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Channel • 15 Shows

Comedy

Comedy

Updated 26/03/2025
Film History

Film History

Updated 10/10/2019
Music History

Music History

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Music

Music

Updated weekly
Society & Culture

Society & Culture

Updated 29/05/2024
Society & Culture

Society & Culture

Weekly series
Society & Culture

Society & Culture

Updated weekly

26/03/2025

True G.O.A.T. Sh^t (Encore)

[This episode (aka "That's Entertainment: Napa, Act 4") was recorded live in 2022 at the Blue Note Jazz Festival.]. "If you’re on the battlefield, you don’t look at your opponent and be like 'I am insecure about things.'...You tell them all the dope shit that you can do." —Dave Chappelle Dave, Talib, and yasiin are joined by comedian Katt Williams. Featuring: Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, and Katt Williams Contains music from Ted Hawkins and Alice Coltrane Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur Produced, Edited, and Composed by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALT Production Manager: Liz LeMay Production Coordinator: Diana Chammas Live Engineering by: Mike Brown Mixed by: Mario Borgatta & Jordan Galvan Podcast Artwork: Leeann Sheely Still Photography: Mathieu Bitton The Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT. Special thanks to Ted Williams, Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Sina Sadighi, Deborah Mannis-Gardner, Nicolle Johnson, Donna Dragotta, Carla Sims, Pete Amaro, Clint Balcom, Jennifer Branigan, Taylor Dalton, Miles Hodges, Zainab Khan, Christopher Landry, Coral Lee, Jayme Lynes, Mykola Logvynenko, Rishi Malhotra, Mohan Nerkar, Brian Parsons, Lauren Perkins, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Matt Sacks, Betsy Santoyo, Lisa Schrader, Akhila Shankar, Leeann Sheely, and Mark Silverstein. Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2022 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26/03/2025

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24 min
05/07/2021 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Raekwon Talks Wu-Tang Dynamics, C.R.E.A.M. History, Ghostface Killah Collaborations, Favorite Gangsta Movies and More

Raekwon the Chef is in the building! You know what that means? No punches pulled, no questions dodged. It’s all kept 100, 100% of the time. When Rae sits down to talk with Talib Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh, there’s no need for chit chat. The trio gets into the meaty convos right away -- from Wu family dynamics to the Supreme Alchemy of the 5% Nation to songwriting techniques to The Purple Tape. The convo is wide-ranging and avoids nothing. It’s not just about “what” is discussed, though -- it’s also “how.” Raekwon and Kweli respect one another as lyricists, road warriors, and rappers who have been in the game and are still thriving. That mutual respect leads to a level of honesty that’s rare in celebrity interviews. You love the Wu-Tang? Get your ears on this one -- it’s a classic.

05/07/2021

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2h 3m
14/03/2022 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Faith Evans Shares the Stories Behind her Biggest Songs, Talks the Legacy of Biggie, and Shares her Deep Love of Hip-hop

Faith Evans is R&B incarnate. Her voice, style, and musical sensibilities are generation-defining. Hear her run through some of the stories behind her most well-known songs, as well as speak on the legacy of her late husband, Biggie Smalls. We also get into some antics from her R&B Divas and The Masked Singer days that are sure to keep you laughing. If you’ve ever felt moved—be it to dance, cry, laugh or love—because of Faith’s music you’re going to want to hear about it from the source. Here is a true Queen of R&B.

14/03/2022

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1h 11m
05/12/2022 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Wiz Khalifa Discusses His Legendary Run of Mixtapes and Albums, Shares Stories Behind His Biggest Hits, and Reveals What’s Next for His Career

Rapper, songwriter, singer and actor Wiz Khalifa joins Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh for a lengthy discussion about his legendary run of mixtapes and albums, which culminated most recently in his release titled “Multiverse.” The prolific rapper also discusses working with Snoop Dogg; being tied to the legacy of Paul Walker; his relationship with cannabis; and why he kept himself so busy during the pandemic with a string of collaborations and mixtapes. Whether you’re a superfan or focused on his hits, this interview is an inspiring listen and offers a lot of gems that reveal what makes Wiz Khalifa one of the GOATs.

