The Black Run It Back Podcast

The Black Run it Back Podcast
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We're older, we have a few life lessons under our belts and now that we're rewatching classic movies and TV shows from a different perspective...it all looks different! Join Co-hosts Bri & Patrick as they rewatch iconic movies and TV shows through a Black lens. Every Thursday we will run it back on some of our favs examining characters, plots, historical and cultural contexts, soundtracks and more! We invite you to watch it with us and let us know what you think!

  1. MICHAEL Part 1: I want to be the greatest

    23h ago

    MICHAEL Part 1: I want to be the greatest

    Gary, Indiana. Brotherhood. Family. Sacrifice. Music. Fantasy. The greatest of all time. Michael Joseph Jackson. We waited a LONG time for this movie. A film about one of the most influential entertainers the world has ever experienced. The voice. The moves. The records. The legacy. But did Michael truly tell the story behind the icon? Or was it simply a Greatest Hits visual soundtrack that introduced a new generation to the King of Pop? Did Joe Jackson push Michael too far? Or did he make the sacrifices he believed were necessary to give his children opportunities he never had? And how do you tell the story of someone whose life, talent, and impact were larger than life itself but were layered with complexities that are still discussed today? This is a first for us—reviewing a movie that's still in theaters. Well... we had to. Join us and special guest Jamie Simond, a true MJ fan, as we run back Michael, unpack the performances, the Jackson family dynamics, the music, and the legacy of a man who changed our lives forever. And if you know anything about us... You already know this is only Part 1. https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IGTikTok: @thebrbpod Don't forget to tell a friend.

    57 min
  2. Poetic Justice Part 2: Growth & Vulnerability

    May 2

    Poetic Justice Part 2: Growth & Vulnerability

    Our apologies, we've had to re-publish this episode due to a technical issue. Choices. Consequences. Unresolved grief. Misdirected trauma. In Part 2, we go deeper into the moments, the looks, the silence. The tension that never really left - but simply shifted. Because let’s be honest… it wasn’t really about the arguments.It was about what Justice and Lucky weren’t saying. How two people who wanted to be vulnerable and expose their hearts, but didn't know how to. This movie still sparks conversation about how Black men and women love each other — how we show up, how we shut down, and how we try to figure it out in real time, even today. From the quiet moments to the loud ones, we’re unpacking what happens when vulnerability meets survival. The pride. The softness. The miscommunication sitting right in the middle of it all. Because sometimes it’s not about who was right…It’s about who was willing to grow. And maybe that’s the real conversation. ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IGTikTok: @thebrbpodDon’t forget to tell a friend.

    57 min
  3. Poetic Justice Part 1: Box Braids & Egos

    Apr 24

    Poetic Justice Part 1: Box Braids & Egos

    Justice. Lucky. Iesha. Chicago. Braids. Poetry. Pride. This 90’s classic gave us box braids, Janet & Tupac on the big screen, and extremely layered and complex depictions of Black love on screen. Janet and Pac didn’t just play characters — they played two people carrying grief, ego, and the fear of being misunderstood. And let’s be honest… some of those arguments felt familiar. REAL FAMILIAR. Was Justice cold… or just protecting a broken heart?Was Lucky patient… or pushing too hard?And why does this movie still spark conversation about how Black men and women love each other? Join us as we run back the scenes, the chemistry, and the cultural impact of a film that still hits decades later. From the quiet moments to the loud ones, we’re unpacking what happens when vulnerability meets survival. Because maybe it was never about being hard…Maybe it was about being ready. https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpodFollow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IGTikTok: @thebrbpodDon’t forget to tell a friend.

    49 min
  4. The Color Purple Part 2: Until You Do Right By Me...

    Apr 14

    The Color Purple Part 2: Until You Do Right By Me...

