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Kanye, Black Cards, and Chicken Sandwiches from 2020-01-31T11:00:50
On the season premiere of The Ill-informed Homies podcast, the gang gathers to discuss Kanye West's 2019, from his music to his political statements. Frank, Corey, and Jibri also debate "Black Card...
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Watching Watchmen: See How They Fly (SEASON FINALE) from 2019-12-19T23:23:47
On this final episode of "Watching Watchmen," we discuss the awesomeness that was the season finale of Watchmen and how they managed to bring a conclusion to MOST of the storylines or questions sit...
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Watching Watchmen: A God Walks into Abar from 2019-12-11T17:57:51
On this episode of Watching Watchmen, Jibri and Panama discuss episode 8 of Watchmen, which serves as an origin story for the relationship between Angela and Cal aka Dr. Manhattan. We also finally ...
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Watching Watchmen: An Almost Religious Awe from 2019-12-07T15:15:32
Episode 7 of HBO's "Watchmen" was one for the books. We got a HUGE reveal! And we got a whole lot of backstory on Angela Abar aka Sister Night, her origin story and we learn that mayhaps she knows ...
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Watching Watchmen: This Extraordinary Being from 2019-11-27T00:20:04
On this episode of Watching Watchmen, Jibri and Panama discuss HBO's Watchmen episode 6, where we get Will's origin story through Angela, who has taken her grandfather's Nostalgia pills, placing he...
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Watching Watchmen: Little Fear of Lightning from 2019-11-25T04:33:14
Jibri and Panama recap episode 5—titled "Little Fear of Lightning"—of HBO's Watchmen, which is pretty much the origin story for Wade, better known as Looking Glass. We find out about his beginnings...
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Watching Watchmen: If You Don't Like My Story, Write Your Own from 2019-11-17T02:48:27
Episode 3 of Watching Watchmen finds Jibri and Panama discussing show episode 4 of the HBO show, Watchmen. The show returns back to Sister Knight as a the primary character and she finds out more i...
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Watching Watchmen: She Was Killed By Space Junk from 2019-11-14T22:28:50
In this recap of Episode 3 of HBO's Watchmen, Jibri and Panama talk about the inclusion of a new character, FBI Agent Blake, her history and relationship with Dr. Manhattan, and the investigation s...
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Watching Watchmen: It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice & Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship from 2019-11-12T00:00
New podcast from The Blacktastic Podcast network! Jibri and Panama recap and respond to the new HBO show Watchmen. In their 1st episode they react to the show's depiction of the massacre at Tulsa, ...
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Things Go Better with PJ & Bri: Jay-Z and His NFL Deal from 2019-08-16T13:25:07
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Things Go Better with PJ & Bri: My Little Mermaid is Black, My Racists Blue from 2019-07-18T03:19:23
Panama and Jibri link up to discuss the controversy surrounding Disney's choice to cast a Black woman as the lead in their live-action Little Mermaid remake, including Disney's history, white fragi...
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The Ill-Informed Homies: Lavar Ball and Reparations from 2019-07-15T15:05:24
On this episode of The Ill-Informed Homies, the whole crew is together and discusses ESPN's decision to ban Lavar Ball a few weeks back on the heels of a debatable comment made towards an ESPN host...
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The Ill-Informed Homies: Joe Biden, Juneteenth from 2019-06-28T01:47:40
Jibri is joined by Frank and Corey to discuss why no one ever called Joe Biden "boy," the Black American holiday of Juneteenth, and the viability of a "No-Party" political system. It's been a long ...
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Things Go Better with PJ & Bri: When They See Us, Drake Wins a Ring! and Podcast Origin Story from 2019-06-26T13:58:52
Panama and Jibri discuss Ava DuVernay's Netflix series, When They See Us, about the Central Park 5 aka the Exonerated 5 and its impact. We also discussed the spectacle that was and is Drake in rela...
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The Ill-Informed Homies: Pickaninny Heaven, Racism in Sports, Top West Coast Rappers from 2019-05-07T03:52:11
Frank, Corey and Jibri kick actual factuals about sports arenas banning Kate Smith's "God Bless America" because she's a racist, Nick Bosa being drafted by the 49ers and what that means for him in ...
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Things Go Better with PJ & Bri: Illmatic Turns 25, Howard U Isn't a Dog Park, and a Blackamendation from 2019-04-29T10:44:51
Panama and Bri talk about the greatness of Nas' debut albut, Illmatic, which tuned 25 on April 19, 2019, all of the issues surrounding Howard University's neighbors using the school's Yard as a dog...
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Things Go Better with PJ & Bri: Beyoncé's Homecoming, New Donald Glover, + Tiger, Tiger Woods Y'all from 2019-04-19T20:26:18
Panama and Jibri talk about Beyoncé's epic Beychella performance and the release of the live album and Netflix documentary, Homecoming, plus Donald Glover's Amazon Prime exclusive film, Guava Islan...
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The Ill-Informed Homies: Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" and Is Cardi B a Role Model? from 2019-04-11T18:03:08
The Ill-Informed homies Jibri, Frank and Corey are joined by Sada T (in the last two segments), to talk about whether or not Lil Nas X chart-topping single, "Old Town Road," is country or trap-coun...
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Things Go Better with PJ & Bri: Nipsey Hussle, Zion, Update on Jussie, and Blackamendations from 2019-04-09T13:21:39
Panama and Jibri talk about the life and impact of Nipsey Hussle in the wake of his death on March 31, 2019, the impact of Zion Williamson at Duke University and their early exit from the NCAA tour...
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The Ill-Informed Homies: Jordan Peele's "Us" from 2019-04-03T02:13:21
This week's episode is a two-parter. In Part 1, Panama and Jibri discuss Jordan Peele's sophomore movie, Us, and how good it is or isn't, how deep it is or isn't and ultimately what it means for th...
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Things Go Better with PJ & Bri: O-Dog is Well-Rounded, Gentrification in DC, and Jay-Z from 2019-03-22T21:37:46
On this episode of Things Go Better with PJ & Bri, Panama and Jibri discuss a WaPo report on the intensity of gentrification in Washington, DC, the inclusion of Jay-Z's "The Blueprint" album on the...
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The Ill-Informed Homies: R. Kelly and Heiritage Playing Cards from 2019-03-12T20:09:58
On this week's episode, Panama, Corey, Frank and Jibri discuss who would be on the male version of the Heiritage deck of playing cards, the R. Kelly debacle and his guilt or innocence and come thro...
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Things Go Better with PJ & Bri: The Oscars, Spike Lee, and Green Book from 2019-03-04T14:43:05
On this week's episode, Panama and Jibri discuss The 91st Oscars and Spike Lee finally winning his first Oscar and being presented the award by Samuel L. Jackson and what that means for Morehouse C...
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Things Go Better with PJ & Bri: Cardi B, Jussie, and Juve from 2019-02-25T15:12:24
On the inaugural episode of "Things Go Better with PJ & Bri," Panama Jackson from VerySmartBrothas.com and Jibri of The Ill-Informed Homies Podcast, both founders of The Blacktastic Podcast Network...
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The Ill-Informed Homies: Origin Story, 21 Savage, and Redemption (Bourbon) from 2019-02-20T00:00
In our inaugural episode Panama, Jibri, Corey and Frank talk about Corey Booker's recent comments about allowing white people the safe space to overcome their racism, how we came up with the name "...
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