05/12/2022

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54 min
18/12/2023

Ed Helms

Franklin and Kate talk to comedy icon Ed Helms about his start with the Upright Citizens Brigade, working on The Daily Show during the George W. Bush Administration, his latest Netflix comedy, Coffee & Kareem, and so much more. Questions? Comments? Criticism? Hit us up on social media at @theblcklst. To learn more about The Black List, visit www.blcklst.com. Mentions: +Coffee & Kareem: https://www.netflix.com/title/80220009 +Upright Citizens Brigade: https://ucbcomedy.com +The Daily Show: http://www.cc.com/shows/the-daily-show-with-trevor-noah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18/12/2023

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1h 9m
24/06/2024

Women in Horror: A Rountable

This one's very special and very spooky. Kate talks to Barbara Crampton, BJ Colangelo, and Gigi Saul Gurerro about their lives in the horror community, what they're working on, what types of stories they'd like to see told about women in horror, and so much more. Questions? Comments? Criticism? Hit us up on social media at @theblcklst. This conversation from 2020 is still a banger. To learn more about The Black List, visit www.blcklst.com. Mentions: Barbara Crampton: https://twitter.com/barbaracrampton BJ Colangelo: https://twitter.com/bjcolangelo Gigi Saul Gurerro: https://twitter.com/HorrorGuerrero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24/06/2024

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58 min
27/09/2021 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Tom Segura Talks Getting His Start In Stand Up, Netflix Specials, Joe Rogan, BLM, and Mental Health

Tom Segura has his own podcast and multiple Netflix specials. So you might think you know him and what he stands for. But this conversation with Talib Kweli — who he met while opening for Dave Chappelle — brings a new side out of the comic. In this sprawling conversation, Segura, Kweli, and Jasmin Leigh explore issues of race, dive deep on the angst of quarantine, and tell classic stories from their collective years in show business. It’s a funny, thoughtful episode sure to delight Segura and People’s Party fans alike.

27/09/2021

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1h 30m
24/07/2023 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Inspectah Deck on His Wu-Tang Journey

A founding member of one of the greatest hip-hop collectives of all time, Inspectah Deck brings his all to this expansive interview. A musical artist whose work features gritty street talk, raw emotion, and conscious lyricism, he shares stories of what has influenced him creatively, as well as what it was like growing up in Killer Hill, and what things were like for him in the early Wu-Tang era. Plus, he offers his thoughts on the TV show “Wu-Tang: An American Saga,” and details on some of his other creative projects. Along the way, Deck speaks honestly and openly about the loss of Ol’ Dirty Bastard, his regard for Method Man, and the successes and failures of the Wu-Tang. Originally released in November of 2020, but a classic episode just the same.

24/07/2023

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1h 48m
01/05/2023 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Questlove on Early Roots, Bucket Drumming, the Soulquarian Era, and More

To celebrate the release of his children’s book “The Rhythm of Time,” we’re bringing back a super-popular episode with the wildly talented drummer, director, band leader, and writer, Amir Questlove Thompson/ Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh chop it up with the endlessly curious Questlove. The conversation spans Questlove’s career—from bucket drumming in Philly to forming The Roots to launching OkayPlayer to taking a gig as Jimmy Fallon’s band leader. Kweli and Quest are close friends and it shows throughout the episode, as they recount stories from the “Soulquarian” era, early tours, and in-studio collaborations. The episode offers a fascinating look into one of the most creative minds working today—a relentlessly eclectic musician who takes sincere joy in his craft.

01/05/2023

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1h 54m
29/03/2021 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Sunny Anderson Talks About Getting Her Start at Hot97, Anthony Bourdain, Emeril, Facing Racism, ‘Every Day’ Food, and More

On this episode of People’s Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with ex-dj and current Food Network star, Sunny Anderson. The trio discusses Sunny’s fascinating career — from cutting her teeth at Hot97 to finding her lane at The Food Network — and how her upbringing shaped her cooking POV.

29/03/2021

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1h 42m

Music. Conversation. Debate. Hosts Dave Chappelle, yasiin bey, and Talib Kweli bring you a new genre of audio—like nothing you've ever heard. Listen, then listen again. You'll discover something new every time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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COMEDY
The Rewatchables 1999, featuring The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and a rotating cast from the Ringer universe, dissects the most iconic movies from 1999, an all-time great year in film. Each episode breaks down a different movie with highly specific categories, analyzing it from every possible angle. The categories include: Most Rewatchable Scene, Who Won the Movie?, Best Quote, Could This Movie Be Made Into a Netflix Series in 2019?, the Overacting Award, and many more. The series will cover American Pie, Office Space, The Matrix, and more classics from 1999.