    Shug Avery was really out here with a husband, a girlfriend, and an old lover. Miss Sofia lost so many years with her children, she barely knew them. Mister really believed he would be Shug’s choice.Celie had no idea if she’d ever see Nettie—or her children—again. Join us for Part 2 of The Color Purple as we continue unpacking one of the most powerful stories of trauma, survival, healing, and triumph. https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IGTikTok: @thebrbpodDon’t forget to tell a friend!

    1h 6m
  5. The Color Purple Part 1: Miss Celie's Blues

    Apr 14

    The Color Purple Part 1: Miss Celie's Blues

    Nettie. Celie. Sofia. Mister. Shug. Alice Walker's words. Steven Spielberg's interpretation. This story has never been easy. And even 40 years later, it still isn’t. The layers of misogyny, Black masculinity, generational trauma, broken family systems, and abuse don’t soften with time—the conversation stays heavy. But The Color Purple is an American classic. An Oscar-nominated film that gave us unforgettable scenes and dialogue—moments that find humor in pain and offer comfort in the middle of anger. From the pages of the book to the screen (twice) and the Broadway stage, this story has lived, evolved, and endured. Join us as we run it back and unpack the 1985 film that still reminds us that mainstream awards aren't for us because THIS film deserved an Oscar or ten. The Color Purple. https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG:@thebrbpod_IGand Tik Tok:@thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

    59 min
  6. OSCARS 2026: And the winner is...

    Mar 22 ·  Bonus

    OSCARS 2026: And the winner is...

    Ryan Coogler. Michael B. Jordan. Sinners. Hamnet. One Battle After Another. The wins that made us cry. The losses that made us cuss. The desire to want a seat at the table that wasn't built for us... Join us as we recap the 98th Academy Awards. We're talking winners and disappointments and why it's so hard for the Black community to still accept the outcome that we predicted would happen anyway... https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG:@thebrbpod_IGand Tik Tok:@thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

    24 min
  7. Sinners Part 2: Don't Let The Devil Follow You Home

    Mar 14

    Sinners Part 2: Don't Let The Devil Follow You Home

    The celebration didn’t last. The dancing came to an end. Evil heard a call, and it answered. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners continues to unfold as a story about culture, sacrifice, and the price of protecting what we create, who we are. What started as music and community quickly becomes a fight for survival — forcing every character to confront loyalty, belief, and the meaning of legacy. In Part 2, we dive deeper into the symbolism behind the twins, the significance of the blues, and the powerful message hidden in the film’s final moments. Because sometimes the story isn’t about who the sinners are. Sometimes it’s about what the world forces people to become. Join us as we run it back and unpack the second half of Sinners. https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG:@thebrbpod_IGand Tik Tok:@thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

    53 min
  8. Sinners Part 1: Blood, Blues & Black Sacred Spaces.

    Mar 12

    Sinners Part 1: Blood, Blues & Black Sacred Spaces.

    Smoke. Stack. Sammie. Annie. Mary. Delta Slim. The blues. The juke joint. Vampires. The South. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners isn’t a horror film — it’s a story about Black music, Black sacred spaces, and what happens when joy, culture, and community collide with something darker. This isn't a horror film. It's a film about duality: the duality of twins, beliefs, misguided allies, trust, and love. One of the most beautiful cinematic pieces of art of our time. And what could be argued as the cast and crew's finest work to date, it's easy to see why this film is still being talked about, almost 1 year later, with as much excitement and mystery as it was during its initial release. Join us as we run it back and unpack the world Coogler built and the deeper meaning behind the first half of the Sinners. https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG:@thebrbpod_IGand Tik Tok:@thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

    52 min
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We're older, we have a few life lessons under our belts and now that we're rewatching classic movies and TV shows from a different perspective...it all looks different! Join Co-hosts Bri & Patrick as they rewatch iconic movies and TV shows through a Black lens. Every Thursday we will run it back on some of our favs examining characters, plots, historical and cultural contexts, soundtracks and more! We invite you to watch it with us and let us know what you think!

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  • Creator
    The Black Run it Back Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
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