Black & Intellectualish

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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
  • UPDATED BIWEEKLY

a bi-weekly podcast by M.P. & Tee Chin about race, culture, and whatever else comes up

  1. Canadian Tux

    02/10/2025

    Canadian Tux

    MP and Tee Chin begin this episode with some lighter topics - catching up and recapping the Grammys. Specifically, they discuss Cowboy Carter and how particular kinds of critiques undermine Black success. They also balk at a new single from Bruno Mars and Sexyy Red. Finally, the pair talk about the chaos of the first few weeks of 47's presidency and how to avoid despair in these times.

    1h 6m
  2. Voting & Diddy Do It?

    11/02/2024

    Voting & Diddy Do It?

    In this episode, MP and Tee Chin discuss Black men voting for Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election and ever-evolving dark allegations confronting Diddy.

    33 min
  3. Pets and Politics

    09/17/2024

    Pets and Politics

    In this episode, MP and Tee Chin discuss Shannon Sharpe's recent viral moment and what it might signal to us about how masculinity is performed in our culture. Next, the conversation moves to the recent presidential debate between V.P. Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump. The episode wraps up by discuss a viral moment from the debate - Trump's decision to spread a racist lie about undocumented Haitian immigrants in Springfield, OH.

    1h 22m

  4. 09/07/2024

    What Did I Miss?

    We're back! After a summer hiatus, MP and Tee Chin return to talk about the Democratic National Convention versus the Republican National Convention, whether or not there is such a thing as "the Black vote," and much more! Kick off Season 3 with us by sharing this episode with a friend!

    1h 23m

  5. 06/06/2024

    Diddy's Debacle, Dyson's Defense

    In this episode, MP and Tee Chin discuss the recent leak of hotel security footage showing Diddy's abuse of former girlfriend and Bad Boy artist Cassie. What would it look like for us to "be open to believing victims the first time," as Cassie suggests? We also break down Dr. Michael Eric Dyson's recent defense of Drake against allegations of being a culture vulture and cultural appropriator. Can those claims be valid when levied against a Black man? Finally discuss Trump's recent felony convictions and our excitement for the new season of Bridgerton.

    1h 9m
  6. Colleague or Colonizer?

    05/08/2024

    Colleague or Colonizer?

    In this episode, MP and Tee Chin discuss the pro-Palestine protests sweeping the nation’s college campuses. They also discuss Amanda Seales’ Club Shay Shay interview and the debate around her likability. The duo spends the rest of the podcast discussing the Drake versus Kendrick Lamar beef. Who won, and more importantly, does it change how we see Drake?

    1h 17m
  7. All is Fair in Love and Rap Beef?

    04/23/2024

    All is Fair in Love and Rap Beef?

    What's beef? In this episode, MP and Tee Chin discuss the recent rap beef involving Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole. Specifically, the pair debate J. Cole's apology and retraction. Is that hip-hop? Can an artist at the upper echelon of rap refuse to compete with friends for the sake of his mental health and still be considered one of the greatest emcees? Is it fair to call hip-hop a sport if the competition seems to require negativity? We also discuss O.J. Simpson's troubled legacy and much more!

    1h 10m

  8. 03/31/2024

    Desperados & DEI

    In this episode, MP and Tee Chin talk about the recent war on DEI and the ways in which inflammatory online conversation can distract from the harmful legislation being passed across the country. Next, we dive into the Diddy debacle - covering the recent civil suits that culminated in a raid by the feds this past week. Finally, we talk about Cowboy Carter, giving our thoughts on both the album as a whole as well as the cultural significance of the album.

    1h 15m
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a bi-weekly podcast by M.P. & Tee Chin about race, culture, and whatever else comes up

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  • Creator
    blackintellectualish
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © blackintellectualish
  • Show Website
    Black & Intellectualish