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FILM HISTORY
In 1999, a music festival took place in upstate New York that became a social experiment. There were riots, looting, and numerous assaults. And it was set to a soundtrack of the era’s most aggressive rock bands. Incredibly, it was the third iteration of Woodstock, a festival known for peace, love, and hippie idealism. But Woodstock ’99 revealed some hard truths behind the myths of the 1960s, and the danger that nostalgia can engender. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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MUSIC HISTORY
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney and former Radiolab executive producer Ellen Horne uncover basic truths about human nature — by untangling twisted true stories set in motion by lies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SOCIETY & CULTURE
In the corrupt and deadly world of the illegal wildlife trade, criminals are responsible for the wholesale slaughter of animals, and the suffering of people, too. Justice is rarely found. Undeterred, one man set out to bring down one of the biggest wildlife trafficking syndicates on the African continent. His name is Wolf. And he’s a spy. Investigative journalist Runako Celina takes us through the bizarre and far-reaching web of the global illegal wildlife trade and those trying to dismantle it. From Luminary, Drake's DreamCrew Entertainment, Novel, and Thread Studios, this is Pull The Thread, Season 1: The Wild Life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SOCIETY & CULTURE
Designer, actor, and creative powerhouse Masaba Gupta sits down with her fellow badass entrepreneurs for conversations full of the hard lessons, epiphanies, and only-funny-in-hindsight moments that have made—and continue to make—them the multi-prong mavens they are. You won’t get inspiration like this in business school. Learn more at https://luminary.link/masaba Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SOCIETY & CULTURE

Award-winning shows and music from from iconic talents, including Dave Chappelle, Alex Gibney, Talib Kweli, Masaba Gupta, Drake's Dream Crew, Konkona Sen Sharma, Radio Rahim, and more original shows you wont find anywhere else. The world's most thoughtful voices, like you've never heard them. Only on Luminary.

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True G.O.A.T. Sh^t (Encore)

Raekwon Talks Wu-Tang Dynamics, C.R.E.A.M. History, Ghostface Killah Collaborations, Favorite Gangsta Movies and More

Faith Evans Shares the Stories Behind her Biggest Songs, Talks the Legacy of Biggie, and Shares her Deep Love of Hip-hop

Wiz Khalifa Discusses His Legendary Run of Mixtapes and Albums, Shares Stories Behind His Biggest Hits, and Reveals What’s Next for His Career

Ed Helms

Women in Horror: A Rountable

Tom Segura Talks Getting His Start In Stand Up, Netflix Specials, Joe Rogan, BLM, and Mental Health

Inspectah Deck on His Wu-Tang Journey

Questlove on Early Roots, Bucket Drumming, the Soulquarian Era, and More

Sunny Anderson Talks About Getting Her Start at Hot97, Anthony Bourdain, Emeril, Facing Racism, ‘Every Day’ Food, and More

Unlock network of award-winning Luminary Originals

Raekwon Talks Wu-Tang Dynamics, C.R.E.A.M. History, Ghostface Killah Collaborations, Favorite Gangsta Movies and More

Faith Evans Shares the Stories Behind her Biggest Songs, Talks the Legacy of Biggie, and Shares her Deep Love of Hip-hop

Wiz Khalifa Discusses His Legendary Run of Mixtapes and Albums, Shares Stories Behind His Biggest Hits, and Reveals What’s Next for His Career

Tom Segura Talks Getting His Start In Stand Up, Netflix Specials, Joe Rogan, BLM, and Mental Health

Inspectah Deck on His Wu-Tang Journey

Questlove on Early Roots, Bucket Drumming, the Soulquarian Era, and More

Sunny Anderson Talks About Getting Her Start at Hot97, Anthony Bourdain, Emeril, Facing Racism, ‘Every Day’ Food, and More

Lil’ Rel Unpacks his Recent Roles and the Legacy of Get Out, and Shares Advice for Aspiring Comics

Chaunté Wayans on the Pressures of Being Hollywood Royalty, Substance Abuse in Comedy, and More

Selema Masekela on Racism in Action Sports, his Famous Father, his New African Surf Brand, and More

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