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the blacklog

Rod and Ryan discuss black culture in tv, film, music, and sometimes digress and drink coffee.

  1. A Different World: Delusions of Daddyhood (aka the Heavy D episode)

    11h ago

    A Different World: Delusions of Daddyhood (aka the Heavy D episode)

    Ron is digging a classmate who turns out to have a child, and he is suddenly trying to figure out how to move forward because he really likes her. Dwayne's good friend from the crib, Heavy D, helps out by performing at Hillman for a benefit concert. Rod & Ryan dive into Ron's strong feelings for this young lady, Heavy D's guest appearance, and Whitley's continuous shade. They also digress about getting kicked out of clubs and the medicine, Triaminic. RIP Rob Base.

    54 min
  2. A Different World: Forever Hold Your Peace (aka the "Denise returns" episode)

    May 25

    A Different World: Forever Hold Your Peace (aka the "Denise returns" episode)

    Dwayne is hyped to because he is going to see Denise in Brooklyn to tell her how he feels, and Whitley is dreading having to attend her dad's wedding. Rod & Ryan jump into Dwayne's impending disappointment, Whitley's continuous shade, and how Dwayne may be a hater. They also digress about being old, and six eggs in one hand.

    1h 6m
  3. A Different World: To Have or Have Not (aka Whitley and the Youth Center)

    May 18

    A Different World: To Have or Have Not (aka Whitley and the Youth Center)

    Whitley volunteers at a youth center where she teaches ballet. She befriends this one kid and is totally befuddled when he steals her wallet. Rod & Ryan touch on several issues including Whitley's judgement of the kids and the kid really trying to convince adults that can collection bought a new bike. They also digress about high medical costs, the "Tuck Rule", and Ryan's true thoughts on the episode.

    59 min
  4. Different World: The Hat Makes the Man (aka Walter pulls rank on Jaleesa)

    May 11

    Different World: The Hat Makes the Man (aka Walter pulls rank on Jaleesa)

    Now that Walter is dorm director of a co-ed dorm, his double standards for the male residents finally comes to a head when a girl is caught staying overnight in a male's room. On top of that, he pulls rank over his girlfriend Jaleesa while still expects to have a good anniversary with her. Rod & Ryan dig into Jaleesa letting Walter handle her, Walter's lack of awareness, and appliances in dorm rooms. They also digress about different ways to say "peeing" and classic dorm names.

    49 min
  5. Different World: The Heat Is On (aka "Whitley avoids math" episode)

    May 3

    Different World: The Heat Is On (aka "Whitley avoids math" episode)

    Whitley is doing everything she can to avoid taking math, but she can't graduate without this class. Dwayne and Ron argue over money and whether or not they need an AC unit. Finally, Kim and Freddie are nosy about what Jaleesa and Walter do behind closed doors. Rod & Ryan dig into this episode about Walter getting calls from the math department, Ron's need for a lot of toilet paper, and Kim still being Wilona Woods. They also of course digress about Whitney Houston, toilet paper, and the Jacksons vs the Wayans.

    1h 8m
  6. Different World: Strangers On A Plane (aka Dwayne & Whitley???)

    Apr 26

    Different World: Strangers On A Plane (aka Dwayne & Whitley???)

    Rod & Ryan return to where they started...A Different World. They are now on season 3, and the first episode is "Strangers on a Plane". Whitley and Dwayne happed to be on the same plane back to Hillman after summer break. They have an eventful ride, and Whitley seems to be turned on by "new Dwayne". Also, Gilbert Hall is now co-ed. Rod & Ryan dive into this episode, the first day of school, and Kim acting like Wilona Woods.

    1h 4m
  7. RE-AIR: The Finest Cheating Songs Ever Made

    Apr 19

    RE-AIR: The Finest Cheating Songs Ever Made

    RE-AIR: Remember those love songs that sounded so good when you heard them that you never thought about the fact that the lyrics were about cheating??? Rod & Ryan dive into their choices for best cheating songs of all time, and they (of course) digress. And yes, they will miss on some, so forgive them. Sidenote: We are fairly new to RSS.com, hence the re-air.

    51 min
  8. Robert Townsend's "Hollywood Shuffle"

    Apr 12

    Robert Townsend's "Hollywood Shuffle"

    This film by Robert Townsend follows an aspiring actor who is trying to get the star role as a criminal that has him showing the stereotypical side of African Americans. It shows us lots of Hollywood's stereotypes of African-Americans. Rod & Ryan dive face first into this movie discussing black stereotypes, "black bits", and the string of comedy sequences throughout the film. They also digress about Laurence Fishburne, Patrice Rushen, their dad, and Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo.

    1h 21m
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Rod and Ryan discuss black culture in tv, film, music, and sometimes digress and drink coffee.

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